P4A 2011: YOU.

Depression hits you right where it hurts. It is incredibly difficult to beat, but you can do it. I know you can.

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[talenthatter]

I've been battling depression for over four years. Only in this past year have I seaked medical attention. I have been one of those people who have felt alone, broken beyond repair, and utterly useless. Thank you for supporting a cause that helps people like me. dftba.

[astrorice]

@talenthatter Firstly, I'm really really proud of you for taking that step. It can be so hard to seek help sometimes. I applaud your courage. Secondly, thank you very much. As vaguely mentioned in the video, I too fought the disorder, so it's a cause close to my own heart. Trust me, if a dumb kid like me can get through it, you can too. Good luck.

[JaylaCucu]

Actually, there's 8 billion+, getting close to 9 billion.... Sorry, had to say it. Good video, though. You actually helped ME a lot. :)

[astrorice]

@JaylaCucu The population division of the United Nations declared this past Halloween the "Day of 7 Billion." Two billion more people weren't born in the past 47 days. Thank you re: the video, though.

[DonuilMacAthol]

@astrorice The UN measures population using census information gathered by various governments. In many poorer countries this data is woefully inadequate. Most universities and other entities use that data as well as makeing an approximation of the people that are not included. My sociology text book from last year estimated the global population to be between 7.5 and 8 billion .. theoretically speaking we could be nearing 9 million

[astrorice]

@DonuilMacAthol Okay, so I was wrong. Sorry. But may I remind you that this video is about depression, not the global population?

[yuvalngg]

I loved your slut-shaming video, and fighting out that you are probably a nerdfighter is just the icing on the cake. Thank you so much for the wonderful content on your channel.

[shakenama]

Brilliant!....I know that your kind and sincere words help out others. Many people say professional help is needed....but friends and family is needed just as much of not more. Because loved ones can only offer the warmth, support, and kindness that professionals cannot.

Your video helped me out tonight. And after seeing this and your "Slut-Shaming" video you got my subscription.

[MoiChannelify]

Project for awesome, was amazing. DFTBA!!!

[brightneonstripes]

@yuvalngg agreed! *finding

[pippinstrano]

I'm 39 years old, and have two kids. In September of 2010, I attempted to take my own life and was hospitalized. I have a wife, a husband, lovers, friends, family, all of which care about me. And yet it was a 19 year old woman that I've only known over the Internet that was able to reach down into my pit and help me get started coming out. I currently take medication and see a therapist every week. You're right, you never know where that help will come from. Thank you for doing this :-)

[GeneralGrievous8705]

@ astorice: Oh my goodness. I am a girl about your age that suffers from depression and these were the exact words I needed to hear today. Thank you so so much for making my day (and my future days) at least one thousand times better!

[rcmtimes3]

@astrorice Ah, it's all estimates anyway. 7 billion may be a conservative estimate, but for most purposes it's a useful one.

[rcmtimes3]

If you're going the medication route, make sure you have a doctor who will work WITH you. If the meds don't help or depression gets worse, tell the doc. If he or she isn't willing to talk about adjustments or changes in medication, get a different doc.

You make very thoughtful videos. If there had been more kids like you when I was teaching, I might not have left it.

[ChewChiu4]

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[StarlitVoyager]

Awesome video! One suggestion. It's really hard for people to imagine themselves just suddenly "being happy". So my suggestion is "remember to HAVE FUN!" Keep up the meaningful vids! :)