BE - A Short Film on Depression & Anxiety 

Thank you all so much for your support. Our new short film, I Hate Mirrors, is out now -- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uIyCtYfg12U.html -- we hope you enjoy! xx

i guess i’m the only person who was lowkey triggered by the alarm sound... it makes my heart speed up and i want nothing but for it to be shut off

am I the only one who related to the part where he just screamed in the bathtub, there have been so many times I want to just scream but then realize I don't live alone yet Edit - I just came back to this comment two years after I made it and OMG I've never gotten so many likes. Over 2,000 is crazy thank you...

when someone says to me" your not acting like yourself" but in reality who am I?

"I'm a disappointment. I don't belong. I'm not wanted or needed. Nobody understands me." The words that've soiled my brain for years now.

This is exactly how I feel I have anxiety and depression aswell every day is a battle for all of us

"pain doesn't prevent purpose, it reveals it" that is such a powerful sentence.

I literally broke down into crying. Its scary how relatable this short film is to me. Whoever made this, i just wanna say thank you thank you thank you

"i feel alone even when i'm surrounded with people" story of my life

This is a great representation of what depression is ACTUALLY like. I’m going through the same stuff and a lot of it hits home. No motivation, feeling empty, always wanting to go to sleep.

That "does anyone even know what am going through, do they even care" hit me hard. Too many painful memories 😢

Is this gonna last forever? I'm wondering the same thing..

"Nobody understand me, even me don't understand my self" I felt it🥺❤️

The one where he deletes the text message is super relatable and where everyone is texting and he didn’t pick up

“I don’t belong” hits so hard especially with anxiety. the constant fear of not being wanted, even tho that’s not what the people around you feel. even when you are loved, you still can’t feel it so u convince yourself that everyone hates you

This is the best short film I've ever seen. 💖 I can relate to this so much this is basically my life

The worst part is when everyone takes you being depressed as a joke💔

dude im so close to giving up sometimes, almost everyday i wake up when i dont want to, i want to be alone but hate being lonely, i wanna leave but i dont wanna hurt anyone, shit sucks. and honestly the beginning of this video, was too relatable

This is deep! I pray for anyone who's suffering in silence 😥.

The part where he said „I convinced myself that everyone fell out of love with me“ is so relatable when you had depression for a long amount of time , you realize you have done this after you get out of it. I can tell you , anyone who needs to hear this, you will get out of this so strong dont loose hope!

Anxiety makes you to think that darkness is a part of you...😔

That alarm sound make me want to cry 😂

This how I feel every single day of my life , is this ever gonna end😢 I have to put on a fake smile everday😳😭😭💔

“Feelings fade but the truth does not”

It's scary how much i can relate to this 😭

My depression has been a slow build that I tried to ignore and was in denial about. Its led me to some really dark places but I know I am not defined by my depression and decline in mental health. I know its not a true representation of the person I am. Sending love and strength to all those who read this and need to hear it x

He said everything i am going through i have struggled with depression nearly my hole life and would not wish that pain on anyone

doesn’t seem like it will end. i’ve been feeling like this for almost a year. everyday feels the same

man, I don't think I have any more light to give; I feel so truly done this time

My mind is a mess. I can't control. I can't let this show. And all of a sudden i feel nothing! I can literally relate to every single word he said.

I AM a living testimony. I was there in the same place as you. And I believed the same same lie as you , that It would never end It does end. You may think there is no way out, but just because you cant see on doesn’t mean there isn’t one you are looking from the wrong perspective. But for now appreciate every second of the pain because when your out you will look back and gain honor

Wow I wish I could just be like “I’m no longer chained to my depression” just “choose to not to give in to the darkness” and magically be so much better and start healing. 🙄 but I’ve got a chemical imbalance and it doesn’t really work like that for a lot of us. Depression isn’t a choice. We can’t just “choose to see the light”. If we could, we would. I was 100% all in this video being a great representation of what it’s like to survive as I have until then... it’s essentially the toxic positivity of “just think positive” with background music and voice over metaphors. This is detrimental to people who suffer from depression because it just makes us feel more isolated, misunderstood, and like something is wrong with us. I lost it when he said “if you looked deep into my eyes you would have seen the pain I’ve been trying to hide” I guess I know where I related and it hit me the hardest. Anyone reading this in 2021, I’m so sorry you relate to this too. I’m so sorry you’ve suffered as I have. And I’m sorry people think it’s a choice. It’s not. It’s not your fault and you are not alone.

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

This is one of the best short films I have ever seen, you have done such an amazing job with the editing, videography and narration, I feel so much emotion connected to this film and it's scary how relatable it is for so many people, myself included. I don't often comment on videos but just had to say just how beautifully done this is, you should be so proud of this. Definitely subscribing, hope to see more of your incredible work!

I can relate to this. I have been suffering from depression and anxiety for many years. In 2017, Found out that I have Autism. And of course, dealing with trust issues and PTSD.

"even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you, God are with me."-Psalms23,4

This video saved my life. It stopped me from dying my suicide one day. Well done for making this.

i can relate this.. we are strong.

''its really hard to find the right words ,but when i do ...its hard to say''~true

"I feel alone even if I'm surrounded by people" yes, I know...

what i love about this video is that the character they used to this film, everytime im seeing a vid like this its always the females who shows & im just amazed to this channel that they created a vid for a male who also experience severe mental illness. i really appreciate this, this will help men to speak up more bc we do not know what men's going through with their lives. 10/10

Watching this @ 6pm crying in my sleep feeling drained 😫

"you are not your pain. you are what you make of it." ❤ this film is gorgeous. thank you for this!

He explained my entire life in a short series, but he forgot to add that music is the only thing that keeps me going.

Thank you for expressing what I can't express. Stay strong and keep fighting! Sending virtual support from Malaysia!

this is so good. needs more attention

I m going through depression,and this movie described pain of a depressed person accurately. Great short film

This is almost my story, I am struggling with anxiety every day. Nothing interests me anymore. I laugh for hiding my sadness 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 thanks for this beautiful short film. May God bless you 🙏

I've been feeling very suicidal recently, more so than ever before, I'd say. And as well as the music that I listen to that creates catharsis for me, I've been looking through RU-vid videos, both fiction and vlogs revolving around depression and suicide. I came across a young man named Adam Maier-Clayton and his videos resonated with me deeply and inspired me to start my own channel. I feel a great sense of love for him, I hope he's resting easy. And along with Adam, this short film here has also inspired me. I think this is my favourite depression short film that I've come across so far. Everything that the dude was saying hit me, it was so uncanny! It really hit me. And the fact he (kinda?) looks like me (not really, but this is the first short depression film that I've seen a black guy, and I guess on a subconscious level it made me feel like I was looking at myself somehow, but anyway...) it just made it all feel somewhat surreal. Hearing my words come out of another shell... but they're not just my words, they are the words of many. My now ex partner broke up with me because she didn't like depressed people, she considered me a burden (her words) and for that she couldn't simply walk away but she had to punish me too. The hate was both shocking and traumatising. But it's just another reason why some people might just feel safer keeping their true feelings inside. Sometimes people do get angry at you for being depressed and so you try your best to keep it inside, or at the very least, dilute what you share. But I've found that on these videos, the commenters are seemingly people who just want to be able to express themselves without judgement or hate, and in a strange sort of way, it's like us randoms are closer than people who were actually meant to be closer. Much love to you all and if you got this far, thanks for reading.

“The questions are endless, the answers nonexistent.” So true.

I hope that everyone who has written here about being able to scream….. I don’t know where everyone lives but please find a place that you can scream. Beach, park ,when you’re alone at your home. Please just scream. Scream till you can’t anymore and cry. Bawl your eyes out. Then feel the relief. It is really healing I hope everyone on this page is doing better then you were that day you put a reply God and universe bless you

this is the most accurate film I’ve watched about what living with anxiety and depression is like.

"You are not less than because of what you feel. You are not your pain"

the worse part is it comes & goes. I realize my life is truly amazing, I’m immensely blessed , my family is loving, I’m healthy, etc. but randomly when I’m alone & it’s quiet I feel very sad, broken, lost

It's great how at the end, the light of hope still burns bright like the fire inside..!!! 👍 🧡

this really needs more attention

This is really hitting home with me. I have just started my medication today to help depression anxiety & ptsd . I hope i become better. For me it was getting worse the older im getting. My thoughts have been scary that's why I've reached out for help.. god helps us🙏🙏 please be nice people we don't know what anyone is going through!!

Thank you for this brilliant and accurate representation of what depression and anxiety does to people. Thank you for your gift

Struggling at this moment and it’s just so comforting to know I am not the only one and that you can get out of it. I literally got emotional watching the vid and reading all the comments! We got this guys, it’s gonna get better

"You are not a pain.You are what you make of it."Gave me goosebumps

the thing about depression is that it's so easy to hide. it's so simple to just make everyone think you're perfectly happy and okay when you're fucking not. when i feel empty i hate myself for not feeling and wind up cutting myself all the time. it's like drugs--once you start, it's hard to stop.

After watching this i’ve realised I am now cured of my depression and it happened by loving who I am… flaws and all. Only I can judge me, and I am Imperfectly perfect… and that’s ok. Xx

This video is so relatable, I have been struggling with depression for many years during my adolescence and I wonder everyday if anyone knows what I am going through and if anyone cares about my pain

I literally got chills watching this short-film👏

Have never seen anything more accurate and relatable than this vid🙂

This brought me to tears, appreciate you for spreading this message for people who have no idea how it is, and dare to judge people who struggle with this pain !

Today I saw my friends again and I couldn't fake a smile. I told them how much I was struggling, and they understood. I'm so grateful for them; I hope they stick around for as long as possible.

I'm a walking dead. I have no words to express my feelings but this film. I'm staring in this empty space Wish my hearts stops beating soon...

The moment when i want to scream but then i realise, i dont live alone.

This guy just told my life

Watching this gave me a feeling in the DEEP of my stomach. I’ve been hiding panic/anxiety attacks for the past couple weeks. I’m at a lost for words how spot on this was. Literally my goal as of lately has been just to get through until the next day. And then REPEAT! This is definitely the most invasive, uncontrollable, most hardest thing I’ve ever had to deal with. I’m trying to remind myself that nothings to big for my Heavenly Father. This burden is not my own.

No matter whoever you are what ever you do, you gave me hope! Thank you and wish you heal soon!

Thank you! I cried but it felt great to have someone inner stand the turmoil. Winters are tougher for me but reading the comments gave me hope! I won't quit

I think no one could ever explain the way I feel more like this thank you for your help ❤️

"I fell out of life of everything and I convinced myself everyone fell out of love of me" my whole life in a single line 🙃

That feeling where u wanna end everything but u don't wanna cause pain to ur family and others. Man how can i dissappear in peace

Dude I can’t be watching this high at 4am. I’m 5 minutes in and tears are streaming. Gonna have to peace out before I collapse in on myself 😀

theses short films are always so good but i always find them when i’m at my worse causing me to binge watch these making me feel worse then i already did..

" I'm not needed" That was the most relatable thing for me

Never thought I'll find something like this that can relate to me soo much. this tells it all.. ☁️💜

Anyone else just sobbing their way throught this? If this is you - I am so sorry that you have to know what this debilitating darkness is. I know exactly how relentlessly helpless it all can feel, not to mention how utterly exhausting just about everything is. Even the smallest of tasks drains you physically, mentally and spiritually - and it leaves you feeling hopelessly lost in your very own skin. The worst part of all of this however, is feeling like you are a burden on those you love the most in the world. I just want you to know that despite what your depression tells you - that you are genuinely and sincerely worth fighting for - please believe me when I tell you that you matter to this world more than you can possibly realize. You are SO worth the fight - please don't give up.

All the words.....that I never could say. Thank for you this. For giving my mental illness a voice, because all it wants is to be heard. To be seen. To be acknowledged. To those who don't understand.

2 weeks ago I was truly happy for the first time in my life. One person changed everything for the better. For a short moment, I could finally feel that I'm alive, that there is somebody who actually cares about me and who I can trust. I'm thankful that I could experience how it fesls like to live a normal life. But now, I'm feeling depressed again for no reason. I don't want to do anything, I don't want to get up of my bed, I just want to cry but I can't, because somebody could hear me and they would ask questions.

he explained it perfectly. this is how i've felt for a whole year

I was just diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder about a month ago. This short film really touched me and I was able to show this to my family to show them what it feels like everyday. They haven't really been able to understand what is happening with me but just showing this gave a good perspective. Thank you for this!

02:53 just heartbreaking 🥺

I went through those moments of doubt and despair and thank God I'm still here today😊❤️🙏

this hits so hard feel like no one cares or understands or even care to understand and judges when you try to explain... for the ones who suffers from this you are strong and worth so much! although we feel like no ones cares, this is a path for us to take alone and to come out stronger because we stood alone and made it alone. always believe in yourself and remember how strong you are. sending so much love to all. deep breaths

"ask to God for help, you will not feel alone anymore" one day all this fear and pain will be tranformate on a path of blessings...until there i sill believe in cure taking care my heart and keeping this in one safe place, cause while my head is blocked with all of this overthinking, my heart still biting, even in this anxiety... while my heart is biting, i am still living.

So good!! Amazing job, Quanie!

Cannot resist tears!! So completely relatable this is, words seems to not be enough to describe the feeling. It's haunting, breaking and too difficult. Thank you for this❤️

I know the pain this character feels... This is a good illustration of what depressed ppl go through...

This was suuuuper BEAUTIFUL.

Truth... Light... Feelings in light... exist in the realm of control. I am not my pain.

Every day I am fighting this depression in all kinds of ways, but I am not getting anything for it, I feel that depression will not leave me anymore and it will be with me until the end of my life. I have endured this burden until now. I hope that people who are struggling with mental problems will reconsider the continuation of their generation.

The part with the grief ,heavy heart and painful sounds... Totally relatable

Idk but the sentence "do what is good for you even when you don't feel like it" is too much heavy and stressful for my heart . When I hear this I feel something so bad that makes me more into depression.

So much relatable.... at childhood everything was good ...childhood is what I LIVED

I have so many respect for the creator of this, and the fact no one disliked.

I really needed this today. Thank you so much.