Sharing my depression story for the first time...

For the first time, I'm sharing my experience with depression and what that looks like in my life. I generally shy away from sharing too much of my personal life on this channel, but feel this could help people. In this video I'll talk through what depression looks like, depression signs, depression symptom, teenage depression, hopelessness, feeling lonely and fearful, and a bunch more. Essentially my depression story, and every part of it. If you are struggling with depression, please seek professional guidance.

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I'm Kati Morton, a licensed therapist making Mental Health videos!

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[melissahatfield]

Thanks Kati for sharing and being vulnerable with us. love u so much❤️

[CDash]

One thing that helps me when I’m depressed is to wear a scent from my days when I was happy. It could be perfume, soap or even a lotion. You smell it and it can give you endorphins remembering the happy time. I have suffered from real depression and this has worked for me. Sorry to hear of your struggles Katie but thanks for sharing.

[emilymessier]

As someone studying to become a mental health professional and struggling with mental illness, this is deeply appreciated ❤️❤️

[ashlynncroley]

needed this in the middle of a 2 month long mental breakdown

[goofball]

As a teenager with depression, I appreciate you opening up about your experiences. It makes me feel less alone and more hopeful.

[GuidingEchoes]

Thank you for sharing your story, Kati! I agree with you....therapists who have worked through depression and other issues have the ability to understand their clients better and can offer more empathy than someone who hasn't had that type of experience. You're amazing at what you do and I'm so thankful that our paths crossed. You're a shining light to so many people. Love you! <3

[nickf]

Thank you Kati for clarifying the difference between BEING depressed vs having DEPRESSION!... It's usually the older generations that misunderstand the two...

[kaylanelson]

Thank you for sharing Kati. My depression symptoms were similar to yours, minus the body aches but I also found myself extremely lonely yet I didn’t want to be around anyone. It was like two different parts of me were going simultaneously. I wanted to be with people yet if I did force myself to interact with anyone I would instantly be annoyed even with my own family or friends. Everything made me mad and I’d flip put over the dumbest things, for example dropping things, losing things, or even having to run the smallest of errands. Fortunately I found the courage to go to the doctor and get on medication now that i’m an adult and can make my own medical decisions. In addition, I also have my best friend to thank for being my “therapist” in the mean time. She was always honest and gave me an outside perspective, even if I didn’t want to hear it or thought she was wrong. She wasn’t, I was just so angry. She truly saved me. I would one day love to try therapy but due to still living with my parents that is currently not an option due to the stigma they have.

[_just_TK]

I went through a bout of depression a few years ago due to a traumatic job loss. I did everything I was supposed to do & what I recommend to others (exercised several times a week, went to therapy & support groups, reached out to friends, happy light every morning, made a routine, set reasonable goals, etc) and to be honest, it don’t make me feel any better at the time and I really had to fake my way through it but I found that my bout of depression went away in an extremely short amount of time (weeks instead of the months). These actions didn’t make me feel better at the time but putting in the work made all the difference in the long run

[mercyarabi]

Your video came right on time. I just turned 60 today and it hit me that I’ve never felt normal, always lived in fear, and felt awkward compared to others. Thank you for all the information you put out. I suffer from anxiety and depression since I was born I think. Thanks again for your story.

[albussnape]

Thank you for your honest sharing. I’m beginning to think therapists who know the struggle of PTSD, complicated grief, depression-anxiety are most able to have empathy, to avoid treating clients as “lesser” and to help guide others toward healing.

[DrLeifSmith]

Thanks for sharing your story, Kati, I wish more therapists were as genuine as you seem to be, and as honest about their own battles.

[michaelpagano]

I’m working on becoming a therapist myself. And I always thought to myself that us therapists can’t feel this way. I always thought it would be hard for them to feel this way. However. I truly understand by watching this channel that, no matter who you are or what occupation you are going for, we are human and can have these emotions. I’ve been pushing through my mental health and continuing my journey to become a therapist! Thank you Kati!

[scenepunk]

I think I've been depressed most of my life. I think my parents have been too and being raised like that had made depression a norm for me. Its hard to know what I enjoy because everything takes so much effort.

[DenkyManner]

I recognise those depression symptoms in both my parents. My Dad just slee byps while my mother has anger under the surface that comes out in these long, circular rants about basically everyone she knows. For whatever reason, I've escaped that chronic depression. I've had extended period of being down but there was a concrete event associated with it and i think the depression was the normal, understandable reaction rather being a condition.

[jacksonfitzgerald]

I’m struggling with this right now. Torn whether I should go on medication or not. Thank you for sharing❤️ I can’t seem to find anything fulfilling, nothing seems to matter. I’m not going to give up, I have hope that I can beat this

[marygrott]

I struggled with depression in college and again when I had my sons. I had severe postpartum depression both times. I don't really struggle with depression now, but I do struggle a lot with anxiety. Therapy definitely helped me, and I would encourage everyone to seek it out when they need it.

[craftynatty]

You made me tear up at the end when you said just because you have mental health struggled doesn't mean you can pursue a career in that field. I'm a student nurse & struggling with mental health issues. A few of my teachers have told me they see me in mental health but it seems so intimidating & also how can I be in that field when I can't get my own sh*t together, that's how I think

[nation]

I’m battling depression every day since my 15 year toxic relationship ended with my narcissist ex. I will pray for you. I can see the pain in your face. Plz be strong.

[hayamabdo]

I really liked that you talked about your own experience really love it
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