Vlog #14 24.01.10 – My Depression Story & How I Dealt With It
by sinela on Saturday, July 31st, 2010 | 25 Comments
Here I am talking about my experience with depression and how I got through it. This is personal to me, but I am not ashamed of my depression and I am proud that I got through it. I hope this video helps other people who are depressed or those who think they may be. Links: www.depression.com www.nhs.uk www.seemescotland.org.uk en.wikipedia.org www.depressionalliance.org I hope these links help you find more information about depression, resources, symptoms, how to deal with it and where to find help. You are not alone in this!
Make sure that you are monitored by you doctor as you come off your medication. Stopping if and when is not a personal decision, but a clinical one. Best of luck on this!
GREAT JOB! thank you! Also check out the video on our channel…
It was created for people who feel lonely, alone, “different”. I hope it inspires you as well!
Great Video Man! Good Info Your good at vlogging! check out my channel if ya want . take care.
Wow, you’re really cool for trying to reach out to people like this. I wish you the best of luck, and am glad you know that there is always hope =)
shows you’ve got strength!
This vid has given me a bit more confidence thanks. The stuff you’ve said in this match my symptoms so much. I am on my way to be getting help. Ive had a few counselling sessions but my family dont have a clue about it. I dont know how im going to tell my parents so im trying to get treated behind their back
Thanks a lot .. Really great of you to share your story with people like us. It really does help a bit. Thanks again
I don’t think everyone is able to overcome depression – it’s been a decade-long battle for me, and I am tired of fighting it. fighting myself. kudos to you for battling through it, but I feel sorry for those who have to live in false hope, fueled by psychopharmaceutical companies.. they are businesses first and foremost, same for psychiatrists, the patient is just a number. Most research studies are funded by the very companies hawking their wares to the public. ah screw it, rant over.
@peevishpear I’m sorry to hear that… I can see your point of view though. It’s a tough thing to go through, and what you said that everyone can’t overcome it, that’s true also. Some people just can’t. If you overcome it, there’s a high chance it will relapse too, which I expect to happen at some point. I hope you’re ok though, take care of yourself.
@sailxonxmusic Thanks, and you’re welcome (: I’m so happy if it helps!
@Joeproductions I’m glad my vid helped you (: I hope you’re doing ok and getting through this. About your parents, if you can, I think you should tell them. They’ll give you so much support – they’re your parents after all. But, don’t tell them if you feel that you can’t. Take care (:
@vazqal10 There’s ALWAYS hope, you are correct (:
@Daniel86Lockard Thanks (:
@jonathanbain14 Haha I don’t tell people as to make a point of it – but I won’t lie about it. I’m just sayin’! =P It’s not worth attempting suicide – ever.
@lilbabyniki You should get it checked out – better safe than sorry.
i’m just curious how the drugs work. do they actually have a lasting effect, or is it like getting drunk – you get happy for the time you drink/take the drugs, and then immediately get back to how you were? or does taking prozac or whatever for a certain actually “fix” you?
sigh…i hate depression…maybe i’m crazy but i wanna get on meds….it screws up your life man…..it’s like how do I get through it besides calling..?my parents and friends know about it
Thanks for sharing this, Darren. I know all-too-well how it is to be depressed. I commend you for telling your story, and encouraging other people to seek help. : )
*HUGS*
Nice to see that someone has made it through a brief period of depression with meds. Hopefully you won’t have a relapse. I have dysthymia, had a few episodes of major depression, and anxiety problems for longer than you have been alive. I frankly I find it offensive that someone who makes haircuts vlogs preach about depression. You’ve just touched the iceberg when it comes to depression. I was looking for someone on YT with similar problems that I have and I get your naive preaching.
phew. i know. mate. i am pretty same case as you. i had depression diagnosed. I took medication about 2 years, It really did help me. But it did not change my personality 100% when i stopped medication! I realized that i need to control myself after the medication. When you take this medication, you don’t feel anything right? lol i think i can feel how you felt for taking this medication!
i think depression comes to 95% of people ! or not? i feel confident too. so let’s enjoy our lives!
i turned 18 last november and was also diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety and i am currently taking 20mg of Fluoxetine every day. i was just randomly searching depression and came across your video, and i agree.. there is no shame in depression. There was no cause doctor’s could trace back as to how it started, but they believe it’s a chemical imbalance which occurs in many teenagers. Thanks for your video, it’s given me hope.
thank you.
im so sad
My story is almost exactly like yours. But, I still am depressed. Great Vid.
i was depressed 4 four years i got raped during those 4 years i would have to take pills and i just didnt wat to do any thing but after i meet my soon to be husben its like it all stoped but my mom and dad dont know any thing about me getting married and im not going to tell them im only going to be 14 when i get married they dont understand he makes me very happy and that we really love each other so much hes stopes all my pain and he keeps me from cutting myself again he stoped my depression
i cant cry either.