Gary Gulman Opens Up About Depression In His New Special

Gary Gulman Opens Up About Depression In His New Special | CONAN on TBS

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After a serious battle with depression and anxiety, Gary is grateful to be healthy. His new special, “The Great Depresh” premieres October 5th on HBO.
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@donttrendonme 4 жыл бұрын

The abbreviations bit is one of the best ever you sassy minx

@godofgamingnos 4 жыл бұрын

💁

@Ohhimark100 4 жыл бұрын

Not now Dottie

@godofgamingnos 4 жыл бұрын

@@Ohhimark100 Ya randy minx!

@dettmo79dett77 4 жыл бұрын

@Jeff B such a vulgar lush! 😏

@hyacinthdibley2420 4 жыл бұрын

Don't Trend On Me timeless

@thephoenixxy 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know him but still glad that he's talking about his struggle so openly and honestly.

@sukritmishra7194 4 жыл бұрын

Too bad this has just 29k views

@mikelarson8786 4 жыл бұрын

Ahsan Zaman top notch comedian

@yodizzll 4 жыл бұрын

You should check out his stand up comedy- he is absolutely hilarious

@pedobob863 4 жыл бұрын

I love this dude! He is an amazing comedian! I hope he is better and stays better!

@rohypnotist6263 4 жыл бұрын

I second this message

@babarazamsucks 4 жыл бұрын

I third this message.

@Chu9947 4 жыл бұрын

4th

@vgmrevisited832 4 жыл бұрын

Most underrated comic out there today.

@powerswish 4 жыл бұрын

His jokes are very clever, but it's his style. He intentionally strings you along waiting for the punchline to his main story, meanwhile going off on tangents that are also great.

@jennifercamille16 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate when people can be so open about their depression & anxiety. As someone who has struggled with both since I was a teenager, it really helps to hear people opening up about it... especially when it's someone I admire. I wish him and everyone struggling all the best. 💛

@annamariaiannacito5291 4 жыл бұрын

Gary Gulman is one of the most brilliant comedians, ever! And now he is one of the most admired for sharing his truth.

@spenser9908 2 жыл бұрын

How is it admirable?

@carolynsterritt3926 Жыл бұрын

It’s admirable because he survived.

@matthew3140able 4 жыл бұрын

I heard him before on a podcast talk about his depression and it really helped me deal with mine. he has the driest wit and uniquely funny, I still enjoy his old material thank you Gary Gulman.

@malejajim10111 4 жыл бұрын

what's the podcast name, may I ask?

@Czechbound 4 жыл бұрын

Delighted to see Mr. Gulman healthy and happy. And well done Conan and Andy for giving this important topic airtime.

@Fox1486 4 жыл бұрын

I applaud Conan for talking about this more and more on his show and his podcast “Conan needs a friend” (which is fantastic by the way). This is something great that he’s discussing so openly, especially since everything he’s saying about the stigma of mental health is so true. Kudos to the both of them!

@robotandcat8125 4 жыл бұрын

So nice to see people talking about this openly. I always felt ashamed of my anxiety and depression until I decided to talk about it. I made an animated short and it's on my channel. 😊

@jamesjackson2581 4 жыл бұрын

This amazing man's disposition with anxiety and depression sounds so much like mine, except im far from beating it from a long shot but this guy is so wholesome and sweet and funny he is one of the only inspirations i can see. If any of you people are experiencing the same thing pay attention to this guy. Weather or not his material is about mental health it will still help you mentally. Gary Gulman you really help me with my troubles and im my opinion ur a saint sir

@VianneyCreates 4 жыл бұрын

Gary Gulman has been my comedic eye candy for decades now! He's still got it, and I appreciate him sharing. I've had two anxiety/panic attacks in my 40 years...and it is the shaking that gets me to the doctor, too. If you need help, please get it. Please.

@dapjpshha 4 жыл бұрын

For me it's the palpitations

@VianneyCreates 4 жыл бұрын

@@dapjpshha The last time I had these issues was maybe 7 years ago, so I've forgotten some of the symptoms. Palpitations are pretty bad, I do recall being super nauseous and not eating at all. Lost 19 pounds in weeks. Horrible stuff.

@johnavernia1026 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is an amazing comedian, I'm glad he got the help he needed.

@ImNaviar 4 жыл бұрын

We’re with you, Gary!

@mprice333 4 жыл бұрын

Gary Gulman is one of my favorite comedians! I loved seeing him live and his vulnerability. I’m so glad Conan featured him on his show. ❤️

@zacharyno9598 4 жыл бұрын

Gary has been my favorite standup for awhile, but his latest special is by far his most engaging! Was lucky enough to be at the taping. Don't miss it !

@jeffbrown4708 4 жыл бұрын

Genius comedian and a great all around guy. I got to see him at a live show last year and speak with him afterwards. I hope he performs for many years to come.

@chocmilkshake24 4 жыл бұрын

I know nothing about Gary Gulman, but he seems like a sweet, sensitive man. I'm so happy he got help and opened up about his experiences

@commontater1785 2 жыл бұрын

Isn't it amazing how many people who are freaked out and anxious about appearing in front of an audience, have full time careers appearing in front of audiences. More power to them.

@michelleadams5609 4 жыл бұрын

Love his stand up. All the best, Gary. His Karate Kid and other Netflix specials are simply amazing.

@kennethfagan9738 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you got help Gary. May you continue to stay physically, mentally and spiritually healthy. God bless you 🙏

@brianmaher22 4 жыл бұрын

I was ecstatic to see him in Joker! I hope he gets the traction and get bigger! His stand-up is smart and witty AF! #GaryGulman

@AlexSinclair 4 жыл бұрын

I love this man. I'm so happy he got help.

@babajicat 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for talking about this! I and so many have struggled with this, and not been able to have it be in the light of day.

@JonnyDIY 4 жыл бұрын

👍🏻😀👍🏻 Gary & Conan. More we all talk about Mental Health the better, and the sooner the stigma will be lifted

@chloeleal8393 4 жыл бұрын

this is so amazing mucho love to Gary and other performers overcoming their anxieties

@grndezyns 4 жыл бұрын

SO glad you're making your way back Gary!

@JyotiSingh007 4 жыл бұрын

God bless you and get better🙏

@beehungry6190 4 жыл бұрын

I deal with depression and panic disorder so I understand his pain! Gary you rock!

@KyleLe 4 жыл бұрын

I saw his special The Great Depresh when it was free on KZfaq HBO. Blew my mind. It was serious, informative, and funny at the same time.

@michaelweston2285 4 жыл бұрын

Gulman CAN defend against depression

@damaspiderqueen 4 жыл бұрын

I’m digging the Eisenhower pencil holder. Gulman is hilarious.

@kussmannjv 4 жыл бұрын

I love Gary gulman so much he is so hilarious and yet so human

@ASMinor 4 жыл бұрын

I am an avid #MentalHealthAwareness advocate and spoken word performer, and I love this so much. I travel the country trying to bring that awareness on stages, in classrooms, hospitals, and on my KZfaq channel, so I get excited when I see other advocates. 💙❤

@John-kv1xz Жыл бұрын

Gary Gulman is very brave. Talking about this in the open is what we should all be doing

@thegovernmentshill 3 жыл бұрын

If you haven’t had the pleasure of seeing Gary LIVE, you really should.

@mfe23 4 жыл бұрын

Love You Gary...❤️🤗😘 -- We Are With You...❣️

@shahn78 4 жыл бұрын

When i saw him live in Austin about a year ago, you could cut the thick layer of depression with a butter knife. Felt really bad for him till afterwards during a photo op where he made me feel like a hobbit.

@vgmrevisited832 4 жыл бұрын

Gary is the best out there today.

@mikeydubbz1 4 жыл бұрын

VGM Revisited He’s great but definitely not the best

@jackieblue9536 4 жыл бұрын

My baby brother just took his own life in Nashville on July24,2019 RIP, Love to #ROBSWARRIORS...

@starchild3914 4 жыл бұрын

Jacqueline Nack , so sorry to hear that, big, big hugs, xoxox 😲❤️

@brendanhunter6216 4 жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace, death by depression is a terrible thing may you and yours be blessed beautiful soul

@jackieblue9536 4 жыл бұрын

@@brendanhunter6216 Thank You for that it's tough and not getting much easier one day at a time isn't just for A.A...

@sherrybirchall8677 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry honey. 😔❤

@itsyao 2 жыл бұрын

Comedy is therapeutic. Thanks, Gary, for making me laugh.

@janekafieh8333 Жыл бұрын

I like Gary gulman so much. Cheers to him for being so brave. ❤

@kristinpfanku3927 4 жыл бұрын

Gary Gulman's the best. In San Francisco on Nov. 7!

@funbrothers96 3 жыл бұрын

Good for You Gary God Bless you

@John-kv1xz Жыл бұрын

Gary Gulman is the man. Very brave and honest. Total respect!

@jackieblue9536 4 жыл бұрын

Amen brother...

@ThomasJHorrego 4 жыл бұрын

"whatever keeps you from jumping off a bridge"

@ladyfe55 3 жыл бұрын

love you G!

@marktravels9601 4 жыл бұрын

I love this guy. Very funny man. 😃

@thricefx 4 жыл бұрын

Damnit Conan for ruining Andy's metal band joke. He was referring to Electro Shock Therapy as the metal band and was going to finish it off from there.

@RancherNikki 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely follow him on twitter for awesome writing and comedy tips and ideas. And he is hilarious.

@LIamaLlama554 4 жыл бұрын

Go get em Gar!

@marctouss1862 4 жыл бұрын

im still in my depression.. .. no wife just these videos.. thanks for the hope though....

@thomasgreen1557 4 жыл бұрын

It's not about having a wife bud. Its about you being a happy with you. You get that the wife will come.

@intimi28 4 жыл бұрын

I can relate. Having a significant other around to lean on for your emotional and practical needs could certainly make a depression more bearable. But there are other ways to fill that gap somewhat. I got a cleaning lady to help with the practical side. And for the emotional side I started a weekly dinner with some friends, so that I can talk about important stuff with somebody. That's in addition to the professional help I get. Hope something like this will work for you as well.

@marctouss1862 4 жыл бұрын

thanks guys.. appreciate it..i think ill be okay.. im not suicidal. my family keeps me sane..

@katebattista7400 4 жыл бұрын

@k k I think he was cautioning against the idea that you can find a cure for depression in another person. When your brain just isn't working right a support system is a great help but it's not a fix.

@laurasmith7421 4 жыл бұрын

❤️🙏🏼👏🏻

@RataStuey Жыл бұрын

I knew knew knew he had a mind that might have issues with depression/ anxiety. I’m so glad he’s talking about his journey through depression and what he has experienced. The stigma and shame that comes with depression is the most damaging thing. You don’t feel ashamed over a broken arm (unless you were trying to have sex with a horse or something) so you should never feel shame about getting help for your mental health, we all have a mental health.

@willmclaughlin9897 4 жыл бұрын

good video smosh, funny as ever.

@gsiqcarvalho 2 жыл бұрын

I hope Gary is a guest on Conan's podcast soon.

@mattycakesmuhammmad 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for clarifying that Cone-Obstatrician ...eye momentarily thought dude married that slice of heaven, Sade

@thecaptain5026 4 жыл бұрын

Don't know the guy. He seems very intelligent! It takes guts to open up on things like depression. So many people are struggling with this it's important.

@zacharyno9598 4 жыл бұрын

if you are into stand up comedy definitely give him a listen, he's has a great blend of setup/punchline and story telling. State abbreviations is probably his most well known bit.

@judithrandall4690 Жыл бұрын

As just an observer, not a therapist, I can see a great deal of people-pleasing in Gulman's over-the-top laugh in response to other comedians' jokes or observations. And I also see it creates an awkward situation between them. Maybe his therapist should encourage him to be more honest in his response. I have done the same people-pleasing thing, but when I take the scary risk and be honest, I feel like a new and powerful person.

@pundett 4 жыл бұрын

Liked Gary since the first time I heard his bit about the discman. Levity is the one thing that maybe he has too much of in his specials - some more depth can take him to the next level. His cameo in Joker made me smile, I wish him all the best.

@judithrandall4690 Жыл бұрын

Your point is on point. I was also thinking it might just be too flip and jokey. but still very funny and original.

@MrDolphinDiver 4 жыл бұрын

Love the Gul

@Protectobot 2 жыл бұрын

You know what cures a lot of ppl from being depressed-and SCARED?! Having enough money to pay your bills, being in decent health and not in chronic pain, having a fun pastime, a friend, and a decent job or purpose in life! I’m pretty sure most depressed ppl don’t have all of that! Good food helps too! Having fun and sharing it with others is really helpful.

@shaunoezkewl8271 5 ай бұрын

It's nice for me to see comedians talk about depression. I've had to deal with friends losing interest in me and my parents demanding I take medicine to fix myself. I learnt to hide it deep down and act like a narcissistic idiot in order to get the attention my parents refused to give me. I'm proud to say that at 35 I'm an empathetic, Narcissistic, noisy, caring, idiot who wants every quiet, shy person to feel better about themselves and for every bully to hate themselves. So the other thing that helps if you're at level of self hatred I'm at.. I found another guy who hates life about 55% as much as I do and we can joke and talk about suicide and it's healing to know someone else is going through this suffering with you. Depression is a horrific thing and you need to find an outlet and at least get back to 50%

@jackieblue9536 4 жыл бұрын

I've wanted that treatment...

@yodizzll 4 жыл бұрын

The happiest one are often suffering the most

@KEJosephFavorites 4 жыл бұрын

Wow shout out to beverly, ma

@Tdawgmcginty 9 ай бұрын

What a lovely man

@matthewfifer6885 4 жыл бұрын

Comedy specials/comedians don't HAVE to be all jokes to still be brilliant. Neil Brennan (co-creator of the Chappelle Show) has a special from 2017 (maybe 2018) called "3 Mic's" where he also talks about problems/issues he has been going through for a long time. He had 3 mics and each different mic would be used to cover different material (one for serious talk, one for one-liner jokes, one for story style jokes). It was very well done and gave me a new perspective on a guy I'd always kinda liked but never heard that much from. Highly recommended.

@pianystrom8137 4 жыл бұрын

Gary is so cool and funny! Great to see him back! One more thing that you can try facing depression and anxiety is changing your diet. I cut out fast carbs, started intermittent fasting, took omega3 supplements. And , within a year! I got rid of my mental problems. That is an alternative to drugs and therapy. I liked the interview!

@jaydarklighter9441 4 жыл бұрын

The Dean Cain of stand-up comedy

@sunshine3914 4 жыл бұрын

I knew a lady who was funny af. She credited electric shock therapy for saving her after losing two teenage sons to two separate tragedies within two years. This was in the late 70s. For those who are not able to find their way out of the darkness, it’s an option worth looking into.

@plentygood6 4 жыл бұрын

Hilarious!! 😂😂

@sansperson5752 4 жыл бұрын

So funny 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@pammathers2134 3 жыл бұрын

...and very handsome!

@Roy-G-Biv 4 жыл бұрын

He's not married. LOVE HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@MITHYKA 4 жыл бұрын

How come they skipped uploading the Anna Faris interview? Was it because she was acting "odd" throughout it?

@jawhoney 3 жыл бұрын

The sade laugh was like joaquins joker

@victikirby15 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t know who this man is but he looks like a mix between Joaquin Phoenix and MatPat

@danelson78 2 жыл бұрын

Let's be honest though. Gary was probably an awesome camp counselor. But I am glad he's back to comedy and feeling better.

@steveconn 4 жыл бұрын

He should live in southern NM in July-Sept. That's depression.

@azatrox 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, that's both chile and monsoon season. Some of the best anti-depression things around. Try South Dakota in January and February. That's depression.

@ketbomdai6684 4 жыл бұрын

Hello conan. Hakuna matata😂

@stansult 4 жыл бұрын

There actually *was* a Russian rock band with that name. ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%AD.%D0%A1.%D0%A2. Really hope no-one had already written a comment about it... I’m too lazy to scroll and check

@imaginative-monkey 2 жыл бұрын

Putting Gary being a comic aside, people usually cannot understand that a funny/smiley person can suffer from depression...

@schmomco 4 жыл бұрын

Who disliked this? And why

@andystith871 4 жыл бұрын

Scientologists

@dianekamikaze 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Harvey

@catharineorellana3522 3 жыл бұрын

Maniacs.

@eoinmurphy8761 4 жыл бұрын

People with depression are a lot more interesting to be around than people who are constantly happy and think everything is great, they really grate on my nerves.

@mgal6234 4 жыл бұрын

Those happy people are not being authentic. They’re phonies.

@eoinmurphy8761 4 жыл бұрын

@@mgal6234 some of the funniest people I know suffer from depression but I know they are genuine in what they say and are a lot more relatable.

@2Bills 4 жыл бұрын

You can get well and still be interesting.

@mgal6234 4 жыл бұрын

Jon Athan For sure, but I do agree with the comment because it seems like people who have suffered from depression “see” the world differently. It’s like they have more emotional experience and empathy for others. And I do think people who are able to laugh and joke about their own tragedies (eventually) are damned funny.

@justaguy3099 4 жыл бұрын

4:52 seems he picked up that laugh from Joaquin Phoenix! This interview is the ending of Joker but in a society that does not abandon the mentally ill and treat them like trash

@SmittenKitten. 4 жыл бұрын

ECT is actually a pretty great therapy for treatment-resistant depression. I'm not sure why people are so anti-ECT today.

@konstantinepresents8825 4 жыл бұрын

memory loss

@zacharyno9598 4 жыл бұрын

It's got a pretty sordid history, some tough side effects, and the name alone turns people off, but you're right, it's not the "horrific last resort" approach to treatment many think.

@SmittenKitten. 4 жыл бұрын

@@zacharyno9598 Its history is awful, for sure, but it seems people don't want to learn about its "updated efficacy". It still has side effects, but it has really helped people who are struggling to find peace. I think many still think of it as was shown in Cuckoo's Nest, which is simply untrue.

@MusicKttn 4 жыл бұрын

His laugh, 'tho...

@jackieblue9536 4 жыл бұрын

Can you change the channel...

@ivanowww_4957 4 жыл бұрын

first

@ivanowww_4957 4 жыл бұрын

lololo l

@Davett53 2 жыл бұрын

Huh,..Electro shock therapy was trending on Face book last week, in August of 2021. Only because my group was looking at some old B & W photos of so called "insane asylums", in Ohio and around the country. We all ended up talking about One Flew Over the Cookoos Nest, the movie version. A person who was a psychologist nurse told the rest of us, they now administer anesthesia before the treatment. However, what little I knew about it, I offered that it is still is quite damaging "to one's brain" in the short term. The nurse concurred, that it can cause long term memory loss,...& semi-permanent brain fog. I was alarmed, since I had been anti-depressants for many years, and I thought they caused, at least for me,.....brain fog, and memory loss. It took me almost 3 years to recover my memories, both long term memories and short term memories, after getting off of them.

@gar2yc 4 жыл бұрын

The nose on this dude!

@ImTheCookieMonster95 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't know you could use electrochock therapy so cure or help with depression. He must've had it really bad.

@fantasticmax1 4 жыл бұрын

Tried acid for depression?

@Quintusblake 4 жыл бұрын

He’s married?

@mattbynumfilms 4 жыл бұрын

No need to ask, he’s a smooth operator...

@rohypnotist6263 4 жыл бұрын

2 paranoid schizophrenics disliked this vid

@genuinelyjag 4 жыл бұрын

This guy was in joker!

@kkr2122 4 жыл бұрын

Jagraj Wasan lol

@fabsmg 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone need real estate services in Colorado? More than happy to help!

@mr.camacho2548 4 жыл бұрын

"Depression" LOL! Hilarious.

@GameyRaccoon 2 жыл бұрын

huh?

@lovepeacebliss 4 жыл бұрын

I believe everyone has a various degree of depression cuz we are all being oppressed by the the top 1%. All being squeezed dry mentally and physically in exchange for peanuts. All being conditioned to be miserable so we in turn "purchase" happiness.