I’m glad that she talked about reading while depressed. Reading isn’t always an intellectual or mentally beneficial thing. While it has so many benefits and can help you relax, it can also help you disassociate to a point where you’re doing yourself a disservice

@CozySage

2 жыл бұрын

I feel called out

@sk.y8870

2 жыл бұрын

@@CozySage same

@tazaryeet

2 жыл бұрын

i tried to explain this to someone a while ago but they didnt get it. they thought i was like taking time for myself but i was just kinda escaping reality while reading

@lesbiangoddess290

2 жыл бұрын

me too. the books just get you out of your messy brain.

@Wra8h

2 жыл бұрын

Yess!! At possibly my worst, I used to devour books without retaining almost ANYTHING. I remember actively thinking and feeling miserable page after page but it was like I almost couldn't stop. This goes for anything else, like watching TV. I had to reconfigure myself to be able to do something, life (even a little bit), mindfully. It was so hard, took me years.

my seasonal depression is ALWAYS around summertime. i am so much happier in the fall and winter

@theashlynbrooke

2 жыл бұрын

same. the heat is so overwhelming and over stimulates me. I end up shutting down because my body is in so much distress from the heat and thats when my depression hits. I also have an annual episode around November and apparently its because thats the month I was in a mental hospital? thats what all my therapists have told me.

@rosieelijah6378

2 жыл бұрын

FINALLY! someone who understands omg tysm

@autumnboekeloo

2 жыл бұрын

@@theashlynbrooke i FELT this!!! we’re almost to fall girl we’ve got it

@autumnboekeloo

2 жыл бұрын

@@rosieelijah6378 yes!! so glad others feel the same way

@maneki_neko4283

2 жыл бұрын

I am the complete opposite! as much as i love the cozy days in while its raining and grey, and I love how good it is for my plants, I am so so much happier in summer. just seeing the bright blue sky and sun outside makes me happy bc of all the fun things i can do in the day, and just going to the beach and swimming, doing day road trips just make me happy so when I'm not able to do that in winter I don't know how else to cope so I just stay in and don't want to do anything which just makes it worse :')

If nothing else, I wish everyone with depression could know this: it will end. You will feel things again. The color will come back into life. This is not a permanent state. This is what I always forget when I go through depressive episodes. This is what I want to remind everyone.

@nowellahhh

2 жыл бұрын

🥺 thank you for the reminder. I always forget that as well. Healing from my ex fiancé breaking up with me and getting with a new woman a few days later (we still lived together so he wouldn’t take her there but I just knew; after saying he just wanted to “work on himself” lol). Just learning to love myself again and not taking what he did personally bc I didn’t do anything wrong. I’m honestly glad he’s happy, but I do miss our cat :( Anyways! Rant over 😅 I can see the colour coming back. Working on taking care of myself for myself. Not letting just anyone take my energy. Lots of self reflection, getting good sleep again, all that stuff…really makes a difference on top of my meds. I hope you’re feeling better and are having vividly coloured days! ♥️

@deesid4411

2 жыл бұрын

But it’s also a disease, some people will need heavy treatment, sometimes not just therapy or even medication, there are so many treatments out there that can help and some people need those before they can get better

@angapleee

2 жыл бұрын

thank you for this

@lakanadeth7200

2 жыл бұрын

"the color will come back into life." i'm crying. i needed to hear this today. thank you. i almost lost hope.

@nadineh4767

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the reminder

hearing you say “ today I’m okay” warmed my heart 🤍🤍

No one else talks about coming out of a depressive episode and then forgetting how to live! I always felt this way but never even knew how to put it into words I felt so alienated. Thankyou! Get better soon sending love and positivity your way 💓

Seasonal depression always hits me in the summer….

@lilyatkins6966

2 жыл бұрын

Hits me in winter

@aseel6949

2 жыл бұрын

Glad i’m not alone 🙏🥺

@roosanne5064

2 жыл бұрын

@@aseel6949 🤍

@ichmagaber

2 жыл бұрын

me too, actually mostly spring, my therapist says its pretty common

@roosanne5064

2 жыл бұрын

@@ichmagaber ahh for real ? It feels so strange because people love the summer but personally I prefer the fall. The calmness and the sound of rain falling down hehe.

The fact that you look so okay in the intro yet still struggling is so relatable. We don't know which battles everyone is going through

I will be here watching you trying to get out of a depressive episode as many times as necessary until happiness is a stable thing in your life bestie

@KassySlaughter

Жыл бұрын

this is so precious. same here girly. ❤

When I hate my clothes (I don't have much money to buy new clothes) accessorising HARD with jewellery makes me really happy, jewellery makes me feel safe and somehow makes even the worst outfit feel better. Could be an idea :)

My depression usually comes around October/November and lasts till March. Last 2 months have been particularly hard, I almost quit my job twice and all I do is staying in bed, isolating myself from friends and everyone else as I can't. I know I need to do something, go for a walk, go to the gym, look after myself, do something fun.. but I can't.. its hard to explain. Like she said, you really can't.. your mind prevents you from doing anything at all even though you know these things will make you feel good. Oh well, this shall pass I guess

Reese: I've been in a depressive episode the past two months. Me: Yup. Same. I love seeing your struggles here though because they're relatable and realistic, so I appreciate that a lot, thanks! And feel better. I hope filming these moments helps you, as well. Sending lots of love.

@DS-uh6ss

2 жыл бұрын

Sharing our stories and experiences with this helps during the everyday struggles. The last five years in particular have been brutal.

I also heavily research anything I buy and am a gemini... feeling seen

@franatsus7866

2 жыл бұрын

LOL ,Gemini Club 🙋🏽‍♀️

@brenadeazevedo5453

2 жыл бұрын

same, but im a libra

@MartaCMorgado

2 жыл бұрын

virgo sun and i do the same eheheh

@alessiacarter222

2 жыл бұрын

Same for me!! I'm a libra

@samantha7576

2 жыл бұрын

Fellow Gemini as well 😂 I do too. When I purchased a new Fitbit in May, I was waiting since December to find the right one for me after some research 😂

it takes courage to go on camera and admit that you're struggling in front of thousands of people. I applaud your bravery! :) Keep working hard and taking care of yourself

I feel that summer depression!! The heat makes me so lethargic and I’m not able to do the things I love as much (aka be active) because I feel so sweaty and gross :(

I think we are so lucky to live in times where there is less and less stigma about opening up about our mental health issues. I hope this allows people to admit their problems and work rthrough them. Thank you for sharing your story.

Thank you so so much for speaking about depression like this! I feel like depression is still not really seen as a "regular" disease. Non-depressed people usually don't unterstand that it's simply not POSSIBLE to do stuff. And also: Smiling doesn't mean you're not depressed. You can have nice moments and feel happy for a while, while still suffering from depression. Just like with every other disease... This gives me so much comfort, because I feel understood in a way that's really hard to describe. Much love! I hope, you (and me, lol) will be able to completely heal from depression one day.

I also stopped using my crystals during my depressive state and I just started using them during my meditations the past 2 days. I also picked up my journal today after not writing in it for over a month. It’s crazy how similar our experience is 💜

This summer has been a struggle for me as well, and my therapist and I haven’t been able to talk as often. This week especially has been bad, people don’t understand just bc you don’t “look” how they think you should that you can still be depressed. I was spiraling bad last night but managed to get sushi and put a smile on my face. Hope you find your bookshelf soon ❤️

my mind has been in a very dark place right now as well so it’s motivating watching u being productive. thank you

You’re so inspiring honestly every time you get yourself out of a rut it motivates me and helps me know I’m not the only one going through it ❤️ thanks Reese 🥺

i am also coming out of a depressive episode so i related to this a lot… i feel like the first week coming out of one is almost like a transitional week where i feel okay but not my best because i’m slowly learning to feel better idk if that made any sense but i’m proud of u for always doing ur best

@rimistanbouli6610

2 жыл бұрын

yes u made sense dear

Girl, I feel you. I've been having my depressive phase for past 3 months (tbh start of 2020) but what helps me is watching your volgs and couple others. Feels like I'm talking to a good friend. (Makes me feel like I have a friend that trusts and likes me enough to talk and share w me. Also makes me feel like I'm a good listener) Love the vlogs :) Thanks for sharing

I’m so glad to see you back! I’ve been going through a depressive episode myself and watching your videos has made me feel less alone 💕thank you for everything

@BeautyMariekeStyle

2 жыл бұрын

Same, I have my first (online) therapist session tomorrow which gives me extra stress so this video is so welcome to know we're all struggling in our own way. Thanks Reese ❤️ A big hug for everyone who needs it!

Watching this during a depressive episode, thank you 💕

I appreciate you being open and honest with us. I have also been going through a depressive episode and this gives me hope that I can get my butt moving to do at least one thing. And that it's not the end of the world.

Ohh my god. I have been into medically diagnosed depression for more than a month. And the struggle of lying over the bed and trying to leave it at the same time is so so real. Please take care. We are together into it.

Im re-learning how to be human, too. I was listening to a podcast that said, “it’s important to live life by design rather than emotion. Basically, sticking to a routine is what allows us to be the healthiest version of ourselves (especially when you're fighting these demons ex. OCD for me). I’ve had to overhaul how I approach taking care of my brain (exercise, journaling, studying etc) by practising mediocre consistency. Now I try to put in consistent 50-60% effort into my journaling habit - to make sure I do it I began recording it and posting it on YT. After a horrible depression phase I started to believe I couldn’t change and I’d feel that horrible forever. Historically I have a habit of going too hard, not being able to sustain the Herculean effort, giving up and hating myself. So now I’m trying to give a small, consistent mediocre effort everyday. And its crazy how it adds up eventually.

@katkatmeoww

Жыл бұрын

I feel this so bad. My OCD is so crippling and it feels like being a person in the 'real world' is impossible whenever I fall out of a super strict routine

Hello Bestie, I was thinking about you just a few minutes ago. I literally wanted to send you an Instagram DM saying how much you inspire me, how much your vibe puts me in a good mood and to wish you to feel better. What a surprise. Here you are❣

i love that you’re always so vulnerable w us. i’m happy about this honest video🥺❤️

as a gemini I totally understand the frustration of buying stuff & having a virgo moon doesn’t help with high standards! also thank you for speaking about mental health problems 🤍 im so excited for next week video!!!

I can relate with all of this so much 😭 sending you so much positivity and love!

You’re doing great Reese, sending love your way

I actually love you so much, you’re so relatable and remind me of myself x

I don't think Reese knows how much of an impact she has on us with sharing her life. I relate so much to you Reese and I feel so understood by you - knowing that there are people out there who struggle with stuff too and literally can do nothing for days...But when this video just popped up on my fyp on youtube (obviously I subscribed - so it's no wonder!) yesterday, I was in really depressing episode. But somehow youtube makes me forget all that when I'm watching a video. And when I saw your video yesterday pop up and then watching it: IT MADE MY DAY SOOO MUCH BETTER! I really don't know how you do it Reese - but somehow I actually did something yesterday. It doesn't really makes sense though. Me struggling, seeing you struggle with your own things too; RESULT: me struggling less, because I know that others feel the same. Mhm... doesn't really matter. Idk if you will ever see this Reese, but I just wanted to thank you for being here and sharing parts of your life with us. Even though idk you in person, I love you so much and I wish you the best! Have a great day and a great week! Btw I'm really excited for the upcoming videos :)

@basicallyreese

2 жыл бұрын

🤍🤍🤍

reese! i have just discovered ur channel and have been binging ur old videos so i haven't noticed u disappeared, but i'm so so proud of u. literally for just getting out of bed and getting food even. i am also so proud that u are sharing this w the world since ppl like me can relate and feel less alone! i rlly hope life treats u well, u are genuinely a good person at heart

New sub here due to this video, thank you for being so open I feel I can really relate this really helped to push me out of my episode and just wanted to say it’s a journey and proud of you for staying strong ❤️

This is so inspiring - thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing!!

im so proud f you bestie you'll get through it like you always did!

Girl that is such a good inspiring vibe in your video for real I love it!

love your honesty and raw dialogue!

I just wanted to say how grateful I feel to have discovered you :) you really inspire me every time I watch a video! and I am REALLY excited for the next week

Thank you for sharing reese 💜 I’m very excited to see the upcoming content you have planned!! I’m happy to hear you’ve been feeling better and hope you continue to 😊

i am obsessed w your channel recently. you are so relatable and inspiring ❤️ keep your head up, good things are coming

I feel you Reese....just like I've been going in circles for literally years!! Thank you for keeping it so real, though. I hope you keep feeling better, and I am excited to see what you have planned for us!!

Thank you for being so open and beautifully human!

the way i felt this video! the first day i feel decent after an episode is feels so surreal to me. like going to stores, driving, moving my body around, etc. i haven’t been seriously depressed since last year but this vid brought back serious sense memories and i am so happy that you got back into it, even 1 day can be so encouraging.

IM SO FREAKING PROUD OF YOU BESTIE you motivate me🥺💛

so happy to see you having a good day!! thinking of you and hoping you continue to feel better

Thsi helped me get out of bed and clean my room, something I haven’t been able to accomplish in weeks because I’ve been so depressed. Thank you

hope you feel better soon xx you're a beautiful and amazing person and deserve happiness!

thank you for always being so open about your mental health problems, it helps others and me feel that we're not alone! The past few months have been rough for me too as it's lockdown here and i live by myself, which felt very isolating

so happy to see you come back everytime. you are so strong and I believe everything will be better. can't wait to see everything you have in store for us

planning my life after some rough weeks while watching this video... perfect vibes! I'm planning a self care day tomorrow :)

You should be so proud of yourself for doing this 🥰 it's definitely not easy and it just shows how strong you are 💪❤️

I’m glad you were open about this because I try to tell people about having depressive episodes that like come and go but people say oh your just lazy or tired or sad and it’s so not that

Hi Reese thank you doing this video I have just been starting my mental issues which is a bit challenging for me but just seeing you and other influencers who speak about it and find ways to make other like me not feel alone it’s so helpful and just this video in general has helped me not to be too tough on myself thank you for not making me feel alone with my mental health 💕

Thanks for being so transparent to us, I'm struggling like you and watching you gives me hope, love u bestie 💕and I hope you are feeling better now

omg thank u so much for posting this, it makes me feel so much better to know im not alone

I hope you feel better. This is literally the most heartfelt and real KZread video that I’ve seen in a while. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I'm saving this to watch later, but I always look forward to a new Reese video. ❤ You really inspire me and I'm always rooting for you!

Thank you for being relatable and actually admitting to these issues. It helps to not feel you’re alone :)

i’m so very proud of you bb. love you so much

your video was reccomended to me and it genuinely made me feel good about myself that i am not the only one going through this so thank uuuu.

girl, same, I cannot even express these similar emotions I've been feeling this summer. I feel like the last year has been so mentally draining. I've just been taking each day by day, working on myself, and enjoying the simple things

Love your openness and transparency on how you've been feeling girl! I hope you're feeling better and know that you've got this!! 🙌🏻💞

this video just popped up on my yt & I just wanna say that you are amazing. it takes a ton of strength to get yourself out of a depressive episode, I know what im talking about. you are doing amazing & I hope you know that you can be so proud of yourself for trying!!!

I am so happy to see you back Reese!! I hope that you are doing much better now and i am so proud of you for literally smiling through the pain.. 🧡❤️ And CONGRATULATIONS ON 60k subs!!!!

thank you for being so open and honest about mental health struggles! I too deeply struggle with depression and anxiety and it's been hitting me hard lately. You're not alone. You got this!❤

Thank you for always being transparent about your mental health with us 🥺 I’ve been coming out of a long depressive episode myself and watching your videos always makes me feel inspired and motivated. Sending you so much love ❤️

i just came across this video in my recommended and it brought me so much joy. i am also just coming off a depressive episode and am feeling good and happy for the first time in a long time. it's nice to know i'm not the only one who struggles with seasonal depression in the summer; i don't feel so alone. anyway, i'm so glad that you were feeling good in this video, it brought a smile to my face to see it.

I’m excited for the upcoming week✨ Hope you’re feeling better

Thank you for making me feel like I am not the only one feeling this way. ❤️

I admire you so much for being so open and honest with what you post. I have been in a bad place mentally for a couple months as well and I appreciate videos like this so so much. Thank you! Sending good vibes your way

Thank you for opening up and making this video, it was so comforting to see that everyone can have depressive episodes and that it’s not the end of the world, you can get better and “come back to life” and re-learn your routine. Hope you feel better now ♡

This is the first video I'm seeing from your channel and omg I loved it. Even though this video was abt depression and how it can be a struggle I could see ur optimism throughout which, is so inspiring. Subscribed!! 💖

im so glad you decided to talk about seasonal depression being in the summer, cause that is exactly me. and even if it is silly, i agree with the clothes thing. it is so hot, but i want to layer my clothes. without the fun layering, they are all boring then i just hate myself..

you are such an inspiration to me. as someone who also greatly struggles with pmdd and other mental illnesses and reproductive organ disorders, seeing you continue to push inspired me greatly. you and your channels are gifts to the youtube space and the people who watch your videos. sending u my good energies 🌸💞✨☀️💖

you spoke to so much of what i've been experiencing the last few months. my seasonal depression has been creeping up this summer as well & you offer a lot of great insight into the many reasons behind it!

I am so thankful for your honesty! I helps a tiny little bit with my own feelings. Simply knowing that i'm not alone in this and that i'm not the only person feeling like shit sometimes and beating myself up about it.

you are so relatable omg. so glad i found your channel!! i feel like i'm talking to a good friend :') also YOU'RE GORGEOUS !!!

Your honesty helps me so much - you cannot imagine - THANK YOU

Thank you for posting this and being vulnerable. It helps in so many different ways, especially for someone like me!!! To see someone else going through the same thing makes me feel so much less alone and that is comforting in a weird way but we got this sis 👏🏼👏🏼 God is with us. Good will emerge from the chaos.

I‘m so proud that she did all of that. Watching this video, i felt like seeing a friend getting up again :)

I get so happy seeing there videos it is my pride in life maybe the reason I live I love you Reese 💛 I hope you get down so you can come back stronger like you always do they actually say people who can go to the deepest depths can see the brightest of light from the darkest of places I would describe you as that 💛💛💛

thank you a lot for this! I struggle with a lot of mental health stuff, and most of the "day in my life" videos just make me feel worse for not being able to eat healthy and exercise and all of that every day. Hearing you talking about your struggles with depression and dissociation honestly make the good days seem a lot less unachievable.

ugh reese i feel your pain. i'm going through pretty much the same exact thing and it has been so hard to get myself out of this depressive episode. i recently switched up my medication too so fingers crossed it actually helps lmao but i just wanted to say thank you for being honest! i haven't been able to vlog in what feels like months bc i'm just so sad and down all of the time. i know we don't know each other but if you ever just need a random ear to listen my inbox is always open! sometimes a third party w no connection to anything is easier to talk to than someone you know in real life! hope you start feeling better soon!!

Watching this after slowly coming out of a depressive episode too. First time seeing someone talk about it. Thank you for being so open and authentic.

you're so cute!! I hope you're ok. :) I've been struggling with depression and anxiety too. Those days when you suddenly have energy to get up and motivation to actually do things you want are the best.

I could relate so hard to this. Thank you for sharing this, it’s so important. Hope you’re feeling better. You’re got a new sub for sure here. Lots of love

I have been feeling out of it for weeks too and the way you described it made me feel so comforted and it helped me get up today and I want to start living again.

Seeing this video really touches my heart because I’ve been going through a depressive episode for a while now, for me to even wake up it’s hard. So this is really helping me atm

I just found your channel because this video popped up in my suggestions. Gotta say thank you for this and that I love the style and the vibe of your videos so much. This one in particular is very helpful even though it's been a few months since you posted it. I'm in a tough place myself rn and I also experience good and bad days. There are these days that I can't interact with anyone so I avoid any obligations besides work and others that are so nice and it's just a reminder that this will shall pass too. I hope you're in a better place now, sending some nice thoughts ur way

This really helped me Thankyou. I feel understood, the way you articulated everything makes me feel seen

I've been watching your videos since the both of us were in highschool. I feel like I've grown up with you, and thanks to videos like these I feel like I'm fighting through depression with you too. Thank you for posting videos like these. As much as I love to see you happy and thriving, videos like these are so helpful not only for us but hopefully for you too.💕 Positive thoughts going your way as you integrate back into a healthier state of mind.💖

This video actually really helped me be productive and do stuff and overall just feel better. Thank you ❤

Also everything about this video is so relatable cz girl same!! Being in a depressive episode truly does paralyze you emotionally and mentally!

thank you for sharing your story 💓 seasonal depression always hits me in the fall though, it’s the huge lack of sunlight for me i think honestly.

Hello ! I've been following since probably end of high school and we are the same age, I've struggle a lot with mental health in the past years and seeing you being so open and vulnerable is truly impressive and I have so much respect, empathy and admiration for you and your journey ! Lots of love !

So grateful for your honesty. I feel so alone and ashamed but you give me hope. Thank you.

Your video popped up on my fyp on here and your situation literally explains me to a T. So glad I am not alone, thank you for being vulnerable enough to share.