The Science of Depression (This is SHOCKING!)

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I spent the last month learning everything I could about depression. It was an exhaustive journey but I think the insights will help a lot of people. Let me know if you want more videos like this... They are a pain to make.
#depression #antidepressant

[@DominikPavel-fk2wb]

I was severely traumatized years ago as a teenage, got diagnosed with BPD. Spent my whole life fighting BPD. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my son recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.

[@DassHibionada]

Congrats on your recovery. Most persons never realizes psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives. Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here.

[@Ronkaja]

Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏

[@SusanaGomez-mp8sk]

YES very sure of Dr.alishrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

[@NicoleCtirad]

100% agree I used to have Psychosis and paranoid thoughts like "people thinking about me talking about me etc. Very odd behavior after getting off Adderall from 7-16. Antidepressants at 18-29. 31 now. I took way to much, but took about 20g of Gold caps (Psilocybin containing mushroom) I analyzed my entire life. The emotions that came out helped me understand behavior etc more. Wont ever need to do it again because I'm happy and contempt forever, but I wish more people did this to alter their perception of reality. Would help with healing much trauma

[@VinceMunoz-wx7je]

How can I reach out to him? Is he on Instagram

[@HAMZAPINE]

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

[@fakiriayoub8087]

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

[@FabioPioFersini]

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

[@Somusicais]

I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.

[@fakiriayoub8087]

Is he on instagram?

[@FabioPioFersini]

Yes he is dr.porassss.

[@Mattyk11784]

Your prior content and progress from pandering to the “muscleheads” to providing scientific evidence to support your claims, coupled with your spot on delivery through self-deprecating humor while remaining highly knowledgeable about how our bodies work have more than permitted you to make a video on something a little outside your field, albeit, still health related. You have helped more people than you’ll know and we are forever indebted to you. Keep up the great work!

[@woooooooo9061]

There’s no real evidence in this video. All guess work.

[@PornEqualsHappiness]

You're right but but I think you're missing the most important aspect he's preaching in this video: GO Do YOUR OWN RESEARCH & EXPERIMENT. In the age of soooo much information it's important to actual go with your own experiences with using the latest research. Personal experimentation over studies.

[@carldavis3326]

All of us can talk about depression. Health and Fitness being your field makes it imperative. Exercise is one if the best medicines for depression and a lot of other mental health illnesses. You are a blessing to us that do not have the resources or capital to do the depth of research that you do. Thank you.

[@SZvenM]

@@woooooooo9061 He shows test results, talks about studies, even shares the experience of several individuals. How are those things, in particular the first two, not "real evidence"?

[@lionofthemorning7997]

I agree, but theres a few things. Yeah, science is a good starting point, but the more you learn about what we think we know (not science since that is a methodology that produces data & not the conclusions (opinions) created from that data) the more you should be aware of how little we know. So the only thing everyone should do is figure it out for themselves. Data is great, but at the end of the day, eat, train, & do what makes you better.

[@zenout3463]

As someone who’s been severely depressed since I was a young teen, and I’m now 34 still experiencing it most days, I can say that depression is a little to do with a chemical/neurological imbalance, and way more to do with our environment - our lives. When life is going great and my needs are being met, I’m happy. When the opposite occurs (which is mainly always), I’m absolutely brought down to hell with no feelings inside my core and my mind unable to cope. There’s a direct link with safety. Safety in society, home, work, life, yourself. No connections with others, no community who have your back, no financial system that helps secure you, etc etc. I can easily survive and thrive in the wild, but at home in society, I’m broken. There’s a lot of studies on this too. But it’s really not so easy to change your life to improve it all. Especially without money. And no, money is not so easily made either. We have lost the basic foundations for which we as humans thrive on together, and it’s been replaced with this narcissistic, selfish, degrading, abusive, ultra competitive, mainly-online, disconnected, valueless, single-homed society. Even the devil would be depressed.

[@misspatvandriverlady7555]

Money is increasingly hoarded by the few while the many are one missed paycheck from homelessness… or already there. Nah, I think the devil is having a grand time. I believe the various other ills that blight humanity are the work of the various demons; but depression is the plaything of their king! 👹

[@IndelibleHD]

Keeping a consistent workout routine helps me keep depression at bay.

[@user-sn9sr3vc1i]

Real

[@user-sn9sr3vc1i]

I'm doing the same 5 years now ☠️

[@RagnarOdinson]

DEFINITELY get’n back into the old habit of heavy’ish workouts, with serious intent and focused mental aggression is just One of many things I’ve got to start Yesterday!! IF I’m gonna manage to claw my way back up from Zero to a reasonable semblance of a Life (AGAIN! I’ve lost count how many times at this point, lol). I’ve gotta make myself put that hardcore level Gym Discipline in place in basically All aspects of my life for a While to pull off This comeback! 😂, Christ! Gotta keep up the Fight 👊!!

[@Rufio1975]

Yup. Without working out hard, I wouldn't even be able to get into my shop and work on my woodworking. Gym time. Gotta have it.

[@timmydigan]

So true, consistent training is a game-changing tool for mental health

[@EvolvedTactical]

I was at my absolute lowest just about 7 years ago. In my young adult life, I did amazing things. I joined the Army out of high school, earned a spot in thr 75th Ranger Regiment, and did more by the time I was 22 than most people will their entire lives. Got injured, got out, and after a few hiccups, I ended up cowboying at a ranch outside Las Vegas. Met my wife, settled down (ish) and moved on to more "professional" pursuits, but always maintained a connection to the man I was. I knew at a moment's notice, I could do either of my old jobs again. Then the headaches started. Long story short, I had a sever case of Chiari malformation, where my brain was trying to squeeze out of my skull. Fighting with the VA for a diagnosis led to me finally getting surgery 18 months later. Having brain surgery in your early 30s sucks. I lost my job (work as a union plumber), and I lost my sense of self. I knew that I could never be "that guy" again. It was devastating, and I hate myself when I think of how close I came to being one of those 22 veterans a day. What really helped? My dog. He's a Belgian Malinois/ German Shepherd mix we got off Craigslist for $200. He was supposed to be my wife's dog, but I stole him. Having a smart, driven working dog keep me on my toes and give me a goal every day helped me to claw my way out. I still get hit with it every now and then. I self medicate too much and don't sleep enough. But dogs are joy, and having a goal every morning can do more for your mental health than you know. This is a long comment, and I know most won't read it. But for those that do, for those out there on that dark cloud, just remember: you're not alone. We believe in you.

[@tededo]

Interesting, love your story

[@taleandclawrock2606]

We get brought up to think that our sense of self and personality is this rigid, concrete thing. But it can change alot throughout our life and when life environment and circumstances change.( ask any mother!) No one likes suffering, but there is always some lesson in it, and it can make you a better human being when you intend it to. Taking charge of what we can control helps in alleviating the fear and helplessness from what we can't control. Your previous self discipline and skills can help current challenges, plus theres a powerful impetus to learn new things. Everyone who finds a way to go on that doesnt harm others or themself, is a winner. I think you are awesome, im sorry for the losses you are mourning, and wish you much happiness for the future.

[@BetaBuxDelux]

I’d rather just be alone. 😂

[@creatrixZBD]

thanks

[@MikeS-um1nm]

I read every word. Thank you for your service and advice. I wish you the best.

[@USA00STEVEN]

Lost my younger sister to suicide April 18, 2024 "I think the hardest part of losin' someone isn't havin' to say goodbye, but rather learnin' to live without em. Always tryin' to fill the void, the emptiness that's left inside your heart when they go."

[@JoeNielsen44]

Sorry for your loss. Hang in there.

[@myfirstseven8316]

Big hugs.

[@hshfyugaewfjkKS]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Suicides leave a lot of unanswered questions. Hoping you find peace.

[@USA00STEVEN]

Thank y'all... I even still can't believe it..

[@tomasvircik3742]

I'm sorry for your loss. Questions and blame will remain present. It's the why question all the time. Some can bare with their struggles and some can't. I would probably just put it that way. Because I still can't fully comprehend my cousin's decision to take his life.

[@jokeen84]

“Creatine, So just take it and stfu” had me rolling proves it helps with depression.

[@cautious1343]

Me to! LMFAO

[@tonymanuge1932]

some people do very well with sarcasm to deliver a humorous story is appreciated ;-)

[@notsure6312]

that was a good one. sounds like cod liver oil back in the day. lol

[@christopherwhitley9923]

It has been shown to work so well it helps with PTSD, too bad my doc said no creatine. Damn kidneys :(

[@Day-.-man]

@@christopherwhitley9923 i thought this was debunked about it being bad for your kidneys?

[@kyngjaquin4632]

Man this channel is so multilayered. Love it here

[@DariuszGruszczynski]

He said that he has ADHD- that’s how it works when properly used.

[@jamesandersonfoster3024]

As someone with a PhD in Clinical Psychology, I was soooo nervous about how this was going to turn out. Dude - well-fucking-done. It's a complex issue and you managed to not run from that or dumb it down to the point of meaninglessness. Good on ya.

[@outpost31737]

What's your PhD got to do with anything?

[@jamesandersonfoster3024]

@@outpost31737 - it impressed your mom

[@AL15IS350]

@@jamesandersonfoster3024 the irony in your "meaningless" comment. If that's you in that pic, just imagine this, a 60yrs old with a "PhD" using a mom insult like a sad teenager hahaha. Perhaps your mind has yet to mature.

[@maddscientist82]

@@jamesandersonfoster3024 daaaaamnn.. Don't be surprised if homicide detectives come knocking on your door! Don't worry, they won't get anything outta me, boss!

[@maddscientist82]

@@outpost31737 Oh, you're awake.. don't worry, you'll live.. but there was nothing they could do to save your ego. I'm sorry..

[@user-og8go1pu2r]

As a PSSD sufferer of 7 years and someone who has lost everything to the permanent side effects of antidepressants, I came into this video fully expecting you to blindly praise antidepressants like everyone else does. But you definietly proved me wrong and have gained a massive amount of respect from me. You have no idea how much it means to me that you mentioned the PSSD Network in this video. I actually have tears in my eyes as I am writing this. Ryan, in case you ever read this comment, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@christopherp.8868]

Thank you for this comment!

[@LiterallyBocchi290]

"Heed my words struggler, struggle endure, contend, for that alone is the sword of one who defies death, do not forget these words."

[@Fighting_Fatigue_117]

I screen shot this.

[@Dougie.A.M]

What's this from?

[@12andom12]

From berserk the anime. Powerful quote

[@12andom12]

Missing the rain of blood part but still powerful

[@Thatone_Dude21]

🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@ceofounder]

The most Humanitarian video that Ryan has ever produced! Depression is horrible! Up Until 2019; I weighed 220 to 225, height 6"2; solid lean muscle from being a former highschool athlete, and amateur boxer for 3 years. I was always in the gym, working out, and riding my Harley, volunteering, and living life with my family. Then in 2019; my daughter went to Heaven, and my wife decided to end her own life! Then the Pandemic Lockdown of 2020/2021 took place! Ended up homeless, jobless, eating edible science projects to survive, and stopped working out! Blew up to 300 pounds! Depression has did a number on me till this day! Working out helps. Anyway; try to do what makes you happy enough not to try suicide!

[@affl1ctor]

*hug*

[@bonkers9182]

I hope you are doing better now. Big, respectful hug.

[@ceofounder]

@@affl1ctor Thank you. I know there are other people whose life is not is a good state.

[@ceofounder]

@@bonkers9182 Thank you. I acknowledge there are other sufferers.

[@Silence-and-Violence]

I am absolutely broken to hear about your daughter and wife. May God have mercy on you and us all.

[@alansmith4655]

Depression sucks man. I was diagnosed with clinical depression and bipolar around 5 years ago. I used alcohol to cope for a long, long time and it helped to destroy my life. Off it 5 months now and trying to get into fitness so found channels like this. Thank you.

[@paulgal]

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@pnf197]

right now, you're an inspiration to me..thanks, and keep seeking....

[@user-df2fl1pj6q]

Alcohol is a depressant tho...

[@michaelgresham1980]

@@user-df2fl1pj6qdepression is a depressant. This is why depression doesn’t exist. It’s just you being lazy

[@laurenb6467]

After 8 years on the medi-go-round and only getting worse, I can also support that exercise is the best!!! I have been lifting weight for over 10 years and I'm off all meds against doctors orders, and I finally feel like I have a handle on my depression. Also quitting sugar, caffeine, etc. Which also helps with mood and anxiety. ❤❤ I hope youre doing well man!!!!

[@tessbennett3796]

Watching my youngest daughter suffer from clinical depression is the most helpless I've ever felt in my life.

[@polespinosa4858]

What is she suffering from? Address her insecurities before she starts seeing herself as a flawed being rather than a person with flaws.

[@manuel8617]

​@@polespinosa4858clinical depression

[@dextiir]

I dont know her age, but I just finished the new book "The anxious generation" by Jonathan Haidt. Its a book you also should read as a parent - especially if your daughter has a phone with internet access.

[@cautious1343]

How old is she? It makes a difference in treatment.

[@Felix-bk4rt]

My 16 year old son has depression so severe he is in danger to commot suicide... So I totally know what shithole you are in!

[@NeurotiQ]

Today was the worst day in a while. But this just made me realize everybody faces these demons in the head. And it suddenly doesnt feel that bad. Ryan is just build different with his humor and relatability

[@oliverkahn2224]

Keep going homie! You will get better with time! Be patient

[@taylornoel]

Glad you decided to watch the video and to comment. Telling other people about our broken bits help us be seen and helps others know they aren’t alone. You got this man. Rooting for you!

[@TravelGeeq]

Stay strong amigo 💪

[@steveinphoenix]

You had to end this video with a hard pill to swallow. "There is beauty even in darkness..." Tough to accept but true af

[@jaeldi]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2K4hnSej5h9sK8 "When you think all is forsaken, Listen to me now (all is not forsaken) You need never feel broken again, Sometimes darkness can show you the light" - Disturbed "The Light" This is the song I listen to when I need a boost.

[@fictionalreality1010]

At 48 years old multiple concussions 🤕 and one hell of a life…the best thing I’ve found is EXERCISE! ❤

[@mhvenom80]

As much as I would love to go into details, I can say that you, Ryan, have been one of THE most helpful and useful people/KZbinrs ever.

[@moneymaker-ju1mq]

The term “depression” came into use in the 19th century, originally as “mental depression,” to describe lowering of spirits, and came to replace melancholia as a diagnosis.

[@nathannellis6516]

Biggest life saver for me with my PTSD, depression, and anxiety was mushrooms with Psilocybin. 1 good trip( weighed out 4 grams) that lasted 6ish hrs followed by 2 months of micro dosing. Capsules consisted of a mix of 7 grams of shrooms with 1.5tblsp of cacao powder to help with inflammation and some other things in regards to the body. They came out to be roughly .35gs per capsule. I had vet buddies buying them from me saying the same about how they really turned their world around. I never messed with shrooms till about a year ago, I kinda regret waiting ❤️💜

[@spacejunk2610]

I am really at a bottom to. But I have no idea where I can get right kind of mushrooms. Could you let me know?

[@Mia_linking595]

Wow the Chris Benoit comment was missed by many, damn Ryan, lol

[@Douggydrealer]

Guys a wealth of knowledge and laughs 😂

[@Jcp828]

How do you know it was missed by many?

[@elvis1745]

@@Douggydrealer explain it to me, please!

[@RpMcMurphy_]

How da Fook you know that?

[@Douggydrealer]

@@elvis1745 Chris Benoit was a Canadian wrestler who sadly snapped one night and murdered his entire family.. very sad.

[@jeffreymilidantri7121]

Thank you so much for posting this video. As someone who has suffered from lifelong chronic depression I can personally vouch for almost everything you’ve said here. And where doctors have failed I’m happy to see the health and fitness community picking up to educate the public with real world strategies for managing and treating their own depression.

[@nick28t]

Great video man. Always loved your stuff, but you mixing your comedic talents into top tier informational content about depression is something I never knew I needed. Thank you.

[@isaacgrier8679]

I'm shocked you didn't mention how helpful dogs are. We know how much you love them.

[@Silence-and-Violence]

@isaacgrier8679 they help until they leave. And then I had the worst period of mental health I've ever had and had new extreme symptoms that I had never had before. It took forever to recover and I feel like I'll never be whole again. I'm afraid to ever get another dog, or really any pet, again. She was the best thing for almost ten years. Got me out of bed, taking walks, buying healthy food for both of us to eat, started talking to people and making friends at the dog park I took her to so she could play with friends every day. I was living a full life because of her. But I don't think I can ever hurt like that again. I'm dying right now just writing this and it's been a few years. I don't know how to fix this.

[@Bumsbaerchi]

​​​@@Silence-and-Violence I cannot and have not had such an experience as of yet but I would still like to sort of reply. Everything comes and passes. Everything will end at some point. It's saddening but dogs have shorter lifespans than humans and most of the time they give us so much more than we could possibly ever give back. But it is especially because they enrich our lives with such an intense form of unfiltered love that we should try to keep our heads high. I did not and do not know your dog but I believe if she saw you sitting there, thinking and grieving their death, the last thing she would want for you is for you to keep doing that and sadden yourself further. Love, most of the time, is something very complex but one of the things it's associated with is the wish for the loved one to be blessed with the best things possible. Additionally, combined with the intensity of love dogs show us, they'd want you to smile, move on and live your best life. Because that is one of the many forms of love - the sometimes painful wish for the loved ones best despite our absence. And now from me, just as Ryan said, there's beauty even in darkness. Try to embrace the time you had with your little companion and move forward, to a better future full of possibilities waiting to be grasped. I hope I was able to slightly help.

[@gagelaflesh5358]

@@Silence-and-Violence it sounds like you gave her the best life she could’ve ever asked for. I’m sure she’s in doggy heaven wagging her tail because of you.

[@DragoNate]

@@Silence-and-Violence You don't fix it. You recognize and remember the good times you had with her and the positive impact she had on you and your life & you live your life in the same way you did with her because you know it was the best way. she may not physically be around anymore and even if you don't believe in anything spiritual, your memory of her still keeps her around.

[@jeremylindemann5117]

Depends on the dog you get. Some dogs come with their own issues or some behaviours that can end up being a burden on you.

[@Carstuffwithgus]

As someone that has struggled with depression all my life I would like to offer my experience for whoever cares. About 6 month or so ago I hit the bottom. Was at the lowest point in my life. I started with various things to try to pull myself out of it. Some you mentioned here. The two things I swear by, after doing them almost daily for the past 6 months, are Ashwaganda and Hot/Cold water therapy. I added Ashwaganda to my supplement regiment and found it elevated my mood while Im on it. I cycle off every 3 months. The hot/cold therapy is a game changer. I jump in my hot tub for 15 minutes at 102F then immediately do a 3 minute cold dip after. Temps in the cold dip range from 50F down to 34F in the dead of winter. The only time I have felt depression in the passed 6 months was when i got sick and could not cold plunge for a week. Once I got back into it ......bingo DEPRESSION was gone again. Sorry for the long comment but I swear by this and would recommend it...along with some breathing exercises to anyone desperate enough to try. The cold plunge is not for everyone. Good luck and thanks for the great content.

[@rexuisus2802]

Big ups on the suggestion, Ashwa KSM-66 has been a banger for me and brought me out of several anxiety spirals. Stay strong my dude ✊

[@TheDavveponken]

ashwaganda can blunt emotions and motivation same as a lot of psych drugs, they act on the same 5ht receptors. I would rather recommend vitamin and mineral supplements of vitamin d, e, c, magnesium, zinc, etc. Look up what works together and what doesn't. And sleep, exercise, diet, relaxing, stop stressing over trivial things, or trivial people, cut out toxic ones as best you can. Be in nature.

[@alejandromoralesgonz]

Yesterday I visited a psychiatrist for information about antidepressants. She gave little to no information about them. This video has helped me understand what an expert wasn't able to explain. Thanks

[@danielmarko4383]

Thank you for making this video and addressing mental health directly. One of the most horrible effects of mental health issues are feelings of isolation and loneliness, and your willingness to address the topic head-on without being reductive or patronizing will undoubtedly help folks recognize that they are not alone in their struggles.

[@ScottDreyfus]

I was diagnosed with MDD and Bipolar. I was taking multiple ssri snri and mood stabilizer as well as BP cholesterol thyroid and some autoimmune. After 15 years and 10 surgeries for the pleasure of walking I figured out I had a brain tumor. It took over two years to get off all the drugs because what I really had was a pituitary tumor and after a few months on trt I didnt have depression or a mood disorder. It has been 17 months since I kicked the last Cymbalta trazadone lithium and welbutrin as well after 6 months my thyroid started working. First year on trt I lost 55 lbs....second year lost 30 more. I'm now 16% body fat from 32 / 195 lbs from 285 and in the best shape of my adult life. I was borderline disabled with a 100% rating and now I did 327 loops around the golf course last year and I'm thriving with zero prescriptions and perfect blood work. That alcat test you talked about is amazing. I took it right before surgery for ibd and literally cured my gut with diet and I haven't even had a cold in two years since full hrt. Get checked... It could save your life.

[@camillesylvester5424]

thank you for speaking up abou this ......................... i personally have not needed knee replacement surgery and have healed serious injuries and such with peptide therapys stem cell injections absolutely the best medicine is getting your hormones strait and your peptides going

[@ScrotusMaximus666]

Incredible story, live long

[@chasvonplatten1298]

Well done! What were the "10 surgeries for the pleasure of walking" for? And how were the related to your determining that you had a pituitary tumor, if I may ask?

[@ScottDreyfus]

@@chasvonplatten1298 got in a car accident. Semi truck smashed me into a guard rail. A couple years ago I started gaining weight at an accelerated clip and km a caddie and walk 70 to 125 miles a week. 50lbs in 5 months later and I was basically begging my doctor to take a scan cause I was sick. I knew something was off. Insurance wouldn't budge and covered after the fact but our medical system is a joke. You have to be your own patient advocate at times.

[@jamess2367]

Brother, I have been following you for years now and this video was hands down awesome. This is the first time I have commented. Thank you for taking the time to do this video! I am a PA-C and LOVE how you backed all of your info with hard evidence. I personally would love more videos like this. Plus, think how much you learned this past month to change your own life...Thanks again!

[@noskillzleague]

The % of amazing comments and heartfelt comments is stunning. Well done Ryan! Wishing the best to everyone in here going through their demons.

[@michaelwise535]

Thank you for having this channel. You make me laugh with a great understanding of science based info. I agree that hard exercise helps with brain and mood function. I was a professional ballet dancer most of my life. When I stopped dancing I started dealing with depression. I now work out 3-4 days a week pushing to failure when possible. This has helped me mentally and physically. Keep up the awesome work because the mental and physical are bound to how the body has to work. Good physical good mental

[@dmtdreamz7706]

My body went supernova and just exploded out into Infinity. It was like I was an ice cube thrown into the ocean and it just melted. This was by far the most incredible and most positive and most joyful experience that you could possibly imagine. That was the moment of death and I had the Epiphany that death is the greatest thing that could happen to a living creature because it feels like in that process of dying for a split second it's terrifying because you're dying and you have no idea what's coming next. But then as you fully let go and the death occurs the next Split Second you're so relieved. It's like your entire life was this giant thousand pound weight wrapped around your shoulders just tons and tons of weight and then all of it was just lifted in a split second and you realize that you're untouchable and that you're Immortal and that nothing could ever disturb you again. It's complete peace just utter peace and joy and profundity. The beauty of it is Indescribable. How is it possible. There's no way that this is possible. Did I really just die? How could that be? I'm laughing and I'm smiling 😂

[@jeremylindemann5117]

That sounds a bit like the stories from people who have had near death experiences.

[@claytongeorge1986]

Crazy I’ve been doing your FML program and down the rabbit hole of watching your work out videos. Feeling great at times but spiral out into sever depression damn near daily. Today especially just feeling extremely low and trying to get mind off shit I go on KZbin and this is the first video on my feed. Crazy

[@Derp846]

Thanks Ryan, you are a champion. I think alot of people needed to hear this, especially with your comedic perspective.

[@Davidtgreeen]

crazy how much your this is my life at the moment, and trying to stay motivated to daily things is a struggle, thank you your channel is always a fun

[@Mazzakre39]

SSRI was the worst thing I've ever taken, ruined parts of my life, would not recommend 😅 They do more harm then good, at least in my case.. Check the studies where they confirm that it ruins your long term memory before considering anything 😬

[@AlexKellogg-pv4qk]

Thanks for speaking up. More people need to do this

[@dmtdreamz7706]

Imagine you could become so conscious that your consciousness could become so interconnected with itself that whatever abilities or skills you think I have, you could just instantly download for yourself. You can become so fucking conscious that you're me and you could just download every single one of my lessons and experiences and skills just instantly into your mind. It's so much consciousness it leaves you gasping for breath. It leaves you in tears. It leaves you with your jaw dropped on the floor. It leaves you plastered on the floor.

[@kdub6593]

Consciousness is fundamental. Everything you mention above is created by consciousness. Consciousness creates skills and abilities. One cannot become conscious because it creates everything that is one. Furthermore, one's mind is a creation of consciousness. What lies beyond Space Time itself will also be a construct of consciousness.

[@jeremylindemann5117]

Okay, AND??

[@dmtdreamz7706]

@@jeremylindemann5117 Think of it this way: if you are lying in bed sound asleep, you can dream up a hallucinated alien chasing your hallucinated body while you fight it off with a hallucinated machine gun which can puncture its hallucinated skin resulting it a hallucinated victory and even a hallucinated feeling of joy. So in a dream - precisely BECAUSE everything is a hallucination - a hallucinated weapon is very useful. Without it, you might get eaten alive!

[@jimcoon]

Ryan - I am 70 years old and have been dealing with Parkinson’s Disease for 15-plus years now. Depression, anxiety and apathy are three of the major “non-motor symptoms” associated with the disease. I am 2 days into taking Zoloft to help combat these issues. After watching your video (then several others) I have decided to stop taking the Zoloft. I can do a better job of eating fewer carbs. I can do meditation, journaling, breath-work. So I am going to get busy doing these things. I already exercise so much my neighbor thinks I’m training for ironman - so that is covered. Yours was the first video that really “spoke” to me. Thanks for taking the time to post this!! Jim in Oregon

[@kukowdo4780]

Man, every day I love this channel a bit more, thank you so much!!!

[@JJS563]

I had depression for a long time then started working out and am now 8months in to Muay Thai training. Its night and fuckn day. The only person that can pull you out of depression is yourself. Trust me, its worth it

[@AJourneyOfYourSoul]

I’ve tried most of the meds over a many year period. They are complete shit. Not only did they not work to take away my depression, but side effects are so bad, my last quak told me to please stop taking them, lol. Finally, some good advice. The mental health medical community is archaic. We need actual solutions that work long term. You know, cures.

[@TheDavveponken]

The "diagnosis and treatment" of depression or any other made up mental health diagnosis have very little to do with what is actually going on. There is a surprising lack of perspective for a supposedly advanced society. The answer lies in the social. Our society wants you to suppress any real feelings about people or what they do or say to you - at the same time they tell you you need to start talking more about things. Thing is, most people don't want to actually talk about and solve problems (parents, friends, loved ones etc). Most people live a lie, and ofc that will make them feel bad. They are lying to themselves and psychiatrists etc are lying to them. I'm too tired to make a nuanced and better comment, but I think the point comes across. I don't think depression exists, it is grief, a prolonged sadness. And I've been in it, gotten all kinds of diagnoses; they're all bs.

[@Deansontoast69]

Magic 🍄 will fix you up. Along with lions main, cordycepts & chaga. Ashwaganda is perfect too. All natural

[@TheDavveponken]

Why tf was my comment removed? Like wtf? I gave solid conventionaö advice. F you youtube. You are poisoning people's minds

[@R3FL3XSN1P3R]

I've suffered from depression and anxiety for ages. Each day was a miserable struggle. I avoided medication with every fibre of my body, and continued spiralling down. I'm fit, I regularly exercise, I do therapy, I cut out alcohol, cut our caffeine, nothing could stop each day being a misery. Today marks a month on anti depressants, and the last month I've felt happier than I even remembered I could. I've been a better friend, a better partner, better at my job. I've been able to think about the future without fear, I've been able to feel nostalgia without pain. People want to be around me again, and I feel like myself. Just because meds didn't work for you, doesn't mean they don't work. They're not a catch all solution as they're often seen as, but for a large amount of people they make living a fulfilled life possible. Many of those people may be reading your comment, and, without meaning to, you can take away their opportunity for that. Let's be careful with people out there, especially those suffering.

[@TheDavveponken]

@@R3FL3XSN1P3R But for many it disrupts their brain forever. You can definitely do without psych meds. They ARE dangerous, this is proven. Great they "worked" for you but it is a game of russian roulette where the outcome can be life destroying. My life was quickly destroyed by ritalin for example. You can do much more than you think, you don't need drugs. You just need time with yourself.

[@thetowndrunk988]

I started getting depressed in my mid 30’s, for no real reason. Dr put me on Prozac, and it did f*** all for it. Couple of years in, I noticed more and more symptoms that I thought were side effects of Prozac, like limp noodle, boob disinterest, and 4 year old strength. Finally got my bloodwork done, found out I had less testosterone than a typical woman, and getting that fixed was a game changer. Point is, don’t assume depression is just a brain issue.

[@moorbish]

I had bloodwork done and found out I had really high estrogen. They thought there was a tumor on my pituitary gland causing my hormones to go crazy. Multiple tests later turns out I'm just fucked up and had to learn to live with it. I have gyno bad it's so embarrassing and the Dr told me there's nothing they can do except surgery and I can't afford plastic surgery. I thought working out would make it go away and honestly it makes me want to give up working out.

[@adir1598]

The quality of videos this channel produced this past year has sky rocketed, amazing brother, keep it up.

[@vannekorjaus]

Thank you. The most important issue right now. Every day you are alive is the best day of your life.

[@shawn1248]

Most people can fix their depression by changing their lifestyle and identifying the core reasons that make them "depressed". I've seen it more times than I can count and I myself was a victim of my own environment and not doing anything to change it.

[@kwerby3285]

I believe there are 2 types of depression. The first is “chemical” meaning your body is literally handicapped by its inability to properly process the chemicals needed. Basically what this video talks about. The second type is closer to “sad” and is based off your life not being what you wish it to be.

[@shawn1248]

@@kwerby3285 Yes. You worded it much better than I did ha

[@jarviswatson143]

Thank you for this. I used to watch your videos all the time but then I got sad and let myself go. Just today I decided to get back on my shit and start working out again, and KZbin fed me this video. I forgot how much I enjoyed your perspective and how much I got out of it. It's amazing how often the swole and the sad are one and the same.

[@user-in1fm8zz4e]

The hovaround has me rollin everytime i see you on it !!! Keep up the AWESOME work !! Finally something worth watching !!

[@commietube-]

Alot of people are depressed because the internet tells them they are.

[@MellowMutts270]

My mom was on Prozac and adderall which they said she absolutely needed but some how when she got out of our shitty little town, stopped taking the drugs, and started school where she made straight A’s and was happier than ever. Immediately turning to anti depressants or SSRI’s is a ridiculous solution

[@fit_pharmd4830]

I love hearing I’m not alone especially from a KZbinr who seems to have it together. A house, wife, worksout. These are the most effective videos when we learn KZbin life isn’t perfect. Thank you.

[@TheOdieD3]

Ryan Thank you for this. I treat my depression with exercise. But! Every now and then I take a good heavy hit. You have become quite a good journalist. This was really valuable to me. Thank you.

[@patst.dennis8991]

Definitely here for that next program. SSRI's are garbage and quite dangerous for some of us. Psilocybin and killer workouts sound much better. Thanks again Ryan

[@rexuisus2802]

Imagine taking a megadose with a tripsitter/workout partner on hand. They would spend half the time counting reps and the other half keeping you from loading the barbell with your 1Rep Max on just one side. "No, you cant do skull crushers and I don't think they meant that literally" "why are you holding that dumbell in your mouth?" and my favorite "Oh, youre posing naked now, Where did you put your clothes?!?"

[@fuzzyboomboom9742]

Ask your microbiome.

[@davemccarthy7234]

Ryan! Best video ever made brother! The world needs to see this! Bless you for this sir! Much respect 💪👊

[@dmitryksv9820]

Much appreciated. Man said he feels nothing... but he did this video to help people. I hope you feel good about yourself. This video was lots of helpful info for people who only think that antidepressants and therapy are the only way.

[@ckeisler]

What? How many reps though?

[@liamcc9834]

Was literally catching up on your videos because I've been out of gym for some time now thanks to be down and under as well as injuries and came across this video right now. Getting back into it today.

[@chillybean0411]

Hey Ryan, I, as well as many other I think are moving away from the pure bodybuilding aspect of gym work and incorporating more of a full-on 'athlete' style workout plan with running and other body mechanics movements beyond simply muscular failure and growth. Id love to see a video on how an athletic lifestyle compares to a purely muscle-focused one. Thanks for putting in the hours and effort for all (almost) 2M of us.

[@notsure6312]

i concur. i try to integrate what Ryan is doing into dry land exercises. in reality speed and endurance are my main focus.

[@bil666]

all jokes aside, I appreciate you taking a moment to talk about mental wellness within a fitness channel.

[@ScrotusMaximus666]

The amount of effort that went into this video is crazy, thanks for your contribution

[@ThorKAH]

Will add this to watch later and watch this later, your channel just keeps getting better dude

[@Ygaming21.]

Be yourself love yourself No one really care about you

[@broncobuddha]

And most if not damned near all school/mass shooters were on or had been on SSRIs. They're not for everyone. Like you mentioned in the video, they can cause the exact thing they're prescribed to fix. Ever watch one of those commercials about anti-depressants and hear that side effects may include suicidal thoughts? What in the actual.

[@moorbish]

Anti-depressants give you more energy to do things so if you develop suicidal thoughts you'd have more energy to commit to it.

[@thatguysopinion58]

Thank you for this. I am currently going through some really tough times and this gave me some hope.

[@dforeigner]

It's ironic that it was through depression that I found your channel a few years ago. Had no idea what was causing it, so decided to change what I thought needed changed. Decided to get in shape, eat better, and stopped saying no when a friend asked me to hang out. In case you're curious, yes that fixed it, and I do think it was the 3 things combined that did it.

[@shiftysmgi5333]

Christ is king. You can seek him and a therapist at the same time. I pray all who suffer can find solace in his everlasting love 💜

[@lostsoul7980]

Recently discovered ur channel in the past few months. Ur helpful content, the way u use humor made me subscribe. But this video, is truly why I appreciate ur channel. I’ve deal with depression and have found my “healthy ways” of dealing with it. But I know it’s something that I’ll always deal with. This video was some nice insight but I know for the people out there dealing with depression and not knowing why it’s happening or how to deal with it. Will definitely see a good starting ground with this video. I just wanted to say thank u for ur honesty in ur personal issues and making a video for those looking for a positive path in their own self healing

[@benoronha4737]

It's amazing that you're using the power of your channel to get together a lot of knowledge

[@RyanGBeyer]

That was one of your most POWERFUL videos!

[@rupeoverlay3153]

One of your best pieces of work man.

[@jimkimbrell4878]

Man it truly does not matter what you post about. I love it all, laughing my ass off. The material you cover is incredibly interesting and you do a great job at covering everything but the delivery is truly priceless. I wish you the best at all you do.

[@ryanbotha7256]

This is one of the best videos I've seen of yours. Rock star. Super informative.

[@Morphious117]

Glad you have a handle on how to manage your mental health and it’s great that your sharing.

[@jameshill6653]

Thanks man. Great video and many people need this right now.

[@spendsirdollarz]

One of your best videos dude. I'm going to share this with my students.

[@joseperez1881]

Thanks for that, bro. Glad you put this out for people who might think they are too tough to admit something like this. Shit is real.

[@nathanherren6708]

I knew I’d love this, I actually relate and learn a lot from your videos believe it or not

[@Thatone_Dude21]

Thank you.On so many levels for making this video👊

[@MikeTFresh]

Such a great channel! Thanks man. It’s been rough lately

[@kbanderson7102]

Bravo. Great content- this changes lives.

[@justintaiwan23]

Ryan, I have always enjoyed your videos. I gotta say this is definitely your best - well structured, funny, and intelligent. You are the f_ing man!

[@caseyholthaus6626]

You’re looking good brother!! Thanks for the video ❤

[@tacotimeracing6638]

OK, you sprayin chit off a wall was one belly laugh I really needed right now! love the way you do these, please don't stop

[@erniegamboa5609]

Ryan Bro, You're looking fantastic! Been following you for a minute and dig your content and delivery! Bigtime a noticeable difference in your physique in the past year or so... Inspirational!

[@enriquecoellotorres9537]

Thanks for your videos bro!! Always an excellent job. ''There's beauty even in darkness'' I will keept that one

[@bobsiddoway]

Appreciate this vid. 🔥🙏

[@m-618]

This was awesome, thank you. Love your vids. Please do go ahead with the supplement project.

[@ChuckNorris-bf5cj]

Ryan, this may not be your best video but it certainly is the MOST important one. And I thank you for that!

[@rodneybailey8074]

Great content! Loves this video. Thanks Ryan

[@victorwar5619]

Ryan! Excellent job, bro! Thank you 👍

[@joeyrodriguez5628]

Love this! Keep it coming

[@rafaeltogami]

The beginning of the video was a punch to the face, made me cry (today is my birthday and I’m a bit soft). Thanks for the video…

[@andersrask4110]

Your content is amazing dude… Rly! 💪🏼

[@carmintsamkiranis5513]

I took organic apple pectin for pain and instead it got rid of my depression. Turns out you need fibre in the gut to grow the bugs that make the chemicals to make you happy. Upping the fibre created a happier me

[@rossknode]

Child therapist here. Big things you can do to reduce your depressive symptoms (and they are symptoms, you are NOT your disorder just like you're not cancer or Covid) is get good sleep, exercise, good nutrition and have at least a couple incredibly strong relationships. And these are relationships that you would have had before the internet when you had to see people face to face in real life. From my perspective, the loss of real relationships is one of the biggest reasons for the increase in depression and anxiety. Also, people need to realize psychological disorders are no clear cut like medical disorders. You won't mistake a broken finger for a stroke or heart attack. The symptoms are clear cut and distinct. This is NOT the case for such things as depression, anxiety, and trauma based disorders like PTSD. You will have a grab bag amount of symptoms that can be all over the place. And you can be diagnosed with multiple disorders. It's easy to be diagnosed with a depressive disorder as well as an anxiety disorder, and on and on.

[@MrEvotintjim]

Battled with depression for 28 years and I have tried most things. Nothing seems to be consistent enough to help me long term so I just struggling through. Luckily my love for my wife and kids is usually more powerful than the voices in my head but I've had some fucking dark days where I simply cant cope and the toxic thoughts make me want to die. Thank you so much for your research and your videos, I have changed the way I train because of you and I've purchased a few of your courses. I'm going to watch this video again and take some notes and hopefully something will help.

[@ryangoss3858]

Just listening to you helps with depression. Thanks for the advice and the way you put it.

[@oogachaka3447]

After I got severely depressed and almost drank myself to death, I found my remedy in exercise and finding Ryan's exercise videos was truly a gift. Now, I've never felt better in my life! Thank you for all you're doing, Ryan! Bless!

[@gavinhughes8623]

I appreciate the info man and effort you put into this video, I hope you find what your looking for man, just wanted to let you know this video made my day easier 👍