I want to remind you that depression and anxiety are real. You don't need to understand it or be able to explain it. Depression is a neurological condition, it's more than an emotion or "feeling". The way you feel isn't your fault and you can't just "think more positively" and you'll be better. That's like telling someone to just not have a broken arm anymore because you're giving the broken bone too much credit. If you'd like to look at ACTUAL medical opinions (and not that of an edgy 19-year-old), you can read some medical journals written about depression here: "Neural Circuits in Major Depressive Disorder: Neurobiological Mechanisms of Symptom Remediation" by Kálmán J. Magyar and colleagues, published in Current Neuropharmacology in 2020. This study examines the neural circuits involved in depression and how they are affected by treatment. "Depression is a Disease" by Charles B. Nemeroff, published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry in 1998. This study argues that depression should be considered a disease rather than a reaction to life events or a personality disorder. "Neuroimaging and Depression: Current Status and Unresolved Issues" by Helen S. Mayberg and colleagues, published in Biological Psychiatry in 2005. This study reviews the use of neuroimaging techniques to study depression and discusses the challenges in interpreting the results. "The Neurobiology of Depression: An Integrated View" by Helen S. Mayberg, published in Current Opinion in Neurobiology in 2006. This study provides an overview of the neurobiological mechanisms underlying depression and discusses the implications for treatment. "Structural and Functional Brain Abnormalities in Major Depressive Disorder: A Comprehensive Review" by Shingai Uehara-Aoyama and colleagues, published in Neural Plasticity in 2020. This study reviews the structural and functional brain abnormalities associated with depression and their potential role in the development of the disorder. These studies provide insight into the complex relationship between depression and the brain, as well as the various approaches to understanding and treating this debilitating condition. If you are struggling with depression and/or anxiety, you can use any of the following phone numbers to speak to someone that will help. I have also included some other helpful numbers that are good to have in the phone book: SADAG Mental Health Line 011 234 4837 Suicide Crisis Line 0800 567 567 Department of Social Development Substance Abuse Line 24hr helpline 0800 12 13 14 SMS 32312 University of Cape Town Helpline 0800 24 25 26 24 hours University of Pretoria Student Careline 0800 747 747 24 hours Tshwane University of Technology Student Helpline 0800 68 78 88 24 hours University of Western Cape Student Helpline 0800 22 23 33 24 hours Discovery Medical Students & Young Doctors Helpline 0800 323 323 24 hours Dr Reddy's Help Line 0800 21 22 23 Cipla 24hr Mental Health Helpline 0800 456 789 Pharmadynamics Police &Trauma Line 0800 20 50 26 Adcock Ingram Depression and Anxiety Helpline 0800 70 80 90 ADHD Helpline 0800 55 44 33 You are important. I'm glad you're here. My DM's are always open if you need someone to listen to you, distract you or keep you company.

After doing this for 8.5 years, I've been doing a lot of thinking the last 6 months, and have decided that some big things need to change in regards to my content, and other platforms, so I can feel happier and more fulfilled in what I do. 💜 FULL VID: youtu.be/tgssrqfby84

Catch me at ComicCon on the Telkom Stage at 11:30 today! I get to introduce you to an incredible new gaming service that's launching locally in South Africa next month 🙌 genuine game changer... Don't miss it!

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