Daniel and Depression

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  • čas přidán 10. 10. 2017
  • I share my story about having Depression and how I rode the pizza-wave out of the hole.
    Click here to subscribe to my channel: czcams.com/users/subscription_cente... and ring the bell for notifications!
    Videos I recommend!
    • LIVING WITH DEPRESSION - What It's Like To Be Depressed
    • The Science of Depression - The Science behind it.
    • Sadness Vs. Depression - Depression vs. Sadness
    • All About Depression (... - In depth discussion
    / katimorton - an actual expert who covers everything you could ever ask for!
    I'm partnering with the UK charity Young Minds to help raise awareness and the standard of care for young people going through mental health issues! If you want to get involved check out this website - youngminds.org.uk/get-involve... :)
    Remember - this is just my honest experience of going through this and what it's been like for me. Always consult an expert for any matters of physical or mental health!
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Komentáře • 39K

  • @miuie
    @miuie Před 6 lety +12186

    Having depression is just like being dead but still breathing

  • @atan-om1sg
    @atan-om1sg Před 5 lety +9332

    Does anyone else hate it when you laugh at a joke and your friend says
    “How are you depressed if your laughing right now..?”

    • @Dead_Dollz
      @Dead_Dollz Před 5 lety +271

      well they clearly are too stupid to know anything about depression if they think like that.

    • @tiredandhungry4797
      @tiredandhungry4797 Před 5 lety +495

      "Oh sorry I forgot to turn on my depression face" *does an intensely dramatic frown and makes weeping noises*

    • @shreya7673
      @shreya7673 Před 5 lety +41

      Ikr also I love your profile picture

    • @atan-om1sg
      @atan-om1sg Před 5 lety +37

      come in my ladydoor iero same here ! Love MCR

    • @elenaafaith
      @elenaafaith Před 5 lety +26

      Preach bitch

  • @esmas4379
    @esmas4379 Před 5 lety +6911

    “when i was younger i used to get bullied every single day, i was struggling with my identity” now we understand :,(

    • @gabyluna315
      @gabyluna315 Před 5 lety +203

      sweet honey this video now is making me cry a lot harder

    • @BA-fu7it
      @BA-fu7it Před 5 lety +40

      So true😭

    • @samcarlson7257
      @samcarlson7257 Před 5 lety +116

      Hits a bit different now, doesn’t it…

    • @natflix321
      @natflix321 Před 5 lety +52

      @@gabyluna315 same. at least we have more info on the struggling with idenity part. am i right?

    • @enabunny5522
      @enabunny5522 Před 5 lety +16

      what i was thinking )))):

  • @graypetcoyle
    @graypetcoyle Před 5 lety +3031

    “I was struggling with my identity”
    Hits different, huh?

    • @monalpattanaik5179
      @monalpattanaik5179 Před 5 lety +134

      no, hits harder

    • @Ari_Danielle04
      @Ari_Danielle04 Před 5 lety +47

      graypetcoyle no it hits harder not different

    • @maddi4699
      @maddi4699 Před 5 lety +52

      jesus christ
      i get it, it’s a huge realization and all
      but i’m getting really tired of that phrase lol

    • @graypetcoyle
      @graypetcoyle Před 5 lety +14

      Maddi dude this was posted 2 weeks ago before the phrase got stale

    • @soophay7566
      @soophay7566 Před 5 lety +24

      *hit....me with a chair*

  • @anazak2363
    @anazak2363 Před 6 lety +2140

    Dan in the livestream- "Yeah this isn't going to make you cry bc im funny"
    Me- *literally cries the whole video*

  • @user-wh8eh1rs7d
    @user-wh8eh1rs7d Před 5 lety +4707

    Oh come on phil was definitely there for dan’s laptops birthday

    • @granola1307
      @granola1307 Před 5 lety +114

      And today's underrated comment is-

    • @Babelfroggy
      @Babelfroggy Před 5 lety +119

      And i bet he bought stickers!

    • @kittycoutourxxx2706
      @kittycoutourxxx2706 Před 5 lety +114

      He lives there. He kinda doesn’t have a choice

    • @lenofaus
      @lenofaus Před 5 lety +77

      When I was a youngin I used to throw birthday parties for my beanie baby raccoon. I'd get a cake (a chocolate bar) and everything.

    • @yoharryyoureawizard3560
      @yoharryyoureawizard3560 Před 4 lety +27

      @@lenofaus thats so cute and pure wtf you angel

  • @bruhstfuu
    @bruhstfuu Před 5 lety +3242

    Him: *talks about being awake at 3am looking at memes*
    Me: **looks at clock**
    Clock: **4:28am**
    Me: *oH well-*

    • @bruhstfuu
      @bruhstfuu Před 5 lety +16

      @Lucy Ellis thanks fren ||-//

    • @bruhstfuu
      @bruhstfuu Před 5 lety +13

      Yay it's 5:21am i-

    • @danielamartinez6323
      @danielamartinez6323 Před 5 lety +20

      -IMAGINE AS IM PACING THE PEWS OF A CHURCH CORRIDOR

    • @bruhstfuu
      @bruhstfuu Před 5 lety +9

      @@danielamartinez6323 i love you
      I love you too

    • @bruhstfuu
      @bruhstfuu Před 5 lety +14

      @@danielamartinez6323 WHAT A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING,

  • @danandphiledits7011
    @danandphiledits7011 Před 5 lety +696

    He protecc
    He attacc
    But most importantly
    He get his life bacc

  • @tonialexis125
    @tonialexis125 Před 5 lety +2445

    I have two words to say and they are:
    Thank You

  • @jac1396
    @jac1396 Před 6 lety +5037

    It's odd to see Dan talking about something so serious, but important that he did

    • @danna8582
      @danna8582 Před 6 lety +54

      True tho, he makes a lot of jokes about his depression (although I know that's how he copes with things cuz I do the same) you forget dans life isn't just all fun and games and he actually has his ups and downs once in a time

    • @talia8336
      @talia8336 Před 6 lety +8

      Im glad he did

    • @yoimxyler1711
      @yoimxyler1711 Před 6 lety +1

      JacAttack two things 1) it was necessary and a good thing he talked about it 2) I love your videos so much

    • @mipno1351
      @mipno1351 Před 6 lety +12

      Turquoise Cheetah before all the hate rolls in, I think you asked a good question. My personal answer -which may not necessarily be correct - would be that this video is just saying that it is okay to talk about depression openly, its not that being depressed "makes me so special" or something of a kombi-ya nature.
      It's important to a lot of people because seeing someone who a lot of people idolize (Daniel Howell) admit that he has had issues with clinical depression, tells them they're not alone.
      For me, this video is a source of information that I can use to help explain to all my loved ones what I am feeling. Ironically, it was published the day I OD'd. Now that I am relatively stable, and seeking professional help, I am here re-watching it to write down some key points that I relate to so I can help explain to the people I care about most what it is that I am struggling with and how they can help me most; because admitting I need help is just difficult - idk why.
      Depression is a personal issue and something I need to overcome, but I need a support group. Which is why I am here, trying to figure out how to say what I did Oct 11, and if they could ever forgive me for trying to harm myself

    • @eliseedgar4524
      @eliseedgar4524 Před 6 lety +14

      It's the fact that he's raising awareness about it and showing viewers who might be going through something similar that they are not alone that makes this important, it's not that his depression in particular is "special" as you put it. It's important because of the stigma surrounding mental health that he mentioned in the video, some people who have a mental illness might have experienced others telling them that they're making it up, to "get over it, to "have more emotional grit" or they're "being melodramatic" (all of which I've experienced). He has such a large audience which mostly consists of teenagers and it's important that they understand what it is, how to get help, and that they are not alone if they have a mental illness.

  • @mercury7531
    @mercury7531 Před 5 lety +669

    I've got high functioning depression and every so often when I'm having a particularly bad time, someone will ask me "are you okay?" and I'll always reply "I'm trying to be" because I know there's a way out but I haven't found it yet.

    • @anemoia3154
      @anemoia3154 Před 4 lety +20

      you’ll find it one day!!! don’t give up!!!!!

    • @mercury7531
      @mercury7531 Před 4 lety +9

      @@anemoia3154 thanks, I'm trying to

    • @Traumatised311
      @Traumatised311 Před 4 lety +5

      @@mercury7531 , hopefully you're alright

    • @idkhowbutdiscosarechemical
      @idkhowbutdiscosarechemical Před 2 lety +3

      Hey, I don't know you, or if you still use this account, but I just want to say I hope you're doing well

    • @mercury7531
      @mercury7531 Před 2 lety +2

      @@idkhowbutdiscosarechemical thank you, I'm doing better now.

  • @imjustaperson449
    @imjustaperson449 Před 5 lety +710

    my friends know im depressed and whenever im happy they are like i thought you where depressed.
    and its so annoying can anyone else relate?

    • @horacethecheese1009
      @horacethecheese1009 Před 5 lety +89

      sounds like they think you're faking it because of how many romanticise mental health these days
      but that's still very crap of them they should trust you and be more decent

    • @eee8665
      @eee8665 Před 4 lety +43

      They dont seem like good friends.Maybe try find better friends,who understand it.

    • @mollyduncan9524
      @mollyduncan9524 Před 4 lety +22

      anyone with mental illness can relate. isn't that the worst

    • @moonpixie33
      @moonpixie33 Před 4 lety +27

      omf i always feel bad for laughing or smiling with my depression bc i always feel like people are thinking "oh she's laughing she must be okay"

    • @isabellalost8256
      @isabellalost8256 Před 4 lety +14

      One time I told my friend I was depressed, and later told her I was feeling better...but I was feeling suicidal and when I told my friend I was depressed she said ugh again

  • @WiWillemijn
    @WiWillemijn Před 6 lety +2569

    Love he doesnt even go outside for the bird poop clip

    • @sadiesbiz9934
      @sadiesbiz9934 Před 5 lety +2

      😂

    • @kyuliter6602
      @kyuliter6602 Před 5 lety +5

      pffttt.. only loSerrz go outSide

    • @lovedogs8748
      @lovedogs8748 Před 5 lety

      He also uses sour cream. I mean come on, can't you at least use paint or something?

  • @user-ek6gt7qc5b
    @user-ek6gt7qc5b Před 6 lety +6197

    I can only imagine that Phil enjoyed pouring popcorn on your face

    • @oliviafinan2974
      @oliviafinan2974 Před 6 lety +38

      Phanisreal if this was 2016 -January 2017 it would cereal

    • @mikhoang4632
      @mikhoang4632 Před 6 lety +26

      Phanisreal but can you imagine not eating popcorn being porn of your face its sAD

    • @iseeicyi.c.ehiciceteaxd4645
      @iseeicyi.c.ehiciceteaxd4645 Před 6 lety +18

      Connor Butters porn??

    • @pugzy28
      @pugzy28 Před 6 lety +2

      Phanisreal sammeeeee

    • @abby0567
      @abby0567 Před 6 lety +10

      I see Icy I.c.e Hic Ice TeaXD I think they meant poured 😂

  • @johnathan2261
    @johnathan2261 Před 5 lety +561

    I watch this when I'm upset and it helps alot actually, in an odd way hearing his story is comforting, it makes me feel less alone in a way

  • @lordsquid3825
    @lordsquid3825 Před 5 lety +684

    Dan.
    Dan digiddy darn Howell.
    You have made me actually care about my mental health and life again. This is a feat nearly no one has achieved, not even myself. I’m not “fixed” or happy but thanks to you I think I’ll stick around this planet a little longer. Thank you Daniel. Thank you. And now let me say one last thing; don’t ever let anyone convince you that you aren’t worth the world because they are wrong. You have inspired, entertained and saved so many people and we can’t thank you enough. I’ve always wanted to meet you and tell you this in person but knowing me I wouldn’t have the guts too (and I’ll never get the chance to anyway) so I’ll tell you here. Thanks again, you’re my hero.

  • @LadyMagiccc
    @LadyMagiccc Před 6 lety +719

    Where's the love button? Thank you for this ❤️

  • @little_kaonashi4812
    @little_kaonashi4812 Před 5 lety +1180

    ''whyyy?.......... andd hOwWw I'm insiide''

    • @rebeccahall9771
      @rebeccahall9771 Před 5 lety +2

      Little_ kaonashi spirited awayyy💓💗💞💕

    • @nerdygal6133
      @nerdygal6133 Před 5 lety +2

      Lol 😂 and Awww you’re icon is so cute💗

  • @kwisuxk
    @kwisuxk Před 7 měsíci +41

    Idk if Dan or anyone else will see this, but I just wanted to share my story. Basically I watched this video a long time ago, maybe when I was around 12 or 13, and it really made me think about my own mental health and life in general. I started to really “explore” my options, as before this video I didn’t really know that it wasn’t normal to always feel bad or empty. I started seeing my school’s counselor, then an actual therapist later on. I was diagnosed with OCD and anxiety, as well as mild depression, and honestly just being able to put a label on it was already such a big help because I understood that what I am feeling and experiencing is real and valid, and that I do not have to feel like that all the time and that I can do something to make it easier for myself. So, Dan, thank you, really from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Without this video I’d probably be in a really dark place, or even dead. So, really, thank you.

  • @user-nf1cb7di7p
    @user-nf1cb7di7p Před 3 lety +405

    To those who are struggling:
    You will get through this night
    ❤️

    • @jillnelson7
      @jillnelson7 Před 3 lety

      +

    • @ForestSpirit8
      @ForestSpirit8 Před 3 lety +4

      Thanks you made me cry

    • @ellaelephant4122
      @ellaelephant4122 Před 3 lety +1

      thank you!! I'm rly worried cuz idk how to convince my parents to let me get the book!! (if you have ANY suggestions please let me know!!)

    • @ayethirah
      @ayethirah Před 2 lety

      @@ellaelephant4122 i know its not the same but how about listening to the audiobook?

    • @nvm4086
      @nvm4086 Před 2 lety

      No shit, thats the literal problem. Mentally healthy people trying to comfort mentally ill people is one of the funniest and most embarassing things ever.

  • @hot_garbage1477
    @hot_garbage1477 Před 6 lety +566

    “extend your spine dan”
    my favorite quote ever said by amazingphil

  • @DevinSumer
    @DevinSumer Před 6 lety +2200

    i love when dan gets into character..
    with himself

  • @samueljenkins2285
    @samueljenkins2285 Před 5 lety +286

    Dan & My councillor & literally everyone else: Exercising helps a lot
    Me: i'M sEVErRLeY AsThMaTiC

    • @ceilingeye
      @ceilingeye Před 4 lety +12

      Exercise doesn’t always mean pushing yourself to the edge!! I have iron deficiency anemia which makes exercise hard, but taking 2 walks a day has been a great solution!! You dont have to cause distress to your body, but it gets you out of the house!!

    • @ceilingeye
      @ceilingeye Před 4 lety +6

      sprinkleofpepper oh absolutely! I do not mean to diminish the suffering caused by asthma! I simply meant that many solutions can be altered to suit your personal needs!

    • @mamasimmerplays4702
      @mamasimmerplays4702 Před 4 lety +5

      Hugs to you all from the chronic pain and vertigo in the corner.

    • @partypigeons
      @partypigeons Před 4 lety +2

      Me to my councillor: what if I’m too sad to even complete the 1 st step , get out of bed

  • @anni3805
    @anni3805 Před 4 lety +1534

    “Don’t worry my uncle won’t be offended”
    ...
    “He’s dead.”
    *WhEeZe*
    Omg I’m a horrible person

    • @ambiie5032
      @ambiie5032 Před 3 lety +19

      I read this comment as he said it and I laughed more than I should have

    • @kati5243
      @kati5243 Před 3 lety +10

      I laughed at this way more than I should
      Well I guess I m a horrible person too

    • @emeraldkoala2543
      @emeraldkoala2543 Před 3 lety +5

      Well, at least your not the only one..

  • @FairlyLocalLoser
    @FairlyLocalLoser Před 6 lety +5987

    "Don't worry, he won't be offended. He's dead."
    wOW wAY tO LIgHTEN uP tHE mOOD

  • @morgancass4983
    @morgancass4983 Před 6 lety +603

    *"Yup. Ya daddy"*

    • @d4ndyb0y_
      @d4ndyb0y_ Před 6 lety +7

      BiffBiff MSP *who Phil ??*

  • @anonymousfan3754
    @anonymousfan3754 Před 2 lety +61

    i know it’s been four years but
    six words
    you will get through this night

  • @zero-xn8ow
    @zero-xn8ow Před 5 lety +394

    dan i literally owe you my life, thank you so much for everything you've done, for speaking about your experiences, for making us all feel understood and a little less alone 💞💞💞

  • @aethereal6659
    @aethereal6659 Před 5 lety +1699

    So depression is basically anxiety but instead of feeling fear for no reason you feel eternally upset for no reason

  • @blitzinsystem346
    @blitzinsystem346 Před 6 lety +2077

    I honestly love how he was talking about something very serious and personal but still had a lot of humor. the skits killed me.

  • @teverthebeaver1785
    @teverthebeaver1785 Před 5 lety +65

    When I’m depressed I hide in my room and watch you for hours on end

  • @isabellakubik2834
    @isabellakubik2834 Před 5 lety +354

    This has so much more meaning now. How far you've come ❤

    • @111.m4xus
      @111.m4xus Před 4 lety +8

      love your profile pic! :)

    • @beck9242
      @beck9242 Před 3 lety

      he really has ❤️❤️

  • @jamiem5504
    @jamiem5504 Před 6 lety +223

    "mm really okay well i think i can deal with it"....."i cannot deal with it"
    spot on

  • @zephyrlopez9146
    @zephyrlopez9146 Před 6 lety +394

    I just wanted to hug him the whole video

  • @owlesent
    @owlesent Před 5 lety +233

    Dan: Don’t listen to me, listen to the experts!
    The experts: Is Dan

  • @snidget1559
    @snidget1559 Před 5 lety +336

    "it's the final episode of game of thrones! you've been looking forward to this for years!"
    lol this didn't age well.

  • @iamkarlyelyse
    @iamkarlyelyse Před 6 lety +217

    The "world mental health day" sign in the background 👌

  • @skylarlogan3512
    @skylarlogan3512 Před 6 lety +807

    'its your dad'
    'what no i don't think-'
    'yup its ye daddy'

  • @maudeedevlin8428
    @maudeedevlin8428 Před 4 lety +76

    THANK YOU DAN for pointing out that anyone can still be depressed even if they have things that can give you a happy and comfortable life. My guardians have shamed me for being depressed, implying that I wasn’t grateful that they were giving me things that I didn’t have growing up. My depression eventually got locked in the trunk after a year so to speak, but quarantine brought it back out and I feel like I don’t have control anymore. Please come back soon dan :( you’re amazing

    • @caitlinfedorek
      @caitlinfedorek Před 3 lety +1

      @Lauren Strick I found it helpful to have a group of friends who understand and struggle similarly, that way we could discuss our issues in a judgement free zone, relating and feeling more seen and “normal.” (What is normal anyway?) It made it a lot less scary and you have to remember that your chosen family is those who embrace you and listen to you.

    • @caitlinfedorek
      @caitlinfedorek Před 3 lety

      @Lauren Strick I know I don’t know you but I’m so glad and proud that you got help!

  • @4belzzz
    @4belzzz Před 4 lety +71

    almost two years ago i was trying to find a way on how to tell my parents that i felt awful all the time and that I thought it might be depression(during this time I was also suicidal).
    a few weeks later dan posted this video and it made me cry because this was exactly how I felt, so I showed it to my parents and they told me they were going to do everything they could.
    now i go to therapy once a week and am on meds(it's been 3 months i think?) and things are so much better...🖤
    I still self harm and might not be in the best place, but it's definitely better and I am so thankful for Dan for speaking up about his mental health, giving me the courage to open up and ask for help.

    • @lisahochwald3485
      @lisahochwald3485 Před 4 lety +8

      Hi! Thank you for sharing your story. I hope you're doing better now :) and I'm happy to hear that your parents have been understanding, it's so helpful to have their support!

    • @saorinrinsignal
      @saorinrinsignal Před 3 lety +6

      hey! it’s been a year, how are you now?

  • @chadwickboseman7879
    @chadwickboseman7879 Před 6 lety +1637

    "why....and how, I'm inside?" 😂😂😂

  • @vampgf9580
    @vampgf9580 Před 5 lety +584

    “Listen to an expert”
    **shows himself in a different frame**

  • @decaf-nosebleed
    @decaf-nosebleed Před 5 lety +90

    "Dan, its the final episode of game of thrones, you've been waiting for this for 7 years!"
    HA, it's out now.

    • @nitidiuscula
      @nitidiuscula Před 5 lety +5

      and as it turns out, the last season of GOT did not help *anyone* feel better

  • @mungbean7649
    @mungbean7649 Před 4 lety +32

    My health teacher literally showed us this in class

  • @cassiemiller9453
    @cassiemiller9453 Před 5 lety +1788

    My depression feels like I'm drowning. Some days I can't get out of bed. I feel like i can't breath. I stay in my room a lot. I feel safe in my blanket with my dim Christmas lights and black light.

    • @brinna7712
      @brinna7712 Před 5 lety +23

      Crazy this is me right now I surround myself with pillows and stay in my room w Christmas and a black lights on...

    • @EASFromTheWest
      @EASFromTheWest Před 5 lety +5

      being in a blanket with lights doesn't sound like a good idea

    • @kat6038
      @kat6038 Před 5 lety +2

      @Platy Plush me too. it felt suffocating

    • @mirael96
      @mirael96 Před 5 lety +1

      perfectly said

    • @jay1in
      @jay1in Před 5 lety +2

      god this is really inappropriate but your username makes me want to chuck my phone out the window

  • @gramnesiac
    @gramnesiac Před 6 lety +1740

    Can we all agree to give Dan a hug? He needs it.

  • @iatenine
    @iatenine Před 4 lety +34

    “Don’t listen to me. Listen to an expert.”
    *the doctor that turns around is also Dan*

  • @ellieajk
    @ellieajk Před 4 měsíci +5

    just watched the final doomed show and now i’m here to just make myself cry more

  • @malooleeloo2095
    @malooleeloo2095 Před 6 lety +587

    "when a bird poops in something you're about to eat..."
    "wHY?! AND HOW, IM INSIDE?!"
    me

  • @TwentyPaphonies
    @TwentyPaphonies Před 6 lety +759

    I read the title and legit started sobbing

  • @soymilk6588
    @soymilk6588 Před 5 lety +48

    Dan: "don't listen to me. Listen to an expert."
    *Another Dan turns around with a smile and doctor coat*

  • @parise.7197
    @parise.7197 Před 5 lety +66

    Dan.... Able to make a hilarious video while also having a motivational speech...
    Many talents

  • @mimiHTcat
    @mimiHTcat Před 6 lety +1156

    when dan pulled out the antidepressants, i got so emotional. i don't have depression, but i have ADHD and take adderall and relate to the stigmatism that surrounds meds. thank you for talking about them so publicly.

    • @Pixala
      @Pixala Před 6 lety +7

      mimiHTcat same I have ADHD and Anxiety but not depression which I'm thankful for bc my sister and grandma have depression and I've seen what it can cause ppl to do

    • @demonchicken7116
      @demonchicken7116 Před 6 lety +12

      he pulled them out and I had to pause the vidEO LIKE HE HAS THEM PHYSICALLY It's very depressing wth

    • @malakamer7758
      @malakamer7758 Před 6 lety +8

      mimiHTcat Aw, I really hope it gets better and whoever you are, I may not know you but I hope you stay happy❤️

    • @VeerleBM
      @VeerleBM Před 6 lety +7

      mimiHTcat I also have ADHD and also have to take meds for it. I know exactly what you mean.

    • @pcbassoon3892
      @pcbassoon3892 Před 6 lety +5

      People piss me off about ADHD. There are a lot of people who don't think it exists. I take meds for it and people are so weird about it.

  • @alicekelly
    @alicekelly Před 6 lety +3232

    *Seriously though I like Daniel anyway and EVERYWAY*

  • @diamondust2054
    @diamondust2054 Před 5 lety +217

    This makes even more sense now

  • @heyitsalex.55
    @heyitsalex.55 Před 5 lety +97

    I got diagnosed with depression when I was 6 and I'm now I'm 13... when I was 12 my best friend killed herself I didn't think life could get worse Then that.... that was in 2017 now I'm alot better and 3 months clean from self harm

  • @mist3146
    @mist3146 Před 6 lety +385

    "Don't talk to me, talk to an expert"
    *Expert - played by Dan*

  • @PotatoKing27
    @PotatoKing27 Před 6 lety +1352

    I want to comment something about depression and Dan, but everyone seems to have said everything I was thinking already.

  • @gachatea7464
    @gachatea7464 Před 5 lety +346

    Depression and school dont mix well

    • @mamasimmerplays4702
      @mamasimmerplays4702 Před 4 lety +33

      Gacha Tea school causes depression. There's pretty good evidence it's designed that way.
      Once you realise the system is designed to fuck you up, you can either let them win or be a bloody minded bitch and refuse to let them own you.

    • @supershepherd
      @supershepherd Před 3 lety +2

      Not at all ever

    • @andralea2144
      @andralea2144 Před 3 lety +7

      @@mamasimmerplays4702 I needed this

    • @zopug1493
      @zopug1493 Před 3 lety +18

      With online school mix even worse

    • @J12387
      @J12387 Před 3 lety +9

      @@zopug1493 online school is making it better tbh but its making paranoia worse

  • @roo1080
    @roo1080 Před 5 měsíci +7

    When this video first came out, I was in my first month of university and depressed, but I hadn't recognised it for what it was yet. Dan, thank you for sharing your story, it has clearly resonated with so many people. I felt so much less alone after watching it back then. I can't thank you enough.

  • @gardengnome5267
    @gardengnome5267 Před 5 lety +3469

    Phil : *extend your spine, Dan*
    Me : *w a i t , w h a t*

  • @h.j.a.9568
    @h.j.a.9568 Před 6 lety +198

    I want to give him a big hug.

  • @sweetalison007
    @sweetalison007 Před 5 lety +34

    This video suddenly now makes more sense, and makes me more sad than ever before... 😥

    • @lexim.4494
      @lexim.4494 Před 5 lety +3

      I'm literally sobbing oh my God

  • @kashalakasha2092
    @kashalakasha2092 Před 3 lety +18

    Realized that I started the same antidepressants as Dan, and for some reason that makes me feel so much less alone

  • @bunnyb4by927
    @bunnyb4by927 Před 6 lety +636

    Dan Howell is living proof that things get better

  • @andrineslife
    @andrineslife Před 6 lety +1459

    Thank you. I have anxiety and holy fuck I love my therapist. Like she helped me actually have friends. I have friends!

    • @natcatinthehat
      @natcatinthehat Před 6 lety +29

      Therapists are the best... like honestly everyone could benefit from going to therapy our counseling here and there

    • @bobizzycurc4598
      @bobizzycurc4598 Před 6 lety +9

      I used to do sport, and then I gave up. Yup my life sucks, I think all my friends are being dicks some days.

    • @jowiro034
      @jowiro034 Před 6 lety +20

      That’s seriously good for you. I had a therapy-like thing which didn’t work out AT ALL.
      -She was always like “Let’s talk about your problems!”. And after I did she just didn’t say anything, she wrote it on a paper and said that I could go away.
      -She always asked me why I felt bad. I DON’T KNOW, OKAY!?
      -She gave me a fucking stone and said that if I would touch it I would feel happy again. This actually happened.
      -She constantly made jokes, like it was a funny, unserious thing, and I just wanted to fucking know how to get out of this damn circle of emptiness (which I’m still not).

    • @julianne3926
      @julianne3926 Před 6 lety +10

      Maybe stupid question... but how did she help you have friends? Because I don't have a single friend and it's killing me. :(

    • @billiemcintyre275
      @billiemcintyre275 Před 6 lety +3

      andrineslife this is so cute I'm so happy for you

  • @xdmori
    @xdmori Před 5 lety +75

    You are literally Chandler. Make jokes at the right time so it doesn’t offend people even though it’s about a serious topic

  • @laynebottom5123
    @laynebottom5123 Před 4 lety +48

    coming back to this whenever my anxiety and depression hit hard makes it reassuring knowing there are others who go through similar things makes a lot of things so much easier

  • @takendruid
    @takendruid Před 6 lety +1667

    "Turns out 'D' stands for 'Depression' AND 'Domino's'
    Me: AND 'Dan'!
    me: Wait...

  • @MrJdmboy10
    @MrJdmboy10 Před 6 lety +314

    The worst part is when you start feeling okay during the day and think you might be getting better and then night rolls around and you go right back to square one.

    • @devina8203
      @devina8203 Před 6 lety +7

      BurgerBandit it's the opposite for me. I generally fell better during the night. Shit goes down hill around eight, nine-ish in the morning. And me and gloomy weather go well together, more upbeat in the rain.

    • @skyesnowfeather2427
      @skyesnowfeather2427 Před 6 lety +4

      Devina Me too. I usually find myself wanting to cry and not deal with anything but sleep, and usually by five or six I'm slightly better. It's sooooooo much fun.

    • @hiitehinen
      @hiitehinen Před 6 lety +7

      My moods don't care about the time of day, but I feel this. I feel like I'm doing genuinely well, then WHOOPS I wanna crawl into a hole and stay there forever. Rinse and repeat. Several times a day, if your brain so decides.

    • @darbys8396
      @darbys8396 Před 6 lety +1

      That's what happens to me

    • @kitl8081
      @kitl8081 Před 6 lety +3

      I distract myself the whole day like I literally don’t listen to my thoughts for a second but the moment I have to go to sleep it’s like a tidal wave

  • @lenorwpratt8758
    @lenorwpratt8758 Před 5 lety +62

    My friends always ask why I laugh when I'm depressed and they ask if I'm going through a depression episode. They define me by my depression. It's really stupid that people define others by their mental health.

    • @abigailvigneau3517
      @abigailvigneau3517 Před 4 lety +4

      Ikr thats why im not gonna tell people unless i trust them enough to know that they wont look at me any different. That was my biggest fear when i told my parents about my cutting and mental health. But theyre gonna get me help so yeah

  • @caitlinfedorek
    @caitlinfedorek Před 3 lety +7

    Got a few pages into the book, this video was mentioned, and now I’m here. Again.

  • @orichiresan
    @orichiresan Před 5 lety +1833

    Back when someone asked Dan who has saved him. Dan responded with "Phil", this literally meant that Phil was probably the one who helped him through these sad times. Existential crisis' for example. These two helped each other through everything and anything that they BOTH struggle with. When Dan even said he didnt have a friend for the first 20 years of his life. Phil literally is a ray of sunshine for Dan. He has helped him, Dan has helped Phil. They both have been bullied when they were younger and have helped one another mentally, they make each other happy.

  • @CharLotte-oo1tu
    @CharLotte-oo1tu Před 6 lety +634

    ‘When a bird poops I something your about to eat.’
    ‘Why?!! And how, I’m inside 😫’
    I can’t help but laugh at that part 😂😂

    • @hollibattelley9996
      @hollibattelley9996 Před 6 lety +1

      Char Lotte SAMEE!!!!! 😂😂😂

    • @joediamond596
      @joediamond596 Před 6 lety +1

      Same, I love how he is still adding some slight humour to the video
      I know mental health is a serious topic, but it’s nice to see he’s making light of his mental health

  • @hannahboo3590
    @hannahboo3590 Před 5 lety +613

    night owl... more like NIGHT HOWELL
    ... sorry

  • @Amy-nz6sm
    @Amy-nz6sm Před 5 lety +31

    I always come back to this video when i feel i dont know if my depression is real or not. I started therapy the other day and it really threw me off because of a few things the therapist said to me. I’m really down right now and i dont think she understood that so its nice to have this video to validate my feelings bc otherwise I’d be sitting staring out the window wondering what the meaning of life is. Thanks dan hope u feel okay.

  • @aisharawat6225
    @aisharawat6225 Před 6 lety +223

    "Don't worry, he won't care. He's dead.. "

    • @faustwatches
      @faustwatches Před 5 lety

      i was drinking tea and burned my tongue at that moment

  • @londontheperson
    @londontheperson Před 6 lety +397

    The new outro thing still startles me tbh

    • @londontheperson
      @londontheperson Před 6 lety +2

      Tyler Jensen If you think that he's shit, then why are you here? You see, the thing is, normal people AVOID things that they hate, not seek them out

  • @lautaroroldanpizzorno7494
    @lautaroroldanpizzorno7494 Před 3 lety +14

    you will get through this night

  • @aaliyaramanathan5362
    @aaliyaramanathan5362 Před 5 lety +70

    Thank you for your bravery, with everything. Thank you for making content. Thank you for being here. Thank you.

  • @witchoforacles
    @witchoforacles Před 5 lety +1457

    *gives dan virtual hug* :(

  • @alyssamae8548
    @alyssamae8548 Před 6 lety +2135

    Anyone else just come back to this video when depression is getting you down? I've watched this quite a bit recently, it's comforting

  • @dianosaurusrex3014
    @dianosaurusrex3014 Před 5 lety +25

    I’m currently going through one of the lowest points in my life. This video has helped so much. Thank you so much Dan

  • @j_____p
    @j_____p Před 3 lety +23

    Here after the reveal of the You Will Get Through This Night - I can't help but admire the courage and the honesty Dan keeps showing to the audience. I won't be who I am now without you. Thank you. Can't wait for the book.

  • @naomi-io4gi
    @naomi-io4gi Před 5 lety +1100

    "-thanks uncle
    -don't worry, he won't be offended... HE'S DEAD" i shouldn't be laughing, but this had me dead

    • @sillystring5855
      @sillystring5855 Před 5 lety +113

      Like his uncle

    • @aetheruhh
      @aetheruhh Před 5 lety +25

      @@sillystring5855 holy fuck that escalated.

    • @jay1in
      @jay1in Před 5 lety +18

      had his uncle dead too

    • @aetheruhh
      @aetheruhh Před 5 lety +8

      @@jay1in wow shit jaylin, you went there. 😭

    • @emmylou79ful
      @emmylou79ful Před 4 lety +2

      I laughed at that too

  • @saratroskot
    @saratroskot Před 6 lety +1124

    Everyone who feels like that, you are not alone, good luck

  • @ada-oz6uq
    @ada-oz6uq Před 4 lety +16

    when im in a bad place sometimes i open this video. its kinda weird but it makes me feel like im not alone. i usually cry while watching this ~like now~ but in the end i feel better. thank you dan

  • @rebekkazee
    @rebekkazee Před rokem +10

    I‘ve been here before. Multiple times. Educating myself, comparing my feelings to what Dan describes, self-diagnose myself, entertain myself, educating my parents. I haven’t been here in a while. I‘ve been in therapy and doing better. Lately I’ve been dipping again and now the part where Dan describes how it is to have depression made me emotional. It makes me sad that I could relate to almost everything Dan was saying. It makes me sorry that I’m about to feel like that again

  • @casuallydione
    @casuallydione Před 6 lety +3673

    thank you

    • @casuallydione
      @casuallydione Před 6 lety +104

      everything. for using such a large platform to talk about something so serious and personal, for spending years fighting his personal battles but still putting his audience first and putting out incredible content, for making millions and millions of people happy every day, and for reminding us we're not alone.

    • @Goldenaxeandsonicallday
      @Goldenaxeandsonicallday Před 6 lety +12

      Ikr bless him ❤️

    • @gracielynch7313
      @gracielynch7313 Před 6 lety +3

      ❤️

    • @taylorsnyder3241
      @taylorsnyder3241 Před 6 lety +4

      i couldn't have said it better myself

    • @laurajessica3164
      @laurajessica3164 Před 6 lety +2

      i love him

  • @aoki9952
    @aoki9952 Před 6 lety +2344

    dan you helped me go through years of depression

    • @zsaszermm
      @zsaszermm Před 6 lety +42

      smøl acc he saved my life. I’m glad you’re better. I love you

    • @vivianvail8207
      @vivianvail8207 Před 6 lety +20

      smøl acc this makes me happy

    • @miss_titsmagee
      @miss_titsmagee Před 6 lety +14

      smøl acc does anyone know how to speak to doctors

    • @emilyfried3110
      @emilyfried3110 Před 6 lety +4

      Kirsty M it’s not easy to tell people what’s wrong.

    • @awesomeava4416
      @awesomeava4416 Před 6 lety +3

      Me too

  • @purpledirple3647
    @purpledirple3647 Před 5 lety +47

    I can’t even describe how this video makes me say “damn that me”

  • @purplerobin92
    @purplerobin92 Před 5 lety +78

    i miss you Dan. I hope you're doing well :)

  • @rosefitzgerald1754
    @rosefitzgerald1754 Před 6 lety +315

    This is honestly the best description of depression I've ever heard. Most people think it's just feeling sad or lonely but never talk about the numbness, how you can't really feel anything at all. Thank you for sharing this, this really made my day so much better.

    • @Uufda651
      @Uufda651 Před 6 lety

      Rose Fitzgerald agreed

  • @kendra414
    @kendra414 Před 6 lety +1298

    As serious as this topic is, I love how friendly he's made the video. It's a terrible thing to have and talk about, but he makes the video..."fun"? It's not hard to watch or rough to listen to. It makes you understand his struggle and depression in an interesting and intriguing way. Thank you Dan.

  • @faith-on-the-internet
    @faith-on-the-internet Před 4 měsíci +4

    hi dan! watched this back when it came out and it resonated, but not fully. now, it hits me like a fucking truck. i love this video and i’ll always come back to it. you’re such a lovely presence on the internet

  • @QuinnEthanR
    @QuinnEthanR Před 5 lety +10

    4:40 shit hits different now

  • @kingmendes2663
    @kingmendes2663 Před 6 lety +1136

    *I'm not crying* *,* *you are*

  • @aestheticalyjimin.2438
    @aestheticalyjimin.2438 Před 6 lety +323

    thanks uncle. "dont worry he wont mind." *whispers* hes dead.

  • @nicoletitov5612
    @nicoletitov5612 Před 3 lety +10

    here after dan's book announcement, for some reason

  • @HilaryLudkin-Finnie
    @HilaryLudkin-Finnie Před 3 lety +22

    Dan's videos are incredible,
    he talks about something serious like depression and truly has an impact on people but he still adds comedy and makes it easy to watch.
    Thankyou for everything. Xx
    Remember: You Will Get Through This Night