im proud of you Andrew! DONT GET DISCOURAGED! So many people love and care about you! You're Andrew!!! And thats what makes you YOU! and we all love you for that! Thank you for being vulnerable and relatable! Youre not alone! 🥺 -roni
In any job we carry as adults we question ourselves whether we are doing enough, our best or can I live up to all the others before me? I’m sure you feel you have big shoes to fill? You don’t, you have your shoes to fill and I believe it takes time to fine tune things to the point you get it right. Don’t beat yourself up, do videos for you and no one else. Hang in there I’m 54 and I enjoy watching you grow beside your brothers and friends. Not behind or ahead of them, side by side. Find a hobby you want to explore and video that. You’re gonna be great!
ANDREW! You have come so far, not only in your content but in life too!!! Every chance I get, I tell everyone how awesome you are and how much you have grown in the last couple of years… it’s really been inspiring to see. I watched it happen in front of my eyes and I am so proud of who you are and who you are growing to become! Change is inevitable. It’s how you adapt and persevere… keep pushing! We’re all rooting for you! Love you!!
Therapy actually helps. It might take a bit to get used to. Don’t feel ashamed or weird. I have high anxiety too. You are being open and honest about your struggles. That is the perfect path to be on! You got this , Andrew!! 💜💜 Stay strong!
I agree! I definitely recommend it. and I always tell everyone that when you first start going, you'll probably be saying a lot of "I don't know" or feel like you don't have anything to talk about. but it gets better and easier. it's worth it.
I have the same anxiety Andrew does I would try to do therapy but I don't want people to think i am crazy or that nobody will understand so I just keep it hiding and i dont know if this is part of having anxiety but i always talk to myself.
@@VelocityGame123 when i first started therapy 10 years ago, I didn't know a single other person who had a therapist. But things are different now. If you don't want to tell people you're going to therapy, you don't have to! Do it for you. Take that time for yourself. Please keep in mind, that you aren't tied to a therapist forever! If they don't feel like a good match or their style makes you feel worse instead of better, find yourself a new one :) the best part about therapy is that they do understand, and it's a safe space for you to say whatever you want and need to
@@VelocityGame123 Medical professionals see all kinds of mental hardships. They don’t judge. It’s their job to help you feel better and to better understand what’s going on in your brain. Don’t feel ashamed. That’s just the anxiety lying to you!! You got this too! 💜
A Solution idea: How about in search of what content you’d like to make, you create a series out of it. (Could make it a once a week series) • I become a Chef for a day (influencer or friend collab, cook a nice meal from scratch) • I become A boxer for a day (Alex collab or any other influencer) • I try a pro weightlifter’s routine for a day (influencer collab) • I become a rock climber for a day ( they have indoor rock climbing gyms ) Things like that, you record content and maybe you end up finding something you really like/new hobby!
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!
Yes, dr.porassss. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.
If you truly love doing it, keep it up. Social media is a brutal space, and it can be soul sucking. Stay true to you, talk to someone, and know you're appreciated!
Andrew, this was honestly perfect timing for this video. I’m about to have a lot of new changes happening in this next month that are mostly new responsibilities for myself and I’m becoming more anxious by the day. I’m glad I’m not alone and we can relate on some level, it brings me a bit of peace. For me,one of the only thing that helps my anxiety is reading through Psalms. It brings me hope and helps calm worries that race through my mind. I’m praying the best for you and don’t forget, we’re in it together. Much love.❤
There's a saying... People lack vitamin G... It stands for God... I find that listening to music about God, watching programs about God, it helps me... Deep inside, we are searching for something... And the truth is, we find peace in the quiet moments; when reflecting and when channeling our energy into reading about or listening about God. If you need to step back from UA-cam, then do it. Be confident, courageous, bold, brave and humble.. 😇 Be patient with yourself 🌻 Remember: this too shall pass 😊 Take care ❤ God bless
I understand how it's difficult to express certain emotions and its perfectly normal, all I can tell you is that do what you love, if something gives you a high amount of anxiety you shouldn't do it.
Overthinking and anxiety is a huge struggle for so many people. I wish I could just say it'll disappear one random morning but unfortunately that's not the case. What helps me is writing my feelings. Sometimes with journaling or just writing them into small lyrics. I've been struggling a lot with anxiety lately and what helps me right now is turning them into poems/songs. I guess what I'm trying to say is that so many of us are in the same boat right now but there are ways to help with it and distract yourself, you just got to find the right one.
I’ll pray for you Andrew! I understand the type of situation you are in. Granted I’m not making youtube vids but the anxiety and having the thoughts of what other job I would pursue if not the one I love. It hurts to think to work a different job than the one you love and have a passion for. Let’s stay optimistic, everything will work out and who knows maybe even way better than what you originally thought!!
i’ve been watching your videos since your first one and i’ve enjoyed every one since :) i understand your anxiety and stress, i’m going through the same thing in a different way, i know you can’t feel different even if other people tell you it’s not worth it overthinking and stressing about everything, but i swear you’re amazing, i hope you will be creating for a long time :)
Hola Andrew, I really appreciate this video. I relate to this 1000%. Trust me, you aren’t alone. I struggle with so much fear, stress and anxiety everyday. I’m always super conscientious of what everyone is feeling and thinking. I want nothing but the best for everyone, but also compare myself to people non-stop. I’m incredibly scared for my future, because I want to be a music producer, and artist, but that’s a very hard career to get into. I love creating and singing music and want to spread positivity to others and hopefully help them relate to my music. (I’m writing a song called, ‘the lost ones’ right now, and it’s exactly about people like us) I don’t want anyone to feel alone, it breaks my heart. I also don’t know if I would be good for an actual in person job, or what I would do, and that really scares me. I need a creative job. Instead of my brain going from A-Z it works randomly, but I get the same result as everyone else. That’s why I’m so creative. But I have to rebuke the fear, and get a real full time job. I work part time right now marketing for a painting company, and talk to people ever shift. But I have faith that “whatever you believe you can achieve”. I know that’s a corny Dhar Mann quote, but I truly believe that. All 18 years of my life I’ve constantly been excluded for my personality, and called annoying. And part of it is because I was happy, and maybe people were jealous of that, and projected that onto me. Also at times I probably was annoying because I was so hungry for the attention that I might not have gotten in my life. I have no idea what they might’ve been going through, but whatever they were going through was unfortunately projected onto me. As my life went on, I started to believe I was annoying and wasn’t worthy of love, and that I was a failure. The thing is, anytime I would have a traumatic experience like that, I’d push it to the side and bury it. Recently in my life I came to realize burying all of that was heavily affecting my life. I’m a heavy extrovert, yet I’d have trouble meeting new people in the beginning. Every time I’d do something new and fail, I’d spiral into oblivion. I overthink so much. In the classroom at school, I’d be so afraid to answer, because I didn’t think people valued what I had to say. So I can heavily relate to you, because I’m a crazy over thinker and I’ve been ashamed of it, because it thought it might’ve been too feminine, or it just “wasn’t that deep”. But I realized that it’s a good thing that I think so much. It can also be bad as well, but I turn it for good, by having faith that everything is going to be okay, and I reflect on myself. I’m not perfect, as I still deal with fear, but I rebuke that fear almost every time it comes up. And it took me a while to get there. Thinking so deeply shows you that I have a deep soul, and Andrew, I can tell you have a deep soul. When I watch your videos, I feel so connected to you. You are so hilarious. You add this extra level of positivity, goodness, and love. Your mannerisms and the way you think is just amazing. You are perfect for UA-cam. Keep pursuing this dream, and say the opposite of those negative thoughts that come in. I remember watching one of your videos recently, or a wasabi pro video and you said, you used to be so quiet and couldn’t get out of your shell, and Alex was trying to help you with that. Well I’m so glad you’ve been speaking out more, because what you have to say is so valued. You are naturally SOOO funny. And humor is healing dude. your humor is healing people. You are making thousands of people laugh, and without you, they wouldn’t get to have that. Because you spoke up, and were your true authentic self; being yourself makes people feel better. I feel like if I met you in real life, we’d be good friends 😂 From the moment you started speaking in your videos, I knew you were different. Like you said in the dating video “you are a miracle and a blessing and the best human I’ve met in my entire life” (I changed it a bit, but you get the point 😂) When Alex said “you just gotta keep pushing through” I know that might’ve been hard to hear, because you already know that. And that was good advice from him, because it’s true. Also, you say that you don’t know how to express you emotions. But I don’t believe that, I think the fear is telling you, that you can’t do it, and stopping you from doing it. You seem very emotionally intelligent. So I want you to know that you’re worthy of love bro, and you are wanted, Andrew. The advice I can give you, and what has helped me have peace with my anxiety and helped me to be more confident, Is building a relationship with god. I have no idea where you stand, and you have NO obligation to listen to me, but once you take the time to build a relationship with him, and build that faith, everything is soooooo much better. It starts with just saying what you are feeling as if you were talking to him, because he’s listening 🫶. Now everyone has free will, and this is just a suggestion, but this is what has helped me. Building a relationship with the lord. Lastly, a therapist is probably a good idea as well. You’ll have someone to vent to and help you with your anxiety. I love you bro, and keep creating videos because the world needs you and your bright golden energy 💙🫶
Watching this i was kind of in tears and felt the pain 🥲 the fact about comparing ourselves to other people is so true😭 overthinking and anxiety is exhausting
Hey andrew, I completely understand how you feel like no matter how hard you try or how happy you are trying to be but being stuck in your own mind can feel like a nightmare so the way I deal with my Anxiety is by writing letter to my self I know I sounds stupid and it doesn't work for everyone but it has help me out a lot and I want to say one more thing you are an Incredible person no matter if you are have a hard day everyone is so glad that you are doing youtube ❤️ and I hope that you continue your journey because I belive amazing thing come to amazing people and we appreciate you being honest how you feel
I'm in my 40s Andrew, and anxiety is difficult. I have anxiety too. Bad anxiety. It's normal I think. Things that help me, especially after a breakdown, I write out my feelings. Sometimes seeing it on paper helps me. I can't imagine doing UA-cam, I feel it would be difficult, but it's normal to feel overwhelmed. Perhaps a step back would help. Take time to really plan out a schedule. Know that you will reach your goals. You have the passion and you're videos are so good. Take it a day at a time. You will be ok. You got this.
I also have VERY intense anxiety. I overthink and over analyze way too much and then I overthink and over analyze how I’m overthinking and over analyzing. Ahhh!! But usually what I try to do to help is to distract myself by listening to music or reading or watching your videos to get my mind off of my stressors. But I want you to know that we come here for the silly editing and the jokes as well as the realness and vulnerability. Don’t give up if it’s what you want to do and we will always be here to support you. Seek out positivity but don’t be afraid to cry because you’re human! We need the sad moments to have the happy moments. Just keep going and all you can do to start is try. ❤
We are in this boat together, Andrew. My anxiety at one point was so bad I felt so alone and honestly crazy. I felt like my debilitating anxiety was so little conpared to others problems. Just because people don't see you struggle doesn't mean it isn't heavy. Just because yours may seem less than others doesn't make it easier on you. You are not alone, my friend. I believe in you. I believe in us. I love your content. It always brings a smile to my face. You are spectacular. Don't give up on your passion. Some things that help me are running, journaling without a set purpose, and road trips with friends. I can't wait to see what all you do next. You are more than you give yourself credit for, I promise. Thank you for being vulnerable and honest. It's so refreshing. I made the right choice following you. You've got this. We've got this.
Thank you for being completely open and honest, I can relate to being anxious and overthinking. My #1 advise never lose faith. No matter how many times you fall, what matters is that you get back up. You have the passion and the drive, so do what you love and it will all pay off in the end! We will always be here to support you! Your incredibly talented and funny. "The funniest brother by the way!" I want you to know that it doesn't matter if you get a new editor or make any other changes to your videos we will ALWAYS watch your videos, because your AWESOME! Remember CHANGE is a good thing. So do what you got to do, and remember we are extremely PROUD of you! #bepositive ❤
This is actually my favorite video you’ve made in a while! I think being vulnerable and honest is something people really appreciate and want to see more of. Also I think it helps a lot for people to see others going through things like this. It helps us all feel less alone because almost everyone deals with anxiety/overthinking at some point in their life. You’re doing great, and I hope you know so many people out there are rooting for you and also can relate to your struggles. Thank you for what you do 🫶🏻
I've been struggling with anxiety for the past 4 years and I'm still going to therapy and taking medication. Sometimes it's harder, sometimes I feel more hopeful. I don't even know what to say or how to comfort you but you're not alone. I understand how you feel. You are NOT alone. We just feel a little too much, our body reacts to things a little intense, that's all. You're worthy. You're smart. You're capable. You're enough. I like the boy I see through the screen. He's trying. He's funny. He's kind-hearted. He's sweet. He doesn't feel like he's doing good enough but I value what I see. There's hope, effort, labor, power, love, fear, fatigue, joy...and they're all very valuable.
you’ve not got “nothing” Andrew never ever think that! there are so much of is that love your videos and enjoy watching you as a person of your own! and although it might feel like you are complaining sometimes - don’t worry you have valid concerns and they do matter
I am just staring a UA-cam channel where I want to vlog my life, but every time I try vlog I feel very awkward. But I’ve dreamed of doing whatever I want for a living, I’m currently working and I won’t lie both are difficult. Work and social media, mostly because I feel like I’m still too in my shell to be entertaining or good enough to do this type of job. I’m not sure if this is how you feel towards making videos as well. but your videos have inspired me to do my own, I’ve always liked that you show even your awkward self because it makes me feel like I’m not alone. I hope you continue and don’t give up because you feel like a reflection of people like me.:)
Hi i have severe anxiety but i got the courage to comment on this video, I've been watching your videos since day one, and I truly appreciate your quirky and funny humour. I made my anxiety my personality; that's who I am. i got comfortable with who i am. I keep telling myself it will get better, so I know it will be for you too.
Keep talkin', keep doin', and you'll keep making progress! We got your back. I was laid off after 13.5 years in my job and I understand your mindset. It's tough!! Some days are really crappy. Some days are pretty good. The inconsistency of emotions can be tough, but I highly recommend Rick Rubin's book "The Creative Act: A Way of Being". 2-3 page chapters on different areas of thought. Even if you read one a day, it's been so incredibly helpful in reshaping my mindset and how I think about myself in the world. It's made me more curious and enabled me to tap into a creative side I didn't know I had. Now I'm starting to write every day. My lifelong dream has been to write a book, but I was never an "ideas" person. I am now! So keep going, Andrew, you got this!
Journaling, drawing, exercising, poetry, song writing, jotting down my random thoughts and then erasing or crossing them out and then replacing those negative thoughts with positive ones always seems to help me, these are all things that have helped with my anxiety, I feel like getting in touch with my creativity always seems to help me, but I can’t sit here and tell you my anxiety is gone because it is far from it and I still have mental break downs randomly and sometimes I have out burst of all the feelings I’ve been holding inside and I dislike when that happens but it somehow resets my brain and helps me relax, may not be the healthiest but that helps me sometimes letting it all out without any judgement I feel I breathe easier then, but I am working on finding new methods as well to help me along this journey with my anxiety, but I can relate 100% with you and I just want you to know you aren’t alone and I’m happy you came on here and addressed this topic because I was having a mental breakdown and an outburst today due to my anxiety and this made me feel seen and not so alone, so thank you for being you Andrew and just know that things will get better The best thing I tell myself and others is that success can’t come without some bumps in the road, this is normal and just because your views and everything are low now does not mean they will stay that way, just try to stay hopeful and optimistic because beautiful things will happen and you got this! I’m so proud of how far you’ve come and who you’re becoming you’re one of my favorite UA-camrs and I genuinely appreciate your vulnerability and your relatable content it makes me feel like I’m good enough and I can do anything because you’re living your dreams and seeing that gives me hope that I too can live my dreams one day in the near future. I appreciate you and I just want to remind you there can’t be any rainbows without a little rain and you got this! I know you do, I just pray and hope you realize sooner or later that you do too! ❤
Anxiety is the worst and I started figuring mine out around your age. I started seeing a therapist and got on medication that actually saved my life. Medication isn’t for everyone, but when you have a chemical imbalance in you, that’s not your fault! It has leveled me out and I can get through normal things in life without having a panic attack. Life can be so stressful but there are so many good people and things that can help and you’re surrounded by so many people who love you ❤ don’t be so hard on yourself. Comparing yourself does no good, you are NOT failing Andrew. Things take time and life has ups and downs. Remember to treat yourself with the things you love. Snuggle dogs, hug your fam, and keep pushing on! Sending you love from NC ❤
I’m also the youngest in my family. So I understand comparing myself to my siblings and feeling like I’m the “dud”. We are not! We’re just the last ones to figure it out, so it feels that way ❤
Thanks for sharing Andrew, firstly you are so brave to even share your thoughts with us, this is already a big step in facing your anxiety head on. You just need to find your niche and it will take alot of time, blood sweat and tears alot of failed videos, trial and error, alot of over thinking but nothing worthwhile comes easy, once you find that niche you will thrive. If you're willing to not over think and compare yourself to your brothers and those you know, you will find your journey alil easier, set yourself short term goals and work towards your bigger goals. You got this @andrew 😊
All my life I kinda just did what was expected of me to do, study well, play sports, get into a good college. Only recently I've been feeling so lost, like I don't even know who I am truly. This has led me to hyper-analyze every situation and have anxiety about how people see me and how I want them to see me. I feel like everyone in my college knows what they are doing and I'm just trying to survive to the next day. I honestly just want a hard reset on life. (Keep doing great Andrew. You're my favorite youtuber and part of the reason why is because you have the strength to be vulnerable about your struggles (and because you remind me to drink water:) ) )
this video really made me feel seen. anxiety is a huge struggle for me also and ive always wanted to start making videos but i always think nobody will watch them and i dont have the right equipment. but andrew you're videos make me laugh and cry sometimes but you're doing amazing and im glad you got vulnerable with us for a video ❤️
Thank you for being vulnerable, Andrew. Your content is so unique in a great way! It has brought me smiles and positivity in dark times of my life! Thank you for that! And just some thoughts … take or leave them! Something that I find that helps with struggles similar to yours is to start looking outside myself. It is so easy to spiral into introspection. Introspection can be helpful. But there is so much hope when I start considering how I can help others. Your content, for example, helps others. If you start rating your success not simply on just the views (though I know that can’t be avoided entirely), but also on how people are helped by your content, it may really help you find contentment and more joy in your content. There’s so much more I could say, but at least know that I (and many others) can relate with your struggles. Praying for you!
Andrew you are an amazing person. It’s about eliminating the insecurities and doubts that you have and turn those into something POSITIVE! Take deep breathes and take one day at a time. Do what makes you happy!! I’m here to support you 💯
I'm not a UA-camr but I definitely relate to the anxiety. In fact, thank you for making this video and being honest. As a big overthinker myself, if I were in your position I would probably feel the same way. I relate! Make sure you always have someone to talk to, and don't overwhelm yourself with too many tasks!
I understand the feeling of being lost somewhere that everyone else seems to be navigating just fine. I just wanted to say that the reason I love watching your videos Andrew is because you are so authentic. You are genuine, and seeing people be themselves is an inspiration. These videos really are a breath of fresh air in a sea of content that is so convoluted with fakeness. No one is at their 100% all the time. If you have hit a wall, the way you are moving forward maybe needs to change a little bit. Follow your gut and i hope you find your way over the wall. I am rooting for you. As someone with anxiety, i understand that things that should make sense sometimes don't and it makes things very confusing. Using you platform to inspire and comfort others even when you feel this way is truly beautiful. Thank you and i hope you find your way.
I don’t have solutions but I can relate! Being a perfectionist comes with what seem like pessimism but there’s a bridge between the two that is more stable. It’s not easy but once you realize you’re living in a you vs you mindset, you realize how powerful the mind is and how impactful changing the things you say to your self is even if you’re borderline “faking it until you make it”. Your soul comes across so beautiful and I feel like before anything, you need to get all of these thoughts, worries, and feelings out. I’ll keep watching and subscribing, KING!
We all love you Andrew 💝please don’t stress yourself out if a video doesn’t do good because idk if your religious but I think everything happens for a reason. and I think that your time will come and your Chanel will be where it deserves god has everything planned out just like a story in a book 💗🤞🏼btw remember us when your up there❤️🥰
Buspirone changed my life!! Like actually look into this med it helped my anxiety so much. I can’t even describe how amazing this shit is! Game changer!! Also you are hella funny what you talking about
I have always wanted to have heart to hearts with my family and friends or just talk about what I'm feeling, but I just start crying and cannot say words. I guess I can seem very closed off and my brain is constantly just thinking. It doesn't stop, but i've gotten used to it i guess. I talked to one therapist but they were no help. I hope one day i can get over this or just manage it better. You are not alone Andrew.
My name is Alannah too.❤ Andrew listen to me, I feel so alone in my mind yet it's the loudest place. Anxiety never stops. You know what I wish I could say it gets better and easier but I don't know if I can say that. I'm barely coping. But do you know what helps? You. You help. Yes I love your editing and the people you are related too, but I watch your videos for you. You are entertaining and funny and kind and true and real. UA-cam is a long process. Don't give up. The people that are here and have stuck by you love you. We all do. Sorry if I didn't help too much, but you know I'm in a similar stage of my life as you, similar age. It's really tough. If you don't read this it's fine. I do talk a bit too much, that's just cos in real life I never talk😅. We love you Andrew. Stay strong and all we can do is try, try, try until some success happens. And it will. One day.❤ Also you may not have the biggest amount of subs, but just know you helped save me when I was ready to give up. I don't get to connected to influencers too much but you are so pure and genuine and saved me. So yeh you may not have millions of subs but you saved my life. Tell that to your anxiety. I know how you feel and it's hard. But just know you really aren't alone. ❤
I heard weightlifters become discouraged when they can’t lift heavier than they did before but the purpose is that you can lift and you’re still making yourself stronger even if you aren’t lifting heavier than what others are. Your path isn’t the same as others and there are others who see you as an inspiration and see how wonderful you’re doing. The way you do your work is amazing and you are reaching to many and you are doing your job how you’re supposed to. Everytime I feel discouraged or anxious and I let my anxiety speak for me I remind myself “I am where I am supposed to be and I am doing great” to defeat my anxiety. You are doing everything you’re supposed to be doing Andrew :)
Thank you for being so vulnerable in this video, you are SO dang funny and relatable! I love watching your videos when I’m down they make me laugh, this one makes me feel less alone. Please know how amazing you are just the way you are Andrew💖
I definitely understand and relate Andrew. My UA-cam videos are doing really bad and doesn’t get many views and I always think what’s wrong with me and I look at other people doing so well and I’m like why can’t that be me. It’s hard. I really enjoy and like watching your videos. I’m sure it will get better 😊
From seeing you when you were little to now, you have grown tremendously and have done so many things out of your comfort zone. Just know you got one of the best families and friends who will support you and all of us online ❤. Just you making these videos is showing how much youre willing to share your life with us. Youre not alone with having anxiety and feeling overwhelmed. We all love you Andrew ❤
I have been watching you for years and see you grow and mature in so many ways. The vulnerability you showed in this video was refreshing to see in such a young man. You are an amazing person and I can't wait to see where you are in five years from now. Keep perservering and you will reach your goals.
I discovered your videos maybe less than 2 weeks ago and I’ve absolutely loved them! You’re such a talented individual! Your videos are always so much fun, from the actual content to the editing and everything you do bts. I’m still making my way through all of them but the ones I’ve seen so far I’ve loved. Whether it’s a vlog or a challenge video or anything else I can always tell the amount of effort you put into all your videos. It’s so obvious how much you care and I love that about you. I love your halfway point mental checkpoints and your reminder to drink water. It’s such a small act but it’s so sweet and impactful and I really appreciate them. Especially now as I’m in my last year of high school and am about to write my second last set of exams and am absolutely terrified. This video in particular was very comforting and I think it’s a good way to connect with your viewers. Never give up on your dreams Andrew, even if it takes a while, a little progress can go a long way. Do whatever it is that you need to do but just know that there’s hundreds of us, both your friends and family as well as your subscribers, will be here waiting for you no matter what. We love you Andrew❤ Ps if you or anyone else make it this far then *drink water* and hope yall have a good day/night
Andrew we love you and i think that i relate to you a lot. Sometimes i feel behind in life and feel like giving up. It is tough to always be on top of things but always remember the fortunate life you have. I think it is important that you know that everyone struggles so you shouldn’t stress too much about not getting enough done because you clearly put in a lot of effort and that means you’re getting stuff done. Just know that you always have people supporting you like me although this is late but i enjoy ur videos and they make my day so much better. Although that feeling may always be there, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. You are an inspiration to me and i aspire to be a good person because that is what i see when i watch ur vids. Much love and stay strong 💕
i totally relate to you as far as the stress to excel in something goes. it's tough when you feel like youre not as good of a person as youd like to be or that other people would like you to be...but youre enough. doing what makes you happy is more important than the success that can come from it. if you believe that making videos is what you were put on this earth to do then, as long as you keep trying, it's all gonna work out. just keep swimming :)
You got this Andrew ! We are all here for you you're sense of humour and the way you're very relatable makes you unique and more than enough ! Speaking about your anxiety and revealing what been troubling you makes you a stronger person and that's what's special about you
You are doing so great! I am so proud of you for opening up, being vulnerable, and being brave enough to share your emotions and feelings. I really struggle with anxiety and something that has helped me is spending 20 mins a day doing something stressful that needs to be done, 20 mins of something I enjoy, and 20 mins of something that releases a positive emotion. Most of the time after the 20 mins is up I have motivation to keep going. I know it is hard but keep going you are doing so much better thank you think you are💗
I really enjoy these honest sit down videos. I know you were going on about how you don’t feel you’re the most this or that in comparison to your brothers but I watch their content as well and I must say I haven’t been moved to tears with their content the way I have yours. Just know that you being you is enough and everyone’s journey is unique. I hope you continue to find passion in what you do and I know “success” will come in due time. Thank you for being so vulnerable.
I have the worst anxiety about everything, I used to think i was the only one who felt like this I'm glad you're sharing this because it makes me feel less alone about my emotions, you are doing great Andrew I'm sure that you will overcome, and prosper into an even more beautiful person than you already are I only hope i get to be just as strong as you are about being vulnerable. Keep on going Keep on thriving Andrew.
it’s always good to start the day with a "what’s the worst that can happen" mind set, and knowing the outcome of "going for it" can only yield so much harm if any… as long as your physical health is in tact and you can walk away with dignity knowing you caused no harm to anyone in any way… then who cares !! most of what we believe to lack is in our heads and not reality… once you come out of the 📦 of fear things will align, then you can set the precedence of both your self and those around you !
take a break andrew. please never prioritize content over your mental health. you are allowed to start over, you are allowed to stand back. you have your family to help, ask them about how they get through with content creation. it took them a long time to get where they are now & it will for you if you wish for long term success and happiness. please don’t compare but learn. your content is yours; it’s authentic. you can do youtube & be successful but successfulness comes with self care ! you got this andrew
Andrewww your video was so honest and authentic and I admire how u spoke up about how ur dealing with anxiety and ur work. It really does take so much vulnerability and courage to speak about ur personal life for others to hear. I think it is incredibly inspiring and honestly one of the reasons I love u and ur vids so much. I am an avid subscriber who has been watching since ur very first video and one of the things that is so “Andrew” is ur authenticity, honesty, the fact ur hilariousssss, witty, family oriented, ur editing and video ideas are amazing and just very charming sweet and handsome might I add hehe. As someone who previously watched Alex and Aaron’s videos (not to compare like u said but) u r my favourite, the funniest and if I’m honest the my fav UA-camr who I watch consistently so just know that u have so many people who love u FOR U. I am very proud of u and will always continue watching and supporting u!! U r so loved and blessed and I just know the world has good things in store for u because u r such a special person :) lots of love from an australian loyal subscriber
My mom has really bad anxiety and as I get older I’ve been starting to get it too. I stop myself from doing stuff I really want to do because I’m scared. It has gotten in a way of a lot of things and it in turn made me less happy. I’m trying to help it before it gets too extreme. If you love what you are doing keep doing it. You got this Andrew!
Sorry about your anxiety. I understand. I've had anxiety my entire life and it's no fun. It's very difficult to deal with. I know it won't make much of a difference, but I really like your videos. I think you're doing fantastic.
I feel that I completely understand the time of life you’re in because I’m in it too. It sucks, it’s hard, it feels like there’s no end, and that beats me down in the ground sometimes. I think it’s ok to be discouraged sometimes as long as your DONT GIVE UP. That is my focus right now, to not give up. And it’s just like you said, we are in this together and we are going to get through it with velocity together. We got this ❤❤ I love your videos, and you will always be enough Andrew
Thank you for sharing about your anxiety, Andrew. Being vulnerable like this is never easy. I hope that you are able to take some time and speak with someone in more depth about this. Sharing your vulnerability is not a weakness. It is a strength. Knowing when you need someone to lean on I just as important as knowing when you can be there for someone to lean on. Keep moving forward. Keep exploring. Keep creating. The path you take is YOUR path. No one should tell you it is wrong.
I am praying for you. I seen someone say that God never puts you in situations that you won’t be able to overcome. I try to remember that things are hard right now but better things are coming. We all love you Andrew. I know that you will get through this!
I honestly can feel that you're lonely somehow or stressed out. Why? I just feel the vibes even when you're happy on vlogs. And I'm wishing that you'll find yourself somehow. Make yourself feel peace and not anxious. Hope you'll be okay someday ♡♡♡
I feel like one big take away is you can’t please everyone. There’s always going to be that one person who will try and discourage you and post hate and focus on the little things. The overthinking is sooo real and that’s what makes you human. Regardless if they don’t like what you do and your videos, oh well just keep moving forward because there are people that love this. I love the relatability and comedic essence of your videos. Honestly the vibe you give in this video is that your process is like trying to do an assignment the professor assigned at the beginning of the month and gave you all the time to do it, just to complete it with one hour left to do it 😭. Everyone has their own coping mechanism and how they work with anxiety instead of trying to get rid of it. Keep up the good work Andrew! (I think I said too much but there’s my input).
Aww both of you, I can only imagine what y'all feeling. Anxiety sucks, remember to take care of yourselves and remember what's important for you/ why you started. Burnout is very easy to get when you're in a high state of stress for a while.
JUST BEING YOU IS ENOUGH. you don’t have to be “the most anything” I go thru this too, but you just gotta not compare yourself. You are so likeable and funny and charming and so much more! This feeling will pass and like you said we’ll get thru this! ❤
Thanks for making these honest videos! I relate SO MUCH to a lot of the things you say, you have no idea! Of course im not a UA-cam creator or anything, But i relate to the anxiety and feeling unaccomplished stuff and the low self esteem and comparing yourself to others SO MUCH. I had to quit highschool because of my mental health and i struggle with that. I appreciate you talking about mental health, its so important. Again, i feel like i really relate to you in so many ways Thank you Andrew, i feel less alone now:)
Also, i quit highschool because my mental health is so bad, and staying would have destroyed me, but it left me feeling a little defeated and like a failure, which negatively impacted my self esteem and made my mental health Even worse so i feel like im stuck in a spiral and nothing i do ever seems to make it better and its exhausting….
I feel like its hard for people to understand, and i Get it….. but im literally crying watching this video because i feel so understood and relate so much
So Yeah, i feel less alone now. you make a very positive difference in my and many other peoples lives, and you need to know that! thank you, im so grateful:)
Anyone else just wanna hug andrew? It is admirable that you’re able to be open and honest about this given how you claim to not be good at expressing emotions. Honestly… even those creators you’re comparing yourself to are also having similar experiences as yourself. It’s tough to say for sure, but honestly everyone just posts the best parts of themselves or their lives. Also, you’re a one man team and others aren’t, but they’ve grown their way up to it. There’s always a process in growth - and sure some people have lucky growth w collabs or clout chasing - but also there should be a sense of strength and honor in what you’re doing bc I’m sure there are many people that look up to you for it! 😊💚
Andrew first of all thank you for being so vulnerable this video. I've been a fan since before you made your channel I've been around since the first brother tag I've watched you grow into the crazy cool dude you are. Your videos have become a light in my life. Sometimes life can get so overwhelming and your videos are breath of fresh air. Your efforts are noticed and appreciated I know all your fans will agree. We're here for you and your content no matter what it is. I always find entertaining or helpful or thoughtful. Keep doing what you're doing, be kind to yourself, be patient with yourself, you are so loved and we support you! Thank you for opening up like this.
I personally think blowing up from your brother makes it harder for you to break out of that and become your own. Usually when people blow up from others or someone else, their fans always ask you when you’re gonna collaborate with them again, etc. working from the ground up with no handouts or anything is usually the better case because you’re building a genuine community who stumbled across you for you & nothing else. Keep it up, you’re doing fine, just try to not get into your head too much about it. You are your own worse enemy so try your best to stay positive and support yourself!
Hey Andrew! I know you don't know me but I've been watching your videos for so freaking long at this point. I know that this might seem so weird coming from a random stranger on the internet, but we are here for you. The several comments on this video, your community loves you dude. There's so much you talked about and so much you're going through right now, I couldn't help but feel sympathy and I really felt what you mean man. I'm going to try to help, of course don't take my advice as a whole new life solution, but I just had to reach out and say something. 1. We love your videos Andrew. We love who you are in them, and we understand that who you are is implemented into your videos. I know sometimes you feel that the analytics of your video directly relate to how we react to your content, thereby correlating to if we like you or not. Man, we love you anyways. We love watching your videos- regardless of how many you put out in a week, how good the editing is and how long it takes for them to come out. Your videos help a lot of people and I think you should remember that before thinking of all the nitty gritty details of: what it takes to make a video. 2. That being said, your videos are TRULY YOUR OWN. You got your own style, things that work for you. If it is taking a toll on your mental health, then it is upto YOU AND ONLY YOU whether you want to change it or not. If you need an editor then YOU SHOULD GET ONE. This is YOUR LIFE Andrew. You get to make the decisions and they shouldn't be based off of people's perception of you or other youtubers. Fear is holding you back from really letting go of people's opinions of you. 3. I know not comparing yourself to others is difficult. It is SO hard, I really do understand that. But something that helps me too is- everyone lives life as different paces. You can't look at someone's journey and think wow- "I haven't gotten anywhere in 5 years.,this person is literally miles ahead of me and I'm in the same place or even several steps behind where I was." This ain't it dude. You gotta stop looking at others and start looking to the people who love you and your community that is here for you. People live life in SO MANY different ways and we all have our own journeys. Sure, maybe their highlights are better than your highlights BUT MAYBE THEIR LOWS ARE NOT AS LOW. You going through so much and still taking the time to talk about it and really putting everything into your videos, says SO MUCH about your journey and how far you've come. That in my opinion, is far more valuable than any "high" that you could attempt to achieve by looking at someone else. Your highlights are coming, and you should never measure them in them in the terms of someone elses. 4. UA-cam is NOT EASY. Look at all the stress you get from constantly comparing yourself to people, by putting everything into a video and it not getting satisfactory views. UA-cam and social media takes a large mental toll on people- this isn't a new fact and there's so many influencers that go through this in their lives. Other jobs have someone telling them what to do, how to do it, and if they're doing good or not. UA-cam is not like that. It is HARD and it is so okay to admit that. Yes, people go through some crazy stuff BUT YOU ARE TOO RIGHT NOW. You are not a brat and you are working hard. 5. I think what "detaching emotionally" means is- put your all into a video, but when you put it out- don't use the view count or likes or any of the results as a measure of how well you are doing and how successful you are. That stuff changes all the time, it is very random and the algorithm is lowkey messed up. You should really know (like I've said several times), is that WE LOVE YOUR VIDEOS AND WHO YOU ARE and the numbers and statistics that show up are not a measure of that. 6. You may not be strongest, smartest, nicest, richest, tallest, hard working, generous, or funniest or the best at anything else. BUT NO ONE IS. There's always someone that does something better than you. Every human has that. What makes up you is the varying amounts of all those things. No one is ever going to be "the best", so we all just need to be who we are and be the best "we" that we can be. 7. I love how in the end you try to flip it into something positive. That is so beautiful Andrew. It shows us how much you love us too and how much you try to make someone's day better. We respect you man, the stuff you do is not easy. 8. This all might just be a load of crap but I did put a lot of effort into addressing everything. However in the end I really do think seeing a counselor or a therapist would really help. Not in the way of: "omg you need help", but in the way of: a therapist would actually help you out and understand and be there for you during difficult situations and especially help with your anxiety. Everything I wrote is just words and ofc way easier said than done but a therapist would actually help you to change your mindset and do actions differently. Lastly I just want to say that you're doing great. You're doing what you can with what you have and that's all we can ever do. You're doing your best and that counts for something it really does. I am so proud of you and how far you've come with everything. That right there is such a big milestone. I hope you gain a little piece of wisdom after taking the time to read this, and in the end- YOU ARE GOING TO GET THROUGH THIS. You are amazing and loved and I hope you have a great day!
Wow, this is amazing. I hope Andrew reads this. It’s exactly everything I’ve been thinking. You’re awesome for commenting this. You have an amazing soul, and I admire you for taking the time to comment this for him 🫶
This is the most relatable thing I’ve seen all week. I had Jury Duty this week and my anxiety was through the roof. I couldn’t sleep the night before because all i was thinking about, is how I’d be surrounded by complete strangers and how serious and focused I’d have to be to understand what was going on. And then they chose me to be in the courtroom and I was like “frick! now i have to overcome stage fright and talk into a mic, beside 45 other jurors, a judge, lawyers, and a defendant.” “Frick, i hate being the center of attention.” anyway I survived that, and was excused. it was fine, i met some choir people, which I’m proud of for doing, it’s scary to meet new people.
When i am stressed i do one easy thing . I breathe thru my nose and let it out my mouth four times and the answers that have been heavy to see seem more clearer . We're here for you Andrew.
Dude if you compare your channels to other channels, I’m sure you get discouraged easily. But just look at how far you’ve come! He’s a long way and others, including myself love your videos!! Heads up Andrew!!
If you’re not good at something, keep at it, you’ll become great at it!! we all compare ourselves to each other, going down that path is not good for you, just do you! You’re not there yet you will be! ❤
Thank you for being so vulnerable, I understand not being good at serious emotions, and i related to this video 100%, you’re not alone and so so so many people love you! As long as your doing what you love nobody can tell you your not successful.❤️
Hi Andrew, I'm about the same age as you. I'm 22. I recently started a new job, which is also my first first job. I've started working as a nurse 3 months ago and just started taking care of patients completely on my own. The anxiety you feel about your youtube career is the same way I feel about my nursing career. I get so much anxiety from this job because of all the factors you mentioned too. Comparing myself to more experienced nurses/other people in general, lacking confidence in my skills/myself, feeling like I haven't improved each day I work, all that and more. I also struggle finding hobbies to do (or actually, I have some, I just don't do them) because I get so caught up in overthinking about work, thinking about what will happen next and feel drained to do anything else because I spend all my time/thoughts thinking about work. I'm sharing this because everything you said in this video is exactly what I've been feeling for a while now, so it's nice to have someone, even a stranger, to relate to and not feel alone. We're so young and we forget there's so much more to this life than work. We just have to try our hardest to live in the present, leave work with work, and actively try to do other things when we're not working. I think it'll get better over time, we just need to give ourselves grace because we're still young and learning how to adult. (But does anyone reaaaaally know how to adult? 😂)
You are Amazing Andrew don't be so hard on yourself. You are intelligent, smart , hardworking , caring, giving, and Handsome. Just be patient with yourself and have faith
Andrew you are doind an amazing job just by being yourself and sharing your passion. It's normal to face challenges, but dont let them overshadow the incredible work you've done and are doing! We appreciate your honesty and vulnerability, its not easy to share our struggles. Keep going, and remember that you have a community of people who value and support you for who you are!
Hey Andrew! You’re on the right path. Just keep going! Everything happens for a reason. And it’s okay to let your emotions out, cry if you needed to. Time heals. You’ll be okay, just trust and endure. Be hopeful!
Oh Andrew, you are such a sweetheart and I have seen you grow so beautifully! Think about this for a moment. All stars shine in the sky, some appear bigger or brighter than others but nonetheless they are all stars. Some just happen to be a little further while some are closer. They still shine, regardless of where they are. You my friend are a star! Keep shining, don’t get discouraged, no one can take your shine away from you. Love yourself, enjoy the process and never forget your humble beginnings. And the best advice I could give is to grab hold of your faith and never let go.
we are all in the same boat here; our motor is dead and our paddles have sunk long ago, but we keep our hands in the water, moving forward. it’s painful, and we’re all so, so tired. it will take time, but we will reach the shore. your efforts do not go unnoticed, and we are here for you, no matter what. acknowledging and talking about these feelings is one of the bravest and toughest steps you can take, and for that, I am incredibly proud of you.
I think its great that you’re showing this very real side to yourself in a way that is relatable and tangible. I think anxiety levels have peaked in your generation due to various things and they way you talk about this and allow yourself to express these thoughts and feelings in an anxious state is very encouraging and received better than potentially hearing the same thing from someone who’s highlights a viewer is comparing their own with. I genuinely believe you will be fine and will feel more in control of your life rather than controlled by anxiety as you keep growing and maturing by facing problems and challenges life throws at you and solving each of them one at a time. One day at a time. Some of them you’ll solve after procrastinating a whole bunch, but you still come out the other end with a lesson learned and that will shape you. Also, just a suggestion, but i think you should make more content around this topic, since its something that is very real for you and the journey to reach a less anxious way of life and being is something that i’m sure means a lot to you and that real motivation can definitely be sensed through the content. Maybe we all don’t need just the highlights to compare ourselves to. Maybe we need to see an honest journey from someone who loves to create and make people laugh, while also figuring out himself and his anxiety. I rarely comment on any videos, but this time I wanted to. All the best to you Andrew!
Hey, dude, every single one of us can relate. You've got this, push through and talk about it, never ever bottle it up. You have an amazing support structure around you, family that can help, talk to them, I promise that talking helps. I myself have my own issues, I know how difficult, scary and overwhelming emotions can be when Anxiety ramps them up to 11 but tomorrow is another day and tomorrow will always come so keep pushing.
hi andrew! i’ve been watching your videos for about 3 years now and just wanted to say that i think what separates you from other creators is your vulnerability and genuineness. i have never felt more understood or connected to another creator and from looking at this comment section im not the only one. your ability to create content that people can both find entertaining and relate to on a deeper level is a true talent, and you are so lucky that your gift aligns with your passion. as a fellow 21 year old, i completely understand how hard it can be not to compare yourself and your successes to others (i literally do it all the time) but what i’ve noticed, and what really helps me is to remind myself that people who aspire to be successful usually set high standards for themselves because they know (consciously or subconsciously) that they are capable of it. they surround themselves with and compare themselves to other high achievers or successful people, which is great in that it can constantly push you to grow and improve, but also creates a skewed perspective and makes it hard to recognize your own accomplishments. andrew, you literally are one of the successful people my age i compare myself to. you may feel like you’ve gotten no where but you’ve actually grown so much. you’re comparing yourself to some of the luckiest anomalies there are. the amount of other people our age who could only dream of having a couple thousand subscribers or followers significantly outweighs the number of successful creators. i go to a college with 40,000 undergraduate students and at first glance it feels like everyone has everything together and everyone is so far ahead of me (still struggling to find an internship :/) but when you actually talk to people, you see that we’re all in the same boat trying to figure everything out and anxiously trying to plan our futures. sorry this kind of turned into a rant and i hope what i said made some sort of sense, but fr, don’t be too hard on yourself and just know that you’re doing great and i’m out here feeling the stress with u 🥲
You really have come so far Andrew!! Even being able to just talk about this is so powerful. ❤️ you are doing amazing. Don’t overdo yourself!! Keep going at the speed that feels right for you!! Don’t force this if it doesn’t truly feel right for you, but definitely don’t give up!! You have plenty of people here supporting you. Trust me!! And no need to overthink every move, I completely understand the constant self judgement. But there is absolutely no reason! I saw something I’m not sure where but it said something along the lines of, “would you know what my biggest insecurities are just by this picture of me?”, or something similar. And no one would be able to tell because people don’t see us the way we do ourself. That perspective really helped me tbh. But anyway I’ll stop yappin. Love you dude!! Keep your head up. You’re doing such an amazing job.
This hits hard man I related to this so much. I've been at home for the past 4 years no school no nothing. Tried to do businesses, designing, anything to spark my interest so I at least have something to do. Now I'm 18 my friends are all graduating, posting their A plus plus results, some are getting into colleges and I just sit here and realize I've achieved nothing comparing to others. Istg it's so hard not to compare yourself. I don't got any advice but dude I feel you.
Relatable... You may not be the best of all those things. But you are being yourself and that's better than hiding yourself. Don't spend too much time stuck in your. Just Keep it! You can do it!
Hi andrew.Im 25 and recently have also been going through all the anxiety about my job and how i feel like i should be way further in my career. I dont know if you are religious but i would highly recommend reading the bible and praying. It has helped me alot with my anxiety and in trusting in God's timing for things. You may feel like after 5 years you havent done much but I am sure the people in your life see how far you have come (Alexxis comment affirms that).Dont be so hard on yourself and keep doing what you love. Keep pushing, your future self will thank you for it❤.. excited for the 3 videos a week😊
Andrew I really needed this. I love how you came out and talked about it, it shows so much strength honestly. I know it was probably super hard but it shows how genuine you are. Honestly just keep doing what you want to do. DONT OVER THINK IT. I know that never works but you only have one life, don’t spend time overthinking it, enjoy yourself. You’re a beautiful person Andrew inside and out. ( also I didn’t know you were friends with Alana!!? You guys should do a video reacting to something.
Hey Andrew, I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate you. Hearing you compare yourself to your brothers when not comparing yourself to then broke my heart. You are smart, you are funny, you are good! You are good at editing but you're also good at filming, you're good at being relatable, you're silly and funny and a good guy! I relate a lot to what you said in this video. I feel like I provide nothing to everyone. That everyone is better, more talented, and deserves to be here more. But it's not true. I matter. You matter. And you will get through this! I hope you can see how good you are.
I love your content, and i relate to you in many ways. Mabey not situational but anxiety and overthinking can take over your mind, your day, and your life, and it is exausting, I am still trying to figure out how to deal with it better, but something that has helped me alot is dedicating time to treat yourself and to spend time with yourself. I like the be alone like 1 day a week, and when i dont feel like im getting any pay off from anyone else from my hardwork,(like from effort in friends, relationships, work, school, and sports), i pay myself off by giving myself what i deserve instead of relying on someone else to give it to me❤ Its a really hard thing to do, and its really cliche, but it really helps, even if its once a week, once a month, or even once every few months, you deserve it
im proud of you Andrew! DONT GET DISCOURAGED! So many people love and care about you! You're Andrew!!! And thats what makes you YOU! and we all love you for that! Thank you for being vulnerable and relatable! Youre not alone! 🥺 -roni
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Your such a good sister in law Ron 🤍🤍
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Damn, that was so touching it got me emotional fr. You are an awesome sister-in-law, Roni. Thank you for being in Andrew's corner.
In any job we carry as adults we question ourselves whether we are doing enough, our best or can I live up to all the others before me? I’m sure you feel you have big shoes to fill? You don’t, you have your shoes to fill and I believe it takes time to fine tune things to the point you get it right. Don’t beat yourself up, do videos for you and no one else. Hang in there I’m 54 and I enjoy watching you grow beside your brothers and friends. Not behind or ahead of them, side by side. Find a hobby you want to explore and video that. You’re gonna be great!
ANDREW! You have come so far, not only in your content but in life too!!! Every chance I get, I tell everyone how awesome you are and how much you have grown in the last couple of years… it’s really been inspiring to see. I watched it happen in front of my eyes and I am so proud of who you are and who you are growing to become! Change is inevitable. It’s how you adapt and persevere… keep pushing! We’re all rooting for you! Love you!!
Therapy actually helps. It might take a bit to get used to. Don’t feel ashamed or weird. I have high anxiety too. You are being open and honest about your struggles. That is the perfect path to be on! You got this , Andrew!! 💜💜 Stay strong!
I agree! I definitely recommend it. and I always tell everyone that when you first start going, you'll probably be saying a lot of "I don't know" or feel like you don't have anything to talk about. but it gets better and easier. it's worth it.
I have the same anxiety Andrew does I would try to do therapy but I don't want people to think i am crazy or that nobody will understand so I just keep it hiding and i dont know if this is part of having anxiety but i always talk to myself.
@@VelocityGame123 when i first started therapy 10 years ago, I didn't know a single other person who had a therapist. But things are different now. If you don't want to tell people you're going to therapy, you don't have to! Do it for you. Take that time for yourself. Please keep in mind, that you aren't tied to a therapist forever! If they don't feel like a good match or their style makes you feel worse instead of better, find yourself a new one :) the best part about therapy is that they do understand, and it's a safe space for you to say whatever you want and need to
@@VelocityGame123 Medical professionals see all kinds of mental hardships. They don’t judge. It’s their job to help you feel better and to better understand what’s going on in your brain. Don’t feel ashamed. That’s just the anxiety lying to you!! You got this too! 💜
A Solution idea:
How about in search of what content you’d like to make, you create a series out of it. (Could make it a once a week series)
• I become a Chef for a day (influencer or friend collab, cook a nice meal from scratch)
• I become A boxer for a day (Alex collab or any other influencer)
• I try a pro weightlifter’s routine for a day (influencer collab)
• I become a rock climber for a day
( they have indoor rock climbing gyms )
Things like that, you record content and maybe you end up finding something you really like/new hobby!
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!
Yes, dr.porassss. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
I wish they were readily available in my place.
Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac.
He's constantly talking about killing someone.
He's violent. Anyone reading this
Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.
Is he on instagram?
Yes he is dr.porassss.
If you truly love doing it, keep it up. Social media is a brutal space, and it can be soul sucking. Stay true to you, talk to someone, and know you're appreciated!
we’re all super proud of you, we hope it gets better for you💗💗
Andrew, this was honestly perfect timing for this video. I’m about to have a lot of new changes happening in this next month that are mostly new responsibilities for myself and I’m becoming more anxious by the day. I’m glad I’m not alone and we can relate on some level, it brings me a bit of peace.
For me,one of the only thing that helps my anxiety is reading through Psalms. It brings me hope and helps calm worries that race through my mind.
I’m praying the best for you and don’t forget, we’re in it together. Much love.❤
You got this, you're gonna turn out just fine as long as you keep hope
There's a saying... People lack vitamin G... It stands for God... I find that listening to music about God, watching programs about God, it helps me...
Deep inside, we are searching for something... And the truth is, we find peace in the quiet moments; when reflecting and when channeling our energy into reading about or listening about God.
If you need to step back from UA-cam, then do it.
Be confident, courageous, bold, brave and humble.. 😇 Be patient with yourself 🌻
Remember: this too shall pass 😊
Take care ❤ God bless
I understand how it's difficult to express certain emotions and its perfectly normal, all I can tell you is that do what you love, if something gives you a high amount of anxiety you shouldn't do it.
Overthinking and anxiety is a huge struggle for so many people. I wish I could just say it'll disappear one random morning but unfortunately that's not the case. What helps me is writing my feelings. Sometimes with journaling or just writing them into small lyrics. I've been struggling a lot with anxiety lately and what helps me right now is turning them into poems/songs. I guess what I'm trying to say is that so many of us are in the same boat right now but there are ways to help with it and distract yourself, you just got to find the right one.
I’ll pray for you Andrew! I understand the type of situation you are in. Granted I’m not making youtube vids but the anxiety and having the thoughts of what other job I would pursue if not the one I love. It hurts to think to work a different job than the one you love and have a passion for. Let’s stay optimistic, everything will work out and who knows maybe even way better than what you originally thought!!
i’ve been watching your videos since your first one and i’ve enjoyed every one since :) i understand your anxiety and stress, i’m going through the same thing in a different way, i know you can’t feel different even if other people tell you it’s not worth it overthinking and stressing about everything, but i swear you’re amazing, i hope you will be creating for a long time :)
It’s okay Andrew everyone has anxiety we still love your videos and you
Hola Andrew, I really appreciate this video. I relate to this 1000%. Trust me, you aren’t alone. I struggle with so much fear, stress and anxiety everyday. I’m always super conscientious of what everyone is feeling and thinking. I want nothing but the best for everyone, but also compare myself to people non-stop.
I’m incredibly scared for my future, because I want to be a music producer, and artist, but that’s a very hard career to get into. I love creating and singing music and want to spread positivity to others and hopefully help them relate to my music. (I’m writing a song called, ‘the lost ones’ right now, and it’s exactly about people like us) I don’t want anyone to feel alone, it breaks my heart. I also don’t know if I would be good for an actual in person job, or what I would do, and that really scares me. I need a creative job. Instead of my brain going from A-Z it works randomly, but I get the same result as everyone else. That’s why I’m so creative. But I have to rebuke the fear, and get a real full time job. I work part time right now marketing for a painting company, and talk to people ever shift.
But I have faith that “whatever you believe you can achieve”. I know that’s a corny Dhar Mann quote, but I truly believe that. All 18 years of my life I’ve constantly been excluded for my personality, and called annoying. And part of it is because I was happy, and maybe people were jealous of that, and projected that onto me. Also at times I probably was annoying because I was so hungry for the attention that I might not have gotten in my life. I have no idea what they might’ve been going through, but whatever they were going through was unfortunately projected onto me.
As my life went on, I started to believe I was annoying and wasn’t worthy of love, and that I was a failure. The thing is, anytime I would have a traumatic experience like that, I’d push it to the side and bury it. Recently in my life I came to realize burying all of that was heavily affecting my life. I’m a heavy extrovert, yet I’d have trouble meeting new people in the beginning. Every time I’d do something new and fail, I’d spiral into oblivion. I overthink so much. In the classroom at school, I’d be so afraid to answer, because I didn’t think people valued what I had to say.
So I can heavily relate to you, because I’m a crazy over thinker and I’ve been ashamed of it, because it thought it might’ve been too feminine, or it just “wasn’t that deep”. But I realized that it’s a good thing that I think so much. It can also be bad as well, but I turn it for good, by having faith that everything is going to be okay, and I reflect on myself. I’m not perfect, as I still deal with fear, but I rebuke that fear almost every time it comes up. And it took me a while to get there. Thinking so deeply shows you that I have a deep soul, and Andrew, I can tell you have a deep soul.
When I watch your videos, I feel so connected to you. You are so hilarious. You add this extra level of positivity, goodness, and love. Your mannerisms and the way you think is just amazing. You are perfect for UA-cam. Keep pursuing this dream, and say the opposite of those negative thoughts that come in. I remember watching one of your videos recently, or a wasabi pro video and you said, you used to be so quiet and couldn’t get out of your shell, and Alex was trying to help you with that. Well I’m so glad you’ve been speaking out more, because what you have to say is so valued. You are naturally SOOO funny. And humor is healing dude. your humor is healing people. You are making thousands of people laugh, and without you, they wouldn’t get to have that. Because you spoke up, and were your true authentic self; being yourself makes people feel better.
I feel like if I met you in real life, we’d be good friends 😂
From the moment you started speaking in your videos, I knew you were different. Like you said in the dating video “you are a miracle and a blessing and the best human I’ve met in my entire life” (I changed it a bit, but you get the point 😂)
When Alex said “you just gotta keep pushing through” I know that might’ve been hard to hear, because you already know that. And that was good advice from him, because it’s true.
Also, you say that you don’t know how to express you emotions. But I don’t believe that, I think the fear is telling you, that you can’t do it, and stopping you from doing it. You seem very emotionally intelligent. So I want you to know that you’re worthy of love bro, and you are wanted, Andrew.
The advice I can give you, and what has helped me have peace with my anxiety and helped me to be more confident, Is building a relationship with god.
I have no idea where you stand, and you have NO obligation to listen to me, but once you take the time to build a relationship with him, and build that faith, everything is soooooo much better. It starts with just saying what you are feeling as if you were talking to him, because he’s listening 🫶. Now everyone has free will, and this is just a suggestion, but this is what has helped me.
Building a relationship with the lord.
Lastly, a therapist is probably a good idea as well. You’ll have someone to vent to and help you with your anxiety.
I love you bro, and keep creating videos because the world needs you and your bright golden energy 💙🫶
Watching this i was kind of in tears and felt the pain 🥲 the fact about comparing ourselves to other people is so true😭 overthinking and anxiety is exhausting
Hey andrew,
I completely understand how you feel like no matter how hard you try or how happy you are trying to be but being stuck in your own mind can feel like a nightmare so the way I deal with my Anxiety is by writing letter to my self I know I sounds stupid and it doesn't work for everyone but it has help me out a lot and I want to say one more thing you are an Incredible person no matter if you are have a hard day everyone is so glad that you are doing youtube ❤️ and I hope that you continue your journey because I belive amazing thing come to amazing people and we appreciate you being honest how you feel
I'm in my 40s Andrew, and anxiety is difficult. I have anxiety too. Bad anxiety. It's normal I think. Things that help me, especially after a breakdown, I write out my feelings. Sometimes seeing it on paper helps me. I can't imagine doing UA-cam, I feel it would be difficult, but it's normal to feel overwhelmed. Perhaps a step back would help. Take time to really plan out a schedule. Know that you will reach your goals. You have the passion and you're videos are so good. Take it a day at a time. You will be ok. You got this.
I also have VERY intense anxiety. I overthink and over analyze way too much and then I overthink and over analyze how I’m overthinking and over analyzing. Ahhh!! But usually what I try to do to help is to distract myself by listening to music or reading or watching your videos to get my mind off of my stressors. But I want you to know that we come here for the silly editing and the jokes as well as the realness and vulnerability. Don’t give up if it’s what you want to do and we will always be here to support you. Seek out positivity but don’t be afraid to cry because you’re human! We need the sad moments to have the happy moments. Just keep going and all you can do to start is try. ❤
We are in this boat together, Andrew. My anxiety at one point was so bad I felt so alone and honestly crazy. I felt like my debilitating anxiety was so little conpared to others problems. Just because people don't see you struggle doesn't mean it isn't heavy. Just because yours may seem less than others doesn't make it easier on you. You are not alone, my friend. I believe in you. I believe in us. I love your content. It always brings a smile to my face. You are spectacular. Don't give up on your passion. Some things that help me are running, journaling without a set purpose, and road trips with friends. I can't wait to see what all you do next. You are more than you give yourself credit for, I promise. Thank you for being vulnerable and honest. It's so refreshing. I made the right choice following you. You've got this. We've got this.
Thank you for being completely open and honest, I can relate to being anxious and overthinking. My #1 advise never lose faith. No matter how many times you fall, what matters is that you get back up. You have the passion and the drive, so do what you love and it will all pay off in the end! We will always be here to support you! Your incredibly talented and funny. "The funniest brother by the way!" I want you to know that it doesn't matter if you get a new editor or make any other changes to your videos we will ALWAYS watch your videos, because your AWESOME! Remember CHANGE is a good thing. So do what you got to do, and remember we are extremely PROUD of you! #bepositive ❤
This is actually my favorite video you’ve made in a while! I think being vulnerable and honest is something people really appreciate and want to see more of. Also I think it helps a lot for people to see others going through things like this. It helps us all feel less alone because almost everyone deals with anxiety/overthinking at some point in their life. You’re doing great, and I hope you know so many people out there are rooting for you and also can relate to your struggles. Thank you for what you do 🫶🏻
I just graduated and feel exactly the same Andrew. Don't lose hope, your videos are a breathe of fresh air in this generation. Keep going :)
I've been struggling with anxiety for the past 4 years and I'm still going to therapy and taking medication. Sometimes it's harder, sometimes I feel more hopeful. I don't even know what to say or how to comfort you but you're not alone. I understand how you feel. You are NOT alone. We just feel a little too much, our body reacts to things a little intense, that's all. You're worthy. You're smart. You're capable. You're enough. I like the boy I see through the screen. He's trying. He's funny. He's kind-hearted. He's sweet. He doesn't feel like he's doing good enough but I value what I see. There's hope, effort, labor, power, love, fear, fatigue, joy...and they're all very valuable.
you’ve not got “nothing” Andrew never ever think that! there are so much of is that love your videos and enjoy watching you as a person of your own! and although it might feel like you are complaining sometimes - don’t worry you have valid concerns and they do matter
I am just staring a UA-cam channel where I want to vlog my life, but every time I try vlog I feel very awkward. But I’ve dreamed of doing whatever I want for a living, I’m currently working and I won’t lie both are difficult. Work and social media, mostly because I feel like I’m still too in my shell to be entertaining or good enough to do this type of job. I’m not sure if this is how you feel towards making videos as well. but your videos have inspired me to do my own, I’ve always liked that you show even your awkward self because it makes me feel like I’m not alone. I hope you continue and don’t give up because you feel like a reflection of people like me.:)
Hi i have severe anxiety but i got the courage to comment on this video, I've been watching your videos since day one, and I truly appreciate your quirky and funny humour. I made my anxiety my personality; that's who I am. i got comfortable with who i am. I keep telling myself it will get better, so I know it will be for you too.
Keep talkin', keep doin', and you'll keep making progress! We got your back. I was laid off after 13.5 years in my job and I understand your mindset. It's tough!! Some days are really crappy. Some days are pretty good. The inconsistency of emotions can be tough, but I highly recommend Rick Rubin's book "The Creative Act: A Way of Being". 2-3 page chapters on different areas of thought. Even if you read one a day, it's been so incredibly helpful in reshaping my mindset and how I think about myself in the world. It's made me more curious and enabled me to tap into a creative side I didn't know I had. Now I'm starting to write every day. My lifelong dream has been to write a book, but I was never an "ideas" person. I am now! So keep going, Andrew, you got this!
Journaling, drawing, exercising, poetry, song writing, jotting down my random thoughts and then erasing or crossing them out and then replacing those negative thoughts with positive ones always seems to help me, these are all things that have helped with my anxiety, I feel like getting in touch with my creativity always seems to help me, but I can’t sit here and tell you my anxiety is gone because it is far from it and I still have mental break downs randomly and sometimes I have out burst of all the feelings I’ve been holding inside and I dislike when that happens but it somehow resets my brain and helps me relax, may not be the healthiest but that helps me sometimes letting it all out without any judgement I feel I breathe easier then, but I am working on finding new methods as well to help me along this journey with my anxiety, but I can relate 100% with you and I just want you to know you aren’t alone and I’m happy you came on here and addressed this topic because I was having a mental breakdown and an outburst today due to my anxiety and this made me feel seen and not so alone, so thank you for being you Andrew and just know that things will get better The best thing I tell myself and others is that success can’t come without some bumps in the road, this is normal and just because your views and everything are low now does not mean they will stay that way, just try to stay hopeful and optimistic because beautiful things will happen and you got this! I’m so proud of how far you’ve come and who you’re becoming you’re one of my favorite UA-camrs and I genuinely appreciate your vulnerability and your relatable content it makes me feel like I’m good enough and I can do anything because you’re living your dreams and seeing that gives me hope that I too can live my dreams one day in the near future. I appreciate you and I just want to remind you there can’t be any rainbows without a little rain and you got this! I know you do, I just pray and hope you realize sooner or later that you do too! ❤
Anxiety is the worst and I started figuring mine out around your age. I started seeing a therapist and got on medication that actually saved my life. Medication isn’t for everyone, but when you have a chemical imbalance in you, that’s not your fault! It has leveled me out and I can get through normal things in life without having a panic attack. Life can be so stressful but there are so many good people and things that can help and you’re surrounded by so many people who love you ❤ don’t be so hard on yourself. Comparing yourself does no good, you are NOT failing Andrew. Things take time and life has ups and downs. Remember to treat yourself with the things you love. Snuggle dogs, hug your fam, and keep pushing on! Sending you love from NC ❤
I’m also the youngest in my family. So I understand comparing myself to my siblings and feeling like I’m the “dud”. We are not! We’re just the last ones to figure it out, so it feels that way ❤
Thanks for sharing Andrew, firstly you are so brave to even share your thoughts with us, this is already a big step in facing your anxiety head on. You just need to find your niche and it will take alot of time, blood sweat and tears alot of failed videos, trial and error, alot of over thinking but nothing worthwhile comes easy, once you find that niche you will thrive. If you're willing to not over think and compare yourself to your brothers and those you know, you will find your journey alil easier, set yourself short term goals and work towards your bigger goals. You got this @andrew 😊
All my life I kinda just did what was expected of me to do, study well, play sports, get into a good college. Only recently I've been feeling so lost, like I don't even know who I am truly. This has led me to hyper-analyze every situation and have anxiety about how people see me and how I want them to see me. I feel like everyone in my college knows what they are doing and I'm just trying to survive to the next day. I honestly just want a hard reset on life.
(Keep doing great Andrew. You're my favorite youtuber and part of the reason why is because you have the strength to be vulnerable about your struggles (and because you remind me to drink water:) ) )
this video really made me feel seen. anxiety is a huge struggle for me also and ive always wanted to start making videos but i always think nobody will watch them and i dont have the right equipment. but andrew you're videos make me laugh and cry sometimes but you're doing amazing and im glad you got vulnerable with us for a video ❤️
Thank you for being vulnerable, Andrew. Your content is so unique in a great way! It has brought me smiles and positivity in dark times of my life! Thank you for that!
And just some thoughts … take or leave them! Something that I find that helps with struggles similar to yours is to start looking outside myself. It is so easy to spiral into introspection. Introspection can be helpful. But there is so much hope when I start considering how I can help others. Your content, for example, helps others. If you start rating your success not simply on just the views (though I know that can’t be avoided entirely), but also on how people are helped by your content, it may really help you find contentment and more joy in your content. There’s so much more I could say, but at least know that I (and many others) can relate with your struggles. Praying for you!
Andrew you are an amazing person. It’s about eliminating the insecurities and doubts that you have and turn those into something POSITIVE! Take deep breathes and take one day at a time. Do what makes you happy!! I’m here to support you 💯
I'm not a UA-camr but I definitely relate to the anxiety. In fact, thank you for making this video and being honest. As a big overthinker myself, if I were in your position I would probably feel the same way. I relate! Make sure you always have someone to talk to, and don't overwhelm yourself with too many tasks!
I understand the feeling of being lost somewhere that everyone else seems to be navigating just fine. I just wanted to say that the reason I love watching your videos Andrew is because you are so authentic. You are genuine, and seeing people be themselves is an inspiration. These videos really are a breath of fresh air in a sea of content that is so convoluted with fakeness. No one is at their 100% all the time. If you have hit a wall, the way you are moving forward maybe needs to change a little bit. Follow your gut and i hope you find your way over the wall. I am rooting for you. As someone with anxiety, i understand that things that should make sense sometimes don't and it makes things very confusing. Using you platform to inspire and comfort others even when you feel this way is truly beautiful. Thank you and i hope you find your way.
I don’t have solutions but I can relate! Being a perfectionist comes with what seem like pessimism but there’s a bridge between the two that is more stable. It’s not easy but once you realize you’re living in a you vs you mindset, you realize how powerful the mind is and how impactful changing the things you say to your self is even if you’re borderline “faking it until you make it”. Your soul comes across so beautiful and I feel like before anything, you need to get all of these thoughts, worries, and feelings out. I’ll keep watching and subscribing, KING!
We all love you Andrew 💝please don’t stress yourself out if a video doesn’t do good because idk if your religious but I think everything happens for a reason. and I think that your time will come and your Chanel will be where it deserves god has everything planned out just like a story in a book 💗🤞🏼btw remember us when your up there❤️🥰
most relatable video ive seen tbh, just know you not alone, love you bro ❤
Buspirone changed my life!! Like actually look into this med it helped my anxiety so much. I can’t even describe how amazing this shit is! Game changer!! Also you are hella funny what you talking about
I have always wanted to have heart to hearts with my family and friends or just talk about what I'm feeling, but I just start crying and cannot say words. I guess I can seem very closed off and my brain is constantly just thinking. It doesn't stop, but i've gotten used to it i guess. I talked to one therapist but they were no help. I hope one day i can get over this or just manage it better. You are not alone Andrew.
My name is Alannah too.❤ Andrew listen to me, I feel so alone in my mind yet it's the loudest place. Anxiety never stops. You know what I wish I could say it gets better and easier but I don't know if I can say that. I'm barely coping. But do you know what helps? You. You help. Yes I love your editing and the people you are related too, but I watch your videos for you. You are entertaining and funny and kind and true and real. UA-cam is a long process. Don't give up. The people that are here and have stuck by you love you. We all do. Sorry if I didn't help too much, but you know I'm in a similar stage of my life as you, similar age. It's really tough. If you don't read this it's fine. I do talk a bit too much, that's just cos in real life I never talk😅. We love you Andrew. Stay strong and all we can do is try, try, try until some success happens. And it will. One day.❤
Also you may not have the biggest amount of subs, but just know you helped save me when I was ready to give up. I don't get to connected to influencers too much but you are so pure and genuine and saved me. So yeh you may not have millions of subs but you saved my life. Tell that to your anxiety. I know how you feel and it's hard. But just know you really aren't alone. ❤
I heard weightlifters become discouraged when they can’t lift heavier than they did before but the purpose is that you can lift and you’re still making yourself stronger even if you aren’t lifting heavier than what others are. Your path isn’t the same as others and there are others who see you as an inspiration and see how wonderful you’re doing. The way you do your work is amazing and you are reaching to many and you are doing your job how you’re supposed to. Everytime I feel discouraged or anxious and I let my anxiety speak for me I remind myself “I am where I am supposed to be and I am doing great” to defeat my anxiety. You are doing everything you’re supposed to be doing Andrew :)
Thank you for being so vulnerable in this video, you are SO dang funny and relatable! I love watching your videos when I’m down they make me laugh, this one makes me feel less alone. Please know how amazing you are just the way you are Andrew💖
I definitely understand and relate Andrew. My UA-cam videos are doing really bad and doesn’t get many views and I always think what’s wrong with me and I look at other people doing so well and I’m like why can’t that be me. It’s hard. I really enjoy and like watching your videos. I’m sure it will get better 😊
From seeing you when you were little to now, you have grown tremendously and have done so many things out of your comfort zone. Just know you got one of the best families and friends who will support you and all of us online ❤. Just you making these videos is showing how much youre willing to share your life with us. Youre not alone with having anxiety and feeling overwhelmed. We all love you Andrew ❤
I have been watching you for years and see you grow and mature in so many ways. The vulnerability you showed in this video was refreshing to see in such a young man. You are an amazing person and I can't wait to see where you are in five years from now. Keep perservering and you will reach your goals.
I discovered your videos maybe less than 2 weeks ago and I’ve absolutely loved them! You’re such a talented individual! Your videos are always so much fun, from the actual content to the editing and everything you do bts. I’m still making my way through all of them but the ones I’ve seen so far I’ve loved. Whether it’s a vlog or a challenge video or anything else I can always tell the amount of effort you put into all your videos. It’s so obvious how much you care and I love that about you. I love your halfway point mental checkpoints and your reminder to drink water. It’s such a small act but it’s so sweet and impactful and I really appreciate them. Especially now as I’m in my last year of high school and am about to write my second last set of exams and am absolutely terrified. This video in particular was very comforting and I think it’s a good way to connect with your viewers. Never give up on your dreams Andrew, even if it takes a while, a little progress can go a long way. Do whatever it is that you need to do but just know that there’s hundreds of us, both your friends and family as well as your subscribers, will be here waiting for you no matter what. We love you Andrew❤
Ps if you or anyone else make it this far then *drink water* and hope yall have a good day/night
Andrew we love you and i think that i relate to you a lot. Sometimes i feel behind in life and feel like giving up. It is tough to always be on top of things but always remember the fortunate life you have. I think it is important that you know that everyone struggles so you shouldn’t stress too much about not getting enough done because you clearly put in a lot of effort and that means you’re getting stuff done. Just know that you always have people supporting you like me although this is late but i enjoy ur videos and they make my day so much better. Although that feeling may always be there, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. You are an inspiration to me and i aspire to be a good person because that is what i see when i watch ur vids. Much love and stay strong 💕
i totally relate to you as far as the stress to excel in something goes. it's tough when you feel like youre not as good of a person as youd like to be or that other people would like you to be...but youre enough. doing what makes you happy is more important than the success that can come from it. if you believe that making videos is what you were put on this earth to do then, as long as you keep trying, it's all gonna work out. just keep swimming :)
You got this Andrew ! We are all here for you you're sense of humour and the way you're very relatable makes you unique and more than enough ! Speaking about your anxiety and revealing what been troubling you makes you a stronger person and that's what's special about you
You are doing so great! I am so proud of you for opening up, being vulnerable, and being brave enough to share your emotions and feelings. I really struggle with anxiety and something that has helped me is spending 20 mins a day doing something stressful that needs to be done, 20 mins of something I enjoy, and 20 mins of something that releases a positive emotion. Most of the time after the 20 mins is up I have motivation to keep going. I know it is hard but keep going you are doing so much better thank you think you are💗
I really enjoy these honest sit down videos. I know you were going on about how you don’t feel you’re the most this or that in comparison to your brothers but I watch their content as well and I must say I haven’t been moved to tears with their content the way I have yours. Just know that you being you is enough and everyone’s journey is unique. I hope you continue to find passion in what you do and I know “success” will come in due time. Thank you for being so vulnerable.
I have the worst anxiety about everything, I used to think i was the only one who felt like this I'm glad you're sharing this because it makes me feel less alone about my emotions, you are doing great Andrew I'm sure that you will overcome, and prosper into an even more beautiful person than you already are I only hope i get to be just as strong as you are about being vulnerable. Keep on going Keep on thriving Andrew.
it’s always good to start the day with a "what’s the worst that can happen" mind set, and knowing the outcome of "going for it" can only yield so much harm if any… as long as your physical health is in tact and you can walk away with dignity knowing you caused no harm to anyone in any way… then who cares !! most of what we believe to lack is in our heads and not reality… once you come out of the 📦 of fear things will align, then you can set the precedence of both your self and those around you !
take a break andrew. please never prioritize content over your mental health. you are allowed to start over, you are allowed to stand back. you have your family to help, ask them about how they get through with content creation. it took them a long time to get where they are now & it will for you if you wish for long term success and happiness. please don’t compare but learn. your content is yours; it’s authentic. you can do youtube & be successful but successfulness comes with self care ! you got this andrew
Andrewww your video was so honest and authentic and I admire how u spoke up about how ur dealing with anxiety and ur work. It really does take so much vulnerability and courage to speak about ur personal life for others to hear. I think it is incredibly inspiring and honestly one of the reasons I love u and ur vids so much. I am an avid subscriber who has been watching since ur very first video and one of the things that is so “Andrew” is ur authenticity, honesty, the fact ur hilariousssss, witty, family oriented, ur editing and video ideas are amazing and just very charming sweet and handsome might I add hehe. As someone who previously watched Alex and Aaron’s videos (not to compare like u said but) u r my favourite, the funniest and if I’m honest the my fav UA-camr who I watch consistently so just know that u have so many people who love u FOR U. I am very proud of u and will always continue watching and supporting u!! U r so loved and blessed and I just know the world has good things in store for u because u r such a special person :) lots of love from an australian loyal subscriber
My mom has really bad anxiety and as I get older I’ve been starting to get it too. I stop myself from doing stuff I really want to do because I’m scared. It has gotten in a way of a lot of things and it in turn made me less happy. I’m trying to help it before it gets too extreme. If you love what you are doing keep doing it. You got this Andrew!
Sorry about your anxiety. I understand. I've had anxiety my entire life and it's no fun. It's very difficult to deal with. I know it won't make much of a difference, but I really like your videos. I think you're doing fantastic.
I feel that I completely understand the time of life you’re in because I’m in it too. It sucks, it’s hard, it feels like there’s no end, and that beats me down in the ground sometimes. I think it’s ok to be discouraged sometimes as long as your DONT GIVE UP. That is my focus right now, to not give up. And it’s just like you said, we are in this together and we are going to get through it with velocity together. We got this ❤❤ I love your videos, and you will always be enough Andrew
Thank you for sharing about your anxiety, Andrew. Being vulnerable like this is never easy. I hope that you are able to take some time and speak with someone in more depth about this. Sharing your vulnerability is not a weakness. It is a strength. Knowing when you need someone to lean on I just as important as knowing when you can be there for someone to lean on. Keep moving forward. Keep exploring. Keep creating. The path you take is YOUR path. No one should tell you it is wrong.
I am praying for you. I seen someone say that God never puts you in situations that you won’t be able to overcome. I try to remember that things are hard right now but better things are coming. We all love you Andrew. I know that you will get through this!
Trust me Andrew it will get better 💙
I honestly can feel that you're lonely somehow or stressed out. Why? I just feel the vibes even when you're happy on vlogs. And I'm wishing that you'll find yourself somehow. Make yourself feel peace and not anxious. Hope you'll be okay someday ♡♡♡
I feel like one big take away is you can’t please everyone. There’s always going to be that one person who will try and discourage you and post hate and focus on the little things. The overthinking is sooo real and that’s what makes you human. Regardless if they don’t like what you do and your videos, oh well just keep moving forward because there are people that love this. I love the relatability and comedic essence of your videos. Honestly the vibe you give in this video is that your process is like trying to do an assignment the professor assigned at the beginning of the month and gave you all the time to do it, just to complete it with one hour left to do it 😭. Everyone has their own coping mechanism and how they work with anxiety instead of trying to get rid of it. Keep up the good work Andrew! (I think I said too much but there’s my input).
I so relate... if you feel anxious try the butterfly hug or go on a walk☀️
Aww both of you, I can only imagine what y'all feeling. Anxiety sucks, remember to take care of yourselves and remember what's important for you/ why you started. Burnout is very easy to get when you're in a high state of stress for a while.
JUST BEING YOU IS ENOUGH. you don’t have to be “the most anything” I go thru this too, but you just gotta not compare yourself. You are so likeable and funny and charming and so much more! This feeling will pass and like you said we’ll get thru this! ❤
Thanks for making these honest videos! I relate SO MUCH to a lot of the things you say, you have no idea! Of course im not a UA-cam creator or anything, But i relate to the anxiety and feeling unaccomplished stuff and the low self esteem and comparing yourself to others SO MUCH. I had to quit highschool because of my mental health and i struggle with that. I appreciate you talking about mental health, its so important. Again, i feel like i really relate to you in so many ways
Thank you Andrew, i feel less alone now:)
Also, i quit highschool because my mental health is so bad, and staying would have destroyed me, but it left me feeling a little defeated and like a failure, which negatively impacted my self esteem and made my mental health Even worse so i feel like im stuck in a spiral and nothing i do ever seems to make it better and its exhausting….
I feel like its hard for people to understand, and i Get it….. but im literally crying watching this video because i feel so understood and relate so much
So Yeah, i feel less alone now. you make a very positive difference in my and many other peoples lives, and you need to know that! thank you, im so grateful:)
Sending love to you Andrew ❤️
I’ve dealt with many mental health issues. It gets better with age. You learn to heal and accept things as they are.
Related so hard to this 😢 but 😊you’re an amazing creator and I’m happy I found you !!!! Inspirational my friend 🎉
Anyone else just wanna hug andrew? It is admirable that you’re able to be open and honest about this given how you claim to not be good at expressing emotions. Honestly… even those creators you’re comparing yourself to are also having similar experiences as yourself. It’s tough to say for sure, but honestly everyone just posts the best parts of themselves or their lives. Also, you’re a one man team and others aren’t, but they’ve grown their way up to it. There’s always a process in growth - and sure some people have lucky growth w collabs or clout chasing - but also there should be a sense of strength and honor in what you’re doing bc I’m sure there are many people that look up to you for it! 😊💚
Andrew first of all thank you for being so vulnerable this video. I've been a fan since before you made your channel I've been around since the first brother tag I've watched you grow into the crazy cool dude you are. Your videos have become a light in my life. Sometimes life can get so overwhelming and your videos are breath of fresh air. Your efforts are noticed and appreciated I know all your fans will agree. We're here for you and your content no matter what it is. I always find entertaining or helpful or thoughtful. Keep doing what you're doing, be kind to yourself, be patient with yourself, you are so loved and we support you! Thank you for opening up like this.
I relate to you so much with anxiety andrew I cried with you. Take care its going to be fine take it slow. day by day.
I personally think blowing up from your brother makes it harder for you to break out of that and become your own. Usually when people blow up from others or someone else, their fans always ask you when you’re gonna collaborate with them again, etc. working from the ground up with no handouts or anything is usually the better case because you’re building a genuine community who stumbled across you for you & nothing else. Keep it up, you’re doing fine, just try to not get into your head too much about it. You are your own worse enemy so try your best to stay positive and support yourself!
Hey Andrew! I know you don't know me but I've been watching your videos for so freaking long at this point. I know that this might seem so weird coming from a random stranger on the internet, but we are here for you. The several comments on this video, your community loves you dude. There's so much you talked about and so much you're going through right now, I couldn't help but feel sympathy and I really felt what you mean man. I'm going to try to help, of course don't take my advice as a whole new life solution, but I just had to reach out and say something.
1. We love your videos Andrew. We love who you are in them, and we understand that who you are is implemented into your videos. I know sometimes you feel that the analytics of your video directly relate to how we react to your content, thereby correlating to if we like you or not. Man, we love you anyways. We love watching your videos- regardless of how many you put out in a week, how good the editing is and how long it takes for them to come out. Your videos help a lot of people and I think you should remember that before thinking of all the nitty gritty details of: what it takes to make a video.
2. That being said, your videos are TRULY YOUR OWN. You got your own style, things that work for you. If it is taking a toll on your mental health, then it is upto YOU AND ONLY YOU whether you want to change it or not. If you need an editor then YOU SHOULD GET ONE. This is YOUR LIFE Andrew. You get to make the decisions and they shouldn't be based off of people's perception of you or other youtubers. Fear is holding you back from really letting go of people's opinions of you.
3. I know not comparing yourself to others is difficult. It is SO hard, I really do understand that. But something that helps me too is- everyone lives life as different paces. You can't look at someone's journey and think wow- "I haven't gotten anywhere in 5 years.,this person is literally miles ahead of me and I'm in the same place or even several steps behind where I was." This ain't it dude. You gotta stop looking at others and start looking to the people who love you and your community that is here for you. People live life in SO MANY different ways and we all have our own journeys. Sure, maybe their highlights are better than your highlights BUT MAYBE THEIR LOWS ARE NOT AS LOW. You going through so much and still taking the time to talk about it and really putting everything into your videos, says SO MUCH about your journey and how far you've come. That in my opinion, is far more valuable than any "high" that you could attempt to achieve by looking at someone else. Your highlights are coming, and you should never measure them in them in the terms of someone elses.
4. UA-cam is NOT EASY. Look at all the stress you get from constantly comparing yourself to people, by putting everything into a video and it not getting satisfactory views. UA-cam and social media takes a large mental toll on people- this isn't a new fact and there's so many influencers that go through this in their lives. Other jobs have someone telling them what to do, how to do it, and if they're doing good or not. UA-cam is not like that. It is HARD and it is so okay to admit that. Yes, people go through some crazy stuff BUT YOU ARE TOO RIGHT NOW. You are not a brat and you are working hard.
5. I think what "detaching emotionally" means is- put your all into a video, but when you put it out- don't use the view count or likes or any of the results as a measure of how well you are doing and how successful you are. That stuff changes all the time, it is very random and the algorithm is lowkey messed up. You should really know (like I've said several times), is that WE LOVE YOUR VIDEOS AND WHO YOU ARE and the numbers and statistics that show up are not a measure of that.
6. You may not be strongest, smartest, nicest, richest, tallest, hard working, generous, or funniest or the best at anything else. BUT NO ONE IS. There's always someone that does something better than you. Every human has that. What makes up you is the varying amounts of all those things. No one is ever going to be "the best", so we all just need to be who we are and be the best "we" that we can be.
7. I love how in the end you try to flip it into something positive. That is so beautiful Andrew. It shows us how much you love us too and how much you try to make someone's day better. We respect you man, the stuff you do is not easy.
8. This all might just be a load of crap but I did put a lot of effort into addressing everything. However in the end I really do think seeing a counselor or a therapist would really help. Not in the way of: "omg you need help", but in the way of: a therapist would actually help you out and understand and be there for you during difficult situations and especially help with your anxiety. Everything I wrote is just words and ofc way easier said than done but a therapist would actually help you to change your mindset and do actions differently.
Lastly I just want to say that you're doing great. You're doing what you can with what you have and that's all we can ever do. You're doing your best and that counts for something it really does. I am so proud of you and how far you've come with everything. That right there is such a big milestone. I hope you gain a little piece of wisdom after taking the time to read this, and in the end- YOU ARE GOING TO GET THROUGH THIS. You are amazing and loved and I hope you have a great day!
Wow, this is amazing. I hope Andrew reads this. It’s exactly everything I’ve been thinking. You’re awesome for commenting this. You have an amazing soul, and I admire you for taking the time to comment this for him 🫶
This is the most relatable thing I’ve seen all week. I had Jury Duty this week and my anxiety was through the roof. I couldn’t sleep the night before because all i was thinking about, is how I’d be surrounded by complete strangers and how serious and focused I’d have to be to understand what was going on. And then they chose me to be in the courtroom and I was like “frick! now i have to overcome stage fright and talk into a mic, beside 45 other jurors, a judge, lawyers, and a defendant.”
“Frick, i hate being the center of attention.” anyway I survived that, and was excused. it was fine, i met some choir people, which I’m proud of for doing, it’s scary to meet new people.
When i am stressed i do one easy thing . I breathe thru my nose and let it out my mouth four times and the answers that have been heavy to see seem more clearer . We're here for you Andrew.
Dude if you compare your channels to other channels, I’m sure you get discouraged easily. But just look at how far you’ve come! He’s a long way and others, including myself love your videos!! Heads up Andrew!!
If you’re not good at something, keep at it, you’ll become great at it!! we all compare ourselves to each other, going down that path is not good for you, just do you! You’re not there yet you will be! ❤
Thank you for being so vulnerable, I understand not being good at serious emotions, and i related to this video 100%, you’re not alone and so so so many people love you! As long as your doing what you love nobody can tell you your not successful.❤️
Hi Andrew, I'm about the same age as you. I'm 22. I recently started a new job, which is also my first first job. I've started working as a nurse 3 months ago and just started taking care of patients completely on my own. The anxiety you feel about your youtube career is the same way I feel about my nursing career. I get so much anxiety from this job because of all the factors you mentioned too. Comparing myself to more experienced nurses/other people in general, lacking confidence in my skills/myself, feeling like I haven't improved each day I work, all that and more. I also struggle finding hobbies to do (or actually, I have some, I just don't do them) because I get so caught up in overthinking about work, thinking about what will happen next and feel drained to do anything else because I spend all my time/thoughts thinking about work. I'm sharing this because everything you said in this video is exactly what I've been feeling for a while now, so it's nice to have someone, even a stranger, to relate to and not feel alone. We're so young and we forget there's so much more to this life than work. We just have to try our hardest to live in the present, leave work with work, and actively try to do other things when we're not working. I think it'll get better over time, we just need to give ourselves grace because we're still young and learning how to adult. (But does anyone reaaaaally know how to adult? 😂)
You are Amazing Andrew don't be so hard on yourself. You are intelligent, smart , hardworking , caring, giving, and Handsome.
Just be patient with yourself and have faith
Andrew you are doind an amazing job just by being yourself and sharing your passion. It's normal to face challenges, but dont let them overshadow the incredible work you've done and are doing! We appreciate your honesty and vulnerability, its not easy to share our struggles. Keep going, and remember that you have a community of people who value and support you for who you are!
Hey Andrew! You’re on the right path. Just keep going! Everything happens for a reason. And it’s okay to let your emotions out, cry if you needed to. Time heals. You’ll be okay, just trust and endure. Be hopeful!
Oh Andrew, you are such a sweetheart and I have seen you grow so beautifully! Think about this for a moment. All stars shine in the sky, some appear bigger or brighter than others but nonetheless they are all stars. Some just happen to be a little further while some are closer. They still shine, regardless of where they are. You my friend are a star! Keep shining, don’t get discouraged, no one can take your shine away from you. Love yourself, enjoy the process and never forget your humble beginnings. And the best advice I could give is to grab hold of your faith and never let go.
we are all in the same boat here; our motor is dead and our paddles have sunk long ago, but we keep our hands in the water, moving forward. it’s painful, and we’re all so, so tired. it will take time, but we will reach the shore. your efforts do not go unnoticed, and we are here for you, no matter what. acknowledging and talking about these feelings is one of the bravest and toughest steps you can take, and for that, I am incredibly proud of you.
We are so so proud of you and we will be here every step of the way Andrew!❤
I think its great that you’re showing this very real side to yourself in a way that is relatable and tangible. I think anxiety levels have peaked in your generation due to various things and they way you talk about this and allow yourself to express these thoughts and feelings in an anxious state is very encouraging and received better than potentially hearing the same thing from someone who’s highlights a viewer is comparing their own with. I genuinely believe you will be fine and will feel more in control of your life rather than controlled by anxiety as you keep growing and maturing by facing problems and challenges life throws at you and solving each of them one at a time. One day at a time. Some of them you’ll solve after procrastinating a whole bunch, but you still come out the other end with a lesson learned and that will shape you. Also, just a suggestion, but i think you should make more content around this topic, since its something that is very real for you and the journey to reach a less anxious way of life and being is something that i’m sure means a lot to you and that real motivation can definitely be sensed through the content. Maybe we all don’t need just the highlights to compare ourselves to. Maybe we need to see an honest journey from someone who loves to create and make people laugh, while also figuring out himself and his anxiety. I rarely comment on any videos, but this time I wanted to. All the best to you Andrew!
Hey, dude, every single one of us can relate. You've got this, push through and talk about it, never ever bottle it up. You have an amazing support structure around you, family that can help, talk to them, I promise that talking helps. I myself have my own issues, I know how difficult, scary and overwhelming emotions can be when Anxiety ramps them up to 11 but tomorrow is another day and tomorrow will always come so keep pushing.
hi andrew! i’ve been watching your videos for about 3 years now and just wanted to say that i think what separates you from other creators is your vulnerability and genuineness. i have never felt more understood or connected to another creator and from looking at this comment section im not the only one. your ability to create content that people can both find entertaining and relate to on a deeper level is a true talent, and you are so lucky that your gift aligns with your passion. as a fellow 21 year old, i completely understand how hard it can be not to compare yourself and your successes to others (i literally do it all the time) but what i’ve noticed, and what really helps me is to remind myself that people who aspire to be successful usually set high standards for themselves because they know (consciously or subconsciously) that they are capable of it. they surround themselves with and compare themselves to other high achievers or successful people, which is great in that it can constantly push you to grow and improve, but also creates a skewed perspective and makes it hard to recognize your own accomplishments. andrew, you literally are one of the successful people my age i compare myself to. you may feel like you’ve gotten no where but you’ve actually grown so much. you’re comparing yourself to some of the luckiest anomalies there are. the amount of other people our age who could only dream of having a couple thousand subscribers or followers significantly outweighs the number of successful creators. i go to a college with 40,000 undergraduate students and at first glance it feels like everyone has everything together and everyone is so far ahead of me (still struggling to find an internship :/) but when you actually talk to people, you see that we’re all in the same boat trying to figure everything out and anxiously trying to plan our futures. sorry this kind of turned into a rant and i hope what i said made some sort of sense, but fr, don’t be too hard on yourself and just know that you’re doing great and i’m out here feeling the stress with u 🥲
You really have come so far Andrew!! Even being able to just talk about this is so powerful. ❤️ you are doing amazing. Don’t overdo yourself!! Keep going at the speed that feels right for you!! Don’t force this if it doesn’t truly feel right for you, but definitely don’t give up!! You have plenty of people here supporting you. Trust me!! And no need to overthink every move, I completely understand the constant self judgement. But there is absolutely no reason! I saw something I’m not sure where but it said something along the lines of, “would you know what my biggest insecurities are just by this picture of me?”, or something similar. And no one would be able to tell because people don’t see us the way we do ourself. That perspective really helped me tbh. But anyway I’ll stop yappin. Love you dude!! Keep your head up. You’re doing such an amazing job.
This hits hard man I related to this so much. I've been at home for the past 4 years no school no nothing. Tried to do businesses, designing, anything to spark my interest so I at least have something to do. Now I'm 18 my friends are all graduating, posting their A plus plus results, some are getting into colleges and I just sit here and realize I've achieved nothing comparing to others. Istg it's so hard not to compare yourself. I don't got any advice but dude I feel you.
Relatable... You may not be the best of all those things. But you are being yourself and that's better than hiding yourself. Don't spend too much time stuck in your. Just Keep it! You can do it!
Hi andrew.Im 25 and recently have also been going through all the anxiety about my job and how i feel like i should be way further in my career.
I dont know if you are religious but i would highly recommend reading the bible and praying. It has helped me alot with my anxiety and in trusting in God's timing for things. You may feel like after 5 years you havent done much but I am sure the people in your life see how far you have come (Alexxis comment affirms that).Dont be so hard on yourself and keep doing what you love. Keep pushing, your future self will thank you for it❤.. excited for the 3 videos a week😊
Andrew I really needed this. I love how you came out and talked about it, it shows so much strength honestly. I know it was probably super hard but it shows how genuine you are. Honestly just keep doing what you want to do. DONT OVER THINK IT. I know that never works but you only have one life, don’t spend time overthinking it, enjoy yourself. You’re a beautiful person Andrew inside and out. ( also I didn’t know you were friends with Alana!!? You guys should do a video reacting to something.
Hey Andrew, I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate you.
Hearing you compare yourself to your brothers when not comparing yourself to then broke my heart. You are smart, you are funny, you are good! You are good at editing but you're also good at filming, you're good at being relatable, you're silly and funny and a good guy!
I relate a lot to what you said in this video. I feel like I provide nothing to everyone. That everyone is better, more talented, and deserves to be here more.
But it's not true.
I matter. You matter. And you will get through this! I hope you can see how good you are.
I love your content, and i relate to you in many ways. Mabey not situational but anxiety and overthinking can take over your mind, your day, and your life, and it is exausting, I am still trying to figure out how to deal with it better, but something that has helped me alot is dedicating time to treat yourself and to spend time with yourself. I like the be alone like 1 day a week, and when i dont feel like im getting any pay off from anyone else from my hardwork,(like from effort in friends, relationships, work, school, and sports), i pay myself off by giving myself what i deserve instead of relying on someone else to give it to me❤ Its a really hard thing to do, and its really cliche, but it really helps, even if its once a week, once a month, or even once every few months, you deserve it