Do you know someone suffering from depression? Do you wonder what’s going on in their minds? Depression is a serious mental illness that affects millions of people.
And even though it’s been widely discussed in recent years, there are still so many misconceptions about what it actually is. With all the stigma surrounding mental illness and depression, it can be tough to live with it and to communicate to others what it’s like. So our goal is to give you some insights into what people with depression often feel that most people don’t know or misunderstand.
If you want to watch PART 2, here's the link: https://youtu.be/A4L0WZ1z1xE
We also made another video on the signs you're depressed, NOT selfish: https://youtu.be/XD15pxA2vPU
DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only and based on personal experiences. This is not a substitute for professional advice, but general guidance. We advise you to always listen to your intuition and always do what is right for you.
If you are feeling depressed or contemplating suicide please remember that you are not alone.
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Writer: Chenelle Loo
Script Editor: Isadora Ho
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Minh Nguyen
(https://www.instagram.com/minhthebird.art/)
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong
- [Amanda] Hey, Psych2Goers. Do you know someone
suffering from depression? Do you even wonder what's
going on in their minds? Depression is a serious mental illness that affects millions of people. And even though it's been wildly
discussed in recent years, there are still so many misconceptions about what it actually is. With all the stigma
surrounding mental illness and depression, it can
be tough to live with it and to communicate to
others what it's like. So our goal is to give you some ins
ight into what people with
depression often feel that most people don't
know or misunderstand. So here are six things people with depression want you to know. Number one, a depressed person
does not necessarily look or behave sad. Being depressed is not the
same thing as being sad. Depression is a complex
illness affecting the brain, and it does not equate to sadness at all; it's much more than just
crying and looking sad. Just like how there are
different types of cancer, there are different ty
pes of depression, such as major depressive disorder, dysthymic disorder, bipolar
disorder, and so on. So despite what you
might see on the surface, the always happy neighbor
or friend you have may actually be struggling with
their mental health inside. Number two, depression does
not define the personality of a person suffering from it. People who suffer from depression are more than just their illness. While it may play a huge
part in their lives, it's important to remember
that there's much m
ore to them than their struggle with
their mental health. Number three, depression
is never a choice. People who suffer from
depression do not choose to feel or act that way. Living with depression can
be hard enough as it is, but it can be so much harder when the people around you
think you're faking it. There's sometimes just no apparent reason as to why someone develops depression, but it rewires the brain and makes it harder for them
to make choices on their own. This could mean that they ca
n't help with how they're feeling, so it can become a real struggle
when they have to find ways to live the best life they can despite what their mood might tell them. Number four, people with
depression do not want to die, they just don't wanna live like they do. Many people think that
those with depression have lost the will to live, but that's not the case. Living with depression can
make life harder to bear, and the intense and overwhelming
feelings they experience can be debilitating. It's
not easy to explain what
having depression feels like, but many people who suffer
from depression describe their feelings with words
like dark, heavy, tight, wanting to escape from their pain. You may even hear them say that they don't wanna kill themselves but instead die in their sleep
out of mental exhaustion. When people suffering from depression feel unwell and miserable, they might not be fully aware of what they're actually wishing for. If you or someone else
are feeling depressed or cont
emplating suicide, please remember that you're not alone. We've added a list of suicide hotlines in the description below. Number five, people with
depression want to feel loved just like everybody else. Having depression can already
make you feel isolated and alone, but it can be worsened if the people around you dislike or abandon you because of it. On the other hand, having depression can also
cause some to push people away. This does not mean that people with depression have no
desire to lov
e or to feel love but may mean that they want to feel better before they're able to
take on anything else. Nonetheless, it's always
good if somebody is there and available for them
with love and support while patiently waiting
for them to recover. And number six, having a depressed friend doesn't mean you need to fix them, nor does it mean that
they are toxic to you. This is one of the most
important things to keep in mind when someone you know
suffers from depression. Oftentimes, when you have
a friend or relative struggling with depression, you may feel compelled
to fix their problems; however, while your intention is good, the best way to support
your friend would be to just listen without being
preachy and judgmental. It's always better to
make them feel at ease when they confide in you, and to try to understand
their depressive mood. It's also better to
ask them what they need or how you can help them
before taking any actions that might make things
worse instead of better. Did yo
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Depression is something I genuinely wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. It’s legit the hardest thing I’ve had to deal with & it’s so disheartening when people tell you it’s a choice. It’s one the biggest mental battles that feels like it will never end even when everything is going well in life.
"They don't want to kill themselves, but instead die in their sleep out of mental exhaustion." Man, did I feel identified with that. I know talking about suicide in depression is important, but most of us don't feel like that, even in our worst days. I instead feel like I'm about to collapse and that I want to just fall asleep for months until things don't feel so asphyxiating.
I just hate how you can't express yourself openly like you can with ADHD or other common mental traits. Telling people you might act a little off because of your depression just makes people super worried about you. But that's the opposite of what you want. You don't want anyone to worry about you or treat you differently. You just want them to know that's why you have your big ups and downs. and thats that. I don't need handouts, I can't change it, it just eez wha it eez. *hands in pocket whistling*.
The worst thing about having depression is when your parents force you to act "normal" when they don't even try to acknowledge the problem you faced in daily lives
"it's not you, it's me." Is literal. It's my brain making me feel depressed not you.
On the “people with depression do not want to die, they just don’t want to live like they do” I really feel that because when I say something about death it’s usually followed by how I wish to be like “reborn” in a fantasy like world. How when I think of that fantasy world it’s just a peaceful life with none of the problems I feel have now.
Having someone who is supportive and understanding.. always there for you, but also perfectly respects your boundaries while showing they genuinely care... It's one of the biggest blessings ever.
1. a depressed person does not necessarily look or behave sad 0:38 2. depression does not define the personality of a person suffering from it 1:14 3. depression is never a choice 1:30 4. people with depression do not want to die, they just don't want to live like they do 2:05 5. people with depression want to feel love just like everybody else 3:01 6. having a depressed friend doesn't mean you need to fix them, nor does it mean they are toxic to you 3:39 I hope I could help!UCkJEpR7JmS36tajD34Gp4VA/kP22X4j4OofCgwO5trvABQ
You can hear in Amanda's voice how much she relates to depressed people and how upset she is by people thinking that they're faking it
Psychedelic's definitely have potential to deal with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression, I would like to try them again but it's just so hard to source here.
we wanna go off until things arent exhausting, a person in depression not necesarilly will tell you "im depressed" most people even hide it below a fake smile and actitude, dont force them to talk if they dont want to, it'll make things only worse instead choose a calm moment for them to talk, dont speed up things, people are not equally emotional and mental and most of all "DONT MAKE THEM FEEL LIKE YOU SUFFER MORE THAN THEM" (i have seen many parents that do this to make you feel bad for them, mine included)
Hope er'body is havin a snazzy day.
they don't want to die, they just don't want to live like how they're lving now. Bruh this line is sick. I LOVE IT
I would sell my soul just to go back to the days when I was so happy, my parents were proud of me, wasn't a disappointment, mentally stable and wasn't insecure
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My mom told how she went through depression, she described it as a feeling that make you wish you had something to want or enjoy.
More like this is for parents. 6 things that parents should know about teen depression
Life is hard, and it's not easy to handle that much pain.
I've said this before: Depression is like cancer. It eats away at it's victim until there's nothing left. Speaking from experience.