Rock Bottom Depression & How to Overcome It, as Shown in "The Simpsons"
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Rock Bottom Depression & How to Overcome It, as Shown in "The Simpsons"
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"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
A movie I highly recommend: The Gospel According to Matthew (starring a very animated and engaging acting performance by Bruce Marchiano, who plays Jesus). This is a word-for-word adaptation that has a unique take on the body language and charisma of Jesus, and also makes it easier to understand and quicker to read the story. I am hopeful that this movie gives you peace, love, hope, security, comfort, and answers, as it did me, and continues to do to this day. God bless you.
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#NeverGiveUp #ExpressYourself - Krátké a kreslené filmy
“One of the hardest lessons in life is letting go. Whether it’s guilt, anger, love, loss or betrayal. Change is never easy. We fight to hold on and we fight to let go.” 🙏🏽
Ayeee JT love your videos man
This is very true. But I also feel like people should not tell people to let go. I know when I'm angry, and someone tells me to let go, it's just gasoline on a fire. I need to be tired of being angry about it myself, I need to tell myself to just let go. Ironically, I've noticed that when I am depressed, something randomly pisses me off and gets me off my ass a little, like lighting a fire. Different situations cause different emotions, like making a joke when you're scared shitless. It's a stupid joke, but sometimes you need that to keep you from going crazy.
Yeah... been pretty hard to deal with this stuff for the last 5 years, i wish i could just let it go and kill myself already
@@rafaelcastor2089 look, before I say this I feel like this sometimes but please don't please make sure if there is anything that you care about and what they would feel like if you did and ask yourself if it's worth doing and please try talk to a therapist about it but also take into account the fact that I'm not a therapist but look, I get it I understand that at times you think the world would be better off without you but please try and listen to bright and happy music or watch really funny videos and yes I know that they might not seem helpful but in reality they really are
@@bretarmstrong6303 Maybe instead of letting other people dictate your emotions you can take responsibility for them, and own them.
I would always use the quote by master oogway in Kung Fu Panda when Po was feeling down because everyone hates him. That quote would be "yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift that is why it is called the present."
Pretty shitty gift if you ask me and looking at history it is hard to buy that tomorrow is really a mystery
@@rafaelcastor2089 You should always be hopeful that tommrow will be better and today is a gift because you can make whatever you want out of it.
Ugh
@@Shushkin did you just say the music name of FNF week 7 first song? 😳
@@aspiretospidey some people cant do that
Finding purpose again got me out of depression.
I see you everywhere I go.
@@elijaheli6757 I haven't seen him until now, but he made a good point
What was that specific purpose?
@@christinemalary I think what it meant was the act of looking for a purpose got him out but I could be wrong.
You are everywhere! Are you a CZcams comment celebrity? Lol
“When we hit out lowest point, we are open to the greatest change.” 💯
Yes that's true
Yes, marry me 😔
🤣😂🤣
Joke, well no 🤤
@@mukeshkannan2100 wtf
When we hit our lowest point, we are open to greatest change - aang avatar the last air bender
I swear, I see your comments in almost all my subscriptions 😅
First seasons: After Homer loses his job, he hits rock bottom and thinks about commiting suicide for the lingering feeling of lack of purpose and the fear of being a burden for his family.
Later seasons: Homer learns how to floss.
that's probably a reason the later seasons sucked
Yeah it’s sad to see how far the simpsons has fallen. The show is just a zombie now.
Been here myself
If they make something controversial it would be bad for them
@@Slavtron But would it? Adult cartoons with these deep and dark undertones has been a trend for a while (Bojack, F is For Family, Midnight Gospel, Rick and Morty). And Simpsons later seasons have had a bad rep so I feel like if they go more that route people would be down with it
In a deep state of depression, I cried of joy for just successing to boil pasta
Now I hung my first diploma of accomplished first dan of naginata on the wall just yesterday in my new appartement on my own.
And I got my full zinogre rank S set on MH rise
Everyday is always a little success. Don’t forget to show it to yourself
Hunt well, fellow Hunter. Kamura and other hunters are proud of you :)
YES THIS, when people say to you or a depressed people that you "just have to do it", this is the hidden meaning behind that advice, it makes sense until you start walking, then you start running and later you are flying!!!
Remember. It is completely justified to celebrate progress. Even tiny progress
Hunt on bro. Every monster is beatable. Keep it up
Continue to protect Kamura~ Yomogi, Iori, everyone is counting on us!
"Everybody needs a hug once in a while, they may act though, they may act happy, but that is what it is... An act... "
-some boracho in my town.
Hey what's a boracho?
@@suanlsrm6488 a drunk.
A drunk dude.
First time I see he borracho in Spanglish. Sounds nice, though.
Dios lo bendiga, amigo
Your worst enemy is your self the only thing stoping you is yourself-Me
@travis Rm try your best dont let the depresion control you, try to make positivity out of negativity theres a rainbow at the end of every rain storm. think to yourself what do you want to do I know what its like put your negative thoughts about your self deep down and forget about them you can do anything you put your mind to find your thing that you wanna do with your life or fallow your dreams we all can get there we just cant give up
Stop trying to stop me!!!
What kind of loser quotes himself?
@@XXXXX8 what kind of loser likes there own coment
The only thing stopping me _from what_ is 'myself' sir?
Severe depression is such a black hole. I mean you know exactly what to do to better your situation yet as simple as these tasks are it's just impossible to do. I wish I knew more about what's physically happening but anyone out there on rock bottom just please hang on and keep taking baby steps in the right direction. Your progress may seem so slow but just keep making those improvements, no matter how small. One day you will be in a better place. And get on those weights, y'all. I'm telling you. Exercise is the best antidepressant. And don't wait for motivation because it may never come. Force yourself.
I needed this. Thank you, stranger a year ago
I exercise some, but it doesn't really seem to help.
I’m the fittest I’ve ever been and still depressed. I think it might be a lifetime problem for me
I really needed to read this. Thank you.
Well i have a weird case of rock bottom then i don't know anything that helps me whenever i do something that should help me i often feel worse after it
And when people are like
Now you feel better! Right?
Or
just do it!
They make it much worse
I’m still suffering from anxiety and depression but going to therapy has really helped and working on my passion has gotten me through.
I'm with ya, buddy. I'm the same way. It may not get easier, but we find a way to get stronger. Hang in there, you got this.
Your not allown my friend
Stay frosty, don't give up on yourself
What's your passion?
@@lamakamal4072 Me? Bike Racing
When depression tried to come to me, I found hitting the gym, opening up to those I trust and being out in nature helped a lot . Now the depression is depressed because it couldn't get to me.
You go, Granma!
lol same but im still kinda depressed or tired as fuck idk lul. tbh lockdown was teh best thing to happen to me ever tbfh
Ayo where this head at
Based
@@xq3975 none of you were depressed. you were mildly sad. none of you have ever experienced real clinical depression. none of you are above the age of 16
It's funny how the original Simpsons episodes hit harder once you get older. They truly were the better episodes with such relatable concepts.
Bart and Lisa appreciating Homer is something you don’t see a lot anymore. In a way it kind of makes sense though. Homer went from an emotional, caring Dad to a unemotional and uncaring sociopath. It’s kinda sad, but it shows how truly amazing this show used to be, despite a few missteps in seasons 1-2
I wish modern Simpsons episodes treated the characters realistically and continued to create relatable situations but oh well...
Edit: Also, notice the stretch effect when Homer saves his family. I really wish they kept that in the modern episodes as well. It kinda reminds you that it’s a cartoon despite its generally realistic stories
"You have good memories and bad memories. You may have one good memory and a million bad ones. But you should live and fight for that one good memory."
One's own memories are no legacy. Cheers! :)
"family isn't something you're born with, its the people you meet along the way that love you unconditionally for who you truly are and expect nothing more."
and
"hating the person or persons who caused you trauma is continuing a vicious cycle that started many generations ago, because Hurt people, hurt other people. it takes strength to break the cycle and that's why it feels impossible."
I’ve been depressed for a while now. I lowkey just wanna kms but at the same time, I don’t want to give up. Everyday, I fantasize how I will end it.
I know how you feel but you have to keep your head up and stay strong.
Yeah, me too. It got so bad for me I’d put a finger-gun up to my head when I got angry at myself in “defiance” if no one else was around. I stopped doing it because of how scary I realized I was being. I’m trying to get better by telling myself, “If I kill myself, I’ll be listening to those who hurt me.” or just thinking about the pain I’d cause.
Since 8 years...same
What is keeping you from doing it? Is it really hope or just being scared of getting this shit over with?
Hey man i felt the same way since I was 14 and im 26 and i find comfort in the idea sometimes but you gotta remember that this action isn't gonna save you from the pain, as convincing as it tells you how right it is to end it remember that your thoughts are endless and that your more than your thoughts. You're not alone and I love you ❤
I remember when I was in a philosophy lesson, and my teacher asked us about how happy certain people are, after being given some information. The practice one was Homer. Of course, we all unanimously agreed that he's a fairly happy man, but this episode still crossed my mind.
I always feel unloved by everyone because of how people treat me in public. When I go to school, my friends treat me like I’m a ghost. I wish my friends back then would be there for me, but I know that isn’t happening. The real people who love me are my grandparents out of the most. Never have friends who act extremely useless to your ability and leave them right away when they do that to you. Keeping those “friends” will make things worse
Hugs you.
susiety
Same, dude. Same... ;c
Keep living on, you can make a positive difference in the world, no matter how numb you feel to it all. Don't let your dreams be dreams.
My grandparents are long since dead.
Those types of people are not your friend. I learnt it the hard way. Don’t treat them like friends
When ppl around me show their dark side randomly, I actually want to give up, fr.
It's just so table-turning, it's like I can't trust no one. Yesterday I was returning to home w my sister (23) after buying food and while saying something, she unexpectedly says "I wish I could be all day doing nothing like you". Thought is was a joke, I confront her and tell her that I don't like this type of jokes, the she said that it was serious, because it is the truth, she did this comment multiple times (all because I can't find a job and college aint giving me too much work rn.) And that makes me want to stop talking to her, it makes me feel like shit.
Honestly feel the same, adulthood can suck and there are moments some are having it harder for others. I would've also felt guilty if a family member of mine said that but I am the oldest so I do have to set an example. I hope u told her how you feel about those comments, and hope she understands
People often want what they don't have. When you have nothing going on, all you want is to be doing things and making a difference. But on the flip side, when you are extremely busy, you start to miss the free time, and you would love to be able to just do nothing for awhile. I know this because I have experienced both sides of this.
I don't know your sister, but I'd like to think that her comment wasn't intended to be hurtful. It was probably short-sighted and she probably shouldn't have said it, but consider how things are from her point of view. As strange as it sounds, she might actually be jealous of your situation if she is really busy at the moment. There could be things going on in her life keeping her up at night that you might not even be aware of.
Ultimately, there needs to be a balance in life, and I really wish you the best. How you are feeling now and your current life situation won't last forever. There are better days ahead of you. Take care. ❤️
Would you rather your sister not say her true feelings and lie to you? That's what you sound like. its okay if she feels that way its nothing wrong with that its also nothing wrong with you being upset about it. Because from her pov it may look like that but from your pov its not like that people hate and do not like when they cannot figure out what you are doing especially family it bothers them because your family expects you to be transparent. Your obviously actually doing something so it shouldn't upset you if its bothering you like that you may actually not be doing anything AND its nothing wrong with that either
Don't let other people have power over you mentally. That is sign of weaknes
if she does that again make fun of her that you know she as shame about it.
My advice: show her the back of your head.
That's what I do with mist people. Life is hella lonely, but better to be alone than to be a victim.
That one dislike came from a person who found eternal happiness.
A good disliker, lol
@@HaiAnh-nk3jz same
They are sad that they cant be sad
Who is this villainous hero!
How do you know that sir?
It's interesting how as Homer's family is about to be run over he manages to save them despite the boulder being attached to him. It's like things in life that try to pull you down but when you're dead set on a mission, have no fear, and are relentless in your approach NOTHING CAN STOP YOU. Great content as always!
Pretty awesome symbolism, if you take a second to think.
Adrenaline is a hell of a drug
I'm depressed that I didn't go to school today because of fear of failure. I keep beating myself up for being this afraid. I feel like I don't deserve success because of how many times I've failed. Deep down though, I know I deserve success because I do work hard. I go through so much, just for me to give up? No. I deserve better for myself. Thank you for this video. Writing this alone has me feeling somewhat better. I'm so grateful right now. 🧡
@KORK I send you love 🧡💛
I'm not that seriously depressed but I've been feeling lonely and it feels like whenever I try I always fail it sucks but deep down I do know that I deserve success seeing others succeed doesn't make me hate them it makes me hate myself it makes me feel like I've always been this loser with no purpose rn I'm not even doing anything worthwhile and one more thing it'll get better for you ❤️
NEVER be afraid of failure.
Failure sucks. It can make you feel bad about yourself and usually comes with some consequences. Failure is an important teaching tool in life, though. When you succeed, you learn what to do. But even better, given that you allow yourself to learn lessons from your failures, you learn what NOT to do. These lessons are just as important for succeeding at life.
Go out there, do your best, and don't get discouraged when you fail. But at the same time, don't accept failure!!! Try to make a lesson out of each moment of failure in your life.
We are with you!
Keep on believing yourself! You may be in the baddest times rn but you can keep going! Failure might be bad but as long as you try your best! I hope you have a wonderful day!
In an anime there was a Quote/Law that says
"You have to lose something to gain something"
-The Law of Equivalent Exchange
"It's not who we are underneath, it's the choices we make that define us."
Best advice I have ever heard.❤
I've suffered from depression, dissociation and anxiety for roughly 25 years - possibly longer. I've attempted aliven't several times, and nowadays I'm just so tired. Been through therapy several times, tried every antidepressant going, and fallen prey to drug and alcohol addictions along the way too.
I'm 36 in a few weeks, and I've just come to accept that this is the way life is for me. I have people who love me, I own a house and have the beautiful kids - but still feel the same as I ever have.
I'm still alive because I decided to refuse to give up, to keep going and annoy the hell out of my depression - but much like many people, I know it's all a façade and no matter how many fake smiles I put on, no matter how materially successful I am, my brain is still wired wrong and I'll spend the rest of my life in self doubt and emotional pain. I write songs and make art to express myself, which helps to externalise it, but that only ever works in the short term. Sorry, don't have an uplifting punchline here. Just wanted to share my story.
I hope you’re doing alright if/when you read this, friend. I’m of a similar mindset, so I won’t feed you some bullshit of “it gets better someday”. I just hope the message finds you okay.
Yea, this is a more realistic take on things. Im on the same boat, and the addictions really dont help at all after a certain point.
The depression has made me numb, and the opiates made me even number. But i still choose to wake up everyday and just do what a regular human is supposed to. Nothing matters, so if I end myself or not, it wont matter anyways, so I might as well just stick it out to watch how my finale ends.
I was in a similar situation. I was severely depressed for 27 years. Took treatment resistant depression. It was ketamine. It helped a bit but wasn’t reaching deep enough to what was causing my depression. 2 months later i started using psilocybin. About 3 months in my self medicating/therapy, I woke up one morning filled with anxiety and realizing what has been bothering. It was suppressed trauma from childhood. It’s been over 180 trips and nearly 3 years since I’ve been self medicating. I barely recognize who I was before I started. That depression was slowly relieved and no longer present. I use to have a bleak filter on reality. That suppressed pain was causing that filter of bleakness. I feel like I can finally live my life and fulfill my purpose. I’m a song writer as well and it’s a great outlet to vacate the pain that is inside. That darkness is absent and these days are full of light and hope. All the best friend. Their is hope. It starts with the inside.
thanks for posting. I'm here with you. This is real. I've pushed everyone away and it's been hell for years. I might try psilocybin in the future. Anything to see if it works.
This is a realistic take on depression. The thing is, it doesn’t go away, it doesn’t get cured. People with clinical depression have to learn to live with it.
I have been at my lowest I have been just like homer and I almost ended it all because I hated my life and I thought I had no worth I thought I was a mistake but I couldn’t end it idk why I couldn’t but after that I was praying for god to kill me, but after a while I prayed for him to heal me and he did. And I am forever grateful so to anyone reading this who’s at there lowest your not alone don’t give up no matter how hard because it gets better and you gets stronger so please be here tomorrow
The majority of people who are depressed have a core problem(s) that they need to resolve. Finding the core problem(s) is already half the fight, but finding it, is really, really, really hard. I was there too. Still not completely free of depression but one day... Anyway, I'm rooting for you, you can do it too.
I started self reflecting like 2 years ago and I'm still finding out stuff about myself
I watched this last night while doing late night chores and ended uo crying. Listening to it now and I'm still tearing up.
The wife's pregnant and distant due to the pains shes experiencing that comes with it's challenges and we have a 1 year old that needs to be looked over. My wife can't move that much and I have to do everything myself. Being the sole breadwinner isn't helping either with the bills piling up, heck even social services can't help us. This is only a snippet of what's been happening. I'm so down that I'm typing this for strangers to see because I literally have nothing and at the same time bombarded with issues.
Some days I just want to end it all cause I'm worthless. I studies uni but ended up with a job that even a high schooler could do cause my degree isn't recognized amongst other things.
My life has been a line of unlucky dominos falling one after another.
But recently I've found comfort in my 1 year old always hugs me and even gives me random things at home whenever she sees me down. She cries whenever she doesn't see me and stops doing so at the first sight of me.
It's really hard and I don't know where and what I did wrong to end up this way but I have my family's love I can hold on to.
It's just that I hope things get better.
You here, proper man with proper priorities, do not let yourself go. You are doing great. Remember all the things that lead you to where you are, you made all of those happen. Hold on to yourself and you will make everyone in your family happy, but you've got to be happy first.
You have already done so much, I know what it takes. I admire you for having the things many of us weren't able to hold as tightly as dearly in life. Promise yourself that you will never stop being your little one's hero. I know it is difficult, thank you for being such a good paternal figure.
@@rreynoso8985 thank you for the kind reply. Honestly I almost ended everything today and I was carrying my chil with me. Instead of reaching out, my wife locked herself in our room crying choosing to zero in on the intent I had and basically washing her hands clean of the depression I'm stuck in. It's always like this. She'll do what she can to appear to be a victim whereas I'm stuck juggling what I have (which is nothing). Comments on wanting something I can't afford for the family or something for the house I can't pay for hurts a lot compounded with the stress of everything I mentioned in my first comment. The only wrong I did was that I told my child that we were to jump together and leave. I have all these repressed emotions because no one I know wants or even attempts to understand the situation I am in and instead they'll make themselves look pitiful and get the attention while I'm back to square 1.
It's just painful that I'm feeling that I'm imploding.
Your words of encouragement have done so kuch for me than anyone I know. Funny as how a stranger's kind words heal compared to being near people who suck the life out of you.
Now I have to deal with my wife playing the victim and myself being the bad guy again. To be honest I want a way out of this because I can't do anything to vocalize what I feel because everyone will take offense and those same people demand everything from me even when I literally have nothing to give anymore.
@@weichiang89 Wei, How are you doing today?
I believe that you have to forgive yourself for All those times you were not up to the person you wanted to be. You are doing an outstanding effort mentally and physically. Hold your ground. Don't satisfy those dark thoughts, otherwise you would be missing on the road ahead. You have got this. I know you are the one who has to see the things from both sides for your wife and your kid beyond yourself. Maybe if you approach her with all this respect you have for yourself she will understand that you need her and you have needed her.
I am not pretending to know your situation, and you can stay here as much as you need to. I will listen to you and do my best to understand you. You and I have to move forward, we just have to.
Kind Regards
During quarantine I was pretty close to rock bottom. While being stuck at home, I was in a relationship that I felt trapped in. I would be forced to do stuff with her and if I didn't do it, she'd try to guilt me into doing it. I would then make up lies to get out of doing it so she wouldn't have to do it, and therefore it would be hard for me to open up about my feelings to anyone, out of fear that I would just get told "man up". I would then talk horribly about myself and purposefully watch depressing videos, which may sound silly, but for me, it was addicting. Things I loved, like video games and sports got boring and I felt like music was my only escape. In July I finally got the courage to get out of my relationship, and to this day, I feel a lot more free. I started to work out and I feel so much better. There is hope you guys, even if you don't think so, it will get better❤
This is very relatable for me ,hope ur better bro
@wag turbo I really hope you're doing alright, I'm glad you got out of that toxic relationship dude! Keep pushing and don't give up on life.
@@zeidenxoxo I’m doing a lot better, I hope the same for you
@@theanimatedcomedian726 thanks man :)
@@wagturbo not really but time heals but scars stay ,have a good year bro
"Sometimes the best way to solve your own problems is to help someone else." -Iroh
Struggled on and off with depression throughout my life. Not currently depressed but I absolutely see it coming
same.
Got this at the right time.
Sigh Depression, Sucidial Thoughts, Loneliness, Procrastination
Oh are you okay? I don’t know anything about depression, but just know that you are totally worth it. You should talk to someone irl to help you, because I’m just a random person on the internet.
@@rebekahgardner8973 Thanks 👍
@@rebekahgardner8973 what if you don’t have anyone to talk to irl ever thought of that lol
@@alexarce8790 then You can pay to a psychologist so they could tell You the dame things You already know :)
No matter what don’t give up! No matter what people say to you the thing that keeps me going isn’t about money it is about learning. It’s much more enjoyable learning something each year.
"Unhealthy addictions to ease the pain", me using Animal Crossing as a comfort game 👁👄👁
If it's something you like doing, there's nothing wrong with it
@@raztox3050 i love doing heroin
@@mwesolo1315 keep doing what u love bro we support you kween 👑
@@rabbid3433 yasssss sis 💅💅😂😂
here is the thing about depression, you know people love you you know all things aren't dependent on something small thing. Even still feels like one small thing goes wrong and it would be better to end it then to continue with everything as it changes or as is, nothing matters lese of all yourself. thats how depression thinking is all the time
Don't presume what I happen to know.
Cheers! :)
I use to just feel bad for Homer in this episode, but after I became a teenager, was able to relate with him more rewatching this episode years later. I enter a major state of depression for the past years, losing countless 'friends' who betrayed me, people who brought me down, disorders, eventually losing sight with the world. Because of my depression, I was tempted to go down a darker path one way or another, but I fought against the urge and snaps out of it. After overcoming my deep state of depression, it leaves affects; I'm much more secretive, quiet, not socializing as much. I use this to be helpful; I formed my own independence, not having to rely on others unlike my pre-depression state, and focuses on what's important.
Time is the best healer for me. Once the months pass I can recover and start realising what happiness truely is again.
I have been trying to help my girlfriend through her depressive states several times, I keep explaining to her how important she is to me and others as well.
The thing is, she also made me realize how important I can be to someone after having felt useless this entire time...
I am tearing up here. You speak to the soul within my body and make me feel better about myself. Thank you so much. Pretty good for someone who's not a therapist. Thank you for caring. I love your spirit. Bless you, good sir. Have a great day, goodbye.
Something important to remember about depression is how much it hangs on to itself. How much you hang on to it, put another way. I kinda describe it like being wrapped in the most comfortable blanket in the world, head-to-toe so you can't see and all you can hear or feel becomes muffled and dull, wrapped so tightly that it becomes difficult to move or even breathe. Half the time, the things we think are helping depression; the feeding the addiction to "make the pain go away", the ignoring it, the avoiding work and the not seeing friends because you just don't have the energy, all of these things may just be keeping you in a state of stagnation. If nothing changes, you never solve the problems which have made depression to begin with, and so you stay in that blanket forever.
Stay safe out there, folks.
Hi everyone out there struggling with the demon known as depression. I first wanna say that I too suffer with this beast, and I am not one of those who say, “just don’t be sad then,” because I know how that can be even more frustrating and not helpful at all. I just wanna say slow down, and relax if you are thinking about hurting yourself just think about all the people who will miss you, no matter how much you think people hate you or think your worthless I can guarantee you that you’re not and you’re loved. I know getting a good hug every once and a while really boosts me, find what calms you down. I know what it’s like to have thoughts so just remember you’re not alone and everything is going to be okay. Lots of love!
This was nicely written in a beatuiful story.
Currently writing this I struggle with the duality of "why would you go through with it when you know you shouldn't." I have future plans of university, a lot of people in my life know this that if i told them i've attempted the former they would ask why. Frankly the people in my life would yell at me if i did tell them. Saying such like "I would miss you and what about your life goals?"
I like your answer to the question as it's how I kinda feel now. I think I subconsciously feel done. My journey feels pointless because every-time I pass the rock bottom I go back to it in a few years or heck even months. Why believe it'll go away when you have evidence it'll come back again?
I'm tired of having to fake happiness in front of the people in my life cause their reactions are either unwanted advice or unwanted positivity or blame. I just want someone to say "it's okay to feel what you're going through. It'll be okay." I just want to feel any compassion from my friends or family.
I'm also tired of this mental health journey, I can't tell anymore if my meds are worsening my health and it feels like my psychiatrist isn't understanding that.
My personal answer/ reason to the question is because the urge is too strong. A lot of days I wake up and the weight of depression shame and intrusive thoughts feels so strong on physical pain can calm it down. I've tried other method's and words of encouragement but my body only calms down under physical pain. Frankly the idea of my friends and family missing me leaves me a sense of apathy that doesn't justify me living. I think this feeling comes from not feeling support from them and have to force happiness around them cause they don't like how hard i am to handle when "sad" 24/7. I just want to run away from everyone and because I physically can't at the moment I think it manifests into an ending of life thought, a form of escape from the blame of others I can't outrun.
I can't answer how or when the power to fuel creating a life will come for me. But I can, the opportunity to process and write all this is a blessing that helps me. I don't know how it helps but the weight feels a little lighter
Sometimes it doesn't matter what you know, it's how you feel, just takes over. Without the people you love, that feeling you feel will just grow.
It can also grow to a point where the people you love cant necessarily do anything.
@@justanothermortal1373 exactly,
It has nothing to do with not knowing how much your family supports you. It's about how you're action and feelings say you're only dragging them down. How much more they can be with out your failures and depression bringing them down. You love them so much and so fully aware of your illness that you being in their life is dragging them down too.
Thank you sir. I don't know how to explain to he grief loved ones have given me for not being their desired level of cheerful.
Cheers. :(
I feel like this channel has some of the most empathetic, encouraging and world changing folks on CZcams. Some of the comments and support given always touch my heart
A couple of tricks than might lower the symptoms of depression:
- View depression as a disease just like you would view a physical disease. Just like a fever might make you feel cold without you actually being cold at times, depression can make you feel guilt and shame without a solid reason for it, or completely out of proportion. Realising that it's a symptom of a illness helps to distance you from those feelings, to some extend.
- Give your body what it needs. Right nutriens, a bit of sunlight here and there, some psysical movement (going for a walk, jogging, workout, whatever you like), enough oxycen, enough water, maybe a creative hobby. Spending time in nature also helps.
- Seperate bigger goals in very small steps and focus on one step at a time. If you think about doing last tasks, you'd usually just pocastinate until you give up, but for small tasks, the amount of motivation neccessary to start the task is a lot lower. For some people, having a to do list where you cross out done tasks can help too. looking back, you can see how many tasks you have fullfilled.
- Don't put people on a pedastool. Most people present themselfes from their best side, so if you compare yourself to others, you'll look worse in comparison, because you know your own flaws and problems but you don't know all the flaws and problems of other people.
- Use any vices (Alcohol, illegal drugs, porn, gambling, social media, video games) only in moderation or not at all. If you cannot use those things in moderation, stop using them all together, with professional help if neccessary. Anything that can make your brain release lots of dopamine with little required efford will form a tolerance and will form or worsen a depression over time, among other side effects.
Obviosly, those methods don't work for everyone, but they might be helpfull for you. They most likely won't cure depression either, but reducing the symptoms of depression is already a worthy improvement
This was always one of my favorite episodes and the fact that it was season 1, ep. 3 is actually mind boggling. "Homer's Odyssey" will always stick with me. Thanks Made2Express :) you're the best ❤️
I haven't offed myself yet just because of my family and friends. Thank God for them.
I love the choice of music. Kingdom hearts always hits deep...
I hope you read this comment, I have never cried so much watching a video, I am considering taking my own life, my girlfriend left me almost a month ago, and it was all my fault, I pushed her away and all I want is to have my best friend back, my soulmate, my baby, but she’s gone, she’s meeting new friends. I don’t wanna be here anymore but this video actually stopped me from going through with it. I will take it day by day, thank you for this, you are such a beautiful human being, we need more people like you, I’m sorry.
"Be a hero of your own story..." you and Jaxblade were put in this world to bring encouragement and nostalgia to everyone. Well done, dude.
Also, dang, man. Hit me with the feels of encouragement with Cosmic Eternity from Sonic CD
most of what you said fits perfectly with what i went trough. After you overcome Rock Bottom it only goes up. You gonna Peak, even a slight minor event like a nice 1 minute conversation can give u so much happiness, not because it is that fullfilling, but because its 100 times stronger happiness then a big event in Rock Bottom Depression. So everything that comes after Rock Bottom is going to uplift you to the sky.
This episode is one of the most Important episodes of the entire series of The Simpsons very few animated shows have ever delt with such heavy subjects such as depression and suicide and the Simpsons did it 32 years ago in 1990 and executed it well
What strategy a person needs to use to fight depression depends on whether you're talking about situational depression or clinical depression.
Funny how we both made videos on a similar topic within the same week😂
But honestly now, very important message in this one. Keep it up bro 💪🏼❤️
The video itself is phenomenal, and important as well as useful for many of us during these times. But I just wanna say I love the use of Child of Light music here, it fits perfectly, and for someone who's played the game over 50 times, all the more impactful
I was rock bottom for about 3 years, I had completely given up and was living alone just working crappy odd jobs. The thing that pulled me out of it, oddly enough, was solving a really complex puzzle. Sounds bizarre, but after weeks and weeks of trying to solve it, when I finally managed, I got a sense of accomplishment that I hadn't felt since I was young. Spending time working on something, a project or a complex problem, and finally solving it, really is something that bolsters your confidence and makes you feel like you can do anything. So my advice to anyone young who has hit rock bottom is just to find a project or problem to work on solving, and I suggest finding something that will take a long time to complete. Just going about doing menial tasks like brushing your teeth, going to the toilet and cooking dinner - bare minimum - isn't enough for a lot of people. Those tasks are at the back of our mind, almost subconscious, and barely immerse you in the real world - the same applies to a lot of low-paying, low-effort jobs.
I don't know why, but I burst out in tears for the first time in around 5 years at exactly 7:20
You're the person that can help yourself the most because nobody else other understands the issue the way it comes at you than you yourself. I've never met a person that didn't have certain quirks, talents whatever that makes them special. ☯️🙏
That makes them special _to whom?
Cheers! :)
"It's okay." One of the biggest things to tell someone that's going through something. It's okay to feel angry, sad, confused, etc. You never know how much the simplest words can effect people.
this almost made me cry at work, i feel seen right now, i’m really trying each day but each day...it just feels like it’s not worth it, but somehow in this moment, i feel comforted by this, thank you
I love your videos! As someone who deals with depression, this really spoke to me.
Really love the content you put out. Who would've thought cartoons or tv shows could have such deep/complicated concepts.
wow, this moved me to tears. the Simpsons portrayed depression pretty well, and your commentary on it was excellent!
the videos about this topic always make me think about it, but you approach the matters in an incredible way that makes me reflect even more! your videos is justing amazing!
Honestly i always enjoy watching your videos, the more I watch the more I aspire to be one who is needed for people who need a friend or who needs compassion, thank you for making such deep videos :)
Hi Made2express,
I want to say that you make some amazing videos, and I love that there is someone out there who enjoys reflecting on the deeper meanings that lie in the movies and cartoons we enjoy as much as I do. That much being said, I decided I'd take a chance and suggest a cartoon to you that I have come to adore since I discovered it and believe you might like too. Might I suggest the Disney cartoon Darkwing Duck? I don't think it's quite as popular as some shows, but it's surprisingly good. On the surface, it might just look like a lighthearted superhero parody show with a lot of Loony Toons style humor, but when you pay close attention to it, there are actually quite a few thoughtful themes to be found in it, such as:
* finding fulfilment in life through caring for others instead of just living for yourself
*the futility of trying to please everyone instead of being yourself
* the conflict of a parent's protective love and a child wanting to be treated more maturely
* the preciousness of life and how we realize its value when faced with losing it
And more. To understand all the themes in this show and truly understand the characters, you'll want to watch the entire show to get its full scope. If you're ever looking for a new show to watch, consider giving Darkwing Duck a try. Have a great weekend!
5:01 I just need to hear that I am loved. You provided that. Thank you 🙏🏻💕
I’ve had suicidal depression for around a year now, I’ve tried to kill myself twice, but was unable to carry out anything due to someone stopping me both times. I get some support from my brother, and some from my mother, but that’s it. 2 out of 6 people in my family support me. My friends don’t feel like friends anymore. One of them seems to just use me to be able to do certain things. The other constantly says I’m wrong and downgrades my issues, by saying, I don’t have it that bad, I know someone who has it worse. My little siblings have no respect for me, my sister blames everything on me, and my dad just lays in bed on day not doing anything. My mom will sometimes give me support but also acts like I can just get rid of all my problems by thinking I can control it. She tells me that all I have to do is say I’ll have a good day and then it will be good. She acts like I should be able to control my tics, which if you don’t know, tics are involuntary movements or sounds you make that you have zero control over. My older brother, he’s the nicest to me, but also, he kind of ignores me. He’s doing better with not ignoring me, but he still does it. The one person i trusted at school destroyed that trust, and the school employees downgrade my problem. The counselor has also threatened to put me in summer school twice, because I was taking to long to solve a problem. Anyway, I’m going to stop now before I know rambling on for 2 years. Have a great day if you can.
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Hey man, it's hard for me to think of something to say to this but I want you to know that I read it all and I acknowledge you. I hope you find a way and find the help you need.
I really like this video! It was encouraging and gave me a new appreciation for an episode that I generally tend to skip because it doesn’t seem as funny or poignant as the others. There’s a lot more to this episode then I thought!
During some of my recent therapy, the topic of depression has been considered multiple times. Though I don't know if I have it or not (the signs stem from some sort of autism/ADHD I have) I will say I haven't felt my best in life
It's not that I feel bad, it's that I'm losing feelings. I can't enjoy anything that I think wont lead to anything I want and find it difficult to see progress in practicing skills or studying.
I know the the only place you find light is in the darkness but I just want to be sure that I'll be fine by the time I reach the light. I just want to be safe and not fail the ones I care about.
This was a very good video and very much needed. And thanks for the reminder that even if you are depressed or going through depression, you are loved and can give needed love to others.
Loved this music! Thank you for the love that you spread!
well i think you did a great job. the whole video is just perfect in my eyes. i think you did this heavy topic justice and i think your choice of representation (being this particular simpsons episode) was a great idea (it being relatable to people who never felt it without being tone deaf to the hardships of the afflicted). your words were heartwarming and beautiful and i think you gave wonderful advice. thank you for your hard work and dedication!
I’ll watch your videos and my eyes literally tear up. And each and one of your videos fills me with inspiration. Plus your Bart gets a F video helped me a lot. Keep doing what your doing, you are truly helping people.
Bud, self love is more important than anything you can receive from anyone.
Big thanks for this upload! Depression is devastating but we can crush it!
At first I was thinking to myself that this is a good video, I really found myself engaged with the message and the editing used throughout was quite interesting. Then you tied everything together in a satisfying conclusion and your choice of music was phenomenal. This isn't just a good video, it's an exceptional one. Thank you.
Check out Child of Light OST on CZcams. Beautifully composed music just like the one featured here
That's every video, y'see
Ive hit rock bottom before, but things get better. I promise, you guys stay safe.
Idk about that. I'm 28 and still waiting for something to get better.
Things don't just get better. If you don't make them better, they won't. Problem with depression is we have no idea what to do to make it better.
@@kristijan8518 I think there's gonna be a time in everyone's life that, there comes a realization of any sort that makes them have the reason to be happy. Just depends whether or not you're strong enough to hang on before that moment happens. Just keep fighting man, its not gonna be easy, but you're gonna find that reason someday. I believe in you
Empty platitudes. Do everyone a favor, stop making promisses you can't personally keep.
@@kristijan8518 Go to the gym, start reading Dostoiévski, Kafka and Bukowski, If you don't have one, get a job, start small, then look for better ones, If you do all this and focus on yourself, you will eventually get into a relationship, go to bed early and wake up early, eat a healthy diet, no sugar, It isn't science, but it helps, I hope it helps you.
@@just_a_guy4788 isn't that the most cliche advice imaginable...😒
I wanted to say thank you. I've been dealing with depression and I'm ok, but I'm learning how to deal with it. Asking what you would want to hear someone tell you has really helped. I now write it down to remind myself and I'm doing better overall.
This channel is gold. You deserves way more subs.
I really needed this 🙌💯
Thank you for this😭🙏
Love is all around ❤ I really appreciate you talking about that because we dO get focused on only a particular kind of love and forget about all the other kinds that we have. Literally during my deepest depression what got me out was understanding that the world I live in is more than the friends, the family, even the people. It’s the animals, the ocean, the planet and the air that we breathe. It’s the miracle of life and creative expression. Understanding that no matter how I look at it I will always be a part of something miraculous. invaluable simply because of the beating of my heart.
5:32 you can’t just take the advice it’s just like you know but you just can’t follow it that’s why it’s so hard
We finally got a better depression video. I think that this video portrays depression really well and how it doesn't just "go away" unlike the previous depression video you made. Good job, Made2Express! I even have a video idea for you(I said this already but want it to happen). The Joker(2019) movie shows how mental health can decline over time and a person can become very mentally ill. I'd like it if you did a video talking about this. Try not to show any graphic scenes or else you'll get demonetized/terminated. But if that's a bit too dark, can you do a video on the Clarence episode where a bad experience with his Lil Buddy toy turns Clarence into a bully? Personally, I think the episode should've had more buildup rather than him quickly becoming a bully. But I think you should make a video on one of these. (I'd prefer if you did a review on Joker.)
Edit: Also when I read "Rock Bottom", I thought the video was about Spongebob lol.
Yet it was the environment and the psychotic mother who imprinted that in him. Which imo is the lesson we should take from the movie
Hey tac nice comment
Express sure knows how to make a very serious topic( fairly accruate,as a normal man on youtube,without trying to be too bias.)
In otherwise, it's a fairly accurate video about a topic that a show like this protray in one of the many epsiodes.
Thank you so much for your videos. Been going through a really rough time lately. Ive realized I’ve never really had any friends and my parents were never really there in my formative years. I know I’m depressed. I know I’ll get out if it eventually. Been trying everything I can think of to even form a dream. I have no idea what I want other than a friend or someone else’s basic approval. I know it must come from me first. I just don’t know how to do that, right now. But I will figure out. I have a son relying on me to be my best and he’s the reason I get out of bed everyday and try the best I can for that day. Again, thank you so much for your videos. Found your channel about a month ago and they’ve been helping.
your channel is the only channel i have listened and or subscribed to that actually made me grow as a Person no channel can really say that on CZcams from my perspective so this my appreciation post Thank you Made2Express
Find yourself again whether it’s thru nostalgia in cartoons or music , you will find yourself and sprout and grow into a huge tree..just give it time and don’t give up.
Finding yourself again is a good thing to do but never fight yourself to be the person who used to be. To be the best version of yourself is to improve on who you are now without forgetting the good that brought you there. And if you think there's no good that brought you where you're at, that itself is what will lead you down a better path
I love and I mean I REALLY LOVE how you compare life problems and issues also solutions through Cartoons. Now when I watch cartoons It really doesn't feel the same anymore (But in a positive way). Specially this episode about depression, it really brought a whole new meaning on how you look at yourself. IM a really big fan of the cartoon series Regular show and believe me or not that show has taught me a lot of meaningful lessons it also helped through tough times even though I was introduced to the cartoon by a four year old, but again this really makes me appreciate another day to live🎈
"The power is in *you."*
I needed that, thank you.
Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love the Simpsons but emotional episodes are extremely rare now.
I am going through a rough patch in my life now. So I want to say, your videos do make a difference.
Our character determines our destiny: we all have the power to make our lives heroic or a tragedy.
I'm definitely sharing this vid with my friends he's been going thru some things and actually got to the low point, hope this helps him
Wow , vid was put together perfectly and reading these comments helped me understand more about others and myself
Made2Express CZcams channel, keep doing your thing bro, your CZcams channel is helping out so many others, keep going.
A big symbolism that you might have missed in this episode is the metaphor of homer carrying a boulder.
This is an intentional reference to the myth of Sisyphus. A Greek myth of a man forced to roll an extremely heavy boulder for entirity up a mountain only to watch it roll down the hill when he gets to the top.
I feel that this is a reference to our disappointment at life. Our sadness after putting in hard work. Feeling hopeless and ultimately not seeing the point in starting again from the mental or societal 'bottom'. Some may say this is bourne from mental expectation we put on ourselves and others, that leads to us feeling let down. the mental traps we inadvertantly can create within ourselves to protect ourselves. But without realising limit us.
Part of homers pain comes from the fact that he sees his main reason to live as to be the bread winner. And after losing his job and getting rejected so many times at interviews. he feels he has lost his purpose and ultimately his self worth. This becomes his heavy heart, his boulder.
The boulder represents his mental anguish. His emotional baggage that he holds so tightly to. And ultimately his sadness, pain and depression. That is the only feeling he can feel at that time. He cant see his beautiful wife and kids. He cant see the rising sun that will soon appear. The only thing he can see is pain. A very real representative of what suicide thoughts do feel like.
Sometimes our depression is the only thing that we can see or feel.
Ultimately though this is what is what is weighing him down. Stopping him from carrying on. Getting up. This is ultimately what would kill him if he was to jump into the river.
I think the episode is trying to tell us to let go of whatever that boulder represents in US. What ever we are holding onto that is self destructive. Mentally we create barriers to protect ourselves from further pain that can ultimately limit us from having happiness.
Albert camus once wrote a whole book based on this myth and the ultimate question, of if life is worth living. Having lost many of his friends to suicide he wanted to focus on the biggest question for us as an individual. Is life worth living? He came up with the solution that we should imagine Sisyphus smiling. Enjoying his seemingly depressing task. Enjoying a seemingly depressing life.
When i first read this i thought it was a cop out. Something i didn't want to do as i saw that, as being disillusioned to the reality of lifes pain.
But i feel his message makes sense. The real task in life is too find a way to get through the pain. For us to find joy and happiness in a sad situation. And ultimately to make a bag situation better. To change our perspective to a point where we aren't trapped by sadness alone. To find others to help you with your pain. And collectively to reduce each others loads. It doesn't mean soldier on through the pain and enjoy a life you hate. rather find a way to enjoy life. find those to enjoy it with.
If your are depressed or going through suicidal thoughts. Honestly give therapy a go. Open up to people about your depression. this can be hard as some ppl lack experience or ignore there own feelings like moe does to homer.
Personally i have found writing and letting go of things holding me back very helpful. Confronting what is upsetting me and killing my soul. Be it external or internal. Being brutally honest. about what is the source of my sadness and how i can deal with it. Taking baby steps and not expecting to much from myself or others.
Ultimately being a friend to myself. Showing love and care to myself. Treating myself how i would treat a loved one going through the same feeling.
Life is a really tricky balancing act. Its important to find ppl and things externally/ internally that help you to stabilise and center yourself. That i feel is the big lesson. To let go of what hurts you and hold onto what helps you. Like for homer his weight was lifted when he saw his family almost die and that in turn made him realise how much he didn't want to die.
Your are loved and worthy of life. take care of yourself ♥️✊
After watching one of your video I kinda cried of joy thank you 💞
What really bothers me is how horribly underrated your video is. Great advice, great video. I don't think I have depression of any kind but I do feel a bit discouraged at this moment of my life, and your video opened up a lot of point of views.
I love the Kingdom Hearts music.