Let's Talk About Depression

[@yakult5491]

Seeing grace go from ‘not too deep’ to let’s get deep has been something I didn’t know I needed

[@yakult5491]

Like someone expressing themselves in a way that you can relate too whilst being funny and deep at the same time is so amazing

[@itsgrace]

whoops!

[@CGMedia2023]

@@itsgrace Like you actually give a fuck about mental health. Hell, the first thing you did was attack anyone who wasn't a leftist atheist. You pushed for lockdowns, shamed ANYONE who was against lockdowns, forced vaccinations and mask mandates. You have NO RIGHT to opine on depression.

[@CGMedia2023]

@@itsgrace Considering how hard you went after people who were against mask mandates and mandatory jabs, you lost any credibility here. Hell, you LAUGHED at people citing their mental health when they demanded their freedom back. You want a totalitarian marxist utopia and damn anyone who disagrees with you. You cry about "gun control" except when someone shot at Trump. GTFO with this BS.

[@Tqolad1]

After my mum finished her breast cancer treatment she had a period of feeling really depressed. She kept thinking, why am I depressed, I just beat cancer? But her dr said you’ve been in survival mode for the past year, in a constant state of fight, now there’s nothing left to fight your left with a strange sort of vacuum. Accepting you can go back to ‘normal’ after cancer treatment is a hard journey that not a lot of people talk about

[@itsgrace]

yes to all of that! truly very weird - mostly good, but still strange. Hope your mum is doing better!

[@leightonolsson4846]

One of the horrible things about being in the midst of a depressive episode is you can't remember, can't imagine how it feels to feel happy. There's a certain ironic duality because, when you do feel happy, you can't really remember feeling depressed.

[@btbesquire5]

"I sent a Search Party out for the point, because i can't find it" Wow, that is an incredible line.

[@KurtCariaga]

I've grown up watching you, John, and "that era" of KZbin, and I'm so grateful for your openness and honesty in recent videos. THIS IS CONTENTTTTT! ❤

[@eveybadwolf]

The timing is immaculate. I haven't been depressed since I was 13 and taking ADHD medicine for the 1st time. We got that fixed but I've been feeling it again at 31 and working on it with books and podcasts until I can get in with a therapist. Thank you sincerely Grace. I'm taking this as a sign. ❤

[@jellis_sojealous7614]

I too am suffering from being slightly depressed. Here’s to everyone climbing out of their dark places!

[@AudreyJDiCarlo]

❤

[@mynameisglitter2220]

❤️

[@dnnyboy415]

Been watching for about 15 years now, and from the very goofy (You've Been Hazed, Stefani aka Spicie, Sexxxxxxxxy Friday) content of the early days, to now seeing some more serious stuff as we've both aged 15 years, I've loved every step of the way. I give the whole experience 5/5 Grace Faces.

[@itsgrace]

huzzah!

[@LauraSasss]

I had been completely ashamed of my LBD/ anxiety and told NO ONE. I started telling people a few years ago and just allowing myself to be open and people understanding what is going on with me has really helped.

[@steffiee2783]

LBD 👋 over here! The place where you feel the lonliest but also know there are so many people feeling this way too. Getting by on meds, long walks and sometimes days i cant get out of bed! But I talk now and say when im not having a great day. Keeo talking everyone ❤

[@itsgrace]

💖

[@PaigeA6741]

I am currently in an intensive outpatient program right now for my mental health and it’s the best thing ever. It’s wild to finally properly address my mood disorder and depression. Lots of hope.

[@mariannetfinches]

Congratulations!

[@lunacy47]

You're not alone! I struggle with this too. I see a comment already on this video about marijuana making depression worse for them, but marijuana helps me with mine a lot. This is just proof that something that might help one person won't necessarily help another person. Don't give up on finding what helps you

[@itsgrace]

exactly!

[@Mickellerox1980]

"rot responsibly" sounds like an amazing T-shirt and also OMG I have major plant envy and seeing that little plant over your shoulder fills me with a joy I can't explain ❤

[@mariannetfinches]

I endorse this shirt idea

[@litniche]

NBD, just a little LBD. The naming it part is so weirdly calming. For me, it's grief, and somehow, naming it allows me to feel it. Thank you for talking about it! 😊

[@Liamadir]

I've also been LBD lately, even though on paper everything is going great, I just can't shake it. It wasn't until I read your comment that I could properly name it! I hadn't connected the grief to it at all until now, thanks for helping me name it and feel it ❤‍🩹

[@litniche]

@@Liamadir ❤‍🩹

[@SkylerAdriel]

This might annoy a lot of people, but I just want to put it here because it was the link to my depression. Marijuana was the direct cause of mine. I'm sure many people are just fine with weed. But I couldn't figure it out because I wouldn't get depressed until a few days after I smoked. Once I got rid of the pot my depressive episodes stopped. I don't want to minimize anyone's depression by saying this because I know how hard it is and I know pot is not necessarily the cause of depression, but if it helps anyone at all I figure it is worth posting.

[@goober4502]

It’s true tho, same with alcohol; they’re both depressants.

[@itsgrace]

thanks for sharing! definitely important to take stock of your drug and alcohol consumption as it relates to depression! a lot of times they're directly linked!

[@SkylerAdriel]

@@itsgrace Now if I could only get a hold on my anxiety... lol

[@megankidd4671]

⁠@@goober4502depressant drugs don’t give you depression it just describes what happens to your body, if it slows down or speeds up.

[@megankidd4671]

@@SkylerAdrielit’s because drugs cause the use of neurotransmitters, so the next few days you are depleted until they can regenerate back to original balance.

[@beatriznery2805]

not to make what is a difficult topic more depressing, but I find my bouts with depression have become much more difficult to manage through the climate crisis and near apocalypctic world we're living in. my search party is out looking for the point of anything right now (thanks Grace for that line, it changed something so fundamental in me)

[@minumoto2101]

"nice to meet you serious, Im Grace!" one of my favorite joke templates. Ive had depression for as long as I can remember as well. After trying many medications I am now looking into options for treatment resistant depression. So much of the frustration is the inability to explain it to those who don't have it

[@SuperNerdKid]

Thank you, Grace. I've been in some of the worst depression of my life the past few months and today I was finally able to get to the psychiatrist and schedule a therapy appointment. Also I just watched your study hall video with Hank and it was lovely!

[@itsgrace]

amazing that you made those appointments!!

[@stephlang3073]

I love this video, Grace. Naming it has been HUGE for me. I’ve come to realize that the goal isn’t to never feel depressed or anxious, because humans feel things. The goal (for me) is to accept those feelings but also not fall into a endless cycle catastrophic thinking.

[@itsgrace]

great point!

[@karenkingrey6142]

Please let me tell you how much I resonated with your comment. In fact, it brought me to tears. I thought I was losing my mind. I finished chemo 7 weeks ago and have been an emotional mess. I’m fine physically (I mean no detectable cancer) but I cannot keep it together. I had no idea others went through it too!

[@itsgrace]

yeah the post - treatment fog is a wild ride!

[@karenkingrey6142]

@@itsgrace and NOBODY really understands!

[@karilovin1867]

recently watched another creator’s video about his depression as a 26 year old. some of us have felt this way, on and off, for a long long time. I don’t know what gets me through the day sometimes, and I try my best to understand. At best I can observe and redirect. All I know is that I will wake up tomorrow and do this all again with varying rates of happiness, but constant rate of waking up again. I won’t give up trying, not let go of the idea that my life is worthwhile no matter what I do.

[@jasminelambert3753]

Thank you for making this video. I’ve been in a depressive episode for a little while and it does feel like this is going to be like this for the rest of my life. Thank you for reminding me that everything is temporary and that this too will end

[@mariannetfinches]

I'm loving this candid, thoughtful version of Grace. She's got some wisdoms & she's not afraid to tell you. Or maybe she is, but she does it anyway. What do I know

[@jessicab6305]

Just to add to the list, any amount of time outside and doing something with your hands. "going back to basics" helps me.

[@allie_fallie]

I used to think there had to be some magical antidote that I was missing, one that allowed a person to finally graduate from depression. Eventually, I realized that a little expressy depressy is part of who I am and the goal is not to rid of it, but rather learn to recognize it sooner and subsequently get back to baseline sooner. For me, this looks like having some moderate energy options as well as some super low energy options for self-care. With regular check-ins, i see what i have the capacity for and then give myself permission to only do that, shame free. I also typically vocalize it to the people around me. I've just found that expressy depressy is a lot less expressy when i fight myself and shame myself and try to force myself into acting and thinking like everything is totally normal. But if i can recognize where I am and offer myself space and compassion to simple sit with it and ride the wave, I'm able to get back to baseline so much faster and with much less of a depression hangover. 💜

[@itsgrace]

expressy depressy!!!

[@bekb8208]

Thank you for this. This week I had my first general doctors appointment after a couple years. When they started asking me questions about anxiety and depression, it’s like that janky old door that wouldn’t budge open finally gave way. I always knew I struggled with anxiety and a panic disorder but never thought that I have depression. I just would immediately discredit the way I feel and chalk it up to a bad day, because not everything can be good all the time anyways. I’ve been able to connect with most of everything that you’ve stated is your experience in depression. It gives me a great relief- To know that it’s not the end all be all. That it’s ok to give ourselves a bit of Grace.

[@itsgrace]

💖

[@graceraven3423]

I've now had three therapy sessions, and it is actually really helping so much what we talked about this week was going back through the source of each feeling I feel, so like if I feel guilty and ashamed for not doing what I'm supposed to be doing go backwards and see what is causing that feeling, and then go back and see what is causing that feeling until I realize that I'm just playing out these Ancient Memories from my past coping skills that I don't even need anymore

[@itsgrace]

yesssss

[@aileensteele7298]

Loved listening to you in the interview about your college experiences. Good insight in to your vast experience. Appreciate that you shared so openly. 😻

[@savannahhealy4222]

Really appreciate the open discussion about this❤️

[@itsgrace]

thanks for being here for it

[@rebeccadedman4960]

​@@itsgracethanks for being here too

[@Nicole_1987]

Love this vid. Thanks Grace! I really needed this today. ❤

[@xhopsalong]

A much appreciated video. I'm glad if sharing your feelings has helped you feel better about them, since hearing you talk through them has certainly helped many of us. Thank you Grace!

[@Melissa-zj3ww]

Grace - after having a very difficult year so far and working towards getting over the other side, I really needed this video

[@melrox8809]

💯 we are a little depressed. This happens to me when summer ends 😢

[@britneythorns9950]

Aw thanks for this! I stuggle with depression as well and it's nice to feel not alone!

[@candydeebe2725]

The truly awesome face challenges noone can comprehend. Depression, like any other psychological and psychiatric word, is that. Only a word. Every individual is unique, but some people are even a bit more unique, so to speak. You are one of those people, Ms. Helbig. Watching this, and older videos, makes me want to say that you do have the tools, to get out of this depression. Something also tells me, that there is more than meets the eye.

[@DrewT23]

Another great video Grace. Totally agree about naming it, claiming it, and talking about it.💪 The main thing that resonated was that sometimes the cliché tips do work despite my annoyance at their simplicity sometimes. Also the Stay Alive app helps me. I put silly reminders or photos in there for the tough days where things feel a bit too much. Thank you for continuing to have these conversations. Love the transition from 'Not Too Deep' to 'Deep feelings and shit' ❤

[@itsgrace]

thank you! and great suggestions!

[@kris10zzz]

I needed this. I've been a LBD lately.

[@dunadan1995]

Well damn, I thought I was rotting responsibly, but after thinking about it a bit, there was nothing responsible about it lol Thanks, Grace, Imma go take care of myself and hang out with my friends today, maybe some of them are LBD too.

[@LemonThymeArt]

"You've shown me a piece of myself by revealing a piece of yourself ****" 😂 I feel this way about John too.

[@LemonThymeArt]

Also, thanks for being you, Grace! As an LBD (formerly major but in remish hey hey 🎉) with attention issues, I truly ❤ your analogies and sound effects.

[@joanneaylward1431]

Been struggling hard for the last mnth to shake my depression. But she’s gripping on hard. I know I’ll make it out, always do, but dude it sucks being in it. It’s great, I guess 🤔, hearing you talk about it openly. Not feeling so alone. Thanks 🥰🇨🇦

[@missmusky]

Dammit, Helbig. Needed this. My dad passed away (cancer) in May and I just cannot bring myself out of this extreme sadness. I know that this depression is directly related to grief.. Going to use your advice. Will start with small things ❤️‍🩹

[@itsgrace]

💖💖

[@Zugzwangs]

That "or am I?" in the beginning really reminded me of Cole Escola playing the Preacher in Our Home Out West.

[@9455paul]

not to make this comment section about marijuana 😂 BUT i also experienced pretty extreme anxiety from smoking every day! some people become dependent on alcohol-“god i just need a drink. everything would be better if i was drunk” weirdly, this has never been an issue for me. my vice was always “god i just need a joint. everything would be better if i was high.” i began losing touch with reality and myself. quitting has been so so good for my mental health! i think the lesson here, whatever your vice may be (alcohol, marijuana, tiktok, donuts) if you find yourself anxious or a LBD-switch things up! try not drinking or smoking or delete tiktok for 2 weeks and see what happens! maybe it works, maybe it doesn’t, but it’s information, and you never know if you don’t try!

[@itsgrace]

great advice, thanks so much for sharing!

[@thinkbolt]

Dammit, Grace! I've been in bed all week with illness and sadness, and you had me laugh out loud in only 8 seconds!

[@jennifergoebel8333]

I needed this. I’ve been an actual mess this week. Had been a LBD for a while before that though.

[@margaretshannon36]

Thank you so much for Being brave and sharing what helps for you honestly I need to look into these

[@bridgetlynch2043]

Dammit Grace, you've done it again! Put out a video that I absolutely needed to listen to in this exact moment in my life. This is like, three weeks in a row now. Keep it up 💙

[@PfreshLim]

Thanks for this Grace! Let's keep talking about anxiety and depression this way. Levar Burton Dick is temporary and can be overcome with time and talks like this!

[@jefftobbin6833]

Having a child saved me. You are too talented and beautiful to not procreate. I love and want the next for I please start family planning.

[@alexrisha]

I didn't realize how much I needed this, thank you❤

[@austin5407]

Hi Grace! You bring a smile to my face! You comedy is my jam!

[@kylerowe666]

I have depression anxiety and OCD I will zone out when you are talking to me but I can tell you really specific information about whatever niche subject I’m currently into (right now it’s doctor who)

[@davetoms1]

On a recent Dimension 20 episode, one of the players mentioned externalizing their negative self talk helped them. "Oh, that's just my shitty Dungeon Master narrating my Life." Thank you for sharing your experiences, Grace. I hope your burdens lighten and your journey gets easier 🙏

[@itsgrace]

wow what a great way to put it! fun!

[@alifetomake]

What would have helped me when I was depressed, is to have someone tell me that it's ok to suffer. It's not something to reject, to hate, to escape from. If I suffer, first I have to accept it, to embrace it. Then, how do I really get better?

[@gy4bg-iz8wq]

Beautiful, brilliant video, talk ! Thank you one billion!

[@Katiedora122]

I grew up with a bipolar parent, so my scale of depression was a bit extreme, and I definitely spent a long time minimizing any depression that I felt. Like I would get out of bed and go to class or work and pay my bills on time, so of course I couldn't be depressed! My ability to disconnect from my emotions was obviously just being a responsible adult! And yet somehow, I never seemed to feel any better? It took a long time, and I'm still not great at talking about in the moment, but acknowledging my feelings has made it so much easier to prepare for and get through those times.

[@itsgrace]

incredible work you're doing supporting yourself! that's not easy

[@Katiedora122]

@@itsgrace ❤❤❤

[@jesseclass4430]

Depression use to be something the I thought made me different or alone but it's the complete opposite like you said. I think just most people don't come to terms and admit it. I have really found that accepting that I'm not fine but I will be has worked wonders along with some self affirmations have really helped me! Even just doing something as simple and meditating and being mindful of where I am has done wonders for me! It's fine to be at the lowest low but you gotta eventually pick yourself up and keep moving I think!

[@itsgrace]

well said!

[@liony9400]

👍 Thank you For posting Grace Helbig.

[@silliepixie]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@aick]

There she is! One of my fave comedians being more relateable than anyone else yet again.

[@jacko666]

Man, I’ve been in a depressive episode since like 2009. I don’t know if I’m kidding or not.

[@sophiasilio4229]

love your content thank you for all you do

[@emilyschettlers]

Been struggling with depression on and off since about 2013. Decided to take the reins last month and have since restarted therapy and have had 2 sessions already and am on new meds now. Still have a long way to go but it is the first time I'm feeling hopeful. Also, thank you for saying that you can depressed when everything on paper is great because I was like that last year and I just didn't get why my brain was still depressed when I literally had so many good things happening!

[@michaelcaywood6070]

I’m always SAD AND DEPRESSED.

[@maxq96]

You're not alone.

[@anchxrheart]

I've been slipping into a depressive episode these past few days and really felt the down pour of it today when I almost got into a scary car crash and had a fat ugly breakdown at home afterwards. I had to acknowledge that it's happening, that my current meds (Zoloft lol) are not helping the way I might need, but that all of this will eventually pass again too. Have my next psychiatrist appointment in October so I'm hoping to find new solutions then. Really appreciated seeing this video pop up in my recs after having a pretty shitty Friday 13th. Thank you, Grace. ❤

[@itsgrace]

wow you're having like a cartoonish Friday the 13th! hope you're feeling maybe a little better and reminding yourself that reevaluating what's working and not working for you is really great self care in an of itself! you're in it, but it won't be forever

[@anchxrheart]

@@itsgrace it was a literal cartoon! appreciate the kind words !!

[@WhimsicalTori]

My therapist and I were talking about how because of quick succession of emergencies/big events in my life I’ve never felt settled and now that I am in remission and past my wedding my anxiety is freaking out because I don’t know how to exist in this state of being. It’s wild and unfortunate but also good to be able to identify

[@petalpassion3636]

Thank you, Grace. 💜🤗

[@alyssa373]

I needed this. It’s been a sucky time in my brain lately, even though life is actually pretty good for the most part.

[@FuzzyStripetail]

The balloon inside Grace releasing its pressure was a work of fart.

[@itsgrace]

🤣

[@Glinny821]

So relatable. Thank you!!!! PS-- what's that painting/print in your kitchen?? I love it.

[@itsgrace]

a Dominique Appia print I found on Etsy!

[@spwolftech]

OH. TODAY. THIS???? went to doctor yesterday about being over emotional, and thinking it was perhaps due to my weight loss (going good actually, was checking if it was a good side effect or not) and she had me fill out a 2 sided "how you feeling about stuff in the last 14 days" paper. apparently having over half the stuff at EVERY DAY is not normal and is "Coping" but not exactly healthy. at 47 i would say i thought i was fairly well adjusted... apparently im a well adjusted spring... thats ALL wound up. glad im also well adjusted to know to ask for help as well.

[@lc1371]

So off topic, but I love your gallery wall and colour of your kitchen cupboards

[@itsgrace]

thank you!

[@bgrace2842]

This is the video I needed to see, Cried a little realising I am very much LBD but I needed to

[@rackles2315]

Used to drink while watching you. Now it’s 🍄. Still love ya shit! Been following for years.

[@AsukaS1993]

Talking about depression definitely makes me feel better too. It's so weird but it works. I appreciate your candidacy for LBD ❤

[@itsgrace]

💪🏻

[@Whorchie]

Thank you for this.

[@totowashere]

Oh thank GOD because I was feeling so excited for september and the fall to begin and then BAM suddenly I couldn't care less and I just feel cranky and empty and like I need to isolate and not do things. I hate it. But somehow you made me see it's not actually so bad, I'm just a LBD and my brain is doing wobbly things.

[@itsgrace]

wobbly things! great way to put it!

[@amiekp]

Thanks Grace

[@hollyk7052]

I have rlly bad ocd and then got diagnosed w epilepsy which made me take meds that made my ocd and depression worse but I have to take them or I can’t not shake about so now I’m just trying to have gratitude and work on it. Love u grace and feel a lot of this big time 🧠

[@dillishca]

This version of Grace is my favorite version because this is the most whole-and-happy Grace I've ever seen ♡ I swear by the "saying what you're feeling when you feel it" thing, ESPECIALLY in a close relationship. My husband and I are thriving after years of being arguing idiots lol

[@missitheachievementhuntres560]

What for me helps is giving the beast a name, but just like you explain, it isn't that easy.. somehow it takes time to get to that point and when I'm finally there and tell others, it goes better. And what also helps me is playing board games, this way you have contact with others but don't have to talk about anything deep. and it gives your brain something to do as well.

[@itsgrace]

great suggestion!

[@presleyjacobs7803]

Thank you for being candid about LBD, Grace! I will say, my depression and anxiety doesn’t occur daily at this time. But there are days where they are like the Kool-aid man and break through the wall out of nowhere! I bottle shit up, which explains why that happens. I don’t use a journal, but I use my notes app to write little blurbs or stanzas about what’s been weighing on me. I scream and cry when I drive home from work sometimes. I call some buddies to bitch and moan (if they’re cool with it). Getting back to feeling “normal” is not a big leap, sometimes it’s taking some steps that will take you there. Sending love, Grace🩷

[@itsgrace]

yes! very Kool-aid man sometimes!

[@ThisIsFiftyWithLil]

Depression... I have it. My mental health practitioner says I'm doing well managing it. Thank you meds, for the most part.

[@xenzirril]

There goes Helbig! Knocking it out of the park again! Thank you!!

[@hannahraines6422]

Damn over 10 years later and I still love grace and think she’s hilarious, I think her and Mamrie are the only people I didn’t get tired of in my teenage phase 🥸

[@itsgrace]

woot woot

[@PigsInYourYard]

the turkey sound under the text parts plus a weed pen cured my depression. Doing the lords works as always

[@itsgrace]

haha happy to help

[@anukoo87]

I love to listen to you talk! Maybe a little bit less sound effects so one can hear what you say cause you say wise things? I feel mean saying this cause you are so nice but those really bothered me :')

[@ShepherdsAmelia]

That sketch at the beginning was genius 👏👏👏

[@maxinejohnson7695]

I appreciate the vulnerability. I feel like there's a lot of judgement placed on people who are vulnerable and forthcoming about their mental health stuff when that stuff is anything but positive. Like the only time it's okay to talk about depression is when you're "over it," otherwise it's attention seeking and disingenuous..? Idk but you talking about it is really helpful ❤

[@ephemeral_arts]

This video made me realise I am in fact depressed again. It was just unrecognisable without the screaming urge to off myself. It's nice to have made the connection because man I've been confused about my emotional state

[@TheLynzrex00]

Love this Grace. We are all not alone. ❤

[@oa3499]

I was waiting for the hello fresh plug at the end

[@azbutterfield2026]

You are so, so wonderful.

[@AudreyJDiCarlo]

Thank you sweet GRACE. and everyone watching. We all need to feel safe, supported, and seen, too. LBD! #LBD

[@mikeymad]

Oh LeVar Burton D - how you brighten my day...

[@nandipandi]

Post cancer anxiety and depression is the worst and doesn’t get enough attention. Going through it now after being cancer free for a few months…you’d thinking it would feel better after beating the beast but now gotta deal with this 😅

[@itsgrace]

totally! what a silly thing!

[@ash21111]

thank you grace

[@jeshammah10]

The thing for me with talking about it is this. People i feel close to will either freak out & be like awww I'm here for you OR be sort of awkward about it. I've tried therapy but couldn't afford to continue. So it's an endless cycle of downs and downer downs but having to keep going on cos I need to work and not worry those around me. It's exhausting.

[@lparrish89]

I’ve been having LBD for years but haven’t really acknowledged it, like it’s that weird stain on your ceiling that you know you should probably investigate but if you look too closely then the whole ceiling might collapse

[@lh9591]

Depression can go away. Not a guarantee. The beginning of the video, I was like, hey, I remember feeling like that! And that’s the thing… I don’t feel like that anymore. I do get sad and have emotions as everyone does, but not to that level. With time treatment and help it goes away