7 Surprising Habits You Might Develop Because of Depression

Do you consider yourself knowledgeable enough to spot the signs of depression when you see it? If you are someone who often reads our articles, watches our videos, and frequents other psychology-related self-help websites or journals, then you might answer yes. And while we’re certainly grateful for the recent mental health awareness movement that’s been happening all over the world, there might still be a lot left for us to learn about the true nature of depression.
We also made a video on the surprising habits you might develop because of anxiety: • 4 Surprising Habits Yo...
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References:
American Psychological Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - 5th Edition. APA Publishing.
Chen, X., Sykora, M. D., Jackson, T. W., & Elayan, S. (2018, April). What about mood swings: Identifying depression on twitter with temporal measures of emotions. In Companion Proceedings of The Web Conference 2018 (pp. 1653-1660).
Glatt, M. M., & Cook, C. C. (2007). Pathological spending as a form of psychological dependence. British Journal of Addiction, 82(11), 1257-1258.
Creasy, K. (2020). The Problem of Affective Nihilism. In The Problem of Affective Nihilism in Nietzsche (pp. 87-106). Palgrave Macmillan, Cham.
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[@secretxo111]

1- Irregular sleeping and eating habits 2- Mood swings/ outburst 3- Making muted cries for help 4- Overspending/ impulse buying 5- Constantly searching for meaning 6- Pondering about life and death 7- Being more creative

[@Nai_101]

Me reading this after waking up at 3am after going to sleep at 3pm

[@vanessacuriel9114]

Definitely me

[@That.Lady.withtheYarn]

Well fuck.

[@Natalie-yg5rn]

More creative but u can't do anything with that...

[@Natalie-yg5rn]

U can be creative without depression babe

[@leia2437]

this woman could tell me a horror story and i would still feel calm

[@anonymousx_x1840]

Fr

[@sophiagarcia8778]

I am in awe now

[@hateithere1930]

She would show me a corpse and I will still calm

[@TSD-Onyx]

Lol

[@MimicMimicMimic]

Yes

[@popscramble641]

This reminds me of the quote... "Depression is like living in a body that fights to survive, with a mind that trys to die."

[@maxim_ssc]

You remindet me of another quote... "Telling someone with depression how great the world is, is the same as telling a blind person how collorfull the world is" idk if I wrote it right :/

[@hugnboba]

overused quote

[@LtRee96se]

I like that quote. I've never heard it before.

[@acpiglet9059]

Yep I remember seeing this somewhere and always thought there’s never been a truer statement than this!

[@aba22125]

So true, the body's will to live is unmatched...

[@catherinep7483]

I hate that feeling of riding a high and having fun with someone and then they say some certain little thing that just kicks you right back into that depressed ass feeling

[@hugnboba]

I thought I was bipolar asf for being so sensitive...like when I'm actually having fun with my family they'd say shit about school and hAhA mY dOtEr's dEpReSSeD

[@fernandopineda5503]

@@hugnboba i also thought this about myself because this happens to me all the time but I was diagnosed with just depression, anxiety, and PTSD so it was a relief

[@osheridan]

My friend is like that. I love her and all, but since I am always smiling, she says the most demotivating things in the world-- it's not worth it, if I win,I will lose in the end. She doesn't mean anything by it, but what she says makes my life so difficult sometimes. Love her tho 💖.

[@Sloppyjoemamma]

Yeah, it happens to me sometimes. When it happens, I always hold back tears and pretend I'm fine just no to worry anyone

[@marckenleu795]

same😪

[@itsjustluck8486]

Fun fact: Sea otters hold each other’s paws when they sleep so they don’t drift apart.

[@Yuustu]

I already knew but it gets me everytimeeeeeee 🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@andidede9909]

That is adorable!!!

[@redsquirrel6131]

They also try to mate with seal pups and typically drown them. They continue mating with the corpse, sometimes up to to week after death.

[@CindyLou67]

Awww🥰 Ty for sharing that. I'm an animal lover, I'm familiar with sea otters, had no idea they did that, the visual is beyond adorable and I really appreciate that visual today🥺😊

[@monsev.arellano9125]

Omg I literally mention this all the time to my family members and they're like you've said this countless times🙄 but it's so darn cute!!

[@user-1-800-Nobody]

“Depression is like drowning while everyone’s yelling at you to breathe”

[@mariapaz2789]

Totally

[@cjsmomom]

What if NOBODY'S yelling at you to breathe? What if you're totally isolated?

[@traceytrotter9934]

@@cjsmomom That's what I was going to say. There is no one to yell at me anymore.

[@grammatikaat4329]

No, it's walking through a sea of glue, knee-high, all day, every day.

[@user-1-800-Nobody]

@@grammatikaat4329 yea

[@d.1ghosh]

Do any of you all get so tired of existing as yourself that you start crying at the idea of even having to fight through another day?

[@emroski5784]

felt

[@Himaryous]

I have felt something like that. I got help and it stopped.

[@grammatikaat4329]

Yes, I do, but I can never think of anyone else I 'd like to be instead.

[@amber_octopus4389]

Yes

[@myrasvlogs787]

Me daily and that I'm wasting my all life/time at work🤷🏽‍♀️

[@panlol9516]

"Having an irregular sleeping schedule is a sympton of depression" Me watching this at 2:40 AM: _Interesting_

[@macslash5833]

Ha same

[@lovelynikki_346]

Omg same, it’s about 2:30 am rn and I can’t stop eating food lol.

[@justchelsea4176]

Same it’s literally 2:36 am

[@rattoota]

1:48 Am and i just woke up...

[@DemBlox]

fr ion sleep

[@meIIohi]

*TIMESTAMPS* 0:41 - Irregular habits of eating/sleeping. 1:23 - Having mood swings or outbursts. 1:47 - Making 'muted' cries for help. 2:47 - Overspending or impulse buying. 2:52 - Constantly searching for meaning. 3:38 - Pondering about life and death. 4:07 - Being more creative.

[@scarletannelee2023]

Thank you!! Angel 😇

[@dream_y1000]

I search for dream meanings….

[@manboss52gaming30]

bruh do i have depression?

[@grmpEqweer]

The irritability has just gotten to the point where I avoid people. I get tense around people-I have anxiety features. I'm lonely as hell. But people just stress me out.

[@ragdoll0999]

Thank you 💖

[@diiana3922]

because of your channel i figured out that i was pretty depressed.. finally told my mom and went to see a psychologist! they diagnosed me with depression, and im starting treatments soon! thank you so much for helping me😭

[@dallincandland]

Getting a good psychologist can really help a lot! It was really nice for me to share my thought patterns with someone else and learn what I could do from there. Wishing you the best.

[@diiana3922]

@@dallincandland 🥰🥰

[@Psych2go]

Hey thank you for taking that step to better yourself :) Proud for you :)

[@alienfriend4658]

I wish I had the courage to tell my parents…

[@diiana3922]

@@alienfriend4658 try! I’m introverted and rarely talk with my mom about how I’m feeling so it was very hard back then to tell her, what I did was trying to show her I was vulnerable (mostly crying in front of her) and wait for her to take the initiative to say something. luckily she knows me well and understood quickly I wasn’t ok, but that can only happen if your parents see you suffering, if you are silence about it they probably won’t figure it out… Hopefully they’ll help you, im with you!! Be strong

[@liliandmckenzie5430]

PsychToGo: This video is not a substitute for professional help Me with a toxic parent: I'm sorry but it is

[@suzianscott5747]

Soo true

[@Emmawow12]

same

[@kaori7357]

Samedt

[@nenanenalynn]

Same. Prof help?$$$$$$$. More like a ripoff

[@cjsmomom]

Yup.

[@AzureCeleste]

Everything but the creativity. My creativity has been utterly stifled by my depression, too exhausted to move or think.

[@Withthia]

Hii..

[@Amexella]

yeah art blocks are more constant and longer with depression, the only option is make drawing a habit but it’s hard

[@namegoteeaten]

when i listen to music i always think about music videos i would make to this song.......and i mostly die in the end o.O

[@yanyan-nyinii]

in my case... i somehow draw more w depression;; but ofc all the art that comes out are all angsty-

[@acpiglet9059]

Yep I know this all too well

[@fairygore3526]

Hello! With the muted cries for help, it can come in different variations: 1. Struggling to talk 2: struggling to type 3: struggling to write These are like the main things. Why though? Like phych2go said, you might feel invalidated, misunderstood and compared to stereotypes. Or, you just don’t have the motivation to even say it.

[@grammatikaat4329]

Or waking up from a nightmare, feeling like I want to scream but no sound comes out.

[@KarenFoo]

I've been cyberbulli3d almost every single day and these are all the things I'm doing plus constant drinking. People dont know how much typed words can destroy a person. I have been recently crying everyday coz of it.

[@matilda1505]

I know. I can relate. I wish I could give you a big “ who cares what they think kind of hug “. It’s quite astonishing how many people make themselves feel better by putting others down. It’s not you ! It’s them !

[@sunshinespecial]

God bless you dear. More positivity, power & love 🌼

[@LtRee96se]

Take these words to heart. You are a wonderful, beautiful person. How do I know? Because bullies are jealous, petty people. They attack those who are better than themselves. They feel worthless, so they attack someone who has value. Unfortunately, they are attacking you. I care about you. I don't know you, but I care. I'll bet none of those bullies have people they don't know care about them. God bless you and keep you strong. We are with you. Just look. Check every day to see who writes to you. You're better than you think. Hugs!!

[@meemman843]

Then allow ME to tell you that i really love your work and appreciate you ❤️

[@Psych2go]

Thanks for opening up about this. Have you been seeing a therapist?

[@classifiedinformation6353]

Ok, I can't deny it anymore: I am depressed. I do not remember the last time I was depressed. I tend to get alittle meloncholy in Fall of the year, but it is a pleasant introspective feeling. This is different. Felings of dread, mild hopelessness. Not looking forward to the future. Thinking about the end of life, etc. I will ride this out. I do not think this is a brain chemical imbalance. I think it is the realizstion that I am, in fact, at the last decade or two of my life. My body is wearing out. I will most likely remain single, which is ok, but society says it is not. I will ride this out.

[@bipbeedippy3954]

you got this. I'm rooting for you

[@zairamatt7308]

You are strong, love. I too, am rooting for you. 💞

[@savingfelvkitties7424]

How old r u? If you need professional help please get it. You are not alone. I work at a psych center and there are lots of people that are seniors that have issues that are getting help. The past year has put more stress on people and made mental issues worse for lots.

[@relaxdarling9301]

@@bipbeedippy3954 same here. You’re not alone. We got this! We’re gonna be okay. 🌻

[@vectorequilibrium4493]

Tortured artist? Enjoy your ride. ☮️❤️🙏🏻

[@lan.azure.8597]

She just described all my everyday activities. And my parents say I don't have depression even when I'm clinically diagnosed

[@emroski5784]

@found the change name option lol ikr :/

[@annatay3]

My parents won't get me diagnosed I prolly don't have it and I'm just over dramatic

[@Himaryous]

It's so hard for parents to accept. My mother had depression and was in denial when I had it. The thought of me feeling like she did was more than she could take.

[@strangewayfaringstranger]

These aren't "activities". Not some routine you do. But if you were _actually_ diagnosed, your parents are terrible.

[@JustAngelika]

My mom told me then; "It was just your acts." Then, I have decided not to tell anyone instead.

[@blueg7064]

"Suddenly crying for no reason or snapping at someone out of the blue, can actually be a sigh that someone mental health is actually falling apart." You didnt have to call me out. This whole video has me written all over it

[@zandriaparker4785]

I love her calming voice it makes me feel safe and I'm scared that I relate to literally all of these

[@yoboikamil525]

"being more creative" ah so it's normal for artists to get depressed

[@anthonypayne1556]

Yeah, being an artist is really competitive nowdays if someone willing to make it his/her profession. T Its a huge competition, and you have to be the best in case you want a good job in the industry. Pretty tiresome.

[@LewisMcS]

@@edwardwrightlambert1608 pov ur a bot

[@LewisMcS]

@@edwardwrightlambert1608 You seem like it then LMAO you're just plugging some dudes insta (which is more than likely yours), your account was made on the 25 of june 2021 which was VERY recently.. and to be honest your name seems like a bot name too..

[@taylormomsenssidehoe]

I think their point was that depressed people are more likely to be an artist but yea i see your point too

[@Himaryous]

Are there artists who don't? I haven't heard of very many.

[@amberpasta9379]

My depressed habits consist of staying in bed all day, staying up till like 6 am then sleeping till like 4pm… only getting up to play an instrument/learn a new one.. occasionally eat when I feel like it and shower if necessary

[@Addy81995]

Stop labeling... thats not depression.. having a rigid routine where you wake up at 6 am and goto sleep at 12 pm sharp.. well tbats monotonous

[@ShellL]

Like after a week.

[@NoThanksM8]

@@Addy81995 okay woah no need to be so rude You can't know from 1 comment whether it's depression or not They might be professionally diagnosed with depression, and their Dr might have said that these behaviours are stemming from that There is no set definitive list of depression behaviours, so just because it doesn't fit what you've been told depression behaviours are, doesn't mean that they aren't them. I'm not trying to come across as aggressive or anything 🥰🥰🥰 this just hits close to home as I have been told that my depression behaviours were just bad habits and laziness for year before my diagnosis, and even still by some people who don't understand. 😓 Just trying to spread awareness that it can be experienced many ways and that support is the only helpful way forward ❤❤

[@ayushreebarman5878]

This woman could tell me "everything's fine" while I'm in a burning house and I would feel calm.

[@therisingrainbow251]

I have been diagnosed with many different mental disorders including depression and I relate to most of these and it makes me happy that someone understands how depression can affect someone’s life. I have been having a long depressive episode and no one wants to help or are busy. I watch these to feel like someone actually understands how I feel.

[@amethystrocks6433]

{hugs} ❤️

[@whoami4534]

The 'denying that anything's wrong' part is quite accurate for me. Once my mum tried to talk to me about what's going on with me (because my grades were going down A LOT. They still are) and I kept on insisting that it's just me being an introvert whenever she'd bring up the point that I don't socialize with anyone. I'm pretty sure she figured out that I was (and still am) feeling down but wasn't able to phrase it well, and I still tried to deny it. She asked if I needed help, and I said no. When my dad entered the conversation, he insisted that I am strong and nothing is wrong. Even though that is what I tried convincing my mum, it hurt to hear it from someone else. It's like I was crying for help. That was in March. We haven't talked about this since then and I'm pretty sure they forgot, which breaks me. I regret not telling her but I am pretty sure I wouldn't be able to do it if I wanted to.

[@rueskil]

i know i might not help alot but, dont give up yet please u need to talk to ur mom about it she cares about u and i dont think she forgot about it she just doesnt want to pressure u, im trying my best to talk to my mom about going to a therapist too so u are not alone ♡ u can do it I believe in u, it may be hard but u can do it she will listen to u so please take ur time to tell her this is for ur mental health u are more important! take care of urself and sorry english isnt my first language ♡

[@whoami4534]

@@rueskil Well, last time she brought up my grades she seemed to have given up on the idea that something is wrong and settled on the fact that I was simply lazy and not even trying (which is true, actually) I really appreciate your advice, but it's actually quite difficult to do so... I don't want to ruin the mood. I'll try when I can though. Good luck, I hope you can do it Stay safe ❤️ Also, your English is good. It's not my first language either.

[@rueskil]

@@whoami4534 im having the same situation with u, depression makes me unmotivated to do ANYTHING all day i cant even walk, i showed my mom my scars twice and my dad convinced her i need vitamins lol and now i keep lying that im ok and it seems she doesnt worry anymore and im glad even tho im having a hard time dealing it alone but i cant make her worry and im kinda scared she wont do anything- but hey u can do it ik its hard but u will feel better when u talk about it ♡ she will understand why ur grades dropped, try and trust her more! remember that she cares about u so much! Just take ur time but please dont give up yet I hope the best for u ♡ if u want to talk im here i’ll listen to u

[@lorraine8306]

What is the saddest? Friends and family will always say: you can talk to me anytime, you can rely on me, you can't things cropped up... So what happens? Judging Advice on how to fix it. Listen to how it is not so bad. Can I call you back. Don't be so gloomy. You must pick yourself up. .......... Yea right!

[@hey_people4290]

Exactly 😭 where do we go ...to whom do we actually express our feelings

[@marielabmen5835]

Same. these issues makes me more anxious 😓

[@lillianloveee28]

My mom gets so sad when I tell her...I can't stand that look on her face... For this exact reason I love therapy (privilege having it paid for in my country, I know😬)

[@ningningshining2831]

Lmao Ik I'm like weighing them down with my petty problems

[@miraclespring3762]

I am just scared of myself.. Like it feels like I might have depression but it also feels like I am lying..

[@cameronvafai4866]

I feel everything is pointless and repetitive a lot at times, and lack of hope for future. Deep down I know things may lookup for me in future with plans I've got going ,but I have a hard time believing it. It's unpredictable when I start crying, feeling worthless, breaking down episodes. Another symptom I have is predicting that things will not get better in future, even though I know I don't know. Is that normal? Also I get jealous easily.

[@grammatikaat4329]

Normal for depression, yes. Positivity just disappears.

[@blazeplays5097]

Thank you for mentioning oversleeping and overeating. I go between undereating and overeating, and I'm always tired even if I get enough sleep. I'm medically diagnosed with depression, and this made me feel a little better.

[@kaviarasanganesan36]

Recently I have been looking for an art related works which I wasn't really interested before... When i bought a puzzle with a beautiful drawing, i felt so pumped and even ready for overspending in it... It gave me confidence and felt grateful for myself that coped everything that happened...

[@shakurwonders5216]

It do be like that sometimes

[@AngelBX-qj7pi]

I can relate, Childhood, Friendship's, Abandment problem, the list goes on and I still wonder why I'm on this planet.

[@ihav4kats982]

Me: 'Wow, these symptoms are really bad...' Also me: *has all of the symptoms*

[@jeffk7734]

I am currently in therapy and have been for many years, and right now things are a little uncertain. However, I’ve checked on all 7 of these habits. I spent some time reviewing medical notes from therapy on line with my own personal chart, and am getting a greater incite as to what all is going on.

[@jeffk7734]

@@edwardwrightlambert1608 I’m already on medication for all of this, and know that it won’t work 100%, but it is helping.

[@jeffk7734]

@@edwardwrightlambert1608Are you on medication for any of this, and how is this working with your current meds if you are on any?

[@Cloudiday]

I LOVE UR VIDEOS! THEY HELP ME A LOT! THANK YOU! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@_nevercommit]

I told my mom I have depression but she told me “it’s that damn phone”

[@SweetUniverse]

My dad used to say, "what do you have to be depressed about? You don't pay any bills around here or have to work!!" Well, how about both of my parents being alcoholics and getting into fist fights every weekend? He just didn't want to do anything about it.

[@daisy3006]

Wow and I thought I was the only one

[@Mattitude82]

@@daisy3006 same

[@Manglet762]

Thing is, she may be right to some extent. I'm 20, use KZbin every day, and there have definitely been days where my experience on KZbin pisses me off for long periods. With all the shit people argue about, most of the time unprovoked, the shit gets to you. Another example was Quora, I had to deactivate my account on there because the rabbit hole I dug myself through looking at controversial subjects kept me angry consistently, as reading long detailed paragraphs about an issue or question and being frustrated at how many people on polarizing ends with their feelings on the subject matter insulting each other, being completely blind to issues the others face, etc, will turn you bitter and angry. I deactivated my account from that shit around a year ago and I'm STILL trying to get over it. Thing is, I haven't fully Immersed into Social Media. I don't have a Twitter, Instagram, Skype, and likely many other sites I can't remember, yet even then I can still see the impact "that damn phone" has. It may not be the root cause, but it's probably a few of the roots.

[@Heejujujuju]

I relate to so many of these. Reached the rock bottom during the last two years of graduate school. I had atypical depression, which manifested with oversleeping and gaining weight (which in turn significantly damaged my self confidence). Had to seek an emergency therapy because I had a suicidal thought out of blue. Fortunately, I’m in a much better place now, thanks to the strategies and methods I learned from therapies. To everyone who are currently struggling, it DOES get better. There IS help and you are so, so valuable the way you are 💕

[@oenwilson2486]

The muted cry for help hit me so hard because of how much that is exactly me.

[@rat-1567]

Overspending and impulsive buying Me on animal crossing: *I didn't hear that*

[@btsforever3895]

“Having an irregular sleeping habits” Me watching kdrama til 6 am

[@ohmyohmy5171]

same girl😅

[@strangewayfaringstranger]

That is just you being addicted to something, has nothing to do with depression.

[@grammatikaat4329]

I think depression and addiction are related.

[@yukimiyazaki7381]

The voice is so calming as always✨

[@stevengrantods3803]

Can you do a video on how to control your anger. I think I have anger issues because even the little things makes so angry and I can’t control my temper at all especially when my family have anger issues too

[@juliakay7446]

Armyyy

[@grmpEqweer]

Try taking up a meditation practice, 20 minutes, 2x day. You do that, and in addition, when you feel the physical tension of being angry you (a) relax the tension by deep belly breathing (deep and slow) and/or (b) get yourself out of the situation if possible. If you live at home, you may need to stash shoes/umbrella by the door so you can go for a walk you were not planning on. You don't have to stay and get screamed at. If you walk out when someone starts treating you like crap, you're showing them you won't stand there and take it. Take whatever is useful for you of this advice, leave the rest.

[@Simon0501]

I used to get angry easily, too. Thank you for this idea. 👍

[@jaydenkelly2108]

@@grmpEqweer I call bullshit

[@jaydenkelly2108]

Attention seekers

[@alonaali3261]

• How to stop overthinking? • How to avoid/stop bad thoughts? • How to deal with anxiety attacks? • How to overcome depression? • How to love yourself? • How to overcome social anxiety? • How to stop being insecure? For the stream!

[@boop5679]

taking notes

[@chrisw207]

Everything but the spending. My anxiety keeps that impulse in check.

[@Aubreon]

Lol sammmeee

[@Das-hf4cv]

Mine doesn't unfortunately, I just get extremely anxious about it after the fact, which prevents me from enjoying anything I bought myself 😅

[@dodonodens8802]

I just made some random goals for myself Sometimes I feel angry ,sad and hopeless for no reason. Sometimes I make dark jokes about myself. I Try to get out of. I often search on the internet for some inspiring quotes or story’s and learn much about the depression maybe I could relate to the genesis ship in ark. And I got more creative about things I also an storyteller I make tales about depression and trying to make the best out of the situation

[@Vintage_Aesthetic]

That's pretty cool you should get going!!

[@millenabatista215]

my god i'm shocked because i identify with ABSOLUTELY all the facts

[@SegaDisneyUniverse]

Being depressed makes you more creative? If anything it made me less creative. For the past year or so I've had little motivation to post any art. And wasn't just because of the pandemic, it was lots of other personal things as well. I feel like I've been too attached to my video games anyway.😅

[@kesslermontijo6304]

Want to say how wonderful these postings are! Being much older than most here (74) this is a real plus. Was actually born feet first on a Fri the 13th!!, escaped an alcohol fueled childhood, with a younger brother with serious health issues and became the "whipping boy" & "Red Crosser. " At 18 joined Army volunteered for Viet Nam, ultimately spent 116 days in hospital. Turned to substances, at times homeless, been in counseling forever, been with a lady who has been a godsent, last 12 years (of 23) have been her caretaker (was a paramedic once) as a Cancer survivor. Am a "career caregiver"!! and am an empathic type, crazy for someone emotionally shut down since childhood! Learned to break thru and started crying bout 10 years ago.(lot of friends and families dying, was overwhelmed!) Feel that I've been to hell and back. What I want to say is learn to stop negative feedback on yourself, keep your head up, and BELIEVE in better days ahead!!! For the young here, these kind of dialogs simply did not exist now years ago. There is absolutely nothing wrong with seeking help, information is key to understanding and moving forward. Bottom line is no matter how bad it may be there is always worse!

[@jademarin9197]

I wish I would heard this years ago but even there I’m still not sure what I would’ve done at that time to make the outcome different. I’m glad I know this know so that I may help others and myself. I will forever miss you Zayne 🕊💙

[@gen8878]

I have all of them, but thank God I get myself free ,I believe the main reason we're here is to know ourselves and why we are who really we are. Thank you very, wish you all the best ♥..

[@rubyjulivre1136]

I'm more convinced than ever that this channel has telepathic mind. Too many times their video coincides with my life struggles

[@i_dontreallycare]

This video instantly popped into my recommended. I just got off of Facebook and crying my eyes out silently at pictures of my mom, who passed away in April. Our phones really are watching and listening. Miss you mama, not a second goes by without wishing I could be with you, wherever you are...

[@spooki8925]

Perfect timing

[@yupokyeah]

Content of the video aside I truly appreciate listening to your voice with my head phones. It’s so calm and reassuring.

[@sabereizenberg2964]

me being diagnosed of major depression with psychotic feature but still denying it. also keeping it from my friends and family afraid to tell them

[@datdamoon2134]

I love these videos so much they feel like a safe space and they're really relaxing I've noticed after watching a lot of your videos recently my productivity has gone up a lot

[@ashbae007]

I love this. Especially the end because i am also an artist

[@angelartamesia2]

"I want to be great or nothing." - Amy March This is what keeps me going and dreams of the future, although the future seems out of reach. My dreams seem impossible so all I can do is chase and run and keep going after my futile dreams...

[@blackdark000]

When you're to depressed to watch psych2go 😥

[@sebastiandelacruz8820]

I'll be a future musician, and write my own lyrics. I didn't realize the last point is true. I began writing my poems after a breakup. Thank you for the video; relaxing voice and it's a superb way to practice my English listening.

[@nithyasreesathyanarayanan5611]

I'm trying to get my life together but my childhood memories of constantly being misunderstood makes me depressed and worthless. I can't force myself to forget them nor can I not cry when I remember them. Only thing I can do is understand and heal myself slowly and steadily.

[@emroski5784]

wish you all the best

[@nithyasreesathyanarayanan5611]

@@emroski5784 Thank you so much! ❤️

[@HalaHanz]

i can’t watch a video of urs without crying… it’s so painful to not be able to share ur feelings and keeping everything in.

[@juliakay7446]

7 Surprising Habits You May Develop Because of Depression: 1) 0:37 Irregular sleeping/eating habits 2) 1:09 Mood swings/outbursts 3) 1:43 Making muted cries for help 4) 2:23 Overspending/Impulse buying 5) 2:49 Constantly searching for meaning 6) 3:35 Pondering about life and death 7) 4:04 Being more creative I’d recommend watching the video for more information and subscribing to Psych2Go!

[@satiharmon1831]

Thank you your amazing

[@annaakosua6304]

I love your calming voice and found this video surprisingly calming 🤩. Especially with sleep and poor nutrition (e.g. highly processed foods) recent research is also looking into these possibly causing depression (as in the chicken and egg question: what was there first or is driving the depression). Of course it’s not always that simple but good nutrition, sleep and spending lots of time outdoors in natural daylight helped me lots with depression and anxiety.

[@audiogob9392]

I have all 7 of these and I can't really control myself. Just crying a couple of times a week

[@mrpickles-hb6zx]

2:02 the fear is often a reality, I told my parents multiple times how they ruined my mental health and all they did was yell at me, dismiss me and say everything in my life is my fault and not their problem.

[@mrpickles-hb6zx]

P.s, my own mother caused me to get touched when I was 5 because in her words "I made you I can touch you whenever I want" so I thought one of my uncles doing it was just regular annoying and not evil

[@proudally6662]

"Constantly searching for meaning" When this line came I was kinda surprised.because lately I always feel that I am wasting most of time being lazy and I always try to find meaning for everything 🙂

[@snehaltelang599]

I feel you♥️

[@ives3572]

Food For Thought: That’s the thing about depression: A human being can survive almost anything, as long as he/she sees the end in sight. But depression is so insidious, and it compounds daily, that it’s impossible to ever see the end.

[@lukaweisseisen9851]

The feeling when you check the 7th square and realize you're not playing bingo. 😐

[@Psych2go]

What are your plans for the weekend?

[@MrEarnbud]

I felt that "I want to be great or nothing". For years I've wanted to be great in being creative by filming. I feel without being creative and filming then what's my purpose in life, but I have little to achieve those goals because of my fears and depression that keeps me back. Then I think about all the time I wasted and I spiral into my thoughts, it's a vicious cycle that no one should go through.

[@loneshewolfTNF]

This is going to be so helpful. Thank you for all your help

[@Bella-jd5wx]

im definetly depressed. Ive never taken time to really understand myself or my feelings and it really has led me to being severly depressed thank you for the educational video! im for sure getting a counsler this summer

[@artsypanda9342]

I’m struggling with depression and my mom knows, but I’m afraid to talk to her about my episodes. I don’t know if I can trust her or not.

[@Natalie-yg5rn]

Try it

[@Natalie-yg5rn]

Try to tell her

[@savingfelvkitties7424]

Why r u afraid? I can think of lots of reasons why too. If you can't talk to her find someone else you can trust to talk to. You can even call a help line if it gets really bad. Just know you matter and the world needs you

[@artsypanda9342]

@@savingfelvkitties7424 thank you, it feels nice to know that people are there for me. 🙂

[@seaurchinwithahat7559]

@@artsypanda9342 Just a word of advice, rely on people you know irl instead of strangers online. :)

[@_.shapeshifter._]

your animations are so clean and your voice is so calming this channel is amazing. i love how professional and educational you are, you really make my anxiety go away for a short time. thank you :) 🖤

[@lillianloveee28]

I love how on Instagram there are so many informative mental health accounts nowadays HOWEVER I always read the same kind of symptoms for depression like lack of energy/motivation etc. but it's not just this. E.g. IT'S ALSO becoming overly sensitive to cold/heat, discomfort, noises, comments from other people in your life. It's not "just" feeling a lack of energy

[@muo.shui.]

me who relates to everything: *well sh-*

[@strangewayfaringstranger]

Sure you do.

[@cannibalcatgirl]

The all or nothing feeling is spot on. Meanwhile simultaneously leaving laundry on the floor and having an untidy desk. I wish I could just wash my brain and have a normal balance again

[@chihuahuakween2085]

Hi

[@ReemyBleemy]

HIII !! I’m early I just wanted to say that this channel has helped me extraordinarily!! It’s helped me be more self aware and in touch with myself,, I just wanted to thank you all for making the content you make!! You mean the world and I’m so thankful to have this outlet

[@AlyssaVierneza]

I relate to this a lot. Wish I could get help. Can’t afford it. It’s exhausting. Thanks for the video.

[@billywong7775]

I post this as a part of my healing as well as to raise awareness When I was at my worst, I was only 43kg. I am 73kg now. You just don't feel hungry and constantly feeling that there are other better things to do than eating And yes.. I also maxed out 3 credit cards on an moblie game. I was under a lot of gaslighting and invalidation at work. The worst part is, they pretended that they wanted to 'help' when they actually were trying to discard me. Always own your reality. Nobody has the right to tell you what you should or should not be or that you are not 'good enough for them' You are loved. And make sure that you reach out to ppl who would have your back and that you are safe

[@gingerbear5148]

When I hear music, sometimes suicide thoughts come to my mind in a... 'unique way. Is it normal?

[@daisy3006]

Idk but it happens to me to

[@mile6955]

It’s not normal, sweetie, it’s not okay to have suicide thoughts, how are you? Are you perhaps seeing a therapist?

[@gingerbear5148]

@@mile6955 In not going to a therapist... I don't want my parents to know it

[@nameless--7650]

Same happens with me:(

[@leanneneville2431]

Music has a heavy effect on me. When listening to classical especially, I will just cry. It’s like it expresses a melancholy that is stuck inside me weighing me down, and when I hear the music the floodgates open and it’s like it understands what I am going through. I always feel like I am searching for something, that I can never quite grasp..🌸🇦🇺

[@julsca3738]

oversleeping, not eating right, irregular sleeping / eating, searching for meaning, - those have been my habits i am struggling to change

[@darkmaster9936]

Im trying to motivate myself to get up and workout to boost my confidence. So far I haven't touched alcohol for 3 days , but it's so hard to get up from bed and going out there. I'm eating less than I would. I used to eat alot ,but now I can only eat small portions or not eating at all. I've lost eight going from 196 to 185 pounds.

[@kwakays]

"overspending/impluse buying" me: *slowly closes online shopping site* HAHA WHAT IM NOT DEPRESSED

[@Trick-Framed]

Hey, this whole video was me. Been working on it for as long as I can remember. I still can become angry or cry but I can also remind myself why and curb it. Not always an easy thing to do.

[@joandarc441]

Really sad in Asian countries if a person is depressed for them there either possess by the devil or have zero faith they don't take it seriously when it comes to depression some even call you crazy

[@hugnboba]

Me: I'm depressed My Filipino mom: That's because you stopped praying and is loosing your faith. That's your fault. Go pray to God and everything will be ok.

[@darkmaster6505]

true man, my mom even thought I was poses by evil spirit :(

[@larakr9]

This channel just keeps describing me in increasing detail

[@xingqiu3176]

When you realize you're experiencing exactly everything she said: *_panik_*

[@deborah4969]

Wow, nail right on the head. That's amazing! It's a long journey but these signs I'm sure will help many. Thanks!

[@siania]

Me thinking that I have maybe depression Also me being an optimistic, energetic and extrovert person: nah

[@artisticalex1206]

All these videos she makes is so relatable. I have depression and anxiety and all these listed here is me 100 percent.

[@etherealreal9076]

This makes me feel better, knowing that it probably is just depression and not something else. I am scared that I’m thinking warnaroexicly ( I think that’s how it’s spelled) and that I might have adhd, and dyslexia in the sense that I mess up reading and talking a lot (and or DID). I am probably thinking to much about this and yeah. If anyone thinks I should see someone I will add to reasons to. I’m scared of my parents laughing but I might actually be helped. I don’t know 😶 I’m probably just a kid overreacting because I have depression and am confused

[@kaeptn]

Depression itself can give you many symptoms of being worse at something than usual. Like not being good at remembering or having bad attention (because you are so occupied with thinking about stuff internally). However it sounds to me that it would be best for you to get some professional help. I was overthinking my state myself while in the end I had a personality disorder because of how I was raised. While depression can come simply as a result of brain chemics being off , its also possible to have an underlying problem of any sort in life that causes mental illness, which then causes sideeffects like depression and the stuff you mentioned. Best wishes!

[@etherealreal9076]

@@kaeptn Alright, thank you! This makes a lot of sense so I’m gonna consider going more

[@luvwarhate]

I used to think that I didn't need help but after listening to a couple of your videos and doing some research it just feels like I've been stuck on depression but just calling it normal. It's so weird to hear you describe the hopelessness and spending money on things to distract yourself and the eating habits. Random bouts of Insomnia thinking about life and death and just feeling more and more alone because I don't want to talk to friends about it....... yeah man I think maybe i am depressed.

[@clutzie2257]

um, like this is my whole personality so...

[@vidyakrishnan4542]

What an awesome voice, I just want to hear you talk and I'm instantly calmer...

[@lc0623]

psych2ho can u make a vid on how to get ur romance feelings back, bc i don’t seem to have feelings for anyone after my ex, even tho i already moved on from her. (yeah it’s me again lol)

[@homesweethome5441]

I am a person with 3 mental disorders... I was in major depression for 1 year then high anxiety disorder along with ADHD for last 8 years....I am struggling with these mental illnesses for more than 13 years... But now I can say I am about 80% cured...

[@perfectcreation4079]

Loneliness is one ☝️ of the causes of depression.It is also the route cause of all evil deeds.So if U can beat ur Loneliness U can beat anything in the world 🌍.

[@malikaamir417]

exactly! Loneliness and free time should be used wisely.

[@hoefortengen__]

I’m pretty sure I had depression but not anymore. What helped me was books and anime and art as they helped me escape reality. However I certainly related to all these a few years ago. Though now I’m happy I still struggle with self confidence and think I’m worthless but have accepted that and I’m trying to improve on it.

[@ivenalanko2462]

ive started buying more things but not for myself, i just want to make other happy.. (also your voice is so calming I love it)

[@tseringdolkar4877]

Stay safe 😙😙😙 all