The Root Cause of Depression is NOT a Chemical Imbalance with Serotonin
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Is depression really a chemical imbalance? Learn more about what causes depression and how to overcome depression naturally.
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0:00 Introduction: SSRIs explained
1:10 Side effects of SSRIs
1:45 Common treatments for depression
2:58 Root causes of depression and natural remedies for depression
11:15 Learn more about insomnia!
There is no evidence that depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain involving serotonin.
It has been found that SSRIs can temporarily help increase serotonin in the brain. However, drug trials have shown that these anti-depressants were almost indistinguishable from the placebo in treating depression.
SSRIs come with a lot of side effects, including serious side effects involving the sex organs. Psychiatric drugs also come with a black box warning, meaning there is a high risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Does depression cause body problems, or do body problems cause depression? I think it could be both-but we’re going to focus on the body problems and deficiencies that could cause depression.
Potential causes of depression:
1. Insomnia
2. Chronic fatigue
3. Stress
4. Nutritional deficiencies (vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, magnesium, DHA)
5. Lack of exercise
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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you better understand what causes depression and how to fight depression naturally. I’ll see you in the next video.
Living with a narcissist at any point in your life has to be top of the list for causes of depression
or working with one 😔😔
remember, narcissistic traits and being a narcissist are different. That said, any behavioral condition is environment producing. ie childhood trauma
I was raised by a cruel, toxic mother, who has multiple Cluster B traits: Highly manipulative, selfish, lacks empathy, no insight, extremely defensive… on it goes. I’ve lived with depression and anxiety my entire life. I had to move back home as an adult and lived with her another 10 years. She’s interfered in my life and destroyed relationships, made me think I was going crazy. Depression and anxiety are often part of C-PTSD, and a pill can’t fix it.
I figured out that I was narcissistic that was depressing for me to make myself a better person
A true, narcissist, yes. But the word is getting thrown around wat too much lately.
Number one reason for depression that nobody ever talks about: having something in your life that is legitimately making you sad. Nobody wants to say that, because there's not a pill for that.
Exactly. Like dead children, lack of family or good friends, chronic pain, a disability that impairs your ability to work and socialize, loneliness, living below the poverty level, etc.
Living in toxic neighborhoods with criminals and murders and body parts found in trash cans and on railroad tracks.
Certain carbs or excess carbs. I don't do well 2 days after eating too much pasta or Mac & cheese
I think they call that external situational depression then there is a part u may inherit or trauma causes that don't go away , internal.. maybe..
@@bethprather9241 reactive depression is the name ig
Depression - which I had for 50 years - ended when I learned to love myself and heal the wounds from my childhood - it took all of that. Now there is no depression and I spend no time with terrible thoughts anymore. My mind is peaceful now.
I feel this when I was loosing weight my depression went away now that I’m at a plateau I feel the depression again
But how do you learn to love yourself? Especially when past mistakes leaves you with a divorce and a crappy living situation
By resting, accepting, and ultimately loving yourself. Simple things like time spent doing good things for you, keep going and don't give up @@frankgeary7574
@@frankgeary7574goodluck😊
We all makes mistakes one way or the other in life, no one makes 100% right decisions all the time, even those you think have the best life have their own problems too. the saying that " life is not a bed of rose's" is true. Though it's difficult, but the best way to love yourself is a total acceptance of what is, make changes to what can be changed and accept what you can not change, try to focus on the present moment that is the "now" (it's not an easy practice though) it's going to take practice, the "now" is all that matters in life, you cannot turn back the hands of time, make the best of the "now" the present moment, and understand that true happiness comes from within you and not outside of you, if you depend on the outside to be happy then you will mostly be disappointed. In the end, nothing in life is permanent, not even the life we have.
Depression is anger without the enthusiasm. This quote honestly changed the way I view things.
Thank you! I believe that is what is happening with me. I didn’t see it until I read your comment!
I suffered from clinical depression for years - from childhood until about age 40 when I figured out what was causing the problem. It turns out that I was living in an insane world and didn't know how insane it is. When I figured it out about 30 years ago, my depression forever ended. Since then I call depression a social illness. We are a social species. We are not supposed to be living in cultures like ours
Can you please elaborate.
Ya please elaborate, was it just the realization, or was it a deficiency as well? This could help the younger generation
Best comment ever on depression!
@donatello9482 i agree, I feel like having the realisation the world is insane has made me worst, and maybe this is just common knowledge I have just figured out...
I think I know what you mean. People in this World...they don't care if you have trauma or anything. Nobody cares. So you can just move on or be depressed for ever. Because you just survive in this world, when you move on. And that fact is insane. Because we are human without humanity
For me the one that played a big role was
1. Not enough sunlight
2. No natural light
3. Hormonal imbalance
4. Not engaging in outside activities.
5. Less time outside in nature
6. Bad diet
7. Unhealthy gut
8. Living in fear
8. Expecting everyone to be somehow bad
"Expecting everyone to be somehow bad"
If you live in EU, then yes, Africans and Marrocans are bad, armed with knives, depression is a valid defense mechanism
Also keep in mind that modern LED lightbulbs have hormonal effects and they lack the heat radiation which is important for good eyesight! Natural light should never be underestimated.
Yes expecting everyone to be bad is so true but actually people are not and the media paints it so badly
@@adhsl596 I used to be so anxious, sometimes I would faint at a grocery store. It's been 2 months since I started medication and I see a lot of improvement.
@@adhsl596it's so tricky but I guess there are good people.
Don't have too high expectations from other people is what made me calmer.
Exactly! Don't look to others to be your leader or guru, be your own!
Do not people please , instead be authentic in what you say and do, and if others don't like that, tough luck on them.
Boom. 👆
@@ZaysTitan See others as they could be; also yourself!
@@stevekaylor5606 I like that.
@@ZaysTitan You're welcome Zays and Isiah! The practice of agapeic love is mental health; treating others with courtesy and kindness is big part of this!
People who have never suffered clinical depression really have no idea.
So true
exactly! all act smart and full of advice!
Yes
People that dosent have depression wouldn’t want the idea of being depressed..don’t know if your comment was a jab at none depressed people..some of people are here to learn ..😢
They don't
Potential causes of depression:
1. Insomnia
2. Chronic fatigue
3. Stress
4. Nutritional deficiencies (vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, magnesium, DHA)
5. Lack of exercise
Thank you Dr Berg!!
😺👍
Depression is caused by thoughts. Same thing for happiness. You are what you think.
More like mental stress from the United States government with propaganda lockdowns fear and war on news and social media
The government is purposely making millions of Americans mentally sick I have never seen Americans in such a sad state in the 45 years of my life and I’m sure 90 percent of the people will agree
CPTSD
@@Tara-MayaThere are various sources, as the video brought out.
Dr Daniel Amen (a brain expert) says that EXERCISE if far better then Rx drugs for healing depression. He has conducted over 90,000 brain scans.
see his video "Dr Daniel Amen Depression" and all of his vids including his Ted talk. He has many NYTimes best seller books your library will have them worth your time to read.
My depression totally disappeared after I got rid of every toxic person from my life!!!
You killed them all?
@@josdurkstraful😂😂😂😂
But how did u do it? Even if I try to avoid, they come running behind me.
Why do we have depression for toxic people and family ?
@@vanillahoney6 It is sometimes possible to arrange separation, and provide some space for a friend or two!
I have refused to take any drugs for depression. Finding a good spiritual director, exercising, watching my diet has helped me tremendously. Dealing with my emotions as they come and realizing that I dont have to stay there. God is our ever present help.
Thanks for sharing your experience here. Check out my videos here on depression: www.youtube.com/@Drberg/search?query=depression
Amen
Amen
Such good advice. Face whatever is disturbing you and let the feeling go.
Beautiful - and exactly the reminder that I needed today. Thank you. ❤
The cause of depression is 40 hour work week. Low income. No purpose. Wasting life away cause you can’t afford a better one. Pssst and I didn’t even go to med school. Can anyone cure that?
My husband was depressed for years up until 2021 it got so bad he was having suicidal thoughts, he couldn't sleep. Everyday was a struggle to motivate him not to give up. He was ready to end it all. He had it all planned out but thanks to god and praying for him everyday. He's still going strong and not depressed anymore. One night he was just so tired of fighting I took him to hospital determined to get an answer and we did, I asked doctor can he have a tumor causing tinnitus, depression and sucidial thoughts. Doctor said no chance and I said can you still scan his brain he said he doesnt have one but I'll still order a scan. Long story short he had a tumor on his pituitary gland the size of an egg. Got the tumor removed and depression and suicidal thoughts are gone.
Fantastic! What exact scan did he have? Thank you.
@@steveborkowski4330 he had a CT scan of the whole head with and without contrast. He had to see a neurosurgeon and he ordered an MRI with and without contrast of the whole head and also had to see an endocrinologist and lots of blood work done as well.
So happy for you both
@@dorothywalker1854 thank you!
1 question: why did you and husband wait for YEARS to do a scan whilst he and you as effect were suffering so much to the point he wanted to end it?
Isnt the 1st step to medically get a full checkup instead of it being the last step?
The best action I took after many years of depression was to stay away from my family and other toxic people. Lots of good discussion on this post, thank you!
Yeah, cut out the stressors 👍🏽
Bloods not thicker than water as I'm very well aware of and people can bring you down soo much. Rubbish diet, alcohol/drugs, lack of exercise etc etc but the two you mentioned are definitely destructive and easily avoided.
8 months enduring non-stop psychopaths/narcissists then
a stranger (female) tried to jump start my battery, we exchanged numbers to socialize, via text she behaved fine, in person SHE mustve *manifested* her demonic attachments cuz she was railing on me every 20-30 minutes half day -i ghosted her stat...then 2 weeks later meet a guy n he stood me up two days in a row! Wtf is wrong with humans everybody has gone stupidfied on me. Stick a fork in me im done.
Amen to that
Same
My antidepressants gave me my life back. Not all depression needs to be medicated with meds but some do and it's dangerous to try and say otherwise. There is nothing wrong with being proactive in your mental and emotional well-being. Even if that calls for taking medication.
Thank you for pointing that it, Java_87. This so called "Doctor" is doing no one a service by not recognizing the critical role these therapies have played in people's lives.
Iatrogenic SSRI anhedonia.
@@JL03241I didn’t know taking a pill is a “therapy”. You know what didn’t make me sad or depressed, cocaine and ecstasy. Doesn’t mean it is the cure or a real help.
I wouldn’t be here if I hadn’t had medication - it restored my sanity and gave me my life back!!! Winston Churchill had a ‘black dog’ alongside him - I had the same ‘black dog’ which was with me for many years- each person is different and requires bespoke treatment.
Me too and you have to find the right one without side effects …
Absolutely. I moved to the Pacific Northwest after growing up in California and did not go outside when it rained which was most of the time and developed sad symptoms. Mainly I could not wake up in the morning and I had little kids and I thought there was something wrong with me so I went to the doctor and was diagnosed and given an antidepressant which I took for 6 months it worked and then I went off it in favor of light therapy because I had studied in the meantime what was going on and realized I needed to go outside whether it was rain or shine. My doctors told me that I would be on this medication forever and tried to force me to keep taking it that was 40 years ago and I've never looked back or had a problem since. Get outside people it's the best number one therapy.
I have SAD too. Not much you can do about it but it helps to realize when it's dreary out my energy level fizzles. Funny our dog is the same way. And where do I live? MN. Ha.
@@Buddycoop1 It's a b!tch... Thankfully Wellbutrin helps tremendously, ands it's not SSRI, it's NDRI! 😊
can you tell me whic light therapy you used. il live a place where its coldl and gray 6 monthd ouy of the year
@@peterrobbins6691 Any good daylight lamp for SAD works. I was giggling after two minutes the first time.
My "depression" was related to my thyroid not working & my husband's constant nagging about my inability to drop back down to a sz 3 body after having a baby. My "depression" & ocd cleaning magically went away when I left him.
The fact he nagged you in the first place
Lol
@@villaniousmustache4898 right ? 😢
Yeah he was the problem!
Jfc! The audacity, coming from someone who never has and never will experience pregnancy! What an ignorant #&$/ pig. Not even a man. Glad you left him. ❤️
I haven’t been on antidepressants for over a decade, but I did take them for 10 years, and they were a lifesaver. Side effects went away after 2 weeks. I also have a relative that was severely depressed, with cptsd & anxiety and was in a very bad state for a few years- once they started on an SNRI their severe depression and anxiety was relieved- no side effects.
While I do believe there are natural remedies for depression, I think it’s wrong to say antidepressants are always bad.
Some people are so severely depressed they can’t even handle the information in this video- cognitively. They may not have the ability to do all of these things or find a dr or naturopath to help. Antidepressants can HELP to get you to a place where you can function and then do all of this.
A symptom of major depression is having problems with cognition, organization, etc. so the amount of information in this video can’t help them.
Exactly. Antidepressants take you from drowing to treading water
I totally agree!!@
I agree too 🤗
They have worked for me, and far better than self-medicating like other family members. For me, life is manageable on them and that's including plenty of fresh air, sunshine, regular exercise, dips in nature, healthy Keto and IF.
I'm on antidepressants and I can not imagine myself without them 😢😢😢😢
I used to be majorly depressed like bad to the point o couldn’t find happiness around me hated everyone I eventually walked into a hospital and said either admit me or I’m crashing my car into a pole because I can’t do this.
They taught me so many skills I joined a fitness program and cut out sugar i stopped negative talk to people I wrote in a diary, drank water got the proper sleep and my life completely changed!! I’m now a huge advocate for these things, I also set a goal just one goal at a time and then focus day by day not looking to far ahead.
I’m slowly going back to my old ways but now I feel like I have an escape and I have control again on how to stop it. I don’t wish depression on anyone!! It’s such a dark dark place and when I even think about being in that state of mind I get chills
❤
I agree Dr Berg. On a psychological level I would add that depression is also associated with self directed/internalized anger or rage which manifests as sadness.
With men it's the other way around, anger is external and sadness is internal. I was (still am to a degree) suffering from this state most of my life. Working on changing that.
Someone once told me depression is anger repressed or turned inward.
Something to that effect.
It certainly helped me
@@shizzerlaI strongly recommend you try shrooms its a psychedelic treatment for depression when taken with a guide, saved me from years of depression and anxiety when I lost my family in car accident, I'll refer long term mycologist
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Same here!
I feel like I’m 500 and I’m only 45 : )
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1. Insomnia- (acetylcholine) B1, Choline, D3-K2-sun-melatonin, B5, Magnesium-threonate
2. Chronic fatigue- diet, lack of sleep a virus
3. Stress- nose breathing, pray, meditate, keep a diary, talk to someone, exercise
4. Nutritional deficiency- D3-K2, B12, B1, magnesium, DHA
5. Exercise- walk, bike, stretch, dance, etc.
Prayers are very imp. We had all lost our 1st love❤Jesus!
I was recently delivered from depression and All Negativeness ie fear, anxiety, bitterness, gut issues, brain fog, over eatin, mal nurtrient, obesity, unforgivenesss, failure
bankrucy... 🙄🥴🥵🥶👿
And I was literally delivered from deathbed ie had severe covid on may 30th 2020. Took panedol but to no avail. Say prayers🙏🙏🙏Took licorice drink abt 100 gm randomly ànd wàs miracle happened. Was Healed, Apparently licorice detoxed the body 😊
Goodgle utube and found out that china used licorice to treat covid!
Heavy metal toxicity can also cause depression. People don’t realize what build up of arsenic mercury etc. can do to your brain. Find ways to detox.
CAN I get these a 11:29 ll in one tablet
Lower your expectations in life, you will never be depressed again.
I was on depression drugs more than twenty years! I was able to get off of them by changing the following. 1. Cut out processed foods and processed sugar. 2. Dealt with the unforgivness in my heart towards others and developed safe people in my life/removing the toxic people 3. Separated my self from negative influences in my life such as television, nightly news. Etc. 4. Learned to take control of the toxic thoughts unconsciously running through my mind and replacing them with empowering thoughts. This is possible for anyone, but it will take time and tremendous effort. 😎
Cold showers each day, have also shown to help greatly with depression. Start with hot cold showers and work up to cold showers. In time they will become “normal” and doable.
Totally agree. I know this is anecdotal but I’ve never seen anything but bad from drug use. Not saying there may be extreme situations where they are needed, but not dealing with common problems we all have. Lot of it is being spoiled as a child, making it harder to deal with harsh realities.
@@KC-sb2sm Right on. Drugs are designed to turn you into a life time customer for Big Pharma. They treat symptoms not root problems. I dropped a total of seven prescription drugs. For depression, fibromyalgia, mood swings, skin rashes and more. Big Pharma controls what is taught in medical schools. That is why medical students are taught almost nothing about nutrition. What people really need will never come from the typical medical Doctor. Are biggest problems lie in a lack of Spiritual, Emotional, Relational, and Physical health.
Yes cold showers has an amazing effect! Like a rebirth
I had a stressful life event last year that put me in a very severe depressive episode. What got me out was getting outside for long nature walks, yoga, meditation, lots of time spent with family and friends, and cutting out alcohol. When you’re stuck in that state it’s like you forget about the basic things you love and make you feel good. Good luck to anyone going through it because it can be so difficult to climb out.
I am struggling to cut out alcohol.
Well said
How long did it take you to get out and do you go back to feeling normal again?
It's not depression or anxiety or suicidal thoughts, it's unrepented sins and not believing in Jesus. He died for our sins. We must repent and turn away from sins and get baptised to enter paradise (receive the Holy spirit, peace and great joy ). He died so that we dont have to go to hell. Please Read bible book Luke to get the full understanding , his life was blameless, the example he set.
@@turnfrmsinorhell_jesus I am a Christian but plenty of people have mental issues whatever their beliefs. In fact some of the most famous people of faith struggled with all these things. God does not guarantee happiness in this lifetime so don’t disregard the need for medical/ mental care whether you seem a person “ saved” or otherwise.
Funny, at age 47, SSRIs saved my life. Whatever the “risks”, they are less than being dead and traumatizing my family.
I knew it! My husband passed away last spring and I have been living with grief symptoms. Feeling depressed, fatigued, not sleeping well. My Dr prescribed a SSRI. I came home, read the list of side effects and knew I'd better see what Dr. Berg had to say about this. Comforting to know I can count on you for the straight information. Thanks.
Hi there. I’m sorry for your loss. I just wanted to suggest a book that I found helpful for my struggles with grief. The title is Permission to Mourn.
Take it day by day and really feel those feelings. Cry it out and then cry some more.
You shouldn’t listen to some random man on CZcams over your own doctor who actually knows more about your situation in detail… Sometimes side affects from anti-depressants may last up to 3 months. If you give up on them you may be missing an opportunity to really help yourself heal.
Sorry for your loss, my wife died 4 years ago in her 40s , I've had the same symptoms as you , low mood, fatigued as well as aches and pains. I've tried to be happy again but just can't seem to find a reason to smile anymore and running out of things to try. I think if you lose your soulmate it changes you forever.
@@blackperson4433
Says some random person in the comments section.
@@silverdale3207 They are still with you, and so is everyone else :) We're all in it together. Stay strong brother! Also, if you drink, quit! Makes life feel so much better and you'll be able to pick yourself up and carry on! You got this.
100 percent truth because I have been taking your advice and doing what you teach in the videos. No sugar, no caffeine, etc etc and all my anxiety went away and I’m finally feeling so happy for the first time in 48 years. You are a life saver! I consider you my friend and my doctor.
etc, etc ??
Snap! No caffeine?! Really! Does Dr. Berg say that?? Lol. Then it must be true…but a wee bit inconvenient. Ugh…😂❤
Lol. Really?!.. Caffeine is actually good for your brain if you don't drink more than 3 espresso shots daily. Only coffee has healthy caffeine. Don't take those energy drink junk.
I was on antidepressants for five years following a divorce and I finally realized that they were not allowing me to experience normal rational anger to get past the hopelessness. Once I stopped the drugs I was able to formulate a plan to win my home back in court and I got it done. I had residual anxiety still working on it but no drugs.
5 years is an average recovery time from a divorce.
The worst thing about depression is that ‘it’ sucks the energy and motivation out of you to actually do something about it (e.g. exercise, get out in nature, improve diet, etc.).
People who tell you to eat better, exercise, stay positive… have never had depression. They mean well but they are clueless.
Perfectly said!!!! I've been there.
So true. And pills def dont always help with that
Yes, it's a black 🕳️
@@earthlingIam I always have the feeling they were just very upset about something, or the depression was mild. No way a person with severe depression can find the energy to do all of that, cause when it's severe your body feels sick too.
I'm 32 now and I hated being alive in this brutal, selfish world. Then I learned to say No, I learned to set boundaries and prioritize myself and slowly the depression started to fade away.
Wish I could teach it to every young one but I guess we all learn in our own pace.
I'm suffering depression, I don't find joy in everything that I do, I just want to disappear.
Trauma that is unhealed is a major one also.
Moreover, just being a sensitive person and awake to what is actually taking place on the world stage - how DEEP the proverbial rabbit hole goes - is extremely taxing. People just don't know just how wicked the powers that be is.
Could not have said it better. Just to behold a fraction of what all the evil reptiles are doing in our backs is making us absolutely hopeless. All the brainwashing and propaganda that's occurring, all the zombies that are clueless, all of this is making me profoundly sad, powerless and very sick to my core.
@@_symmetry_ Dear fellow human,
I feel you.
Hang in there, let us cultivate a sort of curiosity as to what will be. We must admit that great tribulations always carries with them potential for rapid, unexpected and worthwhile changes,inside and outside.
I know. I also know that life is about oneself only. Trying to control and tell others isn’t gonna help till you completely believe and thus live what we know. My hope is that as I continue to improve myself, zombies will get more opportunities to heal. I love people, and I feel so sorry to see them suffocated without them even knowing it themselves. I understand them, because I was like them just moments (years) ago. I believe that I can do it and so they can of course do it too. Therefore I am going to be patient and wait till they choose to heal. I can only live in hope, detachment and patience If I choose to live in knowing. It’s still depressing, and it’s supposed to be.
Action/belied to take based on feeling:
Anger-> no thank you
Sadness/grief-> bye, see you later
Envy-> wow! But I can do it too!
Love-> more of it, let’s share it!
Fear-> being cautious and prepared; strengthen or believing something new.
If one doesn’t work one their viewpoint/perspective/beliefs, these feelings can turn into terror, possession, depression, jealousy and rage.
Lol, I know the theory, and I am attempting to change my viewpoints with psych-K. I want to heal faster. I also want the world to heal faster.
This has been a great opportunity to gather and organize my thoughts, thank you!
@@Yayyayyy Oh, wow, thank you for elaborating. Such good reminders.
Wish you a great journey ahead!
Absolutely 100%
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Depression can also be a natural response to a crisis. If you loose your job, are stressed due to a miserable life with loads of problems...it’s normal to be sad. It’s a process to overcome and should not be manipulated.
do not underestimate intramural sports and the valuable lessons it preaches. been looking for team mate my whole life and it is not as simple as you might think.
Depression is very different to being sad
I fought depression for over 40 years. Tried everything natural. Once on prozac it was a night and day difference. Just the truth.
thinking more along the lines of different strokes for different folks. don't want to argue.
Depression is caused by thoughts. Drugs and alcohol increase the likelihood of having thought problems.
If you take pills then your masking the problems. Watch and see what would galen if you miss doses.. you'll see that you need another dose and the thoughts return.
@@406MenaceRacecarUnhappiness is caused by thoughts. Depression runs deeper than that
@@chchwoman9960 I've been depressed believe me I know what it is. I also know how to recover.
I watch your adrenal fatigue and this video. I am going to put treating these together and hope to come out the other end a different person. Thank you so much for all that you do. You are a life saver🙏🏼
Being poor, not having a happy relationship with someone, and being in bad health. Those 3 things are the main reasons for depression.
2.5/3.
I agree! thats A BIG part, along with my sugary cravings and interrupted sleep! Get better.May God Bless you.
in certain area's real friends are not easy to come by.
Agree 100%
So doesn't explain well off propke with a great family life etc suffering from depression?
I’m fighting depression due to loneliness. I workout daily but still struggle because of life circumstances. So you can be physically healthy and eat well etc and still be depressed.
find something outside of yourselfie to do....volunteer..the more you think of yourself and "inwardly" dwell...you will implode...
@@JackieSuz917 good advice. Thank you
@@JDfaith2024 you're welcome Jennifer! i am retired - but just started working with 4 and 3 year olds at a preschool...what an amazing time! their excitement is infectious! old ppl are crazy but that's another post..lol
Very good inaight. Thanks.
I second VOLUNTEER work, give you a sense of purpose, find 2 volunteer activities even. It will keep you busy and it also skill-builds your Resume.
This is one of the best videos I have seen on depression. Thankyou Dr. Berg makes so much sense !
Your video matches my own personal and professional experience Eric....appreciation and blessings from Sydney Australia .
Excellent narrative, I found this out 40 years ago, my best friend was a shrink, told me anti-depressant meds don’t work, prescribed vigorous routine exercise, I’ve became a lifelong med-free cyclist ! Thank you Dr. Berg,
Wonderful. Thanks for sharing your story here. Stay safe and healthy!
Yes! 🎉.. I bike too…
I admire you for finding the Energy, Motivation, and Determination, that Depression ZAPS, To Do Exercise much less Rigorous !!!! Love and Blessings🤗
@@Drbergyou said Vitamin D should only be taken in the morning. Now you are saying we can take it before bed? See I am paying attention 😊. Please explain. Thank you!
Biking is true freedom. enjoy.
I can back up what he's saying. When I was a young adult I grappled with severe chronic depression for YEARS. It wasn't until I changed my diet, exercised, stayed active, replaced bad habits, supplements, etc, it went away.
People with actual bad depression would say otherwise.
Forgiveness is the source of healing, forgiving yourself and others. Trauma is something we create for ourselves, by thoughts, by not letting go of anger, etc. However trauma was influcted, forgive, you are oy letting go of your emotions that damage you.
I've been trying to end the cycle of my depression before it's gets actually severe. Thank you for the short but sweet information about natural remedies I can take and do in day-to-day basis to help end my depression.
iv been going through an uphill battle with myself the last 5 years and everything was gloomy, took vitamin d for 3 months and now suddenly my life is filled with hope
What kind of Vitamin D?
I have severe panic attacks and depression since my earliest child hood memories. I didn't know what it was, because I couldn't put what I felt into words.l was hospitalized several times for severe depression anxiety and psychosis. I was treated with medication and counseling for years . After finding the correct medications my symptoms subsided and I was able to function normally , working eating sleeping. I was in tremendous mental anguish, before medication, where I literally didn't want to live , the pain in my brain was constant and severe. I feel blessed I no longer have any episodes, and I live a normal functioning life now. I truly wish I didn't have to take medication, I suffer from all the sexual side effects you mentioned, but the trade off is worth being in pain and functional. I don't believe I would be alive if I wasn't prescribed medication. It is a double edged sword , side effects vs being bedridden but for me the risks outweigh the non qualify of life I lived. Again I pray to God there will be a cure , I don't like the side effects but it's better than the pain and lack of a non functional existence.
I pray 🙏 for all people who suffer from this, and maybe God will give the medical community an alternative to medication.
Yeah medication becomes necessary in severe case
Jesus Christ saves for real, just accept him and love him... I love how most are willing to try ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING, besides trusting in our savior who is PURE LOVE. Try it I promise you wont regret.
Hi, I'm suffering that horrible depression words cannot express. I'm seaching up anything for any kind of help. I'm terrified about antidepressants!,.. i don't react well to any. I'm excersizing, .... im so afraid,... seems like catch 22 with this... pls 🙏 for us. T.Y
I wish my meds would work there just keep in bed all morning no motivation to do anything without them I would go crazy I would not sleep so need them less brain fog but they jus keep me numb no real
Emotion I don't cry laugh or get angry just flat feeling not wanted to go anywhere.
for me you are the God of arguing calmly and very explicitly! This matters a lot for those who do not know English very well! Thank you very much for your work, I understood a lot about myself with the information I received from you! You put soul into what you do, I feel it!
I suffered with depression at its worst post partum. In my fifties I was finally diagnosed with anxiety. The anxiolytic I was prescribed worked marvelously. I find that doctors do not know exactly what it feels like to feel down every day , every minute and every second of the day. I had a wonderful pharmacist who advised on what to expect as he had personal experience and he was bang on. People with anxiety often experience depression as well. Asking a person at their lowest to start studying the science behind the foods they are eating is only adding to their anxiety. I know I developed a problem with food in the process.
Postpartum depression linked with a need to intake DHA that gets depleted (baby needs it)
Actually, as someone who was desperate and at their lowest, struggling with severe panic disorder and anxiety, overwhelming grief from multiple losses, and trying to heal my body from serotonin overdose thanks to a pharma happy Dr and Prozac, this is exactly the type of information I needed and that helped me on my path to healing. If l wouldn’t have had information like this I’d be addicted to benzos, still suffering from multiple panic attacks a day, not sleeping and terrified. Not everyone is on the same path as you.
I have had depression and anxiety for years, since childhood, but it was undiagnosed then.
I tried to avoid medication for many, many years, but when I felt that I could not go on another day, I went to a psychologist and got a diagnosis. Then a psychiatrist prescribed my medication, and I started taking it some years ago (one is an SSRI) and I feel WORLDS better now. I started feeling better about 6 weeks after starting my medication.
So irrespective of whether there is 'evidence' of it or not, I can only speak from my own personal experience, and I can clearly say that if it had not been for my medication, I may have decided to check out a ling time ago, and might not have been here today.
antidepressants saved my life as well....
I agree with you
I am the same. If I reduce my medication too much I get Chronic intrusive thoughts and compulsions.
Me too
Ditto
I would definitely take a look at the ‘potential’ causes of depression, but I would also look at the spiritual effects on us. Many years ago after having given birth to my second child, I began to feel a kind of depression coming on me. I have felt I was heading down that rabbit hole and I couldn’t understand why. I realized that I had two children to look after, and could not afford to be depressed. I made a statement at that time that I did not have the ‘luxury’ to be depressed. I made that statement in my mind and acted accordingly and chose not to be depressed. This is not to minimize or put down anyone that has been through depression, and I know plenty of people who have, but for me this was how I felt and how I still feel. If you talk to people who are depressed they are incredibly focused on what is going on with them and I think that sometimes we need to take that focus off of ourselves and put it onto others and how we can help others. I think you will find that depression will lift, if you continually do this.
is not to put down or minimize what
3:18 others have been going through but only what I was going through.
I think you're probably very correct, for your self and many others!
Yes, and turn to God spiritually. God will set you free from all illness and decease..🙏
@dennisdelfina without fail!!! God and or Allah IS the one who is in control…really. With him, all things are possible…I truly believe that. Don’t ever resort to a depressant - medicine and or alcohol - to alleviate your cloudy days and really that’s what they are , and it’s only in retrospect, you will realize that. Sun shines but to set again so you will be sad but dark night mood will see the sun rise again…so it’s all a temporary fleeting state. Believe me, I am going through some really tough time but I will come out of it with the will of God who renders these down necessary for my self and soul to grow and gain widsom. Stay with God in yours thoughts and actions.
@@dennisdelfina Definitely!
Very true. A purpose keeps you going . And not to focus too much on oneself. Hv experienced personally
Thanks so much for this. I’m going through it recently and will employ your suggestions 🙏🏼thanks for your guidance and expertise
Excellent video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you, my pleasure!
No doctor on the planet does the great job that Dr Berg does. Long live Dr Berg. You're awesome!
This is why big pharma hate him hes talking about root causes. Xx
dr disrespect comes close
Yes you are, awesome! Thank you!!
Definitely Angelman 😀🙂
He’s good! In some cases, especially mine, antidepressants were the answer though.
This video is one of the thousand that I have saved to share with others. It boggles my mind how great your videos are, but your followers are still relatively small. Dr Berg is a best kept secret!!!
I agree. My son sent me some of Dr. Berg’s videos and now I’m hooked. He’s so informative and seems to care about his viewers health .
I know I feel guilty for getting so much knowledge for free. But only if I can get it to cure my problems.
For me chronic stress created all chronic illnesses for me including chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, IBS, chronic anxiety, chronic depression. Thank you 🙏 for sharing these insights with us all. 😊God bless you 🙏
Great info Dr. Berg. I have a family member with severe mental illness that is resistant to medication and has found significant relief from a keto diet. It would be awesome to hear some more on the connection between the two.
For my depression, its so difficult to get up every day and go to work
I used to be more functional, now I just come home and sleep and sleep. I take choline! But I am going downhill and know it. I dont have any interest in anything. All my plants are dead and I just stare at them.
I think about it and think about it and think about it...with no understanding.
I sleep and sleep and sleep and just want to sleep more. Thank u for providing some tips to help people be aware. Your voice sounds genuine Dr. Berg.
The main thing going for me is I like my job. But even that I starged dreading going.
I will start taking more vitamin d and b1
I am addicted to chocolate and trying to get away from the sugar. I am fat and embareased especially at work. People stare at me, so I just want to stay home
Please give intermittent fasting and keto diet a try. Ive experienced a night and day different in my moderate depression symptoms one week after starting this. If you can handle coffee have black coffee right when you wake up take away hunger and food craving for about 5 or 6 hours so you can fast.❤
Hope you're doing better. I have the same issues...
As someone that has suffered from depression most of my life , I found this video very interesting . Thank you .
Very informative and easy to understand thank-you. I enjoy your videos because you don't over explain to the point of ending up totally confused as to what to do. Very good. 👍
I appreciate your clear, simple advice. I will check myself and my habits as I suffer with depression.
Sure. Thanks for watching the video. Wishing you good health!
Real Causes:
Betrayal
Deception
Trauma
Desertion
Isolation
And a really good memory . . . of how the love of my life did all of these things to me.
Hard to get over, to move on.
Time to get a puppy dog
😊
Living in usa
Same thing happened to me...
I felt this for a long time and then one day I realised I was suffering while he’d moved on. I carried a lot of shame. Once I figured it out, I let go and laughed at it. Lesson learned. Never giving my all until I see that the other person is 100% legit.
What helped me to deal with my depression is realization that mental disorders in no way are our fault. My mental disorders (depression and anxiety) live in my ill brain and I bear no responsibility for the state of my mind. Realizing this helped me to get rid of strong feeling of guilty. ❤
I am psychiatrist and i have 0 belief in our books
I rather prefer psychologist
what you mean "no way our fault" ? if i'm abusing drugs... this will effect my mental health. If i'm abusing my brain with chronic stress daily. This will destroy the brain even more. If i listen to heavy metal or gangster rap this effects by brain. If i'm eating terrible diet that of course effects my brain . Ignoring these things + even more things is directly the persons fault. It's directly linked to brain deteorration and the byproduct are things like depression . anxiety / paranoia etc. Bearing no responsibility is just stupid. This is how we get leftist victim mentality thinking
Really??
@@zaneshealth they only work in crisis time maybe for day or 2
what do you mean? @@DrHrishikeshApte
I know you have to look out with this kind of medication, but I tried everything, sports, good food, good sleep. I still got depression and ocd. Then I finaly desided to take anti-d. And it helped a lot. It was not in my head alone that it helped. It helped. That is my experience. It had side effects, but still it helped me more then it did worse to me.
I work in a naturopathic office and did every natural remedy under the sun
Ndri’s were the only thing that actually helped Remapped my brain, started sleeping again and socializing, total game changer
And its been prove time and again that these pills actually increase white and grey matter in the brain
If you are depressed or anxious, dont be afraid to try a pharmaceutical approach along with healthy habits and supplements
Dr berg always be looking like a fresh tan ⭐️
Thanks for your content!!
When I started eating things that my body utilized fully and stopped eating things that my body doesn't use, supplement what was needed, got plenty of sleep and exercise with a decent workout regimen my depression went away. Also took myself away from situations that I considered stressful and made a career change.
Excellent. Self -care ( some consider it selfish) is key. Where you are at , influences everything in your reality .❤
OMG THANK you for this! I personally feel that working to solve issues and working to live one's authentic life can solve most of it!!!
Not knowing why SSRIs work doesn’t mean they don’t work. I’ve seen literally 100s of patients with depression respond to SSRIs, they are by no means the whole answer but can be very useful. I have also found they have helped me.
Thank you so much Dr. Eric Berg. Your videos have been very beneficial to me. Thanks from the heart.
Your are one of a small handful of excellent doctors giving out useful, safe, actionable information!
Great to see you back on the channel giving your gifts to humanity. Thank you for your presentation and sharing your knowledge with us all. Many thanks. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
You are not on this boat alone I am with you, feeling the exact same feelings
Dr. You need to make some short videos because your information has always been helpful to my life an I think you can reach more people like that. I've been watching you and subbed for along time I just wanted to say thankyou for being you and what you do for people. Maybe I'll hear back from u one day that'd be cool. Have a great day!
Interesting.
I've been on SSRIs for 14 years, and they completely changed my life for the better.
Once I got on them, I realized I'd been living in what I refer to as "a grey zone of depression" for about 5 years. I wasn't down enough for alarm, but I constantly struggled with mood problems, and never really felt anything better than ok.
I do have some side effects, but those could also be related to being an everyday all day pot smoker for for 15 years prior to stopping.
Either way, I don't think I'd still be here if it wasn't for the pills, so I'm very grateful for them.
Dr. Berg, your videos are always so concise & very informative. Your channel & your work are absolutely fantastic. Kudos! 👏
Thank goodness for you Doc, I really needed to find this today…
Grateful
You got it!
Thank you so much, doc Berg ❤🙌 tons of useful tips
This video is very helpful, for what it’s worth I used to be an avid runner, running three miles on the week days and 6miles on a Saturday. I did painting and writing, I was outside for work, I ate well, I still got depressed. Talk therapy wasn’t as helpful as the antidepressants, they may not be able to help everyone but I was able to feel the benefits from them.
I have clinical major depressive disorder. The medication I take to treat it saved my life. I have no side effects from the drug and it also helps with my panic attacks. No these drugs are not 1 size fits all. I'm just grateful I can find treatment that works without hurting me physically.
What is the name of the medication?
@@knightsvoncross Lexapro
@@knightsvoncrosslol what a rude and pointless question
And same BlackRsven. Ive done all these natural remedies for years, they helped to a degree, but the game changer was an ndri Never been blunted or zombied, in fact I finally came alive and was able to really start sleeping amd taking care of myself, started socializing again, wish Id tried it years ago
@@heatherem5690 My MDD was lifted to a great degree and my SAD became tolerable. I was able to function to a degree and not deathly depressed because of a lack of sunshine 🌞.
Here in the monsoonal tropics 🌴 🏝️ of Australia, we may have several months in a row of rainy, drizzly, gloomy overcast weather... ☁️
@@alli3219 happy for you:) It benefits NoOne to have depression. These stigmatizing videos are literally bad for society. If the “Dr” was being balanced about it, like saying they can be lifesaving but here are other things that help or lessen mental health issues it would be great, but to say you can “cure” mood disorders like that is why theres such a stigma Not to mention, once a person has fallen down the hole, theres greater success rates of getting out of it when using medication. A lot of people go on antidepressants or dopamine meds to help re-pattern their brain and habits, and then go off after a few years or once theyre done say, being a stressed out single parent to little kids or out of a traumatic situation etc Then again there are people that go through trauma or ppd etc and stay sick for years or decades because they refuse to get medicated Theres no need for that, do all you can to help yourself
I have been a full-time therapist for 27 years. Depression is almost always caused by loss, failure, shattered dreams, disillusion or a combination.
The cure for depression is acceptance, gratitude, nature, physical exertion and loving, non directive, support. Sympathy is worth much more than just empathy. Writing out your thoughts and/or story can also help with depression, loss and heartbreak. Acceptance is key. Any creative activity, if possible, like art, poetry or music will help - sometimes a new type is the only one that may appeal.
Perfect sense. But don't forget diet is a huge role as well. Things we don't learn ....
@@aprildawnlalala
Yeah, this "therapist" clearly doesn't get it.
hey therapist so you don't think depression can be just brain disease
True!!!!
profoundly said ❤
I had severe hormonal imbalance after back to back periods. I gained 10 pounds over holidays and just around my mid cycle out of the double period I got hit with such intense anxiety and depression. It was debilitating and scary. I realized something was not right as I always felt a dark cloud over me. I was going through extreme insomnia too. No sleep aid worked except for melatonin. I immediately got back on my doctor prescribed vit D, and then bought fish oil, magnesium and victim B complex. I also got almond milk for calcium. My hubby also bought us an affordable treadmill and after a few day a of running a mile a day and all my supplements, I feel so much like my old self. Seriously, depression and anxiety is not fun. I would not wish it on anyone. I got up early every morning to pray and I begged God for a solution. I’m still not 100% better, but I am much much better now. Maybe like 2-5% is still left. But I feel relieved.
I'm so depressed right now because had a terrible car accident and I broke my right hand and I cannot dress myself and eat or do anything I have to ask a friend to help me and sometimes the friend is stressed out from helping and there is no peace in my home
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Thank you dr. Berg I have been on anti-depressants off & on my entire life ever since I was 6 I'll take your advice and wean myself off of them completely & let my doctor know. I am very grateful for your free knowledge & advice.
This doctor has the answer right on the nose. My Boyfriend gets in a very negative depressed way when he does not get a full 8 hours of sleep..He's Happy when he gets that amount of sleep.
Thanks for all the info! I enjoy the advice! Being in the medical field I see how so many meds have bad side effects, I like to take the natural route, live a healthier life.
Thank you so much for the honest help you give to so many people 👏
You are very welcome. Thanks for watching!
Thanks Doctor Berg. You are truly a blessing to this world 🙏😇💝
No wonder they are trying to cancel him. This man has done more for the general people than any person on this planet.
who are trying to cancel him?
More than the doctors in hospitals performing operations on people daily that save their lives, more than paramedics and first aid operators that bring people back to life, more than scientists that have created life saving treatments, more than inventors who created electricity, internet and devices youre typing on, more than the farmers who produce the food you consume daily. Im shocked!!
I 💯 agree
He has done more for me that any of my own personal doctors
And for no cost
Thanks Dr Berg
Who is cancelling him?? Pretending that people are being cancelled when they are not is the latest trend
I hope he has a body guard. Big pharma is bound to despise him.
Thank you for sharing this. ❤
Absolutely!
We really appreciate your help doctor Berg, thank you is not enough words for what you are doing to help everyone. God bless you 🙏!!!!
I think one extra factor is movement. This can refer to exercise (which'll helps by releasing endorphins, distracting one from worries, rewiring dopaminergic reward systems, improving sleep quality & ability of the parasympathetic nervous system to recover from stress, & create a constructive daily habit which leads to a feeling of progress from witnessing positive results) or moving toward achieving one's goals in learning, skill acquisition, work placement, pay, social sphere, & character development etc. I believe if you take having a sense of purpose away from the happiest, most positive & content person in the world they'll become depressed. Because happiness isn't about what you have but seeing what you've accomplished; being able to attribute some good thing in this world to yourself and say: I did that! And to be able to look forward to continue achieving similarly wonderful things.
Amen🙌🏻👑✝️🔑🦅💪🏼🕊🕊🕊💕😊🥩🍗🍇🍒🎊
It’s the meaning of “happiness” today that’s the problem. It used to mean “contentment”, which is how you used it. For many today, it means “pleasure”.
And pleasure is temporary. Ask a person what makes them happy? Most will tell you something that is actually pleasurable and has nothing to do with contentment - video games, movies, eating ice cream, etc.
And if a person is not happy, they must be depressed.
Literally the best comment on the Internet! So well said! ❤
Lost all sense of purpose and meaning through a very traumatic experience with an employer that turned on me overnight for questioning their medical mandate . Bullied and gaslit for almost months while they trued to get me to resign, then terminated. Lost an executive career and my home. It’s been almost 2 years and the horror, grief and loss continue to wash over me in waves.
Dr. Berg you are doing humanity a lot of good. I wish there were more dr’s like you. Please never change, God Bless you.
Living with my mentally ill wife cause me depression
How are you doing now?
@@lindabolique72 still trying to react better with her, some good days and some bad, thx
@@Force_Wielder I asked because I'm depressed and i feel bad for my husband. I'm not "mentally ill" but i have dysmorphia about the way i look. People say i look good but I feel ugly. I hate feeling this way. Poor hubby.
@@lindabolique72 my wife has paranoia delusions and she thinks that nothing is wrong with her, so I can't force her to be treated, I hope God blesses you
What happens to your wife ?? Which mental illness yu are talking about
Dr. Berg, Thank you so much for this. I will be altering some dietary items, quantities and timing after seeing this and hoping for some success with certain issues.
Maybe doc berg will see this comment. You recently posted a video about being censored and how the algorithm does not recommend certain videos. However, I have been seeing your videos more frequently in my feed, especially this year on video subjects such as keto. It is my hope that this will make a difference because I do not want you to be silenced. Your videos are very useful and honest 😊
Always good content, no pills, no medication, always healthy habits and happy life!
Dr Berg, I can’t thank u enough for all your extremely valuable info. This one on depression is exactly what i need right now. It makes total sense.
You're very welcome!
I love the way you explain things 🙏
So far Mr. Berg has saved me a trip to the hospital, you are truly a blessing sir, I pray you have a bless day.
For me watching and/or listening to the media is a literal cause of depression. I tune it out now, and stay busy with even the smallest tasks to make the time pass. Including walks.
I need to follow this
@@sundown6748yes this! Hello from Poland 🇵🇱, my channel 😊 and countryside 🏡!
Foxtard news = 😵
Agreed, have done the same. Good riddance!
LONLINESS - Feeling alone and no human contact, friends, .... Ask someone who is suffering if they have any friends that they actually see in person. It's been haunting me for a couple years now. Started out with the isolation of Covid. I had never experienced this kind of sadness in my life .... and it still has it's hold on me. Not a day goes by where I don't feel the need to cry.
Learn self hypnosis trust me it really helps so much on looking at life differently no matter what situation you’re in. I have been alone all my life even before covid I had a few traumatic experience which made me completely withdraw from society practically all my life I also developed ptsd in the past but because those symptoms have gone thank gone I forget how bad it used to be, and for a long time was depressed I used to get reoccurring nightmares which would haunt me and I would wake up in dread everyday as if I was reliving those feelings, it’s because I didn’t fully let go of my past and the meanings I was giving it. I worked on myself a lot, what I’ve recently been doing is self hypnosis and it can change your whole life around!!! It starts with self concept. The problem is not you being alone, I know it feels good to have company, but you don’t have to feel like crap about your situation, you don’t have to make it mean anything about you and when you change how you feel about the situation the situation changes. Self hypnosis is an excellent tool to learn I highly recommend it!!
I think I was depressed and had those negative feelings because all those things that happened in my past that was unpleasant I was making it mean something about me when I changed the meaning I no longer felt the heavy burden and felt free. Self concept is key! Change your self concept change the way you feel change your life! Self hypnosis! Or even going to a credible certified hypnotist would actuallly be so much more powerful
Thank you Dr. Berg for this clear overview. I reccognize all this is true due to personal experience. I just had to realize I handle sugar extremely bad. I eat for my gut now, chronic constipation and diarrhea is gone, skin iching is gone, building up stomach acid removes 37 year long reflux problems, stress is reduced and calmness in highly stressed situations is so great to enjoy (I work as a dispatcher at an airport). Much depression and chronic fatigue is gone. My overall energy is increasing. I'd also like to add to all this Dr. Berg is saying, that working your way out of depression is also neccessary; You need to set GOALS, you need to wok with your self esteem, build yourself up, engage yourself in activities that perfect your life in your desired directions. Dream and work yourself toward those dreams, make a plan how to get there. Focus every day on your goals and plans, be creative. Only say good things to yourself, never blame the things you miss doing - don't even care about them, only celebrate your progress, and create the best life you can right now. All the best.