When we hit our lowest point we are open to the greatest change

@Yashtcm

9 жыл бұрын

Best well put line I've read in years.

@pokeflirt

9 жыл бұрын

Uniqc AVATAR THE LAST AIRBENDER

@xerilaun

9 жыл бұрын

Yash YUP

@Consolous

8 жыл бұрын

+Uniqc I feel to the lowest point but good thing I have climbed back up, still in the black hole but not as deep as that point heh

@dannyt.6616

8 жыл бұрын

+Uniqc So true!

I saw a quote today that makes sense. “If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present.”

@TheComputerjenius

8 жыл бұрын

+Eck And if you're at peace you're living in the present

@TheComputerjenius

8 жыл бұрын

Your future isn't real, it's determined solely by what you do now. Thus you must be present

@TheComputerjenius

8 жыл бұрын

You have a point, however that paycheck isnt guaranteed. You can get fired. Your company can crash. You can... die. Plus cleaners dont get big pay checks. Focus on the now, to get a promotion or go back to school. And HOPE for a big paycheck but dont focus your life around it for it still, isnt real ... atleast not yet

@TheComputerjenius

8 жыл бұрын

Buddy, my point is, you can look forward to stuff. Just don't live there in the future. If you are Mike Rowe and thats what you do, then im glad for yah dude :)

@TheComputerjenius

8 жыл бұрын

Are you sure? Are you really?

My dad always told me that life is made up of peaks and valleys and while it may feel amazing to stand on top of the peak, the mountain top is barren of life and all vegetation grows in the valleys

@connorjones915

9 жыл бұрын

HookedOnChronics You should listen to your dad as much as you can he seems very insightful. You don't know how lucky you are.

@GrooveFlicksMusic

9 жыл бұрын

HookedOnChronics Thanks that's a lovely quote.

@drocash13

9 жыл бұрын

donkey lover You can't grow as a person unless you go through tumultuous times.

@MrSaemichlaus

9 жыл бұрын

donkey lover Fill your bags with the fruits of the valley, recover and prepare to go on the mountain spending your energy. The summit is the highest point, where you will be able to look back at the valley you left behind. Then go down into the next valley, keeping in mind it's your way to the next summit.

@robinhood4662

9 жыл бұрын

HookedOnChronics and if it rains the valley gets flooded but the mountain top not. think about it.

I had severe depression for 5 years and I tried pretty much everything to try and cope with/deal with the problem.. But one day I randomly decided to go to the gym and I felt great afterwards, so a few days later I started weight lifting at home with an old set of dumbbells and went running every day as well, and within about a month I wasn't suffering from any kind of depression at all. Exercise is to the body what exercise is to the mind.

@tahaelkhiyat3627

8 жыл бұрын

+Esoteric Ed I noticed the same. Whenever I feel like shit I just go to the gym and I feel so relieved and calm after it.

@_thechosen

8 жыл бұрын

+Taha El Kh. Yes, I too feel like a sack of shit on some days and exercising makes me feel alive.

@ryanbrazier2140

8 жыл бұрын

I've had simular issue with depression spouts over the years. I'm 25 n was depressed so that i had no appitite at all n was super skinny. At the beginning of january i hit the gym forced myself to eat 3 big meals a day and a high cal protine shake. 1 month later ive put on a whole stone in weight ive been gaining about 4 pounds a week. my bodys stronger, minds stronger, im more focused I also work in sales and my figures have sky rocketed so im getting paid nice bonus. I'm the happiest ive been in years and years. Im glad others have found a solution at the gym

@haris000000

8 жыл бұрын

+Ryan Brazier yep we men are wired to move. and if we dont we suffer, its our body pznishing us if we forget and it rewards us when we remember

@ryanbrazier2140

8 жыл бұрын

+haris000000 it's a month later now and I'm still at the gym reaping the rewards!

Dude you need a Ted talk.

@iRosati

8 жыл бұрын

honestly

@helvensquall

7 жыл бұрын

yup

@jean-mariebigard5512

7 жыл бұрын

Ted talk needs a Elliott Hulse

@TDASS281

6 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah. Or Joe rogan podcast

@threetwo6055

6 жыл бұрын

Unfortionatly Elliott decided to not be so famous after a Million subs he Quitted KZread and now He is doing some Videos but not that serious

You know whats messed up about depression? No one takes it seriously until suicide comes into play.

@dedgesaysfuckthewrld

8 жыл бұрын

mangobanana Well the people close to you probably care. I don't know you but that's how I see it. But with depression, the people who believe the stigma surrounding depression don't really take a person with depression seriously. Until, that is, when suicide comes into play. I've seen it before, those same people are like "I wonder what I could've done to stop them from commiting suicide?". Ya know?

@mangobanana2982

8 жыл бұрын

dedge oi I guess your right.

@dedgesaysfuckthewrld

8 жыл бұрын

mangobanana Just wondering, are you going through depression yourself?

@dedgesaysfuckthewrld

8 жыл бұрын

***** I don't even use google+ lol

@mangobanana2982

8 жыл бұрын

dedge oi Im not entirely sure, it just seems that everything in my life is pretty boring and repetitive.

I guess the phrase 'no pain no gain' really is true

@kcalhoun8944

6 жыл бұрын

ChipsAhoy it is

Its fucked up that when guys are depressed they have to hide it. I have to hide it from all my friends and everyone and i never get it out

@toasterrobot8566

8 жыл бұрын

They don't have to hide it. They just think they have to care about what other people think about them.

@armaandua

8 жыл бұрын

The case may be that you aren't hanging around with the right people to begin with? Those who mind do not matter and those who matter don't mind. Be blessed.

@BlondeCowlick

8 жыл бұрын

+nick swaggz If they really are your friends, tell em. Obviously, you shouldn't shout from the rooftops that you're depressed, but don't be afraid to trust people. If someone truly cares about you, they'll accept with open arms any problem you might have and will do their best to help you through it.

@lisinoprilhctz

8 жыл бұрын

+nick swaggz if you cant talk to your friends about what youre going through then your need to find different people, or at least 1 trustworthy person, that you can spill your heart out to. bottling it up inside makes everything worse

@septiplierisnotdead2864

8 жыл бұрын

Same

YES! Cleaning your home, office, car, etc really works well. Last month when I was going through a tough time I bought 3 new bookshelves and re-organized my books. This made me feel A LOT better. Good point.

My step daughter was taken away from me a while back. It destroyed my world, I went into a severe depression. Thought it was going to be my last few weeks, before I offed myself. So I went to the gym, started taking my vitamins and eating right. It is and was the only thing that saved me from myself. I'm not nearly as depressed, but yes, you still feel the hurt, but it makes it a whole lot better. Especially the attention I get from everyone for being so fucking shredded, is a good way to take my mind off of her. I think of her every day, but I don't think of killing myself every day anymore.

@kylesweeney929

7 жыл бұрын

J Hawk sorry for your loss and I'm glad you're doing better!

@BritishArmyTributes

7 жыл бұрын

"Training gives us an outlet for suppressed energies creates by stress and thus tones the spirit just as exercise conditions the body" - Arnold Schwarzenegger If you're familiar with Elliott's videos you will have no doubt heard that the opposite of DEpression is EXpression. You and I are living proof of that, brother Exercise/movement, hydration, nutrition and meditation are some of the most powerful and effective anti depressants on the market

@markattila9835

7 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear you made it through! What helps me in the worst is realizing that there are people who care about me and even if my own life is worthless for me but if I'm not around anymore I cannot help others or make them happy any longer. Another is that if I end my own life I will never know what would have happened naturally. I accept that it may be that this suffering will never end, but then so be it, I'm here to stay till whatever end may come.

@xavierhoight6183

7 жыл бұрын

I turned the knot i was going to hang myself with into my faith charm to be worn as a rambo style headband, a symbol of how i conquered my mind after years of hell. No idea why but after that phase my body healed and overcompensated with an incredible amount of energy mental freedom and powerful hormones i.e. amazing sleep and power in my present daily interactions. Depression is rampant in my family but they are all very strong people. Without depression there would be no depth nor heft to my wisdom, no weight to hold them with reality, only the mere musings of a pretentious buffoon who projects ignorance and falls prey to his own hubris/grandeur. I can now see far and breathe a sigh of relief, i wish you well on your own becoming and realization my dear fellow internet windrammer.

@bumulraja7892

6 жыл бұрын

J Hawk Keep it up !!! Bless u !!!

I felt a burning sensation in my gut as I watched this video. I have suffered unceasingly and have been hurt deeply by those close to me, but I'm moving into a stage of growth and I'm evolving from my pain. Thank you, Elliot. You've aided me in my evolution and given me strength through your wise words.

@Aylinne2008

8 жыл бұрын

+AsaLSB same here..

@7al00m

8 жыл бұрын

+AsaLSB my girlfriend dumped me one day after she told me she loves me, it hit me like a bus

@violetcormier7581

8 жыл бұрын

+tom brown damn bro. I feel you hope you're ight

@DTMfun

8 жыл бұрын

+AsaLSB i've been going through depression (still am) and i want to share some insights with you_ what i've learned is that others should not be made responsible of how YOU feel. it is you who is responsible for how you feel. it is others who are responsible for how they feel. dont make yourself a victim and be responsible for your life. do what you like doing and act yourself without ever thinking what others might think of you. it might be disappointing when people turn out to be someone you didn't think they were. let everybody be themselves. don't take yourself too seriously ever. let others think and say and do whatever they want to. if you want something to work it is your responsibility.

@GDX2470

8 жыл бұрын

+AsaLSB wish you the best brother. hope you find strength and courage to embark on your journey.

This is so true. Speaking from personal experience, no matter how depressed and lost in live you are, if you just hang in there and don't give up you will come back out the other side a stronger, wiser and better person. The whole reason we are on this earth is for our souls to be perfected in the eyes of god. Once you realize that severe depression is a part of the perfection process you will rejoice and get better.

@billbo7630

5 жыл бұрын

Is that before or after you commit suicide? You clearly have only ever suffered mild depression.

Somewhere I have read that the reason why we get depressed is because we loose ourselves for the sake of the society. We put on masks and act like another person. Im very jolly and happy person inside but like I said the world has turned me into a worrying, materialistic, angry, cynic and depressed creature. I always feel that I need to wear the mask otherwise people are gonna think Im crazy because Im so happy or childish or childlike actually. Depression suits the rest of the people. Complain about everything, have fear...we need to get rid of the negative voices in our head and do what we really wanna like to do. A child does what he/she wnats without thinking "I wanna this and that"..as adult or teenagers we adapt to society but it kills us.

@Kareena1988

10 жыл бұрын

I have talked to my friend recently and told her what I have done for my profession etc..and after a while she asked me what I did for myself....I was like: this is my life.....NO, IT WASNT!

@ng2016

10 жыл бұрын

Most people are unhappy because we're taught that pursuing happiness is somewhat greedy. I know someone who left Corporate America and when they let people know, they were chastised for trying to pursue happiness because "everyone else in corporate america is unhappy and what makes you special?" Never ever wear a mask to conceal your true self. Who cares if people think you're childish or crazy or whatever. Those people don't matter.

@Kareena1988

10 жыл бұрын

Nathanael Graham and they still have control over us...it depends on the circumstances though....

@ng2016

10 жыл бұрын

They only have control over you if you let them.

@SteliosGregoriou

10 жыл бұрын

Live in the world but don't depend on it! Who gives a damn what other people think of? (I know is not that easy because we are influences by many people). Have positive thoughts everyday ( or if you have negative thoughts, ask yourself why you think the way you think and try to change your mindset to positive ones). LIVE YOUR LIFE TO THE MAXIMUM. DON'T LET SOCIETY GET YOU DOWN!!! YOU DESERVE THE BEST! I wish you have a full, satisfying, healthy and happy life.

I want to thank you, elliot. you take away my fears and replace them with hope. I am a student and a drug addict. I am now at a point where I realized something. substances are the wrong way to achieve happiness. progress is the right one..

@Mounia-le1rf

7 жыл бұрын

#franziskus retschmeier Good luck

I cried after the first 13 seconds. I'm severely depressed and seeing you talk about it (I'm quite a fan of your videos which have severely affected my motivation for the better) thank you for this .

@HassanPoyo

3 жыл бұрын

Hey are you doing ok?

7 hours ago i started watching shoulder exercises videos from Elliott because i have shoulder pain and videos was so good and educating that i am now watching this video with no real reason, Elliott you are really great person for sharing all your wisdom and knowledge with us (lazy must get in shape people ) like myself !!! Thanks Man !!!

@karmenmenkar8194

8 жыл бұрын

+Tony Snow The same here ;) lol

@GordonXavier

8 жыл бұрын

+Tony Snow love his videos. He's probably been one of the biggest influences in my life. Motivated me to create a KZread Channel and now it's at almost 15k! Love this man

@tonysnow6842

8 жыл бұрын

+Gordon Xavier Our Uncle Elliott is great and most important REAL ;)

@lucp416

8 жыл бұрын

I visited your channel thinking "meh, this is just another guy who's promoting his channel". I watched some vids of your and I must say that I couldn't be more surprised. Your content is top notch and it appeals to me very much. You gained yourself a new sub!

@proudtobeme1ashkente

8 жыл бұрын

+Gordon Xavier Wow, now it's almost 20k within just 5 months. Congrats, man!

Best thing is, regular exercise does help prevent depression. Lifting helps fixing both your looks and your brain, and can help you increases confidence too when you start seeing results. That's my reasons for lifting really.

Depression really sucks when you're in it. It feels like you're living on your own little planet in isolation, even thought you're really here with everyone else. Elliot is really good at what he does, he breaks down situations in a very structured and organized way which is comprehensible to most of us. But, Elliot isn't going to be the answer to your depression. The answer will come from within you. And it will be a unique answer for every person. For me, it began as a desire to start training, running and playing more sports that I enjoy. Every person will find their niche, something that will allow you to be comfortable with yourself. You might not even know what it is yet, but, if I was still depressed, I'd start looking for that answer today.

@TalTheBest

10 жыл бұрын

Totally agreed. For me it is music.., it got me out of the suicidal thoughts that would be considered "inspiration" to finally feel relieved. Music taught me that really there is no evil in any human, it is the lack of love that distorts people. And it is my wish and dream, to bring people into harmony and connect with each other... I think everyone knows that only by expressing ourselves we can change the world and make it a cool fucking experience to everyone who comes to it.

A friend just sent me the link to this video. I love it. Your an inspiration and have the same mindset as me. Battling and understanding my depression had made me so strong I'm a new person. Thank you for this video it's inspired me to start my series finally !!!!

That was certainly my experience. Depression is THE MOST HORRIBLE state of existence, but I'm grateful for it because I did emerge stronger and more evolved.

I suffered from depression for 3 years. Nowadays it feels like a bad dream that I once had and couldn't wake up from. Literally it got so bad I would wake up, sit on the bed staring at a pair of socks for 15 minutes. I never started to take antidepressant meds, only a sleeping pill every now and then. But what I did get was professional help and after two years of therapy the sick side of it went away. I think depression makes you stronger in a same way that gamma radiation makes you stronger: you survive and that's it. It never made me stronger but allowed me to understand myself better. Not stronger.

@thestealthgirl3231

10 жыл бұрын

Made me stronger.

I have this voice in the back of my head whenever I get doubtful, depressed or afraid, and it's constantly going like "PAIN IS WEAKNESS! ANGER IS FUEL! SHRUG OFF DOUBTS!" It's really nice having a mental motivator like that :D

Thankyou Elliott. I found your videos about 6 months ago and can’t put into words the perspective and growth I’ve seen in my own life since then. I am grateful for all the content you share with the world and wish you the very best my friend

Depression is the only challenger i will ever have in my life and i am just about clinging on. Let's face it, it won't go, until you get what you want. You are missing something from your life and it is trying to make you do something about it

Probably the best video I've seen on KZread so far.

Thank you so much for this. I have been fighting depression and anxiety on and off since I was 12 and more recently in the last 6 months. I don't want to be on meds. Your video is the first I see on the topic that really explains what it is how to deal and gives u not only a sense of responsible for ur well being but a "in the now" approach to dealing w it. Every other vid I see is a story "I once was sad then I had a light bulb moment and am now happy". I am one of the most positive people in my group of friends/family. I am a smart woman and am constantly trying and thinking up new ways to be better and feel better and somehow fight w this underneath where nobody sees.

@netflowdesign

10 жыл бұрын

flakiiis0008 that is awesome to hear. just know that meds are only going to be a temporary fix for what can be a seemingly apparent permanent illness although im not trying to claim I know what youre going through. I can resonate with what youre feeling, im extremely optimistic in comparison to the people that surround me I feel but with that there's a war going on in my mind. its usually the people who think they have it figured out that are the furthest from it in my opinion. keep strong, youre only going to grow and expand from this deceivingly immortal mental turmoil.

been watching your videos all day today elliot and i must say you truly are a man's man. i hope someday i can be half the man you are. thanks brother. i have never been more excited to get your book King, i am ready for change.

The best video of elliot so far and notice this is a video that is almost 3 years old. This piece of advice is worth millions. Thx for being there my guiding light. Sincerly Luigi

Thinking of depression as a season very much reminds me of how Winston Churchill dealt with his depression during wartime. He called his depression his "Black Dog" and his episodes of anxiety merely as the Dog coming and going. But he resolved never to nurture it, to give it food so to speak, and sure enough it would leave him alone in time.

noticed your energy, tone of voice, and body language was different than your usual videos. definitely could tell you had a genuine stake in this topic. cheers.

I want to thank you for making this video. I was able to use this video to supplement my effort to help friends of mine who feel they must "live with depression" realize their need for change and self-empowerment instead of constant medication and continued acceptance of their ever worsening imbalanced existence. No one should have to live accepting hopelessness. It is only through those like us who help facilitate change and inspire continual growth and development in others will we as a species continue to evolve.

Man Elliott, idk how you've kept me going, but I want to say thank you so much. I've been watching your videos for a long time now and we'll your not only my teacher/guidance person (if you will) but you are my inspiration and my motivation to be who I am. I recently ( today actually) was thinking about quitting football because of my teammates bringing me down and being jealous that I can do things better than they can and I felt like shit because of them, but now that I saw this video made me see it a different way like an obstacle that I need to overcome in life, thank you Elliott for posting this video :)

I've been through a few really bad depressions, one when I was only 10 years old, because of them I have a greater outlook on life. I'm actually grateful to have experienced depression because it's a learning process that gives you a greater appreciation for life. In fact, I'm actually depressed right now but I'm comforted by the fact that I am learning things about myself everyday. I recommend journaling for anyone going through a depression, helps take away the fear response and allows you to rationalize your thoughts.

@MrSpEeDrUn

7 жыл бұрын

you just would simply not think that way if you had depression so i cant believe you tbh.

@CoDisafishy

7 жыл бұрын

MrSpEeDrUn When I wrote that, I was actually in the worst depression of my life. Around that time I started getting out of it. Like I said, instead of dwelling on or fearing my thoughts, I did the productive thing and journaled to rationalize them, rather than react on emotion. If I hadn't experienced depression, I wouldn't have been able to write that, as I'd have no idea how or motivation to write it. You don't have to believe me, but I hope someone can learn something from what I said. It actually did work for me and I'm no longer depressed.

@MrSpEeDrUn

7 жыл бұрын

how are you gonna make "rational decisions" when your life is completely useless in your eyes? When nothing matters and you dont care about anything? The answer is not. When you have clinical depressions it is just practically impossible to feel good. It's a desesase and in some cases, there is no cure. Simply changing your mindset isnt gonna rebuild the physical structure of your brain. Imagine someone taking heroin, his brain is damaged, if someone has alzheimer ect. Theres just no way around it, depressions are like that (if they are actual depressions) Thats like saying you can beat cancer with your mind, its just not that simple. I heard some people did apparently but yeah, you get what i mean.

@CoDisafishy

7 жыл бұрын

MrSpEeDrUn Just because life felt pointless didn't mean I didn't try to find out why it wasn't. That was one of the biggest things for me. I asked myself why are people in far worse situations than I still able to move on through the motions of life. From there I started to realize that even if there is no purpose, you just live to experience it, good or bad. Also, I hate it when people say there's no cure for depression. How do you think your brain physically changed in the first place? Probably from negative thoughts or trauma. Nobody is born with depression. They may be predisposed, but not physically born with it. Once again, that's why I journaled to get my thoughts straight, so the feelings associated with those thoughts would come too. Obviously it's a long process, but you take it one day at a time, even when you don't have the motivation to.

@MrSpEeDrUn

7 жыл бұрын

honestly the fact that other people cope well in their life even though they have worse circumstances doesnt have to make it easier, it can even worsen the symptoms. Imagine being in those circumstances WITH depressions. if you have depressions, even cutting your finger with a piece of paper is a terrible experience. thats why people with depressions are scared of dentists, injections ect. they just cant stand the pain (mentally or physically) anymore.

Could not agree more. I've experienced depression and wouldn't change my pain for anything

Hi Elliot, this may or may not reach you, but jus want to thank u from the bottom of my heart for ur videos. I'm going through some really tough times emotionally, mentally and if it wasn't for my family, gf, my best friend, ur videos along with a few others well I jus don't really think I'd be here. Life has been challenging, I look back on the past few months and wonder how I've made it this far. I get super discouraged thinking about how I'm going to get through tmrw. You motivate me keep me pushing forward and give me hope, I know it sounds silly & cliche. I jus don't have a lot of people in my corner so the few ppl that I do have I try to remind every chance I get how grateful I am for them. I always say each of them have played a part in saving my life. Hope our paths cross someday so I can thank u personally. Much love, be well.

Elliott!!! you are a great reader. no sarcasm. at first i thought negatively about this video when i saw the title.. then after exactly fourty seconds or so i realized i love the Open minded view you carry through life. i hate reading ..period.. and u kill it on camera. smiles for miles. thank you for even making videos

Just took college level thermodynamics and let me just say, this is the best explanation of entropy I have ever heard. I wish I had heard this before finals.

Every video... it's like every one of your videos change my life by an inch. I swear to god, I don't know how you do this man (sorry for the swearing), but I want to thank you. For sharing your points of view with us.

Elliot this was a beautiful video. I still go through super low states even years later, after all the horrible things I went through as a kid in school and all the things I really messed up before now. I have a loving boyfriend, I'm doing alright or myself in university, and I am exercising fairly regularly and working towards the next ranking in martial arts at my dojo. I only recently found your channel, but I find loads of inspo from here. Thank you!!

i appreciate this video so much. Because you talked more tender than usual, yet were still straightforward. So thank you sir.

Elliott Hulse is a real soul & body mentor. A true hero who is constantly re-born from his ashes, evolving & showing the real potential of a human being. I am a woman and I am DAMN PROUD that he is one of my greatest mentors, whose words penetrate me every day and make me become the strongest version of myself.

"We eat food, we shit, we eat food, we shit" - Elliott Hulse

The fact that I need to post this is deeply concerning. Depression is a mix of nature/nurture. Some suffer trauma, yet others are born with defects in their neural pathways or the hippocampus. Many have a natural depression risk but need an event to trigger it, others just become depressed, others have dysthmia. Telling the depressed person to "get over it" is one of the worst things you can say to them, since it adds guilt on top of everything else.

@dab0331

9 жыл бұрын

Jason Fenton almost all psychological suffering is ENTIRELY self created. Unless you're something extreme like a schizo then it's TRULY a cognitive issue. Vast majority of "depression" cases are not cognitive but merely one's attachment to a certain something, or a like or dislike. Only a few cases such as shell shock will one go from purely self based depression to a purely cognitive disorder. Example: People like certain WWI veterans suffered because of an inability to detach from life and accept death as a part of life. This added with the external stimuli of constant bombardment eventually led to a TRUE cognitive issue of chemical imbalance where the mere sound or sight of something can trigger them off despite how hard they try to fight it. Most people in this world however have not been to through something that extreme, so for most people it's entirely self-based depression.

@HeadshotProductio100

9 жыл бұрын

dab0331 If you want to be uninformed that's not really my problem, so long as you don't tell depressed people to just "get over themselves" or to "cheer up."

@dab0331

9 жыл бұрын

Jason Fenton lol at you thinking I'm uninformed. Whatever floats your boat

@dab0331

8 жыл бұрын

***** dude you're a fucking idiot and pulling shit out of your ass. I didn't say anything you just said, not even close. Lol you're such a hater. There's only physical suffering and psychological suffering. All psychological suffering is self created unless it's a cognitive issue you have no control of like schizophrenia. Even physical suffering is somewhat in your control. HELLLLLL a Buddhist monk set himself on fire and just stayed seated without moving a muscle or uttering a single scream UNTIL HE DIED

@dab0331

8 жыл бұрын

It's self created because you identified yourself with someone. Whenever someone becomes a part of your life you feel you and them have become one. Naturally when the separation is made and the cord is severed one feels pain. Just like if your leg was separated from your torso. Even the Buddha was saddened when he heard his countrymen had been killed in war. But to dwell on it after sufficient mourning has passed doesn't do anyone any good. Likewise if you loose a leg naturally there's physical pain. To dwell on it after the wound is healed however is pointless.

I love how well-informed you are Elliot, this video was a pleasure to watch

You handled it a little better in this video.

@vic1028

8 жыл бұрын

lmao

One of the most interesting and enlightening videos on youtube. I was going to say that I wished I had seen this years ago, then I realized that it was divine fate that I didn't. I enjoyed the poeticness of the metaphorical explanation and the scientific explanation of why depression is ultimately beneficial for us, it supports the fact that we are on this earth for our souls to be perfected.

Your Video made me smile, its really nice of you to try and help others with this heavy topic. I am a constantly depressed person and medication is of no use to me, but trying to change my perspective is something that actually makes a diffrence. Your words were helpful.

Never has video influenced me (and many other people) so much. Thanks Elliot!

Holy fuck! Elliot, to be honest you're ideas are soon fucking great. You've given many people a way to live and not quit. You've given people new perspective to look at the world.

One thing I realized while watching this is that depression is alot like working out. In order to make your muscles grow, and become strong you need to break them down. You need to tear at the muscle, so the next time the tear comes we're better than the tear. We've already gone through it and lived. Thanks Elliot, love your videos.

I love this, the seasons affect me a lot and right now I'm going inward a lot and people are worried over my mental health worrying about me when I am actually doing the thing that will help me most when it comes to my mental health.

I'm 27 and have been dealing with depression for about 10 years now, and have found myself having more bouts with it every now and then for the past 2 years, but honestly I have already started developing this mentality since before coming across this video and its true, you do come out a much stronger person when you get through it and do better. For me, I always try to look at it this way: you can either control it or let it control you. If you identify with it then you'll never win but if you just recognize it as a "season" then you'll always come out on top.

Okay everyone, this video is not going to fix your depression. In fact, no video will fix your depression. So for those who are searching the internet for a quick answer about why they are depressed and how to change it, then please stop. I've done it for months and all I get is information that doesn't even help. You have to fix it yourself in your own mind. And if you are a teenager by any chance, then know this is not the end of the world. It's quite normal for teenagers to go through depression. After all, it was stated in the video, depression is a natural part of life.

@THEmickTHEgun

10 жыл бұрын

***** Yes I do know that.

@littleolliebenjy

10 жыл бұрын

***** THEmickTHEgun I think the thing that needs to be done is this; people first need to admit they have a problem - that is the first stage of healing. Once that happens they can recieve support but you need to talk to people to do that and ask for people's help - people will help you as long as you are up-front with them. Once you do that can you begin to heal and evolve into the strongest version of yourselves. That is both simple but difficult to do. You really have to understand yourself and start to discover who you want to be; you can become the strongest version of yourself but you have to plan and take action on doing so. People are not just lucky like in fantasies and dreams; you will have to sturrgle to do this and that is what I think Elliott is trying to say. If you've read all that it'd be great if you would leave a like now. And may you always seize the day, take action, and be bold in becoming the strongest version of yourself and of what you are going to become.

@THEmickTHEgun

10 жыл бұрын

Oliver Benson Yes I do agree with you

@Xfacta12482

7 жыл бұрын

3 years later, did you ever turn this information into practical application and get over your depression?

@Maggie-ey3hv

7 жыл бұрын

THEmickTHEgun Seriously thanks for being real about it. No one knows us better than ourselves. That is why its our responsibility to overcome depression

I have depression some days, and had it over the past 4-5 years since I left school at 16. I used to be a very confident, charismatic and talented person, used to have fun and joke with my friends and live life to the fullest. I then became more self aware and gradually lost all my confidence and social abilities and couldn't understand why. I didn't even know I was having depression, I just thought I had created this fake image of who I was in my mind which was not really me, and it started my journey of discovering who I really was. I became self aware, and because of that, self conscious, I couldn't look people in the eye, I stopped being funny or making jokes with friends, just started living for the next day. I never thought I would be one to have issues like this. only now at 21 years old I'm getting through this, but you are so right about how depression makes you stronger. I know so much more about myself, and sometimes bits of the old me shine through and I realize that IS who I really am, and not what I originally thought, which was that I was lying to myself about who I was. I feel like I am trapping the real me inside, because I'm afraid of something, it makes me feel like a pussy bitch which makes me even more depressed. One day I decided it was enough and I was going to claim back my life, I pretty much forced myself to do something with my life, even still I am working through my issues but it certainly helps a lot more when you have things to look forward to. My expectations of myself were all fucked up as well, which didn't help, If you cannot attain your goals you set, then it fucks with your motivation and can make you more depressed. I'm currently doing my bachelors, and working out, eating healthy, nobody is perfect, we are all growing as a person all the time, but maintaining a positive healthy outlook and staying strong, even when you feel down is the best way to live . All of these videos make a tonne of sense, and they align with everything I have learned about myself so far. If anyone else has knowledge they would like to discuss that has helped them I would love to talk about it. PM me, thanks all.

@342crazy666

8 жыл бұрын

+Donathon but when u are depressed..u lack concentration, u have mood swings and no energy..how did u overcame all this? plz tell me

@donathon680

8 жыл бұрын

Farhan Zaman Yes, I did have some of this myself. The way i got through it, is by setting myself attainable goals, and making sure I praised myself for accomplishing them. You have to first figure out what it is you want from life, and set yourself goals, like a plan in steps. Let yourself know you have done something you wanted to do. The motivation then comes from within yourself and not from other people. It is probably the most difficult thing to learn, and is the reason why most people do not attain success in life I would say. Have faith in yourself man, and make sure you understand you can and will get through these issues. Even still, It can be hard to maintain motivation, the only way is to stay active and keep working towards your goals. If you cannot maintain energy and motivation towards something, you have to ask yourself, "Is this what I really want?".

@342crazy666

8 жыл бұрын

thnx man

@blizzforte284

6 жыл бұрын

Your text sounds like a mirror of my life the last 5 years.

This is so good to hear, everyone goes threw depression but never let it consume your life or hold you back from your true potential in life. We're all ment for great things in life.

Thank u for the words. Depression is a terror, but ultimately you will understand the change u need to make on ur life to be free. Exercising, reading, singing, caring, crying. We have to discover who we are.

Very deep loved it..this video was an eye opener..

I came from 'Charisma in Command'. And you are really awesome. ;)

I have been dealing with depression since adolescence and I am now in my mid 40's. My 20's were the absolute low point of life and things really never even started to improve until the early 30's. Somehow I managed to get through college and even grad school but I was using my studies as almost a bad coping mechanism if you will. With treatment I am at a point now where I go long periods without depression but I also recognize that cycles of low mood come every so often--right around late October/early November is rough in that the amount of daylight dwindles and the time change doesn't help either (as I write this on the evening we push the clocks back an hour). Finding support not only through doctors and therapists but community is very important...that community can be a social group you belong to, a singles group, church , etc. Maybe just a group of friends you confide in. Also make sure you are tested for any medical causes especially issues with thyroid, sleep, etc. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea about 2.5 years ago and since starting on the CPAP machine, it has reduced my symptoms tremendously.

I wanted to take the time to say what a great understanding of the world and life you have. Thankyou for reminding me of the path of progress.

It doesn't just go away. Positive thinking does not work with serious cases. I mean, you can try, but if you are able to push it away it's only for like a day and it's back and better than ever. Positivity is like the well wisher to what can't be stopped.

@superfastcell4904

9 жыл бұрын

Being religious is most important it will greatly help depreassion and also gives you a sense of purpose

@Livelovelifeeleni

9 жыл бұрын

you are so beautiful and strong and deserve Happiness

@gauravpulizala8570

8 жыл бұрын

+Tommy Guns The Universe created us all different bro, but we have a lot of similar characteristics. We have to get in touch with ourselves to beat this thing in our own unique way. Positive energies to you!

@borat1902

8 жыл бұрын

+Moon Reflections Positive thinking only works with positive movements! Body and mind must be strong together, one cannot carry the stress of the other..

@Maceta444

8 жыл бұрын

+Moon Reflections It´s not about positive thinking only, it´s about not accepting depression as a part of you, learning that it´s just a phase and fight to get out of it. Adversity is what drives us to push ourselves for higher grounds, if there were no difficulties there´ll be no motive for us to become stronger, so if something terrible happened to you or you are simply going trough a rough time use it as a tool to rebirth as a stronger version of you.

Western/Eastern views of depression so different. Depression (not clinical depression), we understand through the yin/yang if we are happy, we will eventually become sad just as we are sad it will pass and we will become happy again, thus the Greeks say everything in moderation cuz you don't want the swing too extreme...

This was the first video i watched of Elliott. It opened my eyes and changed my life.

i can't explain what this video did for me ! really put depressive stages in my life in perspective for me ! its all a necessary stage in life to get to that next level 💯

When i m depressed,i usually feel angry at myself,not sorry for being who i am,but angry for not have done better.I was depressed for some months,because i didn t like being fat,i was a 15 year old and 101.5 kg guy,i started taking some pills to get "in shape"...nope,did not work,and my mother found out that i was taking them,it was February 2012,i said fuck it...i ll be fat forever xD,i was still depressed,but it kinda became part of my system.Then,10th grade began,and something hit me on November 2012..."dude,you need to get fit!!".So i started checking the internet for reviews of "the best pills to get slim",i literally googled that.. Every review on every pill was like "woow,great product,with the right diet and exercise it will help you a lot",my reaction was "Well...guess i ll have to suffer...",so i searched for exercise routines on the interwebs,got a 20min routine and set a date to December 14th 2012,some time after that,i forgot i was going to buy pills,i just tried to push myself in the workouts,i was doing them 5 days a week,and started dietng,then,i started to workout 45 to 60mins per day,5 days a week. Today is December 06th 2013,it s been almost a year,i lost 24.5kg,now i m 77kg,which,considering my height (1.84m) is somewhat normal. I have been doing cardio for almost a year,so my muscles are pretty much non existent,now,i need to bulk up a little,so my metabolism rises,and then i ll cut a little,and hopefully,i will have a good physique,dont get me wrong,i m pretty proud of myself for being able to come so far,but now,i want to be above average.I m going to start a new routine (lifting) December 17th,and i ll be doing it until Summer,then,i m gonna start cutting...i m pretty sure it will work. So yeah,being depressed is bad,but when you come out of the depression,you feel stronger to face the everyday world,and you do everything better than before. Probably not the most inspirational story ever,but hey,at least i got to share it with you,probably this new commenting system is not that bad.

man i learn more from you than my professors

@colinboots8694

10 жыл бұрын

lol

Thanks for sharing bro, I found your thoughts both insightful and illuminating. The world needs more people like you...

I love these old videos! I love that you care both about your body and mind! The yin and yang

smooth seas make for sorry sailors

One of the big problems with men getting depressed these days is lack of a father figure in the household. Many guys are been bought up by single parent mothers who are making them weak! The result is men who don't know their purpose in life, can't assert themselves and let them opposite sex take the dominant role. Very bad..

thanks bro...excellent reminder of the reality of cycles...providing courage and faith there is light at the end of the tunnel

Your a good man Elliott. You have helped me in many ways. Thank you for your work, your knowledge. I am grateful you are in this world.

It strange to hear the "message" from a muscle man (normally I get it from some Spiritual Guru on KZread, long time ago) I guess the Universe want me to be grounded again. Thanks for deliver the message Eliot

Love you for this thank you?

Great video. Thank you. Feels good to see that kind of information put out there. Respect. And sorry for my previous comments on a previous video you made. You seem to know more about depression than I thought. Really refreshing.

I have never heard of you, I have never seen any of your other videos. KZread recommended this, luckily....Just want to say thank you for this!

Some people do NEED medication in order to be balanced. I work in a psych ward (which doesn't make me an expert by any means), but its not a matter of the change in seasons for these people. These people are completely debilitated and can't join society at that moment. If medication helps them, they're happy to take it forever :)

I just fell in love with this man, but not because he looks like the male Tyra Banks... but how passionately compassionate and incredibley credible he is...

your a genius bro . Much love and power to you man thanks for the knowledge man . I can see your energy fields through the camera . Gold Aura. Enlightened man. Hope to meet you one day you are a warrior.

This is very true. I appreciate his effort..110% man!!! I felt like when I realised I couldnt do it alone anymore and wanted to open up and try and get better..went to get help from the doctor and stuff, I actually felt worse after doing so..because of the whole stigma and I had to hide lots of things from other people because I didnt want them to assume it was me, it was stuff I had gone through that started the downward spirals..yes it does make you feel isolated and just terrible all the time, hard to believe in yourself when you have 'depression' lingering over you 24/7.. but it does get better and definitely makes you a stronger and a more compassionate and whole person. Once you beat depression in your own mind and soul, by yourself..literally you realise you can get through and survive anything.

Also, elliot, you're not talking about depression here, but more about obstacles. There's a difference between having obstacles between you and your goal, and between not having any goals at all

That's why I disrespect many smokers. Instead of living through the depression, experiencing it, getting stronger by moving forvard they take the fucking cigarette/weed and miss this oportunity to improve their existence. Im not against all of them, hey I smoke weed my self but not because of depression.

@ssoro5388

9 жыл бұрын

Most of the time smokers smoke cause of the habit ...

@user-zu1ix3yq2w

9 жыл бұрын

I'll tell you why i disrespect smokers. Because they disrespect others by smoking. Most of them don't have a conscience when it comes to smoking, anyway. Some do try to be respectful, though. I recognize that.

@user-zu1ix3yq2w

9 жыл бұрын

identyti u mad?

@ssoro5388

9 жыл бұрын

weiners

@valuetainer3437

6 жыл бұрын

Udrakan Morturim but if you do it too much you'll get addicted and once you stop, guess what, your body will "miss" the substance, withdrawal symptons, numbing=depression

Elliot, you've helped me in many ways, and I really appreciate all that you've shared. I hope you are doing well in your life. I would love to visit you at your gym some day and train with you.

Great video Elliot, having awareness of a situation and studying the situation will open doors to a solution and possible opportunities. I know it won't solve everything about the problem but you will have a better understanding.

Don't think this is a cool subject tbh. One persons view on depression is when we have a tough week and we don't feel great and feel a little lost or in a rut. Someone elses depression is something on a whole different life long level. The term depression shouldn't be used when it comes to hard times in our lives because that isn't real depression, that just going through the motions, something totally different.

A diamond is nothing more than a piece of carbon that handled stress exceptionally well

I'm a long time fan of yours Elliot - I appreciate your insight. More than I can ever say, year after year, Thank you Brother!!!

I respect you as my older brother really. May God be with you!

I wonder if he's gonna talk about depression, or sadness. You cannot feel sadness without happiness. You may mistake depression for sadness, however.

You only have "seasonal" depression. Others have Major Depression where suicidal thoughts come into play and what you said is not relevant to them.

@h-ob1ym

6 жыл бұрын

StiX I think he’s using seasons as an analogy rather than referring to actual “seasonal depression”

dude you are soo wise, thank you for making videos bro

I very much connect to so many of elliots ideas and I wish everyone would grasp to the core of the thoughts being put through to the viewers.

When ever I feel depressed I get a cup of tea or coffee write my feelings on a peice of paper and then burn it. it helps

@Ocinematique

9 жыл бұрын

korynnininm lmao… you made me laugh! thanks

@Vogo

9 жыл бұрын

+korynnininm id have a pile of ashes higher thn mount everest and wuld hav had enuf tea to quench the thirst of the entire population of india for 50yrs if i followed ur advice

@amandamc6569

8 жыл бұрын

+sakib rahaman lol!

@Vogo

8 жыл бұрын

Amanda McDonald r u depressed too?

@amandamc6569

8 жыл бұрын

sakib rahaman on and off yes

I respect you and your opinion elliot, but you are wrong about this. True clinical depression is a lifelong struggle - it requires EVERY treatment modality and EVERY trick and thought-form you can imagine. And still, you will be suicidal. Because it's a disease. And it's chronic. Please think before victim blaming.

@romangavanyuk234

9 жыл бұрын

nope ur wrong

@ParsumSyntax

9 жыл бұрын

lots of things make you stronger. depression is not one of those things. it can make you wiser, more empathetic, more patient. but stronger? i dont know about that.

@mixedwrestling901

9 жыл бұрын

It certainly CAN make you stronger. It makes you weak first and then you become strong. I am proof of that. years of depression, now,I am mentally stronger than anyone around me.

@alexd4566

9 жыл бұрын

Parsum Syntax depression is not always chronic

@connorjones915

9 жыл бұрын

Parsum Syntax Its how you handle depression that makes you stronger. If you want to be a bitch and complain about it until maybe just maybe there will be people that give you enough self affirmation and self fulfilling prophecies that you feel better your new ground is built off delusion. You are in a worst state than you were before. There's a reason why we become depressed it has a purpose to serve us. Becoming depressed is a self reflection time where you see what is wrong in your life and you fix it. This is the problem with people they dont fix their issues and instead say stuff like there's someone out there for everyone. Instead they should realize oh shit my lifes pathetic I haven't even talked to a girl in over 2 months let me go out and turn my life around. Depression is tool use it to guide yourself to happiness or remain lost forever.

Great stuff man! PLEASE keep doing what you do, its helped me a lot!

Thanks. I needed to hear that, though I didn't realize that at first. I've struggled with clinical depression for several years now, and I honestly felt like I was getting weaker. This video made me think back on how far I've come since I was first diagnosed, and I actually have become stronger since then.

Medication is not the route to take. Depression isn't a lack of prozac (or whatever drug you are on) in the bloodstream. The body never created it in the first place. It is an emotional disease that is the fault of our civilisation and our lifestyle. Tribes people in the Amazon and Paua New Guinea etc. do not suffer clinical depression although they do have a very tough life. They exercise HOURS a day (but they don't believe that they exercise if you ask them) and are surrounded by their loved ones all day every day. People are designed to be successful. Depression does not play a part in success and is not a normal disease.

@Jeep2004

10 жыл бұрын

yes, but it is a reality, and one that can literally lead to someone's death without intervention and help. I know you have the right intentions with this comment, but I'm guessing it will do little to tell a person this who's life has come to a grinding halt because of depression or is contemplating suicide. Pychiatric help and medications have saved many lives. I have a beautiful 14 year old son who has struggled mightily with depression and anxiety since he was 8. He's been hospitalized 4 times in the past 5 years. Without medication and intervention he may not be with us today. I think we really need to be careful to not be so quick to demonize medication and psychiatric and psychological intervention. For some it's a life saver....literally.

@SoSoAmazing

10 жыл бұрын

Christopher Dietz Medication is NOT the answer. Weak and feeble minds have a hard time grasping that for some reason. You underestimate the power of the mind and body, greatly! And you definitely underestimate the alternatives.

@Jeep2004

10 жыл бұрын

SoSoAmazing You have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. I don't even know where to start. It's people like you that continue the damaging stigma of people with mental illness...you continue the shame where there is no reason for shame. I bet money on the fact that me and my son have much stronger, tougher and sharper minds than your "weak and feeble" mind. Get out of the 19th century and come into this century. Your position is so antiquated.

@Jeep2004

10 жыл бұрын

generalzod4life I exercise probably just as much or more than you (powerlifting)...exercise is part of the answer, but it's short-sighted to think it's the only answer.

@muslimmetalman

10 жыл бұрын

Christopher Dietz Yes, I have Aspergers,in 10th-11th grade I quit playing computer games and concentrated on lifting weights and studying for a year, development did not somehow correct itself and I always found myself peaking prematurely. Still got giggled at by little kids and constantly performed below grade/age level...though I feel good taking control of life, I still had issues

Many of you will never truly know what it's like to be depressed. I was extremely depressed beyond the point of normal depression since I stayed insde most of my life from the 8th grade to 2 years out of highschool. I'm just now remembering what it's like to feel happy again and i feel like I've been living in a dark world filled with rushing negative thoughts. If you are truly depressed the only piece of advice I can offer you is to start going outside, drink a lot of water, and start exercising.

3 years ago I watched this video helped me in getting perspective today I m back to recommend it to a friend

You're a true inspiration, Elliott. Not because you show us how to live, but because you teach and remember us to use the power of self-determination. That's what gives you strength. Thank you for that.