the real reason i still live with my parents. | Q&A

[@user-sy6sj4jd9o]

Living with family is nothing to be ashamed of, regardless of age. Multigenerational households will also become the norm as increases in education, healthcare, and housing costs continue to outpace wage growth.

[@calypso7577]

yeah, especially now during the pandemic. many people lost their incomes, became sick, or still struggle either with huuuge medical bills, funeral costs, or with the aftermath of what covid did to them. now it's really hard time to become fully independent especially if you live in the US :/

[@oouzgee]

yes i wasn't know that it's somethig weird for some people because in my country its so general that living with family

[@bellayellow7211]

people need to realize that it’s becoming increasingly harder for our generation(s) to be able to move out of our parents’ house

[@rxxrcousin]

I'm struggling with that right now and it sucks. I'm 24 and a recent college grad and things have been terrible.

[@ajshaniq]

Exactly. NOT IN THIS ECONOMIY

[@LLCoolJ_25]

Literally! I’m 22 and I’ve had anxiety about “am I gonna still be living with my mom when I’m 30”😭but I’m making $300 biweekly at an internship, and $220 biweekly at my retail job, which I only do 12 hours bc that’s all my mental can take, adding school to that. Even if I get converted into a full time position for a corporate job..they said on average we’ll make 40,000 a year. Idk if I’d be able to live on my own with that lmao

[@bellayellow7211]

@@ajshaniq all these boomers talk about how young people these days are lazy and don’t want to work. Just because they could buy a house and go to college and not go into crushing debt that they would spend the rest of their lives paying off.

[@bellayellow7211]

@@rxxrcousin best of luck to you!! Let’s hope we can all afford to live in the next couple of years haha.

[@rxxrcousin]

A lot of my friends, most of them actually, are moved out on their own. It makes me feel embarrassed sometimes but I realize that the world is full of capitalist lies and I'm still worthy of happiness. Your videos are a safe space and creators like you, Samantha Jo, and Carrie Dayton inspire me a lot!

[@brithomas.]

“The world is full of capitalist lies and I’m still worthy of happiness”-this is exactly it. I love this comment ❤️

[@rxxrcousin]

@@brithomas.

[@jocelynsands212]

okay but this video so far is amazing… no one talks about healing during and after difficult situations, especially with a pandemic that is still occurring. we need to let go of the phrase: “so what’s next” and start asking “how can i acknowledge/ serve to my emotional & physical needs right now.”

[@bellayellow7211]

YESSSSSS

[@rxxrcousin]

I needed to read this, thank you

[@itsalwayssanni]

this is so important !!!

[@allyson--]

I feel this so deeply that I get so uncomfortable asking casual acquaintances "what's new" bc I don't want to pressure anyone to believe they need to achieve or move forward in order to be valued in a conversation & relatio ship. -- I know this is partially me overthinking interactions though

[@betsyklutts952]

This is so healing to hear. Truth is, I still live with my parents due to health reasons and I'm 31. I feel deep shame everyday and get anxious and depressed when I'm around other family members. But hearing you talk about it makes me feel less alone. Thank you, Nicole. Your channel really makes a difference in so many people's lives. Hope you know that. Also, I'm glad your Mom is better. ❤

[@emmelinesprig489]

You’re not alone! I’m almost 30 and living at home. I felt a lot of embarrassment about it in the past, but there are so many great reasons for living with family, especially when health is a factor.

[@betsyklutts952]

@@emmelinesprig489 Thank you and true, you're absolutely right.

[@JordySan]

thank you for representing us 20 year olds still living at home

[@brooke-lynnblair-raines6252]

my mom has always insisted that i stay home as long as possible to be financially successful and not have to pay for living expenses if i don’t have to and i just could never imagine having a family that makes you move out at 18 like that’s so sad. my kids will be free to stay with me for as long as they need and they will always have a home to come back to if they need

[@DiannaCarney]

Literally just starting this now , but as someone living at home rn for personal reasons I hope as you make these videos you remember you never “owe us” answers to anything, but also thank you for continuing to share your struggles & triumphs with us & bring us along your life journey.
💜 also- working consistently tip: I wear a fanny pack with my “needs” in it like a granola bar, phone charger, ear buds, that way I’m not getting up to find shit. I also have a point system where tasks through the day get me points (writing an article is 10 points for example but vacuuming is 2 points) then I use those points for stuff like treating myself to stuff I’d typically feel guilty for.
Also, I use that point system with my partner and we play games like monopoly and uno to win points/bet points.
Sometimes I’ll be like “hey, if you do the dishes tonight I’ll give you an extra point...” to him, or stuff like that. It’s like an economy within our relationship LOL
It has truly become a great system that gets me going even on days I don’t feel motivated. It’s all about tricking my brain, ya know.
Okay but real talk can I consider this comment an article bc it got that long

[@ibu_gobrrrrr872]

I think thats a very smart and interesting idea! i love that you and your partner both agree to keep that going lol, Thats something to keep in mind.

[@DiannaCarney]

@@ibu_gobrrrrr872 thank you!

[@althea145]

Ooo that's cool! Just remember you deserve nice things without earning them through productivity!

[@DiannaCarney]

@@althea145 such an important reminder , thank you! 🥰

[@KoffeeKiwi]

I now need a fanny pack🙌🏾ur a genius

[@cristinabottger1509]

When you said you are getting your personality back, not to be dramatic, but I felt that. I feel like quarantine really took away a part of us and only now are we noticing it was missing. Too deep? Oops sorry

[@lav_endermoon8819]

I felt that :')

[@grace1679]

This video made me really reflect on my life right now. As a 20 year old living in the United States it is so common to see my former high school classmates living alone from the age of 18. It is so difficult for me to not compare myself to others since I feel like I am wasting my life. I never truly been to places, had fun with friends, or fell in love & I know I still am young but I want to experience more. I think I need to take a step back and just focus on living in the moment.

[@istilldontknowmyname7324]

I don't live in the US but I'll be twenty in a month and I feel the same. And I wanna have fun crazy experience with my friends and I wanna have a romantic relationship. I've always tought that people were a step ahead of me and that I was missing out. But actually many people didn't have those expienrces either and are curios to do them too. We just have to relax, we'll find the right people and will experience those things at our time. There's no such things as a life schedule

[@zedore7841]

You’ve got a cool profile picture there

[@brendaseixas2140]

The moving out culture is definitely different in usa. In brazil is very common for young adults still lives with their parents until they finish college, or get a really good job (since is so expensive to rent or buy an apartment here), or even until they get married. So totally normal to see someone still living with their parents until idk 26

[@fullmns]

I recently got diagnosed with OCD too and I'm also 22 still living with my parents!! I try so hard to normalize it for myself while watching my friends move out and such because I know living here is what's best for me and my mental health. It may not feel like growth but the fact we're doing what's best for us is already growth in itself.

[@brendita8896]

Can we just appreciate Nicole's hair 😭

[@nataliesanchez9938]

My hair goals honestly 😭

[@anitar8780]

I love it sm it looks so good on her

[@AmandaFreitas1998]

Yes it looks so pretty

[@andrea205]

Honestly the whole moving out thing is so strange to me. In my country people usually dont move out until their mid-twenties... Even if you need to move away to college, your parents help pay for most of it... Idk america is so strange

[@mar_7055]

where do you live may I ask?

[@Sophie-fb7zc]

I live in Costa Rica, and here it's like that.

[@laurasierra7185]

Same thing in the Dominican Republic!

[@regisforgo4000]

Same in mexico

[@Andre-lh4zd]

Same in Balkan region!!

[@anacarolinaperezfernandez1868]

I'm cuban and in Cuba everyone stays with their family too and I just love it honestly, I think I'd be much happier if I could just live with my family all my life. It's not lack of independence, it's just enjoying the company of the people you love the most you can ❤️ I'm happy you're no longer ashamed of it

[@SM-gt9vg]

This hairstyle actually fits you really well and I know exactly what you mean about changing your hair up and finally feeling like "yes, this is me!" It looks so good on you.

[@JustJay]

I'm 27 and I still live with my parents. Sometimes I feel weird and want to move out... then I remember my student loans and how instead of spending that money on rent, I'm paying those off. Then I feel better. 😆 Everyone has their own situation and whatever works for you in regards to your living arrangements is your business and no one else's. Also culturally, at least from my experience, it's not a super big deal still living with your parents. Love your videos and sending all my love and support!

[@baileysadler5212]

It’s such a privilege to be able to stay at home and not have pressure to move out. I wish I had that growing up. Enjoy it while you can! I can’t wait for more videos ♥️

[@SM-gt9vg]

That's true, also some of us didn't have great relationships with our parents! Mine didn't even force me out, I kinda made that choice myself and omg was it a struggle to support myself full time at 19. But I felt like I had no other choice, I had to get out of that toxic household.

[@ecueto395]

Saaame. I was on my own at 17 and out of my birth giver’s home at 16 (I’m 26 now).
It would have been amazing to have the opportunity to live with family and not have to move out on my own for safety reasons. Family is really important to me, maybe one day I’ll live near some again 🤞🏻😌🤞🏻

[@lizagull411]

it’s so encouraging to see people with large public profiles talk so candidly about mental health struggles! much love nicole, please take all the time you need to take care of yourself

[@floren_ce]

here's my main WFH tip : time management skills are all you need
- if you know that what you have planned for the day *needs* to be done *today*, it'll be easier to do it.
- if you know that today nothing needs to get done, you'll be able to actually relax, trusting that there is actually nothing planned for you work-wise today
and if you struggle to take your own planners and deadlines seriously, here's what changed everything for me :
- write down your deadlines in a planner that you make yourself. do it with intention, spend time at your desk writing the days and dates, the months, drawing it, writing it into excel, whatever.
- deadlines make no sense because time makes no sense most of the time, until you *make it make sense* by writing it down intentionally
- yes i write down my project timelines like 7 times sometimes, but now my deadlines make sense to me. they actually feel urgent, and my daily task feel actually relevant and not something I can just do later.
that's a ridiculously long comment and i know how boring "uhh just manage your time better" is, but nobody told me that i needed to make time make sense to me first so i hope this helps anyone

[@glycerin3179]

my tips for helping myself to stick with a schedule :
- allow urself guilty pleasure at the end of each day u made the effort
- have a calender and everyday that ur doing ur plans, cross the day out and after some time it will be hard to break the cross chain
- remind that motivation is bullshit and u need discipline

[@hadleyjade1513]

i'm living for the still woozy shirt! and with the haaaiirrr ahh *chefs kiss*

[@anna-jk99]

Ikkrr I also want that shirt😩

[@libertymorgan2129]

that's what i was just thinking 😩😭

[@user-vh5ss8ty5l]

i really do prefer your content that is genuine and uploaded when you are well. i don’t need twice a week uploads or weekly podcasts bc when you create something and you’re in the right place to do so, it’s amazing.

[@laindarko3591]

Thank you so much for talking about living with your parents. I tried to move into a dorm but moved back home after a week due to how much it exacerbated my mental health issues. I am so much happier and more secure here, and it's much better for adjusting to my medication and taking care of my health. All of my friends have adjusted to living away from home just fine so I can't help but feel a little ashamed and embarrassed. But this video and the comments are so validating ❤️

[@felicityzzz1614]

if you have good parents, i see no reason to move out the second you’re an adult. i would have loved to stay home with my family if they were nice to me 😭

[@AshleyHernandez]

legit same

[@witchy.business]

As someone who recently graduated from college, turned 23 a few days ago, and is still living with her family for the next year, it's really nice to see a youtuber almost my age who is also living with their family. The last few years have been tough on me, and I really needed time to come home and heal and feel like myself again. I'm certainly lucky to have great parents who are supportive of me being home and provide me with a safe environment, which can unfortunately be rare in the U.S., but it's also hard not to sometimes feel embarrassed in a society that never wants us to "slow down" or take care of our mental health. Thank you for this, Nicole. And thanks to all the lovely people in the comments :)

[@salicyn.willow]

I absolutely love that you are getting better Nicole! I've also recently been dealing with mental health and your videos make me feel better and ground me that Im not alone! I recently started getting back into painting! Its immensely helped my mental health! I paint with watercolors by beam paints and they're a small paint company owned by an indigenous Ojibwe woman. The paints are plastic free and sustainably made and they are soo good and pretty and they bring me peace every time I use them. Anyway thank you Nicole for your content! Your definitely one of the best youtubers out there!!!

[@caitlinocallaghan4349]

Nicole you seem so grounded! It’s so nice to hear you be content and confident in your decisions like staying at home and getting help / trying medication for your OCD. No one talks about how unfriendly the process for getting appointments is for people struggling with mental health issues!! Also you sharing your experience with OCD actually helped me so much with getting the confidence to advocate for myself & I finally received my PTSD diagnosis and am getting the help I need. Much love from someone also on a mental health journey 🥺

[@zarabrennan7969]

nicole was my best friend throughout the whole pandemic ❤️❤️❤️

[@larrycollins1538]

Really?

[@crumpledupieceofpaper8106]

the the strokification of nicole's hair i love it

[@lexlovebot]

this whole look was giving me ally sheedy in breakfast club vibes. i’m sure you’ve heard that before but it’s fabulous. also this video was very comforting in a weird way. thanks for sharing your personal thoughts and such with us. i wish you nothing but peace and wellness 💓

[@keyara365]

honestly it's so strange to me hearing that in America people are shamed for staying with their parents when in my country you can find households filled with three generations (sometimes even four)! And keep in mind, it might be the grandparents with e.g. they have 3 children and each child has 2 kids of their own, so having at least ten people in a house is seen as normal!
edit: a minor grammatical error 😂

[@_simangele_]

Honestly, I can relate to why you're staying with your parents.
I do not have the means to move out of my mother's house (I'm a 2nd year student), but I have been away from home at college before and now I'm in a college closer to home and I commute everyday. I did not have a difficult time adjusting to college life or being on my own, in fact, my transition was very smooth and barely noticeable. But I can testify that since coming back home my mental health has been so much better. I mean, it still sucks but it is not as terrible as it was while I was away.
And my mom doesn't know the first thing about mental health issues and is not necessarily inclined to learn but she is so supportive, it warms my heart so much and I appreciate her to no end. I am likely to stay here until I either get a job out of town or get married. My mom is such a blessing and she's my best friend. I get chest pains at the thought of leaving her.

[@SpookyGhostHands]

I am considering moving back in with my parents after being in NYC for a year and a half. I just kept moving and pushing forward and never let myself deal with the effects of the pandemic, or allowed myself to think about what I really wanted or valued. I think everyone who is comfortable living with their parnets should as long as they need.

[@jennasabourin8179]

As a fellow 22 year old who lives at home, works from home, and spends much more time than I would like to admit trying not to compare myself to *other* 22 year olds that little speech at the end about it all made me feel so much better…I keep having to remind myself that its ok and I’m still a baby (in adult terms) lol. I have constant anxiety surrounding it and you make me feel better as silly as that sounds.

[@becnimi]

No shame in living with family. It's unrealistic to expect 18,19,20 year olds to fully support themselves in this economy. Also It's very white american culture to leave at 18, i am mexican american and my parents didn't expect me to leave at 18, same goes for the people i knew around me...

[@anupreetiboro1352]

Exactly, being able to afford to live alone itself is a lot of work and not everyone will find jobs to support themselves at such a young age. It does not makes sense to move out so early. Though some people may need for personal reasons. We should not shame people in any regards.

[@paosantiagoooo]

A good book recommendation is Turtles all the way down! It’s written by John Green and topics such as anxiety and ocd are portrayed on the protagonist.

[@victoriagillerlain]

I’m so glad to hear you’re on a journey towards getting to a better place 🤍🤍 sending you all the good vibes

[@AmandaFreitas1998]

You have no idea how healing your videos are for me. I'm 24, just graduated, have a job, a stable 4 year relationship, and I still can't move out of my parents house. And it usually makes me feel so ashamed and depressed. But watching your video made me feel better, as all your other videos always do lmao. ps: your hair looks so pretty 🥰😁

[@joafrz]

so so glad to see that you're doing better and taking things more slowly!! this video was great and just like u said it feels like a way of connecting with one another. very excited to see what the future holds for u!!

[@siricamille]

I'm so happy you're feeling better and doing well! I'm also living with my parents as a 22 year old. Thank you for talking about it and making it normal. I agree with you that there is nothing wrong with slowing down and taking time to work on yourself.

[@jamie_griffin]

hiiii nicole, i recently started therapy due to your video about what living with ocd is really like and i just want to say thank you. although i don’t have an official diagnosis yet, i had been dealing with some of the things that you showed/talked about in your video and then other things as well but i was scared of getting help because diagnoses scare me. but seriously, thank you. even talking to my therapist in order to figure out if i do have ocd (all signs point to yes) is something i thought about for a few years but didn’t do so until seeing that video. i appreciate your authenticity and willingness to open yourself up to us like that.

[@shinapi6959]

I just want to let Nicole know that she has the best vibes and her shag is amazing.
:) happy to see that you’re doing great nicoLe

[@arshia_]

nicooooooole i literally love your videos so much and like thanks to you ive started going to like therapy now and my medication just started and aaaaa your videos just make me so happy lmao

[@FIRXFLY]

You posted exactly when I needed something. Thank you Nicole for making content and just existing

[@TheSophiaIdea]

Nicole! I recently started working from home and it’s definitely a transition. Something that works for me is to always work 9-5 monday through friday no matter what. i’m sure youtube content creation may have to be more flexible but setting up specific times to do the same tasks every week i think is a great way to go! at least until you get into a rhythm.

[@saanvisoni5976]

You’ve always given us the best advice and helped us out, this time let’s turn the table...These are some ways which help me complete my daily work and stay self disciplined🙌
An hourly schedule, where you decide how many hours do you have to work, which specific tasks need to get completed and much time can you take off.
Removing all the distractions that are in front of you, for example your devices helps a lot and if your mind just wanders off to somewhere maybe you can write that thought down or just keep it aside for a while and focus on the work you’re doing at that moment.
There’s also this reward system, where you reward yourself after you are done with the intended task. This way your brain wants to work for the reward and you complete the tasks quickly.

[@juliakostrzewa]

I’m 24, I lived alone for 5 years and now I got back to my parents house, because I felt that I need to live with them again to check how it is as an adult to understand myself and them more, and its going amazing. my relationship with them is much more mature, we all have changed, for better. I had some issues with my carrer path, now i can focus more on me and not to stress about having any job just to have money to pay rent and be unhappy. I’m so grateful to have this privallege of supporting parents. Really recommend if you have this option :)

[@JuliaWezio]

I swear - your ability to articulate everything is so admirable. I didn’t even realize until this video (and I am a RELIGIOUS viewer of your channel) how many parallels there were between being Polish, living at home, balancing new mental health diagnoses, and so much more. It’s so nice to have someone who just makes me feel like a normal 22 year old as well :,)

[@Amethystclearwater]

As a 23 year old lady who moved home in the Panera bread as well, hearing about your experience living at home is so good to hear. Even as a little anecdote it makes me feel like more normal because it does feel like I’m not good enough for moving home and staying here and not doing what everyone else is at our age. This video is just what I needed today, I’ll be here whenever you want to post.

[@Lea-gx1hz]

2:06 I always thought it was a lack of discipline but I realised recently that I struggled because Let me explain my point: A friend of mine would never procrastinate on doing her homework and I was the complete opposite for as long as I can remember. So I though I just lacked discipline but last week I asked her about it and she told me that . If it's a habit that means I and everyone can implement it in their life! No more inside talks about whether you should work or not, you just put yourself to work without even thinking about it. Sounds so much easier to me!! Plus it only takes about 21 days to form an habit so it's clearly doable. I'm working on it at the moment and it feels really good! Less stress, no guilt while relaxing, better sleep cause I'm not working until late the day before the due date and I even feel like I have more time!

[@sennie2487]

nicole, ur glowing so much i had to squint :’))

[@nonnahfain1854]

Yes I LOVED that you said OCD can change overtime if you put the work into it!! I feel that one, especially with depression and major depression, it can definitely get better in the best way possible if you are always working on getting better in your life. ♡

[@nonnahfain1854]

And happy gotcha day bb Clementine 🥲💓

[@adannayoutube4243]

for the keeping track of a routine, i’ve tried using an app but that didn’t work but i did find putting it on my google calendar (works better than the iphone one imo) and making lists of tasks for reminders helps! also setting an alarm for an important task or reminder, i usually do that for my meds. hope this helps! love your vids

[@sonamc7723]

Hey Nicole, I wasn't online as much during the last few weeks so haven't seen your other recents vids yet, so I have to say: I LOVE THE HAIR OMG

[@brodyh98]

i can totally relate with you about comparing yourself to other people your age! i am 23 and still living at my childhood home. i keep reminding myself that it’s not abnormal, and it’s totally okay. i graduated college during the pandemic and had to return home to help out with family stuff but some parts of me have really enjoyed getting this extra time with my family. it took me a while to find a job but ive been working remotely since june and i am finally moving out with one of my best friends in a few weeks! trying to be more grateful, mindful, and really enjoy the now instead of fixating on the past or future. super excited about things feeling like they’re falling into place

[@anna-jk99]

THE STILL WOOZY MERCH!! I AM JEALOUS😩

[@grasya3754]

aaaaa glad to know you're in a better place mentally now! ^-^ also thank u for putting up this video, it's exactly what i needed as ive been comparing my pace and progress to my friends recently (it's this constant nagging anxiety). but journaling has been helping a LOT because i've been more able to articulate my thoughts (my worries) + give myself some words of affirmation (e.g. "well at least you're handling things way better than you would've months/years ago!"). it's all a matter of giving ourselves some grace no matter how slow our progress is :-) hope u have a wonderful day nicole!

[@snaileymac7965]

The Joan Jett vibes with your hair ✨ enjoy your slow life, "the grind" is over-rated

[@teaonuh9743]

ur q&as and just ur videos in general make me feel like we're old friends catching up at a coffee shop or in ur case a pho, matcha shop

[@greenbean381]

23 and I still live with my parents because I am unable to move somewhere I actually WANT to live, and I refuse to pay 1200$ a month to live in a place that I hate lolz and luckily my parents are fine with it :|

[@user-vb3kn6ur3s]

The quality of your content is getting better and better, you're the best

[@hannahleigh3986]

I also can’t watch violent, gory things anymore, despite loving horror movies and thrillers as a teenager! My heart races and I’m affected for hours afterwards. It must be something in the water 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@zoemacera6244]

THE STILL WOOZY SHIRT!!!!

[@dearlav7110]

listening to you is so therapeutic idk why but i just enjoy listening to you talk it's so entertaining and fun

[@michaelashaffer7251]

i am going through the same exact thing as you right now and have been feeling so lost. I am so grateful to you and your videos and am so glad that you are doing so much better. this helped me so much and has given me more motivation to SLOW DOWN and not feel so guilty for taking time for myself. you are amazing and i am just wishing you all the continued happiness and growth that will come your way 💓❤️🌞✨

[@nubilus3114]

Your hair looks so good on you!

[@mar_7055]

I'm Persian and I live in Iran. It's also OK in Persian culture to live with your parents till you get married and many people in their twenties or thirties live with their parents but most of them work and help their family. That aside the apartment prices are extremely high (mostly buying but renting is also hard) and parents in Iran have this supportive (sometimes too supportive culture of helping their kids out) and even if they wanna get independent they need a hand at first to get an apartment. what I mean is it's a cultural or social pressure that tells you it's bad to stay/leave your parents place and what really matters is your independence and how you take care of your life. My mother has a friend who is 54 and she is single yet she lives with her father and brother (who is also single) but they've got their own jobs and lives.

[@raneem7743]

When she answered the living with her parents question I thought that the only thing is good about being an Arab is the fact that’s when you’re getting older (yours truly is 24) and still live with your parents, you have nothing to feel ashamed for. So yeah.

[@DideSu]

i’m so glad UA-cam recommended me your Emma’s coffee review video a year ago. i just love you nikkinasty

[@monicagonzalez480]

happy one year clem

[@custardstand17]

As someone with OCD, I would recommend CBT or exposure therapy. I will say though that exposure therapy can be really hard the first few months that you participate in it. I have an amazing therapist in Princeton NJ whose help has greatly improved my symptoms. I hope you can find someone who can help you like that

[@jafrinkhan8172]

I'm 21, living with my parents, and can't care less what other people think about it

[@larrycollins1538]

🙌🙌👌💯🔥

[@katiebowers6126]

i'm a little late in watching this video, but i just wanted to say i'm sososo happy you're starting to feel more like yourself again. it shows! love you

[@madelinetodd3409]

I'm 21 and just went through so much trauma taking care of my dad after he had a liver transplant and was in a coma, and I felt like everything was fine and I was able to handle it, UNTIL I ended up at the hospital thinking I was dying on the other side of the country. I was infact not dying, it was a crazy episode of panic attacks and I've never experienced anything like it. Since then I've barely beeen able to see friends, go to family events, or do much of anything bc of anxiety. I still live at home, my boyfriend drives me to school like every other day because of my anxiety, and I was told I have ptsd and panic disorder. I never dealt with anything like this before, It hit me like a brick. Every day is a struggle and I get so down on myself for not going out and travelling and doing things by myself and just functioning. You talking about needing time to heal and needing help from your family definitely helps me feel less like I'm doing life wrong.

[@madelinetodd3409]

Btw exercise, knitting, journalling, lexapro and magnesium supplements are what have helped me so much with the panic attacks and anxiety if anyone wants tips :)

[@hannahborel6135]

As someone who got a diagnosis while in a relationship i can imagine the stress but also relief of that

[@malakmostafaaboulela9051]

wow you are glowing girl❤️ may your soul stay as beautiful as it is!!

[@katie8615]

hey nicole, I never normally comment on videos but I just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing your experiences with OCD. I have been going through a really difficult period with my mental health recently, and found I have had a lot of similar symptoms to you. it's helped me to realise that these things probably aren't just a part of me that I have to live with forever, and are things that I can receive help for to deal with. I can't explain how valuable and helpful it is to have a role model who is also dealing with such a difficult condition and overcoming it, one day at a time. thank you for being you and for everything that you do

[@coracarlsen2633]

my comfort person
x

[@zoe_damons]

also been raised Catholic but ive recently been finding myself straying away, I would highkey love a video about your journey with spirituality pls n thank u :)

[@hazzysav7394]

I’m 21 and I live with my parents, most of my friends live with their parents too It’s a pretty normal thing where I live in Australia. I love it because I get to spend time with my mum and my sisters, which I imagine would occur less frequently if I moved out of home.

[@amelialundgren2050]

this was so sweet i'm so glad you're doing better!! and thank you for talking about your mental health we love the ocd rep

[@plopkinator8175]

NICOLE YOUR HAIR IS THE BEST THING IVE SEEN ALL YEAR. IM IN LOVE.

[@kellieheitman7700]

First thing I noticed: That Nicole and Clementine are glowing in this video!

[@camilaaguilar4629]

watching this while i'm at a lecture in campus lmao i have my priorities real straight 😌😌 (nicole if u see this dw i'm not actually missing stuff i finished the activity already)

[@hannahinverse]

you haven’t been coming up on my feed for a while but i’m glad to see you thriving ✨ also, love the hair

[@saramrsa9368]

Nicole, I just wanted to say that I'm too jealous of your outfit. Like girl. Stop being so cute

[@ninam.9495]

the day nicole posts is always a good day✨

[@madeleineberls3843]

i just had a really rough week and this upload made me really happy thank you sm nicole !!

[@vifiishi7517]

tell clem i love her pls she is just the sweetest cutest baby

[@lanfriesen]

blessed by nikki nasty on a friday?? 🤩 the way this bonus ep brightened my day. (also happy gotcha day clemie, i was adopted too hehe)

[@lornahatch1854]

I love this video, nothing calms me like a good old fashioned qna 🥰🥰

[@RexH8274]

Happy for you and good to see you again. Getting some Breakfast Club vibes from the hair but I personally _love_ it!

[@bussybusters9000]

momma this hair is everything

[@zestyammar1973]

NIKKI I LOVE YOUR HAIR SO MUCH!!!

[@kennethw7602]

Nicole can we please get another playlist video. Also love your channel keep up the good work!!!

[@saramoore2894]

i love watching your vids, i feel so seen and comforted

[@sparklebaby878]

Oh man I totally relate to the obsessing over having ocd. It so weird how quick some of the obsessions can shift and create a problem that didn’t exist before. I also had a terrible first experience on meds but have really seen improvements with more intensive treatment. I hope you find a treatment that works for you and get some relief asap💛

[@astrorookie]

HAPPY GOTCHA DAY CLEM!

[@taniapaolamartinezgalicia4279]

I was having a bad moment but this video made me so happy always love your content❤️