The same way diabetics need insulin, those of us with depression need medication. It is a chemical imbalance. The more we get past the stigma, the more we will help those who suffer in silence. Oldie but a goldie! happy to see you back.
Thank you so much for making this point. It is unfathomable that there is still stigma in 2024 regarding depression. Nobody should feel they have to suffer in silence. From one oldie but a goldie to another.
Yep! People need to understand that someone can have depression without having to have a “reason”. There are people who have horrific, traumatic lives who will never get depression. Just as there are people who have “perfect” or really happy lives, who will experience depression.
Raise your hand if you are also on an anti-depressant 🙋🏼♀️ I went on them when I was around 43. Women in particular have the most hormone changes through out our lives. If you don’t feel yourself get checked out! Thank you for sharing your journey. You are probably helping so many by talking about it. ❤️❤️❤️
I am for nerve suppression for fibromyalgia but I feel a lot better mentally for being on them. Defiantly not something to be scared, worried or embarrassed about
Oldie but goldie here (have probably accumulated ~700,000 glitter points over the years) and it's just sooo lovely to see you happy and glowing despite the turbulent couple of years! Sending all the love to you Louise ❤
Did I hear correctly?? THE Weekly is coming back too??? This is the happiest that I've felt in a long time 🤧🤧 Thank you, Louise, and glad that you are feeling better!❤
I have NEVER heard anyone explain depression in such an eloquent and relatable way. I don’t have depression but people in my life do and you made it make so much sense and seem so not scary (altho I appreciate it must have been very scary for you initially). I’ve watched you for years and years (sprinkle of glitter days) and I’ve not actually done this before but I’m going to tell everyone I know to watch your video. Thank you so much for sharing something so personal. It’s so important to talk about things like this that affect everyone in some way or other. Keep taking care of you xxxx
I LOVE your “wiffle-waffle” videos, it feels like the good old days of The Weekly with the laundry segment! I’m so pleased you’re feeling more like yourself now. It’s always lovely to see your face in my UA-cam subscriptions, whatever you decide to post and share with us! 💜 (P.S. I watched the whole thing as a proper sit-down video! Do I get extra Glitter Points? 😉)
I'm not keen on Insta at the moment and I don't use TikTok, so when I opened youtube and saw your face I legitimately said "Oh my god hi!!!!!" Like bumping into an old friend you haven't seen in a while. Welcome back Louise we're so happy to have you 💖
This felt like such a warm friend catch up, soooo many people will relate to what you’re saying but only a few are brave enough to admit it like yourself - so glad you’re feeling better and more able to take time for yourself. Welcome back! 🫶🏻x
Been a follower for over a decade. You are such a ray of sunshine. I wish you all the hapiness in the world, you deserve it. Thank you for your candidness ❤
Thank you Louise. I have been struggling with my mental health (to put it mildly) and been terrified of any drugs but you've made it sounds less scary and something I should at least consider. Sending you lots of warm wishes.
I have to say your hair is beautiful and your makeup is perfection!!! Also I’m glad you got to the bottom of your issues, you are modeling excellent behavior for your girls and followers. Although it’s none of our business, I appreciate you sharing for those who are struggling with similar issues
i struggled with panic attacks and anxiety after i had learned i had depression and after a serious event in my life that i repressed. it’s not easy to recover from certain events and sometimes it hits us later on, i really am glad you’ve recognized your anxiety/depression and have found boundaries to help you cope :)♥️proud of you
I'm 36 and I've been suffering from depression since I was 13. I can say that looking back on it but I wasn't diagnosed until I was in my 20's. The apathy I felt was so draining and horrible. I just didn't feel anything. I remember when I started taking medication, it felt like I could breathe, like the elastic around my lungs finally snapped. I've been dealing with it for decades and I still have tough times but the ability to recognize when I need help, really makes the difference. I'm so glad you are feeling better!
Lovely to have you back Louise. I take antidepressants and it changed my life. I'm now 'back to me' and doing really well. Someone once described taking medication as meeting you back where you were and it's definitely been my experience xx
My adult son is on anxiety meds (we call them happy pills), I said to him lets be grateful there is a pill you can take once a day that sorts it out and that pill is available to you. Well done for having the courage to see your doctor. No judgement the world as we know it at the moment is a crazy place and we all have a wobble at times. Xx
I really love types of videos. Even though the subject was a serious one, it's so lovely to just sit and listen and feel like I'm listening to a friend. Gentle and cosy is where my 37 year old busy brain likes to be. Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing your mental health journey with us.
Yey! Welcome back! So glad you’ve taken time to care for yourself and get the help you needed and that the ‘helps, helped’. Can’t wait for more videos. Sending all the love xxx
It's such a comfort to hear your story Louise, I went through the EXACT same thing last year. I had all these huge life events happen in quick succession, needed surgery, and then finally once the surgery was done I was told that I had endometriosis. I totally spiralled and all of the months of stress finally caught up with me. I felt so physically unwell from anxiety and I couldn't stop thinking that I was losing my mind (I am usually a very happy person!), but I think that nasty subconscious was getting fuller and fuller, and then the fears of infertility totally tipped me over. Starting medication was the kindest thing I could have done for myself, and I resent that the stigma still stops so many people from getting the help they need. Now I'm back to myself, just processing all the craziness of the experience! Hearing your honesty is so wonderful
Christmas Tree! :) I am crying because I have been going through the EXACT same thing. You cannot know what you candid bravery means to people. SO happy you found medication that works. Sending you much love!
interesting fact about our view of depression- up until the late 90s almost every single study on depression was done on adult men where the symptoms did lean more towards things like sleeping all day, avoiding daily tasks (there's something called the "significant disruption of life" threshold) until they realized just how many women, specifically working mothers, had internal depression symptoms but not getting a diagnosis because they were still technically "functioning" with little to no disruption of life because they still took care of their children, went to work, maintained most of their responsibilities, etc. because women are brought up to be caregivers first or take their "duties" more seriously, their mental health struggles weren't as visible to outsiders. ANYWAY thankfully they did eventually change the diagnostic criteria, but it's a testament to why so many women dismiss their own struggles as not being "that bad" when in actuality it's how society has shaped female labor duties
Louise, I'm so happy to hear that you're starting to feel better. Life can absolutely sneak up on you and become instantly overwhelming. Never apologize for having to take a step back and focus on yourself and your wonderful family ❤
I love how open you are being about being diagnosed with depression! I feel like it is definitely one of the more stigmatized and misunderstood mental illnesses and it is so important people understand it more.
I completely understand how you feel, when I went to Barcelona with my family in 2022 and I felt so depressed the whole time but it is only recently I realised that is how I felt that whole time. Everyone was like 'Barcelona is great' and all I could think was 'it's really not that great' and I wanted to cry constantly for no apparent reason. I am not on any tablets but being able to verbalise how I feel and why has seriously helped. Thank you for being so open and honest with us. This video has made me feel less alone in how I feel sometimes. xx
Welcome back! 9,999 Glitter Points for this OG! I just love your chatty vlogs. Being a woman with long term depression, I am so proud of you for taking your health seriously. I am pleased your Nurse Practitioner recognized the signs and has you on the right medication at the moment. For your "Weekly", I would love a tour of all of your Christmas Decor for 2024. Yours always make me happy. XOXO from Oklahoma, USA
I had the BIGGEST smile on my face watching this Louise! So pleased to see you feeling well and happy again - your 'normal'. You bring such joy to the internet, but also such realness and honesty. We appreciate you so very much 🥰🥰🥰
As someone who has dealt with a depressive disorder all my adult life, I can say the diagnosis itself can be a huge weight off because it means that there is an actual scientific reason for all one's issues instead of just meaning that one is just a failure. I definitely believe that medication can really help. I'm sorry you've had to deal with all this for so long. It's a very dark, draining thing and can make one isolate and avoid challenging situations.
Louise, I've been watching you now for years ever since 2012 and have grown with you. I'm now a 28 year old mother of two and relate so much to your content so much! Thank you for being sp honest and open! I look forward to any videos you upload whenever they come! ❤
Christmas tree ❤ I just want to say I’m so happy you’re getting the help you need! Depression is so much more common than a lot of people think, thank you for speaking out about it and sharing your experience ❤️
Lovely to have you back Louise! Thank you for being so candid about your experiences and how medication has benefited you - it’s so valuable to share positive experiences with medication because there’s so much stigma and fear out there
So lovely to see you back (as a golden oldie), and to hear you've been able to take steps to a new normal with medication and boundaries. I've decided my Christmas plans are to prioritize my desire to stay at home and read for days on end, and not pressure myself into over scheduling myself, which is a common habit. I can't imagine how busy your family must be, best of luck navigating the season!
Oldie but goldie here. SO nice to see you back!! I’ve been feeling really unsettled recently and have been watching all your old weekly’s back for comfort. They really help! I’m really looking forward to seeing more of you and the Christmas weekly!! 💜
Louise I had to comment. J haven't finished watching the vlog yet but I wanted to say that it sounds so much like you're perimenapausal. During this time, it is SO common to get sudden anxiety, depression, brain fog..among so many other symptoms and women go through this without realising it so much. I hope you don't mind me saying. Lots of love. Xx
I absolutely agree 💯 ❤ I came to suggest the same. Women who have never had anxiety or depression, perimenopause should be considered by medical professionals. It is so disappointing that it isn't 😢. Please read and watch anything by Dr Louise Newson ❤ anti depressants are often prescribed instead of hrt 😢much love to you Louise. Knowledge is power. Thank you for sharing. HRT can be life changing ❤
So glad you’re back! Totally understand and appreciate you taking the time away from YT. I’ve been watching you since 2012ish so it’s so exciting to watch you continue to evolve!
Lou, oldiegoldie here. You’re lovely. I’m so glad you’ve found the path that works for you. I’ve been in those shoes myself and just to reassure you, you will come out on the other side. I know that you are a person of faith and I encourage you to just draw closer to God too. I’m so relieved you’ve found what works for you. Also don’t be afraid to change or tweak things if you need to. You’re lovely as always. Rose
Love that you're back! And glad you're on the mend!! Just a note though, as someone who has had a similar experience in that I feel that impending sense of doom and was told by multiple doctors that I was depressed when I had *never* been depressed or anxious in my life.... Get your hormone levels checked!!! Having depression is often a symptom of an actual issue. For me, it is Hashimoto's which affects my thyroid hormones causing anxiety when there's a flare up. Antidepressants are wonderful help, but in some cases they act as a band aid for an underlying issue! Ok, I'll step off my soap box now!
Absolutely, also perimenopause can begin in the late 30s/early 40s and can cause mental health symptoms including depression and anxiety so best to get hormones checked.
So lovely to see you back Louise missed your videos but understand completely why you needed such a break. I’ve been following you on Tik tok too and you continue to be such a ray of sunshine. ☀️ also wanted to say thank you so much for sharing this with us. There is such a stigma around medication for depression and anxiety but I am also one of those who medication has really helped and I’m glad you are feeling like you have found something that works for you too. All the best ❤
Thank you for talking so openly about this topic! This is the reality for so many people out there and it is so energising to see it put in a normal light and how, yes, you can find ways to get through it or live with it.
so good to see you back and doing well!! 🩷 thanks again for letting us be apart of your gorgeous life and sharing with us about your mental health. sending you love 🩷
Sometimes being in the happiest place in the world is the hardest place to be, when it doesn’t match your own internal energy. At my darkest place, I couldn’t watch tv or listen to music or even see a beautiful landscape picture. It hurt my soul, sounds strange but there we are. As I felt better I could cope with more and more. I now know it’s a sign of my mental wellness, if things that bring me joy don’t, I need to have a look at myself.
I’m 35 and have been on antidepressants on and off since I was 14. I was diagnosed with adhd at 33 and have an autism diagnostic appointment in January - masking my whole life in addition to childhood trauma shows up in indirect ways. Thank you for your vulnerability and honesty and can’t wait to see more of you! ❤
I really appreciate you sharing this, Louise! As someone who has felt the same many times but always been so afraid of antidepressants, it is so so refreshing to hear someone having a positive experience. Thank you for being open and honest and I wish you the very best ❤️
I can’t tell you how excited I am that you are back on UA-cam (and of course that are you in such a better place mentally). I was afraid you weren’t doing UA-cam anymore. IG is nice but I’m an OG and your UA-cam content is my favorite. I’m so glad you’re so happy!
After our 3rd, working part time and being a homemaker, mom. I got depressed and anxiety. I was always on the go and it was stressful. Was hard for me to goggle everything. My doctor did give me a mild depressed medication but after a week i felt more anger from it and stopped taking it. I an now SAHM again and i love it. Our lives are a bit better, clam, more time with myself and my family. No more stress, no more always on the go. We need time to workout ourselves. I am so glad for this video! We missed you and excited for more to come ❤
Louise the happiest and most positive ones usually deal with depression I am one of them we love you so much and thankyou so much for sharing, you are gonna help so many people sharing your story ❤
So glad you're back, and thank you for sharing ❤ mental health is an important conversation to have, and the more we share (within reason 😉) the more we reduce the stigma.
I totally understand. I have suffered with depression on and off for what seems like my whole life. So happy that the medication is working for you. All the best to you and yours, you're a lovely person. Merry Christmas!
Hi Louise, I’m so happy for you that you have begun to be able to process all the things that have been happening for you and that you’ve been able to share it. Everything you’ve said is pretty much the EXACT same thing for me over the past couple of years, including the police involvement. You aren’t alone and it’s very real, difficult trauma. It takes a very strong person to be able to tackle so many difficult things and admit they are struggling,
I too, suffer with anxiety and depression and have recently had to go back on my antidepressants. I haven’t taken them for many many years and now I am again and I feel great again. Don’t be scared to say you suffer with depression, it’s actually a sign of strength. The strength we have used to get through situations that are tough. Hope you continue to do well and it’s lovely to see you back again.
I’ve been on meds for so long, and when I don’t take my meds I am a disaster. It’s crazy how together you can feel and how quickly everything can get turned upside down. Thank you for talking about this! Oldie but goldie here 🎉
Soo good to see you back and thanks for sharing your mental health challenges. I can relate to the anxiety/overwhelm/laser focus so much. I find that I feel stupid and guilty feeling like that when things are going well but hearing stories like this make me feel less like that. I’m so pleased you are doing well and I’m really looking forward to the weekly vlog and the others too x
People who have not experienced depression themselves can never understand what it is like. I too was depressed- when I finally found a medication that helped me, a switch also turned back on in my brain. Thank you for sharing, you will help a lot of people.
I’m so happy to see a video from you…the content is very timely for me…thank you for being so open about this as it has made me feel more confident in taking some necessary life steps 🙏🏼 I’m glad you’re feeling relief in your life. Blessings to you and your family ✨
finding a medication that works with your brain is such a blessing. i've been on my current meds for...close to a decade, i think? and while i do still go to therapy, having that foundation of the medication just makes dealing with things a little easier. i also think that we are all under much more stress than we realize, and that can manifest in all sorts of nasty ways, both physical and mental. i'm sorry you've been going through all this, but i'm glad you've been able to find a plan that works for you.
The way you are describing hyperfocusing all of your stress into one thing is SO relatable! I struggle with anxiety and that’s something I do as well…but you put it into words that make sense!
wow Louise so incredible to see you be so honest within the first few minutes. You're a genuine gem truly, very down to earth, i'll never stop following you :D.
Wow! I was in tears multiple times during this vlog! Thank you for talking about this, we need more discussions around depression and what depression looks like. I was first diagnosed in 2009 was off for almost a year and what shocked me the most was how many close friends I had that I no longer had. That made my recovery that much more difficult however, I read a quote that said if you can’t handle me at my worst, you don’t deserve me at my best and I still live that rule to this day! Another thing I learned is you never have to tell people if you’re on medication the only person that needs to know is you! God bless you. I am so happy to see you back and wish you nothing but joy and love ❤️🇨🇦
So good to have you back, oh how I’ve missed your videos!! Well done for talking about your mental health, it’s such an important topic that often gets avoided, I’m so glad to hear you’re doing better! Looking forward to your next videos! 🥰
you literally described how i’ve been feeling so well this year in particular (and ones before) we have very different life circumstances in regards that i’m 20, unemployed and currently just trying to work on my mental health as this year everything that i’ve been through just came into my brain at a record speed and it all just hit me so i relate immensely to what you’ve said! thankyou for sharing it makes me feel less alone (especially since you’re someone i admire and look up too) sending all the love!! 💗🌸
Louise! First things first, so happy to see you back on YT! This video is going to be so helpful for so many people. I honestly had such a similar experience to you... Pandemic life, a family member passing unexpectedly, a coworker was murdered, and a number of other life things had me struggling. One of the last things that made me realize I was in a very bad place mentally was spending my birthday in my favourite place at the end of April/early May and it did absolutely NOTHING to lift my spirits. It took me until June to see my GP, and I'm SO GLAD I did. I was being so incredibly hard on myself about why I couldn't handle everything and when my GP explained to me that I had depression AKA burnout it made so much sense. She explained that because of my extended period of stress my body had used up every bit of serotonin I had and it wasn't putting any away in storage to help my body cope. It went from me being so hard on myself to "oh... life has been a LOT and my body just needs some extra help!" I'm so glad you are feeling back to "normal" -- I totally get your explanation -- and thank you so much for your vulnerability. Those closest to me know, but some family does not. I admire you for being so open about it ❤️
Louise, you are such an inspiration. Thank you so very much for explaining depression(and suppression) to viewers. I am incredibly happy you're back and a weekly..?! This is the Christmas present of the OG dreams❤
You have no idea how much I needed this video today. Been going through a random anxiety/derealisation flare-up and it has been such a difficult time in my life. Then I see the lovely Louise who's been my comfort youtuber since the beginning AND you're speaking about mental health! The timing was perfect and honestly I feel so much more settled having watched this & feeling like I can DO THIS since YOU can do this! 🎄
Dearest Louise. So lovely to see your happy face. Be yourself my lovely. I suffer too with depression but hey oh. Life is still good. It’s the people in your life that make the difference. One day at a time xxx
My godddddd it's so good to see you back. Never apologise for putting yourself first. We will all still be here waiting for your return xx
The same way diabetics need insulin, those of us with depression need medication. It is a chemical imbalance. The more we get past the stigma, the more we will help those who suffer in silence. Oldie but a goldie! happy to see you back.
Thank you so much for making this point. It is unfathomable that there is still stigma in 2024 regarding depression. Nobody should feel they have to suffer in silence. From one oldie but a goldie to another.
Yep! People need to understand that someone can have depression without having to have a “reason”. There are people who have horrific, traumatic lives who will never get depression. Just as there are people who have “perfect” or really happy lives, who will experience depression.
I got those glitter points!!
So pleased to have you back on UA-cam and most importantly that you feel much better. Sending love ❤️
That's the perfect way of putting it!
Raise your hand if you are also on an anti-depressant 🙋🏼♀️ I went on them when I was around 43. Women in particular have the most hormone changes through out our lives. If you don’t feel yourself get checked out! Thank you for sharing your journey. You are probably helping so many by talking about it. ❤️❤️❤️
I am for nerve suppression for fibromyalgia but I feel a lot better mentally for being on them. Defiantly not something to be scared, worried or embarrassed about
Oldie but goldie here (have probably accumulated ~700,000 glitter points over the years) and it's just sooo lovely to see you happy and glowing despite the turbulent couple of years! Sending all the love to you Louise ❤
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Did I hear correctly?? THE Weekly is coming back too??? This is the happiest that I've felt in a long time 🤧🤧 Thank you, Louise, and glad that you are feeling better!❤
I have NEVER heard anyone explain depression in such an eloquent and relatable way. I don’t have depression but people in my life do and you made it make so much sense and seem so not scary (altho I appreciate it must have been very scary for you initially).
I’ve watched you for years and years (sprinkle of glitter days) and I’ve not actually done this before but I’m going to tell everyone I know to watch your video. Thank you so much for sharing something so personal. It’s so important to talk about things like this that affect everyone in some way or other.
Keep taking care of you xxxx
I LOVE your “wiffle-waffle” videos, it feels like the good old days of The Weekly with the laundry segment! I’m so pleased you’re feeling more like yourself now. It’s always lovely to see your face in my UA-cam subscriptions, whatever you decide to post and share with us! 💜 (P.S. I watched the whole thing as a proper sit-down video! Do I get extra Glitter Points? 😉)
I'm not keen on Insta at the moment and I don't use TikTok, so when I opened youtube and saw your face I legitimately said "Oh my god hi!!!!!" Like bumping into an old friend you haven't seen in a while. Welcome back Louise we're so happy to have you 💖
This felt like such a warm friend catch up, soooo many people will relate to what you’re saying but only a few are brave enough to admit it like yourself - so glad you’re feeling better and more able to take time for yourself. Welcome back! 🫶🏻x
Been a follower for over a decade. You are such a ray of sunshine. I wish you all the hapiness in the world, you deserve it. Thank you for your candidness ❤
Thank you Louise. I have been struggling with my mental health (to put it mildly) and been terrified of any drugs but you've made it sounds less scary and something I should at least consider. Sending you lots of warm wishes.
Big applause for taking care of yourself!!!! We're happy to see you back, but happier that you're feeling better.
You explained this so eloquently, thank you for being so open and honest.
I have to say your hair is beautiful and your makeup is perfection!!! Also I’m glad you got to the bottom of your issues, you are modeling excellent behavior for your girls and followers. Although it’s none of our business, I appreciate you sharing for those who are struggling with similar issues
i struggled with panic attacks and anxiety after i had learned i had depression and after a serious event in my life that i repressed. it’s not easy to recover from certain events and sometimes it hits us later on, i really am glad you’ve recognized your anxiety/depression and have found boundaries to help you cope :)♥️proud of you
I'm 36 and I've been suffering from depression since I was 13. I can say that looking back on it but I wasn't diagnosed until I was in my 20's. The apathy I felt was so draining and horrible. I just didn't feel anything. I remember when I started taking medication, it felt like I could breathe, like the elastic around my lungs finally snapped. I've been dealing with it for decades and I still have tough times but the ability to recognize when I need help, really makes the difference. I'm so glad you are feeling better!
Lovely to have you back Louise. I take antidepressants and it changed my life. I'm now 'back to me' and doing really well. Someone once described taking medication as meeting you back where you were and it's definitely been my experience xx
My adult son is on anxiety meds (we call them happy pills), I said to him lets be grateful there is a pill you can take once a day that sorts it out and that pill is available to you. Well done for having the courage to see your doctor. No judgement the world as we know it at the moment is a crazy place and we all have a wobble at times. Xx
I really love types of videos. Even though the subject was a serious one, it's so lovely to just sit and listen and feel like I'm listening to a friend. Gentle and cosy is where my 37 year old busy brain likes to be. Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing your mental health journey with us.
YAY! This felt like a long overdue FaceTime date with a friend. Glad to be with you again, Louise ❤️
Yey! Welcome back! So glad you’ve taken time to care for yourself and get the help you needed and that the ‘helps, helped’. Can’t wait for more videos. Sending all the love xxx
It's such a comfort to hear your story Louise, I went through the EXACT same thing last year. I had all these huge life events happen in quick succession, needed surgery, and then finally once the surgery was done I was told that I had endometriosis. I totally spiralled and all of the months of stress finally caught up with me. I felt so physically unwell from anxiety and I couldn't stop thinking that I was losing my mind (I am usually a very happy person!), but I think that nasty subconscious was getting fuller and fuller, and then the fears of infertility totally tipped me over. Starting medication was the kindest thing I could have done for myself, and I resent that the stigma still stops so many people from getting the help they need. Now I'm back to myself, just processing all the craziness of the experience!
Hearing your honesty is so wonderful
Christmas Tree! :) I am crying because I have been going through the EXACT same thing. You cannot know what you candid bravery means to people. SO happy you found medication that works. Sending you much love!
So happy to see this vlog. Very courageous conversation! Being in touch with your feelings is a great feeling.
interesting fact about our view of depression- up until the late 90s almost every single study on depression was done on adult men where the symptoms did lean more towards things like sleeping all day, avoiding daily tasks (there's something called the "significant disruption of life" threshold) until they realized just how many women, specifically working mothers, had internal depression symptoms but not getting a diagnosis because they were still technically "functioning" with little to no disruption of life because they still took care of their children, went to work, maintained most of their responsibilities, etc. because women are brought up to be caregivers first or take their "duties" more seriously, their mental health struggles weren't as visible to outsiders. ANYWAY thankfully they did eventually change the diagnostic criteria, but it's a testament to why so many women dismiss their own struggles as not being "that bad" when in actuality it's how society has shaped female labor duties
And yet hormones are still not considered 😢😢
@@CM-pn1lkIt's insane, with each year that passes I realize how much of an impact hormones have on our lives and especially mental state as women.
Hiya Louise,
Glad to have you back.However I am glad you took the time away you needed. It’s okay to not be okay. ❤☺️
Louise, I'm so happy to hear that you're starting to feel better. Life can absolutely sneak up on you and become instantly overwhelming. Never apologize for having to take a step back and focus on yourself and your wonderful family ❤
I love how open you are being about being diagnosed with depression! I feel like it is definitely one of the more stigmatized and misunderstood mental illnesses and it is so important people understand it more.
Louise, I have watched you for at least a decade and have never commented. Thank you for your vulnerability. You are loved.
I completely understand how you feel, when I went to Barcelona with my family in 2022 and I felt so depressed the whole time but it is only recently I realised that is how I felt that whole time. Everyone was like 'Barcelona is great' and all I could think was 'it's really not that great' and I wanted to cry constantly for no apparent reason. I am not on any tablets but being able to verbalise how I feel and why has seriously helped. Thank you for being so open and honest with us. This video has made me feel less alone in how I feel sometimes. xx
Welcome back! 9,999 Glitter Points for this OG! I just love your chatty vlogs. Being a woman with long term depression, I am so proud of you for taking your health seriously. I am pleased your Nurse Practitioner recognized the signs and has you on the right medication at the moment.
For your "Weekly", I would love a tour of all of your Christmas Decor for 2024. Yours always make me happy. XOXO from Oklahoma, USA
Guess who’s back?!? Back again?!? Louise is back! Tell a friend! To subscribe! To subscribe! To subscribe! 🤣🤣🤣 IYKYK
99 Glitter Points to you!
Oh my gosh, this was the best response!! The best return to YT, I’m so glad ☺️☺️☺️☺️
I had the BIGGEST smile on my face watching this Louise! So pleased to see you feeling well and happy again - your 'normal'. You bring such joy to the internet, but also such realness and honesty. We appreciate you so very much 🥰🥰🥰
So lovely to see you ❤️ you've been missed! So glad you took the time to get the help you needed. X
It’s so good to see you back! Thank you for being so open. We’re all here for you 🩷💛
As someone who has dealt with a depressive disorder all my adult life, I can say the diagnosis itself can be a huge weight off because it means that there is an actual scientific reason for all one's issues instead of just meaning that one is just a failure. I definitely believe that medication can really help.
I'm sorry you've had to deal with all this for so long. It's a very dark, draining thing and can make one isolate and avoid challenging situations.
Louise, I've been watching you now for years ever since 2012 and have grown with you. I'm now a 28 year old mother of two and relate so much to your content so much! Thank you for being sp honest and open! I look forward to any videos you upload whenever they come! ❤
Have been watching you since I was 13 years old - to have you be so honest and candid is really amazing 💗
Christmas tree ❤
I just want to say I’m so happy you’re getting the help you need! Depression is so much more common than a lot of people think, thank you for speaking out about it and sharing your experience ❤️
Aw I’m so glad your starting to feel better and more like yourself again🩷
Lovely to have you back Louise! Thank you for being so candid about your experiences and how medication has benefited you - it’s so valuable to share positive experiences with medication because there’s so much stigma and fear out there
So lovely to see you back (as a golden oldie), and to hear you've been able to take steps to a new normal with medication and boundaries. I've decided my Christmas plans are to prioritize my desire to stay at home and read for days on end, and not pressure myself into over scheduling myself, which is a common habit. I can't imagine how busy your family must be, best of luck navigating the season!
Oldie but goldie here. SO nice to see you back!! I’ve been feeling really unsettled recently and have been watching all your old weekly’s back for comfort. They really help! I’m really looking forward to seeing more of you and the Christmas weekly!! 💜
Louise I had to comment. J haven't finished watching the vlog yet but I wanted to say that it sounds so much like you're perimenapausal. During this time, it is SO common to get sudden anxiety, depression, brain fog..among so many other symptoms and women go through this without realising it so much. I hope you don't mind me saying. Lots of love. Xx
I absolutely agree 💯 ❤ I came to suggest the same. Women who have never had anxiety or depression, perimenopause should be considered by medical professionals. It is so disappointing that it isn't 😢. Please read and watch anything by Dr Louise Newson ❤ anti depressants are often prescribed instead of hrt 😢much love to you Louise. Knowledge is power. Thank you for sharing. HRT can be life changing ❤
Exactly what I thought not even half way in! My anxiety is brutal and never had it until Peri.
Only a quarter of the way through but just wanted to say, you poor bugger! Big hugs to you from an oldie but Goldie xx
Sorry I said bio identical. I meant body identical. Sorry about that. X
I also came to say the same. It resonates SO much x
So glad you’re back! Totally understand and appreciate you taking the time away from YT. I’ve been watching you since 2012ish so it’s so exciting to watch you continue to evolve!
Lou, oldiegoldie here. You’re lovely. I’m so glad you’ve found the path that works for you. I’ve been in those shoes myself and just to reassure you, you will come out on the other side. I know that you are a person of faith and I encourage you to just draw closer to God too. I’m so relieved you’ve found what works for you. Also don’t be afraid to change or tweak things if you need to. You’re lovely as always. Rose
Thank you for sharing your journey with us and being so open and honest with us about it.
We love you ❤
So lovely to have you back! Really love your approach to
life - youre a real one
Love that you're back! And glad you're on the mend!! Just a note though, as someone who has had a similar experience in that I feel that impending sense of doom and was told by multiple doctors that I was depressed when I had *never* been depressed or anxious in my life.... Get your hormone levels checked!!! Having depression is often a symptom of an actual issue. For me, it is Hashimoto's which affects my thyroid hormones causing anxiety when there's a flare up. Antidepressants are wonderful help, but in some cases they act as a band aid for an underlying issue! Ok, I'll step off my soap box now!
Absolutely, also perimenopause can begin in the late 30s/early 40s and can cause mental health symptoms including depression and anxiety so best to get hormones checked.
So lovely to see you back Louise missed your videos but understand completely why you needed such a break. I’ve been following you on Tik tok too and you continue to be such a ray of sunshine. ☀️ also wanted to say thank you so much for sharing this with us. There is such a stigma around medication for depression and anxiety but I am also one of those who medication has really helped and I’m glad you are feeling like you have found something that works for you too. All the best ❤
Thank you for talking so openly about this topic! This is the reality for so many people out there and it is so energising to see it put in a normal light and how, yes, you can find ways to get through it or live with it.
Lovely to see you back. Glad to hear you’re doing better xx
so good to see you back and doing well!! 🩷 thanks again for letting us be apart of your gorgeous life and sharing with us about your mental health. sending you love 🩷
I'm so glad you were able to get the help you needed and that it seems to be working! Cheers for taking care of yourself! 💖
Sometimes being in the happiest place in the world is the hardest place to be, when it doesn’t match your own internal energy.
At my darkest place, I couldn’t watch tv or listen to music or even see a beautiful landscape picture. It hurt my soul, sounds strange but there we are.
As I felt better I could cope with more and more. I now know it’s a sign of my mental wellness, if things that bring me joy don’t, I need to have a look at myself.
Missed your videos so much, I’m so glad that you’re back and doing better. We love you and are glad that you put yourself first!
I’m 35 and have been on antidepressants on and off since I was 14. I was diagnosed with adhd at 33 and have an autism diagnostic appointment in January - masking my whole life in addition to childhood trauma shows up in indirect ways. Thank you for your vulnerability and honesty and can’t wait to see more of you! ❤
Louise you have always been my favourite and still are, you are just the most real and lovely person. Sending you lots of love always xxx
I really appreciate you sharing this, Louise! As someone who has felt the same many times but always been so afraid of antidepressants, it is so so refreshing to hear someone having a positive experience. Thank you for being open and honest and I wish you the very best ❤️
I can’t tell you how excited I am that you are back on UA-cam (and of course that are you in such a better place mentally). I was afraid you weren’t doing UA-cam anymore. IG is nice but I’m an OG and your UA-cam content is my favorite. I’m so glad you’re so happy!
After our 3rd, working part time and being a homemaker, mom. I got depressed and anxiety. I was always on the go and it was stressful. Was hard for me to goggle everything. My doctor did give me a mild depressed medication but after a week i felt more anger from it and stopped taking it. I an now SAHM again and i love it. Our lives are a bit better, clam, more time with myself and my family. No more stress, no more always on the go. We need time to workout ourselves.
I am so glad for this video! We missed you and excited for more to come ❤
Love you so much!!!!!!!! I watch you for years and miss you because you are real,sweet,and a hero!!!!! So happy!
Louise the happiest and most positive ones usually deal with depression I am one of them we love you so much and thankyou so much for sharing, you are gonna help so many people sharing your story ❤
So glad you back I'm trying to say sane while my whole world falls apart around me - thank you for this its just what I needed to see and listen too x
It's so lovely to see you again!!!
Thank you for opening up and sharing with us. We are all here for you. Sending love your way. ❤
Great to see you sounding so well and positive and happy. Long many it continue. xxx
Lovely to see you back and thank you for being open and sharing your deepest life experience.
So glad you're back, and thank you for sharing ❤ mental health is an important conversation to have, and the more we share (within reason 😉) the more we reduce the stigma.
I totally understand. I have suffered with depression on and off for what seems like my whole life. So happy that the medication is working for you. All the best to you and yours, you're a lovely person. Merry Christmas!
Hi Louise, I’m so happy for you that you have begun to be able to process all the things that have been happening for you and that you’ve been able to share it. Everything you’ve said is pretty much the EXACT same thing for me over the past couple of years, including the police involvement. You aren’t alone and it’s very real, difficult trauma. It takes a very strong person to be able to tackle so many difficult things and admit they are struggling,
I too, suffer with anxiety and depression and have recently had to go back on my antidepressants. I haven’t taken them for many many years and now I am again and I feel great again. Don’t be scared to say you suffer with depression, it’s actually a sign of strength. The strength we have used to get through situations that are tough. Hope you continue to do well and it’s lovely to see you back again.
I’ve been on meds for so long, and when I don’t take my meds I am a disaster. It’s crazy how together you can feel and how quickly everything can get turned upside down. Thank you for talking about this! Oldie but goldie here 🎉
ITS SO GOOD TO SEE YOU BACK IN UA-cam!!!
Soo good to see you back and thanks for sharing your mental health challenges. I can relate to the anxiety/overwhelm/laser focus so much. I find that I feel stupid and guilty feeling like that when things are going well but hearing stories like this make me feel less like that. I’m so pleased you are doing well and I’m really looking forward to the weekly vlog and the others too x
People who have not experienced depression themselves can never understand what it is like. I too was depressed- when I finally found a medication that helped me, a switch also turned back on in my brain. Thank you for sharing, you will help a lot of people.
So lovely you have you back, you wont realise how much this will resonate with so many. Sending much love ❤
Louise, it’s so nice to see you back! Thank you as always for your honestly and taking some time for yourself and all the things going on! ❤❤❤
I love the Wiffle Waffle! It's so lovely to see you; I haven't been on Instagram in months, so it's lovely to see you over here.
I’m so glad you’re feeling better! Welcome back!
I’m so happy to see a video from you…the content is very timely for me…thank you for being so open about this as it has made me feel more confident in taking some necessary life steps 🙏🏼 I’m glad you’re feeling relief in your life. Blessings to you and your family ✨
Oldie but goldie ✨ but I’m SO SO glad to see you back, I’m really glad you took the time you needed to get you back on track 💕
finding a medication that works with your brain is such a blessing. i've been on my current meds for...close to a decade, i think? and while i do still go to therapy, having that foundation of the medication just makes dealing with things a little easier. i also think that we are all under much more stress than we realize, and that can manifest in all sorts of nasty ways, both physical and mental. i'm sorry you've been going through all this, but i'm glad you've been able to find a plan that works for you.
The way you are describing hyperfocusing all of your stress into one thing is SO relatable! I struggle with anxiety and that’s something I do as well…but you put it into words that make sense!
Oldie but Goldie here, and so excited to see a UA-cam upload! ❤🙏 Time for kettle and a little watch party. What a thrill for a Thursday night. 🥰
wow Louise so incredible to see you be so honest within the first few minutes. You're a genuine gem truly, very down to earth, i'll never stop following you :D.
Wow! I was in tears multiple times during this vlog! Thank you for talking about this, we need more discussions around depression and what depression looks like. I was first diagnosed in 2009 was off for almost a year and what shocked me the most was how many close friends I had that I no longer had. That made my recovery that much more difficult however, I read a quote that said if you can’t handle me at my worst, you don’t deserve me at my best and I still live that rule to this day! Another thing I learned is you never have to tell people if you’re on medication the only person that needs to know is you! God bless you. I am so happy to see you back and wish you nothing but joy and love ❤️🇨🇦
So glad you put yourself first! Missed you ❤❤❤ wow that is a lot of glitter points 😉
Lovely to see you Louise. Lots of love to you and your fam
So good to have you back, oh how I’ve missed your videos!! Well done for talking about your mental health, it’s such an important topic that often gets avoided, I’m so glad to hear you’re doing better! Looking forward to your next videos! 🥰
So glad you are back love your hair you are glowing 🤗
So happy you’re back! Thank you for your honesty ❤️ I’m so glad things feel brighter for you xxx
As someone who just experienced a similar situation recently, it's great to come out of the fog! Glad you're feeling better, good to have you back 💛
you literally described how i’ve been feeling so well this year in particular (and ones before) we have very different life circumstances in regards that i’m 20, unemployed and currently just trying to work on my mental health as this year everything that i’ve been through just came into my brain at a record speed and it all just hit me so i relate immensely to what you’ve said! thankyou for sharing it makes me feel less alone (especially since you’re someone i admire and look up too) sending all the love!! 💗🌸
Welcome back!!! Your videos are like a hug from a friend. Beside myself for a ‘weekly’! SO happy your back ♥️ x
Louise! First things first, so happy to see you back on YT! This video is going to be so helpful for so many people. I honestly had such a similar experience to you... Pandemic life, a family member passing unexpectedly, a coworker was murdered, and a number of other life things had me struggling. One of the last things that made me realize I was in a very bad place mentally was spending my birthday in my favourite place at the end of April/early May and it did absolutely NOTHING to lift my spirits. It took me until June to see my GP, and I'm SO GLAD I did. I was being so incredibly hard on myself about why I couldn't handle everything and when my GP explained to me that I had depression AKA burnout it made so much sense. She explained that because of my extended period of stress my body had used up every bit of serotonin I had and it wasn't putting any away in storage to help my body cope. It went from me being so hard on myself to "oh... life has been a LOT and my body just needs some extra help!"
I'm so glad you are feeling back to "normal" -- I totally get your explanation -- and thank you so much for your vulnerability. Those closest to me know, but some family does not. I admire you for being so open about it ❤️
Louise, you are such an inspiration. Thank you so very much for explaining depression(and suppression) to viewers. I am incredibly happy you're back and a weekly..?! This is the Christmas present of the OG dreams❤
You have no idea how much I needed this video today. Been going through a random anxiety/derealisation flare-up and it has been such a difficult time in my life. Then I see the lovely Louise who's been my comfort youtuber since the beginning AND you're speaking about mental health! The timing was perfect and honestly I feel so much more settled having watched this & feeling like I can DO THIS since YOU can do this! 🎄
Dearest Louise. So lovely to see your happy face. Be yourself my lovely. I suffer too with depression but hey oh. Life is still good. It’s the people in your life that make the difference. One day at a time xxx
So great to have a video from you and you explained how you have felt so well, I bet so many people will relate to that as well