How to feel better // Anna Akana

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Management - The Coronel Group - Leanne Coronel
Theatrical - Greene & Associates - Michael Greene
Commercial - Abrams Artists Agency - Jeremy Apody

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[melly]

this woman is one of the most positive persons on earth. i love her. absolutely. <3

[definitelycatherine]

I want one of those circle swing chair hoop things.

[EnterElysium]

I can actually recommend every single one of these. All of them. Yup, including that one. You know the one I mean.

[witchplease]

I just kind of cry in the shower or in my room until I have no tears left. Crying is actually healthy and makes you feel better afterwards. It's ok to be sad, and Its good to just let out your emotions (in privacy).

[humanithink]

Once in elementary school I started laughing like a pshcopath for fun. The teacher made me go to the nurse's office and the nurse did a drunk test then made me go OF THE STORY KIDS, LAUGH LIKE A PHYCOPATH TO GET OUT OF SCHOOL

[vilAvain]

I want one of those circle thingy hanging from the ceiling!

[moviechic]

Yeah my cats helped me many times. I mean I remember I was crying in bed one day and my cat jumped and just sat on top of my chest and let me pet her, then when I stopped crying she jumped off and ran away. I don't know I guess my cat just knows when I'm feeling bad, I love my Cami. 

[LETMECHOOSEANAME]

I was feeling depressed in work today and was wondering is this all life is going to be, wake up, go work, come home and go asleep. Repeating the same thing over and over again, I was scared to be honest. Then when I got home, first video I seen in my subscriptions was this one, hard to not take it as a sign and just stay happy, thank you anna :)

[VonPunk]

I'm a big advocate of alleviating depression by dancing to music you love on your own till you're exhausted and going on long walks with the headphones on listening to music and sorting your head out or 'Mind Defragging' as I nicknamed it. No one ever seems to heed my advice but it really works. Great video, Anna, I hope it helps cheer people up that follow the advice. :)

[SaraAnjanie]

Anna, you're amazing. That's all.

[joyceyboyce]

Anna Akana, you make me want to be better

[Theotokosprayforus]

Anna, I feel so inspired after watching your videos and I feel so much happier. Seriously, you make my day! 
Except when I feel crappy for marathoning your videos instead of studying for my upcoming tests
you stay awesome gotham :) 

[KristenCorpse]

All of this is perfect, but also seeking help beyond a doctor / medication and speaking with a therapist is also super helpful too. :3

[glosoya]

My cures for depression 
- learning something new:
      - pottery classes
      - learning guitar
      - learning to juggle lol seriously i spent a week learning to juggle
      - basically do anything that you've been interested in but never have tried to do before

- Anything involving music. It's crazy how music has such an effect on emotions: 
      - karaoke (poor-man's karaoke: singing out loud to YouTube lyric videos)
      - listening to music while relaxing outside

- Outdoor sports with friends:
      - basketball
      - football
      - ultimate frisbee (still haven't played but REALLY WANT TO lol while wearing a GoPro)
      - anything outside lol

- Hang out with friends or talk to family. 

Just a few suggestions. This stuff works for me and I hope they work for you if you try to use them. 

[carissaferguson]

I feel like "Be A Man" is the anthem for all actors, drama geeks, and play performers. 

[IixiXOuOXixiI]

The sad thing about some people with depression, is that they cannot afford help. I am having issues finding the help I need with my depression. I don't have anyone to talk to, because pushing the burden of my feelings on someone else makes me feel bad.. I have suicidal thoughts, but the thing that keeps me going is my family. Even though that voice inside my head tells me that nobody cares, I KNOW there are people who DO care.

[kaesezwergable]

I don't know how it works, but i am never depressed. i can be angry or sad, but never depressed. maybe doctors should look at my brain.. they could find a new drug or something. But I am very sorry for the people with depression, i can't even imagine how fucked up it is. hope you get better soon!

[BabyBirdx]

I started volunteering at an animal shelter once a week and that totally helps!
Kitties + getting out the house = making yourself happy!

[colouredwoman]

I don't know why but I was laughing so hard when she was pretending to laugh😂😂

[enemywithbenefits]

That pole dance was amazing.  Please take my dollar.