12 (Stoic) Remedies For Feeling Lonely Or Depressed

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Nearly two thousand years ago, Stoic philosophers were also trying to find peace.
Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor, made it a point to spend time alone with his journal every morning before dawn. Epictetus, the former slave turned philosopher, admonished his students to constantly keep in mind that “Men are disturbed not by things, but by the principles and notions which they form concerning things.”
For the Stoics, practicing philosophy was a necessity. Something they could constantly come back to to remind themselves what was in their control and help them view outside events with more detachment. And this is why the writings of the Stoics have endured for so long and continue to teach people from all walks of life how to be less reactive, more reflective, and more level-headed.
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[@tonywentoutside]

Being a friend to your self, what a hard lesson to learn after only ever hearing criticism and negativity towards yourself from those you expect to love you. I think this is the hardest for men, as its rare to ever hear something positive said towards you as a man. You cant expect others to make you happy, its up to you to be happy anyway.

[@travelinginvestors8275]

My situation is Resonating with this lines .

[@TheIronBeard275]

Preach

[@scottamsel3690]

So, so true...

[@i_observe9846]

Same.

[@dailyequanimity]

Still learning this and the DS’s reminder to “be a good friend to yourself.”

[@BeeblebroxTheThird]

1. Go on a walk 2. Be a better friend to yourself 3. Stop wanting more 4. Zoom out 5. Suffer with others 6. Ask for help (+sponsor link) 7. Focus on your path 8. Remember that nothing lasts 9. Embrace adversity 10. Don’t stuff it down 11. Find stillness 12. Accept what is The more I watch this the more I realise how deep the content is. Nice one, keep it up Ryan...🖖

[@fatmakaya9480]

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[@DantesInferno61]

I was about to list these myself.

[@StoicismandModernLife.]

Wow, John, your list captures the essence of Stoicism perfectly! Every point resonates deeply. Thanks for sharing and for the kind words Ryan and the Daily Stoic team truly appreciate it!

[@LordSouthLondon]

Zoom out meaning?

[@thefloorstalker6064]

@@LordSouthLondon Another way of stating this would be for one to step back and "look at the big picture." As Ryan points out, "to gain clarity and perspective." Hope this explanation helps a bit. Enjoy the day.

[@deadspeak2007]

Ryan, your work has given me so much strength over the last few years. I went through a divorce 3 yrs ago after 17yrs of marriage, lost my job 2yrs ago after being in it for 20yrs. The strength that I have found through your books and videos has helped me keep going, when times are dark I find myself coming back to things I have read or watched over and over. Thankyou for making somthing like stoicism so accessible, and relatable.

[@Mannsy83]

Im suffering through major depression, stuck in my head, wishing for happiness. This video helps to know it's not just me who finds life hard.

[@steffg9321]

Same here

[@Zimmy257]

Same here

[@ilhfore]

Same here

[@TomVable]

You are not alone. From as long as I can remember I have been suffering from depression. Stay strong, man!

[@srooch2]

Same

[@nostrasimpus8359]

“Our life is dyed by the color of our thoughts” …wow. Super powerful. Glad i found you dude.

[@justmadeit2]

Peace of mind is everything in life

[@Senne014]

"To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance" is a quote by Oscar Wilde I first read like ten years ago and it stayed with me ever since. I try to live by that. Thank you for this video

[@pierrelordencin]

If you life applying these quotes your life is an enjoyable journey

[@joemac84]

The highest truth is this: The greatest thing we can do in this life is to suffer with joy.. Which is to absorb evil and give love in spite of what happens to us

[@edmboi]

I partly disagree about absorbing evil. we don't need to be a vessel or endure it. but yes, give love.

[@joemac84]

@@edmboiWhat did Christ did on the cross, is what I meant by “absorb evil.” As was said by him, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” What if love were in fact the greatest force in the universe, even more, the very thing which created it and binds it together this very moment.. It is good to meditate on these things..

[@mcgritty8842]

@@joemac84Christ didn’t do anything on the cross except die. He was sentenced to death. He didn’t sacrifice himself…

[@joemac84]

@@mcgritty8842Let me state first that I’m not religious. This all has nothing to do with religion. Jesus knew that was what was going to happen if he lived the way he lived and said the things he said. He knew it before he came actually. It was his joy to do that.. The sacrifice was coming down and completing the work. We all sacrifice in this life if we choose to give and receive love.. It’s good that you are thinking about these things

[@mikenorby9470]

He meant if someone is ugly to you don't pass that ugliness down the line to the next person it truly is contagious

[@frankgallo2946]

These sort of principles took me from full blow drug addiction to the best life I can ever have hoped for

[@johnroman4608]

I start my day with a swim & end the day with a swim .. I found in it Peace / Quiet and Calm. My soul is Restored …

[@Stioperceptionstudio]

"Being a good person. Doing good work. And focusing on what you can control." Hit home for me. When you're in the thick of life it's so hard to zoom out but for me, I want to remember to do my best to simply be a good person. From that I truly believe comes good work and allows one to take a proactive approach to the All! Thanks man. Honestly, thank you! 🙏

[@sailandale]

I’ve followed stoic teachings for many years now and Ryan has been a great guide for me as I’ve faced extreme stress, heartbreak, divorce, loss of career and now the spectre of illness. I push myself to “do my best” in each situation I find myself in (though I don’t always manage it) so that I can live with myself and be a good role model for my sons. I don’t tell anyone about any of this and in the end I cling to two of Marcus’s quotes. “The obstacle is the way” and “I’m not afraid of death, I’m only afraid of not doing my best”.

[@Sphicks1919]

That's beautiful

[@pw44salem]

Spot on!!! Peace.

[@sandradrouillard7150]

I wish that I could have learned about Stoic Philosophy when I was younger! I am grateful that I found this knowledge the past few months, and have been trying to learn and grasp the principals. I started reading Ryan's book The Obstacle is the Way, and it is so impactful and resonates with me! Peace to all people that want to be a Positive Force for Good in the World!

[@StoicismandModernLife.]

Wow, your resilience and commitment are truly inspiring. Staying strong through such challenges and being a role model for your sons is incredible. Marcus would be proud. Keep pushing forward!

[@pattilorenzo9186]

All the clinical talk about emotional regulation all comes down to maintaining peace despite what happens externally. I hope more therapists embrace this philosophy!

[@Masculine1997]

"Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one."MARCUS AURELIUS

[@scottwillrich2132]

I had never considered that the world is the way that it is so that I can become the person that I'm capable of being. That really helps. Thank you!

[@brianbachmeier34]

“How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself?” - Epictetus

[@arizonacolour8793]

Good job dropping a random quote with no added context or insight..... Let me do it for you. Maybe being alone and isolated is NECESSARY in seeking what's best for yourself. Maybe chasing that better version of yourself DEMANDS being alone, undistracted, and isolated. Maybe now is when you do your best work. So don't let the supposed loneliness bring you down, USE IT to your advantage! You got this! Just keep going

[@itchysheets1222]

@@arizonacolour8793maybe some people would know all that was implied, the video the comment was attached to being the context. No need to be unkind

[@arizonacolour8793]

@@itchysheets1222 the title of this video has nothing to do with "demanding the best for yourself" - I made that connection.

[@mcgritty8842]

⁠@@arizonacolour8793did yoi watch the video though? Because most of the points lead you to demanding the best of yourself. That’s kinda one of the bigger points of stoicism… improvement of self

[@Erinaailookbook]

The 12 Stoic remedies for tackling loneliness and depression have offered me new perspectives and practical strategies to improve my mental health. Grateful for this beacon of hope and guidance. A must-watch for anyone seeking solace and strength.

[@janm2473]

Good morning, Ryan...... Oh! How I wish I could transport myself into a classroom once again. I'm a retired junior high teacher. We would do stoic thoughts and discussions every morning. Or, at the end of each day.. whatever. Thank you for always sharing your wisdom with us.

[@a.bogdanenko8309]

this video came out at a good time, thanks Ryan

[@arshaddahlan]

Heya, hope you're doing alright! Hope you have a good day! 💛

[@a.bogdanenko8309]

@arshaddahlan thank,yeah, I'm good, just helpful video at the right time)

[@danprice1612]

Ryan a good friend of mine at work who follows and believes in stoiscm your lessons turned me on to you and I am very glad he did I really needed this lesson

[@FlyinHawaiian808]

“To love one’s self is the beginning to a life long romance”

[@FurrukhJ]

By Oscar Wilde

[@paolithasoto6415]

i second that expressing gratitude has real impact.

[@sheilaturchyn434]

Thank you for these important reminders. Life is hard and sometimes I need a tuneup. This helps. 🙏

[@relicofgold]

It's not a matter of being "worthy" of friendships or love. It's a matter of recognizing that people will disappoint you, always. It's not just a possibility, it is a certainty that people will disappoint you, regardless of who they are.

[@The_Observer22]

Thanks for this , i feel genuinely happy and i thought that I'm alone , which is not.❤

[@gatnukez7238]

I love how you say "life is hard" "life is difficult" with video showing you living your best fkn life.

[@laurelscouture]

Thank you for being you, Ryan. ♥

[@StoicLegend_Official]

"The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way." - Marcus Aurelius

[@CityLover117]

2:31 I say this to myself all the time. Remember you’re not talking to a bad person

[@claritynorthconsulting]

I'll go out on a limb and admit I'm one of those therapists who daily works a Stoic program to combat depression. Marcus, Seneca, and Epictetus (ok, and Ryan, Robertson, and other Stoic writers) help immensely.

[@Misfit_juan38]

this video came into my feed right when I needed it 🙏

[@hollyb118]

This helped. After learning about the death of Alexei Navalny, I’ve been distraught. This helped me realign.

[@fondarist4077]

I read Daily Stoic...daily, for several years...thank you!

[@likesgood]

so grateful you exist. discourse now even in your comments. thank you. for finding a way to reach everyone. and create a discourse the opposite of that the world is having. courage et al virtues inside.

[@MichaelEspino-o2l]

This was incredibly enlightening, thank you!

[@Ambruzzo]

Thank you for these videos!

[@场散]

He need learn from me my heart very peaceful. He the one not at all n lonely also him

[@IDEA-TALK]

Thank you for this insightful sharing Ryan

[@apian29]

Love your channel man. You are seriously making a difference. Thank you!

[@justwatch1262]

I was waiting for this topic only for information

[@danjohnson2986]

Perfect timing. Thank you.

[@Jordanericgolf1775]

Thank you Ryan

[@My-Nickel]

Thank you sir 🙏

[@scottyg5403]

Thank you so much for this video! Really helps!

[@LucianoCoobar]

great tips as always daily stoic!

[@klauspoetsch1841]

Thank you for this video!!

[@sneezln]

I am very happy to have seen your videos only half way through your video I love the way you speech thank you for your material. And I love listening to the stoics

[@alanchriston6806]

Brilliant Analysis 😊🏴‍☠️

[@timothykangethe7700]

Great Food for Thought. 🎇Keep Shining and Stay Motivated 💪🏾

[@kasondaleigh]

Excellent advice.

[@stellasmm]

I love these videos. Do you have any videos specifically geared for children? I want to be able to share these videos with my kids but I don’t want to have to worry about curse words. 😬

[@fdevlin5932]

Puff piece

[@sounddiv]

‘Remember you’re not talking to a bad person’. GENIUS

[@daveyt4802]

Get out there and do something that makes you feel better!

[@mubarokmjk5585]

Thanks for this Latest Video____🥰

[@Cronoo]

Needed this one right about now

[@dicasecuriosidadesdomerend7053]

Muito bom o vídeo! This video is very good! Congrattulations!

[@SergiomoisesVazquezperez]

great video!

[@StoicVibes15]

Focusing on the positive aspects of your life can boost your mood, reduce stress, and increase happiness. Treat yourself with kindness and respect, especially when you are feeling low. Avoid self-criticism and harsh judgments, and remind yourself of your strengths and achievements.

[@raymond85tan]

Fully agree, often times we just naturally overlook the positives and zoom in the negatives

[@dsfavideos]

Interesting tips. But I think the title could be more like 12 (Stoic) Remedies while feeling lonely or depressed. Anyways, thank you for this video. Basic and fundamental solutions to fight that lonely battle.

[@MurphyIsMyLastName]

Thank you so much Ryan. I have been helped so immensely by this “thought technology” as Merlin Mann would call it. Life cannot be appreciated without these practices, and so many of us would be oblivious to what has been figured out for thousands of years if not for your compelling words and passion. I burst out laughing when I saw Tom Segura talking about ego. I used to love Tom but he has no doubt become intolerably arrogant, ungrateful, and entitled over the past couple years. He is almost the antithesis of what you preach. He’s enormously successful and has a large audience, and that is a powerful siren you must resist Ryan. It’s like having a video about being self-aware and then including a quote from Trump. Thank you Ryan!

[@johnnknipe5871]

Cool Seaside shirt, I live in Niceville

[@mcfaddenabrahams9017]

Explosive stuff! Keep leading from the front brother.

[@carlosantoniolabate1644]

Hey Ryan! I love your videos. Could you include English subtitles? (not the automatically created), because as a Spanish speaker sometimes I find difficult to listen to english without subs

[@Username.8.2]

Always golden words... but man those cut aways are so cheesey 😅

[@cameronemmanuel5889]

Speak to me lord 4:27

[@PaulFerguson-t2x]

I don't think I'm shit but people treat me like shit, cos I'm OLD.😂

[@ikerrubenalanizquiroz8078]

wow stoics knew what was up.

[@insanito300onichan]

Always knew my dog was actually a 2,000 year old philosopher in disguise.

[@christineabercrombie7316]

They say it's by one factory go this way I say no its that way to that factory. It's been very confusing what exactly is the path to what pieces of what parts of which puzzles or what not.

[@jordanshullenberger5886]

"As much as humanity has changed, as much as the world is different, it's exactly the fucking same"

[@eduardoreza409]

Haha I'm watching this with my goldfish, he's not depressed anymore.

[@MEXICANOGOLD]

stoicism is genius.

[@chrisconover1971]

Lol, 😂 as Ryan autographs his books. 😉

[@youbetyourwrasse]

After six decades I don't want anything anymore. Except for tthe screaming to stop. But hey, I am GOOD at it. #TheObstacleIsTheWay

[@AngelM123]

❤

[@Sophis-od2lx]

What's the worst that could happen?

[@Helen-nl9lv]

You had my total admiration up until the affiliation with the racketeering better help scammers. Disgusted. Surely you can't be that short of money Ryan.

[@OscarAvalos-rg9mq]

❤💪

[@mortsnerd6053]

There is no way to peace. Peace is the way. Mahatma Gandhi

[@EliseoDavalos-x5j]

I feel seen, thinking of starting a bath bomb business called 'Marcus' Relaxing Rub'.

[@jodyhowell6158]

Seems like one big commercial!!

[@IzzeTim]

Great video as always but you gotta stop the better help sponsor. They have been selling user info for years and I'm sure these people that need and want the help don't want that data sold to their social media apps to manipulate them and make matters worse.

[@JonathansaidMorenonuñez-x7w]

Wow this guy sounds like my yoga instructor, just needs an incense sponsorship now.

[@mcgritty8842]

Your yoga instructor must be highly intelligent

[@pennz2829]

Wow, im early

[@billwill1337]

Can anyone suggest which 2 or 3 Holiday books to get ? Can`t afford them all.

[@dogtrainingmexico]

Maybe you can borrow them from the library?

[@BeeblebroxTheThird]

Start with "Ego is the Enemy" (from a library).

[@i_observe9846]

Download the pdf version for free from the internet.

[@sarangbsr]

Ego is the Enemy Stillness is the key Courage is calling Lives of the Stoics Obstacle is the way The boy who would be king

[@Carl-x8y3c]

I have handed my life over to God. I don't feel lonely anymore. God fills the emptiness. People can be selfish. I'm responsible for my own happiness. I do walks , artwork , read , listen to music. But like I said I'm responsible for my own happiness.

[@Fegga1955]

Perfect,Amen

[@Carl-x8y3c]

@Fegga1955 I was needy years ago. I was a people pleaser. I wanted to be liked , but i wouldn't accept that people didn't feel the same and i wasn't their type.

[@AllBecauseOfFootball]

First

[@Posh_Guru_WWJD]

Anyone who calls a ranch small..I..you lost us :X &&& you hadda pony! gtfo

[@Fegga1955]

So true,think he means watching from above

[@kennyh5083]

There is only one way to true PEACE and Tranquility, and that is your relationship with Jesus Christ! Jesus Christ is the ONLY true way to life eternal, there is no other way!

[@michaelelliott1212]

I disagree. The Catholics brought that notion. There's SO MUCH MORE THAN THAT!!!

[@BdCappeln]

Stoicism doesn’t exclude religion.

[@mcgritty8842]

Christianity is the cause of over 6 millions lives sacrificed in order to spread Christianity… yeah, very benevolent 😂😂😂😂😂

[@CesarHernandez-gj3vp]

Where's my crystals and essential oils?

[@c0wbait]

Unfortunately, nothing supernatural here. Only good ideas on how to live life.

[@marktapley7571]

Ryan has been to couples therapy. That hardly ever works. Next stop is the “family” court where she collects money and prizes from the simp.

[@JoshuaJamesSweet]

Make more videos like this ❤

[@kennyh5083]

This moment is enough? How stupid! This moment is never enough! Serving God and Jesus Christ is ALWAYS ENOUGH! and nothing else ever is enough!

[@mcgritty8842]

That sounds exhausting… Jesus wouldn’t want you servinf him anything except food

[@23itsgsy]

Better help is a scam shame on you for promoting it

[@i_observe9846]

Shame on you for passing judgement so quickly

[@23itsgsy]

@@i_observe9846 tf are you talking about

[@arshaddahlan]

​@@i_observe9846 wdym lol? Actually look up some of the stories about how it works

[@laurenzojames]

can you tell us why.

[@Helen-nl9lv]

Yes.... very disappointing. I was actually shocked.

[@Aria-nl3xp]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@zmitch88]

What. No.

[@场散]

Won't listen to his if not reasonable

[@FlyNavy1]

You sold out, Ryan. What a shame.

[@mMf252]

Why is there so much political correctness in your books?...Was it required by the publisher?