Patrick depression is a nasty black hole we fall into at some point in our lives, that black hole has a bottom and we find the strength to slowly climb out of it , you battled all that fat away in one battle , this is another battle to conquer on your path. You can and will do it ,you have the inner strength ,you are amazing .
I've struggled with anxiety since I was 14 years, I didn't understand what was happening to me, I started to avoid people, I couldn't leave the house alone, I couldn't sleep, it was awful. When I stopped sleeping properly I started gaining weight which made me more miserable and less confident. I didn't talk about my anxiety issues until I was 22 because I thought I was going crazy. I've had counselling and they gave me a distraction technique, they told me to put an elastic around my wrist and each time I feel anxiety I have to ping the elastic on my wrist, it's an acupressure point and helps with distraction. Thank you for speaking out about it as not a lot of people do, I hope your feeling better soon
You are not along! I have suffered with depression and anxiety since a teenager. Now I am able to manage without medication, but I still have my up and down days. You are completely right...it doesn’t define you and you can fight it! Talking about what’s worrying me really helps, however small and not bottling it up (which I’m still working on) Thanks for bringing to light a subject that can be difficult to talk about. ❤️
I think unfortunately so many look at speaking up about depression and anxiety and other related mental health issues as if they’re taboo or something like that and to me that’s just so disheartening because, my goodness me are there ever so many who suffer on the daily from all of the above and then some. These shouldn’t be topics that we fear talking about because of worry of what people may think or say..it’s fact of life. Life can be difficult sometimes and really, it’s okay to not always be okay. We are human and to be human is to error as well. That’s the beauty of this roller coaster of a life! Thank you for speaking out about your own personal perspective. I hope it only adds to encouraging others to do so as well. After all, the more we share, the more we can help and support one another ❤️❤️
thank you Patrick for talking about this. I have suffered from depression off and on over a period of years. I am now in a good place, made even better by reaching my target last Tuesday after losing 5 and half stone. What got me through it was my family and friends, even though for a while I retreated into just family activities. After all I was too tired to go out and socialise in the evenings and was frequently in bed by 8 o'clock. I have now rejoined a group I left for a number of years (The WI). I have also started Yoga and meditation and finds this helps me too. I wish you well on your journey and just remember even if you cannot see the light at the end of that dark tunnel, it may just be around the corner.
you are awesome - this is a tiny blip in your long life. I know of Mindfulness. Regrets of the past is of no use - it was a learning experience, the future we should not be thinking about as it belongs in the future. Enjoy NOW. You have come so far, think of all your achievements. You have accomplished more than many.
If you are ever feeling down in the dumps the perfect, low syn recipe is two-ingredient banana pancakes (literally just two mushed up bananas and two eggs cooked with some fry light) I'm sooooooooooooo glad you are back! Love your channel
I’ve missed you Patrick. So good to see you - and in a different setting (no kitchen). You have made such good progress by being able to talk openly about your depression and anxiety. What a big step to take. I wish you well and hope to be able to provide some support by commenting on your blogs which demonstrates to you how much support you have in your SW family.
Proud of you for doing this video 💪. One thing I took from a anxiety and depression group I went to, was to write down 3 positive things that have happened that day and re read them in the morning, It won't last forever remember that. What goes down must come up xx 😘
Fabulous to see you back Patrick...missed ya heaps and it’s great to see you’re looking well. Honesty is so refreshing and well done you. Slimcon...yaaaaay, Cliff will happily be photographer / videographer (no charge of course). Lots of love xxxx
Big hugs Hun xx had depression for years and my best advice as with most things in life is to take each day as it comes and be the best you can without beating yourself up xx
Hello Patrick, I stumbled across your channel only 3 days ago while blindly searching for slimming world motivation, and I have been binge watching ever since! I’m 3 weeks into my slimming world journey and have lost 6.5 pounds (so close to that first award!). I also suffer from anxiety and depression, in fact I haven’t even told my family about my diagnosis, it’s something unfortunately I’ve never been able to bring myself to do. You however have put into words something I have never been able to say, this video is perfect and so brave, you are a huge inspiration and thank you so much for your content! I have subscribed and hope you find the motivation to keep going!
So proud of you for opening up and sharing your personal experience dieting and mental health are so hard to do together it's unreal! I have Bi polar, Anxiety and PTSD and some days planning for a healthy day is just so far off the cards people don't understand how hard it actually is. When I started my sw journey I told my consultant some days it's just not going to happen and I'm not going to fight my self to make it happen and make my self worse. The good days are good and the bad days are dyer but no 2 days are the same and it's just a case of taking it day by day. I recently started practicing mindfulness with my phych and I must say it does help but nothing can fix mental disorders you can just learn to cope and that's why mindfulness comes in handy! It's not nice to go through but you're never alone even though at times it may feel like you are. You'll definitely come out stronger in the end every road has a few bumps
Would love to come to Slimcon but it won’t be this year.Traveling from the States to the UK is not in my current budget. Maybe some day. Anyway Patrick hang in there! I worked for Community Mental Health for over twenty year as a counselor and I suffer from both depression and anxiety. It took me a couple of years to get my meds. working for me but once I did life got so much better. Plus making sure I eat healthy foods and get enough sleep helps. So just hang in there!
I have bipolar and after 25 years on medication i came off all drugs. Mindfulness is the absolute bomb. Don't let depression define who you are. I have really bad days but also the days where i am surrounded by just pure 💘 love. The black dog will always be there but we need to make sure that we don't let it get so big we can't control it.x I am currently in Florida with my daughter who Is going through proton therapy for Brain cancer. I'm angry frustrated and some days can feel the dark closing in .it will not take over who i am again . Patrick stay strong. Sending you so much love x
You are an inspiration Patrick, this video is marvellous. Sorry to hear about your struggles as I am suffering with anxiety and depression too, i am still struggling after going through 3 funerals in 10 days, 2 of which were very close. Sometimes this depression can be hell. Fully understand what you are going through, thank you sweetie for your honesty, I have really, really missed you Xxxx ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
I’ve been so sick with the flu for the last week, and for me that’s when the depression anxiety and self loathing sets in. It was particularly difficult today, so this video was most appreciated from me today. Thank you.
Sorry to hear that you've been having a tough time, I too have been experiencing similar problems and am at the beginning of my recovery. It's still a tough subject to bring up with people and how much you tell them. I feel that my weight loss may be contributing to mine, it has changed how I manage my stresses (I would overeat) and how I view myself now. Glad you are feeling better and are on the road to recovery xx
I am in the same boat and sympathize with the tiredness, I hope you are in a happier place and have more good days than blue days soon! I find your videos very inspiring, it always puts me in a good mood to watch them but please look after yourself, you are not letting anyone down if you do not have the energy to make some for a while. Your energy levels should pick up after a while. :)
Thanks for sharing, Patrick, and I wish you all the best with your recovery journey. I had a long history of several lengthy bouts of depression. I responded well to medication and have found several lifestyle changes very helpful: mindfulness, giving up booze and doing work that gives me a sense of purpose and achievement. The lack of motivation is a killer, I agree.
Great to see back I’m currently struggling with depression on medication now I’m a slimming world member but really been struggling to get the weight off which make me feel ever worse at times the weight came off so easy when I started in January 2017 now just feel it’s waste of time and money really ☹️
A really honest video Patrick, thank you for sharing. I can absolutely relate to it as I too suffer from anxiety and depression. For me it began about 14 years ago when I suffered with an eating disorder. It is under control for the most part at the moment but I have had times when life has been more difficult and I have struggled more. I think back to times when I couldn't even leave the house and that's when I pat myself on the back for how far Iv'e come. I am also an advocate for mindfulness. It helps me to focus on what really matters to me and concentrate on the things that make me smile. I know that there will be periods in the future when I struggle again but like you, I know it is possible to overcome them. With regard to my weight loss journey I struggle a lot. I am overweight again and something that people around me don't understand is that I can be doing really well, then I will see signs reappearing from when I had my previous eating disorder and I panic and end up going completely the other way again. It was such a miserable and scary part of my life that I never want to experience again and I do struggle to find the balance between all or nothing. Anyway, I was so moved by your honest video that I just thought I would explain a little about how mental health affects me. Keep taking care Patrick. You got this.
Hi Patrick, sorry to hear you have been struggling, but glad things are getting better for you. Well done for speaking out! I too suffer from depression and anxiety and it’s not pleasant. Like you said, it’s good to talk and share with family and friends. Take care of yourself. Love Michelle xxx
Well done Patrick it's a very hard thing to get your head around and admit that you arnt quite yourself. Iv been on and off anti depressants for 8 years now I'm prescribed fluoxetine 40mg it all started when my mam died then I found a man I loved very much and he left me because "I wasn't the person he had met" ie happy, funny, not jealous or paranoid. I hit rock bottom when he left then after three months of binge drinking and self destruction my sister finally dragged me to the doctors. I felt like my old self again and this is the reason that I wrote on and off antidepressants as every time I think I'm doing well I try to come off them and start feeling gloomy, morbid and tired and anxious again. I won't be doing that again now I have realised its not me not being strong enough to cope without them, it's my brain. You wouldn't deny asthmatic an inhaler so why shouldn't I take my tablets. I was A perfect example of somebody with depression when I last came off my tablets 3 months ago. I should be so happy, OK job with weekends off, my boyfriend proposed and we've booked the wedding in Cyprus, I have a cheap mortgage and I'm healthy. So why the hell was I walking round so miserable and feeling so alone? DEPRESSION that's why, a small valve inside my brain that isn't letting enough serotonin out as much as it used to. Thankfully my tablets make me produce more serotonin now so I get the right amount again. Anyway I'm rambling. WELL DONE for going to the doctors thousands of men commit suicide every year due to depression and not visiting the doctors so yeah, good lad you can beat this and stay strong 😀 xxx
I also suffer with depression/anxiety i have found that exercise helps when i am going through bad days especially running on my treadmill at home thanks for your video and good luck for the future xx
I know how you feel Patrick ( sorry if I spelt it wrong ) I also suffer quite badly with mental health and one thing that helps me is music. You are doing a fantastic job, you are doing the right thing 🙂
Thank you thank you for sharing this with us all. I to suffer and have been having lots of bad days lately. I get so frustrated with always being tired because of my medication which makes you feel like your battling through thick mud just to get on with normal things let alone any thing else. Just feeling isolated from all around you. I have had to give up work because I can be getting on fine until something goes wrong and I crumble. So I am so glad your back and look forward to your new video's. You just make so much sense to me. You go hun
Well done Patrick for speaking out . I have suffered and found one of the best way to clear the head “fog” was to go for long walks alongside mindfulness and worry time ! Best of luck and wish to a speedy recovery
Glad to see you back! Yes depression can effect pretty much everything and anything I've been doing therapy lately and it really helps although having said this it may not work for everyone but worth a shot Yes around my weight it's more anxiety coming down from the mid 20sts 7 down so far but can't see it myself :/ xx
Patrick, thank you for your honest and open sharing regarding your struggle with depression. i suffered with depression in cycle for decades and felt that i would never emerge from it ( and yes i'm a bloke and no i didnt talk about it untill i had to ) . i like your suggestion of mindfulness i find meditation helps me immensely. i also follow a 12 step programme which i find has taken away ( over an extended period of time my depression along with the use of substances including food to change how i feel.) please keep up the good work i find the more i help others the better i feel in myself. Again Thank you
I'm pretty new to watching weightloss related UA-cam videos. Having followed you on instagram I thought would pop over. I think you're really brave talking about it and sharing it. It's such an important subject. You're amazing! x
I have suffered with Anxiety and Depression most of my life. The Anxiety is still an issue for me some days and I also have Health Anxiety which is not good at the moment as have been diagnosed with a few things that have made me think the absolute worse and over Google. I dwell on things and let them get me down. I do deal with things better now but some days I feel right back at that square one. Thank you for sharing and being so honest. CBT and NHS Stress Management Courses helped me.
You are so brave and this makes me love you even more. So much respect for you and thank you for sharing this video to help others understand xxx love from Liz in Abergavenny xxx
I hardly ever comment on vids (*lurker alert*) but I had to commend you for making this video. Thank you for sharing your experiences. Wishing you all the very best on your wellness journey 💙
Hi Patrick. Missed you. So sorry to hear you've been suffering so❤ what a relief that you was able to admit you was struggling and seek help and now wanting to help others who are also going through❤. How much I lost in weight this week seems so insignificant to what you've been going through... Having gone through my own experiences at various points in my life and without writing a War And Peace size tome, since I came to Faith [20 years ago now] it has made all the difference to the quality of my mental health and thus my life. I'm not saying I don't ever experience challenges (of course I do), but I've found that when I lean on and trust in my faith in Jesus Christ and all that that means to me personally, I don't feel overwhelmed, useless and helpless nor shut myself down or hide away like I used to. I may entertain the feelings for a while when I've let my guard down, but no way am I that person I used to be inside my head. I dread to think where I'd be today had I not had my Faith to lean on. It enabled me to deal with and overcome those dark times whilst holding down a responsible job, raising my children and dealing with a marriage that went from happy to eventually going through the motions that led to eventual break up, all at once. Life was still happening around me. It's been very tough at various points looking back and it hasn't exactly been all roses ever since, but I'm still here and above all else I have peace of mind. I didn't have that before. My oh my how I cherish and guard up that peace now. Praying you will find peace too hun ❤
Patrick thank you so much for sharing this it's very encouraging to know I'm not the only one this week I felt the same it does come and go yes there are up days and very down days it's my faith in God that get me though it it's not easy.lovely to see you back we missed you
Hi Patrick, glad you are feeling better, know how you feel, lad you have found mindfulness it is a useful kill to have, another very helpful technique is E.F.T. I would really recommend this it is so good, lots of you tube items on it, Gary Craig I nvented this the early nineties. Watch out for Nick Ortner he is so good. Take care, from one who has and probably still is in the black hole.
It's great that you are talking about mental health, it really needs talking about more. I have a personality disorder which can be awful and brings very intense mood swings that include depression and anxiety as well as a bunch of other stuff. What helps me is having the right support system in place ( a good mental health team) and also trying to do things I enjoy like going to Pub quizzes and going to the cinema. I lost 1.5lbs this week so that's now 2 stone 1lbs since the new year :) - Rebekah
It's so good to see you around. I've been going through anxiety and depression on and off the last two years. It's strange how it comes and goes in waves. Having the people who love you around and you can talk to without being judged is a huge lifeline. There are some great mindfulness apps for your phone too which I use. Don't look back, I like to plan things in advance for something to look forward too :) I gave slimming world a break in my last down "phase" as it was something that was getting me down and also something else I was obsessing about. Having breaks from things always help! Xxxxxxxx
It’s lovely to see you back! I’ve suffered from clinical depression since I was 15 yrs and I’m 49 now, so you could say I’m an expert... unfortunately ☹️but I think you are amazing being so honest and wanting to help others as you are so good at expressing yourself x thanks Patrick x
It's great to see you back. So sorry that you are suffering with this awful illness. You are such an inspiration to so many people but you need to consintrate on yourself as well. Take care xx
Thanks for talking about this subject patrick more people than you suffer with depression and fidnt think ot could stop your weight loss since losing my brother cant lose at all couldn't understand now i know take care xx
Bless you. I know how you feel. Loosing weight is so much more harder when you are depressed. I have to use all my will not to comfort eat and most of the time it’s food that is my only comfort. Glad to see back. Chin up x
Thank you so much for sharing. I appreciate your honesty and talking about something very personal to you. I also struggle with anxiety and depression ( since age 18 when my fiancé died suddenly) and am having a really hard time atm, (the most prolonged period I’ve had, I’ve also been diagnosed with complicated grief disorder) Weight wise I am trying so hard to stick to plan but craving sweet things like crazy. I practice self hypnosis and meditation with mixed success atm but that’s more a reflection on how depressed I am and the reasons for my depression. I admit that this particular bout of depression has scared me as I’m experiencing some distressing symptoms and struggling to control them. Thank you again for your honesty and candor, i admire you for deciding to share your experience of a very misunderstood illness. It really helps to know I’m not alone. I hope you are having more good days than bad, I’m sending you all best wishes for the future and hope you continue to improve. Thank you xx
Great to see you back, Patrick but perfectly understandable that you needed time away. Honestly, I know so many people with depression, I'm starting to think it's more 'normal' than not being depressed. Totally agree with you about Mindfulness. I've been using the Calm app and you echoed the one I did today about letting go of the past. Difficult to do though! I'm a terrible bottler-upper, and I find it admit to people that I'm struggling for fear of them just not caring.
I am so glad you are back...and thank you so much for sharing such a personal issue. I am sorry that you have been going through this...but I am glad you are having more good days then bad days...I am also glad to hear that you are not going to keep it all up inside you...you need to let it out...You are amazing!!! Welcome Back!!! I missed you!!! And sometime you need to have Slimcon down here in Devon!!!
So proud of you 💕u need to find ways of controlling depression and not let depression control you 💕I know its not that easy, i suffered from depression for years I said IM NOT GOING TO FEEL THIS WAY EVER AGAIN, IV Lost 6 stone in a year just by watching slimming world on u tube
So glad your back, but sorry to hear that you are going through a difficult time. Your are brave and honest to speak about it. I’m sure that you talking and being so open will help many others who are feeling the same as you. I think that no matter how strong a person you think you are, mental health issues can affect you in many guises. Sending you best wishes.
Aw Patrick I hope that you are feeling as good as you can be. Thank you for making this video, I suffer from both anxiety and depression and I try to talk about it as much as I can on my channel. I’m going through a rough time with it at the moment and like you have up and down days. I am hoping to be at slimcon this year excited to find out it’s happening, I am here for anyone suffering with mental health and battling the dark days. Love to you Patrick and take care of yourself xx
Depression an illness just like any other. Good to see you are talking about it. Delighted to hear you are on the mend. Take all the time you need to look after yourself. Depression much more common than people realise.
Oh Patrick feel for u mate, been there had depression and suffer with anxiety and panic attacks. Well done for doing this video. All will be ok spring here soon and good long walks does the soul good. Hugs to u xxxf
Love this video glad to see your face, I also suffer with anxity and depretion since I was 18. For me making UA-cam videos has helped my depretion so much as i have so much love and support its an amazing community. If just reached over 1k subscriber's and it is such a nice feeling to be part of something to help others. I will 100% be going slimcon this year I can't wait. Hope u feel more yourself soon. Love you and it channel xxx
Thank you for sharing your experience. Hope the blue days are few and far between for you and you are surrounding yourself with supportive family and friends to help you through it. X
Lovely to hear from you Patrick. Sorry you have not been 100%. You are brave to talk about it, it must help with the healing and help others. It is not easy, I have suffered in the past, it is very tough, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Sending you love and hugs xx
Have missed seeing you! You are such an amazing person and your honesty is appreciated by so many. It is OK to feel the way you do, You are allowed. I'm on citrapram, to counter the side effects of the Tamoxifen I have to take - cancer treatment. I have felt so up and down recently and lacking motivation. Yet having that lack of motivation makes me feel worse because I'm not making progress. I have tried mindfulness and I can't switch off, my head doesn't switch off. 😁. So proud of you for talking to us, lots of love and huge hugs 💕💕💕
Well done Patrick for talking about it. Best thing to do i suffered with depression was on fluoxetin but on mend Thank god, mine was to do with my health condition but feeling good at min. Patrick you are amazing person hope your feeling better and look forward to dates for slimcon hopefully I come this time xxxx
Hi i suffer from depression and anxiety i have had it all my life from my childhood but i do get good and bad days but having people around you helps ❤
Thank you for being so brave and talking about this. I have recently being going through a tough patch and my doctors have put me on the same. Listening to your words have given me a lift... thank you xx
Thanks Patrick for this honest video. More people should talk about mental health, its great that you found mindfulness helpful and the ruby wax books are great. Also “headspace” app is a great teacher. Depression has been described as the “black dog” there are books and stuff about how to tame it. You might find this helpful if you’ve not already seen it. ua-cam.com/video/XiCrniLQGYc/v-deo.html. Take care and see you soon x K
Patrick thank you for being so strong and bravely sharing this topic. One I relate to on a daily basis and one that many people struggle to understand so brave faces appear until i'm back in the comfort of my own home and surrounded by friends and family that do understand. I have suffered with bipolar and S.A.D since 2002 and constant weight battles. .I simply refer myself as a simmering pot if I go boil (hyper) or still (blues). Patrick without you realising you've helped me out millions...I was an online member for years gaining loosing etc and battling demons in life along with weight ones.. i started looking into sw advice online and i found you, trued and still cook.your sweet chilli chicken and then one day I saw your slimmer of week winning bag and you spoke of Hi fi bars this I never got online or tried . The support,the group info you shared this was nothing I received doing it alone so 3 maybe 4 months later I bravely with a friend and plenty of tears managed to enter a sw group and to this day I've never looked back, and something so little to others was a huge huge difference to me. Thank you so much!! Easier said than done I know, but I hope you start to feel better soon and find a mental coping mechanism that'll help you through. Sending big hugs and lots of love look forward to seeing you online soon! xxx
Glad to see you back Patrick, really missed you, you really helped me on my sw journey, although I’m well and truly off it at the moment. Thanks for such a honest and inspiring video. Hope you continue to feel better every day, we can all help each other. Hugs xx
Thanks for talking about it. My 17 year old son has suffered all his life with terrible anxiety! School and college was a big no no! But now has a job and is enjoying that more. Trying to understand him has been a journey for us both , but I'm hoping he's turned a corner and you will too xx
Patrick thanks for this video. I too have suffered with anxiety and think the mindfulness to think about the now is something I will look into. It is a horrible feeling to worry about things from the past and future. You are a wonderful person with a worry behind that Hidden smile which I no so well. Take care xx
Glad to see you back but sorry to hear of your current health issues. Thankfully people are slowly becoming more able to talk about mental health problems. My husband has/is suffering with similar. He has been on anti depressants undertaken counselling and CBT . As you he has better days than others . We take one day at a time and enjoy what we can. Good to see you speaking so openly and why not if you broke your leg you would let people know. It's ok not to feel ok all the time. Take care xx
Thank you so much, it's nothing to be ashamed of. It effects so many people. CBT and Mindfulness really do help 😃. I hope he's having more good days than bad days!
I just found your channel, thank you for this video, I will be checking out your other videos!. I suffer with Agoraphobia {I have been housebound for years}.
Good to see you back. I understand the creative struggle, it’s a daily basis thing for me too. I also take the same medication as you. You’re a hero for posting this today as so many suffer in silence and your previous videos don’t give the impression that you have struggle with mental health issues. Keep fighting the inner sadness, I’m trying to!! 😢😢
So sorry to hear you’ve not been feeling great, hope you are continuing to improve xx great news about Slimcon 😁 please do let me know if you want any help to organise xx
Patrick depression is a nasty black hole we fall into at some point in our lives, that black hole has a bottom and we find the strength to slowly climb out of it , you battled all that fat away in one battle , this is another battle to conquer on your path. You can and will do it ,you have the inner strength ,you are amazing .
I've struggled with anxiety since I was 14 years, I didn't understand what was happening to me, I started to avoid people, I couldn't leave the house alone, I couldn't sleep, it was awful. When I stopped sleeping properly I started gaining weight which made me more miserable and less confident. I didn't talk about my anxiety issues until I was 22 because I thought I was going crazy. I've had counselling and they gave me a distraction technique, they told me to put an elastic around my wrist and each time I feel anxiety I have to ping the elastic on my wrist, it's an acupressure point and helps with distraction. Thank you for speaking out about it as not a lot of people do, I hope your feeling better soon
You are not along! I have suffered with depression and anxiety since a teenager. Now I am able to manage without medication, but I still have my up and down days. You are completely right...it doesn’t define you and you can fight it!
Talking about what’s worrying me really helps, however small and not bottling it up (which I’m still working on) Thanks for bringing to light a subject that can be difficult to talk about. ❤️
I think unfortunately so many look at speaking up about depression and anxiety and other related mental health issues as if they’re taboo or something like that and to me that’s just so disheartening because, my goodness me are there ever so many who suffer on the daily from all of the above and then some. These shouldn’t be topics that we fear talking about because of worry of what people may think or say..it’s fact of life. Life can be difficult sometimes and really, it’s okay to not always be okay. We are human and to be human is to error as well. That’s the beauty of this roller coaster of a life! Thank you for speaking out about your own personal perspective. I hope it only adds to encouraging others to do so as well. After all, the more we share, the more we can help and support one another ❤️❤️
thank you Patrick for talking about this. I have suffered from depression off and on over a period of years. I am now in a good place, made even better by reaching my target last Tuesday after losing 5 and half stone. What got me through it was my family and friends, even though for a while I retreated into just family activities. After all I was too tired to go out and socialise in the evenings and was frequently in bed by 8 o'clock. I have now rejoined a group I left for a number of years (The WI). I have also started Yoga and meditation and finds this helps me too. I wish you well on your journey and just remember even if you cannot see the light at the end of that dark tunnel, it may just be around the corner.
you are awesome - this is a tiny blip in your long life. I know of Mindfulness. Regrets of the past is of no use - it was a learning experience, the future we should not be thinking about as it belongs in the future. Enjoy NOW. You have come so far, think of all your achievements. You have accomplished more than many.
If you are ever feeling down in the dumps the perfect, low syn recipe is two-ingredient banana pancakes (literally just two mushed up bananas and two eggs cooked with some fry light) I'm sooooooooooooo glad you are back! Love your channel
I’ve missed you Patrick. So good to see you - and in a different setting (no kitchen). You have made such good progress by being able to talk openly about your depression and anxiety. What a big step to take. I wish you well and hope to be able to provide some support by commenting on your blogs which demonstrates to you how much support you have in your SW family.
Proud of you for doing this video 💪. One thing I took from a anxiety and depression group I went to, was to write down 3 positive things that have happened that day and re read them in the morning, It won't last forever remember that. What goes down must come up xx 😘
Fabulous to see you back Patrick...missed ya heaps and it’s great to see you’re looking well. Honesty is so refreshing and well done you. Slimcon...yaaaaay, Cliff will happily be photographer / videographer (no charge of course). Lots of love xxxx
Big hugs Hun xx had depression for years and my best advice as with most things in life is to take each day as it comes and be the best you can without beating yourself up xx
Hello Patrick, I stumbled across your channel only 3 days ago while blindly searching for slimming world motivation, and I have been binge watching ever since! I’m 3 weeks into my slimming world journey and have lost 6.5 pounds (so close to that first award!). I also suffer from anxiety and depression, in fact I haven’t even told my family about my diagnosis, it’s something unfortunately I’ve never been able to bring myself to do. You however have put into words something I have never been able to say, this video is perfect and so brave, you are a huge inspiration and thank you so much for your content! I have subscribed and hope you find the motivation to keep going!
So glad you are back Patrick. I have missed you. You are so inspirational.
So proud of you for opening up and sharing your personal experience dieting and mental health are so hard to do together it's unreal! I have Bi polar, Anxiety and PTSD and some days planning for a healthy day is just so far off the cards people don't understand how hard it actually is. When I started my sw journey I told my consultant some days it's just not going to happen and I'm not going to fight my self to make it happen and make my self worse. The good days are good and the bad days are dyer but no 2 days are the same and it's just a case of taking it day by day. I recently started practicing mindfulness with my phych and I must say it does help but nothing can fix mental disorders you can just learn to cope and that's why mindfulness comes in handy! It's not nice to go through but you're never alone even though at times it may feel like you are. You'll definitely come out stronger in the end every road has a few bumps
Would love to come to Slimcon but it won’t be this year.Traveling from the States to the UK is not in my current budget. Maybe some day. Anyway Patrick hang in there! I worked for Community Mental Health for over twenty year as a counselor and I suffer from both depression and anxiety. It took me a couple of years to get my meds. working for me but once I did life got so much better. Plus making sure I eat healthy foods and get enough sleep helps. So just hang in there!
I have bipolar and after 25 years on medication i came off all drugs. Mindfulness is the absolute bomb. Don't let depression define who you are. I have really bad days but also the days where i am surrounded by just pure 💘 love. The black dog will always be there but we need to make sure that we don't let it get so big we can't control it.x I am currently in Florida with my daughter who Is going through proton therapy for Brain cancer. I'm angry frustrated and some days can feel the dark closing in .it will not take over who i am again . Patrick stay strong. Sending you so much love x
You are an inspiration Patrick, this video is marvellous. Sorry to hear about your struggles as I am suffering with anxiety and depression too, i am still struggling after going through 3 funerals in 10 days, 2 of which were very close. Sometimes this depression can be hell. Fully understand what you are going through, thank you sweetie for your honesty, I have really, really missed you Xxxx ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
I’ve been so sick with the flu for the last week, and for me that’s when the depression anxiety and self loathing sets in. It was particularly difficult today, so this video was most appreciated from me today. Thank you.
Sorry to hear that you've been having a tough time, I too have been experiencing similar problems and am at the beginning of my recovery. It's still a tough subject to bring up with people and how much you tell them. I feel that my weight loss may be contributing to mine, it has changed how I manage my stresses (I would overeat) and how I view myself now. Glad you are feeling better and are on the road to recovery xx
I am in the same boat and sympathize with the tiredness, I hope you are in a happier place and have more good days than blue days soon! I find your videos very inspiring, it always puts me in a good mood to watch them but please look after yourself, you are not letting anyone down if you do not have the energy to make some for a while. Your energy levels should pick up after a while. :)
Thanks for sharing, Patrick, and I wish you all the best with your recovery journey. I had a long history of several lengthy bouts of depression. I responded well to medication and have found several lifestyle changes very helpful: mindfulness, giving up booze and doing work that gives me a sense of purpose and achievement. The lack of motivation is a killer, I agree.
Great to see back I’m currently struggling with depression on medication now I’m a slimming world member but really been struggling to get the weight off which make me feel ever worse at times the weight came off so easy when I started in January 2017 now just feel it’s waste of time and money really ☹️
Patrick big hugs to you for doing this video. You’re such an amazing, lovable individual xxxx
A really honest video Patrick, thank you for sharing. I can absolutely relate to it as I too suffer from anxiety and depression. For me it began about 14 years ago when I suffered with an eating disorder. It is under control for the most part at the moment but I have had times when life has been more difficult and I have struggled more. I think back to times when I couldn't even leave the house and that's when I pat myself on the back for how far Iv'e come. I am also an advocate for mindfulness. It helps me to focus on what really matters to me and concentrate on the things that make me smile. I know that there will be periods in the future when I struggle again but like you, I know it is possible to overcome them.
With regard to my weight loss journey I struggle a lot. I am overweight again and something that people around me don't understand is that I can be doing really well, then I will see signs reappearing from when I had my previous eating disorder and I panic and end up going completely the other way again. It was such a miserable and scary part of my life that I never want to experience again and I do struggle to find the balance between all or nothing.
Anyway, I was so moved by your honest video that I just thought I would explain a little about how mental health affects me. Keep taking care Patrick. You got this.
Thank you so much for speaking out Patrick. Love and kind thoughts to you xxxxk
Hi Patrick, sorry to hear you have been struggling, but glad things are getting better for you. Well done for speaking out! I too suffer from depression and anxiety and it’s not pleasant. Like you said, it’s good to talk and share with family and friends. Take care of yourself. Love Michelle xxx
Well done Patrick it's a very hard thing to get your head around and admit that you arnt quite yourself. Iv been on and off anti depressants for 8 years now I'm prescribed fluoxetine 40mg it all started when my mam died then I found a man I loved very much and he left me because "I wasn't the person he had met" ie happy, funny, not jealous or paranoid. I hit rock bottom when he left then after three months of binge drinking and self destruction my sister finally dragged me to the doctors. I felt like my old self again and this is the reason that I wrote on and off antidepressants as every time I think I'm doing well I try to come off them and start feeling gloomy, morbid and tired and anxious again. I won't be doing that again now I have realised its not me not being strong enough to cope without them, it's my brain. You wouldn't deny asthmatic an inhaler so why shouldn't I take my tablets. I was A perfect example of somebody with depression when I last came off my tablets 3 months ago. I should be so happy, OK job with weekends off, my boyfriend proposed and we've booked the wedding in Cyprus, I have a cheap mortgage and I'm healthy. So why the hell was I walking round so miserable and feeling so alone? DEPRESSION that's why, a small valve inside my brain that isn't letting enough serotonin out as much as it used to. Thankfully my tablets make me produce more serotonin now so I get the right amount again. Anyway I'm rambling. WELL DONE for going to the doctors thousands of men commit suicide every year due to depression and not visiting the doctors so yeah, good lad you can beat this and stay strong 😀 xxx
I also suffer with depression/anxiety i have found that exercise helps when i am going through bad days especially running on my treadmill at home thanks for your video and good luck for the future xx
I know how you feel Patrick ( sorry if I spelt it wrong ) I also suffer quite badly with mental health and one thing that helps me is music. You are doing a fantastic job, you are doing the right thing 🙂
Please keep strong and health . In my thoughts
missed u Patrick!!! glad you are back!!! stay strong. xxxx
Well done talking about your feelings most men struggle with this.so glad things are on the up for you just take it one day at a time 🙂
Thank you thank you for sharing this with us all. I to suffer and have been having lots of bad days lately. I get so frustrated with always being tired because of my medication which makes you feel like your battling through thick mud just to get on with normal things let alone any thing else. Just feeling isolated from all around you. I have had to give up work because I can be getting on fine until something goes wrong and I crumble. So I am so glad your back and look forward to your new video's. You just make so much sense to me. You go hun
Well done Patrick for speaking out . I have suffered and found one of the best way to clear the head “fog” was to go for long walks alongside mindfulness and worry time ! Best of luck and wish to a speedy recovery
Glad to see you back! Yes depression can effect pretty much everything and anything I've been doing therapy lately and it really helps although having said this it may not work for everyone but worth a shot
Yes around my weight it's more anxiety coming down from the mid 20sts 7 down so far but can't see it myself :/ xx
Patrick, thank you for your honest and open sharing regarding your struggle with depression. i suffered with depression in cycle for decades and felt that i would never emerge from it ( and yes i'm a bloke and no i didnt talk about it untill i had to ) . i like your suggestion of mindfulness i find meditation helps me immensely. i also follow a 12 step programme which i find has taken away ( over an extended period of time my depression along with the use of substances including food to change how i feel.) please keep up the good work i find the more i help others the better i feel in myself. Again Thank you
Welcome back, sorry you haven't been well, thank you for your honesty. 😘🌼😘🌼
I'm pretty new to watching weightloss related UA-cam videos. Having followed you on instagram I thought would pop over. I think you're really brave talking about it and sharing it. It's such an important subject. You're amazing! x
I feel sad every day i have lots off people but they dont care im alone in the world sadly 😢 hope your feeling better now ❤
Thank you Patrick for doing this video it is spot on x my partner has been through what your going through . Be proud for speaking out ❤️😘 x x
I am so proud of you Patrick! Thank you for doing this video ❤️
Thank you so much Jane 😃
I have suffered with Anxiety and Depression most of my life. The Anxiety is still an issue for me some days and I also have Health Anxiety which is not good at the moment as have been diagnosed with a few things that have made me think the absolute worse and over Google. I dwell on things and let them get me down. I do deal with things better now but some days I feel right back at that square one. Thank you for sharing and being so honest.
CBT and NHS Stress Management Courses helped me.
You are so brave and this makes me love you even more. So much respect for you and thank you for sharing this video to help others understand xxx love from Liz in Abergavenny xxx
I hardly ever comment on vids (*lurker alert*) but I had to commend you for making this video. Thank you for sharing your experiences. Wishing you all the very best on your wellness journey 💙
Hi Patrick. Missed you. So sorry to hear you've been suffering so❤ what a relief that you was able to admit you was struggling and seek help and now wanting to help others who are also going through❤. How much I lost in weight this week seems so insignificant to what you've been going through... Having gone through my own experiences at various points in my life and without writing a War And Peace size tome, since I came to Faith [20 years ago now] it has made all the difference to the quality of my mental health and thus my life. I'm not saying I don't ever experience challenges (of course I do), but I've found that when I lean on and trust in my faith in Jesus Christ and all that that means to me personally, I don't feel overwhelmed, useless and helpless nor shut myself down or hide away like I used to. I may entertain the feelings for a while when I've let my guard down, but no way am I that person I used to be inside my head. I dread to think where I'd be today had I not had my Faith to lean on. It enabled me to deal with and overcome those dark times whilst holding down a responsible job, raising my children and dealing with a marriage that went from happy to eventually going through the motions that led to eventual break up, all at once. Life was still happening around me. It's been very tough at various points looking back and it hasn't exactly been all roses ever since, but I'm still here and above all else I have peace of mind. I didn't have that before. My oh my how I cherish and guard up that peace now. Praying you will find peace too hun ❤
Patrick thank you so much for sharing this it's very encouraging to know I'm not the only one this week I felt the same it does come and go yes there are up days and very down days it's my faith in God that get me though it it's not easy.lovely to see you back we missed you
Hi Patrick, glad you are feeling better, know how you feel, lad you have found mindfulness it is a useful kill to have, another very helpful technique is E.F.T. I would really recommend this it is so good, lots of you tube items on it, Gary Craig I nvented this the early nineties. Watch out for Nick Ortner he is so good. Take care, from one who has and probably still is in the black hole.
It's great that you are talking about mental health, it really needs talking about more. I have a personality disorder which can be awful and brings very intense mood swings that include depression and anxiety as well as a bunch of other stuff. What helps me is having the right support system in place ( a good mental health team) and also trying to do things I enjoy like going to Pub quizzes and going to the cinema. I lost 1.5lbs this week so that's now 2 stone 1lbs since the new year :) - Rebekah
It's so good to see you around. I've been going through anxiety and depression on and off the last two years. It's strange how it comes and goes in waves. Having the people who love you around and you can talk to without being judged is a huge lifeline. There are some great mindfulness apps for your phone too which I use. Don't look back, I like to plan things in advance for something to look forward too :) I gave slimming world a break in my last down "phase" as it was something that was getting me down and also something else I was obsessing about. Having breaks from things always help!
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It’s lovely to see you back! I’ve suffered from clinical depression since I was 15 yrs and I’m 49 now, so you could say I’m an expert... unfortunately ☹️but I think you are amazing being so honest and wanting to help others as you are so good at expressing yourself x thanks Patrick x
Really brave video, and topic to talk about. Keep powering through and aiming for those good days
Is lovely to see you back here :) u still look absolutely good.
Patrick such a great video - affects so many and well done - really thought provoking - all the best ❤️
It's great to see you back. So sorry that you are suffering with this awful illness. You are such an inspiration to so many people but you need to consintrate on yourself as well. Take care xx
Well done. I have missed you on here. You inspire me. Glad your on the mend x
Thanks for talking about this subject patrick more people than you suffer with depression and fidnt think ot could stop your weight loss since losing my brother cant lose at all couldn't understand now i know take care xx
Cho olate box pleas xx
Lovely to see you back Patrick, make sure you take time to look after yourself
Bless you. I know how you feel. Loosing weight is so much more harder when you are depressed. I have to use all my will not to comfort eat and most of the time it’s food that is my only comfort. Glad to see back. Chin up x
You are so brave and inspirational take your time I think in my case this frase help me a lot on day at time take care send you a big bear hug 🌻
Thank you so much for sharing. I appreciate your honesty and talking about something very personal to you.
I also struggle with anxiety and depression ( since age 18 when my fiancé died suddenly) and am having a really hard time atm, (the most prolonged period I’ve had, I’ve also been diagnosed with complicated grief disorder)
Weight wise I am trying so hard to stick to plan but craving sweet things like crazy.
I practice self hypnosis and meditation with mixed success atm but that’s more a reflection on how depressed I am and the reasons for my depression.
I admit that this particular bout of depression has scared me as I’m experiencing some distressing symptoms and struggling to control them.
Thank you again for your honesty and candor, i admire you for deciding to share your experience of a very misunderstood illness. It really helps to know I’m not alone.
I hope you are having more good days than bad, I’m sending you all best wishes for the future and hope you continue to improve.
Thank you xx
Great to see you back, Patrick but perfectly understandable that you needed time away. Honestly, I know so many people with depression, I'm starting to think it's more 'normal' than not being depressed. Totally agree with you about Mindfulness. I've been using the Calm app and you echoed the one I did today about letting go of the past. Difficult to do though! I'm a terrible bottler-upper, and I find it admit to people that I'm struggling for fear of them just not caring.
Congratulations on your "Let's Talk About Mental Health! Anxiety And Depression" inspirational thanks for sharing. 🎾⚽🏃💞.
Thank you
I am so glad you are back...and thank you so much for sharing such a personal issue. I am sorry that you have been going through this...but I am glad you are having more good days then bad days...I am also glad to hear that you are not going to keep it all up inside you...you need to let it out...You are amazing!!! Welcome Back!!! I missed you!!! And sometime you need to have Slimcon down here in Devon!!!
So proud of you 💕u need to find ways of controlling depression and not let depression control you 💕I know its not that easy, i suffered from depression for years I said IM NOT GOING TO FEEL THIS WAY EVER AGAIN, IV Lost 6 stone in a year just by watching slimming world on u tube
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This is reality well done of being true to yourself. Always here for you ❤️
Big hugs hunny, your an amazing person and do so much good with all your videos . Never loose your lovely smile.
Lovely to have you back...please have a Slimcon one year in the southwest....x
Thank so much for this I'm new to your channel am just going threw your vids and thank you so so much hope you are feeling better
So pleased to see you back Patrick ,great vlog thank you for sharing and being you xx
So pleased to see you
So glad your back, but sorry to hear that you are going through a difficult time. Your are brave and honest to speak about it. I’m sure that you talking and being so open will help many others who are feeling the same as you. I think that no matter how strong a person you think you are, mental health issues can affect you in many guises. Sending you best wishes.
Aw Patrick I hope that you are feeling as good as you can be. Thank you for making this video, I suffer from both anxiety and depression and I try to talk about it as much as I can on my channel. I’m going through a rough time with it at the moment and like you have up and down days. I am hoping to be at slimcon this year excited to find out it’s happening, I am here for anyone suffering with mental health and battling the dark days. Love to you Patrick and take care of yourself xx
Your a star and a joy to follow my good man. Your channel is a massive help to thousands. Thankyou for your sacrifice.
Thank you so much for your lovely words 😃😃
Lovely to see you back Patrick. I was just thinking about you the other day. Thanks for sharing and being so honest xx
Depression an illness just like any other.
Good to see you are talking about it.
Delighted to hear you are on the mend. Take all the time you need to look after yourself.
Depression much more common than people realise.
What an honest and helpful video. So pleased to see you back x
Thank you so much!
Patrick thank you for this video. I suffer from bipolar and have never been told about mindfulness so thanks xx
Oh Patrick feel for u mate, been there had depression and suffer with anxiety and panic attacks. Well done for doing this video. All will be ok spring here soon and good long walks does the soul good. Hugs to u xxxf
Love this video glad to see your face, I also suffer with anxity and depretion since I was 18. For me making UA-cam videos has helped my depretion so much as i have so much love and support its an amazing community. If just reached over 1k subscriber's and it is such a nice feeling to be part of something to help others. I will 100% be going slimcon this year I can't wait. Hope u feel more yourself soon. Love you and it channel xxx
Such a great video! Glad to see you back, and with the support of family and friends too you will get through it my love xx
Thank you for sharing your experience. Hope the blue days are few and far between for you and you are surrounding yourself with supportive family and friends to help you through it. X
Lovely to hear from you Patrick. Sorry you have not been 100%. You are brave to talk about it, it must help with the healing and help others. It is not easy, I have suffered in the past, it is very tough, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Sending you love and hugs xx
Thank you so much!! There really is!!
Have missed seeing you! You are such an amazing person and your honesty is appreciated by so many. It is OK to feel the way you do, You are allowed. I'm on citrapram, to counter the side effects of the Tamoxifen I have to take - cancer treatment. I have felt so up and down recently and lacking motivation. Yet having that lack of motivation makes me feel worse because I'm not making progress. I have tried mindfulness and I can't switch off, my head doesn't switch off. 😁.
So proud of you for talking to us, lots of love and huge hugs 💕💕💕
Well done Patrick for talking about it. Best thing to do i suffered with depression was on fluoxetin but on mend Thank god, mine was to do with my health condition but feeling good at min.
Patrick you are amazing person hope your feeling better and look forward to dates for slimcon hopefully I come this time xxxx
Hi i suffer from depression and anxiety i have had it all my life from my childhood but i do get good and bad days but having people around you helps ❤
Thank you for being so brave and talking about this. I have recently being going through a tough patch and my doctors have put me on the same. Listening to your words have given me a lift... thank you xx
Thanks Patrick for this honest video. More people should talk about mental health, its great that you found mindfulness helpful and the ruby wax books are great. Also “headspace” app is a great teacher. Depression has been described as the “black dog” there are books and stuff about how to tame it. You might find this helpful if you’ve not already seen it. ua-cam.com/video/XiCrniLQGYc/v-deo.html. Take care and see you soon x K
Hi patrick i too suffer with anxiety and depression, been on fluoxetine for 3 years. Hope your feeling ok soon and great to see u back X
Patrick thank you for being so strong and bravely sharing this topic. One I relate to on a daily basis and one that many people struggle to understand so brave faces appear until i'm back in the comfort of my own home and surrounded by friends and family that do understand. I have suffered with bipolar and S.A.D since 2002 and constant weight battles. .I simply refer myself as a simmering pot if I go boil (hyper) or still (blues).
Patrick without you realising you've helped me out millions...I was an online member for years gaining loosing etc and battling demons in life along with weight ones.. i started looking into sw advice online and i found you, trued and still cook.your sweet chilli chicken and then one day I saw your slimmer of week winning bag and you spoke of Hi fi bars this I never got online or tried . The support,the group info you shared this was nothing I received doing it alone so 3 maybe 4 months later I bravely with a friend and plenty of tears managed to enter a sw group and to this day I've never looked back, and something so little to others was a huge huge difference to me. Thank you so much!!
Easier said than done I know, but I hope you start to feel better soon and find a mental coping mechanism that'll help you through. Sending big hugs and lots of love look forward to seeing you online soon! xxx
Glad to see you back Patrick, really missed you, you really helped me on my sw journey, although I’m well and truly off it at the moment. Thanks for such a honest and inspiring video. Hope you continue to feel better every day, we can all help each other. Hugs xx
Thanks for sharing this Patrick, I suffer health anxiety and I have tried the mindfulness app. Look forward to seeing more videos. Sending hugs xx
Thanks for talking about it. My 17 year old son has suffered all his life with terrible anxiety! School and college was a big no no! But now has a job and is enjoying that more. Trying to understand him has been a journey for us both , but I'm hoping he's turned a corner and you will too xx
Thank you so much for sharing this. I hope he's feeling much better. Thank you
Patrick thanks for this video. I too have suffered with anxiety and think the mindfulness to think about the now is something I will look into. It is a horrible feeling to worry about things from the past and future. You are a wonderful person with a worry behind that Hidden smile which I no so well. Take care xx
I listen to mindfulness meditation loads on you tube helps me relax and sleep. Sending u hugs x
Thank you for speaking out on that topic.
Glad to see you back but sorry to hear of your current health issues. Thankfully people are slowly becoming more able to talk about mental health problems. My husband has/is suffering with similar. He has been on anti depressants undertaken counselling and CBT . As you he has better days than others . We take one day at a time and enjoy what we can. Good to see you speaking so openly and why not if you broke your leg you would let people know. It's ok not to feel ok all the time. Take care xx
Thank you so much, it's nothing to be ashamed of. It effects so many people. CBT and Mindfulness really do help 😃. I hope he's having more good days than bad days!
I just found your channel, thank you for this video, I will be checking out your other videos!. I suffer with Agoraphobia {I have been housebound for years}.
Good to see you back. I understand the creative struggle, it’s a daily basis thing for me too. I also take the same medication as you. You’re a hero for posting this today as so many suffer in silence and your previous videos don’t give the impression that you have struggle with mental health issues. Keep fighting the inner sadness, I’m trying to!! 😢😢
Thank you for sharing your story! It's tough but more people should talk about it as it effects so many people. Good luck 😃
So sorry to hear you’ve not been feeling great, hope you are continuing to improve xx great news about Slimcon 😁 please do let me know if you want any help to organise xx
All the best. Sending love & good vibes ❤