How Is Psychotic Depression Different From Just Depression?

What sets psychotic depression apart from clinical depression? In this video, we dive deep into the distinct characteristics of psychotic depression, exploring how it differs from standard depression.
We created this video to help raise awareness and understanding of psychotic depression, a condition that is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. By distinguishing it from typical depression, we aim to provide better insights and support for those affected by this challenging mental health issue.
So, understanding the nuances of psychotic depression can make a significant difference in diagnosis and treatment. Watch this video to learn more about this complex condition and how it differs from regular depression.
Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and should not be used to self-diagnose or replace professional medical advice. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, please consult a healthcare professional.
#depression #mentalhealth #mentalillness
Writer: Sara Del Villar
Editor: Michal Mitchell
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice Over: Amanda Silvera ( / amandasilvera )
Animator: Anilezah
KZbin Manager: Cindy Cheong
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[@Loneranian]

With depression, I feel the more I try to make myself happy the worse I feel.

[@Schoolie_girl]

Sad....

[@Tenn_v1]

Im the same exact way. Its hard to say "I've been doing better." than to say without meaning it, "I'm good." i cant imagine myself being any different than how i am. Its been so long since i felt happier more than feeling sad

[@thisismyname1701]

something that helps me is to put my self through what i call a forced struggle. something i don’t like doing so that when im done i immediately feel better

[@ekatellsstory]

True

[@legendshadow547]

This gives me a moment of small happiness and is followed by moment of deep sadness

[@elizabethwilliams6651]

As someone who suffers with extreme severe anxiety I can totally relate to her. I would stop eating for days at a time as a punishment. I worry a lot about my life, everyone around me and pleasing everyone. It's absolutely crippling, so glad she got the help she needed, lovely young lady it's so sad that society has 1 in 3 people suffering mental health issues. I hope everyone seeks help

[@APOLLINAIREBARTHOLOMIEU]

People need to realise that people with anxiety disorders have oversensitised nerves, it's not a simple case of manning up and getting over it.

[@Jennifer-bw7ku]

Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about how mushrooms and psychedelics treats anxiety, but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!

[@steceymorgan814]

Yes, doctor Greg mushroom I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

[@Jennifer-bw7ku]

Please, how do I reach doctor Greg?

[@Jennifer-bw7ku]

Is he on the internet?

[@hayan_7]

I cried myself to sleep and now you're explaining why 😢 Thank you for spreading awareness :)

[@troyscribner4342]

Yeah, this is the first time ive watched one of these and realized, “holy shit, this is almost a exact description of me.”

[@DRACOFURY]

🫂

[@romymasella2702]

I’m so sorry!🥺 Sending warm comforting hugs if accepted ❤️

[@EVILBEAUTY4ndr]

You too crying? At night?...

[@Interdacted]

My body cries every morning, but normal people call it sweating. lmfao

[@IAmProxima]

With MDD (Major Depressive Disorder). Ive been diagnosed with it this year. I feel like nothing in the reality is real in a way. I feel a lack of feelings, difficulty in concentrating, and difficulty in speech to. It interferes with my everyday life, and its terrible. I can't even be social without having a lot of anxiety. I also feel really dismotivated to do any work, and often procrastinate, and not even do the work. Some of my teachers fail to understand, which makes it even worse aswell.

[@snakeguy8646]

I got PDD (Persistent Depressive Disorder), I feel you on everything not feeling real at all, everything I feel is empty so even when I have great times in social settings or accomplish something big, I’m always dragged back down. When I’m alone at night my brain just becomes a weight trying to pull me all the way down and do something regrettable. For me social settings are my escape since I can ride the wave of temporary happiness and use loud music and conversation to drown out the voice at the back of my head.

[@BrandyinIndy]

You are not alone.

[@veritasdeutsch6608]

I experience similar symptoms but my psychologist said it's more likely due to an ADHD-Autism combination, but I'm not sure why either one would be more accurate

[@kaileytho]

​@@snakeguy8646_ How old are you? If you don't mind me asking. You're not alone in your feelings. Why does everything seem fake to you? (I have same feeling of that)

[@snakeguy8646]

@@kaileytho early 20s. Part of it is the fact where for me at least I don’t exactly feel emotions correctly, didn’t understand them when I was young (autism) so masked and basically learned the motions but never learned why people use those motions, if that makes any sense. Now in a physical sense I’m constantly drifting through life, roll with the punches, every day is the same but different, my social relationships are distant since they dissolve whenever I get too comfortable so I constantly ride a line of being uncomfortable but not distant, constantly alert of every little thing I say.

[@Purplefox_Chili]

I failed my school this year because I was so depressed I couldn't concentrate and would procrestinate, now I have to re-do my year without any of my old friends and people laugh at me for failing, so it's worse now, I got this video recommended right as I was crying and screaming it wasn't fair

[@ADHDpancakesurprise]

That sounds really hard 😢 I hope you get some relief soon. It probably doesn't help much but I'm 50 with MDD and I can tell you not a single thing that happened to me in school mattered one bit once I was out of it. Don't give up hope.

[@Purplefox_Chili]

@@ADHDpancakesurprise thx, that means alot🫶

[@LtRee96se]

At the moment, having to redo a year's worth of schooling is very traumatic. But in 6 months, it won't be so bad. In a year, most people will forget about it. In ten years, no one will remember it. Trying to concentrate while being depressed is very difficult. Because of my depression, concentration is something that I have trouble with. Making a list can help me plan what I need to do in the day. I hope this helps.

[@Purplefox_Chili]

@@LtRee96se thank you so much, I'll keep that in mind🫶

[@Acron-l5j]

I failed 2 years, I feel like my years were stolen. Normally depression makes you feel like this but when it actually takes years for the future as well, you have to redo it again, it's so tiring. And I don't know how I will manage next year with my ADHD and anxious thoughts. Good luck

[@Astral-Phoenix]

Experiencing that feeling that there is no point to life is such a terrible thing to see or feel... especially in people so young. I've helped friends steer clear of that path and they weren't even 15 yet. I'm still just 16 and I'm struggling with my own feelings. I'm not suicidal (anymore) but it's still tough to deal with

[@Eric-bk9uj]

Glad your not anymore, remember nothin is worth your life, nothing, no matter how bad it seems atm it will get better.

[@bartoszkrzywinski4100]

Honestly? The reason for this is a poor style of upbringing and serious deficiencies in teaching. There is no subject that would teach life, about ourselves.

[@nutbastard]

It gets better. I'm 40 and trust me, I know what you're going through. And yes, it is tough when it looks like the rest of the world has it all together, but more people than you would ever guess are holding a lot in and struggling to present as well adjusted. I've got a smile and a quip for the grocery store cashier, and that's about the duration of normalcy I can handle a lot of days.

[@Guineapig-nh7yw]

When I was a kid I was talking to my best friend, I was a lot happier than I normally was because I was planning on committing suicide. My best friend realized something was off and told my mom. I talked to my mom and got her to believe that I wasn't depressed. That night I didn't commit suicide, but I did sit on my chair for a long time, thinking about what had happened. My best friend made me realize I didn't want to commit suicide that night and saved my life.

[@Opfer23]

That's good. I like to hear about it, when someone steps in and does the right thing. Glad you had someone with you who cared.

[@nutbastard]

Suicide is most often not about wanting to die, it's about not wanting to be alive. There is a difference.

[@stephenday9470]

Yep... that explains a lot!!! Trying to communicate in the grips of the fekker seems to only add to the phycosis. Extremely confusing and debilitating. Stay strong 💪

[@PL45VYR]

2:39 the ultimate form of psychosis is “amogus”

[@chaladoonn588]

😮

[@BiggKahunaApox]

The mongus

[@davids2096]

It's so confusing for us trying to navigate through life in general! But then we have to learn about all these mental and emotional categories, and that's where you guys come in and give us guidelines and advice that is immensely appreciated! It may not give us the ultimate solutions and relief we need and want, but it does give us the hope and optimism we need! I hope all of us make it through our agony and darkness! Thanks and take care!

[@tamxsimunovic]

I had psychotic depression during a mayor depressive episode 10 years ago. Not all days are rainbows and sunshine, but I am living a content life. If you feel like you won't get to that point, trust in yourself and know you are not alone. It's a long road up ahead, but eventually you'll get there ❤

[@LobotomyTC]

I hate it when people say this with confidence, because a GRAND majority of people don't get there. It's a death march, don't sugarcoat it.

[@ernestosejasmaio3363]

At this point i don't even desire happiness, i just want to be like a robot. Just get through the tasks Finish the day Repeat. Just that until death finally arrives, i have lost all hope of ever be truly happy. So i just want to look normal so my family can be alright. I just have to keep breathing.

[@RedemptionRed]

Hey, can i help you with that, i was depressed too, Jesus saved me from it, Can i share?

[@lukascisar6740]

Wanna join the robotic society? That's great. I would love to join you as well.

[@LtRee96se]

Happiness is a fleeting emotion. I try to be content instead. Content is a state of mind. An example. Yes, last night I cried a lot. But I knew that there were good people in my life. My dog. My friends. My husband. All good people in my life. {I grouped the dogs here as people because so many people call them fur babies}. So, while my emotions were going "nuts", my brain said that it's okay.

[@FaithG-s1f]

@@RedemptionRed would you like it if a muslim invited you to worship Allah when youre at your lowest? Keep your religion in your head where it belongs. If your god exists, hes pure unfathomable evil. Or he is weak and completely powerless. Otherwise, you are saying your god WANTS us to suffer. He WANTS babies to get cancer. According to your religion, it's "gods plan" that people k themselves. Or else youre saying your god happily watches on the side lines without it being part of his "plan".

[@katrinafilz3544]

I have felt that feeling. Maybe I can't relate exactly to your experience. However, you are not alone.

[@jaime9353]

This happened to a loved one of mine….middle aged and came out of nowhere. Ended up in and out of psych wards for a couple years then ECT shock therapy. It was FTD (dementia) the whole time. DEMAND a brain scan if it comes out of nowhere in middle age. My loved one suffered so much without the proper diagnosis.

[@Psych0_Cupìd_Er0s]

First time being early, watching psyc2go. I'm a fan btw❤ I've been watching you're videos since 2023 and it really helped me a lot.

[@GNF_cao]

It's so hard to "live" with depression , i mean especialy when depressive pov is the most true , why do we live and fight our way just to die at the end of the day... there is no fucking reason to live and life is pointless

[@loomonda18]

I literally had these same thoughts last night. It just feels like all of life is a challenge, and there are only a few moments of happiness sprinkled throughout - but the challenges/issues seem to be far more.

[@Hadeth_a_stepa]

The point of life is the things we've done and seen, and the people we've met along the long the way to the grave. This sentence makes me feel less worthless.

[@GNF_cao]

@@Hadeth_a_stepa can be true but still there is no point why you should meet people share moment share pain share hapiness, At the end of the road you die they die and it's all over , and the cycle repeat till the last human breath ... it's pointless

[@GNF_cao]

@@loomonda18 yeah life is a challenge , moment where it's not a challenge are rare and even if they weren't rare it's still pointless in my opinion , being happy feeling great just to feel sad right away ...

[@legendshadow547]

Life was never meant to be lived, it was meant to be survived

[@klavier_galea39]

Watched because of the Bohemian Rhapsody reference on the thumbnail, but I'm glad that I watched this, I learned so much

[@AmyBlackRoseCena]

My friend told me about it, I don't see the reference on the thumbnail unless it's super small. I am really glad that I watched the video as well though, I didn't realize that there could be that kind of depression because I have depression.

[@RedGodification]

The worst part is that I can't even trust the people who could help me😢.

[@AlastorTheNPDemon]

I have MDD with psychotic features and anxious distress. Depressive episodes are extremely frightening, and I can never discern what causes them. It's much like temporarily having an extreme personality disorder, where I am aware of my distorted thinking, but the experience of psychosis persists, and I have no access to rational thought - like having Göbbels in my head repeating lies until they are accepted as truth.

[@Schoolie_girl]

I was depressed and had anxiety and I'm sill an introvert these things started when I was just 7 and I'm 15 now....,💔and I just wanna thank you for always making me feel better ❤l

[@Schoolie_girl]

❤

[@legendshadow547]

This channel made me realise that I am not alone

[@legendshadow547]

I am kinda going through same situation

[@Schoolie_girl]

Yea I agree but I'm sill alone though...

[@hallucinatiing]

as someone who was practically "schizophrenic" and now is "normal" working out and not shutting everyone out helps and if u tend to have a big ego humbling helps a lot

[@fredspoon]

This video is extremely helpful for me. I was suffering last week feeling detached from reality and explained a lot, thank you!

[@wolfsfreund-wd7ed]

Hasn´t watched the video but I´m already thankfull that you don´t always talk about lust

[@Mazbutart]

not me being early and watching this in school 😭

[@justinsyrup4748]

Real

[@ShivaYadav-uu7rl]

From which country u r ?

[@L-Stout]

My class is about to start ahaha 😅

[@bitonic589]

Lucky ahh

[@ElVejigante]

Im glad that my fiance is never giving up on me. She is the rock I rely on when my brain decides to hate it self till death. Thanks for the informative video.

[@robertgaines-tulsa]

It seems to explain what I've been going through, lately. I had transferred to Celexa last month. Although, it eliminated my suicidal feelings making me feel more neutral, I kept feeling on edge. Not a whole lot, but it was constant. I have C-PTSD from childhood, and I kept having feelings, thoughts, and dreams of child abuse. I told my psychiatrist what was going on, and now I'm transition from Celexa to Zoloft. I hope it works better. I've also been have mid-life crisis thoughts. I'm almost 46 and never married. I've never known what it was like to be in a relationship. Since I was 9, I didn't have friends because I was fat. I dream of having friends, hugging them, and caring for them. I hate being isolated, but there are barriers where I live which caused my social problems in the first place. I live in NE Oklahoma, and the people here aren't interested in reaching out to others. Even, my brother's family purposely keeps their distance from us. If it wasn't for the Internet, I would be completely alone. It would be nice to live somewhere where people are more accepting of others and are more willing to reach out to others rather than purposely distancing themselves.

[@CalMili-x9l]

❤😢

[@aliray7833]

I’m sorry you have been going through this. You seem like a really kind and warm hearted person. There are many people out there that feel just like you, and are looking for someone kind hearted and loving to share their lives with. I would suggest getting a bit more proactive with the choices you make regarding how you meet people. The best way I have found is via mutual social groups because this can create a more organic and less awkward meeting space. This can be church, a walking group or even working casually at a coffee shop or library. Something you can do consistently over time that has a chance of finding a person with a similar mindset. The weird thing is, I’m a well built guy and I struggle with meeting and talking to women too, you don’t have to be defined by how fat your waistline is. Who you are is the one on the inside. I hear an articulate, sensitive and kind person who deserves much better than what they have. So get to it. Make a bit of effort toward your goal and you’ll reap the rewards. But the important thing is to not give up. You’re better than you think. Good luck.

[@Acron-l5j]

I'm only 23 but dealing with the same thing. And I feel terrible, I'm failing college because of mental fog, freeze response and memory problems. I don't even have a proper place to stay idk what to do. I thought I solved the problem with depression treatment but now I can't stop thinking about my past traumas, I act weird and immature, I can't control myself. I am living like I'm in a spiral. Only thinking, achieving nothing. And with that situation, I can't form any relationships. I can't just say "Oh I say things weird right now sorry its because I have brain fog, I've been traumatized many times". Or I can't be like "What did I do today? Lay down and think about my life or dreamt all day to avoid it as casual" So while doing "nothing" all day and having brain fog, it's hard to find subjects to speak. I wish I could have someone, it would help my mental state a lot.

[@kime3j]

This hurts my feelings. I'm sorry you feel this way.

[@LobotomyTC]

You definitely have stronger willpower than I do. If I don't find another, and this time, lifelong, relationship by the time I'm 35, I'm game overing. I would not keep going after what you've been through.

[@gio-ic1cw]

I suffered it my past and it's exactly like you explained with some extra staff I didn't know! Thanks for all your videos and the creation of this channel!

[@maddie4435]

as a depression person with psychotic features thank you for the awareness!

[@maddie4435]

depressed*

[@Sceneretic]

Firsttt ❤ I love your context so much, they really also help me and teach me so much

[@Schoolie_girl]

Me 2❤

[@Psych2go]

Thank you so much for your kind words :) did you resonate with this topic?

[@Sceneretic]

@@Psych2go I did!

[@DRACOFURY]

*Y'all stay safe out there love y'all* 🫂

[@THENEONARCADE21]

I just want someone nice to cuddle me so badly

[@lukascisar6740]

Does anyone even want to see you? Must be nice to have someone, right?

[@THENEONARCADE21]

@@lukascisar6740 What do you mean exactly

[@lukascisar6740]

@@THENEONARCADE21 Isn't Love just pointless act what we humans do, just to save ourselves and the others around us? To me Love is wothless.

[@Chrissy717]

How to knock someone down a notch without even trying, ouch.

[@THENEONARCADE21]

@@Chrissy717 What do you mean by that exactly

[@otacon6566]

I could use some help clarifying something. When I read/hear "disconnected from reality" I think of a person who, can't seperate reality from fantasy. As simple as it is, I have a feeling this is a sort of layered statement & would like to know if I'm correct or not. Very curious. GOD BLESS YOU ALL & always remember you are loved & not alone. Eat healthy, drink plenty of water, & get some sleep. I believe in you. You're so so loved & you deserve to be loved & are worthy of it no matter what you did or if something happened to you. You're a champion.

[@johnathanhenley2251]

I sincerely wish that my expected support system was there for me like this. I am proud that I have been able to be the foundation of support for so many children. I am always elated when every patient finds their way to the conclusion that everyone around them is their to help them. It's a feeling of gratitude that I never got to have, but I am so grateful to witness and be a part of helping someone grow through.

[@--thatbih]

1:58 you just described the last 4-5 months of my life in 20 seconds

[@headlessbaron1189]

Hope you are feeling well and are at peace now

[@--thatbih]

@@headlessbaron1189 nope I'm not. Currently have a developing booger sugar problem

[@aimaos8888]

I’ve been depressed since I was 7, I find myself wondering if I can even feel true happiness-

[@xcxangel9948]

Amanda ♥️ her voice heals everything

[@emerson_lake]

I recently moved in with my mom this year cause i found out some things about my dad and his family that i shouldn't have found out , i also realised that i was being abused when i was with them i just normalized it because I thought thats how everyone was raised . As much as i feel safer and loved more here i just feel different somehow , my mums been trying to get me to speak about the stuff that happened and to regularly tell her how im feeling but i can't sometimes i even lie to her because im scared of how she'll react. I've kept myslef from making any friends because im scared that if i do ill loose my actual friends or ill be replacing them , i cry more than i have in the past years and sometimes i feel like i made the wrong choice living with her . Last year i had i began harming myself in many ways then i stopped when the holidays were coming because id been given the chance to finally see my mum but now ive gotten back to it and ive started biting down hard onto my pointer finger whenever I feel irritated or sad or annoyed , it doesnt hurt when my frustrations are high so i feel like its harmless in a way but its started bleeding so i feel like i should stop but i cant . Theres so much more that ive been doing that matches the descriptions of this videos but i dont think i can get help . Im not sure what to do but i really don't know how im going to carry on.

[@mysryuza]

I had an OC for many years and she has symptoms that I believe are connected with psychotic depression, so I’m glad these videos exist so I can learn further about the topic.

[@l.c.1042]

Got diagnosed with MDD w/ psychotic features. Thankfully, I only have delusions and no hallucinations (fingers-crossed). Although generally fine now because of medication, I remember the months that I do have those episodes. It's generally hard to go through a day with delusions in your head especially the ones that question and doubt the people who chose to associate with me. The thing is, I know they might not be true, so I chase after them to extreme lengths to either disprove or prove them. Sometimes, these actions lead to the confirmation of the delusion, but I'm pretty sure I just fcked up bad enough that it was actually a self-fulfilled prophecy because I've broken so many wonderful connections just because of my depression. Hoping for the day I can live in peace without the need for medication.

[@ecinuecciZurc]

Me as well, like I always think that people are just being polite with me so I read too much into their behaviour, words, etc. it's like my brain automatically thinks that every person I know and meet has something up in their sleeves that leads me to doubt their intentions. I always question people's intentions in my head and form scenarios as to how and why it happened. Emotional reasoning too is very heavy on me and it is very frustrating. These things puts a strain on how I view and show up with people and sort of I self-sabotage

[@Psych2go]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I’m sorry to hear about the challenges you've faced with MDD and delusions. It’s tough when those thoughts start impacting your relationships and self-worth. It’s great to hear that medication is helping, though. Do you have any strategies or support systems in place to help you manage these feelings and rebuild those connections?

[@l.c.1042]

@@Psych2go Personally, music became my go-to comfort when I'm distressed. I talk to myself and trying to weigh my thoughts in an objective manner to avoid giving in since it's quite difficult to identify delusions when they come. My last line of defense is talking to people to ask for input and perspective which can help me realize which thoughts are fueled by delusions and which thoughts are based in reality. Sadly, not all connections I was able to fix. There was this girl that I had a really bad fight with and most of my arguments were fueled by delusions of jealousy and persecution. I've since lost contact with her and I don't plan on reconnecting with her anymore. I'm afraid of reopening old wounds.

[@sointroverted]

I was diagnosed with MDD and schizoaffective disorder last year and its horrible. Anhedonia. Insomnia Fatigue Suicidal thoughts Feeling worthless Racing thoughts Coupled all that with a stressfilled environment and a toxic individual around u 24/7. Self care not at its best. Anxiety AND, being a caregiver to a special needs kid. I mask a lot but break down in the late hours. I am exhausted.

[@That10yearoldartest]

I think i have this but im scared to tell people because maby im just being dramatic or maby people are gana think im doing it for attention i feel like im alone

[@pancakes46]

I find myself being attracted to these types of videos because I want to find something I can relate to. and the problem with me is that i tell myself nah you don't have those signs. stop trying to align yourself with all these sad things. it's cringe to say you are depressed. so i believe and go, yeah! I am ok. but then the moment I think about my life and all the weird things it's like so not normal. insomnia, sleeping too much, fatigue,

[@Kwbwbjw0]

2:25 explanation

[@Dance_poetry_nature]

This was very informative and extremely interesting. Thank you for this video.

[@Psych2go]

We hope this helps! Did you relate to this video?

[@Dance_poetry_nature]

@@Psych2go absolutely! I related deeply.

[@Elvinsgamingchannel]

I got out of depression just a few months ago, I love my true friends

[@lhays117]

I just experienced psychotic depression for the first time ever recently and it was the worst experience of my life. Made me start believing I was literally living in a solipsistic dream where nothing outside of me was real, as well as my thoughts were jumping around constantly and often totally contradicting themselves. After finally getting a (relatively) clear head I feel not just upset about all my irrational and eradicated behavior and how impacted those around me, but I’m also so pissed that it feels like I was possessed by a self-sabotaging demon that I had virtually no real means of fighting against until I just let myself had a full fledged mental breakdown and had to retreat into solitude to fix my brain up through deep self analysis and meditation. I’m just so scared of this ever happening to me again, but at least I’m aware of the warning signs now.

[@Craterface666]

I'm going through this right now. I've been disregulated for 5 days and am just starting to get calmer. I'm going to talk to my therapist about this next week. I have cptsd and adhd, so theres interplay there that makes it hard to deal with flashbacks, and hallucinations, and mood swings. When i'm like this meds either dont work, or have an opposite effdifferlast time it was this bad I ended up having a stress seizure, went to bed talking to my wife, and came to with them working on me in the ambulance. Right now I'm just hiding in sleep as much as possible so all the life stimulus doesnt get out of hand. I'm just waiting for appointments now. Thanks for putting this out. Its hard to describe while your in it, and its hard to remember when your out of it.

[@babylove3885]

Good topic

[@Schoolie_girl]

Yes

[@Psych2go]

Thank you! What other topics would you like us to cover next?

[@klaw-rp6ji]

Ohh this really fits me actually. I have depression but all of these symptoms are definitely there. Hallucinations and delusions are there at times. I often believe the delusions but the hallucinations are very rare

[@ovgGrave]

Psych2go I love your videos and thank you for these hope your day is well

[@Psych2go]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm really glad you love the videos. Hope you’re having a great day too!

[@tirzahroseroot]

My boyfriend has this and I feel like this video helped me to understand him a lot better.

[@pandakinggaming1316]

I feel like I've been on the edge of that

[@trex7370]

I like this type of content more ❤❤❤❤

[@honeyyclxud]

THE QUEEN REFERENCE IN THE THUMBNAIL!!!!

[@ElinaBauer-ww3ji]

I am finally reaching out to a psychiatrist ... Wish me luck in finding a diagnosis and getting the right therphie

[@Psych2go]

That’s a great step forward! Best of luck with finding the right diagnosis and therapy. How are you feeling about starting this new journey?

[@ElinaBauer-ww3ji]

@@Psych2go its kind of scary, i still have feelings of doubt and fear of my mother finding out and the situation worsening again... Its a really hard step for me to make since my brain and heart are screaming at me to not go because i feel unworthy of it or like Im the probelm, the bad human being... But my gut is telling me to go... And, whats funny to me right now is that you replied right before im gonna go talk to my therapist, right before im gonna ask her if she can help me find a psychiatrist... Im hoping it will go well ...

[@beginnereasy]

It is not depression. It's reality.

[@AlitaMee]

Can you also make a video on excessive day dreaming ? Basically people like me function well mostly but because the dream world is so much bettter that you don't like reality and it becomes difficult to identify who we really are , which person from our which day dream are we and also are we this person who in reality gets very little done and just dreams ?

[@steveguti6452]

Wishing everyone a Happy blessed Labor day praise God praying for everyone Everyday God bless you all

[@Schoolie_girl]

Thanks

[@DUBS3SS10N]

So early that there are no timestamps

[@jadehill4491]

This explains why my time is fast.

[@H0SANNA]

I’m 90% sure I got psychotic depression. Either that, or I got bipolar type 2. I’ve already been diagnosed with MDD. There’s also bipolar that runs in my family too.

[@coldshatterhand]

I self-diagnosed in the past - its a pathway to a very dark place. I cant recommend.

[@adecesare3716]

I stopped taking meds so I could feel emotions again. The only emotion I felt was sadness and I soon became severely depressed. I didn’t want to take my meds because I just didn’t want to get better. My friend and family tell me to get better but I don’t want to. I’m not ready to get better, and I don’t want to. It hurts so much and self harm started to develop. I’m still not ready..

[@basquehound1999]

Thumbnail: 🎶 Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy 🎶 Me: 🎶 Caught in a landslide no escape from reality. Open your eyes. Look up to the skies and seeeeeeeee 🎶

[@Im_notsans_Imrick]

Me and the gang are all psycho depression

[@indridcold8433]

One thing is certain. I feel far worse around people. If depressed, isolate yourself and you will feel slightly better.

[@p0ffl3y]

I have bipolar 1, had this a while back, i thought i killed someone and ruined their life and the government was watching me, i would hallucination cameras and hear voices of laughter. I never have felt any worse pain since

[@OverMind535]

it explains a lot of my behaviour, but trying to explain that to professionals is nightmare in itself 😢

[@Larryjustwantstocomment]

I think one of my friends had this, she told me that she used to be depressed and self harm, and sometimes even hallunicate.

[@esphix]

Caught in a landslide, no escape from realityyyy

[@oneTheBeatleslover]

Open your eyes and look up to the sky and see~~~

[@gummybearjellypop]

3 mins ago 💗💗 great topic

[@ItzAshfire]

Old animation style was GOATED tbh...

[@oneTheBeatleslover]

Queen mentioned! 🗣️🔥🔥

[@PhoenixBorealis]

Understanding that your perceptions aren't real is such a weird feeling. Once I could have sworn that a deli sandwich I was eating had the aroma of fresh-ground peanut butter, and often when I'm losing sleep, I'll feel like I have one less finger on each hand if I'm not looking at them or using them.

[@mekman4]

Thank you!

[@Yokubasu]

depressive... episode...? You mean it's not supposed to be a constant state?

[@EldestZelot]

Episodes don't have a defined length beyond being at least 2 weeks, however episode intensity has an inverse relationship with length. What you're referring to sounds more like dysthyrmia than classical depression.

[@LtRee96se]

It is for me.

[@Present4]

Dont let the symbiote get you! @thumbnail

[@mayapilkey3577]

I have moderate MDD with psychotic depression

[@zee-kat]

clicked because of the queen lyric in the thumbnail

[@niasiamack9333]

Good topic to be heard

[@JoULove]

I manage my recurring depressive disorder with medication. It helps a lot with anhedonia and dark thoughts, but I still get anxiety and derealization sometimes. Thankfully psychosis is not something that usually happens for me, but I know it's a possibility

[@EcoMeeco2]

Is it weird im pretty sure i have depression but I'm still optimistic as can be?

[@Void-Temmie]

I sometimes feel depressed but not much, am i really depressed or just over reacting

[@just4729]

Bangin bohemian rhapsody reference on the image of the video

[@yannickronnert6367]

2:35 Amongus cup

[@741al6]

This thumbnail goes unimaginably hard

[@TheHellKnight]

It's scary that I check all the boxes for psychotic depression. May be even schizophrenia

[@theorchestrasystem3792]

#psychosissnotacrime It is interesting that dissociative psychosis also leaves you knowing you are in it without being delusional. The ocean is real and not at the same time. Just with it was easier to walk on from time to time.

[@remortalityreaper]

That was me yay i just got over it and told myself if i die i died i live i live

[@SuyashSingh-nv6vu]

Does this channel read my mind? I am really going through a lot😢😢

[@annadazzer3318]

I’m so depressed it hurts I’m starting to believe my mom is alive and I have to save her it’s a horrible feeling and I know it’s delusional.

[@nikolasrobinson3038]

Yeah this is the type of depression I have.

[@kindleyoliver]

OMG NOW I KNOW WHY I FEEL LIKE MY EYESIGHT IS CHAOTIC AND NOTHING IS REAL HOLY

[@michaelthemadsoldiertist]

I’m watching this because I’m curious not because I’m suicidal. Chill algorithm.

[@KhoiruunisaRF]

No matter what it called, the most important thing is how to overcome it.

[@williamphanz]

this is me... for now

[@JordanEslava]

So no one is going to talk about the queen reference in the thumbnail

[@NeonNinja2008]

I've been just trying to deal with it myself the whole time :/

[@OddlyFamiliarStranger]

Sometimes I feel like crying but then I tell myself “crying is for wimps jay” I guess bottling things up isn’t the best idea

[@jungersrules]

I don't suffer from any major depressive disorders or clinical depression, but I do think I have some sort of seasonal disorder, the type where I get so tired of sunny, hot days. Every year around the end of summer I feel down. I've never been a huge fan of summer to begin with, so when it's about to end I'm longing for cooler weather. I'm just irritable and knowing that more 90+ degree weather is coming just makes me want to stay inside and do nothing. I've lost all motivation to exercise because I'm so tired (might be from sleeping too much, actually). And working from home and recently losing my dog, I just have no incentive to do anything.

[@bryansidler7678]

I wondered why there's times that I thought I was in a twisted matrix and smoked too much herbz - now I have something to really look into with a Dr- thank you. But instead of false illness i convince myself I'm fine until it catches up physically exacerbating the physical illnesses that are proven real already . So can we consider the false belief of OK during an episode?? Trama and abuse definitely.

[@KingWealth-_1]

Thank you ❤