Rob Krar: Running with Depression 

Depression is SO painful, mine is mainly triggered by social anxiety. I used to cope by smoking marijuana and drinking a lot, now I run. Running has given me so much strength and confidence, eternally grateful. Feel so much for anyone going through depression ✊

There is a mountain of medical evidence showing how running and cardiovascular exercise in general rewires the brain in so many good ways. I went without running recently for a few weeks and felt just awful. Everyone stay strong and stay active.

His lady sounds like a real keeper. A partner struggling with mental illness can challenge a relationship. I hope he’s managing himself well and I hope they’re still together.

Thank you Rob, I've been in a depression for 5 years with some hallucinations diseases, that was hard, I didn't give up but I were close to... Almost two years ago I've started running with a team in my college, that helped me a lot but something was missing. I was seeing other athlete living a life full of hapiness, they are simple, joyfull and kind. I thought that it was impossible for me to get fit as much as the others athletes because of that and I was looking at myself like *why im not like that? Why do I go to dark place for no particular reason, why I experience this pain while other are happy* I was and I am so different from them, I found that hard too, but mid-2018 I fell on you on the internet and I understood that it's ok to feel bad, but that doesn't mean I can't do great things and that I can't be happy. I've learned that it's ok to be different. So thank you for being here and show to the world that mental illness isn't a wall that can't be broke. Now i'm not afraid and I've learned how to make my biggest flaw my motivation and my determination. (English is a second language for me so sorry about all the mistakes)

Book of Eli must have been shot there! Beautiful film Rob.

Thank you Rob K for this, hits so close to home!

Thank you!! Running has really helped me a lot too, it's what keeps me going.

Thanks Rob. Depression is a nightmare that seems to never end; but one day at a time, one run at a time we get fight another day ❤️

Rob, your video is literally me. I face the same spectrum of lows..including that. I wish I could have a seemingly endless/ breezy happiness that those around me seem to have. Running is my therapy and gives me control where otherwise in life it seems I dont. I'm happy you talk about it and make it a little more possible for others to open up. I've seen this at least 10 times. You make a difference in peoples lives.

Running, hiking, just walking has helped me to cope with my life, it was the best thing i did for myself to start running. I felt for a long time this worthless pointless just want to dissapear feeling, but now I have it under control and I can even control my social anxieties. Thanky you Rob for shareing this, these kind of videos is another thing that pull me through.

Great Episode. 12/18/2023. This is the season for suicide often enough triggered by the Holidays. Watching this episode made me realize that there are ways to cope when the thoughts come rushing in impulsively.

Rob is a force. Thanks man.

Thank you, Rob.

I just cried. Thank you.

Thanks, Rob, for sharing your experience. I struggle as well and I really appreciate that there are other runners out there feeling the same. It eases the pain.

Thanks for sharing this, Rob. This isn't something I've experienced, but it is for someone close to me, and it adds to my understanding. Really appreciate you speaking about your experience.

That was amazing to watch so many of us relate thank you 🙏❤️

I’ve been depressed for some time and I’m really glad I came across your video. It got me to want to get up and run. So I did and thank you for the inspiration..

Very motivating real life story 👍 Wish you a rocking life ahead 🦾

Rob, thank your for sharing your story and about becoming your true self.

Thank you.

Same here Rob ' we are in disame struggle' i run 15 km every weekend just be happy with my self ... Much respect ✌✌

I am 49 and my depression has been extra bad these last 4 months. It’s truly terrifying and I’m barely holding on. I’ve tried different therapies and meds but I realise it’s down to me yet its made worse by insomnia, is there anyone reading this who can relate to having insomnia and therefore it makes your depression worse because you can’t think straight?

Awesome job man. We share the same story as I'm sure many men do... You're film is brilliant much better than my home made effort "The Wolves'" however the message is the same. Keep on moving man ♥️

Thanks

love it.

Cold showers and ice baths have helped me . Running definitely helps .

So important to hear if from a bad ass ultra runner. I am a fan of Joe Rogan but his stance on depression, which is pretty much "you just gotta workout bro" is way too simplistic. I have been a healthy athlete my entire life yet the clinical blues have haunted me since my early twenties. Staying active is just one of the many tools for addressing this epidemic.

Love this Rob! Hope I can meet you at your camp Next Year @jaimeloor

Moving & Wim Hof is a big help too!

Godspeed from Uk

You might want to look into the Medical Medium books. I healed my lifelong severe depressions with his information. Wish you all the best ❤

I use running to cope with depression now

Before you slam me, give the journey a chance at least once. Psychedelics.

Most painful moments of YOUR life... Women, the eternal victims

Thank you.