Minor Depression versus Major Depression - How To Tell The Difference

Do you know the difference between minor depression and major depression?
In this video, I talk about the key differences between these two types of depression and offer tips on how to get help if you think you might be suffering from major depression.
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[@Barbacito]

Total thumbs up for the wet stain on the collar of the tshirt :D YOU GO GIRL! KEEP IT SUPER REAL! I love your channel everyday more! EYEOPENING. In facts, I'm totally gonna buy your books

[@DrTraceyMarks]

LOL! I was waiting for someone to mention it. Yes, I spilled something on my shirt, then used water to get it off. I didn't realize you could see the wet spot until I watched the playback. I just didn't have it in me to reshoot it... Thanks for following me for so long. I hope you find the books helpful. 😊❤️👍🏽

[@Barbacito]

@@DrTraceyMarks no worries 😆 it just makes everything so much more relatable. I'm 100% sure they will make the difference ✌️

[@KenoBeatZ]

I noticed that, but mostly the little tiny bit of curled hair on her right shoulder triggered me the most. And yeah, I got ADHD 😅

[@BBFCCO733]

@@DrTraceyMarks I thought you took a break from the gym. I was like, wow, this lady is super motivated! :)

[@kristoffseisler2163]

dude dont be mean to Belgium

[@addysaw]

I officially went from severe depression to moderate to mild and now I have more days where it's basically unnoticeable. I absolutely hope this trend continues in the right direction

[@i8dpie]

What was most helpful for you?

[@addysaw]

@@i8dpie Psychoeducation, time, compassion, and mostly trying to fix whatever pressing issue(s). The last one was obviously the hardest.

[@rachna0367]

i have ocd too along with anxiety and social anxiety, brain fog , brain tightness , no natural treatment helps

[@emotivelyy_]

I am on olanzapine (antipsychotic) and I am also on sertraline (anti depressant) and they do help. It was very severe before that, I had such a horrible mental state and hallucinations and low mood before them. I still have paranoia, intrusive thoughts, periods of low mood and more, but it is nowhere near as severe as it was before I started taking them. I started taking sertraline 1-2 months into my hospitalisation and olanzapine a few months after that, because I actually requested that I wanted medication to the doctors and nurses because I knew something was really off with me.

[@rachna0367]

What's time compassion..how can severe education be put into remission by psychoeducation and time compassion...it's so hard ...

[@R3alRecognizeR3al]

The worst depression I’ve experienced is not being able to move completely paralyzed like being in a prison

[@meryemsaffi7171]

You are not alone

[@rhonmc2782]

That's my life. It's the freeze rather than fight or flight responses in our life. This paralysis leads to procrastination. Too frightened to do anything or have given up on life. You posted 11 months ago. I'd be interested if you are still stuck in this situation and if not, how did you overcome it

[@wnose]

Look up videos of the freeze response

[@bojohannesen4352]

Couldn't you just stop being depressed and be awesome instead?

[@markaaronbuilder5697]

@bojohannesen4352 Right. I'm just gonna ignore my teachers bullying me, magically be interested in everything again, like food, and just generally "be awesome".

[@croozerdog]

Major depression is so weird, it doesn't feel like those symptoms or like sadness, its like its own fully fledged state of consciousness

[@JTrys]

1000% I’ve been in an episode for the last couple weeks now and I’m just ruminating on how this feels like me, like legit myself. Anything else almost feels like a character now, imposter syndrome to the max 😅

[@fable_enthusiast]

I've been depressed since I was 12 and it started to get more severe around 14, my SI stopped at 18. I'm now twenty and no suicidal thoughts but still not able to function daily. It's a daily struggle looked down upon

[@dolcevitaslots]

@@JTrys how are you now? did it go away? Did you take any medicine? I’m new to depression and I’ve had for about a month now.

[@JTrys]

@@dolcevitaslots well if it’s new, it might be related to a life or lifestyle change. Also, adults don’t absorb enough vitamin D so taking a daily supplement of vitamin d and magnesium helps some ppl. I would suggest to seek out a therapist first and then a psychiatrist if therapy is not helping and you want to talk about medication. I’ve battled with depression since I was a kid so I just ride the depression waves as they come lol but I def don’t recommend living life that way

[@dolcevitaslots]

Thank you so much for responding. I’ve had anxiety most of my life and I’ve been able to cope with it without medication. About a year ago. I’ve developed a panic disorder and I would have random panic attacks about once a week where I would call my partner to come and stay with me until the panic attacks subsided. After November 26 I had a severe panic attack, and after this particular panic attack the next day, I was never the same. I developed symptoms of depression. I couldn’t believe it. I stopped eating and working. Haven’t been able to move much do my usual chores around the house it’s been a complete disaster. I’ve never experienced anything like this. I saw my doctor on December 6. She prescribed anti-depressants which I have not started taking yet after seeing the doctor miraculously all the symptoms went away for a week and I was completely back to normal for about a week and then all of a sudden the symptoms started coming back, and now I have a churning stomach every single morning I wake up my body feels like it ran a marathon, every time I think of something positive that sinking feeling in the stomach activates and won’t allow me to do anything even if I don’t have any negative thinking patterns, I wanna do things but I’m just unable to because of that sinking feeling in the stomach. Any advice with this could be would really help me tremendously. I really appreciate you for responding.

[@stephaniehanley1016]

Severe depression is awful. Honestly can’t even stand the holidays because it always triggers my episodes. Being around family doesn’t make me happy like it does for other people.

[@mrssomeone2143]

It was me a year ago. After my mother died, that just release me from being too sad and depressed. Because losing my mother that was the most depressed thing to me. After that event, sometimes i feel sad then i get better fast, because i've already feel the saddest sadness. Hope this helps

[@ksy4747]

So your family must be one of the major root cause of your deep seated issues then.

[@marcfernandezchan2302]

Hi, i hope you’re doing okay since we’re now in August

[@BrownGeorge-pw2xo]

I suffered severe depression and excessive alcohol use after losing my wife 8 years ago. It’s just amazing how psilocybin containing mushrooms works more than antidepressants. Psilocybin treatment actually saved my life. 4 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

[@Bastianbishops]

they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here. and mushrooms are one of the most amazing things on this planet i wish people would all realize. they could solve a lot of problems, more than just mental treatments, environmental clean up; the possibilities are endless with fungus.

[@DonnHowes]

I've been looking to try shrooms for depression, just very difficult to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!

[@SusanaGomez-mp8sk]

Hey! Yes I'm very sure of Dr.benshrooms.

[@Wimruther-hk4zn]

Microdosing helped me get out of the pit of my worst depressive episode, a three year long episode, enough to start working on my mental health.

[@smith23652]

Yes he's Dr.benshrooms.Lsd and psilocybin are amazing teachers along its dmt mah dudes have safe trips all. Shrooms are blessings from nature.

[@crayray7429]

I have persistent depressive disorder and up until I was diagnosed I thought everyone lived like that.

[@matheya]

I'm a champ - I had 8 out of 10 symptoms when I had my last major depression. It also triggers my anxiety ! I can confirm that aerobics help your mood a lot ! It's just hard to pick myself up and go to the gym but I have done it in the past for 3 months and the results are amazing !

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Oh that's great perseverance! Lately I've been dragging myself to the gym. I know each time that I feel so good afterward, but it's still a struggle each morning. The cold weather doesn't help. 🛌 😊

[@matheya]

@@DrTraceyMarks The trick is to go to a class with an instructor , twice a week and also to go with a friend ! And prepay for the whole month. It's less likely to skip this way. :)))

[@Jakey4000]

This is what I need to hear, I must persevere to exercise for my mental health

[@htth613]

Never Again Be Isolated - The Michael Voris Show by Church Militant.

[@mikehinson5935]

Other than medication. Weight training has been my best treatment for my major depression. No matter how bad I get I drag myself to the gym and kill it.

[@MissJK_]

I have all 10 symptoms listed for a few years now. I really don’t want to live like this anymore. The world is moving on without me.

[@zachandmom23]

The world needs you JK, the lies of depression tell us the other way that we are a failure and not important. Even looking at how in my busy day your comment brought attention to me, this is hope that we can find hope in many ways. Please do not give up ever. I survived a genocide, childhood abandonment, multiple losses and more violence. I always say that if I am a life and sharing hope, there is truly grace that keep us hopeful. I did not share this to tell you that your pain is less, we can never compare, bit to remind you that there is a community of people who understand well how it feels like to be at our lowest, and we see you 🫂🫂🫂

[@anastasiiazdorikova]

When you described depression as a symptom of a burnout, it was 10/10 for my thoughts. I'm dealing with depression for more than a year now and feeling better, but man, that sleep deprivation and anxiety just finished me. I've been very strict with my sleeping routine ever since. Never have I read so many books ever before🤣

[@Succulent57]

Does reading help you fall asleep?

[@anastasiiazdorikova]

@@Succulent57 it helps me put away my phone 30 minutes before sleep. I primarily do the reading for that. The rest depends on the book. For example I'm reading a 2000-edition of Kurt Vonnegut and the font is so horrible, I fall asleep in minutes. Or when I read in German (I'm Ukrainian, so it's like my 4th language) it's too hard to concentrate for a long time, so it also helps falling asleep and prevents the ruminations after shutting down the lights

[@silasd7348]

I can tell when my depressive symptoms get worse when I each very unhealthy the previous day. Just changing my diet a little, walking my dog everyday, having a good morning routine, and practicing mindfulness helps my symptoms a lot. Thanks for the video.

[@Rebecca-gu2sg]

It wasnt until i started taking meds that i realized how depressed i actually was. Its scary to see it from the outside

[@seriouspurrsahead7445]

My symptoms of being depressed make my chronic pain worse. And my pain makes my mood worse. It can be hard to break this cycle but being away from people and in nature or with animals really helps. Exercise also helps as does eating well but these are expensive.

[@mcclendontripzoninstagram9216]

i recommend microdosing mushrooms if you have ptsd, cptsd, adhd or bpd. it really helped me alot, i will always recommend it to anyone. check out my handle a mycologist who got shrooms and directed me as well on this microdosing journey.

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[@tarikeritrea9155]

Now I understand I’m suffering with mild depression!! I been struggling with this mild depression for about two decades! But it seems now clear that it was mild depression! Thank you very much Dr . Teracy

[@ecilan0]

I have all of the symptoms listed. I struggled with myself from when it was just anxiety and stress to when it turned into major depression and was only recently treated after a failed suicide attempt. My mother didn't believe that I was really sick but thought I was lying. Fortunately, my father believed in me and it was thanks to him that I was able to receive treatment. Things were really bad before I got to see a psychologist. I lost 10kg in a few months, I went from the top scorer in the school to mid-range. And the last time I committed suicide I almost succeeded. I cut my own wrist, the wound was wide and deep because I could clearly see the tendons and had really damaged my blood vessels. My hands and feet turned purple and grew cold as my blood trickled down the sink. My mother was outside screaming at me to die. That night I almost passed out from blood loss before my dad took me to the hospital the next morning. I am currently taking antidepressants. Hope everything gets better. I've been up against this and survived for almost 10 years now. So guys, who are also suffering the same thing, let's try together. My doctor often told me, "Life will only give up on you when you choose to give it up." ❤

[@RiannaNicole]

I was diagnosed as a teen, and felt like a lot were onset by just that time in my life, and now a decade later, am coming to terms with the fact that I had a spell of it again, naturally due to grief of suddenly losing my mom in January. I’m on the mend from it, and I appreciate the growth I’ve done since consciously making an effort to not “sit and stew” in it, but feel through it, and make efforts to do things that will help like working out and journaling.

[@One_Call_System]

Ha... almost lifelong depression for me, at 47. I have had moments in life where I got out briefly but the latest version is the worst yet, I have all the symptoms except sometimes I can find pleasure in things for a while as I am able to disassociate from my crappy life in those moments. Usually an intense video game, a movie or TV show or with a friend.

[@godkidableable]

This, I’m 28 and just realized I’ve had some form of depression since my teens. Lol could’ve been my parents getting a divorce, the constant times I’ve tried to say something and get talked over and other things. It definitely comes and goes, it gets worse when I work more than I have days off. Or when I lose or quit my job and am behind on bills and they get turned off. When everything is on, video games, tv shows, movies and friends are everything to be in the moment with that. That’s what I really wanted to say sorry for the rant.

[@BBFCCO733]

I find it hard to conceive that this messed up world we live in makes it normal that people come in and out of depression, especially if we have little support and need to support ourselves or out families, rather that having it easy. I don't know anyone who was never depressed. Many just don't admit it.

[@yeseniacontreras3287]

I would like to see a video on how depression/anxiety affects intimate relationships. I love your work Dr. Marks!

[@ceceprincess4758]

Yes

[@nanogusto6850]

Thank you so much for this incredible and clear explanation of what depression is. Hopefully thousands of people will get treatment thanks to this video. 🙏🏽

[@DrTraceyMarks]

You're so welcome Nano. Yes I sincerely hope people will be able to make informed choices and get the help they need. 😊

[@charleskingsley2305]

Dr tracy pls talk about mental images.distressing images that always creep into the mind

[@anyadarlingg]

@@charleskingsley2305 i would maybe look at some of her videos on PTSD .

[@ngongbanghelen3541]

My is too much.l have stay depressed for more than 2yrs

[@tricuspa]

Glad to hear you're back, hopefully things have been going great. This was a good one right before the holidays.

[@jacobpaniagua8785]

Just wanna say, your videos have been lifechangingly useful to me. Thanks for all the great content!

[@free2express08]

I can relate to burn out. I thought I was depressed as well and the way Dr. Marks described it is exactly how I felt.

[@julezthealien2467]

I came to terms with that Ive pretty much had minor depression for most of my life but i thought that it was like this for everyone so i never thought i needed a diagnosis or anything. My therapist helped me recognize this and ive been meditating, overall exercising more, getting more sleep has helped me reduce my symptoms of minor depression.

[@aFlightlessBird21]

Good for you on realizing! I hope you continue to get better!!

[@questionsbyavirgo4045]

Great advice sister. I wish there were more doctors like you.

[@lotusluciditys3rdrealm]

What makes Dr. Tracey Marks a diamond 💎 in the rough, is her abilty to create relatable content that is completely genuine & transparent. 💝💞💖

[@johnkeleher5563]

I've heard so many wonderful things about magic mushrooms but I can't easily get some, Is there any realiable source I can purchase from??

[@evelynbecker4916]

I'm so interested in the experience but am terrified of having a bad trip

[@odentenzin3129]

I did two grams last time, it was a thrilling experience and I enjoyed it

[@geraldmiller5343]

(doctor_mckenzie) Got psych's*

[@evelynbecker4916]

This whole thing is pretty new to me, can I try 3grams?

[@odentenzin3129]

@@geraldmiller5343 where to search? Is it IG ??

[@AdamWil79]

Thanks Dr Tracy. You are a nice, caring, clever person that takes the time and energy to share. Much Love and gratitude from Australia. Wishing the World had more goodness like you. Regards, Adam.

[@clarissapinheiro9324]

Your work is awesome!! Thanks to you I've been learning how to communicate better with my psychiatrist and finally mention during assessments the things I once thought were just "my stuff" which turned out to be symptoms I wasn't aware of. It's difficult for a bipolar patient to learn what are their symptoms and what are their personality traits, but you're helping with every video. Love your short videos, too!! Greetings from Brazil!

[@tumblingrosesstudio]

Many major depressive episodes before being treated by a Dr. - so grateful for healthcare of all kinds!!! Life is good, better than ever

[@Morbidia]

Thank you ever word you said was spot on. I have the first one and on meds. This is the saddest time of the year and the uk is depressing.

[@BloohApple]

Love how succinctly you explain psychiatric concepts. I've been battling major depression for a while now and it's slowly improving, partly thanks to Celexa... Your videos help a ton and I'm sure many will agree with me! Thank you!

[@DrTraceyMarks]

That's awesome to hear Melanoma. I hope your depression continues to improve. I'm glad my videos are helpful for you. 😊❤️

[@Schwarz_Sinister]

I have such finicky sleep needs that I finally invested in automatic curtain open/closers! I can't sleep with less than total blackout (masks only do about 30-35% of the work) but without daylight to wake up to, I'll sleep the entire day away! The mechanized window openers were a game changer, and I really hope more therapist and psychiatrists find out about them to help their patients who struggle with sleep! (I use the SwitchBot for anyone curious, but there are numerous options these days!)

[@malakreviews4743]

I missed you. Don't miss the channel. I adore your videos

[@alexandrejjbruneau]

Thank you so much for all your videos! super educational and you send good vibes.

[@rdn658]

We appreciate your content, Dr. Tracey.

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Thanks so much 🙏🏽

[@Frickenadazzal]

Thank you for the great info. The editing is epic.

[@now_its_time_to_live]

Do meditation daily, Take a good diet , Take a good sleep , Listen relaxing and calm music And remember ,you are stronger than your problems😊❤

[@julezthealien2467]

These things have been helping me with my minor depression.

[@blufaerie]

I love how helpful your info is and your really good edits!

[@natalieedelstein]

@5:13 Fun fact/minor correction: Burnout actually newly is an official diagnosis in the ICD-11. We learned this in my school the last couple years.

[@marvelprince9893]

Very informative, thank you for sharing this video.

[@Itsrichardash]

Thank you for making this video, it’s incredibly helpful. Also, your hair looks fantastic in this style, I love it!

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Thanks a lot @Richard Ash. And to think I was considering it a "bad hair day". I'll have to pull it back more often. 😊

[@longtailedbroadbill]

whoever edited this video is a champion. loved the intro, very clever.

[@abec5241]

Dr. Marks, thank you so much for your videos.

[@carlagalloway9482]

Dr. Marks thank you for being

[@gir1258]

Dr. Marks, currently our understanding of how light impacts our circadian rhythm is not limited to blue light - the melanopsin ganglion cells in our eyes detect the amount of light, not just blue light, and regulates the release of melatonin. So, it is the intensity of light in general that affects our sleep. The best advice is to avoid bright light after 8pm, and make your living space as dim as you can (safely) after 10pm. True red light can be used at higher brightness than other lights before it affects these cells, however. Essentially, blue light blocking glasses do not achieve the effect that you are looking for.

[@prettyinpink2102]

I really appreciate your videos . Thank you so much for your helpful videos

[@emanuelsanders2030]

Thanks Doc! As always you rock!

[@steveconn]

Very timely. Thanks Doc Tracy.

[@DrTraceyMarks]

You're welcome Steve. 😊

[@markthomas4083]

This Dr. Is impressive. Glad to be a subscriber. ✌️

[@WESTBELLFORT713]

Thanks for the insight . I’m going through all this .

[@glenw-xm5zf]

So valuable. Thanks for this.

[@JennyGaston]

Thanks for such a thorough explanation 👏🏾. Keep the videos coming❤️

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Thanks a lot Jenny. Thanks for all you do to advance mental health education 😊❤️

[@JennyGaston]

@@DrTraceyMarks you're welcome

[@andrzejmaranda3699]

Dr. Tracey Marks: VERY IMPORTANT video!

[@fussyfissy]

Great video Doc! Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday season and best wishes for the new year!

[@ninastone9054]

Wow, I needed to hear this today.

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Glad it helped1

[@ninastone9054]

@@DrTraceyMarks I feel certain that I am going thru of period of burnout. I have some mild depression symptoms. I just got a new watch that reminds me to breathe. Monitors my sleep and reminds me to get active. I am taking my vitamin D supplements to help ease my symptoms. Eating better and taking time for myself. I can't wait to get back into some sessions with my therapist. I'm thankful for your content to get me thru til those times.

[@ffjsjkvjlcvmefbvebetberb3636]

Nice content and explanation ❤️❤️

[@doublehsword6508]

Would love to see a video on the causes of every stage of depression!

[@stephanielogan5711]

I have wrestled with major depression, seasonal onset, since high school. It has gotten worse as I have gotten older. This is the first year with medication, and while my mind can focus, my body is exhausted.

[@mcclendontripzoninstagram9216]

i recommend microdosing mushrooms if you have ptsd, cptsd, adhd or bpd. it really helped me alot, i will always recommend it to anyone. check out my handle a mycologist who got shrooms and directed me as well on this microdosing journey.

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[@halenejean291]

Awesome video & content! 👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@Ryukei66]

Hello from Belgium! Thanks for the detailed explanation, it will be very usefull to talk about it to aother people. Nice t-shirt by the way :p

[@feliciasampson8032]

Thank you for the clarifications and the inclusion of burn out. I was trying to recall the updated name for dysthymia per the DSM-5; I had forgotten, as I was working with the DSM-IV until the Clinical Vignette exam in 2015...then I switched careers! Thinking of returning part-time as so many people need help (and my LMFT is current!).

[@laylam4241]

Excellent video, thank you

[@ibrahimissaiaawad2888]

Dig those shades dr. Tracey, (and thanks for the informative video.)

[@SweetBlackSistah]

Thank you for the video Doc! I want your hair too 😍 lol Happy holidays to you & yours!

[@bronsomccor2642]

i always struggled with depression its hard it gets severe and i dont wish it on anybody

[@jess4metoo]

Thanks Dr. I appreciate the info/help.

[@DrTraceyMarks]

My pleasure! 👍🏽

[@ViirinSoftworks]

Light control to fix sleep: A lot of us nightowl nerds use aluminum foil (sometimes backed with cardboard for the heat that gets absorbed by the foil) to cover the inside of the bedroom window. But talk to your landlord first to see if you're allowed.

[@olafelsberry420]

Dr. Marks your a bad ass stay awesome ma’am.

[@mullcrumthesage6303]

Thanks for the video. Good job. 🤜🤛

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Thanks a bunch! 😊🙏🏽

[@SK-zi3sr]

This is probably what I’ve had , it sounds more accurate to my experience

[@mentalhealthdocumentary]

great video, thanks 👍👍👍👍

[@intentionallyqueen.478]

Your hair is so beautiful!

[@benjaminhickmann6478]

I love your videos. Succinct yet informative. Thank you! I'm a quarter way thru my MSW and often revisit your channel in my downtime

[@scottboyd3809]

You make so much sense.

[@johnmaggiorino4493]

Thanks Doc, Great info 👍

[@DrTraceyMarks]

You're welcome! 😊👍🏽

[@aaronaustrie]

Great vid. Hope this helps me

[@Swagmasterkandy]

Love Idubbz representing the system!

[@philthemovieguy81]

I have always, and still do meet all of these criteria. Some days I can chug along through days and make it. But most days have been a struggle. And it seems as though my anhedonia has worsened as I’ve reached my 40s. Things I use to at least enjoy doing I feel so dispassionate about and can’t even muster up the mental or physical strength to do them.

[@anamg3708]

Living in Belgium caused me my depression, I love your t-shirt 😆😆❤️❤️❤️🇧🇪

[@darkcreatureinadarkroom1617]

Just how did you manage to know the exact moment I needed this video Dr Marks? Wow I'm grateful for the validation! I've been having a really hard time lately and all I get is "just relax" and "we all have problems". I'm going to try these recommendations asap, I don't want to be in this state anymore. Just one question, what do you think about cbd oil to help you with sleep? One of the symptoms I checked from the list is disordered eating, which comes with GI tract issues, and I don't want the oil to be adding to the issue.

[@wordandwater9027]

Haha I was just about to watch a video by you about major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder and this came up.

[@DJ-bg3de]

New graphics person on point!!!!

[@amandachandler9774]

I have MDD. I'm on meds and i see a therapist. My life is much now that ive worked on overcoming trauma. The meds and theraoy helps too.

[@reesej7279]

Did it take you a while to find an antidepressent that worked for you?

[@amandachandler9774]

@reesej7279 No. The first one I tried worked and I stuck with it. I only changed antidepressants while pregnant and breastfeeding.

[@Aje-wg4xe]

Tanx for d video,I have most of this symptoms it really affect my sleep,now taking melatonin for sleep tanx very much for the explanation

[@eliscanfield3913]

2020-1 was so bad for my depression, even with my medication. My "favorite" part is being congratulated about losing so much weight. I've taken to responding "It wasn't intentional; I was depressed." If that doesn't click, and it rarely does, I add "are you congratulating me for being so depressed I didn't eat [enough] for months?" DH's cpap lets us _both_ sleep much better this last year and a bit. He was noisy.

[@bradleynoneofyourbizz5341]

Wow. People are trying to give you a compliment and you're being an ass. You could just say thank you.

[@mcclendontripzoninstagram9216]

i recommend microdosing mushrooms if you have ptsd, cptsd, adhd or bpd. it really helped me alot, i will always recommend it to anyone. check out my handle a mycologist who got shrooms and directed me as well on this microdosing journey.

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[@Chandra_Wilson7]

Hey there Dr Tracey Marks! I first off wanna start by saying thank you for enlightening us and providing wisdom.. it’s good that knowledge can be given. & a light could be shed upon mental health. We need this! I have newly been diagnosed with MDD and GAD.. however I’m am not my diagnosis.. I wanna fight this!! Here recently I have lost my cognitive skills you know due to the anxiety and depression.. my executive functions are NOT operating in top tier level.. can you please make a video describing how depression and anxiety effects you cognitively and what we can do to gain them back? How long have you seen a patient without them? I need mine asap! Thank you I’m advance ❤

[@purplerain9629]

Thank you so much for these informative videos. I feel as if I may have mild depression however my problem is I sleep 8 or more hours most nights and still feel exhausted when I wake up almost every morning 😢

[@prichardgs]

Been in Major since October-It comes back, over and over, and my breaks are getting shorter and shooter-go days without eating, sleeping only a few hours-its a nightmare that never ends.

[@quarterpoundin315]

Thank you for the in-depth videos covering the natural solutions for depression. It’s very helpful as my psychiatrist has briefly mentioned exercise to help me. I feel like I wasn’t as ready to consider exercising for my depression until I watched this video. :) Btw, is that KZbinr iDubbbz at 5:58? I thought the next time I would see him in a video was at Creator Clash 2! 😂

[@darrellleeper7534]

More understanding what’s going on.😊😊

[@gagecarty4290]

Clarification of the issue 👏🏼

[@dottiedavis355]

Oh, Tracy. I’ve known a lot of medical people who pronounce mnemonic as you do - “pneumonic” - and I wish y’all wouldn’t. It’s /nəˈmänik/ … neh-mah'-nik. I appreciate all you do for us ADHD types! Thank-you.

[@blueisis02]

Dr. Tracey your hair is 🔥. This video is helpful. I've had several loved ones pass away during this time of year and I'm trying to use tools I have to NOT go into full on depression. I do have a diagnosis, but do not want to go back on meds.

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Thank you @blueisis02! Yes the holidays are hard when they remind you of who is not around and ESPECIALLY if loved ones pass away during the holidays. Hang in there and keep taking care of yourself. 😊❤️

[@michiganabigail]

I don’t like taking sleep medicine, but I’ve recently adopted the use of Unisom. It doesn’t always help me as much as I’d like, but it helps me get at least five hours of sleep most of the time. Six and a half years ago, I fell off a cliff, spent three months in a coma, and two years relearning to walk. I’ve had sleep problems since coming out of the coma. I’ve also had a whole host of other problems, but the sleep issue is relevant today.

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Oh my goodness Abby, you've really come a long way. Unfortunately brain injuries can really change your sleep structure. Antihistamines like Unisom can work in a pinch to help with sleep, but you have to be careful taking them regularly as they can contribute to slowed thinking or memory issues. These changes can be too subtle to notice in most people, but may be more pronounced in someone with a brain injury. Just something to be aware of.

[@danh2310]

Very helpful

[@nstudynd9484]

I LOVED 🔥🔥 That INTRO

[@chilenapromedioRU]

According to the GES/AUGE law of my country, I have "mild" depression. Weird how one can be on treatment for "mild" depression for decades and with 300/mg day of Venlafaxine, still feeling depressed. I live because I have to, I love my mum.

[@hayleywalkeranimalart2107]

Hi Dr Tracey, Thank you for sharing these videos, they are super helpful and informative ❤️. I was wondering what your opinion is on Mirtazapine for Depression. One of my close relatives started it 3 months ago at 15mg, unable to take a higher dose due to side effects. It’s helped with her anxiety and panic attacks but depression is still quite bad. Also experiencing very heavy and irregular / frequent menstrual periods since starting this antidepressant. I wanted to ask your advice regards whether irregular periods are common with this medication? and whether it’s worth her persevering with the med? If you can offer any insight or info at all I’d really appreciate it, thank you so so much! xx