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I couldnt hear, i was sitting in the second row

I'm a 5'9.5" guy with pretty extreme height dysphoria/body dysmorphia. I'm in a constant state of self-disgust. It makes me feel like I'm not a man, like it's impossible for women to be physically attracted to men my height and shorter, like I'm a freak of nature and a genetic dead-end. I can't enjoy anything anymore and trying to distract myself from it feels futile. No amount of therapy or medication has helped at all. Thank you for bringing attention to this disorder, Matt!

Where’s Mary Jane?

What stream is this? Very relatable guy even while mildly drunk

Oh boy. If AC loses that match on Dynamite (or worse, CC doesn't even accept it), let's just say that the rest of AEW is going to be in for a world of hurt. Unhinged AC is the most dangerous AC.

Well that hurts.

Matt Mercer is a role model not only because of his incredible voice acting, his legendary GMing and his outstanding world building, but also because of his self-awareness and vulnerability to talk about this. I can definitely relate when he talks about body dysmorphia and Imposter Syndrome, sometimes it's just hard to realize you deserve everything good that happens to you and seeing him face his struggles while being this awesome makes me want to follow him to war if he'd ask

The comments are turned off on the original video, so... if i I can't comment there, I guess this will do. If Matthew Fucking Mercer struggles with the same things I do... then that's the sign to everyone: JUST DO IT. Just follow your passion. Because we all know not only is he one of the most brilliant minds to exist, but... he's also a beautiful, gorgeous human being. It is insane to see someone so brilliant, and.... respectfully, "sexy" in my eyes suffer through this. HOW?! If Matt Mercer thinks HE'S hideous, it makes you realize that even the ABSOLUTE BEST OF US... think the worst of ourselves. Thank you for uploading this clip too. It's eye opening. P.S. I would die for an update video. Someone show him this clip and ask how he's doing now.

Shit... this definitely reminds us all to be as kind as we can and never assume we know anything about the struggles others may be facing at any given time.

I never want to see Matt emotional ever again.

I had body dysmorphia for a long time before today. But I was recently told online and was hoping for some validation, and I was instead bombarded with hate and cruel jokes and I honestly wanted to kill myself because I thought the world would be better off. I as of last week, spent my small life savings of $650 on a new haircut and a new wardrobe. Once I was home after 2 days of shopping with friends(because I know fuck all about fashion), I just cried. That's all I did for 2 days was sleep and cry. Because now on top of hating what I look like, I don't feel comfortable either. And I'm still struggling with just... being ugly I guess.

🥺 Oh that breaks my heart with Matt. I struggle with body dysmorphic disorder and lots of imposter syndrome. I hate that he experiences that too. That anyone experiences it but especially him.

This randomly popped up on my recommendations today, and it was exactly what I needed to see. Matt Mercer's public face always seems so effortlessly charismatic and charming. He's not only a super successful voice actor, but he's also part of the insane success that is Critical Role. But even with all that he struggles with his mental health and he acknowledges that it gets harder when you are super busy which so few people talk about. Just reminds me I'm not the only one.

Thank you Matt for opening up about that. So many of us struggle with similar issues

Being self aware and honest with ourself and others is so very difficult, but necessary for healing. This is so pure and beautiful that he can share his feelings.

This is powerful.

This man is such an inspiration ❤ i only wish him the bestest.

The first time I heard him talk about his body dysmorphia, I realized what issue I had. He has helped me so much. I might not be able to look in a mirror but at least I know that I do not suffer alone. Thank you for posting this and shining a light on something that exist for a lot of people.

Oof...that was hard to watch. I love Matt and everything he does, and seeing him so vulnerable was tough. It goes to show that we never know what someone is getting through, and that's why we should always be nice to someone. Hopefully, he is better today.

Wow, the only other time I've heard him get this sort of choked up, was at the end of the mighty nien campaign. And while that was a very bitter sweet sort of emotional, this seems to be just being truly vulnerable. Which is really commendable.

As a trans woman I relate. The way he describes how he feels, I feel like that but with my gender expression.

😢omg matt when his voice is breaking like that

Wow, I resonate deeply with Matt in this video. I didn't have the childhood he describes, but as a skinny boy for all my life, I grew up hating my body. So many people in my youth made negative comments about my body that even in my adulthood, after I've improved it or whatever, it still sticks. The imposter syndrome also is terrible. I feel that a ton in my career and it sucks to hear he's having it too. I think almost all of us agree that he's one of the best public DMs in the game, and it sucks that he struggles with feeling fake. I know Matt will probably never read this, but in case he does... You've accomplished more than so many of us could dream and we all love your work.

I know this is a strong video, and the courage that Matt has shown here is nothing less than inspiring. But I just wanna point out that this is a clip from a larger stream made for mental health awareness, and that stream has fewer likes (and therefore visibility) than this clip. The OP for this clip has the full stream linked in the video description. Please go watch it, and even if you don't want to watch all of it, please leave a like. It will help push the stream further, and that is very important

This just makes me love this dude even more.

I've respected and adored Matt for at least eight years now, and he never ceases to blow me away with his kindness, and genuineness, and passion, and intellect. I really hope he knows how much he is loved.

We love you Matt Mercer!

Matt hit the spot for so many people in life. Love this.

The only thing that "worked" for some time for me is never looking myself in the mirror (My issues are very focused on facial features). Just going about my day. But then there are times when I have to for some reason, or someone takes a photo, or someone points something out. And then there's the black hole again. I've given up 'liking' my appearance, and instead aiming to ignore it existing... But yeah, many of my school years went up in flames because I couldn't bring myself to show myself among people due to my inherent ugliness. It's a very hard condition to deal with, and while relatable, it's heartbreaking to hear someone else feeling that same way about themselves. Noone should have to struggle so much or feel so much pain because of the body they happen to have

I struggle with this daily and I even struggle to film myself for youtube videos because of this. Hearing Matt talk about this is just harrowing. Love him.

A man like Matt feeling those things really makes you think what the brain is capable of.

As I felt and know that I fit the stereotype of ugly, kind of, I see how hard is to Matt, even being this amazing and beautiful person, to deal with his condition, something even I didn't experienced being who I am. He deserves all the joy he have with all his accomplishments.

Stumbled across this video and it just makes me love Matt Mercer even more. I hope he continues to find success and some peace amongst his friends and family.

My respect for Matthew Mercer has gone up thanks to this interview

I want to give this beautiful amazing funny clever talented man the biggest hug ever. Hearing his voice crack brought me to tears. It's so powerful to hear a guy talk about this as well. It's so important. I adore him, marisha, the whole CR crew. Together they have gotten me through so hard times. I didn't know about his parents until I saw this. I can relate a my mother was and still is an alcoholic. That alone messes with your head and growing up in that situation is hard AF. Here's the truth to Matt and anyone else feeling this way - none of us really know what we're doing. We're all just *sings* making our way * through life the best we can. One foot after the other, stumble after stumble.

I know Matt has a wonderful support network and people to rely on but god i want to hug him. I didn't have the money for dentistry and avoid smiling but that feels like small potatoes conpared to what poor Matt has been through. I can relate to imposter syndrome though, it's rough as hell and leaves you feeling so terrified and unworthy it can destroy your life and stop you from even trying because you're so scared. He has accomplished so much so i can only imagine having that and being a public figure has put a megaphone to his inner voice. I hope he gets the help to make it easier and understand this: he isn't weak for feeling this way and shouldn't be ashamed. It takes him more strength than everyone else to get through everyday and he has. If nothing else, I hope he can take comfort in knowing he is invincible

some people bend, some people break, some people grow into heroes :)

this man has so much in his heart and head. he is so understandingnof others struggles but rarely gets to relief from his own.

Holy crap. Matt is a beautiful and amazing person. I know folks just like him that are beautiful but really can't see it. Like, everyone else looks at them and sees a stunningly attractive person and they see a monster in the mirror. It's terrifying what the mind can do. How it can ignore obvious physical reality and torment us with lies inside that we have no power to disbelieve. I hope Matthew is able to find someone or something to lift the veil and show him what the rest of the world sees, even folks who don't know who he is would say he's a pretty good looking guy.

Matt is such a hero to me to have achieved what he has whilst struggling with these conditions. For that he’s a role model to me.

Thankyou, Matt, for showing your vulnerability. A lot of us put you on a pedestal- and you absolutely deserve to be there- but you are only human. Trying to keep it all together while you're constantly falling apart inside is something thats very hard to do, and lots of us have similar battles to fight. Just know that you are a beloved member of the nerd community, and you have brought joy to countless people.

I identify so much with that, I also avoid eye contact with the mirror and I've always been the "responsible" person in my family. And Matt is so handsome! Our minds are amazing and a little terrifying. I hope he's very far from that now

My entire adult life ive had body dysmorphia, At 18 i was around 280lbs and felt hideous and no matter how i changed my body that never really changed, I dropped down to 170lbs and could still only see flaws, I worked out a ton and gained alot of muscle and fat that came with it is all i can see. At 30 im slowly starting to feel more comfortable in my own skin but i still hate seeing myself in a mirror or even the reflection of a window. And what a sweet and brave man Matt Mercer is, To show such vulnerability to so many people, I wish i could be so emotionally open.

This is insane bravery right here. Just by letting this be here, makes the world a better place. And what a stellar support move at 02:09 to ask to specify something, so there's time to breathe again. All around a nice experience.

My heart breaks for Matt here. I deal with similar feelings. It's helpful to know we aren't alone feeling this way.

Its so emotionally bizarre to me that someome that perfect in what he does suffer at the imposter syndrome as well. From the morphic disorder spectrum, the sam tshirts with matts face in awkward moments printed on, now seems a bit cruel.

As great as Matt Mercer is at voices, sound effects and world building, I don’t think I will ever be a fan of Critical Role but THIS! I admire everything about Matt Mercer’s true self and character that he is brave and selfless enough to share with us. Powerful stuff.

If Matt had truly made progress, then he wouldn't continue to make excuses for his parents' predatory behavior. They were child abusing scumbags. Mentally ill families always try to destroy one of their children, usually the oldest, and often succeed. They got to drink and party and live off their kid. He gets to feel sick everytime he walks in front of a mirror, and breakdown in interviews. I hope some day that he comes to peace with what they are, or were

Holy shit. I hope the universe is sending Matt the love that millions of people have for him, myself included.

parentified as a child & full of self-doubt as an adult & absolutely an icon and an inspiration