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Gave me small anxiety attack. Usually they are not as personal and fall into - yea it is probability but like almost 0% it will happen to me specifically - this one was different.
Plus it's out of 3 million so you shouldn't feel so anxious. Just be very demure and very mindful. ❤ Edit: To the annoying nerds in the comment it's a fricking reference to Jools Lebron so calm down 😂🤦🏻♂️ The point still stands, the risk is literally miniscule (0.00193%) so there's no reason to be scared if you're just being ~demure & mindful ✨ It's literally more likely that you get hit by lightning. Everyone knows that's a teeny exceptionally unlikely risk, but certainly not large enough that one should worry. Quit being so desperate to correct people and please stop enforcing other people's anxiousness 🤓
Didn't at first think about it this way, but yeah. Even more crazy than 58 of us dying withing a week in a way... Even if this video would've helped preventing death for one of them, it just came out one week late xD
The fact that there WILL be people who watched this video who die next week is actually an insane thought, even though it seems obvious when looking at the probability. Imagine watching a RU-vid video telling you how not to die and then you die in that exact way.
There will unironically be at least one person who dies in the next week because they decided to not watch this video. Think about that. If they had clicked on this video they likely would survive next week due to being more aware of what's dangerous. Someone died because they didn't watch a RU-vid video.
I have cancer right now! I’m actually sitting at the hospital waiting for my treatment time 😭 it’s a rare form they didn’t catch it until I went to the ER 5 TIMES
i just broke down in tears. i've been going through a lot (homelessness, joblessness, struggling for food, struggling with my friends and relationship and my family) and i felt unbelievably alone and alienated and felt like i couldn't do anything to manage the stress. then a random Kurzgesagt video i decided to watch ON A WHIM talks about this specific thing and about how i might not even fucking be here next week and how it wants me around and now i'm ugly crying out of the fucking blue. i guess i really needed to hear that cause i suck at reaching out. thank you. edit: that's a lot of people telling me i matter. thank you all. see y'all in a week.
This is incredibly chilling. People around the world, looking at the same screen, reading the same words, saying “thats ridiculous”… …Will never see this world again in 7 days. It could be you, it could be me. Don’t forget the fragility and preciousness of your life and those around you. Appreciate and treasure every single moment.
A friend of mine in highschool said out of the blue "I'm gonna unalive myself tomorrow" at a break. We were sitting at a table for breakfast break. Nobody around her reacted. I was alarmed but didn't know what to say. So I went to our School counsellor. She thanked me and talked to the parents and get her some help. My friend was mad and angry at me for "snitching" like she said (said she wasn't serious) and didn't talk to me for half a year. But some day she sat down next to me and thanked me, because I started the process of getting her help. So please: take it seriously, if someone says this things to you, even if they say it isn't meant serious. It can be a cry for help! And to all who read this: You matter, you are precious and everybody has a talent. If you feel like you don't fit in, maybe you just haven't found the right place for yourself!
I did the same to an old friend of mine, who had shown me wounds from self harm, saying it was from a cat. I became worried (since they were quite bad) and asked her at the end of the day, if it really was from a cat. She told me the truth, and later that weekend, after constantly thinking about it. My mom asked me what was on my mind, leading me to also ‘snitch’ on her. I don’t talk to her anymore since she moved school a couple months later. I’m not sure, but I think she knew it was me. But nonetheless it ended up saving her life.
Approaching someone is much more effective than all those signs that say "you matter". Those signs only amplify that the person has no options because of it being impersonal and just adds to the echo chamber of negative thoughts the person is having. Be there for the people you care about. Care about someone on the fringe of your friends group. Help a stranger in need. The world is only as good as the people within it.
Lol I found it funny how I was struggling to stay clean from sh and then he started talking bout it, might make it till next tuesday haha. I literally burst out laughing 😅
I had a friend in high school who survived multiple suicide attempts. 5 years later, he is my husband and we have an apartment and a cat. he has an interview tomorrow for a really promising job. Life has gotten so much better for him and seeing that progress makes me love him more and more. I’m so glad he is still alive.
I'm glad to hear he's still around. We never know how the future could end up as. And now, he's still here, married and with a cat. He could have completely missed out on that experience. It's so good that he's made it! Also congrats on your marriage! :)
Distracted driving is a HUGE issue. Everyday I see people driving erratically on the road, and every time I'm able to get close enough to see them, I notice them looking down, likely at their phones.
I'm so tired of comments like this because it's such bias. Out of all the people that have nearly caused a wreck or driven terribly on the road that Ive seen over the past few years, I think one of them was on their cell. By FAR the vast majority were either 90s years old, or were too wrapped up in being lost and making a wrong turn to know where they were or what was going on around them. Nothing causes me more terror then seeing someone looking at a street name.
Search how many americans die each year from just falling from their beds when sleeping. :) You dont need to thanks me later, because you wont like 😊 @@argo117007
I have suicidal depression, and have for over 15 years when I was a teenager. One person I saw for it said it was likely the most severe he had ever seen. The only reason I'm still here is because someone cared and forced me to seek help. Turns out it was treatment resistant. It took a couple more YEARS, but they finally found something that works for me, and the last year or two has been learning that I can actually enjoy being alive. If you're depressed, it CAN get better. Ignore the feelings of being stuck in it, they are lies. Please reach out to someone. I matter, and so do you.
I understand you, it may be hard to enjoy life when you have suicidal depression. I have wanted to end my life too, but that doesn’t mean anything. Thank you for sharing this with us and everyone else
I'm very very very happy you found something that helped you. A random stranger randomly told me "remember to always smile no matter what", it's cheesy but I think about that random stranger a lot
That feeling of suddenly realizing you havent thought about needing to die for a while... its like clouds parting. I hope your suicidal thoughts become few and that there's long, long periods of enjoying being alive :) chronic mental illness is tough but finding the right treatment is such a hope spot!
That's incredible! Congratulations making it through, we're glad you made it ❤ Come back here if you ever hit a bumpy spot in the road to remind yourself that you've done it before, and can do it again 🔥
It's important not to forget that you aren't just killing yourself by speeding, drunk driving, or distracted driving, you're also endangering other people.
And - what is often overlooked - drunk pedestrians are also a big risk to both themselves and drivers. Sometimes it is smart to get a cab home instead of walking.
@marcusc9931 not to be that person, but the smartest thing is to never get wasted like that in the first place. Drink if you want - just don't get so drunk that you're becoming a hazard for others or yourself.
@@marcusc9931Same goes for cyclists, bikers, and anyone that uses a small vehicle on the road, because (at least here in Britain) the law allows them to do dangerous things on the road because they are considered a smaller vehicle and “less likely to cause a crash”
No professional can really help. The love of others are nothing but tools to manipulate you into doing their bidding. The promises are bold lies. People ONLY care once your heart stopped working. Once you're no more, they suddenly consider you "such a good man/woman"
One of the things I've tried to communicate with people going through an existential threat is that it feels so permanent and inescapable. But that is a lie your brain is telling you. If there's one constant with life is that it changes. You can be that change, the change might be thrust on you, but it always changes. What you have to do is hang on, and get help until it changes again. The good times are coming. More bad times as well, but that's life.
My fiancé died from suicide last month. Thanks for trying to help others. Check on others because it breaks you to its core when it happens. She was a beautiful soul and had much life to give
My dad died of suicide 1.5 years ago. My mum had a pretty thought time with it. She still has, but it's gotten better. My therapist (my mum doesn't go to therapy) vaguely advised, she shouldn't isolate herself and allow herself to feel the grief whichever way it happens. My mum was pretty hard on herself, worrying whether she's grieving too much or too little. I just miss him. But, yeah, it sucks.
I'm so infinitely sorry for your fiancé and so very sorry for your dad. If we were in a bar, I would listen to your story and give you my warmest hug. I wish you the best from this tragedy. Love from Belgium 💛
Life is tough for some and some make their life tough. Life is a blessing and pain at same time. Whatever is, we apreciate you trying for the better of strangers. Thank you and i hope people in your life can give you the suport and time to heal such loss 💚
As a survivor of suicidal depression, I’m glad I survived. To anyone who is going through this, I know how you feel, hope is around the corner and you are loved.
I've been in and out of suicidality most of my life. The main thing that keeps me going is just curiosity. I want to know what happens next, even if it's awful, and if I'm dead, I don't get to know.
@@butterflyknivez Chin up, guys. Head up, back straight, walk proud and just keep breathing. You got this. Good food, some excercise, routine, follow your heart. Don't ever stop trying for what you want, ever. Be grateful and keep pushing! You GOT this!!
You give me hope. I'm a Law student at 24 but can't see a future for myself. I feel like I'm just surviving somehow. Health issues are fairly common with me but nothing as bad as cancer. The worst thing that actually may kill me is stress, anxiety and the pressure of building a career. I know I won't harm myself, but I wouldn't mind If I stopped existing tomorrow. You've been through so much worse, yet still are going on. I hope to be as resilient as you.
_Let's see:_ -I don't drink. -I don't drive. -I have no reason to go near high buildings. -Haven't been to a beach in years. -I have dealt with depression but was never suicidal. - I spend most of my time inside. I think I'll be fine next week.
I'm 51, and most of the people I knew are now gone. Three died in car accidents, one died in a different kind of accident, one died from complications caused by Alzheimer's, and the vast majority died of cancer. Cancer is the big scary monster at the end of the road that most of us will have to deal with, sooner or later. If there's anything you can do to reduce your odds of getting cancer, do it! Wear sunscreen, get regular checkups, take vaccines, anything that makes it less likely. Putting off your fight with the cancer monster as long as possible is the greatest thing you can do to extend your life.
I’m in my mid 30’s and have lost a few people from my childhood. A couple of them fell off skateboards and hit their heads, one to a car accident, one to asthma (he was only ~10 at the time), and a close childhood friend of bowel cancer. Life goes by quickly and the older you get the faster it goes.
my 45 year old father was taken away from me at 18 years old, just before he could watch me graduate high school, because some man thought picking his dropped phone off the car floorboard was something that could not wait for him to pull over, or better yet, reach his destination. he had never been in any sort of car mishap or accident. its not fair.
You handled the topic of suicide in an delicate, respectful manner. Good on you. Too many people just make the problem worse with sensationalism. And for anyone going through something, PLEASE make the call for help. The hotline is now 988 in the US.
Hard disagree. People cannot simply choose to get help. The world is full of people begging for it. They can't get it. even calling support lines is not helpful because those people can't actually do anything useful. Help would be granting people freedom from our economic system or giving them medication. Telling people to just get help is the same as telling someone to hang in there and keep working so the owner class can squeeze out that last miniscule bit of value from you. Similarly, people cannot simply go to the doctor for routine check ups. every time I've gone to the doctor it has been for something very specific and they still treated me like a hamburger in a fast food restaurant. It cost me so much, and so little progress was being made that I just gave up. exploratory medicine just for the sake of thoroughness is out of the question.
@@beeilve These are things that do kill people frequently - the most frequently of all the things. The things you're complaining about are definitely very real, but they also do work more often than they don't work. That they sometimes don't work, or don't work optimally is not a reason to not do them and relegate you to doing the things that we already definitely know do kill people in the target demographic more often than literally anything else. Your complaints are very valid, but as with all things, perspective really matters a lot, as does not exaggerating details that are less relevant at the expense of details that are more relevant. Not to mention, none of those problems can be fixed by people who have died. To fix the problem, it requires someone knowing that the problem exists, and that person being alive to do something about it.
Sharing the hotline number without warning people what might happen if they actually call is unethical. As someone who would rather die than go through involuntary hospitalization again, I encourage everyone to look up Mad in America and the phrase "psychiatric survivor". Psychiatrists and other mental health professionals have the least oversight of all doctors simply because everything about their field is subjective and can't be easily monitored or challenged by outside observers. They're like police: they see themselves as heroes but regularly do harm in the name of public safety. Don't let your fear of death make you blind to the torment of suicidal people.
"the world is so much better with you in it", i dont know if you realize this narrator, but hearing someone say that (even if its not meant for me specifically) really filled a void that i did not know i had. i wish you the best in life and i hope you know that we all love what you do and hearing you makes our day brighter!
The world is better with you in it. Just remember you're doing the best you can with the resources available to you (even if you fall short of expectations)
I am 29 currently. I've lost a friend in a car crash who slipped on ice while driving very carefully, I've lost my first love to a heartattack at 28yo and my closest childhood friend died to cancer on my birthday last year, the brother of my ex died to cancer too (lung cancer but he never smoked in his life), I lost my close friend to suicide. I lost a friend who died suddenly in his sleep. As well as both my grandmas dying just a week apart from each other. All in the span of just 6 years, I don't want to go on another funeral with someone's mom crying in my arms. Things have been bleak, man. I know how this must sound to anyone who reads it but I have no reason to lie. I am currently in therapy to work through this tremendous amount of loss. For anyone out there, please stay strong and protect yourself and others where you can.
It was bad enough for me losing just one person close to me suddenly like this. Because of that I have the slightest idea of what you're going through, but I can't imagine what it's like to have it happen over and over again like that. While my experience might not be entirely comparable, it's been 10 years since then and I've had a lot of time to process it. You're situation is a lot more extreme, but if it's anything like mine I can tell you that bleak times eventually pass. It will probably take a while; it took me over 5 years to fully come to terms with my loss. But I did come to terms with it. I'm definitely different now than I would've been had I not gone through that loss, but I'm not worse off. As painful as it was, I might even be better off now than I would've been. It's impossible to express just how much it sucks going through this sort of thing, but I know from experience that it doesn't have to suck forever. I hope you can find some peace and closure eventually like I did. Hopefully that therapy will help. Just hang in there.
One thing to watch out is when your depressive friend is suddenly in good mood, even lofty, and didn't elaborate - that could be a sign that the they have decided to "leave". Sometimes, they start visiting people as a secret "good-bye tour". Be aware, and maybe you save a life.
My family was somewhat worried when I had been down for a long time and suddenly I was really happy. They would've been even more worried if they didn't know that I had just made arguably the biggest change in lifestyle I have ever made.
Been depressed, can explain this sort of. Basically the reason this happens is we are relieved that it'll end soon. And so the pain of the world now is guaranteed to be over, we can spend our last moments here making as much of a positive impact as possible. Becuase then when we die, we do not go with grudges still bearing down on us. Everyone in our life is at peace and will be even better when we're no longer in it. It's the idea that "I don't want to hurt them any more than I already have" so when we have our time to go, we make sure the time between now and then are only filled with us being good and kind and the best person we can muster. This is the wrong way to think about anything, in hindsight. But in the moment and in that personal rest that you won't be around for much longer, you fail to think about how hypocritical that is. To spend your last moments caring for others then turn and stab them in the gut is bad. But that's what suicide does, it stabs those who care about you, leaving a scar that's not going to leave for a long fucking time.
that is actually crazy that if 3mln people watch this video, 58 of them are likely to not survive untill the end of the next week.. thats like.. scary to think about
Yo sorry to hear that happened, a good perspective to have is to realize that dying is a guarantee that’ll all happen to us eventually, so ending it prematurely will just be a waste of life, squandering the potential of happy experiences to happen. Might as well live it to the fullest if it’ll end in the same concluding result, and from what we know, no second chances to redo it.
True, it’s honestly kind of unsettling in a way, sometimes when I’m in areas with lots of people around, I sometimes just look around watching everyone go by with their lives, knowing that a year down the line some of those people I saw aren’t going to be around anymore, and one of those people could be me at some point. Makes you think about how life can suddenly just end, my sister lost one of her uncles recently, she’s technically my half sister so the man who died isn’t my uncle, but still it got me thinking about death, he was walking perfectly fine one minute and then he just collapsed the next and he was gone, no emotional goodbyes or anything, he was just dead.
52 yr old prostate cancer survivor here. Found mine through a random blood panel screening. No symptoms, no warnings. It was headed into my bladder. Six months post operation I have no more prostate and no more cancer, yet. See your doctors
54 and newly diagnosed diabetes I have been living with for a long while, I know how you feel. Disregard those childish comments that cannot spell and don't know what things do in the body. They think they are a king but obviously not.
@@minirock000 I'm genuine about my question, sexual life is important as a human being and the fact you are unaware that RU-vid is censoring basic things tells me you're not very updated on the current internet situation.
I love when my favorite RU-vidrs reference each other. I never thought I would get to see the kurzgesagt narrator reference Bill Wurtz with the sun is a deadly lazer
Is there at an age which men stop being more dangerous drivers than women? I know that insurance companies know to charge *young* men more than other people
@SigFigNewton i dont think there is. Testosterone increases risk taling behaviour and while age brings wisdom and experience, it also does that for women too, who also get less risky drivers with age.
I nearly dived right into a wall at the bottom end of a hill ending in a left turn back in my childhood. I forgotten that I've disconected my brakes the day before in my bicycle to make a play pretend motorcycle clutch and to help with some stunts I've been practicing. I somehow found the grip on the front tire to make around the bend. just enough that I got away with snapped flip flops. I still cycle till today to exercise and for the views. I made it a habit to check my brakes, tyres, steering components and chain every time before I set off since. This has saved me thousands in potential medical bills, lost wages and emotional greif. My grandmother always used to say to me " Loose 5 minutes of your life; not your life in 5 minutes" and I cannot thank her enough for it.
Honestly this is one of the reasons I like to do most of my bike maintenance, you get hands on it weekly and you pick up little things and solve them before they become big things. Literally just noticed a bit of an extra rattle in my front wheel one day just about to set off, the thru axle had come loose. Took me about a minute to fix (had to get my hex wrench), possibly saved me a lot of harm.
I’m 17. I’ve been struggling a lot lately, especially with my mental health. I’ve relapsed from cutting myself, and my relationship is over. This video helped a lot, particularly when you said to stay with us. Thank you so much, Kurzgesagt.
For whatever it's worth, this much older total stranger is glad too that you're still with us. Life may be hard sometimes. The only advice I can give it to enjoy those small moments when you're ok, no matter how small or insignifcant. Hopefully more of those small moments will emerge and you will get better over time. All the best to you.
There was an old friend of mine who was highly suicidal, especially whenever her father got drunk and angry at her. Fights between them always devolved into schoolwork, since they're a Chinese family; once he was done telling her she was a failure for getting a 92 on an assignment, it would go to more personal failures that made her have severe self-doubt. It didn't help that she had no friends at school until I came into her life. I talked her out of hurting herself many times, and while I can't remember the exact number, I know it was at least 6 times. I also played a role in helping her father to overcome his problems with not only drinking, but why he drank in the first place. All this to say, if you have a friend, please make sure that you tell them they're loved, and that you sincerely care about them and are there for them if they need you. It will mean more to them than you could ever realize.
I had a similar friend. Her mother was dying of cancer but she kept it to herself. She started to care less about her appearance and such and everyone would make fun of her. I talked to her one day and gave her some school supplies because she was not properly prepared. I didn't even know how sick her mom was, just that she was. She was battling this hardship alone while being bullied. She once wrote me a note in highschool a couple of years later stating that she thanks me for saving her life. Because she was planning to end it, and if we didn't become friends, she wouldn't know what she would have done. It's so crazy to me how some of the most creative, intelligent and interesting people are sometimes hiding away due to bullying or some other harsh abusive actions. Talking to people and listening is so important.
It's honestly very noble that you helped her father too. I had a friend in a similar situation, but even 15 years later I would celebrate if her abusive parents were never heard from again.
From someone who suffers from major depression.. That part honestly made me cry. Life hasn't been great lately but man... I can't imagine a life without Kurzgesagt. Thank you..
As someone who has been through it, I can assure you that it truly does get better. One day, you'll look back on your struggles and feel grateful for how far you've come. When you recover, you'll see how beautiful life can be.
@@MelroyvandenBerg Without death, life is meaningless. Nobody wants to be stuck in 1 body forever. Imagine being 5 million years old. Bitter, monotonous, and yearning for an end that won't come. Death fixes that, and saves us from eternal stagnation.
I almost died last week. Bad car accident. 80mph, skid off the road, up and over the median, rolled twice and came to rest nearly in oncoming traffic. Car was totaled. Hood smashed in, all the windows shattered. Somehow I survived. I was on the highway, keeping up with traffic. It had been raining and the road was wet. When traffic cleared out, the person behind me sped around and got in front of me and hit his breaks. As far as I know he got away with it.
That is now several long years away, but I had a similar happen one day going to work, not all that long after I got my driving license. I was in a snow storm, not that heavy so I didn't really pay it too much mind. Still was going pretty much at the limit, while the rest of traffic had wisely begun to slow down. I didn't want to be late to work, so I just started to weave around, not like crazy, leaving plenty of space between me and other people, watching my blind spots and all. And then I got into a curve of the highway, I never even felt the car begin to lose control. Didn't have even a chance to try and correct my self initially. Ended up doing a 180 in the lane, now suddenly facing traffic that was on coming, when they'd been in the same direction as me moments before. A fricking 10-wheelers in front of me, I thought I was a goner for sure. Then, the car slid some more and I ended up just far enough into the way side to be out of the way of people and not so far that I ended up in the ditch. Extreme luck, the car wasn't even damaged or anything. I spent the rest of the work day a nervous wreck. And I learned then and there to slow down in various storms and that it was better to get places late but alive, than getting there quick!
@@jaredtime87 People think it's a game, and maybe people don't have a proper outlet for aggression. Also, I think it may be a matter of too many people poisoning the well. The guy who did that to me did it intentionally. I did something before which pissed him off, but nothing so egregious that I should lose my car, almost die and be put in the hospital.
@@DuncanL7979 I haven't been agonizing over him getting away with it. I've gotten away with things I shouldn't have too. But still, when I think of the severity of the situation it's a little shocking that he probably won't face any consequences. Mostly I've wondered if he has a conscience. I'm sure he saw what happened in his rear view, and when I went up and over the median I would've disappeared from his sight. But from what he could see, it was still a very bad situation. For all he knows he killed me. Maybe he'll turn himself in. The thing that bothers me most is if he's a sociopath and doesn't care.
I'm a pretty young teen, even younger than 14. I've been having suicidal thoughts for a long time and had nobody to talk to about what I'm going through. This video kinda saved me and helped me realized that there are people out there that can help me. So just wanted to say thanks
I hope you're feeling alright ❤️. Don't ever forget that you are, can, or will be so very much loved and choosing to wake up to see the next morning while battling with depression is one of the most valuable, strong, and courageous things you can do. I, an internet stranger (who's also a teen :), hope you have a beautiful and wonderful life - it's never too late, it's never impossible. Despite everything, it's still you. Life is worth it to live it through.
Just know, I'm super proud of you!! You've been really, really strong. You are unique and a gift to this planet. Never forget that. The world will never be a brighter place without you.
When you have a job, a flat, a car... everything will be so different. You'll meet someone that cares A LOT for you and to whom you'll be necessary (it might take a few tries though). Then you'll think about your current situation as "The Past", something you almost forgot but still hurts a little when you remember... then you'll return your thoughts to your present (I mean future) life and live globally happy. What I mean is that LIFE CHANGES A LOT DURING OUR LIFETIME. There are years of tough time, years of happiness, years that pass too quickly, boring years, years of fun times... There are bad changes and good changes, but believe me as I've already seen a lot of years, it's often unexpected.
uh-gendah twenty thirty. this channel has 23M subs. basically its a public service announcement. we are going to take the cars away, cuz they are too dangerous. good bye freedom of movement. hello draconian, stifling lifestyle.
Or they have undoubtedly scared some people to death!😂How many people are going to be crossing a bridge somewhere and see water and go oh my God I might die in water this week the video said I would they fucking thinking about that but then they have the car crash.
Honestly yes, when you hear a number like "26 of you will die within the next week" seems pretty low in comparison to the total amount of people watching this channel however if you can imagine going to school one day and your entire class being dead really puts it into perspective
@@duc8250Yeah. I have lots of questions about the assumptions here. Kurzgesagt viewers are not a representative sample of 15-35 year old westerners, and annual deaths divided by 52 are very different from the deaths during the period of time between September 24 and October 1. You aren’t getting any major drinking or traveling holidays (at least in the US) and it’s no longer the middle of summer swim time.
I second the cancer checkups. Had cancer at 15, which meant that I saw a lot of children with cancer, ANYONE can get cancer, no matter how well you manage risk factors. I'm so incredibly thankful that I survived, which also ties into saying that life is worth living, no matter how bleak it might look. If it doesn't seem worth it to you, please just know that it's worth it for the people around you now and the people around you in the future, people care about you and people will continue to care about you.
People tend to assume that cancer is a consequence of age. It's not. It's a consequence of being alive. Since living cells divide, and divisions is what can lead to cancer, it can happen at literally all ages.
Yeah, there's always the chance you'll die from a crazy old guy or a crazy meth head that got mad at your father because your father complained that they were using your property illegally. Like my situation right now, help my family is probably gonna die
I have narrowly avoided fatal car crashes more than once. Once, my Dad was driving my sister and my 2 cousins and I down a country road. He started driving off the road on the edge to scare us and thought it was funny. Then a car comes 'round a curve *in our lane.* If he had been driving on the road like he was supposed to, it would have been a head-on collision.
“The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple. And yet, everybody rushes around in a great panic as if it were necessary to achieve something beyond themselves.”
There's too much ego involved with people who want to "change the world". Spend more time with your family, reconnect with that friend. You can change THEIR world.
@@sor3999 I feel like in many cases it's not ego, but the exact opposite. Tons of people feel like they wouldn't matter if they just lived because everyone tells them that that's how it works, so the people try to change the world because everyone around them convinced the person that that's the only way to matter
This video couldn’t have come at a better time. As a survivor of an attempt and having gone through a crisis today, it warms my heart to hear this topic brought up and know that I matter. Too often it is difficult for people to discuss it, but by talking about it you’re more likely to seek help and survive next week. Thanks for keeping me alive! ❤
This one hit hard. It almost made me cry when it started talking about suicide and getting help. I haven't thought about hurting myself or kms lately, but life has been hard. Thank you so much kurzgesagt for being so sensitive with this topic ❤
I don’t know you and you don’t know me, but that doesn’t change the fact that we’re both human and awesome. Life’s an incredible thing, let’s make the most of it!
To my ADHD friends out there, Look where you are going or standing when out and about, and never look at your phone while in motion. About 3 close calls in my life happened because I was distracted at the wrong place at the wrong time. Its also time to pay your bills.
Life has been very rough recently, and as a survivor of an attempt, hearing the section on self harm has me crying like a fire hose at work. It reminded me of what I went through and how no matter what life throws at me, I am a living breathing miracle and no-one could ever replace me in the life of those around me. If anyone is struggling, please use the resources around you or in the description, YOU are LOVED and IRREPLACEABLE. I love you all.
I come from a "supposed home" too. I'm 22 now and the best advice I can give you is this: get a job that keeps you out of the house more often and put as much as you can into savings. Value your friends and how they treat you more than your family; the saying isn't just 'blood is thicker than water,' it is actually 'the blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb.' You choose your family, not fate. As soon as you can, move out. Room with friends, room with a (safe and loving) partner, room with strangers; do whatever you have to to get out asap, just so long as your get out of jail not-exactly-free card isn't walking you into yet another abusive household. It doesn't have to be a nice place, just a safe one -- trailer parks are remarkably supportive communities of folks who have all been through hard shit and are often more than happy to help you through your tough stuff too. These things take time but I promise you once you're out it's worth it. Oh, and if finding friends, a partner, or any other type of relationship you may want is difficult, join a club or two. I know it sounds ridiculous but seriously, you don't have to be good at the thing or wildly passionate about it either, just something interesting enough to keep your attention and with other people your age. It's getting increasingly hard for everyone to make connections because its so much safer and easier to entertain yourself with a screen (we're all guilty of this - we're here, after all) so don't be embarrassed to put in the effort to seek these connections out, be proud of the courage and effort it took to do it. You matter and there are a 100 people within 10 square miles of you who, if they met you, would be happier for it. Go meet some of them! TLDR; this shit is hard, but it's not hopeless. To every difficult, painful, or dauntingly massive problem in life, there is a solution that keeps you alive and makes you happier for it. Keep hope and when you cannot find the solution yourself, reach out and ask if anyone else can. This life is a big game of 4D chess and none of us were taught the rules, so don't be afraid to check with your classmates and see if anyone else has the answers; the test is open-book.
Hey! I see you make art. That in and of itself is amazing. You're doing something a lot of people are afraid to even try. Take pride in your ability to try new things and express yourself even when you're spending time on your own. Having an unstable home life can really undermine your sense of self, but you will get back on your feet one day. Good luck stranger.
I'm a disabled combat veteran with PTSD the message in this video has been playing constantly in my head since I left the military all I think about are the ways that people can die and how fragile life really is. I always have to tell myself that it's more important to enjoy the life I'm living then to worry about how I'm going to die every one of us is going to die there's no way to avoid it we just need to learn to enjoy the time we have. And tell the people we love how we feel every chance we get
Exactly, that's the key. We ARE all going to die, that's the human condition, like it or not (and I suspect most don't like it), so no need to dwell on decisions not made, on problems long past, on courses you can't follow, live the life you have and try and make the best of it you can. Help those around you and make their lives a little better. The world needs every person to help the problems all these people have unfortunately caused (8 billion is almost the basic carrying capacity of Earth, which is just a little more at 9 or 10 bil).
This video has some timing! Last week I had my worst depressive episode ever. Ive always suffered in silence, excused myself when i felt one coming on, generally bottled it up. This time, I was in such a dark place that i did the only thing I could think of, I phoned my dad. My dad was a bit shocked at first to hear his son crying and heavy breathing, but he stepped up and talked me through it. Both my parents and partner sat down with me a few days later and wanted to know how I was REALLY doing. I told them basically everything and they were nothing but supportive. I feel that their strength has given me strength and I know I've taken my first step to improving. Please, if anyone reads this and feels they just need to let the bottle open, there are people who are there to listen. If you personally feel like you don't, I'll be that person for you.
I'm glad you could talk to someone you trust about it! Remember that there are always people who are willing to listen and help you go through what you're going through❤
The words "you matter" and "the world is a better place with you in it" had me in tears. It was so comforting to hear and now im going to continue ugly crying. Still, ty for this beautiful video❤️
@@GIGADEV690 And you sir, need to schut the fuck up, because it's not true. @lilysolehah5328 I hope you are alright, just in general. If there is anything, make sure to seek help, like Kurzgesagt recommended.
As someone who survived depressive / suicidal psychosis with disassociation, have a mother with bipolar disorder, helped a close friend through psychosis, if you're struggling right now, please don't hesitate to speak to someone who cares about you (whether it be friends, parents, siblings, teachers, or even random strangers), as difficult as it sounds - and I know, I've been there and done that. Just because you're suffering shows that you're still human and, in turn, your feelings matter, and this - what you're going through is both temporary and a confirmation of this notion. I may not know any of the viewers struggling, but I love all of you, and your emotions, your experiences, your thoughts, and hardships are valid, and for that, I'm very proud of you all. The world matters with you in it.
for me the problem is, I always tried to talk about it, but annoyed my friends with it, because it was only in party or drinking situations, because otherwise, I was too afraid. except some close friends, that didn't really want to here it, because they have struggled themself and it was because of a break up, where I completely lost it afterwards, went a bit psycho and she also was a friend of all of my friends. no I feel like I have no-one, and get more depressed day by day. I have therapy, I started to take anti depressants, but idk. its hard
Thank you to Kurzgesagt and all the nice people in the comments. All of you have motivated me to contact my psychologist, which I've been procrastinating for a year now. And I know it will help, because it did help before. I just needed that one nudge to send her a message... It's honestly so stupid, it takes just a few words sent to one person to kickstart making my life better, but I didn't do it. But oh well, I guess what matters is that I did it now. Thanks again. And see you all next week, hopefully.
People PLEASE take your mental health serious! I am a disabled veteran who struggled 5 rough years of trying to get the help I deserved even at a 100% permanent and total rating. Just because you look normal or put on a smile doesn't mean anything. NEVER be afraid to ask for help. If you don't find what you are looking for don't give up and take it somewhere else. Even to a whole new place or country. Instead of giving up I am now living an even more healthy life in a tropical paradise surrounded with amazing people and I am not even 30 yet! My wife finally got the husband she deserved and stood by. YOU CAN DO IT!
Those people are legit mentally f**ked up then if they have a life and people around them and still unhappy. We should focus more on people who legit are alone.
I am 14. I started to feel lonely from when I was kindergarten. And I still feel like that today. I always felt hurt inside when people avoided me, or don’t answer me when I talk to them. Maybe it’s because I’m annoying, maybe it’s because I’m autistic. And what broke me apart is what happened during my last doctor’s appointment. My mother and the doctor were talking about how I was “autistic” like it was normal and I don’t even think they care about me anymore. I have that going on and I also have school. School. I was doing horrible in school, and I feel like I can’t make any choices. Failing English was a nightmare. And choices. Being gay isn’t even a choice. And making mistakes isn’t a choice. And asking for help is a choice, but it’s a hard choice. Which is why I wanted to start here where I don’t have to talk personally, but have help from this community ❤ And then there’s this.. crying in a room feeling like you’re hopeless, hiding from your parents because you’re too scared to talk. And there’s nothing you can do about it but crying it out
I know it sounds crazy, but I dealt with almost the exact same thing. I am also autistic and have felt shunned from society for a long time. Because of this, I myself have struggled with suicidal thoughts and all sorts of other things I still need to see a doctor for. It’s been a wild ride, but I’m 18 now and I found someone who really, truly loves me (hell, they’re actually hugging me asleep rn LOL). I promise things will get better, and even in the darkest of moments, you DO MATTER. The world will try to steal your hope. Don’t let the darkness take you.
Man, that one section hit me pretty hard. Not because I'm in that headspace now, but because I used to be. I can't echo this sentiment more, please stick around. I've been where you are for decades, and I know it's tough, but things can change. And I even know what it's like to not want things to change, to not even want happiness because you've been the dark for so long that the idea of light isn't even appealing anymore, but that will change too. I won't lie to you and say everything's perfect now. I'm not in a constant state of bliss or anything. But the absence of those thoughts alone is honestly almost as good.
thanks man this helps❤, it's almost been a decade since i've been going through it, some very close attempts, but i was too scared to make ppl who care about me sad that i jus couldn't. every day feels like a burden, no hope is seen, every happy moment that i come across is suddenly snatched away by those thoughts making me numb n go down this depressive state that i feel like i'm not even alive anymore but jus am.. living.
Some things can't change, some things can't be fixed no matter what effort you put into place. Life is not a movie, there's no reward for good deeds, no compensation for meaningless suffering, you get lucky or you don't, and people who are have no clue how dark and opressive it can really get. Rarely some people can find help, and for some reason we judge others on those lucky few. But people who can't get out don't sit in this dark place because they don't want to, they literally can't, and there's nothing that can be done. That's life. If anything is to be taken from this video is that death is inevitable, sudden and comes without any logic, reason or explanation. One time you're making breakfast, preparing for work, next moment you're dead no lessons learned, no story to be told. And most of the times that's the same with depression, it's unavoidable, unfixable.
couldn't agree more with this as someone with chronicle depression and while its a LOT LOT better now, it can still creep up on you. I highly recommend to seek out help. life is still difficult and draining to me but man has it been so much more worthwile then i ever could have imagined. The fact i am where i am was impossible a couple years ago yet here we are.
I was in a hit and run accident driving on the highway in February. My car rolled 3 or 4 times and ended up driver side in the air and stopped just before the on ramp. Witness to the accident said I was lucky to walk away alive--never mind without any serious injuries. Wear your seat belt, people, it really will save your life!
Counterintuitively, the more dramatic looking a crash is, such as repeatedly rolling over, the more survivable it will generally be, as all that rolling bleeds off the energy over a longer amount of time, reducing the total load on your body. As long as you remain inside the vehicle by wearing your seatbelt.
One night when there wasn’t much happening in town I decided to randomly go walk to my friends place. We all had an open door policy at their place where the door was rarely locked, it was the spot for everyone to hang out. I walked in on my friend crying alone and drinking alone. I stayed with them that night talking about life and everything going on with us both. They later told me that I saved their life. Sometimes the loudest person in the room can be the loneliest
true look out for them they might be loud but that doesn't mean they are ok everyone has issues even the funniest in the group can have some issues just be there as a friend a real one
About a year ago I had a problem in my life, I talked to my mom about it. She helped me, she solved it, even though I woke her up in the middle of the night she almost solved all my problems. And the day after I felt so light, from then on I decided to tell my mom about all my problems. That part about mental health and harming yourself actually made me feel less bad bc I know that my mom is there if I need help
I just want to say thank you for talking about suicide. I honestly started crying at that part. Going through divorce, having to up end my life and completely restart is extremely overwhelming. I don't know how I'll make it but I'll try.
It can sometimes be hard to remember the good times when going through a crisis or depression. Make a conscious effort to remind yourself of the good times you have been through and realize that there are good times ahead as well.
I just found out I have rectal cancer. I had some symptoms last year and since it was winter I waited till summer to check into it. They said it was stage 4 by then and that I had 5 years to live unless there is some kinda miracle. My condition has only gotten worse and using the restroom is very unpleasant! Please if you have blood in your stool get it checked out immediately! Do not let it get to stage 4!
Seeking help is not weakness, and more importantly feeling overwhelmed and like there’s no other way out does not make you weak. We’re all dealt different hands, and we all do our best. But, we’re social creatures and at our strongest when we work together. Someone out there will happily be your teammate. If you’re struggling, I promise you can do this.
Thank you Kurzgesagt, I needed this video today. I am really struggling and feel lost. But I’m going to call someone for help now. I hope to be here next week to watch your next episode.
I didn't know how much I needed this video right now. Life is really hard, and sometimes all you need is a hug and a little bit of encouragement - even if it's from a RU-vid video. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Man so much of this hits home too…. I lost my best friend to suicide, and I did all I could to keep her alive… And just last month my wife went into surgery to remove cancer… I count my blessings on the chances I get to stay in this world with the ones I love… Worst case… live life happy, live life kind, and live life with no regrets…
@@Slaeowulf thank you, everyday is a struggle… those that self harm don’t realize they create victims of violence…. I don’t blame myself for her death anymore but it still doesn’t take away the pain of the event… But that’s life… it’s always around and some people… can’t see the light.
@@Slaeowulf I’ve lost seven people due to suicide, I know a thing or two about this. It’s always peers’ fault when people decide to take their life away.
im not a fan of the "overcoming ones anxiety" trope. its a defence mechanism, it keeps us safe. it feels like people tell you to just not be anxious, but there are very few people who dont feel fear, and their identities are kept hidden for their own protection. anxiety is important. though i suppose its more about recognising when it is unhelpful.
This one hit me harder than I expected. I have cancer (brain tumor, gone through surgery, radiation and chemo), and I got a checkup MRI tomorrow morning. But I'm gonna worry about the weather instead, and then be glad I packed an umbrella just in case.
I'm down 3 friends this month from self harm. it sucks, and it hurts, and it feels like nothing will be okay ever again. I get that. It also comes in waves of crushing and agonizing hurting that just kills you from the inside out. Hang in there. Get up. Ask for help if you need it. The next goal is next week. I'll be here.
It's worth getting a mental health checkup just to be sure that you aren't cracking without realizing it. Three is a lot, and it's easy to blame yourself for not being a rock in a storm when _nobody_ can be one of those. Therapists are professionally required to also go to therapy themselves, because it's so easy for a helper role to break you if you're not supported enough yourself.
i don't quite think this story will reach somebody, but this Monday i was on my way to visit a friend, and before going out, my mom told me to watch out for reckless drivers for the first time in quite a while, and i did, therefore i didnt get hit by a driver speeding across the street because i stopped to really make sure that car is not flying. i hope this video can be of the same use for as many as possible
Whether you're walking or in a car, always check both ways before crossing a street/intersection. Just because you have legal right-of-way doesn't physically stop other drivers from running the red light. At least three times I've seen a car approaching way too fast, waited a couple seconds, only to see them blow through the light right in front of me. If I'd gunned it on green without waiting, I would have been hit; and getting hit on the driver's side by a car going 40mph will not end well for you no matter how good your car's safety rating is.
A big problem with mental health is how little resources are actually out there if you don’t have money. I’ve been trying to find a therapist for months, actively trying to get better and doing everything like you’re supposed to, but it’s just virtually impossible to find someone who takes state insurance.
If you have friends, or parents to talk to, give it a try, trying to connect with small communities can already help, if therapy at the moment isn't an option. If parents are the reason for depression, remember that friends always see you in a different light. Tell them what situation you are dealing with, as not to overwhelm them if you have a sudden breakdown. Reassurance, even something as simple as something telling you, "Don't worry, it's going to be okay." Can already mean a lot. You've got this! Stay strong!
One thing that has helped me a lot is a RU-vid channel called Cinema Therapy, where they teach principles that you would learn in therapy through different movies. It's free, and the two people who talk in it are a therapist and someone who is in therapy and has lots of experience. There is also a channel called mended light that has a lot of free videos that might help. You got this, you are strong
