Do you suffer from depression? (webcam Video #21)

[PianoAnnie84]

Some time ago, it was in the evening, I felt this heavy weight once more coming over me... I did not try to resist (resisting is really the only cause of pain) and let the depression come over me, and then I felt the urge to play the guitar in order to express my feelings somehow, and while playing around, I developed a melody and I felt that I kind of was this melody itself... hard to describe, and I felt good again, the depression was gone, or somehow transformed. :)

[SugarBudgie]

Yes, yes I do.

[lynnej1970]

yer im not sure about taking drugs to fix it just a nother way for the pharmecies to cash in,,society gives us depression i get depressed looking at the real facts if the world we live in,,

[TheMagicEast]

yep its true, depression stays there as long as you resist it, just let it take you over for a moment and see what happens

[iamsandraj]

fntime who is Lowen? I am very much interested in what you are saying. Thanks

[Rorre65]

really great video ! :D love it

[klimtkiller]

i feel depressed about school and lots of homework. i have to do it right when i get home i don't have any time at all. only on this holiday that i'm on right now. i know that i won't ever be able to to learn french or spanish. i am not very smart and i get alot of pressure put on me. i can't cope with it as well as other people. i tend to get depressed alot.

[DubKesh]

@klimtkiller But you are smart. What determines one's intelligence? Not a quiz. If you tell yourself "I'm dumb" or "I can't do this" then you will become just that. Life changes with thought. Thought creates and destroys. It was a positive thought that said "Let's make this car" and so we have cars. Have faith in yourself. Start telling yourself "Hey, I'm a Human Being. I am so intelligent." Do not let others and grades make you believe something that is not true. I believe in you :)

[klimtkiller]

@DubKesh my parents and teachers say bad things about me. i suck at languages. worst in my class. i don't want to learn languages. thanks for writing the comment anyway.

[DarrenNLZC]

I agree with what you are saying, that you yourself are not the feelings, the heaviness, the thoughts, but the witness of all these things. And of course, the witness is pure, ever present, joyful, and could never actually be depressed. However, what you seem to forget is that clinical depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain which literally causes deep levels of despair and sadness which don't go because you arn't necessarily created these feelings, they come naturally and unceasingly.

[Tengent]

I haven't heard of this perspective. I'm reading a lot of Alan Watts and Daoist stuff and it's helping a lot.

[Vpopov81]

If u have never been in the ditch don't try to guide others out... you dont know the territory.

[fntime]

Check out Alexander Lowen. Much of depression is physical.

Depression is NOT feeling bad. Depression is Not feeling

at all.

Lowen claims all depression originates with the loss

of 'mother's love'. Lowen has a few physical exercises

that are a daily help that allows the flow of energy through

your body.

[frozenskipper]

Is it depression when you feel very sad just for almost no reason at all, my back brake on my bike is very squeaky, and on my way home, it was really bad, and i became very sad, i am often thinking, do i have depression, or am i just emotional?

[ToyPineapple]

Thank you very healing!

[sexykatie90]

burtharding my m.s.n is my profile baybe!

[GeorgeGogle]

hello Burt, its great stuff. I concentrated on heaviness in my body and accepted it totally. But I also felt that I don't want to "separate" or differentiate "me who watches this heaviness" from heaviness itself, like you suggest. I mean, I kinda felt it again created duality in me...may be it worked well in someone's case but in my experience I began feeling split again, until I tried to stop separating "me who watches depression" from depression itself. it worked better. what do you think?

[ImMrHonda4u]

Thank you Burt!

[VulgarityDivine]

I have chronic depression I've stopped taking meds for it years ago but I can't help but think of everything that's going wrong in the world and just not know what to think of I don't necessarily want to get rid of my depression but to pursue it and control it because depression has always been a very powerful thing to me and when I am not depressed I tend to not think as deeply and have less control over my emotion...

[horsecircle]

It's imperative that people know that depression has multiple causes and treatments. Prescription medication such as birth control pills, acne drugs (or their withdrawal), beta-blockers and even antidepressants can cause depression. Low vit. D or low vit. B12 can cause depression and is relatively easy for some to correct. Various health issues such as hypothyroidism and Parkinson's disease can cause depression. Sleep issues like sleep apnea cause it.

[NinaLuvsFriedChicken]

I have depression to the point where i have been on anit pscosis injections for the past year and have been hospitalised ...i hope to change for th ebetter soon x

[horsecircle]

@NinaLuvsFriedChicken Hey, antipsychotics often cause depression and usually aren't going to address it. Have you had a full medical work-up? Thyroid checked, vit. D levels checked? Have you suffered a trauma? Are you dissatisfied with the way the world is today--wage slavery, lack of community, that sort of thing?

Cause there are tons of other solutions. Fish oil has helped tons of people. Addressing underlying health issues helps too. Acupuncture can help. Creating community can help!

[boringshi]

It's a wonderful thing, acceptance. And recognising you are not a felling, and therefor NOT depressed. This really helped me, even though I'm in a ' rough patch' @ work , from which I've been feeling horrible for days now.

A big, heavy as darkmatter anxiety/depression chunk on my stomach.

After this clip I accepted, and indeed saw this wasn't me. Most of the chunk is gone now. It will come back through thinking, but then I'll (not) try again ;)

So thanks Burt, it helped. As usual

[goandbehappy]

@boringshi So pleased for you and yes think Burt is brilliant and helped me too as I was going through a really bad time when lost dad. He's brilliant xxx

[boringshi]

Painful man, (/girl) . I feel for you. But know that your parents are love, forever. just like you. Hence you can be 100% certain they love(d) YOU.

[disturbedman360]

i writeing a book to deal with this depression it's helping me a story of hard ship pain and love

[anisblond]

Burt,you are one of the most interesting people on youtube!!

Thanks!

[sweetlee82]

This video is amayzing. I have been medicated for manic depression since ny early teens. I have always thought my depression is a mixture from both the situations I face as well as my hormonal imbalance. Recently I have been particapating in yoga, and found dome peace in that. Learning to accept and cope with matters that hurt someone are an issue I am still learning to do. Thank you for this video.

[Diazt3r]

@sweetlee82

yea i was also diagnosed with a major depressive episode after rough years in college, but i realized that i was just dwelling on my past of being "not enough" and using my past as an image of my present. I was stuck in a vicious cycle of fear and i really felt like the world was closing in on me. But as i chose to accept these feelings and said that i cannot change my past, which then only becomes a mere insignificant memory to me, I begin to live in the present.

[Diazt3r]

@sweetlee82 you should not see your feelings as an adverse concept (which is what i feel like most psychiatrists think feelings and thoughts are) but try to accept it as just a feeling and understand. Don't try to fight it by saying that there is something wrong with me just accept and understand it for this will make it even worse. I don't know how to explain it but when i acknowledge my thoughts and feelings as just thoughts and feelings i become less controlling and less fearful of being

[Diazt3r]

@sweetlee82 controlled.

i wish you a fulfilling life!

[horsecircle]

@sweetlee82 In case this applies to you, often now bipolar disorder is caused by antidepressants. It's a side effect that stops once the drugs are stopped. If this doesn't apply, disregard it! Peace!

[CaitlinReneex3]

How would i tell my mum?

How do you actually know if you have depression?

[Serasia]

@CaitlinReneex3

Ask someone if they have a minute, and then say you haven't been feeling very good lately, that you just aren't motivated, or can't function like you used to--those are just examples. Talking helps, whether it's depression or not.

[Serasia]

@CaitlinReneex3 Usually, if you feel unhappy a lot, or if you don't feel like doing things even if you love doing them (I mentioned that because it's a bit how I'm feeling now), or start doing badly at classes/work, it might be depression (or high stress). It's important to talk to someone so they can know you're feeling bad and they can help you get back on your feet. There are posters all over my campus urging people to talk to counselors if they feel depressed, or overly stressed.

[beardfreak1969]

Yes, very true.

I've had a few weeks of depression now and have had these debilitating feelings for most of my life.

You touched on one solution, albeit temporary in my case, sit still and meditate on what's there, allow the internal dialogue to arise, unravel it and if necessary write the thoughts down. Move it away from oneself, objectify it, and see where that takes you.

This works for me from time to time.

[clovek457]

Sometimes I feel very strongly that if I say(or do) something new in my life.. even though it will help me.. it wont help me all the way..and in the end I dont do even a little..something tells me that little is not enough..but we are always responsible for our condition..

[aghoranathi]

no, plz take into account that you will have to overcome constant bombardment from media brain washing, lack of healthy food et cetera.

Just be responsible for realizing that maybe you are having a natural reaction to the things and events that you are around. Psychiatry invented the idea that depression has something to do with the individuals innate nature and that is crap, look at the place we live. Find a way that you can cope none the less, exercise helps a lot, and taking the piss. :)

[lscdelight]

thank you

[superfuzzymomma]

Bless and Thank You, Bert!

Namaste.

[UniqueExposures]

Finally someone that understands it. Ty for this video!

[WhackaMack]

thank you

[Nickdude43]

Thanks man...

[mesa134]

depression was no longer relevant when i stopped trying to fix things with the same mind that was makin me depress but by allowing it and feeling it ..it stops very very quickly if not immediately .just sharing with ya'll

Namaste buddies!

[snaggypaggy]

@mesa134 Wow nice.

[sharepositive]

Oh Burt, I do love you!

I am not experiencing depression presently but when i remember & I ask that girl sitting there crying......Are you the heaviness or are you the witness... I get I am the witness, I am the creator. If I am the creator...then of course I also have the ability to release.

I have given myself regular depression throughout early life and now just seasonal. This has really allowed me to study it from all angles. Maybe it is a life theme. That's all I can come up with!

:)

[cyniraholt]

Amazing..TY for sharing. blessed b~

[Being48]

Thank You, Namaste :-)

[roahboah]

Thank you, Burt.

[harveythewhiterabit]

Sometimes stepping off your "hamster wheel", uncluttering your world, following your passion and contacting your true friends helps too. **Fix what seems broken, as that may just be a story you are telling yourself.**