I think it's normal to want to numb out when you're in pain, I mean otherwise one is kind of like a masochist. They thrive on pain but most of us can't bear it. If you had something physically wrong with you like a wound you would take care of yourself and try to get better. I think unresolved issues with trauma can play a big part in depression and anxiety. Tell people who say to just "suck it up" to take a hike , they just don't get it and won't until it affects them personally. I never think nothing, though I've used drugs and alcohol to just my brain to shut up for awhile with all the negative self talk and worry. But I know that's not the cure, because I usually just end up more depressed than ever. Have you tried journaling? sometimes it can help to just get all that negativity out and on the page , it's sort of cathartic. Hope you find a way to cope other than just numbing out. I think this man's suggestions are pretty good, It's doing it that is the hard part. But it is worth it. You are worth it.
I've been depressed for a few years now and it just seems to get worse.. like you, I hide my depression behind a mask so no one really knows exactly how I feel. It's terrifying to know that someone knows you're mentally unstable because it brings in more fears of either not being accepted or just being flat out judged.. I also get more depressed at the fact that it really messes with my art. I've loved and have been drawing for as long as I could hold a pencil and to just not have the motivation, inspiration and the imaginative thoughts that flow on the paper like before kills me. I really appreciate this video and all of the tips you listed to try to train the brain back into a healthy mental state. This is honestly the first time I'm trying to put myself back together and the first video I've ever watched with tips for doing so. I'll most likely watch more but I just want you to know I'm thankful that I came across your video and the help that you have now potentially given me.
@@trampuscook8933 I hope you're doing okay. You deserve the best outcome in life and even if after four years of writing this comment you haven't quite found it, know that it's still absolutely possible (trust me, it can take a hella long time) and that you can achieve that. Just keep pushing and reevaluating and making new game plans when you hit hardships rather than buckling and giving up and you'll get there, one step at a time.
I can relate a lot to this, about half a year ago, I stopped caring for myself and became really depressed. I also fantasized about getting cancer. I chain smoked cigarettes, ate shit food, played video games daily, isolated myself and didn't create anything artistically. When I moved home from school I decided to try to change. Being around my family really helped me. Now, I exercise regularly, sleep better, paint and became a vegetarian. "What we think, we become" - Buddha
Been dealing with this all my life. My depression started at age 11, I'm 21 now... Yep it's been 10 years of a sucky life where I'm just constantly fantasising about dying. But through all these years I've pushed my self trying to accomplish my life goal which is to make a movie, like an Oscar worthy movie. And through out this way I've learned so much, about the world, about reality and about my depression. I love this video because I had already discovered a lot of what's mentioned, so it all makes perfect sense to me. I just sometimes wonder into these type of videos on UA-cam because I need a reminder that I'm headed the right way... I wish the best for everyone here
+dijiart tutorials totally true. i constantly help people. like they come to me for the meaning of life stuff. but im withering into my bathroom where its controllable. it has become my workshop. some amazing things come outbof me into my art when i am at my lowest. thanks fir the attention given to this subject. also u say you cant find emotion, im the opposite. im overwhelmed w it. serious business. good luck to everyone here. and if u need to talk, that goes for everyone, im here.
Just last night I've decided that I needed a way out. To stop living a life of depression, and let myself heal. It's been bad enough that my own body is delivering worse symptoms, anxiety, panic attacks. And it really showed on my art. Comments from those whom viewed them always mentioned they were really "dark" and "deliver a lot of pain." Your thoughts on the subject might have just made mine much better and I'll take your recommendations and give them a try. Thank you.
Thank you for your advice and info. I've been diagnosed with depression since 1985 so I totally relate. Now at 57, partially blind. I'm more changed. But I study music, piano, guitar. drums, and I sing, my life is pretty busy and it keeps my depression at bay. So I think your video helped me to not feel so alone. I appreciate it.
wow thank you for this video. I, as an artist struggle with my mental health and have several diagnosed mental illnesses including chronic depression with psychotic features(I know I sound insane but I'm not) anyways your video has opened my eyes why maybe I'm struggling to create art. my eating and sleeping habits I see now are probably a huge factor. and with my several medications I take, I can see why. so thankyou so much! I realize as much as I'm "comfortable" with my ways and habits I care about creating art and I love art with my heart and soul. and so, i want to not only change for myself but for art. thankyou!!!!
I hope you the best , also goth artist are usually the best ones lol , I bet you're better than most people your age yet still feel like it's not good enougg
I didn’t even realize this video came out 7 years ago. But so many of the things you’re saying are hitting so hard and so heavily and it shifted something in me. I just hope you’re doing well after all these years.
I was at one of my lowest bottoms twenty minutes ago, not being able to think clearly, only able to self-loathe and tell myself how horrible I am for not being able to do any work because of my illness and circumstances. Listening to this video made me pick up my pencil and get back to work on stuff I need to finish. Thank you.
That's awesome. Its comments like these that make me want to make more videos. Thanks for the comment and I'm glad it related to you on a personal level. Good luck to you!
Thank you for taking the time to make a video on this subject! It came up for me while doing a search for artists and creatives talking about their experience with depression. While my struggles have been different more often than not, it was still very helpful and healing to listen to someone else speak of their experiences and offer their own insight.
"Get the most sleep you can get because it will help you with your depression." Me at 1:00 am:hA- edit 2 years later at 6 am: 👁👄👁 But for real, thank you for making this video!
Wow. Just wow. You just summarised 18 years of my life. Couldn't have put my feelings and experiences with long term depression better than you just did.
Your video just appeared on my recommendation list and I am very happy about it. If you are reading this message, I hope that everything is going well for you and that you have been able to progress in your life. First of all, thank you very much for your honesty, sincerity and feedback, you stayed positive and found the right words that many depressed people can relate to. I am also very happy with the way you approach this subject because it is particularly sensitive in many cultures, I think especially about the expectations of society towards men. The advice and insight you were able to describe would be worth gold to many people who have lost their hopes or are on the verge of losing themselves in a deep depression. In my case, I may be on the verge of falling back into my bad habits and your video helped me to review and understand why I have been working so hard to change so thank you so much for that! I'd like to write more but my English is terrible so I'll end on two last things that made me smile in your video: seeing people progress around you and seeing yourself stagnate and even regress, and being careful about what we consume (food, videos, music etc.). I think this is something that is very common during a depression and that locks us in if we don't realize it because our habits and choices determine our future whether we want it or not. In most cases it is something that we accept, telling ourselves that we don't deserve to go any further, while we are self-influenced by our thoughts and actions. With that in mind, i am pretty sure a lot of people don't even realize that fact so i'll gladly spread your words to my depressed people who are struging till this day. Take care,
I've never heard more relatable words in my life. As someone who's currently in a huge pit of depression, this video was nice to listen to. Kinda actually wanna pick up a pencil today.
I'm really glad that the words affected you on a personal level! It's always awesome to hear when things uplift people from the bottom. Good luck in the future!
I really needed this video, everything you said I’ve been doing without even realizing it. Sometimes I need a reminder that I am making a change for the betterment of my mental health and life overall. Being an artist gets very hard sometimes, especially when it feels like no one actually supports you.. I’m still learning to find comfort in that not having to be a factor, while taking more time to appreciate the support I do get. So thank you for posting this, perfect video to end this day with.
when I was younger my favourite thing was to think about me dying. I don't know why but I always loved to think about it. and now I think I've got depression but I don't want to tell my mum that I have to see if u have a diagnosis.
Hey, I know everyone else has said it already but thank you so so so much! i found this video by chance and i feel we are drinking from the same cup. I am trying to achieve my dream living life as an artist and fighting to become successful all while working a full time dead end job that makes me contemplate suicide on the daily. Everyday I force everything and feel i am slowly deteriorating. Im 33 and at this rate I don't see how I'll make it to 50. I relate so much with everything you have said especially about being younger, healthy and happy and finding purpose in life by trying to get back to that. This is my only life as far as I know and I do not want to spend it working a crap job struggling to survive and being miserable. I love to create and I want so badly to thrive as an artist. Your words have meant so much to me just knowing there is someone else out there that understands. Thanks again and I hope the we both and so many others achieve great happiness in our lives.
I just saw this 3 years after you made it. It showed up on my suggested videos. I've had depression since I was about 14. Now I am 54. So difficult and now I watch my teenage son struggle with this. We are the opposite of you. We feel everything. Way too sensitive and emotional. I can't watch the news. Can't deal with negativity, even when it's me that's negative. It is a lifelong struggle, but sleep, exercise and meditation and of course medication help. Thank you so much for sharing this. It is very hard to discuss depression and anxiety with most people. I'm glad you are open about this. It helps more people than you know, just opening this subject. I have to do some art therapy now. BTW, love your art! Thanks again!
Hi, I've stumbled upon your video pretty randomly and just wanted to say "thank you" for bringing up this topic. I was diagnosed with clinical depression 3 years ago so I'm no stranger to this problem. The worst part I can't find these "special" people who would help or support me. There are so many interesting people at this planet, and here I am- have no one to date or just discuss new show episode or book. I am just alone- left with my thoughts and problems. I wish I knew some places to meet new people online, because absolutely nothing works for me
it's great to hear that no matter how hard i try, i will always live with depression. it's like acne, you can do things to reduce it, but nothing makes it go away.
Having recently been asked to creat 10 works of arts for a gala and giving it my all, depression hit hard, now all I see in the (7 ive done so far) mistakes, doubt, fear of loosing friends in every brush strokes that I make. .. it's so hard sometimes... this video helps in understanding we are humans and not perfect... thank you
Every Video Honestly Sharing & Talking Openly about Depression is Helping~ Thank You for Sharing your Personal Experiences with Tools that help you Move through Depression in your life🦋
This is exactly what I needed, Thank you so much for making this video! I guess it’s time to get back to where i left off and probably head to my destination
I have depression, and anxiety, which led me to draw how i felt and draw my depression and thoughts about life, i fantasise dying, hoping i would get cancer or something. I've tried to kill myself and I've self harmed and although I've told my mum and my older sister, they never really cared. Mum took me to the doctors a few years ago when i was being kicked out of school on a regular basis as my anxiety and depression got too much to attend classes and face people. They tried getting me to speak to mental heath clinics and it just wasn't for me as i cant find myself talking to my family let alone strangers.. So after that i guess they brushed it off and tried to forget about it. for a short period of time i was prescribed anti-depressants and sleeping pills.. but i began to get worse and draw depressing things (my life) and i self harmed a lot more... so i stopped taking them.. last year i wrote a letter to my mum telling her everything!! about me taking drugs, sneaking out to be alone at night..self harming, fantasising about death, and even trying to kill myself. I sent her the message and regretted it straight away...when she saw it i panicked.. but she sent back an emoji and changed the subject. I wished she would of wanted to help.. or care or something but again idk what i wanted her to do.. i spent days writing and working out what t say for nothing... and to this day theirs not a day i don't want to kill myself theirs not a day i wish ill just die.. and the depression just keeps getting worse.. i got expelled from school sent to another school which i kept getting sent home and then finally i got expelled again i'm 16 and haven't really been a full day at school.. Ig music and art are my escape of reality..
Sounds pretty rough. Having a sense of self worth is super important. I personally believe everybody has a worth and you can't let the negative voices inside you say that you don't have worth.
Chloë, I'm so sorry to hear you're going through this. Sometimes things can feel very bad. But each day that you get through can be seen as a victory because you survived it. If you can somehow learn from it, you can become stronger. At least that's what I try to do. We're all different so each of us have to find our own answers. I hope you never give up.
I'd like to thank you so much for making this video. your thoughts shed light on many of the problems I'm currently experiencing. It eases my depression to know I'm not the only one facing it. because most of my days are spent at home (with my mom and dad), and I don't have much of a social life. I've tried on multiple occasions getting a job and can't get one meanwhile everybody i went to school with are in a relationship, have a job, some even have kids. I'm stuck with nothing. I've been antisocial my whole life. i know some people have it worse, and that I shouldn't have a right to complain, but I'm tired of feeling this way. that's the reason i went looking for videos like these to find people who experience the same thing and what they do to beat depression. as an artist i feel I'm getting no where quick. i draw unique characters but can never develop a meaningful story for them. I don't usually open up and tell my whole life story like this, but I'm just tired of the way I've been living day after day reliving the same dull problems. i wish we as humans didn't have to endure depression. i wish it were non-existent. i know I've wrote a mouthful here, sorry about that. i just didn't want to leave anything buried under dirt. anyway thanks again for your thoughts, i feel a bit better after hearing them. I'll try my best to stay optimistic in hopes that maybe one day I'll find a job so that I don't have to sit and stare at the walls all day.
Small steps man. Society tells us we have to be freaking Elon Musk to consider ourselves "successful", but a lot of the times, doing a simple task is a huge success for me.
Thank you for this James. So often we forget and think no one understands what I'm going through, but how untrue that is. Everything you said hits home. I know it's an old video (2015) but still very relatable. If hope you're doing a lot better. Great drawing too.
I've told myself everything you're saying and it did helped in the past but this time I feel conquered and have no motivation , I feel glued to the ground , I've made my dog depressed (guilt) took her to the vet apparently we have both gained an unhealthy 20lbs ( kinda funny ) my husband calls me lazy ( guilt) my kids ask me to be involved at their school (guilt). But if I go out in public I know people are going to detect I'm not right and I'm known for being fit and now I'm all flabby. (Guilt). I avoid my few friends because I don't want to bring them down (guilt) . I know how to help, support , advise others but I can't seem to stop my own cycle. I'm I pathetic because art school supplied me with constant positive critiques and the real world may tell me how great my work maybe but I assume they're being polite. I'm in my 40s I can't live or afford to live in art school. Painting and drawing is a compulsion if I'm not doing it I loss all motivation to bathe , get up, ... people freak out because I destroy everything I create instead of selling it. I hate thinking of money with art. But , my family is counting on me to work and sale( guilt ) the guilt has paralyzed me. And now I'm physically falling apart and psychologically a mess .enjoyed your video , I needed to hear the same advice I give to others 😊
Depression in the family is hard. It helps so much when a spouse and kids have an understanding and healthy perspective of mental illness. I have the same problem with guilt. Serving others helps me alleviate that guilt a bit and realize that I'm a tad hard on myself. Hope things get better :)
There is a lot of very good advices here. Thanks for your words I share them at 100% What you said about not taking yourself and this world too seriously is absolutely true. To keep your sense of humor is essential too!
I know this is an old video and I'm not sure if you still use this channel, but thank you so much. I deal with awful anhedonia due to depression, and it can feel impossible to find reasons to keep going with my art. This video gives me hope.
This honestly helped me in so many ways, been dealing with depression my whole life and your thoughts about it really opened my eyes. My mental state has gotten worse recently and I'm really happy that I clicked on this video, thank you.
Good heavens- this is incredibly insightful! It's also eye-opening for me to see your work process since I'm coming from another artistic discipline (writing). YT suddenly suggested this to me, and I'm SO glad that I clicked on it. Thank you for stepping forward and creating this.
You're on your game with art and depression, I related to everything you said. I am 44 yrs old and have dealt with mental illness. You've explained things that I've been trying to figure out how to explain for years. I've dealt with a lot of sleep deprivation (bi-polar) and felt that it was tough on the body but not that tough. When I was at my worst point, I wanted to die every day (But would never kill myself) and caregiving for a man at the time was about the only thing that felt good. I'll talk about the state of the world and all the people and wow the expressions when I get into the fact that everything is going to hell. But I believe that regardless of how bad things may appear we have a simple but sometimes hard choice, to reach for the light or to dwell in the dark. Much easier said than done at times.
To hear someone say so many things I feel with such accuracy is both relieving and disappointing. But it’s powerful to hear. Thanks for the tips, friend.
This video really hit it. I've learned about depression and last year around this time I had breakdown. I got help and was doing good .. I started to drink again and it lead back to depression. I now have a 1 day sober and am heading back to my meetings. Thank you for this video I know what I have to do I just had to hear it and see some art . Thanks
I resonate SOOOOOOOOO much with you. I thought I was alone and you sound so much like me. I'm glad I'm not alone. Thank you for this video because it is a BLESSING for me and others because you will have saved many people and their love of their passions. Depression is a demon and demons want to steal from us, kill us, and destroy us..... You made amazingly specific good points that should be spoken about and examples that are HIGHLY relatable. I love watching your progress of this art work while you are talking it is calming. Thanks again for this. You're a doll! 💕🙏🏽💕🙏🏽💕🙏🏽
I am so happy I found this. Thank you so much. It kinda opened my eyes... It kinda helps knowing I am not the only one imaging about dieing... Thank you very much
Bless your perspective on medication. I've so often had all my efforts to become better invalidated by people who believe that if I refuse medication, then I'm not trying. Medication is not right for me. I've experienced what mental medication dependency is like, boh perscription and self-perscribed "herbal remedies" from each of my parents, and I never want to be in a state where I cannot understand nor control myself as I got theough a medicine change or withdrawal. I do not NEED them to be safe, so I do not want them ever put into my body. I want my body to heal, not be medicated, if I can so help it. I do wonder what your recommendations are when an artist lacks the motivation to make art. How can you persevere to keep creating?
I'd also like to say that for some people, starting medication is a step in a much larger process to heal their body, but this is not the course of action that is right for me.
I have been dealing with depression and anxiety for as long as I can remember. But it has really started to overwhelm me for the last two years. Thank you for making this video, you hit on many of the issues I and may others have had to deal with.
Thank you so damn much!!! I'm at that stage of suicide thoughts everyday. Everything just feels empty and meaningless, depression has hit harder this time. I mean, a few years ago I was down in the dumps but at least, as an artist, I would write so much that the only thing which kept me alive was my writings. This time is different, I feel nothing. I've realized that we all are gonna die soon and history will keep repeating itself over and over and over again... So, it's like, why would I bother to do something that will be forgotten and eventually won't even exist anymore? It's pointless. This time I can't write, I don't feel the music anymore, I can't get myself to do something beautiful out of my pain. Anyway, then I forced myself to watch something on youtube and the first recommendation was this video and I'm so grateful for that because everything you said made so much sense to me and it gave me a little bit of hope to hold on to. Thank you so much 🙏
Thank you very much for this video! I'm struggling for some time with depression and due to some stuff i can't influence it got gradually worse for the past month. It's so hard to remind myself that it's okay to suck at art right now and that if i keep walking and drawing and fighting i will actually achieve my dreams, instead of living behind a dumpster.
This was so refreshing to hear. Sometimes people can be so cruel or lack tact. Or make jokes about mental illness. Saying things like "I'm being so bipolar right now". In 2016 I was diagnosed with Bipolar II and now I have to take medication every day. Unfortunately medication is the only thing that helps for my episodes. As an artist I've been stuck in a rut for a long time and even being at an art school and doing what I love has ironically made me feel worse. I'm doing a bit better but yeah it's been an uphill battle. Basically all you can do is deal with it and try to help yourself where you can
I am an avid #MentalHealthAwareness advocate and spoken word performer, and I love this so much. I travel the country trying to bring that awareness on stages, in classrooms, hospitals, and on my UA-cam channel, so I get excited when I see other advocates. 💙❤
Like other comments here, I can also relate to your story. I also envisioned myself with cancer and running a car into a tree to injure myself as a way to escape the moment I was in or find something that allowed me to express the feelings of rage, depression, sadness, etc. The points you discuss are all valid and things I tried to do by myself for about 9 months before I realized I needed professional help. As a combat veteran diagnosed with PTSD due to MST, combat and non-combat traumas, I didn't understand my triggers. I do now and am managing my mental illness far better. Thank you for sharing and letting all of us know we are not alone!! Thank you for encouraging us to create!
I felt every word that you said. As a person dealing with almost every symptom you mentioned, it won’t be easier nowadays to get out of this rot. People with good arts and visions are mostly underrated ( almost has been like that in the whole history) and technology and social media is just making this process a lot faster and worse. I am thankful and happy to find an artist and video like this which i could feel understood for few minutes but the other 9 times won’t be as good feeling and positive. I just want to say for those people which deal with these questions: be different and don’t be afraid to show your real self. Many people will leave you alone and will have a distance with you but at the bottom of these feelings, you will find sth more. People with same visions like you which will guide and motivate you make a change . You can see things that other people don’t or mostly just ignore and tell themselves that it is not important. But we see the message, the consequences. Put your head up and try to find your meaning in this whole meaningless life. That is the whole point of life.
Thank you. Very good points. I started taking walks because I was unexpectedly given the responsibility to train 2 Rottweilers, and I think in a way it gives me exercise.
i dont know you and i clicked this randomly, but your video helped. my music career is going to hell with covid and the economic crisis. i've separated 9 months ago and thought i was starting to see the light but this whole mess its weighting me down,down down to the abyss. having "won" once, being able to recognize i'm depressed again is shitty. I have no positive moods and little future as an artist, and feel constantly lonely, but i cant even enjoy the company of my friends. The most, a smirk.
Man I totally know what you mean. I think I'm having one of those periods as well. Some things that are helping is eliminating as much screen time as possible and getting outside and exercising. I noticed it gives a little bit of a reset. Hope that helps. It might not, but hey I understand that dead feeling.
I feel like you just nailed my thoughts and actions surounding my depression with a fucking semi. You've given a lot of great advice that i hope will help. Thank you so much
@volkart I am art student, I have been dealing with depression since 2011 and it has been in my life on and off till now. I seek professional help whenever it's possible and it helps me a lot. I have not been able to see a phsycologist for the past two years and I have been having suical thoughts and tendencies, I even stared taking unprescribed medicines as a way to cope it. But I stopped immediately as I quickly realised that is drug abuse and slowly worsen. I have started seeing my therapist again and it's helping me to get on track and better myself. I agree with whatever you have said in this video especially about sleep and excercise. I personally have started following it. It was a really nice video and it really enlightened me and made my day. And I hope you have come out of depression. I wish you the best in life. 😀
Very happy that I stumbled across this today. You mentioned some things that I already knew but I needed reminding. You’ve given me some much needed motivation so thank you.
Thank you for doing this, found it very useful and realise I've substituted objective comments to myself for mean and criticle ones...I shall be listening to this on a regular basis I think.
From.my own experience I got over my depression as an artist BY NOT DOING ART ANYMORE. I threw out years of artwork, art supplies, etc I finished college and focused on medical studies and began a career in the medical field. As I spent my days working to help patients instead of wasting my life on canvas and paint, all my emotional and mental problems started to vanish. I realize now that art doesn't make you depressed. The trouble comes with being self absorbed in an activity that isolates you from what life is really about
Thank you for sharing so honestly and insightfully. Your introspection and generosity are inspiring, I learned a lot and felt very connected to the things you were saying. Especially when you talked about how relationships can feel like such hard work, and that I don't want to be a burden to others, plus nobody's going to understand anyway so why move the the relationship backwards. That's my pattern :)
Thanks Mate! You've just made me want to grow a set of balls and deal with my own crap. I'm amazed by how strong is the impact you created with simple words... Well done Sir!
So True, so valuable. Thank you for sharing. God Bless you my friend. Sending you so much love, Health and Joy. I am dealing with depression and hiding myself from the world. This helped. I am beyond grateful for you for that. Love from the Netherlands. Emine
This is very relatable and helpful. Thank you. I ruminate all the time. Instead of leaving a comment about my thoughts , I just want to thank you for sharing yours.
Talking about depression helps others not feel alone. It also helps to not feel alone yourself. Thank you for talking about the topic and being vulnerable with your own experiences. The topics you touched on were things I have thought of, just haven't done the action. I'm currently feeling stagnant and am planning my next project as to take back control of my life. Thanks again for sharing. ❤
Omg the part about fantasising about having cancer connects with me so much, I thought I was the only one, I felt so crazy, glad I’m not alone in feeling these ways. Thanks for the information, very helpful.
It’s weird, we all feel alone yet there’s so many people feeling it. It’s like we’re all sitting in the same room but the lights are off and everyone is terrified to make a sound.
Thank you for this video it was really insightful! I can relate to many things you shared and sometimes hearing other peoples perspective can help you better understand it or reshape your own. Looking forward to giving your suggestions a try because the creative process has always been challenging, sometimes when trying to create a piece with emotions on days where you don't feel much of anything can be hard especially combined with feeling so distant from everything or everyone it's difficult to find the meaning behind a piece and then the motivation to complete it.
Depression and anxiety have really kinda been heavy on me and I’ve decided recently to take initiative and start running, doing basic hygiene I never had the energy to do properly, eating less and more healthy, doing homework instead of letting it pile up, switching up my interests and daily activities, going at life with the mindset that I don’t care what other people think, dress great and feel good about myself and it’s honestly helped me immensely and I’ve been more creative and motivated as an artist
You have explained this so accurately! I study fine art at university and the hardest thing for me is creating art that doesn't come across as obviously depressed, although not doing this feels contrived, and also not being the 'sad girl.' Great vid!
Sounds like the story of my life. I noticed that sending friends notes that I'm grateful for them or listening to some of my favorite comedy helps kickstart some positivity in my creative process.
I finally got a therapist 2 years after my depression diagnosis. I've been researching on what the best ways to help me are as well and this is the perfect video. Thanks a ton
You put into words what I couldn't. Thankyou. Not having a pleasant time at the mo. Wish I could stop the self doubter, the inner critic, the comparison monster and robber of confidence. It can only come from within.
You are not going to hurt someone because you are a action artist, i repeat, you are not going to hurt someone because you are a action artist or a dark fantasy writer. you are a hero.
Yup, sometimes i sit in the same spot for 2 hrs doing nothing thinking nothing. I think my unconscious mind enjoy the feeling of numbness.
Been there. It's almost like a feeling of escape.
I think it's normal to want to numb out when you're in pain, I mean otherwise one is kind of like a masochist. They thrive on pain but most of us can't bear it. If you had something physically wrong with you like a wound you would take care of yourself and try to get better. I think unresolved issues with trauma can play a big part in depression and anxiety. Tell people who say to just "suck it up" to take a hike , they just don't get it and won't until it affects them personally. I never think nothing, though I've used drugs and alcohol to just my brain to shut up for awhile with all the negative self talk and worry. But I know that's not the cure, because I usually just end up more depressed than ever. Have you tried journaling? sometimes it can help to just get all that negativity out and on the page , it's sort of cathartic. Hope you find a way to cope other than just numbing out. I think this man's suggestions are pretty good, It's doing it that is the hard part. But it is worth it. You are worth it.
I've been depressed for a few years now and it just seems to get worse.. like you, I hide my depression behind a mask so no one really knows exactly how I feel. It's terrifying to know that someone knows you're mentally unstable because it brings in more fears of either not being accepted or just being flat out judged.. I also get more depressed at the fact that it really messes with my art. I've loved and have been drawing for as long as I could hold a pencil and to just not have the motivation, inspiration and the imaginative thoughts that flow on the paper like before kills me. I really appreciate this video and all of the tips you listed to try to train the brain back into a healthy mental state. This is honestly the first time I'm trying to put myself back together and the first video I've ever watched with tips for doing so. I'll most likely watch more but I just want you to know I'm thankful that I came across your video and the help that you have now potentially given me.
That's awesome! Just know there's so many people who feel the same way and you shouldn't feel too alone. Thanks for watching.
VintageBucketHat I feel u.. I lost the love of my life bc of it we both had depression.. and he had to... leave..
It's been 4 years now, how are you?
@@trampuscook8933 I hope you're doing okay. You deserve the best outcome in life and even if after four years of writing this comment you haven't quite found it, know that it's still absolutely possible (trust me, it can take a hella long time) and that you can achieve that. Just keep pushing and reevaluating and making new game plans when you hit hardships rather than buckling and giving up and you'll get there, one step at a time.
Yup. Same boat. I've become more and more reclusive because of it.
What a great concept for a video. Relevant and thoughtful. AND a bitchin' piece of art.
Jacob Russell much appreciated Jacob!
I can relate a lot to this, about half a year ago, I stopped caring for myself and became really depressed. I also fantasized about getting cancer. I chain smoked cigarettes, ate shit food, played video games daily, isolated myself and didn't create anything artistically. When I moved home from school I decided to try to change. Being around my family really helped me. Now, I exercise regularly, sleep better, paint and became a vegetarian. "What we think, we become" - Buddha
That's awesome to hear. Thanks for the comment!
Really inspiring!
Been dealing with this all my life. My depression started at age 11, I'm 21 now... Yep it's been 10 years of a sucky life where I'm just constantly fantasising about dying. But through all these years I've pushed my self trying to accomplish my life goal which is to make a movie, like an Oscar worthy movie. And through out this way I've learned so much, about the world, about reality and about my depression. I love this video because I had already discovered a lot of what's mentioned, so it all makes perfect sense to me. I just sometimes wonder into these type of videos on UA-cam because I need a reminder that I'm headed the right way... I wish the best for everyone here
You made me feel less alone when you described the "incapable of connection" thing. Thanks :O)
I'm always surprised how many people feel the same way and it always seems to be the "really happy" ones on the exterior.
+dijiart tutorials totally true. i constantly help people. like they come to me for the meaning of life stuff. but im withering into my bathroom where its controllable. it has become my workshop. some amazing things come outbof me into my art when i am at my lowest. thanks fir the attention given to this subject. also u say you cant find emotion, im the opposite. im overwhelmed w it. serious business. good luck to everyone here. and if u need to talk, that goes for everyone, im here.
This was the first video I ever came across that actually hit all the points of what depression is like for me. Thank you.
Right. Really good video.
Just last night I've decided that I needed a way out. To stop living a life of depression, and let myself heal. It's been bad enough that my own body is delivering worse symptoms, anxiety, panic attacks. And it really showed on my art. Comments from those whom viewed them always mentioned they were really "dark" and "deliver a lot of pain." Your thoughts on the subject might have just made mine much better and I'll take your recommendations and give them a try. Thank you.
Thanks for the comment! Yeah, that decision to act is always the big one. Good luck with everything.
Thank you for your advice and info. I've been diagnosed with depression since 1985 so I totally relate. Now at 57, partially blind. I'm more changed. But I study music, piano, guitar. drums, and I sing, my life is pretty busy and it keeps my depression at bay. So I think your video helped me to not feel so alone. I appreciate it.
You have a really healthy grasp on depression. Thank you for sharing your experiences and insight. It really helped.
Glad it had an effect. Thanks for watching.
Your description of depression couldn´t be more accurate. Thanks a lot for sharing!
Thanks for taking the time to listen to all that. Much appreciated.
wow thank you for this video. I, as an artist struggle with my mental health and have several diagnosed mental illnesses including chronic depression with psychotic features(I know I sound insane but I'm not) anyways your video has opened my eyes why maybe I'm struggling to create art. my eating and sleeping habits I see now are probably a huge factor. and with my several medications I take, I can see why. so thankyou so much! I realize as much as I'm "comfortable" with my ways and habits I care about creating art and I love art with my heart and soul. and so, i want to not only change for myself but for art. thankyou!!!!
No, not insane. Normal, really :) I'm curious to see what results come from it. Let me know!
Far from insane 😁 I can tell just by reading this that you're a beautiful person
I hope you the best , also goth artist are usually the best ones lol , I bet you're better than most people your age yet still feel like it's not good enougg
I didn’t even realize this video came out 7 years ago. But so many of the things you’re saying are hitting so hard and so heavily and it shifted something in me. I just hope you’re doing well after all these years.
oh my god I didn't either till I read this...
I could not have found this at a better time.
That's awesome! It's always crazy to see how stuff like that works out.
Thank you so much for this. Needed some hope and to not feel alone.
Been there many a time. Hopefully, you felt better.
Thank you for giving your point of view about depression and how to deal with its struggles as an artist. It really helped me a lot :)!
I was at one of my lowest bottoms twenty minutes ago, not being able to think clearly, only able to self-loathe and tell myself how horrible I am for not being able to do any work because of my illness and circumstances. Listening to this video made me pick up my pencil and get back to work on stuff I need to finish. Thank you.
That's awesome. Its comments like these that make me want to make more videos. Thanks for the comment and I'm glad it related to you on a personal level. Good luck to you!
Exercising can be a gift to one self!! All
Those who fell stuck rn, trust me things become better eventually. ✨
Thank you for taking the time to make a video on this subject! It came up for me while doing a search for artists and creatives talking about their experience with depression. While my struggles have been different more often than not, it was still very helpful and healing to listen to someone else speak of their experiences and offer their own insight.
Thanks for taking the time to watch it! I've come to see there are a lot of people who feel the same way, but don't talk to anyone about it.
"Get the most sleep you can get because it will help you with your depression."
Me at 1:00 am:hA-
edit 2 years later at 6 am: 👁👄👁
But for real, thank you for making this video!
Haha story of my life. Thanks for the view!
dijiart tutorials No problem!
Anxiety doesn't sleep!
1 AM? Wow what a mad lad xd 😂 just wait till you can't help to go to sleep at 5 AM
Only 1 AM, you're doing a lot better than me
Wow. Just wow. You just summarised 18 years of my life. Couldn't have put my feelings and experiences with long term depression better than you just did.
Glad you related to it! It's always great to see. Take care.
Your video just appeared on my recommendation list and I am very happy about it. If you are reading this message, I hope that everything is going well for you and that you have been able to progress in your life.
First of all, thank you very much for your honesty, sincerity and feedback, you stayed positive and found the right words that many depressed people can relate to. I am also very happy with the way you approach this subject because it is particularly sensitive in many cultures, I think especially about the expectations of society towards men.
The advice and insight you were able to describe would be worth gold to many people who have lost their hopes or are on the verge of losing themselves in a deep depression.
In my case, I may be on the verge of falling back into my bad habits and your video helped me to review and understand why I have been working so hard to change so thank you so much for that!
I'd like to write more but my English is terrible so I'll end on two last things that made me smile in your video: seeing people progress around you and seeing yourself stagnate and even regress, and being careful about what we consume (food, videos, music etc.). I think this is something that is very common during a depression and that locks us in if we don't realize it because our habits and choices determine our future whether we want it or not. In most cases it is something that we accept, telling ourselves that we don't deserve to go any further, while we are self-influenced by our thoughts and actions. With that in mind, i am pretty sure a lot of people don't even realize that fact so i'll gladly spread your words to my depressed people who are struging till this day.
Take care,
I've never heard more relatable words in my life. As someone who's currently in a huge pit of depression, this video was nice to listen to. Kinda actually wanna pick up a pencil today.
I'm really glad that the words affected you on a personal level! It's always awesome to hear when things uplift people from the bottom. Good luck in the future!
cried my eyes out listening to this because it sounds exactly like my own thoughts
Wow, it's so interesting to hear how many people can relate to this sort of thing. Good luck in the future and thanks for the view!
I really needed this video, everything you said I’ve been doing without even realizing it. Sometimes I need a reminder that I am making a change for the betterment of my mental health and life overall. Being an artist gets very hard sometimes, especially when it feels like no one actually supports you.. I’m still learning to find comfort in that not having to be a factor, while taking more time to appreciate the support I do get. So thank you for posting this, perfect video to end this day with.
Woh, that's awesome. Yeah 6 years later, life isn't harder but these make me strong enough to not only survive enough but thrive.
when I was younger my favourite thing was to think about me dying. I don't know why but I always loved to think about it. and now I think I've got depression but I don't want to tell my mum that I have to see if u have a diagnosis.
I hope you tell someone though. Something like this is only easier with people who can help and understand.
Hey, I know everyone else has said it already but thank you so so so much! i found this video by chance and i feel we are drinking from the same cup. I am trying to achieve my dream living life as an artist and fighting to become successful all while working a full time dead end job that makes me contemplate suicide on the daily. Everyday I force everything and feel i am slowly deteriorating. Im 33 and at this rate I don't see how I'll make it to 50. I relate so much with everything you have said especially about being younger, healthy and happy and finding purpose in life by trying to get back to that. This is my only life as far as I know and I do not want to spend it working a crap job struggling to survive and being miserable. I love to create and I want so badly to thrive as an artist. Your words have meant so much to me just knowing there is someone else out there that understands. Thanks again and I hope the we both and so many others achieve great happiness in our lives.
Thanks for sharing all that, I appreciate it. Best of luck to you!
I just saw this 3 years after you made it. It showed up on my suggested videos. I've had depression since I was about 14. Now I am 54. So difficult and now I watch my teenage son struggle with this. We are the opposite of you. We feel everything. Way too sensitive and emotional. I can't watch the news. Can't deal with negativity, even when it's me that's negative. It is a lifelong struggle, but sleep, exercise and meditation and of course medication help. Thank you so much for sharing this. It is very hard to discuss depression and anxiety with most people. I'm glad you are open about this. It helps more people than you know, just opening this subject. I have to do some art therapy now. BTW, love your art! Thanks again!
Sounds like you've had an extremely interesting journey. Thanks for mindful comment. They make me want to create more things :)
I'd like to speak for everyone and say this guy has helped everyone
Hi, I've stumbled upon your video pretty randomly and just wanted to say "thank you" for bringing up this topic.
I was diagnosed with clinical depression 3 years ago so I'm no stranger to this problem. The worst part I can't find these "special" people who would help or support me. There are so many interesting people at this planet, and here I am- have no one to date or just discuss new show episode or book. I am just alone- left with my thoughts and problems. I wish I knew some places to meet new people online, because absolutely nothing works for me
Keep hope! The suffering may seem like it's too much to handle, but there's always something that helps overcome it.
Thanks for your great insight and your vulnerability!
Thanks, man. This video came up at a time when I really needed it.
Just felt like I was listening to advices from a good friend that knows me very well... Thank you a lot.
it's great to hear that no matter how hard i try, i will always live with depression. it's like acne, you can do things to reduce it, but nothing makes it go away.
True. Thanks for the view!
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Having recently been asked to creat 10 works of arts for a gala and giving it my all, depression hit hard, now all I see in the (7 ive done so far) mistakes, doubt, fear of loosing friends in every brush strokes that I make. .. it's so hard sometimes... this video helps in understanding we are humans and not perfect... thank you
Man I am many years too late! Thanks a lot for having this video stick around, nothing really clicked with me until this!
I hope you understand how much you’ve helped people with this one video. YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE. THANK YOU FOR EXISTING.
Oh wow, that just made my day, my year. Right back at you.
Every Video Honestly Sharing & Talking Openly about Depression is Helping~ Thank You for Sharing your Personal Experiences with Tools that help you Move through Depression in your life🦋
This is exactly what I needed, Thank you so much for making this video! I guess it’s time to get back to where i left off and probably head to my destination
I know a few artists who could benefit from listening to this. Thank you very much.
Thanks for the view! Good luck in the future.
I know I'm late but thank you, thank you for making a video like this. You're an amazing man.
I have depression, and anxiety, which led me to draw how i felt and draw my depression and thoughts about life, i fantasise dying, hoping i would get cancer or something. I've tried to kill myself and I've self harmed and although I've told my mum and my older sister, they never really cared. Mum took me to the doctors a few years ago when i was being kicked out of school on a regular basis as my anxiety and depression got too much to attend classes and face people. They tried getting me to speak to mental heath clinics and it just wasn't for me as i cant find myself talking to my family let alone strangers.. So after that i guess they brushed it off and tried to forget about it. for a short period of time i was prescribed anti-depressants and sleeping pills.. but i began to get worse and draw depressing things (my life) and i self harmed a lot more... so i stopped taking them.. last year i wrote a letter to my mum telling her everything!! about me taking drugs, sneaking out to be alone at night..self harming, fantasising about death, and even trying to kill myself. I sent her the message and regretted it straight away...when she saw it i panicked.. but she sent back an emoji and changed the subject. I wished she would of wanted to help.. or care or something but again idk what i wanted her to do.. i spent days writing and working out what t say for nothing... and to this day theirs not a day i don't want to kill myself theirs not a day i wish ill just die.. and the depression just keeps getting worse.. i got expelled from school sent to another school which i kept getting sent home and then finally i got expelled again i'm 16 and haven't really been a full day at school.. Ig music and art are my escape of reality..
Sounds pretty rough. Having a sense of self worth is super important. I personally believe everybody has a worth and you can't let the negative voices inside you say that you don't have worth.
I'm Anonymous download FL studio and start producing music for fun. it’s a good escape , it’s something creative you can get lost into for hours.
Chloë, I'm so sorry to hear you're going through this. Sometimes things can feel very bad. But each day that you get through can be seen as a victory because you survived it. If you can somehow learn from it, you can become stronger. At least that's what I try to do. We're all different so each of us have to find our own answers. I hope you never give up.
how u doin now bro
You have just changed something... I dunno what but listening to this has done something for me. Thanks
That's really interesting. I wonder what was it that changed. Let me know if you figure it out. Thanks!
Im a glass artist, not selling my art is just been mentally damaging, i appreciate your candid thoughts and videos like these help me thanks.
I'd like to thank you so much for making this video. your thoughts shed light on many of the problems I'm currently experiencing. It eases my depression to know I'm not the only one facing it. because most of my days are spent at home (with my mom and dad), and I don't have much of a social life. I've tried on multiple occasions getting a job and can't get one meanwhile everybody i went to school with are in a relationship, have a job, some even have kids. I'm stuck with nothing. I've been antisocial my whole life. i know some people have it worse, and that I shouldn't have a right to complain, but I'm tired of feeling this way. that's the reason i went looking for videos like these to find people who experience the same thing and what they do to beat depression. as an artist i feel I'm getting no where quick. i draw unique characters but can never develop a meaningful story for them. I don't usually open up and tell my whole life story like this, but I'm just tired of the way I've been living day after day reliving the same dull problems. i wish we as humans didn't have to endure depression. i wish it were non-existent. i know I've wrote a mouthful here, sorry about that. i just didn't want to leave anything buried under dirt. anyway thanks again for your thoughts, i feel a bit better after hearing them. I'll try my best to stay optimistic in hopes that maybe one day I'll find a job so that I don't have to sit and stare at the walls all day.
Small steps man. Society tells us we have to be freaking Elon Musk to consider ourselves "successful", but a lot of the times, doing a simple task is a huge success for me.
Thank you for this James. So often we forget and think no one understands what I'm going through, but how untrue that is. Everything you said hits home. I know it's an old video (2015) but still very relatable. If hope you're doing a lot better. Great drawing too.
I've told myself everything you're saying and it did helped in the past but this time I feel conquered and have no motivation , I feel glued to the ground , I've made my dog depressed (guilt) took her to the vet apparently we have both gained an unhealthy 20lbs ( kinda funny ) my husband calls me lazy ( guilt) my kids ask me to be involved at their school (guilt). But if I go out in public I know people are going to detect I'm not right and I'm known for being fit and now I'm all flabby. (Guilt). I avoid my few friends because I don't want to bring them down (guilt) . I know how to help, support , advise others but I can't seem to stop my own cycle. I'm I pathetic because art school supplied me with constant positive critiques and the real world may tell me how great my work maybe but I assume they're being polite. I'm in my 40s I can't live or afford to live in art school. Painting and drawing is a compulsion if I'm not doing it I loss all motivation to bathe , get up, ... people freak out because I destroy everything I create instead of selling it. I hate thinking of money with art. But , my family is counting on me to work and sale( guilt ) the guilt has paralyzed me. And now I'm physically falling apart and psychologically a mess .enjoyed your video , I needed to hear the same advice I give to others 😊
Depression in the family is hard. It helps so much when a spouse and kids have an understanding and healthy perspective of mental illness. I have the same problem with guilt. Serving others helps me alleviate that guilt a bit and realize that I'm a tad hard on myself. Hope things get better :)
Thank you ! Really good stuff, heard it before , but never like this.. Thank you again.
There is a lot of very good advices here. Thanks for your words I share them at 100% What you said about not taking yourself and this world too seriously is absolutely true. To keep your sense of humor is essential too!
I know this is an old video and I'm not sure if you still use this channel, but thank you so much. I deal with awful anhedonia due to depression, and it can feel impossible to find reasons to keep going with my art. This video gives me hope.
I love you… you wonderful & rare intellectual human. Thanks for the video, friend.
Watching your video was just what I needed to hear. Thank you for having the courage to share.
Thanks for the watch! It means a lot to hear it affected you positively.
This honestly helped me in so many ways, been dealing with depression my whole life and your thoughts about it really opened my eyes. My mental state has gotten worse recently and I'm really happy that I clicked on this video, thank you.
That's awesome! Glad it could help.
Great piece man! Depression is one hell of a demon to fight, but we'll keep fighting ✊
Good heavens- this is incredibly insightful! It's also eye-opening for me to see your work process since I'm coming from another artistic discipline (writing). YT suddenly suggested this to me, and I'm SO glad that I clicked on it. Thank you for stepping forward and creating this.
I'm glad I stumbled on this video. Thanks so much for the tips, I sure need to try 'em. Cheers!
Thanks for the view. Always appreciated.
You're on your game with art and depression, I related to everything you said. I am 44 yrs old and have dealt with mental illness. You've explained things that I've been trying to figure out how to explain for years. I've dealt with a lot of sleep deprivation (bi-polar) and felt that it was tough on the body but not that tough. When I was at my worst point, I wanted to die every day (But would never kill myself) and caregiving for a man at the time was about the only thing that felt good. I'll talk about the state of the world and all the people and wow the expressions when I get into the fact that everything is going to hell. But I believe that regardless of how bad things may appear we have a simple but sometimes hard choice, to reach for the light or to dwell in the dark. Much easier said than done at times.
Thanks for sharing that. Really appreciate it. Best of luck to you..
To hear someone say so many things I feel with such accuracy is both relieving and disappointing. But it’s powerful to hear. Thanks for the tips, friend.
Great to hear it had a positive effect on you. Good luck in the future and thanks for the view.
This video really hit it. I've learned about depression and last year around this time I had breakdown. I got help and was doing good .. I started to drink again and it lead back to depression. I now have a 1 day sober and am heading back to my meetings. Thank you for this video I know what I have to do I just had to hear it and see some art . Thanks
I resonate SOOOOOOOOO much with you.
I thought I was alone and you sound so much like me. I'm glad I'm not alone.
Thank you for this video because it is a BLESSING for me and others because you will have saved many people and their love of their passions. Depression is a demon and demons want to steal from us, kill us, and destroy us.....
You made amazingly specific good points that should be spoken about and examples that are HIGHLY relatable. I love watching your progress of this art work while you are talking it is calming.
Thanks again for this. You're a doll! 💕🙏🏽💕🙏🏽💕🙏🏽
That's great to hear! Thanks for that comment. It made my day. You've got some great content. All the best!
I am so happy I found this. Thank you so much. It kinda opened my eyes... It kinda helps knowing I am not the only one imaging about dieing... Thank you very much
I'm glad you connected with it so much! Those connections are what make life worth living.
Thank you man. You just saved one artist today.
That's great to hear! Thanks for the view.
Bless your perspective on medication. I've so often had all my efforts to become better invalidated by people who believe that if I refuse medication, then I'm not trying. Medication is not right for me. I've experienced what mental medication dependency is like, boh perscription and self-perscribed "herbal remedies" from each of my parents, and I never want to be in a state where I cannot understand nor control myself as I got theough a medicine change or withdrawal. I do not NEED them to be safe, so I do not want them ever put into my body. I want my body to heal, not be medicated, if I can so help it. I do wonder what your recommendations are when an artist lacks the motivation to make art. How can you persevere to keep creating?
I'd also like to say that for some people, starting medication is a step in a much larger process to heal their body, but this is not the course of action that is right for me.
This was a really awesome video! I just discovered your channel! Thank you so much for creating this! ❤
I have been dealing with depression and anxiety for as long as I can remember. But it has really started to overwhelm me for the last two years. Thank you for making this video, you hit on many of the issues I and may others have had to deal with.
I hear you. It can be a lifelong battle that requires a lot of discipline and effort, but still worth it.
Thank you so damn much!!! I'm at that stage of suicide thoughts everyday. Everything just feels empty and meaningless, depression has hit harder this time. I mean, a few years ago I was down in the dumps but at least, as an artist, I would write so much that the only thing which kept me alive was my writings.
This time is different, I feel nothing. I've realized that we all are gonna die soon and history will keep repeating itself over and over and over again... So, it's like, why would I bother to do something that will be forgotten and eventually won't even exist anymore? It's pointless. This time I can't write, I don't feel the music anymore, I can't get myself to do something beautiful out of my pain.
Anyway, then I forced myself to watch something on youtube and the first recommendation was this video and I'm so grateful for that because everything you said made so much sense to me and it gave me a little bit of hope to hold on to.
Thank you so much 🙏
Yes exercise, I'll do it. Sometimes I can get depressed when lying down and just staring at my phone screen. I need that exercise
The key is just getting started. It's way easier from there. Good luck to you.
Thank you very much for this video!
I'm struggling for some time with depression and due to some stuff i can't influence it got gradually worse for the past month.
It's so hard to remind myself that it's okay to suck at art right now and that if i keep walking and drawing and fighting i will actually achieve my dreams, instead of living behind a dumpster.
Thanks for watching. The important thing is not giving up. Good luck with everything.
This was so refreshing to hear. Sometimes people can be so cruel or lack tact. Or make jokes about mental illness. Saying things like "I'm being so bipolar right now". In 2016 I was diagnosed with Bipolar II and now I have to take medication every day. Unfortunately medication is the only thing that helps for my episodes. As an artist I've been stuck in a rut for a long time and even being at an art school and doing what I love has ironically made me feel worse. I'm doing a bit better but yeah it's been an uphill battle. Basically all you can do is deal with it and try to help yourself where you can
I hear you. When I was in school, I felt so stretched thin. It got better once I graduated for some reason. Good luck to you!
Thank you for this video!! There needs to be more artists openly talking about depression
Totally agree. Sadly there's still a stigma about it.
I am an avid #MentalHealthAwareness advocate and spoken word performer, and I love this so much. I travel the country trying to bring that awareness on stages, in classrooms, hospitals, and on my UA-cam channel, so I get excited when I see other advocates. 💙❤
That's great to hear that you're doing some awesome work. Appreciate the comment and stopping by.
@@VolkartCreative thank YOU. Keep up the great work! 💚
Like other comments here, I can also relate to your story. I also envisioned myself with cancer and running a car into a tree to injure myself as a way to escape the moment I was in or find something that allowed me to express the feelings of rage, depression, sadness, etc. The points you discuss are all valid and things I tried to do by myself for about 9 months before I realized I needed professional help. As a combat veteran diagnosed with PTSD due to MST, combat and non-combat traumas, I didn't understand my triggers. I do now and am managing my mental illness far better. Thank you for sharing and letting all of us know we are not alone!! Thank you for encouraging us to create!
That was awesome to read. Thanks for that. Makes me really want to create something. Good luck!
Sir. You nailed it. Better than any book or professional.
I really needed this thankyou.
Glad it could help :)
I felt every word that you said. As a person dealing with almost every symptom you mentioned, it won’t be easier nowadays to get out of this rot. People with good arts and visions are mostly underrated ( almost has been like that in the whole history) and technology and social media is just making this process a lot faster and worse. I am thankful and happy to find an artist and video like this which i could feel understood for few minutes but the other 9 times won’t be as good feeling and positive. I just want to say for those people which deal with these questions: be different and don’t be afraid to show your real self. Many people will leave you alone and will have a distance with you but at the bottom of these feelings, you will find sth more. People with same visions like you which will guide and motivate you make a change . You can see things that other people don’t or mostly just ignore and tell themselves that it is not important. But we see the message, the consequences.
Put your head up and try to find your meaning in this whole meaningless life.
That is the whole point of life.
Thank you.
Very good points.
I started taking walks because I was unexpectedly given the responsibility to train 2 Rottweilers, and I think in a way it gives me exercise.
i dont know you and i clicked this randomly, but your video helped. my music career is going to hell with covid and the economic crisis. i've separated 9 months ago and thought i was starting to see the light but this whole mess its weighting me down,down down to the abyss. having "won" once, being able to recognize i'm depressed again is shitty. I have no positive moods and little future as an artist, and feel constantly lonely, but i cant even enjoy the company of my friends. The most, a smirk.
Man I totally know what you mean. I think I'm having one of those periods as well. Some things that are helping is eliminating as much screen time as possible and getting outside and exercising. I noticed it gives a little bit of a reset. Hope that helps. It might not, but hey I understand that dead feeling.
I feel like you just nailed my thoughts and actions surounding my depression with a fucking semi. You've given a lot of great advice that i hope will help. Thank you so much
It seems so many people feel the same way. Thanks for the view and good luck!
Hey, just wanna say this, a huge thank you for this video 🙏
@volkart I am art student, I have been dealing with depression since 2011 and it has been in my life on and off till now. I seek professional help whenever it's possible and it helps me a lot. I have not been able to see a phsycologist for the past two years and I have been having suical thoughts and tendencies, I even stared taking unprescribed medicines as a way to cope it. But I stopped immediately as I quickly realised that is drug abuse and slowly worsen. I have started seeing my therapist again and it's helping me to get on track and better myself. I agree with whatever you have said in this video especially about sleep and excercise. I personally have started following it. It was a really nice video and it really enlightened me and made my day. And I hope you have come out of depression. I wish you the best in life. 😀
That sounds awesome! Yeah everyday is a struggle, but anything worth doing is never easy :) Best of luck with the are career.
Very happy that I stumbled across this today. You mentioned some things that I already knew but I needed reminding. You’ve given me some much needed motivation so thank you.
6 years later and I have to remind myself haha.
Thank you for doing this, found it very useful and realise I've substituted objective comments to myself for mean and criticle ones...I shall be listening to this on a regular basis I think.
That's awesome. Yeah, controlling the various voices in my head helps me move along.
Good work and it's helpful! Thank you :))👍
From.my own experience I got over my depression as an artist BY NOT DOING ART ANYMORE. I threw out years of artwork, art supplies, etc I finished college and focused on medical studies and began a career in the medical field. As I spent my days working to help patients instead of wasting my life on canvas and paint, all my emotional and mental problems started to vanish. I realize now that art doesn't make you depressed. The trouble comes with being self absorbed in an activity that isolates you from what life is really about
Thank you for sharing so honestly and insightfully. Your introspection and generosity are inspiring, I learned a lot and felt very connected to the things you were saying. Especially when you talked about how relationships can feel like such hard work, and that I don't want to be a burden to others, plus nobody's going to understand anyway so why move the the relationship backwards. That's my pattern :)
I can totally relate. It's actually very surprising to see how many people feel the same way.
Thanks for posting this and getting real. 🙏🏻
Thanks Mate! You've just made me want to grow a set of balls and deal with my own crap. I'm amazed by how strong is the impact you created with simple words... Well done Sir!
That's awesome to hear. Authenticity is always the best.
So True, so valuable. Thank you for sharing. God Bless you my friend. Sending you so much love, Health and Joy. I am dealing with depression and hiding myself from the world. This helped. I am beyond grateful for you for that. Love from the Netherlands. Emine
This is very relatable and helpful. Thank you. I ruminate all the time. Instead of leaving a comment about my thoughts , I just want to thank you for sharing yours.
Talking about depression helps others not feel alone. It also helps to not feel alone yourself. Thank you for talking about the topic and being vulnerable with your own experiences. The topics you touched on were things I have thought of, just haven't done the action. I'm currently feeling stagnant and am planning my next project as to take back control of my life. Thanks again for sharing. ❤
That's awesome! 6 years later and counting these principles help keep the dread away. Best of luck.
Omg the part about fantasising about having cancer connects with me so much, I thought I was the only one, I felt so crazy, glad I’m not alone in feeling these ways.
Thanks for the information, very helpful.
No prob at all. It's crazy how many people have related to that.
It’s weird, we all feel alone yet there’s so many people feeling it. It’s like we’re all sitting in the same room but the lights are off and everyone is terrified to make a sound.
So true brother! Thank you so much for sharing ur ideas!
Thank you for this video it was really insightful! I can relate to many things you shared and sometimes hearing other peoples perspective can help you better understand it or reshape your own. Looking forward to giving your suggestions a try because the creative process has always been challenging, sometimes when trying to create a piece with emotions on days where you don't feel much of anything can be hard especially combined with feeling so distant from everything or everyone it's difficult to find the meaning behind a piece and then the motivation to complete it.
Depression and anxiety have really kinda been heavy on me and I’ve decided recently to take initiative and start running, doing basic hygiene I never had the energy to do properly, eating less and more healthy, doing homework instead of letting it pile up, switching up my interests and daily activities, going at life with the mindset that I don’t care what other people think, dress great and feel good about myself and it’s honestly helped me immensely and I’ve been more creative and motivated as an artist
Sorry for the late reply! That's so awesome to hear.
This video really gave me a lot to think about and great suggestions to implement. Thank you so much!
You have explained this so accurately! I study fine art at university and the hardest thing for me is creating art that doesn't come across as obviously depressed, although not doing this feels contrived, and also not being the 'sad girl.' Great vid!
Sounds like the story of my life. I noticed that sending friends notes that I'm grateful for them or listening to some of my favorite comedy helps kickstart some positivity in my creative process.
Damn, this hits deep. Thanks for making this, it puts a lot of things into perspective.
Glad it affected you! It means a lot.
I finally got a therapist 2 years after my depression diagnosis. I've been researching on what the best ways to help me are as well and this is the perfect video. Thanks a ton
Glad it helped my friend! Thanks for the view.
No problem c:
Needed this, thank you for sharing your thoughts
It's always great to read comments like these, thanks a lot.
You put into words what I couldn't. Thankyou. Not having a pleasant time at the mo. Wish I could stop the self doubter, the inner critic, the comparison monster and robber of confidence. It can only come from within.
I hear you. I like to surround myself with positive and uplifting things that steer me in the right direction. It's a battle fighting those thoughts.
You are not going to hurt someone because you are a action artist, i repeat, you are not going to hurt someone because you are a action artist or a dark fantasy writer. you are a hero.