Beating the Black Dog - 45 min documentary

[RAYZE1ER]

@Zhiamify You're obviously a depressed faggot fuck, just kill yourself and do everyone a favor!

[politicalprophecyuk]

@RAYZE1ER Grow up, respect people and if u dont fully understand something, learn more about it before u claim things. Its not big to insult people when there here for a serious reason, ive been depressed myself, im just lucky i had an amazing girl by my side to save me and ive started changed my life around now. So Respect people especially when its about this...and help eachother out!!!

[hilannie62]

Disappointment is a subjective response related to the anticipated rewards. The psychological results of disappointment vary greatly among individuals; while some recover quickly, others mire in frustration or blame or become depressed.

Now i know partly why i am depressed, i am disappointed in Me and my failures.

Depression is the Curse of the strong

[RAYZE1ER]

@Zhiamify You're not sad when you're depressed? Don't answer, I already know you are.

[celticbobb]

Of course your depressed...your bloody Australian.

[Szeba86]

@celticbobb what's up with aussies getting all depressed..? I mean they don't live in a shithole like eastern europe ?!? Australia is a beautiful country with great people, working with them is a pleasure unlike with a romanian,hungarian, or even western europeans that are a bit psychopathic with inflated egos like spanish, french or german alcoholic madman bosses that get pissed over the top for nothing - you'd get depressed around here under 2 days of work in a corporate environment....

[celticbobb]

@Szeba86 Got nothing against Australians getting depressed mate..long may it continue

[RAYZE1ER]

People need to understand that depression is a normal emotion and the more prone one is to being depressed reflects on what one does with their life. Don't take these pills that doctors and the pharmiceutical companies are getting rich from.Learn to deal with problem's so they go away instead of masking them with drugs because they'll always be there later.

[LittleBoiFen]

@RAYZE1ER Sadness is a normal emotion but depression is not normal.

[RAYZE1ER]

@LittleBoiFen Everyone at one point in their life eventually gets depressed, therefore it's normal for one to feel that way at times. Sadness is part of being depressed DORK!

[MarlasanLovesCake]

Jesus this shit is depressing Why the fuck would they recommend this to me z . z Damn youtube!!

[boutefkaleb]

Very true, people use humor for a lot of reasons, to cover up a lot of realities. and sadness the depression is one of our ennemy in this life

[saigondj]

here's a quick fix: move to a warm climate city with lots of people.

depression seems to affect the isolated white people who live in cold and dreary wheather

[crusty21]

@saigondj Yeah just be forewarned that the majority of people living in warm climate areas are not white. Probably why whites don't like warm areas. I think they tend to call it urban sprawl. Not a good place to raise your daughters. Long underwear and cold toilet seats are just among the trade offs to keeping it pure I guess.

[originalperloocko]

This documentary is a bit confusing. Bipolar disorder is not depression. People with manic depressive (bipolar) disorder or with other types of schizophrenia might also suffer from depression but depression itself is a different kind of a disease!

[Szeba86]

@originalperloocko bipolar disorder is not in any way linked to schizophrenia, those affected by this disorder don't hear or see things or voices like schizophrenics do. Bipolar sufferers have to deal with 2 things at once, that is mania and depression at the same time, hence the name bi=2, polar=fluctuate between the 2 poles, 1 minute acting manic/erratic and the next minute feeling depressed.

[amprbs5]

@Szeba86 When mania or depression become extremely severe individuals with bipolar disorder may see things and hear voices.

[Szeba86]

@amprbs5 ok,in extremely severe cases but they know that what they hear and see is not real, unlike schizophrenics

[K0sm1cKid]

I have only just barely begun to feel unhappy. I am trying to find out if I need some kind of help, but I dont know what I want. I wake up every morning feeling like I am worthless, I force myself out of bed and see myself in the mirror in the bathroom, confused by the person I see. I seek out drugs such as extacy that give pleasure, but I am afraid where this may lead. I feel that my closest of friends are somehow causing this. what should I do? what can I do?

[Wordimages]

I have one comment...Black Dog is Depression...Bipolar Is Biopolar....this film gets the two confused.

[onlyacog]

Iv'e been in looney bins for 9 Days being the most. It is the WORST experience you will ever have at a "Hospital"

I cannot believe this girl stayed for NINE F&$#^*$% WEEKS!

OMFG

[TSM8088]

I find it quite humorous for specialists (& the general public) to presume that the intention of past, current, & future "treatments" for depression should be towards a focus on getting the patient back to "normality." To me, this really means getting the patient back to conformity with the way the wider world tends to operate.

Some of us are simply not meant for "this world." It's no illness/condition of deficiency or delusion to believe that the rest of the world is neurotic and afflicted.

[TSM8088]

All of us are beautiful, some of us are simply not meant for this world..

[cosmicaxis]

Do you think that sleep deprivation brought about this great change in her personality? Anyone who knows anything about the irrepairable damaging effects of sleep deprivation would know for sure.

[crazddrifterr]

@cosmicaxis But, With the mania side of bi-polar, you can go day's without wanting nor needing sleep. So it's kinda like what came first, the chicken or the egg, Did her lack of sleep cause her to develop the already pre disposition to bi polar to occour, or was she already in a manic state.

[belathequeen]

She seems to have bipolar disorder not solely depression.

[lizzykiss441]

I have suffered with depression for years and it lead me 2 drug and drink problems but ive managed 2 stop doing drugs and am on methadone which had helped me so much with the drug issue and i detoxed from drink, so for 5yrs i have been clean(apart from meth) i am still suffering with depression though and things can make it worse like anxious situations or feeling ugly. i put loads of makeup on to cover up what i realy look like. its a battle every day, infact it destroys u inside.

[Ligerpride]

@lizzykiss441 I can understand what you are saying. I hope you are well at the moment.

[shauryaification]

@lizzykiss441 I was thinking that what will I should I say to those persons who say that the person who is depressed is nothing but messing his life and it's not a serious problem..sometimes I feel that I am gonna leave those persons who called them as loved one...It's better to be alone rather than to be in a foul company...specially in the time like these....

[trankuser9]

@lizzykiss441 Ive got the same problems I only just stopped using how much methadone r u on?

[laurajdahl]

Knowing God is there and that one day I will be with Him in Heaven is the BEST anti-depressant for me... Praying helps my soul rise out of the darkness, and without drugs.. Although, I know some people DO need the assistance with prescription drugs.. Just try not to numb yourself

[atlasshrugged2u]

I'm sure Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln, and Charles Darwin weren't looking at themselves the way we "revere" them today, so I don't quite know what point the Dr. in the beginning is trying to make?...Anyone could be depressed, rich, poor, black white, etc..Although it does seem to happen more to your standard "over acheiver"

[lbocvarov89]

@trakomako what are you trying to say? It kinda sounds familiar, but i'm not sure if i got what you meant.

BTW Hi to Slovenia!

[jimpurdie]

@trakomako i lie in bed all day on my laptop or sleping just cant be bothered with life

and nothing makes me happy,scared of death hate life.

[FOOFlGHTERS]

I don't even give a shit anymore, depressed or not, I feel like things are just getting more and more hopeless. I dont think you can understand how that feels without actually experiencing it.

[ralphinio4]

I'm starting to think I've got bipolar disorder, I seem to tick all the boxes. A few days ago I had crippling, sickening depression. In particular, an insane amount of muscle tension and a desperate, desperate urge to go to Beachy head and just end it. Bizarrely, now I feel fine, better than fine, euphoric even. I can't handle these mood swings!

[jimpurdie]

@ralphinio4 beachy head with you ralph.

[ralphinio4]

@jimpurdie , nah, i feel better now! Thanks for the encouragement though, you're a real charmer lol!

[rrraawwwkk50]

oddly depression doesn't have to mean being sad. its a serious chemical imbalance and it presents itself in a lot of different ways. i've been living with it for a little over 10+ years, some days are good, some not, but it's taught me a lot, even with a hospital stay.

[theporksicle]

Can an existential crisis qualify as depression if it results in depression-like symptoms? I often feel frustrated and upset the world's going nowhere and everything's pointless but its hardly idiopathic, I know exactly why I feel that way- but it seems like it would be untreatable as no therapist would change the facts.

[adjohnson916]

Depression is not always a disease. For some people it's irrational. For many it's not irrational in the slightest. There's no guarantee written in stone somewhere that life is supposed to be happy or even neutral. It can actually be pretty shit for some people. This whole "it's a disease" tripe is just a lie they tell you in hopes you'll accept the shit so they can go on with their self-contented lives unencumbered by "party-poopers" who have the audacity not to be enamored by trite daily life.

[jimpurdie]

i think of death every waking moment,i want to die ,its just im scared of death.

[Livasyandrew]

same

[jimpurdie]

@Livasyandrew terrible aint it im on fluxotine 40mg/day 20 mg diazepam,40mg temazepam,all i do all/every day is lie in my room on my laptop online or sleeping,have been for years.

[jimpurdie]

im on fluoxitine 20mg daily depression meds,plus diazepam 40mg a day for insomnia/anxiety.ill be 34 on 27th april 2010 and been depressed for 15 years.

[allnightdrinker]

I have gone through some hard times In my life and have learnt one survival technique and that is when ever I have moments of that sadness( not depression) creeps In I Identify it and combat it with positivity. Self lothing is a real issue and looking at it In a true like is good. When you feel self loathing you can combat it with stepping back and being positive. Mental training is what has stopped me from becoming depressed again! Now all I have to do is combat my addictions lol! Positivity!

[Fireball499]

the music chosen...the way this video is directed i want to take my own life....

[MyCatWatchesMe]

Great stuff. Really great stuff.

[DonWon313]

Are we watching a documentary about depression or some Australian bitch Bipolar syndrom

[DonWon313]

There is a point to life, mabe you just dont see it now.

[dmcc20012]

I know a least 20 people who have commited suicide over depression, a good friend of mine hung himself out the window last year, I suffer from depression myself.......I wish people would talk about it more.

[rabadooda]

You really need to stop 'hanging' around with those types of people x)

[dmcc20012]

Dont you feel bad for making people "quit" playing RS?

[allnightdrinker]

Too be honest If you know 20 people that have committed suicide you might not be suffering from clinical depression. You might just be grieving naturally. You seriously should look at the people you spend your time with. If they are all killing themselves then there is something seriously wrong with your social life be it your community or just friendship group. I don't want to sound harsh but you need to improve your situation. maybe move somewhere or go travelling! See/do something beautiful!

[dmcc20012]

Thank you for the comment, where Im from is the suicide capital of ireland, as I said before people need to talk about it more.

[albat23ross]

i have depression and ocd and i have to tell you that depression has nothing to do with that.if you believe that god will help you maybe will help you.if you believe tht a new haircut will help it will help you in the same way that religion does.the real problem is that when you are depressed you cant believe in anything and everything seems meaningless

[TheBestGuitarSoloEVR]

dont listen to tols on the internet, they have no idea about depression or schizoprenia or weight loss but they are entitled to what htey think and alot of whta htey say is bs

[TheSamsquanch]

you're an idiot

[MissySarah2008]

That's you...not everyone. Everyone has their own beliefs and should respect the beliefs or non beliefs of others. Also, religiosity is considered a symptom of mental illness...so you might want to think twice about declaring yourself healed.

[randomdave30]

I am by no means 'healed' depression is part of who i am and always will be. I believe that in my case depression is caused by spiritual inadequacy which has nothing to do with 'religion'. I believe what I believe - that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that the Devil wants to destroy humankind and force him to destroy himself. I am not going to post any more comments here - just, those of you who are suffering, God Bless you all.

[meginis8]

Shut the fuck up.

[paidglennbecktroll]

@randomdave30 That's totally random Dave!

Maybe you should do some research first before you declare you're devotion to a god or gods.

Some people believe that Jesus Christ studied under the Buddha in his teenage years. See always more to learn.

[randomdave30]

If one believed everything that is said about Jesus Christ... There are always books, articles and documentaries that set out to 'expose' or debunk Christ in some way - and I wonder the exact purpose the authors have in publishing their latest theories and revelations about Jesus Christ.

I encounter an almost instinctive aggression and animosity in relation to my faith. Whether I'm right or wrong I will walk with Christ for the rest iof my life and glorify Him with my last breath.

So there.

[DonWon313]

What if you dont belive in Jesus, then wat?

[DonWon313]

Some belive that religion is a hoax

[thegunclub123]

yeahm\, its true that if your more religious you dont get depressed, but religions just a crutch for weak people. and the depressed arent usually weak

[meginis8]

your a faggot.

[thegunclub123]

i thought u were one of the reasonable nonreligious ones

[DonWon313]

i agree

[randomdave30]

Depression is an illness from Hell. It is the work of the Devil; he wants to destroy you and he wants you to destroy yourself so that he can claim your soul. Come to Jesus Christ . He doesn't change your circumstances but he can help you to cope.

[Upriser385]

randomdave you are moron you know that

[salo73]

when you give yourself to an imaginary friend you really short change yourself, and become schizophrenic, good luck with that,

[randomdave30]

Pal, why I haven't succumbed to either or both suicide or schizophrenia I don't know. I recognise Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour and if I am ultimately working to a rose-tinted delusion, well it's better than popping SSRIs or relying on alcohol or whatever. Cheaper, too!

I digress. I believe in Jesus Christ and if I die and go to Heaven or Hell or nothing at all, at least my faith would have made this boring life bearable.

[JohnnyWhore]

I always called it "the cloud"

[xsophiedx]

No puns intended with the use of the words "unusual" or "normal"

[xsophiedx]

I realize this is only one persons experience of depression, but it seems like a really extreme and unusual example to use in an attempt to educate those who know little about the condition. There's not usually one instance that causes or triggers depression and, more often than not, it doesn't require institutionalization, especially at such an early stage. Plus, Kate was diagnosed with bipolar disorder (or manic depression), so why feature her story on a programme about (normal) depression?

[californiania]

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[shoutforit]

girls like jokers. they dont want to be with serious or depressed guys.

[no1zgrl4eva]

You are so off base it isn't even funny. If a girl just wants someone to amuse her, that is easy enough to find in all the halfwits running around everywhere. I suffer from depression also, and I want someone with a soul, not a clown.

[crumbtrey]

Good, realistic answer to halfwit before you.

[no1zgrl4eva]

Thanks!

[MrsPoodle78]

@no1zgrl4eva As do I. I may need to commit myself for care as this condition has now become uncontrolable. Many of us depression patients are comedians, ever notice that? Everone thinks I am funny. My humor is like a blanket to hide my true disposition.

[no1zgrl4eva]

Very true, people use humor for a lot of reasons, to cover up a lot of realities. I hope you find some relief....my heart goes out to you.

[hanson666999]

I suffer from depression and have done for a very long time :-( i cant help but feel that i have wasted a very good part of my life in the grip of the black dog, all my youth was consumed with feeling chronicaaly depressed and nothing i do aleviates these feelings of despair and hopelesness, i just know im going to die alone, i wish i could be happy and productive because its been a long time sinse i felt happy without relying on drink or meds to do so. I wish someone knew the answer

[Santisantiago]

just watch your thoughts, there is a way out, there are many! but you have to stop yourslef from the negative thought patterns, watch the movie "The Secret" Depression isets in when you become adicted to negative thoughts that generate negative feelings and cloud your life. YOU can come out. Check Neurogistics safe natural stuff that helped me come out of it, I now have the life I allways wanted.

[daftxpunk77]

there are a lot of different things you need to do, i disagree with the idea of prescription drugs, but thats just my opinion. a few things you can start with are eating healthy, excersize regularly, take vitamin d and fish oil supplements, available at most drug stores, and do whatever you enjoy whenever you get the chance, force yourself to get out and do things, and make sure to spend time outside, in sunlight.

[MrYpres]

i know its been 2 month's since this post but i had to respond

people with depression dont want to excersize and take vitimins, they already think that they have no future,

[daftxpunk77]

yeah, you're absolutely right. i think that if you just tell some, like your doctor or something, or just have someone to talk to.

[Jessecraft1954]

Depression is very challenging. It isn`t something you can turn off at will. I wish there were a switch I could use to turn it off.

[X4592]

Intensive treatment for depression is the best option, I've discovered. After a brief hospitalization, I'm now on the road to recovery. You CAN get better. There is hope. Just reach out and get help.

[msgrinch61]

Very Interesting. Thank you.

One thing for sure we are very talented by trate. Keep up the great work. by the way great painting.

[uni2332]

MachineAmbition hit on a very good point. There is a huge difference between sad spells, and actuall depression. People always say things like, "I get depressed, but I just get over it and it goes away. You just need to pick yourself up." This misconception can prevent peoples friends and family from understanding what that person is really going through. Anxiety and depression are VERY serious diseases that should never be taken lightly.

[demi1milli]

Liveinmymusic...you have to reach out for help.  If you don't, this "dying inside" will get worse. Tell your doctor...tell your teacher...tell your mother. If they don't listen....seek out a doctor.

[liveinmymusic]

im 14..im dying inside...so alone...stuck...pathetic...grr

[LOJETE85]

Dont give up. Call on God, he will get you through. I promise.

[Wivanunu]

Yes....call on God....HE is waiting for you....

[fluffyviolet]

Hang in there I did after so many down days...my depression started at 15, I think that is a hard time in life. My brother committed suicide so it runs rife in my family...I am now 35 and I want to show the world even without a family support network u can still do it...I know I did

[realbluemeanie]

Be strong Liveinmymusic.... you are NOT alone.......

Reach out to someone. People genuinly care.

Be well.

[popepiusXI]

Its good to know that people care cos they do just look at all your replies! Everyone gets depressed most are just scared to admit it cos they think its a weakness or that they're "weird" They are just too immature to face up to their emotions. You're just ahead of your time. I find exercise changes my brain chemistry enough to cheer me up but its hard to motivate yourself when you're down - just do it!

[MachineAmbition]

Not everyone gets depressed! Everyone can become sad - but depression is something else entirely. You have to emphasize the difference between a normal, human emotion and a mental disorder of degree and length of time.

[OinkyDag]

And bipolar disorder depression is heaps worse than the average form of depression.

[brittaNderek]

cheer up bro

[asonofleemarvin]

I think the major fault with modern stigma and societal treatment and regard to depression and manic depression is that something often extreme needs to happen before you get the attention you deserve!!!

[michaelgadsby]

Thankyou for posting this. It's an engaging and affectionate insight on how mental illness such as depression not only affects the sufferer but perforates through family and friends.

Thanks again.

[TacoLuvr]

Last week I beat my neighbor's black dog 'cause it wouldn't stop barking.

[super8hogan]

I hate dogs

[TacoLuvr]

I actually don't hate dogs at all. I think they are delicious.

[super8hogan]

lol thats funny TacoLuvr

[ja24]

you're retarded.

[anonymouswashere]

first comment

[TacoLuvr]

First Reply.

[anonymouswashere]

nice

[super8hogan]

very nice