Daniel and Depression

I share my story about having Depression and how I rode the pizza-wave out of the hole.
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Videos I recommend!
• LIVING WITH DEPRESSION - What It's Like To Be Depressed
• The Science of Depression - The Science behind it.
• Sadness Vs. Depression - Depression vs. Sadness
• All About Depression (... - In depth discussion
/ katimorton - an actual expert who covers everything you could ever ask for!
I'm partnering with the UK charity Young Minds to help raise awareness and the standard of care for young people going through mental health issues! If you want to get involved check out this website - youngminds.org.uk/get-involve... :)
Remember - this is just my honest experience of going through this and what it's been like for me. Always consult an expert for any matters of physical or mental health!
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[@miuie]

Having depression is just like being dead but still breathing

[@sinombrerodriguez3442]

being dead but with none of the perks

[@aliziarodin7788]

That's very true

[@jiminisnotonfire7125]

True

[@briannawatt4741]

fuck. how accurate

[@krystaldesignnails4689]

Same, I have anxiety too so a mix of depression and anxiety just great.....

[@atan-om1sg]

Does anyone else hate it when you laugh at a joke and your friend says “How are you depressed if your laughing right now..?”

[@Dead_Dollz]

well they clearly are too stupid to know anything about depression if they think like that.

[@tiredandhungry4797]

"Oh sorry I forgot to turn on my depression face" *does an intensely dramatic frown and makes weeping noises*

[@shreya7673]

Ikr also I love your profile picture

[@atan-om1sg]

come in my ladydoor iero same here ! Love MCR

[@elenaafaith]

Preach bitch

[@esmas4379]

“when i was younger i used to get bullied every single day, i was struggling with my identity” now we understand :,(

[@gabyluna315]

sweet honey this video now is making me cry a lot harder

[@BA-fu7it]

So true😭

[@samcarlson7257]

Hits a bit different now, doesn’t it…

[@natflix321]

@@gabyluna315 same. at least we have more info on the struggling with idenity part. am i right?

[@enabunny5522]

what i was thinking )))):

[@bruhstfuu]

Him: *talks about being awake at 3am looking at memes* Me: **looks at clock** Clock: **4:28am** Me: *oH well-*

[@bruhstfuu]

@Lucy Ellis thanks fren ||-//

[@bruhstfuu]

Yay it's 5:21am i-

[@danielamartinez6323]

-IMAGINE AS IM PACING THE PEWS OF A CHURCH CORRIDOR

[@bruhstfuu]

@@danielamartinez6323 i love you I love you too

[@bruhstfuu]

@@danielamartinez6323 WHAT A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING,

[@FairlyLocalLoser]

"Don't worry, he won't be offended. He's dead." wOW wAY tO LIgHTEN uP tHE mOOD

[@meowrobinson837]

"he ded"

[@PuffyWuzHere]

I laughed so hard when he said that last part

[@FairlyLocalLoser]

DeathNoteKiraluver same😂😂

[@rebelbelle1039]

I laughed

[@dianap335]

ya

[@skylarlogan3512]

'its your dad' 'what no i don't think-' 'yup its ye daddy'

[@danandphiledits7011]

He protecc He attacc But most importantly He get his life bacc

[@ioannad1857]

yes

[@graypetcoyle]

“I was struggling with my identity” Hits different, huh?

[@monalpattanaik5179]

no, hits harder

[@Ari_Danielle04]

graypetcoyle no it hits harder not different

[@maddi4699]

jesus christ i get it, it’s a huge realization and all but i’m getting really tired of that phrase lol

[@graypetcoyle]

Maddi dude this was posted 2 weeks ago before the phrase got stale

[@soophay7566]

*hit....me with a chair*

[@takendruid]

"Turns out 'D' stands for 'Depression' AND 'Domino's' Me: AND 'Dan'! me: Wait...

[@shalome]

I did the same thing while watching....

[@paulaseddon6354]

I don't get it

[@jasminburrows1362]

[Shalom Felix] penis

[@aestheticdonuts9417]

Yeah I'll be quoting depression and dominos the rest of my life-

[@WiWillemijn]

Love he doesnt even go outside for the bird poop clip

[@sadiesbiz9934]

😂

[@kyuliter6602]

pffttt.. only loSerrz go outSide

[@lovedogs8748]

He also uses sour cream. I mean come on, can't you at least use paint or something?

[@anni3805]

“Don’t worry my uncle won’t be offended” ... “He’s dead.” *WhEeZe* Omg I’m a horrible person

[@ambiie5032]

I read this comment as he said it and I laughed more than I should have

[@kati5243]

I laughed at this way more than I should Well I guess I m a horrible person too

[@emeraldkoala2543]

Well, at least your not the only one..

[@mercury7531]

I've got high functioning depression and every so often when I'm having a particularly bad time, someone will ask me "are you okay?" and I'll always reply "I'm trying to be" because I know there's a way out but I haven't found it yet.

[@anemoia3154]

you’ll find it one day!!! don’t give up!!!!!

[@mercury7531]

@@anemoia3154 thanks, I'm trying to

[@Traumatised311]

@@mercury7531 , hopefully you're alright

[@idkhowbutdiscosarechemical]

Hey, I don't know you, or if you still use this account, but I just want to say I hope you're doing well

[@mercury7531]

@@idkhowbutdiscosarechemical thank you, I'm doing better now.

[@jac1396]

It's odd to see Dan talking about something so serious, but important that he did

[@danna8582]

True tho, he makes a lot of jokes about his depression (although I know that's how he copes with things cuz I do the same) you forget dans life isn't just all fun and games and he actually has his ups and downs once in a time

[@talia8336]

Im glad he did

[@yoimxyler1711]

JacAttack two things 1) it was necessary and a good thing he talked about it 2) I love your videos so much

[@mipno1351]

Turquoise Cheetah before all the hate rolls in, I think you asked a good question. My personal answer -which may not necessarily be correct - would be that this video is just saying that it is okay to talk about depression openly, its not that being depressed "makes me so special" or something of a kombi-ya nature. It's important to a lot of people because seeing someone who a lot of people idolize (Daniel Howell) admit that he has had issues with clinical depression, tells them they're not alone. For me, this video is a source of information that I can use to help explain to all my loved ones what I am feeling. Ironically, it was published the day I OD'd. Now that I am relatively stable, and seeking professional help, I am here re-watching it to write down some key points that I relate to so I can help explain to the people I care about most what it is that I am struggling with and how they can help me most; because admitting I need help is just difficult - idk why. Depression is a personal issue and something I need to overcome, but I need a support group. Which is why I am here, trying to figure out how to say what I did Oct 11, and if they could ever forgive me for trying to harm myself

[@eliseedgar4524]

It's the fact that he's raising awareness about it and showing viewers who might be going through something similar that they are not alone that makes this important, it's not that his depression in particular is "special" as you put it. It's important because of the stigma surrounding mental health that he mentioned in the video, some people who have a mental illness might have experienced others telling them that they're making it up, to "get over it, to "have more emotional grit" or they're "being melodramatic" (all of which I've experienced). He has such a large audience which mostly consists of teenagers and it's important that they understand what it is, how to get help, and that they are not alone if they have a mental illness.

[@anazak2363]

Dan in the livestream- "Yeah this isn't going to make you cry bc im funny" Me- *literally cries the whole video*

[@reagan720]

Ana Zakidalskaya omg same

[@maokay]

Don't know how to help you but I hope you will be okay some day...

[@begozamudio1335]

same

[@katrinak099]

Same here

[@zsaszermm]

Shuhao Lu uh

[@johnathan2261]

I watch this when I'm upset and it helps alot actually, in an odd way hearing his story is comforting, it makes me feel less alone in a way

[@snidget1559]

"it's the final episode of game of thrones! you've been looking forward to this for years!" lol this didn't age well.

[@user-wh8eh1rs7d]

Oh come on phil was definitely there for dan’s laptops birthday

[@granola1307]

And today's underrated comment is-

[@Babelfroggy]

And i bet he bought stickers!

[@kittycoutourxxx2706]

He lives there. He kinda doesn’t have a choice

[@lenofaus]

When I was a youngin I used to throw birthday parties for my beanie baby raccoon. I'd get a cake (a chocolate bar) and everything.

[@yoharryyoureawizard3560]

@@lenofaus thats so cute and pure wtf you angel

[@user-ek6gt7qc5b]

I can only imagine that Phil enjoyed pouring popcorn on your face

[@oliviafinan2974]

Phanisreal if this was 2016 -January 2017 it would cereal

[@mikhoang4632]

Phanisreal but can you imagine not eating popcorn being porn of your face its sAD

[@iseeicyi.c.ehiciceteaxd4645]

Connor Butters porn??

[@pugzy28]

Phanisreal sammeeeee

[@abby0567]

I see Icy I.c.e Hic Ice TeaXD I think they meant poured 😂

[@imjustaperson449]

my friends know im depressed and whenever im happy they are like i thought you where depressed. and its so annoying can anyone else relate?

[@horacethecheese1009]

sounds like they think you're faking it because of how many romanticise mental health these days but that's still very crap of them they should trust you and be more decent

[@eee8665]

They dont seem like good friends.Maybe try find better friends,who understand it.

[@mollyduncan9524]

anyone with mental illness can relate. isn't that the worst

[@moonpixie33]

omf i always feel bad for laughing or smiling with my depression bc i always feel like people are thinking "oh she's laughing she must be okay"

[@isabellalost8256]

One time I told my friend I was depressed, and later told her I was feeling better...but I was feeling suicidal and when I told my friend I was depressed she said ugh again

[@lordsquid3825]

Dan. Dan digiddy darn Howell. You have made me actually care about my mental health and life again. This is a feat nearly no one has achieved, not even myself. I’m not “fixed” or happy but thanks to you I think I’ll stick around this planet a little longer. Thank you Daniel. Thank you. And now let me say one last thing; don’t ever let anyone convince you that you aren’t worth the world because they are wrong. You have inspired, entertained and saved so many people and we can’t thank you enough. I’ve always wanted to meet you and tell you this in person but knowing me I wouldn’t have the guts too (and I’ll never get the chance to anyway) so I’ll tell you here. Thanks again, you’re my hero.

[@wokeupnew]

i’m so happy that you’re feeling better, stay strong 💛

[@muffin._.milk.]

I hope you’re still improving ☺️

[@EvanNeedsTherapy]

Well said my friend, you’re not alone.

[@eeeeeeee6177]

💛

[@lizardpoo8524]

I’m not crying because *you are*

[@blitzinsystem346]

I honestly love how he was talking about something very serious and personal but still had a lot of humor. the skits killed me.

[@a3702]

DaughterofHades _13 that’s our dan

[@hurricanegrace7947]

Yep

[@gardengnome5267]

Phil : *extend your spine, Dan* Me : *w a i t , w h a t*

[@itssssstef]

_meraki saudade_ ur so close to 666 likes

[@camilatoledosepulveda8454]

I loved that 🤣

[@elixa562]

What do you mean?

[@lulufluffball5578]

elisa @ 9:07

[@user-nf1cb7di7p]

To those who are struggling: You will get through this night ❤️

[@jillnelson7]

+

[@ForestSpirit8]

Thanks you made me cry

[@ellaelephant4122]

thank you!! I'm rly worried cuz idk how to convince my parents to let me get the book!! (if you have ANY suggestions please let me know!!)

[@ayethirah]

@@ellaelephant4122 i know its not the same but how about listening to the audiobook?

[@nvm4086]

No shit, thats the literal problem. Mentally healthy people trying to comfort mentally ill people is one of the funniest and most embarassing things ever.

[@samueljenkins2285]

Dan & My councillor & literally everyone else: Exercising helps a lot Me: i'M sEVErRLeY AsThMaTiC

[@ceilingeye]

Exercise doesn’t always mean pushing yourself to the edge!! I have iron deficiency anemia which makes exercise hard, but taking 2 walks a day has been a great solution!! You dont have to cause distress to your body, but it gets you out of the house!!

[@ceilingeye]

sprinkleofpepper oh absolutely! I do not mean to diminish the suffering caused by asthma! I simply meant that many solutions can be altered to suit your personal needs!

[@mamasimmerplays4702]

Hugs to you all from the chronic pain and vertigo in the corner.

[@partypigeons]

Me to my councillor: what if I’m too sad to even complete the 1 st step , get out of bed

[@malooleeloo2095]

"when a bird poops in something you're about to eat..." "wHY?! AND HOW, IM INSIDE?!" me

[@emilym.1879]

Malooleeloo HOLY SHIT HE SAID THAT JUST AS I READ THIS 😨

[@addisonlastname5448]

:)))))))))))))))))

[@elyssaateyourmom1524]

Malooleeloo WRONG VIDEO THIS IS 4 THE DEPRESSED

[@emilym.1879]

Elyssa Bat chill TF out ok? They're trying to lighten the mood

[@hummingbee_]

Malooleeloo same

[@DevinSumer]

i love when dan gets into character.. with himself

[@LordNatster2001]

D

[@chloe-rt5xy]

i see you everywhere

[@siobhanblick22]

I’ve seen your comments in two videos now😂

[@ceren.nana.6577]

I know it's weird... BUT WHY DO I SEE YA EVERYWHERE 😂

[@kwisuxk]

Idk if Dan or anyone else will see this, but I just wanted to share my story. Basically I watched this video a long time ago, maybe when I was around 12 or 13, and it really made me think about my own mental health and life in general. I started to really “explore” my options, as before this video I didn’t really know that it wasn’t normal to always feel bad or empty. I started seeing my school’s counselor, then an actual therapist later on. I was diagnosed with OCD and anxiety, as well as mild depression, and honestly just being able to put a label on it was already such a big help because I understood that what I am feeling and experiencing is real and valid, and that I do not have to feel like that all the time and that I can do something to make it easier for myself. So, Dan, thank you, really from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Without this video I’d probably be in a really dark place, or even dead. So, really, thank you.

[@EatingRocksForFun]

I hope you’re doing better :)

[@owlesent]

Dan: Don’t listen to me, listen to the experts! The experts: Is Dan

[@CharLotte-oo1tu]

‘When a bird poops I something your about to eat.’ ‘Why?!! And how, I’m inside 😫’ I can’t help but laugh at that part 😂😂

[@hollibattelley9996]

Char Lotte SAMEE!!!!! 😂😂😂

[@joediamond596]

Same, I love how he is still adding some slight humour to the video I know mental health is a serious topic, but it’s nice to see he’s making light of his mental health

[@cassiemiller9453]

My depression feels like I'm drowning. Some days I can't get out of bed. I feel like i can't breath. I stay in my room a lot. I feel safe in my blanket with my dim Christmas lights and black light.

[@brinna7712]

Crazy this is me right now I surround myself with pillows and stay in my room w Christmas and a black lights on...

[@EASFromTheWest]

being in a blanket with lights doesn't sound like a good idea

[@kat6038]

@Platy Plush me too. it felt suffocating

[@mirael96]

perfectly said

[@jay1in]

god this is really inappropriate but your username makes me want to chuck my phone out the window

[@anonymousfan3754]

i know it’s been four years but six words you will get through this night

[@zero-xn8ow]

dan i literally owe you my life, thank you so much for everything you've done, for speaking about your experiences, for making us all feel understood and a little less alone 💞💞💞

[@tonialexis125]

I have two words to say and they are: Thank You

[@chiary.is.not.amazing5760]

what can I say except you're welcome

[@sahanamotta]

Chiary.is.not.amazing hhsksjskdhsjs

[@vampgf9580]

Chiary.is.not.amazing LMAOOFJFJFKEJE

[@moonypads2072]

Lazi Lunatic 👏👏👏

[@lenofaus]

We're doing this song in band as part of our field show

[@jdjsbebrhejbrbehwv]

"I think i might be a tiny bit of a furry" "Okay thats perfectly understandable" *begins furiously writing on the paper* Wow true

[@jelena1057]

*furryiously writing

[@kira-vg1qo]

wow that me

[@teverthebeaver1785]

When I’m depressed I hide in my room and watch you for hours on end

[@decaf-nosebleed]

"Dan, its the final episode of game of thrones, you've been waiting for this for 7 years!" HA, it's out now.

[@nitidiuscula]

and as it turns out, the last season of GOT did not help *anyone* feel better

[@ilikefrogs9782]

Dan: *Don't worry he won't be offended. He's dead.* Me: *laughs* Me: *What the actual hell is wrong with Me?!?!?!*

[@alicekelly]

*Seriously though I like Daniel anyway and EVERYWAY*

[@iFD97]

Alice K ii

[@citchenkounter8806]

Alice K and everyday c:

[@lilycam4061]

Everyday bro

[@maddimadd8]

SAMMEEE

[@whydidmcrleave8098]

saame

[@iatenine]

“Don’t listen to me. Listen to an expert.” *the doctor that turns around is also Dan*

[@isabellakubik2834]

This has so much more meaning now. How far you've come ❤

[@111.m4xus]

love your profile pic! :)

[@beck9242]

he really has ❤️❤️

[@morgancass4983]

*"Yup. Ya daddy"*

[@d4ndyb0y_]

BiffBiff MSP *who Phil ??*

[@jamiem5504]

"mm really okay well i think i can deal with it"....."i cannot deal with it" spot on

[@maudeedevlin8428]

THANK YOU DAN for pointing out that anyone can still be depressed even if they have things that can give you a happy and comfortable life. My guardians have shamed me for being depressed, implying that I wasn’t grateful that they were giving me things that I didn’t have growing up. My depression eventually got locked in the trunk after a year so to speak, but quarantine brought it back out and I feel like I don’t have control anymore. Please come back soon dan :( you’re amazing

[@caitlinfedorek]

@Lauren Strick I found it helpful to have a group of friends who understand and struggle similarly, that way we could discuss our issues in a judgement free zone, relating and feeling more seen and “normal.” (What is normal anyway?) It made it a lot less scary and you have to remember that your chosen family is those who embrace you and listen to you.

[@caitlinfedorek]

@Lauren Strick I know I don’t know you but I’m so glad and proud that you got help!

[@4belzzz]

almost two years ago i was trying to find a way on how to tell my parents that i felt awful all the time and that I thought it might be depression(during this time I was also suicidal). a few weeks later dan posted this video and it made me cry because this was exactly how I felt, so I showed it to my parents and they told me they were going to do everything they could. now i go to therapy once a week and am on meds(it's been 3 months i think?) and things are so much better...🖤 I still self harm and might not be in the best place, but it's definitely better and I am so thankful for Dan for speaking up about his mental health, giving me the courage to open up and ask for help.

[@lisahochwald3485]

Hi! Thank you for sharing your story. I hope you're doing better now :) and I'm happy to hear that your parents have been understanding, it's so helpful to have their support!

[@saorinrinsignal]

hey! it’s been a year, how are you now?

[@hot_garbage1477]

“extend your spine dan” my favorite quote ever said by amazingphil

[@randomvids1781]

lady door

[@kateblackwell4881]

Random Vids LOL

[@ceciliahewitt1953]

Female exit

[@The_Diminished]

"fuC"

[@juliannededrick163]

"Curly Dan is here to stay" My fave Dan quote

[@saratroskot]

Everyone who feels like that, you are not alone, good luck

[@ashr4271]

Sara Troskot , thanks

[@wendyweber2593]

Sara Troskot thanks

[@luccx8032]

I see you everywhere

[@jacehutchison6592]

Thank you

[@soymilk6588]

Dan: "don't listen to me. Listen to an expert." *Another Dan turns around with a smile and doctor coat*

[@kashalakasha2092]

Realized that I started the same antidepressants as Dan, and for some reason that makes me feel so much less alone

[@orichiresan]

Back when someone asked Dan who has saved him. Dan responded with "Phil", this literally meant that Phil was probably the one who helped him through these sad times. Existential crisis' for example. These two helped each other through everything and anything that they BOTH struggle with. When Dan even said he didnt have a friend for the first 20 years of his life. Phil literally is a ray of sunshine for Dan. He has helped him, Dan has helped Phil. They both have been bullied when they were younger and have helped one another mentally, they make each other happy.

[@ranthetrashcan]

Calibers Caile we all need a dan or a phil in our lives...

[@janetshanelle7658]

This is the type of friendship I need in my life

[@tiredandhungry4797]

That's so sweet and amazing, you're gonna make me cry

[@flaurelmusic]

This is too pure for my fragile lil heart. So many feels!

[@daydreams-of-death]

Great Now I'm crying

[@xTheBackwardsRace]

"i am everything i am in spite of this thing constantly holding me back" that hits me hard

[@sockmonkiez_0287]

aleesha I read this right as he said it ... and I agree

[@emmared2533]

Idk why I'm crying in the club rn

[@Ben-ou5vo]

Mood

[@ellieajk]

just watched the final doomed show and now i’m here to just make myself cry more

[@lenorwpratt8758]

My friends always ask why I laugh when I'm depressed and they ask if I'm going through a depression episode. They define me by my depression. It's really stupid that people define others by their mental health.

[@abigailvigneau3517]

Ikr thats why im not gonna tell people unless i trust them enough to know that they wont look at me any different. That was my biggest fear when i told my parents about my cutting and mental health. But theyre gonna get me help so yeah

[@chadwickboseman7879]

"why....and how, I'm inside?" 😂😂😂

[@harland.2616]

Mmmmmm bird poo

[@jacehutchison6592]

Same

[@kishibenahor8721]

Diego Rodriguez basically me

[@addisonlastname5448]

Wholeyyyyyy fauwhn

[@PotatoKing27]

I want to comment something about depression and Dan, but everyone seems to have said everything I was thinking already.

[@emotrash802]

Royal Potato Same!

[@chaosstrolling1598]

Royal Potato you can still talk about yours 😊

[@ethan-de7fu]

Me too. I'll share my thoughts if you will?

[@virtualfroggy]

Royal Potato 666 likes... hmm

[@potatocrisp6035]

666 likes...

[@roo1080]

When this video first came out, I was in my first month of university and depressed, but I hadn't recognised it for what it was yet. Dan, thank you for sharing your story, it has clearly resonated with so many people. I felt so much less alone after watching it back then. I can't thank you enough.

[@heyitsalex.55]

I got diagnosed with depression when I was 6 and I'm now I'm 13... when I was 12 my best friend killed herself I didn't think life could get worse Then that.... that was in 2017 now I'm alot better and 3 months clean from self harm

[@jazforthesoul3488]

hey!! i’m proud of you!!

[@abigailvigneau3517]

Thats great!! Im three days clean and im so happy for you! How are you now? (. . . does it get easier?)

[@eeeeeeee6177]

Congrats!

[@eeeeeeee6177]

💛

[@user-yj3zp9wj5w]

I wish I didn't relate😢

[@gramnesiac]

Can we all agree to give Dan a hug? He needs it.

[@breezyheartz3204]

I so wanted to at the detroit show!

[@catswillswim6989]

Gee Borah we all need one

[@cronagorgon1086]

This reply is a hug

[@taylormendez2301]

eHugs

[@datyodellingpickle143]

*virtual hug sent*

[@little_kaonashi4812]

''whyyy?.......... andd hOwWw I'm insiide''

[@rebeccahall9771]

Little_ kaonashi spirited awayyy💓💗💞💕

[@nerdygal6133]

Lol 😂 and Awww you’re icon is so cute💗

[@parise.7197]

Dan.... Able to make a hilarious video while also having a motivational speech... Many talents

[@gachatea7464]

Depression and school dont mix well

[@mamasimmerplays4702]

Gacha Tea school causes depression. There's pretty good evidence it's designed that way. Once you realise the system is designed to fuck you up, you can either let them win or be a bloody minded bitch and refuse to let them own you.

[@supershepherd]

Not at all ever

[@andralea2144]

@@mamasimmerplays4702 I needed this

[@zopug1493]

With online school mix even worse

[@J12387]

@@zopug1493 online school is making it better tbh but its making paranoia worse

[@andrineslife]

Thank you. I have anxiety and holy fuck I love my therapist. Like she helped me actually have friends. I have friends!

[@natcatinthehat]

Therapists are the best... like honestly everyone could benefit from going to therapy our counseling here and there

[@bobizzycurc4598]

I used to do sport, and then I gave up. Yup my life sucks, I think all my friends are being dicks some days.

[@jowiro034]

That’s seriously good for you. I had a therapy-like thing which didn’t work out AT ALL. -She was always like “Let’s talk about your problems!”. And after I did she just didn’t say anything, she wrote it on a paper and said that I could go away. -She always asked me why I felt bad. I DON’T KNOW, OKAY!? -She gave me a fucking stone and said that if I would touch it I would feel happy again. This actually happened. -She constantly made jokes, like it was a funny, unserious thing, and I just wanted to fucking know how to get out of this damn circle of emptiness (which I’m still not).

[@julianne3926]

Maybe stupid question... but how did she help you have friends? Because I don't have a single friend and it's killing me. :(

[@billiemcintyre275]

andrineslife this is so cute I'm so happy for you

[@MrJdmboy10]

The worst part is when you start feeling okay during the day and think you might be getting better and then night rolls around and you go right back to square one.

[@devina8203]

BurgerBandit it's the opposite for me. I generally fell better during the night. Shit goes down hill around eight, nine-ish in the morning. And me and gloomy weather go well together, more upbeat in the rain.

[@skyesnowfeather2427]

Devina Me too. I usually find myself wanting to cry and not deal with anything but sleep, and usually by five or six I'm slightly better. It's sooooooo much fun.

[@hiitehinen]

My moods don't care about the time of day, but I feel this. I feel like I'm doing genuinely well, then WHOOPS I wanna crawl into a hole and stay there forever. Rinse and repeat. Several times a day, if your brain so decides.

[@darbys8396]

That's what happens to me

[@kitl8081]

I distract myself the whole day like I literally don’t listen to my thoughts for a second but the moment I have to go to sleep it’s like a tidal wave

[@aster5600]

4:50 is a moment he talks about in You Will Get Through This Night. Interesting to watch this video back and see him talking about it in real-time.

[@mungbean7649]

My health teacher literally showed us this in class

[@erinelizabeth1110]

that’s so cool

[@iamkarlyelyse]

The "world mental health day" sign in the background 👌

[@moonchild9777]

Doctor: “I think u may be depressed” Dan: “mmm really ok well I think I can deal with it” *Realizes he can’t deal with it* Dan: “I cannot deal with it”

[@kateblackwell4881]

storm johnson so true.. I'm the same...

[@Amy-nz6sm]

I always come back to this video when i feel i dont know if my depression is real or not. I started therapy the other day and it really threw me off because of a few things the therapist said to me. I’m really down right now and i dont think she understood that so its nice to have this video to validate my feelings bc otherwise I’d be sitting staring out the window wondering what the meaning of life is. Thanks dan hope u feel okay.

[@sweetalison007]

This video suddenly now makes more sense, and makes me more sad than ever before... 😥

[@lexim.4494]

I'm literally sobbing oh my God

[@naomi-io4gi]

"-thanks uncle -don't worry, he won't be offended... HE'S DEAD" i shouldn't be laughing, but this had me dead

[@sillystring5855]

Like his uncle

[@aetheruhh]

@@sillystring5855 holy fuck that escalated.

[@jay1in]

had his uncle dead too

[@aetheruhh]

@@jay1in wow shit jaylin, you went there. 😭

[@emmylou79ful]

I laughed at that too

[@kendra414]

As serious as this topic is, I love how friendly he's made the video. It's a terrible thing to have and talk about, but he makes the video..."fun"? It's not hard to watch or rough to listen to. It makes you understand his struggle and depression in an interesting and intriguing way. Thank you Dan.

[@piperthomas4684]

you described this perfectly

[@avamaldonado9112]

I love how Dan makes my laugh when I'm at my lowest points

[@thucanbui1731]

Omg u have 696 likes XD

[@chickennuggets7999]

Exactly that's why I love Dan

[@laynebottom5123]

coming back to this whenever my anxiety and depression hit hard makes it reassuring knowing there are others who go through similar things makes a lot of things so much easier

[@kay-sk6qh]

same !

[@priyadonnagirl]

same

[@caitlinfedorek]

Got a few pages into the book, this video was mentioned, and now I’m here. Again.

[@grace3112]

omg same

[@vampgf9580]

“Listen to an expert” **shows himself in a different frame**

[@aisharawat6225]

"Don't worry, he won't care. He's dead.. "

[@faustwatches]

i was drinking tea and burned my tongue at that moment

[@rebekkazee]

I‘ve been here before. Multiple times. Educating myself, comparing my feelings to what Dan describes, self-diagnose myself, entertain myself, educating my parents. I haven’t been here in a while. I‘ve been in therapy and doing better. Lately I’ve been dipping again and now the part where Dan describes how it is to have depression made me emotional. It makes me sad that I could relate to almost everything Dan was saying. It makes me sorry that I’m about to feel like that again

[@diamondust2054]

This makes even more sense now

[@angelikajoanna3817]

Diamondust It does but it also breaks my heart more 😭

[@oodlespaos]

Yes it does

[@amandabutterfly151]

"and why do you think this is" "well.." "its your father" "huh" "ur dad" "no i wouldnt say-" "yup ya daddy" WHY AM I LAUGHING SO HARD 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kat6038]

legit this is what I have to deal with when I'm at a therapy session

[@emmylou79ful]

I laughed at that too... lol

[@sophia-qp9qh]

too relatable my lordddd xDDDD

[@alyssamae8548]

Anyone else just come back to this video when depression is getting you down? I've watched this quite a bit recently, it's comforting

[@anteloperave5525]

literally what im doing right now.....

[@mariakern4806]

I thought I was the only one..

[@colwynneowens7503]

Currently

[@mayteprietomartin3882]

AlyssaMae that's what I'm doing right now...

[@juliakur9811]

AlyssaMae me

[@mimiswhatsits7123]

Me: wanting to get over depression Also me: absolutely terrified of doing anything that makes me a functioning human being. Yet angry that I'm not doing those things. Haha shit. Re watching this video has really helped and idk it's given me a bit motivation

[@j_____p]

Here after the reveal of the You Will Get Through This Night - I can't help but admire the courage and the honesty Dan keeps showing to the audience. I won't be who I am now without you. Thank you. Can't wait for the book.

[@mimiHTcat]

when dan pulled out the antidepressants, i got so emotional. i don't have depression, but i have ADHD and take adderall and relate to the stigmatism that surrounds meds. thank you for talking about them so publicly.

[@Pixala]

mimiHTcat same I have ADHD and Anxiety but not depression which I'm thankful for bc my sister and grandma have depression and I've seen what it can cause ppl to do

[@demonchicken7116]

he pulled them out and I had to pause the vidEO LIKE HE HAS THEM PHYSICALLY It's very depressing wth

[@malakamer7758]

mimiHTcat Aw, I really hope it gets better and whoever you are, I may not know you but I hope you stay happy❤️

[@VeerleBM]

mimiHTcat I also have ADHD and also have to take meds for it. I know exactly what you mean.

[@pcbassoon3892]

People piss me off about ADHD. There are a lot of people who don't think it exists. I take meds for it and people are so weird about it.

[@casuallydione]

thank you

[@casuallydione]

everything. for using such a large platform to talk about something so serious and personal, for spending years fighting his personal battles but still putting his audience first and putting out incredible content, for making millions and millions of people happy every day, and for reminding us we're not alone.

[@Goldenaxeandsonicallday]

Ikr bless him ❤️

[@gracielynch7313]

❤️

[@taylorsnyder3241]

i couldn't have said it better myself

[@laurajessica3164]

i love him

[@xdmori]

You are literally Chandler. Make jokes at the right time so it doesn’t offend people even though it’s about a serious topic

[@plushicala6482]

Ö oh yeah

[@ashley39163]

Hi I'm dan I make jokes when I'm uncomfortable Fits like a glove

[@duvaruva]

Atleast he is rich

[@aaliyaramanathan5362]

Thank you for your bravery, with everything. Thank you for making content. Thank you for being here. Thank you.

[@k1llia_b23]

please tell me that i'm not the only one who watched this and thought shit that me

[@poisonousdurian3689]

ThatOnePhangirl nopeidy nope

[@emilyrunions8295]

ThatOnePhangirl nope me too

[@Finn-mo2ws]

Yea you're not alone on that.....

[@petewentzfrommychemicalrom7249]

Yeah I don't know how but I was so adamant about not seeing a therapist because for some reason I thought it was normal to do this stuff and feel this way

[@billyjeans2511]

it’s sad that your not alone on that one

[@aethereal6659]

So depression is basically anxiety but instead of feeling fear for no reason you feel eternally upset for no reason

[@sutherlingw]

Loup Lou try having anxiety and depression at the same time😩

[@spring-lawson]

Felt that

[@tangytablets5150]

@@sutherlingw currently there, buddy. I am so tired and lonely.

[@vintageclipse3548]

A c c u r a te

[@alexispurple2855]

@Amelia Johanson yessss :(

[@laurenjohnson5941]

it's so weird to rewatch this because I'm remembering my own mental state 6 years ago, when I was super depressed and anxious (undiagnosed OCD). I remember hearing Dan talk about self-care and initially being like, "i guess," only to turn around and realize that part of the reason why I wasn't doing well was because I wasn't taking care of myself at all. I was going through a really hard time and this video helped me realize that there was something going on in my brain that was probably causing it

[@ada-oz6uq]

when im in a bad place sometimes i open this video. its kinda weird but it makes me feel like im not alone. i usually cry while watching this ~like now~ but in the end i feel better. thank you dan

[@aestheticalyjimin.2438]

thanks uncle. "dont worry he wont mind." *whispers* hes dead.

[@JJaime-tc4wb]

That made me go oh shit my guy

[@zephyrlopez9146]

I just wanted to hug him the whole video

[@silverthedgefan1019]

same

[@kyoukohibiya]

rlly missing the internet era where it was socially acceptable to post cries for help on ur social media instead of having to be a perfect polished person 24/7

[@eitacffuc]

And here Dan is, years later, writing a number 1 best selling mental health book. I'm so proud of him, forever. 💜

[@AndreaMartinez-mf1bx]

"Extend your spine, dan."

[@becomingpneuma]

“fuc-“

[@haniaruby]

Me: * watches video not realising how much i’ll relate to it to the point where i feel like he’s literally talking to me and watching what I do and how I feel and then realise that I needed help *

[@lj_maestro3391]

Go get that help then. Believe me, I have had depression since i was 13 but I didn't go and get help until I was 18. And ever since I did I've been working to get better. :)

[@Lena-rr4sh]

Hania Ruby I felt the exact same way and now im a bit worried about my mental health. We can get help together! Unless ypu dont want to, but even though I dont know you mental health is important so lets both go talk to people! Yay...

[@aliratt_]

i watched we’re all doomed on saturday in london. sobbed for the last third of it when it got serious. i travelled home from university the day after for half term. on monday i told my mum about how badly i was struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts and anxiety. on tuesday i called up my gp and told them the same thing. that same day, i picked up a prescription of antidepressants. i took my first one today. i’m starting counselling mext monday. i have been struggling with mental health issues since i was about 13 years old. i’m 19 almost 20 now. i’ve finally had that push to get help. i’m not sure i would’ve made it to my twenties without that push. thank you dan.

[@HilaryLudkin-Finnie]

Dan's videos are incredible, he talks about something serious like depression and truly has an impact on people but he still adds comedy and makes it easy to watch. Thankyou for everything. Xx Remember: You Will Get Through This Night

[@jessisnotonfire9686]

Dan: dont listen to me, listen to an expert *jumpcut to dan turning around in a chair being the expert* Me: ...

[@hoshinosz]

dont listen to me, but do listen to me dressed smart in front of a computer

[@areallybigannoyingorangefa6562]

Dan: “listen to an expert, not me” Also Dan: shows picture of himself I find that funny

[@mollysquires7803]

*fast forward to Dan writing an entire book on looking after your mental health*

[@dorkamolnar8609]

@@mollysquires7803 He said we should talk to an expert instead of listening to him, and then he kind of became the expert we can listen to.

[@cassmar9303]

Honestly, it's *Dan and Phil* who have helped me get through some very depressing times.

[@andrewbilango]

They are the light to my darkness

[@loggkak]

Me too

[@simplyyselena]

same

[@firstnamelastname-td4bk]

agreed

[@syrit292]

Cassidy G very true

[@dianosaurusrex3014]

I’m currently going through one of the lowest points in my life. This video has helped so much. Thank you so much Dan

[@hellothere4779]

Me too

[@purpledirple3647]

I can’t even describe how this video makes me say “damn that me”