How To Cope When Mental Illness Shuts Down Our Minds

[@theschooloflifetv]

If you are struggling with Mental Health there are lines where you can get professional support: www.nhs.uk/mental-health/nhs-voluntary-charity-services/charity-and-voluntary-services/get-help-from-mental-health-helplines/

[@405OKCShiningOn]

I asked my aunt and cousin to be my POA.

[@stormtrooper_]

This voice is extremely muffled.

[@lobotomyprettyplease]

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[@lobotomyprettyplease]

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[@lobotomyprettyplease]

And

[@AuRoaraAnimations]

nothing is worse than blaming yourself for something you dont deserve to go through

[@ScienceHelpUs]

Who says I don't deserve it?

[@snusack7119]

Rickard McKeown no conscious inhaling more exhaling 3 6 breaths a minute Huffpost why exhaling matters most. Liznewmanwellness which is more important? Your inhale or your exhale. Jacobmark Wim Hof Vs The oxygen advantage How do they compare? This literally changed the game, breathing in more air has made me do permanet Wim Hof, which means no wonder ive been stressed like 12 years. This is whatbyou gotta do, dont knowingly hold your breath, dont knowingly breath IN, put something that smells under your fkn nose, you will notice it starting to smell even though your not manually breathing in, thats your lungs doing it by themselves. When you feel the urge to breath in, then youre supposed breath out through the nose. All this breathing in has made you deprived of oxygen which the body compensates for by more blood cells to absorb air better, youve overtrained your breathing in muscles so your breathing out is weak. All this makes you more sensative the the carbendioxid building up, which makes you wanna breath in even more, and then the cycle has begun. Youre not supposed the breath in at all, only out, when you dont consiouncly breath in the stomach fills itself, this will make you winded when walking but now a day later its improving. The problem with society is this that when youre nervous you hold your breath a bit, then carbondioxide builds up without you thinking about it, then someone sees you stressed then they say breath in when youre supposed to breath out. When youre body is startled people say dont stress about it, hold it in Which makes you not letting it pass through and then you carry small traumuas for years because your literally pulling it back in, a mammal in the woods gets startled, shakes sees its nothin, then they just walk on but people tell others to not shake it of To breath IN! which constricts your blood vessels and makes you more stressed and then when you literally do the wim hof every second of your loif then your literally betting yourself up without knowing why, seartching for breathing exercises telling you to notice your breath when you breath wrong or meditation when youre literally agitated all year around beqause your not giving up the control of the breath to youre unconscious again. Also to have the toungue in a suction hold on the roof of the mouth, the maxilla with mouth closed.

[@zzekrom2834]

you don’t know what I deserve

[@Kat-pr7qc]

@@ScienceHelpUs YOU DO deserve it.

[@Kat-pr7qc]

@@zzekrom2834 she doesn’t know but you know that you do deserve it

[@amelieflorelle]

Sending love to everyone going through something they do or do not talk about ❤️❤️

[@hellolife277]

Love recieved , Sending HUGS back :). (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ

[@adilbek.ermekov]

Thanks

[@QuotesArticles]

Thanks! 😇❤

[@camillac.s.279]

Thank you ☺ here is needed a lot 💔🌸Sending back 💖

[@aristotle736]

Great. All you need is love. The Beatles are right today as they were 54 years ago .

[@bigbadlara5304]

I've been in this state for more than a decade. More than half my life it's all I can remember. Nearly destroyed but I'm slowly crawling out of the pits and next week is the first time I'll be receiving professional help🙂

[@AbominableDr.Phibes]

Good luck, I know you can do it! You're stronger than your mind tells you! Very strong! Don't listen to the bad things your mind tells you about yourself, it's all lies. ❤️

[@koffz-nl2118]

Good for you! Hope you make the most use out of therapy and get your life back!

[@katharinaprinz8283]

I wish you just the best!

[@Rev.iRo7]

You've suffered long enough, now it's time for your life to be better and for you to be happy. Make sure you get all the help you need, and good luck, you got this.

[@bigbadlara5304]

Thanks for the kind words. I went and the first appointment really helped :)

[@tpop3723]

Betrayal of the mind is the biggest betrayal of all.

[@erikascoffield8520]

worst part is most of the time, you don't even recognize the betrayal. you just endure the suffering.

[@stefaniegodfrey6155]

Omg, this is it!!! The only thing I had left to betray me was my MIND and that's what I've been suffering.. thanks for sharing that comment. That helped me figure out what the hell happened.

[@northspoonliving3977]

It's the feeling of panic when someone asks you how you're doing, and you know that if you start to open up that the dam will collapse and you'll break down into emotional mush, unable to hold back the floodwaters of negativity. You feel this panic so you say "I'm fine"

[@bakercat2108]

Yeah :(

[@mojojojo1211]

I was feeling uninterested in work and even to eat food since 2 days. I feel I'm Ill, it's been a long time since I had a hearty laugh with the people I like, went out with friends. Staying away from family has been taxing. Working from home doesn't help. Today I took leave and left home at 9, went out to a cafe, read for sometime and then sketched for a while. Went to a nice place for brunch and I'm typing this from the cafe. For anyone feeling low and having thoughts of loneliness, take your self out. Be there for yourself, take a day off work, mental sickness is real sickness.

[@ayoutubecommenter7494]

You've got the point, even if don't go out with people you like just go out, do things, anything with your body and it will help. Of course your mind will eventually generate its own problems when you are living inside of it and not living in the real life.

[@FistOfHatred]

Working was the only relief i had from depression. I couldn t stand going back home so i stayed in my car. I cried and had numerous panic attacks while at work, but at least it didnt make me try to kill myself right away . Managed To keep the job though, and you re right, had To often take breaks from the work otherwise i would burn out. But i Never called sick nor asked to be stopped. You have To keep yourself busy for survival. Thats my take on it

[@sutan2372]

Same here. But I'm still afraid to go out, I'm afraid that won't change anything.

[@FistOfHatred]

@@sutan2372 yeah i can relate, the key is in you and how you perceive the world, the world in itself remains the same, so going outside only helps with the right mindset. I did it with a friend and he typically babysitted me

[@TheOpinionGuyy]

@@sutan2372 That depends on what you do when you go out, try to do something you love or what your heart says and do it without 2nd thoughts. Because if you try to go out and force happiness, you will not.

[@savannahj6660]

What a beautifully accurate way to describe how I’ve been feeling lately. Listening to this was a cathartic release, I needed it.

[@shymultimedia]

Same here

[@namastesilence5230]

I'm trying to breath to hold all the tears and pain I feel, you're not alone... you can email me if you would like, safe hugs 🙏

[@akshada01akki]

Just reading the title made me cry

[@donnahickman9350]

😪

[@savannahj6660]

I’m feeling better now, thank you everyone for your support. Together we can lift each other up, no one is alone. ❤️🙏🏼

[@charlotte28518]

Thing is it can go on for weeks, and you have to make decisions as an adult. The worst is being depressed and anxious and unemployed because it's all on you to find work and convince people that you're competent when you feel absolutely anything but

[@jillrouton4097]

Exactly

[@analinanucic4292]

Sending you lots of love❤️

[@charlotte28518]

@@analinanucic4292 thank you! I have now been employed full time since early December! Haha yay

[@analinanucic4292]

@@charlotte28518 yeyy!! So proud of you, i also got a job few days ago and iam so happy and greatful❤️

[@charlotte28518]

@@analinanucic4292 congratulations!! So nice to hear :)

[@meaganconstable860]

I fell into mental illness so badly that I couldn't even talk.. the only way I could describe it to people was to tell them I feel like I lost my words.. my hair even turned a different texture it was really bad but thank you for your videos

[@namastesilence5230]

How did you recover... I've been in a crisis almost a year now... and survived several attempts... I don't lnow where to start to be functional again, I'm lost

[@BlancaEstella4837]

I hope u'r doing well now 🙏🙏🙏

[@delithnutkins6017]

Sending love to you all who are in this dark place. You will pull through I know it x

[@namastesilence5230]

@@BlancaEstella4837 Not at all I desperately need help!

[@BlancaEstella4837]

@@namastesilence5230 the most positive thing i know, is that as human we love succeeding..., try to do small things that would make u proud of ur self every Day(thé kind of things u didn't know u were able to do) ... It saved my life to do so once..., I have no idea if it can help u, but it might take some time before u start enjoying it, so don't give up too soon...plz I'll pray for u, take care, u deserve all the best ❤️

[@DemetriPanici]

*“When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and brings joy, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life.” - Jean Shinoda Bolen*

[@michealknight19]

20 years and still nothing

[@lethalhotbox3778]

@@michealknight19 18 years for me and weed bring joy into my life too bad its illegal in so many places

[@Mintman83]

This is the hell my mind goes through every day for the past 25 years. I just try to get by day to day, there is no cure for this burden on my life. The only thing keeping me positive every day is thinking about my son he is my joy in life.

[@randomcompilations201]

Try readingbUnthetered soul by micheal singer

[@lexxie225]

It’s been 2 years since I’ve posted this. I really hope you’re doing better now

[@macktheripper7454]

I had the most extreme ptsd after my fathers suicide in 2017. What helped me was running .. that and writing about how I felt everyday … it’s amazing the link between the body and mind. God bless you all

[@tulinbeyduz920]

Sorry for your loss . I lost mine to schizophrenia..

[@erikapk]

God bless you Mike. You are so strong and inspiring. How did you find the motivation to start running and keep running? I have PTSD+depression, lost an abusive parent in a messy way, really don't know how to re-program my brain so I can be functional after so many years of chaos and pain.

[@chainesansnom4449]

I'm sorry for your loss. You've had enormous strength throughout these times. God bless you, and stay strong, take care.

[@alkia100]

Sorry for your loss, and I am amased st your strength.

[@tracesprite6078]

@@erikapk Fully Human by Steve Biddulph is a very good book.

[@teresahunt7241]

This is EXACTLY how it feels. Precisely and profoundly accurate. For the most part, I'm a fairly laid-back person however, financial worries can lay me flat for days or weeks at a time. Losing my job 6 months ago has been the most difficult thing that has ever happened to me in all of my 56 years.

[@MB-wk5lc]

Wishing you the very best landing another job, sending love

[@Kat-pr7qc]

Consider yourself luck if the worst thing that happened in 56 years is losing your job! The privilege of not being homeless or sexually assaulted or beat by your husband or abandoned by your kids

[@TheButterMinecart1]

It's an anti-human system that messes with our minds

[@GamePlaySStuff]

In my experience, the phrase that helps the most when I'm on a crisis: "this too shall pass". Ironic that it doesn't feel that way, but it always does. Big hug to you all, make your best effort always in keeping up the fight!!

[@scottfw7169]

Once heard what seemed a both accurate and hilarious take on that theme, "This too shall pass but be aware that it might pass like a bad burrito before it gets better."

[@GamePlaySStuff]

@@scottfw7169 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 loved it

[@my0majesty0el]

This too shall pass, brother

[@KaydeeA]

Man... Adulthood is so lonely and I have just entered it. I cannot begin to explain how scared I am of what's to come. No one's there to tell me of my worth (therapists in my country cost as much as my parents' wages).

[@antoinelyons5323]

You will be alright just be focus

[@lancewhoha3659]

Same man, I don't know which direction to go from here. They all are unknown roads, and to explore is dangerous. I guess we'll just have to look deeper for the beauty in the struggle.

[@connorbullock1669]

@@lancewhoha3659 worst decision of my life is taking a gap year before college. I’m so fucking lonely idk what to do

[@lancewhoha3659]

@@connorbullock1669 I'm about to turn 19, and for most of my life I've lived in a tent on the lake. I've been nothing but lonely trying to take care of my father, never feeling time for friends. And when I do hang with friends, the loneliness still remains. Sometimes you have to make friends with what ails you, learn to love yourself and party by yourself. That's what I've been trying to do for as long as I can remember

[@connorbullock1669]

@@lancewhoha3659 I’ve been teaching myself guitar lately which has helped a lot. I used to have a ton of friends who I honestly backstabbed because of a relationship I was in with a girl. She hated them so I stopped spending time with them and when she dumped me it left me with nothing. Doesn’t help I recently lost me job either and not in school. Just rlly tired of being stuck in the mud.

[@somewhereoverit711]

I wish people around me can understand what goes on in my mind with chronic depression. All they see is a slew of success and a slew of months where i have "let it all go," thinking that i willing swing from one extreme to the next. They do not know how hard it is to wind up everyday and exist without questioning the purpose of existing.

[@BobPearson-ov4rm]

we should remember we are not alone, we can be better. the journey is a endless river to hope..

[@afreen5058]

Yeah, it feels like my intelligence (memory, understanding conversations, solving problems) has gone down since mental illness attacked me.

[@peachaesthxtic23]

Same, I feel the same way, my memory, my logical thinking, focus , concentration , learning ability everything went down 😭

[@Trace7173]

I'm taking care of my elderly mother with dementia while working full time for a poverty wage and enduring my own mental illness. I can't just "not think" I need real help but I have no health insurance (thank you America) This video is very accurate and I think literally everyone is like this. Some just are able to get it together long enough to be successful and maybe even thrive..But most of us aren't.

[@emmashahi4334]

That's right, Some of us just can't take a day off, if we do we can't recover from it's expanses, ive been awful for a month and still have to push through with minimum efficiency. Sorry about everything you are going through I can understand the pressure of not taking a break, hopefully things will take a turn for better, hopefully you will also get your health insurance to get a help

[@carlomiceli]

I offer you my feelings for your situation. Your current mission in life is beautiful, tiresome and you're still able to think. That's a lot, mate. Please try to find a volunteer psychologist or something alike to help you to deal with what's going on. Wish you all the best 🥇

[@attheranch4876]

I am wondering if there’s a community-based mental health program in your area. They work on the sliding scale usually, you might not get charged anything at all. It’s worth checking out.

[@tomellis4750]

Blessings

[@Fififashionista27]

You might be able to get caretakers pay depending on what state you are in. Before I had health insurance I used Medicaid and a Christian clinic that offered a sliding scale. Hope things get better for you ❤️❤️❤️

[@thechancellor-]

To the *incredible person* that's seeing this, I wish you all the best in life❤ don't over blame yourself, accept things and go forward. Don't let others define what “success” is for you. Get up, learn the skills needed and get after it, all the keys to a happy life is in your hands. Keep pushing.

[@MB-wk5lc]

Thank you

[@thechancellor-]

@@MB-wk5lc You welcome ❤️.

[@Gg-tc7bl]

Bot

[@infpmediator1497]

Unfortunately success is money 💰 💰💰💰💰💰💰 .. We can escape this sad reality .

[@thomaspartner4068]

I was diagnosed this year with 3 different personality disorders. My life has been lonesome and terrifying ever since. By far the hardest year of my life, a few times I didn’t think I’d make it to my 31st birthday, but I somehow made it here..

[@namastesilence5230]

I know exactly what you mean, feeling deeply your words... 💔

[@FistOfHatred]

We re gonna make it one way or another, through pain

[@ZeddisDead]

After they diagnosed you, your life went downhill? Maybe you're not your diagnosis....You're probably a very sane person living in an insane world.

[@FistOfHatred]

@@ZeddisDead yeah i like to think it that way sometimes. Me being in my thoughts is just an escape for whatever life has To offer

[@sarthakmirchandani]

You're not alone, I thought I wouldn't be able to make it to my 25 th bday, but here I am, a month later, watching this video, relating to it so much and emphathizing with you. You're not alone.

[@J_ro_shows]

Ive never been so blindsided by my mental illness. Feel like a helpless infant rn

[@jeremiemangylo]

Recognize the moment when you’re a thinker who’s no longer able to think. ~ wise words

[@ojasvigarg4468]

The idea is simple. When you are depressed and in low mood, DONT TAKE YOUR THOUGHTS SERIOUSLY, and dont try to figure out what is wrong. Just let the bad mood pass, sit back, relax, listen to music, divert your mind. And when you do this, you will return to normality and happiness much faster.

[@airishviscara2326]

💗💗💗

[@oscart4983]

This is amazing advice, thanks so much for this.

[@ojasvigarg4468]

@@oscart4983 😊

[@jillrouton4097]

Ty ty for this

[@ahmedaraale4996]

Have u ever experienced depression it is not like broken bone something you can heal it some people recover from depression but not all people

[@nyashacarter7065]

Thank you for this. Lost my job and feeling very numb mentally. Brain fog is real.

[@jonnyw82]

I’m praying for you today dear Nyasha

[@Juliana-f4f]

Cheer up , i know it must be hard but this too shall pass

[@jackiejames3898]

I'm fasting for my brain fog. It's truly debilitating. Lookup what it can do for your mental state. It's life changing.

[@robynconway1286]

See a doctor eat healthy walk breathe and talk to your higher power and a trusted person or pet. Sit in a chapel and pray or in a park and talk to trees. If you aren't coping find medical help immediately. You can get through this. Nothing stays the same. This will change. Be kind to yourself. You are worth it. Do anything but don't give up. 🙏🏻🕊

[@TEAforMIND]

Some days are better. Some days are worse. Just get some rest, it's going to be okay. "One must still have chaos in oneself to be able to give birth to a dancing star." Friedrich Nietzsche

[@macktheripper7454]

Why quote someone who spent the final years of his life in utter madness raving ?

[@besniker3616]

Why not?

[@johnmitchell8925]

I think in the end he was dancing around naked . At least he left a lasting impression on the hotel guests

[@4estdweller4ever]

@@macktheripper7454 Sounds like dementia or something. Why would you not have compassion for that instead of derision?

[@ZeddisDead]

@@4estdweller4ever well wtf does having chaos in oneself and giving birth to a dancing star have to do with anything? It sounds like a demonic ritual if anything.

[@thomasmaxime2340]

I've really passed through alot...my mental health was totally shattered in the past times when I lost my wife and it was just so horrible..Psychedelic are the reason why I didn't take my life when I was at my end.i was stripped of my ego and saw the beauty of life and interconnectivity

[@hazeemakhan5301]

Really Sorry...your story seem so touching. I feel the same way too. I put too much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety level.. I am also glad to be a part of this community.

[@jefferyscott8148]

It’s so difficult to describe depression to someone who’s never been there because it’s not sadness. The Trips I've been having have really helped me a lot,I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well

[@tessymitch]

Came across some comments about myco_louiis I must recommend he is good at what he does

[@Vickyy278]

@ Bianca But how do I source?

[@sherrimandel6983]

I've been having this constant, unbearable anxiety because of university stress..not until I met Myco_louiis.. he really helped me

[@jonnyw82]

I don’t have turrets but dozens of times a day I involuntarily blurt out “I hate myself” almost as some sort of coping mechanism. I feel sadness for what I do to myself. I don’t know anyone that can ever understand my burden.

[@JordanJLyon]

Trust me laddie, you ain’t the only one. Grab a copy of this book - Lost Connections by Johann Hari. It will explain a lot for, trust me.

[@jonnyw82]

@@JordanJLyon good book, his interview on jre was good too.

[@madao7865]

I have that too, occasionally. But I found a neat trick for when it gets particularly bad. Whenever you have that impulse, you respond to yourself with: "I don't hat myself, I hate _". The first part may feel untrue at the time but forcing oneself to pronounce that internally or otherwise makes the whole thing more effective. And _ in the second part can be anything from "my response to this situation" to "being in this circumstance". The more specific the better. It shifts your focus and lets you direct energy outwards that would otherwise be used to beat yourself up.

[@jonnyw82]

@@madao7865 thank you, I’m going to try that 🙏

[@DaveA.L-b1f]

there was a period of time in my life where i would tell myself things like "oh god, you are disgusting" and "you look horrible" and "can you just shut the hell up?". my therapist told me that i should treat myself like the most caring and kind parent. would a caring parent tell their child that they are horrible? no - which mean i shouldn't talk to myself like that

[@rachelgreensmith-annino5735]

I have struggled with mental illness most of my life. It feels just like this video describes. I have tried many things and many methods to try to "cure" myself. I have even tried not thinking, like the video says, but for me that is not what works best. Mindfulness is the best medicine for me. It sucked at first. I felt worse before I felt better, but the more I did it the better I felt. I am more present in reality, which makes me feel more alive. When I was distracting myself with social media, food, weed (whatever it happened to be), I felt less involved in my life, which made it easier to continue to not get help. And asking others to tell me what to do wasn't the answer either. I needed to take responsibility for my life (the good, the bad, and the ugly parts), to fully begin to heal. I am not saying it is the only way to help. But in my honest opinion, i do think it really helps you to enjoy life again and not just to survive it. My heart goes out to those of you in the thick of darkness right now. You are not alone and do whatever you need to do to survive right now. When you are ready you will do what is needed to heal. Stay strong and ask for help when you need it. You will be surprised how many people just want to see you better.

[@corydesmond7348]

2 minutes in and literally crying at how accurately you're describing what I'm feeling. I wouldn't wish this feeling on anyone. I hope you all stay strong x

[@klanderkal]

I felt the same way... wow, finally a accurate description of how it really is..! It's so horrifying to experience. 😢

[@eadweard.]

Did anyone else experience all this but with the addition of an abusive parent occasionally entering the bedroom to externally reinforce those those internal voices? 🙂

[@salmonie]

Same :((((

[@sushih3302]

Oh no... I really hope things get better for you two soon :(

[@eadweard.]

@@sushih3302 Thanks! For me they got better many years ago thankfully. But to anyone still there: it will get better, regardless of how impossible that might seem now.

[@asurfingsilver2922]

Hey stranger, I felt this for a long time, anyway straight to the point. Solution is to wait for them to change(if you have faith in them) but ultimately, prepare to live on your own. The journey maybe rough but living on your own will make you stronger. Goodluck and endure. You are stronger than you know.

[@asurfingsilver2922]

If your parents are the type that can be convinced and changed for the better, then there is hope for your family. If not, prepare to endure a long time of trials before you can move out, or better yet, if you move out early you will spare yourself a lot emotional pain and trauma. Stay strong and goodluck.

[@Nox.INkRecords]

'When Life leaves you blind, Love keeps us kind.' Kudos to everyone who were actually involved in making this video. 👍🏻 Thanks for sharing this

[@Jackgritty28]

Use it or lose it, what's the worst, living or diying, despair for the mentally ill,it's a risk when you walk outside your front door, that's if you have one, distorted thoughts out of sync with reality, judgement from others could be criticised, what are we doing wrong, complicates our faculties💊🆘🚩⛔💥✅

[@peppymia]

Love that Linkin Park song ♥ RIP, Chester

[@st-christian14]

Chester

[@DemetriPanici]

*"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love." - Marcus Aurelius*

[@lifestylewithveep]

Sending lots of love to everyone suffering in silence. It's not easy, but you're doing good. If you think the pain is a little too much, get professional help, you deserve all the love in the world ❤️ ✨YOU✨ MATTER ❤️

[@LeeirahBrashka]

Thank you

[@zardi9083]

No way this just popped up in literally one of my darkest moments in the past few years

[@josephyeung2606]

At my worst moments in years too. Cheers.

[@PieMK6R]

🙏

[@andreaskye]

School of life's videos always seem to do just that. Remember, you and everyone else reading this, it is not only you. You are not alone.

[@fraserreid719]

For anyone who is struggling and feels like they won’t make it through please don’t listen to the intrusive thoughts. You will see the other side. I’ve been lower than low before and attempted to end my suffering over a dozen times. But I’m glad I’ve not managed to do that. I am still here and I’m breathing and I’m living. Please don’t give in. Give more

[@judtinjust3851]

I need help 💔 so bad

[@fraserreid719]

Hello my friend. What do you need help with. Things get easier over time. You can get through anything. I am someone who has never met and never will meet you but I will do anything I can to help you through whatever you are going through. Do you care to talk about it?

[@lupina2776]

I didn't think it was possible to put what I experience into words in this way. The intro leaves me speechless because it captures exactly what it feels like to be in my head day to day. It couldn't be put any better! Thank you for making the unaxplainable so visible and touchable. I'm amazed.

[@klanderkal]

My words exactly 😟... I thought i was the only one suffering like this... ❤🫶

[@808goblin9]

Im currently doing everything to fight my trauma. I had a teacher who screamed and yelled at me for years. He told me various nasty things and now im sick. Im doing everything i can to get healthy and i really hope that soon i will be.

[@waluigihentailover6926]

This was perfect timing for me.

[@DeepBlue7]

Me too

[@tHa1Rune]

Me too. İn the pit of my mess. The final joint. Again.

[@zuza7670]

Me too. Sending love and hugs to all of you 💕 Do you have problems with letting yourself rest too?

[@waluigihentailover6926]

@@zuza7670 Rest? I need it often that I do rest when I need to.

[@WIRobin]

I have vivid dreams pretty much every night. Its like living a second life. It gets exhausting never being able to shutoff for an hour or two.

[@TheEpicphale]

Holy shit i know exactly what you mean. It feels like I've experienced every second of the day even when im sleeping

[@davidcoleman3064]

Finally someone experiencing what I am going through l feel like i am living a life i don't want yet i dreamed of some parts warped reality along with depression causing mental illness fears and anxiety i am heading down the rabbit hole but i refuse to give up even when my mind telling me it has any helpful comments to help me navigate?

[@theanonymoushelpline7248]

@@davidcoleman3064 practice Mindfulness as much as possible and breathing. Also remind yourself your not your thoughts. You don’t have to connect to every thought that comes in your mind. Change every negative thought that u happen to connect with into a positive one also fact checking. Your mind can distort the truth, fact check. 💖 Make yourself do the things you will do when your feeling good. It tricks your brain to believing that everything is ok. Tell yourself everything is ok because it truly is.

[@variatonesoundscape5592]

This explains mental illness better than anything I have ever heard before. I wouldn't wish this hell on anyone.

[@klanderkal]

I agree... especially the beginning,.. I felt like wow,.. that's me.

[@variatonesoundscape5592]

@@klanderkal I wish you the best in life. I hope everything gets better for you. I am so sorry you have to go through this, along with myself.

[@klanderkal]

@variatonesoundscape5592 Thank you..!🫶 I also wish you the best., And hope things get better for you as well. I just really want to be normal again ✨️. Hope we both can ASAP. ... T.Y.

[@variatonesoundscape5592]

@@klanderkal It's not about being normal. It's about being okay

[@variatonesoundscape5592]

@@klanderkal I'm cheering for you

[@joekavalauskas8767]

Been following your channel for a while now. This one could not have been timed better. I’m not depressed like most but man am I anxious, unorganized, stressed. Thanks for taking care of us School of Life.

[@skippy7208]

Possibly the best description of a period of mental illness I’ve ever come across. When I go through this myself, it’s virtually impossible to articulate how it feels to be mired in negativity and lack ANY ability to reason one’s way out of it 😩

[@klanderkal]

Thank you.., for putting into words, what I too am suffering from . I can't find word's besides horrible suffering, mentally paralyzed, loss of desires,.. I cry alot, because I don't like suffering every day, unable to do anything at all. It's a struggle to take care of myself, even eating. I listened to everything I can find,.. but no relief 😢. I'm terrified... I lost my career job of 20yrs... and I was at fault. My life was connected to my job. My best friends, all my social interactions, purpose, identity etc. Everything a great job provides to be confident and fulfilled. Depression is a horrible mental illness... 😞

[@mauritsbuist]

I am going to therapy for 2 years now with ups and downs. Depression episodes for months. For anyone that feels depressive please go and find help. I know it's really really hard, BC we are fighting everyday not to give up. Fighting for our life with our mind. But therapy helps me a lot. So I hope for U stranger it will help 2. Don't stop fighting and stay strong 💪!

[@ericdraven155]

Thankyou ❤

[@patrickd7988]

This vid is incredible. I've been working through ruminating, self hatred en isolating patterns for 7 years now, and can say I'm just about recovered as one can be. This video holds so many truths, which I now know to be true. I hope this reaches a lot of people, 'cause these insights can help people so much!

[@danielsaan1749]

All I can say is that this one video means the world to me right now. Thank you OP and thank you to every other one of you here too. Honestly, thank you.

[@klanderkal]

Wow,.. Im going through this right now. Im constantly ruminating the mistakes i made that ruined me, all the coulda shouda wouldas. So much self hatred, knowing it was my fault, over and over. I isolate horribly because of the anxiety and depression this all caused. No one can believe this has happened to me. Im stuck. It's like im mentally paralyzed. I just don't want to do anything i used to. I really hope i can heal, or snap out of this quicksand of horror asap! Im so glad for you... that you've gotten better. Im on the tightrope..

[@ariacameron5562]

Thank you for this. Sending out positivity and love to everyone who needs it.

[@James-yz2ew]

Good god, that opening absolutely nailed those first few frantic moments when waking up

[@miskipinki1575]

I love how I saw this video right when I needed it. I HAVE been irrational and delusional, my brain is tired of thinking and overthinking everything. I do need a break, thank you.

[@hiddentreasure83]

this is a very welcome topic. the most frustrating thing i've found with mental illness is having no clear line of when things have changed. as the video talks about - your mind seems to be working in the same way, it sometimes even feels clearer and more accurate. inside my mind is not the place to look for signs of change, though, and keeping an eye on my sleep and hygiene and normal routines are better signs of what is happening inside. i love the suggestion to rest - it feels like the world is always telling us to be active, to do more, to get on top of your problems and take control of your life. mental illness is often mental activity, problem solving and trying to take control. finding a solution takes letting go, being ok with not being ok, taking a break from things that are hurting us or adding stress, and asking for help.

[@VallisYT]

Illness, both physical but especially mental, undermines the usually unthinking trust I have in my body. Only when things are not working as they should, I realize how mind-bogglingly complex the human body is and how little we know about our mind. It is fascinating that our consciousness constitutes our whole existence, and yet we have no idea what consciousness actually is.

[@deovi1653]

I've seen this several times already. I haven't seen or heard anything that resonates so much. I was recently diagnosed with Reoccurring Severe Depression; watching this has helped me acknowledge the condition as part of me and knowing that I can manage. I have to thank everyone at School of Life for putting such helpful content. Truly.

[@AT-vp8qw]

Honestly I was so used to this mental state, I thought I just matured and that I was "dumb" which was why it was so hard for me to think. I realized yesterday that it may have been not the case. This video opened my mind up a lot

[@Bruhbruhbro47]

Im going through this now... I feel like the meds I'm on the to stop panic attacks and let me sleep have made me irreversibly stupid

[@adathrine]

Today, you are not expected to do or be anything. Just breathe. You are loved. 💛🖖🏻😻👽🌍🌈

[@jeffmusgrave3691]

As always, I am in shock at how succinctly this channel describes the experience of mental illness. Thank you for this.

[@JeddieT]

I’ve experienced and am experiencing all the characteristics you’re describing. The problem is, when shutting down, I can’t start up again.

[@IsaacJoshi]

*To all dreamers out there, don't ever let the world's negativity disenchant you or your spirit. If your surround yourself with love and with right people, Anything is possible.* *Great Stuff!*

[@somethingyousaid5059]

Bullshite. Anything is not possible. There's a great deal in life that's not possible. It's an inflexible reality that is not your friend.

[@lisajoye5721]

I've suffered from mental illness so long, I know what medications treat what disorders, and Dr.'s and Psychologists are amazed at my knowledge of the aspects of the disease...cause and effect. I've been treated, hospitalized, and in therapy all of my adult life after trauma started at a young age. Never give up hope. There is a light that wants to shine through that darkness.

[@Meelan72]

Just told my partner that I can not be a mother because I’m so broken and the thought of inviting another human being into this ugly, dark world of mine seems so unfair. Not a day passes by without thinking of taking my own life. There is no logical explanation why I’m here and what life is. Absurdism is what I see.

[@peaterrepeater4441]

You wouldn’t have much time to think about all of this with a kid, I know from experience, they have their ways to demand your full presence :)

[@annamossity8879]

Here, here! As for kids, they are demanding but we must be of good minds before bringing them in, they will not fix any issue and will definitely exacerbate any you’ve got! I know from experience too.

[@natashaalicia2.0]

You are absolutely right to not want to have a kid. Don't listen to anyone who says a baby is what you need. I'm not saying get pregnant and have an abortion. I'm saying Don't get pregnant in the 1st place. I had baby after baby after baby and I've never been a Mother to my children. How F:^! Up is that?! Figure out how to take care of YOU b4 bringing an innocent dependent life into existence and having them wonder why you even bothered... its a vicious cycle.

[@melonagbaby]

Children are not for everyone i don't think mental illed people should have them cause they will definitly make it worse , not because of them but because of everything that envolves raising kids

[@daktuno]

same here

[@rastamuff1]

The last five years of my life have seen the most incredible, painful realities. Rejection of the worst kind, relocation multiple times, living out of a suitcase in the floor, grieving and loss, romantic issues, allergies, weight loss, ptsd, hormonal issues….I always thought I was the one who could take everything on and just deal with it, but this year, I learned I’m not a strong as I once thought I was.

[@robynconway1286]

This video is so validating. It explains what I have never neen able to. What I go through exactly. Thank you. 🙏🏻 I want some family members to see this. They think I can change what I am going through and wonder why I can't get on with things. They condemn me for being lazy and ask why dont I pull myself together. My sister even asked did I know I was making her feel bad and I had to stop. I have learned that I have to walk away from these toxic people and that my doctor and cousellor are my most reliable sources of comfort, guidance and support and not my family or friends. It is hard tho because then they think I am ignoring them. Setting boundaries can be painful.

[@simasvoid]

this actually brought me to tears. it feels so relieving knowing someone can put what you’re feeling into words

[@rajivkrishnatr]

I like the way they say that the mind thinks that it is doing its job normally but it's not. This is when there are signs of distorted thinking. It took me 4-5 years of therapy to even recognize that I was thinking in a distorted way, that harmed my own health.

[@RickNelsonMn]

Very ill and very unaware of the depth of traumatic survival mode and accompanying depression and anxiety lasted for decades. Around 6 years ago, 56-57 yrs old, I realized some of it. The Internet finally offered exposure. I had been reading very often, and finally found an insight that clicked. Cptsd therapy helped for almost 2.5 yrs. The same later and I'm unable to cope any longer. No income, daily stressed by belittling, loud name calling, dismissal, refusing to acknowledge near 24 years of sobriety and complete fidelity over 42+ yrs. I'm a male in hell.

[@aya-chan2371]

I can't believe how connected I am right now with this video. Until recently I told myself that I was a logical thinker, and how I'm aware of the depression I'm experiencing. But I convince myself that this being, as the video suggested, terrorist in white coats, have objectively told me that I need to think about the things in my head, and how the world will end soon, how my parents will die soon, and how every little thing has meaning and yet I don't appreciate it as much as I should. But this was so unnecessary because in reality, I didn't do anything in my life, I abandon all my chores, just like the video demonstrated. The visuals are amazing and I felt like my emotions were described so easily by the animation. Thank you so much for the video, I love it so deeply. For the people out there struggling as well, I am with you.

[@adreamerlounge]

Never forget you deserve to be happy. I do not know if there is a god, or meaning or anything in life, but you are you, all our lifes are a story, write the one you want. Be yourself. And look for people that can love you the way you are.....

[@goPistons06]

Thanks for this, you really nailed it. When I feel like this, it's like my mind needs something to feel bad about, and actively looks for the bad in everything.

[@RareGem369]

Sending so much love and hugs to everyone suffering through this thing called life! Don’t give up hope, God bless 💗💗💗💗

[@Martlin]

I feel this video offers enormous insight. I also feel it takes enormous discernment to know which negative thoughts have legitimacy as not all are the result of mental illness.

[@msabyss_3998]

People watching this looking for answers while all this video does is describe their feelings, great way to actually help

[@sudhei5604]

Gosh, i was going through the exact same thing lately. It is really exhausting to deal with such thing especially when you are unaware of it. You dont know what to do or think or move properly. You cant do anything. It is litteraly hell. But now i know it, when i realize i am in this situation i wont think or decide or feel anything. Just rest. Everythings will be fine again.

[@manojsundararajan6166]

I know there's something going on inside me that often shuts me down even when things are positive outside but I'm unable to recognize and deal with it. Love to everybody in a similar phase.

[@itumelengthibile5827]

I've experienced and largely overcome depression many years ago. The past few weeks it's been coming up again and I've forgotten how to deal with it. Thank you for this.

[@melusine826]

Add in situations where some of this is result of gaslighting (intentional or unintentional) and living in a toxic world where you are taught you are wrong to struggle with it

[@4estdweller4ever]

I wish I could explain and prove point by point why all those negative thoughts and feelings are true in my case. It would take too long to state my case but every time I hear this kind of information I think, “I wish that were true for me”, but if you make mistakes there are people who will not let you forget or ever feel forgiven. Yes, I know humans don’t have the right to do this, but they do it anyway and I am not strong enough to defend myself from them. Religious groups can be this way. It can be cruel.

[@MeepitQueen27]

This helped me understand my partners depression so much. Going through it as a neurodivergent mind and being with a neurotypical who experiences it is totally different. Thank you for this video. It encompassed so many things he tells me he feels

[@nedthestaffieegan3452]

It's even worse when you know you are unwell and not functioning but are blamed for being unwell

[@alinamunir6933]

For anyone in pain, just know that no matter what, it all doesn't matter in the end, so don't fucking care about it all too much. Next time you are sad or unhappy or in pain or fear, just hug yourself and sit in front of the mirror and talk. Talk for as long as it takes to go through it. Pain or fear only come to remind us to look inside. Our deeper selves need deep love and kindness and if we ignore ourselves for too long, we suffer. Don't ignore your needs and desire to be loved.

[@kimberlygardner2302]

I struggle day in and day out. - When it hits really bad, I feel like I'm in quicksand and I can't get out of this spot. My entire body, mind, function shuts down immediately. I take my meds, my psychologist just died. It has been a rough road, but I know that this shall pass.....

[@downunder4404]

An extraordinarinally accurate portrayal of suffering mental illness. My anxiety coupled with bipolar has caused tremendous upheaval and problems in my life but I'm still trying to march forward. Love to everybody out there going through similar issues.

[@Hmy87]

I’ve never felt like this before I’m on the verge of mental breakdown When I talk about my mental illness, I feel like a burden. My siblings are suffering from the same issues Sometimes they can hear me but sometimes I can see that they don’t listen cause they’re already having their own struggles. I want to find hope and have faith that I’ll get better but nothing working out. I used to enjoy working out & watching shows but now I’ve lost interest in almost everything.

[@Jerry-fy1iu]

how long are u suffering from this?

[@janelantestaverde2018]

Overall very good advice as usual. I would even expand these thoughts here to the point where people in general have an attitude of believing they are the best at judging a situation, a condition or a state of being. "I know best" is a statement that is more often wrong than right.

[@shootingstar7208]

To all my warriors out there who are fighting their own demons without anyone knowing ,you are a hero and an amazing and brave human being .keep on going dear ,you will find the light and peace soon enough ❤❤❤

[@michaelbacon5278]

This is a realisation I had coming out of my first and most significant depressive episode. Since then, I don't really trust or try to rely on my own judgement when I'm depressed. It's actually somewhat freeing. I suppose, in a sense, though, that's because I have learned how to tell when I'm depressed, and how to label thoughts as depressive.

[@sweetcupofcoffee]

3:46 - 4:10 thank you. made me cry, nobody told me this when i needed it most.

[@Lee-xw7gf]

I’ve always known that I’m mentally ill. I’ve been on and off different meds for different things and life isn’t easier either. But this really made me feel like I’m not crazy or dramatic or wrong for feeling the way I do.

[@shenanigans582]

ive been diagnosed with bpd, clinical major depression, and anxiety my mental health's been declining for such a long time that I don't remeber the time without it being bad. i think i've hit rock bottom, lost a tooth today because I couldn't get out of my house to go to the dentist, ive gained a lot of weight, lost a lot of relationships and friendships, pushed people away. i don't know how to find the strenght to get myself out of this state, there's just no energy left in me to fight. but i want to try, i just dont know how, and the doctors aren't helping so im just leaving this comment for myself in the future so i could look back on it and be proud of what ive hopefully accomplished

[@klanderkal]

This was a great comment. I can identify with the symptoms. I too have gotten worse. Depression and Anxiety just totally debilitate. I too lost all my muscle weight, and became unhealthy. I had to cancel all my dr. and dentist appointments because I can't go anywhere. I have so many friends,.. but don't communicate with, and refuse to go anywhere with friends or family. I've talked to all the warm lines, crisis lines, 988, etc... I just pour out the trauma and loss, and mistakes I made that devastated me... and caused depression. I just keep repeating the story over and over! The coulda shouda wouldas are endless. I hate how I'm existing now,.. unable to do anything. I just wanted to say,.. I can relate to your suffering. ⛓️😢

[@klanderkal]

Hang in there... how are you?.. hope you were able to feel improvement. Im trying all kinds of ways to be normal again... that's what we really want so badly. 🎉

[@shenanigans582]

@@klanderkal hey thank you for checking in and sharing your story! i gotta say im doing better. got a new therapist, started working out, going to the gym and losing weight. it's still an everyday struggle but im pushing through it, trying to get my life back together. currently working on actually going out and leaving the house, but as i said going to therapy and the gym is helping a lot in that process. hope you're doing better! you reaching out and leaving a comment made my day! have a wonderful day🌸and keep fighting, i truly believe it's gonna get better some day, we just gotta work hard on accomplishing that!

[@klanderkal]

@shenanigans582 Proud of You.! What you are doing is very difficult.. and is helping you. I too have been starting to workout, and go outside... I don't have any good feelings though.. it anhedonia. From depression. Im glad you are talking those baby steps ... I hope it gets better for you.!.. and me too. Thanks for caring.! Its ruff suffering like this. Everything is a mental struggle. Let's get stronger and tougher 🫶✨️😟

[@shiwalikaushal9718]

I was in existential crisis for 1 and half year looking at the ceiling every night questioning my existence reason for it and feeling detached all the time. Beautiful sceneries did not look beautiful anymore puppies weren't cute anymore and all the day long i would try to analyze all the information i had to find the answer to existence and not finding one made me more depressed. Until i saw a video in which the person said that we are not going to find the answer within ourselves for this whole existence and it made sense. All the continuous thinking was doing was making me more sad and i stopped that. No more looking at the wall asking questions to myself. If answer has to come it will come one day but no more destroying my life looking for the answer.

[@Clairele3]

I'm feeling the same rn. Would you mind sharing the name of the video please?

[@shiwalikaushal9718]

I'm not sure if it's the same video but here it is kzbin.info/www/bejne/rn-QXqOLrJKWnLM

[@Clairele3]

@@shiwalikaushal9718 Thanks a lot!!!

[@bagobeans]

This is when my mind is most active. I can't shut it up!! But when I come out of this, I have learned something. I can't do anything, or go anywhere, or think clearly. I just hide in darkness. I just be as I go through this tunnel of pain.

[@alelectric2767]

You’re inside my head with this one.

[@boredpandacafe]

This gave me tears. What a beautiful depiction. Putting clutter into words... thank you.

[@joylenedanthi2238]

Love this video and The School of Life for helping me with their insights. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️❤️

[@theschooloflifetv]

Thank you for watching.

[@stinkytofu5616]

The art in this one is exceptional.

[@azote339]

i needed this

[@TheDexCrafter]

Me too

[@TheDexCrafter]

I hope you're going to find love

[@jaydr6988]

I go through this about every 3 months it's hell but I'm getting better each time. Thank God.

[@mindscream7818]

This channel has always healed me in times of need.

[@JaineLock]

agree with you

[@miladjordjevic2933]

I find relief in learning languages. It gives me incredible joy. After being bipolar for decades I found out it's worst at nights, just right before going to bed. But it all changed when I found out I could spend that time learning languages. That really transformed my life and gave me some hope. After learning so many languages I'm a different person, I have more respect and appreciation for myself, and what's most important I find so much joy in my life, looking forward every day the night time when I come home and start learning Finnish for example, the language I'm learning at the moment. Depressed people should remember despair is not real and that humans are being born with the instinct to be happy. Greetings from Belgrade.

[@toomaskarmo9435]

At 5:24: "We should strive to become thinkers who recognize when they are no longer able to think."

[@SamFerndz]

This is scary accurate and exactly why I went through today