4 Ways to Cope With Depression

Depression is a challenging and often overwhelming experience that affects millions of people.. In today’s video, we’re discussing four ways to cope with depression that can make a real difference in your daily life. Whether you're dealing with depression yourself or supporting a loved one, these tips are designed to help you navigate the tough times.
If you’re feeling depressed or struggling with major depressive disorder (MDD), it’s important to know there are effective treatments and coping mechanisms available. Let’s talk about how to fight depression and improve your mental health together.
Remember, dealing with depression is a journey, and finding the right treatment for depression can take time.
Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. If you or someone you know is dealing with depression, please seek help from a licensed mental health professional.
#depression #mentalhealth
Researcher/Writer: Monique Zizzo
Editor: Cailtin McColl
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice Over: Amanda Silvera ( / amandasilvera )
Animator: DanimationArts - Danielle
KZbin Manager: Cindy Cheng
Disclaimer: Our intention for this video is to teach you new ways to cope with depression and encourage a positive mindset. This information is not a substitute for mental health treatment and may not work for everyone. If you think you may have depression or are concerned about your mental wellbeing, please consult your healthcare provider.
References
Behavioral Activation and Depression Symptomatology: Longitudinal Assessment of Linguistic Indicators in Text-Based Therapy Sessions. (2021, July 14). Journal of Medical Internet Research. www.jmir.org/2021/7/e28244/
Elmer, J. (2021, October 22). Cognitive Distortions in Depression. Psych Central. psychcentral.com/depression/cognitive-distortions-the-lies-depression-tells
Miller, K. (2017, November 9). 11 Little Mental Health Tips That Therapists Actually Give Their Patients. SELF. www.self.com/story/11-little-mental-health-tips-that-therapists-actually-give-their-patients
Muscat, F. (2022, February 10). Interview with an Expert: Understanding Depression and Anxiety. Lustgarten Foundation: Pancreatic Cancer Research. lustgarten.org/interview-with-an-expert-understanding-depression-and-anxiety/
NHS website. (2021, November 18). Symptoms - Clinical depression. nhs.uk. www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/clinical-depression/symptoms/
Rice, M. (2022, August 15). How to Deal With Depression. Talkspace. www.talkspace.com/mental-health/conditions/depression/how-to-cope/
Rumination in major depressive disorder is associated with impaired neural activation during conflict monitoring. (2015, May 12). National Library of Medicine. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4428129/
Tips to Manage Depression | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA. (n.d.). Retrieved from adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/depression/tips

[@Psych2go]

Would you like to see more of this content? If you're struggling, remember there's help available within your social network or local supports

[@juliabishop1408]

Yes please 🥺

[@titan9688]

Yes more please

[@Beantus]

I love your voice so much And YES please do

[@Bakugo_katsukii753]

Everytime I feel down or sad , depressed I always watch ur videos and it helps thank u ❤

[@DrawingWithMuffin]

Yes tysm.

[@_TheIlluminator_]

The hardest thing about dealing with depression is pretending you don’t have depression.

[@UwUImShio]

Yeah, the problem will still be there, but you *can* improve your situation! Even if you feel like it's impossible to feel better, you *can* always feel less bad. That's my motto anyway. Telling myself "things will get better" does nothing, but telling myself "things will get less sh!try" somehow works. When I suck at jogging or pushups (even small movement releases happy chemicals and improves your health), and I feel like I won't get any better at it, I try to think "once you'll suck less at it" or "it'll get easier" and I feel better.

[@Psych2go]

You're absolutely right. Pretending you don't have depression is incredibly tough, and it can be exhausting. It's important to be kind to yourself. Have you found anyone you feel comfortable talking to about how you're feeling?

[@EmbraceTheStruggle24]

This 🙏

[@residentJokeBiden]

Not really, just be told by people you hate that you do need help. Then you can go 7 years without getting help just like me

[@willow_rosie]

For the longest time i thought: no, I can't possibly have depression - I don't look like a person with depression, i have showers, i go to work, I'm not hopeless all the time, i smile and laugh too- and i also thought - i can't possibly be a person with depression because... Well Because i wasn't hurt enough, I didn't have a world-shaking event, i didn't suffer a terrible loss or something like that, so I'm not feeling bad enough to be depressed I know now that these thoughts weren't true, but still wanted to share

[@G3orge3e]

I was feeling depressed once when I went to rock climbing. The coach told me the strangest thing. If you go out camping, what do you often need? “Water” I answered. Well then, would you go to the river with flowing water or a pond, with icky stuff in it and build up things for water? “The river of course” I answered. That’s how it works with the human body, you gotta keep moving. Don’t become a pond. Those words still stick with me today.

[@UwUImShio]

That's very wise. First you just slow down, then you become a pond, then the water gets cloudier and dirtier, then suddenly it's a thick and muddy marsh…

[@danielstaystrong]

I liked that. Thank u

[@Psych2go]

That's such a powerful story! The couch's advice is fantastic - keeping active is so important for mental well-being. It's amazing how those words stuck with you. Do you find rock climbing, or exercise in general, helps you manage your depression on a regular basis?

[@G3orge3e]

@@Psych2go my parents are actually forcing me to do rock climbing, but fortunately it keeps me a little active during the week so that my depression doesn’t completely catch up onto me, yk? Sometimes it makes me feel better but sometimes I’m completely exhausted from interacting with so many people.

[@rahulacb11]

What a wise couch!

[@VPI_desu]

I'm always energetic whenever I have an idea but then feel a burden on my shoulder when I think of completing the idea.

[@Psych2go]

I completely understand! That initial spark of an idea can be so exciting, but then the thought of seeing it through can feel heavy. It's a common experience. Have you found any tricks to help bridge the gap between inspiration and action? Maybe breaking the idea down into smaller steps or just starting with a small, achievable part could help?

[@EmbraceTheStruggle24]

We all have different ways of organizing ideas and value all sorts of methods in various ways. And none of our learning styles are exactly the same.

[@tonesaft]

Some people (O- in the Big Five traits) get energy from completing tasks, and others (O+) get energy from thinking up tasks. I would describe myself as an O+ person, and I think you are too. Coming up with ideas and inventing things is second nature, but actually getting them done is exhausting. I think the biggest obstacles in this regard are attention (actually staying on the task) and perfectionism (holding yourself to too high a standard means you never start, or you move so slow you immediately lose interest) What helped me the most was to treat "completionism" like a muscle and to complete little projects. In my case I made an intentionally crappy knockoff of a Nintendo game. Since it was *intentionally* low quality, I didn't stress about the details and the barrier of entry was significantly lowered. I also set the initial scope super small so that I would get immediate results (the first version only took like 1 day to complete) and then progressively grew the scope as I added more content and learned more stuff. Like all training tasks, the more you complete, the better you get at completing tasks in the future. It's a snowball effect. All in all, any project you can set your sights on that has immediate (or fast) results (to help keep you on task) and that has an intentionally low standard of quality (to fight perfectionist tendencies) will help you build your completionism muscle. Do small projects every day, and when you set out to do a big project just remind yourself of everything you have done already.

[@notkyrphilantx0]

being a teenager with depression, no possible therapist to talk to and parents that don't even know u have it (and don't care) is hard 😭 so thank you ❤

[@patriciamorgan2501]

You're talking to us and we are listening and we care. I was a teenager once; it was very very hard. You will find people who love and enjoy you. ...maybe as soon as tonight or tomorrow... we never know. Take care sweet teenager.

[@catniplovescake]

have you ever looked at your astrology chart? No matter how old you are, knowing the energetic activity of the planets has helped me a lot. & all my family's deceased❣️

[@notkyrphilantx0]

@@patriciamorgan2501 awww you're so sweet n kind thank you kind stranger 😭💝 im sorry ui had to go through that but i hope you're doing better now !!

[@anderstermansen130]

Have you tried being one of your parents favourite kids? It usually works.

[@notkyrphilantx0]

@@anderstermansen130 well i doubt my parents would even like a fruity child, more so a disgrace to the human race and mankind lmao

[@noobzito2]

Timestamp! -1:06 Build a sense of mastery -2:25 Reduce rumination -3:17 Behavioural theory of depression -3:58 Challenge distortions

[@sharx7781]

i was literally cryin 2 or 3 mins ago aaand psych2go to the rescuuueeee i really love this channel.. my comfort cozy warm spot

[@Joaoo__Gr]

I hope you get through whatever you're struggling with

[@EmbraceTheStruggle24]

Blessings 🙏

[@sharx7781]

thank you for saying that ​@@Joaoo__Gr

[@cherryuu24]

sending healing energy, honestly me too, i hope your mind are able to eases up soon

[@miaknight2818]

Being able to celebrate little wins and accomplishments is way more helpful than people realize. Whenever I feel like I have a lot to do, I’ll make a to do list of everything I want to get done, even things I may have already accomplished today so that I can cross them off. The act of crossing of something I did is so satisfying and helps me stay motivated to get my work done.

[@PerceptionVsReality333]

Exercise works but as soon as you're done the depression comes right back.

[@carolsmith3485]

I've been dealing with depression for decades and take medication. Someone here said the hardest thing is pretending you're not depressed. Never make yourself feel worse by denying your feelings. Some days, I know I don't have the motivation or energy to take out a piece of paper and write down things I'm grateful for, getting myself up to exercise, or investigating a new interest. A helpful thing I find in those times is self talk or positive affirmations. You speak kindly to yourself out loud even if you're not feeling it. Some examples, "I am a valuable and capable person. Everyday is a new beginning. I don't need to worry and be sad about things that I have no control over. I can accomplish what I need to do if I take it step by step." Tell yourself good things about you often. Smiling (even when you don't feel like it) can help lift your mood. Also, never feel you have to suffer depression alone. There is help out there. A good resource to go to is your medical doctor. They can talk with you, refer you to counselors, and prescribe medication if they think it's necessary.

[@Blackbarbie386]

I suffered with depression for years i mean like 10+ i even did alot of self harming. Im much better now then i was a few years ago. So if your suffering from depression.. your not alone. Things will get better!!

[@keip4568]

Usually everyone or the majority assumes all you need to combat depression. Is... 99% of time to talk to a therapist, talk to other therapist to psychological professionals. This doesn't always help (for everyone) of course it helps to "let it out" but sometimes you need someone who isn't experienced but care to simple tolerance/understanding from others and yourself.

[@ItzF0nd12]

even talking to family is hard and it doesnt help at all

[@Psych2go]

You're absolutely right, therapy isn't a one-size-fits-all solution for depression. While it can be incredibly helpful, it's important to find what works best for you. Other aid may revolve around finding a supportive network, finding healthy coping mechanisms and/or self-compassion

[@ItzF0nd12]

@@Psych2go ye that is true thanks

[@Keiron-pw6sl]

Sometimes talking to a professional makes you feel worse

[@ItzF0nd12]

@@Keiron-pw6sl true

[@m.hstudioproductions6642]

I deal with depression by talking with the ones who make me happy and understand what I have to go through on a daily basis. I often paint, sketch and watch movies that help restore my peace of mind.

[@AmmyTheGhost]

what if, I don;'t have anyone like that

[@Psych2go]

That's fantastic! Surrounding yourself with supportive people and activities that bring you joy are wonderful ways to manage depression. Your creativity through painting and sketching sounds like a great outlet too. Do you ever find your art reflects your mood, or helps you process your emotions?

[@m.hstudioproductions6642]

@@Psych2go Yes, it really helps me with expressing myself and being able to use my own authenticity without a care for what others think.

[@AbhaDave]

Great!

[@AbhaDave]

​@@AmmyTheGhostPlease try to remember the things you were passionate about in your childhood.

[@SirsasthNigam.]

Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm- Steven Wright

[@Somusicais]

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

[@HAMZAPINE]

Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!

[@FabioPioFersini]

Yes, dr.porass. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

[@KenDeep-ky8oi]

I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.

[@HAMZAPINE]

Is he on instagram?

[@FabioPioFersini]

Yes he is dr.porass.

[@TheNonameHousehold]

Think the scariest depression is that it never really goes away and you have to live with it, that's why it's called coping and not curing.

[@eve7163]

Recently we found out that my dad has cancer (February 9th 2024), brain tumor. And two days before that, he was at the gym working out. It's crazy to me that he has been dealing with some discomfort and wouldn't eben say a word, in order to make as happy or even not worry us. Ever since we found out about it I feel everything is being mentioned in this video. I am also seeing a psychologist and she even told me that what we are going through is grief. He is now in a rehabilation center but i still cannot deal with it. He was a person who would workout like crazy before or even after work, he was and still is extremly strong. Not just physically but also mentally, he is now, maybe even better, sometimes acting like a child but he is still my dad. And if you are asking, yes he is finished with his surgery. Doctors told us that they did everything they could, they just managed to "clean" some of it. He cannot start any short of chemo cause of the size in his brain. Today we celebrated his 55th birthday, he was really happy to eat that cake XD. But yeah, overall, I dont know yet if I have depression. I'm confussed but I know for sure what I'm feeling and what I am going through is exhausting as hell. Sometimes, I don't sleep very well, most of the times I cry myself to sleep. I just hope for the best... Sorry for my long paragraph I just wanted to let it all out....

[@viggogg2192]

Thanks for saving so many Young lifes!!

[@alitis_007]

This channel is what i need. Not all the tips and objectives to feel better work for me. I've been soft-depressed (if this is a term) for 3 years and now i'm very down. I'm close to summer and i'm feeling great but there's always that sad feeling. I have experienced many many bad things like bullies in school or even girls who were rejectinf me and after taking the opportunity to insult me. As a boy i learnead how to deal with this things but they remind me my actual life bad things. I have a serius problem with loneliness: after finding friends for weeks tge don't respond to my calls. They remember that i was there the whole time after struggling themselves at loneliness. I will never live a happy Journey but i can always upgrade my state of life. people say always: ignore them; but i'm the one who's ignored. Now i'm crying. 😔

[@averysmith3902]

3 things to thankful for - good friend, good food and lovely pets ❤

[@wawaflockaflame1244]

Thank you dropped when dearly needed it.

[@Bakugo_katsukii753]

You are not alone We are with you, you got this 🌸😊

[@gabriellecureux5528]

Genuinely happy to hear Amandas voice i was worried for a second that she had quit

[@pamelapryor3269]

Now I know why I love ballet so much, it is the hobby I enjoy the most and started once I started feeling blue.

[@SolLikesStars]

I cope with my depression with positive thinking. I know it's hard, but it works. my therapist told me that one of the best ways to deal with it is drowning out the negative thoughts and replacing them with something positive

[@WhiteShouldbeburiedalive]

Reality is dark There's lot's of competition I'm not depressed person but with my experience I'm telling you

[@WhiteShouldbeburiedalive]

You have to think negative or else you develop false expectations

[@Psych2go]

That's great that positive thinking helps you manage your depression! It's definitely a powerful tool. Sometimes focusing on the positive can be really hard, though. Has it been helping you?

[@gddurden7871]

what?

[@SolLikesStars]

@@Psych2go yes a lot but I understand it's hard to do especially with things like depression

[@c3lest1a_k4to]

the fact that i randomly choose to work out from yesterday- i cant stop remembering bad memories- its stuck in my head like a loop 😭 (ngl this video might help)

[@shugylatazhibay896]

Thank you so so so much💗 I really needed to hear this today🤍🙏🏻

[@Dufaha]

Thank because this channel knew everything about my situation.

[@man_5i]

i needed this. this is what my search history contains from the last two weeks. thankyou for the video.

[@chareleyyy2693]

that‘s the thing though, you can‘t do anything at all because everything feels so heavy, how on earth am i supposed to exercise or do literaly any routine when even breathing feels to fucking hard that is the clue of it, there is no way i can get myself to get up and meet people some days because its just too much that‘s why it is so hard to get out of depression!the things that would help a bit are the hardest to do its just not that easy and watching this honestly just made me feel guilty that i can‘t to all of you who feel like that aswell i send you so much love you are not alone

[@Eddy_DAVIS2010]

This channel brings me hope and joy

[@davids2096]

I can certainly relate to these scenarios! Although my life is extremely far from being a walk in the park, your videos play a big part in my survival and my will and determination to keep going! I don't know how it's all going to turn out, but my hope will never leave me! Take care!

[@handyhacker11]

I try to hold on to the little things that give me joy to give me joy & energy. This is barely possible and quickly becomes toxic. Often times this doesn't even work and the only thing i have is thinking "It will get better. My mind will work again one day." Which is also just a way to wait it out until it actually reaches all of my brain

[@jasonolafami4528]

The voices in m my head has gotten th4 better of me. My schedule heen suffering. Gone days doing nothing and feeling numb. I wake up and stay on my bed for hours. Doing assignments is so draining .like people in my head yelling me saying im worth nothing and you can't succeed in life. So draining to deal with it all

[@smartsaukal22]

Whenever I am really sad, I like to hug my parents. It gives me joy that I have my parents with me. Hope everyone finds someone to love

[@wilhelmvonn9619]

Don't think I can love anyone.

[@rogue9367]

I'm diagnosed with dysthymia and other mental disorders. (diagnosed by a professional) Everyday for me is the same. I try my best to be productive, help others, seek many interest like poetry, philosophy, and other more but I can't seem to get rid of the void inside my heart. I feel like nothing but a burden to my family. Its hard to motivate yourself everyday if everything that you use to look forward to everyday is now gone. I love healing and helping others but I can't seem to help myself. If you're going through depression right now, I hope that you will find peace and improvement. Take care

[@klanderkal]

I feel the same way... I might have the same. I did loose my Career job,.. and I stressed terribly to stop the prosses.... it was everything to me, after 20 years.. I was just moving up to the seniority position everyone hopes for. I blew it... And I have insomnia, anxiety and depression. I don't like living anymore. I just don't

[@GoNuckingFuts]

Rumination has always been the quickest way to turn a good mood/day into a bad one. That's my experience.

[@alishbas_odyssey]

I have life altering exams in less than a month and I’ve fallen into a depressive rut I am unable to get out of, I’m tired

[@PancakeRights]

Hello sweetheart, I have a similar situation going on. Maybe get a tutor and take breaks during revision? I advise doing lots of past papers and trying to find the predicted paper so that it will all become easier for you.

[@PancakeRights]

Remember you can always resit. I'm doing my GCSES at 16-17 after failing due to surgery, kidnap and being out of the country for one year + there are academic courses/ apprenticeships besides exams. Mental health first. Then everything else. 😊

[@patriciamorgan2501]

Maybe you're tired because you've been working too hard to get ready for the exams. I hope you take a part of every day to be really nice to yourself (very important) for me it might be smelling flowers wherever they are, maybe even buying one and actively enjoying it throughout the day. Or, noticing and enjoying the stars at night. Depression can make a person feel small and incompetent; gazing at the stars or clouds can remind you that you are part of something grand. These tiny moments are part of the definition of life, of living. Your exams are steps along the path. I've been there..having life changing exams. For me, I made studying for the exams less overwhelming by realizing and appreciating how much I was learning; I felt smarter just by going through all the steps to get myself to exam day. So possibly you can find a similar thought "process" that makes you sorta enjoy the challenge. You just have to pass the test; you don't have to get 100% correct. Breathe. Study. Stay passionate. Assume you'll pass. ✨️

[@patriciamorgan2501]

❤

[@kanedecarl1941]

I opened up too a person I really trust three different times, and only on the 3rd time did they realize that I wasn't in a phase or something. It weighs you down when you open up to someone you trust so much, and yet the brush it off like you didn't say anything. Thanks to you Psych2Go, it helped me realize that doing everything at once is not the best solution and to take things slower and build up confidence before doing or saying what you should. Hope you read this comment and if you do, thank you a lot for helping.

[@eunheecho6528]

Thank you so much! This helped me so much during my hard times.

[@PancakeRights]

1:05 Build a sense of mastery 2:25 Reduce rumination 3:19 Behavioural theory of depression (thanks Psych2go, I have psychology GCSE paper 2 day after tomorrow so this helps me) 3:58 Challenge distortions Challenge your thoughts. Is there any evidence that these thoughts may not be true? Create a thought log and reframe your thoughts into something good.

[@memorableman3709]

Dammit, you beat me to it. But aye, thanks for being a hero for us all in the comments!

[@PancakeRights]

@@memorableman3709 You're very welcome 🤗 remember mental health first and I bet you're an amazing human being.

[@memorableman3709]

@@PancakeRights I try to be, but so do all of us, I suppose. I've certainly been prioritizing myself more lately, and while I still carry a lot of negative connotations with "prioritizing myself", a part of me still feels I am probably making the right choice. I'm gonna need time to figure things out. Thanks again, hope you're doing good.

[@TheRealPrimeOne]

Amanda Silvera has such a beautiful voice. She really does great work doing the voiceovers for these videos.

[@Sarah._.Swiftie._.519]

thank you for spreading positivity and helping people with your videos

[@juliaoliveira1873]

I really needed that video, tysm!😊❤

[@AsterAstreoid]

Thank you for the video, i don't know if I'm diagnosed with depression or not but all these feelings seemed so relatable and familiar to me and i when i saw that video i felt a bit of hope to cope better with my feelings. Thank you for telling us this and giving these examples right now like the to think about 3 things that you are grateful about that really made me feel a bit better. :)

[@IzanaKunigiri]

You finally put words to why I push so hard at an element of a game that ceases to be fun, Thinking it's the only thing I'm good at, As well as why I can't stop as then all achievements within disappear. thought there was something ELSE wrong with me but I see thanks to this that I subconsiously latched onto the 'I must progress, I must do these things even if they're seemingly meaningless because of the tiny amount of achievement I get for completing them. Being a FFXIV Raider Sucks sometimes but this helped me see that it may actually be saving my life....Certainly the only thing I care so deeply for.

[@keip4568]

Being a pessimist. Is the simple way to explain cognitive distortions. It is hard to not be a pessimistic especially when outside your head you live and deal with negative people who downplay your suffering to gaslighting these tips are mostly for depressed individuals but some have others who gaslight them or put them down just because they are feeling down. These people I know some people can "let go" but sometimes there is cases they cannot or these people cross boundaries to make one "depressed" even more.

[@Psych2go]

You're right, negative people and gaslighting can definitely make it harder to overcome pessimism. It's not always easy to "let go," especially of close relationships. What would you do if you were in the situation to overcome it?

[@ThreeMoonsArc-ye6yz]

I just went through a breakup and this is exactly what I needed Thank you Psych2Go, you always drop a video right when I need it ❤️

[@cloudykid7278]

Thanks, this really is helping at a time where I really need this, thank you

[@asita23]

What helps me recently is actively telling myself it’s okey i feel this way and my feelings are justified. I never believed it but it can help a lot. My mood swings are uncontrollable but I’m trying hard to actively take steps to get better. I often have low or no energy for anything but then it’s important not to be too hard on yourself .Everyone knows healing takes it’s time. But I never thought it could take years. But that’s okey. I’m proud I‘m still alive and I‘m also doing way better than last year. 🥰

[@ACHRAF1644]

Thank you this video made my day for someone is living with depression ❤

[@Psych2go]

Thank you for watching! It helps spread awareness to this topic!

[@soumyajitmitra773]

This channel is altogether so soothing :)

[@stephaniethawanem4762]

I have depressive episodes that last around a week, but I think that following the steps of this video makes me feel a little better, thank you!! :]

[@clareoreilly7187]

Thank you so much for this video

[@Psych2go]

You are so welcome! Hope this video can help you or you know someone close are going through it

[@tiredartistt3875]

u always have the tips i need when i need them thank you ❤❤

[@Misterwhatever0]

This video, along with your other video, are greatly appreciated. Talking about my mental health is something I struggle with, but I talk to a few close friends about it sometimes. Thank you for making these important videos.

[@Psych2go]

You're very welcome! It's fantastic that you have a couple close friends you can talk to about your mental health, that kind of support system is invaluable. And I know talking about mental health can be difficult, so it means a lot to hear these videos are encouraging you.

[@elanexe]

Your voice is so calm.

[@juota]

I deal my depression with accepting whatever said, and live as is and not hoping for the better, only live as to survive

[@craigmerkey8518]

I always enjoy and learn from the great videos... Something I learned and have been trying to do is schedule all my meetings, clients and projects on 4 days in the week. That way I can have a little more time to breath and detach!

[@thatrandomguy65]

Very good video. I really support how much more openly these sorts of things are talked about today. Nobody is the only one going through this and just seeing this video (apart from actually applying these things) help me a lot, so thanks! Also whomever you are doing the voiceover you have an incredibly attractive voice having a bit of a crush on your voice hahah 😂❤

[@marionbenson6094]

Thank you for the video i needed that

[@thulisilemoroke5735]

Your videos about mental health are very helpful.They help me lot

[@laurenvanderhoven5875]

I’ve been working on a project for a while now and when something gets hard I become very depressed and one thing that I do is that I change the problem around and make something different

[@AssassinAlchemist]

Thank you, Godspeed.

[@zeikesmith2555]

Thank you

[@mark7698]

My mom passed away 2 years ago since back then I've been depressed and every day it's really hard to cope with it I started exercising and tried to divert myself but by the Eod it was not working so I decided to start my freelance journey I was feeling 50% better and then another strategy took place my grandfather passed away he was my mentor and everything I ever imagined all I felt was broken & alone. Now it's almost 3 years I have insomnia, fatigue, depression heaviness in my chest & my stomach gets upset whenever I think about this stuff & I'm losing interest in things that I used to enjoy like sports and my freelance thing I got thinking like what after I become successful no one is there to watch me then why I should struggle. since they passed I never stopped wondering what would I give to have them back for just one more day If that happened what I would say? I'd say your love made me who I am today and despite the darkness, I still carry your light inside me every single day so will I do father.

[@klanderkal]

I had a some trauma and loss also... I too cannot let go,.. in my case.. I didn't just loose my Mom, grandma, uncle and cousin. YES, 3 generations gone in 2 months. Then,.. I lost my career job of 20yrs., and that was my fault. I struggle with stress, anxiety, insomnia and depression. I lost interest in everything. Including sports and hobbies I loved before. I don't associate with anyone anymore. I feel so horrible...

[@mark7698]

@@klanderkal 😔

[@hannarahm]

Thank you for yet another great video. Music is such an important part of my life. I couldn't cope with depression without it❤🎶

[@redheadbelle]

It seems logical but the power of habits are important. I struggle with that too but it’s the only way to feel better again! It’s comforting knowing depression is treatable no matter how severe! I’ll start habit tracking soon to help me starting this. I believe it can be a good motivation 🙂

[@prajnasarkar1259]

I was actually waiting for something like this!! Thanks a lot... In my case, this video is a bit late but still I needed this so badly Take love ❤

[@JezElectro13]

Finally, the PERFECT video for me.

[@Psych2go]

Did this video help you? We hope it does or you know someone can benefit from this video

[@tireless2342]

needed this thank you

[@linnmusic]

It is so difficult when you also struggle with grief, anxiety and chronic illness on top of depression. Life can seem very meaningless when you realise the depression is actually ongoing and come up everytime you are not thriving in your life. I feel my depression fading awway when I get to do what I love but my chronic fatigue means that I don't both have time for work and hobbies (I tried making my hobby my job and it failed after a few years) so I have to always balance between the two and end up so exhausted and su*cidal which is always caused by me being stuck in a life that I does not support me or a job that is accepting of my limitations.

[@WhiteShouldbeburiedalive]

😂😂😂 that's it?

[@WhiteShouldbeburiedalive]

How you people will defend yourself? 😂😂

[@Psych2go]

I hear you, and it sounds incredibly difficult to be dealing with all of that at once. Here are a few thoughts: prioritize self-care, talk to your doctor, explore support groups. Can you adjust your work? such as changing up your work schedule don't be afraid to seek professional help. Remember, you are strong for fighting through this. There is help available, and you don't have to go through this alone.

[@linnmusic]

@@Psych2go thank you

[@rahulacb11]

Just found your channel today and am grateful for that😊. Thank you for all the amazing videos👌👍 Can't imagine how many people you've helped.

[@kevinsawyer2854]

I am glad that I have a better life then others, I am glad I am not on the street living on the dirt. I am happy that when I wake up I see people even if I don’t always feel happy to see them. I have gratitude that I am not missing any arms or legs.

[@kewoshk]

I was feeling a bit depressed the other day and also had to clean our cooker. The grease remover I used was pretty effective and it made me pretty happy and grateful, and was effective in dispersing the depressing mental clouds 😄

[@krispewkrem3]

I’ve struggled with depression for about 10 years now. I can attribute it most of it to being in the military. Pick your career wisely. It’s more than just a job. I used to surf or exercise every day. I’d try and complete a task if which I always have too many. I’d try and clean my room or accomplish something. But eventually, the depression hits you so hard you won’t eat for days. You just want to sleep. Nobody seems to care. Nobody reaches out. The people I reach out to often don’t respond. Not trying to get attention, but pretty much the only reason I haven’t put a 12 gauge through my brain is that I was raised religious and afraid of suicide and what it means in the afterlife. Otherwise I’d probably have done it years ago.

[@LissyLionheart]

Got diagnosed with depression at 18, am now 25 and over the last 3-4 years I already skilled those coping mechanisms for myself by accident I guess. Or at least without knowing that those are recommended methods for depression in general. Until I saw this video, I just always thought so far about it like "this works for me and helps me feel better" so I kept doing those things 😅 Don't know if thats important to mention, but no matter how hard I tried, and till try to this day, so far I was never able to get the professional help/treatment I need from a therapist/psychiatrist or whoever. Learned everything to help myself on my own 🤷‍♀️

[@Justboredrn123]

Thanks so much really needed to hear this because i was literally crying and breaking down 9 minutes ago Love your videos so much ❤❤❤❤

[@Psych2go]

I'm glad it helped! Sometimes a good cry is what you need. Onwards and upwards! P.S. Thanks for loving our work!

[@Justboredrn123]

​@@Psych2go :)

[@niasiamack9333]

I definitely needed this

[@thunderblossom8114]

I’ve actually found that I’m slowly becoming less depressed. Can’t fully pin down what it is. I think being in a new apartment has helped a lot, being settled in. I’m also currently working on a new custom diamond painting project. It’s of my chocolate lab Leroy that passed way in 2020. Also been just trying to actively shift away from ruminating. It takes time and practice but it does work

[@EuMesmO.o]

Depression has these fluctuations and when it reaches its “peak” I lose the will to do anything (unfortunely its very common for me). And it's a bad habit of mine to just give up of something I started when depression hits. But thanks for the advices, I'll try follow it

[@ItzF0nd12]

depression is just something that fells like the worst thing so thank you

[@Psych2go]

You're right, depression can feel absolutely awful and you're not alone. Thank you for sharing that. I know things can be tough right now, but there is help available.

[@Taurusboy07]

Depression sucks the life out of us. My issue is not having GENUINE SUPPORT. There are so many people who say they are there but are not. They are very dismissive by saying the two most common things, “STOP thinking like that or it is going to be OK”. I am so tired of hearing the dismissiveness of STOP as if that is the cure. It is going to be OK as if that is always the case.

[@alast_d]

HI PYCH2GO I LOVE UR CHANNEL SO MUCH I HAVE BEEN WATCHING UR CHANNEL SINCE 2021 (especially the crush videos 😉)and i have been waiting for more AGAIN I LOVE U GUYS SO MUCHHHHHH

[@Yohann_Rechter_De-Farge]

Thank you so much

[@bensoontm5244]

Thank you a lot❤

[@overnexus.]

U people are out here doing gods work ❤

[@hasa_sa]

The video is super informative and it's more amazing because it is based on the advice of experts and a product of hard research. I am certain that all of the videos in this channel have a similar quality. The only psychological problem (or not) I am facing in my opinion is always being addicted to love the person I think is right for me. Due to this I can not go through all of your contents; also you guys are super productive, which makes it impossible☺️ The voice used in the video is unlike I have ever heard before, and when I had not been watching your videos, I kept wondering why the female voice is used so less. Maybe I haven't seen enough videos. I think there is a possibility that the voice alone is sufficient for your videos, without the need of using instrumentals in the background, and this depends more on the person. I know that many teachers use piano instrumentals in classroom, and many children find it very useful. It is probably same for adults. But there could be many others who does not find it as helpful? I haven't gone through or did any research on it. For me, piano is love. It reminds me of the person I love. When I listen to piano I am constantly remembering her, and keep focusing on the music rather than the study and work I am trying to do, or content which I am trying to watch. 😂 Thanks a lot for reading. Best wishes.

[@ObnoxiousAgnostic]

I was suffering from situational depression two years ago when I was taking a really hard course at my school (statistics). I’m better now but, back then, things were really ugly for me.

[@chaeyyon]

i love ur channel it helps me alot 💓

[@Psych2go]

Thank you for the love and support! If you find this video helpful be sure to share it with someone who might benefit from it as well!

[@Habibtiena]

Thank you 💔

[@1GGstube]

It's such a battle. 1 day, all of those ideas are just what you need. The next day, you've no idea why you thought any of that would help. I've tools like this from my therapist, but there really are some days where the negativity is all-encompassing and it all seems useless

[@jmrabinez9254]

Psych2go, this is the first time you finally tell us how to cope with depression. Why didn't you tell us before, people? WHY?? However, congratulations for telling us that now. Thank you very much.

[@pidgegunderson9709]

Who ever voices this episode should do asmr. Im listening to this laying in bed and it's putting me to sleep, im not tired.

[@AnimationOasis]

I'm not depressed, but still wanted to watch this.

[@noa2200]

I have mental health issues for over 7 years already. But I am currently at my lowest I’ve probably ever been. And have been for a while now. It only keeps getting worse and worse. I am in so much pain. It gets to the point where I don’t wanna live anymore. I only hurt the people I love and care about. I tried reaching out for help, but the waiting time is really long. I don’t know what to do anymore.

[@user-re9ch3ig6r]

Спасибо вам за то что помогаете другим и поддерживаете хорошими советами..

[@Sophia.tawaji]

Hi psych2go I'm Sophia I really love u'r videos & u off course I'm really suffering from severe social anxiety & severe depression xx Plz make a video on severe social anxiety xx

[@chaostrain1927]

I find up beat music helps. For me, it's swing, especially from the 30s and 40s big band era.

[@Radon-220]

This is my first video about this topic , but there's something I gotta tell you. I've realised that I have been handling my depression pretty much how you told me to , even before I saw this video. This was surprising. Ig iam doing ok. Presently I believe that an final destination is very important. Bye

[@Ginger_The_Furry]

I am gonna go to the gym more often now. About every single day i feel like i would be better off not on earth, but I really want to get better.