you’re not seeing how depression is actually here to help you 

The structure part really hit with me. My depression hits hardest when I have no structure now I’m understanding I need to prioritize it.

I needed this.. The funny thing is sometimes we keep convincing ourselves that we are not depressed but rather just stressed then before we realize it gets sooo deep. I have these moments since I relocated to Europe 🤦🏾‍♂️.. and trueee am becoming a better version of me thanks to the lessons picked.

I don't even know what drama you're talking about but I really needed this. We can gaslight ourselves to hell

It feels so good to hear your story because as a black woman, I discovered I had inattentive ADHD in October 2023 and my depression and my anxiety were related to that. I was not under control and I never understood why I couldn't function like the others.

I thought for years I was depressed, turns out I was just *very* burnt out. Still working on recovering, but I'm finally getting better

It sounds silly but I watch videos when I’m not motivated to do something. If I don’t want to clean, I watch someone else clean aesthetically. When I don’t want to workout I watch videos of women working out that have my dream body. It works 99% of the time! I’m becoming more and more resilient. Hope this idea helps someone!

It's like you have a little microphone hooked up to the inner corners of my house because Everytime I'm going through something you post a video that's right on time 🤣

My spouse asked me yesterday if I was depressed, I said yes of course I am. It’s February I get the sad in the winter worse than the rest of the year ❤ sending love and light to whomever accepts it. Thankful for sharing your story in advance. I know I’m about to learn something really cool!

Exactly what I'm going through right now. Is almost as I don't recognize myself. Going to really work on overcoming this season of me

I know that this is your job, to share but you are so brave!!!! So much that I want to write but I believe you are spot on about ego. “starving our flesh and ego and feeding the soul” helps tremendously Also, forgiving self & our higher power and falling back in love with life and our inner child is beneficial❤ God Bless you!

"Your emotions are a compass." 🎯💎 I recently read in a book that we tend to identify with our emotions as something we are instead of something we have. For example, instead of saying "I am sad" vs "I have sadness". The author framed this through language but I found it to be a powerful way to shift the perspective, as a way of using your emotions as a powerful tool.

So grateful for IRL family and friends 🙏🏾 They keep us grounded in the wild wild west of the internet. Shout out to Pops 💕 So proud of you, B!

I love this video Bria! I battled with functional depression almost my entire life, and I’ve cured it finally over the past 1.5 years by taking a few steps (including psychedelic medicine, detoxing my body, and of course understanding emotions though that journey i’ve been on for a long time)… what i will say 10000% being out of life alignment is a cause that pushes many people into depression. it’s our human way of reacting to a living situation that’s not of service ♥️ Thank you for being so open and I want to do a video about how i got out of depression, this video is inspiring me :) FINALLY: I don’t know if you know about Africa Brooke, but she often speaks of creating content as if you’ve already been cancelled and as you spoke I thought of her words ♥️♥️♥️

Bria I know everything happens for a reason, but I needed this video this time last year. My life was upside down in the worst way possible. I've never been that down bad. I'm slowly rebuilding and I'm so proud of how far I've come. Thank you for making all the videos you do, I'm so glad I found you💜

The fact that your story is so similar to mine ! I had a break down in 2018 not wanting to take meds for my mental illness. Was so depressed and lost but now I’ve accepted that I need them to function . This video really blessed me ! Thank u so much for being so open and honest . You’re a true inspiration!❤

Probably my favourite video of yours i’ve watched to date. Just wow. I related to so much of what you said and it was actually so helpful. Love you and your energy 🤍☀️

Girlllll WHAT! I’ve been starting to feel depressed, financial struggles, and I had a horrible argument with my mom but I just thought about how I need to channel this into productivity and bettering my life. I also want to leave the US, but get my life together first.

"knew i was gonna come out of it" grateful to be on the other side, love this perspective

BRI THIS IS SO REALLLLL GIRL I just wanted to let you know that I truly felt this one as a woman of color lately diagnosed with adhd. I have felt depressed for so long and can attest to all the emotions you have experienced. I’ve been watching you for over two years now and your content has helped me through a lot. Thank you for sharing!! 💖🦋🧚🏾‍♀️

no this video is so confirming for me, i really be seeing myself in you so thank you!!

So powerful! I love how vulnerable you are! You don’t shy away from your past. You take it as a part of your journey which it is.

I have a choice, and I will overcome it

This was so well said, Bria. Especially the part about having undiagnosed ADHD. Keep doing the Lord's work with your content. We see you and appreciate you!

So.. I feel like I'm going to be watching your videos about 3 or 4 more times because the points you've made in your videos are so profound and I hate that I cant take notes so I will be rewatching! I was just diagnosed with ADHD and everything you're talking about I have been experiencing and I just thought I was destined to be a failure forever

Bestie Bri always coming through clutch. Very depressed right now. Lonely af. I needed to hear this

Hey soul sister, you are amazing. I have been in the depths of shadow work for the last three years. I am in my twilight years and have had judgements toward myself about where I am in my life. Sending you Soo much love and light. You hang in there and keep sharing and shining your light. 👏🤗♥️🙏🏻

Thank you! Over the last few years I’ve started to use my anxiety as a BFF just trying to protect me so sometimes I gotta tell her giiiiirrrrrlllll chill it’s okay I got this ❤

I appreciate the throught that something is out of alignment. For me if and when it starts to show its face, I check my nutrition. That is something that many haven't considered.

As someone who has been living with depression for the last 15 years and is still a newbie at content creation on RU-vid I can relate to so many things said here. First, I agree depression sometimes creeps in when you`re not living in alignment with your needs & wants - it happened to me in every single episode. And it wasn`t until the last one 2 years ago which was so dark and detrimental, where I hit rock bottom that I saw I needed to resolve this on a very deep level. Now as a creator, I`m starting to see a change in my confidence and how I show up in my videos once I made a conscious decision to become more vulnerable and authentic, which is a process as speaking to a camera isn`t an easy thing to do. But I feel my videos have gotten so much better since and they actually show my personality. What I wanted to say is, that living an authentic life, and being true to yourself is the healthy and sustainable way to go!

This was so needed thank you for being obedient in sharing your story 😊

I needed this!!!!! your explanations on the first part resonates so much, and it's amazing to know you had drama and made it out bc I want to be a content creator but I'm afraid of drama! someone else that's my inspiration for this is imthejay. I suspect I have adhd too or autism or something, but I think diagnosing with a good professional will be expensive, so I'm putting it off. I also don't feel like taking meds because I believe I just don't know how to make money, like, even if I was functioning well, I'd still be failing... I will go reflect and practice what you said on the first part though, and will also try to structure my routine while I don't get a job bc that's rough

Stay observant

I'm in ❤ with your Oratory skills,the art of crafting your content is Out of this world 💪 The hooks are at another level🎉❤

Bria! You are called for this sis🙌🏽 Thank you this is sooo helpful just what I needed 🙏🏾❤️🌻

Hello Bria, I love your chanel. Shared it with my daughter as you remind me of her and she loves you too 😊. As much as I love watching you I don't understand why all your channels I have come across none of them have ads, one that loves you too ❤

The only thing that matters is what you think of yourself

Thank you for this video I needed it

thank you for being so honest about your mental health - it truly inspires and helps me so much as a fellow former PMDD girlie ❤

I so needed to hear this today!Thank you Bria, as always, for your transparency and authenticity. Hands down two of your best qualities, girl 😊.

Girllll you are always speaking the truth and i am here for it!! Thank you !! Would you consider doing a video on your ADHD journey/symptoms/ how to work with it? XOXO

Amazing topic…had to share it with wifey and sister…thank you so much for sharing

THANK YOU! U GAVE SUCH GREAT INSIGHT ❤

Thank you for sharing this because I am definitely in this place now trying to slowly crawl my way out of.

Aside from the video girrrl I just seen you on the loreal ad 🎉❤ I see you Bria Girl!

I needed to hear this today so much. Thank you for this video ❤

I needed this this morning, Bria. Thank you!

Wow, I never knew I needed something so much. Thank you! 🙏

Thanks for Sharing! many of us need this! You are Appreciated❤

Love you Bria! Needed to hear this today. Thanks for aharing❤

This came at the right time for me. Thank you so much!

So helpful in so many ways. Thank you Bria!

wow. i needed this so much. thank you for sharing!

just came here to give it a LIKE😊 adore your content bria❤

About the medication thing you said. A lot of the time youll hear people say "x is bad because its just a band-aid, not a cure," in relation to medication for Psychiatric conditions or pain disorders. But would not share that opinion with medication for other things. For example, i have epilepsy. I can die without medication, it cant cure it, but does a good job of keeping the seizures at bay. Same for Diabetes and many heart conditions. So why feel that way about mental health programs and chronic pain?

Thank you for this video!

Thank you so much for this

Today I cried so much cause if mine 9/5 depression really high today even on meds

Thank you for this! ❤

Very very Good video. Sending love and positive enregy to everyone♥♥💋💋

Depression is the real us pressed down

Great video!!

Needed this ❤

Love you video❤

loving you

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Love you so much Bria 🙏🫶 This video made me realise that there's a a lot I've just swept under the rug over the last 3-4 years that needs to be dealt with 🙃

Thank you for opening up. I actually considered finally saying yes to medication yesterday after a REALLY difficult few months and I’ve always been against it too, but am getting to the point I’m thinking if it saves your life for a bit then hey if you’ve exhausted other options and take care of yourself and have been doing the deep work. It might just help for a bit. So thank you x

Such a great video. Needed this 🤍

this hit homeee🥹 truly was so helpful Bria, thank you for sharing!!!