If you have a depressive episode, will it come back?

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[@mrnoname2753]

Having a depressive episode is like your mind being a torture chamber.

[@paulmillich8934]

Nicely phrased.

[@raykos4257]

Exactly.

[@thekushness]

It’s pronounced HELL where I’m from

[@yanivfrenkiel6752]

And body

[@JuicyBrisket]

Mine happens multiple times a year, it’s not severe where I can’t get out of bed but I don’t have any interest in doing anything that I love doing then I’m angry then sad then confused for days and days I recently went through one and it’s awful bc no matter what I do to try to snap out of it, nothing helps so it’s just like I have to push through it until it goes away whenever it decides. I hate it

[@1Raynor]

Almost exactly like mine. Altough I connect it to the turnings of the seasons and to sexual habits. Sometimes I have it for weeks sometimes for months and then Im free for weeks then back again etc. Altough food and almost everything you do can alter your mood for a little while, the biggest nono is p*rn. Don't ever watch it! It can lenghten the episode for months if you are getting aroused by it very intensly.

[@tootooloo]

You just described mine so perfectly :(

[@jillianroe9461]

every time i think im in remission i have another episode 😂 so fun.

[@blubbblubb6239]

yeah... totally feel that... every single day without symptoms needs to be celebrated before the next episode starts! :D

[@caidenh04]

It's like multiple waves of water that send you back under the surface once you start getting your head above water

[@mskay9597]

Same here 😔

[@curlsgalore5521]

I can attest to this. I'm not 100% it's continuous work. Please don't stop because you feel better.

[@bluebird3042]

I have chronic major depression & anxiety. I'm over 60 & have learned to live with it. I have had many years of psychotherapy & am on medication. Dancing makes me happy so I try to dance every day. I keep busy with patchwork & dressmaking but sometimes I don't want to move so just cuddle up to my dog's. I've had it since childhood & it's a nature & nurture situation. One thing I've learnt over the years is to try to live in the moment & don't ever give up. My reason for being on this planet is to rescue & care for animals, as long as I do that, I know I have a purpose & can keep going.

[@wig84]

To any people with depression seeing this - you cannot cure depression, but it WILL get better. Especially if you commit to therapy and learn to enforce your positive behaviors and accept the bad ones. It gets better with every episode and you *have* the strength to beat it. I believe in you, strangers ❤️

[@Catlily5]

I wouldn't say it gets better with every episode. They can still vary. But therapy can definitely help!

[@walkingbyfaith2885]

@Wig , for me it depends on what's happening, I'm thinking about at the time, I honestly channel my thoughts with Prayer and FASTING, it helps a lot ,

[@DrumWild]

It gets better? I've been at this for only 58 years, so maybe I need to give it some time.

[@walkingbyfaith2885]

@J U I understand, been doing this for years , I'm well into my senior years. TYFS , BLESSINGS TO YOU 💯

[@shawnaford5540]

@@DrumWild Mine was intense for many years, fatigue, anhedonia and disability. No release. This past few years I am finally getting some relief and it coincides with getting off of SSRI. And just watched a video today that SSRI’s in many make anhedonia worse. So my TRD was it looks like caused by my medication. Also getting some relief now with off label use of modafinil. So I hope you can get a review as nothing is worse than the pain of depression.

[@BH-pt1ps]

Dr. Tracy thank you for the content you make. I’ve suffered from horrible anxiety for almost 10 years, I see an amazing psychiatrist and I’m thankful for her. But sometimes it helps to hear other docs talk about this sort of thing. Thank you for your hard work and excellent content.

[@NimsChannel]

I have a happy episode every year or so. The doc asked if I was depressed, I asked what constitutes depression. She told me, I was like yes always.

[@whatifgaming1661]

Your spreading good info to people and bringing awareness to a misunderstood issue so thank you

[@heatherallingham7120]

I get these 2-3 times a year that are so bad I can barely speak, but the last thing I want is to "treatment". I was put on anti-depressants - they didn't work and messed up my vision permanently. "Treatment" = anti-depressants = scary side effects. NO thank you!!!!

[@frns9359]

I have it every year with different severity, it's a recognizable pattern now. I had a really bad one a year ago where I almost killed myself. Unfortunately, mental health is something only rich people can afford in my country. I only managed to visit a psychiatrist 3 times because my savings couldn't save me haha I'm sometimes afraid I will not be able to stop myself the next time it happens. Wish me luck :')

[@Katie-qu9iv]

What country are you in?

[@user-tl7ze6yn2y]

Do something that makes u happy u can find something like that ik

[@phillipminer3554]

I can personally attest to this. Obviously different people’s mileage will vary, but depression is something I’ve struggled with for most of my adult life.

[@Sumermak]

Mine is anytime really, it’s usually triggered by an episode or event that is out of my control. I ruminate on the what if’s of future possible events and that spirals me down to feeling sad, anxious and feeling sick with no appetite. I can’t sleep, and it doesn’t stop until I feel in control again.

[@mkosi21]

I hate this life. It's like you know a scary bully is gonna show up at any corner and beat you up and you just have to take it till its had its fill and walls away....then you go on your day....get a bit better then Pop! Another one. Its tiring one feels more compassion towards those who have lost the fight with it.....because where can you go if this bully can locate you no matter how far you go? But today I learnt there is nothing to hard for the LORD. I'm praying for grace to my self and all those living with this. One day at a time❤😭

[@hopefully6348]

looks like my depression is here for life 🥲🙃

[@DemiAisha]

i usually have 2 a year, sometimes it more frequent than that, sometimes it last a day, sometimes it lasts a week. I'm not a big fan of it (i mean, who is) since its from 0 to 100 instantly. I always fear at those moments that it has come back fully. But when it's there, I get the worst kind I feel like, it all feels so real so quick, I'm glad it never lasts long

[@robynsharp4279]

I have very very bad ones every 3 months or less and end up in the mental hospital..

[@musiqkidchristian]

Well, that's depressing.

[@fmoezoddin2252]

Thanks a lot, I treated myself completely ❤

[@OanaPaun-vn3fv]

How?

[@zombicie3180]

I have a manic depressive disorder (if I remember correctly that's what along the lines that it's called, it's a bundle of mania, depression, and anxiety but not bipolar) so without treatment I experience depressive episodes at least a couple times a month and by that I mean extreme episodes not my everyday-to-day depression in it's just something that I have to seek treatment for. Like I recently had to wean myself off of my current treatment because of a job loss which caused an insurance change and being unable to afford the full extent of the treatment I needed. Luckily though I have new insurance and going back into treatment and therapy but the time spent out of it was absolutely miserable not just for me but for my loved ones around me as well

[@swetasweet4545]

What job you do?

[@zombicie3180]

@swetasweet4545 at the time I was working at a factory. I live in the states so Healthcare is expensive if you don't have a job that provides or gives you a lower rate. And mental health is not always covered. There are some government programs available but there are a lot of hoops to jump through

[@zombicie3180]

@JU-pq6qu thank you

[@uNL4m3nt3d]

the funny thing is that I've been having it for five years and it never goes away.

[@doreal]

It never goes away for me. What are you talking about? 🤣🤪

[@flawlix]

It might be easier to count the episodes that I’m not depressed tbh

[@LennyTheHopeless]

My first episode was the worst. Mostly because I was inexperienced and didn't even realize I was depressed for a good chunk of it. So the symptoms pretty much ate me alive back then. When I recovered I was terrified of it coming back, in fact I have several old journal entries begging for it to never return... And then it did return, again and again I'd have periods in my life where it would become almost unbearable. Now it's like my life has become this constant struggle of trying to balance my mental health. And my depression has started to feel like a seperate entity in my head rather than feeling like my own thoughts. It feels more like a monster that comes to visit whenever I'm feeling down it whispers horrible things in my mind and I have to "cover my ears" to silence it. Basically distract myself. Sigh...I forgot what my life was like without these constant awful thoughts and feelings.

[@notyourbusiness8519]

Jokes on you doc, I never really leave my episodes. Can't have a relapse if you never remitted! Follow me for more genius mental health hacks.

[@aneteadiene9918]

Thank you for making this video! A lot of people expect to be cured and then feel frustrated when it comes back. I didn't know it was so likely myself, but now at least I can reassure my friends and myself when it inevitably happens.

[@sekenamcmurren2217]

😔You are absolutely correct Dr.Marks!😒

[@Shapeshifter2023]

Hormone imblalances, diet, environment, too much EMF, and social media are causes too! I love you Dr, thank you

[@melaniejohnson3871]

Thank you so much. You always have helpful, informative videos.

[@Mr-wt4eo]

Feeling this. Mad with depression now.

[@tpop3723]

Let’s hope that psychedelics will have a more lasting impact.

[@RyanZ55]

Can using excessive internet, mobile phones can cause depression, anxiety ?

[@enydnightshade]

Thank you doctor. Now i know. 😅 I kind of actually accepted?? The fact that i'm this. If i feel better, i try to acknowledge it but i wouldn't let myself to be too happy or hopeful so that if it comes back, i wouldn't be so shock and disappointed.. and upset again (because it happened multiple times) to try to avoid going hard on images of dying again or the scary one.. suicide. I'm a graduate of psychology and it sucks more. How ironic. Hehe. There came a moment i overthink and overanalyze even if at moments i don't want to. Then even if i not even think of it after anymore (because i have to stooop), the fact that i over thought and over analyzed it's like the effect was still there. Then i'm empty. Lost so much interest in myself, the people and life. I've had uncontrollable thoughts about myself and people i know and people i don't know. My head is tugging left and right. I question my existence, my feelings, my personality even the people i know. I question if i ever really knew them or if they really knew me to the point that it's scary.

[@jeanjaniceleontine]

That last line was so scary because I do the same thing to the point it’s sick cus it’s like on one hand yea they know me and I know them but on the other hand… do they/I and idk.. it’s mad crazy..

[@swetasweet4545]

Omg this so much resonates especially the last part whether I know people or not or do they know me I don't know what is this called existence Issues or derealization or something else

[@thepoomug5449]

If you are a man and you have or feel like you’re suffering, seek help, and I say this from experience. Talking DOES help, the depression will tell you it won’t but it will. Tablets are not a miracle cure, my third episode of depression took mood stabilisers and anti depressant meds that didn’t work but I take two antidepressants now, morning and evening, the evening one helps me sleep and the talking I did with my psychologist and psychiatrist helped open my mind and begin the healing. Shutting down and minimising won’t help, talking to someone will 100% change the way you feel, it won’t happen straight away, but over days, weeks, months it will. TRUST ME! Your life is there and it’s worth living.

[@SapphirePanorama]

I'm always depressed, just sometimes it gets a lot worse than other times. Diagnosed w/MDD though I think I have ADHD on top of it, plus maybe other comorbidities that affect things.

[@VolleyballMama]

I have episodes twice a month, and bad ones. Ones where my heart aches and I need to take deep breath’s a lot.

[@VolleyballMama]

@J U I’ve had panic attacks before it’s not those. It’s just pure pain and ache and feeling like I don’t want to live. I had to seek treatment which is helping. I do wonder if my periods and/or cycles have something to do with it as I get older.

[@zahiralameen6980]

I have it monthly where i can not get out the bed sleeping 2 - 4 days at a time lasting about 10 days. How can i get rid of this??!!!

[@coralialarios3275]

This helpful. Definitely understand my personal “cycles” better now.

[@gabby9808]

I had several depression episodes since I was 35 years old , one lasted more than two years , after that I had another one that lasted one year more or less the last one was the worst ( in feelings ) only lasted about 6 months . I know the monster is there . Trying to have your triggers as far from you can help . Taking care of your habits and leave any toxic person , job or situation , keeps your depression under control .

[@theREALESTrealistUNPOPULAR]

I have MDD I hate it, hate parenting hate waking up idk what to do because the ssri hasn't been working. I knew my brain was different when I was a kid but this is no gift

[@justmadeit2]

I got the flu 2 weeks ago and it triggered depression again

[@gramgraml7020]

Thank you for explaining this. I started going out a little at a time. I wish my family understood. When I have this episode I can't get out of bed 😥

[@jeanjaniceleontine]

Worst, having to cause of work n having to pay bills or else. It’s a lot to deal with. I pray for peace and wellness when your going through the episode

[@tuanhoang-id7um]

There are treatable illnesses and there are chronic illnesses like depression, diabetes, lost of limp, PTSD, ect. Once one get the chronic illness then he must be figuring how to lived with it for the rest of his lives. I have learned a lot from your KZbin channel, it very informative and I found many answers in your educational talks. Thank you

[@damesworld11]

My depressive episodes are daily all day every day. Wheres the reset button to the mind 😂

[@Moietmyself]

I did Know it.. unfornately..

[@unisangalaxystudio]

I been having one every other day

[@PuppyBIood]

I've had at least 2 a year for the past 6 years :(

[@DiegoCurtis05]

I’ve had one every week 😭

[@hectorcaculitan8886]

It's happens multiple times but it's severe and it makes me actively suisudal

[@Johnrich395]

I don’t think that I could claim a “clinical depressive episode”, but I find that I have depression symptoms in episodes. I can even tell when it’s beginning, because the color drains out of the world. I find that it can kick off because of a minor health issue, like poor diet/poor sleep or allergies, so I try to avoid those pitfalls. If you’re reading this, take the anecdote for what it is and maybe it will help you in searching for answers.

[@iBonitaGamer]

Mine is like every month 🫣

[@vineyardsailing1923]

What abt if you have had 29 ECT treatments and feel better after 2 yrs. What GENERALLY, is the CHANCE there? Still on meds. -thank you.

[@gratefultemple]

Magnesium is my everyday go to👊🏻

[@NimsChannel]

Unfortunately most of it causes restroom runs.

[@gratefultemple]

@@NimsChannel 👀 never heard that before

[@customera7945]

What kind? and how much?

[@gratefultemple]

@@customera7945 i use multiple ...good to research based on your needs ...and epsom salt baths 🛀

[@amanitaocreata4401]

Unhappiness is more common than happiness

[@debrapastfield183]

So many people like me, are depressed! Ive never known it, what are we doing wrong ! Is it something were eating, or not eating ? I just dont know 😢

[@sarapetion]

I wish.. 1: It could be treated without medication 2: That people understood it better so that they could stop judging when it happens. As if you wanted to feel this way 🫠 3: That health care professionals were more understanding and tried finding the root cause of it, instead of just prescribing meds. It’s as if they just don’t care and it shows, leading people to feel even more depressed because they are miss understood 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@CindyCya]

wishing i had a new brain this sucks

[@mthompson5383]

Me too

[@raykos4257]

Well mine last about 2-5 days and occur after being triggered every 1 - 3 weeks tops. Usually every 1-2 weeks.

[@francescastevens3777]

Is it possible to constantly feel low? I have had a “dark cloud” hanging over me ever since my husband died. Although I don’t constantly cry like I did, I still feel like a huge part of me is missing. It will be 10years in January 23! Will I ever be rid of this awful feeling of heartache????

[@azhyzaah6211]

How about like at least once a month, I consider it a good run when mine gets into the every 3month state, but sometimes it's like a week every month....it's so draining but sometimes I laugh it off

[@georgieeve2026]

If it's once a month it's possible it might be related/triggered/exaserbated by the change in hormones. ♡

[@zoozyg3108]

I get it everyday weekend on Saturday

[@saltiestsiren]

I’m always depressed lmfao what is an episode???

[@some11223344]

I have short normal living episodes in a life of depression 😢 What’s the point of living? It is likely that someday when you read these lines I will not be alive...

[@anonymousbee]

I don't need these studies to ascertain this. I experienced it a few months back. These studies are post mortem.

[@michelekurlan2580]

This is true😕

[@pranv99]

I don't have depression , More like making my mania come true 😂 Learnt to be one with nature and nature blesses me everyday. I see alot of mentally ill people and they don't get treatment :(

[@aslofiasitcanget2945]

Therapy low key wasted my time, I’ve stopped going and all I do now is talk and explain shit to my friends, one thing people may say it doesn’t help is shrooms but having a productive conversation on shrooms has helped me a lot

[@aslofiasitcanget2945]

Also I don’t condone the use of them I’m just giving my thoughts also I only would take them once every two months

[@donhillsmanii5906]

Nonstop traffic in my brainy parts. Nonstop Depression every month

[@ano1919]

My psyichiatrist diognoses episodes, but really it is chronic. It's just even worse sometimes

[@DrumWild]

I only have two or three per day. It's how I know the meds are working.

[@Sky_moondance]

I have seasonal affective disorder, it's like having an old friend you never really liked that comes into town and stays without asking, doesn't pay rent, eats all your food, sleeps in your bed, doesn't do the dishes, and tells you how horrible you are every crumby winter. I try to lock her out but she keeps getting in every late fall 😅. I wish she'd just stay out of my life. I also wish they would find a cure, they can replace the human heart, help people walk and see again but but don't have a cure for one of the most silent, debilitating and potentially dangerous disorders of the human body. Cures not more drugs!

[@II-zc5lk]

Yes, same here! It is early fall for me. When the weather abruptly gets cold after summer that chill in the air. I walk and try to focus on staying busy eating healthy, vitamins too and getting some sun on the skin to absorb Vitamin D and positive effects on the mood.

[@Sky_moondance]

@@II-zc5lk Thank you so much for sharing, that helps a lot 😊

[@II-zc5lk]

@@Sky_moondance you're welcome! Wish you all the best. One more thing, have blood test check your iron levels and vitamin D.

[@johnnix2168]

Mine started in my late 20’s and lasted until my late 40’s. It was an everyday thing and medication never touched it.🤓

[@mindverse8972]

What if someone is having them every week. Anyones experience?

[@nicdecker3637]

What’s an affordable way to do therapy because that’s the biggest thing preventing me from doing it and I don’t want to do it online mainly because I do t live alone and I do t feel comfortable discussing stuff in the house

[@gillmahoney4742]

Erm how about continuous in a B2?

[@raulaleman2277]

By treatment you mean meds only? Or are you referring to a Holistic approach?

[@2ndpartycrasher954]

Kind of like OCD for me. It can't go away but i can learn to control it, by obviously not trying to control it.

[@electrayakamozi3395]

It is always coming back that is the worst

[@thisisntanoption702]

Episode? This ones been 25 years long

[@jenninemorel7693]

Natural treatments?

[@melanieincognito6714]

I thought my depression was over...well it is. I can study again, i can go out, i can have fun, i can enjoy little things... But theres always triggers that "wake up the beast" as i like to say wich leads to me having a day or a few hours of just being back in the hole...usually at night when the day comes crashing down and its too much, but then i sleep and its all good again

[@playadremingrl]

I dont have epiaodes of depression i have episodes of happiness XD

[@jujubunnybea]

What’s the treatment ? I don’t think taking antidepressants that have such a low % of success rate… for life is a treatment. These drugs have serious side effects and those make things worse !

[@kylennpetersen4407]

Makes sense

[@pmc...]

bruh im a regular😂

[@floridarachel]

Clinical Depression is different. SSRI medication increases your serotonin levels. That medication is replacing the chemicals your brain does not have or not enough of. (Correcting the Synapses and Reuptake deficiently) This is just like any other disease. Diabetes; you get treated with insulin. Same concept. You don’t need to live in the “Dark Hole”! Hope this helps someone.

[@jujubunnybea]

There is no scientific evidence / proof of chemical imbalances in the brain 🧠 Post your source for it.

[@saraa7117]

How to turn the voice down in your head? That causes depression as well as so much stress.

[@quentinkrall8674]

What is a depressive episode?

[@helenhart6979]

Depression is basically force, and soul loss. The question is what's the differences between depression and oppression and why is oppression not being diagnosed? Why are these labels here rather than the people imposing them onto someone being held accountable so they cease to exist? The recurringnes is because the offender's are not persecuted the victims have been. Wrong accountability is the problem, not the effect. Look to the cause.

[@aletheabejarano]

Ok do you have episodes

[@sidoniemany2339]

So this will probably never go away? Here I am thinking that because I am in therapy, I will get rid of it for good. Isn't that great...

[@SU-II]

Depression hit high achievers more

[@heather-vs9qe]

Never here this in Greece...only in the West never heard this before.. Give me a break

[@Joe-vb4pg]

If taken illegal drugs make you happy, it’s like taking a drug which makes you sad it’s odd.

[@kaleidojess]

Guess I’m lucky then 🌷

[@Abossbich]

Each month this happens it’s like a woman’s menstrual cycle around the same time

[@Ayestosea]

Wouldn't that be called...repressed? 🙀

[@BlekSheep_1]

You're talking years and I'm talking DAYS/WEEKS! 👀🤔

[@bobbyraejohnson]

Depression is knowing you fucked up in life.

[@afterdarkcoffeeclub7331]

It’s more like when your life is fine, but you feel like a total fuck up anyway

[@politereminder6284]

Nope

[@dianaflower-uc2td]

Maybe you keep being in the wrong environment, so obviously it’s recurring