Hey friends! This video idea came out of the blue for me. It took a while, but I wanted to share it.   I wanted to talk about my experience with depression and how I overcame it.    I'd love to hear your own stories in the comments section.    Because mental health is such a personal issue, I know many people feel strongly about it.   It's not my intention to make anyone angry. I'm not saying this will work for everybody. I'm not saying all depression is curable.   But this IS what definitively worked for me. I not only managed my symptoms, but I decidedly overcame depression and changed my life. I've since been very resilient to it.   I talk in the video about 3 things I did:   1.) ACKNOWLEDGED my depression but did not accept it as part of my core identity.   2.) Took ACCOUNTABILITY for things I PERSONALLY did to cause my current mental state.   I resolved issues and accepted blame for things that were my fault.   At the same time, I freed myself of guilt from things that were NOT my fault.   I forgave people that had wronged me, even if only for my own inner peace.   I actively identified fears and insecurities that wrongfully controlled my behavior.   3.) I focused on giving to OTHERS.   The last one is perhaps the most controversial, but it was a MAJOR game-changer for me.    Focusing on giving, loving, and helping others has radically improved my mental health.    I discovered that the days I felt the worst were the days where I was focused on MYSELF... even for justifiable reasons.   Reframing my worries and concerns into how I can benefit others leads to similar actions, but a better mental process for me.    Learning to want the best for others has been an extremely empowering mindset.     Legal Notice: Consult your doctor or mental health professional before taking any new health advice. This video does not replace a physical therapy program or consultation with a medical professional.