It’s Okay to Not be Okay | Erica Davis-Crump | TEDxABQED

In this compelling and heartfelt talk, Erica Davis-Crump reaches out to all young people who are struggling: "It's okay to not be okay. It's even better to get help."

Erica is a behavioral/mental health advocate and presenter for NM communities. Erica has provided presentations concerning mental health awareness reaching over 1800 students and over 300 parents in New Mexico. She is a certified QPR gatekeeper trainer through the New Mexico Suicide Prevention Coalition, and a certified core teacher for NM Breaking the Silence. Erica also served as assistant developer for an Anti-Stigma campaign through The New Mexico Department of Health. Her personal and professional passion for community wellness collide to provide any and all applicable prevention and awareness resources in hopes to deplete the staggering rates of suicide.

[TheVCRTimeMachine]

Yep. I have a friend who says "Nothing bothers me. I feel joy all the time." I know he is either lying or denying himself genuine human feelings.

[Psychehealthymindhub]

I came here cuz the person closest to me right now, is not feeling well. I pray that this video gives him light.

[smileyman]

So many people call out mild to bad reactions to minor concepts as "over reacting" or "dramatic" and that is infuriating. Calling an influx of emotions that the individual has little control over and probably despises having at all as "not a big deal" is more debilitating than whatever their own head is doing to them.





Especially if they beat themselves up for feeling those emotions, in more ways than one.

[thecookiejarstealeruwu]

I go into the bathroom and cry to myself in pure pain of silence I think to myself is this okay? Now I know it's okay to be not okay,

[Gabriel-uufv]

Idk how long it will take for someone to see this but my mind is really tearing me down and I need someone to comfort me

[gthgirl]

My school just pretends like depression is not real 😢😭

[MrJackolicious]

Incredibly important message. Also, I love the hair.

[Deadchannel]

I’m younger than 15...and I struggle with depression...so many things happen in this crazy world that I can’t understand and I have 2 therapist and one mental dog and I still can’t..I juts can’t...it hurts deep in your heart. You wake up and you smile and say “good morning” to everyone but..it’s a good morning to them...not you inside. I always thought of depression like drowning except..without the water and everyone else is breathing except you..and deep inside you know..”this won’t last forever”. But it kills you as you go through it and goes off and on. Some kids or people have depression for only a snap and there back to normal because they have that warm comfort in them that some people don’t have or refuse to have because they believe they can do this by themselves. Instead of waiting for happiness..people try to make happiness and that’s good as well but waiting just grows that depression until your numb and you can’t even believe that happiness is even a thing. All the people out there like me who is struggling to survive this storm of depression..I’m here..I know the pain of getting made fun of on the bus and your so what friends telling you to commit suicide and hang yourself. The feeling of what everyone thinks and what you do or how your going to be judged..and even more..that may be personal you never wanna share but please tell someone you trust..Sometimes I don’t trust anyone and that’s ok. You may question yourself of what you did wrong..or why do they tell you this? Because they know it’s going to break you but that doesn’t mean it’s all true..nobody deserves to suffer through depression like I do. It’s ok if you do..but it’s not the best..and never will be. I’m here for you. I understand what your going through and somethings I may not. But it’s like a game to them..your letting them win and drag you around. But this world..this place..this home of all of us..were all here for each other and many different ways. They do this because there jealous or want you to feel it just to suffer but this is your life, your style, your you and no matter what you’ll always be you. And it’s ok to be you ❤️ but whatever you do..don’t end your book like someone I loved who did..keep moving..leave the thoughts and struggles to waste...fight and win your right of happiness. I haven’t won yet but it never hurts to try and try and try until you reached victory. Everyone out there who is struggling..I’m here and always will be until I die..even if your strangers I’m here to talk to and always will be. Stay strong..even though I’m weak..keep on being you ❤️🖤

[kimkim]

I'm scared and you know what I'm tired it's hard being strong for so long im tired

[jaylinjohnson]

I love u so much Erica ... ur so amazing and u have thought me so much ... u talked to me in so manny classes ... ur super amazing and get ur point across easy ... ur a big part of my well being

[sandrao]

This is unrelated but She sounds like Beyoncé

[Crowstrove]

My 18 year old cousin has depression. the thought of losing her forever really hurts.

[Carlieesmera]

Its not just 15 to 24 im 28 and i still struggle with depression i have all my life my first attempt at suicide was when i was 6 and ive made 13 attempts during my life ive gotten past the suicidal part though the thoughts are still there i just have reasons to live now i found friends and people i call family that are there for me every time i have a bad day they give me reasons to keep living even if i dont want to live for myself half the time

[사라-xr]

"Why do we neglect the one organ that runs the show?"

[livingvwithg]

You are so very loved
By a God who cared
Who thought
You are beautiful
You are precious
You are loved
Every moment of your life
By a God who died to save you
I understand
But you are enough
You are loved

[anastasiacraig]

I’m from abq New Mexico and I’m not okay right now

[annaburns]

As teachers we are supposed to validate the students and tell them that it’s ok to be upset and it’s ok to be frustrated. All while we put on a brave face and pretend to be happy and have energy.
But the truth is, we should be allowed to receive the same amount of validation as we offer to our students.
Edit: also I appreciate that she didn’t make a distinction between race and socioeconomic status.
Devastation effect’s everyone.

[stevenlansangan]

how can I get any help if there's no one around?

[thetravelinsagittarian]

Is it really okay? On 9/27/2020 it will be the one year anniversary of my Mom's death... I'm in it still feels like my emotions are scrambled

[pasqualewii]

Bless you 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Not about age I'm 49 dealing with this as well
Loving a person years younger then me in a relationship I try to crack in and soothe the one I love .How do I deal trying to help the one I love more then life ?