Living with Major Depression: Accepting your illness

[Intheblackfilm]

@BoyMonarch If it wasn't then, it is now.

[yummieyummie123]

Congrats on your accomplishments and Ur paper run. Keep pushing. I know how hard it is.

[yummieyummie123]

I get this. What's also bad is when your family beats u up about it too, what u can't do, and hold u to a standard that you try but continue to fall short of. I feel alone in my family, around friends, sometimes I just shut down totally.

[Intheblackfilm]

@yummieyummie123 I am sorry to hear your situation. I would definitely speak to your Doctor about how you are feeling and they may be able to point you in the right direction. There is help available. Even though you feel helpless, you're actually full of potential and the ability to overcome. Hold onto that truth.

[doubleinfinification]

wow, marry me. actually two depressed people can't be good. thanks for the video.

[Intheblackfilm]

@doubleinfinification You're hilarious :-P

[1104ray]

how can sum 1 so beautiful like u be depressed now im depressed but thats cuz im very ugly retarded an fat theres a lot more reasons but not shareing all my reasons 2 the world i really want 2 kill myself but i dont have the guts but im close sumin i ask from every 1 plz just make fun of me real bad an hopefully ill have the courage 2 killmyself that would be great all my problems r gone

[Intheblackfilm]

@1104ray Depression doesn't discriminate. It can fall upon the rich, the beautiful, the famous -anyone.

You are capable of so much. Unfortunately not everyone looks at others and can see that (those are small-minded people). Dream big for yourself. Create your way out. You can do it.

[TWENTIETHCENTURYBABY]

Yes, it's all in the head, but it beyond our control. I should have been in work today, but I just couldn't go. Things are so bad, not just mental pain, but physical too. Had a really bad panic attack yesterday and keep bursting in to tears today. I can relate totally to your video.

[callmeservant]

I almost can't accept the Bipolar. I hated when I was on medication the fact that when you try to talk to people about thinking positive they look at you like your a fraud and so many people judge you and look at you differently. Your opinion doesn't matter because you took the easy way out. I used to be very open because I wanted to help people but now when people ask I say "That's none of your business" and I feel so ashamed. But I get so depressed when I'm off my medication it's unbareable.

[callmeservant]

@callmeservant I can't function like this anymore. 

[madjon30]

Hi Jasmine you put it across really well ive suffered depression 12yrs now after 2 breakdowns now it Agrophobia to, and more anxiety. ive found this video through a family friend a little help it sure makes life like a game of snakes and ladders take to many steps to quick and ou slide down a snake self-help-academy

Hope you find it a little help

[SubConCrusher]

Yes accepting your illness is crucial if you want to have any sort of life !! :)

[jjobie]

Why are so many amazingly beautiful women suffering from depression?

[SabzArash]

Thanks for sharing Jasmine. Hope things have changed for you since. All the best and strength :)

[joro2000]

Wow...You speak for me...Question....How's your appetite?? I barely have one.....

[Intheblackfilm]

@joro2000 Unfortunately, I am one of those people who love eating. My theory is, food tastes better at 1am whilst in bed.

There are anti-depressants that can deal with your lack of appetite. For example, Avanza is great for people who are having trouble sleeping or eating.

[joro2000]

@Intheblackfilm Haven't tried any meds yet..terrified of side effects. Doc prescribed Celexa...any thoughts??? Thanx much for actually replying! Peace......John,,,

[SunKissedLioness]

thank you so much for your post. you articulate so well a major struggle with MDD, the need to take baby steps. thank you for your objectivity and saying the things that for me have been difficult to accept for myself and communicate to others.

[mrblack61]

Have you heard of a book called "Feeling Good: the New Mood Therapy" by D Burns?

Im about a third of the way through atm so cant give a full run down on it but i really like the direction so far. He suggests that its distorted thinking that leads to feeling down, well worth a look.

Thanks for the vid, might be doing some of my own if i feel my experience could help others.

Gl

[kano8506]

dam shes fine

[sweetblackstarx]

This video was very helpful, thank you! I was diagnosed with depression and it took me years to even accept the fact. I felt so guilty and "weak" for getting sick and felt that surely it was my own fault I felt this way. Now I few weeks ago I finally gathered my courage and went to see a doctor and got medication for it (still waiting for it to work though). I really do hope you'll also feel better soon and are able to fight the depression. I'm sending you a big hug and warm thoughts : )

[MerciX1001]

I feel like you are in my head right at this moment. Havent been out in almost a week.

[Intheblackfilm]

@MerciX1001 Small steps. Even going for a walk around the block is progress.

[zuniga6412]

I have major depression and have had since i was a kid. I will be 52 on December 1st of this year and i also see my head doctors and take my meds, really makes a difference. I learned something from you young lady....i have to accept that i have limitations and that i don't have to make it harder on myself by trying to live up to what i think i should be able to do, or what others think i should be able to do cause it makes my depression worse. Want to thank you for making this video. Make more!

[joro2000]

@zuniga6412 YES...my friend!! I'm 60.......Since you were a kid??? How'd you make it this far??? Mine started a few years back........

Peace!

[zuniga6412]

@joro2000 Ya,i had a hard time in life from depression. I also came from a very dysfunctional upbringing so that just made things worse. I hated school cause i had a learning disability but didn't know it had a name. Just thought i was dumb and everyone else was smart. I lost jobs because of depression and my learning disability. I lost relationships because of all my problems, lots of relationships. Suffered also from thyroid problems. It took years to find the right meds and life is good.

[raverxbarbie]

thank you for this. you're beautiful, your story touched me.

I've had depression for 11 years, i've been medicated for 8 years. I've just accepted it but for the first time in 6 years, thanks to you, i've realised that i need to over come this and get off my medication.

THANK YOU SO MUCH JASMINE.

[ACharm]

I appreciate you coming to terms with ur illness-and sharing your feelings honestly and straightforward. We struggle daily, hourly, sometimes minute to minute.

[TheZannen]

Jasmine i just wanted to say that your life basically equals my life. I'm going through full time study and believe me its hard atm. You can do more than just do dishes etc, from this video i found out that you are brave and not afraid to face your demons. It tells me you're not afraid to face truth. An incredibly rare combination and a beautiful one. All i can say is don't take yourself in too much solitude it does not help. i did this after a motorbike accident and fell into a lonely dark hole

[32toffeeman]

excellent....when u talk about the negative self talk.....i can totally relate to that

[rarAKAdrahc]

This is very inspiring stuff. I've been trying to combat my own depression and anxiety for as long as I can remember but indeed its only made it worse. Looking to take my first step and see a psychiatrist soon. All the best to you and yours.

[skmaxwell2]

I really needed to hear this. Woke up feeling so depressed and searched for acceping depression and came across your video. I can relate to so much of what you said. You are very wise for your age. I wish you the best in all your endeavours.

[Intheblackfilm]

@skmaxwell2 Thank you for your positive feedback.

Every day that we choose to be present is a step forward. Keep waking up and there will always be hope that things will get better.

Wishing you the best xx

[Intheblackfilm]

@skmaxwell2 Thank you xx

[SteveOnly]

That was very touching, Jasmine. You're my hero!

also

I really hope you get to make a Screenplay eventually. I always liked your stuff at Film School. Such a shame you left.

[Intheblackfilm]

@SteveOnly

Thank you Steve. I hope to be back by next year.

[Intheblackfilm]

Glad I could be of some help. I'll be posting another video within the week :-)

[Yovo35]

Excellent and thoughtful video. Thank you very much for sharing it. I can relate with so much of this.

[iamhappytobemyself]

Enjoyed your vid. It really speaks to me. I suffer with anxiety in the main but, issues you raise here I go through also.

Slan, Jer