How to overcome depression

Why do we experience depression and what's the easiest way to treat it? Find out on this episode of THE PSYCH SHOW!

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Topics Discussed:
- clinical depression
- behavioral activation

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[stephenthayer]

Now I'm going to think of Admiral Ackbar yelling, "It's a trap!" every time I get depressed. Depression cured.

[cleot]

Things that trigger my depression are loneliness, feeling like nobody cares, cyclical thoughts about the past, regrets about things I did or didn't do, comparing myself to others and feeling like I've failed, poor sleep. The things that help with my depression are taking adaptogens, eating a healthy diet especially raw vegetables, getting exercise, spending time in the sun, being around people, and getting adequate rest.

[TheBulian]

Yah but what if my depression is having no friends or family, no sense of community, just pure loneliness and longing for human connections...

[nicholasdemarco]

With four collegiate degrees, I am often trapped by this feeling of guilt that I haven't amounted to anything after all of this education. I developed PTSD in 2007 and it has created a great sense of self-doubt, worry, and depression from the inability to get past it all. I am often uplifted by music, both what I listen to and what I create. I am an avid writer, and writing also uplifts me.

[hunterclary]

Uplifts for me: spending time with my kid. Riding my bike or any kind of exercise. Also recently found a pretty sweet mediation app.

[DottedDee]

What's helped me is 1) finding a free event to improv and network with other actors and 2) joining a highly active and positive online discussion group that stimulated my brain in engaging conversations.

[Ummul_Baneen_]

My depression symptoms are feeling lonely, death of my loved ones, regretting the things which i did in the past, overthinking, negative thoughts for my studies, excessive sleep, not feeling hungry even thristy, increased heart beat, crying for no reason, anxiety

[jojofan]

Thank you sir, I can't sleep every night and can't eat properly.. Thanks for your advice. Also to some people whose trying to be depressed, don't. It's hard to escape it and depression is not a joke.

[squiddlykicks]

This was the most positive spin on depression I've yet heard. Thank you!

[munyagaza]

This advice is helpful because right now I am failing to sleep properly and struggling to focus on what I am doing

[AmericanGangster]

This was a great video! You do a really good job of simplifying triggers and how to break the cycle. I'm sure this video will help anyone who watches it avoid traps.

[Jivi_Galaxy]

Im suffering from depression and other mental health issues for years. No one believes me only my friend and my current boyfriend. But it's really hard. But I'm trying to overcome depression and trying to accept who I am.

[klanderkal]

My depression is because : it took me a decade to get the job ive always wanted. I Loved it.!! 20 yrs later, coworkers were getting in on Early retirement offer, i was gullible and convinced i earned it, deserved it. So., we did. I immediately realized i didn't want to retire, but was too late to stop.! I went into panic, and stress... then horrible depression. I cannot believe I did I miss my job, coworkers etc.... i realized how i actually planned never to retire, but... forget.! I really forgot how important my job was to me.. i kept listening to everyone that, i should retire... and listened to their dislikes of the job.... i BLEW IT. IT WAS MY FAVORITE JOB, .. I WANT IT BACK SO BAD, !! I don't do anything anymore, go anywhere, lost my body muscle, lost all interests on my life, don't communicate with family or friends... im dying, .. i ruined my life. I ruminate on my horrible mistake. I never felt this bad in my

[MrPyro]

The trigger (I think) is thinking about what I want from the future and how I can get there. It also involves how things should be different right now already and that I should have more control over myself. I do not know how to cope at the moment, though a certain dark humoured "alls shit anyways but lets see where this is going" attitude got me so far (am in the 2nd year of uni).
True coping comes hard. Last year I've been stuck for about 5 weeks and only got out through medication

[Amanda-yqie]

No matter how hard I try, it is never good enough for others. I'm exhausted from trying. My triggers are loneliness, over- thinking. Trac - spending time with others, having a project or goal, putting my needs first for a change.

[DottedDee]

This current bout of depression stems from arguments over pursuing an entertainment career with my stepdad, failure to advance said career in a materialistic way I could show him over a two-year period, and loss of the network of like-minded artists. So, I was discouraged, disappointed, and lonely.

[drali]

What are your depression traps and what uplifts your mood?

[jenniferlzr]

I’ve been severely depressed for 20 years and no idea why.

[jojobaba]

I like this!!! Thank you and the little ‘it’s a trap!’ Really made me giggle, which was very welcome in my depressed state! 🙏❤️

[komaldiptianandmaisuriya]

I am on my purpose, pursuing my career ..getting best grades ., working hard...but it just don't feels right sometime ...I know it's good to work hard m.but sometimes I feel I am not taking enough break or time for myself..if I do I am involved in too much temporary pleasures..on phone ..
Trying to find out what will make me happy
Till then trying to be happy .on my journey