Psychiatrist explains symptoms and impact of clinical depression

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman checked himself into the hospital for treatment of depression. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 20 million Americans suffered an episode of depression in 2020. Dr. Jessi Gold joins CBS News to discuss the symptoms of clinical depression.

[lauraprescott]

I'm high functioning and it sucks. You gotta fight everyday to function. Sometimes it takes everything in you not give up.

[justmadeit]

Serious depression is terrifying, it’s like being tormented by your own mind but you can’t get control of it, you don’t sleep well, or eat much, it takes you to a very scary place

[a.l]

A little story. I was heavily depressed. I graduated from a reputable university at the age younger than majority of people and at the top of my class too. Worked hard and became a middle manager all before 22. Then depression kicked in. I had everything I could ever wanted. Great successful friends, awesome family, shining career and, yes, money. I was ashamed of being depressed because there is absolutely no reason. None AT ALL. Struggled so hard to fight it. I functioned for a time, but then I didn't. I started losing focus, difficulty in doing things, even thoughts of suicide. Long story short, I was like that until I met my now husband. He listened and even drove me to counselling. He helped me a lot and my depression slowly faded. I then realized, my depression is due to the pressure that I and everyone put on me. Being like a prodigy at work made it worst. Didn't have anyone to talk to about how hard it actually was. How unhappy I was and I just wanted company that would do fun simple things for fun. Now years later, I've never been happier, everytime I look at my own little family I feel so stupid for almost giving up on life. But, at that time it felt like the only way out. It actually wasn't. Ever since I have my child, I couldn't love life even more. I just found that I enjoy working for a living and not the other way around. I still work, but at a normal pace where I can balance my work and life.

[mamajedijaws]

People in rhe comments don't know what depression is and think they can think their way out.

[timoteooo]

It’s a very dangerous depression…. I’ve been struggling with clinical depression for a very long time and now I’m tired…. Sometimes it gets destructive🙏🏽

[turkeysandwiche]

You just describe 3/4 of America society

[SecretMind]

Your content is a light in the darkness of mental health challenges. Together, we can make a positive impact. 🌈

[kat]

Force a smile. Fake it till you make it. Be an encouragement to others worse off than you. Get outside your head and concern yourself with others. It's okay to cry and be sad.

[Zero]

I joined the military thinking that it would fix my self worth, and laziness. My family did not believe mental health issues were real, so they pressured me to go into the military. I was training to become a special operator. I made it to basic training, and like all of my fellow trainees was very stressed. I dealt with this for 9 days, each day convinced it would improve and id make it through. The ninth day, i know now there was a discernable shift. I became completely immersed in darkness. I stood outside in formation, looking to the right in parade rest i saw myself hanging from the 3rd story of an outside stairwell raised off of the ground. I didnt question the thought at that time. As i moved forward, it began worsening, i wrote in my notebook what i thought and what i felt. I was having an internal meltdown. All i could think about was dying, and how much of a failure i was, and how id never make it as an operator because i cant control my mind. In the 5th week of training, i acted on my plan to commit suicide. I went into the bathroom in the middle of the night and tied my belt to a pole that stuck out of a toilet and went up to the ceiling. I had the tension right, so that i couldnt breathe a full breath. Then i pulled out a pair of scissors i stole from a flight office a floor above my dorm. Emotionally I felt nothing as i cut myself. I cut myself horizontally along my forearms. Then seeing blood, became enraged with myself and started slashing my wrists . I really messed myself up. I felt myself passing out, and i was relieved. But I was found by a fellow trainee who got up to use the latrine. I was conscious, covered in blood, and face red from trying to hang. I was hospitalized for four days and eventually sent home. It took a suicide attempt for me to realize i have been dealing with major depression and adjustment disorder my entire life. I carry a lot of guilt for what i did. I always will.

[ucfwfik]

I’m sorry for anyone dealing with this. It sucks. It feels like being water-boarded at times. You get some glimmers of hope and than they feel taken.. I somewhat recently found Jesus and he is now my strength. Not that it’s gone completely but I feel I at least always have hope even through the darkest times.. depression is a strait up liar I also must add. It tells you that you’re worthless, a burden, that the world would be better off without you… ALL lies! You are amazing, cherished, strong, and a fighter! A lesser person couldn’t handle this fight, but not you! You’ve got this! Kee fighting every single day! And know that I love you, you’re not alone! Your victory will help somebody else through it! I strongly believe that and I believe in you! Stay strong!

[Elvhenatheart]

Clinical depression is a literal black hole where happiness doesn't exist. It's not an episode, it's a continuous, seemingly never ending loop of of hell on earth situated in your own mind that you can never turn off.

[mdkhan]

Clinical Depression is hell on earth ⚰️🔥🔥🔥 & it's only treatment (figuratively speaking) is having a Paradise⚰️🏞️🏝️ on earth, in your mind & in your heart.🤷😎💓☝️🏴

[TrueAlucardX]

The open prison over the vid issues mankind was put in for two years put cherry on cake. A few control many but the many wast time not questioning the manipulation of them/the few but we bicker so easy amongst ourselves/ themany too easy., But that's non of my business ....👀

[seekingshore]

Depression is a debilitating mental illness that can rob you of your energy, motivation, and sense of purpose. It's like a heavy weight pressing down on your chest, making it hard to breathe, hard to move, hard to care.

[Mmralm]

Prefect way to get ride of depression is to read Morning & Evening Azkar in your mother tongue.

[marylamb]

I did have severe depression but was cured with antibiotics. So for me it was due to bad gut bacteria.

[XyxyLeanor-isdr]

Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

[IlyesboukraIlyes-znui]

God Almighty says: Except in the remembrance of God, hearts are reassured. Repeat the word “There is no god but God” and you will be cured of psychological illnesses.

[yvonneplant]

She has to explain that depression is brain problem....omg.

[jeysonnkounga]

Its all fake, all this depression, Dont embarass yourself and deal with the problems in life, you can destroy, this is What they want us to believe, they come with all their Fancy words to convince to believe in this. If you ever feel depressed, understand why you feel this way and what you have to do to feel better.