If You're Feeling Anxious or Depressed, Watch This (Matthew Hussey)

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I wanted to step outside of the dating conversation for this week’s new video.

Relationship or no relationship, the quality of our lives is the quality of our emotions. And many of us feel plagued by our emotions. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, sadness, shame, guilt, fear… we can find ourselves living in a constant state of suffering.

If you can relate to this, please watch this before you do anything else today...

I’ve had moments in my life where I was scared I’d never feel better, especially if there was a certain negative emotion that I kept returning to no matter what I tried.

It can make us feel hopeless, like we’ll never be happy no matter what we do. If you feel stuck in a place like this, please take a few minutes to hear what I have to say in this video. It’s not some magic pill, it’s a real approach that will relieve the tension you feel inside right now.

Don’t lose hope. We’ve got this. I promise you.

I love you, friend.

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[beheshta_]

To anyone reading this: better days are ahead and happy moments will always come in your life, You’re stronger than you can imagine ❤️

[Anita-uflc]

I actually had the best advice from my therapist when I went to my talking therapy and she gave me a really good way to sort of get over my depression.
She said: "Take a peace of paper and a black pen. It doesn't matter what size the papers or the pen is just take a peace of paper and a pen.

Now take the pen and put a dot on the paper. It doesn't matter where on the paper just put a dot on the paper.

Now look at the dot and either turn the page over or take another peace of paper and just write everything that comes up to your mind when you look at this dot. Take as much time as you need. And write as much as you want, whatever you want. What ever comes to your mind when you look at this dot.

Now turn the page over to look at the dot again and compare the dot with your list and words of what you wrote about it. Take your time to do this.

Now just look at the dot. And compare it with the white page that it's sitting on. "

It did took me a while to do the list because I didn't know where this was going and what's the point of it but once I've finished doing all that she asked me to do and then she said: " You know that list that you wrote? All of those words and things is that dot. In reality it might seem really big and unbearable but it's just one small dot and the best part is that the page, the white page where the dot is sitting on.. That's you! Now when you take a step back and have a look at the size of the dot and at the white page who is bigger? The page... Or the black dot?.. you can draw a bigger dot if you really want to but still the white page will be bigger than the black dot! And that white page IS YOU!! All that list that you wrote about the black dot is still smaller that that white page because that list is the black dot but you are the page... Now the question is are you gonna let it to control you or you gonna step it up and do something about it?"
I looked at the dot and said: " Hell no!! I am going to crush that flea size dot and live my life!"🤣🤣

She said: "Okay, and how are you going to do it?"
So I wrote a log list of what I want to achieve in my life and what I want to do and every time my mood goes really low I do the black dot paper thing again and write my goal list even longer to prove myself that I am bigger than my negative thoughts and that I can do everything and anything I want because you live only once right?😉 So live your life my friend how YOU want it because it is your life not the black dots or anyone else's but it's YOURS!!! 💯💯So you better not waste it😘❤❤❤💯💯💯💯💯💯💥💪💪💪 xxx

[milaalt]

To all those going through anxiety, depression, OCD, CPTSD, or etc. Know that you are loved and that you do matter. You are special, and you are not broken, and you also deserve to be happy just like anybody else in this world because your are uniquely and divinely created.

[dailydoseofmedicinee]

Research suggests that continuing difficulties – long-term unemployment, living in an abusive or uncaring relationship, long-term isolation or loneliness, prolonged work stress – are more likely to cause depression than recent life stresses.👍

[lovetomeditate]

For anyone struggling right now just know that you are not alone, and that you will get through this! 💛✨

[glueyossi]

Struggling with depression, ocd, tourettes, loneliness, trauma, eating problems, and a tough environment. Wish me luck, and luck to you all who have it worse ❤

[stacyq]

I used to be suicidal, until I learned to remind myself that is a permanent solution to temporary problem(s). People always have options. Even if you feel like there are no other options, there are, I promise. 😀

[Ninitschga]

I‘m suffering from both PTSD and chronic depression. I somehow managed to have a life that seems in order on the outside but man can a picture be deceiving... If you are one of those people like me - thinking something must be wrong with you cause everyone else seems to have it together - trust me you are not alone! What ever is your story, what ever you had to endure so far - you deserve to overcome this. You deserve a good life!

[tracyscott]

Know your are loved and you will get through this….you’ve survived worse. You’re strong. You’re brave. You’re a warrior. Be your own hero. You’ve got this. I love you. ❤️

[honor]

'it's ok to not feel strong' Thanks Matthew, definitely not feeling strong but sometimes you need a reminder. I miss those one great hours. Sending love to everyone who needs it, take care

[Ceeeerrrrmmmeeeennn]

" For everything there is a season "
I don't know who any of you kind people are but wanted to share.

Your pain. That suffering. It is NEVER for nothing. You have a purpose. God intends for you to use all of it. He did not cause it but will test our hearts as scripture says. 'What they intended for evil, God used for good"

It breaks my heart those that suffer with anxiety and depression. Just know YOU matter and all this pain can somehow and will somehow be used for the greater Glory. I'm so sorry for all that pain. I'm thankful for His plan. I'm thankful for grace. I'm thankful for modern medicine to help regulate our brain chemistry.
Your story matters to me.
I'm thankful for you. ❤

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[SamElle]

Yess I definitely isolate when I was going through a period of depression. Even though being around people is the last thing you want to do, when people pushed me to go to a social activity, I actually felt a lot better after that, especially after making a connection with someone

[ascorpio]

As someone with chronic depression for years, I appreciate your perspective. Thank you for a very helpful video.

[deborahchristine]

I feel better when I do Two Things: (1) Sing praises to God ("put on the spirit of praise for [combatting] the spirit of heaviness", and (2) "That which is good and lovely....(etc), think on such things." These are both Bible verses that I have tested and they never ever fail. They work every time! But they must be repeated. It's not a "One and Done" for the rest of your life. The permanent healing comes with a lifestyle in which this is repeated daily. And if you're having a bad day, just repeat as much as you need it. Tell God he is good and thank him for being who he is. And sing of your thankfulness for all the blessings you do have. I was created to do this. So if I don't do it, it creates depression. I have a hole in my heart where God belongs and only he can fill it. When I sing praises to him it fills the hole. When I start to get sad again, it's because God is pulling me back to himself, saying, " hey where have you been My Love?... haven't heard from you in a while." The sadness God feels from my lack of connecting with him intentionally, is transferred into a sadness that I feel too. It's a reminder to go back to him (just like when we're in a relationship we have to keep going back to our partner in order to feel the good feelings that come from being with them....I can't just know that someone is my special someone but never spend time with him.... just knowing that a boyfriend is there and he is mine doesn't produce the good feelings if I never see him and hang out. It's the same with God, I have to be with him intentionally not just know that he's in the background.) So I just go be with God and all sadness just melts away. I believe we were all designed for fellowship with God. That's why I can have a great boyfriend and there's STILL something missing.. So oftentimes people try to fill the sadness hole with things other than God. But it's costly. And for me, nothing can ever substitute for the amount of joy that praise and thankfulness produces.

[AlexandraTapoglou]

I too isolate when feeling depressed or sad. Ok, I find great relief in crying, but what I also do to fight it back is to go for a stroll on my own with a cup of my favorite coffee or tea to “accompany” me. I prefer both the city and nature. In general, I try not to stay indoors. I find this very helpful.

[YasmineArt]

Matthew, the only person online that says all the right things that deep down I need to hear and that help me, thank you 💜

[jaxx-inspiregrowcreate]

Sometimes when you’re depressed it’s a sign you need some deep rest

[samiralush]

What I really admire about you is that you make videos that resonate with the majority of us. I really have a lot of respect for u.

[lonewolfheart]

Just cried my way through this... literally just hit breakup number 3 within 6 months after the end of my marriage last December. I had a fight with my best friend as well today. My heart is breaking and, at age 43, I'm terrified I will never find love again. I've been soaking up Matthew's videos like a sponge.

[TopGun_-]

Wishing everyone peaceful thoughts and tranquil feelings. Learn to just be still and let life happen. Trust that this will all come together very soon. Meanwhile, know that you are loved and all of us here are pulling for you. Let go and relax right now, knowing that you are exactly where you are supposed to be at this moment in time.