Suicide help videos?

BunnyoftheSea

BunnyoftheSea

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Hey guys so I have dealt with minor depression for around 2 years and I still cannot shake it, Im not suicidal even though for a period of time i was, Moving to a new school and just family stresses really got to me and bullying and just everything was thrown at me and it was a rough time and i still can't really focus on the positives and I never really had anyone there for me except for this sunday night radio show that talked to teens about suicide, bullying and stuff like that. I was wondering that even if im a gaming youtuber, is it "morally right" If I make videos of my depression and stuff like that? Or doing what that radio show did like if a sub is having a hard time I can PM or Make a video response to them, Opinions please :D, Thanks if you have made it this far :)
 
I think whenever you're feeling down you should do something you enjoy and if making videos is what you enjoy, I would invest my time and effort into it. And try not to talk about the negatives in your videos, just try to forget about that. And yes, if one of your subscribers were going through a rough time, dropping them a message or a video response is a good idea, in my opinion; as if I was feeling lonely and someone done that for me, it just shows me there are people there for me :) Hope I helped!
 
A good YTing friend recently made a video talking about his depression, and it really hit home with me. While it is a very touchy subject, if you want to talk about it, go right ahead. Don't, however, vent it, and make yourself use it like a crutch. I've been tempted to talk about my own struggles, but I feel like it's still kind of fresh, and it would just make it worse. Do what feels right though!
 
gisikw said:
Honestly, I'd be very very hesitant about something like this.

Using video as a platform to vent your own feelings can be great. Using it as a platform to provide support - while well-intentioned - can prevent people from seeking the professional help they may need.
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100% agree with this good post.
 
BunnyoftheSea said:
Hey guys so I have dealt with minor depression for around 2 years and I still cannot shake it, Im not suicidal even though for a period of time i was, Moving to a new school and just family stresses really got to me and bullying and just everything was thrown at me and it was a rough time and i still can't really focus on the positives and I never really had anyone there for me except for this sunday night radio show that talked to teens about suicide, bullying and stuff like that. I was wondering that even if im a gaming youtuber, is it "morally right" If I make videos of my depression and stuff like that? Or doing what that radio show did like if a sub is having a hard time I can PM or Make a video response to them, Opinions please :D, Thanks if you have made it this far :)
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Dude do it. Hearing about depression is what helps me cope. It tells me that I should be stronger and should be able to deal with it. It tells me that people have it worse than me. And that's what I like. Also, it can be very heartwarming to people so I think you should give a shot, put it on private, and then show it to a few people. If they think it's fine, make it public.
gisikw said:
Honestly, I'd be very very hesitant about something like this.

Using video as a platform to vent your own feelings can be great. Using it as a platform to provide support - while well-intentioned - can prevent people from seeking the professional help they may need.
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I think the whole idea of help is bad because it implys that there is something "wrong" with you. It's just wierd.
 
What i mean by help is just...idk not like prescribe them and im not saying that theres anything wrong with them because i think almost every human being has had a form of depression, when i mean im going to make a video about mine i think im just gonna talk about what caused it, what it felt like, how i felt about the things that were causing it and how i cope with it
 
kkushalbeatzz said:
Dude do it. Hearing about depression is what helps me cope. It tells me that I should be stronger and should be able to deal with it. It tells me that people have it worse than me. And that's what I like. Also, it can be very heartwarming to people so I think you should give a shot, put it on private, and then show it to a few people. If they think it's fine, make it public.
I think the whole idea of help is bad because it implys that there is something "wrong" with you. It's just wierd.
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If someone needs help due to their depression, I totally get that; but I feel the same way about it as you do, as if I was depressed, I wouldn't want to get 'help' as it would feel degrading (And I'm not saying that getting help is degrading but I would feel like I can't handle my own emotions), I would rather sort my feelings out by doing something I enjoyed to do and by the love and care of those that care about me around me :)[DOUBLEPOST=1368060532,1368060470][/DOUBLEPOST]
gisikw said:
If someone were about to murder you, you would need help. Suicidal thoughts and depression don't mean there's something wrong with you in the pejorative sense, but they are a "problem" that often requires help.
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And lol I love how you just say "If someone were to murder you, you would need help,", so casually LOL
 
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