How to Overcome your Depression - Jordan Peterson

[gussetblaster]

My life was a complete and utter disaster for 35 years and I ended up totally alone in an empty apartment with no job, no hobbies, no friends, no money, no partner, a crippling addiction and no hope. Even though I had pretty much given up on life I made a list of things I would like to achieve out of total desperation. They were only small things like go for a walk / talk to someone / listen to some music...etc. By the end of the week I had ticked everything of the list; so I made another one. Then another one. Finally by the age of 40 I had a partner, a good job, was running up to 20km on the weekend, going for bike rides, attending support groups and had a strong social circle. No matter how utterly useless you might think you are if you do your best to achieve small goals things start happening!

[GameMakerRob]

This was me about 10 yrs ago. I didn't do anything except play one game.
Eventually I went online looking to make a friend, found one, who was one of the most beautiful women I'd ever seen, she turned into my girlfriend, I got a job, which I hated, but I stuck it out for several years, I started to do programming as a hobby, did some tutorials and freelance work on the side and it turned into a full time job 9 months ago.
I feel blessed to have it turn out this way and I feel like theres hope for anyone who wants to change their life and has a goal.

[Edit] I just want to add that it wasn't exactly a smooth ride, and Im not at the finish line (I dont think that exists), not every day was good for me and I wasn't at my best on many days, I just know that Im better off now than I was then.

[nikemanize]

He just called me out on everything wrong in life this really hit home for me

[msjhern]

Everyone needs a father like this man. ❤️

[kirbytaylor]

These comments blow my mind, like how many of the homies are facing the same struggles in silence?

[skelter]

You notice how he said:
"Let's pick a front."
Not "Let's cry about it and get on meds."
His initial response is to TAKE ACTION.
Anybody who ever had this Man as their personal Therapist is lucky beyond belief.

[reynaldoalejandroramosalva]

Once you start working on it, it's amazing how quickly things start to get themselves together.

[derrickwebb]

This was me as well, I literally had no shoes, clothes, job, food death and destruction were all around me. Small steps for awhile that led to me now having family again, 6 digit career and CLEAN!

[SJNFAB]

SHIT I THOUGHT JORDAN WAS TALKING ABOUT ME FOR A MINUTE

[Sigma-lffs]

Hitting the gym was the first step for me, in the beginning you gotta force progress. After that it comes naturally

[itsourlife]

That's the only advise anyone will ever need to succeed in life. It works.

[MilesJazz]

I'm really struggling atm but I'm trying to get up and move forward. Just hard when your on your own

[craigl.]

JP: you have some other addiction
Me after watching shorts for two hours: no I don’t

[antreynolds]

I can safely say this was me but now that I follow Dr Peterson 's advice I'm in a good place thank you Dr Peterson for everything can't tell you how much I love and appreciate you

[pac-ihek]

"Scale back the dragons till you find one conquerable" 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[leeotis]

This is me . I feel like he's speaking to others directly about my life. God Bless us all with the help we need to get that BALL ROLLING

[bewell-]

And to all the great men and women out there that supported me to flourish, thank you. ❤

[deemoneycashletsdebate]

Was a heroin addict for 7+ years I’m 23 been sober 7 months have a job I’m buying a car I have my first apartment I’m connected in my community The ball really is rolling quickly for me it’s amazing to imagine where I’d be if I didn’t decide to make a change in my life god bless everyone

[Justin]

When you get that first win it really does something to you. It’s like those lobsters with the serotonin.

[interestedbystander]

"Scale back the dragon until you find one that is conquerable and that moves you forward." Amen, Dr P.