I am familiar with those intrusive thoughts, as well as with the voice telling you that you are only a burden to people and ultimately a disappointment. You are not alone, my friend, and none of this is your fault. I'm sending you a big hug, we'll probably talk more about it in the future, but for now I think I speak for many saying that I'm very happy to know you and you are a truly amazing person!
Thank you for making this video it really helps to believe we will survive and only grow stronger again and you will always be fabulous to me that's forever atleast xx
Thanks for sharing :) I could totally relate to a fair amount of that, but it does sound like you're on a different level :P I tried therapy myself recently, and although it didn't help me feel happy, it helped me feel not too depressed which is something. :) This isn't an easy topic to talk about. I've been having an internal debate for about three years now about writing an article on my own depression. I suppose I'm waiting for the day I'd be able to end such an article on a happy note :P So, well done for finding the courage or whatever it was to be able to talk about mental health. I hope things get better for you :)
Thanks so much, Vipin! And thanks for telling me about your own struggles. It definitely isn't the "nicest" thing to talk about, but for me, at least, it helps to be honest and open. There's so much less stigma attached to these things than there used to be even a decade ago. I hope everything goes well for you, regardless of whether you stick with therapy or not - these things take time :)
It's never easy to talk about mental health, whether due to stigma or just not knowing how to describe something so abstract and individual. You shouldn't be ashamed of being mentally ill, just as others shouldn't be ashamed of any chronic illness. You're doing great ❤
Proud of you for making this video...i myself have suffered with one bad bowt of depression due to a few months of insomnia and panic attacks...but the self loathing has always been there for as long as i can remember...i couldn't imagine having to go through that bad bowt again...i overdosed...for me the fact i did that to myself was enough to know i would never try and do that again...but i was given medication (metazapine) for the anxiety and to help me sleep...they were a godsend to me...respite from the constant self loathing voice...i was on them for 6 months and came off. Haven't needed them since but they are still there just incase i do. You put far too much pressure on yourself to be perfect, no one expects anything from you other than to live your life and make good memories. You've done so much with your life, already. You are so brave to move away and do the job you do but also to live each day with depression and come out the other end of it. You are beautiful, strong and fearless!
@@gabriellesowry197 And I'm super proud of YOU for talking about your own struggles... I am so sorry that you've suffered such intense lows - but just look at you now! It's a testament to your sheer strength and willpower that you've struck back and flourished - being an amazing mum to your gorgeous boy :) I'm so thankful for your kind words - they truly mean a lot. Keep blossoming, lovely girl.
Thank you for this, i've gone through similar troubles over the last 4 years and was the same age you said it started for you, you sound like a sweetheart and i wish the best for you
Thanks so much for your comment and for sharing your own struggles. There's so many of us in the same boat, it seems - for me, it helps to be open and honest, and if that can encourage or comfort someone else, so much the better. Sending you best wishes - you're far stronger than you know. Xx
@@LIFEOFLEM it definitely helps to watch videos like this for me, we're all fighting similar battles and to know that i am not alone is comforting and so helpful, and just not being afraid to talk about mental health is so important, i don't know if the feeling will ever go away but videos like this make it easier to deal with
