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Working when depressed ist haaaard! I used to break down in tears at my desk in front of my colleagues. They were very understanding, as they all dealt with Depression and anxiety too. Thank you for your tips, they are spot on!
I hate going to work, I hate wearing my formal clothes. I have no friends and i feel acute and crippling anxiety when i think about my future. We might live continents apart and speak a different language yet i relate to everything you have said in all your videos. I love you more than you'll ever know. You have helped me more than any psychiatrist, therapist, friend in my life.
I look forward to my cup of coffee, eating a piece of cheese, petting the cats. Later on getting into bed with a book..I love reading and love to journal. These things I always look forward to each day after work.
if you were severely depressed all of those things you mentioned would not give you joy at all… had a dog myself that i once loved! he was just a „thing“ with no emotions attached to it during SD
@@PlanzenbieterYes I understand that. But those little things did help me. Depression and anxiety weren't gone but they were soothe by these few things I looked forward to when got home.
I haven’t gone a workday without breaking down and crying, lifes coming at me with its pants down, my Grandmother recently passed, im losing my house and my car, Im not able to motivate myself at all , The joy of living has left me, I jave no friends around when I need them I feel deserted, I face loneliness daily and Im shunned and ignored by the community I live in.
It's got to the point at work where I cannot show any sign I'm depressed or have anxiety because when I told my boss she sent me home and told me I couldn't come back until I had a doctor's note saying I could come back (which they do not do where I'm from). I feel I can't trust anyone at work with how I feel. So I just hide it which takes all my energy mentally.
I broke down at work the other day. This is my first year as a supervisor and it is just not going as well as I thought. How do you supervise 5 employees and can barely get out of bed? It's horrible.
This video from the first minute moved me deeply . My name is Scott as well . I was searching for how to keep a job while depressed . I have two kids and I’m the middle of a divorce . Thank you for making this video .
WFH did wonders for my depression and productivity. Where are these office jobs where people aren’t constantly interrupting your flow, messing up your Pomodoro sessions with constant, insipid, endless questions, or loudly hanging out and chatting with their buddies while you’re straining to concentrate, even with noise-cancelling headphones on? Oh, and the overseer…err, boss, is in on it too, so there’s no one to address the problem. Office work is the cause of my depression, not the work itself.
This advice is golden. And "have 1 thing to look forward to every single day" is something my therapist told me years ago too. It really does make a difference. It seems I needed a reminder on that one :,)
Turns out the only thing I looked forward to was a huge sign of depression: sleeping. I arrived home, fall on the bed as I was and slept till the next day. No food. I didn’t even have energy to cook. I remember 1 particular week when I bought a Kg of dates and that was my food (with instant coffee) for the rest of it. Didn’t have much appetite either. Definitely good tips here, thanks for sharing!
I'm not able to hold on to a job because of depression, and adding having no social life to it makes me miserable, I have to take time out to heal, but I just can't keep leaving and going back to work, I have to stay at the job but I'm unable to, pretty much I feel like I'm fucked.
Scott… You are SPOT ON!! I’m going back to work tomorrow after being on short term disability for the last 6 months for clinical depression! Paroxetine, Wellbutrin, klonopin.. help too but not always.. Your 15 minute increment time is awesome idea!! Packing a lunch is great also … I have to 15-month old puppies to look forward to!!
I was tearing up and looked up for advice on how to keep going when depressed. Even after 3 years of your upload it still helps people in this world. My life isn't as bad as it used to be but these little tips helped me put everything in perspective...Thank you Scott.
Thank you for this video. I often make the mistake of coming home from work and working on a new resume or cover letter instead of unwinding because I desperately want to leave my job for something else. I think I'm going to try out your advice about having something to look forward to at the end of every day and leave the job hunting for the weekend. I've been burned out for 5 years and hope that I find a new position very soon.
Thank you Scott for these tips, they're really helpful... I just started accepting that I am a drepressed person, I didn't want to accept that because I felt ashamed and guilty, but my life was spiriling towards caos, then I realized that if I wanted to continue, I had to change my way of thinking and your ideas with other youtubers I am listening to is helping A LOT... greetings from Mexico
I'm a mental health therapist... Imagine going to that job being depressed. It's torture helping others with depression when you're clinically depressed.
I hate my jobs, but I'm realizing I don't hate them because they're horrible. I hate them because the physical environment I work in brings me down (on top of being depressed and a pesimist and a cronic whiner). I also hate to interact with co-workers and bosses. Everyone is so fake, and they always talk shit about EVERYONE behind their backs, and that annoys me so much. That's why I work so much and talk so little at work. I started a new job today. 7 hours, Monday to Friday. Good money and good health care (the job is at a hospital, so the staff has my back). I'm grateful I don't have to work on weekends, and that this job gives me time to go to university to study something I actually like and hope I can make a comfortable living out of it (computer programming). The negative about this job already is how much I have to commute to the hospital, at 6 am in public transportation 😢 my mom has agreed to drive me in the morning, and I come back home with two buses. It's very tiring, considering I have to go to university at night and have to take a bus and a train too. Being tired makes me feel more miserable and hopeless, as if I would never feel good again.
I don’t know MASH, but what I look forward to is The office. I’m loving it. I just finished Bojack Horseman and I miss it, but I’ll just go back to watch The office, which I haven’t finished yet.
I grew up watching Mash here in the US and I still do. It’s a great show focusing on beating the impossible with empathy, grit , and humor. Thank you for your insight, I’m going through a career change and fighting depression.
I started this video at a very low point. And I’m very happy I watched through to the end. Just listening to this other perspective helped take the knot out of my chest :)
Thank you I am not depressed right now just dealing with a lot of emotions from problems I myself created this is such a calm video made me feel a little calmer
I used to watch MASH all the time when I was a kid. As for how I am doing, I am better than I was last year, but I continually go up and down. I am starting CBT tonight with my psychologist so that is something I am looking forward to.
Thank you so much for this. I really liked that it came from someone who can actually went through depression. I actually meal prep on Sundays, so I know exactly the difference that it makes and looking forward to something after work, no matter how small.
thank you for this!! i'm very close to getting fired because i haven't been working the way i should be. i'm so burnt out and depressed and i sleep all day except for when i'm working, but i feel like i can keep trying and maybe save myself. : )
I pray that you are feeling better. I am going through something similar. I have been calling in quite a bit and of course how do you tell your boss you are depressed?
@@AngelaWashington-ys7pn thank you so much!! 🫂 my life has truly gotten better since my last comment. i used to have one on one meetings with my boss weekly and that’s where i discussed with her what we could do to accommodate for me! i’m in a much better standing now because we were able to figure out the best schedule and hours for me. hopefully something works for you! does your schedule change week to week or do you have set every day hours you work? because making sure you have a stable routine can really help! also what i do now is always have something to look forward to after work to make sure i actually go.
Hi! I live in Québec and I god ADHD and GAD and got depressed more times than I can think of. Your video is a balm on my heart. I will try the 15 minutes planning for my days so I can feel and work better. ❤
Good stuff here, I'd add put something you look forward to in your day if possible. On lunch, pack a favorite snack or enjoy a coffee or tea. Like take the 5 min to just drink the coffee or enjoy the snack. That is your time, you earned it, enjoy it. Use that time to not think about work at all. And if you aren't looking forward to getting home either, people with hectic family lives, the expectations never end even after work. So carving out your time to enjoy something to look forward to be it your favorite show or playing an instrument or reading after the fam is asleep. Or I'd you can do it on the commute by train though I don't recommend that as much.
Thank you I'm really struggling right now. I tend to just move like a robot through my days and don't feel like I even exist. I'm only surviving and not living. Trying to figure out how to break that cycle.
Im really struggling right now. Im 18 weeks pregnant, uhappy at work and have a long commute that I didnt sign up for because my company relocated and I fell pregnant around about the time we found out about the relocation. I feel trapped and my mental health is terrible. Its winter in the UK as well. Its so miserable. Ive looked forward to pregnancy for the longest time and I feel like my job is spoiling my experience of it. I am trying so hard to look after myself but it feels impossible during the week with this schedule 😢 just counting down the days to maternity leave honestly x
Not depressed, but certain things and people trigger quick relapse/burst of anger. I’m at a place where i’m starting a business and figuring it out how to make things work. Basically having to believe in myself and rely on hope and my current skills. Learning process everyday. But unfortunately had to remove myself from family and friends as the closest people either think i’m depressed or “changing”, and they sure love to let me know it. Seems like everyone has an opinion. I understand how it may seem on the outside but i am clear what i’m trying to do. Unfortunately, sometimes their skepticism, and sometimes pity is not an energy I want around me. Although i’m focused and trying to figure my business out, somedays, i am struggling as not everyday is gonna be stellar. As I have to serve for my own emotional support in those days, it does cause a lot of anxiety and triggers of loneliness. Unfortunately, the people around me aren’t the type I can communicate with regarding this issue, so i have to rely on my own strength and solitude. The gym, a good run, creating a soundproofed room in my apartment, etc. Anyways, this video affected me to share and I guess I feel a bit heard even if it’s just the internet. Thanks.
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Thank for you getting it all together. You really make me feel less alone fighting in this journey. Thanks for putting out efforts to help this unseen community.
What I would recommend for those dealing with depression (this is not medical advice) are: 1) Taking care of your body. 2) Dealing with the issues that are antagonizing your psyche. 3) Listening to affirmations daily. 4) Keep your place clean.
It's not that simple. There have been days where I didn't feel like getting out of bed, changing ect. Sometimes when we're depressed we just wanna sleep in bed 🛏️ It takes a long time to start feeling better. Personally I never found meds to be any helpful. What helps for some people including myself is spending time outdoors.
Thank you so much! Im 17 with mild depression and bpd. Your videos are different, they have a sensitive streak to them which helps me a lot. Thank you..pls keep posting. Thanks for understanding. I wish u the best. God bless❤
Its really hard to have had depression since 18 getting super well this last year or two and now falling into major depression again…I am so tired now and all the things that gave me joy don’t give me joy anymore 😢❤
Thanks for making this Video! Seriously! It makes me feel less lonely on this path. Everyday, I am looking for something to try to make myself feel better. I was very panic and hopeless. I am going to try out this tips. Please keep update new videos, very looking forward to it!!!!👏🏼👏🏼
You are so wonderful. The fact that you allow someone struggling to book a call with you, you are busy and you do what you can to help. Even if a person never clicks to call you, the fact that you are willing, means something for those who struggle. It means you are there. We aren't alone. Thank you for being their for your viewers and being candid about your own journey.
I loved watching M.A.S.H with my mom all the time too. it would be 1 night a week when i was growing up. She has pics of her and her friends dressed like characters from the show. Weird thing now is I will end up watching the show with some of my clients I sit with during my homecare job. I love hanging out with my parents to calm my thoughts and my anxiety. We go to plays 2gether, or just out to eat, we do concerts and craft events.
I followed this principle for years. It got me through. But here is where i went wrong and also most of us. During that time we never address the root cause of our depression. Root cause has to be addressed or we'll never stop sorting out coping mechanisms
When I was in the Army and on awful mobilizations, M.A.S.H. was my savior. Now I'm a travel nurse and find myself in similar emotion states of depression, it's getting harder and harder to find something to look forward to on bad/meh assignments. Thank you for sharing your tools
Thank you !!! Doctors should tell people when they come because of anxiety, adjustment disorder, burnout..... and tell them this is a must TO AVOID aggravation, to avoid to get severe sick (maybe for the rest of their lives) because of chronical anxiety and depression. It is really interesting that they have no idea how to help patients.
Sometimes I can feel when I'm about to go into a depressive episode, so I do make lunch for the week.When I'm depressed, I don't think about food. I have to force my self to eat, but I do bring water and ensure just in case I can't eat what I bring. I look forward to the end of the day when I clock out and get back to my couch and my fluffy blanket😑
RU-vid has truly been my only therapy. With not being in a stable job since covid I'm not able to afford a therapist. As much as I'd like to not leave this dark place and just quit, I know I'll have to before its too late. There's only fast paid call center jobs here in Jamaica and I've tried multiple but couldn't manage, if anything it made me more depressed and suicidal. I'm just so over myself.
This makes me see the importance of home being a place where you can finally exhale at the end of the day. If you see a depressed person trying to pick themselves up, please try not to put more demands on them.
I appreciate this a lot. It’s very challenging to life these days. I always pack a lunch and it’s very helpful. Yikes that would be a tough commute!! I’m in AB and winter definitely makes the depression more intense. I haven’t ever watched Mash but I remember my parents watching it, I really didn’t think it was a comedy, now i’m curious. Curb your Enthusiasm is something I look forward to.
I’m so depressed I been out of work for 5 years and it only gotten worse, well I’m going back to work soon and I’m realllly hoping it’ll help with my depression and not just make it worse. Of course because I have severe depression I’m thinking about EVERY negative thing that can/will happen 😩😩😩
Thank you for the tips. I am not sure if I am depressed but I find very little joy in day to day things at the moment. Your suggestions sound very good and i will try them.
Summary: Quit Multitasking, plan in 15 minute slots if needed Pack your lunch Have smth to look foward to at the end of the day. Ex. An episode, a podcast, (for me: a science video, smth about ai, a book)
Lol I do know what Mash is. I watched it with my dad and Grandma sometimes. I'm struggling with putting in effort right now and the lunch thing is so real. I have to divide up a can of my dogs food into 4 cups which is 2 meals per day for him. It only takes 3-5 minutes and it's so exhausting. When I double it so I have 4 days at a time idk why but it makes everything feel a little lighter.
I’m very grateful for finding this video and you taking the time to share this info. I’m able to manage with depression ok at work, but it is hitting me hard at 3am every morning when I try to sleep. It has been this way for 3 months now, and I’m exhausted. Any suggestions to help battle through this?
Being forced to be violated by your employer by an experimental medical procedure is pretty high up on the list with lots of lasting depression and anxiety afterwards for years to come.
❤🎉 thank you Scott, from experience you share, burn out,yes packing lunch --yes,less mental effort, look forward to after work activities.i know that mash show 😂😂 yes to that..i look forward to seeing my folks
Love Mash! 🤣 Watched with mom and dad, too. My show while depressed last year was binge watching 5 seasons of Ally McBeal. Took me back to a happy time in my life. Might be a girl thing. 😝
By the way, is anybody playing Pokémon go? I think it’s a nice game, because it makes you walk around and it helps making friends and breaking the ice. I just don’t recommend it for people who would get addicted to it but I suggest trying it. It works as a game , exercise, getting to know different places in the city and maybe making new friends
It is my mom's Id and I am currently 15 years old. I just don't understand these people who constantly insult the introverts like my coaching biology teacher. I just wanna get rid of this life
Currently a teacher with clinical depression. It feels impossible. I am an imposter pretending to be happy in the face of students I can’t get a break from
Depression keeps you from looking forward to anything. The only thing you can look forward is worrying more. Not sure why people come and talk about depression and not knowing what it is. Depression is debilitating, it is crippling. The smallest task is too hard to do. It is a illness that's needs to be addressed like any other illness. Seek help all those who are depressed.
Hey Scott...This was an awesome video, and it sparked a question...What tips would you give someone who has improved from a severe depressive state, to where they feel confident enough to go out and re-establish or work towards a better life?...In the sense of going from unemployed to establishing a career or getting a job...I know it's a mouthful but it would be very helpful.
