It is hopelessness. It is the complete absence of hope.

Pretending to be who we aren't and can never be, is what exhaustion is!

For me I always felt the difference between sadness and depression is sadness is an abundance of negative emotion, depression is the total absence emotion, motivation, hope & ability to see/feel as if any path forward is meaningful. It just feels like everything that makes life worth living, both happiness and sadness disappear and you’re in a state of numbness. You go from living your life to living in limbo, watching the world continue from inside a fish bowl, as if you’re underwater and all the sounds, sights and feelings of life are happening just out of reach

that is one of the smartest things i have ever heard. i‘m not suprised to hear it from jim though. he has such a deep understanding of human psychology it‘s astonishing

Deep rest thank you for this.

Thanks for this, Jim. I'm not a depressive by nature, but sometimes sadness comes over me when I'm grieving a major loss. I'm going to stop saying "I'm depressed" when I'm sad. Sadness goes away when you let yourself cry out your grief or hurt, or watch a Jim Carrey movie. Hugs! You're the best!

100% love this precious gem of a being

Lately I’ve been struggling to find the words to explain how tired I am of just *being* . And this makes me want to cry, it finally feels like someone put a huge part of my experience into words. Aside from not wanting to get up, it’s also extreme anger. It’s like everything that I could once put up with to the nth degree is bothering me so much now. Im angry and overwhelmed at everything that doesn’t work the way my brain thinks it’s supposed to. And it’s like it won’t compromise.

Hope he’s better

For me sadness and depression is the difference between a rational feeling and an irrational feeling. Feeling down when bad things happen is very normal and totally rational. My very worst time of depression was when outwardly everything was going better than ever but the deep sense of unhappiness or loneliness.... I don't even know whatever that thing was, that feeling of utter hopelessness was not a rational thought.

I totally agree. I have living with depression for over 20 years 😢

i love this man, his maturity reaches beyond and its really soul-soothing for younger generations

I've lived with Depression most of life I was diagnosed with it some years ago but when I found out I was asked when was the last time I felt happy, normal and I couldn't give them a straight answer I said maybe when I was toddler maybe when I was 4 and it occurred to me then that I felt this most of my life and I battled it a very long time probably because I didn't know any different I thought everyone must have felt the way I felt and just got on with it. I reached a point where enough where a lot of bad things happened in a relatively short period of time and whatever strength in me that kept me going as long as I did left me it was as if something snapped I had a broken leg at this time too but there was a number of things worse than a broken leg going on too but mentally I snapped and from that moment I was incapable of functioning the way I did most my life and I was also becoming aware that maybe something was wrong with me and that somehow I felt this all my life but it's gotten very bad. I let depression beat me after that I couldn't do anything to the point I wasn't able to get out of bed anymore when I finally returned to society and school and started socialising I felt like an imposter that the image I'd been giving the public and my friends from sports and school I could no longer do it even though I tried to fit in. I remained in that state for 5-6 years and I hit a rock bottom almost like a drug addict before getting help and recovering and in that moment something clicked in my head where I got to a stage where I knew that the only person who can save me in this moment is myself and I took baby steps I started getting up earlier regardless of how I felt, I made coffee filled my bottle full of water and went on walks that was week 1, week 2 I kept those habits going but I got an appointment with a career guidance councillor in a facility for adult education and it took about 3 meetings over the course of 3 weeks where I got into a few courses in that facility I was starting from the bottom here (not that I wasn't smart I was and am I just struggled with commitment up till that point.) I got into a few courses and then got into a few more on top of that and did well in them because I just turned up once I was there I got on with it. I had a applied for a law course in another education facility and I got in and this was a huge step for me I was still fragile but had a bit self confidence for the first time in a long time just a tiny amount that is I was riddled with self doubt because it was a big jump but only a glimmer of hope is what I needed but a few days before I started this course my grandmother died but I was surprisingly hardnosed throughout that I still turned up first day I didn't allow myself to grieve or get into a state where I'd be at risk of falling apart I focused on my course and got stuck into it when it started didn't look back once then in October I had a health scare where I was basically having a heart attack but I kept going and got through it I was having all these health issues on top of being stressed but I knew I had this one good thing going for me and had to keep going then came February my grandmother on the opposite side of the family fell ill nearly died a number of times then and I had exams and assignments but I kept battling on and had another heart scare then came April and I had serious exams and assignments and work experience to get ready for and do and my grandmother passed. Of course I was sad, I was tired because I had been pushing through everyday since I started the course but I actually was surprisingly ok during that challenging time for my family it was like there was something inside not letting it get to me I was in a weird state of unrest "I should be working, got a lot of shit to be doing" now that sounds cold I was aware of this so I didn't say a word to avoid accusations of being insensitive but I got through that funeral and actually stood up and did a long reading and took it in my stride and when we buried her a robin landed on the headstone behind me and a few days later I was beginning my exams for a number of weeks and for my final exam I was nervous and not confident I just wanted it to be over I was burnt out and had given everything as far as I was concerned and I took my final exam did it fairly quickly it was a hard exam but I left the facility after doing the exam I walked out the front door and stood there to get my water bottle and in front of me there was a hand railing and a robin landed on it and I quietly laughed to myself I hope that's a good sign anyways a few days after that I had graduation and I was hungover as fuck barely able to stay in the place I wanted to leave a number of times I was convinced I'd be sick but I stayed and they gave out our course completion certificates but in addition to this was Outstanding Achievement Awards being handed out and I won an Outstanding Achievement Award and I actually wasn't surprised but I was proud hahaha it had been a very long time since I had something of note to be proud of and show the world. I left the country for work experience over the summer when I returned I got my results and I had gotten virtually the best results anyone could wish to get which basically guaranteed myself a spot in the university I wanted to go to and I have come ful circle in a way. I can say for the first time in a long time I think I'm happy well depression is something that's in me all the time it probably will never leave me fully but it no longer determines what I can achieve because my strength has returned my resilience was tested and I'm probably more resilient now than I ever was. Yes deep rest because if I hadn't had those 6 years where I was just incapable of functioning and reached rock bottom I'd never have learned the lessons about myself over the last 2 years. The 6 years was my deep rest, the rock bottom was a launch pad well a spark shall we say and the course was my launch pad. I never thought I'd have the opportunities that I now have it's been an experience. I'm not all there in the head I'm a little crazy but I can't help but preach about the lessons I learned in building up from the lowest of lows and perseverance. My family and friends are sick of hearing it but they are happy for me there was a time where nobody could see this in me. I was down and out for a very long time but I got back up there was obviously something deep in me that even in my lowest moments never lost hope even though I would've said at points there's nothing left. I had nothing left to give well that's how I felt but clearly I was wrong.

So in Geology, the term Depression means a landform sunken below an area. And that's how I've always thought about Depression compared to Sadness, Sadness comes and goes and appears and disappears depending on the situation but Depression stays with us and we can easily cover it up with something like a mask we put up or a character that we become in order to hide it. Depression stays with us and while you may be able to cover it up, the ability to actually fill that void or make that empty spot inside of you grow from the inside out into something that will flourish, it's never going to be as easy as the difference between Sadness and Happiness interchanging in your day-to-day activities.

Agree. Depression is your way out. You just have to be able to tune in and work with it. Instead of letting it consume you. Easier said than done.

I had depression worst in my teenage years after losing my leg to cancer at 12 and seeing other kids die etc... it was too much for me to process so i had to go within and like he said, deep rest, until i was able to cope and function again, but i was a whole different person than the hyperactive child who went in, unfortunately ive now been diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder as well, it just all hit me at the worst time in my development. I really relate to what he says here though.

I can so relate.... 😞

Sadness is a cloud passing over. Depression is a deep dark well with no ladder. You can climb out of it though. If you're going through hell, then keep going. ❤🙏

Deep rest is so hard to come by. It's like working to accomplish any 'deep work' in such a fast world, even if you manage it, now you're left behind.

Damn this is spot on

Amazing actor. I've been depressed long before I knew. His movies always lightend my day up. Thank you so much, knowing him better I understand the hard work. Thank you for GIVING so many people on this planet so much. Anf if it's 'just' a smile on the face. That's more than many doctors can do.

I guess there are different reasons for depression. Alfred Adler called it suppressed anger, so it’s important our anger is heard and validated. “The Body Keeps the Score.” Anger can simply be passed down generations too. And it can be lonliness-feeling like no one can understand your truth. Or fear of insignificance. Helping other people by spending your time with them, is an important part of healing according to Adler. If you don’t have a group you belong to, such as a spiritual tradition, or a work group or sports group-some kind of group-it is very hard to feel good. Adler said the most important human need is to belong.

I respect this man

I just love you my brother Jim. Your heart inspires me and makes me shed tears of joy and empathy. I have not had my life in the public eye as you have, and I cannot imagine the trials that that in-itself has brought to you. When trials come we have in each on the opportunity to reach out to God, or go it alone; sometimes maybe even snubbing the Lord a bit (I speak from experience in this ), but our ultimate hope and joy is in Him, "How can we refuse so great a salvation." I praise God for you my brother Carrey. Indeed; suffering is necessary for growth, and a deeper relationship with Him. The Lord has spoken through you my brother! Thank you for your walk and loving testimony to the Maker and Perfecter of our faith!

Beautiful soul

Glad he found a way out of depression. Still love all of his work. Can't think of a bad movie he was in

I'm a fan of Jim

sadness vs depression: weather vs climate since i began treating my depression, i honour my sadness when she comes. we talk about what's up... beause i am able. thank you brother. LOVE

Thank you Jim

Sounds to me like thats specific to his depression its not quite as simple as that, i can understand jim carrey being depressed if you watch his old interviews he was constantly trying to be someone all the time which is bound to ware you down after a while.

❤❤❤❤ blessings to you, Jim 🙏🕊️😌 GREETINGS FROM ILLINOIS ✌️🙌😀💯🙏🩷

Love you Jim

Profound

Love ya Jim

Wow! That’s true❤️🙏

He's on point

Fantastic take

Keep yo head up Jim I grew up watching you so I take this as a sign and your the only rich holy person in the world that I seen so far mostly other actors like satin and crap

From someone that experienced depress I can say it makes sense to me

True word's ❤

The most important point he is making is going right over y’all’s heads. And most are taking this opportunity to share the opinion or definition of stress instead of actual taking in what he is saying, momentarily unlearning what your definition of depression is, and temporarily learning what he is telling you. Can you agree that 95% of the person you present to be 95% of the time is a character in your performance, in the show of life? Your body is telling you that it needs a deep rest from your performance.(what he said) isn’t the so profound and true ? Does this not give you an epiphany? For most of you I don’t think so like I said you are more eager to express your opinion rather than being in awe by his…..to me thts a sign that u lack mental depth and the ability to deeply listen

Love you

I hate it but with the right medication that I have now helps me a lot. I have it since 1992 but I am learning how to cope. I like your view Jim.

Jim really does, Carey.🎉🎉🎉🎉❤🎉🎉🎉🎉 i think of feelings x emotions like rain fall8ng from the sky. And falling away. Deep test, flotation tank. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Legend xxxxx

100%. Very well said.

GOD BLESS YOU JIM CAREY 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Amazing insight. God bless Jim!❤

This is VERY accurate

ANGIATY AND DEPRESSION STARTED ONE DAY AFTER MY FIRST CHILD WAS BORN,AND TWO MORE CHILDREN LATER I HAD BEEN TAKING THE MEDS THREE TIMES A DAY,AND GOING TO WORK AND DRIVING,I WOULD PANIC AND TURN AROUND AND GO BACK HOME,BUT NOW AT 78 YRS OLD NO MORE BINZO 'S,FREE AT LAST.

She is so good at doing Jim Carrey impressions. I can hardly tell the difference anymore.

goodnight everybody

Yes

Someone commented this before on a different post and I want it said again: "it’s pretty amazing how Carrey can talk as if he is somehow enlightened, but at the same time be so incredibly self absorbed."

Thats actually a great one too! I usually use the one "de-pression" like youve been under pressure for so long and it finally is coming out like that

So true. Annoys me how it’s branded as an irrational mental illness just because it’s so unpleasant. If you dig deep enough, there’s almost always a valid reason why you’re depressed that needs direct confrontation rather than simply being ignored with distractions or suppressed with medication.

Ein großartiger Mann und er hat Recht!

Never thought about it like that. I just thought it was an overwhelming amount of sadness that causes you to just not feel happy. Maybe i do need rest. I don't get much at all.

Omg so true.

True

Love Jeff Foster insights

accurate

I think I understand. I have been a strong intuitive human forgiving others stealing from my strengths and out of the blue I had my first car accident not my fault and I slept too ĥ myself me sleep was all my body needed water and rest no one elses engery. I saw in u where as the two green guys u where in real trouble as u had moved into another state of mind Mine is in dreams or morning nightmares. Glad your ok. Hopeful III get better too.

He is so so so intelligent

I get what he is saying, from a character. DEPRESSION IS NOT A FORM OF YOUR BODY NEEDING DEEP REST! You don’t rest when you are depressed. You’re miserable! I’ve been through it! It’s AN UNHEALTHY SITUATION FOR YOUR BODY TO BE IN MENTALLY, physically and emotionally

Then i definitely have depression 😢..deep rest.. wow.thank you!

The hardest thing is dealing with this in your 30s with 2 kids and a wife who rely on you .... not when your a multi millionaire actor who can afford any treatment he wants.... I want to hear from someone I can relate to, I'm so sick and tired of hearing it from people who are cashed up and can pay for everything that comes their way.... show me someone that's actually struggling & how they navigated their family out of it. ...... Jim Carey's expensive retreats do not resignate with me.

Interesting ❤

Depression is repressed anger, rage. We become muted ,by layer upon layer of unexpressed emotions. I used to struggle with depression. I used various means to heal one of which was expressing my anger towards those who had betrayed, hurt me and let me down. Depression is not deep rest. Deep rest facilitates healing, it is beneficial.

I always say there is a difference between sadness and depression. However not to be collapse of the ego if one experienced it its normally between age 33 to 37.

I sent this to my daughter in hopes I can better understand what she's going through.

Deep rest indeed is what I need. What I am currently struggling with is avoiding uncomfortable irritation of the first 3 to 5 days of non stop sleeping and loneliness that is a part of the process of quitting my substance intake. which is absolutely ridiculous and shameful as I think about it because I am severally isolated in loneliness More than ever in my active meth use. I have ENOUGH RESOURCES that is completely plenty for me to get out of my funk. There is some one that has no idea where or when he or she is going to sleep and eat again. My situation is pathetic and a real smack in the face of those that are REALLY SUFFERING dealing with really hardcore tough situations. Right now somewhere in this world someone is going through the worst hell you or I can never fathom having to endure and it wouldn't surprise me if that person is probably dealing with it better than I've been dealing with this pidley minor situation that I have holding me back... The time keeps going by and slipping away. Thank you Mr. Carey for your prayers and time you give to me and others in the future... God is more than good 💯

✨wisdom✨

We all will love you forever! Protect your peace!

I agree, but guided meditation did pull me out of PTSD and rumination after traumatic events piled up. I spent the last 5 years getting my sleep figured out. Women are given antidepressants when they need hormones and people recognizing the chemical changes, family demands, grief, all contribute to your body and mind turning on yourself. Sleep, insight timer meditations, and advocating for myself were huge contributions to my wellbeing. I am sensitive to others and I was surrounded by empathy impaired and unkind folks slapping a label, but rest is HUGE!

I think grief, sadness and circumstance translate to numbness, depression and isolation.

wow ... really deep ..

Hey Jim, you, for some reason, came up in my thoughts while I was rough drafting for a book I've been working on. Strang i come across this your no where nere anyone that woukd be in my thoughts... so weird .. tranquility ..

Sound words!

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Interesting.. food for thought

My mind needs to rest 1st & foremost. Then my body will follow !

Depression is definitely real, and affects you deep in your marrow. I think there are universal symptoms for depression, and also problems that area unique to the person. We're all fighting our own battles.

Absolutely I can relate to Jim in this. Sadness and depression are akin to one another, but I agree with him, really different. Like socialism compared to communism. They’re similar but really different, once you’ve educated yourself on which does what. Depression is no joke. It’s pure anguish. Like a burn wound you just can’t shake until it finally goes away. It throbs over and over. Eventually you just want it to stop, and so suicide tends to cross the mind on a consistent basis. I know, I was there twice in my lifetime.

Deep Rest Depression

If you blindly go through life one day at a time and just maintain the routine that ensures you make due to the following day, you never have to consider your feelings. Can just live life with blinders and avoid majority of the depression or sadness that comes with overthinking stuff.

Pretending is like seeing yourself in shattered pieces of glass with each fragment showing different versions of you.

I hope I am never unfortunate enough to have depression that being said I don’t have the money or time to do so either. “Deep Rest” is for those who can afford to be such . The rest of us have to push through. And remember friends idle hands are the devils playground.

Are you getting your REST ❤

Idc i always love his portrail of The Grinch 😅

Except that it's not only about resting, it's about physical imbalances caused by stress etc.

Wow

Depression is an illness. Sadness is a normal emotion that comes and goes.

Remeber the movie good buye gurl

My body is just fine, actually. It's my mind that is the problem. And for that I do need rest. Not just "deep rest," but permanent rest.

He is right about this though

This guy is talking more from how depression affects him as a actor, the pressure that the profession has put onto him. Most deppression has nothing to do with that it’s a some problem with the brain chemistry plus you can be depressed from loosing someone to death and it would not be Sadness. Like he says.

Im bipolar, depressed and about to be living in a tent. I cant take deep-rest" from this character , i dont need or want it 😊

I’d also feel depressed if I was deemed untouchable, had my liberty taken away, vultures take my belongings, had all of my memories and awareness of an immortal sentient being erased, only to be imprisoned on this planet for all of eternity.

It's called quit whining❤