It’s honestly deeper than anyone realizes at times. Every time I try to reach out for help, they listen to me once and then never talk to me again and just forget about me
I understand. It usually makes little sense to open up to people, who cannot grasp the situation. Many are just helpless when it comes to such a deeply personal topic, which tends to increase the loneliness. It usually needs a reflective personality to be able to appreciate the darkness someone else may be sensing. On the other hand, one needs to give people a chance. You cannot open up to every one all the time, but once in a while there may be someone, who seems to be able to relate, even a perfect stranger on a random encounter. I hope, you find someone like that! :)
do you feel sometimes that you lose the meaning of "family" sometimes you think that you need to do it.. because i do and its terrible.. i feel like im the only one who think that, like its my destiny to die by my hand.. i feel like i have to.. it pains me to feel like that... its so hard :(
If your family is loving and decent, that is more than reason enough. Believe me. Keep seeking a treatment that works for you. We all die far too soon, anyway. There is no need to rush things. Good luck in your search. Be well.
If you have a loving and caring family who are supportive of you, you’re already halfway there! Plz don’t give up and reach to a professional for help! Things will become better, trust me!
thanks everyone, i changed my medication. i feel a little better but still no motivationi hope itll get better in time.. been struggling with this for 15years now.. seeing thing differently is almost impossible but im trying
I’m going through an alcohol battle. I lost my job, I have no direction going in my life. The days kinda just keep passing me by. I’m letting all my loved ones down. My girlfriend just left me last night. Pray for me guys. I hope everyone else is doing really great though. I didn’t think depression would ever hit me, but it can happen to anyone in any stage of life. Just wanna let you know I’m rooting for all of us too get better 🙏🏽❤️
I’m praying for you, friend I’ve never met. Just slipped into darkness and depression again myself after being in the pink cloud of sobriety. I hope you can get the support and compassion and understanding you need. I hope you can feel seen and lifted up. I pray you can begin to see the light again. It isn’t easy, but we can do hard things because we’re strong, even when we feel our weakest. Sending you so much love
I am feeling the same way too, I put too much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels. I am also glad to be part of this community.
I’m convinced people who don’t go through depression have no idea what it actually is. They just don’t have that capacity for introspection. Depressive types are usually introverted, empathetic, intuitive, right brain oriented, etc. Depression by definition is when you’re so lost in deep thought (negative) that you can’t function. Depression has been shown psychologically to make people more insightful. More sensitive to the suffering of themselves and others. It’s a sign of intelligence gone awry.
Been there. Indeed, before actually experiencing it myself, "being depressed" was just another way to say feeling down. If I had to describe it, I'd use this awful allegory. It's sticky. With that uncomfortable warmth that always bugs you, always in the back of your head. A sense of dread, irritating in it's unknown origin. The inability of thinking positive, always thinking about how some machiavellan chain of improbable events might make everything go wrong. Inadequacy, and blaming yourself and your stupid past decisions for it. Giving up making plans for the future, up to deciding what to wear the next day, to you it doesn't matter. Hating yourself, and hating the world around you because of how unbearably happy it seems. This is personal, wanting to get rid of the burden of you from your loved ones. All piling up on top of each other, giving you the sensation to choke. And worst of all, it gives you a dangerous sensation of self-pity. You start to think of yourself as a victim so much, that you start to revel in it and wail in your self indulgence. A perverted desire to say "it's not me who's flawed, it's the world that's rotten". I was a few of the lucky ones, who managed to claw their way out almost by himself, and only because my family has some awesome people in it, and probably because it wasn't as bad as it could get.
Oh wow you have a lot to learn . There are things that happen in one’s life out of their control that can mess you up. You’re too presumptuous and academic. Life is way more bigger and messed up.
@GadSaadismyDaad I feel like what you're saying is true of some people, though bear in mind it might not be majority. I'm fairly extroverted, and I try to stay out of the deep thought area because it leads to places I don't want to go and I end up feeling sick because it hurts to much to put into words. I appreciate what you're saying though, and the way you've gone a bout it.
The exact same reason I am still around, for my little girl. You got this brother and your daughter has the most amazing dad because to suffer everyday and still put on a smile for your kid, that takes a different kind of strength! Keep healthy bro and nothing but good wishes for you and your family!
@@Christ_AlphaOmega You got this, just hang in there, life gets easier. One day you will be so grateful to yourself that you didn’t do it even though it’s hard to think that way now..
You're important. Being a dad is one of the most precious jobs there is. Keep going. I don't know you but proud of you for trying. I don't have kids and I really have nothing else. The only reason I haven't ended my life is because I dont wsnt my parents to blame themselves. All they did was love me. It was outsiders that broke me. I used to love a lot about life. But in the past 15 years or so. . Slowly... people.. things.. just broke me and I'll never have a future. It hurts to live... and no ..helping others wont help me now. Im beyond broken. I helped friends, partners, sometimes strangers. So many times I out others before myself. In the end...none of those people stuck by me. I was either manipulated or blamed. Whether something was my fault or not. No hope. I stay for my parents. The only ones who could ever have loved me. But there's no other reason to hold on... I want to die peacefully. In my sleep. Would be best
Jordan saved my life too…he might never read this but im grateful for his words of encouragement…I wouldn’t be here rn and I’m happy you’re doing better Evelyn4789. I hope we make it through this, all of us together
The last couple months have been some of the darkest times of my life. I’ve struggled daily. And it just doesn’t seem to stop. Constantly feeling judged. Constantly feeling like I have to be perfect all the time. That I’m not good enough. I’ve truly hit a wall in my life and I pray everyday for the strength to just keep going. And remind myself that I didn’t come this far to only come this far. I hope I can feel good again some day. God bless.
Sometimes you're just so tired with everything that you just want to rest but everybody keeps pushing you to get up and fight. Nobody even stopped and asked why you're tired in the first place.
I started drinking when I was 16. I would drink at parties, but I also started drinking alone because I was unhappy, and I was in a lot of emotional pain all the time. My mom was very aggressive when I was younger, and my brother hated her and so did I. He started hanging out with shady people, he started failing all his classes, he was never home, and my parents fought all the time. I also ran away several times. I was always trying to figure out a reason as to why I was here or what the purpose of life was. So, I started looking at different philosophies, religions, and beliefs. When I was 18 after I was hungover, I got on my knees and I prayed for the first time. I asked if God was real that he would show me he was real because I couldn’t take it anymore. I was crying when I prayed for this. At that moment I felt a presence come over me like a wind. It was barely noticeable, but it was unlike anything in my life I had experienced up until that point. I was surprised when I felt it and I remember saying “what was that?” after that experience I pretty much forgot what happened and kept partying, until my senior year when I got arrested. After my arrest, my parents lost all their trust in me and I was expelled from high school. I was told never to come back. At that time, I felt afraid and hopeless. That’s when I started looking for God, and I prayed that he would reveal himself in my life and that he would give me signs. My prayers began getting answered so consistently that I couldn’t deny that God was doing something. It was mysterious and compelling. I ended up in Church and started reading the bible hours a day. I stopped hanging out with all my other friends because they were continually getting arrested. I was able to forgive my family and myself and to ask to be forgiven. I noticed how at Church people were judgmental and how they formed cliques but were afraid to be around anyone else different from them. It increased my faith because I realized Jesus was not like that and ever since I was young, I saw people as people regardless of who they were. After a while, it’s like I could see God's presence was in my life and then it felt like he wasn’t, and then he was, and then he wasn’t. One day I woke up and felt more depressed than I ever have in my entire life. I felt like I was dying on the inside. That night I prayed, and I said, God, I don’t see my life five years from now I'm going to die Jesus save me Lord, please save me. I was weeping when I said it and when I asked him to save me, I felt a presence inside of me like a heartbeat, and I felt it once like a pulse, and I said Lord please save me and I felt it again even stronger. It was like radiance. When I woke up the next morning, I had transformed everything felt brand new like I was a kid again. All my fears and all my racing thoughts everything was gone. I looked at my hands, and I said this can’t be real, it's impossible. When I looked at myself in the mirror, I saw a different person. I started praying, and the holy spirit became entirely real to me; it was washing over me and inside of me. It was total love and peace, and I heard a voice but not an audible one, it was an inner voice. It said I am with you; I love you, I will never leave you, it’s done it’s finished. That was May 3rd, 2009, and ever since then I’ve followed God, I have seen many things change and many things I know wouldn’t have changed without faith and belief. I know what it’s like to be lost to feel you have no hope. Don’t ever think you’re stuck, or life can’t change because it can. My mom is a Christian now, Its night and day. Some of the things that went away during that period were severe anxiety and my addiction to alcohol. I’ve seen and experienced so many things that are miraculous and seen how God has worked in my life. When we ask God to forgive us for what we’ve done and turn away from our sins and wrongdoings and we believe in Christ's sacrifice everything changes. His word says if we confess with our mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in our hearts that he died and rose again we will have eternal life but not just life after death but abundant life in the present. Our sins are erased not only past, present, and future but our burdens and fears are lifted also. Our thoughts, our minds, our hearts, our souls are transformed and united with God and we know his spirit lives in us. If you seek, pray, and knock you will know JESUS IS KING!!! HE LIVES! “Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest” czcams.com/video/EXQGTInPpZU/video.html
My advice to you is to start therapy, regular therapy, your depression is caused by a psychological issue, a very very complex range of thoughts It's just psychological, there is a solution !! I was severely depressed for 8 years, depressed for another half year, I'm starting to have more and more happy calm days, without any cloud in sight You have to keep believing it will go away because it can. If someone had told me 2 years ago I would be where I am today, I wouldn't have believed it So have faith I hope you are better 💫
@@littlelily4 @littlelily4 - Thanks for reaching out, @ I believe your advice is sound. However, talk therapy is not covered by insurance where I live, so it's out of the question. I did try talk therapy about 30 years ago for a couple of years, but found it did nothing. Plus, I'm old and hopefully won't be around too much longer. I'm working with MAID (medical assistance in dying) to get the peace I deserve.
he made me be a better person at my 50, found him after my divorce from an avoidant wife, read his two last books and still reading Map of meaning. I'm on lexapro now (SSRI) and thriving now. But at this point noticed felt pain all my life. Was able to overcome family challenges and difficulties in life but alway hide the pain. Now I feel your pain when read this. There is hope
Because he supports trump and trump = fascist dictatorship and fascist dictatorship always = fields full of dead innocent people. That's a good enough reason why.
It’s so difficult to describe depression to someone who’s never been there because it’s not sadness. Psilocybin containing mushrooms save my life. The drastically reduced my benzodiazepine withdrawal allowing me to quite illicit pill addiction after three years of heavy daily use before it would had became medically dangerous to quit
The Trips I've been having have really helped me a lot,I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well
Psychedelic’s definitely have potential to deal with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression, I would like to try them but it’s just so hard to source
Being a military veteran, war really messed me up, to include my six year old daughter passed away at the hands of a drunk driver several years ago. I lost my soul somewhere in the middle east, and my heart stopped the day my daughter died. Living has been a struggle ever since.
I’m sorry to hear this, please hang on, soon your influence whether helping change a life path for a stranger, a loved one, or finding yourself will come.
Bipolar is the worst! Some days you wake up and the world is yours. You are productive, you're strong mentally and physically. Everything works life is great! Just for it to be pulled away from you in a terrible depressive phase. We are two people that will never meet but we fight similar battles. I hope mental stability will be upon you soon! We are both going to make it!
I tried it a few days ago....still feel the same and have the same suicidal thoughts...took random meds too much that day....I thought it would be enough but it was enough to make me pass out for a whole day and I couldn't stand without support... I wish I was someone better for my parents, my friends and the world
@@shaunschulte2258 Mine is that too. The feeling that no one will be shattered by my loss...It is by watching this and others vids that I realise the fallacy in my belief.
Every time jordan begins to cry I get all choked up too. I feel such an emotional connection to this man even though we've never met. Hes truly a gift to our generation
True story! He’s been through unbelievable suffering himself even long b4 the media crucified him for standing up for free speech, although he rarely talks about it so most have no idea. He has so much compassion for people, even the clueless who hate him out of complete ignorance.
A family member killed herself when I was in my teens. She reached out for help several times and they ignored her. So she ended her life. They were sad for a while afterwards and made a huge drama out of it. But then they got on with things. Since then, a couple of other younger family members have reached out for help the same way and I've seen how cold and dismissive those same older relatives are. Even though they complained about the first suicide. It disgusts me. So no, I really don't think other people should be the motivating factor between whether you decide to end your life. If you have young children or people who actually give a damn, then obviously that's different. But many people do ask for help and are rejected.
I'm not 'pro' suicide. However I don't get angry at those who choose to take their life, as I can understand being in such a low place and not feeling as if there is any way out. Sometimes the nothingness of death seems like a better choice than constant suffering. I think it is selfish if you have kids, as they are reliant on you when young and would be left in a world without their parent. However, for those without dependants, I can understand their perspective. I have had very long stretches of time where I was suicidal and I survived by 'daring' myself to just survive one more day if I woke up that morning. I lived 24 hours at a time and didn't think or plan ahead any further as the concept of a 'future' in my current situation back then was overwhelming. I'm not sure if that works for other people though. No one can ever truly understand the existence of another individual.
I remember when I was depressed and having suicidal thoughts. I came across this video and this video had a strong impact on me. I did not give up on me, I had hope that someday It'll be better. I reached out to my friends and family and they were there for me and they kept on giving me hope. I did lots and lots of breathing exercises (box breathing is one of the best), listened to affirmations, started with moving my body by doing relaxation exercises, watching motivational videos and pushing myself to think positive every single day. I am so much better now, I feel blessed and so thankful to get out of that catastrophic feeling and situation. There were days when I used to get up and feel miserable. And now I get up everyday with the motivation to exercise. For those who are reading this, I promise that IT WILL GET BETTER just don't give up on yourself. Strive to find happiness every single day. You'll get to know there's so much more to your life. So many beautiful opportunities, moments and things are waiting for you. You just gotta stay strong. You are worthy and your life matters. I wish and hope the best for you. You'll get through this! Good Luck ❤
Also I forgot to say a few things which really helped me... You also have to be really compassionate towards yourself rather than hating yourself. I used to hate myself but I tried to be more compassionate towards myself and loved myself in those tough times. Learn to forgive yourself for your mistakes and learn to let go. Stop holding on to things which hurt you and reminiscing the past. Accept yourself for who you are and accept yourself. And accept the fact that whatever happens, happens for a reason. I'm 19 years old now... I used to have anxiety plus I used to feel depressed for like 2-3 years. But I didn't want to stay in this pathetic situation and I wanted to bring in the change within me. You either push yourself to battle this situation or just stay in this rut forever. Find your reason to live, find your purpose. Life becomes a lot more worth living when you find your purpose. Life is short, make it meaningful. Even if you have to fight every single day to get through this. Just try not to give up till your last breath. The most important thing is to LOVE YOURSELF.
@@alishaalam3144 Thank you for taking the time and effort to share these words of kindness and inspiration. May your life continue to develop positively!
I understand that so well. Lost my job of 17 years recently. I can't afford help and have never felt so alone in my life. I have to force myself to get out of bed. Praying for you that it gets easier.
Jordan Peterson is the most misrepresented man on the planet hands down ... this man saved my life there’s no doubt at all about it . He is a gift to the world that people are fighting cause he speaks the truth , the most beautiful soul imaginable
@Bob Wilson even if he does he's still impacted peoples lives in positive and astronomical ways. Supermarkets probably only care about making money and being rich, but they give a HUGE MAJORITY of the population, the easy accessibility to feed ourself and stay alive... And thats all the really matters..
@Bob Wilson could be true (I'm not super knowledgeable on the subject matter) but for know ya know If feeds families, keeping them alive and the potential butterfly effects from that could be huge etc.
@Bob Wilson well I personally don't worship the man, I found him 2 days ago from an interview and have watched a small number a videos. Focusing on what he's saying and ways I can apply those to help myself. So I can't relate to that extent but I have been thinking and applying and feeling better. What I can say about negatively impact people is, yeah it's probsbly true. But that's under no one's control to stop. Loads of people will take things multiple ways, and come to multiple conclusions to what they see, hear or experience. Something I've come to accept along my lifetime is that it will always go in a circle, those people being negatively impacted will find something that positively impacts them, but negatively impacts other. Its a situational cycle that, I just accepts happens and nothing can be done about it
@Bob Wilson No they dont. You can still grow your own food. You can still raise livestock. You can still buy from a farmers market. That isn't a monopoly. Supermarkets just make it cheaper and easier. Most people dont have time to farm, or they dont live close enough to buy from one.
Pulling the Strings it's because they love you bro, you never know what tomorrow may bring but you wake up anyway, this might be the day everything changes
@Pulling the Strings well. You wrote that yesterday. Still there buddy? In that case, you had a future yesterday. And you will agan today. I can understand that with all your conditions you may find it impossible. But in all honesty. Pull yourself together and give yourself some dammin worth. You are here. You have family. You have a live. You have value. And you are capable. There is a spot for you in this world. And if there isn't then make one. Every life is worth living. Every hardship is worth the little comfort that follows. I know because I walked over the edge of that cliff and was pulled back. My body was not giving up. It took a wile but eventually, my brain catched on. Live is hard. And it hurts like hell. But even pain is better then nothingness. The best thing about live is its brutality. You get to experience. Pain, comfort, love, hate, hope, depression, bordem, burnout. It's all there and it's exciting. And it's worth it. You only have one live buddy. It would be a shame to not make the best of it. Even if the best thing you have in life is the cat video in your recommendations. It is still somthing. Something is better then nothing. You may think that suicide is a way out of pain. But its a one way ticket. If you give up on pain then you also give up on plessure. If you give up on yourself then you give up on others too. Stop seeing your conditions as punishments. See them as challenges. Don't see live as a conviction. See it as an opportunity. You only got this single one. Make something of it.
Oof put that on a shirt and give me 5!... It's such a weird thing to feel; like there's usually a railing to stop people from thinking these things. And when it's gone... It can be really hard to justify not falling when the ground looks so much softer... idk
He's talking about how it affects others. They don't live with what I live with every waking moment and sometimes even when I'm asleep. I literally collapse from the overwhelming dread and tremendous weight of these thoughts and feelings. Add unforgivable guilt to the mix after I hurt my ex and drove her off for good. I'm alone in this world. I can't form new connections because I'm so toxic inside. At what point do we just call an experiment a failure and bin it?
Had a really hard day today, really hard. I’m 31 years old and have a wife and 10 month daughter. Often I feel I don’t deserve the family I have and im not needed. Thank you for posting this, 7 years later and you’ve managed to touch 1000’s of hearts. Thank you.
You deserve the life you have and the life so close you. You deserve the love they have and reciprocate with you. Don’t let the nows affect your futures. Don’t give up. It might sound redundant to say but I know you can do it. You have to feel it. Believe it. Love your strength and let it grow. Look forward to who you can grow into sunsets from now! I’m sending you positivity. It will come. 🤍
The majority of people who hate Peterson is because they are told to. Majority of them were probably introduced to to him from vices failed attempt to suck him into the ridiculous identity politics divide and conquer agenda.
@@knowbuddy0 he isn't, he's just not a feminazi, so he obviously hates women 🤣 The last part of the comment 'i don't think he's shed his ego' was the most pretentious part. Nobody 'sheds their ego' and the expectation that Petersen should just shows this another person sucked in by the msm. They're all little foot soldiers, commanded to go out and find fault with people and ideas that actually help people. That's the best that person could come up with.
One thing I have learned in my life is that it’s very hard to meet a genuine good person. I don’t think I ever have. And, just because they are family doesn’t mean that they are good to you. I feel completely alone in this world and feel like most people have bad intentions.
There are a lot of good people out there, a lot of them have commented here. It's just that the people that we think should be the good ones usually aren't. They seem to be where we least expect them.
The comments in the video and under it as well are very helpful, thank you to everyone for the words of encouragement,sadly after tragedy and trauma most of us lose purpose in life and feel as though there’s nothing left to live for 😞 I have been feeling that way a lot lately, and I have been feeling lonely, like I can’t go on, please be kind to those around you, you don’t know the hell we are going through everyday!
Yes,.. I too have been reading comments, and hope to find hope for myself as well. I recently had a traumatic life altering experience, that put me into stress I've never experienced, then anxiety, and insomnia. Then, .. into Depression with regret. I've been suffering every day, and lost enjoyments of life. Don't do anything, go anywhere, and noticed I don't care about anything!,.. and have anhedonia that is unnatural to experience. I hope you and I both,.. and all of us who have depression,... some way, some day... heal.!! And find enjoyment in life again 🙏
I have depressive thoughts for a long long time, I'm struggling every day and it seems there's no end of the deep dark tunnel I'm in. But, this man with his passionate and careful speech has made me feel that I'm not alone into all of this. Thank you sir and may God endure all your life with joy and peace 🙏
I said something insensitive and somewhat ignorant 9 months ago. What I said was basically "you can't be depressed cause you sound like you're 12" What I meant to say is "this seems more like a cry for attention" cause many people use suicide to get attention. Because, unless you have a reason to be depressed between the ages of 9 and 13, other then hormones, it probably isn't a bad case let alone suicidal. Also, my definition of "depressed" has changed. When I wrote this I was down right suicidal, so thats what I thought depressed was. now it's more like "I wish I died in my sleep or a car crash" I hope the best for everyone. 🤝
@@certified_geek7536 :just cause you are teenager that doesnt mean you can't suffer real depression! Parents have to be careful when kids tell that they are depressed cause it can be serious.Teenage years are sensitive.
@@nickcsuki8123 Thank you so much for asking. I think it is very kind of you. I am fine. Keeping myself busy. Lately I haven't spend much time thinking of my brother. But when I am with my mother, he is missing. Also, his birthday is coming up 8. of december. Then we have x-mas where he is missing, when me and my mother are sitting there alone. And then comes new year. My brother took his own life on the 1. of january 2003. December is a rather 'heavy' month. I used to travel to Thailand and stay there till after new year, but now that is not an option. But no problem. I just stay busy. I wish you good luck and all the best. Thank you for being so considderrate. Cheers.
@@petergorm Great to hear back from you. That sounds like an absolute tragedy . Try to find and enjoy good memories... Stay strong coming month. Love and the best for you and your family...
There are no words to explain how much you’ve helped me get through. I’m eternally grateful for you. Jordan peterson thank you for being the father I never had and also saving my life multiple times.
The only reason I don't give up yet is because I'm scared of seriously hurting my parents and the few close friends left, this video helped me a lot of times thanks a lot.
Literally the only reason I’m still here is because my mom texts me almost every other day to let me know she loves me. If it wasn’t for her love, I’d be long gone
Whenever I feel myself slipping and those thoughts start to creep in I always come back to this video. This man has saved countless lives including my own.
Hope you're doing ok. If you need, reach out for help. Even if it's in this comment section. We all struggle, you're not alone. A warm hug to you, friend. 🫂
Thank you so much for this. I have fought against myself every single days since the beginning of all this. This video gave me the strength to continue a little more.
I liken my depression to swimming out as far as I can on my own. The thing is, once I finally stopped to take a look around, I saw that not only was no one swimming with me but I had lost sight of land. I realize that I came all this way and I’m tired...of swimming. The thing is, now I have to work hard to get back to land where the people who love me are waiting. Waiting for me. I think of sinking because honestly that’s easier than picking up broken relationships and dreams and working to put them back together. But The choice is mine. Do I find my way back to land? Or give up and remain lost? I choose to swim back to the person I am meant to be. A person who is loved and still has love to give. Wherever you are, I hope you choose to swim too
try get hold of shrooms,Shrooms are a natural type of psychedelic drug that people use for recreational or spiritual purposes. scientific reports show that magic mushrooms can treat depression. they work for treatment-resistant depression.try some n see their work, explain to this dealer what you are facing instagram.com/p/CEpRj3KMGiBqCv14PUiMp9XS0UfKN4vSOmhhdc0/?igshid=93qzh923qzkx
Madonna Yevette I know. I went to art school. Shrooms, acid, weed, molly. Tried it all. But now that I remember shrooms and acid straighten you out. They help me remember who I am and adjust my thinking so I’ll definitely be tripping again. Thank you
”You can always commit suicide tomorrow” is a qoute that will always be in my mind. And I think like. Tomorrow is tomorrow and that tomorrow will never be today.
Thanks. I’m in this journey. I just switched chairs from a perfect life to a total hell . I still have everything. I have PTSD , anxiety & now clinical depression. I’m on homeopathy meds & has helped with sleep but still reluctant on anti depressants. Although I’m sleeping better but I’m now seeing things in a darker perspective… the S word has occurred. I never want to do it. I’m really am in trouble. I talk to everyone but I’m not successful with myself. My support is gr888. Mr Peterson, your voice matters. Keep helping. I really wanted to talk to my hypnotherapist friend today but it’s his birthday & don’t want to bog him with negativity. I was never sad but now … almost all the time when I’m alone.
I've lost count of how many times I have watched this, the last 18 months have pushed me to the absolute limit. Depression is such a confusing process to try and deal with
This hit hard. I used to be extremely disciplined and positive in life. Then a snowball of mistakes, failures, losses over the last few years has taken a huge toll on my mental health. I never understood how real depression is until I experienced it myself. I’m starting therapy again and going to church, I will make the very best of it. I hope everyone takes even the smallest leap to speak to someone. What I’ve realized is that more people than I thought are going through something internally as well, even when they put on a brave face.
I feel you. I was also super disciplined, fit, able to abstain from bad things. But this year has beat my ass. I've not been doing well. I want to do well though.
I listen more than I think many others do, to others. I was fortunate enough to have someone listen to me during my darkest hours, and I could never imagine not being there for someone - regardless of my connection to them, because if I never had the help in my position, I probably would not be around today. Be there for someone, you never know what they're going through and what the outcome may be.
I literally watched this and cried uncontrollably for the full 11 and half minutes. Depression is no joke and I don’t wish this feeling upon anybody, even my worst enemy. I think the toughest part about it all is the fact you know you feel severely depressed but you don’t know why or what’s causing it. It’s hard to cure anything in life when you don’t know the root cause and that’s where I’m at.
I second this I’m going thru a terrible time I’m questioning worrying about everything It is a horrible horrible place to be In I don’t want anyone to feel like I do Thankfully I don’t feel suicidal but I feel really lost and don’t know what to do I paid to see a private Counsellor in the uk yesterday and she told me I was lonely sad and that it sounds like my marriage is coming to an end I feel ten times worse
How old are you? Depression is pretty common, in all of its variations. Why are you unhappy? Start exploring the very foundation of what depression is... Maybe the answers are soon to follow... I'm 36, and I know why I don't want to live, I haven't wanted to live for at least half of my life.... I carry on for the handful of people around me. SSRI/SSNRIs should be explored but I will tell you, with so many years of trial and error myself, and research with others, they don't really fix anything... Of course I wouldn't discourage anyone from trying them. If they help you, then that is fantastic. Be well everyone ✌️
I hope everyone is okay out there while watching this video and if you aren’t, just know that it will be okay and that someone out there on CZcams is praying for your well-being and okayness 🥺
This video helped and possibly saved my life. I can’t see what the future holds but for right now I owe this next bridge of hope to Jordan Peterson and this video. The world is better with you here.
Dealing with depression isn't easy. It's very difficult in the sense that even if I try and do something about it something always comes up and messes up my positive progress. Like he said in this video "I would be less of a burden if I just disappeared. After my father passed away everyone in my family went there separate ways. My father's last wish was for us to remain close and remain a family. I hope my father can forgive me.
As sad as you can be, just think your life is not your own, you can’t take it! Think of the suffering of Christ ask God for strength to carry your burden!
Many years ago, I was suicidal. I can tell you from personal experience, it is not a selfish thing like some people say. You are so torn up emotionally and spiritually, that you aren’t processing those thoughts. You just can’t handle one more minute of fear and hurt.
@@montesa9136 Uh, yeah they do. Stop romanticizing this disgusting mentality. Your suffering isn’t that unique. Several studies have shown that when you take away the easiest, most impulsive means of committing suicide, like handguns, people commit suicide less. What a shocking coincidence, right?! Suicide is objectively an irrational, emotional, and utterly nonsensical decision at least 99% of the time, which is also why the vast majority of suicide attempts fail, because the act isn’t done with complete conviction or careful planning most of the time. You’re doing exactly what Peterson says not to do: whining and blaming other people when there’s still things you could be doing to better your own life. That’s just pathetic.
@@georgerockwell149 “disgusting mentality…” the lack of empathy in your comment shows that you probably never faced any severe mental disorder. Just experience 1 week of generalized anxiety disorder or depersonalization and I swear to God that you will have suicidal thoughts every damn minute ! Then you would probably understand why some people can only see an exit by taking that path ! I don’t judge people who commit suicide because I know how is it to suffer to a point where you simply just wanna end it. But you have no idea about how it feels …
this video and seeking help is what brought me out of my suicidal depresssion. i would put this video on repeat for 8+ hours during my work days. now i'm in a better place, I want to thank my friends, co workers, and my boss for helping me when i was at my lowest place and helping me trudge through it
Thank you for talking me off the ledge. I have many diseases and depression because nothing is getting better. I was so close today to just saying F it. I came across your video and it quite literally saved my life.
I've been through a lot of things in life, up until now those things made me a better person. My son lived to be 29 but died by suicide a couple months ago. I've loved him since the moment I met him and we've always been close. He trusted me and talked to me a lot over the years about his struggles, he tried so many things to find a way to live. For the first time I think I understand what he was going through because now I'm depressed and trying to find my own way to live.
Omg I wish I could just give you the biggest hug right now ! Please keep your head up and talk to someone 🤎try to live for the moments you too shared together. Even if it was for a little while 🤎🤎🤎🥺🥺
The only thing that has stopped me from ending it is my mom. I can’t do that to her. Reading comments like this reaffirm me that I need to keep going. Thank you for this
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm also 29 so it hits very hard on me. Very unfortunate. It must be so hard on you. Depression really is contagious. I wish there wasn't so much suffering in the world.
Gosh I choked up when he said "do give some thought to the people that you're going to leave behind because you may just wipe them out in a way they'll never recover from." This video helped me today.
The old ‘suicide is selfish’ ...... If you’re depressed enough, you feel you’re entitled to be selfish enough to put yourself out of your misery. I totally understand it.
Thats a myth, most people who kill themselves believe they are doing their friends and family a favor. They think that you are better off without them, and they don't deserve to live. That by continuing to survive, they are being selfish.
Love Light Yes what you said is true. It is exacally what I feel. I feel like I’m just pain for the people around me. That I am just in the way, failure, dissapoitment. All I do is hurting, stressing the people I love. My mind says, my mind makes be belive that every person I love with be more happy without me. Their stress. Inside I belive this but I’m trying to change it. I whould never want to make my loved one, mom, dad, my sisters, friends sad or having pain.
When simply the fact of being alive is painful, then death seems to be the only way. There is nothing selfish in this act, only devastation and struggle.
Loka- Chan praying for you brother. I’m in the same boat and wish well upon you in and your future. Know that you are very valuable to me and everybody around you. You are loved man. You may not see it but you are and one day you are gonna start a family and see the beauty of life. Suicide isn’t the option man. There’s so much more to life to experience, and life itself wants you to experience it. Times will get tough and it may be extremely dark but there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. Keep fighting brother, I’m praying for your wellbeing. You got this man, take it day by day and try improve by 1 percent. Wish you the best on your journey!
I’ve had 3 different bouts of depression in the last 5 years. I’m currently in my 4th one right now, I didn’t think I would ever get outta them, especially the first stint but I found a way to get myself out of it. My grandma passed a couple months ago, and I’ve had numerous breakdowns that I just couldn’t control cuz I tried to fight it to stay strong for my loved ones, and I teared up even more. I’m going to make it through, and I believe we all make through the other side whole again, this isn’t the end for me or you
I'm not even listening to a word he is saying. I'm just playing his voice in the background cause he always calms me. He's everything my friends and family could never be.❤
I've tried various psychologists. I've tried 3 psychiatrists and I'm going to one now. I've tried ECT. I've tried anti-depressants. My parents are aware of my depressive behavior. I've tried. Tried. Tried. And trying to try. I only pray to God that I can get through this. I only pray that I can one day feel life in my veins.
Did you try LSD? It might be a solution. Inform yourself and maybe, it will change your life to the better. I dont want you to try drugs, but this one has potential in healing mental / psycoligical disorders without side-effects.
The same with me, except for ECT. I've been recommended that but I'm so scared I will lose parts of my memory and that it would affect my learning abilities. I'm afraid of turning into a vegetable.
"Suicide is selfish" is always sounding like "How dare you make me feel this way"... I agree with him in that you should try to get help, should try antidepressants and should try talking with your peers. It sure can help. But there is a limit to how much a mind can take. Life itself is torture for some people.
Yeah people who say suicide is selfish have never experienced or don’t have the capacity to understand what it’s actually like to live with depression, as that person they are criticizing.
Suicide is selfish. Get help. People care, man. There are other options. Suicide is not the answer. I promise you, things can get way better than you can even imagine. Your judgement is skewed during depression. You can do his, my brothers. Keep up the good fight.
If you have meds you’re not taking PLEASE TAKE THEM. I was off for a year and a half and did everything to isolate myself and push away the people that cared for me. I started again and after now I am actually seeing all the damage I’ve caused to myself. I pretty much ruined my life for no reason. Doing nothing is all for nothing. Fight for your life.
@@tylerchristensen9684 that's because it's treatable. There is such a thing as medication/therapy resistant depression. I'm sorry for your loss. I've recently been diagnosed with clinical/Major Depressive Disorder/Severe Depression and I have hope that it will work. I'm only 23 but I know I don't want to die at this moment. So even if people tell me the medication won't work or it's just a waste of money, I'm still going to try. I've noticed lately that when I get too over stimulated and frustrated or very upset the thought pops in my head just for a moment. So hearing and learning all of this is the first step to REALLY understanding what I'm (and others) are dealing with. I'm currently waiting for my prescription. My mom said some really hurtful things today so I'm educating myself to avoid the feeling of uselessness and hopelessness. For anyone else who may come across my comment. Try the medication, try therapy. Switch medication and therapists if you have to and keep this video in mind when you're feeling down. It's weird but since 11 my reason for not wanting to die was "think of all the food you haven't eaten/tasted yet" it's a child's way of putting it off " until tomorrow ". I've had multiple failed attempts since 11 years old but it's been 4 years since I last was in that dark space. Now that I know what I know. I'm not going to give up on myself and fall into the hurtful words others say or the thoughts I think about myself. YOU ARE LOVED.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Reading all these comments and being able to relate to others in a way helps me not feel alone. It gives me a sense of community since I have no one to relate to in real life. Fighting everyday of my life to get through yet another damn day of suffering and pain. Mentally exhausted is an understatement.
Yes,.. as I feel the same. Thank you for your reply. I with you, in the suffering of anhedonia from depression, Stress from anxiety, and insomnia from everything. They all hit you hard.... 🙏4U!... 🙏me....🙏all of us.!
Is it just me or do a lot of the "inspirational quotes" of; 'you're not alone' and 'you're valuable' just totally not apply? Idk, I get that they're probably exactly what some people need to hear but I'm just in pain. I almost don't care if I'm important or if there are other people experiencing the same thing. It's like I'm freezing to death slowly and somehow the knowledge that 'I'm not alone' is supposed to bring some sort of warmth, when really I'm just confused by it's relevance. like; yeah... AND? People who get food poisoning aren't comforted by the fact other people have also experienced food poisoning. That's what depression is to me; food poisoning of the brain. (if you've had bad food poisoning then hope this makes sense lol)
NewBookSmell the You’re not alone is not necessarily a statement to suggest other people are also struggling. It’s to suggest you are not alone in this world and in your battle. There are people around you that want you/ care for you/ need you in their lives and if you opened up to them they would help you. I’m sorry you are in so much pain but without a doubt you can get through it if you get the help you need. Hell if you gave me your info I’d help you. People care about you more than you may think x
You can do it! Whether it’s genetic or not, you have it and you have to deal with it. If dealing with it was easy, channels like these would not exist. It is not as simple as popping a pill or going on a vacation like some people think. It is serious but it is curable. Some of us have access to good healthcare while others do not but ultimately, from my experience, I changed my diet, took special vitamins and Christian therapy. I found out that it is true. People who suffer from depression have a special purpose in life. There is a mission that you need to get done but the depression does not let you see what it is. You are unique because you see pain where others don’t, you are perceptive to a person’s good intentions, you are extremely analytical and would never hurt another intentionally. Are there a lot of people like you out there? Absolutely not! Do you feel the world would be better if it did? Yes! Because people would be more loving and sensitive to each other’s needs. That is the reason you are here! The question is, through what venue are you going to help heal this world? Jesus has given you plenty of causes: racism, abortion, suicide prevention, world hunger, child abuse, domestic violence, alcoholism, drug use, human trafficking, police brutality, cancer, animal cruelty...and the list goes on and on. You are passionate for at least one of those issues, but who do you think, does not want you to complete your mission? Remember that this is a spiritual world and the Bible says that we battle with the forces we don’t see, so clearly it is the devil who does not want you to complete your mission. Are you going to let him win? It’s up to you👍
I know this comment is old, but what you describe is called emotional pain body. There are very well working methods for it. The problem is, that it is detached from thinking, so f.e. talking won't help much. You have to deal with it in a different "language" with emotions. One quick way, and that needs training, lots and lots of training, is this one: 1) Understanding you aren't your pain. Find some other memory where you feel warm, shining from within like the light that you are. That sounds undoable, but it's not! You don't have to feel it full force, but try to get into that state. 2) Face your pain. Accept it and let it be. Be gentle towards it. It is there for a reason and fighting it will not work well. Just be that glowing warm light and look at it and accept it and allow yourself to fully feel and process it. You can, because you are not that pain, you are in pain. After 30-60 seconds, when you can do both things well, the pain actually starts to become less. It's working. Important: Don't try to do it from the mind, do it from your emotional side, don't analyze it as it happens, just let it be. This is one method in very, very short! Please look for emotional pain body here on youtube, the topic is too big for this comment. You can do it! I promise there are methods that work for it existing! I had the same problem as you. I'm still in pain and depressed, but not suicidal anymore! I wish you all the best and all the sun and fluffy puppy feelings in the world! 💕
That's because food poisoning is an uncomfortable, yet largely a rather temporary physiological illness that is over within a couple of days. The way out is rather clear and you know it will come. Depression is very different in so many ways, and more often than not the way out isn't so clear. I think the idea if there are other people whom are struggling or at least other beings who can understand what you're going through might encourage you to seek help, which is better than seeing that the only way out is suicide.
I struggle with depression and have my whole life long. I face serious health and financial problems and I do think about suicide. What stops me is my sister, who I loved very very much. I watched her die of cancer, in pain, it was horrible. But I remember in her last days she said she would give anything to live just one more day, to stay with the people she loves for just one more day. I saw how precious life was to her and I cannot take my own life when I think about how much just one day of life meant to her. I think it would be disrespectful to my sister. How can I take my own life when my sister would have given anything for just one more day? I can't ..... I love my sister too much to do that. Even in death she is saving my life. Isn't that a miracle?
My name is also Tim. I was very close to my sister as well. I watched her die a painful death from pancreatic cancer. Today, and for months, I have been battling depression and being pulled toward suicide - tried nearly everything possible to fill the empty void. Gratitude, meditation, pills, therapy, mushrooms, TMS, volunteering, EMDR....nothing has helped. But the fact that I found this and the synchronicity of the circumstances tells me that God/Source and the energy of my late sister is saying just hang on. Tim, thank you. Tim
My partner killed herself suddenly last Wednesday. The amount of devastation she left behind is indescribable. I wish she realised just how much she was loved and just reached out. I would have stopped everything I was doing and taken care of her until she got the professional help she needed. R.I.P. My beautiful Kayla.
i've been going through life with depression. everyday i think of ending it. im literally just waiting for my parents to go then i will follow them. in my mind i have been dead for a while now. keep fighting people, keep moving one day at a time.
I watch this video over and over cause I feel like someday in my life I'm gonna end up making that decision.. I've been holding it off trying to make myself better psychologically. But it's just so damn hard. I thank you so much Jordan peterson for helping me keep my head a float. 21 year old Male from Kentucky.
stay strong just lost my mom collge ain't working many problems like everyone else hold om write down in paper and then read that it make you feel good music is my escape thank god i have the gift to write songs this all test trust god hope you doing fine don't give up someone had worse then you man withot leg and arm just watch nick vicovich on youtube he will give you hope just like pac said to every dark night there is brigther day
I’ve postponed my suicide every day from about 13 until 30. On my 30th birthday, in Iraq of all places, in the middle of an all out war, I’ve had an epiphany. It’s like Almighty God reached out and smacked me in the back of the head. From one second to the next it all went away. I’ve acquired a new purpose. My eyes opened on many things. It’s been a wild ride since. I’ve heard that when you are close to death, you get a new appreciation for life.
Yo Fam if you're not angry at the very least you're not happy and to answer the inevitable next question you may ask, how do I know? Because happy people don't go around trying to rob others of their happiness and/or contentment.
@@killjoy8914 When people are very depressed, they often believe that no one cares about them, or that people would be better off without them around. With that belief in place, there is no reason for them to think anyone would miss them.
My father died when I was 11 and my step father was my last parent to die, I was 22. I had been kicked out by my mother at 14 and was diagnosed with bipolar 1 at the age of 20. I’ve been struggling my whole life to be happy and to find a meaning in my life, but the part of me that survived all that refuses to die; I have survived by all means necessary. I’m a wedding photographer now and for a long time I used to get so sad and down watching families spend their events together - happy and what seemed well off. This last two years I’ve been trying my hardest to get to a point where I find true happiness in the art I create and I’m working on that every day. A lot of people dislike Peterson, but he’s saved myself and so many others. I appreciate him and I hope one day I get to thank him.
My story feels so similar to yours in terms of family, the issues present in that dynamic and being kicked out when you're not ready. Then the ensuing mental health issues that arise from the trauma of where you grew up and what you grew up in. I may never meet you but you are not alone in what you experienced or how you feel.
Timothy Brown, thank you for sharing and baring your soul. That's character, bless you, arohanui from New Zealand. I watch everything of Dr Peterson and I'm 72 still finding Pearl's of wisdom.
Whoever put this video together, thank you. I needed it late last night where I feel like I have been at my wits end. Life has been tough lately. This encouraged me to keep fighting. To keep living. Even when it’s hard.
@@linko8968 Yep. I'm still here. Everything passes with time. I'm not going to pretend and say life is better, but I'm working to better myself everyday, distract myself with work, distract myself with different activities, and understand in life, you deserve much better than what you get, and you should work towards inviting those things and people into your life. It gets better, even when its hard. 3 months ago I was at my worst, and now I've picked myself up, moved passed the grieving and pain I was in, and kept going.
@@thedavidjscott_ Hey man thats good to hear. I don't know. Somedays when i'm not totally conscious of my head usually on the mornings, it just takes over and i feel like a total faliure, with all of the sadness, regret, shame. I suppose if you made it through then i could too.
@@linko8968 absolutely. I still have off days, but when I look at the grand scheme of things, everything works out. Hope you stay strong man, know there’s light at the end of the tunnel, and you’ve got this. Keep fighting, even if the wins are tiny.
Honestly, the concept of thinking about the hurt you would leave behind if you were to succumb to suicide makes me feel worse when I am in that position. If you think about your family and friends and the ways in which your actions could hurt them and that helps you from not doing it, then that's awesome. But thinking about how I've hurt people in the past and how killing myself would hurt them even more just makes me feel like I can't even do the right thing when trying to solve the problem, so obviously I'm not worthy of any other solution.
Don’t do it Penny. Even if you don’t feel worthy because you hurt people in the past, it won’t change the fact that it will hurt the people you care about. It doesn’t have to be the permanent fix, I don’t think it can, but thinking about the people in your life who would be hurt by you killing yourself might help shake you out the mental state that you’re in. Even if you think you aren’t worthy it won’t change the hurt it could cause. If that makes you feel guilty use the guilt to your advantage, twist it into some sort of reason to keep going. I hope you’re doing better today then yesterday.
That's definitely not the best option, you can't hurt people more just because you've hurt them once. You might feel like you can't do the right thing or you're not worthy, but WHO CARES. Sometimes you have to stop caring about what you feel like doing and start doing what you have to do
To everyone watching this video, please don't lose hope. Life can and will get better. Last year, I was at the absolute worst period of my depression and anxiety, which I had for over 10 years. Rather than accept that I would always be a broken man or worse, I did everything I could to break the cycle. I undertook therapy and committed myself to it (I previously stopped myself from going to therapy), I severely limited all forms of social media (except CZcams and occasionally Instagram), I watched all kinds of videos to educate myself further (Jordan Peterson motivated me so much), I got into a regular fitness regime at home, I distanced myself from toxic friends and I reconnected with close friends. I also got into a career that I've long wanted to get into. One year later and I not only remember what life was like before depression but now I am living my best life after depression. Even when I am struggling, I know now what to do before it spirals out of control and that is to seek help.
This touched me greatly to see a therapist lose it. Depression is a very personal burden to carry (I know from experience) and all my love goes out to you all.
This is going to sound really cliche but I’ve been in a really dark place for a really long time and I have more than once thought about ending it. I felt like I had no choice, I felt like I was trapped and that nobody could help me. I tried to talk to people and every time I left feeling very disappointed and misunderstood. I tried to change my appearance, my routines, my life-goals and it gave me nothing. I felt empty and hollow, like I was a shell of a person or a brainless zombie. Nothing around me left an imprint in me, I never felt happy about something, sad about something. I never felt hunger or like I had to sleep, yet I could feel myself starving and I was losing my mind from not sleeping. This video by it self hasn’t saved me, I did that myself, but it definitely started a thought-process which led to a long and difficult journey to a better mindset. It was the little pebble that left rings in a pond. I have to thank you for that
@@prodtenace I'm gonna be honest, my life isn't perfect, but neither is anyone else's. I still have pretty bad days sometimes, but they are nothing compared to what they used to be. In short, I'm in a much happier place, the good days outnumber the bad ones, and I feel a lot better. A lot. I think the biggest change in me is that I've learnd to let things go, to not hold on to painful memories and events that nobody except me remember. I've also started to accept who I truly am and to stop trying to change myself to make me feel like I belong. When you're only focused on trying to please others and forget yourself, one will eventually break. I refuse to let that happen again, even if it makes me feel selfish at times. So, yeah, I appreciate your comment, thank you :)
@@idagranath5739 thank you so much. didn't even notice I mispelled now lol yeah, I was feeling awfully bad the time I wrote the comment. I developed depression a week ago from really idiotic reasons, and I am basically hoping that I bounce back to the human I once was before (never had depression). guess that reading about people having depression for 25 years didn't help much. I just wanna get out of it forever. I was very curious, let's say I somehow intentionally got myself in (sounds triggering, I know) and now I know the deep torment. Don't wanna return ever. again, thanks for taking the time to respond. I appreciate it and hope you will continue going. keep in mind everybody has days such as yours, and the feeling you have then is just a feeling, it's never gonna be forever.
Last year I would listen to this video when the pain of being became intolerable. It would get me to tomorrow. Jordan deserves all the respect we can give him.
I had crippling depression all of my life. So much abuse and ptsd to recover from. I’ve had to become my own best friend. The best tips I have for anyone needing help is to see your doctor first step. Avoid alcohol and drugs. Eat the most nutritious food you can afford. When you wake up have a shower first thing. Listen to music instead of watching tv. Limit phone/internet time drastically. Go outdoors atleast once a day and try to walk around the block. Be kind and patient with yourself. Consider every small step a victory. Keep your house tidy. Break tasks down into small bite size chunks so you can accomplish things easier. Expect some bad days but also expect some good days 💕💕💕
"And there was a woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years, and though she had spent all her living on physicians, she could not be healed by anyone. She came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment, and immediately her discharge of blood ceased. And Jesus said, “Who was it that touched me?” When all denied it, Peter[b] said, “Master, the crowds surround you and are pressing in on you!” But Jesus said, “Someone touched me, for I perceive that power has gone out from me.” And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.”
Even though I know I have no one, and no one who loves me, I at least know I’m not in this misery by myself.. I appreciate you guys’ stories, it makes me feel less crazy and more human.. I’ve attempted suicide several times as a teenager, and I woke up every time, and I can’t believe I even made it to 34, I never thought I would.. I’m the only child without any siblings and I lost both of my parents as a preteen/teen, and now I have 2 teenagers of my own and I don’t want to leave them how my parents left me.. Please pray for me that I muster up the courage to continue on, if for no other reason, simply for my kids sake.
Keep fighting. Remind yourself everyday that there is a new good memory waiting to be made with your kids. A new good memory to be made with someone who will be in your life for a moment or a lifelong friend you’ve yet to meet. You might even have a chat with someone who you don’t know feels the same way you do, bring some joy to their day and give them the strength to keep going because you made them feel like they weren’t invisible. We’re all here with you angry and asking “what is wrong with me?” You are not alone so keep fighting with us
Change your diet to plant base for a a month and see what happened , depression is caused by 2 reasons environmental reason like problems in your family, fake friends , toxic relationships or second reasons is physical illness meaning theres inflammation in your brain messing up your chemical balance or even could be nutrient deficiency in your body.
I cries the entire video. I know, I'm of depression kid, I'm 33. this video hits me much that I will fight whatever I can to make me be aware that others are also caring me. I'll explore more and always get back my feet up. One day at a time.
The image of my mothers horrified and heartbroken face, the blame she'd feel. I couldn't go through with it. Yet I'm back here again trying to find another reason.
I was very ill, and thought I had no way out, have been told I had no way out properly, I had a plan, I could fall asleep only by thinking about how I can just end it all, it relaxed me. I never did it, because I didn't want to do this to my mom. And I'm so glad I didn't, I am not ill anymore, I'm happy and I love life. Just glad I came out of it, hopefully I could help others rise back up❤
I think I'm at the stage where not being here is more exciting than being here...when you have no friends or family you can't really be excited to wake up each day...anxiety has ruined me and my life...I hope everyone is having a wonderful day...I might not be right now but I wish you all the best in yours
Anxiety has ruined my life as well , when my wife divorced me because my anxiety issue , in the vows in sickness and health many bolt on sickness , I've been swimming upstream for too many years , now my dad just died the pain never stops
1st - I'm so grateful for your wisdom and your advice is real & amazing. I respect you so very much. 2nd - I've tried everything you've mentioned (in this video)...plus so much more. Now I don't know what to do. No one is REALLY listening. I need something/someone...idk. But anyway Thank You 🖤✌🏻
It’s honestly deeper than anyone realizes at times. Every time I try to reach out for help, they listen to me once and then never talk to me again and just forget about me
LOL SO TRUE
Ikr they say ask for help, talk to people. But who actually cares .... No one takes you seriously until it's too late.
@@gina00700 that really is the sad truth… I just wish more people understood how serious of an issue it is
I understand. It usually makes little sense to open up to people, who cannot grasp the situation. Many are just helpless when it comes to such a deeply personal topic, which tends to increase the loneliness. It usually needs a reflective personality to be able to appreciate the darkness someone else may be sensing. On the other hand, one needs to give people a chance. You cannot open up to every one all the time, but once in a while there may be someone, who seems to be able to relate, even a perfect stranger on a random encounter. I hope, you find someone like that! :)
nobody really cares until it's too late...
leaving my family behind is the only reason i havent done it
do you feel sometimes that you lose the meaning of "family" sometimes you think that you need to do it.. because i do and its terrible.. i feel like im the only one who think that, like its my destiny to die by my hand.. i feel like i have to.. it pains me to feel like that... its so hard :(
@@mathspodethemighty3484 explore every possible option before doing something final,, thats the only way man
If your family is loving and decent, that is more than reason enough. Believe me. Keep seeking a treatment that works for you. We all die far too soon, anyway. There is no need to rush things. Good luck in your search. Be well.
If you have a loving and caring family who are supportive of you, you’re already halfway there! Plz don’t give up and reach to a professional for help! Things will become better, trust me!
thanks everyone, i changed my medication. i feel a little better but still no motivationi hope itll get better in time.. been struggling with this for 15years now.. seeing thing differently is almost impossible but im trying
I’m going through an alcohol battle. I lost my job, I have no direction going in my life. The days kinda just keep passing me by. I’m letting all my loved ones down. My girlfriend just left me last night. Pray for me guys. I hope everyone else is doing really great though. I didn’t think depression would ever hit me, but it can happen to anyone in any stage of life. Just wanna let you know I’m rooting for all of us too get better 🙏🏽❤️
That's rough man! Better people are come along. I'm sure of it ❤
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I’m praying for you, friend I’ve never met. Just slipped into darkness and depression again myself after being in the pink cloud of sobriety. I hope you can get the support and compassion and understanding you need. I hope you can feel seen and lifted up. I pray you can begin to see the light again. It isn’t easy, but we can do hard things because we’re strong, even when we feel our weakest. Sending you so much love
It better get better for me, in the next two years or I'll jump in the ocean
Hey, how are you doing now? I saw your comment was 2 months old. Your post made me cry, I'm struggling too. Hope you're in a better place now.
Anxiety happens when you think you have to figure out everything all at once . Breathe . You're strong . You got this . Take it day by day .
I am feeling the same way too, I put too much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels. I am also glad to be part of this community.
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I’m convinced people who don’t go through depression have no idea what it actually is. They just don’t have that capacity for introspection. Depressive types are usually introverted, empathetic, intuitive, right brain oriented, etc. Depression by definition is when you’re so lost in deep thought (negative) that you can’t function. Depression has been shown psychologically to make people more insightful. More sensitive to the suffering of themselves and others. It’s a sign of intelligence gone awry.
Been there. Indeed, before actually experiencing it myself, "being depressed" was just another way to say feeling down. If I had to describe it, I'd use this awful allegory. It's sticky. With that uncomfortable warmth that always bugs you, always in the back of your head. A sense of dread, irritating in it's unknown origin. The inability of thinking positive, always thinking about how some machiavellan chain of improbable events might make everything go wrong. Inadequacy, and blaming yourself and your stupid past decisions for it. Giving up making plans for the future, up to deciding what to wear the next day, to you it doesn't matter. Hating yourself, and hating the world around you because of how unbearably happy it seems. This is personal, wanting to get rid of the burden of you from your loved ones. All piling up on top of each other, giving you the sensation to choke. And worst of all, it gives you a dangerous sensation of self-pity. You start to think of yourself as a victim so much, that you start to revel in it and wail in your self indulgence. A perverted desire to say "it's not me who's flawed, it's the world that's rotten". I was a few of the lucky ones, who managed to claw their way out almost by himself, and only because my family has some awesome people in it, and probably because it wasn't as bad as it could get.
Is true the pain is big because we are special too empathetic and all is so big and intense for us
Oh wow you have a lot to learn . There are things that happen in one’s life out of their control that can mess you up. You’re too presumptuous and academic. Life is way more bigger and messed up.
That's beautiful and right on point.
@GadSaadismyDaad
I feel like what you're saying is true of some people, though bear in mind it might not be majority.
I'm fairly extroverted, and I try to stay out of the deep thought area because it leads to places I don't want to go and I end up feeling sick because it hurts to much to put into words. I appreciate what you're saying though, and the way you've gone a bout it.
I’m still here cause I won’t let my daughter grow up in a world without her father. I walk through fire and hell everyday for her.
That is a great purpose to have. Bless you for your love and determination to go on despite the mental/emotional challenges. That is courage.
The exact same reason I am still around, for my little girl. You got this brother and your daughter has the most amazing dad because to suffer everyday and still put on a smile for your kid, that takes a different kind of strength! Keep healthy bro and nothing but good wishes for you and your family!
@@ThePillowCage This means a lot thank you.
@@Christ_AlphaOmega You got this, just hang in there, life gets easier. One day you will be so grateful to yourself that you didn’t do it even though it’s hard to think that way now..
You're important. Being a dad is one of the most precious jobs there is. Keep going. I don't know you but proud of you for trying. I don't have kids and I really have nothing else. The only reason I haven't ended my life is because I dont wsnt my parents to blame themselves. All they did was love me. It was outsiders that broke me. I used to love a lot about life. But in the past 15 years or so.
. Slowly... people.. things.. just broke me and I'll never have a future. It hurts to live... and no ..helping others wont help me now. Im beyond broken. I helped friends, partners, sometimes strangers. So many times I out others before myself. In the end...none of those people stuck by me. I was either manipulated or blamed. Whether something was my fault or not. No hope. I stay for my parents. The only ones who could ever have loved me. But there's no other reason to hold on... I want to die peacefully. In my sleep. Would be best
Thank you, this just saved my life a few days ago. If I hadn't found this video I wouldn't be writing this right now.
Thank you
I love you. Stay strong.
I love you.
Jordan saved my life too…he might never read this but im grateful for his words of encouragement…I wouldn’t be here rn and I’m happy you’re doing better Evelyn4789. I hope we make it through this, all of us together
Evelyn, thank you for writing this.....that shows strength and your willingness to share gives me hope.
I love you and I'm glad you still here praying for your peace ❤❤❤
The last couple months have been some of the darkest times of my life. I’ve struggled daily. And it just doesn’t seem to stop. Constantly feeling judged. Constantly feeling like I have to be perfect all the time. That I’m not good enough. I’ve truly hit a wall in my life and I pray everyday for the strength to just keep going. And remind myself that I didn’t come this far to only come this far. I hope I can feel good again some day. God bless.
I feel so bad. Have no family ,friends and everyday I'm alone. My darkness has been seven months now. I'm screaming for help. No one heard.
Stay strong.
I have ocd bad like that anxiety is unbearable
Sometimes you're just so tired with everything that you just want to rest but everybody keeps pushing you to get up and fight. Nobody even stopped and asked why you're tired in the first place.
I started drinking when I was 16. I would drink at parties, but I also started drinking alone because I was unhappy, and I was in a lot of emotional pain all the time. My mom was very aggressive when I was younger, and my brother hated her and so did I. He started hanging out with shady people, he started failing all his classes, he was never home, and my parents fought all the time. I also ran away several times. I was always trying to figure out a reason as to why I was here or what the purpose of life was. So, I started looking at different philosophies, religions, and beliefs. When I was 18 after I was hungover, I got on my knees and I prayed for the first time. I asked if God was real that he would show me he was real because I couldn’t take it anymore. I was crying when I prayed for this. At that moment I felt a presence come over me like a wind. It was barely noticeable, but it was unlike anything in my life I had experienced up until that point. I was surprised when I felt it and I remember saying “what was that?” after that experience I pretty much forgot what happened and kept partying, until my senior year when I got arrested. After my arrest, my parents lost all their trust in me and I was expelled from high school. I was told never to come back. At that time, I felt afraid and hopeless. That’s when I started looking for God, and I prayed that he would reveal himself in my life and that he would give me signs. My prayers began getting answered so consistently that I couldn’t deny that God was doing something. It was mysterious and compelling. I ended up in Church and started reading the bible hours a day. I stopped hanging out with all my other friends because they were continually getting arrested. I was able to forgive my family and myself and to ask to be forgiven. I noticed how at Church people were judgmental and how they formed cliques but were afraid to be around anyone else different from them. It increased my faith because I realized Jesus was not like that and ever since I was young, I saw people as people regardless of who they were. After a while, it’s like I could see God's presence was in my life and then it felt like he wasn’t, and then he was, and then he wasn’t. One day I woke up and felt more depressed than I ever have in my entire life. I felt like I was dying on the inside. That night I prayed, and I said, God, I don’t see my life five years from now I'm going to die Jesus save me Lord, please save me. I was weeping when I said it and when I asked him to save me, I felt a presence inside of me like a heartbeat, and I felt it once like a pulse, and I said Lord please save me and I felt it again even stronger. It was like radiance. When I woke up the next morning, I had transformed everything felt brand new like I was a kid again. All my fears and all my racing thoughts everything was gone. I looked at my hands, and I said this can’t be real, it's impossible. When I looked at myself in the mirror, I saw a different person. I started praying, and the holy spirit became entirely real to me; it was washing over me and inside of me. It was total love and peace, and I heard a voice but not an audible one, it was an inner voice. It said I am with you; I love you, I will never leave you, it’s done it’s finished. That was May 3rd, 2009, and ever since then I’ve followed God, I have seen many things change and many things I know wouldn’t have changed without faith and belief. I know what it’s like to be lost to feel you have no hope. Don’t ever think you’re stuck, or life can’t change because it can. My mom is a Christian now, Its night and day. Some of the things that went away during that period were severe anxiety and my addiction to alcohol. I’ve seen and experienced so many things that are miraculous and seen how God has worked in my life. When we ask God to forgive us for what we’ve done and turn away from our sins and wrongdoings and we believe in Christ's sacrifice everything changes. His word says if we confess with our mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in our hearts that he died and rose again we will have eternal life but not just life after death but abundant life in the present. Our sins are erased not only past, present, and future but our burdens and fears are lifted also. Our thoughts, our minds, our hearts, our souls are transformed and united with God and we know his spirit lives in us. If you seek, pray, and knock you will know JESUS IS KING!!! HE LIVES!
“Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest”
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You will NEVER win the war against Depression. You are not at battle with the world. Instead you are at battle with yourself.
My advice to you is to start therapy, regular therapy, your depression is caused by a psychological issue, a very very complex range of thoughts
It's just psychological, there is a solution !! I was severely depressed for 8 years, depressed for another half year, I'm starting to have more and more happy calm days, without any cloud in sight
You have to keep believing it will go away because it can. If someone had told me 2 years ago I would be where I am today, I wouldn't have
believed it
So have faith I hope you are better 💫
@@littlelily4 @littlelily4 - Thanks for reaching out, @ I believe your advice is sound. However, talk therapy is not covered by insurance where I live, so it's out of the question. I did try talk therapy about 30 years ago for a couple of years, but found it did nothing. Plus, I'm old and hopefully won't be around too much longer. I'm working with MAID (medical assistance in dying) to get the peace I deserve.
@@montesa9136 have you tried going to a psychiatrist who does talk therapy ? That's what I do, I live in France but it's covered that way
Exactly how I’m feeling. This depression is killing me. Please pray for me
Lord have mercy on thendo.
I am in so much pain and so full of hate for life itself. You may see me in the news soon.
I hate God for creating me.
I will pray for you guys every single time I pray, which is a lot
Thendo I will most certainly pray for you my friend
How can anybody hate this man. I'm reading the comments section and it's just beautiful what he's done.
he made me be a better person at my 50, found him after my divorce from an avoidant wife, read his two last books and still reading Map of meaning. I'm on lexapro now (SSRI) and thriving now. But at this point noticed felt pain all my life. Was able to overcome family challenges and difficulties in life but alway hide the pain. Now I feel your pain when read this. There is hope
Probably because besides the softball topic he’s fairly contentious? This is not a partisan thing but that’s exactly it
Because he supports trump and trump = fascist dictatorship and fascist dictatorship always = fields full of dead innocent people. That's a good enough reason why.
It’s so difficult to describe depression to someone who’s never been there because it’s not sadness. Psilocybin containing mushrooms save my life. The drastically reduced my benzodiazepine withdrawal allowing me to quite illicit pill addiction after three years of heavy daily use before it would had became medically dangerous to quit
The Trips I've been having have really helped me a lot,I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well
Psychedelic’s definitely have potential to deal with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression, I would like to try them but it’s just so hard to source
I've been having this constant, unbearable anxiety because of university stress..not until I came across Myco_louiis.. he really helped me
Saw some reviews about myco_louiis,checked him out and I must recommend he is good at what he does
Good..
How do I source mine?
This... Right here literally saved my life two days ago. I was ready. And this came up. I cried and cried. I'm alive because of this
Stay strong. I love you.
How are you doing?
Be strong. God loves you.
Hi there! How are you? Keep it up! A new life is around the corner!!!
Hey thank you for your questions. Yes I'm alive and doing okay. Not the best but living at least. Hope you are all well
Being a military veteran, war really messed me up, to include my six year old daughter passed away at the hands of a drunk driver several years ago. I lost my soul somewhere in the middle east, and my heart stopped the day my daughter died. Living has been a struggle ever since.
Hang in there brother.
I’m sorry to hear about that.
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I’m sorry to hear this, please hang on, soon your influence whether helping change a life path for a stranger, a loved one, or finding yourself will come.
i'm so sorry, you are loved, you have a purpose.
Just waking up is torture ! My bipolar makes it so hard to be ok! The depression is so horrible!
I pray for you. I suffer from severe depression and I pray everyday.
Bipolar is the worst! Some days you wake up and the world is yours. You are productive, you're strong mentally and physically. Everything works life is great! Just for it to be pulled away from you in a terrible depressive phase.
We are two people that will never meet but we fight similar battles. I hope mental stability will be upon you soon! We are both going to make it!
I am going through the same thing bipolar sucks
I’m praying for you! I feel the same way it’s so unpredictable and hard to overcome but we can do this!
I'm also bipolar I feel the same way as you
I tried it a few days ago....still feel the same and have the same suicidal thoughts...took random meds too much that day....I thought it would be enough but it was enough to make me pass out for a whole day and I couldn't stand without support...
I wish I was someone better for my parents, my friends and the world
“I wish I was someone better” that’s exactly what my monster looks like. I don’t want to be a better me, I want to be someone else.
Love you friend
i love you
@@shaunschulte2258 Mine is that too. The feeling that no one will be shattered by my loss...It is by watching this and others vids that I realise the fallacy in my belief.
Love and prayers to you.
Every time jordan begins to cry I get all choked up too. I feel such an emotional connection to this man even though we've never met. Hes truly a gift to our generation
True story!
He’s been through unbelievable suffering himself even long b4 the media crucified him for standing up for free speech, although he rarely talks about it so most have no idea.
He has so much compassion for people, even the clueless who hate him out of complete ignorance.
Jordan Peterson: Slayer of Dragons.
If you can recognize ..your life will be wonderful!(full of wonders) Every blessing........
I can relate. I was in tears for most of this video.
I totally relate. Love Jordan he's a very compassionate man.
A family member killed herself when I was in my teens. She reached out for help several times and they ignored her. So she ended her life. They were sad for a while afterwards and made a huge drama out of it. But then they got on with things. Since then, a couple of other younger family members have reached out for help the same way and I've seen how cold and dismissive those same older relatives are. Even though they complained about the first suicide. It disgusts me. So no, I really don't think other people should be the motivating factor between whether you decide to end your life. If you have young children or people who actually give a damn, then obviously that's different. But many people do ask for help and are rejected.
Why do we still need to think of other people until the end. Cant it be just what i want for once.
Yes %100
I'm not 'pro' suicide. However I don't get angry at those who choose to take their life, as I can understand being in such a low place and not feeling as if there is any way out. Sometimes the nothingness of death seems like a better choice than constant suffering. I think it is selfish if you have kids, as they are reliant on you when young and would be left in a world without their parent. However, for those without dependants, I can understand their perspective. I have had very long stretches of time where I was suicidal and I survived by 'daring' myself to just survive one more day if I woke up that morning. I lived 24 hours at a time and didn't think or plan ahead any further as the concept of a 'future' in my current situation back then was overwhelming. I'm not sure if that works for other people though. No one can ever truly understand the existence of another individual.
EXACTLY! Also, what kind of people want to see people continue to suffer just for their own selfishness?
@@succubus20y i ask myself the same question.
I remember when I was depressed and having suicidal thoughts. I came across this video and this video had a strong impact on me. I did not give up on me, I had hope that someday It'll be better.
I reached out to my friends and family and they were there for me and they kept on giving me hope.
I did lots and lots of breathing exercises (box breathing is one of the best), listened to affirmations, started with moving my body by doing relaxation exercises, watching motivational videos and pushing myself to think positive every single day.
I am so much better now, I feel blessed and so thankful to get out of that catastrophic feeling and situation.
There were days when I used to get up and feel miserable. And now I get up everyday with the motivation to exercise.
For those who are reading this, I promise that IT WILL GET BETTER just don't give up on yourself. Strive to find happiness every single day. You'll get to know there's so much more to your life. So many beautiful opportunities, moments and things are waiting for you. You just gotta stay strong. You are worthy and your life matters. I wish and hope the best for you. You'll get through this! Good Luck ❤
Also I forgot to say a few things which really helped me...
You also have to be really compassionate towards yourself rather than hating yourself. I used to hate myself but I tried to be more compassionate towards myself and loved myself in those tough times. Learn to forgive yourself for your mistakes and learn to let go. Stop holding on to things which hurt you and reminiscing the past. Accept yourself for who you are and accept yourself. And accept the fact that whatever happens, happens for a reason.
I'm 19 years old now... I used to have anxiety plus I used to feel depressed for like 2-3 years. But I didn't want to stay in this pathetic situation and I wanted to bring in the change within me. You either push yourself to battle this situation or just stay in this rut forever. Find your reason to live, find your purpose. Life becomes a lot more worth living when you find your purpose. Life is short, make it meaningful. Even if you have to fight every single day to get through this. Just try not to give up till your last breath.
The most important thing is to LOVE YOURSELF.
@@alishaalam3144 Thank you for taking the time and effort to share these words of kindness and inspiration. May your life continue to develop positively!
@@gerardrost4679 Thanks to you too...I'm glad someone actually read it ☺
It's difficult to not be able to afford help. I'm stuck with nobody to talk to and, just barely functioning and it's scary.
I understand that so well. Lost my job of 17 years recently. I can't afford help and have never felt so alone in my life. I have to force myself to get out of bed. Praying for you that it gets easier.
I understand how you feel.
I just sleep when I'm not working.
I just don't want to wake up
You are a wonderful person!! Please do not give up you are loved more than you may know!!!
Hell on earth
Jordan Peterson is the most misrepresented man on the planet hands down ... this man saved my life there’s no doubt at all about it . He is a gift to the world that people are fighting cause he speaks the truth , the most beautiful soul imaginable
Micky Are👍🙂
@Bob Wilson even if he does he's still impacted peoples lives in positive and astronomical ways.
Supermarkets probably only care about making money and being rich, but they give a HUGE MAJORITY of the population, the easy accessibility to feed ourself and stay alive... And thats all the really matters..
@Bob Wilson could be true (I'm not super knowledgeable on the subject matter) but for know ya know If feeds families, keeping them alive and the potential butterfly effects from that could be huge etc.
@Bob Wilson well I personally don't worship the man, I found him 2 days ago from an interview and have watched a small number a videos. Focusing on what he's saying and ways I can apply those to help myself. So I can't relate to that extent but I have been thinking and applying and feeling better.
What I can say about negatively impact people is, yeah it's probsbly true. But that's under no one's control to stop. Loads of people will take things multiple ways, and come to multiple conclusions to what they see, hear or experience. Something I've come to accept along my lifetime is that it will always go in a circle, those people being negatively impacted will find something that positively impacts them, but negatively impacts other. Its a situational cycle that, I just accepts happens and nothing can be done about it
@Bob Wilson No they dont. You can still grow your own food. You can still raise livestock. You can still buy from a farmers market. That isn't a monopoly. Supermarkets just make it cheaper and easier. Most people dont have time to farm, or they dont live close enough to buy from one.
I'm inching closer to that dark place, but I'm fighting it through sheer will. My leaving this world doesn't scare me but the effect on others does.
Keep fighting. You are not the only one walking at the cliff's edge. I hope you can get better soon 🌹💐
Pulling the Strings it's because they love you bro, you never know what tomorrow may bring but you wake up anyway, this might be the day everything changes
@Pulling the Strings well. You wrote that yesterday. Still there buddy? In that case, you had a future yesterday. And you will agan today. I can understand that with all your conditions you may find it impossible. But in all honesty. Pull yourself together and give yourself some dammin worth. You are here. You have family. You have a live. You have value. And you are capable. There is a spot for you in this world. And if there isn't then make one. Every life is worth living. Every hardship is worth the little comfort that follows. I know because I walked over the edge of that cliff and was pulled back. My body was not giving up. It took a wile but eventually, my brain catched on. Live is hard. And it hurts like hell. But even pain is better then nothingness. The best thing about live is its brutality. You get to experience. Pain, comfort, love, hate, hope, depression, bordem, burnout. It's all there and it's exciting. And it's worth it. You only have one live buddy. It would be a shame to not make the best of it. Even if the best thing you have in life is the cat video in your recommendations. It is still somthing. Something is better then nothing. You may think that suicide is a way out of pain. But its a one way ticket. If you give up on pain then you also give up on plessure. If you give up on yourself then you give up on others too. Stop seeing your conditions as punishments. See them as challenges. Don't see live as a conviction. See it as an opportunity. You only got this single one. Make something of it.
Dennis Arango God Loves you and what’s you to live
Oof put that on a shirt and give me 5!... It's such a weird thing to feel; like there's usually a railing to stop people from thinking these things. And when it's gone... It can be really hard to justify not falling when the ground looks so much softer... idk
He's talking about how it affects others. They don't live with what I live with every waking moment and sometimes even when I'm asleep. I literally collapse from the overwhelming dread and tremendous weight of these thoughts and feelings. Add unforgivable guilt to the mix after I hurt my ex and drove her off for good. I'm alone in this world. I can't form new connections because I'm so toxic inside. At what point do we just call an experiment a failure and bin it?
I feel similar
Had a really hard day today, really hard. I’m 31 years old and have a wife and 10 month daughter. Often I feel I don’t deserve the family I have and im not needed. Thank you for posting this, 7 years later and you’ve managed to touch 1000’s of hearts. Thank you.
You deserve the life you have and the life so close you. You deserve the love they have and reciprocate with you. Don’t let the nows affect your futures. Don’t give up. It might sound redundant to say but I know you can do it. You have to feel it. Believe it. Love your strength and let it grow. Look forward to who you can grow into sunsets from now! I’m sending you positivity. It will come. 🤍
I’d kill to have a wife and a daughter.
I can’t stand the hate that Peterson gets. He’s an incredible man who has benefited my life greatly
The majority of people who hate Peterson is because they are told to. Majority of them were probably introduced to to him from vices failed attempt to suck him into the ridiculous identity politics divide and conquer agenda.
@Stop my ego. how is he sexist?
🙏🏻🙏🏻 absolutely agree
@@knowbuddy0 he isn't, he's just not a feminazi, so he obviously hates women 🤣
The last part of the comment 'i don't think he's shed his ego' was the most pretentious part.
Nobody 'sheds their ego' and the expectation that Petersen should just shows this another person sucked in by the msm.
They're all little foot soldiers, commanded to go out and find fault with people and ideas that actually help people.
That's the best that person could come up with.
@@knowbuddy0 Don't be ridiculous. Who's telling us to hate him, the news?
One thing I have learned in my life is that it’s very hard to meet a genuine good person. I don’t think I ever have.
And, just because they are family doesn’t mean that they are good to you.
I feel completely alone in this world and feel like most people have bad intentions.
You aren’t alone , we love you , you are worth it ✨
There are a lot of good people out there, a lot of them have commented here.
It's just that the people that we think should be the good ones usually aren't. They seem to be where we least expect them.
I am genuine
Me too.
I feel ya
The comments in the video and under it as well are very helpful, thank you to everyone for the words of encouragement,sadly after tragedy and trauma most of us lose purpose in life and feel as though there’s nothing left to live for 😞 I have been feeling that way a lot lately, and I have been feeling lonely, like I can’t go on, please be kind to those around you, you don’t know the hell we are going through everyday!
You are right. We should be so much more careful of the people we meet. We don't know what they are going through.
Yes,.. I too have been reading comments, and hope to find hope for myself as well. I recently had a traumatic life altering experience, that put me into stress I've never experienced, then anxiety, and insomnia. Then, .. into Depression with regret. I've been suffering every day, and lost enjoyments of life. Don't do anything, go anywhere, and noticed I don't care about anything!,.. and have anhedonia that is unnatural to experience. I hope you and I both,.. and all of us who have depression,... some way, some day... heal.!! And find enjoyment in life again 🙏
I have depressive thoughts for a long long time, I'm struggling every day and it seems there's no end of the deep dark tunnel I'm in. But, this man with his passionate and careful speech has made me feel that I'm not alone into all of this. Thank you sir and may God endure all your life with joy and peace 🙏
It’s even worse when your parents hate you for being depressed and blame you for it 😩😩
Dam its not juste me ?
They dont understand depression.
I said something insensitive and somewhat ignorant 9 months ago.
What I said was basically "you can't be depressed cause you sound like you're 12"
What I meant to say is "this seems more like a cry for attention" cause many people use suicide to get attention.
Because, unless you have a reason to be depressed between the ages of 9 and 13, other then hormones, it probably isn't a bad case let alone suicidal.
Also, my definition of "depressed" has changed. When I wrote this I was down right suicidal, so thats what I thought depressed was. now it's more like "I wish I died in my sleep or a car crash"
I hope the best for everyone. 🤝
@@certified_geek7536 :just cause you are teenager that doesnt mean you can't suffer real depression!
Parents have to be careful when kids tell that they are depressed cause it can be serious.Teenage years are sensitive.
@@lucialu833 it seems like this specific comment is more of a cry for attention
My littlebrother took his own life 17 years ago. I miss him every day. But I understand him and I don't blame him. But damn, I miss him...
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How have you been doing the last 4 months? I really hope you have had some moments in which you where able to enjoy his memory...
@@nickcsuki8123 Thank you so much for asking. I think it is very kind of you.
I am fine. Keeping myself busy. Lately I haven't spend much time thinking of my brother. But when I am with my mother, he is missing. Also, his birthday is coming up 8. of december. Then we have x-mas where he is missing, when me and my mother are sitting there alone.
And then comes new year. My brother took his own life on the 1. of january 2003.
December is a rather 'heavy' month. I used to travel to Thailand and stay there till after new year, but now that is not an option.
But no problem. I just stay busy.
I wish you good luck and all the best. Thank you for being so considderrate.
Cheers.
@@petergorm Great to hear back from you. That sounds like an absolute tragedy . Try to find and enjoy good memories... Stay strong coming month. Love and the best for you and your family...
@@petergorm God bless you and your Mom, and hold you both and your brother close to his Sacred Heart. +
There are no words to explain how much you’ve helped me get through. I’m eternally grateful for you. Jordan peterson thank you for being the father I never had and also saving my life multiple times.
I've been hurt so many times all my family kept on putting me away for the longest time but this video helped thank you thank you so much
The only reason I don't give up yet is because I'm scared of seriously hurting my parents and the few close friends left, this video helped me a lot of times thanks a lot.
Literally the only reason I’m still here is because my mom texts me almost every other day to let me know she loves me. If it wasn’t for her love, I’d be long gone
@@satori9105 same here
Same here
Same here. I hope it will get better for all of us, thankfully we have this man.
We love you!!
Whenever I feel myself slipping and those thoughts start to creep in I always come back to this video. This man has saved countless lives including my own.
Bro iam felling depression iam from India and having chronic neck pain I felling suicidal 🥲🥲🥲
Hope you're doing ok. If you need, reach out for help. Even if it's in this comment section. We all struggle, you're not alone. A warm hug to you, friend. 🫂
@@Y0uGuysAreTh3RealHer0es Thank you :)
We love you!
He saved my life back in May 2018. I will never be more grateful for anything else.
Thank you so much for this. I have fought against myself every single days since the beginning of all this. This video gave me the strength to continue a little more.
I want to thank you. As I sit here depressed out of my mind this video truly helped me to think of those I would hurt.
I liken my depression to swimming out as far as I can on my own. The thing is, once I finally stopped to take a look around, I saw that not only was no one swimming with me but I had lost sight of land. I realize that I came all this way and I’m tired...of swimming. The thing is, now I have to work hard to get back to land where the people who love me are waiting. Waiting for me. I think of sinking because honestly that’s easier than picking up broken relationships and dreams and working to put them back together. But The choice is mine. Do I find my way back to land? Or give up and remain lost? I choose to swim back to the person I am meant to be. A person who is loved and still has love to give.
Wherever you are, I hope you choose to swim too
try get hold of shrooms,Shrooms are a natural type of psychedelic drug that people use for recreational or spiritual purposes.
scientific reports show that magic mushrooms can treat depression. they work for treatment-resistant depression.try some n see their work, explain to this dealer what you are facing
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Madonna Yevette I know. I went to art school. Shrooms, acid, weed, molly. Tried it all. But now that I remember shrooms and acid straighten you out. They help me remember who I am and adjust my thinking so I’ll definitely be tripping again. Thank you
@@mickeydemas you welcome honey
Not everyone is loved or has love to give
Beautiful story
”You can always commit suicide tomorrow” is a qoute that will always be in my mind.
And I think like. Tomorrow is tomorrow and that tomorrow will never be today.
It will be an option any way
That one hit home here too.
Different day new problem
I like the quote because I see it as procrastinating suicide and I’m good at procrastinating
I love you Jordan..so so so much. You are an incredibly empathic, intelligent man. The world is blessed to have you in it!
Thanks. I’m in this journey.
I just switched chairs from a perfect life to a total hell . I still have everything.
I have PTSD , anxiety & now clinical depression.
I’m on homeopathy meds & has helped with sleep but still reluctant on anti depressants.
Although I’m sleeping better but I’m now seeing things in a darker perspective… the S word has occurred. I never want to do it. I’m really am in trouble. I talk to everyone but I’m not successful with myself. My support is gr888.
Mr Peterson, your voice matters. Keep helping. I really wanted to talk to my hypnotherapist friend today but it’s his birthday & don’t want to bog him with negativity.
I was never sad but now … almost all the time when I’m alone.
I've lost count of how many times I have watched this, the last 18 months have pushed me to the absolute limit. Depression is such a confusing process to try and deal with
I hope you are doing well
@@EAHorror doing fine buddy,trying to move forward every day
i feel you, I am here again and again
My own brain is taunting me. So I just want to put a bullet in the fucker.
I agree
This hit hard. I used to be extremely disciplined and positive in life. Then a snowball of mistakes, failures, losses over the last few years has taken a huge toll on my mental health. I never understood how real depression is until I experienced it myself. I’m starting therapy again and going to church, I will make the very best of it. I hope everyone takes even the smallest leap to speak to someone. What I’ve realized is that more people than I thought are going through something internally as well, even when they put on a brave face.
God bless you
@@beemccoy9111 no such thing and if there is god is a cunt
Read spiritual depression from Martin Lloyd Jones
I feel you. I was also super disciplined, fit, able to abstain from bad things. But this year has beat my ass. I've not been doing well. I want to do well though.
I'm glad I found this video. I'm struggling with depression every day is so hard.
I listen more than I think many others do, to others. I was fortunate enough to have someone listen to me during my darkest hours, and I could never imagine not being there for someone - regardless of my connection to them, because if I never had the help in my position, I probably would not be around today. Be there for someone, you never know what they're going through and what the outcome may be.
I literally watched this and cried uncontrollably for the full 11 and half minutes. Depression is no joke and I don’t wish this feeling upon anybody, even my worst enemy. I think the toughest part about it all is the fact you know you feel severely depressed but you don’t know why or what’s causing it. It’s hard to cure anything in life when you don’t know the root cause and that’s where I’m at.
I am on the same page I don't know what to do anymore. It's unbearable :(
😢😢😢 so true
I can't even last the 3 minute mark
I second this
I’m going thru a terrible time
I’m questioning worrying about everything
It is a horrible horrible place to be
In
I don’t want anyone to feel like I do
Thankfully I don’t feel suicidal but I feel really lost and don’t know what to do
I paid to see a private Counsellor in the uk yesterday and she told me I was lonely sad and that it sounds like my marriage is coming to an end
I feel ten times worse
How old are you?
Depression is pretty common, in all of its variations.
Why are you unhappy? Start exploring the very foundation of what depression is... Maybe the answers are soon to follow...
I'm 36, and I know why I don't want to live, I haven't wanted to live for at least half of my life.... I carry on for the handful of people around me.
SSRI/SSNRIs should be explored but I will tell you, with so many years of trial and error myself, and research with others, they don't really fix anything... Of course I wouldn't discourage anyone from trying them. If they help you, then that is fantastic.
Be well everyone ✌️
I hope everyone is okay out there while watching this video and if you aren’t, just know that it will be okay and that someone out there on CZcams is praying for your well-being and okayness 🥺
I don't feel okay. But it feels better to come to CZcams and read the comments. I'm not the only one struggling at least.
Let's talk on the phone whoever to just talk about ivwill exchange numbers
@@snoozyq9576take magnesium and 15 min exercise, wait 1 hour compare, God loves you
This video helped and possibly saved my life.
I can’t see what the future holds but for right now I owe this next bridge of hope to Jordan Peterson and this video.
The world is better with you here.
Dealing with depression isn't easy. It's very difficult in the sense that even if I try and do something about it something always comes up and messes up my positive progress. Like he said in this video "I would be less of a burden if I just disappeared. After my father passed away everyone in my family went there separate ways. My father's last wish was for us to remain close and remain a family. I hope my father can forgive me.
As sad as you can be, just think your life is not your own, you can’t take it! Think of the suffering of Christ ask God for strength to carry your burden!
Many years ago, I was suicidal. I can tell you from personal experience, it is not a selfish thing like some people say. You are so torn up emotionally and spiritually, that you aren’t processing those thoughts. You just can’t handle one more minute of fear and hurt.
I totally understand. My life is not confusing, my day to day life is a jumble. Some days I don't want to leave the bedroom.
ABSOLUTELY!
People don't come that decision in a hurry. It's often the only thing left they can do to end the relentless suffering
@@montesa9136 Uh, yeah they do. Stop romanticizing this disgusting mentality. Your suffering isn’t that unique. Several studies have shown that when you take away the easiest, most impulsive means of committing suicide, like handguns, people commit suicide less. What a shocking coincidence, right?! Suicide is objectively an irrational, emotional, and utterly nonsensical decision at least 99% of the time, which is also why the vast majority of suicide attempts fail, because the act isn’t done with complete conviction or careful planning most of the time. You’re doing exactly what Peterson says not to do: whining and blaming other people when there’s still things you could be doing to better your own life. That’s just pathetic.
@@georgerockwell149 It's obvious you have never suffered from Severe Major Depressive Disorder. You have NO IDEA what you are talking about.....
@@georgerockwell149 “disgusting mentality…” the lack of empathy in your comment shows that you probably never faced any severe mental disorder. Just experience 1 week of generalized anxiety disorder or depersonalization and I swear to God that you will have suicidal thoughts every damn minute ! Then you would probably understand why some people can only see an exit by taking that path ! I don’t judge people who commit suicide because I know how is it to suffer to a point where you simply just wanna end it. But you have no idea about how it feels …
Social media is the worst thing.
Depends on the crowds
Try reddit
Is it really, though?
Group dynamic is wonderful and toxic at the same time. Not necessarily social media alone, it naturally happens in community situations too.
Only strong should survive 💪.
this video and seeking help is what brought me out of my suicidal depresssion. i would put this video on repeat for 8+ hours during my work days. now i'm in a better place, I want to thank my friends, co workers, and my boss for helping me when i was at my lowest place and helping me trudge through it
Thank you for talking me off the ledge. I have many diseases and depression because nothing is getting better. I was so close today to just saying F it. I came across your video and it quite literally saved my life.
I've been through a lot of things in life, up until now those things made me a better person.
My son lived to be 29 but died by suicide a couple months ago. I've loved him since the moment I met him and we've always been close. He trusted me and talked to me a lot over the years about his struggles, he tried so many things to find a way to live.
For the first time I think I understand what he was going through because now I'm depressed and trying to find my own way to live.
I hope you find a way. God knows I can't imagine what loosing a child feels like but I hope you find strength.
Omg I wish I could just give you the biggest hug right now ! Please keep your head up and talk to someone 🤎try to live for the moments you too shared together. Even if it was for a little while 🤎🤎🤎🥺🥺
Sorry to hear what you're going through Golden. My parents lost my brother at a very young age so I can understand what it does to you.
The only thing that has stopped me from ending it is my mom. I can’t do that to her. Reading comments like this reaffirm me that I need to keep going. Thank you for this
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm also 29 so it hits very hard on me. Very unfortunate. It must be so hard on you. Depression really is contagious. I wish there wasn't so much suffering in the world.
This man has changed my life
same
@@Jeganathan_19 that's awesome. Enjoy the book man 🙏
He changed humanity. If they're willing to listen.
You changed your life. You made the choice and enacted it. But you certainly were inspired.
@@The_Kirk_Lazarus much appreciated
Jordan is such a good person to talk about this subject. He delivers it in a decent way. Thank you.
I've been having such a rough time. There's been a lot of depression in our family too, Jordan. It's so hard.
God save us.
Gosh I choked up when he said "do give some thought to the people that you're going to leave behind because you may just wipe them out in a way they'll never recover from."
This video helped me today.
The old ‘suicide is selfish’ ...... If you’re depressed enough, you feel you’re entitled to be selfish enough to put yourself out of your misery. I totally understand it.
Thats a myth, most people who kill themselves believe they are doing their friends and family a favor. They think that you are better off without them, and they don't deserve to live. That by continuing to survive, they are being selfish.
Love Light Yes what you said is true. It is exacally what I feel. I feel like I’m just pain for the people around me. That I am just in the way, failure, dissapoitment. All I do is hurting, stressing the people I love. My mind says, my mind makes be belive that every person I love with be more happy without me. Their stress. Inside I belive this but I’m trying to change it. I whould never want to make my loved one, mom, dad, my sisters, friends sad or having pain.
When simply the fact of being alive is painful, then death seems to be the only way. There is nothing selfish in this act, only devastation and struggle.
Loka- Chan praying for you brother. I’m in the same boat and wish well upon you in and your future. Know that you are very valuable to me and everybody around you. You are loved man. You may not see it but you are and one day you are gonna start a family and see the beauty of life. Suicide isn’t the option man. There’s so much more to life to experience, and life itself wants you to experience it. Times will get tough and it may be extremely dark but there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. Keep fighting brother, I’m praying for your wellbeing. You got this man, take it day by day and try improve by 1 percent. Wish you the best on your journey!
Moe K Thank you man. Hope the best for you too❤️❤️ We fight together🦾🦾
I’ve had 3 different bouts of depression in the last 5 years. I’m currently in my 4th one right now, I didn’t think I would ever get outta them, especially the first stint but I found a way to get myself out of it. My grandma passed a couple months ago, and I’ve had numerous breakdowns that I just couldn’t control cuz I tried to fight it to stay strong for my loved ones, and I teared up even more. I’m going to make it through, and I believe we all make through the other side whole again, this isn’t the end for me or you
I'm not even listening to a word he is saying. I'm just playing his voice in the background cause he always calms me. He's everything my friends and family could never be.❤
I've tried various psychologists. I've tried 3 psychiatrists and I'm going to one now. I've tried ECT. I've tried anti-depressants. My parents are aware of my depressive behavior. I've tried. Tried. Tried. And trying to try.
I only pray to God that I can get through this. I only pray that I can one day feel life in my veins.
Did you try LSD?
It might be a solution. Inform yourself and maybe, it will change your life to the better.
I dont want you to try drugs, but this one has potential in healing mental / psycoligical disorders without side-effects.
Tell yourself that I've read your comment and that I'm deeply touched. If I could send you courage through my screen ...
The same with me, except for ECT. I've been recommended that but I'm so scared I will lose parts of my memory and that it would affect my learning abilities. I'm afraid of turning into a vegetable.
@ Just Another Mortal - you are searching for a cure for an incurable illness. I have long ago given up trying .....
"Suicide is selfish" is always sounding like "How dare you make me feel this way"... I agree with him in that you should try to get help, should try antidepressants and should try talking with your peers. It sure can help. But there is a limit to how much a mind can take. Life itself is torture for some people.
Yeah people who say suicide is selfish have never experienced or don’t have the capacity to understand what it’s actually like to live with depression, as that person they are criticizing.
To me its sounds like " You gotta keep living in this hell coz, I don't wan't to feel your pain ''
Suicide is selfish. Get help. People care, man. There are other options. Suicide is not the answer. I promise you, things can get way better than you can even imagine. Your judgement is skewed during depression. You can do his, my brothers. Keep up the good fight.
@@tommyjones1357 are you calling my father selfish
@@funkdocc7880 Damn, dude. Sorry to hear. It was not a good thing to do.
If you have meds you’re not taking PLEASE TAKE THEM. I was off for a year and a half and did everything to isolate myself and push away the people that cared for me. I started again and after now I am actually seeing all the damage I’ve caused to myself. I pretty much ruined my life for no reason. Doing nothing is all for nothing. Fight for your life.
All the people I personally know that took antidepressants aren't here anymore. That may have worked for you but it doesn't work for most.
@@tylerchristensen9684 that's because it's treatable. There is such a thing as medication/therapy resistant depression. I'm sorry for your loss. I've recently been diagnosed with clinical/Major Depressive Disorder/Severe Depression and I have hope that it will work. I'm only 23 but I know I don't want to die at this moment. So even if people tell me the medication won't work or it's just a waste of money, I'm still going to try. I've noticed lately that when I get too over stimulated and frustrated or very upset the thought pops in my head just for a moment. So hearing and learning all of this is the first step to REALLY understanding what I'm (and others) are dealing with. I'm currently waiting for my prescription. My mom said some really hurtful things today so I'm educating myself to avoid the feeling of uselessness and hopelessness. For anyone else who may come across my comment. Try the medication, try therapy. Switch medication and therapists if you have to and keep this video in mind when you're feeling down. It's weird but since 11 my reason for not wanting to die was "think of all the food you haven't eaten/tasted yet" it's a child's way of putting it off " until tomorrow ". I've had multiple failed attempts since 11 years old but it's been 4 years since I last was in that dark space. Now that I know what I know. I'm not going to give up on myself and fall into the hurtful words others say or the thoughts I think about myself. YOU ARE LOVED.❤️❤️❤️❤️
I was on meds but SSRI’s are dangerous so I stopped taking them
Reading all these comments and being able to relate to others in a way helps me not feel alone. It gives me a sense of community since I have no one to relate to in real life. Fighting everyday of my life to get through yet another damn day of suffering and pain. Mentally exhausted is an understatement.
Yes,.. as I feel the same. Thank you for your reply. I with you, in the suffering of anhedonia from depression, Stress from anxiety, and insomnia from everything. They all hit you hard....
🙏4U!... 🙏me....🙏all of us.!
Is it just me or do a lot of the "inspirational quotes" of; 'you're not alone' and 'you're valuable' just totally not apply? Idk, I get that they're probably exactly what some people need to hear but I'm just in pain. I almost don't care if I'm important or if there are other people experiencing the same thing.
It's like I'm freezing to death slowly and somehow the knowledge that 'I'm not alone' is supposed to bring some sort of warmth, when really I'm just confused by it's relevance. like; yeah... AND?
People who get food poisoning aren't comforted by the fact other people have also experienced food poisoning. That's what depression is to me; food poisoning of the brain.
(if you've had bad food poisoning then hope this makes sense lol)
NewBookSmell the You’re not alone is not necessarily a statement to suggest other people are also struggling. It’s to suggest you are not alone in this world and in your battle. There are people around you that want you/ care for you/ need you in their lives and if you opened up to them they would help you. I’m sorry you are in so much pain but without a doubt you can get through it if you get the help you need. Hell if you gave me your info I’d help you. People care about you more than you may think x
You can do it! Whether it’s genetic or not, you have it and you have to deal with it. If dealing with it was easy, channels like these would not exist. It is not as simple as popping a pill or going on a vacation like some people think. It is serious but it is curable. Some of us have access to good healthcare while others do not but ultimately, from my experience, I changed my diet, took special vitamins and Christian therapy. I found out that it is true. People who suffer from depression have a special purpose in life. There is a mission that you need to get done but the depression does not let you see what it is. You are unique because you see pain where others don’t, you are perceptive to a person’s good intentions, you are extremely analytical and would never hurt another intentionally. Are there a lot of people like you out there? Absolutely not! Do you feel the world would be better if it did? Yes! Because people would be more loving and sensitive to each other’s needs. That is the reason you are here! The question is, through what venue are you going to help heal this world? Jesus has given you plenty of causes: racism, abortion, suicide prevention, world hunger, child abuse, domestic violence, alcoholism, drug use, human trafficking, police brutality, cancer, animal cruelty...and the list goes on and on. You are passionate for at least one of those issues, but who do you think, does not want you to complete your mission? Remember that this is a spiritual world and the Bible says that we battle with the forces we don’t see, so clearly it is the devil who does not want you to complete your mission. Are you going to let him win? It’s up to you👍
Ben Roddick God bless you! We need more people like you👍
I know this comment is old, but what you describe is called emotional pain body. There are very well working methods for it. The problem is, that it is detached from thinking, so f.e. talking won't help much. You have to deal with it in a different "language" with emotions.
One quick way, and that needs training, lots and lots of training, is this one:
1) Understanding you aren't your pain. Find some other memory where you feel warm, shining from within like the light that you are. That sounds undoable, but it's not! You don't have to feel it full force, but try to get into that state.
2) Face your pain. Accept it and let it be. Be gentle towards it. It is there for a reason and fighting it will not work well. Just be that glowing warm light and look at it and accept it and allow yourself to fully feel and process it. You can, because you are not that pain, you are in pain.
After 30-60 seconds, when you can do both things well, the pain actually starts to become less. It's working.
Important: Don't try to do it from the mind, do it from your emotional side, don't analyze it as it happens, just let it be.
This is one method in very, very short! Please look for emotional pain body here on youtube, the topic is too big for this comment.
You can do it! I promise there are methods that work for it existing! I had the same problem as you. I'm still in pain and depressed, but not suicidal anymore! I wish you all the best and all the sun and fluffy puppy feelings in the world! 💕
That's because food poisoning is an uncomfortable, yet largely a rather temporary physiological illness that is over within a couple of days. The way out is rather clear and you know it will come. Depression is very different in so many ways, and more often than not the way out isn't so clear. I think the idea if there are other people whom are struggling or at least other beings who can understand what you're going through might encourage you to seek help, which is better than seeing that the only way out is suicide.
I struggle with depression and have my whole life long. I face serious health and financial problems and I do think about suicide. What stops me is my sister, who I loved very very much. I watched her die of cancer, in pain, it was horrible. But I remember in her last days she said she would give anything to live just one more day, to stay with the people she loves for just one more day. I saw how precious life was to her and I cannot take my own life when I think about how much just one day of life meant to her. I think it would be disrespectful to my sister. How can I take my own life when my sister would have given anything for just one more day? I can't ..... I love my sister too much to do that. Even in death she is saving my life. Isn't that a miracle?
Your words touched me. Lots of respect.
My name is also Tim. I was very close to my sister as well. I watched her die a painful death from pancreatic cancer. Today, and for months, I have been battling depression and being pulled toward suicide - tried nearly everything possible to fill the empty void. Gratitude, meditation, pills, therapy, mushrooms, TMS, volunteering, EMDR....nothing has helped. But the fact that I found this and the synchronicity of the circumstances tells me that God/Source and the energy of my late sister is saying just hang on. Tim, thank you. Tim
My partner killed herself suddenly last Wednesday. The amount of devastation she left behind is indescribable. I wish she realised just how much she was loved and just reached out. I would have stopped everything I was doing and taken care of her until she got the professional help she needed. R.I.P. My beautiful Kayla.
i've been going through life with depression. everyday i think of ending it. im literally just waiting for my parents to go then i will follow them. in my mind i have been dead for a while now. keep fighting people, keep moving one day at a time.
I watch this video over and over cause I feel like someday in my life I'm gonna end up making that decision.. I've been holding it off trying to make myself better psychologically. But it's just so damn hard. I thank you so much Jordan peterson for helping me keep my head a float. 21 year old Male from Kentucky.
stay strong just lost my mom collge ain't working many problems like everyone else hold om write down in paper and then read that it make you feel good music is my escape thank god i have the gift to write songs this all test trust god hope you doing fine don't give up someone had worse then you man withot leg and arm just watch nick vicovich on youtube he will give you hope just like pac said to every dark night there is brigther day
jack shepard 💕💕💕
jack shepard how have you been?
Our will power will not work. We need the Holy Spirit. We have a Savior in Jesus . Reach out to Ligonier Ministries
Stay strong brother. Logos shall speak to you in its own good time
I’ve postponed my suicide every day from about 13 until 30. On my 30th birthday, in Iraq of all places, in the middle of an all out war, I’ve had an epiphany. It’s like Almighty God reached out and smacked me in the back of the head. From one second to the next it all went away. I’ve acquired a new purpose. My eyes opened on many things. It’s been a wild ride since. I’ve heard that when you are close to death, you get a new appreciation for life.
indeed you're right. Wow you're rly brave, im proud of u and happy ur still alive today. May God bless you and grant u the best in both worlds. ameen
Yo Fam how come atheists are always angry?
@@albusdumbledoritos7190 You are right. You don't come across angry at all. I wonder what gave me that impression...
Yo Fam if you're not angry at the very least you're not happy and to answer the inevitable next question you may ask, how do I know? Because happy people don't go around trying to rob others of their happiness and/or contentment.
Jesus Loves you, don't give up
You are a wonderful man Jordan and the world is a better place with you in it. Thank you 🙏
Thank you I been going through a lot I really needed this and I feel like no one loves me for whatever I do
I feel like there is an assumption here that most people have someone who would care if they died. A lot of people don't have that.
And then there's the ones who don't care if anyone will miss them .
@@killjoy8914 When people are very depressed, they often believe that no one cares about them, or that people would be better off without them around. With that belief in place, there is no reason for them to think anyone would miss them.
People care about people, Squirrel. It is just the way it is, at least this s how I believe.
@@deanmckell7423 You must be very young.
Thanks for the compliment, but you are as young as you feel, squirrel
My father died when I was 11 and my step father was my last parent to die, I was 22. I had been kicked out by my mother at 14 and was diagnosed with bipolar 1 at the age of 20. I’ve been struggling my whole life to be happy and to find a meaning in my life, but the part of me that survived all that refuses to die; I have survived by all means necessary.
I’m a wedding photographer now and for a long time I used to get so sad and down watching families spend their events together - happy and what seemed well off. This last two years I’ve been trying my hardest to get to a point where I find true happiness in the art I create and I’m working on that every day.
A lot of people dislike Peterson, but he’s saved myself and so many others. I appreciate him and I hope one day I get to thank him.
LOVE YOU
My story feels so similar to yours in terms of family, the issues present in that dynamic and being kicked out when you're not ready. Then the ensuing mental health issues that arise from the trauma of where you grew up and what you grew up in. I may never meet you but you are not alone in what you experienced or how you feel.
great for you man! 💪🏻 keep moving forward
Respect.
Timothy Brown, thank you for sharing and baring your soul. That's character, bless you, arohanui from New Zealand. I watch everything of Dr Peterson and I'm 72 still finding Pearl's of wisdom.
Whoever put this video together, thank you. I needed it late last night where I feel like I have been at my wits end. Life has been tough lately. This encouraged me to keep fighting. To keep living. Even when it’s hard.
You still around? I feel the same way, everything looks bleak and i really dont want to wake up in the mornings anymore
@@linko8968 Yep. I'm still here. Everything passes with time. I'm not going to pretend and say life is better, but I'm working to better myself everyday, distract myself with work, distract myself with different activities, and understand in life, you deserve much better than what you get, and you should work towards inviting those things and people into your life. It gets better, even when its hard. 3 months ago I was at my worst, and now I've picked myself up, moved passed the grieving and pain I was in, and kept going.
@@thedavidjscott_ Hey man thats good to hear. I don't know. Somedays when i'm not totally conscious of my head usually on the mornings, it just takes over and i feel like a total faliure, with all of the sadness, regret, shame. I suppose if you made it through then i could too.
@@linko8968 absolutely. I still have off days, but when I look at the grand scheme of things, everything works out. Hope you stay strong man, know there’s light at the end of the tunnel, and you’ve got this. Keep fighting, even if the wins are tiny.
Honestly, the concept of thinking about the hurt you would leave behind if you were to succumb to suicide makes me feel worse when I am in that position. If you think about your family and friends and the ways in which your actions could hurt them and that helps you from not doing it, then that's awesome. But thinking about how I've hurt people in the past and how killing myself would hurt them even more just makes me feel like I can't even do the right thing when trying to solve the problem, so obviously I'm not worthy of any other solution.
Don’t do it Penny. Even if you don’t feel worthy because you hurt people in the past, it won’t change the fact that it will hurt the people you care about. It doesn’t have to be the permanent fix, I don’t think it can, but thinking about the people in your life who would be hurt by you killing yourself might help shake you out the mental state that you’re in. Even if you think you aren’t worthy it won’t change the hurt it could cause. If that makes you feel guilty use the guilt to your advantage, twist it into some sort of reason to keep going. I hope you’re doing better today then yesterday.
Depression makes you feel lost in such a way even the pain of one’s you love is almost numb to you. I hope this makes sense
I don’t want my family to miss me or feel sad when I’m gone but I’m also lost and very hurt in a way I can’t feel anymore
That's definitely not the best option, you can't hurt people more just because you've hurt them once. You might feel like you can't do the right thing or you're not worthy, but WHO CARES. Sometimes you have to stop caring about what you feel like doing and start doing what you have to do
I feel that exact thing right now.
Gotta love Jordan Peterson, I can’t even begin to imagine the number of lives he has saved, the people he has helped.
To everyone watching this video, please don't lose hope. Life can and will get better. Last year, I was at the absolute worst period of my depression and anxiety, which I had for over 10 years. Rather than accept that I would always be a broken man or worse, I did everything I could to break the cycle. I undertook therapy and committed myself to it (I previously stopped myself from going to therapy), I severely limited all forms of social media (except CZcams and occasionally Instagram), I watched all kinds of videos to educate myself further (Jordan Peterson motivated me so much), I got into a regular fitness regime at home, I distanced myself from toxic friends and I reconnected with close friends. I also got into a career that I've long wanted to get into. One year later and I not only remember what life was like before depression but now I am living my best life after depression.
Even when I am struggling, I know now what to do before it spirals out of control and that is to seek help.
Life seems extremely bleak to me right now, work I hate, can’t think of any work that I could even stand to do. What career did you get into?
@@MWorsa same
Thank you for making and posting this video.
Thank you Mr Jordan Peterson I needed this but I'm still waiting to see how I cope.
This man is a gift to our generation. Every time he cries I do too. I feel such a connection to him, he has saved my life.
This touched me greatly to see a therapist lose it. Depression is a very personal burden to carry (I know from experience) and all my love goes out to you all.
Omg…… I have no words…. Thank you.. thank you so much…
i can testify 36yrs and it still crushes me to think of my dear dad.
Thanks for sharing that. ❤
This is going to sound really cliche but
I’ve been in a really dark place for a really long time and I have more than once thought about ending it. I felt like I had no choice, I felt like I was trapped and that nobody could help me. I tried to talk to people and every time I left feeling very disappointed and misunderstood. I tried to change my appearance, my routines, my life-goals and it gave me nothing. I felt empty and hollow, like I was a shell of a person or a brainless zombie. Nothing around me left an imprint in me, I never felt happy about something, sad about something. I never felt hunger or like I had to sleep, yet I could feel myself starving and I was losing my mind from not sleeping.
This video by it self hasn’t saved me, I did that myself, but it definitely started a thought-process which led to a long and difficult journey to a better mindset. It was the little pebble that left rings in a pond.
I have to thank you for that
how is it know? please answer
@@prodtenace I'm gonna be honest, my life isn't perfect, but neither is anyone else's. I still have pretty bad days sometimes, but they are nothing compared to what they used to be.
In short, I'm in a much happier place, the good days outnumber the bad ones, and I feel a lot better. A lot. I think the biggest change in me is that I've learnd to let things go, to not hold on to painful memories and events that nobody except me remember. I've also started to accept who I truly am and to stop trying to change myself to make me feel like I belong. When you're only focused on trying to please others and forget yourself, one will eventually break. I refuse to let that happen again, even if it makes me feel selfish at times.
So, yeah, I appreciate your comment, thank you :)
@@idagranath5739 thank you so much. didn't even notice I mispelled now lol
yeah, I was feeling awfully bad the time I wrote the comment. I developed depression a week ago from really idiotic reasons, and I am basically hoping that I bounce back to the human I once was before (never had depression).
guess that reading about people having depression for 25 years didn't help much. I just wanna get out of it forever. I was very curious, let's say I somehow intentionally got myself in (sounds triggering, I know) and now I know the deep torment. Don't wanna return ever.
again, thanks for taking the time to respond. I appreciate it and hope you will continue going. keep in mind everybody has days such as yours, and the feeling you have then is just a feeling, it's never gonna be forever.
Wow
Last year I would listen to this video when the pain of being became intolerable. It would get me to tomorrow. Jordan deserves all the respect we can give him.
Honest...Intelligent...and a way forward...framework the hand rails of hope...thank you.
This video has saved my life on multiple occasions, thank you so much
Jordan Peterson has recovered (for the most part). Just wanted to share that good news.
I didn't know but that's awesome. 😀👍
He is doing awesome!
Depression. Im depressed because i was not gifted , i was always the slow kid, the idiot, and people are just better than me and im not useful
@@rubyparra9112 I am sorry about that.
Hopefully you are doing better by now🤗
I wish you enough strenght and hope to handle this😊
I had crippling depression all of my life. So much abuse and ptsd to recover from. I’ve had to become my own best friend. The best tips I have for anyone needing help is to see your doctor first step. Avoid alcohol and drugs. Eat the most nutritious food you can afford. When you wake up have a shower first thing. Listen to music instead of watching tv. Limit phone/internet time drastically. Go outdoors atleast once a day and try to walk around the block. Be kind and patient with yourself. Consider every small step a victory. Keep your house tidy. Break tasks down into small bite size chunks so you can accomplish things easier. Expect some bad days but also expect some good days 💕💕💕
"And there was a woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years, and though she had spent all her living on physicians, she could not be healed by anyone. She came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment, and immediately her discharge of blood ceased. And Jesus said, “Who was it that touched me?” When all denied it, Peter[b] said, “Master, the crowds surround you and are pressing in on you!” But Jesus said, “Someone touched me, for I perceive that power has gone out from me.” And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.”
Going outdoors is a good way to soothe your mood. Nature boosts mood.
Do you mind if I copy this to FB friends only, with credit
He’s so smart. Worded it perfectly. I feel better now.
thank you. i’m only 17 years old and i’ve thought about suicide since 8th grade. hearing this on a hard day helped me.
Even though I know I have no one, and no one who loves me, I at least know I’m not in this misery by myself.. I appreciate you guys’ stories, it makes me feel less crazy and more human.. I’ve attempted suicide several times as a teenager, and I woke up every time, and I can’t believe I even made it to 34, I never thought I would.. I’m the only child without any siblings and I lost both of my parents as a preteen/teen, and now I have 2 teenagers of my own and I don’t want to leave them how my parents left me.. Please pray for me that I muster up the courage to continue on, if for no other reason, simply for my kids sake.
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Stay strong ❤️
Keep fighting. Remind yourself everyday that there is a new good memory waiting to be made with your kids. A new good memory to be made with someone who will be in your life for a moment or a lifelong friend you’ve yet to meet. You might even have a chat with someone who you don’t know feels the same way you do, bring some joy to their day and give them the strength to keep going because you made them feel like they weren’t invisible. We’re all here with you angry and asking “what is wrong with me?” You are not alone so keep fighting with us
Change your diet to plant base for a a month and see what happened , depression is caused by 2 reasons environmental reason like problems in your family, fake friends , toxic relationships or second reasons is physical illness meaning theres inflammation in your brain messing up your chemical balance or even could be nutrient deficiency in your body.
I cries the entire video. I know, I'm of depression kid, I'm 33. this video hits me much that I will fight whatever I can to make me be aware that others are also caring me. I'll explore more and always get back my feet up. One day at a time.
Tyler Z Wong you never know what tomorrow might bring 👍🏻
@@godgunscatsweed3022 Thank U very much
Keep your chin up bud it'll all be okay! :)
@@danejacques2119 Thank you buddy, I will
The image of my mothers horrified and heartbroken face, the blame she'd feel. I couldn't go through with it. Yet I'm back here again trying to find another reason.
I was very ill, and thought I had no way out, have been told I had no way out properly, I had a plan, I could fall asleep only by thinking about how I can just end it all, it relaxed me. I never did it, because I didn't want to do this to my mom.
And I'm so glad I didn't, I am not ill anymore, I'm happy and I love life. Just glad I came out of it, hopefully I could help others rise back up❤
I think I'm at the stage where not being here is more exciting than being here...when you have no friends or family you can't really be excited to wake up each day...anxiety has ruined me and my life...I hope everyone is having a wonderful day...I might not be right now but I wish you all the best in yours
Anxiety has ruined my life as well , when my wife divorced me because my anxiety issue , in the vows in sickness and health many bolt on sickness , I've been swimming upstream for too many years , now my dad just died the pain never stops
@@waynejg1365 I feel the pain I lost my parents..brother and sisters..each day is a struggle
I am in the same boat and have had enough now. Goodbye
Completely understand some people the pain is too much and there is no help it just leaves one option
I just broke down into tears i always use to think about how to end it all. God bless this man 🙏
1st - I'm so grateful for your wisdom and your advice is real & amazing. I respect you so very much. 2nd - I've tried everything you've mentioned (in this video)...plus so much more. Now I don't know what to do. No one is REALLY listening. I need something/someone...idk. But anyway Thank You 🖤✌🏻