The emotional caller who perfectly explained what depression is like | LBC

[@BFA74]

This is a very brave lady and i appreciate her sharing her experience. Love and best wishes to her x

This is such an accurate description. "Why do you feel the need to pretend?" Because the majority neither cares nor has time. Because one just goes through the motions. Because it's easier to fit in and go with the flow.

[@themanofthehour5665]

Depression is a monster. It robs your happiness and livelihood and sometimes it takes your life. You can very easily be judged about depression. "Cheer up, dont worry its just a dip or "pull yourself together" those words are useless, patronising and dangerous. Hats off to this woman for being open about her life and struggles. Very brave.

[@davidfaulkner4760]

I suffer from depression. It's a terrible thing. Be strong caller and all others. For those that don't have compassion and understanding be thankful that you don't suffer.

[@300ilovemusic]

I know exactly how this lady feels..sending love 💕

[@howlinmadmurdock9553]

What she's says resonates with me so deeply. My depression interferes in all aspects of my life also. She is a star for having the courage to come forward.

[@vladimirimp]

Imagine the strength this woman must have to experience this day-in, day-out.

[@TheRamblingsofBry]

We pretend for two reasons, we don't want to appear as weak and secondly we don't think people will understand, it is often impossible to explain exactly what we go through. Very brave lady x

[@philipjones9793]

Agree with earlier comments lovely brave lady genuinely grateful for hearing her experience. Best regards to her and wish her the warmest/brightest of futures. x

[@oxfordspeaks]

Thank you to this person. Very brave.

[@wendyb9322]

Heartbreaking call😪🙏

[@babydavid7058]

When she said it is like tar in her stomach, i completely understood that. Completely. Never thought of it that way. It may start in the head but the physical impact it has is huge. This lady is completely and utterly brave to open up like that. She has no idea how that has helped people. I am listening to this is germany. Keep fighting my darling x

[@kentendo6453]

Depression is a terrible ailment, I've suffered with severe bouts of anxiety, depression and stress every few years. The most recent being this time last year which was among the worst I've had. I'm 33 and talk openly about my mental health and always have. Talking helps, but learning about it and how stress, anxiety and depression work with regards to body mechanics is the best advice I could give anyone. Learn about the fight or flight system, learn about grasshopper thinking, learn about breathing techniques and the most important thing, learn to love yourself. For anyone suffering I urge you to contact the NHS as they run courses for mental health and watch a KZbin video called the black dog of depression. Don't ever suffer in silence, some people like being alone, but not a single person can bare solitude

[@mezuk04]

The only solid rock I have is my wife of 6 years. I have pretty much disowned my entire family as all they have done is bring me down and cause me pain. It's sad going through life knowing I will never be truly happy (as a result of my childhood and adolescence). All I can hope for is my son doesnt become like me and unlike my father I provide him with all the emotional support and love he needs.

[@danneedstogo9166]

Let me answer the Q why victims of depression can't let others know. Because sufferers don't want to appear as weaklings, or cause others the inconvenience of having to take care of the sufferers' psychological well being. Depression is not a cold, it lasts for a very long time, it impacts every aspect of life, the sufferer is afraid of being left behind socially because the sufferer is more introverted and quiet, which is often frowned upon by society.

[@mezuk04]

It's also my experience with my own family that they dont have the time or interest in actually being there when needed.

[@helen4542]

Heartbreaking.. I'm sure many can resonate with her.

[@StikiFing4z]

I can understand this womans pain as I feel exactly the same it is a gut feeling, I still have that I am of no use to anyone. I even started to work out, go out for walks stretch my body. Mind and body is one. In order to train the mind you also have to train the body and gradually become comfortable with yourself physically and emotionally.

[@StikiFing4z]

I still have depressive thought they dont go but I try to occupy my mind the best way I can.

[@duanehayeshayes7129]

Its difficult just like she said. I know what i should be doing but can never find the motivation. And if i do find the motivation to loose weight , keep fit, meditate( single dad with 2 kids so find it hard to find the time). Somthing will break me like a phone call or disagrerment with someone or debt letter comes through the door, and im back where i started. And looking after the kids i find it second nature, but with myself i cant its hard to explain.

[@bert454]

I hope this poor lady finds some inner peace with herself and lives a long happy life. Stay strong dear.👍 Ignore the loser trolls in life too!

[@robertrussell2202]

We should never feel embarrassed about depression. Its so common particularly in thew modern world where our basic needs (companionship, connection, belonging) just aren't always met. Especially for the old and young. Spare a thought for them. Trust me I'm 21 and its not easy like people tend to think. Humans are Human so for people that are quick to label people as 'weak' or part of the 'snowflake generation' just think back to the tough times in your life. As a side note I also think social media is a real problem these days with making comparisons and what not

[@kevyarham]

I like Iain Dale but unless you have suffered with depression it's hard to understand and my heart goes out to this lady and I pray she gets better.

[@mezuk04]

That's correct, my wife is a mental health nurse but struggles to apply it at home. My issues are constant and it must be so draining for my wife.

[@idkwhattoputhere1615]

This woman is so brave. I would love to talk to her and give her a hug because she explains perfectly how I feel on a daily basis. I’m trying to be strong, but it’s really hard. I feel like I’m living for other people, and if I had no one, it would be so much easier to take my life. One day at a time is getting harder and harder.

[@babydavid7058]

I wanted to reach through the KZbin and hug her also. She described it so perfectly it made me emotional.

[@babydavid7058]

Also. Keep fighting . Remember she has shown we are not alone. Although that won't fix it, at least we know others feel it also. All the best x

[@lammypie3561]

Spot on.

[@peterevans3504]

I suffer from PTSD it's horrible but to protect myself from my nightmares I do my upmost to try to make others feel better. No one will ever know the horrors I suffered but me I choose to try to bury that burden. For some that task is even harder I just want to say you are not alone. Please please never feel abandoned there is always those willing to help.

[@mezuk04]

I recently learnt that I had been suffering from PTSD for the last couple if years brought on by the birth of my son (my wife and I's first child). Went to the doctors last year and was told it's normal to feel the way you feel and that was it. A councillor recently told us what it was which has helped massively with my wife being able to support me.

[@juliewilliams9441]

I have lived with depression and complex PTSD for over 20 years it's a monster that eats you up 😠😠😠😠😠😠 Everyday is a constant battle 😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪

[@JiminhoMrC]

bless her, it's an awful trick of the mind. Please get outside for a walk

[@glennseaward3050]

My mam ,who i adored said that to ,go for a walk and look at the trees.

[@Andre-ks7oc]

Thank you for sharing

[@ChickpeatheTortie]

Can't understand why anyone who has problems with depression would have children. Had problems with depression all my life (its organic) and decided young that I would never ever ever ever ever have children - always known that there was something wrong with me. Such a huge responsibility is not an ideal undertaking for someone prone to depression - spent my entire life on anti-depressants and when its bad just lock myself away as not fit to look after one or anything apart from my cats

[@drumgrandpa]

There are some things about myself I can’t explain to anyone. There are some things I don’t understand at all. Haruki Murakami

[@duanehayeshayes7129]

What is the point on lbc and youtube blocking the video so it cant posted on insta. I feel like this everyday and would really like to post it on my story to spred awareness. How are people gonna spread the word if you bloke people from sharing it. This is not a propaganda message this is cold hard facts. And for me to download and share this video youtube want me to pay for the privilage. Dont post this if you dont want people to share the message.

[@Frank75288]

Well , that cheered me up

[@gardenroom65]

You are a rock star! Stop beating yourself up!! 💆‍♀️👩‍💻🌏🌻

[@Awibrahor]

Too much time to think, too little to do. Depression is a modern disease brought on by our kind of society, where so many of us feel uncared-for and left behind. Pets help, though - they help a lot in breaking the cycle of despair and isolation. And compassion from other people is in any case overrated; no point in craving it.

[@bashantarai2887]

GO FOR MEDITATION. EVERYTHING IS GREEN N BEAUTIFUL AGAIN. LOVE YOU ALL.

[@DomhnallOSuileabhainPrin-tm1fw]

Covid is a man made weapon for social engineering

[@bert454]

@CountJimbo Sure Jimbob. You just keep believing absolutely every single word from the government about C-19(Wuhan virus)🙄. ALWAYS question the authorities as they like to think they have all the answers when they don't.

[@robbiepeterh]

Depression is precisely a physical illness. The symptoms are mental in the sense of bad thoughts etc. You cannot fight the bad thoughts, you have to let them go. It’s physical; sort out your sleep, your diet (no processed foods and no sugar) and eat less and drink plenty of water. Talk to someone as that’s uplifting.

[@jamestodd1104]

Pull thi’sen together

[@Frank75288]

not surprised her fella topped himself if he had to live with her

[@bowden__1419]

No one react to this idiot its exactly what they want.

[@JoeSmith-bx5pq]

Have some empathy, she’s suffering

[@lorrainerizzotto1789]

That is mean you have no idea.

[@glennseaward3050]

@@lorrainerizzotto1789 I agree with the guy ,I suffer from depression, this woman doesn't want help she's wallowing in.her misery .

[@JD-pi2ce]

You are a disgrace.

[@glennseaward3050]

She doesn't want help , she wallowing in it