Depression – personal stories

Videos of people sharing their stories of depression

Key points about personal stories of depression (videos)

  • When you're feeling sad, low or irritable you can wonder what's happening to you.
  • You can feel alone, or that no-one understands what you're going through.
  • Hearing other people's stories can help.
  • On this page you'll find videos of many different people sharing their stories of depression.
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Here are some videos of people who live with depression sharing their personal stories. We have provided one for each of the people featured and you can find links to more videos from the same people below each video.

Video: Aroha – my story of depression

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(Depression.org.nz, 2014)

Another video from Aroha is Aroha – Staying well(external link) 


Video: Stuart – my story of depression

 

(Depression.org.nz, 2014)



Video: Nicola – my story of postnatal depression

 

(Depression.org.nz, 2014)


Video: Helen – my story of depression

 

(Depression.org.nz, 2014)


Video: Depression | Talking about mental health – Episode 4

Nathan, Hannah, Helen, Rishi and Georgina talk about their experiences of depression, including how it feels, what's helped them and how their friends and family can help. 

(Mind UK, 2014)


Video: Helene – my story of depression

 

(Depression.org.nz, 2014)

If you need help, or want to talk to somebody about your mental health, you can get support from any of the following:

  • Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.
  • Lifeline 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
  • Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).
  • Healthline 0800 611 116.
  • Samaritans 0800 726 666.

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