"I THOUGHT DEPRESSION WAS FAKE..."

[@sccur]

Sucks it takes experiencing something to believe it. This is why empathy needs to be taught as a positive trait, not a weakness.

[@moonbabymagic1917]

Yup YUP

[@LeratoM98]

Facts

[@mimialexandral]

So true! Great comment! ~ Blessings 😊💕🙏🏽

[@atlsongbyrd6084]

Right!

[@jml6263]

That part. I’m glad he had a learning experience but sympathizing at the very least with people differently experiencing life than you is a very important part of the human condition. Hell, you don’t even have to fully understand what they are going through. Understanding they are going through it should be enough.

[@smbenga2]

He’s not lying about the sleep. You feel like sleeping all the time and still never really feel rested, and you’re also upset that all you want to do is sleep because you know it’s not productive

[@Ilooksleepy]

Couldn't have said it any better

[@lamadesurvivor5216]

Exactly bro!!! All you want to do, and Sonia sleep. You never feel like you’re just fully rejuvenated. Most times you just wanna go back to sleep….. and not wake up.

[@shane10008]

This has been me for years 🙃

[@Garnopolis]

​@@shane10008then exercise

[@elidamsft]

Just sounds like laziness

[@enriquecastaneda3514]

You sleep, but you never truly rest. All you wanna do is sleep because your body just feels heavy. Dealing with it is tough. Glad more people are talking about it.

[@FormaAlert]

sucks that it took the homie actually experiencing it to believe it, and I don't wish it on anyone, but I just hope people develop more sympathy and understanding towards just how crippling it can be

[@enriquecastaneda3514]

@@FormaAlert That’s so important is at the very least feeling sympathy. You don’t have to experience it or even understand it, because just hearing about it doesn’t make sense, but it’s very real.

[@degarri7995]

The worst part of depression is the compounding of everything you didn’t do while you are depressed and it makes everything worse and harder to climb out. Who else is still trying to get outta this fucking hole?

[@Skellybr0]

How to truly rest then when you are in this state?

[@psilocycho2761]

​@@Skellybr0i can only speak from my own experience and ill save you a long story and just say DMT cured my depression, yes the same DMT that rogan talks about. Incredible stuff. Hardest part is realizing i was never going to succeed on my own but life is too finite too be spending it depressed, get well brothers

[@youngwang97]

This is one of the realest explanations of depression I've ever heard. It's not "I don't want to do anything" it's "I can't do nothing"

[@BriaBarrows]

Yes!

[@mostgoofiestyoutuber]

If that's the case then I might be going through it. But I'm trying my best to push through it tho.

[@Scrimbly_guy]

Everything was ten times harder even simple things like eating were kinda exhausting i sometimes would eat until I was starving

[@RagnarokCo]

Kinda disagree. Depression is probably worse when you don't have an injury or any reason holding you back but you don't want to do anything, because you don't enjoy doing anything, even the things that you used to LOVE to do.

[@medicineshroom1386]

How are there so many successful blackses people when America is systemically racist and ran by white supremacists who target black people?

[@FinkPloydFan]

My mother had severe depression when I was growing up. It was horrible to witness. She's been so depressed a couple times she wouldn't even leave bed for water. She had to be taken to the ER for fluids more than once or she would've died, she didn't even have the will to keep herself sustained. Depression is real, and it's awful to experience and to see someone else go through. I hope all of you out there never have to deal with it. Have a blessed day everyone.

[@BrownGalPeace1]

Someone very close to me was clinically depressed. All I wanted to do was take away his pain. It’s hard for the person going through it… and the loved ones feel just as helpless. My heart goes out to anyone going through it. Many blessings to you too.

[@dw9524]

yeah the staying in bed forever thing is so real. it's the little comfort you get when the world feels to overwhelming.

[@Akhanye_Okuhle]

Im a mother. It hurts having my babies go through it.

[@amyw2475]

​@@Akhanye_OkuhleI'm a mother a well and my daughter struggles she depression and suicidal ideation and it's the hardest thing I've ever done to try and keep her alive and happy. Depression is real.

[@Shillery-n1i]

I witnessed similar the only difference is I internalized as normal and had to learn to grow out of it because I was content with being depressed as a normalized feeling … I still struggle at times and I’m in my 30s

[@HecklordSupreme]

This is a real lesson everyone needs to learn. When someone tells you how they feel, or what they're going through, it does *nothing* for you to act like they're making shit up. They might be. But why be that guy? Have empathy, my dudes. Respect experiences before you experience them yourself.

[@mlilof84]

🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ why does this ring so true for me 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ Like your nurse sister telling you she didn’t need Prozac and got over it so you should too 😿🙀😿 they’ll call me a bigger weirdo for going no contact 🙅🏻‍♀️ I need healing so distanced from abusive fam is a must.

[@eevee2411]

Exactly!!! And I'd way rather give a shitty person kindness they didn't deserve (honestly they probably need it too, and kind is what I'd like to be regardless) than give a struggling person a hard time when they needed and deserved support.

[@urbangirlresin]

​@@mlilof84 You're 1,000% right! You have to distance yourself from people who trigger you. It's usually family because they know what buttons to push I have a few that I don't deal with. It's not just your sister though there's still a huge stigma surrounding mental health in the healthcare community unfortunately. I work with it on a daily basis and it's honestly so disappointing but keep pushing forward and hopefully you and your sister can mend things. ❤

[@yesebj9581]

Love how you said have empathy, we are lacking that big time. It’s necessary 💕🥰

[@j.a.c3813]

Yes 👏 kindness is free and can literally change someone's life.

[@MrChiCity3]

Depression is REAL. It'll have you staying up till 5am & then sleeping all day. 😢

[@choleshole4250]

Thank you mr chi city you really the best youtuber of all time cause you chose to live your own life, thats a man.

[@ContemporaryDomain--JREESE]

A MF legend in the building

[@yakk720]

Facts

[@WalnuttsOfficial]

ChiCity, when your next upload. We need it!!!

[@TheOnlyOneSon]

Ooof. Yes.

[@BLee09]

Think the worst part is knowing you're going through it. Trying your hardest to get out of it but still slipping and falling back into it.

[@Repetoire]

To everybody else it seems like empty excuses but getting up and brushing your teeth is harder than a fist fight.

[@IsaiahKeene]

Lost my job and Broke my hand bein dumb smh god help me…

[@stevehill934]

​@IsaiahKeene praying for you my brother. Sending my thoughts and prayers. Don't overthink anything, one step at a time. Don't look too far ahead, take things an hour at a time. God bless

[@EctoFunctrs]

Damn bruh this comment hit me so hard, good reminder to be happy of where I am now. Thanks

[@Brickwilliams]

Yeah I think loneliness is the biggest cause of depression. After highschool if you don’t go to college you kinda gotta start over with makin friends and it’s tough

[@diamonds_r_4ever965]

I suffer from depression and anxiety and it is no joke. All I want to do is sleep and at times I don't even want to do day to day essentials. But with prayer it is becoming a little better for me and I'm not going to let this break me. 🙏🏾🙌🏾👐🏾

[@mercysi2636]

Seek God in Prayer, reflection when you can and consistency. You got it❤ 💪🏾

[@tiffanymcintyre8375]

God bless you 🙏 And DON'T give up 💯

[@spirituallysafe]

Jesus said “I am the way, the truth and the life; no-one comes to God except through Me (John 14:6). Jesus wants you to to cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). Only by repenting of sin and trusting in Jesus to guide your life are you spiritually safe for all eternity. I encourage you to prayerfully read The Holy Bible❤

[@JC-z5c]

Man up it’s fake it’s all in your head

[@donventura2116]

Same thing addicts go through. Many people simply can't imagine or empathize with that struggle unless it is experienced.

[@JayRM714]

It’s not the same thing. Nobody forced anyone to become addicted to drugs. Depression hits like nothing else when you went through severe trauma as a child. It’s not like you can just say “alright imma stop being depressed and get my life together”. That ain’t how this shit works.

[@dkoda840]

@@JayRM714Literally the exact same thing can be said for addiction. No one wakes up one day and decides to become an addict. I suggest you actually research a topic before spewing nonsense.

[@overthemoon34]

​@@dkoda840 Except they take stuff that has been shown to be addictive, it's their own fault, they willingly chose something that was actively gonna contribute to addiction, compare that to depression which can happen out of nowhere, whether you had to deal with trauma or not.

[@dkoda840]

@@overthemoon34 I don’t dispute that however just saying you’re oversimplifying how addiction starts.

[@overthemoon34]

@@dkoda840 Not really, if you take something like heroin, it's hard for me to feel bad for you because heroin has literally been shown to be one of the most addictive substances.

[@alexklitschko6918]

Glad to see us men finally speaking up about battling depression. I have been for 15 years now. It hasn’t gotten any better, I’ve just gotten stronger 🙏

[@weast4421]

🙏❤

[@79nutterbutter]

I've been dealing with it for over 30 years, I finally started getting better about 10 years ago. I'd suggest mindful meditation, a good cognitive behavioral therapist and maybe meds. Surprisingly enough you can retrain your brain to recognize negative thoughts before they start to affect you, there is a ton of research on it. If nothing else, you can do what I do now and not be miserable just to spite the people that don't like you lololol

[@alexklitschko6918]

@@phx2pdx582 it’s not a healthy way of dealing. Trust me. I’m 6’3” 225lbs of muscle and tatted to the core. I’m a tough dude. But it took me 15 years of keeping it inside to realize you have to let it out at some point 🙏 friends and family are there to help you. I don’t have many friends or family but the ones I do have make the fight worth fighting

[@Tw0Dots]

Not just men Everyone need to talk ab it You insecure wannabe manly man types the only ones who act like you cant be sad sometimes so

[@shrisiva4016]

​@@Tw0Dots Shut up bro, why are you guys always trying to find the negative in everything?

[@PartyyKyle]

Bro!!!!!! Same!!! Till i was 22 and everything no one tells you about adulthood actually hits you. Next your 26 and wake up out of autopilot and find out you dont even know who you are or where to begin to change.. real reality hit

[@MissVanHelsing]

Sadly that both sounds like regular adult life and depression.

[@misshebabe16x]

I feel like I’ve just read a summary of my life in the past 4 years. I fell into a deep pit that I’m still trying to climb out of and on top of that, I’m trying to figure out who tf I actually am and what I want for my life.

[@MissVanHelsing]

@@misshebabe16x was there. Now I'm starting the year in rehab. Lol.

[@misshebabe16x]

@@MissVanHelsingKeep fighting, I bet you in six months from now you’ll be in a much better place. Please remember, it won’t rain forever. You’re still here and making progress each day, keep it going. You’ll be back to slaying monsters in no time … sorry, the nerd in me had to say it lol.

[@mimialexandral]

So nice to see people commenting to uplift and encourage each other - more of this please 💕 Wishing all the best along their journey to healing & discovering their purpose! Blessings 😊💕🙏🏽

[@HoopleHeadUSA]

It’s very real! Now imagine that same chronic, constant feeling of hopelessness but without a physical injury to point to, it’s just something in your brain causing it. Harder to pinpoint, harder to fix

[@montoya-400]

It's the environment, lack of meaning, love, feeling lost, have to do a bullshit job on your own, not understood, in a competitive world ... I also had neuralgia and still.

[@HeavyProfessor]

One up

[@G-Rated]

@@montoya-400FACTS! social environment too, work environment, financial pressures, baggage from past relationship and friendships, etc.

[@alekm5201]

@@HeavyProfessorits not one upping. They're just trying to make people understand clinical depression. Major Depressive Order and some other mental illnesses will give you depression with no tangible reason

[@Literallyjustmint]

And if its treatment resistant ur double fucked. Such as myself xD. Tried multiple antidepressants- doesnt work. Tried therapy many times- doesnt work. Been dealing with this shit for 5 years now. Everyday feels like a bad dream. I am really not sure how I'm still here. So tired.

[@snapcentrel]

The messed up part of depression is you sleep in thinking you will feel better in the morning but when the morning comes you still feel depressed of whatever it is!😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@davidwhelan2978]

Shit sleep too negative dreams

[@Andrew-kp8md]

When u sleep too much and wake up late realizing you lost a day

[@17ScionFlames]

When you wake up and feel the weight of the world just drop on your soul...so damn heavy you don't want to even move. Or at least for my experience

[@al700000]

It’s sad to me that some people not only don’t try to understand other’s plights, but actively believe they’re making it up. And they only understand when they’ve directly experienced it themselves. But I’m happy that he’s talking about it now and helping to teach and reduce stigma

[@kweaver1965]

💯💯💯👍👍👍

[@Nique1221]

You can't fault people for having a viewpoint on something that they've never experienced before. Life and experiences teaches us things. It's not his fault that he can't fathom something that he has never been through before until he actually went through it. You making that comment is no different than what you're accusing him of, honestly.

[@al700000]

@@Nique1221 Not at all actually, since he said he didn’t believe those people’s experiences and was saying he thought they weren’t telling the truth. I believe that’s what he experienced, how he felt at the time. I just think it’s sad when people can’t put themselves in other’s shoes without first being in the same situation. It’s one thing to not understand, but it is very unfair to say they are lying.

[@nevets3889]

Life will teach you, what you refuse to learn.

[@Levi-1992]

Damn…

[@tanasaint1076]

The truest one liner I've ever read

[@Rrrrpyd]

Real shit

[@vanwade5870]

Thank you for speaking on it. We, African-American Male community, do not speak on mental health enough. It is good to see our celebrities speaking on the topic. Once again, thank you.

[@noneyabizz3403]

Ahhh yesss gotta always bring up race lol

[@A.D.907]

Cause we aren't a "community," we are a population, and it's addressed all the time

[@A.D.907]

​@noneyabizz3403 Man, stop trying to gaslight people and shit on your "white" baby boomer and older grandparents for making society separate. People with the most "hate" groups have the nerve to try to press a bs integrative narrative

[@vanwade5870]

There is a negative stigma in our community on therapy. If you are part of our community and wish to deny there is standoffish stance to seeking mental help, then I wish the best for you. If you are not of our community, then yes, in this instance, our male African-American culture shys away from therapy. Unfortunately, we engage in other addictive means to cope with trauma; alcoholism, drug abuse, unhealthy sexual encounters, and the list is long. So yes, I thank him for speaking out and hope that other brothers and all men consider seeking help if necessary.

[@A.D.907]

@vanwade5870 😂 It's funny that the "community" only seems to shine a light on the poor people's behavioral issues. A black kid who grew up in an upper middle-class black neighborhood doesn't have the same experiences or mechanics as one who grew up in an upper middle-class white neighborhood. Who doesn't have the same as a poor kid who grew up win a single compare to one growing up in a poor duel family home 😂 yall really need to stop, especially putting older generations follies on people born on or between 1980 to 2003

[@carisma8662]

I have been depressed most of my life 😢 But through a closer relationship with God, I've recently learned how to control my thoughts, and not let my current situation get the best of me. What has helped me? Uplifting 🙃 music Meditation Talking to God/myself Listened to Wayne Dyer Listen to gospel songs Stayed in a calm peaceful environment Reassure myself that I'm worth it Admired who I was on the inside Affirmations daily Changed the people I was around Soo much more, but it helped!! Life still kicks your azz at times, but all that work, you won't stay in that low vibrational state 😢

[@indamaking]

I thought this way about anxiety and depression until it happened to me. Don’t look down on others life will humble you quick

[@positivevibe7684]

@inda Real quick!!💯

[@Jmarie0134]

Listen.!

[@dsank2001]

Tell ‘em’

[@jaysouthmusic8230]

It's the truth I don't wish it on anyone

[@Undeadsweater]

I think it’s sad that such a large portion of people can’t understand or believe the experiences of others until it happens to them. The world would be a much better place if people could think outside themselves.

[@jamal1493]

Ive been depressed aswell, and the feeling of depression cant be explained, if u havent lost a very close person and so forth. When i went theu it, i just lied in bed for a month and was sleeping 1-3 hours a time

[@PACKERMAN2077]

I had a psychotic episode last month where my girlfriend of almost 3 years confessed to cheating on me and not loving me anymore because I spiraled in my depression after losing my mom fearing losing my job catching an STD getting caught cheating again with someone that I thought I was really in love with questioning if I was gay or not and trying to not lose my job fearing blackmail from my boss from embezzlement but all of this wall based in reality was Amplified by the drinking and the abuse of my bipolar meds to take the edge off after working so much overtime that I forget to make time to hang out with my girlfriend when she's hanging on by a thread being entertained by new guys with no mama drama and no cheating strikes and aren't emotionally stunted 30 year old emo ADHD teenagers trying to work MacGyver style Define the cure for world hunger aids and cancer 😮

[@luanaalmeida809]

after struggleling for almost 15 years, I started to look things more on a spiritual level and truly searched for God, I can say now as I am finding him, I am free. I am still a work in progress and yet I got to experience joy again, become a better person and my hope has been renewed.

[@Bibi_xoxoo]

The religion Islam is beautiful. You should look into it. God is calling you ❤

[@jaytkadv2429]

Christ is king.

[@Willywonka9931]

I learned the hard way depression isn't "not wanting to do anything" its when you physically can't anymore

[@knd7777]

Depression is real. Some days we are just an empty shell trying to get through the day, in pain. Some days all I remember is driving to work and driving back home. If not for my silent prayers I wouldn’t make it through the day.

[@QuantumPurple]

Depression is such a struggle.

[@Michtopretty]

💯

[@nikiabutler1791]

Thank God! So many regular people have been being traumatized because people see depression, anxiety and other mental health issues as excuses. Glad he's using his platform and especially as a black man to express this deeply rooted issue.🙏🏾❤️💯🙋🏾

[@AAMM101]

True. Depression is only real when it happens to you

[@Lotus1111]

Exactly

[@adamgordon2572]

REAL TALK 💯

[@joemoore1998]

Bruh, why do people think like this though?💀 Selfish ass mindset

[@mairarodriguez1525]

Step in those shoes. 🧐😅

[@lloydtxw]

It’s always real. “Only real when it happens to you” is for someone selfish with no empathy who cares only about their own needs.

[@therealeash4935]

I love this conversation because people who have never been depressed think that people who are depressed are faking it or they want sympathy no one wants to be down with depression...

[@yasirahmed8830]

This is facts. I thought it was fake too. Until I lost my only brother last year. I’ve been depressed ever since and to be honest I don’t know if my depression will ever go away.

[@fandomshuzzah1907]

So sorry for your loss, I hope someday you can be without depression, but it's allright if you can't. My mother is clinically depressed, she takes meds every day and has good days and bad days, but she has a good successful life and we love her. Depression isn't the end of your life, just a new layer to it.

[@theroundhousekingofthemidw1705]

I'm sorry you lost your brother. That's really hard. Would make anyone depressed. But life truly does go on. It has to.

[@bestdjaf7499]

Dude, I was just listening a youtuber Mr. Metokur (Internet Aristocrat). He has Leukemia & Autoimmune disorder. He is basically falling apart & doctors dont know what to do. He is losing his hearing & eyesight. And he has been like that for 2-3 years. And all those medical tests & treatments are exhausting. ..... And do you know what he said at the end? He said that he realized that people can get used to anything. So be happy that you dont have to suffer. At least you are not slowly dying in pain.

[@TomikaKelly]

See a psychiatrist. You may need antidepressants and mood stabilizers.

[@bestdjaf7499]

@@TomikaKelly I disagree. I still dont believe in Depression. And what do you expect a psychiatrist to tell you!? Any idiot would tell you the same & for free. Actually, Psychologists/Psychiatrists make money to keep you depressed. Fyi, I was officially in chronic pain as a child (for the rest of my life). My dad wouldnt give me the painkillers, b/c he was afraid that I would become a drug addict & die. Obviously I had a related depression. When I told my dad that I am depressed, my dad told me to wash the toilet until I feel better, & to think about people who have to clean the toilets for the survival of their familly. Actually my grand-ma told me to stay in bed until I feel better. No food or entertainment. I couldnt eat unless I get up & do some work, & only then I could eat. Dude, lie in bed for a couple of day without food staring at the wall/ceiling * then we will talk about depression.

[@daquaanstephens2408]

This needs to be shared frfr depression is serious man

[@Sailormercury1990]

Depression is so real. It hurts my heart when someone is depressed especially a child. 😢

[@matthewwillett4556]

Virtually every man has thought that or been conditioned to think that. It's very real, salute

[@boysfromtheshack4458]

Everyone is these comments is talking about how depression exist yet everyone fails to realize he only became depressed when he wasn’t doing what he wanted in life and couldn’t. Many people that have depression have it because of that exact reason and I’m a prime example of that. Depression is real however it can be suppressed when instilling a good work ethic and when making progress in your life. Truth be told it is just another excuse for failure and if that’s fine by you by all means stay depressed but if your looking for something more you truly don’t have time for it.

[@piffyi1]

@@boysfromtheshack4458for some people yes but for people like myself and countless others its not as clear cut as you try to make it. For some it has nothing to do with success, failure or work ethic for some its hereditary, others its chemical imbalance. There have been many successful people with amazing work ethics who are doing what they want/love who are severely depressed (clinically) & leave this earth because its not something you can shake by just work ethic and doing what you want/love. Don’t downplay it and say its an excuse when not all cases of depression are similar or the same as yours was.

[@gksne641]

​@@boysfromtheshack4458Thank you. A while ago I noticed that my most unhappy days were Sundays. I examined why Sundays were so much worse than the tower days and I realized that it's because its my easiest day. If everyday is somewhat difficult then you will almost never feel sad

[@rw5622]

​@@boysfromtheshack4458there's different forms and severity and also different causes of depression. If you don't know what you are talking about it's usually better to just listen.

[@lobby_boy5382]

I still don't believe in it. I'll have to experience it before I believe it.

[@Christopher_England]

His honesty in speaking is very admirable.

[@shivon.shines]

Man depression is real ❤ praying for anyone who feels like you're in a dark place. You will get out.

[@cyphaave6145]

I have been there. To many men ignore this because they think it makes them look weak. But if you don’t address it, It will slowly kill you. Proud of you for addressing this. We need more talking about it. Thanks

[@dariusslay279]

Men don’t think it makes you look weak it is just that you have to do something about it as men. You can cry as a man but you have to do something or work towards a solution. People need to stop with the fake men don’t do this because woman’s response. Men are about problem solving and getting the issue dealt with not just saying I don’t want to look weak.

[@Shayrolley]

WORD FOR WORD 💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@RecapRico]

He really spittin. Like bro we all sad, get yo shit together

[@joshuajackson1036]

ISTG BRO HE SAID MY THOUGHTS OUTLOUD FOR ME

[@deadwrongjaay]

ISTG BRO!

[@UsPlus1on82010]

Same! I definitely thought depression was a weak excuse for lazy people until I experienced it first hand. Even while going through it, I still didn’t want to call it depression. It wasn’t until I got over that hump I was able to acknowledge it for what it was. Horrible time. I now have empathy, compassion and grace for anyone who is struggling with depression. Don’t give up. Keep pushing.

[@tylermarzette7533]

It’s worse when you have high functioning depression. People will think you’re weird and talk about you then. Friends and family start to turn on you.

[@RPHRETAINGANG]

Yep

[@LilBoots1791]

Was killing it at work, bought a house, making mortgage payments every month on time. Everyone is proud, meanwhile I’m day dreaming about swallowing a bottle of pills. I feel you.

[@RPHRETAINGANG]

@@LilBoots1791 keep going bruh I right there wit you don't even know ow why I'm still going. Everything is dark even when it's sunny out.

[@piffyi1]

@@LilBoots1791i know the feeling. Sending love and energy into the universe dawg, hope you make it to the other side

[@mattchooblink]

​@LilBoots1791 I suggest exercise, nothing crazy just do something. That's what helps me. I love you, fellow human being

[@ninjazay7245]

everything is a lesson blessing or. protection. can't see a rainbow or flowers without rain first. never trip about something out of your control💚💯

[@UnbiasedHonestASF]

💯

[@drewstaples5814]

♥️

[@mnonodzilala8508]

Not to be that guy but you can totally see a rainbow without rain 🤣

[@aracelia.4532]

The simple fact that men are talking about mental wellness is so uplifting. Having worked in the mental health field, so many cultures view mental health issues as "fake", "excuses", etc. Or a lack of having faith. You can be depressed, ha e anxiety and be in prayer everyday. The ability to recognize there's an issue and get the help is everything. Yet, not beat yourself up for going through it.

[@talkswithcookie]

This is an example of God humbling you

[@peakdelvalle197]

Its sooooooo important for people to realize there are experiences outside of the ones they can personally relate to, and believe others when they speak from their own experiences! People with depression don't wish it on anyone, but the callous and unsympathetic reactions I've gotten sometimes from people in my life to what I was going through almost made me wish they could feel what I felt and understand.

[@workinprogress3329]

I’m glad we live in a world where we can talk about mental health. It’s an invisible enemy.

[@4kmentality]

The sleep is so bittersweet. You’re always feeling fatigued but you use sleep as an escape mechanism at the same time. Then you wake up feeling guilty because you slept your day away and did nothing, ushering in a little more depression, then you just repeat the cycle. It takes a lot of time and will power to turn it around.

[@bkwilcox23]

It’s sad how often people are unwilling to acknowledge the struggles of others until they experience it themselves

[@jimhenry3383]

This is the realist video about depression that I have heard in my life 🙏 May God bless you and your family my brother 👊

[@DreamsRgold]

It doesn’t matter how much money you have. When your mental health is impaired, you just have to work at healing everyday. I experience ptsd, anxiety and depression and part of it was my unwillingness to accept that depression is real.

[@LoveAlways1002]

Glad to hear his lived experience ❤❤ Depression can look so different sometimes 🙏🏼🙏🏼 Lack of interest in things Sleeping too much Sleeping too little Anger/Irritability Sadness/Crying Hopelessness Memory loss Time Loss (Zoning out) Hard to concentrate Lack of appetitie Eating too much No longer showering/brushing your teeth/grooming yourself 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Its very real!!

[@godlike3368]

I'm experiencing every symptom on this list 😫

[@jik3905]

Prayer here when needed loves ❤

[@cartercena8053]

It means so much to see that I'm not alone in this fight with depression its also really inspiring seeing my fellow men in the comments being open about their struggles with mental health we got this fellas keep fighting ✊

[@NuwandaLunaDragon]

we are all here, it's hard for everyone, my grandpa didn't make it, but nonetheless my dad and I came out on top take strength from everyone, those that lose, those that win and those that are still fighting

[@sybill123ful]

i’m not a man, but as someone with chronic depression, i’m rooting for all of y’all. as heavy as the topic is, it’s heartwarming to see so much support for one another’s mental health in these comments, i hope that more people see these things and are able to find that openness with themselves.

[@MultiMobCast]

Respect to those who humble themselves

[@sarahtheegemini]

I used to think the same. People don’t realize it until they go through it. I used to think depression was sadness until I realized how debilitating it is on the body and mind. I was numb, couldn’t comprehend reading or write for school assignments, and I couldn’t get out of bed. I physically moved very slowly and basic tasks of taking care of myself like eating or showering felt extremely difficult and took too much energy for my body to execute. For the longest time I thought I was sick, had vitamin deficiencies. I thought my ADHD medication stopped working. I even wondered if I hit my head or something, I felt like my brain was broken. It was depression the whole time.

[@Bones94]

Knee surgery was definitely depressing! Feeling stuck laying in bed cant move or do nothing under your own will power will make you feel empty & useless

[@emperorgreene2440]

Or it can be a chance to reevaluate your life and make peace with yourself, choose a direction that’s best for you, depression to me is like Ghost, doesn’t affect you if you don’t believe in it, laying on your back gives you perspective in life, and a reminder that nothing is permanent. You either plan ahead or end up on your back. Basically it’s about how you choose to deal with the situation.

[@Clipperfan_Tra]

Yeah I tore my acl couldn't play ball and I was more pissed than anything. I was just mad all the time

[@AshBuddha]

@@emperorgreene2440Shut up. If I removed your happy chemicals in your brain, something intrinsic to your biology ,you’re done. And you will try and try in futility until you happens to wash over you like a metaphorical wave. Everyone talks about solutions like you can logic your way out of depression.

[@desmondmcphail4434]

That's a fact I felt like that after surgery for sure was pullin my hair out

[@Bones94]

@@desmondmcphail4434 taking them first steps without crutches i was like a excited toddler again “look! Look! I can walk on my own” was pressed to show the therapist next day😅

[@bhill005]

People who fail to understand it are who irritate me the most when it comes to personally dealing with that kind of mental struggle. They tell you to get over it, snap out of it, ask you why you’re depressed all of the time. They don’t realize it just doesn’t work that way. It’s always the worst when you have moments where you feel fine, then out of nowhere it just takes over you again, and you just can’t shake it as it lasts for days. I’ve been pushed to a lot of breaking points. Especially, this year as I suffered a heart attack months ago. Never felt more helpless in my life upon initial recovery. Now, my life isn’t going to be the same because of it as I now have to survive off of pills for the rest of this life I got left. Talk about pain. Depression can eat you alive. People still think it’s not real? Everything about this very much so is

[@903-v8u]

Society is filled with narcissists. The real threats are the dark empaths they are the ones that keeps draining positivity on every person specially the people who choose to endure negativity.

[@AmberG777]

I believe there’s a natural remedy for most things . I have a few things … one being adhd and I refuse to be on pills forever. So I’ve found solutions . You NEED to i is the same is true for you baby! And most importantly I hope you have a real faith or belief in something outside of yourself! There are so many things we don’t know about that we think is fact that’s actually real.. God, manifesting , meditation….. so much . Start small and watch how life surprises you. It’s fun. Buuuut like guy above most people don’t believe me when I tell them. I accidentally found out when I was depressed as a pre teen. Now I see all over social media what I inadvertently found out as a child . Please , please, please , please , please start with your mind!! It lies to you to protect you. Fu$k that sh&t and try some other things you think aren’t real! It’s one hell of a ride - I PROMISE you. You’re gonna feel sad again, you’re gonna be depressed again… you just have to KNOW you can get out of it and it’s not forever. Feel it and research , divulge in whatever is the core problem and then kick its mf’n ass every chance you get ! You just gotta know that it’s okay to not be okay and it’s okay to fail everyday . Just don’t internalize it as your worth and how life is supposed to be/feel like . ❤ you!!! 😊

[@ashleymccready978]

And poverty makes it worse

[@ashleymccready978]

​@AmberG777 it's okay to fail every day. Damn thanks for that, I needed to hear it

[@AmberG777]

@@ashleymccready978 😘😘😘😘😘 Of course ! And thank you as well. I like to believe we go through things to make it easier for those who may later endure the same .

[@Kristalwalker1972]

Depression will have you feeling like there is no reason to live. You have to push yourself to do everything. Getting out of bed, going to the store, normal things become difficult. It’s definitely real. Medicine and therapy can really help.

[@JjJ-d7p]

DEPRESSION IS REAL AS FUXX🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 BLESSINGS TO WHOEVER STRUGGLING

[@bookie4565]

Facts I realized growing up in Chicago was trauma. The thing is I did not even realize it until I found myself emotionally unstable. I then realized that how most of us from the city grew up was traumatic. Then I lost the love of my life in March and it left me alone, alone to deal with my grief and most of all, to deal with my unhealed wounds.

[@marycarr7038]

🙏🙏🙏

[@ennisbolden7977]

Shit really crazy. Especially when you gotta duck from bullets and don’t even know if they tryna hit you or not. The ones you trust the most be the ones gone. I’m praying you heal up good!

[@bookie4565]

@@ennisbolden7977 Facts it becomes normal and it's sad. Thank you I'm keeping my head up 🙏

[@JP-hj1il]

Your points are valid but it's not a city or Chicago thing. It's a systematic thing.

[@bookie4565]

I said what I said and it's my truth period. Everyone has their own individual story.

[@Sumiya-lp8mm]

I started working at a mental health facility and EMS right out of high school and saw how the other staff treated the residents believing they were faking it for attention. After reading files, spending 12 hour shifts for 3 months with all age groups, I went home and spoke to my father about the war induced PTSD that he struggled with and I'd just learned of. I told him of those we'd found who'd taken their own lives and he hugged me and said "that's all I saw at your age". RIP, Navy Officer of Vietnam War.

[@nicholasali2182]

We came up with the mentality that being vulnerable is weakness. I beoke that cycle with my sons and myself.

[@ka_1927]

sadness is a normal feeling everyone gets when something in life goes wrong. depression is sadness even when everything is going great.

[@manoftomorrow5987]

Everything can't be going "great". You have to be sad about something. Even if its something as simple as being able to enjoy your money, health, family etc. Something keeps you in depression.

[@fxlkpunkrapper]

​​@@manoftomorrow5987yeah, it's mental illness that's keeping u there

[@ka_1927]

@@manoftomorrow5987 no my man thats not correct at all. speaking from my own personal experiences and other close to me you coudlnt be more wrong. but hey i guess you just know my life better than me huh?

[@manoftomorrow5987]

@@ka_1927 so you're just walking around depressed for NO REASON at all in life?! Mannnn...I find that so hard to believe man. Reasons such as: no true friends, family drama, want something, no feeling adequate enough etc. Nothing at all?!

[@ka_1927]

@@manoftomorrow5987 just because you don’t understand something doesnt mean its not real bubba. you’re talking about sadness it’s different. clearly you arent gonna understand so this is a waste of time have a good day pal:)

[@Sowedintears6]

Love bug, it’s real! Really real. Excruciatingly real. Now what are you going to do to reconcile spiritually, relationally, and emotionally? No judgement. Just a rhetorical question to ponder. Prayers lifted up for you, to you and with you Black King 👑 ❤

[@RTG32]

“No one gets it until it happens to them” I thought depression was an excuse too until I got depressed! For people going through depression godbless. Just pray, and put god first you’ll get through it let go and let god.

[@Kytreeswerving]

fuck outa here with that shit

[@isaaccarter8487]

🙌🏽God bless🙌🏽

[@RTG32]

@@isaaccarter8487 godbless!

[@Tylar122]

It’s not real.

[@IsaiahKeene]

🙏🏾 amen

[@user-gy4lq1id1z]

Very inspirational witness. POWERFUL

[@SaharaMentalHealth]

Depression is real and effects many around the globe. Thank you for sharing this video, it will help those that struggle daily.

[@DungeonProtoss]

Been in bed since 9pm. It's 4am now. Acknowledging that this content is reality. 😢

[@krazedzombies]

Humility is a great thing to have

[@amamansaafriyie]

He comes across sincere, I give him that!

[@brandonball4247]

💯 Some ppl that are super confident have had trouble understanding depression from my experience. I for one fully understand as I was a victim up it for a long while. To my ppl facing it you can't truly get through it until you become confrontational with what really held you up. Stay up 🫡

[@beattheodds6219]

I’ve always been super confident but to think depression is fake I could never do that because I know how this universe works and when you think something like that is fake and you look down on people who are really going through that shit, you best believe it’s gonna come full circle and happen to your ass too. And I always understood that

[@Flytonrheights85]

I love how he’s actually talking about this because a lot of us really be hurting out here and just close up cause us to burn internally.it’s really a topic that’s not really touched Intimately

[@_Majaa]

What a blessing it must be to feel depression isn’t real!

[@J0SHOFFICIAL]

Sometimes we have to go thru something to find out 💯

[@zomgkb]

I will never understand thinking something is fake because you don’t understand it. So many people lack empathy

[@badmachine1]

Practice gratitude. You are enough as you are, no matter the circumstance. I had depression since I was 12 and I never saw a light at the end of the tunnel. I attempted several times. Then my grandmas words finally started to ring constantly in my head during one of my darkest times. “You can change anything in this life except death.” Really made me analyze my life and why I was suffering so much. I cut off bad company. I stopped doing things to please others and made more time to take care of myself. Ate healthy. Enjoyed the little things. One night I was able to jog to the park from my house, something I was never able to do cause I was overweight. I remember sitting down on the bench and crying. I never felt so alive. I felt like I was one with the world finally. The feeling was so foreign for weeks I thought at any moment it would fade. When it didn’t after a few months, I realized I made it out. I beat my depression. Don’t lose hope. No matter what, you deserve to be here. To enjoy this life. Fuck anyone or anything that’s keeping you from finding yourself again. Do anything but death. Even if you hit a wall, do something else. Rest without feeling guilty. And try again. And again. Until you make it out. Hope everyone who’s dealing with depression gets to see that day when they do ❤

[@Scrattah]

Be grateful for what you’ve been given in this life, and show that through actions. Put care where YOU want and take care of your body and it will take care of you.

[@jenessaqua793]

Those who feel it, know it🙏🏿😢

[@Steak_Nachos]

What’s wild is how fast everything can change. One moment you’re up and making good $, dating the person you want, chillin in your own place, driving what you want then bam! Can’t even imagine yourself in a good relationship, you stop working out, stop reaching out to people first and realize they won’t hit you up so the relationships fade, and then you stop keeping up with your appearance as you slide down into that hole. Depression is no joke and hard asf to climb out of. I’m rooting for everyone dealing with it!

[@PoweredByTommy7]

I thought it was fake too. Now I know better. ✊🏿🙏🏿

[@andrewkim7700]

Depression makes every day tasks feel like the hardest thing in the world.

[@marrayist]

I felt this 💯 % still got my Christmas decorations up 😭

[@CharTurner6928]

exactly

[@godlike3368]

Sometimes it be struggle to even bathe when you use to shower twice a day & stay well groomed

[@Notthatanonymous]

Part of what makes depression so difficult is the defeat you feel. I find mine is at it’s worst when i have nothing to do but think, stay doing the same thing day in and day out without seeing a new way out of it. When your brain gets creative you can see a new way, creativity is human innovation- it’s what takes us from one place to the next

[@hrodebrt]

Depression for me is a monster that is constantly lurking within me waiting for a chance to take over. Its the constant voice in my head telling me I am not good enough and never will be and that I should just off myself. It never really goes away fully, just like alcoholism its just waiting for you to fuck up. Don't be afraid to ask for help, no one will think less of you and if they do f em.

[@OkieAllDay]

Depression is the single worst thing a person can have - because no matter what happens you can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel

[@babylonhasfallen1329]

Depression is real but God can heal depression through prayer and reading his word. This is what works for me. When I realize I’m in a state of depression, I immediately take the focus off of myself and start praying, praising God and thanking him for the many ways he has blessed me and I do this continuously and without even realizing it, the depression just fades away. Life is harder than usual at times and can bring us to our knees but from there the Lord can lift us up if we turn to him and lay our burdens at his feet. It’s all about faith.

[@keoneguy1536]

People wonder why Andrew Luck retired after becoming reinjured. The most difficult part about rehab after an injury is the mental toll it takes. Depression is a very powerful force

[@plywoodruntz]

to anyone still saying its fake I'm glad you haven't hsd to experience it, I've seen grown people with lots of friends and achievements get dragged down into the deep of it and never be the same

[@mswetra2610]

It's terrible that you had to experience that first hand. Thanks for sharing we need to hear that❤

[@xammai9679]

This is a man 😤💜💪🏾👍🏾

[@jordannglam1219]

Same with anxiety… I used to think people who said they had that were just making excuses or seeking attention until I experienced it at a high level . I learned the meaning of anxiety without any context ,explanation, or definition Ill never forget the moment it clicked and I said “ wow, this feeling I’m feeling is what anxiety is, I get it now”

[@SHANELL032007]

I swear this happened to me! My medical doctor is the one who clued me in! Asked me if I had anxiety? And I was automatically about to say no and she stopped me. She asked me some more questions , I answered them and she was like that's anxiety! I was like 👀.

[@TomboiTravels]

Thank you for being vocal about this 💚💚💚

[@gdshordy5008]

Depression ain’t a thing to fw

[@ArkelChatman45]

Nah fr

[@ninjazay7245]

everything is a lesson blessing or. protection. can't see a rainbow or flowers without rain first. never trip about something out of your control💚💯

[@UnbiasedHonestASF]

Real shit💯

[@patrickbryant904]

Went through it for 4 years.. almost died in 2019, literally falling apart,. Lost control of my biles_ pissing in bag, sh***ing on sheets, found out I had developed a irregular heart beat.. To over that Beast was my GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS!!!!.. Shed so Many Tears

[@getitgook2036]

@@ninjazay7245i know you only commented that exact statement already.

[@AdaltheRighteous]

High achievers suffer the most because we can’t believe what’s happening to us. Coming out of a cycle right now and it was like losing my identity every day

[@swvvl]

what?

[@jeffmiller3499]

High achievers suffer the most ? Seems you don't think about others often.. sounds like narcissism & or ego talking there.

[@xp1446]

Agreed, don’t mind the under achievers getting butthurt.

[@swvvl]

@@xp1446 😂😂

[@johnjungkook2721]

the replies to your comment are another example of how high achievers suffer the most - we have butthurt under-achievers to fend off as well

[@ashleyriosrizo]

Life will absolutely humble you when you don't have sympathy for other people's struggles. It will show you how real pain is. Been there.

[@vonbuxks3017]

I feel you man i cut my hair off with scissors all my life ive watched the woman who created me pick a man over me who consistently treated her like nothing i felt as if was an option that had to be dealt with i got kicked out for speaking my truth but hey man it is what it is

[@ninjazay7245]

everything is a lesson blessing or. protection. can't see a rainbow or flowers without rain first. never trip about something out of your control💚💯

[@prodbysmokalot2250]

Went through the same thing with mine and we don’t currently speak rn but I think that’s for the better cause sometimes your own family can be the ones to bring you down

[@angelbabyg1]

I'm sadden to hear that, I know that doesn't feel good. Unfortunately, some of us don't see our value, so we let others decide. And that can have a negative impact on the offspring or other love ones in our life. I'll say an extra prayer for you and your mom so that she can realize her worth and yours and that when that time comes that you'll be ready to receive it. 🙏🏿💓 & @prodbysmokalot2250

[@hibye1569]

@@ninjazay7245you really copied and pasted that from your initial comment man😂

[@DCsGladiator]

How's it going now

[@JAMESYQ24]

A weird effect when that happens is like he said, walking down the stairs. When it's happened to me and I've been out of action for days or a week or so, I'd finally get up and walk down the stairs and my legs were weak, I'd almost fall, and I'd be out of breathe just going up and down stairs, even if you're still managing to eat, your body wastes away along with your mind.

[@keynolivia]

There are so many people that think like this. So many with depression have no support which is heartbreaking.

[@taylorpeck5517]

This is how I felt about anxiety now it's borderline crippling at times

[@VellChxppo]

Depression will hit you in its own special way.

[@fruitgh0st]

this is so so important, thank you

[@yusefinc1096]

I was like that as well…I couldn’t understand depression and anxiety. Thinking it was just something ppl say. I am 45 and depression is REAL. It just didn’t hit me until my late thirties-Early 40s.

[@SleepWithSocksOn]

Depression isn't fake, people fake depression.

[@nobodyfavorite215]

*Ben Simmons enters the chat*

[@TheTopStarz]

Exactly, it’s real but a lot of people that love playing victim use it as an excuse

[@botondbakos5954]

100% but those people have no idea what depression is like

[@satchmoeastend]

Exactly. Well said

[@Donkor640]

Only a clinical psychologist can determine if the depression is real or fake. It’s dangerous for an untrained “expert” to tell someone that they aren’t really depressed.

[@shadowbossmsm]

thank you for recognising it for what it is. I hope you are healing. Sadly you never know till you go through it and I would never wish it on anyone.

[@willyoung859]

Idk why it’s so hard to successful people to not believe in depression lol