As someone who struggles with mental health, I don’t know if the comments of “but you have so much to be grateful for..”etc help, because I KNOW that I am, but even then I still feel the way I feel 😔 thank you for sharing how you’ve been feeling. Sending you hugs ❤

I struggle with depression and anxiety. I work on being thankful and grateful on a daily basis. It sounds like you are using all of your coping tools to feel better. Hugs to you! It is a lifetime journey of healing and taking care of yourself. Some days are easier than others. I am a 56 year old mom to a son and daughter in their twenties. I enjoy watching your videos! Blessings and love.

Having a therapist not reach out makes you feel like no one really cares so I'm glad you found someone 🫂

One of the many things I love about Jesus is that he experienced every human emotion we experience that allowed Him to relate to us. He was overcome with sadness and agony in the Garden of Gethsemane when He knew He’d be crucified. He was sad when His friend Lazarus died even though He knew He would raise him from the dead. He expressed anger in the temple when they bought and sold goods in His Father’s house. He was abused and rejected and mocked. He knows exactly what we are feeling and so coming to Him with those feelings knowing that can be so healing in and of itself. Even when it seems like my emotions make no sense, letting myself feel those emotions and taking rest and comfort in Jesus is something I’ve been learning lately and I hope this helps you too ❤️

Dear Selena, thank you for your honesty and transparency. It sounds terrible to write....but your experience with depression, anxiety, and mental health is one of the things that I appreciate most about you! As a fellow mid-to-late 20s, mid-to-plus size latina who is trying to navigate this world, life can be so hard! Especially when as women we are so hyper-aware of all of the internal and external pressures (be healthy, but not restrictive; be successful, but don't lose sight of your roots; be financially secure, but not money-hungry; etc). It is particularly hard when you can objectively look at your life and see the successes (buying a house, buying a car, having a loving relationship, having parents who you love and who love you, etc) but still FEEL that longing/empty feeling. It is just so invalidating and frustrating, even when we know it's the depression/anxiety talking. In the midst of one of my deepest depressive episodes, I once had like three different therapists just ghost me!!! Like, ghost as in....just did not show up our intake appointments lmao. Crazy sauce. Anyways, I always look forward to your videos and wish you nothing but success. I look forward to many more years of watching your content and growing with you. Please take your time with producing content, but don't

Selena you really really made my day Today because since morning I am not well and I wish you have a blessed week ahead🥹🥹♥️♥️

Just went back to therapy about a month ago - after not seeing one for 2 years. Its a journey but we are in this together! :D

Hey Selena! Long time no comment, lol. I definitely understand your therapy journey! Thank you for sharing! I too reached out to dozens of therapists after dealing with PMDD for two years with little to no responses. I then did interviews and found a few I liked. I ended up going through like three or four after repeating the process and I finally found a therapist that I've been with since maybe January. I'm finally feeling back to myself after years. I'm praying that the therapist you've chosen provides you the safest loving space for you to work through your challenges. Therapy is truly life changing. Continue to give yourself love and grace, you deserve it. Best of luck!

Gut health imbalnces, your microbiome can cause anxiety and depression. Seek functional med doctor, theyll do stool test , see if you hv leaky gut, dysbiosis, h pylori etc. Dont wait for you to physicall feel stomach issues...its already done alot damage by then.

Thank you for sharing your depression story I can really relate to you and this touched my heart! I’ve been having to ask God for help. I’ve moved back to my childhood hometown to be with my fiancé and I think it’s really just. I’m not happy so many things are going great in my life and nobody can understand it. I feel like the same thing is going on with you. You got your house and everything but you’re still depressed. People don’t understand that it just can come and there can be no reason for it sending you loveand peace and God be with you

Honey! I’m a licensed master social worker in NY, I have worked as a psychotherapist for several years. And I have ADHD, depression and anxiety. I am Christian. I grew up in a 2 parent household & had and have many blessings. None of those things makes me exempt from my diagnoses and their life disrupting symptoms. You are a wonderful beautiful human being who is human and likely experiences so many of those relatable symptoms and maybe even guilt or shame, etc. and many times they are rooted in deep seeded self-beliefs that were ‘installed’ a very long time ago.

For me and my depression it’s a matter of being honest with myself, my therapist and my doctor about how I’m truly feeling. I also have learned what helps me to fight against it such as exercise, quiet moments, music and being outside help me to center myself.

You’re not alone Selena and it’s so nice to have someone like you on the Internet. Your openness and vulnerability is so appreciated and it’s very brave of you to speak on. Please don’t feel bad for taking breaks, lord knows we all need them from time-to-time. We can always go back and watch old videos😊

amiga,

I understand this. I struggle with depression and anxiety as well. When I go through a depressive episode I go back to the basics; eat whole food, exercise, spend time outdoors in the sun, focus on getting enough sleep, and slow down my social life until I feel aligned again. ❤

Love your transparency! As someone with high-functioning depression and anxiety, I can totally relate. What helps me is medication, therapy, self-care and being able to speak freely with my partner about how I’m feeling.

I’m glad it works for you and you are seeking help. Last year i was diagnosed with severe anxiety and moderate-severe depression i tried therapy but i wasn’t comfortable opening up and i don’t want to depend on medicine.. my dad passed away in april and it’s been super hard but im trying to stay strong for my mom. my boyfriend and i moved in with her so she wouldn’t be lonely. it’s definitely been a huge change. i love watching your videos and happy to see where you are at you have come a long way at 28. I will keep you in my prayers 🤍

Just wanted to say that I totally resonate with you with the feeling of indifference and nothing really bringing joy this season. It's such an uncomfortable feeling, but something I do try to work on as much as I can. Ironically, I felt better after realizing that what I have is depression. Mostly because I was finally able to put a name to what's been bothering me. I'm not a lazy or unmotivated person, I'm just somebody who struggles with depression. Thank you for being vulnerable <3

I've also been struggling so hard with my depression. and it's so hard not to fall into a spiral about it. like, we can be fully cognizant that our lives are great but that misalignment between our reality and our perception of reality can knock our whole world out of alignment. and it's even worse when the things that used to bring you joy no longer do. i so appreciate your vulnerability and know you're not alone! and you don't need to have things all figured out, take your time feeling your way through this. We'll be here to cheer you on (:

Just wanted to say how much of a bright light you are in this YT world! Really appreciate your courage and stepping into your truth - and sharing with us. Let's all heal together! 💞