I pray for the day I am this aware and present enough to see that the depression/ anxiety doesn’t take away the goodness in my life. I can’t believe how well you’ve articulated everything I struggle with, even the part about wanting to spare people of your presence because you think you’re embarrassing ☹️🤦🏾♀️ Definitely in a dark space and I’m praying I make it out I’m so blown away by your self awareness🤍
QUESTION : How does one learn to genuinely be happy and excited for things again ? Because everytime I'm happy or excited for stuff - things go south. Literally always... I'm deadass scared to be excited for anything anymore. 😪💔 or simply indulge in being happy...
This used to be me until I dug deep into whether those things are genuinely exciting me or not... or if I'm placing the feeling of excitement or happiness on things I need to let go of. What I mean is, sometimes we just cling onto things because that is what we know. That is what we are familiar with, hence we have the high, which turns into a low real quick. Take things one step at a time. Understand the roots of the thorns. Also remember that happiness is something that you can choose and that God wants abundance for you. ❤
@@Khethokuhlem The answer is a bit hard for me to fully comprehend, but I believe that it'll make sense once I mediate on it. Thank you for replying bc this is a constant struggle and I feel my joy wavering. But you're right , we ought to take it one day and at a time and remember that God does indeed want us to have joy and happiness (bc those are not the same 😂😂 definitely not) in abundance .♡
@@ayagumede9487 Because once I get genuinely excited for something , it never happens !??like!???and when I'm happy , something just has to take that away ! It's such a frustrating experience 😪😭💀
Thank you for this video Sis Gugu. I am very emotional listening to this video, I feel like screaming whenever I think how anxiety robs me of having a "normal life" if that even exists. And I do believe that it'll get better especially now listening to you speak of your experience.
Sis GU your content is soo relatable, the relationship you have with yourself and with God is mind blowing. I was listening to the podcast today I relate with you soo much. ♥️♥️🥰 I'm thankful to God for making you part of my self discovery journey. I love you sis💌
I’ve been feeling low lately. I feel lost. And have no idea what I want for my future. Suicidal thoughts have lingered because I’d feel hopeless. Anxiety and depression is crippling - I’ve deprived myself of food, overate, overslept, stopped exercising, and I cried almost every day for about 2 months. I’m aware of my triggers and I’m learning to overcome them. I’ve isolated myself from certain relationships & friendships to fix myself and become better. It’s a process. And thank you Gugulethu for your voice, your channel brings me hope that “yes, I’m doing fine. And I will get better too”🙏🏾🕯✨
on kindness : you're absolutely right. I've spoken to my family and friends and they're very supportive of me and I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel their love but this illness has a way of messing with you and you just can't see anything beyond your feelings. depression iyangi dina personally because it takes A LOT from you.
no cap this journal had me wanting to tear up a lot because sometimes Sis GU is the only one who understands and validates my feelings and just hearing someone say the words is powerful. especially about the part of feeling stupid or weak for being anxious. i'm in a better place but just reminiscing and being able to finally put words on how i was feeling i think helps me heal. Gugu you are really a blessing from God no cap❤
This video just made me make the biggest decision of my life, of which I've avoided. I'm gonna see a therapist. I just realised my mental health is a priority and there's no reason for me to be ashamed.
Bruh i totally get you. I used to be embarrassed for struggling with mental health since primary school. I cried everyday to "deflate my chest". I didn't understand what I was going through. Now i'm in Uni, I'm failing school because my anxiety and depression is baaaad!!! My environment is also worsening mental health. I'm also trying to heal that inner child but yohhhh!!! I don't even know what I'm supposed to do to heal. It's a sad and difficult show everyday. I really hope for better days.
Omg you know when you mentioned how anxiety can make you feel like you don’t deserve to be happy and the second you laugh/ have a moment of happiness, there’s that voice in your head that says “and then? Aren’t you meant to be sad?”….that’s me🙂. But I also feel like I do that because most of the time in black households after expressing that you’re not okay, the second you laugh, they’ll think you were lying/ that it’s now completely gone so I force myself to be upset the whole day (if that even makes any sense)
true i thought i was the only one that gets shouted at for staying in my room,i even sometimes think of moving out just so i can get space to just go through my thoughts.
"I hope you like what you see and you join the Gange please🎤" this alone hypes me🥰🤩. To everyone suffering from those....much love and y'all will get through it, just give it time💙💙💙
Gugu you just cut and pasted my life literally in this video 😥 Been struggling with anxiety for over a month now and I don't even know how to take myself out and I feel bad all the time being around people, because they expect me to explain why I feel the way I feel and honestly it's just the most underwhelming thing do. But really just glad to hear it from someone who suffered from it saying "I'm in a good space now" - I at least know there's hope somewhat even if I don't have one right now 😥 Thanks Gugu 🌻❤
Thank you for being so willing and open to speak on mental illness, not only that but also reminding many that even in the dark spaces we are very capable of reclaiming back our joy and life.
Thank you so much Gugu for this video it really helped me, I've been procrastinating to go for therapy even though I'm no longer in the dark place but I think I need professional help😑 I'm a new subscriber by the way 😊❤️
Thanks for continuing to speak on mental health. Such talks do continue to help people remember that they should always try to look out on their health, I like your content, you are young and you are doing your thing. In as much as we look up to you, we embrace that you are human.
Appreciate you being open about it, mental health is really important, as someone who lost a senior due to depression and anxiety, it made me question my mental stand point, am struggling but am pushing
Thank you so much! We have people around us but just so busy showing face and showing up for everyone but myself! Thank you! Please continue 🙌🏾💐 with this channel and with allowing yourself to be heard.
I listened to your dear diary podcast episode and you were ALLL up in my business girl!! It literally felt like you were reading my diary back to me.. I feel the same way about this video. It seems God has us walking through the same things and I appreciate how you are able to articulate feelings that I could not put into words myself. Thank you so much ❤️
I have an ask not only to Sis GU but anyone that can answer this for me. I am very attached to people and often feel bad for standing up for myself or expressing myself because I'm scared of having a fall out with them. Before you ask what's the relevance it's that I experience a lot of anxiety around having misunderstandings but one can't live a life with no misunderstandings so I'd like to know how to rid myself from the shackles of caring more than others cause it's draining😩😭
The way the timing of this podcast is sooooo spot on. Ive been struggling with anxiety and depression intensely and recently my doc was like you might have adhd. Ive been trying to look for work so I can afford to see a psychiatrist but i need to see one before i work cause i aint mentally stable enough yet. Thank you for sharing your journey Sis GU☺
“Anxiety is a liar, fraud, a scammer!” Facts!🔥
You are what this generation needs. Thank you for creating a safe space.
Thank you for being who you are SIS!! This means so much, I feel motivated everytime I listen to you. Thanks again and stay beautiful ❤️👑
I pray for the day I am this aware and present enough to see that the depression/ anxiety doesn’t take away the goodness in my life. I can’t believe how well you’ve articulated everything I struggle with, even the part about wanting to spare people of your presence because you think you’re embarrassing ☹️🤦🏾♀️
Definitely in a dark space and I’m praying I make it out
I’m so blown away by your self awareness🤍
love & light babe❤
praying for you to get through all that you're dealing with😭🥺💗
love and light.... hope you heal and grow
‘I’m capable. I deserve a good life, I deserve a happy life and peace’ 🤞🏽
We need the podcast about growing up in a black household ❤️
"you can't heal in the place that triggered u" speak on it 🥺❤️
QUESTION : How does one learn to genuinely be happy and excited for things again ? Because everytime I'm happy or excited for stuff - things go south. Literally always... I'm deadass scared to be excited for anything anymore. 😪💔 or simply indulge in being happy...
That happens to me a lot 😭😭 can we get an answer to this question hle
This used to be me until I dug deep into whether those things are genuinely exciting me or not... or if I'm placing the feeling of excitement or happiness on things I need to let go of. What I mean is, sometimes we just cling onto things because that is what we know. That is what we are familiar with, hence we have the high, which turns into a low real quick.
Take things one step at a time. Understand the roots of the thorns. Also remember that happiness is something that you can choose and that God wants abundance for you. ❤
@@Khethokuhlem The answer is a bit hard for me to fully comprehend, but I believe that it'll make sense once I mediate on it. Thank you for replying bc this is a constant struggle and I feel my joy wavering. But you're right , we ought to take it one day and at a time and remember that God does indeed want us to have joy and happiness (bc those are not the same 😂😂 definitely not) in abundance .♡
@@Khethokuhlem Thank you Sinethemba💚.
@@ayagumede9487 Because once I get genuinely excited for something , it never happens !??like!???and when I'm happy , something just has to take that away ! It's such a frustrating experience 😪😭💀
Thank you for this video Sis Gugu. I am very emotional listening to this video, I feel like screaming whenever I think how anxiety robs me of having a "normal life" if that even exists. And I do believe that it'll get better especially now listening to you speak of your experience.
Sis GU your content is soo relatable, the relationship you have with yourself and with God is mind blowing. I was listening to the podcast today I relate with you soo much. ♥️♥️🥰 I'm thankful to God for making you part of my self discovery journey. I love you sis💌
i'm so grateful for your content please .🥺🥺🥺🥺
"but it's none of your business, love you guys xa xa 😉" 😂😂😂 wangtlatsa wena.
Thank you Babe.🥺❤
I’ve been feeling low lately. I feel lost. And have no idea what I want for my future. Suicidal thoughts have lingered because I’d feel hopeless.
Anxiety and depression is crippling - I’ve deprived myself of food, overate, overslept, stopped exercising, and I cried almost every day for about 2 months. I’m aware of my triggers and I’m learning to overcome them.
I’ve isolated myself from certain relationships & friendships to fix myself and become better. It’s a process. And thank you Gugulethu for your voice, your channel brings me hope that “yes, I’m doing fine. And I will get better too”🙏🏾🕯✨
Yesssssssss please. (GROWING UP IN A BLACK HOUSEHOLD) !! Can't wait !!
This chat is heeeeaaaavvvyyyyy
hopefully things get brighter
on kindness : you're absolutely right. I've spoken to my family and friends and they're very supportive of me and I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel their love but this illness has a way of messing with you and you just can't see anything beyond your feelings. depression iyangi dina personally because it takes A LOT from you.
no cap this journal had me wanting to tear up a lot because sometimes Sis GU is the only one who understands and validates my feelings and just hearing someone say the words is powerful. especially about the part of feeling stupid or weak for being anxious. i'm in a better place but just reminiscing and being able to finally put words on how i was feeling i think helps me heal. Gugu you are really a blessing from God no cap❤
This video just triggered me. But I love you ❤
This video just made me make the biggest decision of my life, of which I've avoided. I'm gonna see a therapist. I just realised my mental health is a priority and there's no reason for me to be ashamed.
Bathong Gugu, I can relate to everything you said !
Bruh i totally get you. I used to be embarrassed for struggling with mental health since primary school. I cried everyday to "deflate my chest". I didn't understand what I was going through. Now i'm in Uni, I'm failing school because my anxiety and depression is baaaad!!! My environment is also worsening mental health. I'm also trying to heal that inner child but yohhhh!!! I don't even know what I'm supposed to do to heal. It's a sad and difficult show everyday. I really hope for better days.
I got so teary watching this but I realise how I'm letting this consume my life and affect my daily activities 😭 thank you for this video
High functioning anxiety is so sneaky !!!😫
I cried halfway into this video because I feel seen and understood 🥺
so many gems were dropped in this conversation! we deserve happiness and hope and this video offers that possibility. you're doing amazing sweetie!
Thank you so much for this video. I am currently in that state. My anxiety has taken over my life currently. Praying I overcome it
Omg you know when you mentioned how anxiety can make you feel like you don’t deserve to be happy and the second you laugh/ have a moment of happiness, there’s that voice in your head that says “and then? Aren’t you meant to be sad?”….that’s me🙂. But I also feel like I do that because most of the time in black households after expressing that you’re not okay, the second you laugh, they’ll think you were lying/ that it’s now completely gone so I force myself to be upset the whole day (if that even makes any sense)
Love you Gugu
true i thought i was the only one that gets shouted at for staying in my room,i even sometimes think of moving out just so i can get space to just go through my thoughts.
"I hope you like what you see and you join the Gange please🎤" this alone hypes me🥰🤩.
To everyone suffering from those....much love and y'all will get through it, just give it time💙💙💙
Needed this ♡ Thank you Sis G.U 💚 your impact in so many of our lives does not go unnoticed!
I struggle to breathe, I'm in physical pain in my chest. It's been 2months since I had an anxiety attack.
Love this segment of the channel
thank you for this.🤍🤍
Gugu you just cut and pasted my life literally in this video 😥 Been struggling with anxiety for over a month now and I don't even know how to take myself out and I feel bad all the time being around people, because they expect me to explain why I feel the way I feel and honestly it's just the most underwhelming thing do.
But really just glad to hear it from someone who suffered from it saying "I'm in a good space now" - I at least know there's hope somewhat even if I don't have one right now 😥
Thanks Gugu 🌻❤
Thank you for being so willing and open to speak on mental illness, not only that but also reminding many that even in the dark spaces we are very capable of reclaiming back our joy and life.
Yho sis gu I missed you 🥺 thank you for showing up
Love it here!
You have such a beautiful soul
I think so too
❤️.
Out here feeling super excited before i can even watch the video😅❤
Sho Genge 💝💃💃we love sis G.U!
Missed you so much Sis!
Still a very important video. Thank you. ♥️
I really needed to hear this, every single word.
Preach SisG🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👏🏾
Subscribed.Can't wait to see more.
Thank you so much Gugu for this video it really helped me, I've been procrastinating to go for therapy even though I'm no longer in the dark place but I think I need professional help😑 I'm a new subscriber by the way 😊❤️
You look beautiful also yess this just made my Sunday 😭❤
i'm so thankful for the way Sis Gu articulates herself because that makes it easier for me to understand my feeling and articulate them better
From the "embarrassed about..." part, that is exactly me😬
missed you sm mama!🥺🤟🏽
“It’s so consuming and it is so dark and it’s so heavy” yohhh 😭😭😭 that hit me and I felt 🤧
I love and appreciate you and your content so much, yoh ❤️🤍
Your Energy🥰🥰 uvele ubone ukuthi WEEH❤️😎
Thanks for continuing to speak on mental health. Such talks do continue to help people remember that they should always try to look out on their health, I like your content, you are young and you are doing your thing. In as much as we look up to you, we embrace that you are human.
This entered my soul sis
thank you for validating our feelings and creating a safe space for us ❤
Anxiety is tough… I’m still looking for ways to make me calm
Anxiety and depression definitely has me on chokehold right now and I happen to find this video, I’m glad it’s been better for you♥️
Appreciate you being open about it, mental health is really important, as someone who lost a senior due to depression and anxiety, it made me question my mental stand point, am struggling but am pushing
one thing about sis Gugu, she sounds like a beam of hope. needed to hear this, thank you!
Mahn I just love SisGu 🥺
So relatable. Thank you so much, I'm a new subscriber and I love it here❤
Sis G.U!😍❤
love the new hair do. thank you for thisss
I feel so seen🥺. Thank you so much for this! May the Lord continue to shine light upon your life❤️
Thank you so much for this❤️ this is so validating and relatable..
Not me crying while watching this 😢
Thank you so much! We have people around us but just so busy showing face and showing up for everyone but myself! Thank you! Please continue 🙌🏾💐 with this channel and with allowing yourself to be heard.
I listened to your dear diary podcast episode and you were ALLL up in my business girl!! It literally felt like you were reading my diary back to me.. I feel the same way about this video. It seems God has us walking through the same things and I appreciate how you are able to articulate feelings that I could not put into words myself. Thank you so much ❤️
Gugu is such a relatable Hun damn❤️🤌
Thank you Gugu. 🥺❤💫 Just THANK YOU. Needed to hear this this morning.
is it impossible to get the podcast episodes also here
It's your voice for me, I love it!🤩
We are here Sis G.U ♥️ awusemhle nono 🥺
Authentic 🍂🤎
Felt everything in this video.💛✨
New subie. ...I love how relatable you are❤❤❤😍😍😍
im going through so much anxiety depression, this week im graduating and im failing to be present for myself. I just feel undeserving
godsent🌹❤️
i loved everything about this , thank you mama
This is so relatable. I was nodding throughout the entire video LOL. Love this ❤️😊
I needed this. Thank you.
Ugh Gugu, I really needed to hear this! ♥♥
Thank you for this! You're amazing and so relatable, this video has become so much help for me and prioritizing my well-being on a daily basis. 🥺❤❤
thank you sm for this😭❤
i love you bro💗
You cannot heal in the space in which you have been triggered and traumatized 🖤✴️
Love this 🤍✨thank you sis G.U
Thank you Gugu ❤️
Love you...🥰🥰♥️
New Subie here, 10 seconds into your video and I love you already. ❤🌼
I have an ask not only to Sis GU but anyone that can answer this for me. I am very attached to people and often feel bad for standing up for myself or expressing myself because I'm scared of having a fall out with them. Before you ask what's the relevance it's that I experience a lot of anxiety around having misunderstandings but one can't live a life with no misunderstandings so I'd like to know how to rid myself from the shackles of caring more than others cause it's draining😩😭
Ooof that hit too hard " for you to learn your triggers you have to be triggered "😭😭😭😭
Thank you.❤️🥺
The way the timing of this podcast is sooooo spot on. Ive been struggling with anxiety and depression intensely and recently my doc was like you might have adhd. Ive been trying to look for work so I can afford to see a psychiatrist but i need to see one before i work cause i aint mentally stable enough yet. Thank you for sharing your journey Sis GU☺
I have beeen feeling extremely anxious since last night and it’s not cute 😭😭💔
I missed you sis G🥰
We out to change the hashtag then 🤪#Roadto80k or whaevvaaaaaa
What is the name of the song of your intro