Depression, the secret we share | Andrew Solomon
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"The opposite of depression is not happiness, but vitality, and it was vitality that seemed to seep away from me in that moment." In a talk equal parts eloquent and devastating, writer Andrew Solomon takes you to the darkest corners of his mind during the years he battled depression. That led him to an eye-opening journey across the world to interview others with depression -- only to discover that, to his surprise, the more he talked, the more people wanted to tell their own stories. (Filmed at TEDxMet.) TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and much more. Find closed captions and translated subtitles in many languages at http://www.ted.com/translate Follow TED news on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/tednews Like TED on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TED Subscribe to our channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/TEDtalksDirector
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what a fantastic talk I'm glad I came across it. its good to listen to someone who knows how it feels. ive been battling depression ever since I can remember but I cant bring myself to ask for help. ive been so used to putting on a false face to everyone that I don't no who I really am. ive been a single parent of 7 for 6 plus years and if it wasn't for my children I don't think I would still be here. I hope watching this will give me the inner strength to ask for help and not feel ashamed or a failure in doing so. thank you for sharing
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this is hitting too close to home that I'm struggling to watch it in one sitting. it's so strange because I should feel comfortable in k owing that I'm not alone with this depression, yet when he puts words to it, when he puts it out in the world in such a clear coherent manner, it becomes even more real and it wakes me up and shakes my entire existence. I've made a lot of progress with my depression, or so I like to believe, but it's always there under the surface. there are days where it feels like all I'm doing is trying to overload my brain in order to distract my thoughts from the impending depressive thoughts, as if my whole life is merely a fascade, a distraction from the reality that is my depression. I don't know what else to really do other than try my best to distract myself. I think that's a large part of the issue with me: I don't know what to do and I'm so skeptical about anyone who pretends to know what to do that I trap myself in this cycle of distractions. I try to separate myself from my depression, but what if it's just who I am? it's difficult to remember me being different than I am now. I'm stubborn, though, so I won't give up. rant over.
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Im really glad i listen to this. Really helped me a lot. Older version of Jim Parson! ☺
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Not trying to advertise at all here, Ive also suffered from depression all my life and been on all of the meds under the sun. Just started taking 300mg of St Johns Wort in the morning and 50 mg 5-htp at night after my brother tried it due to his own depression. We both researched extensively and it's helped both our depression within days of starting. Many people whose depression is due to low seratonin production or intake seem to benefit greatly from both, with 5-htp being extremely quick acting compared with any doctor prescribed medication. Its a naturally occurring amino acid that helps your brain create seratonin. Very under advertised but you can get both supplements at Walmart for very cheap and if you look into it, many people have had positive results. I truly believe that pharmaceutical companies push chemical, expensive pills to keep people dependent on them and natural options remain underadvertised because there is an unlimited supply, but evidence for St Johns Wort is substantial and it is a commonly prescribed natural antidepressant in many European countries, Germany specifically. Give it a try. I'm sure you know that at this point its worth trying anything. I felt better within about three days of starting that regiment. Also take fish oil folks. The brain needs those nutrients to function and when you have an organ that doesnt function optimally, you gotta do what you can to provide extra support. I hope someone reads this and tries St Johns Wort and 5-htp.
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Omg this is what describes my life.. No wonder i get so sad when i stop taking my anti-depressants.
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He wrote a great book in which he mentions many aspects pointed out here..
it's The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression -
seems like he's crying
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what a remarkable man
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Solomon. Where have I heard that
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scary but instructive
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I got a chill down my spine when he said he lost interest in everything.
That's one of the worst feelings to have because you want everything back so bad it hurts tremendously. I've been like this for 5 years now - Wanting my life back and longing for the past when I had it all. I'm no saint, and sometimes it feels like someone cursed me with depression. Maybe it's karmic retribution, or maybe I'm just being too hard on myself. -
I've been suffering from depression for over 10 years now. I couldn't talk to people, I'm always scared and I worry all the time. Is it time to seek for medical treatment? Because of this, I've never had the chance to find love and relationship. I'm 27 now and I'm always alone. Maybe someday I'll find help or get used to it. I have the secrets we all share that nobody wants to hear.
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I think this is the most accurate description of depression and I'm thankful for another grain of hope to cling onto. It really feels like I am at an impasse right now. It's hellish and I can't get better on my own, but it has to get a whole lot worse before I'm willing to speak up and ask for help. But I'm terrified of it getting worse so I feel like I'm frozen, incapable of moving. I'm not dead. I'm not living.
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peter parker... we get it. Go back to shooting webs
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thats me at times i want to have lunch but i have to get the bread out defrost it cut what i want on it prepare it then eat it when id rather just have it given to me sometimes i want to get out of bed but i just dont want to at the same time
also feeling like your nothing worthless no point in your very existence iv felt like that but strangle iv never felt like suicide and yes i have felt like no one will or does love me even though i know its not true i dont understand it other times iv felt fine like nothings wrong but i still spend my time away from others on my own with barely any contact outside my room -
wow.
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I cannot watch this without sobbing somewhat uncontrollably