Seneca: The Stoic's Guide to Overcoming Depression & Anxiety

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@NorthernDiaries Жыл бұрын

Have you ever read Seneca or any other Stoic philosophers? What are some of the stoic principles that you apply in your daily life?

@Ragnarrage 11 ай бұрын

Im just now realizing the shame I feel from being broken, metnally ill, tormented in waves daily. Feeling like I let myself down, my family down. My job which I am on leave due to breakdown. Im coming to terms with my humanity, my flesh mind, my limits. Gradually accepting my broken state and putting one foot in front of the other. Slowly taking the blame of past choices that led me to this waking hell. It is astonishing how I can feel optimistic and got this one moment and then feeling like I will live this hell until my last breath on earth. The one common factor is the concept of ME. I've suffered so long that I know longer know who me is. The 6 year old me? the 16 year old me? the 46 year old me? There is no me currently, just "this". Finding me, my identity is frightening. My hope is one day to be at peace, to know, accept and love who I am. But above all, peace. Letting go of responsibilty and trusting the path im on is crucial, healing from the shame of just existing. Im in therapy now, on medication for 2 months so far.

@yoanm90 11 ай бұрын

I feel the same way. I've destroyed friendships. I've hurt my family and my partner, and for so long, I was blaming everyone else. I was jealous of people who seemed to look happy, and I was suffering even more. I have a nephew born on December 30th, and I'm not able to see him, but my brother sends me pictures. I was crying out my pain from my problems with my partner until I looked in those beautiful angel eyes telling me, "It's not about how you feel, it's about trying to make the people around you feel better" I will ask my family for forgiveness and I hope to find peace with myself and my past pain. The pain in the past should never be left in with our new relationships and the future. Past is the past, and we should try to be better in this very present moment because we will never be able to forgive ourselves when we hurt someone.

@ram42 9 ай бұрын

How yah guys doing now?

@yoanm90 9 ай бұрын

@ram42 pretty good, thank you for asking. I appreciate every day, as it's a new beginning. Working hard always helps me with realizing how difficult life can be, but if we love and be loved, everything is a little bit easier. I try to listen to everyone around me, and if I get sad, I just try to remember that this is temporary and that maybe someone else somewhere is feeling the same way. I concentrate on my relatives and work, and this way, it is easier to not be going in that black hole again.

@DavidJ-ty5jm 2 ай бұрын

I'm having to start over at 45 and it's quite overwhelming most of the time... these videos are a godsend. Thank you.

@karolinaszymanski9173 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing and bringing your story to light. You're very brave and you inspire us. Sending you lots of love ❤

@NorthernDiaries Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@amr433 Жыл бұрын

It takes a lot of courage to come out and admit that one is depressed, kudos to you for that. Glad to hear that talking therapy is working for you. I really like your videos, All the best for your future.

@NorthernDiaries Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :)

@DSTH323 10 ай бұрын

Let your times of depression know that thst your love in action is given for others, for us. Your teaching, gleaned from the dark, transcends this loneliness and all the questions about self-worth in an act of willing oblation. You carry this Cross for us all in a profoundly Christ-like sense. You enter the darkness deeply, this dark night of the soul, and then resurface with gems of wisdom and consolation for others.

@adamwilliams5372 7 ай бұрын

Depression is like a monster hiding in the shadows that can and will attack you at anytime. You can hit the gym, eat clean, stay away from alcohol/drugs, but it will still wait for its moment, and then sink its teeth into you. You have to have as many tools as possible to fight it off when it comes. Thats real depression. It never leaves you just have to manage it and not listen when it tells you its time to give up

@NorthernDiaries 7 ай бұрын

I relate to this comment so much. Sometimes I can go for weeks without having any "incident." Life is good, I am motivated, sun is shining etc. Then one morning, the heaviness wraps around you, to the point even getting out of bed is hard. Overthinking, panic, anxiety, negative thoughts and all the works. Constantly asking your self "what's the point!". The only thing that helps me during the spell, is the knowledge that it was better once. I felt happy awhile ago. I felt hopeful. And it will happen again. Until then, I need to get through it. Of course, this is just my personal experience. I fully understand that it is different for different people.

@kangmyungjae Жыл бұрын

Hi, I don't usually check other smaller channels regularly, but I do with yours! I appreciate that you strive to convey reality, not the overly optimistic view that society often pushes on us in an attempt to shape us into functioning members within an intrinsically meaningless life.

@NorthernDiaries Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :)

@Kjt853 Жыл бұрын

I began reading Seneca last winter (‘22-‘23) and felt like I’d found a kindred spirit, similar to the one I felt as a teenager back in the ‘60s when I first encountered Thoreau. One Stoic principle I apply is “avoid whatever is approved by the mob” (Letter VIII). Years ago, a now-deceased Jungian analyst once told me, “When you see a crowd, go the other way.” Same principle.

@augmented_one 11 ай бұрын

Seneca was much more helpful than todays doctors and therapists.

@sunshinesmash Жыл бұрын

our brain’s chemistry relies a lot on sleep, balanced diet (check for deficiencies), and physical & mental exercise. the environment (from how it feels/looks/smells to various “poisoning” that does a number on the system), positive social bonds and yes, thought patterns + routines matter a great deal too.. as well as having some hope for the future. yet, the trouble is that many face this complex and tricky problem alone, unprepared or misguided.. and already too low on energy.

@matthewjones7167 Жыл бұрын

You helped me through when my benzo withdrawal had me suicidal, thank you. I’m better now. I hope good karma comes your way bc your videos have helped many.

@NorthernDiaries Жыл бұрын

I am very glad to know that you are feeling better now. I hope more good things come your way. Hugs :)

@Deanelon98 6 ай бұрын

I suffer, as well.thank you for sharing this.I’m also a student of Stoicism.

@SpiritualItachi Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the work you put into this video. Let's both continue to find strength in our journeys 👍🏾

@Disableddonkeys88 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video. I am 26 from the UK and I have bipolar. My girlfriend just cheated on me and I am really struggling. This helps, if it's endurable you must endure it. Thank you.

@Codikas 11 ай бұрын

"Nothing happens to anyone that he is not fitted by nature to bear" - Attributed to Marcus Aurelius Been there man, this will be a turning point for the better in your life if you choose for it to be.