My depression is getting worse and worse. I know nobody can help but me myself. But sometimes it’s really painful idk where it started where it came from but I’m trying my best to survive and live another day is my goal. And anyone who is going through this, I just wanna say that you’re doing good and I’m so proud of you for being strong 💪 love ❤
I lost everything I had & everyone I loved.... In and out of addiction and once I started walking/jogging, I noticed I became stronger than my depression and addiction. I still feel hopeless at times but my sadness doesn't consume me anymore ❤❤
Proud of you! You are better than your addiction. Don’t forget that. May God bless you, and He is there to help carry your burdens 💪 Come to Me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest Matthew 11:28 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John 4:9-10
@@zodee31 im sorry friend. I just want to encourage to not give up in life and seek the help you can. And I’m here to let you know that this pain you’re going through is something you’re not experiencing alone. Please know you are loved and supported 🫶🫂 let me know if this helps. May God bless you and He loves you For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
It’s good that you have something to help you! Please don’t ever lose hope and reach out for the help you need because you matter 🤍 May God bless you and Jesus loves you dearly. And He died and rose for you to give you life, so you can turn to Him too and have hope in Him too. I hope this helps and hope you’re doing alright. I’m sorry if I’m coming off as too much by the way!
@@jelizabethpetrie6656hope you’re doing okay, just like with our other friend here. I want you to know that you are worthy. May God bless you and Jesus loves you
I get high from exercise… it’s the only thing that made it noticeably better while it passes. Also keeps you from feeling like you’re running out of time and falling short on tasks because you’re focusing on one goal in that moment in time. Makes you feel accomplished.
Dear reader ❤️ Wherever you are in your life I want you to know that you're important, that you matter, you make a difference in the world. Because you're there, even though I don't know you I know that my days are better because you're here with me on this earth. Keep taking care of yourself because you're important to me. Thank you! I love you!
My psychologist prescribed me Prozac & Zoloft saying that they would help lift my spirits, but they did nothing & the side effects were disgusting. Walking my dog for an hour a day makes me feel so much better in body & mind than anti-depressants ever did
I’m glad that’s helped you out 🤍 dogs really can be amazing and therapeutic. I hope your day is going well :) and I just want to give some words of encouragement to you to look back to whenever it is. I hope you don’t mind :) and I want you to know that Jesus is always there for you and gives life through His death and resurrection for us, as you go to Him. He cares The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and save those who are crushed in spirit Psalm 34:18
@@goofygoober6213 Thank-you for the kind & heartfelt message. Not only do I not mind that you mentioned that Jesus cares I thank you for reminding me. Sometimes I get so focused on the external world that I don't take the time that I should to speak with the lord who sacrificed so much for me. I hope you're having a wonderful day too:)
@@goofygoober6213 Yes is waiting for us all with open arms. He gives us the hope and peace and confort that the world dose not know. Praise to Lord Jesus
I've got to get off this Lexapro as it's doing nothing for my anxiety anymore. It's only 10 mg a day. I'm going to try the Omega 3 fatty acids and walk like I'm late.😊
Exercising, listening to positive music, classical music like Beethoven 5th symphony, walking in the nature, trees, plants, lakes, the beach, petting a dog, activating the thymus gland.
My suggestion is if you have a few extra bucks, buy flowers or pick some from your yard . Hand them out to random strangers . Give cold bottles of water out to people working outside of it's really hot where you live. Many trucks have no AC. Many times little gestures of kindness to others does make you feel better if you are in a safe area. Many places are not safe to walk anymore. Hypnosis can help. They have hypnosis for pain too. Tell yourself in the mirror that you matter. You are important. You are a great person. Tell yourself until you realize that you are. Don't let Anyone put you down. Get away from toxic people ASAP. When they put you down, they are trying to make themselves feel better. Hold your head high. ✌️
Are you talking about strangers or people you know? Where I live people will think you're strange if you you randomly approach & give them wildflowers, just saying. Alot of people are weird just bc you're nice to them unless you know each other. (Yes, grown adults) 🤷🏽♀️
Buying flowers is nice if you can afford it. Essentials like food, meds & TP are great for people who are struggling - warm coats & socks in the Winter.
As a physiotherapist I can confirm that walking or moving your body through dance for 45 min will help you against depression. And of course the omega 3 help also muscle’s soreness and the range of motion.
What's your advice for someone who's seriously paranoid and because of it is in crippling depression? Clue, there's a back story (trauma) for my paranoia.
Please can you tell me if someone never had a psycho before and the doctors give him anti psycho medicine because he was sometimes physical to others he was 18 years at that therapist time by the way he’s also mentally ill, but I see that he’s problem is getting worse now 😔
just get out- take sunlight esp mornings, walk that time. think hopeful thoughts and make small goals u can achieve n turn them into hopeful thoughts when u accomplish them. make a few friends that are positive. get a pet or go see n touch pets at a pet store.
I went through a serious depression about 15 years ago, it lifted like a weight off my shoulders when I forced myself to go back to work, I will never forget it !!
Cut out stimulants and alcohol completely. Start running. If you cant run, walk. Cultivate sleep hygiene. Eat a protein rich diet. Go to therapy (with a good therapist, change if you don’t have trust in them) make a gratitude diary.
You dont need them unless you have severe depression. And there has been shown they have residual negative impact on your brain if you use them for years. Therapy and training is just as effective and its good for you in the long run.@@nuptvalorant1494
Actually helpful. I've been recovering for a while now and while exercising might be scary at first it's very effective so I'd recommend it to anyone. Having contact with reality and staying away from social media has also improved my life. I hope next year I can finally start university.
The three things that ACTUALLY helped me were getting direct sunlight as close to waking up as possible in my eyes, standing on earth while doing so (this is called grounding) honestly grounding is soooo amazing. Followed by a nice morning walk of any sort. It will start your days with much less depression. Also a bit of a cold shower is extremely helpful but not the easiest to do. Just blast cold for a bit at the end of your shower 👍
this is so true. I'm just quit taking medicine for depression, after 2 years of treatment, therapy and learn to have a healthier life stile, I finally felt like my life matters again.
Exercising helps my depression a lot, sometimes going to the gym gives me intense social anxiety and I need to just go for a walk or jog by myself. I love the outdoors because I feel it heals me in a way. I have ups and downs but exercising ultimately keeps me going every day.
I notice I get depressed when my environment isn’t right. And I don’t mean my environment isn’t perfect or whatever that looks like to me; I mean for example I might be in an abusive environment and that’s what is making me depressed. Doesn’t have to be serious abuse like physical, can be just verbal. If I’m in an environment where I lack control, autonomy and can’t be my true self; 100% I’ll be depressed and the longer I stay in it, the worst it will get. Honestly, now that I think about it, doesn’t even have to be the environment; if I’m not living my life being my honest self, I’ll get depressed…it’s almost like I feel oppressed, pushed down
Something that has helped me start getting control back was taking care of an easy houseplant. It's not as demanding as a pet, so it will not die if you don't have energy to deal with it every single day. Still, it's taking responsibility for a living organism. It can also be very rewarding to see it grow and develop. There were also some studies claiming that gardening and "playing with dirt" can improve the chemicals in your brain to make you feel better. My first plant was an Epipremnum Aureum (Golden Pothos) that I still have 5 years later. If you don't like plants, find some other small responsibility that's also very rewarding. You need something that will push you to get up from bed, but not cause you additional stress.
Omega 3 really helped with my depression, but intensified my anxiety to an excruciating level multiple times a day. I then googled if that could even be the case. It seemed weird, but it was clearly happening and I hadn't changed anything else. Turns out, Omega 3 is, indeed, great for depression but horrendous for anxiety disorder.
for anxiety check blood test for vit D, thyroid, iron, magnesium, glucose , cortisol and sex hormones. for women sex hormones should be taken on 3-5th day of a cycle
I never thought I will have depression or anxiety but it’s started of when I had friends that didn’t know how I was feeling and made fun of me for my teeth and my smile and anything that I was insecure of but I hope one day someone shows kindness I feel like no one understands me.
I had my fifth grader come in from school and the two girls she thought was friends were making fun of her and I said what are you going to do and she said I think it's time I make new friends and she was in the fifth grade I was so proud of her
You’re the man. Im a family physician, I’ve been an internist in the hospital and an urgent care doc. There were 12 hour shifts where I’ve seen over 200 patients. Now , I use your tools and philosophy and it is more effective than any other.
@@sergiodma has probado un Proceso Hoffman? es una semana, un poco costoso (en España cuesta 1700 euros mas hotel, pero merece la pena). Pero lo tienen en muchos países del mundo, en EEUU cuesta sobre 5 mil. una experiencia inolvidable, para enfrentarse a las traumas de infancia, que muchas veces es la fuente de la depresión y ansiedad
*I'm 64 yrs of age now and always believe in working out at home or at the Gymnasium like " Power House gym or Golds gym and so forth..I always believe in training is heartfelt and better for your Health -❤😮hmmmm NICE very nice and uplifting..Yessss Thankyou again guy's. Mahalo nui's from Hawai'i.
Vitamins! Don't forget vitamins. I was deficient in almost everything. Once I started supplementing, depression and anxiety was gone and had my life back. I make sure I'm never without those supplements: Vitamin B1, B9, B12, D3/K2, magnesium and Omega 3.
@@TaxedToDeathLaw the majority are Now brand. Affordable, and I’ve seen a difference when I’m taking them, and when I start to forget, I see my mental health start to decline.
@BlowYourMindd yes except for Vit D. vit D has to be taken at least 1000 iu, which is neber the case in polivitamines but if u have a chance, start fro. a nlood test for vitamins, minerals and hormones
The one thing about this is I have depression. This is very accurate to me and my life. I really need this. Thank you. I don't know why it's always me. It's always me who gets to do the stuff for others. I'm the one who works the very hardest for friends and family. And always let them down. I never get support. Thank you for this. You are the reason my life is worth something. You're the one who gave me reasons to know that life is really worth it. My friends, and family, they never let me down. It's me who lets them down. Thank you. Because of you, I will always know that life is worth it. Thank you.
dear old soul, dont panic, slow down, think twice and receive a hug to the soul , btw enjoy music and keep on going because it all has a purpose to make you bounce in the safety layers of life, choose love
I was forced to basically power walk over to the ups store to drop off packages in time today, got kind of lost, ended up walking half a mile. This is the first day in ages I’ve been content at night. The advice to walk 45 mins while you’re pretending you’re late is legit.
I don’t want to push anything on anyone but here’s what helped me : 1. belief in God (specifically Christianity, more specifically Catholicism (we believe in faith and reason.. so we don’t push science away)) 2. Getting sleep (not too much, not too little) 3. Eating better (TRUST ME THIS ONE HELPS A LOT) - specifically yogurt. 4. Spending time outside - in my darkest moment I started planting which was very healing to watch something grow from a seed. Spend time in the sun!
Praying the Rosary has literally saved my life in the last 4 years. I kid you not! I'm a Convert. I pray Rosaries like my life depends on it because I've seen such phenomenal results from that one Catholic practice alone. I've begun to work on the nutrition and exercise angle, but nothing was working well before the Rosary discovery❣️ Our Lady Queen of The Holy Rosary pray for us 🌹🙏🌹✝️✝️✝️
I'm so glad to have found you Dr. Amen. My son followed your recommendations he had severe trauma from clergy sexual abuse that we didn't learn about until he was age 29. He was really grateful to discover your work. Unfortunately he didn't make it and died in 2011, but every time I see you it's like he's saying 'hey mom here ya go, this is good info!"
Walking is not help only for depression it helps to eliminate a lot of health issues.I don't have a car purposely.I want walk and use public transportation to go to my work place and wherever I want go.I am changing myself to improve my health.I will go to doctor's office many times for check up but I don't have any health problems except high ldl.I am working on it and it will be dawon soon.
Fresh air, sunlight, good food, exercise and sleep. All the stuff you know already. If you cant look after yourself with love, it shouldn't be a surprise when you feel like shit.
Force yourself to do it and then when it’s done, go back to bed, even if you walk slow listen to some music or something eventually you will want to because it will make you feel better
I’m extremely weak, I’ve been diagnosed with ME/CFS! Which is controversial via mainstream but those of us dealing with it--it’s very real! So exercising can be difficult but more often than not I do! I do qigong for 6 minutes, rebounding for 6 minutes & walking for 12 minutes, but not one right after the other! I have to pace myself! I eat very healthy--yet I react to so many foods, I can’t eat that much! I only weigh 93 lbs. I also meditate & deep breathe daily! All of these things have helped-I felt like I had a handle on the situation, until! My mate of 52 years died 3 years ago, I was his caretaker for several years! I fell and broke my wrist and knee & I remained resilient! I really felt I had the key! Then my daughter became seriously ill with a strange disorder--but thank goodness she is thriving now partially because of Dr Amen! I am so very grateful she is!!! Still the experience was stressful . And it seems all of these events combined wore me down!! I’m very weak my balance is off the majority of the time I use a cane to walk and I’ve developed Plasma cell mastitis on top of everything else! Plus I’m very depressed, still grateful for my blessing however tired and weary--I think I’m sharing simply because it helps to know others can empathize and understand! The good news is regardless of one’s situation, this existence is just a blink of an eye! We are all connected via love and it’s going to be OK! Hang in there-Much love to you all!
My case is simular as yours, my energy level is extremely low, I'm in pain when walking, I live alone. I don't see anyone for weeks at a time, unless I go to the corner store. Seriously. In the last 8 years I've lost all siblings. I call any one of my kids, g- kids, no response, should there be one its 2 or 3 days later. I'm in the poverty level of finance. So, I can't afford to pay for a functional doctor (it is out of pocket, of course), conventional doctors do nothing but throw pills at you. Most of us are onto THAT scheme, Big Pharma is involved. I can't clean house, just making my bed hurts me along with every part of living does. Massive depression. I pray for the Lord to kill me or heal me, plz. Missouri has clinical help to get assisted suicide I have found out, just in case this becomes my decision. They just hand you the meds to make it easier. They don't do it. I don't want that route but got the info to keep handy. I go to the doctor, I'm treated like a drug addict cuz I'm on pain meds yet they DON'T give me what I need just to EVEN FUNCTION. They're the ones that put me on them. Nothing.. I could go on and on. Yes, I'm depressed but it's the environment and ppl treating me like a Hypergondriac. I have mri's, all of it to prove otherwise. They cut my SS check. Discontinued my medicaid. No Snap benefits. Not really able to even get up and cook something healthy. Microwave food only. Bless the Lord I can do that. If I have to accomplish anything, I have to double up on my drugs. Not just the pain meds, other meds too. Like doctor appts, shop for anything. I gotta pay for everything that needs done. Cuz I can't do it myself anymore. Even little things. I'm done. Getting worse cuz I can't do it alone anymore cuz I'm certainly not at the top of my game in the fighting area and brain fog didn't help. Probably cuz the dentists don't fix it teeth without 100 appts. I got stories about them too. Frightening. So much more... wah.. I know "get over it" I'm told. Put on your big girl panties. On and on. I'm tired. This govt regime we have had made life so much harder to live for ppl. I fall through all the cracks for help. I'm sure I'm not the only one having these issues. What can you do? Nothing... everything is so far out of hand now, things is no fixing it. I've worked all my life raising my kids, at whatever I could do. Didn't matter if it was men's shirk or not. I worked, did NOT use girly ways to get others to do my work for me. I did have some character. But my kids wore decent clean clothes to school. They had a deadbeat dad of course. But that's life I suppose. No rewards here till I cross over. Not sure then. Lol!! I guess we'll see.
@@victoriao1982 that's very easy for others to say. "just force yourself," as if their brain isn't doing everything in its power to conserve energy by forcing you to remain in bed. The best thing for depression isn't forcing yourself out of bed, because if you're struggling with even doing that, imagine the shame. I know it sounds counterintuitive, however, exercise is the LONG TERM habitual cure for depression. Exercising every day takes mental momentum which you do not have to begin with. For some, it's fibromyalgia, for others it's EDS. For some reason or another, chronic pain and fatigue can really make forcing yourself out of bed some days near damn impossible. Sometimes going for a walk means it will take me an extra half hour to coax myself out of bed the next day, and I only do it for coffee, hoping it'll give me back some energy. It doesn't. It never does. The short term solutions to depression is, shock horror, rest. Rest, drink water and get at least one piece of fruit into you a day. Depressed means you need *deep-rest.* Your soul is broken, your mind is broken, and the best way to heal it isn't making yourself feel ashamed of being in pain and fatigued from trying to walk the day before, when you get up the next day. Start small. Do not heap expectations onto yourself. Walk for 20 minutes, every other day, and be proud of going out even once in a week. Get two litres of water in, an apple first thing wakes you up better than coffee, and on the mental sides of things, figure out what or who in your environment is toxic. Either remove it, or walk away from that person if you can. You cannot heal in the same environment that hurt you. Also, real depression will humble you if you think it's as easy as "forcing yourself" to go for a walk. The exhaustion of going out and doing it once, especially for 45 minutes, is enough to convince a depressed brain, "this much movement is too much, I don't like it, it drains my limited energy. I cannot going to stick to this,". Okay, the reason why depressed people stay in bed and struggle to get up is because they have spent so much mental energy dealing with toxic people and patterns. Rest first, hydrate, eat healthy, then go for a short walk, and build up to linger walks. The hard part of a habit is halved when you have an adjustment period.
Seriously I have been walking in the forest 5 days a week for 2 months . It’s works wonders! Also using guided meditation on UA-cam . It allows me time to release emotion. I like reiki Racheal meditation on UA-cam
Love what you say. Doctor said try this antidepressant, not working, lets add another, same. Psychiatrist said these antidepressants aren't working so lets try this, then try this and some CBT. Not working, so i gave up on pills. I gave up on gyms. I love to walk, bike, and climbing mountains, I've tried cold ocean water swimming. This works.
Ways I help my depression is doing something I like.For example:Watching Afton family vids,Watching videos I’ve laughed at many times and they’ll never get old,Playing with my two dogs,Seeing others smile,Looking at myself and saying”Don’t let every day be filled with negativity >>3.”
what about when exercise makes you feel worse or when you're so wiped out you can't do much. I'm thinking maybe adrenal fatigue? or some kind of physical issue.
Walking is best. If you can't walk much, build up your tolerance and opt for breathing exercises. If you have extreme fatigue it possible for an underlying health condition. Seek a good functional medicine doc.
Ive found that taking a good qality multivitamin and an omega 3 supplement helps lift depression related fatigue after a coulpe of weeks which helps when it comes to exercise. Also sometimes just saying your going to go walk/ do an activity for five minutes can help.you gain the momentum needed to go longer.
Least toxic, most effective options for depression. Excellent advice on this video from Dr. AMEN. I HAVE USED WALKING FOR YEARS TO RELIEVE, RELAX, RESTORE. It absolutely makes such a difference, plus helps clear out those negative thoughts. Omega 3 is a total body antioxidant that contributes to brain, heart and joint health. These are all excellent suggestions Dr. Amen has given.
I lost weight and hope and also have been thinking about killing myself sooner because im thinking that god does not love me...😅 (yes its deppresion) and i cant remember good and this is because of school...😢 The parents get so highly mad when you get a c or maybe d and then instead of an A or A+ and that makes me sad...This had AND have happened to other children too even younger than me going through this...😢 And the school😡 Im mad at school because if you for example draw and you have fun the teachers get mad at you and even sometimes tells your parents and that makes you afraid to control your own body its like if your being told NOT to draw just sit and be quite and do nothing...This makes me cry and i blame everything on myself..🫠 I cant even enjoy anything when i want too and i lose hope in humanity...😔 This all came from school😭 I just want to remember times when school was not a thing when i was under age 6😢 i would think that the world was a good place...❤ But i had wrong...The worst thing is that school is probably one of the most anti-happines becuase many killed themselved because of school😡😭🥲 Pls dont get affected of school you will be fine😭
@@maddyevans6660 what I do and what I accomplish isn’t thanks to god, but thanks to myself that I WAS the one who put the effort I WAS the one that helped myself god hasn’t done anything for me
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light - Jesus
Alot of my chronic depression naturally lifted when I went Vegan. My hormone systems also balanced themselves out when I went Vegan. There's a whole list of lifelong health issues that I had that naturally reversed themselves out once I went Vegan. That's why I recommend trying it for yourself and see what type of improvements you finally get to enjoy, especially if you've been suffering with lifelong health issues like I have. I went Vegan at the age of 50.
It's amazing how different humans are. A vegan diet does not work for me I found I need lots of high quality muscle meat in order to combat this problem.
@jessicaprince291 Well, unfortunately, you're going to run into alot of other health issues, if you think there's something magical about animal products. There are probably elements within animal products that you were lacking while being plant based, but that doesn't mean our bodies need or thrive on animal products. Humans are not different. We are all the same species and we have the same physiology and anatomy. Every single giraffe on this planet eats one food for their whole lives: leaves. You don't see giraffes trying to figure out which foods are best for their bodies. They know which food God and Nature designed for their bodies and their species. And the food that God and Nature designed for the human body are foods grown from the ground. This is the key to true health and sustained longevity.
@@Chill_Jill idk about you, but honey and eggs are pretty damn magical. Could not imagine living without that good ol tryptophan from chicken and salmon too. Tell me, how easy do you find getting enough tryptophan in your diet? And there's certain compounds and elemental configurations in animal products that you cannot get in a vegan diet without supplements. Our bodies don't metabolise certain types of iron from plants as well as from meat. Also, you'd be hard pressed to find enough collagen in plants or supplements. It's not just for making you appear younger, it helps you feel younger too. Maybe your issue with an omnivorous diet was the way the meat was prepared, and the cut. Not the meat itself. I don't drink dairy milk, but there's been studies that show there are benefits to yogurt, cheese, kefir, and butter (in moderation). All a vegan diet to the point of reaching most of micro nutrient needs will do for you is gain adipose fat. You will get fat off a full on vegan diet or you'll look like a wrinkled corpse by 40. Eat an omnivorous diet in moderation, and you'll be far more capable of staying in shape without supplements. WE HAVE **CANINES** AND MOLARS FOR A REASON. WE ARE MEANT TO EAT PLANTS AND ANIMALS.
@@janets7291If it were that easy I'm sure they would do that. No sarcasm necessary. If you can't control yourself enough to discuss serious topics, please don't comment. Thank you.
If you feel like you can't leave the house, try smaller tasks as goals. For example, maybe make it a goal to get out of bed every morning and floss your teeth.
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They actually have a term for it! I just thought it was just me. ANT AUTOMATIC NEGATIVE THOUGHTS ARE CONSTANT in my mind and one of the main reasons I havent improved
God bless Dr. Amen! The things he talks about have changed my life for the best! I lift heavy weights, eat very low carb, and take triple strength Omega-3 Fish Oil (and a beef tallow supplement). And my brain health is markedly better than it was two years ago. 🙂🧠
Ty for a reminder to keep my anteater fed and get rid of negative thoughts. How is your cat? I hope your neices, nephews and daughter and family and you are well. Stay blessed!
I have generalized anxiety disorder and clinical depression I have nine autoimmune diseases and I find exercising and working out to help with the wonders of my mindset and physical. It really does help clear the brain and with the blood flow it increases endorphins
Yeah, for severe depression, you need all the mental and physical rest as you can get. Severe depression usually comes from prolonged exposure to toxic people or patterns from your environment growing up. The only cure in the short term is walk away when you can, lick your wounds and rest. Remember to drink water, and get at least one piece of fruit in a day. Then start going for short walks, even once a week is something to be proud of. I know, it is hard. I've been depressed for most of my life, and 2023 hit me hard. Getting to the kitchen to make my coffee was a struggle. I'm hoping to turn that around this year. Starting with rest, fruit, fish oil, water, and getting back into reading. Then walk, weather permitting.
Regular Sleep, eliminate alcohol, occupy your time constructively, be kind to yourself and others. I walk every day, and climb 3 days a week. Climbing exercises the mind as well as the body, and it is a great social activity.
when someone is so apathetic and unmotivated, frozen in their depression- discussions of diet and exercise are only a small drop in the sea. Serious depression needs serious intervention by professionals.
I’ve been doing crossfit for a year at least 3 days a week while simultaneously talking an antidepressant (escitalopram) and high quality omega-3, I have a good social life and a spiritual practice, but for the past 3 months I’ve been very depressed and literally no amount of exercise or supplements helped relieve my symptoms. My doctor increased my dose and it has been a month and I’m still stuck in a slump. Long story short, for some people, it’s not that simple.
My depression is getting worse and worse. I know nobody can help but me myself. But sometimes it’s really painful idk where it started where it came from but I’m trying my best to survive and live another day is my goal. And anyone who is going through this, I just wanna say that you’re doing good and I’m so proud of you for being strong 💪 love ❤
Thanks, man. Proud of you. Keep up the good fight 💕
Just keep fighting man, i know you can do this.
i feel so bad thank you for the good words♥️♥️♥️💪💪💪
Proud of you toooo🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
@@combatsambo774how supportive. Thanks pal
Walks changed my life. Walks, healthy foods and focusing on possitives
I lost everything I had & everyone I loved.... In and out of addiction and once I started walking/jogging, I noticed I became stronger than my depression and addiction. I still feel hopeless at times but my sadness doesn't consume me anymore ❤❤
Proud of you! You are better than your addiction. Don’t forget that. May God bless you, and He is there to help carry your burdens 💪
Come to Me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest
Matthew 11:28
This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.
1 John 4:9-10
Best medicine God gave us
That's wonderful. I'm sorry for your losses.
@@zodee31 im sorry friend. I just want to encourage to not give up in life and seek the help you can. And I’m here to let you know that this pain you’re going through is something you’re not experiencing alone. Please know you are loved and supported 🫶🫂 let me know if this helps. May God bless you and He loves you
For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16
God bless you, dear one. Will pray for you.
Walking is my mental medicine…
Amen!
Same ❤
It truly is! If I have to skip my morning walk due to appts. Boy I better get it in the next day. Can feel my energy and mood flag.😊
It’s good that you have something to help you! Please don’t ever lose hope and reach out for the help you need because you matter 🤍 May God bless you and Jesus loves you dearly. And He died and rose for you to give you life, so you can turn to Him too and have hope in Him too. I hope this helps and hope you’re doing alright. I’m sorry if I’m coming off as too much by the way!
@@jelizabethpetrie6656hope you’re doing okay, just like with our other friend here. I want you to know that you are worthy. May God bless you and Jesus loves you
I go to the park and watch the birds and squirrels playing. It calms me to give my dog a big hug!
My family and people ask me why I go to the gym and workout all the time. Its my therapy 🙂💪🏽
I get high from exercise… it’s the only thing that made it noticeably better while it passes. Also keeps you from feeling like you’re running out of time and falling short on tasks because you’re focusing on one goal in that moment in time. Makes you feel accomplished.
Yes.... TRUE....😊❤
Dear reader ❤️
Wherever you are in your life
I want you to know that you're important,
that you matter, you make a difference in the world. Because you're there, even though I don't know you I know that my days are better because you're here with me on this earth.
Keep taking care of yourself because you're important to me.
Thank you! I love you!
Thank you, that was so kind of you.😊😊😊
Thank you 🙏🏼.
Thank you for the kind and thoughtful words! God bless!!
1) God ...2) try to laugh daily...3) find your inner strenght...4) seperate your emotions and logic...5) eat healthy
🎉
God has been an incredible help in my journey from depression to hope! He knows how to help me in a way that no human has.
My psychologist prescribed me Prozac & Zoloft saying that they would help lift my spirits, but they did nothing & the side effects were disgusting. Walking my dog for an hour a day makes me feel so much better in body & mind than anti-depressants ever did
I’m glad that’s helped you out 🤍 dogs really can be amazing and therapeutic. I hope your day is going well :) and I just want to give some words of encouragement to you to look back to whenever it is. I hope you don’t mind :) and I want you to know that Jesus is always there for you and gives life through His death and resurrection for us, as you go to Him. He cares
The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and save those who are crushed in spirit
Psalm 34:18
@@goofygoober6213 Thank-you for the kind & heartfelt message. Not only do I not mind that you mentioned that Jesus cares I thank you for reminding me. Sometimes I get so focused on the external world that I don't take the time that I should to speak with the lord who sacrificed so much for me. I hope you're having a wonderful day too:)
@@carpathianken thank you so much! I’m happy it helps you!!!
@@goofygoober6213
Yes is waiting for us all with open arms. He gives us the hope and peace and confort that the world dose not know. Praise to Lord Jesus
I've got to get off this Lexapro as it's doing nothing for my anxiety anymore. It's only 10 mg a day. I'm going to try the Omega 3 fatty acids and walk like I'm late.😊
Exercising, listening to positive music, classical music like Beethoven 5th symphony, walking in the nature, trees, plants, lakes, the beach, petting a dog, activating the thymus gland.
Shortcut...420...sativa. 😊
listen to Qur'an in ts native language for relaxation.
My suggestion is if you have a few extra bucks, buy flowers or pick some from your yard . Hand them out to random strangers . Give cold bottles of water out to people working outside of it's really hot where you live. Many trucks have no AC. Many times little gestures of kindness to others does make you feel better if you are in a safe area. Many places are not safe to walk anymore.
Hypnosis can help. They have hypnosis for pain too. Tell yourself in the mirror that you matter. You are important. You are a great person. Tell yourself until you realize that you are. Don't let Anyone put you down. Get away from toxic people ASAP. When they put you down, they are trying to make themselves feel better. Hold your head high. ✌️
Excellent ideas!!!
Yeah also another good one is to talk to pensioners ,i have a few i talk to ,its good for them too and they always habe amazing insight and stories 😊
Yessss to everything 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Are you talking about strangers or people you know? Where I live people will think you're strange if you you randomly approach & give them wildflowers, just saying. Alot of people are weird just bc you're nice to them unless you know each other. (Yes, grown adults) 🤷🏽♀️
Buying flowers is nice if you can afford it. Essentials like food, meds & TP are great for people who are struggling - warm coats & socks in the Winter.
As a physiotherapist I can confirm that walking or moving your body through dance for 45 min will help you against depression. And of course the omega 3 help also muscle’s soreness and the range of motion.
What to do about huge panic attack please
What's your advice for someone who's seriously paranoid and because of it is in crippling depression?
Clue, there's a back story (trauma) for my paranoia.
What if your knees are bad and morbidly obese?
@CLee-hx8mx the obesity is contributing to bad knees. The weight has to go whether it is through walking or start slow with chair exercises.
Please can you tell me if someone never had a psycho before and the doctors give him anti psycho medicine because he was sometimes physical to others he was 18 years at that therapist time by the way he’s also mentally ill, but I see that he’s problem is getting worse now 😔
just was crying in my room. saw this and have been walking in circles for the past 9 minutes. thanks for giving me the motivation i needed.
just get out- take sunlight esp mornings, walk that time. think hopeful thoughts and make small goals u can achieve n turn them into hopeful thoughts when u accomplish them. make a few friends that are positive. get a pet or go see n touch pets at a pet store.
You are important. Read my comment above
Excercise really helps. My therapist says you have to sweat.
I just want to give you a virtual hug. Been there and over it and I pray that you will too ❤
Only God can cure your depression. Pray to Him. God bless you❤☦️
I went through a serious depression about 15 years ago, it lifted like a weight off my shoulders when I forced myself to go back to work, I will never forget it !!
How come?
I want to be able to do this. But a large part of what put me into the this depression im in currently, was the work stress.
Back to basics. My passion is to teach stress management techniques. Boy, our world 🌎 needs more of YOU!
Cut out stimulants and alcohol completely. Start running. If you cant run, walk. Cultivate sleep hygiene. Eat a protein rich diet. Go to therapy (with a good therapist, change if you don’t have trust in them) make a gratitude diary.
and take antidepressants
You dont need them unless you have severe depression. And there has been shown they have residual negative impact on your brain if you use them for years. Therapy and training is just as effective and its good for you in the long run.@@nuptvalorant1494
Thank you for this 🙏🏼
I will try it out.
Actually helpful. I've been recovering for a while now and while exercising might be scary at first it's very effective so I'd recommend it to anyone. Having contact with reality and staying away from social media has also improved my life.
I hope next year I can finally start university.
Good luck
You got this, I just started Uni with depression and anxiety and it has helped give me a purpose, I hope does for you too
The three things that ACTUALLY helped me were getting direct sunlight as close to waking up as possible in my eyes, standing on earth while doing so (this is called grounding) honestly grounding is soooo amazing. Followed by a nice morning walk of any sort. It will start your days with much less depression. Also a bit of a cold shower is extremely helpful but not the easiest to do. Just blast cold for a bit at the end of your shower 👍
Cold shower helps a.lot
this is so true. I'm just quit taking medicine for depression, after 2 years of treatment, therapy and learn to have a healthier life stile, I finally felt like my life matters again.
Walking is the best tool.
Exercising helps my depression a lot, sometimes going to the gym gives me intense social anxiety and I need to just go for a walk or jog by myself. I love the outdoors because I feel it heals me in a way. I have ups and downs but exercising ultimately keeps me going every day.
what did you do for social anxiety
I notice I get depressed when my environment isn’t right. And I don’t mean my environment isn’t perfect or whatever that looks like to me; I mean for example I might be in an abusive environment and that’s what is making me depressed. Doesn’t have to be serious abuse like physical, can be just verbal. If I’m in an environment where I lack control, autonomy and can’t be my true self; 100% I’ll be depressed and the longer I stay in it, the worst it will get. Honestly, now that I think about it, doesn’t even have to be the environment; if I’m not living my life being my honest self, I’ll get depressed…it’s almost like I feel oppressed, pushed down
Prayers for u
Something that has helped me start getting control back was taking care of an easy houseplant. It's not as demanding as a pet, so it will not die if you don't have energy to deal with it every single day. Still, it's taking responsibility for a living organism. It can also be very rewarding to see it grow and develop. There were also some studies claiming that gardening and "playing with dirt" can improve the chemicals in your brain to make you feel better. My first plant was an Epipremnum Aureum (Golden Pothos) that I still have 5 years later.
If you don't like plants, find some other small responsibility that's also very rewarding. You need something that will push you to get up from bed, but not cause you additional stress.
I've done this with a succulent. They take a lot of neglect to die. So far, it's still alive
A preacher once told me the lord helps those who help themselves
Thats not in the bible
Change your thoughts, change your life.
Omega 3 really helped with my depression, but intensified my anxiety to an excruciating level multiple times a day. I then googled if that could even be the case. It seemed weird, but it was clearly happening and I hadn't changed anything else. Turns out, Omega 3 is, indeed, great for depression but horrendous for anxiety disorder.
This makes a lot of sense, because omega-3 seemed to make me feel worse also and I wondered if it was just in my head or what was wrong with me.
for anxiety check blood test for vit D, thyroid, iron, magnesium, glucose , cortisol and sex hormones. for women sex hormones should be taken on 3-5th day of a cycle
I have bad depression but I fight to stay strong for my family it was so bad went into catatonic state its no joke and nothing to play with.
psychologist and 1 week group therapy called Hoffman process might help
depression is a spirit that torments our minds i found God he gives me peace joy love contentment we all need a pill........the gospill amen
I never thought I will have depression or anxiety but it’s started of when I had friends that didn’t know how I was feeling and made fun of me for my teeth and my smile and anything that I was insecure of but I hope one day someone shows kindness I feel like no one understands me.
I had my fifth grader come in from school and the two girls she thought was friends were making fun of her and I said what are you going to do and she said I think it's time I make new friends and she was in the fifth grade I was so proud of her
I feel the dame so l can understand your problem.nobody understands as l am feeling the same as you feel.
🥰♥️🥰 NURTURING MY INNER CHILD THROUGHOUT THE DAY (EVERYDAY) HAS HELPED ME IMMENSELY 🥰♥️🥰
Can you please give an example of what that might be? I can no longer think of any ways that might heal & treat my inner child 😢
Talk to your younger self with love and compassion
I love this so much! My dad was put on anti-depressants and yet they didn't help him AT ALL!!!
You’re the man. Im a family physician, I’ve been an internist in the hospital and an urgent care doc. There were 12 hour shifts where I’ve seen over 200 patients.
Now , I use your tools and philosophy and it is more effective than any other.
@AB-wf4gt
200 in 12 hrs would be each 1 patient gets you for 3 minutes. Come on..jacka$$.
@@lisahinton9682 I had 6 rooms and telemedicine. It’s 100% true. It doesn’t matter if you believe the truth or not, it still happened
“Killing the ants” 😂😂😂
Love 💕 it!
Thank you, Dr Amen. You are making a big difference in people’s lives.
honestly, exercise and sauna are life changing. no joke!
Getting enough sleep is number 1 for me. And getting outside everyday for a walk. Eating a healthy diet also has a huge impact on my mood.
To me, walking while listening to podcast was very important to fight depression. I discovered just last year and I still do it
which books or podcasts u like the most?
@@Sky10811 actually, I mostly listen to podcasts in Spanish, I'm afraid...
@@sergiodma pues, perfecto ;)
@@sergiodma has probado un Proceso Hoffman? es una semana, un poco costoso (en España cuesta 1700 euros mas hotel, pero merece la pena). Pero lo tienen en muchos países del mundo, en EEUU cuesta sobre 5 mil.
una experiencia inolvidable, para enfrentarse a las traumas de infancia, que muchas veces es la fuente de la depresión y ansiedad
@@Sky10811 no, no lo conocía.
I think you’re great! Love your energy and your kindness. You truly care. Thank you for all you do!
I would love to have met someone like you 30 years ago to actually understand and help me. Before i got this bad with my mental health
i’ve been suffering with depression lately and i even thought of ending my life, but thank you because you saved my life
Hope you been doing better:)
yes i have thank you for asking
You're not alone in this world and I hope you found some good in today
@@tyome323 yes I did
*I'm 64 yrs of age now and always believe in working out at home or at the Gymnasium like " Power House gym or Golds gym and so forth..I always believe in training is heartfelt and better for your
Health -❤😮hmmmm NICE very nice and uplifting..Yessss Thankyou again guy's. Mahalo nui's from Hawai'i.
Vitamins! Don't forget vitamins. I was deficient in almost everything. Once I started supplementing, depression and anxiety was gone and had my life back. I make sure I'm never without those supplements: Vitamin B1, B9, B12, D3/K2, magnesium and Omega 3.
This is the exact combo I take and it is like magic!
What brand do you take? And how much per day?
@@TaxedToDeathLaw the majority are Now brand. Affordable, and I’ve seen a difference when I’m taking them, and when I start to forget, I see my mental health start to decline.
Can we take a multivitamin instead?
@BlowYourMindd yes except for Vit D. vit D has to be taken at least 1000 iu, which is neber the case in polivitamines
but if u have a chance, start fro. a nlood test for vitamins, minerals and hormones
The one thing about this is I have depression. This is very accurate to me and my life. I really need this. Thank you. I don't know why it's always me. It's always me who gets to do the stuff for others. I'm the one who works the very hardest for friends and family. And always let them down. I never get support. Thank you for this. You are the reason my life is worth something. You're the one who gave me reasons to know that life is really worth it. My friends, and family, they never let me down. It's me who lets them down. Thank you. Because of you, I will always know that life is worth it. Thank you.
hire a psychologist if you can plus listen to this amazing book: "Complex PTSD from surviving to thriving "
dear old soul, dont panic, slow down, think twice and receive a hug to the soul , btw enjoy music and keep on going because it all has a purpose to make you bounce in the safety layers of life, choose love
Yup it comes and go, mine when it hits I can easy recover I fight it by thinking positive and do my daily prayer walk.
Love you, Dr. Amen. First introduced to your work in the late 1980s, I’m so glad to have found you again. ❤
I was forced to basically power walk over to the ups store to drop off packages in time today, got kind of lost, ended up walking half a mile. This is the first day in ages I’ve been content at night. The advice to walk 45 mins while you’re pretending you’re late is legit.
Yes! Thank you for sharing truth.
I don’t want to push anything on anyone but here’s what helped me : 1. belief in God (specifically Christianity, more specifically Catholicism (we believe in faith and reason.. so we don’t push science away)) 2. Getting sleep (not too much, not too little)
3. Eating better (TRUST ME THIS ONE HELPS A LOT) - specifically yogurt. 4. Spending time outside - in my darkest moment I started planting which was very healing to watch something grow from a seed. Spend time in the sun!
Praying the Rosary has literally saved my life in the last 4 years. I kid you not! I'm a Convert. I pray Rosaries like my life depends on it because I've seen such phenomenal results from that one Catholic practice alone.
I've begun to work on the nutrition and exercise angle, but nothing was working well before the Rosary discovery❣️
Our Lady Queen of The Holy Rosary pray for us 🌹🙏🌹✝️✝️✝️
Thank You I Was About To Lose Hope But I Saw This And Started To Regain It Thank You
how are you now?
@@Okkkkkoa I'm Getting Better At Life
I'm so glad to have found you Dr. Amen. My son followed your recommendations he had severe trauma from clergy sexual abuse that we didn't learn about until he was age 29. He was really grateful to discover your work. Unfortunately he didn't make it and died in 2011, but every time I see you it's like he's saying 'hey mom here ya go, this is good info!"
Walking is not help only for depression it helps to eliminate a lot of health issues.I don't have a car purposely.I want walk and use public transportation to go to my work place and wherever I want go.I am changing myself to improve my health.I will go to doctor's office many times for check up but I don't have any health problems except high ldl.I am working on it and it will be dawon soon.
Like Jim Carey said is that you need deep rest(depressed) with being your current avatar. Totally agree
You guys keep my passion for exercise going. Hands down agree. 🙌🙌 Keep it going.
Fresh air, sunlight, good food, exercise and sleep.
All the stuff you know already. If you cant look after yourself with love, it shouldn't be a surprise when you feel like shit.
I can’t even get out of bed and your solution is to tell me to take a 45 minute walk everyday? 😂
Force yourself to do it and then when it’s done, go back to bed, even if you walk slow listen to some music or something eventually you will want to because it will make you feel better
I’m extremely weak, I’ve been diagnosed with ME/CFS! Which is controversial via mainstream but those of us dealing with it--it’s very real! So exercising can be difficult but more often than not I do! I do qigong for 6 minutes, rebounding for 6 minutes & walking for 12 minutes, but not one right after the other! I have to pace myself! I eat very healthy--yet I react to so many foods, I can’t eat that much! I only weigh 93 lbs. I also meditate & deep breathe daily! All of these things have helped-I felt like I had a handle on the situation, until! My mate of 52 years died 3 years ago, I was his caretaker for several years! I fell and broke my wrist and knee & I remained resilient! I really felt I had the key! Then my daughter became seriously ill with a strange disorder--but thank goodness she is thriving now partially because of Dr Amen! I am so very grateful she is!!! Still the experience was stressful . And it seems all of these events combined wore me down!!
I’m very weak my balance is off the majority of the time I use a cane to walk and I’ve developed Plasma cell mastitis on top of everything else! Plus I’m very depressed, still grateful for my blessing however tired and weary--I think I’m sharing simply because it helps to know others can empathize and understand! The good news is regardless of one’s situation, this existence is just a blink of an eye! We are all connected via love and it’s going to be OK! Hang in there-Much love to you all!
My case is simular as yours, my energy level is extremely low, I'm in pain when walking, I live alone. I don't see anyone for weeks at a time, unless I go to the corner store. Seriously. In the last 8 years I've lost all siblings. I call any one of my kids, g- kids, no response, should there be one its 2 or 3 days later. I'm in the poverty level of finance. So, I can't afford to pay for a functional doctor (it is out of pocket, of course), conventional doctors do nothing but throw pills at you. Most of us are onto THAT scheme, Big Pharma is involved. I can't clean house, just making my bed hurts me along with every part of living does. Massive depression. I pray for the Lord to kill me or heal me, plz. Missouri has clinical help to get assisted suicide I have found out, just in case this becomes my decision. They just hand you the meds to make it easier. They don't do it. I don't want that route but got the info to keep handy. I go to the doctor, I'm treated like a drug addict cuz I'm on pain meds yet they DON'T give me what I need just to EVEN FUNCTION. They're the ones that put me on them. Nothing.. I could go on and on. Yes, I'm depressed but it's the environment and ppl treating me like a Hypergondriac. I have mri's, all of it to prove otherwise. They cut my SS check. Discontinued my medicaid. No Snap benefits. Not really able to even get up and cook something healthy. Microwave food only. Bless the Lord I can do that. If I have to accomplish anything, I have to double up on my drugs. Not just the pain meds, other meds too. Like doctor appts, shop for anything. I gotta pay for everything that needs done. Cuz I can't do it myself anymore. Even little things. I'm done. Getting worse cuz I can't do it alone anymore cuz I'm certainly not at the top of my game in the fighting area and brain fog didn't help. Probably cuz the dentists don't fix it teeth without 100 appts. I got stories about them too. Frightening. So much more... wah.. I know "get over it" I'm told. Put on your big girl panties. On and on. I'm tired. This govt regime we have had made life so much harder to live for ppl. I fall through all the cracks for help. I'm sure I'm not the only one having these issues. What can you do? Nothing... everything is so far out of hand now, things is no fixing it. I've worked all my life raising my kids, at whatever I could do. Didn't matter if it was men's shirk or not. I worked, did NOT use girly ways to get others to do my work for me. I did have some character. But my kids wore decent clean clothes to school. They had a deadbeat dad of course. But that's life I suppose. No rewards here till I cross over. Not sure then. Lol!! I guess we'll see.
Start with baby steps and work up to the 45 minutes
@@victoriao1982 that's very easy for others to say. "just force yourself," as if their brain isn't doing everything in its power to conserve energy by forcing you to remain in bed.
The best thing for depression isn't forcing yourself out of bed, because if you're struggling with even doing that, imagine the shame. I know it sounds counterintuitive, however, exercise is the LONG TERM habitual cure for depression. Exercising every day takes mental momentum which you do not have to begin with.
For some, it's fibromyalgia, for others it's EDS. For some reason or another, chronic pain and fatigue can really make forcing yourself out of bed some days near damn impossible. Sometimes going for a walk means it will take me an extra half hour to coax myself out of bed the next day, and I only do it for coffee, hoping it'll give me back some energy. It doesn't. It never does.
The short term solutions to depression is, shock horror, rest. Rest, drink water and get at least one piece of fruit into you a day. Depressed means you need *deep-rest.* Your soul is broken, your mind is broken, and the best way to heal it isn't making yourself feel ashamed of being in pain and fatigued from trying to walk the day before, when you get up the next day.
Start small. Do not heap expectations onto yourself. Walk for 20 minutes, every other day, and be proud of going out even once in a week. Get two litres of water in, an apple first thing wakes you up better than coffee, and on the mental sides of things, figure out what or who in your environment is toxic. Either remove it, or walk away from that person if you can. You cannot heal in the same environment that hurt you.
Also, real depression will humble you if you think it's as easy as "forcing yourself" to go for a walk. The exhaustion of going out and doing it once, especially for 45 minutes, is enough to convince a depressed brain, "this much movement is too much, I don't like it, it drains my limited energy. I cannot going to stick to this,". Okay, the reason why depressed people stay in bed and struggle to get up is because they have spent so much mental energy dealing with toxic people and patterns.
Rest first, hydrate, eat healthy, then go for a short walk, and build up to linger walks. The hard part of a habit is halved when you have an adjustment period.
Thank you dr Amen!! I'm third day in and I can tell the difference. I can't believe how well they work! And no hype about it. Thanks so much.
Seriously I have been walking in the forest 5 days a week for 2 months .
It’s works wonders!
Also using guided meditation on UA-cam .
It allows me time to release emotion.
I like reiki Racheal meditation on UA-cam
Ants, I heard you teach this at least a decade ago. It has always stuck with me. I've also passed this along to others. ❤
Love what you say. Doctor said try this antidepressant, not working, lets add another, same.
Psychiatrist said these antidepressants aren't working so lets try this, then try this and some CBT. Not working, so i gave up on pills.
I gave up on gyms.
I love to walk, bike, and climbing mountains, I've tried cold ocean water swimming.
This works.
What happens when you can't get up
Please help me
@@alexandrapalacios222start small and slowly start doing more and more.
did u do a blood test for vit D, thyroid, cortisol, magnesium, iron, sex hormones?
@Sky10811 that is done every year.
I take 3 to 4 thousand IU of d3 daily. I include magnesium supplements daily. Everything else is goog.
Ways I help my depression is doing something I like.For example:Watching Afton family vids,Watching videos I’ve laughed at many times and they’ll never get old,Playing with my two dogs,Seeing others smile,Looking at myself and saying”Don’t let every day be filled with negativity >>3.”
what about when exercise makes you feel worse or when you're so wiped out you can't do much. I'm thinking maybe adrenal fatigue? or some kind of physical issue.
No, depression it's the reason your body feels that way. I recomand you to Watch Andrew Huberman very insegtful videos
Walking is best. If you can't walk much, build up your tolerance and opt for breathing exercises. If you have extreme fatigue it possible for an underlying health condition. Seek a good functional medicine doc.
@@DrKevinDThanks 🙏...I hope you are having a good time
Ive found that taking a good qality multivitamin and an omega 3 supplement helps lift depression related fatigue after a coulpe of weeks which helps when it comes to exercise. Also sometimes just saying your going to go walk/ do an activity for five minutes can help.you gain the momentum needed to go longer.
Do what you can better than nothing ❤
Least toxic, most effective options for depression. Excellent advice on this video from Dr. AMEN.
I HAVE USED WALKING FOR YEARS TO RELIEVE, RELAX, RESTORE. It absolutely makes such a difference, plus helps clear out those negative thoughts.
Omega 3 is a total body antioxidant that contributes to brain, heart and joint health.
These are all excellent suggestions Dr. Amen has given.
I lost weight and hope and also have been thinking about killing myself sooner because im thinking that god does not love me...😅 (yes its deppresion) and i cant remember good and this is because of school...😢 The parents get so highly mad when you get a c or maybe d and then instead of an A or A+ and that makes me sad...This had AND have happened to other children too even younger than me going through this...😢 And the school😡 Im mad at school because if you for example draw and you have fun the teachers get mad at you and even sometimes tells your parents and that makes you afraid to control your own body its like if your being told NOT to draw just sit and be quite and do nothing...This makes me cry and i blame everything on myself..🫠 I cant even enjoy anything when i want too and i lose hope in humanity...😔 This all came from school😭 I just want to remember times when school was not a thing when i was under age 6😢 i would think that the world was a good place...❤ But i had wrong...The worst thing is that school is probably one of the most anti-happines becuase many killed themselved because of school😡😭🥲 Pls dont get affected of school you will be fine😭
try to get access to a psychologist
These are great tips 🙏
God got me out of my deep depression…
So glad to hear, of your deliverance, blessings & peace to you,AMEN!!!!❤
It was you who got you out depression don’t put your efforts in something that doesn’t exist you saved yourself
@@alexwhooo835 dont diss our beliefs, Jesus is life. Jesus is the air around you, jesus is everything.
@@maddyevans6660 what I do and what I accomplish isn’t thanks to god, but thanks to myself that I WAS the one who put the effort I WAS the one that helped myself god hasn’t done anything for me
@@alexwhooo835what a disgusting comment
IS HE REALLY THE BEST PSYCHIATRIST OF ALL TIME?
AMEN!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light - Jesus
Taking mom to Amen clinic soon!!!! Can't wait
What of you CANNOT physically walk ??? I do take omega 3 and eat salmon
Consider upper body/arm exercise in a seated position and breathing exercise.
meditation
Exercise. Listen to uplifting music/tv.. eat healthy foods.. sleep 7 hours a night minimum... Interact with people and or grow your social network
how to deal with depression
me: doing whaat i love
It's hard to love anything when you're really depressed. I love my cats. That's all that keeps me going sometimes.
Yes! I just play with my dog that's what I love to do
@@saintejeannedarc9460 ik it's is hard to doing something u love
Alot of my chronic depression naturally lifted when I went Vegan. My hormone systems also balanced themselves out when I went Vegan. There's a whole list of lifelong health issues that I had that naturally reversed themselves out once I went Vegan. That's why I recommend trying it for yourself and see what type of improvements you finally get to enjoy, especially if you've been suffering with lifelong health issues like I have.
I went Vegan at the age of 50.
It's amazing how different humans are. A vegan diet does not work for me I found I need lots of high quality muscle meat in order to combat this problem.
@jessicaprince291
Well, unfortunately, you're going to run into alot of other health issues, if you think there's something magical about animal products. There are probably elements within animal products that you were lacking while being plant based, but that doesn't mean our bodies need or thrive on animal products.
Humans are not different. We are all the same species and we have the same physiology and anatomy.
Every single giraffe on this planet eats one food for their whole lives: leaves. You don't see giraffes trying to figure out which foods are best for their bodies.
They know which food God and Nature designed for their bodies and their species. And the food that God and Nature designed for the human body are foods grown from the ground. This is the key to true health and sustained longevity.
@@Chill_Jill idk about you, but honey and eggs are pretty damn magical. Could not imagine living without that good ol tryptophan from chicken and salmon too.
Tell me, how easy do you find getting enough tryptophan in your diet? And there's certain compounds and elemental configurations in animal products that you cannot get in a vegan diet without supplements. Our bodies don't metabolise certain types of iron from plants as well as from meat. Also, you'd be hard pressed to find enough collagen in plants or supplements. It's not just for making you appear younger, it helps you feel younger too. Maybe your issue with an omnivorous diet was the way the meat was prepared, and the cut. Not the meat itself. I don't drink dairy milk, but there's been studies that show there are benefits to yogurt, cheese, kefir, and butter (in moderation).
All a vegan diet to the point of reaching most of micro nutrient needs will do for you is gain adipose fat. You will get fat off a full on vegan diet or you'll look like a wrinkled corpse by 40. Eat an omnivorous diet in moderation, and you'll be far more capable of staying in shape without supplements.
WE HAVE **CANINES** AND MOLARS FOR A REASON. WE ARE MEANT TO EAT PLANTS AND ANIMALS.
@audreydoyle5268
I'll continue to thrive on a Vegan plant-based diet (for over 7 years now).
Thanks for your concern.
Happy New Year!!
@jessicaprince291
If you're interested, I'd recommend reading the book: How Not To Die by Dr Michael Greger, MD.
What if someone's so depressed that she/he can't even leave the house...?
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Do breathing exercises and pranayam while sitting
....or get off the couch?
@@janets7291If it were that easy I'm sure they would do that. No sarcasm necessary. If you can't control yourself enough to discuss serious topics, please don't comment. Thank you.
If you feel like you can't leave the house, try smaller tasks as goals. For example, maybe make it a goal to get out of bed every morning and floss your teeth.
Right now I’m the receiver. One day I’ll be in this chair ❤️ thank you so much Amen clinics !
can someone get some help without $3,000 up front? I'm guessing there's more $$ in follow ups.
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yes, read the book "Complex PTSD from surviving to thriving " on Audible
I’m reading your books. Optimizing my brain. Doing everything I can and it seems to be a never ending struggle
Exercise exercise exercise
They actually have a term for it! I just thought it was just me. ANT AUTOMATIC NEGATIVE THOUGHTS ARE CONSTANT in my mind and one of the main reasons I havent improved
😢me to since childhood and still to this day and I was born in 1969 so u can figure out my age , on inauguration day is my birthday
After I became BORN AGAIN I've been reading scripture daily and depression is non existence.
Thank you so much I was feeling depressed for the past two months
Walking and rebounding to my favorite music helps me get out of funks! Taking my eyes and mind off myself and helping others is great as well.
Trust him. He's right
God bless Dr. Amen! The things he talks about have changed my life for the best!
I lift heavy weights, eat very low carb, and take triple strength Omega-3 Fish Oil (and a beef tallow supplement). And my brain health is markedly better than it was two years ago. 🙂🧠
Ty for a reminder to keep my anteater fed and get rid of negative thoughts. How is your cat? I hope your neices, nephews and daughter and family and you are well. Stay blessed!
Such a good approach!! Thank you-no drugs!!❤
Depression is when a person continually marinates on the woes of their life and never wants to put in the power to defeat self loathing.
I have generalized anxiety disorder and clinical depression I have nine autoimmune diseases and I find exercising and working out to help with the wonders of my mindset and physical. It really does help clear the brain and with the blood flow it increases endorphins
Thanks Dr Daniel
How I love you Dr A!
A haiku for you Dr
### Get up get out move
Start walking like you are late
Fire feet gotta go ###
HAIKU
Yes for mild to moderate depression, no for severe depression.
Yeah, for severe depression, you need all the mental and physical rest as you can get. Severe depression usually comes from prolonged exposure to toxic people or patterns from your environment growing up. The only cure in the short term is walk away when you can, lick your wounds and rest. Remember to drink water, and get at least one piece of fruit in a day. Then start going for short walks, even once a week is something to be proud of.
I know, it is hard. I've been depressed for most of my life, and 2023 hit me hard. Getting to the kitchen to make my coffee was a struggle. I'm hoping to turn that around this year. Starting with rest, fruit, fish oil, water, and getting back into reading. Then walk, weather permitting.
Regular Sleep, eliminate alcohol, occupy your time constructively, be kind to yourself and others.
I walk every day, and climb 3 days a week. Climbing exercises the mind as well as the body, and it is a great social activity.
Are you struggling today? Going through the hard times on your own is so hard but it's okay... You're doing a great job!
Thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you Dr amen. I bought your books over 10 years ago. I'm glad to see you on here.
After my mother s death , I was recommended antideppresants.
I never took them.
I tried to follow the natural way .
Thank you very much !❤
when someone is so apathetic and unmotivated, frozen in their depression- discussions of diet and exercise are only a small drop in the sea. Serious depression needs serious intervention by professionals.
Why not consider that antidepressants are the reason you are depressed over the long run?
I’ve been doing crossfit for a year at least 3 days a week while simultaneously talking an antidepressant (escitalopram) and high quality omega-3, I have a good social life and a spiritual practice, but for the past 3 months I’ve been very depressed and literally no amount of exercise or supplements helped relieve my symptoms. My doctor increased my dose and it has been a month and I’m still stuck in a slump.
Long story short, for some people, it’s not that simple.