Trouble telling people about depression and SA

I hope this speaks to people watching this, it's worth thinking about. I truly do appreciate it when you tell me you have felt how I have felt. Please don't misunderstand! I am talking about my irrational fears that have to be overcome. I should have said this in the body of the video to avoid giving you the impression that I do not appreciate sympathy. I have a few thoughts written down to keep me on track, sorry if I look down to check them from time to time.

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[QuixoticBlues]

I am incredibly glad that this video and others are helpful to so many people! I'll tell you that they're wonderfully helpful for me. I love reading all of these comments and finding people who have had shared experiences!

[QuixoticBlues]

It occurred to me after posting this that you viewers might interpret what I said as hostile. I truly do appreciate it when people sympathize with me and let me know how they feel. Please don't worry that I will be scornful or offended. Thank you for all your kindness =)

[hjbit]

its hard to tell people you have social anxiety because people are ignorant assholes!! NO ONE UNDERSTANDS!!! it would be easier to be fucking crippled because at least people can SEE your handicap. but if you tell someone you cant do something because you have anxiety theyre like "big shit, so do i!!" and that condescending lack of validation makes me wanna beat the living fuck out of someone. i goi into combat adrenalin mode just going to the mall.

[666mamakoala]

Your videos are awesome; you speak rather articulately.

[RedBrightNBlue]

Well said, good video. I also struggle with SA and Depression. In the words of my own father, "I feel depressed sometimes too ya know and then I look at a homeless person and I realize life is not so bad" He was really honestly trying to give fatherly advice here and its ignorant comments like that, when people think they're helping, that hurts the most. As if we didn't already feel isolated enough. Its a slap in the face to realize how someone must think of you.

[nilesolma]

@madarauchiha34 Im sorry to say so nt you are folling yourself, why? Because I have some of the feelings you do, i too used to hate people and loathe them, being jealous of people etc. But if you learn to love and welcome people you'll become much more calmer and wiser, friends are the key please make yourself any friend possible they really help don't kill yourself please, you will find out that it is really unnecesary. I believ that SA can be cured through constant social expousre with friends

[madarauchiha34]

ps i had this feeling since i was 9 years old

for proof today i was talking to my cousin and his friends joined after a period of time i got pist at them for being smart with me so i muted them so i told my cousin i muted them and he kickes me from the party his own relative that knew him for 11 years and he pits his fucking friends dude i felt like punching a wall that proves that not even my family members care about how i feel.

[madarauchiha34]

i pretty sure i have depression i took a test and got over 90% percent and i dont know if i can trust anybody because no one care about me NO ONE i overheard my parents say i am a pain in the ass and many more words that made me feel worse i started to lose more and more friends and i and also sure that i have no real friends everbody like i said is mean to me calling me dump stupid retarded for no reason i also tried to kill myself many times but dont know the fast way to

[joeatkinson0]

@hjbit you're the best.

[KratEREZ]

Welcome to philosophy my friend. lol

[1108SASSY]

There are so many stigmas to have any type of mental disorder. Society as a whole has a very negative view of those with mental disorder. Until a person is affected by a mental disorder they do not understand or have empathy for the person. You have taken huge steps to break down some of the barriers surrounding depression and SA.

[sliderALT]

You're cool! I love how you took a bad thing and made it a positive. I truly respect that! I agree with everything you said and thought it was very articulate.

[maniacholo]

Another advice is you can call a friend, if you can't tell somebody about what you feel personally. Call them via 1800mumdad even if you run out of credit.. This will work..;)