Name: TEDx】Conquering depression -- How I became my own hero｜ハンター・ケント｜TEDxYouth@CEHS (【TEDx】Conquering depression -- How I became my own hero | Hunter Kent | TEDxYouth@CEHS)
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a time when we were sad, upset, or discouraged:

you had a fight with your best friend, and you were sad,

But eventually, a day, a week, a month passes,

and even though the pain may not be completely forgotten,

even though those brief periods of unhappiness

But when you're living with depression, it doesn't just pass.

It can strike after a tragedy, or emerge out of the blue.

It can come from stress and pressure from school, friends, and family,

and the media that damages our perception of self-image and self-worth.

I grew up as a shy, quiet, and introverted kid.

but in third grade, my sister, who I was very close to,

left to live with another family, and after she left, I became lonely.

My depression started taking a toll on me in eighth grade.

and although my grades were good, I had no motivation.

I felt very lost, and once I was in that rut,

how people hurt themselves to try and cope with their depression.

So I tried it, and it became a habit, a go-to when I felt numb, for three years.

angry at the whole universe and angry at myself most of all.

The voices in my head were awful, self-loathing, and hateful.

I cried almost every day, at the littlest of things, and felt nothing.

When I went into freshman year, my grades started to go down.

I didn't have the motivation or energy to try harder.

That year, I was sent to a "therapist." She really didn't help me at all, though.

In fact, she actually made me feel worse.

Between freshman and sophomore year, I created a secret Instagram account.

I wanted to reach out to other people also struggling with depression.

Then, sophomore year started, and my depression got worse,

but I was chosen to be a part of the school's Natural Helpers Program that year.

All the other natural helpers were outgoing and confident.

Then, it occurred to me: it was my Instagram,

was just as noticeable as reaching out to others in school.

However, my self-destructive actions continued,

forcing me to wear long sleeves and thick bracelets,

I was sent to a different counseling place which included group therapy.

because I had no interest in getting better.

During these years, there were many times when I wanted to die.

I didn't necessarily want to kill myself, but I wanted to stop existing.

One night, the weekend before final exams,

someone who still remains anonymous to me was afraid for my safety and called 911.

I had gone to bed and woke up later that night to police officers in my living room,

saying they got the call, saying I had to go to the hospital.

I spent the fear-racked night in the emergency room,

talking to various doctors and counselors,

crying into the scratchy, blue hospital gown.

Talking to my parents was the worst part.

because I wasn't as strong as they thought I was.

School ended, summer began, and I felt just as lost as before.

I didn't see a light at the end of the tunnel.

A few weeks into summer, my parents decided

to sign me to a summer camp called Tanglewood, up in Lincolnville,

The thought of living in the woods with other teenagers who I didn't know was terrifying.

There were five other kids in the leadership program,

two girls and three boys, and one male and female counselor.

At first, I tried to isolate myself from them.

But after all the challenge courses and group-bonding activities,

after eight days of hiking and canoeing in the wilderness,

They involved me in games and conversations.

They paid attention to me when I shared an idea.

They went out of their way to make me laugh.

On the fourth night of our trip, we were all sitting around a fire,

and one of our counselors told us we'd be doing P.S.'s, personal stories.

Every night, two of us would tell our life stories to the rest of the group.

the eight of us would pack ourselves into the boys' tent

which was only meant to hold three people.

My turn finally came, and I was extremely nervous,

but I decided to take the chance and tell them everything.

I told them about my depression and anxiety,

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