healing from depression, documented. - Healing Diaries (Ep1)

Healing is not a one-off bandaid for me. We all have different pains and hurt but- you’re not alone.❤️ Thank you for being part of my journey. Thank you for being you. Subscribe to the series and connect with me on Instagram www.instagram.com/zoeunlimited/

Thank you for doing this documentary type of vid. I know it isn’t easy to document really hurt emotions and the struggles you’ve gone through. You’re so strong. Yet you still have time to inspire others by talking about many topics. Ily from the bottom of my heart xx

As someone who is going through my own depressed moments rn, I totally understand you. I know that healing will take me time. Ty for sharing your journey, it gave me hope for the good things that will come to me in the future. Hugs

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

Zoe I just want to let you know how truly proud of yourself you should be for sharing such hard times with us you help so many with your insightful and educated words you are a wonderful person and worth everything you might not believe it but your life is so meaningful and impactful x

It's great that she specifies "situational depression". It's important because situational depression can be so different from other types of depression/mood disorders, and what works to manage one type of depression won't necessarily work for others.

Zoe, you're honestly one of the greatest people that I could look up to on the Internet and I truly mean that. You're so strong you know that? I know what it's like to feel rejected and feel grief. I know what it's also like to feel happy and actually feel good about yourself. We can all try and fake a smile, everyday if we wanted to. Life can throw unexpected things and situations at us and we're told to "push through it." Sometimes we break down and feel like we can't do it or it's impossible but look where you are today. It might not be the greatest day or the brightest but you're still here. And we may not like that sometimes, sure. We may not like even being here at some moments but we were able to live through that and continue pursuing. And how did we do that? Well, don't we all start off with baby steps? Don't we all start off from somewhere broken or somewhere that needed fixing in order to be the person we are today? Depression can feel like a heavy weight on your heart and shoulders. It can come unexpectedly or cling onto you for a long time. Smiling when we don't feel like doing it hurts the most a lot of times. So I'm proud of you, zoe, and anyone else who happens to read this. We all feel like we've hit rock bottom at some point and we've all felt like no one can pull us out. That's just one of the obstacles of life that doesn't seem so fair. Happiness can be hard to obtain if you don't truly feel it inside. But I know that you'll be able to live your life the way you want and be able to express and feel true joy. Don't give up. You're strong enough for any storm even if you fall a couple times. You're worthy of feeling happy, okay? 🤍

It’s just tragic how she was holding in her tears by saying ‘thank you’ so sweetly to the person on the other line. Love you Zoe! Be strong, stay strong, and we’ll overcome the challenges in life together! ❤️❤️❤️

It took me more than 7 years to finally be able to have half the control over my depression. And I'm grateful now I didn't end things when I used to hate myself for not ending it sooner. Whoever's experiencing the same thing, do know that things get better, just take one baby step at a time 🧸☁️💕🦋🌼

Thank you sm for doing this video, as someone who is struggling with an Ed, sh, and Depression, it is so motivating to see ppl shine light to it

you are SO STRONG GURL sending much love , warmth and blessing to you!! let us all HEAL WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER!! ✨✨❤❤❤‍🩹❤‍🩹

‘Working felt like self betrayal…’ girl, that resonated soo hard with me… That’s how I’ve been feeling at my University for the last 2 years.. I had my second to last exam today… almost had a full blown mental breakdown.. I’ve spent so much time and energy on something I feel no connection to anymore… and I know what I want, but I’ve been pushing through to finish school to get that f-ing diploma.. and now I feel like it has caused irreversible damage on my self esteeme, mental health, and dragged me too far away from my goals… hope it will get better once I get it over with… 😕😕❤️❤️❤️

Awww this is so motivitating and I'm glad to know that you've really grown as a person and feel better!! You're so beautiful and kind and this video really showed all the hard things and complicated emotions you had to go through. You inspire me to be my best self everyday!! Love ya ❤

it takes so much courage to share this publicly. thank you for being so brave.

Babe, when I saw this, it reminded me of myself when I went through the same things as you recently. I became aggressive, defensive, defeated and ultimately numb. I withdrew myself from everyone including my family and friends. I just need you to know that whatever you feel are validated and just take your time. Waking up each day can be a chore but it will get better soon, I promise. I am currently still in therapy and learning to open up more to my loved ones which tremendously helped. You are precious, girl!

this is literally how my days are as a someone who heals from depression+ too. and thank you for sharing this with us zoe. you reminded me that it is normal and that im not alone. youre not alone too.

i don’t know why but I can never stop watching mental health documentaries. They’re one of the only things that feel raw and real and as stupid as it sounds make me actually feel something. I can see someone reshape their life and it inspires me to wonder if I can do it too. i’m so proud of you for posting this video and your journey. you make others feel less alone.

I love you. Being alive can suck sometimes, but its worth it - trust me <3 you make so many people happy :chillwcat:

I suffered from depression for MANY YEARS. it’s really, really, really hard and painful. What helped me was therapy, friends and medication. The hardest thing was to cut out toxic people from my life. I don’t have contact with my family anymore. Best decision ever but also hardest.

This video made me cry, and I totally felt it when you talked about having the anxiety of potentially being depressed and falling into a void 😢. this content is very meaningful and I'm happy you decided to share your healing journey