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Major Depressive Disorder

(dramatic music) – [Man] I couldn’t get out of
bed, I forced myself to eat. – [Woman] My motivation
was gone, to exercise, be with people, anything. – [Man] I used to really
love to play the piano but while I was depressed
it didn’t sound fun at all. – [Woman] I kept thinking
there’s just no reason for me to be here anymore. (dramatic music) – [Narrator] These
are the voices of major depressive disorder. We have all lived through a time when we felt sad and hopeless but major depressive
disorder is more than that. I know, one of these
voices is mine. You’d never wish
depression on anyone but millions of
people have lived it. It affects our
lives, relationships and goals for the future. It can make them feel hopeless
but three things are certain depression is not a choice. Depression doesn’t
mean you are weak and depression is treatable. Your doctor might diagnose
major depressive disorder or MDD if you have
symptoms on most days for at least two weeks. That might not seem
like a long time but ask anyone who’s
lived through it and they’ll tell you
it feels like forever. The main symptoms are
depressed mood or anhedonia. Depressed mood is
feeling sad or blue which a lot of people experience except with MDD, it’s severe
and it doesn’t go away. Anhedonia means
loss of pleasure, in my case playing the piano
had always made me happy, when I depressed I
had no desire to play. The other symptoms
of MDD include appetite or weight changes,
this can be up or down. I had no appetite and
had to make myself drink those protein shakes in a can
to make sure I didn’t starve. Guilt, this is more
than typical guilt everyone feels sometimes. In MDD, guilt makes
you feel worthless, it takes over your thoughts. Sleep problems, some
people can’t fall asleep or they wake up super early
and can’t get back to sleep other people sleep all day. Difficulty thinking
or concentrating. I had a really hard
time making decisions. I was frustrating to my
friends, I couldn’t help it. Looking restless and agitated
or really slowed down. I felt like I was
in slow motion. Fatigue, for me feeling tired
all the time was crushing. I had no energy to do anything. Suicidal thoughts, this
is the part of depression that’s dangerous. If you or someone you
love is having thoughts of hurting or killing
yourself, get help immediately. Call 911 or call or chat a national suicide
prevention lifeline which is always available. As painful as MDD
is, there is hope. There are treatments for
depression that work. Talk to your doctor or any
mental health care provider. Ask for help, it works. People can go on to live
happy lives, I know I did. (dramatic music)

If you have had symptoms of major depressive disorder for a few days or even two weeks, that may not seem like a long time, but ask anyone who’s live through it will tell you it feels like forever. Learn MDD signs and symptoms, and treatment options for MDD.

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
For anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.
AVAILABILITY: 24/7/365
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Primary line: 1-800-273-8255
Ayuda en Español: 1-888-628-9454
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TTY: 800-799-4889
Voice/Caption Phone: 800-273-8255
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42 Comments

  1. @Williamgregory-zb6et on

    The main cause of depression can vary from person to person, but common factors include genetics, brain chemistry, life events, and certain medical conditions. It's essential to seek professional help if you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of depression.

  2. @bigbadbillb on

    What's really hard is when you are brought up in a religious environment. Everything is "peace, love and joy" ALL the time, but you can't feel those things. You have to put on this mask and fake it. I feel like such a hypocrite.

  3. @mikesmith6594 on

    Have depression doesn't help especially when you are constantly gaslighted and treated less than just makes me more depressed. I also have anxiety, fatigue, no energy, insomnia, diabetes, low testerone, thyroid problems, low self esteem.

  7. @Fnder407 on

    I feel like I’ve been here before, I question reality, nothing feels real. I’ve been sick for a long time which doesn’t help but all I can think about is the death of myself and people around me. It’s scary. I see no point in doing anything if I’m going to pass anyway. I feel so alone like life is a dream. I just wish we knew what we are here for and what happens after life. I’m so confused and stuck in a dark deep place. I’ve felt like this since a kid

  26. @MomshieJC on

    Yes ,mine i always wokeup in the middle of the night and wokeup so sad and crying..sometimes i have thought of ending my life.. now i was diagnose with depression and taking meds but still so sad. Its like im alive but dead inside me.

  28. @flipphone4755 on

    I’m going through this for the past nine months. The only reason I’m still alive is because it would have traumatized my children. I’m getting slowly better, I think, but it’s still hell.

  33. @bubblesyoullneverwalkalone173 on

    Living with MDD is definitely not easy you have your good days and you have your bad days and some anti depressants just make it way worse desven that is designed for people with MDD has helped me so much its the only one that has worked.

  34. @EstherBrown-f9d on

    I'm deeply depressed for a month now it's horrible I can't and don't want to talk to anyone as I feel embarrassed to let my children down I'm crying daily by myself .suicide thoughts pass my mind daily I pretend to b ok daily and that's the worst part of all I can't slp without sleeping tablets.ive got no energy.i feel lifeless hopeless .I don't have interest in anything anymore I'm sooooo scared and I can't afford therapy or medical help and carry this load day and night i hate pretending it's killing me .

  35. @soniczforever5470 on

    I was subject to unfair restrictions suddenly and I have developed major depression as a result. I have reduced self worth. I am trying to salvage something good and move on from the place as I don't think it's appropriate it was in response to panic attack over meds mismanagement. I have now reduced self worth and severe claustraphobia. I'm quite self destructive. I find it harder to exercise.

  38. @harrytonoaklay64yd on

    It's incredible to see this. Addiction is the worst situation anyone can be in. I'm an alcoholic and consume over 60 units a day, my wife is gone, my house is gone, I'm ruined by depression, ADHD etc. I will continue to fight my way out of this hell and pray for a solution. I've heard of many people breaking free and becoming the best version of themselves through different natural methods, and I hope to find a better way out. I'm dying daily with these disasters in life. I really need help. I can't keep living like this.

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