4 Widely Held MYTHS About DEPRESSION (That Just Aren’t True)

Hi! I'm Tim Box and I'm Mind Coach. I work with clients every day to help them control anxiety and overcome depression. This video is about some of the most commonly held misconceptions surrounding depression, why they aren't actually true, and how believing them might have been holding us back from and preventing us from recovering. #depression #mentalhealth #mythbusting There are so many myths, misconceptions and misunderstandings about depression it’s borderline scary. And in many cases these beliefs are not just held by the average person in the street, but often also by those that suffer with depression and even medical professionals. In this video I’m going to address the most commonly held misconceptions about depression and explain why relegating these ideas to the category of outdated myth can actually help us move on from and even overcome our depression. Timings: 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Myth 1: Depression = Sadness 03:37 - Myth 2: Depression and Anxiety go hand in hand 05:21 - Myth 3: Suicidal Thoughts mean you are suicidal 07:15 - Myth 4: Depression is caused by a chemical imbalance 09:38 - Conclusion 10:52 - End Let me know what you thought of this video in the comments below and don't forget to subscribe for more content like this. Tim. Follow me: FB: /timboxhypnotist Insta: @timboxmindcoach TikTok: @timboxmindcoach Resources: My TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZidGo... My Podcast: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-ake... My book: https://thecontrolsystem.co.uk/clear-... Note: I am a fully qualified Remedial Hypnotist. The opinions expressed in my videos are formed as a result of working full time for the last 10 years helping people overcome mental and emotional struggles. I am not a doctor and none of my videos are designed to diagnose, treat or substitute advice or treatment from a Medical professional, a GP or Consultant. As a complementary therapist/coach, what I do is designed to work alongside the work of GP's and medically trained individuals, not in replacement of. The advice in this video should not be considered a substitute for medical help. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/zayner/gone-too-far License code: ITDWPU9YKPPAYGOY Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/genuine-colour/j... License code: NZVVIAT60T5ULRLY Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/noxz/eclipse License code: KC1E5HQUA2U0OLZA Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/tides License code: DBSZCGAX94XZGUZJ Edited by Nikki at NDH Productions @ndh_productions_