Your Body When You're Depressed

Depression isn't just "being sad." Inside your body, the brain, heart, stomach, gut, muscles and hormones are all having a very bad meeting. In this animated explainer, your organs talk it out: how weeks of stress keep cortisol flowing, why sleep falls apart, why you feel exhausted after doing nothing, why nothing feels good anymore, what happens to digestion, memory and focus, and what getting help actually looks like. CHAPTERS 00:00 Something's wrong 00:42 Three weeks later 01:22 Nobody can sleep 02:01 Everyone's exhausted 02:40 Nothing feels good 03:21 The stomach has had enough 04:12 Nobody can think straight 04:56 Two months later 06:23 Whose fault is this? 07:25 Someone's finally helping 08:18 Getting treatment 09:18 Hey, that's better 10:25 Back to work (and pizza) If you think you might be depressed, talk to a doctor or a mental health professional. Depression is common and treatable. If you're in the US and having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), any time. Outside the US, contact your local emergency number or a crisis line. DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Scientia Mortis – Life and death, explained. #Depression #MentalHealth #HumanBody