also on the depression side of things everyone always asks how's the job going? you got a bf/gf yet? where do you live now? Blah Blah Blah but no one ever thinks to ask the easiest kindest question of them all HOW ARE YOU?
What a wonderful video. So transparent. Hope this impacts non-depressive people to see people with depression differently. Loved when u said "invisible" - I could not think of anything more true. Very brave Janet. Well done girl.
I've found that being open with my friends about my bipolar disorder has helped me to not stay to far from center. My saving grace is my wife who has the power to help get me under control or to seek out the professionals that can. Being fortunate to have loved ones and really great friends around you that you can trust and that care enough to take their time to help and protect me has made it possible to enjoy life. How fortunate I am. Thank you Janet for being open about your issues. It really does help!
It's amazing how honest, vulnerable and real you can be at times. You are, without a doubt, one of the sweetest person I've ever seen! What often adds to the suffering is the feeling that we are totally alone in the way we feel. This video is a great reminder that we are not alone and that ups and downs are a part of life that everyone has to deal with. The Instagram perfect life is a lie. I sincerely think and hope and pray that you have a good winter this year. If you need a boost don't hesitate to call on us, your fans, we will gladly be silly and make fools of ourselves to cheer you up!
exactly .. looking on instagram makes me feel 10x cos I feel like i am the only one feeling bad, which makes me feel so alone and beat myself up even more. seeing things like this makes you feel a sense of relief that you are not alone in feeling this way when the majority of social media makes you feel like you are.
Yay for normalisation of topics relating to self-imposed stigma. Your outro, after your little explanation about those who ensure others are okay, now takes on a whole new level of meaning.
Your incredible singing voice and sensitivity is a gift. I could tell before I knew about your struggles that due to that special sensitivity you would have mood issues but I've worked in the field a long time. Wishing you well on your healing journey, dear Janet. I look forward to listening to more of your songs.
My mental health is on a metal shelf My mental health is a mental hell - ha! Yes, feeling free to talk about my thoughts and feelings is the bridge to getting better. Being open to admitting my reality, and to share where I'm at makes me feel less alone and that I'm not the only one in this situation. When I was too inhibited to talk, I compensated by writing. I ended up writing a 90-page biography of myself which I've titled "Diary of a schizophrenic kid". I'm so proud of you and Belle Compton who have shown their life to help people all over the world to not feel so alone and to see that everyday doings are normal and relatable. Keep it up!
Your right every one has problems! Talking about,sing about it! Don’t bottle things up! They can add up, and pile up, and push you down,to a level! You don’t want to be! Keep up the good work! Live, love enjoy!
Thanks for spreading awareness about mental health. Some people are ignorant about the subject. Like my brother. My brother said to me "bad shit happens to people. Get over it". Wish it was that easy. I'm 37 & I've suffered from depression since I was 13 on & off. I'm back in a program to deal with my depression, anxiety and PTSD. Stay strong!!
I work in Mental Health in Australia. I've got to say when you were talking initially, i was thinking... 'BiPolar?' Seasonal Affective Disorder was a twist i didn't see coming (it's almost unheard of in Australia diagnostically speaking). I appreciate you talking about Mental Health; you're spot on about normalising Mental Health, because there's always a level of stigma associated with it and if there's one thing that's important; it's that people know and recognise that it's ok to not be ok!
For me, it is a such wonderful topic and we need to talk about that ; I am agreed with that. We need to educate people about this. I will ask you something unexpected but i am looking for a job in Australia cuz i will do a WHV from the month of July 2019 and i am really interested to work in this such area. I would like to become educator for young people suffer and fighting against mental illness and addiction. So do you know if your organization can take someone like me? By the way, I really love this video !
Mental health knows no boundaries Janet, don't listen to the heartless non thinking masses... Stay up as you can and connect with whoever you can at the moment which helps. I struggle and I'm an introvert but there are the positive times when I somehow connect with a human randomly and can legit talk to forever with somebody I don't know as apposed to a few minutes to awkwardly talking to someone who I might actually know if that makes sense lol.
Thank you, Ms. Devlin, for sharing your perspectives and challenges. I agree with you fully that the more we can openly discuss our mental health challenges the more we can support each other and receive the help we may need. I am very fortunate to have never suffered from depression, seasonal affective disorder, or from any other mental illness. Yet, I have many family members and friends who do, and I always try to be available to help when I can.
Such an important topic! By talking about it, you are bringing attention to mental health. We need to normalize getting help. You are beautiful inside and out flaws n all! Sending virtual hugs.
This is one of the many reasons why I love you so much! Hearing you talk about issues, listening to your music and your poetry, it’s all the same it helps with my mental health issues. I laugh, I get confused, I get excited, I get exasperated and grumpy and so on! (You get the drift) Anyway, the point is your videos do nothing but make me feel, sometimes good and sometimes bad but I would rather feel something than to feel nothing at all! Keep being amazing and most of all keep trying to find the happiness and joy which your life brings you. Take care and I hope you have a happy happy day! 🤗🤗🤗
People can go through their whole life without knowing themselves. You know who you are. It takes time to find yourself, to see yourself as the person you want to be, not the person others want to see. Listen to those who have made this journey and don’t be afraid to ask for a guiding hand.
Express yourself Janet. It’s what makes you, you. Whether people realize it or not - we all deal with mental health. We are made that way. If life were so easy, how would we learn and grow? Recognizing it gets you where you need to go 😊
Janet, sorry to hear that you are afflicted by those problems as well. It's really more spread around than most people think. I was surprised by a nasty episode of mental health issues this year as well - still working it out though. Glad you are talking about it and also glad you try to find ways to cope. You're an inspiration on more than one level. And you're a pleasure listening to.
What you said about depressed people going out of their way to make others happy reminded my very much of Robin Williams. When you watch Interviews and shows from his last years, he seems like the funniest and happiest guy, though in hindsight we know he was already deeply depresed. And he didn't tell anyone, because everyone expected him to be happy, beeing one of the absolute rich and famous. Had he been as open as you were in this video he might still be with us.
This hits home for me. I was diagnosed with severe chronic recurrent depression and a generalized anxiety disorder. That's on top of being diabetic,high cholesterol,an underactive thyroid and blood pressure issues(it bounces up and down like a rubber ball). I try to keep an upbeat outlook on things,but over the past 2+ years my Dad passed away then about 4-6 months after that a very dear friend who had mental health issues commited suicide by police. And if that wasn't enough another very dear friend lost his battle with cancer a few weeks go and just this past week my uncle also lost his battle with cancer. When I'm feeling kind of down I watch music videos on UA-cam. I must thank you for being one of those people that have helped me get through my down times with the videos you post. Whether it's your music,your poetry or vlogs your cheerful spirit comes through. And the way you end your videos,especially with that big,beautiful infectious smile and the wave just makes me smile and brings some cheer to my life. If even for a little while. Thank you so very much. Much love from me to you.
I cannot recommend enough that you check out Nutrition Facts here on UA-cam. It is lead by a medical doctor that specializes in lifestyle medicine and talks about how to prevent, reverse or at least manage several conditions that you've mentioned just through diet. They even have a free phone app that is basically a checklist of food groups that we should strive to base our diets on. Those are whole (unprocessed) plant foods such as whole grains, legumes, berries and other fruit, leafy greens, cruciferous and other vegetables, flaxseeds (for healthy omega-3) and other nuts / seeds and also herbs / spices (gotta take turmeric & black pepper! :) ). Try it for just a month or two and tell me how you feel :)
You're an amazing human on many levels! Thank you for sharing your talents. You put a voice to feelings that alot of us need to hear. Thanks my friend. 👍
Thanks for talking that open about this topic! It's like a fresh and heartfelt warm breeze at the same time. You're videos make me always feel a bit better. Thanks again!
I am an avid #MentalHealthAwareness advocate and 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. 💙❤
You should be extremely proud of yourself for being so open and honest. Anyone who knocks you for being like that is ignorant of the facts and have never truly been in the position that the both of us keep finding ourselves in. Talking therapy works only if you are open and honest with yourself and whoever you talk to, it helps to soften the effects of depression but not cure it!
You've no idea how much I relate to the things you were saying in this video.. I struggle a lot with depression and anxiety as well too and am currently not taking meds for it but I try to everyday day by day. I just want to get little things done so I can feel like I accomplished something during a depressive episode. I've also always been the "happy one" in my group of friends just cause I like to make other people happy.. I don't want people to feel the way I do or bring them down by talking about my problems.. But, thank you for making this. You're a beautiful person ❤️
know the feeling, you are not weak because you break down, but have often been strong for too long. struggling for myself, I often just want to be alone, but can not handle loneliness. can not explain it to people who do not feel it, because I can see it objectively that it seems strange, but can not control the feeling, but has become better at managing it with age. mental illness is difficult to explain when you can not see it
i have been fighting anxiety and depression since about 11 years old... and a lot of the time I'm able to handle it, and yes, I'm the funny one, the one who makes people laugh... being a musician too that has been my outlet, my therapy.. and for two years i played in a session in a pub in London which enormously helped with my anxiety and depression... I am able to talk about it, but I know a lot of guys who can't or who don't want to appear weak or vulnerable, I'm glad you have a platform where you can speak about it and use your voice to empower others, and on this day as well... I can relate to what you say, and what you say is important.. thanks for sharing, i too like to empower others when I can ❣️
I'm blessed i have a mental illness. MDD depression/anxiety. I talk about it at the 12 step meetings i go to. I also go to detox and tell that part of my story in addiction as well. Many of the folks i see at detox have problems with relapse because of mental illness. It's hard for people to accept and the difficulty with meds. I take a med that helps me greatly. Without that help it would be hard to participate in 12 step recovery much less stay sober. Thanks for bringing up this topic in the video.
Thank you for openly sharing and helping to bring to light #mentalhealth issues. I understand how cathartic it can be to express oneself in those moments when thoughts and emotions become tangled and blurred. But you're so right about not being able to just do so whenever you think you need to. It's just not that simple. I appreciate the courage and effort to share some of your own story.
Love you loads Janet!! this video has been so helpful. Iv recently started sixth form at a performing arts school and everyone appeared to be so confident in who they were , and I was such a nervous paranoid wreck all of the time that I was having breakdowns consistently , and it wasn't until the other day that I reached out to a teacher who was really lovely and supportive and now have some extra support at school. It's really encouraging to see videos like these and it really helps to know that we're not alone. Love you loads Xx
Always a delicate subject to talk about! But i think sharing your experiences with others, does make things a little easier to cope with. Also understanding a person`s situation, can make you realise what they are going through, and how they try to cope with things on a daily basis. I know when you post a new video on Mental Health, that it is not always easy for you. But by posting these videos, if you only manage to help one person come to terms with there situation, and are able to do something about it, then you have inspired that person and makes it so worth while. Have a really lovely and wonderful evening Janet! 💗💗
I have read (and studied in psychology class) that a lot of creativity comes from dark times in life. Though I have the ups and downs that everyone has, I'm not very creative. So, I can't verify that with personal experience. Nobody knows 100% of anyone else's mentality, and therefore, do not know how something affects someone else vs how it affects themselves. People definitely shouldn't judge why someone feels the way they do.
Talking about your illness is helpfull for yourself. My way was to started painting and it helps me a lot. Expressing your self true your songs and poetry is part of getting healthy but sometimes illness is stronger and going thru this time is the worst of all...... I think nobody can understand this feelings, its very difficult to explain to someone who's healthy. Wish you all the best
In life there is two rules that apply to every single person in this world: first one is that shit will happen; second one is tha amazing things also will happen. Problem is that we always remember the bad things, because what makes us suffer is easily remembered. Pain is something that leaves a brand, a brand that sticks. But also try to remember: you have gone trhough every bad day you ever had. You survived. You are a WINNER, a WARRIOR. Something that helps is to be yourself, do not hold back, express what you are feeling, say what you want to say, do what you like to do, and stick up with the people that you love and loves you. Life can be amazing, it can be spectacular, but nothing is perfect and bad days will come. Get rest if you feel tired, but always get up. You all have som many amazing things to do and to live... You all are SO AMAZING!!!!!!!!
Good to see someone in the public eye talking abt mental health, unless you know depression you'll never understand it. Mine is manageablish, without my camera I'd climb the walls. Fair play to your openness.
This is honestly exactly what I needed to hear today. Thank you so much for being open and honest about your mental illness. I think if more people were honest about anxiety and depression etc, there wouldn't be as much of a stigma about it. Mental illness is such a common thing and it is just something that needs to be talked about and understood. Again, thank you so much.
Great conversation! Side note, the "gut" has as much neural connections as the brain, so the saying "having a gut feeling" holds more truth than we can understand. Due to a head injury I can't connect with people like others seem to, so the holidays are devastating to me. Seeing everyone so happy and joyous, is something I want in my life but cannot have nor comprehend how people do it. Couple that with feeling everything, I swear I live my life by brail, and I am both extremely happy and overwhelmingly sad. Thankfully I relied on creative outlets also, I paint, draw, SCULPT (strongest talent), play guitar and mandolin. I think this is my desperate attempt to try to connect with people by showing them how I feel.. kind of led to a form of hobby A.D.D. Such a great topic Janet. You are so wonderfully human, perfect in your imperfections. I do love your rants but, this vid displayed your wisdom and I see your intellect in your poetry. Quite a gem. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing! Nice to know we truly aren't alone! My thing is writing but I turn to coloring and doing puzzles while listening to music when I'm in my numb stage.
You are amazing, strong, inspirational and phenomenal in every single way Janet! We all love you so much and we're always here for you, no matter what!
I can't believe I missed this yesterday. Of all days, I miss Mental Health day... Thank you for sending the right messages. I admit that seeing you tackle/talk about your illnesses does help, even if I'm not at the point I can act on any of the advice. It's important to get the word out that people are not as alone as they may think
Thanks for your concern, Janet. You're always very sweet (which is why many of us have gravitated towards you). I've got some pretty big walls around me, to be frank, but I'm getting by so far. I agree, I'm not looking forward to winter. But my favourite time of year is now, with the changing colours, and some needed vacation, so I'm going to try and enjoy it while I can :)
I'm glad you addressed this issue I have clinical depression and people just don't get it.watching your videos cheers me up I Love you keep up the great work.
It seems like I'm always a day late and a dollar short. However mental health has a huge and vast amount of issues. I worked as a police officer at a mental health hospital that took care of the criminally insane. I've seen a lot in 25 years. Janet one thing that I've found, knowing that you have issues is half the battle. Listening to you you already know that. When you spoke about depression I could relate to you. Had it myself. I found the best way for me to deal with it was to locate and deal with the trigger that caused it. That's the hardest part. Thanks for the video and being so honest. God's Speed to you.
Yikes. The making everyone happy and laugh, trying to keep the up, hit home for me 😅 I’m the jolly bubbly dude cracking jokes, making fun with people making them laugh. But when I’m alone...Them demons don’t laugh 😅 2013, I nearly ended it all. No-one really knows this though. Thank you for speaking out about it and “normalise” it, without making it “ah it’s normal don’t worry about it.” It’s important! Your music helps me btw but don’t you ever feel like you need to put music out there to help, people! But do it cos you love it sweetie! 💚🍀🌞 Just videos like this are the sunbeams in my life! Thank you thank you thank youuuu ❤️
ive had anxiety(sometimes severe) and depression most of my life(im fine now with proper medication) .Time has shown these topics to be far less stigmatizing than in the past.I only wish people who never suffered from anxiety and depression would somehow know how it feels..truly understand how crippling it can be.I got my life back through a serious of miracles but mostly because i sought psychiatric help and am now medicated wthout losing my emotions.They don't make me numb. Ive loved your Music Janet for a long time now but am just more impressed now that i know what you go through.I swear being Irish doesn't help (i am too) lol.
Forget the meany's! There are thousands of us out here who love you and care about you , no matter what! You have a great following who support you and understand what you are talking about. I agree about your advice to use writing, music, or finding another outlet for sadness or depression - it works for me and I know others who also use creative activity to feel better. I am on medication, it has made a huge difference. But, each person reacts differently to medications and what work for one person doesn't necessarily work for others. Keep up your VLOGS and let us all know how your life is going along.
I know this may sound simplistic , but as a person who works in the ski industry and not seeing the sun for three months of the year I have found that taking fish oil tablets for Omega 3 & taking vitamin D3 helps me a great deal. May not work for every one but it cant hurt trying . And when your feeling down just remember how many smiles YOU put on peoples face all around the world
.... just ... brilliant! For most people, the hardest thing is to realize and admit that everything is not great all the time. I think that everyone can benefit from being aware of how simple choices impact your self and others, but few are ready to admit it. It is a really good thing, putting my mouth-corners right next to my ears, that you choose to embrace awareness. So much to say but ... anyhow. Good on you! Oh, it's called coping strategies, but what are we coping with? I think it's the unnatural life. Flat and straight floors, symmetric stairs, intolerance about how different we sometimes are... and a beautiful thing it is. So, a huge warm hug to you for sharing!! :-)
Well done for this video - it's wonderful that you are contributing to raising awareness on mental health issues! You were also very clear and offered lots of very sensible, practical advice. I agree with you on walks - I actually have dogs, which is a great incentive to get out every day! I also ensure I have time to myself when I need it - after particularly busy social periods, for instance ! Listening to music, reading and writing are great outlets for me. :-)
I sent a message to every one of my friends telling them that if they ever need someone to talk to I will always be there for them IT'S OK TO NOT BE OK xxx
Kudos for making this video and sharing this - the lowest lows can be extremely personal and very hard to talk about, You mention getting out in the sun - I agree - fresh air and sunlight can be a big help - pushing yourself out is often very hard on its own. One thing I would add - is find the source of nature that you gel with, for some this maybe the Ocean - for others it could Trees - but whichever place you feel most at ease - that's the place to try and spend more time at.
Thanks Janet - for me it's trees, but everyone has an element of nature that will calm their inner being. Hope to meet you again one day, can I ask - do you still ride ?
I understand now more literally what I see that keeps me coming back here lately. Empathy can seem like a burden, but I would not trade it for anything. It can be so challenging feeling the human condition and feeling the planet at this point in time, but I've tried numbing myself to my senses and awareness and that is a bad trip. So I write it. The words release the pain and set me free. You may now the daily cycle too. Celebrate your empathy and you may come to understand that the world may call it depression, but feeling it all is a blessing. I celebrate the pain, the sadness, the sensual visceral awareness of the state of the world because feeling it all is what life is about and somehow, in the end, I find myself simply amused, gleeful, euphoric. If I am rationalizing, shhhh, it works for me ;)
I never thought you ever suffered with depression or anxiety, I always thought you seemed really happy especially in your videos I used to think when I was watching them when I felt depressed 'wow i wish I could be that happy and carefree' I guess you never know what people are going through and should never judge by what you see online. Watching this video made me feel like a bit of weight lifted, like I am not alone in feeling like this so shouldn't beat myself up about it. I suffer from OCD depression and anxiety, and recently my OCD practically vanished for about 2 weeks, i felt so happy that I was able to live in the moment and not constantly be tortured by it, but then it came back a few days ago, and i started to beat myself up about it like ;why can't i just feel how i did a few days ago, why do i have to be like this' which then makes me depressed. So thank you for this video, it's made me feel less alone, i really wish more people would speak about it.
Thank You so much Janet, what you've done here is very brave and it echoes in my heart so deeply, to such an extend ... I'll try and talk about it all too, or will write ... cos' I sure can relate to this ... not sure I'll be able to express myself about this but maybe writing songs or poems or whatever ... is something that helps a lot for sure . Thank You for being so true, so brave, so ... everything . Love ya dearly 💗😘
Janet! It's so interesting to hear about your experiences. As I have suffered from anxiety, this is relatable and intriguing. Thank you so much for sharing this and spreading awareness!!
Mental illness affects about 1 in 5 ppl...its almost the best illness to have as its in most cases easily treatable and controllable .self awareness of yourself and ppl around you to seek treatment or help early is the key..😉😀 Janet thanks for sharing this awareness..😘😘
It's hard for me to say what's going on with me. My problem is headed the other way from most of you. My life is reaching the point that I'm wondering what's after. I'm looking back at the things I could of done better and the things I did well. Please Miss Janet, Take care of yourself. I really don't think you know how special you are. Your eyes can melt a heart and you voice can capture a soul. If I was 50 years younger I'd swim to London If I had to, just to say hello. They keep me pretty well drugged, so I don't know if I'm crazy or just a silly old man..lol I love you Miss Janet. Please take care of yourself and stay sane, It's worth it in the end, trust me I know.
Thanks for sharing about SAD. I have that too. I love my SAD lamp. In fact it is getting to be that time of year again so I have just started using it again. I like to sit by it at breakfast and at dinner. I think being exposed to the artificial sunlight in the morning tricks your brain into thinking the day is longer than it really is. Also the bright light seems to wash away some of the dreariness of winter.
Somehow I missed this video when you originally posted it; I thought I had seen all of your posts, vlogs and videos because after I discovered your UA-cam channel 2 years ago I was mesmerized. I was going through a very difficult period where I was the sole caregiver for a dying parent. That affected my physical and mental health. I had disassociated my emotions as a survival mechanism. Your music and your vlogs helped immensely. After pouring through all of your content on all of your social media platforms I realized that you as a person were truly special, unique, genuine and incredibly honest. I began attending stageit shows, joined Patreon and began buying merch from your store. I follow you now not just for the music; which is amazing, but to watch your growth as a person. Your followers aren't pandering to your ego when they keep telling you how beautiful and talented you are. Not to mention considerate, self deprecating and humble. I just hope that our support both financial and emotional will allow you to become the performer and most importantly the person you wish to be. Love always.
Reading books with 1st person vulnerable honesty is one of mine, but dance is my number 1. There aren't many men with emotionability like mine writing this way, so I seek female perspective, which, I enjoy. Thank you for sharing. I felt well when listening to this. Cheers.
I've never been normal, never liked most people, never cared about others opinions, and struggle with lifetime depression. I'm different, not special. Nothing wrong with being different. Happy mental health day, or not.
Glad you're taking care of yourself, mental health needs to be talked about a lot more and not treated as a taboo subject like it was back in the 90's when I was diagnosed with severe depression. Keep up the song writing, can't wait for your next song.
I also have some pretty severe depression, and have lived with it for many years. On top of that, I'm also a functioning alcoholic which means I can be pretty drunk and still appear to be functioning normally. How I deal with depression, mostly I try to keep active and go spend time with people I value. I feel really dumb and bad when I have to explain to people why Im acting weird and disconnected some times. I think most people don't really know what to do about depression, they want to help but sometimes you dont want anyone to "meddle" and just leave you alone. Sometimes hugs aren't the answer.
I don't personally have any mental illnesses but I have family and friends that do. This video helped me too. Just helped me understand them and what they are going through better. Thanks for the video!
Janet, whenever I feel depressed, I listen to one of your videos and .......it's gone. Thank you for that. You are awesome.
Sorry to hear about the down times! ❤️ glad I could help a little 🙏🏻
All I can say is look at robin Williams he had everything so having everything doesn't always mean you live a happy life
Jake Ward very true!❤️ miss his light in the world
also on the depression side of things everyone always asks how's the job going? you got a bf/gf yet? where do you live now? Blah Blah Blah but no one ever thinks to ask the easiest kindest question of them all HOW ARE YOU?
isnt it sad? You are right...no one dare ask how you are..you might tell them them the truth.
Same for Chris Cornell, Chester Bennington, Avicii and many others.
Better to be rich and miserable than poor and miserable. He can afford things to help him, others can't.
What a wonderful video. So transparent. Hope this impacts non-depressive people to see people with depression differently. Loved when u said "invisible" - I could not think of anything more true. Very brave Janet. Well done girl.
I always think it's brave for someone to talk out about it, especially when in the public eye. Thank you for sharing.
dronee thank you so much for watching! ❤️
Beautifully said Janet. Thank you for sharing.
By the way, your winter is our summer, so come on over for a few weeks R&R and enjoy some real sunshine :)
Thanks so much for watching ❤️
I've found that being open with my friends about my bipolar disorder has helped me to not stay to far from center. My saving grace is my wife who has the power to help get me under control or to seek out the professionals that can. Being fortunate to have loved ones and really great friends around you that you can trust and that care enough to take their time to help and protect me has made it possible to enjoy life. How fortunate I am. Thank you Janet for being open about your issues. It really does help!
It's amazing how honest, vulnerable and real you can be at times. You are, without a doubt, one of the sweetest person I've ever seen! What often adds to the suffering is the feeling that we are totally alone in the way we feel. This video is a great reminder that we are not alone and that ups and downs are a part of life that everyone has to deal with. The Instagram perfect life is a lie.
I sincerely think and hope and pray that you have a good winter this year. If you need a boost don't hesitate to call on us, your fans, we will gladly be silly and make fools of ourselves to cheer you up!
Thanks so much for the kind words of support! Also, I will! I'll come calling for puppy photos aha
haha OK, I'll stock up!
exactly .. looking on instagram makes me feel 10x cos I feel like i am the only one feeling bad, which makes me feel so alone and beat myself up even more. seeing things like this makes you feel a sense of relief that you are not alone in feeling this way when the majority of social media makes you feel like you are.
Yay for normalisation of topics relating to self-imposed stigma.
Your outro, after your little explanation about those who ensure others are okay, now takes on a whole new level of meaning.
ZakAshChan we’ve got to talk about these things!! 🙌🏻❤️
could not agree more!
“Treating myself like a dog and taking myself for walks” I’m still laughing😂
But you’re so brave and I hope you’re good muppet 😁
It's the truth aha 😂 Thank you lovely, I hope you're well too lovely! 💕💕
Glad you're taking care of yourself! It's very important.
Chandrani Halder thanks dear! ❤️❤️
Your incredible singing voice and sensitivity is a gift. I could tell before I knew about your struggles that due to that special sensitivity you would have mood issues but I've worked in the field a long time. Wishing you well on your healing journey, dear Janet. I look forward to listening to more of your songs.
My mental health is on a metal shelf
My mental health is a mental hell - ha!
Yes, feeling free to talk about my thoughts and feelings is the bridge to getting better. Being open to admitting my reality, and to share where I'm at makes me feel less alone and that I'm not the
only one in this situation. When I was too inhibited to talk, I compensated by writing. I ended up writing a 90-page biography of myself which I've titled "Diary of a schizophrenic kid". I'm so
proud of you and Belle Compton who have shown their life to help people all over the world to
not feel so alone and to see that everyday doings are normal and relatable. Keep it up!
Your right every one has problems! Talking about,sing about it! Don’t bottle things up! They can add up, and pile up, and push you down,to a level! You don’t want to be! Keep up the good work! Live, love enjoy!
Thank ya Red. Ya sound great and your honesty is needed. Stay strong. Thanks for the music.
Thank you, dear Janet, for your honest sharing and for helping take away the stigma of it. Keep being the wonderful person you are!
Thanks for spreading awareness about mental health. Some people are ignorant about the subject. Like my brother. My brother said to me "bad shit happens to people. Get over it". Wish it was that easy. I'm 37 & I've suffered from depression since I was 13 on & off. I'm back in a program to deal with my depression, anxiety and PTSD. Stay strong!!
I work in Mental Health in Australia. I've got to say when you were talking initially, i was thinking... 'BiPolar?' Seasonal Affective Disorder was a twist i didn't see coming (it's almost unheard of in Australia diagnostically speaking). I appreciate you talking about Mental Health; you're spot on about normalising Mental Health, because there's always a level of stigma associated with it and if there's one thing that's important; it's that people know and recognise that it's ok to not be ok!
For me, it is a such wonderful topic and we need to talk about that ; I am agreed with that. We need to educate people about this. I will ask you something unexpected but i am looking for a job in Australia cuz i will do a WHV from the month of July 2019 and i am really interested to work in this such area. I would like to become educator for young people suffer and fighting against mental illness and addiction. So do you know if your organization can take someone like me? By the way, I really love this video !
Mental health knows no boundaries Janet, don't listen to the heartless non thinking masses... Stay up as you can and connect with whoever you can at the moment which helps. I struggle and I'm an introvert but there are the positive times when I somehow connect with a human randomly and can legit talk to forever with somebody I don't know as apposed to a few minutes to awkwardly talking to someone who I might actually know if that makes sense lol.
Thank you, Ms. Devlin, for sharing your perspectives and challenges. I agree with you fully that the more we can openly discuss our mental health challenges the more we can support each other and receive the help we may need. I am very fortunate to have never suffered from
depression, seasonal affective disorder, or from any other mental illness. Yet, I have many family members and friends who do, and I always try to be available to help when I can.
Such an important topic! By talking about it, you are bringing attention to mental health. We need to normalize getting help. You are beautiful inside and out flaws n all! Sending virtual hugs.
As a person who Does suffer with this, you have hit the NAIL on the head. respect and thank you
This is one of the many reasons why I love you so much! Hearing you talk about issues, listening to your music and your poetry, it’s all the same it helps with my mental health issues. I laugh, I get confused, I get excited, I get exasperated and grumpy and so on! (You get the drift) Anyway, the point is your videos do nothing but make me feel, sometimes good and sometimes bad but I would rather feel something than to feel nothing at all! Keep being amazing and most of all keep trying to find the happiness and joy which your life brings you. Take care and I hope you have a happy happy day! 🤗🤗🤗
People can go through their whole life without knowing themselves. You know who you are. It takes time to find yourself, to see yourself as the person you want to be, not the person others want to see. Listen to those who have made this journey and don’t be afraid to ask for a guiding hand.
Express yourself Janet. It’s what makes you, you. Whether people realize it or not - we all deal with mental health. We are made that way. If life were so easy, how would we learn and grow? Recognizing it gets you where you need to go 😊
Just downloaded all your songs , beautiful and I suffer from mental health so listening to you I am as one , good luck never give up x
You are very self aware. That helps put you ahead of the game from the very start. Stay strong.
Janet, sorry to hear that you are afflicted by those problems as well. It's really more spread around than most people think. I was surprised by a nasty episode of mental health issues this year as well - still working it out though. Glad you are talking about it and also glad you try to find ways to cope.
You're an inspiration on more than one level. And you're a pleasure listening to.
What you said about depressed people going out of their way to make others happy reminded my very much of Robin Williams. When you watch Interviews and shows from his last years, he seems like the funniest and happiest guy, though in hindsight we know he was already deeply depresed. And he didn't tell anyone, because everyone expected him to be happy, beeing one of the absolute rich and famous. Had he been as open as you were in this video he might still be with us.
This hits home for me. I was diagnosed with severe chronic recurrent depression and a generalized anxiety disorder. That's on top of being diabetic,high cholesterol,an underactive thyroid and blood pressure issues(it bounces up and down like a rubber ball). I try to keep an upbeat outlook on things,but over the past 2+ years my Dad passed away then about 4-6 months after that a very dear friend who had mental health issues commited suicide by police. And if that wasn't enough another very dear friend lost his battle with cancer a few weeks go and just this past week my uncle also lost his battle with cancer. When I'm feeling kind of down I watch music videos on UA-cam. I must thank you for being one of those people that have helped me get through my down times with the videos you post. Whether it's your music,your poetry or vlogs your cheerful spirit comes through. And the way you end your videos,especially with that big,beautiful infectious smile and the wave just makes me smile and brings some cheer to my life. If even for a little while. Thank you so very much. Much love from me to you.
I cannot recommend enough that you check out Nutrition Facts here on UA-cam. It is lead by a medical doctor that specializes in lifestyle medicine and talks about how to prevent, reverse or at least manage several conditions that you've mentioned just through diet. They even have a free phone app that is basically a checklist of food groups that we should strive to base our diets on. Those are whole (unprocessed) plant foods such as whole grains, legumes, berries and other fruit, leafy greens, cruciferous and other vegetables, flaxseeds (for healthy omega-3) and other nuts / seeds and also herbs / spices (gotta take turmeric & black pepper! :) ). Try it for just a month or two and tell me how you feel :)
Thanks for talking about it ...
Thanks for watching
You're awesome, keep the spirits up and thank you for these honest words.
writing has always been my outlet. I have pulled some very creative works out of my darkest moments.
You're an amazing human on many levels! Thank you for sharing your talents. You put a voice to feelings that alot of us need to hear. Thanks my friend. 👍
Thanks for talking that open about this topic! It's like a fresh and heartfelt warm breeze at the same time. You're videos make me always feel a bit better. Thanks again!
Thanks so much for watching ❤️❤️
No, thank you! :)
I am an avid #MentalHealthAwareness advocate and 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. 💙❤
talking is something everyone should do. not talking about stuff means people think they shouldn't.
You should be extremely proud of yourself for being so open and honest. Anyone who knocks you for being like that is ignorant of the facts and have never truly been in the position that the both of us keep finding ourselves in. Talking therapy works only if you are open and honest with yourself and whoever you talk to, it helps to soften the effects of depression but not cure it!
You are so strong!!! Go Go Janet!!!!
Jaume Rigual I don’t know about that! But thank you!❤️
You are a human being and that what makes you you. All the love.
You've no idea how much I relate to the things you were saying in this video.. I struggle a lot with depression and anxiety as well too and am currently not taking meds for it but I try to everyday day by day. I just want to get little things done so I can feel like I accomplished something during a depressive episode. I've also always been the "happy one" in my group of friends just cause I like to make other people happy.. I don't want people to feel the way I do or bring them down by talking about my problems.. But, thank you for making this. You're a beautiful person ❤️
know the feeling, you are not weak because you break down, but have often been strong for too long.
struggling for myself, I often just want to be alone, but can not handle loneliness.
can not explain it to people who do not feel it, because I can see it objectively that it seems strange, but can not control the feeling, but has become better at managing it with age.
mental illness is difficult to explain when you can not see it
Brian Berg it’s so hard to explain!
I am allways the happy funny one in the group, so people don't understand the situation, so videos like this are so important. Tank you 😌
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I'm feeling the same way..
I'm glad to know it gets better with time, best of luck to you mate !
@@alanti67920 it is still there, but with age you learn more about what tools you need to control the issues better, hope the best for you to😊
Great video. Thanks. Be well and happy Janet.
Your voice is my medication Thank You
i have been fighting anxiety and depression since about 11 years old... and a lot of the time I'm able to handle it, and yes, I'm the funny one, the one who makes people laugh... being a musician too that has been my outlet, my therapy.. and for two years i played in a session in a pub in London which enormously helped with my anxiety and depression... I am able to talk about it, but I know a lot of guys who can't or who don't want to appear weak or vulnerable, I'm glad you have a platform where you can speak about it and use your voice to empower others, and on this day as well... I can relate to what you say, and what you say is important.. thanks for sharing, i too like to empower others when I can ❣️
Thank you for making this. I hope you have a great weak, dear! And a great month! And a great year!! ❤
I'm blessed i have a mental illness. MDD depression/anxiety. I talk about it at the 12 step meetings i go to. I also go to detox and tell that part of my story in addiction as well. Many of the folks i see at detox have problems with relapse because of mental illness. It's hard for people to accept and the difficulty with meds. I take a med that helps me greatly. Without that help it would be hard to participate in 12 step recovery much less stay sober. Thanks for bringing up this topic in the video.
Hello beautiful girl. Hope you are having a great day physically and mentally 💗💗💗
As someone who was treated for depression you are a peak of sunshine on the cloudiest of days.
Thank you for openly sharing and helping to bring to light #mentalhealth issues. I understand how cathartic it can be to express oneself in those moments when thoughts and emotions become tangled and blurred. But you're so right about not being able to just do so whenever you think you need to. It's just not that simple. I appreciate the courage and effort to share some of your own story.
It's not as easy as we hope but so long as we try! Thank you so much for watching!💕
Love you loads Janet!! this video has been so helpful. Iv recently started sixth form at a performing arts school and everyone appeared to be so confident in who they were , and I was such a nervous paranoid wreck all of the time that I was having breakdowns consistently , and it wasn't until the other day that I reached out to a teacher who was really lovely and supportive and now have some extra support at school. It's really encouraging to see videos like these and it really helps to know that we're not alone. Love you loads Xx
Always a delicate subject to talk about! But i think sharing your experiences with others, does make things a little easier to cope with. Also understanding a person`s situation, can make you realise what they are going through, and how they try to cope with things on a daily basis. I know when you post a new video on Mental Health, that it is not always easy for you. But by posting these videos, if you only manage to help one person come to terms with there situation, and are able to do something about it, then you have inspired that person and makes it so worth while. Have a really lovely and wonderful evening Janet! 💗💗
Super Important topic today !! I was soo glad to watch this .👀💛
I have read (and studied in psychology class) that a lot of creativity comes from dark times in life. Though I have the ups and downs that everyone has, I'm not very creative. So, I can't verify that with personal experience. Nobody knows 100% of anyone else's mentality, and therefore, do not know how something affects someone else vs how it affects themselves. People definitely shouldn't judge why someone feels the way they do.
Dan we’ve just got to be good people because we can never know what’s on someone’s plate x
Dan we’ve just got to be good people because we can never know what’s on someone’s plate x
Talking about your illness is helpfull for yourself. My way was to started painting and it helps me a lot. Expressing your self true your songs and poetry is part of getting healthy but sometimes illness is stronger and going thru this time is the worst of all...... I think nobody can understand this feelings, its very difficult to explain to someone who's healthy. Wish you all the best
In life there is two rules that apply to every single person in this world: first one is that shit will happen; second one is tha amazing things also will happen. Problem is that we always remember the bad things, because what makes us suffer is easily remembered. Pain is something that leaves a brand, a brand that sticks.
But also try to remember: you have gone trhough every bad day you ever had. You survived. You are a WINNER, a WARRIOR.
Something that helps is to be yourself, do not hold back, express what you are feeling, say what you want to say, do what you like to do, and stick up with the people that you love and loves you.
Life can be amazing, it can be spectacular, but nothing is perfect and bad days will come. Get rest if you feel tired, but always get up. You all have som many amazing things to do and to live... You all are SO AMAZING!!!!!!!!
Good to see someone in the public eye talking abt mental health, unless you know depression you'll never understand it. Mine is manageablish, without my camera I'd climb the walls. Fair play to your openness.
This is honestly exactly what I needed to hear today. Thank you so much for being open and honest about your mental illness. I think if more people were honest about anxiety and depression etc, there wouldn't be as much of a stigma about it. Mental illness is such a common thing and it is just something that needs to be talked about and understood. Again, thank you so much.
Great conversation! Side note, the "gut" has as much neural connections as the brain, so the saying "having a gut feeling" holds more truth than we can understand.
Due to a head injury I can't connect with people like others seem to, so the holidays are devastating to me. Seeing everyone so happy and joyous, is something I want in my life but cannot have nor comprehend how people do it. Couple that with feeling everything, I swear I live my life by brail, and I am both extremely happy and overwhelmingly sad. Thankfully I relied on creative outlets also, I paint, draw, SCULPT (strongest talent), play guitar and mandolin. I think this is my desperate attempt to try to connect with people by showing them how I feel.. kind of led to a form of hobby A.D.D. Such a great topic Janet. You are so wonderfully human, perfect in your imperfections. I do love your rants but, this vid displayed your wisdom and I see your intellect in your poetry. Quite a gem. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing! Nice to know we truly aren't alone!
My thing is writing but I turn to coloring and doing puzzles while listening to music when I'm in my numb stage.
You are amazing, strong, inspirational and phenomenal in every single way Janet! We all love you so much and we're always here for you, no matter what!
AdamHPerform06 this means a lot! Thank you Adam! ❤️
I can't believe I missed this yesterday. Of all days, I miss Mental Health day... Thank you for sending the right messages. I admit that seeing you tackle/talk about your illnesses does help, even if I'm not at the point I can act on any of the advice. It's important to get the word out that people are not as alone as they may think
I'm so sorry to hear! I hope you're okay! ❤️
Thanks for your concern, Janet. You're always very sweet (which is why many of us have gravitated towards you). I've got some pretty big walls around me, to be frank, but I'm getting by so far. I agree, I'm not looking forward to winter. But my favourite time of year is now, with the changing colours, and some needed vacation, so I'm going to try and enjoy it while I can :)
Hi Janet! So much thanks for sharing this! Love your videos. So real, raw and honest!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I'm glad you addressed this issue I have clinical depression and people just don't get it.watching your videos cheers me up I Love you keep up the great work.
It seems like I'm always a day late and a dollar short. However mental health has a huge and vast amount of issues. I worked as a police officer at a mental health hospital that took care of the criminally insane. I've seen a lot in 25 years. Janet one thing that I've found, knowing that you have issues is half the battle. Listening to you you already know that. When you spoke about depression I could relate to you. Had it myself. I found the best way for me to deal with it was to locate and deal with the trigger that caused it. That's the hardest part. Thanks for the video and being so honest. God's Speed to you.
Thanks! Important to talk about.
It's scary how much I relate to this video.
Yikes. The making everyone happy and laugh, trying to keep the up, hit home for me 😅
I’m the jolly bubbly dude cracking jokes, making fun with people making them laugh. But when I’m alone...Them demons don’t laugh 😅
2013, I nearly ended it all. No-one really knows this though.
Thank you for speaking out about it and “normalise” it, without making it “ah it’s normal don’t worry about it.” It’s important! Your music helps me btw but don’t you ever feel like you need to put music out there to help, people! But do it cos you love it sweetie! 💚🍀🌞 Just videos like this are the sunbeams in my life! Thank you thank you thank youuuu ❤️
ive had anxiety(sometimes severe) and depression most of my life(im fine now with proper medication) .Time has shown these topics to be far less stigmatizing than in the past.I only wish people who never suffered from anxiety and depression would somehow know how it feels..truly understand how crippling it can be.I got my life back through a serious of miracles but mostly because i sought psychiatric help and am now medicated wthout losing my emotions.They don't make me numb. Ive loved your Music Janet for a long time now but am just more impressed now that i know what you go through.I swear being Irish doesn't help (i am too) lol.
you have a beautiful soul!!
thanks for this vid and keep singing love your voice!
Forget the meany's! There are thousands of us out here who love you and care about you , no matter what! You have a great following who support you and understand what you are talking about. I agree about your advice to use writing, music, or finding another outlet for sadness or depression - it works for me and I know others who also use creative activity to feel better. I am on medication, it has made a huge difference. But, each person reacts differently to medications and what work for one person doesn't necessarily work for others. Keep up your VLOGS and let us all know how your life is going along.
Thank you Tom ❤️❤️
I know this may sound simplistic , but as a person who works in the ski industry and not seeing the sun for three months of the year I have found that taking
fish oil tablets for Omega 3 & taking vitamin D3 helps me a great deal. May not work for every one but it cant hurt trying . And when your feeling down just remember how many smiles YOU put on peoples face all around the world
I must look into this! 🤔 Also thank you so much 🙏🏻❤️
thank you for talking about this 💙💙💕
Wow, you are really open about youself. That seems really brave.
.... just ... brilliant!
For most people, the hardest thing is to realize and admit that everything is not great all the time.
I think that everyone can benefit from being aware of how simple choices impact your self and others, but few are ready to admit it. It is a really good thing, putting my mouth-corners right next to my ears, that you choose to embrace awareness. So much to say but ... anyhow. Good on you!
Oh, it's called coping strategies, but what are we coping with? I think it's the unnatural life. Flat and straight floors, symmetric stairs, intolerance about how different we sometimes are... and a beautiful thing it is.
So, a huge warm hug to you for sharing!! :-)
Well done for this video - it's wonderful that you are contributing to raising awareness on mental health issues! You were also very clear and offered lots of very sensible, practical advice. I agree with you on walks - I actually have dogs, which is a great incentive to get out every day! I also ensure I have time to myself when I need it - after particularly busy social periods, for instance ! Listening to music, reading and writing are great outlets for me. :-)
I sent a message to every one of my friends telling them that if they ever need someone to talk to I will always be there for them IT'S OK TO NOT BE OK xxx
Kudos for making this video and sharing this - the lowest lows can be extremely personal and very hard to talk about, You mention getting out in the sun - I agree - fresh air and sunlight can be a big help - pushing yourself out is often very hard on its own.
One thing I would add - is find the source of nature that you gel with, for some this maybe the Ocean - for others it could Trees - but whichever place you feel most at ease - that's the place to try and spend more time at.
Great advice! ❤️
Thanks Janet - for me it's trees, but everyone has an element of nature that will calm their inner being.
Hope to meet you again one day, can I ask - do you still ride ?
I understand now more literally what I see that keeps me coming back here lately. Empathy can seem like a burden, but I would not trade it for anything. It can be so challenging feeling the human condition and feeling the planet at this point in time, but I've tried numbing myself to my senses and awareness and that is a bad trip. So I write it. The words release the pain and set me free. You may now the daily cycle too. Celebrate your empathy and you may come to understand that the world may call it depression, but feeling it all is a blessing. I celebrate the pain, the sadness, the sensual visceral awareness of the state of the world because feeling it all is what life is about and somehow, in the end, I find myself simply amused, gleeful, euphoric.
If I am rationalizing, shhhh, it works for me ;)
Great video Janet. A lot of good things said in here.
I never thought you ever suffered with depression or anxiety, I always thought you seemed really happy especially in your videos I used to think when I was watching them when I felt depressed 'wow i wish I could be that happy and carefree' I guess you never know what people are going through and should never judge by what you see online. Watching this video made me feel like a bit of weight lifted, like I am not alone in feeling like this so shouldn't beat myself up about it. I suffer from OCD depression and anxiety, and recently my OCD practically vanished for about 2 weeks, i felt so happy that I was able to live in the moment and not constantly be tortured by it, but then it came back a few days ago, and i started to beat myself up about it like ;why can't i just feel how i did a few days ago, why do i have to be like this' which then makes me depressed. So thank you for this video, it's made me feel less alone, i really wish more people would speak about it.
Thank You so much Janet, what you've done here is very brave and it echoes in my heart so deeply, to such an extend ... I'll try and talk about it all too, or will write ... cos' I sure can relate to this ... not sure I'll be able to express myself about this but maybe writing songs or poems or whatever ... is something that helps a lot for sure . Thank You for being so true, so brave, so ... everything . Love ya dearly 💗😘
Thanks so much for sharing! I hope it goes well! 💕💕
Good feelings...thanks!!
Thank you for sharing, I am sorry you have S.A.D. I am fortunate, I love weather. I like to listen to music. that is as close as I have to a thing.
Beautiful, with Integrity. Ty 😁👏happy day lol
Janet! It's so interesting to hear about your experiences. As I have suffered from anxiety, this is relatable and intriguing. Thank you so much for sharing this and spreading awareness!!
Hi janet i have several diagnoses you know what?we are going to be just fine. God loves us.
Mental illness affects about 1 in 5 ppl...its almost the best illness to have as its in most cases easily treatable and controllable .self awareness of yourself and ppl around you to seek treatment or help early is the key..😉😀 Janet thanks for sharing this awareness..😘😘
Thank u 💕
It's hard for me to say what's going on with me. My problem is headed the other way from most of you. My life is reaching the point that I'm wondering what's after. I'm looking back at the things I could of done better and the things I did well. Please Miss Janet, Take care of yourself. I really don't think you know how special you are. Your eyes can melt a heart and you voice can capture a soul. If I was 50 years younger I'd swim to London If I had to, just to say hello. They keep me pretty well drugged, so I don't know if I'm crazy or just a silly old man..lol I love you Miss Janet. Please take care of yourself and stay sane, It's worth it in the end, trust me I know.
Thanks for sharing about SAD. I have that too. I love my SAD lamp. In fact it is getting to be that time of year again so I have just started using it again. I like to sit by it at breakfast and at dinner. I think being exposed to the artificial sunlight in the morning tricks your brain into thinking the day is longer than it really is. Also the bright light seems to wash away some of the dreariness of winter.
Thanks
Good on yah, Janet you ha've joint rest us mad people. love xox
Somehow I missed this video when you originally posted it; I thought I had seen all of your posts, vlogs and videos because after I discovered your UA-cam channel 2 years ago I was mesmerized. I was going through a very difficult period where I was the sole caregiver for a dying parent. That affected my physical and mental health. I had disassociated my emotions as a survival mechanism. Your music and your vlogs helped immensely. After pouring through all of your content on all of your social media platforms I realized that you as a person were truly special, unique, genuine and incredibly honest. I began attending stageit shows, joined Patreon and began buying merch from your store. I follow you now not just for the music; which is amazing, but to watch your growth as a person.
Your followers aren't pandering to your ego when they keep telling you how beautiful and talented you are. Not to mention considerate, self deprecating and humble. I just hope that our support both financial and emotional will allow you to become the performer and most importantly the person you wish to be. Love always.
Aw Janet I feel ya ❤
Pete Escalante ❤️🙏🏻
Reading books with 1st person vulnerable honesty is one of mine, but dance is my number 1. There aren't many men with emotionability like mine writing this way, so I seek female perspective, which, I enjoy.
Thank you for sharing. I felt well when listening to this. Cheers.
It took 8.5ish minutes until, I noticed my tears. Happy tears, too.
I've never been normal, never liked most people, never cared about others opinions, and struggle with lifetime depression. I'm different, not special. Nothing wrong with being different. Happy mental health day, or not.
Glad you're taking care of yourself, mental health needs to be talked about a lot more and not treated as a taboo subject like it was back in the 90's when I was diagnosed with severe depression. Keep up the song writing, can't wait for your next song.
I also have some pretty severe depression, and have lived with it for many years. On top of that, I'm also a functioning alcoholic which means I can be pretty drunk and still appear to be functioning normally. How I deal with depression, mostly I try to keep active and go spend time with people I value. I feel really dumb and bad when I have to explain to people why Im acting weird and disconnected some times.
I think most people don't really know what to do about depression, they want to help but sometimes you dont want anyone to "meddle" and just leave you alone. Sometimes hugs aren't the answer.
i know it is off topic but THIS FILTER/LIGHTING/SETTING IS GORGEOUS!!!!!
Thank you! I actually really appreciate this! :')
I don't personally have any mental illnesses but I have family and friends that do. This video helped me too. Just helped me understand them and what they are going through better. Thanks for the video!
Dani cheers so much for watching Dani!❤️
i often wonder what people mean when they say this, does that mean you never feel down and feel happy all the time? if so, wow i'm jealous!