A Theater Girl Tears the Mask Off of Depression: Brigitte Aphrodite

[@Xena9002]

I always felt guilty for not having a reason to become depressed. Like people have messed up child abuse, or accidents or divorce something traumatic reasons they become depressed and I never had this, so for years I felt guilty for being depressed. This made my depression even more and the vicious cycle continued so I'm so glad I could relate to this wonderful woman.

[@Scarlettdeana]

I relate on a scarily high level

[@Xena9002]

+Scarlett Deana I feel you! Hope you are in a better place tho :)

[@sdoe2149]

+Xena T Depression that comes out of nowhere is already a good enough reason to be depressed...

[@waldobaez4751]

once a phycology told me tht if ur sadness has a cause it's not depression, cause is not a mental illness. The fact tht u r depressed w out a reason, means ur not ok mentally (tht doesnt sound good xd but u get the point)

[@Xena9002]

Waldo BR lol yh I understand wish I had known before would have saved me from a lot of guilt

[@kat.5927]

A thing got stuck in my mind when I watched the video that came before this one, where the lady was talking about depression and said that she believes that some people are just born sad. I do think the same, and I think that Brigitte is one of them. Sometimes you don't need a reason to get depressed, you just have that side to you, that dark, always there in the corner of your mind, nostalgic and longing for something else side.

[@jesusisapisces]

Yes

[@sairbear444]

I just love her. I went through the exact same thing, and her description of the internal dialogue is just so spot on. You literally think the world is out to get you. I would walk down the street thinking, that person hates me. For no reason at all. It's a terrible way to live.

[@_fullsunflower]

Bless this brave woman and bless this comment section. Seeing nothing but support has restored my tiny little flicker of faith in humanity.

[@SaraFruhling]

Why is she the most gorgeous person in the world * _ * She explained depression in every way I wished I could and her wide bright smile and giggles make me happy because they symbolize triumph for her and thus hope for me.. The more we live, the more we learn and the more we learn, the more we live ♥

[@jordanroseelliot]

Every single video and every single person, I feel like I'm learning something new about myself. Awesome videos! Awesome inspiration!

[@keepthesabbath4009]

right

[@mercurianmessengertarot8851]

Ubuntu

[@tishamanda36]

Its just a GIANT relief to hear another person say, its just a part of me. Sometimes, its as if you let people know you've got depression they let that define you and then when you're not depressed you have to know that they knew. Its like having a cloud over you that even when its not there people act like its still there. Or you're not right because you struggle. Great interview she made me smile at how genuine she was.

[@yana-perrault]

and here I am... sobbing. just beautiful. somehow I'm seeing myself in every single one of these. thank you.

[@neuneuneuneuf]

Such a sweet lady she is. The more layers she took off, the more girly she got and by the end there was just one big smile sitting there.

[@NPC.6]

What an authentic and amazing woman. Thank you for sharing your story!

[@nathaliaarcos1852]

'What is wrong with you? I don't fucking know!' yup that really sums it up...

[@hilesley-ann6844]

i so feel thin one!

[@AisforAtheist]

aww! I love her! this is definitely one of my favorites so far.

[@anz10]

It was amazing to see someone talk about depression so honestly

[@s.b.7270]

getting help for my mental illnesses was one of the most scary things that i've ever done. i knew that i would have to face how i had lived my life when the entire time i was living like that, it was the way i coped with my mental illnesses. in the end it is rewarding. even after being hospitalized, months of therapy (ongoing, weekly), & monthly psychiatrist appointments, medicine changes, etc, it is still rewarding because i am in a better place in my life than i ever have been and that makes it worth it in one go round. i really enjoyed this piece, thank you

[@laurajob4532]

She is sooo beautiful!! Such charisma too!

[@cealabeala4367]

This woman is a delight.

[@MlleLowis]

I have the exact experience with depression. This constent beating up. She seems like a great person, I admire her.

[@jemmahughes2603]

So wonderful! She was like having a good chat with a good friend.

[@amywinfield5452]

This video is really really beautiful, I cannot describe how incredible it has been to watch. This is a wonderful series, great soul-searching interviews and just real, raw beauty. This series keeps me going and this video in particular is a gem (they're all amazing though). I'm so grateful all these stories are shared and heard.

[@grey2868]

Wow she is lovely! And what she said about how to help someone with depression is true 6:30 - kindness, someone being there and not turning their back.

[@imaginacioalpoder]

i'm sat here crying because she put into words everything that's been happening to me, everything i thought i was just being dramatic about, everything i didn't actually know how to communicate. thank you so much you lovely lovely woman

[@sanjanapai1961]

sometimes i hate myself for the dumbest reasons and these videos really just help me get over that i mean this women isn't a size 00 but shes been the best part of my day

[@insertnamehere6018]

She's absolutely fantastic!

[@willardmettlachson]

When she mentioned that it's not necessarily the words that someone says. But rather the kindness. That is entirely true. So insightful.

[@mikebeon2539]

I love her vibe! Great spirit

[@anonymous2092]

yes would a wonderful woman

[@leanneweird9714]

'i bloody love a wash!'... been there. great video. thanks xx

[@a.bstractly]

Favourite series on all of KZbin

[@popangel916]

Please never stop making these

[@iBRiDGE380]

"To not know whats to come" in a relationship, but to appreciate their kindness and patience and everything amazing they are daily... so cool

[@Daniellecasos]

I'd forgotten how much I loved this channel. So incredibly inspiring. Everybody should watch these.

[@AHammarstedt]

Her spirit is making me so happy

[@theresav1679]

Thank you so much for this channel. These videos... I just can't even explain. Thank you. 💙

[@leaoversteegen698]

i feel the same

[@sdoe2149]

What a lovely spirit. She just exudes color, joy, and ease, even with this terrible illness that she suffers. I haven't been able to keep depression out of my own temperament, but she sublimates it wonderfully into honesty, authenticity, and brilliant expression. Great video!

[@ClarissaMay]

I've just fallen in love with this channel

[@ElizaKate13]

I'm so glad you found these Clarissa! I love your channel x

[@thehoneyeffect]

+Clarissa May Oh how I wish i had only just discovered this channel, you should go back deep into their archives/..... its all absolutely stunning

[@dechinta]

+thehoneyeffect I've watched every single video at least 3 times. I cannot wait until Mondays. It IS all absolutely stunning. I wish I could just spend a whole day with these two. That would be the highlight of my life.

[@edengatsby]

It's the best ever right

[@gigiperry4947]

+Clarissa May RIGHTTTT

[@gayanirupasinghe6135]

One of the best channels with a greater purpose!! Keep up the amazing work !!!!!

[@lailamasri3612]

This project is incredible, I'm so relieved to find humanity and emotions expressed so transparently and to find people generous enough to share themselves like that.

[@usernamessaysomuch]

This woman had me engaged with every single thing about her. One of my faves. Love her spirit and honesty!

[@MrSaltje]

Thank you so much about sharing this with us, me... it's very nice to hear someone talk about depression... and be happy after... makes me hopeful for a happier future!

[@BohoChic5]

I've fallen in love with her soul. I wish there were more people like her in life!

[@killjoyneonheart]

The most relatable description of depression I've ever heard - absolutely amazing woman

[@Murrison]

I want her in my LIFE.

[@ulmen89]

I really like this project you're making

[@ThePurpleHaze1234]

With every video I watch I am appreciating this channel more and more! Brigitte's description of depression was perfect! I cannot thank you enough for bringing these beautiful women's voices to my attention. Thank you x

[@hesterleverstein4744]

i love your channel, please keep doing what you're doing! It is an amazing project and really inspiring. Thank you so much!!!

[@melissahouse1296]

These videos have to be the best things ive ever watched on youtube. What is not to love about this girl/ these girls. They remind me what beauty actually is. Very inspiring on tough days- Thankyou!!! : )))

[@CatMouttet]

What a joy it is that this lovely lady exists!! Thank you for sharing

[@mollybooth4320]

I can't stop watching these videos. Every single person on this channel is beautiful.

[@lucyhanlon2185]

She basically just put my depression also into words so accurately- its nice to know youre not alone in this 💕

[@hypotheticalmoggy]

This channel is wonderful. There is so much vapid garbage on KZbin, but this channel just shines through all that. With every video I watch, I learn something new about others and about myself. Thank you so much.

[@myrilunalee9999]

Your existence makes me so happy. Thank you, Brigitte, for sharing. :)

[@Josef4R4m1rez]

Thanks for making me feel less bad about ice cream after dinner. I love this!

[@catherinerochford1827]

This is absolutely favourite video from this channel, because she reminds me of what I'll be like when I'm older

[@SEVEN-ml2zh]

I was feeling down then I remembered I was subscribed to this channel and how much I love it 💜

[@funny10sportp65]

I've been binge watching these videos like crazy.. While laying on my bed, In the exact same condition she was describing. Since September the depression crept back in again... Been ignoring people. Not taking regular showers, I've gained weight by emotionally eating. Feeling like I'm not doing anything with my life and I beat myself up about feeling this way... So then I don't do anything about it because I feel guilty. And the scary part is... I've become comfortable in my isolation, avoiding everyone while I hide in my little hole. It's like I wear these blue glasses and though I know there's a clear world on the other side, everything I see is thru a blue/grey lens. I want to smile again like how she is smiling. I love all these videos but this one I related to the most. Thanks for sharing.

[@Sara-ue1fy]

Doesn't feel like it but it'll get better. If you can try and reach out to anyone, there's websites online where you can talk to people about depression. I've been there and I think I'm getting better, I reached out and admitted that something was wrong. Sending love and hugs >.

[@funny10sportp65]

+Sara Botero Thanks love, I appreciate that. I used to reach out to people when I went through these episodes, but recently... I've been more conscious of how much I say and to who. I was very open with my MDD and Panic Disorder I opened myself up to a lot of people... And then sooner or later I felt so naked amongst everyone who hid behind their walls. I ended up being taken advantage of many times because of my vulnerability. And because I'm so naive I just never realized.

[@Sara-ue1fy]

yes i understand completely, opening up to the wrong people can do so more damage than good. sometimes i isolate myself too because its easier sometimes than to deal with people. i found talking to the university counselling helpful because at least they're trained to not say stupid things like, cheer up and think about the things you have. and they've taught me techniques, like how to handle panic attack etc. also with my friends if I'm having a down day ill just tell them I'm down and that i don't really want to talk about it and they understand (i live with them) lots of hugs

[@funny10sportp65]

+Sara Botero yeah, I have been frequenting professional help to for a few years, definitely has helped me cope with my symptoms. Supportive people are a blessing. thanks for the encouragement, i wish u the best. ~

[@Sara-ue1fy]

I'm here any time ^^

[@sokknica]

This channel is my favourite place on the internet, and the person in this video is so amazingly warm and so... human.

[@missmelodies52]

Well spoken and very relatable. I appreciate this project so much. I've seen so many of your videos but they don't get repetitive or boring - they're just so constructive. Thank you for putting beautiful work in the world :)

[@chavinyaranaweera7434]

These videos are the best things I've ever watching in my life. Thank you

[@nathancha834]

what a gorgeous, strong human being ! this gives me so much hope

[@kim59kiki]

I can so relate to thus woman ! Thank you for make me feel understood ! I'm always judging myself for feeling down and sad and incapable of doing things when everything that is in y life is going well. Sometimes I think that the better my life is going, the more depressed I am. I feel like I don"t deserve all these good things that is happening to me. Anyway thank you for this video, and this channel !

[@pinkycat0123]

Beautiful and moving. Thank you.

[@hilesley-ann6844]

Thank you for this beautifull series!

[@aloveoflibraries]

How is it possible that I love each and every one of these people

[@ChV342]

I LOVE these kind of people that are so inspiring even though they have suffered so much! Thank you ♥

[@MonkeyOnTheContrary]

Love her personality!

[@kas1794]

she is ADORABLE! oh my god, what a lovely person! I cannot express how much I love this channel. I feel like Ari Fitz would be an amazing person to interview on here, her channel and this one have helped make me so much more comfortable with myself and with my style.

[@upendasana7857]

I love her spirit and her sheer honesty,so refreshing.

[@v.d.6131]

thank you A LOT for this video. Brigitte is lovely, vibrant and warm !

[@ardis3756]

seems like the sweetest person omggg

[@colourfulbethany]

What a lovely lady :~)

[@phoebeel]

shes awesome! and her accent is lovely

[@bazaamo]

Thank you so much for sharing your story, you're absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@lush-retina]

oh wow this is def one of my all time faves!

[@MariaFernanda-ez1sc]

she has such a happy vibe, loved it.

[@evBeef]

Brigitte Aphrodite is so great! Awesome to have her on this channel!

[@JC-sb3bp]

This was my favourite in a while. What a lovely girl 💚

[@mireillelefevre6092]

I just love her beautiful, colorful and fun expression of herself...as well as her honesty and how she described her depression in the bad days and the good days...can relate sooo much esp since i am just getting out of it.. i had the same about music & most importantly books...it is sooo hard also bc no-one sees it from the oustide, esp when you are naturally a positive person... but depression as horrible as it is, was for me a blessing in disguise: it forced me to stop looking forward, it litteraly forced me to stop as I had not 1% energy left in my body... and as fear-inducing as it still is, i started the journey backwards & inwards...and it is changing me for a better, healthier, more self-respecting version of myself. I just checked Brigitte's FB: she is as vibrant and adorable as 6 yrs ago, still with her partner and they have a little one together 🥰 simply rejoicing & them @brigitteaphrodite

[@LoadReloadDownload]

MY GOD THIS IS WONDERFUL. This also could not have come at a better time in my life. Thank you. I guess that's all I can really say.

[@ruffey1748]

I love her London Tube Map shirt. That's just great

[@alexatsouknakis]

Love this channel so much

[@j.e.5588]

What a beautiful person. This was so amazing.

[@thintwin48]

Brilliant...recent discoverer of these vids...Would love to count every subject as a friend..all intelligent...all fountains of wisdom. These vignettes of human excellence are life- restoring.

[@ElisaBerlin_]

"I dress my tears in costumes' ~Rozz Williams

[@sarahlpw]

Love your work!

[@ljbuckley5313]

I love her! ❤️ This channel is awesome

[@drumdidawnandrade6004]

She's even more beautiful without makeup. She sparkles and hss lovely nature

[@tarrynleemac9416]

thank you for sharing your story. this is something that i can relate to.

[@indiaheart3051]

I once gigged with this lovely woman and she is a truly beautiful personality

[@shiloemontiel6543]

Thank you for your wonderful work. I wished I had found something like this to relate to when I was in my 20's. I've learned to love myself for me through seeing the diversity in women. Again, thank you.

[@jaqueline2602]

Loved this one, she reminded me of myself and my feelings.

[@mimih8375]

She is so inspirational. Sometimes I felt like she told something about me.

[@piakayhko1734]

Brigitte you rock!!! Wow. Thanks for your honesty. I'm seeing so much of myself in your experience. 💗💗💗💋

[@subbyn1995]

wow she was so great, love her and how open she was. I just want to hear her talk more.

[@gladysquesada5048]

love u guys, you are the best in KZbin, for sure.

[@imche5235]

She's amazingly beautiful inside and out!! ❤❤

[@simon-yx5ln]

she's absolutely lovely oh my god

[@Emmmm763]

shes so amazing and sweet and fun and beautiful, aw i really enjoyed this one

[@robinanna5531]

Love what you're doing!!

[@laurenkeith5589]

sometimes when im sad i just rewatch this video

[@xodancerxo312]

these are so great

[@ortem000]

Great spirit. Kudos to her!