I beat my lifelong depression…& this is how I keep it away

INSTAGRAM: @aarbucci

[juicyfruitmystery]

don’t. stop. talking. about. this. ITS SO IMPORTANT. i promise that even though these aren’t the videos that perform well; they are the videos that are gonna change someone’s perspective, change their life. so many people need this information and might not have access to therapy or dbt specifically. this really encouraged me and i hope you know how incredible it is that you took the time to document and put this together for the well-being of your viewers. please keep it up💗

[sophiameneely]

I’m sorry that YouTube doesn’t push these videos as much. You’re one of a few proper “influencers” who I watch because I appreciate your candor. Please don’t stop making the content you want create 😊

[sunpi]

Please keep posting more videos like this!

[DaniaMihaela]

Alana...you posted this video during one of the hardest times of my life. I'm working on fighting depression and my now ex boyfriend broke up with me and I feel lost and that really threw me off guard, my work is my art career and it's all from home and I can't seem to figure out and contain my emotions and it feels like all the progress I've made is lost, but this time I want to do things differently and this video came in perfect timing. Thank you

[AdrienneZazulak]

To anyone with adhd or c/ptsd or other conditions that get in the way... some of these tips don't work for us - that's ok. What I learned in therapy is to roll with the tips and strategies that do work for me, like challenging my assumptions and asking myself what evidence I have etc. I'm so glad that Alana found ways to make it work for her. I love that the stigma is slowly getting reduced.
That said, does anyone have other tips they want to share for cptsd and adhd?

[skankygaga]

I feel like we are such different people, but you have become one of my favorite content creators. You are always working on your inner self and striving to be better. I have also been working in therapy on moving to be a secure person, and I hope that leads to attracting secure people who are also putting in the work like you! Absolutely loved this video!

[irvanisse]

I think this is my favorite video of yours i’ve ever seen. As someone who struggles with depression and anxiety i cant tell you enough how much comfort this video brought me. I have also gone to therapy for years and now im at a point where im doing okay and havent had the need to go because i feel so much better and i’m on a good medication. This video was a reminder of all the things i learned thru therapy and it made me feel less alone🥹 knowing that you also go thru this. I’m so proud of you and all the work you’ve put into your mental health. Bc i know from experience how hard it is to get to a place like that. ❤️you have no idea how many people you are helping by using your platform to talk about this.

[okaywhat]

I woke up a bit depressed today, and watching this video made me feel sooo much better!! I actually cleaned my house, made my tea when I saw you drinking tea, and feeling a lot better as I listened to your experiences. Love u so much, Alana!!

[helenarichard]

This video came just in time. Just had a breakdown in front of my parents cause I'm not getting help from anywhere. Haven't watched it yet but I am super exited.

[giannaperani]

I don’t try to control my thoughts. I just remember that they are thoughts & thoughts don’t define us. Think of the worst thought you’ve ever had about anything, does that define you? No! So no thoughts we EVER have define who we are, they come & go! That’s what I live by!

[Kaycia]

I think the pandemic opened a lot of peoples eyes, realising that besides their job what do they do? I love that a lot of people picked up new hobbies and passions. 💕

[pvssyfairyyyy]

This is honestly one of my most favourite video of yours! Love seeing you grow into a more healthier and happier person! 💞💞

[ME.]

PLEASE keep posting stuff like this. I’ve struggled with depression for the past 13 years and have yet to find a good care team etc. you sharing your experience & what you’ve learned is so helpful. I’m going to try these things. Thank you.

[Jujulianap]

Love that you’re a well rounded multidimensional person. Stunningly beautiful but also intelligent and building a healthy life from the inside out ☀️

[samanthaolvera]

This video made me so relaxed and appreciate what I have😊thanks Alana❤️I'll be for sure using these tips in my daily life going forward☺️

[SaraBaird]

This is my fav video of yours. Please do more soul videos 💗 it’s sooo helpful. Thank you for talking about this stuff 💞

[roxanapop]

Thank you so much for posting this 🥺 and thank you for speaking about having a hard time taking care of yourself and your hygiene when you are depressed. It always makes me feel so bad when it happens to me, and I despise myself for it, but I also cannot get the energy to do things...

[ericachacon]

Thank you so much for speaking on this topic. I think sometimes, people believe that happiness is something that just happens... & maybe for some people, that's true- but I think the vast majority of people have to put a lot of work into breaking old behavioral patterns & learning new ways of living & interacting with the world, to get to a place where they feel confident in themselves & satisfied with their life & relationships.

[CoKiEsAnDcReAm]

I wish these kinds of videos would be pushed more by the algorithm, I think it would help lots of people.

[leona]

alana pls NEVER STOP making videos like these!! they are my favorite and SO important. ty for always keeping it real with us ❤️❤️ i am so happy you are doing so much better