Honestly even if running is not (at least at the moment) something that I have active interest in doing, I would love to see content like this from you. When I started watching your videos a while back, it was mostly / only cooking and food related, but I kept watching as your content evolved and as an example revolved more about reading, even if I wasn’t reading at this point in my life. Because there’s something that feels peaceful and honest about what you choose to share with us. No matter the topic, your content always is a pleasure to watch to me because your vibe and your personality is something really pleasant and I always look forward to new content from you. Seeing details that you like, hearing the thoughts you shared, listening to the music you choose in your videos and seeing you being genuinely happy about things is very soothing and always boosts my mood, even when the topics aren’t necessarily « happy » like depression in this video for example. You just seem like a very kind and genuine person that is nice to be around 🌞
I'm not sure if anybody gonna read this but I have struggled with depression for 7 years. And I know you can't get rid of it, it in somehow becomes a part of someone's personality, yet you can really put it under control and I say this out of an experience. The most powerful thing to do is to understand how the body and mind act under depression and those books did a really good job explaining that: 1. The body keeps the score. 2. Malignant Sadness: The Anatomy of Depression. 3. Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender. Hope for everyone a life full of peace and joy🙏🏻💗.
Your videos help me so much with my own "down moments" as I prefer to call them now. I have struggled with depression for basically my whole life too, but I feel SO MUCH BETTER now, which is why I call them "down moments". What helped me: THERAPY BABY, repairing and rebuilding a relationship with my father (I know it's not possible for everyone!) and actively trying to let go of the pressure I put on myself. That's the hardest bit, it's a struggle everyday, and your videos are some of the things that help! You talking about depression and your emphasis on pleasure and on being kind to yourself. For example in this video you say "I can't go watch this video again or I'll watch videos for the next six hours" is liberating to me. I do that sometimes too (litteraly spent the whole weekend watching youtube) and seeing someone I respect and admire share that it happens to them too is so important! So yes, I "wasted" a whole weekend on youtube but now I try to let go of guilt. It happened, it's okay, I probably needed it and the world doesn't care about what I do. Sorry for the ramble, long story short: I love your videos, thank you for making them.
Oh gosh the bit about depression, yep. Last twp years have been rougher, but I've also stopped numbing myself so much with substances or being in places and with ppl who would bring that need out of me. And when I'm more aware I'm also more aware of the existential sadness that sometimes feels like is all there is of me. I've also been dealing with this for almost 20 years, probably since I was 11, the earliest record in my own writing of suicidal thoughts. And the neverending quest to fix myself, summers feel almost unreal like where is this depression you speak of and then autumn comes and the sunset at 3pm in winter just kills me with SAD on top of regular depression. And the PMDD and the ADHD... burnout... And again when suddenly I have some spark of energy or motivation I go research supplements and other protocols to finally HEAL ME FOR GOOD, but therapy is right that w/o the self acceptance they can't do all the work.. And then feeling again like wow maybe meds are worth a try and then reading all the side effects, some of which are far worse than what I've already learned to live with. World is strange, I feel like I'm not made for the pace the society is running at.
Hi Nina! yeah depression sucks and i do try like you even when i dont feel like it force myself outside, eat good and colorful food, i journal a lot, reading is my safe place. And little things as taking a shower can be a big thing, making the home cozy with candles, warm blankets and also rest,being patient and kind to oneself... Thank you for sharing and being you🥰💖🦄🍀Warm hugs coming your way
Yes please to more videos about running! I usually do not comment on RU-vid but I recognise a lot of myself in what you’ve shared in this video. Hope this comment (along with the others) will assure you that there is a group of viewers who wants to join you on your journey to your ultra! Good luck and hope you have fun on your way to your goal. 🫶🏽
I also have ADHD, and I totally relate to using running as a form of meditation. It’s hard to explain how it works, but there’s something about thoughts and feelings not being as intense while running. I would love watching more videos related to running!
Not a runner, but agree that movement is so important and, as an adhd nerd, I am so here for any and all program/system content you want to throw at me! Always a good day, when you show up in my subscription list.
I totally understand the thing about feeling better being around people. For years I was isolated, mostly due to having no friends and having a poor relationship with my family and partly due to believing I was an introvert and preferred to live this way. Over the past 5 years I've really blossomed socially and I've come to realise I'm an extrovert. I love people and I need to be around people regularly in order to feel myself. My boyfriend spends roughly 6 out of 7 days at my place now and that has made me feel so much better. I do worry that I'm becoming dependent on his presence in order to feel happy, but I don't want to cool this relationship off just because I get so much happiness from being around him. Some might say that's a normal way to feel about someone you love. Lots of love, depression really does suck xx
Love your video's always but right now im also depressed and then i love them a little bit more! Thank you so much for being so open, that feels supportive to see im not the only one struggling. Lots of love 💕
Thank you for acknowledging your mental health even if there's not much to say. I fill less alone in this journey with the ups and downs. Love your weekly notes. ❤
Makes me so sad that you‘ve been struggling with depression for so long. I believe we almost always can heal from chronic depression. Would love to send some resources, but only if you want. Much much love ❤ (from someone who has had depression in the past as well)
I hate running but I’ve found running and dancing to be the most grounding and mind clearing medicine out there. I often forget it and I’m not an active runner but I know if I just do it I feel so much more at peace in my chronically dysregulated body. Such a good reminder from you to just go and get out there! 😊
Running does wonders for my mental health as well.. my confidence too. It has changed my life. I thought I hated running until I was 30. I started really slow and built up overtime! I ran 7.5km this morning without blinking 😊😊 Love your videos Nina ❤
I used to love running but fell out of it when I moved to the city. I miss my old trails and easy access to the coastline, but I've been wanting to take it back up for a while so I think I'm going to implement your advice to go slow and without headphones! I would love to see more running content from you, I find it so inspiring and comforting to watch
I started training about a month ago for my first 10k (which I have tried before and stopped bc I pushed myself too hard too fast and got terrible shin splints!) so this time I promised myself k would take it sloooow and focus on time over speed and it has been soo good for my mental health and it’s something I look forward to in my weekly routine! So I’d love to see content like this from you🙏🏼💗
jesus nina i didnt realise how much i needed this video, i adore you thank you for your words. you have made me feel less alone than i have in so long. thank you
Been watching your content for years! And your energy is why i watch. You motivate me to take care of myself. So i want to say thank you!! You Light up when you were talking about running tip and your experience, so i would love to learn more about your running experience and history! That would motivate me to start running ahah😊
I would looove to see more running content from you! Definitely agree that for me it’s one of the only things that clears my head, particularly trail running 🌳🌿
I'm so glad Octavia Butler is finally getting some popularity, her storytelling I find truly magnetic! But, you're not alone with your depression, Nina. This whole year has felt like a wash for me, trying to reach out for professional support, getting shitty meds, trying said shitty meds, still feeling like nothing is working. I quit a really toxic job a couple weeks ago though, and I pulled out my yoga mat for the first time in years... Movement definitely helps. The work to wholeness takes so long, but WE are worth it. ❤️
I loathe running but having said that watching your running journey has perhaps changed my mind...😊...love your videos...thanks for sharing ...be happy always
Hey.. have you heard of PMDD? I struggled with what I thought was depression for almost 20 years until I was in a therapy session, telling my therapist that I feel better on meds however, close to my period like two weeks before I get extremely depressed and tired.. I took an assessment and I had 11 of the 11 symptoms.. it’s worth a look.. I got on meds and an iud and I am feeling so good. I thought I was broken before! But there was just something hormonally wrong.
Your videos are always the best ❤I started running last month after years of thinking I hated it (turns out, I like it!) so would love to see some running content!
Used to be an avid long distance (amateur) runner in college. Stopped after a knee injury and got into lifting, but slowly getting back into running. Cannot wait to get above 5 miles again. Something so calming about it. Also an ADHDer with a hyper focus on training 🧠❤️
I just adore you, Nina! I would love to see more running content from you as I’m starting training for a half marathon! I’ve really been resonating with your content (anti diet, book, running) so thank u for sharing hehe
Always look forward to watching your videos ✨ Saving this one for my coffee break ☕️ Appreciate the talks about mental health as someone who also struggles with mental illness, as well as your IG stories 🍉 Sending good vibes from Canada ☀️
Yessss more on running! I’ve just signed up for a half marathon next year and I’m very nervous! Would love some inspiration, also any good training channel recommendations ☺️
Ohhh how cool!! You’ll do great 💗 I really love the Solomon/north face/Patagonia videos on runners. They are always so moving! I really enjoyed Lucy Bartholomew’s doco with Solomon. And then they did one on her dad that made me cry 😭
Always great to see a new video from you hit my inbox, Nina! Id love running content, even though health wise i wont be able to run again for at least another year😂
For anyone who's stuggling with depression and taking birth control, try going without the pill for even a couple days and see if your mind feels clearer and better. I got perscribed birth control as soon as I hit puberty because of my endometriosis and had been on it for 10+ years because I was told it was my only option. I happen to miss 2 pills in a row one week, and IMMEDIATELY felt so much more like myself and not depression fog brain. I realized that the majority of my depression was simply due to the pills I was taking. I would rather deal with a great deal of physical pain every month than have to be depressed and not myself again.
I’ve been wanting to get into running for a while. I live in Quebec, Canada though and I’m always worried that stopping in the winter (when it’s super snowy and sometimes -30 C…) will get me out of it 😅 very inspiring video and I’d be interested to hear step by step who you built up your endurance in running! And ways in which it helped you feel good! Have you read Born to Run by the way? I heard it’s great! ❤❤
Chile I was also reading parable of the sower earlier this year. But due to the recent news and the place I'm at in the book, I had to put it down for a bit. I'm currently looking for another book to lighten up the mood until I'm ready to read it again.
Also, do you any "cycle syncing"? just curious and not trying to heal your depression, because I don't have it so I can't compare, but only when I started to learn more about how when we learn about our hormones and act/eat/move differently throughout the month and our cycle phases it really helps. Also I never understood why I feel so low and unmotivated now and then, and then I found out that it's normal and to be expected in my cycle *facepalm*.. anyway, just throwing it out there to whoever might struggle - unrelated to real depression.
