How To Tell If You're Depressed

How do you know if you're depressed? Sometimes it can be hard to tell if you have a clinical depression, or if you have a temporary sadness.
How do doctors diagnose depression? There are several depression symptoms that help you know if you're depressed. In this video I discuss the symptoms clinicians use to diagnose depression. I also discuss how depression can look differently from person to person.
I also discuss the difference between passive and active suicidality.
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[@DrTraceyMarks]

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[@tedmetcalfe1735]

I have 8 of them symptoms and do you think I should see someone about it

[@sabade.]

i have 90% of them but cannot afford 150$ per session. what am i supposed to do??

[@realmen1250]

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[@ciarabrown4963]

Sometimes I sleep too much and now a days I have been sleeping less and not being able to fall asleep and lack of appetite. I have also committed suicide twice but failed. I have really bad social anxiety. I start shaking in horrible situations. I feel less about myself. I feel bad sense of remorse and regret due to mistakes of the past that I can't get over. The more common one is I started to cut myself and I started drawing and writing more then I usually do and I have been staying in my room all day.

[@masterofpuppetsmop5713]

The unnamed feeling by Metallica: I rage, I glaze, I hurt, I hate I hate it all, Why? Why? Why me? I cannot sleep with a head like this I want to cry, I want to scream I rage, I glaze, I hurt, I hate I want to hate it all away

[@devilsabyss]

4:00 : frequent crying me: *currently crying*

[@mullmoll8028]

same skfneindiwn

[@James51525]

Same.

[@capstero]

Same

[@darraghkeane3895]

Ye we can relate

[@Ezyy2005]

😖🥺😖😖😖😖

[@grung701]

me: wants to die Also me: scared of dying

[@anonymousbro2315]

There is only one way to deal with depression . And its I also asked my self many times . Why the rich people and those who have any thing makes happy in this world are so depressed?? Are so lonely are so sarrow? Finally i get the answer. Answer is our soul their nature is that they want allah ,, you know body consists flesh and bone muscle and blood . But there is two parts of the body . And the physical we know what it needs . It needs exercise. It needs good Heart. it needs good food . It needs nutrition . It needs all these things to have good healthly body. But what does the soul need ? The soul needs god . And when that soul taken away from god . It doesn't remember god , it's never in agood environment it becomes depressed it becomes lonely,it yearns for god , it yearns for its creator we need these en environment. god says in the quran((But whosoever turns away from My Message, verily for him is a life narrowed down, and We shall raise him up blind on the Day of Judgment.")) Quran 20:124 So the soul needs god and if it doesn't remember god it will die. Or depressed. Like if the body doesn't eat dies. Thanks alot

[@grung701]

@@anonymousbro2315 oh God not this again. Please stop shoving your religion down peoples throats. In fact, a lot of rich people are religious so I guess you’re argument is thrown Out of the window

[@jadenpvps]

Does no one care or love you?

[@jadenpvps]

Death is forever but pain is temporary ; for the most part

[@grung701]

@@anonymousbro2315 "I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent." (1 Timothy 2:12) sorry, i don't believe in a religion that promotes sexism 🤭

[@joshuatejano7835]

after having all the signs, i feel like I'm still not convinced I am depressed because I don't trust my emotions, I'm feeling like I badly need to consult an expert

[@giuliaelena8572]

same..

[@giuliaelena8572]

I dont want to self diagnose but im scared to tell people about it and I don‘t know what to do

[@helenagutierrez284]

Thats litteraly what you have to do. This videos are for education, not diagnosis

[@kayla-lw6wf]

same...my parents wont take it seriously tho

[@theveil1132]

Same here, but for some reason I don’t want to see an expert or talk to anyone I know about it

[@boxpin8967]

Um, does anyone else just not do their schoolwork because they’re sad? Like especially because of quarantine I’ve stopped doing work and it’s really hard to get myself motivated enough to to do work. Then I start feeling more depressed and get anxiety, but I feel so stupid because of how dumb it sounds when I try to explain it to myself. Sometime I feel motivated in the morning or at night, then I wake up and procrastinate. My parents get mad at me all the time and I’m not sure that they’ve noticed that I feel sad. They think I’m completely fine with my missing assignments, my mom even told me the other day “Why don’t you care that you’re failing?” Even though I cry about it almost everyday. This took a turn but tell me if you relate in someway...

[@srishtibhardwaj6112]

This is a cycle. I'm not studying because I'm depressed and I'm depressed bcoz I'm not studying. I guess you may have heard it somewhere else also. In order to break this cycle you need to try and hang in there and keep doing your work anyway. This will be over (or atleast get better) when your quarantine ends and then you will thank yourself that you didn't give up and kept working. Remember, you want to make things better not worse.

[@boiledcarrot7238]

I can relate a way, I try to use games to escape reality but I get in trouble for playing too much

[@artificialbird4912]

I can relate although I’m not sad, guilty, or disappointed that I’m failing, I’m just empty, tired, I’ve been grounded for months and still can’t fix my problems

[@juliencaesar3073]

Me relating to everything you said: YES

[@doobie0791]

Ya me to I can't do my work most of the time also I think I have a learning disability because I haven't been the most intelligent one in math science or history

[@microwave6824]

Y’all I got a 9/9 that’s the first 100 i’ve gotten in a while 😎✌🏻

[@dearselene7118]

Oop-

[@jacylinkesner8378]

Same

[@dontaskmynameever7708]

Same 9/9 and i don't even get 40/40 at school

[@microwave6824]

@@dontaskmynameever7708 Dude yesterday I failed a fucking safety quiz with a 7/12

[@microwave6824]

@@4ng3l86 I have depression I'm allowed to joke about my own mental illnesses that I've suffered with for 4 years now, but thanks anyway for your input.

[@Michelle_gonzalez222]

I sleep 12+ hours everyday and I still feel like if I haven’t had enough sleep and yet I have no energy I’m the day

[@e.t.75]

I get 3 hours or 3 and a half

[@beatdowncentral6986]

That’s me on average on a weekend.

[@Annie-yx6qt]

it happens to me too

[@lagabbybubbles9344]

Michelle Same... Somethimes i Sleep 12-19 hours and Most Of the times i Sleep About.. 4-5...

[@mr.unlucky2675]

School days: 4 to 5 hours of sleep Weekend: 14 hours of sleep like, what the fuck

[@jessicabrauman]

The hard part about being depressed for a long time is that the questions doctors ask are always about recent changes. Have you been eating more or less than usual? Have you lost interest in things you used to enjoy? Has your sleeping patterns changed? etc If you've been depressed for a few years, you're can't really say yes to those, but you're still depressed

[@jacoboreyes3160]

It's called dysthimia. Look it up.

[@SanctifiedLady]

Good point! I may be depressed

[@Maria715.]

I think I have severe depression. I want to have a therapist but I can’t seem to tell my mom about it because she won’t listen or she will say that she can help me herself. I don’t talk about the way I feel and I just keep it all to me that’s why I am writing this right now. I cannot express the way I feel, I just feel empty. I get annoyed very easily from simple things. I don’t know what to do anymore

[@spilledmilk_]

im the exact same..

[@alexrose1279]

I literally asked for therepy and my parents said no

[@StarDustTheAngelDutchDragon]

Keep asking NO MATER WHAT sorry its just I have depression and my mom had it one time and she cut line's on both arms a it really hurt her and don't keep it in because my mom had VERY bad depression and she didn't tell anyone about it and she got drunk one night and almost hit me or at least she was thinking about so don't keep it in

[@nurraneesha6514]

Same with me. I feel hopeless and i don't want to tell my mother because i'm worried about her reaction. I don't have anyone to tell and i really want to get help but.....

[@leahchattergoon5086]

SAME but your not alone

[@livbower5100]

I have all 9 symptoms but am too scared to talk to anyone about how I’m feeling :/

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Experiencing the symptoms is the hard part. You always have the option not to do anything about it. But at least talking with the professional you can get an official opinion and see what your options are.

[@flickhunter8900]

Talk only to a psychiatrist because others might not believe you.

[@zackjackson5503]

Liv Bower Just be open with other people. Don’t be scared to tell them how your feeling.

[@Alias24288]

I have all the other symptoms not all the primary ones.. Yet I am going to seek help.

[@XLoveMusicx1x]

@@flickhunter8900 why?

[@greta8849]

Dr. Tracey: What does depression look like? Me: *Looks in the mirror and awkwardly laughs*

[@nicko9365]

Hermit Hermit Haha same *emotion-less tear dribbles down face*

[@elenhpapaz2625]

Omg same!

[@michelleh9842]

I had 8/9 of those symptoms:(

[@maegkub9340]

Lol I always laugh when I look at a mirror 🤣

[@ChiKk116]

My mom always said to say positive things to yourself when you see yourself in your reflection. And I think that's really important. I bet you're marvelous in your own way in real life. Dont let the negative mindset bring you down ♡☆

[@jiminsjam7190]

There is not only depression in crying but there is also depression in a small smile. That no one cares about .

[@nikgeo8690]

True...i have 8/9 symptoms she mentioned...i just don't have frequent crying

[@shaprada]

My parents said, crying is not for men, so I never cried, i shed tears while wearing a wide smile only in the shower I tried crying when i lived alone and god it feels soo good, now im addicted to it and nobody likes me coz im weird

[@imanif829]

@@nikgeo8690 I am Bipolar 2 with lots of depression and Indont cry at all because I have emotional numbness from PTSD

[@Love-om3dc]

I always ask myself "Are there people that just aren't depressed? That's just don't have depression? Or anxiety? Or any mental disorders??" "How is that possible?"

[@katr9923]

I have siblings and parents who are happily going about their lives, jobs, married with kids, nice vacations, family celebrations....and then there's me. It's hellish wondering every day why they are living life and I sit alone (meeting 9/9 of the symptoms) crying and wondering why only I am like this in my family. And yes, I've have many different therapists, drugs, combinations, etc. I ask myself a lot whether I am dead already and this is hell.

[@karlkarlsson9126]

In the city I was growing up in it felt like 80% of the people growing up, and the adults at that time, all had problems with some kind of depression or anxiety, the alcohol was a big part of the culture, both for young and parents, so people didn't feel so alone.

[@rabbit251]

Good point. I had a psych prof (he was nationally known and did a psych eval on "Son of Sam" killer Berkowitz) and he told us that everyone suffers from neurosis, a light form of mental illness. It is when the neurosis deepens and becomes a psychosis that it becomes a problem. Of course he was oversimplifying psychology, but he was trying to put it in terms that us non-psych majors could understand and apply to our lives. Everyone has problems of some kind due to their heritage, up-bringing, environment. But he told us we don't have to be slaves to our problems and that recognizing them and trying to deal with them ourselves is not only possible, but required.

[@iWoofie]

I know exactly what you mean, I always thought and still do that everyone struggles with these feelings and that it’s the normal way to feel. What surprises me though is how many of history’s great achievers have suffered from depression. I think I’m not worthy to have been diagnosed with depression and I’m just a lazy under achiever.

[@cylyte2436]

Genuinely wondering if there’s anyone actually out there in the world who isn’t traumatized, at least a little

[@Swtorswtor]

Probably sounds a bit stupid but i cant remember a time when i did not have these symptoms, it’s just normal life by now. I would never end it because that would be selfish towards my parents and siblings.

[@stephenpowstinger733]

Zoomguitar what of the person with no family or friends? There is no “selfishness” there so one needs another argument to deter them. Shakespeare’s Hamlet pondered “to be or not to be...” so was he being selfish? How is self- destruction self-ish? It is the obliteration of self, the antithesis of selfishness because the soul and body are one, not two things.

[@breakingdown2110]

@@stephenpowstinger733 the person just said he would not end his life because he has one reason. Not smart to take that one reason away. To @zoomguitar, reach for a doctor, there is a way out of it and the other side is something worth every cent.

[@stephenpowstinger733]

I said there are people out there without loved ones. That is not "taking anything away".

[@breakingdown2110]

@@stephenpowstinger733 i know you had good intentions and you rationalize right. I agree with your point. But I also have depresive periods when I lack reason at all, and every mention of suicide feels like an encouragement. I would strongly advice not to discuss this matter in a medium with depresive people.

[@keiron.4612]

Not stupid at allmits how you teel

[@exile3965]

2:50 “you might just wanna end the pain” Music: 😄😁

[@exile3965]

@@dahlia3175 what? It’s funny asf the way she’s smiling and the video is all happy and she says you probably wanna kill yourself lmao

[@exile3965]

@@dahlia3175 not that suicide is funny but i thought it was funny

[@euanelliott3613]

Depression is like a black cloud which follows you around and always seems to know when you're not wearing a coat.

[@tomcarver3584]

"There is also frequent crying" me * crying whilst watching this for no reason*

[@lixiabutterstar3186]

Same (・o・)

[@Meandino804]

Same 🕳️🚶

[@Ohthatsstephiec]

Literally me!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@radar2119]

I bet she's an awesome therapist. Her videos are great. I personally suffered from severe depression for more than ten years, but didn't know until I experienced several anxiety attacks. This information would certainly have helped me, as it was I just muddled along and sorted it out on my own, but it took too long. My recommendation if you are depressed, get entirely out of your current situation entirely.

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Thanks a lot Radar 211! I'm glad the videos have been helpful. Thanks also for the encouragement to others. I've seen from the comments there are a lot of people who are where you were and need to see that you can get to the other side.

[@Carnibee]

What if you have no money and you can’t?

[@radar2119]

@@Carnibee There are some therapists that work for free, I bet if you look it up there may be a state funded system to help. In just a few sessions, my outlook became much better and it definitely put me on a clearer path. I hope that money doesn't prevent you from getting help.

[@mugglescakesniffer3943]

You must be rich I cannot get out of my situation.

[@chlamydiayourdaddyishere]

English is not my first language, so I apologize in advance. TWO books I recommended to a friend and she changed like night and day. She is rarely down and is doing a lot better, but when she is down, she listens to them and there she goes to confront the world. I don't recommend any books often so these must be good. :-) 1. How to stop worrying and start living by Dale Carnegie. 2. Outwitting the Devil (listen or read it fully). Look for the shorter version of the book which is the actual interview with the devil. The longer version has a woman butting in every 5 minutes. Advice I'd give myself if I were depressed today: 1. Confront your mortality. In other words, start not giving a flying F. about anything in life. Well, within reason of course. Don't be violating the law now.. or jumping off of buildings... Just do your best to do what you need to do to resolve your problem. If it worked, fine. If it didn't, f. it! 2. Move. Don't stay put. Stay busy. Don't get to have the leisure to think whether you are miserable or not. 3. Control your sex expression. Control your excessive masterbation, which is the cause of many people's, especially the young ones, depression today. Make sure you research all about masterbation (misspelled on purpose) and what it depletes your body of. You might need to take zinc and other supplements. Talk to your doctor first. This might be the cause of your depression. 4. Drink a lot of water. Water is the basis of all life and that includes your body. Your muscles that move your body are 75% water; your blood that transport nutrients is 82% water; your lungs that provide your oxygen are 90% water; your brain that is the control center of your body is 76% water; even your bones are 25% water. Yet, most of us don't even know what water is. Our health is truly dependent on the quality and quantity of the water we drink. We are ALL dehydrated. Thirst is not an accurate measure of dehydration.

[@shop-a-holic3194]

I got the heavy depression, stopt function. The walk from the bed too the shower has become a real struggle.

[@genevievecringe4330]

Sameew

[@noone6990]

Same,I've been like this for entire year

[@Manny-km5sl]

I’m depressed reason is I don’t want to graduate my crush left state 1 friend died and I’m done with life rip me 2003-2020 September 17

[@Julia-ie6pd]

I was not in the shower for 3 days and I just don’t have the energy to get out of my bed. I’m afraid I’ll faint

[@issouf54]

@@Julia-ie6pd Same here i'm just not able To get up and go shower for like a whole week.I'm so lazy i can't even cook food so everyday i order from restaurants which made me gain weight.I avoid social interactions,even talking to my family feels like a lot of work

[@dragonfly1620]

Another one, hiding in a tight dark enclosed space to shield out the world.

[@hambonefakenamington69]

i do that very often. i try shutting down voices all the time so i can stay cooped up in the dark

[@pooja350]

Oh my god. Every night for the past year, I've been alone in my room with only a night light every evening

[@cj3617]

Is this real? Do you think this includes hiding under a blanket?

[@dragonfly1620]

@@cj3617 I believe everyone's experience is different. I can only speak for myself. I am not sure if you are asking for yourself or someone you love, either way, if there's a concern, it's real enough.

[@dragonfly1620]

@@pooja350 I hope you are better now.

[@inutero3516]

Depressed mood: constantly and daily cant enjoy things: yes :/ weight gain: 15kg in a week insomnia: can barely sleep at all, takes me an hour to fall asleep constantly tired i feel worthless: very, im failing school and hurting everyone around me. suicidal: ive had a rough life evennthough im 15. ranging from false rape charges to being abused by my father. i think about different plans for my suicide on a daily basis, even right now. Shes not wrong, i cant bring myself to trying anything. i dont cry much, though. i have trouble going to school, i fake my smile and happiness every day, im even seen as the "class clown"

[@boiledcarrot7238]

My friends always say how I'm so funny and I should be a comedian, but when you're depressed it's just something I can't explain

[@theveil1132]

I wish you the best

[@lauragadille3384]

I've been depressed since I turned 13. I finally got dignosed when I was 25. Let me tell you medication helps a lot.

[@DrTraceyMarks]

That’s great Laura. I’m glad it’s helping the way it was intended to.

[@ricoco7891]

Laura Gadille does it really? Feel like it'll just make me a junkie

[@tabitaloya]

Laura Gadille which medication helped you?

[@idonteverknowbetter9499]

I dont think my family cares

[@waadc1133]

@@idonteverknowbetter9499 exactly. my mom only wants me to stop complaining instead of making me feel better. I feel like they'll only care when I do something to myself

[@biancamalan9332]

And it just seems as if I smile and laugh with friends and family and then at home you just want a hug and you start crying and it never ends

[@reoakiodesu]

Yeah

[@StarDustTheAngelDutchDragon]

With we its a sometimes but yes I do that sometimes

[@saphd8552]

My mum: you don’t have depression Me: gets 9/9 on the symptoms, yeah ur right I “don’t” have depression 😎

[@nicolesplaylists9366]

If you need help and your parents aren't supporting you in perusing it, you could try calling a help line of you haven't already

[@deadinsideee9313]

Pretty sure anyone with a danganronpa pfp is at least a little depressed- wait my discord pfp is of tenko and my other account is of nagito.....I got a 9/9 to hold up-

[@lemonade_011]

Don’t do the cool emoji it’s not a trend like

[@susnetsoda]

my mom says that i HAVE depression. I think she has no idea, or i have no idea about depression. I don’t think i have depeession, but some of the symptoms are true for me.

[@lemonade_011]

@@susnetsoda similar but I don’t talk about stuff like that plus my mams a junky so yeah , tell me how you feel I can try and help lol ?

[@ilovejesus77888]

I failed out of my first year of uni . Kept failing the same class and my other grades weren’t high enough to pull up my gpa. I was lazy and unmotivated , couldn’t write one sentence for a 8-9 page paper . That’s my depression for you .

[@kerd4]

I'm also on the verge of failing my first quarter/year. It's not laziness, it's a legitimate mental block that bars the way to every task. Just know you're not a failure for trying and not succeeding. Uni isn't made for depressed people; it's made to pressure people. And some people break like that.

[@tedbates1236]

"Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad."

[@tedbates1236]

George that verse is Proverbs 12:25 RSV Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.

[@tedbates1236]

George that verse is in the Bible the book of proverbs which is in the Old Testament. Proverbs is a book of wisdom.

[@cananary]

@Décal- come at me I don’t think the verse is about an actual anxiety or depression disorder that’s the thing... but God’s word is healing.

[@jocalynegreen2710]

Thats how I feel everyday low energy ,restless poor concentration and Suicidal thoughts.😕

[@DrTraceyMarks]

☹ I hope you're able to get help for this.

[@jocalynegreen2710]

Thank you

[@eyitsyaboi4527]

Me too

[@riemaarpa5507]

My mom always angry with me,without any reason and remind always my past bout failed and she says im hopeless and big problem in her .. What ive done before,its just my past and i dont wanna do it again .. no ones perfect .. but shes remind me again and again until now .. that im dirty .. And all the sympthoms is i already have😔 i need help ..

[@butterchan27]

Me too😔😔

[@mindful_moments689]

I didn't know "Heavy Limbs" was a symptom of Depression and alot of these sign are things I actually have felt. Thank you

[@echoah6222]

I have eight out of nine symptoms. And I’m only 11 years old, it’s affecting my life so much from family divorces to online school. Everything feels just so hard and I never wanna get up to do anything Plus my family never notices! And when I’m around them I have to just act happy but in reality it’s the smile upside down. And I have bad anxiety Plus I’m scared to ask my mom to get therapy session Because she’s going to end up asking questions why. So I’ve had depression for 10 months... just haven’t realize

[@aarya9283]

Hope you're better now:)

[@SKOLAH]

Is there a teacher you can talk to? You're so young to be going through this without support. Maternal hug to you.

[@SKOLAH]

@@Rollwithit699 They're 11. 11! And you're talking meditation and breathing?!!! SMH THEY ARE 11. A CHILD. They need and deserve proper support. You're old enough to know this and know better.

[@markhou]

Is it possible to suffer from low grade depression for 10 years.. I feel that I'm functional, but definitely have the symptoms.

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Yes you absolutely can We used to call it dysthymic disorder, but now we call it persistent depressive disorder. It's kind of like a low hanging cloud that won't go away.

[@kurliigurlii]

Please see a psychiatrist about it if you haven't hun! My daddy has persistent depressive disorder, incidentally. It went undiagnosed for decades. He's getting appropriate treatment now and he is noticeably different. He laughs and smiles more, and he seems much more engaged/interested in conversations. Good luck!!

[@Theyyluvpedro]

@@DrTraceyMarks What do i do when i have those and im 10

[@SC-oi9wp]

What if psych meds or therapy never worked for you ?

[@milascave2]

Yes.

[@lowxyy]

I have depression and when I open it to someone, they just laugh or tell me that it’s only my imagination

[@karterjoseph1300]

😞

[@olgamartin4016]

You feel that way BC of chemical imbalance ..

[@yeboi4266]

Or they think ur attention seeking

[@arronfrost2872]

Same here i find with family and friends if they haven't experienced it themselves they find it hard to understand.

[@tonet1225]

I've told myself multiple times this past few years that I'm not depressed, I'm just sad and it will go away sooner. I don't really want to bother the people around me. I know that they're already having a hard time with life and I don't want to add with their troubles. I know it's bad to keep things to myself but I've done this to myself anyway. I can see that everyone is trying their best but it feels like I'm just stuck in time and can't seem to function. I've been procrastinating a lot and have been oversleeping. I know that something is wrong and I need to do something. but I always end up in my bed hoping that I'll disappear as if I never existed.

[@biggooeyyy]

create ur own happiness 😏💙

[@hiramalik5493]

Dr. Tracey, you’re the only YT channel whose videos I watch on normal speed without skipping past any parts. You’re so well spoken and concise in your points. Thank you for all of your profound videos!! ♥️

[@Evija3000]

Judging by this I'm either permanently mildly depressed or a slob. Showering, along with other tasks, feels like such a chore most of the time. And then you end up dirty and not having done anything and that brings forth heavy feelings of guilt and worthlessness. Dang, it started out as a joke, but now I'm sad. I was almost definitely depressed as a teen. Now it's better, at least I'm easier on myself.

[@smilesnluvd6526]

I note your able to talk to someone. It is possible to deal with depression for that long.

[@jackiem9460]

I use a habit tracker to remind me to make the bed, take meds, feed the cats, get dressed etc. I've had depression for over 20 years. The struggle is real.

[@Evija3000]

@@jackiem9460 Habit trackers tend to stress me out and I can never stick to using them for long, but good for you. :)

[@pablo8ight-0ne-8ight2]

i just wanna be alone forever 😔

[@DrTraceyMarks]

🙁

[@crishanthidaniel3875]

Me too

[@kakatsuki3210]

I feel you

[@kylao3192]

I'm not alone, but I'm definitely lonely.

[@LoveBeliefTruth]

I really don’t want to be alone, but all I’ve met during last years is depressed people. Diagnosed with depresseion, I mean. It seems so common? These comments really answer me a lot.

[@dr.karidouglas1312]

If you're watching this video and feeling like you're at the end of your rope, please know that you're not alone. It's okay to reach out for help, whether that's through therapy, medication, or just talking to a friend. It can be a long and difficult journey, but there is hope and healing on the other side. Thank you to the creator for sharing their story and shedding light on this important topic.

[@dr.karidouglas1312]

I can't say enough good things about Dr.hansenrosario. Their research on the benefits of psilocybin-containing mushrooms for mental health is groundbreaking

[@charlesharrison3207]

It's rare to find someone doing such important work in the mental health field. Dr.hansenrosario is a true visionary.

[@liamphilpkent6250]

Dr.hansenrosario ships?

[@dr.karidouglas1312]

Yes, he ships discreet and anonymous

[@dr.karidouglas1312]

Dr.hansenrosario

[@mhirhcp]

I really love how you describe a variety of symptoms, because I have been struggling for months now and always put off getting help because I think it's not real enough or serious enough, because I still do all the things but just...don't enjoy them. I really want to gather the courage to get help, but it's so hard. Maybe now that I know more, I'll be able to, so thank you.

[@abbyc8990]

The only test I’ve ever aced 😼✨

[@flaviacotton5029]

Me too,I should show this to people,no one believes I'm depressed.

[@megaman3870]

😬 ya gud?

[@kianacarroll5564]

Same

[@young.nugget]

Getting help cost money I don't have. I have all the symptoms and just deal with it. But it would be nice to get help to feel a little better

[@girabaldytasty6224]

Talk to your HR department maybe. Some schools also have therapists, if your in school.

[@chippypavithran85]

I understand.. :(

[@randomdude9377]

I feel that. I don't have money for therapy as well and in my country we don't have working government programs for such issues.

[@matrix2678]

try online doctors in country where things are cheaper

[@rachekane]

Ikr, takes so much effort to express how you're feeling, then you're referred elsewhere and you have to say all that again, which at some point feels like a story now, then turns out, can't afford help. But it'll be okay. It has to be.

[@crystallizett5803]

Does anyone else with this have a hard time thinking, understanding and concentrating on anything?

[@Ok-ej8xr]

I bet everyone is crying rn watching this video

[@pheonix1212]

Yup..

[@MrCat-qv1eu]

Well.. I have this: - constant worry for no reason - emptiness - lonely - moody - Anxiety attacks( feeling very anxious and I start crying) - guilt

[@mustardcolonel3224]

Sounds more like an anxiety disorder not depression but do visit a psychologist

[@Justanobodybro]

@@mustardcolonel3224 its depression too

[@katherineheasley6196]

Sounds like me before I got help. It's been a long process involving medication, talk therapy, and just plain doing work on myself, but I'm currently doing great, emotionally and otherwise. There's hope. Don't be ashamed to seek help.

[@evase3]

Yup I’m definitely depressed. Most if not all of those are literally me. This started happening recently, during covid-19.

[@mickeypearce244]

It can be a depressing time if you focus on all the bad. If you can use your time to learn things and explore different ideas it will help.

[@annasophia3591]

Same it is mostly because of this pandemic that my depression got worse or even started. I hope youll get better

[@lily_cookie-6092]

Same

[@a.g4891]

My depression started when I was a child.

[@bekindfellowhuman]

Same. Quarantine messed up my mind real bad :/

[@notpub]

I thank God every day for my wife, and my treatment team. I was the person described hitting 9 for 9 and with hypersomnia. I was so exhausted all the time. I could not find a reason to do things. I felt worthless. I couldn't be motivated. I became bed-ridden. Eventually my legs stopped working. It's been a long hard challenging road back to stability and I'm not even halfway there yet, but I can see it on most days. Others, I feel like killing myself. The pain of depression is overwhelming and unrelenting. Once it bites you, it's like a gator that shakes the shit out of you, locks its jaws in, and won't let go. People who don't have this condition often times have clueless "cmon get happy" answers -- they don't see it like a real medical condition. It's as stupid as saying to a kid with a broken leg, "Cmon think positively and run!!!" I get triggered and snap with that kind of prejudiced ignorance.

[@crisissocoylike]

My depression has gotten better. I used to have all the symptoms at extremes. Therapy and meds have helped me feel better, feel slightly more positive, and feel more clear thinking. I still have a lot to work on though.

[@audhreyy05]

I have all of the symptoms and it is really hard. 😢

[@Psamp86]

Me too! :(

[@geniferprice8596]

She got me when she mentioned passive suicidality. All the dr's ask about is "do you have any plans to hurt yourself". No, I don't but the scenario where she described about being ok if you were to be runover, that got me. I have thought, fleetingly, about walking into traffic. Depression is awful.

[@joqiii3]

Me too.

[@KaylaSwan640]

Same

[@Theyyluvpedro]

Same and im 10

[@t_s2715]

Just here to encourage anyone going through this that it ends. For the last four years I was severely depressed and lonely. But in March this year I began to slowly get out of it. What has worked for me is changing my mindset. It's not easy but try it. I promise slowly things will change. I can confidently tell you that it works.🤗

[@Narrative_hoook]

Please how exactly do I change my mindset?

[@juanpablonorris9753]

I just wanted to thank you for the information you are putting out. I have recently seen some of your videos and it feels like someone is describing everything that has happened to me. I used to think I was just an odd duck but I have forced myself to believe that this cluster of symptoms is way too specific to be a coincidence. Accepting that I share the same experience as other people is kind of a relief in some ways.

[@user-zj6wl3ud8u]

Does crying inside count? Because I rarely cry in the outside

[@speedgamer_one9573]

me too i cry in my inside 90% of the time...

[@user-eo9to7wd2t]

Same. But my parents taught me to keep all of my emotions in and they told me that crying is “weak”. That’s why I can’t cry but on the inside I am verrryyy sad. I just don’t know how to let it out.

[@Justanobodybro]

@@user-eo9to7wd2t bottling up your emotions will cause serious mental health issues tell that to ur ignorant parents

[@user-eo9to7wd2t]

@@Justanobodybro I’ve told them many times that I have mental issues and I want to see a therapist but they keep telling me that I’m “faking it”

[@uchihamadara7880]

When you say to someone that you're depressed they automaticly ask HOw olD Are yoU like you need to be 60yo old to know what sadness and sorrow is

[@oopsie1157]

I was so clueless, thank you for bringing awareness to it. I have listened to this and I realized all of this is so familiar to how I feel and live.

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Thanks Derp!

[@nuhuh3754]

is it possible to switch from insomnia to hypersomnia back and forth?

[@bellecs324]

In my experience, yes. But, I had hypersomnia almost everyday, I felt like at least when I'm asleep, there is no pain. Unfortunately, I felt guilty about it afterwards

[@haruhifujioka5839]

Idk but i do. At night i dont feel sleepy at all and i sleep at like 2am but when i finally close my eyes for a bit its already 12am.

[@jamildacalos6381]

It depends , but I actually did it,

[@zsujip]

On the weekends, I don't have school so I sleep at either 1am-7am or pull an all nighter. When/if I sleep at my normal weekend sleeping time, I wake up at 3 or 4pm. On school days, I have to wake up at 8am. I sleep at either 12am-8am (all nighter). I also have trouble falling asleep and taking a nap almost everyday of the week. Idk if I have insomnia or hypersomlia. Maybe i dont have either. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@EveIyn29]

@@haruhifujioka5839 thats just a bad sleep schedule with extra steps

[@dorothyedwards7225]

Thank you Dr. Tracey Marks for your videos on mental health illnesses!! I just came upon your videos earlier this week. They have been very informative, eye and head opening for me. These videos and you have been God-sent!! Thank you very much!!

[@Sunshine_76191]

This lady is so good at explaining things to people! I would love to see her giving a lecture on this in person! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us ❤

[@user-lf5uw9nx7h]

This doctor really knows her subject. Burnout as precursor to depression makes great sense to me. I have family history of depression and I have mixed bag of that, reactive and post natal, but maybe it was just peaks and troughs. Had many years of poor treatment, haphazard, erratic. My current GP practice spotted my distress, b competent caring doc, my personal doc changed medication and will listen. I will go for therapy in next couple months. Good luck to all who struggle. ❤

[@themistersmith]

1) Depressed Mood 2) Unable to enjoy anything (anhedonbia) 3) Weightloss of gain of at least 5% 4) Insomnia of hypersomnia 5) Slowed or restless 6) Tired or low energy all day 7) Worthless of excessive guilty feelings 8) Trouble thinking or making decisions 9) Thinking about death of killing yourself (passive or active suicidality) Other symptoms -- feeling like everything is hard, frequent crying, short fuse.

[@jaylamonae510]

I think I’m depressed....😔 I wish I had someone to talk to about my problems without being judged 😢

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Hi Javaris. It's the job of the therapist to listen without judgment and give you feedback - if you have access to one.

[@jesusistheway3336]

Javaris Smith how I feel 🙆🏻‍♀️ I’m praying 🙏🏼

[@francinesmith8109]

@Paul Brown it's better to ignore you instead Paul. Lots better.

[@exoticsand]

Me too

[@dimahimmo7393]

Dr. Tracey Marks hi can 14 year olds be depressed

[@luecreasiadunn5500]

Thanks for the symptoms, Today your video is just what I needed to give me hope.

[@saif0316]

I just wanna say I really enjoy this channel. Keep up the good work!

[@leenjordan4271]

I like her hair It's just so different and have a beautiful volume

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Thanks Leen 🙂I've been experimenting with it over the holidays and now it's a big wild bush. Now I'm motivated to go back to what I had. 🙂

[@paulflint6254]

Im currently going through seasonal depression, its truly awful. Another great video, Tracy.

[@bspi624]

As always another great and thorough video. Thank you Dr. Marks.

[@pianoo.o8651]

the first time i realized I had a problem was in 6th grade when i became obsessed with my weight and body, and instead of working out i became unmotivated and only thought of how i was never gonna be the person i wanted to be, I started to skip lunch in school and skipped breakfast, but my mom found out and made me start eating lunch and breakfast again. So i gave up on that and started becoming happy again. Then it happened again in 7th grade when i started being insulted at school by some people. Nothing was fun anymore, I stopped having lunch again. And then it went away.. then now this whole quarantine i’ve been on and off depressive moods and motivated moods that happened month after month. K started cutting and staying up late and stress eating. Right now I’m confused on if i’m happy or sad, but I constantly have thoughts of hanging myself in my room and ending life because it’s too much for me. It doesn’t feel severe but my thoughts are severe. It’s like i’m numb, and not sad nor happy, but want to die.

[@clairedavis3846]

I know it’s hard. Please stay. It will get better. I’m going through a lot right now as well and I’m so sorry you have to endure this pain. Please please please don’t give up

[@pianoo.o8651]

@@clairedavis3846 its been 4 months and i got better :) thank you

[@clairedavis3846]

@@pianoo.o8651 im glad☺️

[@Go-Go-Guts]

I've been miserable for so long I don't even feel comfortable being happy anymore honestly, I'm content with never getting help. I don't nessarily want to be this way, but it's all I really know

[@richardmicheli5255]

Dr.Tracey Mark my wife and I just started watching you and want you to know you are a true blessing . Thank you very much we are all a work in progress as my big brother would say.

[@standufrene93]

Thank you so much im the one in you message on this video. Im doing better now that i found your teachings. Thanks

[@johnmccann8319]

Great work Doc!

[@adaelbarky3721]

Thank you Dr. Tracey your channel helps a lot to many like me. More power!

[@DrTraceyMarks]

You're welcome Aileen. Thanks for your support.

[@sondosdb9134]

Im having most of the symptoms from 4 month ago till now Yeah i laugh Yeah i go hangout But indeed i dont feel like enjoying any of my activities I cry everday and most of the time Im moody...i dont have a constant mood...suddenly i feel angry or mad and suddenly i hate someone i know without a reason I feel like a mountain crushing my heart...i feel my breathe is so heavy like i need oxygen I lost 5 kg in 2 weeks

[@nazmierazali4101]

Are you okay? Tell me if you need any help.

[@yukinaplayz3954]

I am also facing those things.. I'm so whole hearted but I feel like I'm crumbling from the inside.. it's a pain..abut well, all I can can hope for is for u to get better.. 😁😁😘😁❤️❤️

[@sondosdb9134]

@@nazmierazali4101 well i found the problem, its my daddy so im trying to deal with him and im doing better now

[@mushroom-mac617]

Thank you doctor,I live in the uk and the mental health system is crumbling, I only get to see my psychiatrist for 45 minutes every six months and I am told I am lucky to have a psychiatrist, I have no other help other than your videos I have multiple mental health problems from ptsd to depression and anxiety, behavioural disorders,etc etc, I find your videos bring me some comfort when I am doubting myself and feeling worthless or angry or anxious etc please keep up the good work you are helping people like me world wide and I cannot thank you enough ✌🏻❤️

[@biggjoshhardcore]

I really enjoy your videos Dr. They have really helped me out a lot.

[@iipxstelplays-8023]

Im not really depressed im just really Sad and the World looks unreal i just dont know what to do anymore

[@katieo2k]

Love your videos, Doctor. I really like the way you break things down. Thank you!

[@DrTraceyMarks]

You're welcome Katie O! Thank you. 🙂

[@Penny-bt4gc]

Great video. You described almost all the symptoms I’ve had for years starting from the age of 12. It’s only once I hit my fifties that finally feel like normal.

[@hasanchoudhury5401]

Very helpful discussions. Thanks !

[@reenougle]

Thanks Dr Marks for your concise and informative videos. I describe having depression as being in a steel vat with no rungs, no light at the top and no knowledge of how to escape. If you are not depressive, you just can't understand how sad it is. The lack of hope is numbing and a whole different level of sad. But you just have to keep going and be grateful for everything you have! If you say thank you to life it can lift your spirits. Practice Gratefulness!

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Hi Reenougle! Thanks for your input. That's very encouraging for others to hear. You're right, I don't think a person who hasn't been depressed can really understand how dark it can get. Thats why some people will poo poo it as not a real illness or get over it, etc. But we just have to ignore all that chatter and press forward. Stay grateful...🙂

[@pink_ivy5952]

me before the video be like I'm always sad I'm not depressed right *me counting the symptoms I have* *me getting all of them* ok that explains a lot...

[@sarahad7052]

me too😞

[@ramses7568]

I got exactly the 5 you need to be considered depressed

[@FruityHachi]

thank you, that helped me understand my mental state better i have most of the symptoms, sometimes i’m able to work thru my to-do list despite symptoms, but sometimes it’s hard for me to even get up i frequently cry, sometimes i don’t even know why i’m crying, sometimes i feel like there’re many things contributing to it

[@Onlinesully]

I watched some of the videos, And they are very informative regarding what disorders or illnesses look like, and really well out together. Would be hugely grateful of some more videos with potential solutions etc. this is where I am very much struggling and sure could do with your help. Thank you.

[@b.sersiraven]

I’ve been suffering from severe depression symptoms for years, tried to get diagnosed but my parents always act like i have no rights to feel the way i do. It was worse when i was 13 but the change of environment made things less bad. I used to not be able to get out of bed but i was forced to and everyday all i want to do is cry and sleep which i can’t because my parents thinks that missing a day of school means i won’t get into college because to put it simply, they are idiots who dehumanize their kids like some parents do. It got better when i changed school and was put in a less toxic environment. I wake up every morning and felt so numb, spent two years trying to get better but instead now that i’m looking back, I was just letting myself drown in the misery. This year, i changed school again and the environment is drastically better but i’ve spent so long barely functioning that it hurts so much knowing that no matter how hard i try, i’ll never be able to improve if i don’t get the help i needed yet because of my age, my parents have to give consent but no matter what i do, they still make me feel like i have no rights to feel the way i do. It hurts so much and it is just so frustrating, i’m always so exhausted, i can’t remember past a day, i have no motivation... the only thing keeping me going is hoping from one unhealthy obsession to another before i can’t anymore and i just wallow in my misery once more, wishing the days would pass by faster. I’m so done with dealing with people, i can’t have friends more than a few months before i started to get so worn out by trying to keep up with friendships. It sucks. I’m affected academically, physically, mentally and socially by these overwhelming whatever that i don’t even know for certain exists or not. I just want to get professional help so i can move forward but everytime i tried, i’m left feeling worse than before. I feel so helpless, just watching the day past by until my life is completely ruined because i’m too young to get the help i needed on my own. I don’t know what to do. I don’t want to have to suffer because my parents are too insensitive. I don’t want to feel like it’s my fault anymore.

[@simonesimone3583]

Try to get help from a teacher

[@PattymacMakes]

Very helpful Dr. Marks!!

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@dioncrighton4980]

I've really got into your channel over the last week and yes they are not diagnosis videos but I am learning alot to point me in the direction of my issues and understanding everything alot more. Anyway point of my comment was I thought that book would be alot bigger like a big old encyclopaedia with the amount of knowledge it would need to detail not that small little thing

[@mightyobserver12]

It is more depressing when people around u dismiss what you feel

[@BasedRaven96]

You're amazing at explaining stuff!

[@DrTraceyMarks]

Thanks a lot jikapert!

[@xselita_]

I honestly don’t know what to write but I hope everyone feels and gets better. Even though, this is something that is hard to deal with behind close doors.

[@snowzardmusic]

I will say making music what helped me alot and got me out of it,and i have to keep doing it to live , it gave me hope to share my story with the world not wuth words but with music

[@meredithmericle7487]

I really feel for the young people out there who are helpless and despairing of getting help. Depression often has physical symptoms: headaches, gut problems, that "knot" in your stomach, etc. Tell your parent that your stomach, head, whatever hurts, and you need to see a doctor. You will not be lying, and this will be a giant step toward getting help. Tell your mother that you need to see the doctor alone, or quietly signal to the nurse that that's what you want to do, and let them handle it. Tell the doctor all and let him/her take it from there. Often medication is needed to adjust the chemicals in your brain that are making you depressed, or therapy is prescribed. Doctors see such cases in teens more often than you think, and they know how to deal with skeptical parents.

[@rwashi]

Thanks! great diagnostics.

[@DarkSoul23989]

I've read about suicidal thoughts on so many websites yet this is the first time I'm hearing about 'Passive Suicidality'. Proves why Dr. Tracey is awesome.

[@jjd2617]

This was very helpful.

[@biggooeyyy]

ur channel keeps getting recommended to me... i’m working on self growth and development . i just popped 3 tylenol pms for my headacheee... my skins clear, my parents are healthy and safe, my schools paid for, I have a degree and lost 20lbs like depression whooooo? i have no guilt in my heart cus baby i’m as solid as a brick house but ty for these tips tho.. ppl out here really need it

[@puppetmasterin]

When I had depression, it was so obvious! I felt a great NUMBNESS of my emotions! And over all this numbness there was a real heavy sadness, without really knowing the reason for the sadness!

[@carolinesparrowwave]

Thank you for making this video i've always thought I was depressed but turns out I'm right.

[@chillyzibra7836]

My mental health was already falling apart at the beginning of this year and i feel like quarantine made it worse

[@gj3080]

True that.

[@jasmineadjei2552]

This is brilliant! Too many of these symptoms I have. I will get there and get better.

[@WarriorByNature]

Literally crying as you say these things. I’ve been through too much therapy and I’m still jacked up

[@user-dj5hf6ir6n]

where have you been all this time. I just found out that I was depressed also really random but your hair is awesome

[@sev2658]

I dont like the way I look I get bullied I'm scared of my future I feel worthless I'm dead inside I act happy I stay till 3 am thinking how hard life is I just want to end it all

[@Chamelionroses]

One of the best places ro fight mental health stigma. Thanks for the videos.

[@Knife9]

Thank you for making this video I have 5 symptoms of depression but I am probably the one who can push through it

[@renaissance7907]

Im always wearing my headphones and listening to something because if i dont, i get trapped in my own head with a voice that hates me.

[@nadiabonakdarpour3083]

Exactlyyy

[@rachaelmoncaster776]

cant enjoy ANYTHING? I enjoy so many things. still suicidal😢 but wayyyy better❤

[@DrTraceyMarks]

I'm glad you're better Rachael.

[@sretnazvijezda400]

Then be thankfool More and live love learn more🌞💛❤

[@michaeladvs224]

This hit the nail on the head on what is me every single thing. I have know what to do I feel hopeless