1 week ago I posted a survey on my community page asking what kind of videos you guy's wanted to see weekly and with over 900 votes (which is dope by the way so thank you) MENTAL HEALTH TIPS accrued 64% of the vote. I believe these types of videos represent where I can offer the most value in general so I was happy with the response. STAY BRAVE OUT THERE.
bignoknow ... Wow is all that I can say right now but these five tips I can totally relate to epically #2, I have ZERO comfort in bed, total insomnia for days.... It's horrible. Unfortunately a lot of my discomfort is due to a rare disease I have that is causing my deep depression for the second time in my 51 years! I will just keep on keeping on till somethings changes ... Thank you for this video and words of compassion. Michelle
bignoknow Hey, my name is Matt... I can somewhat relate to you’re posts in the sense that most of what you say resonates with me, other than the part where you were able to get cut up and stay in that healthy “normal” routine while being truly chronically depressed ... I’ve been severely depressed going on 2 years now day In and day out. I would like to send you a video of my story in a kind of lengthy video. But I just want to send it directly to you specifically. “Private” more or less . Please hmu if you’re willing to accept.
Something that is helping me is what I call an "anticipation calendar". I plan out fun activities, places to travel to and explore, new restaurants to try out, etc. - writing them down on a calendar. It gives me something to look forward to. Having fun things to look forward to is so important!
Noah.. your videos make me cry.. I feel so hopeless but every time I hear your voice you calm me down so thank you. You’re an amazing person: almost like a big brother I wished I had.
I started off as an alcoholic at the age of 20 in the military. I wasn't depressed but alcohol drove me to depression and anxiety. I quit drinking alone but still drink with friends every other weekend or so. The nostalgia of music and kayaking where I grew up, and lifting a few days a week have helped a lot. Also getting back in communication with my parents and a high school friend has made a big improvement. I almost feel normal again. Don't give up.
I have been in bed for two days with awful Prozac side effects. Your video popped up this morning. I jumped out of bed, did a quick workout and then watched TV in the bath. You help me so much man. I’ve watched so many of your videos I feel like I know you. Knowing that you experienced exactly what I am going through and got through it is exactly the reassurance that I need right now. HERO.
It's ironic you mention nostalgia through music. One of the final catalysts for my descent into full blown anxiety was my relationship with music. Following a stressful year where my depressive anxiety was increasing, I had a very messy falling out with a former friend and lover who I had shared a great love of music with. Our relationship and friendship died in the flames of jealousy and recrimination. Once she met her soul mate, a man who shared a love of many of my most treasured albums and artists, I fell into a chasm of anger and anxiety. The music I had once loved became something to be fearful of because I didn't "own" it any more. It was "his" now. I even went so far as to sell off some of my favourite LPs, and to stop listening to, and delete, other music that had a great meaning to me. In the past, going back to my childhood, music was always my comfort blanket the thing that never let me down. So for this to happen was devastating. I still have this major loss in my life, however I recently discovered that accessing "selective" nostalgia for certain music has been helpful. I started to say to myself "I haven't lost that music forever, one day I'll return to it", and I began to concentrate on that music that I associate with good times with other people who are still important to me. For example, I find I listen to a song like "Under the Pressure" by the War on Drugs, simply because it takes me to a place where I saw the band play on a balmy summer evening, and I was flanked by some really good friends. The therapeutic effects are tangible. Music has been a great help to me all my life, so I am convinced it will never hurt me in the long run :)
The most helpful things I’ve found have been: 1. Daily exercise. 4 times a week is clinically proven to work better than anti-depressants. I have fibromyalgia tho, and workouts generally make it worse. Fortunately, I discovered the Pavlov method. It uses daily, or almost daily strength training workouts w lower intensity reps & duration. The workout can be as short as 5-10 min & yield better faster results than traditional methods w much less effort. I’ve also learned working out first thing in the morning really helps me feel better. 2. Taking a free online neurotransmitter survey, which will show which one or more ur low on. There’s at least 8 different kinds of depression & only 2 are related to serotonin...I believe all are related to low BDNF. Turmeric or curcumin w black pepper boosts this and reduces inflammation dementia risk joint pain etc. Many if not most who deal w deprived. Inexpensive supplements can be used to boost chemicals ur lacking. 5HTP is usually best for serotonin, tyrosine for dopamine, etc. Inisitol can be very helpful as well as GABA, and ashwagnda is pretty amazing. 3. A ketogenic diet is best but any diet low or moderate in carbs will improve energy health & wellbeing, in almost all cases & seem to boost BDNF. With the ketogenic diet though, if you want to hello Lisa into it by lowering your carbs and raising your fats, or the first 1-2 weeks can be hard for some....others feel much better from day one. 3. Herbal broad spectrum Candida cleanses/killers. Anyone who’s been on at least a few rounds of anabiotic‘s probably has an issue with this. For those of us who I’ve been on dozens of them throughout our lives, we usually have a very substantial issue, that main stream Medical Doctors usually don’t even believe exists. It often causes mild to moderate depression & anxiety wo any physical symptoms, but can cause all kinds of physical issues as well and comprises the bodies immune system. It constantly drips toxins that lower ur energy & mood, and can make u crave junk. If u kill it to quickly it dumps a lot of toxins & will make u sicker than you’ve ever been, so it’s important to go slow. It’s also what causes yeast infections in women but men usually don’t get external symptoms. It’s been estimated by experts to be responsible for the vast majority of mental health issues we have in the United States, including some pretty serious ones, and there’s been a lot of evidence on this since the 60s, the main stream has apparently continued to ignore. 4. Undiagnosed thyroid issues. Experts in this area say currently over half the thyroid issues go on reported. I had chronic energy and pain issues for over 20 years that were almost completely caused by thyroid issues, but I was told my numbers were absolutely perfect by the mainstream medical establishment this entire time. A chiropractor figured out I had an issue, and over 20 issues of chronic fatigue went away in less than an hour after my first dose of natural desiccated thyroid, and chronic pain issues were down about 80% within weeks. Hope this helps!
One of my favorite motivational channels, I have major depression, bipolar, had psychotic episodes in the past, and have social anxiety and low self esteem, and was bullied as a kid. Your vibe is really positive and you make good and fresh content. I always share your videos on Facebook.
Raskolnikov Samsa I hear voices of people I know- can I ask if you experience this & how you manage it? I end up thinking there real people aswell that I hear
Been depressed for about 4 years. I agree exercise can help but I just don’t have the energy to do it consistently. Most days I can barely make it to work. I just don’t have anything left for exercise.
Thanks for these. Although I've been doing pretty well since March your video's still give me motivation and you've really helped me become a better person. I've been weightlifting and running for almost a year now and weight lifting. I got a higher paying job and I'm starting to notice muscle growth. So thank you. You're an amazing person.
Wow.. that thing about the music, it happened to me. It is crazy. You literally feel you find yourself still inside you. It is weird someone else experienced it. Thanks to share
I'm just naturally an unhappy/negative person. I try to push out positive things though. I keep all the ugly stuff in my head. To help with bad thoughts, I'm always either painting or working on a puzzle. Gotta keep the brain busy.
Good job, Noah. Happiest time of your life, wow, super. You taught me deep breathing.......was a huge thing for me with panic. No I cry super hard in a bath, howling to the moon. A depression support group? Never heard of them. Former self, reconnecting to my positive self, never had that, to go back to. Yes, exercise, move or lose it. Easiest way to find achievement in exercise even if it’s speed walking around my house. Thank you.
Nostalgia walks kind of a fine line for me. I used to get too isolated binge-watching tv shows so the feeling of loneliness and self-loathing usually gets worse. Music works a little better but I find that asking people for their recommendations (or what's their favorite movie, show, music) is a great conversation starter and helps create connection. It seems like too much at times but it's worth a try.
I took up something very soothing to me, crocheting. It makes you think about the project instead of ruminating thoughts. You grow hopeful as you witness the project take shape into something other then just the string of yarn that is was. Lastly, it gives me joy to gift the finished project to someone that I know who will really like it.
Community. It is one of the most overlooked, and hardest, things to deal with. No amount of TRT or other medicine will work unless you can make connections with people outside of your own mind. When we're depressed a lot of us tend to isolate. I can't tell you how detrimental this is to our mental health. The farther we get away from in-person communication the more depressed we become.
Thanks for making this video. I live with depression and anxiety, and also have a rare condition that results in progressive vision loss. Have lost a chunk of it this year, and the transition is challenging. I don't expect life to be easy, but the past couple of months have really sucked.
I can never thank you enough for your channel . You are 100% my favourite youtuber now , I'm so glad I discovered your channel 3 days ago. Lots of love from Morocco 💓🇲🇦
Noa, You give so much value by sharing your stories and knowledge. I am really grateful to have found your channel and very inspired by your courage to share your vulnerable side to the world. It makes me really happy to see goodness transcending through you. It makes me and probably a lot of people who are seeing and interacting with you trying to be a bit more honest, a bit more developed and a bit more kind than the day before. I know for a fact that you talked people from the edge at very critical points in their lives, you for certain gave me a lot of hope and understanding in hard times. I usually don't comment on video's but I wanted you to know this and I want to thank you for your effort to spread honesty. Thank you for being you, Noa!
I needed to call a crisis hotline this morning. It was worth it, a lifeline. A manager at my new job was mean and super disrespectful too me and I woke up early with massive anxiety and fear. The counselor was such a cool dude..."You cant put up with that shit, man." Made me smile through the feelings of hurt and confusion. Him and this channel are the real things. We need to practice every day and believe that doing the work opens up the world and positive opportunities. We just need to say no to certain things like disrespect. Thank you everyone...
Thank you for your videos, they have been helpful to me. I see a light at the end of the tunnel knowing I will get better your videos along with therapy and prayer are my saviors at the moment.
Noah. I've been watching your videos for several months now. I fell into the second major depressive episode of my life in late Sept. 2018. The first one was in 2009 and lasted six months when I was 30. I just want to tell you (if you even see this) that you may actually save me this time. You have no idea the parallels we share... Anyway, it's just cathartic for me to just write this and believe that you might see it.
Keep doing what your doing Noah!! You give me hope of getting close to who I was before my thyroid and hypogonadism issues. Definitely helping alot of people with your videos
You look much better. Good work!!!!! I had a few friends over last night and we went on an 80s music binge. I still remember every word, made me think I am still in here. I am recovering from depression after disc Klonopin. Not fun, but one day at a time. If anyone ever needs to talk or something just comment. I always answer we are family!! Believe in yourself, we are much stronger than our minds. Also trust the process Our bodies love us and want us too live.
The 6º thing is watching your videos... 😊you are such a great and brave guy. You are helping me so much, so thank you. Thank you for your courage to open like this to us, you give us hope and strenght to go on, and first when I watch your videos I feel deeply understand. I send you a big hug💛from Italy🇮🇹
Noah, you are a great soul, helping people who suffer from this unfortunate illness, so giving of you. I am there in the pits now & have been in & out of it numerous times since a long time. I am trying to get out of it at present & what you say really helps & although many times I am unable to do what is being advised. I find your channel very helpful, I thank you from the very bottom of my heart, & you will see me more & more on this channel
Binge watching to still keep out of bed today. I'm gonna jog in front of the computer while I binge-watch your channel because I sure as hell ain't going outside. But that's what I got and that's what I'm doing.
hearing "you're not alone" almost isn't enough for me anymore. I almost wish everyone didn't have similar problems so someone else could help or I could get better? When I realize I've made friends because we share depression/anxiety it bothers me because I start to notice patterns where we perpetually make each other depressed.
Just kind of rediscovered your channel (I almost stopped watching mental health related videos about two years ago but I never completely forgot about you) and I'm really glad about it.
I love how you approach all of these videos with so much compassion. I really feel that you get it, and when I watch these I know I’m not alone. Thank you Noah!
Great words Noah! Keep up the good work. I very much appreciate the kindness, compassion & understanding you exhibit to others dealing with this very tough problem. That is so important, especially for men.
Your videos are helping me immensely! I am newly depressed and having so much anxiety from not understanding/being familiar with this overwhelming sense of dread and discontentment. Thank you for this video.
Thank you for doing what you're doing. I normally never comment on youtube videos but I felt that I needed to say this one. You are changing so many lives.
Go'n the Kid! Hope things continue the way they do for you and whilst I know that is a bit ambitious, so long as you remember we are all a community, it will. I think also the thing about music and old hobbies are good. Another thing I would say related to community is to get in contact with old friends - chances are that they can relate and the genuine ones always will bring back what it felt to be with friends who care for the real, deep down but presently absent persona.
A daily walk is one way that works for me at least while I'm out, getting in touch with nature especially during the warm seasons works best for me. Hot baths make it worse, so does bringing up old feelings, we're evolving we need to engage with new movies, songs, books or activities but that is just my opinion and comes from a person with major depression for over a decade. I'M 34 now and I'm on treatment which worked for. One year and lately for the past couple of months has stopped working (zoloft) I'm still giving it a try through at a different dosage plus the anxiety medications. It's complicated since I also have fibromyalgia and Chrons disease, the chronic pain has made everything worse whenever I flare especially. Long story short, some great advice man! Though nothing beats going out in nature, walking or going to a swimming pool in the summer or at the beach with some nice company and a beer or two. Reconnecting with nature is just divine. WE'RE all different... One thing I always tell myself is that God helps us all as long as we don't give up and another line I live by is.... Even with major depression sometimes we just got to kick ourselves in the butt and keep going because there is no one that is going to pull you out of the dark shallow world of depression better than yourself and then everything is secondary and mandatory like a good treatment plan and a good comapany. Hang in there everyone and don't take any kind of bullshit, you deserve more, cut toxic people out of your life. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Been going through pretty significant anxiety and depression. Doctor put me on antidepressants but they were not having any effect. A buddy of mine suggested getting my testosterone levels checked... Guess what?? Two tests cam back in the 140s! I am really hopeful TRT will help me. I do everything else right. Regular exercise, good diet, good support. Praying this is the missing piece of the puzzle.
Noah, just stopped by to ask you...have you ever had so much anxiety that you almost couldn't go out for a walk? I have so much anxiety or I think it's anxiety that it's hard for me to even take a walk sometimes I can't even hold my head up sometimes, have this pulsating headache so I have to lower my head does it sound familiar and if yes do you have any tips for me? I feel so down because of it...thnx.
When a book? ;) Something diferent... easy to read... your experience, no medical stuff... the stuff you can't find in a study. something not dark but looking to the right side . Good work man, and thanks!
Feeling it totally your pain. Bad news got to a bad place lost the love of my life because of alcohol still fighting it but I'm losing pal well done for what you've done
Dont let society break you. Alot of depression can actually stem from the society and environment which you live in. I find news channels depressing when describe crappy things people do each other on a daily basis. I try not to watch the news anymore. Also the weather can make a massive difference. Especially when you live in a dark, grey wet place. Try and let go of the past. Recalling bad past experiences doesnt help. Stay away from alcohol and drugs, they make things much worse in the long run. Take each day at a time. Do things and associate with people that make you smile and feel relaxed.
I believe depression is why i drink alcohol. Its masks hurt and weakness. Ive been drinking for the past few months and need an escape. I really dont want to go to the hospital for a safe withdrawl ive been there a gaggel of times but i need to. Problem is staying away. Sad.
i was there before 2 1/5 years thougt i was dying dp/dr/depression/brain fog got out 2022, now im back in again weird feeling you think you never got out. but i will come out stronger last time hold on for 6 months on a scala of terrifing it was an 9 from 10 now its a 6 from 10 all will be good!!
I’d made me feel good hearing “the old you is still in there” I miss my old self and sometimes I feel like I lost that! I miss the person I was. But this gives me hope ill come out of this and a lot stronger. Was there a point in your life that you didn’t want to leave your house?
Brobro, just you let you know your videos are a help and I appreciate your input and honesty, even though the views don't match the quality of your videos, keep it up.
You have helped me hugely over the last few months and I would just like to say thank you 🙏. Hopefully I’ll have my own videos up soon documenting the shit I went through and how I am integrating certain things to make myself better! ❤️
Comforting measures for me (that I have been implementing for a couple of months now to keep me going in life) are: looking after myself a bit more and making me feel looked after by putting on body lotion after each shower (I have very dry skin), rubbing lotion on my feet every night before bed, making sure I regularly put clean sheets on my bed, fresh clean pillow case every night (sound stupid but it makes me feel pampered), getting in bed earlier than I used to because then I stress less about not getting more than four hours sleep again, drinking more water throughout the day, I also gave up alcohol seven months ago, and I try to go on a nice long walk a couple times each week, which makes me feel good and clears my mind for a while.
I marathoned Bojack Horseman last time I was in a serious depression episode. That show is seriously depressing, but it actually made me feel a smidge better for some reason. Anyone else had that experience?
Thank you so much I am going through tough times and have severe depression and anxiety lack of wanting to do things struggle to continue it is hard at times at work I get agitated so easily..........I do swim a lot which helps and started Zoloft 6weeks ago aim also at a fight or flight mood started seeing a therapist knowing I am not alone helps but I isolate myself from people...
I love you Noah! Thanks so much for these videos, I always feel better after watching! You have no idea how much you have truly helped me. There is always hope!
This is beautiful Noah! Thank you so much for being you 😊 I am beyond ecstatic for your recovery. You have helped me so much! You and your family are forever in my prayers. 💙
Dont let society break you. Alot of depression can actually stem from the society and environment which you live in. I find news channels depressing when describe crappy things people do each other on a daily basis. I try not to watch the news anymore. Also the weather can make a massive difference. Especially when you live in a dark, grey wet place. Try and let go of the past. Recalling bad past experiences doesnt help. Leave the past in the past. Stay away from alcohol and drugs, they make things much worse in the long run. Take each day at a time. Do things and associate with people that make you smile and feel relaxed. Try and Excercise at couple of times a week. Try and reduce sugars/ eat healthy foods. Dont bite off more than you can chew, in terms of expenses, cars houses, live within your means. Money, or rather the lack of it can add to depression. Spend time with loved ones. Have no regrets, just see life a learning curve. Nobody is perfect. Humans are creatures of habit. Everybody is addicted to something or more than one thing. It's in human nature to do this. Some things are far worse to be addicted to than others.
I'm depressed right now, and what you're saying is helpful. I just gotta apply it.
I am here if you want to talk about it to anyone
Same. We got this. Hang in there.
Thank you Jessica. That means a lot
Right on Kirsten. Thank you
I hope you're doing better, Immanuel.
1 week ago I posted a survey on my community page asking what kind of videos you guy's wanted to see weekly and with over 900 votes (which is dope by the way so thank you) MENTAL HEALTH TIPS accrued 64% of the vote. I believe these types of videos represent where I can offer the most value in general so I was happy with the response.
STAY BRAVE OUT THERE.
@bignoknow you know first hand what depression, anxiety and Dpdr do to people. You give so many people so much hope. Don't stop. Xx
Hi Noah, Did you/Do you take any form of antidepressant medication?
bignoknow ... Wow is all that I can say right now but these five tips I can totally relate to epically #2, I have ZERO comfort in bed, total insomnia for days.... It's horrible. Unfortunately a lot of my discomfort is due to a rare disease I have that is causing my deep depression for the second time in my 51 years! I will just keep on keeping on till somethings changes ...
Thank you for this video and words of compassion.
Michelle
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bignoknow Hey, my name is Matt... I can somewhat relate to you’re posts in the sense that most of what you say resonates with me, other than the part where you were able to get cut up and stay in that healthy “normal” routine while being truly chronically depressed ... I’ve been severely depressed going on 2 years now day In and day out. I would like to send you a video of my story in a kind of lengthy video. But I just want to send it directly to you specifically. “Private” more or less . Please hmu if you’re willing to accept.
Something that is helping me is what I call an "anticipation calendar". I plan out fun activities, places to travel to and explore, new restaurants to try out, etc. - writing them down on a calendar. It gives me something to look forward to. Having fun things to look forward to is so important!
Anxiety and depersonalization is terrible
Thx man much love ❤️
Depersonalization is the scariest thing ever.
Noah.. your videos make me cry.. I feel so hopeless but every time I hear your voice you calm me down so thank you. You’re an amazing person: almost like a big brother I wished I had.
thank you i feel the same
I started off as an alcoholic at the age of 20 in the military. I wasn't depressed but alcohol drove me to depression and anxiety. I quit drinking alone but still drink with friends every other weekend or so. The nostalgia of music and kayaking where I grew up, and lifting a few days a week have helped a lot. Also getting back in communication with my parents and a high school friend has made a big improvement. I almost feel normal again. Don't give up.
Awesome, sir.
I have been in bed for two days with awful Prozac side effects. Your video popped up this morning.
I jumped out of bed, did a quick workout and then watched TV in the bath.
You help me so much man. I’ve watched so many of your videos I feel like I know you. Knowing that you experienced exactly what I am going through and got through it is exactly the reassurance that I need right now. HERO.
Mike Chamberlain BRILLIANT! Good from you!
It's ironic you mention nostalgia through music. One of the final catalysts for my descent into full blown anxiety was my relationship with music. Following a stressful year where my depressive anxiety was increasing, I had a very messy falling out with a former friend and lover who I had shared a great love of music with. Our relationship and friendship died in the flames of jealousy and recrimination. Once she met her soul mate, a man who shared a love of many of my most treasured albums and artists, I fell into a chasm of anger and anxiety. The music I had once loved became something to be fearful of because I didn't "own" it any more. It was "his" now. I even went so far as to sell off some of my favourite LPs, and to stop listening to, and delete, other music that had a great meaning to me. In the past, going back to my childhood, music was always my comfort blanket the thing that never let me down. So for this to happen was devastating.
I still have this major loss in my life, however I recently discovered that accessing "selective" nostalgia for certain music has been helpful. I started to say to myself "I haven't lost that music forever, one day I'll return to it", and I began to concentrate on that music that I associate with good times with other people who are still important to me. For example, I find I listen to a song like "Under the Pressure" by the War on Drugs, simply because it takes me to a place where I saw the band play on a balmy summer evening, and I was flanked by some really good friends. The therapeutic effects are tangible. Music has been a great help to me all my life, so I am convinced it will never hurt me in the long run :)
The most helpful things I’ve found have been:
1. Daily exercise. 4 times a week is clinically proven to work better than anti-depressants. I have fibromyalgia tho, and workouts generally make it worse. Fortunately, I discovered the Pavlov method. It uses daily, or almost daily strength training workouts w lower intensity reps & duration. The workout can be as short as 5-10 min & yield better faster results than traditional methods w much less effort. I’ve also learned working out first thing in the morning really helps me feel better.
2. Taking a free online neurotransmitter survey, which will show which one or more ur low on. There’s at least 8 different kinds of depression & only 2 are related to serotonin...I believe all are related to low BDNF. Turmeric or curcumin w black pepper boosts this and reduces inflammation dementia risk joint pain etc. Many if not most who deal w deprived. Inexpensive supplements can be used to boost chemicals ur lacking. 5HTP is usually best for serotonin, tyrosine for dopamine, etc. Inisitol can be very helpful as well as GABA, and ashwagnda is pretty amazing.
3. A ketogenic diet is best but any diet low or moderate in carbs will improve energy health & wellbeing, in almost all cases & seem to boost BDNF. With the ketogenic diet though, if you want to hello Lisa into it by lowering your carbs and raising your fats, or the first 1-2 weeks can be hard for some....others feel much better from day one.
3. Herbal broad spectrum Candida cleanses/killers. Anyone who’s been on at least a few rounds of anabiotic‘s probably has an issue with this. For those of us who I’ve been on dozens of them throughout our lives, we usually have a very substantial issue, that main stream Medical Doctors usually don’t even believe exists. It often causes mild to moderate depression & anxiety wo any physical symptoms, but can cause all kinds of physical issues as well and comprises the bodies immune system. It constantly drips toxins that lower ur energy & mood, and can make u crave junk. If u kill it to quickly it dumps a lot of toxins & will make u sicker than you’ve ever been, so it’s important to go slow. It’s also what causes yeast infections in women but men usually don’t get external symptoms. It’s been estimated by experts to be responsible for the vast majority of mental health issues we have in the United States, including some pretty serious ones, and there’s been a lot of evidence on this since the 60s, the main stream has apparently continued to ignore.
4. Undiagnosed thyroid issues. Experts in this area say currently over half the thyroid issues go on reported. I had chronic energy and pain issues for over 20 years that were almost completely caused by thyroid issues, but I was told my numbers were absolutely perfect by the mainstream medical establishment this entire time. A chiropractor figured out I had an issue, and over 20 issues of chronic fatigue went away in less than an hour after my first dose of natural desiccated thyroid, and chronic pain issues were down about 80% within weeks.
Hope this helps!
One of my favorite motivational channels, I have major depression, bipolar, had psychotic episodes in the past, and have social anxiety and low self esteem, and was bullied as a kid. Your vibe is really positive and you make good and fresh content. I always share your videos on Facebook.
Raskolnikov Samsa 🙏🏻🙌🏻
Raskolnikov Samsa I’ve had 2 phycotic episodes
Hope you're well now my friend ^_^
Raskolnikov Samsa im not sure if this comment was for me or not. If it was, I’m doing a lot better than I was thank you
Raskolnikov Samsa I hear voices of people I know- can I ask if you experience this & how you manage it? I end up thinking there real people aswell that I hear
Been depressed for about 4 years. I agree exercise can help but I just don’t have the energy to do it consistently. Most days I can barely make it to work. I just don’t have anything left for exercise.
AlphaDog Elite3 even walking helps mate
gundam116 Thanks!
Losing interest are the key..
You don’t have energy because you don’t exercise. I promise if you start exercising everything gets easier.
@@BetaBuxDelux how is your depression today hopefully your doing better today.
It's the opposite to mine, the day goes by sooo fast because i just sleep it off. Then I'll have panic attacks knowing i just wasted those time away.
Hey. That's the case wd me too. I don't have any time perception.
Is there any female who is depressed so that i can talk to her.
Jessica can we talk.
Sleeping it off? What must that be like? (jealous) Lifetime insomnia sufferer checking in.
Thanks for these. Although I've been doing pretty well since March your video's still give me motivation and you've really helped me become a better person. I've been weightlifting and running for almost a year now and weight lifting. I got a higher paying job and I'm starting to notice muscle growth. So thank you. You're an amazing person.
Wow.. that thing about the music, it happened to me. It is crazy. You literally feel you find yourself still inside you. It is weird someone else experienced it. Thanks to share
I'm just naturally an unhappy/negative person. I try to push out positive things though. I keep all the ugly stuff in my head. To help with bad thoughts, I'm always either painting or working on a puzzle. Gotta keep the brain busy.
You express things so well. I definitely feel good listening to you. And your content has no triggers and that's fantastic
"You're fighting for your life quite frankly" So true!, I need to approach my recovery from this point of view, I have to save myself!
You and Douglas Bloch really helped me with the importance of routine . Thank you to gentlemen are lifesaviours.
You are like the elder and wiser brother , some of us dont have. Thank you for YOU, coolio.
Good job, Noah. Happiest time of your life, wow, super. You taught me deep breathing.......was a huge thing for me with panic. No I cry super hard in a bath, howling to the moon. A depression support group? Never heard of them. Former self, reconnecting to my positive self, never had that, to go back to. Yes, exercise, move or lose it. Easiest way to find achievement in exercise even if it’s speed walking around my house. Thank you.
Nostalgia walks kind of a fine line for me. I used to get too isolated binge-watching tv shows so the feeling of loneliness and self-loathing usually gets worse. Music works a little better but I find that asking people for their recommendations (or what's their favorite movie, show, music) is a great conversation starter and helps create connection. It seems like too much at times but it's worth a try.
Livia Lima I like this idea/suggestion 😊. Thank you for sharing
I took up something very soothing to me, crocheting. It makes you think about the project instead of ruminating thoughts. You grow hopeful as you witness the project take shape into something other then just the string of yarn that is was. Lastly, it gives me joy to gift the finished project to someone that I know who will really like it.
Community. It is one of the most overlooked, and hardest, things to deal with. No amount of TRT or other medicine will work unless you can make connections with people outside of your own mind. When we're depressed a lot of us tend to isolate. I can't tell you how detrimental this is to our mental health. The farther we get away from in-person communication the more depressed we become.
Thanks for making this video. I live with depression and anxiety, and also have a rare condition that results in progressive vision loss. Have lost a chunk of it this year, and the transition is challenging. I don't expect life to be easy, but the past couple of months have really sucked.
Great man 🤝🤗👍 . I’m also suffering from clinical depression over 12 years and still suffering. I pray for god to make people depression free .🙏
I can never thank you enough for your channel . You are 100% my favourite youtuber now , I'm so glad I discovered your channel 3 days ago. Lots of love from Morocco 💓🇲🇦
Thank you for being positive on this platform.
Noa, You give so much value by sharing your stories and knowledge. I am really grateful to have found your channel and very inspired by your courage to share your vulnerable side to the world. It makes me really happy to see goodness transcending through you. It makes me and probably a lot of people who are seeing and interacting with you trying to be a bit more honest, a bit more developed and a bit more kind than the day before. I know for a fact that you talked people from the edge at very critical points in their lives, you for certain gave me a lot of hope and understanding in hard times. I usually don't comment on video's but I wanted you to know this and I want to thank you for your effort to spread honesty. Thank you for being you, Noa!
I needed to call a crisis hotline this morning. It was worth it, a lifeline. A manager at my new job was mean and super disrespectful too me and I woke up early with massive anxiety and fear. The counselor was such a cool dude..."You cant put up with that shit, man." Made me smile through the feelings of hurt and confusion. Him and this channel are the real things. We need to practice every day and believe that doing the work opens up the world and positive opportunities. We just need to say no to certain things like disrespect. Thank you everyone...
Thank you for your videos, they have been helpful to me. I see a light at the end of the tunnel knowing I will get better your videos along with therapy and prayer are my saviors at the moment.
Noah. I've been watching your videos for several months now. I fell into the second major depressive episode of my life in late Sept. 2018. The first one was in 2009 and lasted six months when I was 30. I just want to tell you (if you even see this) that you may actually save me this time. You have no idea the parallels we share... Anyway, it's just cathartic for me to just write this and believe that you might see it.
Keep doing what your doing Noah!! You give me hope of getting close to who I was before my thyroid and hypogonadism issues. Definitely helping alot of people with your videos
You look much better.
Good work!!!!!
I had a few friends over last night and we went on an 80s music binge.
I still remember every word, made me think I am still in here.
I am recovering from depression after disc Klonopin.
Not fun, but one day at a time.
If anyone ever needs to talk or something just comment.
I always answer we are family!!
Believe in yourself, we are much stronger than our minds.
Also trust the process
Our bodies love us and want us too live.
Noah this is timely for me. I’m in that place. I feel like I can’t do anything.. let alone doing things right.
The 6º thing is watching your videos... 😊you are such a great and brave guy. You are helping me so much, so thank you. Thank you for your courage to open like this to us, you give us hope and strenght to go on, and first when I watch your videos I feel deeply understand. I send you a big hug💛from Italy🇮🇹
My main problem in sticking to a routine is motivation. That always seems to be a problem for me.
I have to agree! I can come up with a awesome plan! I know what to do! But it's just doing it! My lack of interest and energy is my problem.
Coronavirus bro. You know what helps me stay sane for sometime ..working out and because of you all the damn gyms are closed. So thanks a lot.
This give me hope. You are my hero. I want you to know that because of this video I keep breathing and fighting. Thank you very much.
Noah, you are a great soul, helping people who suffer from this unfortunate illness, so giving of you.
I am there in the pits now & have been in & out of it numerous times since a long time.
I am trying to get out of it at present & what you say really helps & although many times I am unable to do what is being advised.
I find your channel very helpful, I thank you from the very bottom of my heart, & you will see me more & more on this channel
Thank you so much for believing in me . Means a lot to me ❤️
Binge watching to still keep out of bed today. I'm gonna jog in front of the computer while I binge-watch your channel because I sure as hell ain't going outside. But that's what I got and that's what I'm doing.
Thank you Noah, I needed that tonight. Been a bit rough on my side of the screen lately but slowly getting through it :)
Noah you've come a very long way brother! proud of you!!
hearing "you're not alone" almost isn't enough for me anymore. I almost wish everyone didn't have similar problems so someone else could help or I could get better? When I realize I've made friends because we share depression/anxiety it bothers me because I start to notice patterns where we perpetually make each other depressed.
Hi Noah. Thank you. I like your eyes and your content. I like your truthfulness. We are brothers in this fight 💪💪 Wish you a Happy 2023
Thank you Noah. PLEASE keep sharing
Needed this video today. Past few days have been rough for me. Thanks
Just kind of rediscovered your channel (I almost stopped watching mental health related videos about two years ago but I never completely forgot about you) and I'm really glad about it.
I love how you approach all of these videos with so much compassion. I really feel that you get it, and when I watch these I know I’m not alone. Thank you Noah!
Great words Noah! Keep up the good work. I very much appreciate the kindness, compassion & understanding you exhibit to others dealing with this very tough problem. That is so important, especially for men.
Your videos are helping me immensely! I am newly depressed and having so much anxiety from not understanding/being familiar with this overwhelming sense of dread and discontentment. Thank you for this video.
great upload, bro!! Really helpful for a lot of people for sure!
Thank you for doing what you're doing. I normally never comment on youtube videos but I felt that I needed to say this one. You are changing so many lives.
Great video! I wish you much happiness in your future. ❤️👸🏾
second that!
Go'n the Kid! Hope things continue the way they do for you and whilst I know that is a bit ambitious, so long as you remember we are all a community, it will. I think also the thing about music and old hobbies are good. Another thing I would say related to community is to get in contact with old friends - chances are that they can relate and the genuine ones always will bring back what it felt to be with friends who care for the real, deep down but presently absent persona.
Thank you very much for every single word! Greetings from Poland :)
Your testimonial help me a lot. Really exist a light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you bro.
Thanks for Your work! It really feels like support from You and Douglas Bloch also. For me, as it is tough time for me right now.
Thanks for this video! I’m in the middle of a low point in my depression/anxiety/depersonalization. One hour at a time!
I am here if you ever want to talk about anything and just thought that I would say that love you and care about you too.
A daily walk is one way that works for me at least while I'm out, getting in touch with nature especially during the warm seasons works best for me. Hot baths make it worse, so does bringing up old feelings, we're evolving we need to engage with new movies, songs, books or activities but that is just my opinion and comes from a person with major depression for over a decade. I'M 34 now and I'm on treatment which worked for. One year and lately for the past couple of months has stopped working (zoloft) I'm still giving it a try through at a different dosage plus the anxiety medications. It's complicated since I also have fibromyalgia and Chrons disease, the chronic pain has made everything worse whenever I flare especially. Long story short, some great advice man! Though nothing beats going out in nature, walking or going to a swimming pool in the summer or at the beach with some nice company and a beer or two. Reconnecting with nature is just divine. WE'RE all different... One thing I always tell myself is that God helps us all as long as we don't give up and another line I live by is.... Even with major depression sometimes we just got to kick ourselves in the butt and keep going because there is no one that is going to pull you out of the dark shallow world of depression better than yourself and then everything is secondary and mandatory like a good treatment plan and a good comapany. Hang in there everyone and don't take any kind of bullshit, you deserve more, cut toxic people out of your life. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Preach son, this all really resonated with me
Been going through pretty significant anxiety and depression. Doctor put me on antidepressants but they were not having any effect. A buddy of mine suggested getting my testosterone levels checked... Guess what?? Two tests cam back in the 140s! I am really hopeful TRT will help me. I do everything else right. Regular exercise, good diet, good support. Praying this is the missing piece of the puzzle.
noah is one of the few people that can pull off a buzzed/ shaved head and still look good
Thankyou for putting this out there!
Noah, just stopped by to ask you...have you ever had so much anxiety that you almost couldn't go out for a walk? I have so much anxiety or I think it's anxiety that it's hard for me to even take a walk sometimes I can't even hold my head up sometimes, have this pulsating headache so I have to lower my head does it sound familiar and if yes do you have any tips for me? I feel so down because of it...thnx.
The fact that you believed in me made me cry. Thank you.
When a book? ;) Something diferent... easy to read... your experience, no medical stuff... the stuff you can't find in a study. something not dark but looking to the right side . Good work man, and thanks!
Feeling it totally your pain. Bad news got to a bad place lost the love of my life because of alcohol still fighting it but I'm losing pal well done for what you've done
I found that good friends & family help me thru tough times
ive never felt so at war with peace
Keep up the good work! love your inspiration and channel..very helpful
A big thank you for this video, from someone who returned to combat. Much love
Dont let society break you. Alot of depression can actually stem from the society and environment which you live in. I find news channels depressing when describe crappy things people do each other on a daily basis. I try not to watch the news anymore. Also the weather can make a massive difference. Especially when you live in a dark, grey wet place. Try and let go of the past. Recalling bad past experiences doesnt help. Stay away from alcohol and drugs, they make things much worse in the long run. Take each day at a time. Do things and associate with people that make you smile and feel relaxed.
I believe depression is why i drink alcohol. Its masks hurt and weakness. Ive been drinking for the past few months and need an escape. I really dont want to go to the hospital for a safe withdrawl ive been there a gaggel of times but i need to. Problem is staying away. Sad.
Nice video brother. Keep up the videos. You are a legit inspiration.
Noah~I love the hope you extend and the lifeline you are offering. I believe you! Thank you!
Thank you for working hard to share and to help others!!!
Thank you so much Noah, your videos have given me so much inspiration in dark times. It gives me the power to do what I can to keep on going.
i was there before 2 1/5 years thougt i was dying dp/dr/depression/brain fog got out 2022, now im back in again weird feeling you think you never got out.
but i will come out stronger
last time hold on for 6 months on a scala of terrifing it was an 9 from 10 now its a 6 from 10
all will be good!!
This really spoke to me. Thanks so very much for sharing
I’d made me feel good hearing “the old you is still in there” I miss my old self and sometimes I feel like I lost that! I miss the person I was. But this gives me hope ill come out of this and a lot stronger. Was there a point in your life that you didn’t want to leave your house?
Because of this and how you overcame it, you can give advice that we can relate and help
Brobro, just you let you know your videos are a help and I appreciate your input and honesty, even though the views don't match the quality of your videos, keep it up.
This video is incredible. Thank you so much
Thanks needed to hear this today!!
You have helped me hugely over the last few months and I would just like to say thank you 🙏. Hopefully I’ll have my own videos up soon documenting the shit I went through and how I am integrating certain things to make myself better! ❤️
Comforting measures for me (that I have been implementing for a couple of months now to keep me going in life) are: looking after myself a bit more and making me feel looked after by putting on body lotion after each shower (I have very dry skin), rubbing lotion on my feet every night before bed, making sure I regularly put clean sheets on my bed, fresh clean pillow case every night (sound stupid but it makes me feel pampered), getting in bed earlier than I used to because then I stress less about not getting more than four hours sleep again, drinking more water throughout the day, I also gave up alcohol seven months ago, and I try to go on a nice long walk a couple times each week, which makes me feel good and clears my mind for a while.
I marathoned Bojack Horseman last time I was in a serious depression episode. That show is seriously depressing, but it actually made me feel a smidge better for some reason. Anyone else had that experience?
You are the most amazing person. I wonder how many lives you have saved.
Thank you so much I am going through tough times and have severe depression and anxiety lack of wanting to do things struggle to continue it is hard at times at work I get agitated so easily..........I do swim a lot which helps and started Zoloft 6weeks ago aim also at a fight or flight mood started seeing a therapist knowing I am not alone helps but I isolate myself from people...
needed this right now. sending love always :)
Thank You for this Noah. ❤
I think I needed this one today.
nostalgic music. THATS BRILLIANT.
I love you Noah! Thanks so much for these videos, I always feel better after watching! You have no idea how much you have truly helped me. There is always hope!
Great advice Noah. Thanks for sharing.
This is beautiful Noah! Thank you so much for being you 😊 I am beyond ecstatic for your recovery. You have helped me so much! You and your family are forever in my prayers. 💙
Keep inspiring bro
Epsom Salt baths FTW! Those have been my go to! Thanks for all you do, Noah.
I love your videos man! I have anxiaty and sleep problems, and my life is a mess rn..
This was the motivation I needed today. Thanks.
Dont let society break you. Alot of depression can actually stem from the society and environment which you live in. I find news channels depressing when describe crappy things people do each other on a daily basis. I try not to watch the news anymore. Also the weather can make a massive difference. Especially when you live in a dark, grey wet place. Try and let go of the past. Recalling bad past experiences doesnt help. Leave the past in the past. Stay away from alcohol and drugs, they make things much worse in the long run. Take each day at a time. Do things and associate with people that make you smile and feel relaxed. Try and Excercise at couple of times a week. Try and reduce sugars/ eat healthy foods. Dont bite off more than you can chew, in terms of expenses, cars houses, live within your means. Money, or rather the lack of it can add to depression. Spend time with loved ones. Have no regrets, just see life a learning curve. Nobody is perfect. Humans are creatures of habit. Everybody is addicted to something or more than one thing. It's in human nature to do this. Some things are far worse to be addicted to than others.