[Script Info] Title: [Events] Format: Layer, Start, End, Style, Name, MarginL, MarginR, MarginV, Effect, Text Dialogue: 0,0:00:00.14,0:00:01.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,- Hey everybody. Dialogue: 0,0:00:01.06,0:00:04.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Today we're gonna talk about\Ndepression and anxiety, Dialogue: 0,0:00:04.09,0:00:06.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and why they seem to be so connected. Dialogue: 0,0:00:06.99,0:00:08.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But before we jump into that, Dialogue: 0,0:00:08.09,0:00:10.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,did you know I wrote a book? Dialogue: 0,0:00:10.16,0:00:11.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's called Are u ok? Dialogue: 0,0:00:11.44,0:00:13.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And it's available for pre order now. Dialogue: 0,0:00:13.81,0:00:16.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In the book, I talk about all\Nthings mental health related Dialogue: 0,0:00:16.83,0:00:17.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like what's the difference Dialogue: 0,0:00:17.66,0:00:19.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,between mental health and mental illness? Dialogue: 0,0:00:19.55,0:00:21.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How do we diagnose depression and anxiety? Dialogue: 0,0:00:21.80,0:00:23.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What type of treatment should I get Dialogue: 0,0:00:23.34,0:00:24.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if I am struggling, Dialogue: 0,0:00:24.60,0:00:27.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and also how to manage\Ntoxic relationships. Dialogue: 0,0:00:27.38,0:00:28.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So click the link at the\Ntop of the description Dialogue: 0,0:00:28.89,0:00:29.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and pre order now. Dialogue: 0,0:00:29.84,0:00:32.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,By pre ordering you get signed book plates Dialogue: 0,0:00:32.10,0:00:34.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and some special giveaways, so hop on it. Dialogue: 0,0:00:34.32,0:00:36.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now let's jump into today's topic. Dialogue: 0,0:00:36.42,0:00:38.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, by simply watching\Nmy diagnoses videos Dialogue: 0,0:00:38.57,0:00:40.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about depression and anxiety, Dialogue: 0,0:00:40.39,0:00:43.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you can easily think that\Nthey are vastly different. Dialogue: 0,0:00:43.86,0:00:45.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,On one hand a depressed person Dialogue: 0,0:00:45.27,0:00:47.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,doesn't like doing anything they used to. Dialogue: 0,0:00:47.50,0:00:49.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They can feel hopeless and sad. Dialogue: 0,0:00:49.64,0:00:51.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And have changes in their\Ndiet and sleep patterns. Dialogue: 0,0:00:51.91,0:00:55.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,A person with anxiety can\Nfeel like they're living Dialogue: 0,0:00:55.00,0:00:57.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in a state of extreme agitation, Dialogue: 0,0:00:57.12,0:00:58.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,being on edge most of the day, Dialogue: 0,0:00:58.84,0:01:00.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and worrying about anything Dialogue: 0,0:01:00.20,0:01:03.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and everything happening in their life. Dialogue: 0,0:01:03.17,0:01:04.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,These two mental illnesses Dialogue: 0,0:01:04.27,0:01:06.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,seem to be on the opposite\Nends of the spectrum, Dialogue: 0,0:01:06.81,0:01:08.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,not related to one another at all. Dialogue: 0,0:01:08.78,0:01:10.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,However, it's important to note Dialogue: 0,0:01:10.01,0:01:11.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that statistically speaking Dialogue: 0,0:01:11.63,0:01:13.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the most common form of depression Dialogue: 0,0:01:13.61,0:01:16.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is actually what we call\Nagitated depression, Dialogue: 0,0:01:16.40,0:01:19.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,meaning that someone\Nwill feel both hopeless, Dialogue: 0,0:01:19.04,0:01:21.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,empty, and lack enjoyment, Dialogue: 0,0:01:21.04,0:01:23.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,while also feeling on edge, irritable, Dialogue: 0,0:01:23.51,0:01:26.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and worrying about all things\Ngoing on in their life. Dialogue: 0,0:01:26.43,0:01:27.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Many of my patients who are struggling Dialogue: 0,0:01:27.90,0:01:29.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with agitated depression\Nfeel like they're caught Dialogue: 0,0:01:29.83,0:01:32.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in a terrible cycle,\Nbecause they'll feel bad Dialogue: 0,0:01:32.12,0:01:34.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and lonely and empty, et cetera, Dialogue: 0,0:01:34.04,0:01:35.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then they'll pick a fight with someone Dialogue: 0,0:01:35.34,0:01:36.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who tries to help them or support them Dialogue: 0,0:01:36.87,0:01:38.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,'cause they're just\Nfeeling like total shit Dialogue: 0,0:01:38.85,0:01:40.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and then go right back\Nto feeling terrible again Dialogue: 0,0:01:40.87,0:01:44.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and that cycle just\Ngoes and goes and goes. Dialogue: 0,0:01:44.42,0:01:47.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And many people also share\Nhow they'll be tired all day Dialogue: 0,0:01:47.48,0:01:49.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,feeling low, and completely unmotivated, Dialogue: 0,0:01:49.48,0:01:51.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but then at night they can't sleep. Dialogue: 0,0:01:51.23,0:01:52.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I even had a patient back in the day Dialogue: 0,0:01:52.50,0:01:54.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who struggled to stop her\Nmind from running through Dialogue: 0,0:01:54.64,0:01:58.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,each and every conversation\Nshe had had that day, Dialogue: 0,0:01:58.11,0:01:59.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and how she could have been better, Dialogue: 0,0:01:59.97,0:02:02.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,more understanding, or less awkward. Dialogue: 0,0:02:02.66,0:02:04.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This can be exhausting, Dialogue: 0,0:02:04.20,0:02:05.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I know many of you told me the same thing, Dialogue: 0,0:02:05.84,0:02:06.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that you feel tired all day Dialogue: 0,0:02:06.87,0:02:08.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and then you can't sleep at night. Dialogue: 0,0:02:08.30,0:02:10.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Ugh, so annoying! Dialogue: 0,0:02:10.19,0:02:12.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now it's not only the agitated depression Dialogue: 0,0:02:12.65,0:02:14.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that connects anxiety to depression. Dialogue: 0,0:02:14.55,0:02:16.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Research also shows that this link Dialogue: 0,0:02:16.36,0:02:18.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,has more to do with how\Nthose with depression Dialogue: 0,0:02:18.65,0:02:20.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and anxiety manage stress. Dialogue: 0,0:02:20.73,0:02:23.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Whenever we're bombarded\Nwith the stress in our life Dialogue: 0,0:02:23.43,0:02:25.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,those with anxiety and depression Dialogue: 0,0:02:25.49,0:02:27.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,tend to deal with it through avoidance. Dialogue: 0,0:02:27.90,0:02:29.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Meaning when stress comes our way Dialogue: 0,0:02:29.41,0:02:32.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we're pushed into our fight,\Nflight or freeze response, Dialogue: 0,0:02:32.54,0:02:33.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we choose flight. Dialogue: 0,0:02:33.44,0:02:34.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I mean think about it, Dialogue: 0,0:02:34.85,0:02:37.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,neither depression nor\Nanxiety is decisive, Dialogue: 0,0:02:37.16,0:02:38.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,confident or pushy. Dialogue: 0,0:02:38.86,0:02:39.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And to take it even further, Dialogue: 0,0:02:39.96,0:02:43.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,anxiety is characterized by avoidance. Dialogue: 0,0:02:43.27,0:02:47.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I mean if we know something's\Ngonna make us anxious or upset Dialogue: 0,0:02:47.30,0:02:49.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we're gonna avoid it, obviously. Dialogue: 0,0:02:49.60,0:02:51.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And when depressed, we\Ndon't think very highly Dialogue: 0,0:02:51.61,0:02:53.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of ourselves or our abilities, Dialogue: 0,0:02:53.03,0:02:55.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and therefore we tend to avoid situations Dialogue: 0,0:02:55.28,0:02:58.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or challenges, rather than jump right in. Dialogue: 0,0:02:58.31,0:03:01.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And in the therapy world\Nwe call that withdrawal. Dialogue: 0,0:03:01.44,0:03:03.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So you can see that with anxiety Dialogue: 0,0:03:03.16,0:03:06.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,your obsessions about\Nfailure are fear laden. Dialogue: 0,0:03:06.40,0:03:07.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Whereas with depression, Dialogue: 0,0:03:07.50,0:03:10.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,your rumination reflects\Nintense discouragement Dialogue: 0,0:03:10.92,0:03:13.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to the point of hopelessness of despair. Dialogue: 0,0:03:13.51,0:03:15.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But in both cases you're\Nfeeling overwhelmed Dialogue: 0,0:03:15.35,0:03:17.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because of lack of self confidence Dialogue: 0,0:03:17.63,0:03:20.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and that's the real issue\Nbehind feeling overwhelmed. Dialogue: 0,0:03:20.46,0:03:21.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Like, the root of the root. Dialogue: 0,0:03:21.51,0:03:22.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You know how I'm always talking, Dialogue: 0,0:03:22.43,0:03:25.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to get to the root of\Nthe root of the issue. Dialogue: 0,0:03:25.10,0:03:27.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And so if that's the case\Nbehind feeling like this Dialogue: 0,0:03:27.49,0:03:29.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it can in turn lead us to either anxiety, Dialogue: 0,0:03:29.86,0:03:32.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,depression, or a veritable combination Dialogue: 0,0:03:32.23,0:03:34.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of these two painful feelings. Dialogue: 0,0:03:34.82,0:03:36.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Furthermore much of the symptoms Dialogue: 0,0:03:36.36,0:03:39.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of depression and anxiety\Nreally do overlap. Dialogue: 0,0:03:39.90,0:03:41.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Here are just some of the symptoms Dialogue: 0,0:03:41.13,0:03:43.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you will see in both diagnoses: Dialogue: 0,0:03:43.63,0:03:46.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,sleep disturbance, tearfulness, Dialogue: 0,0:03:46.28,0:03:49.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,worry, loss of appetite,\Nloss of sex drive, Dialogue: 0,0:03:49.74,0:03:54.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,lack of motivation, body aches,\Ndifficulty concentrating, Dialogue: 0,0:03:54.06,0:03:55.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and that's just to name a few. Dialogue: 0,0:03:55.72,0:03:58.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So it is easy to see why many of us Dialogue: 0,0:03:58.04,0:04:00.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,find ourselves toggling back and forth Dialogue: 0,0:04:00.10,0:04:02.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,between depression to anxiety Dialogue: 0,0:04:02.04,0:04:05.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and even experiencing them\Nboth at the same time. Dialogue: 0,0:04:05.05,0:04:06.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Or on the other hand, Dialogue: 0,0:04:06.60,0:04:08.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,possibly being diagnosed with one Dialogue: 0,0:04:08.18,0:04:10.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when we really have the other. Dialogue: 0,0:04:10.74,0:04:12.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But like anything I talk about Dialogue: 0,0:04:12.26,0:04:14.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I always wanna end with what we can do Dialogue: 0,0:04:14.37,0:04:16.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to better manage the symptoms. Dialogue: 0,0:04:16.34,0:04:17.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So let's get into that. Dialogue: 0,0:04:17.62,0:04:19.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Oh, and also, I know that we have Dialogue: 0,0:04:19.38,0:04:21.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a lot of new community members. Dialogue: 0,0:04:21.02,0:04:22.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Welcome! Dialogue: 0,0:04:22.27,0:04:23.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So if you have a question or topic Dialogue: 0,0:04:23.89,0:04:25.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that you want me to talk about, Dialogue: 0,0:04:25.14,0:04:27.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,please search my name and any keywords Dialogue: 0,0:04:27.29,0:04:28.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,associated with your question or issue. Dialogue: 0,0:04:28.86,0:04:30.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I have over a thousand videos Dialogue: 0,0:04:30.73,0:04:33.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so chances are I've\Nalready talked about it. Dialogue: 0,0:04:33.05,0:04:35.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Okay, now into the tips and tools. Dialogue: 0,0:04:35.62,0:04:37.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Number one, since our hypothesis Dialogue: 0,0:04:37.69,0:04:39.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is that lack of self confidence Dialogue: 0,0:04:39.48,0:04:41.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and our flight response\Nis what's leading us Dialogue: 0,0:04:41.56,0:04:44.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to having our anxious\Nor depressive symptoms, Dialogue: 0,0:04:44.31,0:04:45.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you knew this tip was coming, Dialogue: 0,0:04:45.70,0:04:48.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,notice your self talk! Dialogue: 0,0:04:48.13,0:04:50.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's so common that we\Njust believe our thoughts, Dialogue: 0,0:04:50.64,0:04:53.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like I'm lazy, or my feelings are stupid, Dialogue: 0,0:04:53.92,0:04:55.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or I'm not good enough. Dialogue: 0,0:04:55.34,0:04:57.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Start paying attention to how you speak Dialogue: 0,0:04:57.30,0:05:00.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to yourself and maybe start\Nusing bridge statements. Dialogue: 0,0:05:00.42,0:05:02.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Bridge statements are things\Nthat you say to yourself Dialogue: 0,0:05:02.16,0:05:04.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when the positive or\Ncompletely opposite things Dialogue: 0,0:05:04.53,0:05:08.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,don't feel like real, right or attainable. Dialogue: 0,0:05:08.72,0:05:10.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So for example, if we're\Nstruggling with the thought Dialogue: 0,0:05:10.83,0:05:13.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'm not good enough, a\Nbridge statement would be Dialogue: 0,0:05:14.35,0:05:19.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I may not be as bad as I think\NI am, I mean, it's possible. Dialogue: 0,0:05:19.33,0:05:20.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We don't have to say Dialogue: 0,0:05:20.64,0:05:22.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'm amazing and I'm way more than enough Dialogue: 0,0:05:22.39,0:05:25.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I love myself, because\Nwe won't believe that. Dialogue: 0,0:05:25.92,0:05:27.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Let's just be honest, right? Dialogue: 0,0:05:27.52,0:05:29.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And yes, you know, I've\Ntalked about faking it Dialogue: 0,0:05:29.27,0:05:31.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,'til I make it, and that\Ndoes help some people, Dialogue: 0,0:05:31.47,0:05:35.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but most of us need a\Nbridge to get us there. Dialogue: 0,0:05:35.16,0:05:37.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And so that's what those statements are. Dialogue: 0,0:05:37.34,0:05:39.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So I encourage you to give it a try. Dialogue: 0,0:05:39.38,0:05:41.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Try to notice the five most common Dialogue: 0,0:05:41.11,0:05:43.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,negative thoughts you have, and argue back Dialogue: 0,0:05:43.61,0:05:45.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with some thoughtful bridge statements. Dialogue: 0,0:05:45.72,0:05:47.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And then after some time Dialogue: 0,0:05:47.32,0:05:49.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you'll be able to argue\Nback with positive ones, Dialogue: 0,0:05:49.30,0:05:51.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or better yet, maybe you won't even have Dialogue: 0,0:05:51.58,0:05:53.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,those nasty thoughts at all anymore. Dialogue: 0,0:05:53.43,0:05:56.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Number two, getting into talk therapy. Dialogue: 0,0:05:56.07,0:05:58.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It can really be so helpful, I promise. Dialogue: 0,0:05:58.91,0:06:00.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Having someone we can go to to talk with Dialogue: 0,0:06:00.97,0:06:03.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who doesn't know anything other\Nthan what we share with them Dialogue: 0,0:06:03.98,0:06:06.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,can be so life changing. Dialogue: 0,0:06:06.27,0:06:07.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, obviously we need to make sure Dialogue: 0,0:06:07.60,0:06:08.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we like our therapist, Dialogue: 0,0:06:08.81,0:06:10.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we feel they're a good fit for us, Dialogue: 0,0:06:10.46,0:06:11.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but getting into talk therapy Dialogue: 0,0:06:11.57,0:06:15.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,can help us better understand\Nour anxiety or depression. Dialogue: 0,0:06:15.01,0:06:17.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And make sure that we're\Nproperly diagnosed. Dialogue: 0,0:06:17.17,0:06:19.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Remember I always talk\Nabout how important it is Dialogue: 0,0:06:19.15,0:06:20.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to spend time with a clinician, Dialogue: 0,0:06:20.88,0:06:23.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,meaning like therapist,\Ncounselor, psychologist, whomever, Dialogue: 0,0:06:23.91,0:06:24.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we have to spend a lot of time with them Dialogue: 0,0:06:24.98,0:06:26.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,before they can truly diagnose us. Dialogue: 0,0:06:26.88,0:06:29.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So allow yourself to make\Nsure they're a good fit Dialogue: 0,0:06:29.24,0:06:31.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and feel like they really listen to you Dialogue: 0,0:06:31.12,0:06:32.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and then talk about your diagnosis Dialogue: 0,0:06:32.77,0:06:34.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and make sure that you both agree on it. Dialogue: 0,0:06:34.55,0:06:35.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And the therapist can also help us Dialogue: 0,0:06:35.95,0:06:38.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,manage those symptoms\Nthat we're talking about. Dialogue: 0,0:06:38.38,0:06:41.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They find CBT to be a really\Nhelpful style of therapy. Dialogue: 0,0:06:41.85,0:06:43.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So feel free to ask your therapist Dialogue: 0,0:06:43.27,0:06:44.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if they utilize that style as well. Dialogue: 0,0:06:44.99,0:06:46.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And if you're wondering what CBT even is, Dialogue: 0,0:06:46.51,0:06:49.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'll link my video about it\Nin the description below. Dialogue: 0,0:06:49.20,0:06:52.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Tip number three, while\Nmedication can not make us Dialogue: 0,0:06:52.56,0:06:54.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like ourselves or feel more confident Dialogue: 0,0:06:54.59,0:06:56.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it can help alleviate the other symptoms Dialogue: 0,0:06:56.95,0:06:58.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of anxiety or depression Dialogue: 0,0:06:58.46,0:07:00.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we may be experiencing. Dialogue: 0,0:07:00.60,0:07:02.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I've talked about this a lot in the past Dialogue: 0,0:07:02.29,0:07:04.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but if we feel like we're\Njust drowning in the symptoms Dialogue: 0,0:07:04.93,0:07:07.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,unable to even implement one of the tips Dialogue: 0,0:07:07.54,0:07:09.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that our therapist or other\Nmental health professional Dialogue: 0,0:07:09.67,0:07:12.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,has given us, medication\Ncan be that life raft, Dialogue: 0,0:07:12.78,0:07:14.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,can help you get your head, you know, Dialogue: 0,0:07:14.10,0:07:17.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,just above water enough so you\Ncan finally breathe (sighs) Dialogue: 0,0:07:17.72,0:07:21.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and do the work that you're\Ngonna need to do to get better. Dialogue: 0,0:07:21.07,0:07:22.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I do not encourage\Njust if you're wondering Dialogue: 0,0:07:22.93,0:07:25.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I don't encourage people\Nto only be on medication Dialogue: 0,0:07:25.68,0:07:27.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and not be in therapy, Dialogue: 0,0:07:27.60,0:07:30.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because medication when it\Ncomes to mental health issues Dialogue: 0,0:07:30.38,0:07:32.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,doesn't really fix anything. Dialogue: 0,0:07:32.67,0:07:35.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It merely masks the symptoms\Nthat tell us something's wrong. Dialogue: 0,0:07:35.80,0:07:36.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And so working together, Dialogue: 0,0:07:36.96,0:07:40.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,medication and therapy, I believe\Nto be the most beneficial. Dialogue: 0,0:07:40.34,0:07:42.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And research does too, just FYI. Dialogue: 0,0:07:42.87,0:07:45.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And fourth and finally, resourcing. Dialogue: 0,0:07:45.29,0:07:47.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now I've been talking\Nabout this more and more Dialogue: 0,0:07:47.81,0:07:49.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when it comes to trauma therapy, Dialogue: 0,0:07:49.32,0:07:50.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but I honestly believe that resourcing Dialogue: 0,0:07:50.97,0:07:53.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,can be beneficial to anyone\Nworking on themselves. Dialogue: 0,0:07:53.46,0:07:55.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Resourcing's really just a fancy way Dialogue: 0,0:07:55.47,0:07:59.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of saying we need to have\Nplaces, people, and things Dialogue: 0,0:07:59.52,0:08:03.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we can reach out to or do\Nwhen we start to feel bad. Dialogue: 0,0:08:03.62,0:08:06.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This could be a happy place\Nthat we go to in our mind Dialogue: 0,0:08:06.71,0:08:09.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or petting an animal, if\Nthat always calms us down. Dialogue: 0,0:08:09.44,0:08:10.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It works for me. Dialogue: 0,0:08:10.75,0:08:12.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Or even in your therapy appointments Dialogue: 0,0:08:12.35,0:08:14.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that place could be like a safe haven Dialogue: 0,0:08:14.53,0:08:17.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to go to in your mind or to\Nshow up for your appointment. Dialogue: 0,0:08:17.45,0:08:19.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And the more resources\Nthat we have the better Dialogue: 0,0:08:19.91,0:08:22.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and also making sure that these things Dialogue: 0,0:08:22.22,0:08:23.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we can do regardless of the time of day Dialogue: 0,0:08:23.63,0:08:26.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is really important,\Ntoo, because we all know Dialogue: 0,0:08:26.55,0:08:27.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,nights can be the toughest. Dialogue: 0,0:08:27.99,0:08:29.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And yes these are similar\Nto distraction techniques Dialogue: 0,0:08:29.93,0:08:31.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or coping skills, but they're\Njust a little bit deeper. Dialogue: 0,0:08:31.97,0:08:34.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,These need to be things or people Dialogue: 0,0:08:34.40,0:08:37.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that can help pull us out of\Nthose negative thought spirals Dialogue: 0,0:08:37.20,0:08:39.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and keep us feeling\Ngrounded fairly quickly. Dialogue: 0,0:08:39.85,0:08:40.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So take some time, Dialogue: 0,0:08:40.92,0:08:42.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,consider what your resources\Nare and write them down Dialogue: 0,0:08:42.96,0:08:44.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so they're available when you need them. Dialogue: 0,0:08:44.94,0:08:46.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I hope you found this video helpful. Dialogue: 0,0:08:46.21,0:08:48.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,As always, let me know down\Nin those comments below Dialogue: 0,0:08:48.99,0:08:51.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,how you experience the connection Dialogue: 0,0:08:51.05,0:08:53.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,between anxiety and depression. Dialogue: 0,0:08:53.14,0:08:54.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Or if you think they're\Ncompletely different Dialogue: 0,0:08:54.57,0:08:56.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and not connected at all. Dialogue: 0,0:08:56.28,0:08:57.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How does it feel to you? Dialogue: 0,0:08:57.71,0:08:59.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And most importantly, what has helped you Dialogue: 0,0:08:59.78,0:09:01.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to better manage it? Dialogue: 0,0:09:01.27,0:09:02.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thank you so much for watching Dialogue: 0,0:09:02.67,0:09:04.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I will see you next time, bye.