Depression Explained: A Cognitive Behavioral Model of Depression | Dr. Rami Nader

[@j.s.r.1126]

I just wanted to thank you for making these videos. I often feel that I intuitively do the right things to cope with depression and anxiety. Thanks to you sharing these theories, I am now more reassured that my strategies have an actual scientific basis.

[@DrRamiNader]

Hi Jennifer - I'm glad you find the videos helpful and especially pleased that you are intuitively using effective techniques for managing negative emotional states.

[@jayde7412]

Every time I watch your videos I always feel so reassured. Thank you!

[@DrRamiNader]

And every time I read one of your comments, I always feel so encouraged. Thank you, Jayde.

[@richardtierney7885]

i like this soft tone. perhaps the microphone? sounds calmer than the newer videos

[@adrianharris274]

I really love how you explained CBT. So simple, no jargon. Amazing! Thank you.

[@DrRamiNader]

Hi Adrian - glad you found it helpful. Your encouraging comments are much appreciated.

[@rabiabelani1184]

Such a valuable advice, thanks Doctor

[@DrRamiNader]

You're very welcome!

[@amirkabado6570]

Very helpful treatment for depression & Very helpful videos. Thanks for helping the people to better understanding the reason of their problems and for showing the best way to overcome their problems and to return again to their healthy life. God bless you 🙂

[@DrRamiNader]

Hi Amir - thank you for your kind and encouraging words.

[@JustMe-ob3nw]

I love you Dr. Rami. You have been helping me beyond what I can tell - I can watch your videos for hours ❤️

[@DrRamiNader]

Thank you for your kind and encouraging words. That means a lot to me.

[@otakuthomas6619]

Well easier said than done!

[@DrRamiNader]

You are absolutely correct. This video is meant to provide an explanation and rationale for how depression works. In the coming weeks and months I'm going to be posting videos about how a person can go about making changes in behaviors and thoughts to reverse the depression cycle.

[@michelekurlan2580]

This redefines or should I say clarifies my understanding of a phrase I find myself using with others at times which is that feelings are not arguable. What this has meant to me has been that we have a right to our feelings or that feelings have a life of their own but the missing piece was something you filled in here about the fact that we have no direct access to our emotions so it's more than a "right" to feel the way that we do because it often isn't even a choice. It can be quite difficult to defend one's feelings in the face of criticism or somebody telling you to snap out of it. Great suggestion about changing the other two sides of triangle👍

[@gren509]

THank you, that was hery understandable and gave me some hope.

[@DrRamiNader]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@tman5634]

Utterly simple & brilliant, once broken down in this way, it's a great way to look at the matter. Thank you so much.

[@DrRamiNader]

You're very welcome.

[@DrRamiNader]

You're very welcome!

[@thelmaviaduct]

I've had 22 sessions of CBT. They've never felt like a magic bullet, I still react to emotions rather than a thought process. I suppose it has helped with my procrastination a lot, I found that crippling at its worst. I feel more at ease taking a step by step approach, rather than be overwhelmed by the big picture. It enables me to exercise without being a perfectionist, I care less about the goal and meeting a particular standard I self impose on myself. It's made me more aware of other people, they're not just fellow robots now. It's made me realise I was on autopilot. It's made me aware that bumps in the road are to be expected and I have to become more robust and resilient, like a bendy tree in a storm or an earthquake proof building. However, I still feel fragile and revert to type, so I suppose more practice is required. It's made me aware how there are people that will manipulate your weaknesses for their own end. I should dig out my worksheets and do it again, my perspective may be different now. Thanks for the video. 👍🏿❤️

[@DrRamiNader]

It's all a process. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@hrfvandermeer]

thanks for your clear and patient explanation.

[@DrRamiNader]

You're very welcome.

[@shabnamsiddiq1391]

Thank you for the clear and consise explaination..

[@DrRamiNader]

You're welcome!

[@petermischler7324]

As you say, what you are talking about is a model - and a model can reflect reality more or less. My personal experience with 20 years of depression and anxiety is, that emotions influence thinking and behaviour much stronger than vice versa. And emotions may be influenced by two factors which CBT doesn't systematically focus on, because they're beyond its reach: it's physiology and neurobiology on the one hand and society on the other. It's hard to change these factors by an individual-focused psychotherapy, but therapists should be aware, that their explanation of mental illnesses is only a model (or even a kind of narrative) than a true description of reality.

[@DrRamiNader]

Therapists are, or should be, aware of that. You're correct that we can't control some factors like society, but the focus on CBT is aspects we can control and making positive changes in those areas, which in turn can improve emotions.

[@klanderkal]

I have horrible depression,.. Because i cannot return to my career job,.. and had to retire. All i want is to go back.!! I only ruminate all day,... how it could be, if i only didn't retire, what could I have done to avoid..... im stuck!! .suffering on this.... and have any interests in life!,.. or any activities... my mental and physical health are declining,... can't get out of this unhappy negative loop... pls help me 🙏...

[@Hend3077]

It is simple and genius explanation Thank you

[@DrRamiNader]

Glad you found it helpful.

[@rachelseibert7882]

So helpful, thank you!

[@DrRamiNader]

You're so welcome! Glad you found it helpful.

[@j.s.r.1126]

Do you have any videos on Abandonment Issues? I feel like they are really affecting my relationships, and as this is a new concept to me, I find it difficult to find resources to help me understand and cope with this better.

[@DrRamiNader]

Hi Jennifer - I have not done any videos on abandonment issues at this point, but I will add that to my list of topics to address in a future video.

[@russellgriffiths7536]

Good advice

[@DrRamiNader]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@russellgriffiths7536]

Please keep up the good work 👍🇬🇧

[@DrRamiNader]

Thank you for your kind and encouraging words.

[@ryarya3291]

Great model, I have one question though, where does the emotion come from? you always start with the emotion or how we feel. I am very anxious, and I feel that my starting point are ideas and not feelings. I see it like this, thoughts then behavior and then emotions. Does this make sense?

[@DrRamiNader]

Hi Roula - you are absolutely correct. You can enter this model on any side of the triangle, it doesn't have to start with the emotion side. It can start with behaviors or thoughts.

[@ryarya3291]

@@DrRamiNader thank you!!!! waiting for the tools you mentioned in this video!

[@naziamunir4220]

Hi Dr Rami, can you also do a video about brain fog and how to fix it?

[@DrRamiNader]

That is on my list of future videos.

[@Wiggywoo1977]

You would think we are past people saying just cheer up to people with depression, but sadly we are not.

[@DrRamiNader]

It really is a shame.

[@seth7971]

One more opportunity, much more hope‘s！ Thanks！ a lot！

[@DrRamiNader]

You're welcome!

[@mariamichaelides9448]

If it's 🆗 with you, I'll post this message on my Fb page. 👌

[@DrRamiNader]

Certainly, that would be great!