Thanks for talking about this. I can definitely relate with the anxiety. This is the positive side of the internet: being open, kind, relating, understanding, etc.

I am blessed by your sinceirety Jesse! :) especially when you spoke about neglecting relationships..that immediately hit me since I know this might be actually the cause of my depression... I know about myself that relationships are more of a burden rather than actual help and nourishment and I tend to blame myself for this which only makes matters worse it becomes a cycle in my mind and food for the depression...I wish you lots of love and happiness! :) ..Míra

Hey Jessie, Great video. I’ve struggled with depression most of my adult life. I’m now 48 and have tried a lot of what’s out there for depression (meds, ect, rTMS, talk therapy, etc). Most have had short term benefits, if at all. Having said that I continue to try new therapies, meds, and whatever else I can find. The Welbutrin/Celexa cocktail was the most effective. A few things really struck me about your video: 1.) Effects of my depression on those around. I have lost through neglect on my part man,many friendships. I’m grateful for having a really supportive wife for the last 11 years, but I continue to struggle to maintain relationships with both friends and family. 2.) Exercise. Amen. One thing that has really helped me in the last 2 months has been seeing a personal trainer. Being accountable to someone seems to be critical to my continued participation. 3.) Putting yourself, specifically you Jessie, out there for other folks struggling with depression/anxiety. That’s huge and really important to staying connected with those around you. Even those of us who are not quite next door. Hope this post finds you well. Thanks again for giving me some perspective on life with depression. Jason (aka Tom Joad’s Ghost)

@JesseWeigel

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this comment! Keep trying new things to treat the depression. I am always trying new things to help. I think not giving up is really important. I am hopeful that one day a really good and more permanent treatment will be found.

Thank you for this video Jesse. I was just searching up videos about people's experiences with depression. It helps to feel solidarity and hear things that sound like how my life looks. Cheers.

This was really thoughtful. Thanks for posting this. Building a routine that includes a healthy diet and exercise has been helpful. The hurdle is just getting started.

ive been dealing with social anxiety since i was a teen, im 25 now and im just gettin worse and worse. i have no friends, never had a girlfriend, unemployed, college drop out. at one point tho i was gettin so much better. i took a job at a supermarket when i was 18 and made friends there, started working out with them every day. i went from weighing 125 pounds to 175 pounds of pure muscle in less than 2 years. because of this, my anxiety became more manageable,. but still i was suffering from social anxiety and it showed thru my work so i got fired from that job. for whatever reason that i dont remember stopped going to the gym eventually moved to another state with my mom and her now husband. i didnt know anybody there so i spent a year and a half coop up in the house. then i moved with my brother to help raise her daughter as he and his wife work durin day and night. so at least im with my brother and niece and i keep myself occupied but i still spend months without going outside cus i dont know no one here in CA. idk why i writing this, i guess is too confirm that working out and forcin yourself to go out and talk to ppl do really help a lot.

@JesseWeigel

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this! Try to get back into working out if you can. Sounds like it is very helpful for us both.

@Sophia-om4vx

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story. I hope you're doing well. Stay strong ☺💪

Ow jesse, you have no idea how this talk revealed some thoughts that i just didn't figure out on my own, and i guess anybody going through the same problems will understand why it isn't so obvious, while it seems so intuitive when you hear it. i'm 28, also in software engineering, and i experienced more or less the same path, and to this day was afraid to seek help, be it professional or casual, fearing judgment, and it snowballed through the years upto this day. Being a developer has also a huge impact amplifying the effects, as its satisfying, gives me a sense of purpose, covers my financial needs, and requires no emotion, for me its the only place where i understand whats going on, but on the other hand, it allows you to be out of human contact, and still live, which i dont think is the healthiest thing. I thank you so much for sharing, its what i needed to start reflecting correctly, and move to seeking help, and rebalance my life. This has for sure eliminated a lot of damage that could have happened, just by not having clue on whats going on.

@JesseWeigel

5 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that this was helpful to you! I definitely recommend finding a good counselor or doctor to talk to as soon as you can. Feel free to reach out to me if you have questions or need to talk.

@OsMinOsM

5 жыл бұрын

@@JesseWeigel I ve sent you an email

@ayamiart593

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you’re doing well now ):

I know sometimes I act stupid and I say stupid things, but you kept me around and other people would have said "drop that bum". You give me respect. You know it's kinda hard for me to say these kinda things, cuz it ain't my way, but if I could just unzip myself and step out and be someone else, I'd wanna be you. You're all heart, Rock. Always around if you need me

@JesseWeigel

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I really appreciate it. I am here if you need me too

Thank you for sharing

@JesseWeigel

5 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

good stuff, i swear aloneness is my only happiness sometimes...been doing it for so long not sure if it' bad or great...but i love this video tho...could relate to alot

@JesseWeigel

5 жыл бұрын

Usually usually feel like I want to be alone, but if I am alone too much then my depression gets worse. There is nothing wrong with liking alone time, but it might be a good idea to talk to someone about it just to be sure there aren't any other issues.

I have found that generating the feelings of love is what is healing my depression. I’m sure it can work for you too!

@heinmolenaar6750

8 ай бұрын

I agree. Love is the solution for all our problems.

Anecdotally, I’m finding a high rate of serious depression among coders and software designers who have been doing it vocationally for 10 or more years. Causation or correlation? I think the former but scientists need to study this!

@JesseWeigel

9 ай бұрын

This is really interesting. I am finding that my anxiety and depression are closely linked to my testosterone levels. Sitting at a computer all day with little exercise or sunlight would lead to lower testosterone levels and all the symptoms that come with it.

Jesse. I want you to know something. You are Great. Okay?

@JesseWeigel

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@rachelbarry6122

3 жыл бұрын

This has helped me right now..thankyou so much

@JesseWeigel

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I am so glad it helped!

Hey how are you doing.. really it helps.. I'll start exercising from today 🙏.. ❤️reply if u can..

@JesseWeigel

Жыл бұрын

I am doing great! Finally beat the depression! New video about it will be out in the near future!

so many monitors

@JesseWeigel

3 жыл бұрын

You can never have too many monitors!

Antidepressants work people.... Seriously I know this first hand..

@mrs_Mccoy

Жыл бұрын

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@mrs_Mccoy

Жыл бұрын

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