Comments by "Aga" (@aga5109) on "How to overcome depression | Greg Lukianoff and Lex Fridman" video.

  1. Anyone reading it, please make sure you look out for people you know who might struggle with depression. Sometimes, it is not so obvious that they struggle mentally. There is still a stigma attached to depression and anxiety, etc. Suicidal thoughts should be taken seriously. They show that depression had altered a person's thinking to an extended that become self-destructive. It is related to depression & it needs to be treated. Sometimes suicidal ideation is accompanied by a plan. It is very dangerous & needs a doctor / psychologist attention. I met people whose loved ones committed suicide. It is heartbreaking how they felt. They have to live with this until the end of their lives. They always blame themselves for what they could have done differently to save their loved one. It is a horrible, deep grief they are faced with. So, empathetically reaching out to a person who is depressed is of paramount importance. Many lives can be saved by showing people that there is help & treatment available. Suicidal, self-degrading thoughts, and distorted thinking and cognitive decline of the higher cognitive functions are signs of depression. It is not the usual state of the mind or person's choice.
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  2. Well done to you! Thanks for sharing very good advice! It is important to check vitamins D3, B levels & thyroid function as regards depression & anxiety.
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