I just came across ur channel. I have been take meds for antidepressants and anxiety for many years. I also had issues with needing or depending on meds. Early on, I would stop taking meds after few months and fall back into depression but worse. I know there are many opinions but I have come to know that depression/anxiety is a illness and its ok to take meds. It's not a "happy" pill it helps with keeping me balanced. I will keep you in my prayers and I hope things continue to improve for you. ❤

Vulnerability makes people connect on deeper level, you opened up and acknowledged you were not always right !!! Proud of you for posting this

Keep God first, and you will succeed in whatever you do. Thanks so much for stepping outside of your comfort zone and speaking on what you've been going through. Continue to take it one day at a time.

Girl the struggle is real I know by speaking out you would have helped a lot of others. We all need friends so find yourself with a few valuable ones

Thank you for opening your doors to us literally and just giving us a small but, big part of your life. It’s nice to be in your personal space ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

It's takes strength to make a video like this and share it with the world ❤

Be encouraged because to be honest, life in Europe, USA or Canada is not easy. It can feel so lonely. Sorry for what you are going through. Note that medical help is useful but quite often If you go to the doctor they give you medication which is good for thier pharmaceutical businesses but can be addictive harming families and ruining personal life. Invest in self esteem, exercise, make friends and build your own self confidence. This is very important because social connections are usually not strong or sincere. It can be depressing and commercial. Because what's valued is money, materialism, things. But there are also some good opportunities. Therefore even if people go through a lot, find a way to sail the storms and be encouraged. If one is new wherever it takes time to adjust t o life, for example in a new country. Make friends or have a good social circle. Be encouraged.

Vuyo, thank you opening up and your honesty about the depression and anxiety you have been suffering with. I hope you countine to look and pray to God about things more. God bless.

Hi. In spite of ur situation. Please talk to God about how u feel. Remember we are not perfect, only God is. Put ur life in His hand He knows what ur going through.

New subbie here. Glad I came across your channel. You are the cutest and your heart is big! As a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of practice, just know that you are not alone! I don't think people realize that mental health is not just when you are dealing with something. Mental health can be healthy (mindfulness, positive events in life, self-care, etc.) and unhealthy (trauma, depression, anxiety, mood instability, psychosis, etc). You are stronger than you think! It takes a lot of bravery to get on camera and be transparent. Thanks for sharing your story. I'm here cheering for you!!! ❤🤗

I’m glad you took the first step to getting better. Love and comfort ❤babes. Get strong love❤

Hi my daughter, when you feel overwhelmed, always remember your Hubby is always there for you. I'm so proud of the person you are today, You are doing great, 2024 onwards is your year of greatness, super proud of you my daughter 💗

It is well my sister, thank you for letting us into that part of your life God be with you through your struggles depression and take care much love❤

Thanks Vuyo for sharing, you have just described me and I'm in tears. I didn't know what was wrong with me and just before the holidays i had the worst mental breakdown down followed by a heavy panic attack that the whole work station came to standstill on the most critical time and day. As you speak about your meds it has triggered a memory that once in my youth i did take antidepressants for months. I will try to get help as soon as possible. Thanks for telling your story. Depression is a very deep and dark disease. I dont remember the last year where i had real friends because i just closed the doors.

Vuyo, thank you so much for opening up and sharing!! Sending you well wishes and hugs!! 💞💞🙏🏾🙏🏾

Hi. Thank you for being brave and opening up. I hope you are doing better and continue to do better. I am also on antidepressants and suffer from depression and anxiety. It is not easy but support goes a long way❤😊

Hi gal,I'm a new subscriber from Kenya and I want to say thank you for sharing your story,You're stronger than you think and I pray that God will continue to strengthen you and be your guide. I'm praying for you🙏🙏

I like the most when you said you trust God in everything you do,continue trusting him and the help from your doctor, that's the best way ❤

Keep praying my dear. My best wishes for your speed recovery. You will get there , what you are going through is for a season . Thanks for sharing.

That's why i don't talk about my depression & Anxiety because of the same reason, but Thank you for sharing it might help me opening up more.

Awwwh man 🥹 sending you so much love ma’am Vuyo ❤️🙏🏽 All of the best my love. You gots this 🙌🏽.

Sending tumbillions and billions of hugs and kisses. I love you🥺💕

It’s very therapeutic to talk about issues like this. Good job girl.

You such a beautiful young woman. I thank you for sharing your vulnerability with the struggle of depression. I know it's not an easy topic to discuss, but it's a necessary one. I appreciate your concerns about taking the medication since the side effects can be strong and cause suicidal thoughts. More importantly, I appreciate your reliance on the Bible and drawing strength from God. One of favorite scriptures is Psalms 34:18 "God is near to the broken hearted and those crushed in spirit." Sometimes when we suffer from depression our souls feel crushed. Thank you for your courage and bravery. I appreciate you.

Thank you Vuyo for sharing. God bless all the people and families who are currently dealing with any kind of mental health issues or like me who have supported my sister who had went through this . Good news is she has learnt to recognize the things that triggers it and to apply the help she got from therapy, this includes talking to people close to her when she doesnt feel ok and doing the recommended exercises. She is still on meds but living a normal life.( after years of struggling , trusting God, taking Drs advuce). Therapy helps a lot, I used to accompany my sister and it also healed me and restored my peace because it was hard for all of us at home when she was sick . For you also I like the fact that you can recognize the warning signs, then you calm yourself down, encourage yourself and reassure yourself that everything is ok or is not so bad. This is good and shows that you and the sickness are not the same thing. So at some point you will be able to totally put it under control. It is good to love yourself and be kind and gentle and patient with yoursef. Gratitude is also good. At some point you will make friends, enjoy their company and be less isolated and lonely. Its a war and from experience I can see you overcoming . God bless your fiance for being such a great man.

God is always there for us, hold on unto him all the times. Thanks for opening up and seeking professional help. This vlog will make a difference or bring up change in many lives. ❤ Vuyo

This felt like i was listening to myself, thank you Vuyo❤

Thanks for sharing this young lady,also you helping many who think it is a shame to talk about it ,God will help you .

I admire your courage sharing your experience with your yt fams. In times lije that when you're overwhelmed with anxieties,communicate the God of all comfort, and throw all those anxieties on Him, and thus enjoy the peace of God that surpasses all human understanding Philippians 4:6,7.Speaking to your friend that time also helped for a friend is loving all the time,born for times of distress.This content is impactful 👍👍👍👍

Thanks for sharing your story that was so bold of you. This has made me see things around me.

Hi I’m new to your channel and I’ve been catching up on your videos. This video here all I’m gonna say is that I can definitely relate. Blessings 🙏🏾

I'm only half way through this video and I have to speak about it! I would have never known you was going throught this after watching your trip to Germany around January 2024. You are and will be helping many people that are going through this. I pray nothing but the best for you!

Vuyio I salute your courage. All your attempts to get out of this seem incomprehensible to me. Also being this professional you had to feel this need and understand your inability to fight against yourself. You are radiant, a sign of better stability while not having a vision of yourself before. Maintain this confidence in yourself and in those who love you. I know South Africa well from Zimbabwe to Cape Town and your region in particular, hence my sensitivity. Take care of yourself, I send you a warm hello from Guadeloupe West Indies 🏝️

❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉weldone Vuyo. You took the best step of your life. The first step in therapy is accepting the whole situation. 🎉🎉🎉

God already have u covered my dear.keep the faith and trust in him always. A wonderful life to u and ur man ❤❤

Either way, know that you’re not alone. I’m not saying that to be cute, but I go through EXACTLY what you are describing Words can’t really describe the pain and sadness and frustration. Even though I have people and family around, it doesn’t matter.

God bless you and thank you for sharing your story.🌷🌸🌷

Listening to you just give strenght my dear ,I m on anti depressants too since July 2022,only hoping for God's intervention

This made me cry my doctor has been telling that I’m depressed and have anxiety but I don’t wanna admit it 😫🥹😭😭I keep on saying I’m okay Doctor

Thank you for sharing your story..I m going through anxiety,depression and ocd, and I m reluctant to start medication or seek help I depends on God only for now and I understand you, how it feels....

Many people fine sorrow, and sadness that you can't let it go. Antidepressants are used when it's needed' do not be afraid. Get the help you need.

You take care of you self and one thing I learned was I fused to let anyone to overcome my life and run it I learned that the hard way so I'm in control of Everything I feel good remember God got you girl hello❤

Please don't feel bad about depression or anxiety studies show it has to do with a chemical imbalance. I went through a similar situation and I learned about depression and anxiety. I learned what was triggering me. Its been over 20 years that I dealt with either one of them...I learned how talk, cry and share my emotions. Something I never done before today I take care of ME!

Wow thanks so much dia, i surely needed this video , i felt i went thru this and sometimes i also dont like talking to people , i end up quiet and ignoring,but atleast with your video , i can see a solution.

Like you said, it doesn’t matter who the people are around you

Many people in the world are in mental illness situations right now, including me, I'm not on medication for that, I try hard to focusing my attention to others things, and soon I got better🙏💪💯

Thank you for sharing your story..I’m experiencing the same symptoms you were talking about…

The story is touching 🙏🙏im so emotional.

I love you vuyo ❤❤❤❤ God loves you

I commented to for opening up about something so personal. You will be OK. When I listen to you, I hear my daughter. But what I noticed that you too have in common is that you both have a calling on your lives. You both love the Lord, and the enemy is trying to abort the purpose for your lives. Don't give up. I'll be praying for you.

We love you babe ❤😘 we know its not easy

First time watching your videos. Watching from the Caribbean

I will pray for you. God will help us. I feel your pain. And we all go through one thing or another. Every one journey is different.

Girl friends can be great but its about quality not quantity thxs 4 sharing ❤

I hope everything works out well for you. Have a good day.

MY SWEETHEART..🥰💕🙏🏽 I AM NEW TO YOU BUT YOU ARE EASY TO LOVE I AM TO A BELIEVER IN GOD I KNOW HE SENT ME YOUR WAY YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL FROM THE INSIDE OUT YOUR TESTIMONY WILL HELP SOMEONE BELIEVE ME I KNOW I AM STILL NOT THE MOST TRUSTING PERSON BECAUSE OF LIFE BUT I TRUST WHAT AND WHO IS MEANT TO ENTER MY SPACE WILL DESPITE ME… AND YES CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ENGAGEMENT WISHING YOU NOTHING BUT THE ABSOLUTE BEST I DO KNOW DESPITE OURSELVES GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF US…🥰👑💕🙏🏽 THE BIBLE SAYS WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT BUT JOY COMMETH IN THE MORNING …🙌🏾🙏🏽

I get that way sometimes just know your are a child of God and he have you always 🙏😇.

And thank u for sharing ur story ❤❤

God bless you ☺️

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I hope you find peace within. Continue to seek God and I know you will be able to come to a conclusion with depression/anxiety. You know that God is able to do above and beyond whatever you ask. Proverbs 3:5,6 has helped me. Talk about it, however take everything to God in prayer. Much love, peace to you always. ❤

I'm on treatment for +5-8 years now... never ever stopped but hoping to do so 1nce I retire from work believing that my problems will come down. I had chronic anxiety for abt 10-20years and on agreement with my GP was later put on treatment. Things got more and worse in 2020 until I crashed in mid 2021 and was diagnosed with burnout. I was admitted for a period of 2weeks...that was the best treatment from where I learned abt being open abt my situation. The psychiatrist put me on same day medication but changed the nyt one as prescribed by my GP. I'm still on medication and doesn't want to know how I'd react if I stop bcse I'm not gonna take chances. I talk abt it freely with intentions of educating others who think it's madness

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤you are loved

For the first time i wacth your vidio, i like it so much

Im 18 and i have been feeling so empty inside this entire year,Academically i was a top student throughout but this year has been challenging.i isloated myself from my entire family after the pandemic and it still feels they don't know me.I constantly feel sad most if the time and its a struggle.. my Anxiety this year got really bad(etc when i had to leave home i would always panic)

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May the Lord God Almighty U serve continue to heal u in Jesus's name i pray

Thank you for sharing Vuyo

Thank you so much for sharing. I feel everything that you said.

Hi dear I think you need to go see your family my love. Clear the air. Everyone needs someone close to them.

Hey I been watching you for 4 days Now So I guess Im a New Subscriber ❤I want to say have a sit down and have a little talk with Jesus he knows what we going to go through before we do never be afraid to cry God said fear not for he is with you, and our tears are anointed and Jesus hear our cry😢 Put it on the alter and Give it all to Jesus while we trying to figure it out God already worked it out in.Jesus Name Amen my Prayer are with you🙏!!!!

Your living my story. Stay in therapy it helps.

Hi i'm very much understand becz i go throught that and ppl do not know that only if you when throught it.

I understand you ❤

Would you feel comfortable connecting through email? I really resonate with your experiences and I haven’t found anyone that has had these similar feelings as me

Hi Vuyo cc ..... yhooo u brave my love. ❤

For me i do not stop think.

Thank you for sharing

Vuyo you should also watch what you put into you. Example ensure if you are watching sad shows, turn it off or shows that play on emotions to feel down. This will also apply to music, books and even when you have bad thoughts, take a minute and start thinking about things to be happy about, life, family etc. Remember pills have side effects therefore lean not on your own understanding but talk to the Lord Jesus and lean on him . Every bad thought is from the enemy, counter it with praise and worship music. Blessings, peace and favour onto you in Jesus Mighty Name.

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Don't be hard on yourself to err is human .

Vuyo❤

Don't wear makeup you look good with out

Talk to God do not put your business out there, the enemy is hearing you and will continue to taunt you, until you put your full trust in God. Stop trying to get views some things should only be shared with your friends or family

Just a suggestion I don't know where you are with God. But I wish you would take the time to pray and ask God to help you and get in the Bible.

Love to about it

Being in Africa and taking chemical 😢😮. You have plenty of plant alternatives, with no or little side effects , the organic good food should help you too.

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Am a Ugandan searching for a white serious man

Let God be your counselor in this. Not Medicine! God is the best medicine. He is the greatest Healer, Miracle worker and Greatest Physician. Get herbal teas & honey, that make you sleep at night.✝️🙏

Thank you so very much for this my sista❤❤ one love🫶🏾🙏🏾

I’m glad you took the first step to getting better. Love and comfort ❤babes. Get strong love❤