What an amazing way to describe how to get over the stigma. It really is ignorance that is feeding the stigma in society! We need to start talking about mental illness as we would any other illness of the body! Thank you so much for sharing John!
Comforting thought...you've been through it and you're gonna get through it again! ❤ Life is a journey through the good and the bad. I think the bad times are there to make the good times sweeter and the realization how blessed you are. Wisdom is gained from lessons learned.
Thank 👏 You 👏 So👏 Much 👏!! Those of us who have to live with this chemical imbalance not only have to work hard to stay mentally healthy and, at the same time, fight (or are stressed about) the stigma that we face in society.
I am just a year older than JRB and--like him--have been experiencing symptoms of mental illness since I was a young child. In my case I have GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) coupled with depressive episodes, and social anxiety disorder. I am amazed that the stigma still goes on. Having said that, I don't discuss my mental illness at work other than on a need-to-know basis as I am a very private person. I am also hypoglycemic and don't discuss that outside of a need-to-know basis either.
I was diagnosed with anxiety and panic disorder in my 30s, as well. Took me being rushed to the ER with heart attack symptoms to get to that diagnosis. Just reflected that I had my first panic attack at 4 years old. It was a big one and not the only one of my childhood. Families sometimes just want it to go away, especially after traumatic abuse, but it needs diagnosis, understanding and treatment. There are a great many of us, it's like any medical issue, we just need to get over the stigma and get honest about it.
this is exactly how I had to cope. My husband has often used diabetes and a lack of insulin as an example to explain depression to others. This video is so correct. thank you so much. also love you tbbt and speechless. my family is the similar. I'm a mom of three with my oldest, teenage daughter having autism, adhd, and oppositional defiance disorder.
This is a real in your face video. It is so true. I can relate to everything he is saying because I too suffer from depression and a panic disorder. It is such an isolated and lonely path, because no one will share what they are going through, and the doctors that I saw were clueless. Wish I had seen this 40 years ago.
Amazing explanation. He must have an amazing mind to be able to overcome this chemical imbalance. To me, it shows me how more capable we are, much more than we think we normally are.
Wow thank you so much John! I've never thought of my depression as a "Crazy uncle"that's so cool!! :) I have anxiety that gets really bad, but I'm learning to deal with it :) I'm not scare of the medication but it hurts me when people tell me that I'm too young to be taking them, or that they don't work... that's a really mean thing to say to somebody with a mental illness... I love Berry in The Big Bang Theory and your fights with Sheldon! it's so cool to see someone you look up to talk about problems that you have... thanks so much!!
SSRI and SNRI are affective in conjunction with therapy. I think that in America these are readily prescribed without proficient therapy alongside (as this is difficult to undertake). There are side affects to taking prescriptions such as tolerance builds as well as affecting therapy itself (never learning to cope with symptoms), CBT can be really affective to treat these disorders but i think it's fair to have a balanced view and not just jump straight to medication as the first and last line of treatment.
This video makes perfect sense and that realization of it being this familiar thing we can again recapture dominance or control over is really enlightening and powerful insight.. I loved reading The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook, it sounds cheesy as hell but it's seriously exactly what he's talking about in terms of actualizing and representing these sets of feelings/mood changes that prompt this- making it very real power in ones favor
We are suppose to talk about things like... feeling suicidal or feelings haunting you of self harm..... YET... when I do, I'm accused of "threatening" to do something or of trying to cause a drama, or of being manipulative ... so... the end result is... I ... stop... talking!
I don’t have supportive people To talk to either. It helps me to put all my thoughts and feelings into a journal. It’s not perfect, but it saves me from reaching out to others who I know will end up making me feel worse, and therapy is too expensive.
A very refreshing, no nonsense way of describing these conditions. Particularly like the odd Uncle analogy. I shall use that in the future. Just put the game on , and wait for him to leave 😊
Crazy Uncle Depression. Exactly. You just get on with it while you wait for him to leave. (After you've "beat" him, I mean. Before that -- before the doctors, the meds, the counseling, whatever your cocktail is -- he kicks your butt. But after you kick _his_ butt, he comes by, you roll your eyes and wait for your crazy racist uncle to go home.)
What a disappointment! I thought he has a speech defect as Barry Kripke in BBT and it wasn't fake :( It is adorable! Barry's defect not speech defects as itself. SPEAKERS WITH ENGLISH AS NATIVE LANGUAGE: Hi :) I have a question: How often are you using the word "impediment" as (speech) impediment? Maybe I've been using "speech defect" incorrectly? And it is rude?
New respect and admiration for John Ross Bowie. Thanks
What an amazing way to describe how to get over the stigma. It really is ignorance that is feeding the stigma in society! We need to start talking about mental illness as we would any other illness of the body! Thank you so much for sharing John!
Comforting thought...you've been through it and you're gonna get through it again! ❤ Life is a journey through the good and the bad. I think the bad times are there to make the good times sweeter and the realization how blessed you are. Wisdom is gained from lessons learned.
I like how matter of fact he is about it and I like how he talks about the solution as being so “simple”. It makes it far less threatening and scary.
Thanks for making us laugh so much with your role in TBBT!
Thank 👏 You 👏 So👏 Much 👏!!
Those of us who have to live with this chemical imbalance not only have to work hard to stay mentally healthy and, at the same time, fight (or are stressed about) the stigma that we face in society.
That's the key finding the right help thank you
You're a very unique person John. You have strengths that I do admire and applaud.
I am just a year older than JRB and--like him--have been experiencing symptoms of mental illness since I was a young child. In my case I have GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) coupled with depressive episodes, and social anxiety disorder. I am amazed that the stigma still goes on. Having said that, I don't discuss my mental illness at work other than on a need-to-know basis as I am a very private person. I am also hypoglycemic and don't discuss that outside of a need-to-know basis either.
Thank you for opening up! We all need this additional support as it helps us to help others!!
I was diagnosed with anxiety and panic disorder in my 30s, as well. Took me being rushed to the ER with heart attack symptoms to get to that diagnosis. Just reflected that I had my first panic attack at 4 years old. It was a big one and not the only one of my childhood. Families sometimes just want it to go away, especially after traumatic abuse, but it needs diagnosis, understanding and treatment. There are a great many of us, it's like any medical issue, we just need to get over the stigma and get honest about it.
This is so true! Thanks for sharing your story and helping to fight stigma!
OH MY GOSH. I DIDN'T KNOW HIS VOICE WAS REALLY LIKE THAT. I LOVE IT
this is exactly how I had to cope. My husband has often used diabetes and a lack of insulin as an example to explain depression to others. This video is so correct. thank you so much. also love you tbbt and speechless. my family is the similar. I'm a mom of three with my oldest, teenage daughter having autism, adhd, and oppositional defiance disorder.
I like your show
This is a real in your face video. It is so true. I can relate to everything he is saying because I too suffer from depression and a panic disorder. It is such an isolated and lonely path, because no one will share what they are going through, and the doctors that I saw were clueless. Wish I had seen this 40 years ago.
"Crazy Uncle Depression" - that is an awesome metaphor. Thank you so much for sharing.
A great person and actor 👏🏻👏🏻💐💖
Amazing explanation. He must have an amazing mind to be able to overcome this chemical imbalance. To me, it shows me how more capable we are, much more than we think we normally are.
Thanks for sharing. I have same thing & going through a capital D depression sitting on my couch right now 👍 it’s temporary..
Wow thank you so much John! I've never thought of my depression as a "Crazy uncle"that's so cool!! :) I have anxiety that gets really bad, but I'm learning to deal with it :) I'm not scare of the medication but it hurts me when people tell me that I'm too young to be taking them, or that they don't work... that's a really mean thing to say to somebody with a mental illness... I love Berry in The Big Bang Theory and your fights with Sheldon! it's so cool to see someone you look up to talk about problems that you have... thanks so much!!
I like your show Speechless with Minnie Driver and Micah Fowler!
Thank you so much, John.
Such excellent advice.
SSRI and SNRI are affective in conjunction with therapy. I think that in America these are readily prescribed without proficient therapy alongside (as this is difficult to undertake). There are side affects to taking prescriptions such as tolerance builds as well as affecting therapy itself (never learning to cope with symptoms), CBT can be really affective to treat these disorders but i think it's fair to have a balanced view and not just jump straight to medication as the first and last line of treatment.
Thanls for sharing! That helps a lot!
Thank you John for this video.. it’s helped me so much to understand myself a bit more.
it means a lot that you shared this. thank you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
This video makes perfect sense and that realization of it being this familiar thing we can again recapture dominance or control over is really enlightening and powerful insight.. I loved reading The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook, it sounds cheesy as hell but it's seriously exactly what he's talking about in terms of actualizing and representing these sets of feelings/mood changes that prompt this- making it very real power in ones favor
Thank you John! Thank you for sharing!
Vida Mitchell we’re so glad you found this encouraging!
Mad respect to him
We are suppose to talk about things like... feeling suicidal or feelings haunting you of self harm..... YET... when I do, I'm accused of "threatening" to do something or of trying to cause a drama, or of being manipulative ... so... the end result is... I ... stop... talking!
I don’t have supportive people
To talk to either. It helps me to put all my thoughts and feelings into a journal. It’s not perfect, but it saves me from reaching out to others who I know will end up making me feel worse, and therapy is too expensive.
This is incredible, thank you ❤️
Thank you for sharing
What a wonderful explanation I feel it has opened a door
A very refreshing, no nonsense way of describing these conditions. Particularly like the odd Uncle analogy. I shall use that in the future. Just put the game on , and wait for him to leave 😊
Thanks my friend
thank you for your openess, dear John ♥
I like your show Speechless with you and Minnie Driver!
Thank you for sharing this has put such a huge smile on my face and gave me such a boost of confidence!
That's wonderful! We're so glad you found this encouraging.
Thanks for sharing this ☺️💖💖👍
Awesome words .helps alot
thank you. ❤️
Many thanks👍👌
Beautiful blue eyes!
Would it be possible to add foreign language subtitles, for this clip? I'd be happy to provide the Italian version! ^_^
You rock!
Crazy Uncle Depression. Exactly. You just get on with it while you wait for him to leave. (After you've "beat" him, I mean. Before that -- before the doctors, the meds, the counseling, whatever your cocktail is -- he kicks your butt. But after you kick _his_ butt, he comes by, you roll your eyes and wait for your crazy racist uncle to go home.)
"It's temporary, and it's not telling you the truth." Yes! Depression is a liar.
“Thew he is! It’s my favowite hewo, The Wetwactor!”
You can hear kripkes voice in his
You are beautiful💞💞💞💕
He's so hot to me.
I thought the not enough serotonin or whatever else was a myth?
😃❤
Honestly just waiting for the lisp to roll in
Oh wook it's kwipke
What a disappointment! I thought he has a speech defect as Barry Kripke in BBT and it wasn't fake :( It is adorable! Barry's defect not speech defects as itself. SPEAKERS WITH ENGLISH AS NATIVE LANGUAGE: Hi :) I have a question: How often are you using the word "impediment" as (speech) impediment? Maybe I've been using "speech defect" incorrectly? And it is rude?
I use the word impediment for any type of speech that isn't deemed "normal". So even for his lisp I'd say he has a speech impediment.