MY STRUGGLE WITH DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY (While visiting Gokarna) MENTAL HEALTH TALK
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- Опубліковано 6 лис 2023
- How I have been feeling lately? depression? anxiety? mental health? let's talk about it.
In today's video we take a road-trip from Palolem (Goa) to the Beach town of Gokarna, in the state of Karnataka.
While exploring Gokarna, I want to talk about mental health, how I have been feeling lately and the struggles with Depression and Anxiety.
I hope you enjoy this video which is a bit different from usual and definitely more personal and vulnerable.
Let me know in the comments what do you think and if you feel like it, share your experience.
Best,
Gabi
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I left to travel the world at 19 and returned at 35, and today I am 39. We lived in an incredible world, a golden age for exploration and discovery, before the era of cell phones and such. Our time has passed, and we are still searching, but tourism, vlogs, and UA-cam have changed this journey. That's why Anthony Bourdain was saddened to see that everything had turned into Airbnb wherever he went
Agree. I suffer since 25 years or do from severe depression. Had like 4 severe episodes, Antidepressants helped me out of it plus therapy.
Husband is from Lisbon. The old part Alfama is full of Air b n b. The old people are getting kicked out. It’s so sad.
@katjaxxx7353 Today, UA-camrs are like websites such as Xvideos. It's like the desire to be somewhere else. To imagine, but after a while, it's like a porn site, and you close the page and come back to reality. Very strange. Sometimes I think about going and being that guy who once traveled. A video on UA-cam can satisfy the urge, because you forget who you are. Just accept it. This is unacceptable.
come to Mauritius 😊 sir
Do you have a favorite country?
I'm a therapist and I really appreciate this video. It's so important for people with a platform like yours to normalize mental health issues. Don't make it a one time topic. And I love those puppies in the tree.
Gabi,
It was good of u sharing your depression and anxiety and u did it during ur travel. You may have discovered new way to have communication with people about such topics while traveling to different places. I think many people would find it useful. Thank you my friend. And thank u for your travel videos from the Himalayas to varanasi to delhi to mumbai to goa to gokarna. They were all enjoyable and different. 🎉🎉keep up the good work - Ramesh in Miami
Hi Gabi, those who have/or do suffer with anxiety & depression will understand exactly what you're saying & what you experience.
For those who haven't, will find it very difficult to understand as it takes being there, to understand.
What I will say to those that haven't, you're extremely fortunate. Sufferingin mid-extreme with anxiety, depression or both is very debilitating indeed.
It's not something that one can just snap out of (like many think) but it's an illness that requires time & understanding.
They may have zero or very little motivation, no desires, no nothing.
Please, if anyone thinks someone they know maybe suffering in this way, reach out to them, be there for them, support them in any way you can...but please be patient with them, they in most cases will not see the positives in the world that you see & know. Again this is part of the illness.
They'll in most cases only see negatives, again it's the illness. They require time & support, without judgement from others.
Go careful with them & you'll play a huge part in turning their life around in getting them back to see things positively again.
All the very best to all.
♥
Yes 1000 percent
Bless you 🙏
So true, well said
Hello Gabi!
I’m 33 & suffer from mental health mainly Anxiety. I’m working on new techniques & finding the root cause of it. But mainly I lean on my faith in Christ. I have learned that it is a battlefield for the devil to use against us. Remember it is our mind & we can rebuke the thoughts & feelings. We can overcome this feeling. I’m praying for all those who suffer as well. And we are never alone on this journey. 🌿 your content is fantastic! This is something not all cannot do, your content has helped me with my struggles. God Bless you Gabi ❤
Ps: Your videos are very rewarding! They help educate & use them some days for my homeschool kids & also to educate myself as well as sharing with others. Such an amazing platform you have created!
Hey I'm from India and me too suffering from depression in young age. Because I'm preparing for incrediblly compititive entreance exam JEE. I can't completely repell depression but learnt to pause depression thorough intense work , family gathering and have deep faith on my Shiva. I'm hoping to get out of this after passing the exam. I hope you recover soon too. 🙏
Hi Gabi, I have been experiencing severe depression for most of this year. 2 weeks ago I began running for half an hour in the morning and eating anti inflammatory diet and now I feel 1000x better. Not saying this will work for everyone but worth a try, especially if your symptoms are due to high cortisol. Appreciate you may not want unsolicited advice, but in case it helps its worth a share.
Enjoy Gokarna - I spent a month staying on Om beach in 2015. Very special place. Take care!
Im on a no gluten diet and it helped a lot with depression
Take Vitamin D as well and this herb called Kapikachu, would do wonders
Speaking as a therapist, many ideas traded online may work, but it seems to me to make more sense to go to a therapist and get specific individualized help. One size does not fit all, but good luck to all.
Hi Gabi, We have been watching your videos in anticipation of coming to India. You definitely inspired us on our trip to India. We are presently in South Goa and loving every minute of it! It’s truly a tropical paradise. Thank you for helping us in our journey to India! You’re truly an inspiration!
I hear people go to India to reconnect with themselves .
More than ever we have to remember what it is like to be human .
Wishing you a safe passage
of self discovery ❤
That is true… i went there 2019 and i can assure you that you reconnect if you are opened to a spiritual journey! 🙏🏻😃
Hey man, life tends to become hard when life seems purposeless, and as you said, the best and easiest way to fight depression is keeping yourself busy. Take depression lightly because life is full of ups and downs and its just a part of life. I also do have suffered from severe social anxiety and have suffered from addictions and the best you can do to fight is just to stop consuming social media to win against depression and social anxiety and to live life raw. Also, addictions makes people more prone to depression, so it's utmost important to preventing addictions. The best way to preventing addiction is just throwing away the thing you are addicted to (anyhow) and then to maintain 30 days of total abstinence and also practicing meditation so as to have greater self-control and greater emotion control and emotional understanding of one's own self. Take care. Love from India ❤❤
It is natural to be sad when you are sensitive and intelligent.
You've made a very good point 👍
Actually depression is not merely sadness. Depression is not a passing, temporary sadness. It is much deeper and lasts for weeks, month or even years.
Thank you Gabi. I m from Singapore. I felt like that sometimes and was engulfed in loneliness and depression. Some heaviness in the chest. I can relate to you. This society is running and chasing and chasing. Happiness is in all the little things. A sunrise, a little help,having a meal and a conversation with a stranger. Simple things makes me happy.
Do share.I belief u will pick yourself up.
Be positive about everything.Grateful.❤
Thank you for the very honest and open discussion on depression. The ironic thing is that you suffer from depression while creating beautiful videos that give us such joy. So happy you deleted your social media for a while. Reading or listening to most people's so called "fabulous " life can make us feel so inadequate, in truth it's all a charade.
Be joyous in that you have contributed in making our society richer by your honesty and great videos.
I look forward to many more of your journeys. Rich from new jersey
I already suffered from depression for 3 years, I turned to medicine and didn't get the best results. Medication and more medication and nothing seemed to work, until I found an antidepressant that treated me effectively in 6 months. Cipralex, was the medicine that treated me. More important than Medicine is finding inner strength and that is only possible if you have faith, hope and focus on self-esteem and you have every reason to raise your self-esteem, physically and mentally you are a person who does not go unnoticed and you are worthy of admiration and respect! Think about it, listen to your breathing and be grateful for the miracle of life every moment! Greetings from Lisbon! 👍
Glad to watch your India videos again. Last time you were there. I thought the videos were excellent. Stay positive bruh.
Great to see you travelling again Gabi, your words about mental health resonated with me strongly especially as I'm heading to Goa in a few weeks and yes, India is a big anti-depressant for the reasons you mention. I was in Gokarna in January 1990 when there were maybe a dozen westerners there in total, it has a strong energy which wasn't always wholesome. The local Shiva temple priests invited me for a chillum session and of course some paranoia crept in as the guys had an energy I could feel wasn't good. Mercifully I kept it together until we ran out of smoking material. I got back to my rented room, bolted the door, then the evening's 'fun' hit me and the room turned helicopter until I finally fell asleep from exhaustion. The next morning it was super sunny, a cow had fallen from the raised path right under my window and happy joyful crazy India returned! Your points about connecting with ease with Indians is so important, I just had a thought that it might be good for you to stay longer in India just in one place instead of constantly moving. Maybe you might find a 10 day Vipassana retreat useful too and maybe some chill downtime doing something creative. I'm hoping to do a bit of voluntary work at an animal shelter in or around Arambol, some gym time and also get my body up to speed with yoga that I've neglected a bit. The yoga and my past meditation practice have helped somewhat at least by keeping me away from medication which for me is the devil's work so to speak. I saw in a recent video of yours that the Trance dance place had closed which is a shame, dancing is such a good way to ground yourself. Parties in Goa are not what they used to be but maybe you can still find some that are not the traditional night journeys until sunrise but some cool substance free daytime stuff. Do you have any artistic inclinations? Have you ever painted anything? Done drawings? You'd be surprised what sits deep within us in creative energy.. There are several Art supplies shops in Panjim and probably some workshops in Goa too. Anyway, hope I gave you some good ideas. Btw, that walk you took in Gokarna to the viewpoint was where I met my first cobra in India, sliding down a small tree that I was passing! (The next cobra was in Palolem at the end of the beach, I just found two photos of it the other day!) Careful where you step
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Hi Gabi. Here am I again "travelling" with you. I love it. ❤ In relation to depression and anxiety I do undesrtand what you are talking about. I have been there. I went through many things in my life when I was teenager I lost my parents (5 years apart to each other). Both had health issues. Stroke and cancer respctivelly and my siblings and I were their caregivers. Then my fiancé just decided to vanish by the time I need him the most. At that time there was lack of money also, even for food. That time I lost hope in everything. I even wonder where was God? Who allowed all those things to happen to me. Life was meaningless to me. But as you said in your statement at the end of the video (which reasonates very much to my personal experience) we did found our way out. I managed to finish my studies at University. I have been working for an Airline Company for many years. Now I am on my early 50th I can say I made my way Thank to God who gave me the strenghts to continue this journey called life. In His strong hands I placed my life everyday choosing to depend on Him to light and guide my way. Back at the time I did therapy / councilling with psychologist and psychiatrist, I was under medicine for depression for many years. Then when I came across with Meditation (transcendental meditation, Vipassana and Raya yoga Meditation) my life starts to change for better. I view life from differents perspectives / angles /lenses you undesrtand? I just can tell you one thing - "MediTation became my mediCation". I stoped taking medicines for depression many years ago. Now I am a very cheerfull person who is in love of her life every minute of it. I make the most of my life. Eventhough I neither have children nor husband. I love my life and freedom. There is a book entitled "Mindfulness" I recommend you to read. It is used in the UK by the National Health Service to help people with mental health. It is useful I ensure you. Your videos entertain me. They are also very informative and suggestive since I also love travelling. I am very passionated of going around the world get in touch with new people with different cultures, gastronomy etc.....for me "To travel is to live" . Since you are there in Goa. do visit Zeebop By The Sea Restaurant in Utorda beach at South Goa. There you can eat delicious sea food. I did spend a day there with my friends, we had lunch there in November 2015. That time the owner was Mr. Sergio Dias I don't know if he is still there. Do check on youtube or google it, you will find information about the place. So, I will stop here. I am glad to know you are doing well to overcome your mental health issues. You are a smart, young and handsome guy. So, don't allow anything to deter you from enjoying this wondefull journey called life. Sorry to text you this big "letter". I just went on writting and realized I wrote to much. 😅Anyway, stay safe and take care. We are here to support you. ❤
I have been watching your videos the past few days and I really relate to the way you are tackling your mental issues. The way you show life in my country and connect to the people here really brings tears to my eyes. I like the way you phrase ur inner thoughts. Keep it up and hope you feel better soon..
Hello Gabi, Namaste 🌸🙏, very important to speak about emotions ! we live in a fast World with many fake lifes - i mean social media - it gives us a false mirror, where we only see our failures compared to other hype and successful people. Even travelling can cause a "burnout", it is always followed by depression and anxiety..... Your video is brilliant, the encounters with people living a rural and down to Earth life is what can give us a bettter understanding what is important, it is Love for others and our Self ❤Take care, enjoy Life, Thankyou a lot for sharing 💛
Hi Gabi. Thank you for telling us about your problems so openly and without filters, it means a lot to those who suffer from similar feelings, you are a good role model who knows what you are talking about, I personally do not suffer from problems but can understand that it is a big problem for many individuals in the society that we live in. I wish you a brighter future with a better well-being in the future. A big hug to you Gabi. Take care From Lars & Cina from Sweden 🫶
What a powerful message. You are an amazing person, very humble and kind.I sometimes feel sad and like life is passing me by,what you have shared has uplifted me tremendously ❤.
Thank you for sharing your journey with anxiety, depression and your tips for improving mental health. You've given me some great ideas and more hope. And thank you for sharing the beautiful Indian beaches🙏
Thank you for sharing your journey. You are a kind soul. As a Therapist, I can confirm that connecting with nature, people, and animals, and moreover finding a purpose to serve are the best ways to handle anxiety and depression.
Grazie mille Gabi per la tua onestà e spontanietà! Sei un esempio di vita e ti meriti di stare bene e di trovare il tuo equilibrio! Continua ad affrontare la vita con questa determinazione e saggezza! Dal più profondo del cuore grazie di tutto! Al prossimo video. Ciaoooooo 😉
Thank you Gabi for sharing your mental health struggles since there is such a stigma related to this global problem.. I can personally relate to what you are going through. This video has been so inspiring to people who suffer with this also. Thank you.
Wow ! You're my hero and inspiration --- a solo world adventurer doing it all despite bouts of depression and anxiety . It takes super human strength to be able to do what you're doing . . ... letting nothing stop you from having an amazing life . Very courageous for you to do this and on top of it to share your challenges with the world too . I'm grateful that you exist
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This program is changed my life completley,from anxious,depresed,stressed,rude person to peaceful,joyful and loving guy. My wish is that every person on the planet do this program. The world would became paradise 🙏
Hi Gabi, you made me cry with the video at the poppy moment 🤗but you are at the right place to dessolve your issues, have a great time !
Wonderful ❤authentic and you are so right Gabi. We count we are love we make a difference. Thank you so much ❤❤❤❤
So great you were happy to be open about your mental health and what helped you recover. I’m a therapist and I know many people needed to hear what you said. I think another great tip is to learn meditation. It helps a lot of people. Also Buddhist philosophy can show how to train the mind. Wishing you happiness on your journeys bro. 🙏
Try to develop a "SELF CARE" routine by consistently finding and doing things that make you feel good. It could be walking in the park, meditating, listening to a specific type of music, taking a break to visit a place you love.... It helps a lot - Trust me.
I agree
Gabi you love making videos and we all enjoy watching them! Thanks for opening up about your mental health, your advice will help many people.
India really has that healing power ❤ Thank you for sharing this 😊 Sending lots of positive energy to you!
Gabi.....such a quality video, thank you! To be in India is a blessing and no accident in your life. May your days be abundant with love and an inner peace. Be still and know that you are God. Your smile looks great on you! :)
Hi Gabby,
Sorry to hear you have been going through difficult times. I share similar problems. I have been able to manage, and then overcome them by the introduction of the use of psychedelics which for me, has been groundbreaking. Of course I did a ton of research and lots of heavy contemplation before indulging, but I have to say, it is one of the most important things I have ever done, and that has been transformative in improving how I was feeling. I understand it's not for everyone, nor am I selling/condoning this, but the use of natural plant medicine psychedelics, namely DMT & Psilocybin are now being widely researched and studied by Dr's at top universities for treatment of some of the conditions you have described. I'm not sure what your views are about such things, but there is definitely a light at the end of the tunnel, and very impressive results to address these conditions. Thank you for being brave in sharing your lived experiences, and I wish you well as always brother! 🙏🏿
And learning to not judge yourself creates room to not judge others which completely releases social anxiety, though practicing this may take years before you can truly say you are free to be yourself. As you stop judging yourself, you can also forgive yourself every day for things you think you may have done that need forgiveness. In this way you can also see that the guilt we hold inside as a human being holds us back from being open and nonjudgmental. So examine your personal guilt and forgive yourself and others. This is the way to understanding all human beings as essentially the same. Thank you, Gabi, for your honesty and desire to help others as you help yourself to live a full and satisfying life. 🙏
I totally agree with your video!Im born in and grew up in Singapore,still am..It is a highly developed society driven by constant affluence,elitism and a fast paced society!Sometimes I don't feel a sense of belonging here as there is too much on my plate in terms of attaining the best education and career.Priority is to have a clear focus and to declutter the mind else,it is easy to fall into the trap of anxiety.Thanks for sharing this inspiring video! :)
Stay strong bro I have anxiety to the point of feeling like I was having a heart attack thank god he is has drawn meeting out of the dark. What helps is keeping occupied with something and pray.
Say hello to all of you here. You all , including Gabi, are so brave and inspirational. 💫🌟👼🏻 You put all your effort to be better to feel better. ❤
Gabi and You all are wholesome!!
I used to suffer from anxiety panic attacks and depression. I was shooting everyday and people used to wonder how is it possible. But it’s something anyone can go though. And also being on social media quite a lot can get so much pressure to perform and stay consistent. I have just got out of it after 2 years of suffering. I wish all the best for you and sending you so much of love and healing energy ❤
Did you use any medication to aid your mental health recovery? If yes, please name it
@@KrishnaPrasad12312 I used a blend of herbs by a company called rooted - brain boost. It was a big help also I started talking to friends and family. I used to go for long walks which helps a lot.
Yes agree. I only gave UA-cam. I don’t have any other social media
Love your Goa videos Moses, really helping me choose (find) where I want to stay this season! It sounds like the things you went through have made you stronger and clearer.
Yes, its so important to be positive and happy in all situations@@stelmarsky6778
Thank you Gabi for bravely sharing your trials, sharing is part of seeing and healing. Having been through a similar trials after a lot of searching and often painful introspection, and some gifted insights from some who's life's passion and purpose to understand their conflicts, overcome them and help others to do likewise, I was able to see and understand what kept me stuck into that rut, and it was not nearly as serious as my fears and anxiety kept me from seeing. It's been about 20 years on now, and I've spent much of that time doing and sharing what I can to help other find hope and insights, and what you relate Gabi resonates deeply with my experience, and if some of what I discovered might be of interest to you or others, I would be happy to chat.
Keep searching, looking and hoping my friend, you have many friends and reasons to search, hope and overcome.
Hey Gabi, I wish you a good luck on your way back to Gora.
It’s fantastic to see that it nowadays is OK to mention about mental health. I’m a girl class mental trainer and I will never rent out of work. I wish you the best and I look forward to take over your African dream if you remember me now clear of cancer living in Denmark.🙏
precious channel. subscribed! (immediatly, after the dubai's dark side video...).
🔥 thanx a lot (in this world of fake happines, fake wonderful lives, fake people, fake everything you are fresh air). ❤
Hey, I'm Nancy from the States. I started watching ur vlogs recently n I surely agree to the point that India is truly a country where it's easy to socialize. Even I went under anxiety and depression because of children in school bullying me. So my parents took me to a psychologist n she suggested that it would be better for me to travel for some time to get out of my anxiety and depression so my parents planned a visit to some Asian Countries. I 1st went to South Korea, then Thailand, but I didn't recover at all. I still used to lock myself in the hotel room. Then, after seeing some vlogs on youtube, my parents decided to take me to India n believe me, that was the best decision of my life. I went to India with no hopes n then while checking out from the airport, I met a guard who gave me a chocolate. Seeing her distributing the chocolates to all the children in the airport brought a slight smile on my face after months. Then we went to many Hindu temples n, believe me, the vibe there is so different from churches and mosques. Feeding the cows, sitting near the pond, seeing many idols of different God's, their Prasadams, also in some temple its mandatory to was ur legs before entering n they hv a separate space for that. All these things made me feel so good that I didn't even realize when I started to forget all my problems, but my parents did notice some changes. Then we went to many beaches and tried many street foods n damn.....there is smtg special in Indian street foods which you will never witness somewhere else. I never thought that vegetarian food could be this good. This was the 1st time I didn't eat non veg for 2 weeks, lol. Kids here r so polite that they even allowed me to play with them, n never they never made me feel lonely. Then I went to Indian Ocea. There was a huge place where people used to medidate saying ommmmmmmmmmmmmmmm in one long breath. Even I tried it, n it made me feel so good n it felt like it removed all the negativity from me. I fully recovered so my parents were planning to take my bak to The States. I never wanted this trip to end. I told them that is it possible that I stay here 4ever as I didnot want to go back the the same school. After discussing it for some days my parents decide that I'll stay in India with my grandparents n ngl my grandparents now say that it's good they shifted here, lol. They love India's street food n they made many friends of their age also me. I currently live in Mumbai, n I'm studying in 9th grade n till date no one has ever bullied me. Love India 🇮🇳 from the bottom of my heart. Sorry for spelling mistakes
I'm watching this video at 6 in the morning and it was a very relatable insight you have shared here. The digital disconnect is so real. I've always felt better, if not the happiest, when traveling. It's the movement, the exploration, being in the real world, speaking directly with people and animals :D that adds a sense of belonging, a freshness to life. Loved how this beautiful video ended, when it rains, it pours, right? But that transforms into a clear sky and a warm sun sooner or later.
Your video on Mumbai; my place of birth came up and then this video.. just wanted to tell you that you are not alone in your mental health struggles and appreciate your videos!
Feeling grateful to see mumbai and India in a positive light. Thank you and keep living ❤🙏🧿!
You are so beautiful, a real human being. Thank you for your sharing and for your travels. You make the world a better place! Peace and love, brother!
Thank you and I appreciate your forthrightness and candour, Gabi. I've spent years in different countries, exploring cultures, learning about people and now in my 70s, I'm not able to travel to so many places like I would like to. You're like a good travel companion who shares his outer world as well as his inner world and that makes traveling with you a delight. Keep on keepin' on my friend
I've just been following your content for the last one hour, I am safe to say this is one of the most captivating clips I've seen so far, thanks you for talking about mental awareness. Stay blessed Gabi!
I'm also a chronic anxiety patient..It's been 2 years... but it feels good now....I'm recovering...it's a fight man u have to fight every single day.. no matter what.....and in this process of recovery you become a completely different being .....take care and all the best...
You ROCK Gabi!! Thank you for being so real to us. You are a gift to the world! ❤
Thank you Gabi - great video , wonderful contribution - I can relate to everything you share as well as good memories of India travels from the past.
Gabi, thank you for having the courage to share your experience with the world. Many of us (myself included) struggle with social anxiety and depression. Take comfort in the fact that you do make meaningful contributions to the world everyday. Your channel provides tens of thousands of people with educational, inspiring, and entertaining content. In fact, places that I never considered visiting before, like Goa, are now on my short list of places to travel to very soon all thanks to you. Ti voglio bene amico!
Thankyou for being so vulnerable and open Gabi. Big hug!
Grazie per i tuoi video Gabi.
Ti auguro di trovare la tua pace interiore . Un abbraccio
LOVED THIS VIDEO! I am happy to see you're dealing with your mental health and depression better these days! I am 61 yo and stumbled upon your videos a year or so ago. I love watching your travels and adventures! Keep up the excellent work and don't stop what you're doing! Thanks for sharing your personal side and struggles! We all have them! Also loved the video footage here! Take care and be safe!
Thank you for sharing and thank you for making such an amazing videos! Good luck and be patient with yourself. ❤️
Hey Gabi! Just found your channel today and have watched a few videos, and i had to comment because im so impressed by your Genuine and Empathetic nature. They are certainly traits few people posess today. You nailed so many key points as you spoke of modern 'Mans's Search for Meaning' - a great book by the Swiss psychologists CG Jung, by the way....
Precisely because of your struggles, combined with a sypathetic soul, its glaring obvious to me that, while you may have social anxiety (and who doesnt have Some, unless youre a psychopath) you simultaneously have the native ability to connect deeply and instinctually to those who are open to such things...as your kind and open heart shine through in a genuine way. Many are Already living in a Virtual world - and because of that, mental health will continue to suffer. I hear in your voice a natural healer and councilor, and your struggles are educating you so you may help others in some small way., because youre really rather insightful. You would have made a wonderful priest many lifetimes ago as well ; )
Dont forget to read a physical copy of a book that both challenges you and sets your imagination ablaze!
Looking forward to what you do next -
Grazie Paisano
Molte Benedizioni
I was very close to Gokarna in March this year. I will visit it next time.
Great video...
From my life experience, bad, processed, even cooked food is 90% cause of depression. If you go fasting for 8 days, like water fast.. you will love every single small thing you do in a day.
Ad to this some fruit, vegan diet... 90 % live foods... some rice and vegie soup.. then you are FEELING GREAT.
stay away from animal foods.. this is pain and suffering.
Lift some weights every day... You got to exercise man.. and then again you are feeling GREAT.
No alcohol , no smoking, no fap-ing...
This is the key to depression free life stile, in my opinion.
Some will argue with me... But yet, we are not all the same...
I love your channel. I have subscribed !
Thank you for your precious work.❤
Stay away from social media,enjoy every bit of life even as simple as a sip of tea,open to new things,do things of our interest,do yoga,go to places known for spritual healing,Stay with nature....and don't OVERTHINK...Trust me I had been in depression for over 5 years in the past..but I got it away by myself only...no medication,No doctors,...just trusting my will power...I diverted my mind,focused on my interests and hobbies, spending time with family and friends...and You are in the right country for this mental healing...Hope you get well soon
You are a great guy talking about this themes and make them something real...! Thanks.
Thanks Gabi great vlog and very wise words. You have cheered me up today👍
Thank you dear Gabi for sharing and breaking a stigma. I admire your your openness and all the videos , so far I watched Kenya and India. I wish you inner sunshine forever.
Thank you for opening up. You help us not feeling alone. You are very brave Gabi. I’m glad you are in recovery ❤️🩹
Beautiful video, thank you! ❤
Just Thanks to you for sharing your thoughts about mental health. This strongly resonate to me, and i feel you so much 🙏 Sending love to everyone in here you needs it ❤ ( Can't wait to travel India, this makes me feel alive 💫)
Thank you for posting this Gabi. I discovered your channel almost two years ago when I was stuck in a Bangkok hospital with Covid, not sick but very anxious & stressed, and your videos helped me to get through it. Thank you for your honesty and everything you do!
Thanks for sharing. Very brave of you!
Yes, i wish you good luck, on every day 💞
Gabi, great topic and great video. After watching made me realize, I have been in a 'funk' and somewhat depressed. Like you, making videos is a form of therapy, and I feel best when creating. Thanks for the reminder.
Headed to India next week.
Such an amazing video.....I am from Goa and glad to see u discovering places in India.....Also it was really nice of u to share about Depression And Anxiety.....I really hope you feel refreshed and peaceful visiting India....Ur Welcome always !!
Very good Sir. Very important info, time to not give up! Believe is everything. Once again thank you. Take care Sir.
Namaste, Gabi🙏
I'm from Brazil and I really appreciate your video because of your sensitive way. I'm also suffering from depression and 10 years ago I had an opportunity to visit India for 6 months. I felt well while I was there...
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am so happy to have come across your content. Solo travel has helped me navigate my mental health. You are an inspiration!
Thank you, Gabi for another masterful podcast. Hopefully it was dry on your way back. Nothing but respect and appreciation for your honest empowering words, and for opening up more about your struggles. Indeed, we humans are all in the same boat. Everyone struggles with something. The list is endless, and it's not an easy time for anyone on our beautiful planet. Just know that you are loved and appreciated, supported and honored as a fellow human in this boat. It won't sink! You are intelligent and resourceful. Keep up the therapy, friend, and all my best to you, always. Thank you again, and as always thank you for your excellent English!
Bless you Gabi for sharing 🙏.
I’ve had similar struggles most of my life. Sharing these feelings is not always easy for fear of putting on others, especially when it’s a long low phase. Most of my friends couldn’t cope! Though I spend hours listening to them sometimes. Watching your video made me smile, feeding the cows, playing marbles with kids and the lovely scenery. Placing a rose quartz on your heart chakra when lying down is one of many small things we can embrace to keep balancing and healing our subtle energies.
Look after yourself. Your resilience is helping you and also others 🤗❤️🤗
Hello Gabi good luck,enjoy your life to the fullest 👍👍👍.
Hi Gabi, I love your channel, you touched my heart! Thank you so much for sharing your life with us.❤ Never give up 😊
Hello my name is Ottavia and I live in Melbourne Australia. My parents were Italian but I was born in Australia . I love Italy and can’t wait to go back for a few weeks. I have just discovered your channel and have been watching it for a couple of hours . Really enjoying all your adventures. My husband and myself follow quite a few UA-camrs and you’re quickly becoming our favourite. So sorry to hear about your depression. Keep yourself busy and surround yourself with good people. Looking forward to watching more exciting videos. Maybe you should come to Australia. 😊
Ottavia
This is good and important stuff, thank you SO much for being SO brave to talk about these so VERY important issues that so many people suffer from, you show GREAT example to open up and share you`re personal struggles and i`m very PROUD of you to share this!! thank you!
you really are doing GOOD and MEANINGFUL work and you`re videos really hit HOME on me, so just keep being YOURSELF and share important information and be genuine yourself! thanks, thanks, thanks GABI!!!
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Thanks for sharing Gabi 🙏
Thanks For sharing your thoughts ❤😊and great video
Now I know why I felt so connected to your videos. have been binge-watching your videos for the last week. Nice meeting you Gabi. your new follower.
Always enjoy watching your videos. You are my favorite U-tuber for showing some of these awesome countries. Bless up💛
Thanks for the good advice BRO.
Thank you for sharing this very personal experience. You helped me understand so much. Wish you the best.
Thank you for doing this beautiful video.
Great that you are able to share 🙏🏻👏🌈
Thank you for sharing Grabi 👍🏻😘🙏
Gabi Sorry that was auto correct 😇
Wonderful caring thoughts about getting out of depression.
Thank you for showing up vulnerability and talking about such an important topic ! Sending you a lot of love ❤
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You are an inspiration. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing and spreading the awareness of mental health importance 🙏
Hi, Gabi Thank you for another great video and your tips on mental health being. Life is actually simple we make it complicated.
Hi Gabi, I watch your videos whenever I can. Very informative and entertaining. Hope you are able to come out of your mental issues. Sending some good vibes and God's blessings your way.
💛Gabi. Your UA-cam is so honest and real and I Love that it helps you too because it definitely helps me and i'm sure a lot of others. I hear you. Keep living Keep smiling
Big hug gabi!!!!! ❤❤❤
Gabi, your wonderful videos help many people suffering from depression! You are the light that brightens their dark days! Find happiness in your help of others!
Thank you for this!!!
Thanks for the honesty