8 Signs Your Child is Depressed (For Parents)

Consider sharing this video with your parents to help raise awareness and make childhood depression, not a stigma.
The percentage of adults who experienced any symptoms of depression was highest among those aged 18-29 (21.0%), followed by those aged 45-64 (18.4%) and 65 and over (18.4%), and lastly, by those aged 30-44 (16.8%). Up to 3% of children and 8% of adolescents in the U.S. have depression. The condition is significantly more common in boys under age 10. But by age 16, girls have a greater incidence of depression.
Just because a child seems sad doesn't necessarily mean they have significant depression. But if the sadness becomes persistent or interferes with normal social activities, interests, schoolwork, or family life, it may mean they have a depressive illness. Keep in mind that while depression is a serious illness, it’s also a treatable one.
Suicide Hotlines:
America: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Canada: 1-866-531-2600
Australia: 13 11 14
United Kingdom: [phone]
Beijing: 0800-810-1117
Hong Kong: [phone]
Japan/Tokyo: 81 (0) 3 5286 9090
Brazil: 55 11 31514109 or (91) 3223-0074
Mexico: 9453777
Germany: 0800 111 0 111
Russia: [phone]
India: 91-22-27546669
Iran: 1480
South Africa: 0800 12 13 14
This is only a short list of a few countries, however there is always somebody to reach out to.
Writer: Sara Del Villar
Script Editor: Morgan Franz
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Billie
KZbin Manager: Cindy Cheong
Reference
Alli, Renee A. Depression in Children: Symptoms and Common Types of Child Depression. 7 June 2020, www.webmd.com/depression/guide/depression-children.
Casarella, Jennifer. “Signs of Clinical Depression: Symptoms to Watch For.” WebMD, WebMD, 17 Sept. 2019, www.webmd.com/depression/guide/detecting-depression.
Cleveland Clinic. “Depression in Children: Symptoms, Suicide Signs & Treatment.” Cleveland Clinic, 17 Nov. 2020, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14938-depression-in-children.
NHS. “Depression in Children and Young People.” NHS Choices, NHS, 2 Apr. 2020, www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/children-depressed-signs/.
Schimelpfening, Nancy. “What Parents Should Know About Childhood Depression.” Verywell Mind, 25 Mar. 2020, www.verywellmind.com/childhood-depression-1066805.
Do you have a story to share with us about a time where you felt very depressed as a child? If so, email your story with us [e-mail]. We can possibly share it if you're opened to that.

[@Psych2go]

Favor needed. We're trying to raise awareness of how common it could be for a child to experience depression despite the statistics. If you've personally experienced depression yourself as a child or know someone who has, could you consider sharing this video to help generate more awareness. If you did, let us know so we can thank you!

[@avashattuckmusic]

thank you for your support

[@LETMESEEYAMOVE__]

@@avashattuckmusic Love your pfp 😂🤟

[@shazam1490]

I'd send this to my parents but I have the constant fear they'll send me away

[@qubitgate.]

Thank you I feel better after watching your videos

[@P1nkBl0od]

My parents know I have depression and anxiety but wont do anything about it it sucks :/ (my mom cares but my dad doesn't at all :/ also this is not a self diagnosis but I do have a strong feeling but..... honestly what do I know🤷🏻‍♀️)

[@0vxx]

Kid: literally depressed Parents: yeah, thats Video Games.

[@yasminqassimi6982]

i agree, when u tell ur parents that u feel stressed the answer i always either: "no ur not ur too young" or: "its cause of ur phone/tablet/laptop" like- it doesnt matter what started it, i need to fix it anyways.

[@abdullahiqbal1110]

Do you know that you can go outside make friends. I know its not a best solution but its a start. Take matters to your own hands. Complaining About it online wont get you what you want.

[@user-hg9jp9mv9i]

@@abdullahiqbal1110 I've wanted to do that my whole life but ofc I'm not allowed I'm always stuck at home and my parents wonder why I'm so fucking angry.

[@duck3640]

Video games district us from others things

[@anniimi]

Funny how they include pictures from characters from video games/mobile games ehe

[@slicksilentized8442]

I bet 99% of people here are not parents, and I bet at least 80% aren't even adults.

[@joehays1781]

true

[@darkkightdk3817]

How in the world did you even know?

[@treesimp6686]

makes alot of sense considering youtube is a place that children can explain there emotions without being yelled and screamed at by their parents for absolutely no f*cking reason.

[@themiamimutilator]

i mean, your probably not wrong

[@Dimensional597]

correct

[@ipsitasethi1801]

Fun fact : 99% viewers are children and not parents🙃

[@fahmidaafroz5265]

No reply? Imma drop one here

[@fahmidaafroz5265]

That's so damn true- 💔

[@crazy_ashes]

yep..that's true

[@kot_gry123]

You are wright

[@Emily_TeenookClothing]

Well, that's not necessarily true. I watched it for my kid.

[@Notminecraftphanthom]

I Hate it when you have Depression or something is bothering you and your parents just say. "You are a child just be happy" or "When I was your age I had bigger stuff to worry about"

[@alexey-santalov]

Dads be like saying to their 24 year old kid:hah when I was your age I was 27

[@Anzar1918-su1zj]

And my parents says that I can not understand how much they had hardworked for my living but they are not understanding that I am not a chind anymore I am 16 and I am able to understand them and I really know that I am not worth to be their daughter

[@PlayandTalkwithSean]

Kids: *depressed* Parents: It's BECAUSE of your STUPID THINGS YOU SEE ONLINE

[@itzpigtailz]

ikr..

[@hannahgracee.shorts7438]

Mmhm...

[@donya7768]

Fr...

[@hauntedarchivess]

yep. bc apparently mcyt is making me depressed

[@tubbyhippo]

My dad said no one gives a god damn thing about what people feel...so I feel worthless.

[@PanD0rA_]

"My child is fine." Your child is going through photosynthesis

[@indiraak6959]

😂😂🙂 sad but true 😭

[@lunarlino]

This made my day 😩🖐🏻

[@thegenderman8582]

Yum yum sunlight.

[@fluffle4456]

Your child is eating themselves..?

[@xanorfette]

… ok

[@LizardMane]

I'm a 27 year old male. And I suffer from literally everything on this list. Life hasn't been kind to me. Don't be scared to call the cops on your abusive parents even if they threaten you after. Be brave my youngins God bless you all.

[@JxkeFilmsProductioyt]

God bless u too, I hope everything goes well for you.

[@shenzixirgs8152]

Bless you too

[@Fishsticks5763]

How about the declining grades

[@moon69428]

@@Fishsticks5763 aah, dont talk about school now, its over anyway. also doesn't he have a job already? i hope hes doing well with that

[@Friendly_Neigborhood_Astolfo]

​@@Fishsticks5763wtf?

[@iluvmydawgsm]

“Come to me anytime you want to talk okay?” That sentence hit me hard tbh. WAS IT REALLY THAT HARD MOM..?! But instead of that, u decided to send me to the mental hospital just because you dont want to deal with me. You forced me to go to school. Whenever I tried to talk about my feelings, you always turned it into an argument. u never trusted me and went on my phone thinking im hiding something from you… or told me im just overreacting, then you questioned why im not talking anything with you anymore… I WONDER WHY. Whenever you saw me struggling, you always made it about yourself, you told me “you are hurting me so much, im so disappointed…” MOM, IM THE ONE WHO IS HURT. Dont make that about yourself… and then called me “ungrateful” for that. Why cant you just accept that im mentally ill and its not my fault…? Why can’t you just support me for at least once? Why? Was it really that hard, mom?

[@yeminheinephein8551]

Same and as someone who gets bullied a lot in school the only place I can get help from is the internet and my mom has been taking away my devices saying things like "this is the reason you're always so moody!" Or "You never talk to us you just spend time on your stupid devices!"

[@Luckeehampter.]

I saw this comment as that part was on screen

[@user-de4ow5gx3k]

It's been a year.....how it's going bro?

[@btryx9378]

"My child is fine." Your child is watching Psych2Go to understand what the heck is wrong with them, because you won't take them to therapy Karen.

[@dekuuwu7965]

Yep sounds about right :')

[@seiyaz6657]

My mom in a nutshell

[@discountaesthetic7165]

My mum isn't a Karen she is just dealing with her own problems

[@harishma3485]

Who is Karen?

[@darkuss9539]

Ye that's pretty much it-

[@winterspice4992]

PARENTS: If your child is venting to complete internet strangers and not you, you did something wrong

[@noelle5945]

My parents did something wrong then

[@Juniperberrii]

That’s my case haha, I really trust strangers more then my own parents because whenever I come to them with anything serious they threaten me or say something uncomforting.

[@SapyNightsssss]

looks like they did something wrong then.

[@hellosalty4622]

Ugh yes

[@hellosalty4622]

@@noelle5945 same

[@ekn8907]

Psych, you deserve the millions of people who have subscribed, including me. Not only do you spread awareness for mental illness, but also for spreading knowledge about symptoms and breaking heavy stereotypes, the world needs more channels like this

[@C0astinG4mer]

I know I’m gonna be the laughing stock because I’m just a punching bag no one should care for, but I deal with the same stuff even though I’m only 12

[@compassionfatigue100]

@@C0astinG4mer You're definitely not the laughing stock. If you deal with this, then that's how it is. I'm 14, and although I haven't been diagnosed, I'm pretty sure I have depression. You're not weak or pathetic or anything else if you're suffering. I can't promise everything will be alright, that's just not in my power. But I hope it all works out for you, as you deserve to feel SO much better. Sending you the best of luck friend. You can chat with me if you need to. No pressure though. Happy holidays!

[@kriscross5322]

​@@C0astinG4mer my mental health has gotten better But the thing that's making me feel worried and horrible Is the fact that my parents or anybody might find out that I've been a psycho all my life

[@musicalmaster3098]

I am a 12 year old and when i saw this vidio pop up i couldnt help but watch it. a little while ago i did think i might have depression, but i put those thoughts out of my head. some time after i started homeschooling i felt really anxious around people and i started feeling more comfort from eating. i also found that recently i have been listening to a lot of music with names like "Anxiety" or "fake fine" and even things like "this is what sadness feels like" and "im not ok". i have also been a good artist since i learned how to use a pencil, but i have also been recently drawing ghost chibis or anime girls that are lying on ground dead. another symptom i have noticed from here is sleep. i have often, even if its past 1 am i connot fall asleep. there are two more as well. i often get grumpy when i have three pages of work that i have to do, and feel overwhelmed. i have also cried for no reason at times. i tell my parents i dont know why im crying, but really i can feel that it was built up saddness. i also tend not to cry when a great-grandparent dies. sorry i know this commentwas long and this video was meant for parents. i just needed to get this off my chest

[@captainpeluche3787]

i relate to most of these, i can't sleep like i used to, i also cry for no reason sometimes and just feel like crying and my mom thinks something happened then i tell her nothing happened and he says it happens thankfully she gets it, i get mad for everything, i hate it but I can't resist it, when I try to not get mad ill eventually break out and feel really angry. and I also have a ton of hunger these days.

[@deutschsauce_]

I can understand. That sounded awful

[@annyeonghaseyo46]

I understand I'm your age as well

[@Ozzbim]

Man, I have a LOT of depression. But, last year I discovered a show on KZbin called Battle For Dream Island, where 20 objects battle for an island called.. you can just guess. There's a lot of shows that follow that same format, and I am OBSESSED. I even draw my own characters, and I want to get into Ringling. (a really good art school, in case you aren't sophisticated) I have ALL THE ADOBE STUFF, but I haven't gotten around to using it yet. Oh well, I'll use it someday.

[@reyad99]

Who plays on playstation

[@whoisjrs]

Child: *having anxiety and depression* Parents: "Video games."

[@iliketoeatbricks]

Apparently video games are a better way too cope with stuff like that

[@bariodoesrandomstuff4845]

Fun fact: studies actually show video games are more effective at reducing depression than therapy

[@icyfeather]

Why is this so relatable lol I literally told my dad, “I didn’t really sleep that good. I’m tired,” and I take a long time to sleep, so I’m just laying there for 2 hours and my dad says, “You play to many games.”

[@kate.6262]

This is so accurate it makes me sad. I told my parents that I thought the reason I was having trouble sleeping was because I had depression, and they told me it was because I was always on my computer (which I use to connect with friends and distract myself from the real world) and cut down my screen time. It got worse after that.

[@klybnichka4680]

@jordqnn yeah like, she saying that "your phone is the reason it takes you ages to fall asleep", but all I am is have isomnia -_- She also watches her phone until 2am and falls asleep for 10mins Parents are addicted to technoligy as we are or sometimes even worse, so why they judge us if they exactly the same ?

[@frokydafroakie]

title : "for parents" the entire audience : 90% teens/kids 9% adults who arent parents 1% parents who all disliked EDIT : wow 2.5k likes

[@consoleguy647]

yes

[@enchantedpoop3320]

Why would parents dislike the video

[@Alex-cw7zs]

@@enchantedpoop3320 Most parents like mine think that kids that have depression are just faking it for attention or maybe they think it's from being on electronics for too much. Most parents just simply don't care and think we're over reacting.

[@midloran]

@@Alex-cw7zs Well but they're kinda right

[@urlover_amulya]

@@midloran SAY WHATT!?

[@Arjutek]

Let’s be for real right now - there are no parents here, just kids and teenagers.

[@randoshi]

Honestly ever since I was 12, I think I got diagnosed with 3 disorders (ADHD, anxiety and depression) and honestly they are only getting worse and worse, and that was because I was way too scared to tell anyone not even my parents or friends because they'd think I'm a drama queen and way too sensitive or think that I'm faking it for attention. The main reason is because my friends have really bad family issues which kind of makes me feel spoiled and makes me even more scared. At home I would just open my laptop watch your videos and cry silently because of how relatable your depression, ADHD and anxiety videos are, I even took millions of test (PhD certified) and they all say I have those mental disorders which makes it really hard for me to believe, I even looked up if I can have any of those disorders for no reason and it says it is possible, I am still terrified and scared to this day

[@Jmie-sp5xc]

When i tell my mother that my father beats me, she wouldn’t believe me.. said i was dramatic. When i told my father i tried drowning in the toilet sink.. he thinks i want attention. When I question their authority.. they say l lack respect So i shut up. You know and SUCK IT IN. I give up. I can’t even trust myself to keep stable around people. I dont know why. I feel hate. Pure bitter hate. It was fear. They shun away from me, saying I’m weird for my age.. too mature ..too quiet. WHAT THE HELL DO YOU WANT ME TO DO??

[@Jmie-sp5xc]

And now they want to send me away.. i dont know where. I dont know why. They say i need to value life.. see that not everyone hates you.

[@iluvedhelms]

These days, you can’t say “I’m depressed’’ without someone saying “youre faking it” or “you just want attention”

[@iluvedhelms]

@CallMeCat I feel bad for you, your online friend shouldn’t have not been friends with you. And I feel better for you telling me I am not alone. I hope you get a better friend then the one who ignores you.

[@iluvedhelms]

@CallMeCat you really did help. Thank you.

[@NicoNeeks_]

You are right but I can't stop looking at your picture

[@iluvedhelms]

@@NicoNeeks_ Oop-

[@NicoNeeks_]

@@iluvedhelms yeah but like really I can't stop looking at it when I come back here

[@Brittafollmer]

I feel like 95% of parents always say “you can talk to us” but then get mad when we tell them stuff. Parents are trustless.

[@jujiemandane9610]

This

[@coelhaacapivara1532]

not 99.9%, just the majority of the people in the comments of this video, my mom listen to me and help me in her own way

[@ionnryx]

Literally my parents. They instead call me crazy rather than comforting me. They called me crazy cause when im crying, i never answer their question when they're asking me why im crying. This is why i ended up venting to my online friend rather than my relatives.

[@MasterIsabelle]

@@coelhaacapivara1532 man ur lucky

[@coelhaacapivara1532]

@@MasterIsabelle Yes, even though I got an horrible father whose I don't talk with for like 2 years I got an amazing mom that understands me and helps me

[@wye1837]

I'd like to thank this channel for helping me. In middle school, I had developed depression. It ruined my life and it ruined my relationship with my friends and family. I realized what it was before my parents did, and I have no idea whether or not I would've gotten the help I needed if it weren't for videos like these. It was because of these videos that I was able to identify the cause, and I don't think my parents would have ever realized that I was dealing with depression, since it had manifested itself in extreme irritability and moodiness, which my parents had perceived as typical teenage behavior. I'm in high school now and I've still been struggling with depression since then, but I was able to get help for it and I can imagine it would've been much worse had it not been for Psych2Go. I love what y'all do and I hope your videos can help many more people :)

[@bananatheo3796]

I despise that phrase with my entire being. "Typical teenage behavior." It just makes it sound like everyone instantly becomes a brat once they reach that age but that isn't the case at all.

[@lelebla1714]

my mom said that everyone goes through a depression ‚stage‘ as a teenager.. she said that because she was depressed in her teens too, but i dont think its a stage, nor do i think that its normal to go through that at all.

[@FezGaming1945]

I literally have all of these symptomps as a child, especially about school. The actual reason why children hate school is the system. Like I would just quit school if there wasnt a thing called "Diploma" which gives you a chance to have an actual job. Once I felt very sick and so I took a break from school and started studying on home. I started to think that homeschooled people were very lucky because it is alot better than the school. There are no annoying people trying to offend you in front of 24-29 people. And the best thing about being homeschooled is that you are training yourself. Most of the students get bad grades n' stuff just because they cant understand the teacher. School is actually something stupid to me. No one can explain a thing in a way that everyone can understand. School ahead alot of other things give children depression, which I already experienced. Example; being bullied of your age or different reasons. Now cyber-bullying might cause depression on children. Minors or teenagers actually need to be a little careful about it while talking to children because there are some very effective people out there like me. And I assure you, those days when I was like 11 or 12 I got bullied on my age alot. No one is born 17 they also forget that they were childs once or at least had their "cringe" moments. But they literally affect children's mental statement by that. After I got bullied for like 3-4 times I seriously quitted playing on laptop or on phone for a long long time. That also affected my grades according to my depression. So if a minor or a person over 13 like me is reading this comment, please ave a little empathy to the children.

[@verticlax.]

for some people homeschool is better u forget about abusive parents?

[@FezGaming1945]

abusive parents rarely exists my friend.@@verticlax.

[@verticlax.]

@@FezGaming1945 tf it doesnt im homeschooled my parents are everyone i know whos homeschooled parents are so u can shut up

[@Michael-tm6vs]

Me, who's a child watching a video for parents: *my goals are beyond your understanding*

[@ashleythehooman]

You'll be a good parent

[@Che_Yo]

Yes

[@Michael-tm6vs]

@@ashleythehooman thanks man

[@ashleythehooman]

@@Michael-tm6vs welcome

[@animationsarefun7509]

Never have I seen a pfp that went with a comment so well

[@charming_boy1016]

The one dislike is the parent that says that kids are to young to have depression

[@xian9201]

I would say those are my parents but I doubt that they would even bother to click on this video

[@bhoomijeswani9654]

Yeah. Anybody can have depression.

[@pollytheparrot8929]

They are toxic or narcissistic, so the dislike!

[@greatwavefan397]

Saitama: *You're too old to live!*

[@oh_no_no_no]

My thoughts exactly.

[@NoorjahanMulla-mp3yf]

All children deserve parents but not all parents deserve a child 😢

[@moonknight-ti5kp]

sending a hug...

[@CrowUnTold135]

As a 12 year old I can relate to majority of the things you listed but I never thought I would have depression. My best guess is that it sprong from my mother's passing and my dad not really understanding me the way I wish he did but I behave in school and don't have much trouble with my grades aside from math but I really think it's the fact that three family members I was close to being my mom grandfather and great grandfather passed away and my dad really isn't helping

[@maddoxledgerwood8955]

Im here if u want to comment...i want say my age but i am 13-15 and i understand... it is often easier to tlk 2 someone u will never meet...

[@petezahut1923]

if you really are suffering from this at 12 years of age, then you really got some problems. I hope you feel better in some time

[@CrowUnTold135]

@@maddoxledgerwood8955 thank you for understanding, friend

[@CrowUnTold135]

@@petezahut1923 thanks pal, I'm happy knowing there's people like you in the world who want to help others

[@maddoxledgerwood8955]

@ČřøwŰñŤøłđ ofc, actually told my friend yd morning at 12:30- 3:30 abt my depression. Told her i would most lkly wake up and not remember thinking it was a dream. She didn't believe me and sr enough i did. She finally got around 2 telling me nearly a day ltr. Starting 2 recall what happened nkw tho. Nvr seen her cry, however as i am remembering now, she cried. It hurts and even tho i no longer have 2 lie 2 her, she just won't wvr rly understand. She can't help either. So i hope u find someone u can tell. I've been getting comfort from music and random people on yt till now. Took me almost a yr 2 tell her. So if u evr want 2 comment i will do my best 2 answer.

[@katrinaaa0901]

kid: literally depressed parents: yeah why are you so depressed it's as if you've got problems that are worse than anybody else's. it's as if you're paying the bills.

[@thebutterscotchkid2481]

Me, here, laughing my ass off because paying for my own electrical and water bills sounds better than living with them.

[@katrinaaa0901]

@@thebutterscotchkid2481 yeah fr fr

[@ohshanana2397]

i’d rather be broke, in dept, eating rats, to pay bills, than living with them

[@katrinaaa0901]

@@ohshanana2397 :((

[@pumpkinhorns]

that's EXACTLY what my parents say, it's always "stop overreacting your problems are nothing compared to ours"

[@ashley19325]

Goes to parents: yeah I feel depressed Parents: "your just trying to be like your friends because it's a trend"

[@ash_834]

Ikrrr. I hate thissss.

[@hannahgracee.shorts7438]

Ikr, it's so f*cking sick how parents react to kids being depressed. It just makes it a whole lot worse

[@hi3122]

Its sad, but yeah

[@Mica15600]

Pls you just called my parents out -

[@nekolina477]

Yo brah.. what makes our parents thinks that we made up depression? I mean its a freaking FEELINGS. We can control it outside but not on the inside! I mean.. parents need to stop saying crap and try asking us whats is our problem that we are dealing with..😟

[@RangerTheSilverfishFawx]

This honestly made me cry. I am 11 years old and I’m honestly going through most of these. EDIT. Still makes me cry a bit. Still 11 years old. And recently been having signs of BPD

[@A_D659]

I'm going through all of that

[@Hi-Hi-HiXD]

I am 11 too and I am going to all these,don't worry your not the only one.

[@brawldrizzy]

im 9, me too, But i aint depressed ngl

[@AngieFromTheSewer]

Im 12, and I was crying watching this..

[@marquisthomas7756]

Damn see this is what I mean your not even a pre-teen, or teenager yet

[@felithecheetah]

I don’t think i’ve ever been more relaxed, I am a child who has been diagnosed with many mental disorders including depression. I experienced abusive trauma when i was a toddler, but now.. I can finally explore myself and find out why I do such things. I mean this, I absolutely love you.

[@Daffodil-xw7nf]

I hope you are doing ok ❤️

[@Tiatheunicorntwin]

:)

[@Ketamine_Kiss]

Pov: you don't trust your parents enough to tell them how you feel

[@swj818]

I wasnt expecting to be attacked like that u sassy baka

[@marichatfangirlfandom9690]

I have same pov

[@dangosenpai5355]

Yep

[@maxirauxgd8110]

yooo he used the POV correctly, respect.

[@straightgayvibes]

how did you know?

[@lydiaaa4812]

what is so annoying about any person or child being depressed is that they can’t talk about it with their daily people, because they’d think they’re “overreacting” or “ur just faking it”

[@misscornicat]

Agreed also I love your pfp

[@luminesservant5962]

I agree and I love your pfp.

[@alexchenoweth1265]

It sucks. In my scenario I was just told I was sorry for myself. I never spoke about it again. (Edit: Your pfp rules!)

[@lydiaaa4812]

@Eadie Stewart ty!

[@lydiaaa4812]

@@misscornicat ty!

[@jhoanaguzman4464]

Most comments are from young ppl and it really touches my heart cause when i was a teen I didn't understand why I always felt lonely and hopeless and in my birth country (Dom.Rep.) depression isn't something ppl really talk about much as "we don't get depressed " lol i was diagnosed during my pregnancy at 24yrs. Now I'm 34 and now that I understand my symptoms I'm more patient with myself because i know it will pass. Now I'm concerned about my almost 11yrs son cuz there's been a few changes in our lives this past year and I've noticed a few changes on him that now that I've watched this video i can see some little red flags that will help me help him with his emotions. Thank you! Oh! And kids... please talk to your parents, they really want to know how you feel and what demons you're dealing with even if they don't understand at first, sometimes it's hard for some people to break that stigma that Depression doesn't happens to kids... talk to them because they will be there for you. I know i would. Good luck to y'all ❤

[@haaahaaa6250]

All of this happened to me at middle school. Now I've dropped out, and never talk to my parents about anything emotional. I've reached the point where all I need is ten seconds of standing still to compose myself. A family member could literally be going through the worst time of their life, and I'll be in the kitchen eating a sandwich of garlic and butter. This how I turned out to be.

[@harryinglis2535]

That just damn sucks.

[@sams_enfp]

A garlic a day keeps the vampires away... or something like that

[@mariavicens1473]

Parents like: my problems were way worse than yours, therefore you don’t have problems. I give you everything; either I’ll explain that you should be happy by default or I’ll imply that you owe me happiness.

[@yoitsmichelle5838]

That's exactly my parents

[@diemendheroanddiemendkid3584]

PREACH

[@4thpeverell142]

PREACH THEE LORD VICENS PREACH

[@rygna1606]

Fr

[@meowhihihi]

I still remember my teacher going off on us on how we barely have any stress, like- miss chill we were third graders talking about a fidget spinner

[@yingtori3620]

Most parents will take all of these symptoms as “You’re just using you phone too much” and probably get mad 😀

[@redcherryblossoms]

To be completely honest, my mental health would probably decline more if my phone was taken, since my phone is how I talk to most of my friends, and watching KZbin brings me laughter when nothing else will. I don’t have any social media, so my parents can’t use that as an excuse lol. Not having my phone would make me worry even more than I already do and I’d just want to stay in bed all day drowning in my own self pity :/ This is why parents shouldn’t blame things in the phone and actually try to figure out the root cause (cuz it could be the phone sometimes, but not in every case). Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk XD

[@bearybeom]

@@redcherryblossoms wow that’s actually so true. i wish I weren’t so dependent on my phone but also this is where I get most of my comfort and escape from life. I know that when I’m really hurt I can go to KZbin and get at least a little boost and feel just a bit better, which makes a surprising amount of difference. anyway yeah I agree :)

[@sofiayzabellemanalaysay7343]

The sad truth

[@redcherryblossoms]

@@bearybeom yea 😔😕🙃

[@zerotalk9894]

@@redcherryblossoms from my perspective, using our phones for happiness is a byproduct of not being able to find happiness in our daily activities. For us, they bring color or an escape from our black and white realities, when none of our friends and/or parents can't hear our cries. But because of WYSIATI (look it up too lazy to explain), our parents think our phones is the root cause when they don't see where it rly came from.

[@Puppylover337]

Thank you for calm voice I was going through an episode and it was bad but you videos and voice calmed me down enough to stop crying and go for a run ❤

[@depression_free_]

This video actually hit me hard. This is also true in my household and I have been going through depression since grade 2 or 8 years old. Parents have helped us grow up and get knowledge, but their anger or trust is the problem for a lot of children in today's society. We need our parents to listen to our problems and not lash out and try to control their anger. If this spreads on, There will be less children dying and less depression in the world.

[@strawkittyxoxo]

Every child deserve parents but not every parent deserve a child

[@slurples149]

Me whos adopted😔

[@tomboyenjoyer.]

@@slurples149 That means that someone wanted you, am I right? It's better to have a family that wants you than being an "accident" to your biological family yeah?

[@slurples149]

@@tomboyenjoyer. Well when i said im adopted i was exagerating, but i dont live with my parents though😔 (Sorry my english is horrible)

[@tomboyenjoyer.]

@@slurples149 oh sorry and don't worry about your english, because you don't have to be perfect at it, as long as you can communicate with an english speaker, it's good enough

[@slurples149]

@@tomboyenjoyer. and english is my first language then spanish😭😭 im dumb asf

[@notorlaith1729]

Pov: ur parents say that u can talk to them but u know u can't without it turning into a lecture so u just repress emotions and not talk to anyone ✨🕺✨😀

[@mistedpawtheblogclanner9653]

Exept random people on the internet of course because , parents don't give shit about your emotion they will gladly watch you burn to the ground due to depression/anxiety because their answer to why is: video games

[@Animelover-hw4dq]

Yeah bro same

[@justa_microwave]

How do you know my day-to-day life >:000

[@jackinthebox9730]

My mom would just talk and talk about my feelings and how they affect her so in the end, I can never express my whole thought.

[@herbthenerd31415]

That is literally my entire life

[@-quarlaCarla]

Thank you for this video, It's been helpful for me to understand my son's recent behaviour.

[@Tiatheunicorntwin]

FINALLY A PARENT as a kid i wish ur son the best and him to be a kind person ✨️

[@BOXZEEAGAIN]

Lately I've been going through really hard times through my life, but this video really helped, your channel I really helpful and I watch you all the time, thank you...

[@yoitsmichelle5838]

Parents: you're too young to be depressed you're just overreacting Also parents: why don't you tell us anything anymore?

[@lindamateo4739]

Thats what my family tells me. And they still wonder why i dont talk to any one!

[@bigurodelaz]

I wanna get tested for adhd and I wanna also go to a therapist for my mental health but I haven’t actually told my mom about how I feel about anything as long as I can remember, I don’t think that’s good.

[@bigurodelaz]

@Shabby Abby that isn’t nice of your mom to be like that

[@Luna-uc1mc]

RIGHT!

[@PanlessXO]

"your too young" OMGG IM DYINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG ARE PARENTS REALLY THIS CONFIDENT??? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

[@loreeeexnxn]

my mom: finds me crying me: tolds her what happend also her: starts yelling at me casually.

[@qvxxuq]

Same... It happened to me yesterday

[@qvxxuq]

I am happy that i am not alone

[@NoU-pf8fc]

L parents

[@mintyaxe6662]

That's literally my cousin

[@yourfavavey]

SAME

[@alexandriafisher94]

thank you. i needed this.

[@chronological_or_alphabetical]

same.. and hey, is that clee from genshin impact? i think my little sister likes her..

[@malaika6674]

It's so hurtful that I am the one listening to this instead of my parents

[@thebkeepercc4422]

It would be really nice if the parents got this in their recommended feed. *And not the kid.*

[@jeyc2195]

Yup that would be nice..

[@SebastianAPadilla]

KZbin, do us a solid, will ya?

[@vivelespatat2670]

That's. True.

[@aussiemerican750]

Never gonna happen

[@nephewfrmtaylor3373]

Or just tell them cause nobody is gonna watch ur every mood and check every hour and ask if ur okay and u say yes

[@anniewolfe2324]

1. Severe moodiness 2. Low energy 3. Lack of interest in fun activities 4. Change in eating habits 5. Feelings of sadness or hopelessness 6. Behavioral problems at school 7. Declining grades 8. Social withdrawal Hope this helps, hang in there 🖤

[@unknown_hunter5200]

Thanks!

[@chumbologyp3584]

thank you thank you💜✨

[@d.y.h.w.]

❤

[@mobile-ip1vl]

I'm easily irritated I get more energy in the afternoon Depends on the activity but nonetheless it's rare I used to eat more than I currently do Mild feelings of hopelessness...it comes and goes due to paranoia I started I fight in 5th grade...and I curse if that counts Mainly in math...it's more so fluctuating. Idk

[@no.8952]

Yeeepppp I’ve got all of these but ya know my parents say therapy is too expensive so

[@Ivan_Noyola]

I like your voice and this really helped me what's going on with my life and why I'm always stressed.

[@adelynclaudio6399]

i love the artstyle!

[@soap9836]

I'm not a parent but imma rant real quick - It's either "it's that damn phone" or the "I'm the one who puts a roof over your head" - ah yes, take away the one thing that actually cheers me up and thank you for choosing to have me and provide me, a minor, with the bare minimum.

[@oreo7557]

I really don’t get it when the say “i put a roof over your head” like isn’t that what you’re supposed to do?? Is a law u have to do that

[@lily_flower9446]

*like wait until I make a roof under my head by myself and you come crawling back and want help-*

[@rutroraggyreehehe]

ALSO ITS THEIR GOVERNING ACTUAL GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITY TO TAKE CARE OF US. the phone one pisses me off cause I use it to ignore all the toxicity and than I just end up being called addicted to it. Which I may be but like then the parent also sits around the house on a device all day so I don’t wanna hear that it’s my damn phone anymore.

[@thatveganteachersucks1665]

Say like they're giving it to us and we shouldn't have it anyway

[@soap9836]

@@oreo7557 IKR?! Like why have a child if u aren’t prepared to raise them

[@amazedtank]

The fact that random children in the internet cares more about your concern than your own parents is really disappointing....

[@kivaso.]

Well I have always wished for them to be more understanding and tried to be who they want but we are more of a disappointment to them if we don't get good grades or even looks at the phone for 2 seconds!

[@SebastianAPadilla]

Goppie it’s cuz we understand eachother, and our parents don’t

[@bakedbeans999]

yeah, my three friends and the slender in the group who isnt toxic -but still likes the look

[@mautun3830]

damn. Just damn.

[@chargedyeti7155]

I know how you feel bud...

[@466chalk]

Kids these days and their "Childhood Depression," hmph... when I was a kid it was just called "being a poorly behaved child", "anger issues", and "you're embarrasing your father and I."

[@cookies23z]

aye 8 for 8 again! LETS GO! thanks for (not) noticing at all mom and dad and extended family! also the "giving away possessions" note was pretty real... even later in life, during particularly bad spells, id donate all my money as an excuse "see, you donated your paycheck this week, it must do some good, so use it as an excuse to make next week and do it again, you're *helping* people" because the only thing that was stronger then my desire to rest was a NEED to help

[@imposteronyt]

being smart then depression hits is so stupid because suddenly expectations are super high

[@daisymellowed]

love the pfp bae

[@ruchisrivastava6893]

Same

[@grapekork101]

Can't relate

[@schweinefleischteinvonreic5573]

Happened, loved science and languages when I was younger, now everyone expects me to be the next Da Vincii, the sad part? It's all my fault, it was all...

[@thefoolsfavorite]

Oh yes definitely. Used to have very high grades, buuuut when I began to develop mental health issues I physically am unable to do my homework without it being 1 day before the deadline, which leads me to staying up late

[@chanciechou]

us teens are just here wishing our parents would watch this.

[@lepepe]

Yep

[@kate9674]

yeah

[@swordpegasus4032]

YesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssSsssssssSssssssssssssssssss! LOL

[@oakwolves9783]

Yup..

[@the0_250]

mhm

[@BlindStarLily]

When I was younger, and first really starting to feel the beginnings of depression, I tried to call out to my mother for help. In response, she printed out an article about teen depression, knowing the print was too small for me to read, and left it on my bed without a comment. Years later, when I’ve managed to get a slight grip on my depression, my stepmom started taking note of my mainly wearing long sleeves. She came in and, albeit awkwardly, asked me directly about it. I really appreciate this about her because it showed me that she really does worry about me. Don’t worry, anybody reading this, I don’t do anything involving SH. I just don’t like the way my arms look

[@ugaas3074]

Your voice increased my illness and my headache, not to mention the drawings that gave me a headache 😩

[@Urmom-ts8gp]

“Why don’t you trust me” Because told you how I felt and you said “you’re over reacting” and then cornered me and wouldn’t let me go

[@youtubeaccount5240]

I feel you broski

[@nneil5621]

I can relate

[@kxrs6658]

Fr

[@Error_Axel56]

or they tell they friends.

[@hi3122]

R all parents like this?

[@yyyy-ml9pr]

Parents after taking away their pc and phone: *Why do I fix everything I touch?*

[@RottingDarling]

My parents after taking away everything that brings me joy: *Why don’t you want to talk to me*

[@ionnryx]

Parents when their child left them alone or their child left the earth (you know what im saying) : *Why did you leave me/us?*

[@acmx72]

Parents after they tell you you're just being dramatic and you don't need help bc "it's an age thing": *Why are you on ur phone so much?*

[@milks-thoughts]

My parents after they; Make fun of me Make fun of my friends Make fun of my hobbies and choices of style And take my things I love ( Ex: my paint ) Also them: why aren’t you nice to us??

[@yyyy-ml9pr]

@@acmx72 true, corn dog.. corn dog is always right

[@None_huh]

We being teenagers watching this hoping our parents would understand us and gave us happiness....I lost my smile that I used to have before..

[@Tearzah_cg]

Thank you for this vid, also my happiness grew when i saw the genshin reference at the beginning. I cannot confirm, because i have not been clinically diagnosed, but i have a lot of depression symptoms. My mom says im fine, but she has depression for a reason. Ive just gone numb. I dont eat a lot. I sleep for hours on end. My grades are lower. I have given too much, and my mom is so oblivious and it feels like a stake in my heart. My friends are like a fridge, and i am a magnet. Only a handful of things can knock me away. I dont like making new ones. I have depression. And its not cool like the internet thinks it is.

[@daraisnowafailure9193]

" Don't be afraid to just be you." 2 milliseconds later: "F-cking weirdo."

[@marsklok]

Exactly

[@manuelkaduthuse497]

So true and they banned me from imagineig stuff and i a; I also a coding student

[@evanaftonn]

That’s true

[@Aquwu]

i can easily relate to this one lmaoo

[@justsomedemononthefbiwante4023]

If I'm just me I would literally start ww2 all over again... But this time I actually finish the job

[@walkingpotato9094]

"why are you always mad?" "you're always iritated" "you look like you don't even have a will to live" "stop being lazy" "stop looking so down" i wonder why . . .

[@user-cl3od7ey3m]

"Why are you sulking?" "i don't know."

[@omgstop9035]

"Do you find anything interesting?" "No." "Why?" "I don't know nor do I really care." Just a conversation I had with my dad.

[@apple5091]

'eat something, don't we feed you?' 'do you even like eating something?'

[@user-cl3od7ey3m]

@@apple5091 "stop eating so much" "You're so fat"

[@That1Legendlol]

i watched this and have no idea if this is the side effects or me

[@yelemin]

I really appreciate theres videos like this. I have been struggling for a few years and recently its getting worse. I even tried to talk with my mom and all she said was "What are you even sad about? You have no reason to be". Its so ironic how they say "We are here for you" but they actually aren't. And if we open up they will think we are being "dramatic" or "overreacting" and if we don't say anything they ask "Why don't you trust us?" Parents these days are trustless.

[@beagrothus7916]

Its been like this for centurys (and actually even worse in history) parents are never really good. Therw eather good enough or simply Not.

[@zoil8642]

Parents: "We're here for you, you can always talk to us!" When you talked about your mental health: "ITS BECAUSE OF YOUR DARN PHONE!!"

[@nishandchris1]

well my phone helps me more than you do..

[@fabulousfandomclan32]

My parents try to understand but they don’t and they never can until they see this.

[@missangle2825]

@@nishandchris1 Yeah

[@missangle2825]

And they are addicted To Phone as we are

[@lelia9210]

For me its an alarm lol / mom : You can always talk to me I will not judge you. Also mom : *Judging my choice and decide for me.*

[@radioheadd_]

"You can tell me anything okay?" "Youre just overreacting, you don't have depression. I had a much harder childhood than you." Edit: I actually meant to write this like 2 months ago, but I actually misread what DID was. I didn't quite understand it so I apologise if you got offended by anything I said here. Thanks

[@radioheadd_]

@Soup Hi! You have a good day/night too :)

[@microwavedcaprisun5565]

Hear this ever single time I open up, and she still DEMANDS I tell her everything.

[@omshantiom184]

Yeah tho...

[@user-ce2fx8dp2v]

I hear similar thing often. Instead of "I had much harder childhood than you" I hear "It's okay to feel this way sometimes, it happens to everyone your age, so it's not a big deal." Bruh.

[@radioheadd_]

@@user-ce2fx8dp2v or its just a phase

[@quessiant]

I couldn’t help but crying during this video. I have a bunch of these symptoms and I’m nearly positive that it’s depression. I don’t know how to describe it, but it’s like a sadness and a feeling of no self worth that I can’t shake.

[@IamBored69]

I cried too. I don't know how to tell my parents cuz they will not believe me. They'll think I'm overreacting or doing this as an excuse for bad grades. I literally don't know what to do right now. Anyway, this was 2 months ago, I hope you're doing better now.

[@quessiant]

@@IamBored69 not much better, but thanks for asking 😊 I’m sorry you are going through this too. I’m sorry your parents won’t believe you. Tbh, I’m not sure mine will believe me if I say anything. The best I can do is try to find something I’m good at and cling to it. Something to boost my self worth. If that tip helps feel free to share it with others

[@IamBored69]

@@quessiant I hope things get better... Honestly thats all we can do at this point, just do what you're good, to boost our confidence yk. and yeah, ty that helped.

[@playlistsforyou3113]

my dear mum has always told me "you can talk to me' and "you know you can tell me anything right?" but those were just empty words, as a child not only did i take care of myself and my siblings but also my mom. Whenever i'd try and talk to her she would just start venting about her own problems, i wasnt even allowed to have wishes, because she would find a way to destroy them and dismiss them. So most of the time i kept them to myself, and i swore that when i'll be older ill become a therapist so i can help people like me. I am curently 12 years old and just passing into 5th grade,and i swear to keep my promise that ill become better and that i'll help people like me

[@Tiatheunicorntwin]

Fr this comment almost made me cry.

[@CrimsonRos3s]

Me: *not smiling* My mom: why don't you smile? Also Me: *smiles* Also my mom: Why are you even smiling about?

[@GL4SSHEART]

My mom does this

[@artgoddess5320]

Same with me and it's fucking anoyying especially since I got my braces off and they just fucking expect me to smile all the time. 🙄

[@x-iei-x4725]

Why are you even in heaven You should be in hell - Karen mom

[@dark._.shadow._....8756]

My dad dose this

[@ViciousPikachu]

Pls kill me this is so relatable 😭

[@itz_aoirxses]

The most hurting thing is when parents doesnt even notice their child fake smile..... And everytime you talk about your problem and when you tell them.. They always said that you are being dramatic.. Edit: Thx for the likes! I have never get this much likes! ☺️❤️❤️

[@justin6451]

Yeah or that you just copy that behavior from your friends. I've heard this one a lot and it sucks a lot

[@ashmi__]

if i could share this comment

[@4thpeverell142]

Yep Whenever I say steadily say something to mom about something like this, she either slaps me and then says stop being dramatic Or People with problems do that

[@schacokiez2099]

I feel that before and for me it was very hurtful SOOooOOo how i would cover up the tears (which almost work kinda) i keep on laughing or smiling, k that's all.

[@noelle5945]

Or they say it’s hormones

[@daltond.8527]

I was suffering from MDD for years since i was 9-13. I also have bipolar disorder and was diagnosed at 13. nobody really knew or understood. I would rot in my room for hours and never left my house for anything (i probably only left the house for 3 hours a week) nobody even thought to help me, it damaged me a lot because i lost a lot of my childhood. Nobody knew kids my age could be that depressed or have MDD. Im now 14 and Im getting better these past few months, and Ive been much happier. I can’t really take medication anymore so it’s mostly trying to protect my well being and learning how to regulate my own feelings. I know i will slip back into it one day but now i know i can be happy for longer then a few hours and i think that will help me in the future

[@Mariyama.]

0:35 they be saying "ur too young to have depression u haven't been through wat we did mf go back to ur room bitch" that's wat makes it much and much more worse and they also say "it's that goddamn mfing phone " then they take it away and they make it much mooore worse and then they give punishments like "grounded" and "not going out playing w kids/bff's for---(period)" , "taking phone " they don't take u to a psychiatrist to get sure wat they is just make it much worse and when it's too late they say why didn't u come to us in the beginning most parents r like this luckily ---- I think --- my parents aren't like this

[@Old_Hickory_Jackson]

"YoU aRE gOiNG To fEEl BeTTeR" "YOu are AddiCTed to ThIS dAmNEd PhOne!"

[@joliejarina1696]

Well having my phone is a coping mechanism for me when I'm sad,I don't want to say I have depression but I do have the symptoms and signs but I still don't want to say I have depression

[@kay4081]

@@joliejarina1696 same.

[@kay4081]

@@joliejarina1696 but i kinda feel like i do but y' know...? Im not really sureee..

[@Bxtches.kitt3ns]

I hate when parents say that. PeRioD

[@yammy7211]

@@joliejarina1696 same. i think i am just overreacting or that I tell myself and thats why i have the symptoms. but idk. even if i had depression, my parents would just say that i dont have them and that i just tell myself that i have them.

[@moniishighonkpop8445]

its funny how even if some parents did watch this, they wouldn't realize that their kids are depressed because they simply don't know their kids well, even if they think they do Edit: I almost forgot I commented this but I came back to all these replies. I'm glad to know people were able to relate to this and hope it gets better for all of you in the future, hang in there everyone

[@koolkidhav]

Tbh I think part of this is because kids don't really speak to thier parents a lot either its because they are scared or something else

[@moniishighonkpop8445]

@@koolkidhav that's true but sometimes parents are just controlling and toxic so their kids stop talking to them about themselves. Meaning that the parents only think of the kid as the kid they knew a year ago, you know :)

[@koolkidhav]

@@moniishighonkpop8445 oh ok

[@StatussQuo]

@@moniishighonkpop8445 Damn this is actually right, my mom said she knows me more than I know myself but she doesn't even know anything I like, dislike, what my hobbies are or anything, it's like she didn't even pay attention the past few years to how I changed

[@moniishighonkpop8445]

@@StatussQuo I'm glad you were able to relate to what I said :)

[@clarelovvorn3739]

Thank you for Toby love this I think I won't be depressed by take on every single one of these symptoms

[@silverdoe9477]

I was advised by a nurse to write a letter to my mom about the abuse I suffered as a child. I only brought up one incident of 1000+. Needless to say, she amnesia as always, and I end up being ignored for weeks.

[@oriwashere3155]

Me: *symptoms off all 8* Parents "You just need to go outside more."

[@jadelynscott_opiyo4480]

You know gonna outside can actually lighten up your mood due to the sun and it’s benefits.

[@wolfidessdragondol]

Literally my mother

[@Hans-nr2nh]

I go outside today. Come back home with favourite snacks and drinks. But am still emotionally unstable and felt like life succ

[@lisztoman1ac990]

*goes outside* **gets bullied by some kid**

[@Moon-Archive]

@@asomeoneperson4608 Yeah, but it won't completely fix it. Sorta a coping mechanism I'd consider it. But parents generally treat it like a fix-all, when it isn't. Still, it can be helpful for a lot of people so it is a good thing to recommend if possible

[@smaybius]

1: Severe moodiness 2: Low energy 3: Lack of interest in fun activities 4: Changes in eating habits 5: Feelings of sadness or hopelessness 6: Behavioral problems at school 7: Declining grades 8: Social withdrawal

[@asdfloopers7425]

parents: *iTs ThAt DaMn PhOnE*

[@shivika2411]

god i thought im not depressed but i do all of this except 4th one

[@rawrrawrr1454]

I do all of this except no.6 and no.7. I believe that school's the only thing I'm good at and I don't want my parents to stress about me. Even though studying more, gives me more stress, it's better than getting compared to the neighbor's child, a classmate, or a friend. Ever since I was a child, I've always been an honor student (except 3rd grade) so my parents expect me to either get better grades or maintain my good grades. Whenever I get an 87, 88, or 89, in a subject (that breaks the 90+ grade streak) they make me feel that they're not contented, and say that I should study harder even though I always give it my all.

[@RockstarGacha69]

I showed all of these signs and much worse ones as well, at the age of 17 (3 years ago). My mom, her friends, and my ex boyfriend. All insisted that I was "fine" and would try to lecture me on how I needed to stop being dumb, gross and lazy. My grades in school were all A's - C's but then my grades suddenly dropped, when I started becoming badly depressed. My ex was like "I can't be with a girl who's not very smart and lied to me about it all this time, so fix your grades or I'm breaking up with you." That same week he also cheated on me with his ex and treated me like absolute trash. Jokes on him though, I got tired of his BS and dumped him almost 2 years ago.

[@mosaicbrokenhearts2886]

I show all these signs but in 6th point instead of school its home. I don't know if I'm depressed or it's a phase/hormonal changes as I'm very cheerful when I'm home alone. When I'm alone I do home alone concerts, watch anime, write songs (mostly sad), love too look at sky & star gazing. But i kinda lost all these connections with friends i feel like an outsider even after years of friendship i know they welcome me, still. I eat healthy food but still i feel i have no energy. I feel immediate mood swings, sometimes very severe like i wanna fall off this building..idk. i know i should be alive ..i got good grades too. I don't have anyone even if people are around..idk. I'm only 17 i don't know anything. Mine is not a toxic household but still i feel toxic as my parents keep quarreling. I wrote a song on that too.

[@WoermGod]

as a child (10-12) I relate to all of these, I've been showing these symptoms since i was 2 years old, and yes harming myself is one of them, I have been wanting to talk to someone for a while and when my mum went through my phone she found all the things I was saying on tiktok, discord, etc, this is a huge problem that more people experience every day and it isn't fun, I now have gotten a therapist and i'm doing way better than i was (I'm still working on self harm and not having panic attacks or mental breakdowns over the smallest things but i am doing better)

[@BLUZZY388]

DAMN 2?

[@detective.Cameraman]

God Damn 2 yo

[@Kuriet]

"You can talk to us" nah I'd rather not get insulted

[@modernhorrorclips556]

imagine being a parent who thinks the only emotion children can feel is happiness and enthusiasm 🤡🤡🤡

[@justsomedemononthefbiwante4023]

Because that's what they want... Instead they bring torture and depression to their kid

[@MemesFromBrazil]

It's inverted psychology

[@Discaptured]

@@justsomedemononthefbiwante4023 Exactly

[@Discaptured]

Fuckin exactly

[@modernhorrorclips556]

lol i do

[@ashleythehooman]

According to my parents, there's no such thing as depression. They think I'm very happy but every night I cry myself to sleep. I'm just barely hanging on

[@MayankKumar-yx8dp]

Same, and I have adapted to their words, now I never shows emotion or cry in front of them, when they abuse/humiliate/compare I simply smile.

[@letsgolesbians4143]

Same

[@sdacegd]

Wow, that’s sad. I can relate to no one knowing I have depression, but that’s messed up. I hope you get better!

[@xian9201]

Same, and the worst part is my parents say that therapy is only for crazy people which I know is not true and it pisses me off

[@woahthere7895]

@@xian9201 big yikes right there. Considering your username that’s not going to end well for your parents

[@flightingfalcon4783]

Showed this to my parents, got yelled at that I “just wanted more screen time”, 10/10 video

[@thefrenchbreads1798]

I cried watching this, realising I’ve had these symptoms for a year.

[@unknownmotherkoose8868]

The most annoying thing is controlling your emotions. When it blows up they're calling you disrespectful and saying that you hate them

[@fioleal8774]

I remember two months ago my mom was yelling at me because I told her I was tired and couldn't find something for her on internet rn ( she started saying no one ever helps her on anything). I was mostly emotionally exhausted and with a mental breakdown so in the middle of her yelling I started to cry hard. I couldn't stand her, then she was like *why r u crying? Did I hit you or what?* I was so bad I started to cry harder then two days passed and we didn't talk about it anymore. And that's how it's going.

[@nolol7693]

every time that happens now i just go emotionally numb. ik i cant lash out and fel hopeless so i just.. go numb.

[@riiael]

Even if i control my emotions, if i shut the door slightly loudly im dead as hell 😀 like im not allowed to have emotions other than happiness unless i have a CONCRETE reason for it(by concrete reason i mean its not the reason that i have its the reasons that THEY think are valid) now i usually supress my emotions even infront of my friends and i try to act as happy as possible

[@user-fu3yd9nv2s]

today i got a few bruises becuz of my abusive drug addict dad he always call me ugly and idiot then i said if im an idiot then why you didnt finish school?then he throw things on me and said to get out of the house it isnt even his house its my aunts house i cant really with him

[@dadiabetic1174]

Mine isn’t as serious as some of you guys are saying but I think that the reason the I depressed is because my mom has gaslighted next for as lon as I can remember. (Yes it’s diagnosed)

[@thememelord7753]

Kids: suicidal, depressed at the age of 10. Parents: *VIDEO GAMES*

[@hannahgracee.shorts7438]

Yup, this is what I think when parents say that "WELL IF YOU GAVE A DAMN THEN WE WOULDN'T BE CAUGHT UP IN THE VIRTUAL WORLD NOW WOULD BE? MAYBE DO YOUR DAMN JOB AND BE A PARENT FOR ONCE". (Sorry for swearing)

[@asomeoneperson4608]

@@hannahgracee.shorts7438 we wanna say that but we cant

[@hannahgracee.shorts7438]

@@asomeoneperson4608 Yeah Ik

[@Astr0idTheAstronaut]

@@hannahgracee.shorts7438 sorry for swearing? What swearing?

[@lorietherizzler]

@@Astr0idTheAstronaut i think they thought "damn" was bad

[@Moldy_Spaghetti]

Nobody here is a parent. We’re all just kids trying not to feel horrible

[@moonknight-ti5kp]

sending a hug...

[@Moldy_Spaghetti]

@@moonknight-ti5kp thx

[@moonknight-ti5kp]

@@Moldy_Spaghetti Of course...

[@StarflameSparksShimmer-pf9fj]

I watch (and binge watch) this channel this channel at 12 years old, I don't think it's notmal but.. I like the content.

[@kelismaincharacter4925]

“Depression can affect anyone, regardless of age” *SPEAKING THE DAMN TRUTH. THANK YOU.*

[@ErutuffLOL]

an 1 year child depressed, mother scolded him till death edit: jk

[@Randomladwhosimps]

Bruh I'm twelve and when I was eleven I started to have symptoms of depression!

[@alexa_playsroblox5893]

@@Randomladwhosimps same :/

[@Roxseyflower]

@@Randomladwhosimps Im 11 and I think I might have depression cause I have alot of symptoms of it

[@NGHTMRSKA]

@@Randomladwhosimps i think i might be getting it

[@KateLebate]

My mom: “you can tell me anything I won’t get mad” Me: **tells her something** Also my mom: **gets mad**

[@dawnty44]

True

[@catabolics33d]

Basically yeah

[@wefllagn1508]

true.

[@Hazel-.-]

thats why i lie but she gets mad

[@KrisTheThird]

True

[@themythologynerd7020]

4:28 They’re dementors. Really informative video for me, and I’m a child watching this, not a parent. I know I should go to a professional to diagnose me, but I can honestly relate to all of these signs, except the behavioral problems at school.

[@zionvhx3510]

When I was nine, I just felt so empty and alone. I couldn’t help but cry. I was a good student, and I got high grades. My grades started to drop and I got anger issues, well, apparently since I get mad so easily. I stopped eating, didn’t want to socialise with anyone. I just wanted to stay alone. Now I’m 13 and I’m still suffering from these problems. I would like help but I just can’t find the heart to face my parents. I feel like they would be disappointed. One day I will tell them, that’s for sure.

[@chronological_or_alphabetical]

hey, i’m 13 as well.. it’s hard for me to cry but i can relate to everything else, i have so much shit going on but i just feel so emotionless and empty, unable to cry..

[@detective.Cameraman]

​@@chronological_or_alphabetical i saw someone on the comment he said i kinda forget what he said but i only remember he said he was 2 years old like Damn

[@corgiii1293]

i told my parents that i felt depressed and they literally told me "you're faking it for attention" "get over yourself" "you're happy all the time. just stop acting sad" like, no. im not acting sad, i've been acting happy around you for the things like these that you're saying to me.

[@messedupanimations1540]

May god be with you my friend ✝️

[@UrMom-kk4iz]

It's okay baby, just know it's not your fault and you're not faking it 💜

[@dipanjalghosh7897]

You know what my mom says: She says: stop arguing !!! Or else i will slap you My dad: " Why you dont stop arguing"!!! You know for you your family will not have any respect Me: but-but i .. My mom: shut up!! My dad to my mom : why don't you slap her!!! So this is my daily life 😔😔😔😔😔😔😔

[@martham6]

@@dipanjalghosh7897 i’m sorry you go through this. I understand how you feel. you’re not alone in this 🖤

[@dipanjalghosh7897]

@@martham6 thank you

[@faithvangreunen1742]

that “you used to be good in school” hurt me more than it should’ve

[@mordicai-cq1cr]

being an adhd kid surrounded by useless knowledge is already difficult enough

[@xtoastywolfyx9694]

Same

[@fearxhusky114]

In elementary school I was top of my class in the top classes. Middle school now I have almost failed 6th and 7th (during Covid in 7th and 8th) 8th was much better but was stressful af it's mostly the sudden burden of all the stuff that teachers used to do you now must do. I suck at figuring out what to do without a list so my 1st 2 years were hell my puppies were what got me through. It didn't help that I'm taking all AP or gifted classes in all but math and some are easy (science history) others (English) were hell as its more creativity instead of lists and I never properly learned Grammer idk how to use a fricking comma so yeah.

[@sleepdeprived7156]

I used to be good in school 6th grade but when I was in 7th grade my grades slipped due to all the stress and anxiety I was going through and my parents say it’s nothing your being overdramatic and it’s just painful and now I don’t know who to open up to

[@sadie2307]

yeah...

[@zarekbeck3358]

omg its amazing how many of these things relate to me, definitely doesnt help that my mum and dad broke up and now have a narcissistic step dad! thanks mum, thanks dad.

[@crystalcarls489]

I think my 9 yr daughter Daisy is depressed because she hasn’t been acting how she usually acts! She even grabs her head during breakfast and dinner everyday, she locks herself in her room, she even starts crying and when I ask her “are you okay?”, she says “yes I’m fine, dad” and when I see her going to her room, i saw her face instantly change to a sad expression in the mirror on her door. And i can easily tell she’s depressed because I keep hearing her yell “leave me alone please!” But luckily me, my little sister Petra and my wife Claudia can help her and she knows she can trust us! I just hope we can help Daisy….

[@MisterNijiieHat]

I hope your daughter get better soon.

[@Luckeehampter.]

At least there's one parent in this comment section

[@matsuri6945]

People: discussing depression Me: *thinking about how soft her voice is*

[@oliverspiler9101]

Me : both

[@kazuhaandlumineenjoyer3335]

Me:both and the genshin reference at the beginning

[@omshantiom184]

Me: both- And ikr her voice is so soft like-

[@zage932]

me looking for if im depressed or is it just my personality

[@nekonikounvalid796]

Yes

[@itsladyluna9528]

Un related: Parent: Why are you so quiet? Me: Talks more Parent: Ok chatter box. Me: 👁👄👁

[@c7fr]

LITERALLY SAME, LIKE WHAT DO YOU WANT

[@Yippeeyippeeyippeeyippeeyippie]

@@c7fr ikkkk like I used to so chatty and social and my parents made fun of me all the time for it. Now I'm quiet and like to keep to myself and they chastise me for it. Idk what people want from me

[@msilva2423]

When I try to speak my parents interrupt me in the middle of the sentence, and then when I keep talking they say “doNT iNtErRuPt mE” 👁👄👁

[@itsladyluna9528]

@@msilva2423 Oof.

[@corcor2222]

Omfg fr

[@soph6450]

this made me cry. I literally have all of these problems and I try so hard to be positive but it never works.

[@johnizitchiforalongtime]

I may not had all of these, some do ring the bell. Back in the 60's and 70's i knew little of being depressed, looking back from now, yes, i was a bed wetter, did so even after getting married. So how quit after some time. After my second divorce, depression reaal hit hard. Moving forward at this point, tough going. One hurting soul.