I overcame depression. This is how.

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Жыл бұрын

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@pedropierre9594 Жыл бұрын

How i overcame depression in my early 20's was understanding how it works, im talking about the chemistry in the brain, once i did that i started by fixing my diet, then started going to the gym heavy then fixed my sleep schedule and it just went away, but i was super depressed i couldnt even play videogames because i was scared of losing, everything was " too much " everything

@xFailage Жыл бұрын

Yessss this is relatable for me it was losing interest in even wanting to pick up a book and focus on reading it even though I enjoy reading a lot and I love to learn new things.

@kayaych5856 Жыл бұрын

I have been watching your channel since I was in high school and your content has resonated with me since. I graduated from Harvard in May and have been experiencing the most difficult time in my life. This video couldn't have come at a better time. Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing your experience. I'm sure many of us no longer feel so alone and have newfound hope that brighter days are ahead.

@hannahbarrera6493 Жыл бұрын

Love this raw, uncut, and authentic content. Thank you for being so vulnerable and for the advice. I went through a similar experience last summer. Since then, I've been able to pull myself out of that funk and now I'm happier than ever. I pray that others who face depression are able to get better too.

@incianali Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being you Taylor! You're amazing just the way you are. I really appreciate the honesty and loved this new format. :)

@mrelirooney Жыл бұрын

So glad you are talking about how you came over depression…I’ve been in a little funk the last couple of weeks but hearing your story is giving me that jolt of energy I need to get me through the rest of the year I love how you make getting out of bed a win and everything else is just extra And I love how you “tricked” yourself in getting out of bed by scheduling massages Obviously the motivational videos help too Just think that it’s dope that you are coming up and executing different ways and methods, both empowering and chill, to get going And kudos to you to humbly move to NYC It’s a hard time to do so, but you’re living my dream 💯

@AWaterBear Жыл бұрын

Hello Taylor! First of all I've been following for the past few years and I've really enjoyed your content. I fell away from it due to the algorithm showing me other things but when I remembered and came back to your channel, I've come to love and appreciate it more. You're being honest, being true to yourself. Ups and downs, hills and mountains, you provide insight of what it feels like to be at the top of the world and what it feels like to be at the lowest point in the ocean. For that, I thank you. It not only takes courage for being able to share that, but also a sense of determination to make a change for others around you. I hope I can continue to support you and your endeavors as a viewer. Thank you for trying something new and forcing yourself out of your comfort zone, it motivated me to do the same today. Best wishes!

@juliawojciechowska9191 Жыл бұрын

I hope this video reaches as many people as possible! You are so brave for sharing your experience.

@dannydanny9875 Жыл бұрын

your name stood out to me... hi!

@yesreneau Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you :) I guess I don’t think of it as brave because I don’t see anything shameful about having had been depressed. I really hope we all get to that mindset as a society, I think it would make a lot fewer people feel embarrassed by what they’re going through.

@manyakakkar7064 Жыл бұрын

@@yesreneau I don't think it's considered brave because it's shameful, but it's letting oneself be vulnerable in front of many people, which often takes courage

@yesreneau Жыл бұрын

I guess what I’m trying to say is, how can it be seen as doing something vulnerable when I don’t feel vulnerable sharing? Aren’t things only vulnerable if you’re scared of sharing them?

@hermant3593 Жыл бұрын

I love this format! Public transit here was broken down, so I had a 40min bike ride ahead of me - put you on for my ride and I really enjoyed it. I watch you because I love your ideas, and having this unedited just made it feel so genuine to me. Thanks for sharing and for your courage for taking on this topic.

@isabelmorales1149 Жыл бұрын

Awwww the part where you say friends, I really felt that! 😭, I like to hear you talk ! I was a good surprise to see you upload a long video

@systlk3891 Жыл бұрын

So relatable. I'm in such miserable state right now, not entirely sure if I'm depressed, but lately my mind has been unforgiving with unrequested thoughts and for sure your video helped me out. I cried over your entire video realizing we're all somehow facing the same kind of problems despite living in another country (greetings from Brazil!), I guess that's just part of human experience. Thank you.

@yesreneau Жыл бұрын

Definitely part of the human experience, but definitely could be a look more manageable with therapy. Idk if you’ve ever tried it out, but I love it because it’s like the best feeling in the world being listened to for 60 min and then brainstorming how to improve life.

@marilynmonfero441 Жыл бұрын

@@yesreneau This is so true, especially about being heard and having the time of your life to have someone listen to you for an hour or two just to figure out life and many of our life experiences brainstorming how to take things can be more bearable with the goal of improving. Just last year I've been into this situation where I had to undergo 3 months of psychiatric medications, the thing is the medications help me with brains chemical wiring, therapy (in my case it was actually mental health/behavioral training and consultation) on the other hand do what medications just can't. Hi, I'm Mac and currently using my mom's account acting as her social media manager, where residing in the Philippines and I've been following your content since. You know what, I think what I really do love is learning from your perspectives, this time more about you being this open and vulnerable it makes me want to read the book 'Daring Greatly' written by Brene Brown. Look, I might be this ambitious, I mean I'm not coming from a rich background, asian, not in my years in school then that I become an A+ student to think of having my medical residency at MGH (as future medical doctor), taking my LLM, SJD, MBA and or PHd in Health Policy Management (as future lawyer/management/policy consultant) at HLS/HBS/HKS but your contents about Harvard University and being A+ student among many others did help, by the way, that's the first content I watched from your channel.

@lmvdam Жыл бұрын

Hi yesreneau, i think this video format worked really well in this context and it was really chill for me to just slow down (after a long day of travelling) and listen to ur story compared to the super fast paced high info videos online these days. So thanks for sharing ❤

@kaylakristine1290 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate hearing you in an unedited video, glad you chose to try it out.

@marko2823 Жыл бұрын

Your sentiment at around 8:40 going forward, talking about choosing NYC, was so beautiful and I am proud to be following your journey. Love

@yesreneau Жыл бұрын

Yeah I re-watched that part and was like, “dang, that was so eloquent”. Had never phrased it like that before to myself

@ardenzephyr4852 Жыл бұрын

Your strength is so amazing, thank you for doing this, Queen 👑🙌.

@chitatmodno Жыл бұрын

This format of video is really interesting because without editing it feels really genuine and vulnerable. Thanks for sharing! I wanna add a point that helped me to overcome depression may be it is gonna be helpful to some people. Depression sometimes is masking some other feelings. For me it was anger. When I consciously started to allow myself to be angry. and to express it in a healthy way, I started feeling a lot better and was getting out of bed more often than before that.

@yesreneau Жыл бұрын

You know the crazy thing? I felt more vulnerable making a video I couldn’t edit than I did talking about a time I was depressed. Wild. And good point about depression potentially masking other things! Spot on.

@AJ.910 7 ай бұрын

Good vibes from this format - where you speak extensively on a topic without editing.

@dannydanny9875 Жыл бұрын

you've got an incredible amount of courage to open up and be vulnerable, Kudos... Taylor!

@razanayaz5376 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. Although I did not go through such rough depression, I did relate a lot to your pain and I am trying my best to improve everything. It's great to hear honest people like you these days. Makes me feel more humanly.

@barbaramead729 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting. Good video. Very helpful. Glad you are doing well. Looking forward to seeing your next video 😊

@amandawilson486 Жыл бұрын

Great video and I love the straight cut! ❤

@mrelirooney Жыл бұрын

This is the first video on your channel I chose to watch/listen to and I’m glad, I love to get the authentic you right from the very beginning…I’ll drop some more comments on key points that I liked from your talk but I’m so glad that I met you and so glad I got your YT channel - Eli

@popccorncat1 Жыл бұрын

I’m just about to turn 27 and my experience was very similar to yours and the way I went about changing my life. I really resonated with all of it! Thanks for sharing💫

@alpheusOne Жыл бұрын

One of the realest moments for me was when you said you only read the first chapter of Atomic Habits and got it. I feel that with books sometimes and I am not sure that many people actually admit this, at least out loud. It's like, "Ok, dude, I get it, now why do I have to read ten more chapters of you saying the same thing." I am over-exaggerating, but it resonated with me because sometimes there is this pressure to finish every book you start, and it is just unnecessary. Keep reflecting.

@Maggie-ey3hv Жыл бұрын

Amazing title!!! I already know this will help so many people ☺️☺️

@yesreneau Жыл бұрын

Here’s hoping ❤️

@applepie6551 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your experience 😊. I really enjoyed the whole video. Take care of yourself and don't worry about anything else. Also, Live a happy life 🌧🌈.

@evanfinnian Жыл бұрын

This is an inspirational gem! And incredibly practical advice. Thank you!

@ARSNLYT Жыл бұрын

Ngl I’ve been looking for your channel for a while I used to watch you a lot a few years back glad I found it again I haven’t watched the vid but I know it’s gonna be amazing

@xFailage Жыл бұрын

9:44..... my tears welled up starting up at that time too.... watching you speak rawly and openly is so brave of you and I am like.... Yesreneau are you me??? One thing that really stuck with me is "be in a place that is neutral than be in a place that's hurting"

@Celeritate7 Жыл бұрын

thanks so much for sharing ❤ you're amazing

@hannahsullivan317 10 ай бұрын

The best video I’ve seen in a long time!

@ife.U 6 ай бұрын

Was procrastinating since my December break recently started, started scrolling then found you, the title that caught my attention was something like, "How to get straight A's". After mindlessly watching your videos, in 2 hours, my perspective of life was reshaped. Before it was, "Grades, make a person who they are!" To "Part of life is your education but, once it's over and you're an Adult with full responsibility for your every single action, a person is specifically them because of the challenges they come by and overcome and the certain techniques they use to solve certain problems." I think I know you but I don't, I know your birthday is soon to come so for that, happy early birthday🎉. You have well-earned talents and use them accordingly. I want to thank you for posting that video because if you didn't, I probably wouldn't have found you which means I wouldn't have learned this many elements that I can't explain. Anyway, take the time you need just come back eventually. (pls) [Sorry for any grammar mistakes]

@jimmason1111 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video Yes Reneau. I have also the tendency to fall into depression because of disappointment of myself and choice and feeling like nothing is gonna change and that I always made bad decision, and loose faith un me and my choice. I am still feeling that way. Sport help me a lot and videos made by Evan carmichael on KZfaq, maybe you heard of him, he si a great motivator. Your video made me feel better and gave me hope to see a better future. This is a great format also, you did a great job !! So happy to have listen to you for 30 minutes, I guess it wasn't easy for you, but I sure it was important for so many of us !! Can't wait to see you others video and what a fucking courage you had to cut the bad thing and start fresh, that is so inspiring and scary I hope I would to that someday. Wish you all the best and give you a huge hug from France.

@lingziyang5209 Жыл бұрын

proud of you!

@oxford_phd Жыл бұрын

I really prefer the friend mode over performance mode!! It was easier to concentrate and connect with what you were saying, because the cuts and jokes can be distracting sometimes from what you're actually saying :) Thank you for making this video and sharing your journey! :)

@rebeccachang457 Жыл бұрын

I somehow overcame bipolar disorder and this is the sixth month without medication 🎉

@vanessayo4394 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. ❤I feel it’s hard to talk about depression without people judging you. One of the reasons. That, I decided to delete ig. I realized last year I let my toxic family affect me mentally and physically. I didn’t realize the more time went on. I was not helping myself. 😊 Reflection is essential.

@secondjoint Жыл бұрын

Ok i watched to the end-now where’s my cookie? Jokes aside, I liked this a lot . It’s authentic because it comes from vulnerability, which is different from the other advice videos on this channel. Please feel free to share more mental health updates in the future as these are my favourite. I believe that for some people (i.e., me) depression is a personality. They can call it neuroticism. I’ve always been anxious or depressed for as long as i remember. Had very few friends all throughout life and mostly housebound unless forced to go out. Had to keep moving from place to place , job to job, relationship to relationship, because otherwise things get really bad. It’s like running from my own shadow. Change is good. Stability and boredom is a quagmire. The amount of willpower required is like trudging through deep snow just to get to the grocery store. And when i get there, nothing looks appetizing, or interesting anyway. Love is difficult. I push people away to protect them. It’s very hard for other people to understand.

@aibegimergeshova5985 Жыл бұрын

first of all, thanks for the video while watching it came to my mind that in a way you could be an amazing motivation coach, Taylor (i hope i spelled your name correctly) just know that your videos are an amazing source of new unconventional ideas

@edenbreslin Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🥰🥰

@nicholaspond-hubert6784 10 ай бұрын

nice way to express. I fully agree. And thank you.

@ikraahmed3964 11 ай бұрын

Frankly, I found your video the most relatable and inspiring because I've lived a similar undergrad life as you, living to the fullest, taking risks, doing new and fun things. However, after graduation I am being hit by this severe case of depression and anxiety leaving me questioning where did I go wrong. Making me think that I am perhaps not as strong as I thought myself to be. All the while trying to gather courage to cut the relationship that causes me so much pain

@danielpinkstar215 Жыл бұрын

Because of hostile prejudice I don't even want to live anymore. People don't realize that bullying is not a kid's play and that also people can discriminate in such a subtle way, that its effects can be life changing.

@carolm.d.6967 3 ай бұрын

Hey, are you feeling any better?

@danielpinkstar215 3 ай бұрын

@@carolm.d.6967 Hi thanks for your reply ... No. I'll give you an example ... In my dance class, nobody talks to me, they all pretend like I don't exist. This is just not in the dance environment, but all my classes. You don't understand it, you chat them up or anything, or use sexual innuendos and they pretend you don't even exist. You try and lead a life holy and pleasing to God and they hate you for it. You offend people and you've done nothing wrong to offend them. It is so hard being an outsider, outcast. x

@mrelirooney Жыл бұрын

Also respect the therapy choice…sometimes, a professional is the best way…I started therapy in the summer and I’ve been less stressed since…never thought about a business therapist though 🤔

@kaitlynruffin7456 Жыл бұрын

Thé timing of this video is so ironic! I had two main goals for when I graduated college.1 to have a job lined up or know where I was going to grad school and 2 have a long term relationship. So naturally I didn’t get accepted into the programs I applied for and my ex broke up with me the week before my graduation back in August. As if it wasn’t bad enough, I lost my life’s savings in a fraud situation and my best friend stopped talking to me. The biggest thing that’s kept me going is remembering that this is temporary. I am going to earn more money, I am going to reapply to different programs and the strength I’ve used to get me this far hasn’t gone away. Also shout out to my betterhelp therapist who’ve been able to cry to the past couple months to get to this point lol. ❤

@lucie7372 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Reneau for this video, as some things do it has come at the perfect time for me. I was wondering ... How do you decide your goals? If you believe nothing matters etc... What values do you have? and where do you place the energy and focus in your life? What is worth doing? Also, are you anywhere else on the internet where you chat to people? That was a barrage of questions! - I am curious as to your thoughts and value your wisdom and insight. I hope you have a great day or night! Thank you again!

@lucie7372 Жыл бұрын

PS. Like you said what has helped me too is the concept ''suffer with aim''. If it hurts either way, at least go in the right direction.

@eduardursu5450 Жыл бұрын

Going through this right now at university, thanks for the advice. It sounds like something that would work so I'm gonna try to apply most of it, though it is exhausting. I'll let you know where I'm at in a few months.

@xerxes1615 Жыл бұрын

I am exactly in a position where my life is demanding changing everything from A to Z. Forgetting every known path to go for a direction which is completely unknown and abandoning but you are right , its better to do something where you know that results can be anything than to do things where results might be familiar and comforting but hella painful.

@alekss7373 9 ай бұрын

So sorry to hear that you was not able to even get up the bed for few months ❤️

@laurashtjefni4640 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, you're pure and sincere. No one is like this nowadays. It is very difficult to find people like you especially on this kind of platforms that are dominated by productivity monsters or stupid low saddening performance "content creators". Thank you, keep doing this. Others like us will join you here and feel welcomed. Do it for us! Talk about things that matter, for once. Society nowadays sucks and I can't fuel my brain with standard content that excites the mass. Ciao, ti saluto da Milano :)

@yesreneau Жыл бұрын

Ohhh Milano!! Welcome 💜 (I actually started learning some (incredibly basic) Italian, recently.) But thank you so much for your message, I’m really glad my sincerity is shining through and connecting with you. Somehow, I’m going to try my best to be smart and find ways to make my views explode, while also staying true to messages I think people (including myself) would benefit from hearing. There’s a way to do both, I’m sure of it, and I hope that makes things an even better experience for everyone on the channel 😁

@benjamesv Жыл бұрын

I find spending time in nature helps me when I'm sad or worried. I either go to the forrest for a hike, or swim in the ocean, there is something about the emersion of nature that refreshes and resets your mental state.

@melinag27 Жыл бұрын

Can relate so much❤️

@danielpinkstar215 Жыл бұрын

Your life seems so glamorous. Really wish I could be you.

@bupechikumbi3082 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Taylor❤❤ This was gracious of you

@kaitlynruffin7456 Жыл бұрын

I think many of us have been taught that success =stability, a long term relationship, getting into a 30 year mortgage, and staying with a company until you retire. In reality, success is growth and growth requires change. I’m personally slowly forgiving myself for looking at all of my growth as failure because it didn’t look the way I expected.

@kurtfw4581 Жыл бұрын

Big congrats and great respect that you were able to overcome depression!

@Euphorichubbbb Жыл бұрын

Let this video help many prevent depression...

@philipbyrne5584 Жыл бұрын

I spent the last year in Munich and it sucked the life out of me and I ultimately had to leave. That city is cursed.

@antoniogerardo7696 Жыл бұрын

nice,, as long as im with someone who likes to yapyapyap and has a pace on their feet its definitely my favorite way to shock myself out of a still space. I just dont buy into the 'typical person' that society wants us to be. I believe more in peoples willingness to be honest, proactive, and efficient as a guide towards a better place

@JohnDoe-bu3ev Жыл бұрын

I love you!

@1RooMiiNaa1 Жыл бұрын

Can you make a video on how overcoming depression affects your life now? In my case I suffer from fear of feeling sad cause I don’t know what it will transform into. You are the best ❤️

@yesreneau Жыл бұрын

Depression doesn’t really affect my life anymore now, other than it gives me a useful perspective to look back at when trying to solve problems in my life now. I’ve found as long as I keep trying and re-iterating, things continue to improve in the long run.

@danielpinkstar215 Жыл бұрын

I find it hard that somebody can suffer from depression when they have everything going for them. Because I'm an outcast of society and it's the most loneliest place in society to be in and you can't change the way the world is towards you. Daniel Xx

@esnotionoctarine8914 Жыл бұрын

Good video

@lynako2546 Жыл бұрын

Waiting for your new video ❤ hope you’re ok since it’s been a while

@yesreneau Жыл бұрын

I ruptured my Achilles 😭 but yeah, otherwise I’m fantastic (I really appreciate your concern)! New video just came out, btw

@lynako2546 Жыл бұрын

i recently started watching Jordan Peterson and read his book. feel like it has changed how i view things as well. i would recommend it to you

@adkwiatkowski726 Жыл бұрын

thank you for this

@yesreneau Жыл бұрын

Absolutely :)

@lizxiao2925 Жыл бұрын

I've been there~10 years

@karanbhushan2820 Жыл бұрын

Why are you not posting any new videos ? I love your videos.

@yesreneau Жыл бұрын

I got a job then ruptured my Achilles, so I got a little distracted! But now I’m back!

@karanbhushan2820 Жыл бұрын

We miss you Taylor reneau

@yesreneau Жыл бұрын

I’m back :)

@orard5434 Жыл бұрын

I cringed from the tone deafness but still loved the video regardless. You’re like the only KZfaqr I haven’t unsubscribed from yet which says a lot.

@yesreneau Жыл бұрын

Lol I feel like I’m tone deaf in literally every area of my life 🤦‍♀️

@bebeerin Жыл бұрын

what’s your new job that you just got?

@karanbhushan2820 Жыл бұрын

Why are you not uploading any new videos? We miss you

@benjamesv Жыл бұрын

What did you study at harvard?

@e00d20 Жыл бұрын

Would you say that depression was mainly caused by the environment/situation rather than genetics? Can you have self deletion thoughts without being sad/depressed? ~ 29:00 + completely relatable.

@GEKWINS Ай бұрын

I'm Manic depressed.

@mariafernandapelaezcordoba2970 5 ай бұрын

❤

@secondjoint Жыл бұрын

I did I not overcome depression. I take psychedelics almost everyday and get to feel undepressed 1/3 of the time.

@yesreneau Жыл бұрын

Welp, 1/3 is a whole lot better than 0/3 :)

@yanggang4352 Жыл бұрын

I wanted to cure my depression, so I went to the most expensive and depressing city lmao

@yesreneau Жыл бұрын

And it worked! 😅

@value2887 Жыл бұрын

Some kids think getting into harvard will cure their depression 😂

@bebeerin Жыл бұрын

can you talk about what else you do to make money besides youtube?

@bebeerin Жыл бұрын

“i think you’re average looking” yikesss some things you just don’t say… what was your response when he said that?

@yesreneau Жыл бұрын

I told him I regretted ever having let him kiss me (because he did once), because I reserve my body for men who treat it with respect. And then I told him I “took back” the kiss. And he said, “you can’t take it back”. And I said, “I just did”. And then I got out of the car and shut the door… and I didn’t look back or text him ever again.

@bebeerin Жыл бұрын

@@yesreneau wow i love that! sorry you had to go through that but im glad you have the self-confidence in who you are and what you stand for. never settle for anything less than what you deserve

@matteomelloni4994 11 ай бұрын

I think that all the competition with we are put on just makes no sense. Why do I have to compete with my colleagues at university? I just want to create closure and create something beautiful with my colleagues. Not compete for the "open positions" in life. It is just awful. Who wants that. Only a bunch of assholes, or who doesn't think about it.

@jaimev6062 Жыл бұрын

🫂😮🫂❤️💚💜

@JMandy Жыл бұрын

Wait- when you tell a friend "...you may be spreading yourself too thin" ... it's being a bad friend? 🤔 Sorry, I do lovVVE this video (especially coz you and I seem so alike), but I kinda repeated that part of the video thrice and I now want to hear what your opinion is more clearly.

@yesreneau Жыл бұрын

Wait, I don’t remember saying that. Did I say that?

@creativecomputers6060 Жыл бұрын

The guy who told you that you look average was probably just jealous about you being an Harvard alumni.

@flavanz_ Жыл бұрын

thank u so much for da video! but pleeease dont wear ur glasses with a lightring on, bit distracting(;

@yesreneau Жыл бұрын

🤓

@battragon Жыл бұрын

You are like a funny, less dictatorial version of my ex.

@yesreneau Жыл бұрын

😂😂

@jrr4475 Жыл бұрын

So much of the stuff she says sound elitist and shallow.

@yesreneau Жыл бұрын

Can you tell me what exactly it is that makes me sound elitist and shallow?

@kutie216 10 ай бұрын

@@yesreneau “my super rich friends” and constantly talking about how amazing and “well connected” your “Harvard friend” is. It’s considered gauche to talk about wealth because, frankly, it’s not any of your business or our business how wealthy your harvard friend is. Wealthy people don’t talk about or flaunt their money because it’s rude and tacky in general.