As someone with hiatal hernia and GERD after corrective surgery and other minor health issues along with MD/GAD your sharing does relieve some pressure. Thank you. 🤗
Hello Brian , I wish to make a comment on your channel . I’m an Australian 75 year old with life experiences , similar to your journey . I first experienced you through your other channel for gardening advice , which I found very constructive 👏👍, about a month ago I stumbled onto your HOMESTEAD channel . I’m addicted to your journey on this chapter of you and your families adventure . Brian the greatest take away is it demonstrates you and your family HUMANITY and the responsibilities of having animals etc . As a person who has travelled your path in life , I understand what you and your lovely family experiencing and sharing with us . I wish you and your family all the very best in your adventures , thank your for the kindness that you all give to your lovely animals , but more importantly the delivery of how we love our animals , an excellent show mate , your living the dream I have travelled . Keep sharing your humanity , kind regards Tim 👍👏👏👏👏👏🌹🇦🇺
So many suffer in silence. Not everyone's illnesses are visible. So many have been told to suck it up, you don't tell people that with diabetes! If you have a problem that you can't see, no ones knows unless you talk about it. You are helping people know they are not alone. Thank you for sharing!
Your mind is powerful, and when anxiety kicks in, your body doesn’t know if there’s a real physical threat or if it’s in your mind. My anxiety affects my blood pressure, which leads to other symptoms. Breathing exercises and physical activity often change the trajectory. Thanks as always for your honesty! You are an amazing teacher and you take on so much to make beautiful spaces for your family as well as to teach us. Feel better soon!
Hey Brian. Well, for the past two years, I have dealt with heart attack symptoms. I have taken every test possible, including a heart cath. My doctor now calls me his "mystery man" because he has no answers. My heart is perfectly healthy and no issues with it. All my blood work is where it ought to be. It can sure bring anxiety on when it seems all the symptoms are there. I will continue to monitor myself and get serious about losing some weight and leave it in the Lord's hands. God is good all the time! I do pray for you, my friend. I believe in taking care of ourselves and am thankful for the blessing of medical professionals. I am also glad I have made preparation spiritually for the inevitable. But, until then, let's garden!! Have a great day, Brian!
Bless you, Brian. I have a loved one with severe anxiety. I’m glad you brought yourself to the point you could share. I feel like when we talk about these things openly, we redeem some of the struggles we’ve been through. I’m so proud of you. We’ll certainly be praying for you as you work through it this week. Everything is looking so good! I love the hydrangea bed. The sod is going to look so lovely. Great progress!
My spouse deals with anxiety and depression. It’s so hard to not be able to make his life easier. I have encouraged him to go to therapy and today, because of you, I have realized it’s the tools he can learn there that will help him. I have learned over the years that my understanding has been a huge help, too. Hang in there. You know we are all on your side with your channel and homesteading; and appreciate you opening up about how you are feeling. I never tire of seeing your progress along with Daisy and the babydoll sheep, so adorable ❣️
@@littlehomesteadbigdreams you’re quite welcome and as someone who also has ADHD, I completely understand how once you get a thought in you’re head it’s extremely easy to hyper fixate on it! I’m sure you’re helping so many people by being vulnerable and sharing your experiences!
Don't be embarrassed! I suffer from chronic depression. It is a daily battle sometimes. I admire you for speaking about your anxiety. If you help one person in the world it is worth it. Plus it shows how down to earth and real you are. I just love you & your family. I learn so much from you & your life. Keep your head up and know you are helping others in many ways❤
Hi My name is Stacey I don't normally comment on UA-cam but I just have to say YOU are a ROCK Star! I've been watching both of your chanels for the past few years & I just have to tell you you are AWESOME. Keep doin what you do for your family your home & all of us who follow you & don't sweat the small stuff it all works out in the wash
Thank you for your honesty. Your willingness to be vulnerable helps so many others who are also grappling with the same or similar issues. Thank you for all you and your wife do to keep us informed and updated. Please do not be ashamed or embarrassed. Anxiety is natural yet manageable, although everyone's symptoms impact them differently. Thank you for being you. I don't think your viewers would want anyone else, "warts and all." Take care, Brian.
I’m so glad to see this video and know you’re all ok. I struggle with extreme social anxiety and your videos have been so so helpful to me. Just know, your honesty and kindness are so encouraging for me and I’m so grateful I found your channel and learned how to garden, it’s been my saving grace!
I couldn't help but seeing how Daisey and the ewes are fully dependent on you. They follow your every move, waiting for you to take care of every aspect of their lives. It's kind of like our society in this country today. Don't you think?
I really love that you share this - I've had anxiety and panic attacks for 51 years (since I was 5) and for so many decades no one talked about anxiety and the mental/emotional/physical manifestations come from it. I've learned a lot of tools over the years but they don't always work - talking ALWAYS helps and I'm glad you can share with us! We are all here for you too!! Love the idea of a log book - shocking that have so many years of therapy no one mentioned doing that to me. Everything looks amazing - so cool how the lawn is coming along... and that planter is gorgeous!!! Can't wait to see how the pond progresses too.
So good to see you back, Brian. I’m sorry you are struggling with anxiety. I’ve been there too, it’s rough! Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and hope it eases up soon. All things considered, you got so much done! I hope you are proud. Can’t wait to see the sod in. The hydrangeas in the raised bed look SO good. Just beautiful! Take care of yourself.
Praying for you Brian. I completely understand anxiety. Sometimes mine comes out of nowhere for no reason that I know of. I just get this heavy feeling of impending doom. I pray that yours has passed or will very soon. We’ve all missed you! ❤️🙏🏻
Thank you for sharing. Anxiety is a very real issue. It's interesting to read all the different ways it presents. Seems very different in men and women. I get through it with help from medical professionals, meds, and most of all knowing that God has it all under control! Concentrate on all the blessings God has given you. I really enjoy your channel and I've learned a bunch. Thank you!
I believe God gave animals the instincts to stay away from certain plants, I plant whatever I want and we have 27 chickens plus 3 dogs none of them eat plants they shouldn’t. If I had followed the labels I wouldn’t have my beautiful flowers and that would be sad. Nice to see you back. 😊
Brian, thank you SO MUCH for talking about anxiety in your video. I have been struggling with this recently and I feel a little more NORMAL now, hearing I'm not alone. I have become a better gardener because of your channel and I thank you for that. Do NOT feel bad about sharing. We support you!
I have had anxiety since I was a kid. Now I have PTSD to top it off. I know how you feel! You're not alone! Thank you for sharing that you suffer too. None of us are alone who have this disorder. You're an inspiration. Because of your wonderful channel and how you teach all of us I took that brave step and started my channel. I have learned so much from you so thank you again!
Been thinking of you. I have anxiety and that is how my panic attacks manifest. It's horrible. Mostly in the night, stomach issues and other things. Take care of yourself. I appreciate all you do to share your experience, knowledge and personal journey!
And Please don't be embarrassed! I also have ADHD and it takes anxiety, especially health anxiety, to a whole new level. People who don't have it don't understand. Don't isolate either! It makes it much worse. Much love and prayers to you guys.
Thank you for sharing personal things with us. Anxiety is a BEAST! It comes out in so many different ways! I have to deal with it, and so do others. You help us by sharing! 😊❤
I can imagine how your heart sank when Ollie first took a nibble of the oleander and what a relief it was when that good boy spit that out. I tried for years to grow oleander, knowing it is poisonous, because I think it is such a beautiful plant. After countless years of buying these I was again at the plant store planning on trying oleander again when I heard someone ask the owner why he carries oleander when they are almost impossible to grow here. His response made me put the oleander back, forever. He said I know that but people keep buying them so I'll keep selling them. I've seen them here in my city here and there but not too many.
Brian, you're the best companion in my home garden! I've learned so much (and continue to learn) about companion planting and insect/disease control from your book and videos. Your homestead is a breath of fresh air and exudes such positive energy! Thank you!
Oh my dearest Brian, you are not alone. So many of us deal with anxiety. It can be so debilitating. I truly believe it affects the very creative people the most. My prayers are with you. ❤
Brian, thank you for being yourself. You are a caring and competent person. You shared your story, and I wish more would. By doing that, the barriers of the different obstacles each deal with will allow others to learn about. In turn, we can build a better world for all of us to enjoy. Congratulations on reaching 1 million followers ❤❤❤
Congrats on one million 🎉🎉🏆. Well deserved ❗️. Everything is coming along nicely. You have been gifted with a great imagination & the persistence to see it thru. Great admiration here ❗️💖 Thank you for sharing your depression. My theory is… if you’ve never dealt with it you simply can’t understand this hidden condition. It’s doesn’t show like a broken arm… it’s silent to those around. However, we do the best we can until it passes over. You are an amazing young man 🤩💖 👵🏻👩🌾❣️
Best of health to you! Your post reminded me how my Mom worried way too much, but drove way too fast and rode motorcycles in the 1940s. When she got down, she wanted to ride. Be well! Be inspired like you inspire us. C.
Hey Brian you dont need to apologize regarding having anxiety, I can totally relate, I try to distract myself when it happens to me, it just effects some of us more than others, loved the brick raised bed looks beautiful, your cottage garden is going to be stunning.
You are not alone. I get this after high stress levels, my stress tolerance seems zero the last few years! I watch your videos when I'm in burnout, you really help keep my brain busy from anxiety and direct it back to my garden. I hope you have an output to distract you enough to destress. I also have that left arm pain/numbness, my physio has told me it is actually an angry nerve that gets inflamed in my neck when I'm stressed and holding tension, then the reflux starts 🙄 The joys of physical anxiety! I relate so much to this it's crazy! Sending restful vibes and hope this eases soon for you from the UK. Thank you so much for sharing this, it's not embarrassing. It helps me feel not so alone in my anxiety. God bless xx
As I was watching you scurrying around attending your livestock, planning, designing, orchestrating, building, each and every detail ....first thing I thought was how contagious it is watching and listening to a Type A right before one's eye's. You certainly do inspire with everything you share....however, there is a price to pay. i completely understand and know first hand the toll it takes. It's a trade off. TY for sharing the trade off details as well. It confirms to those of us who go there to understand that it is a common. Balance is a fine tune that doesn't come easy especially when we bite off so many good and noble endeavors. You are blessed to have a wife who cares so deeply for you enough to ask us to care too! We do.
I was diagnosed last year with adhd, autism, depression, panic disorder, and complex ptsd. Nothing like learning this after living 40+ years and not know, just constant struggling. (My panic attacks often start with what feels like stomach flu. Enough to almost to go to the ER. It’s more ‘medical feeling’ than the slow building anxiety attacks) Learning to garden starting last year has truly saved me. Your channel helped me when my entire world felt like a curtain was lifted and I had no idea what to do with these diagnoses. Gardening has become my biggest special interest. The calmness of y’all’s videos really have helped to regulate me.
Super CONGRATULATIONS!!! For one million likes! You definitely deserve it. I appreciate very much you & your family & channels. I have learned so much about plants & how to garden better & more effectively. You always make me laugh. Thank you. Many, many blessings
Brian you have nothing at all to be embarrassed about. Personally sometimes my depression takes over and all I want to do is sleep and lay around the house. Sometimes I do and sometimes I force myself to push past it and do little things. You'll get through this with your tools and Emily's support.
I hope you feel better too. I am always amazed at all the things you accomplish. I get anxious & want everything just right, then it doesn't get done... You also have a knack to make the things you do to look beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
I can totally relate to Anxiety. Been batting it for the last 25 years. Worst episode caused me to black out in the car in traffic on the 405 freeway decades ago. Your mind is a powerful instigator for panic attacks. Doing as much as you do definitely can trigger episodes. Stay strong and stay healthy (mentally and physically).
You have transformed your property and its an inspiration to us all! I love my garden and my chickens but i dont like a disorganized mess. Former art teacher- it has to look good too; you are crushing it!!!
Your honesty is so refreshing. Don’t ever apologize for what you are going through. My first anxiety attack was at 25 when my dad died suddenly. It happened at the funeral home. I thought I was having a heart attack. I couldn’t breath, my chest heart and I couldn’t quit crying. They are gripping if that’s the right word. I will be praying for you. Thank you and God bless you and Emilie.
I am thoroughly enjoying your gifts. Thank you for sharing so much beauty! Sometimes we can be very hard on ourselves, having visions for our projects. I find it’s important to reflect on how worthy we are of love and being accepted with our foibles. Wishing you the strength of compassion for your own self. The hydrangeas are thrilling! 💝
Hi Brian, I just want to say to me too. Go hug those beautiful animals. It's the best thing to help. Your place is beautiful and I am so excited for a pond.
You are a working machine!💪 Fantastic job!❤ I enjoy watching how your homestead is panning out. Lifting you up in prayer that you find His Peace in your heart to help you with your anxiety.
You are not alone...i have anxiety too...and you said it best it is debilitating. I just keep working through it. I always remember shawshank redemption....get busy living or get busy dying...and that's damn right. It helps me. 😊
So sorry you have to go through all that. I know what that's like. I've had bouts of severe anxiety and depression my whole life. I've been through therapy and now have the tools I need to help me get through the rough times. Watching your videos sure does help a lot. I respect your honesty so much. Thank you for taking all of us along on your journey! By the way, the cottage garden is looking beautiful ❤️ Much love and prayers for you and your family
Everything is looking soooo good, Brian! And once again, your video has left me in awe, and completely inspired. I can't wait to see the Waterwheel. It's going to be gorgeous! Sending prayers for the peace of our Lord to be with you, and to comfort you always. ~ Michell Philippians 4:13
Thank you for sharing your story with us. Please know that you are not alone and by sharing you help others to see that we are not alone. I hope you will feel better soon.
You know we all love you and care about you. I think the change you saw in yourself after spending time with Bill and Joel shows the importance of building community in our lives. You have people who can support your and help you through the down times. The homestead is looking SO AWESOME! The hydrangeas are beautiful. The pond is gong to be amazing and, of course, you're going to have a water wheel mill - I'd expect nothing less from you. You can do, and get through, anything you put your mind to.
Thank you for your honesty and transparency. I have anxiety due to autonomic dysfunction. It is hard at times, especially trying to explain to people what is going on with me. What you described on your video, I have experienced myself. The one thing I do is continue to garden on a small scale. I have loved your videos. Remember, you haven't been given a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind! Praying for you.
Listening to you really helps me. I don't have anxiety, but my roommate does. Unfortunatly he is not as good at articulating it as you are. So when you have talked about it, I have had a few "a-ha" moments. I know it is rough, but I thank you for sharing.
I feel that the past couple of weeks have been difficult for a lot of people. I have had a tough time, my sister and brother too. Big emotional/mental health issues. I agree it is good to use the techniques we have learned to work with the times when stuff comes up. That is what I have been doing, as well as getting out into the garden. There are many Monarch caterpillars on my milkweed. Just seeing those little critters and knowing the journey they must go through to become butterflies helps to calm me and uplift my spirits. Thank you for sharing your journey, it does help all that wish to share it with you. 💖
I have suffered from panic attacks for 20 years now and I can relate. Thank you for talking about this. It is hard for people to understand that haven't dealt with this. Talking about it helps make people aware. It can be debilitating. I hope your weeks gets better and everything is starting to come together with your projects. I enjoy your videos and have learned so much. Bless you and your family.
I don't have anxiety however I appreciate your openness and honesty! I'm sure your helping more people than you think. I started watching to learn gardening and to my surprise your channel has surpassed all my expectations thank you!
Dearest Brian, my daughter and I just went through a rough week with a stomach virus. it was so bad that I stopped gardening for a few days and at one point went to bed during the day thinking that I was in heart failure. Luckily I had some prescription meds for the heartburn and after a few days (of thinking that I could never garden again because I was in heart failure) I was back on my feet again. What a nightmare virus. Anyway, I am glad to see you back on your feet again. I can certainly see how that virus can put anyone into an anxious state of mind because it did the same to me. I love you and Emily and Noah. I love the show and I can't wait to see the cottage and the pond!!!
Life long suffer of severe anxiety. My kids are adults and I can't even let them go to the store. I have the most severe thoughts. They have to check in or I get the worst anxiety it's crippling. Don't ever be embarrassed. You're human and not alone. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing. It will definitely help someone. When I first had post concussion syndrome I really appreciated talking with others who had similar problems. God bless.🙏🇨🇦
Thank you Brian. As an anxiety sufferer (and fellow Brian), I relate. As a fellow Christian, I meditate on this... “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God”, Philippians 4:6-7. The verse continues, “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus”.
The rock bed looks great. The bricks are perfect. I like them. One of the beautiful designs /landscaping sections is in front of the cottage. I love the steps, rocks leading up to it and the wood stumps, Just perfect. Your design ideas I love and gives me ideas. thanks
Many of us go through things like this and rarely talk about it. I have more than once, and considering what you have been through it is very amazing that you can share and help others in this way. Thank you for being so real. You are a blessing.
I deal with anxiety as well. It is debilitating. There’s usually something that triggers it….a fear, a worry, a stress….sometimes it’s hard to pin it down. But what it does to our bodies, takes many days or weeks to get over. I feel for you and understand. I love the hydrangea bed….looks great! Your property is shaping up….keep up the good work! God bless!💕🙏
Good call on keeping the appointment with Bob and Joel, sometimes when we get busy, we get better. A sense of accomplishment, not kicking yourself for not following hrough, and keeping your mind out of your head. 🙂 I had a large oleander removed from my back yard, the rootball was about 4 ft wide and 3 ft tall. I kept it as a yard decoration because it looks like the flying spaghetti monster. (I don’t have any animals in my back yard that would gnaw on it). Wish I could post a pic. Hey, the homestead is looking good!
I can't tell you how much I appreciate you talking about your anxiety! I have panic attacks and depression and anxiety. I do take something, and I really wish there was more acceptance of it. This helps me tremendously! For everyone out there suffering, know that you are not alone, my friend. And stop the negative talk to yourself! You are worth it!!!
I also suffer from Anxiety, and it was brought on mostly from CPTSD🙄 In my late teens & 20's I was a mental mess! Now I'm in my 60s and still have to rely on my tools from time to time, but much less than I used to. I feel for you and the over thinking of "what if's" the Anxiety brings. I had to start paying more attention to triggers. It's an ongoing process ❤
Brian, thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing something so personal with your audience. I am sure it will help others. I work in the higher education space and talking about mental health is becoming so normalized in that space and I see it in so many other spaces. Nothing but the best wishes for you, your family and the herd. :) Oh...and love the progress you are showing on your little homestead.
Love seeing the garden and the sweet animals! Your channel is an inspiration to many of us. I appreciate your honesty about struggles and mental heath, it’s helps normalize what we all go through at times. I hope you feel better, hugs to you and your family 💕
I noticed it had been a while since you had posted, and was a little worried. I'm so sorry for what you've been going through, but I am glad you are better. We are here for you always. 🙏🙏🙏 All the progress on the homestead looks great!
I have multiple family members that deal with the same issue. It is so much more prevalent than I think people realize. Your honesty will definitely be a beacon to many, I’m sure.❤️ God Bless you for your honesty and I will keep you in my prayers 🙏🥰
Thanks for the update & the hydrangeas look amazing 💚 I suffer from PTSD as a result of a bad traffic accident and while I’ve had quite a bit of counseling for other “issues”, (alcoholic parents, marriage), I’ve found when I get anxious while driving to recite Psalm 23, (yes, I memorized it), that and deep breathing calm me and gives me peace 🙏
I love watching you videos. Have learned alot in my old age about gardening because of you.Great job on wall. Valentines day i thought i was having a heart attack and the paramedics tested me and heary was ok and said i was having anxiety because it was my first valentines day without my husband of 59 years. He had passed in October ond never thought of that. You take care.
anxiety and depression sucks!!! Really stinks when it takes you down health worry rabbit holes. I get it. I had cancer before I was 40 and again a year later. I am glad you can see the other side and know how to reach out for help.
So cute fur babies. Your cottage garden is looking great Brian. Pink Hydrangeas means alkaline soil all my Hydrangeas are pink too. My best wishes to you Brian hoping you feel much better soon. I have a girl friend that goes through the same thing as you with anxiety. She practices breathing techniques and counting backwards by twos. Hang in there❤hugs from Melbourne Australia.
Nothing at all embarrassing about opening up so others can find that they're not alone... praying for a continued healing. 🙏🙏
Thank you
As someone with hiatal hernia and GERD after corrective surgery and other minor health issues along with MD/GAD your sharing does relieve some pressure. Thank you. 🤗
Bless your heart for being so open and honest about what you’re going through. You are in my prayers, Brian.
I am so thankful for your honesty. Please know that your viewers are hoping/praying for your mental health ❤️
Thank you
Hello Brian , I wish to make a comment on your channel .
I’m an Australian 75 year old with life experiences , similar to your journey .
I first experienced you through your other channel for gardening advice , which I found very constructive 👏👍, about a month ago I stumbled onto your HOMESTEAD channel .
I’m addicted to your journey on this chapter of you and your families adventure .
Brian the greatest take away is it demonstrates you and your family HUMANITY and the responsibilities of having animals etc .
As a person who has travelled your path in life , I understand what you and your lovely family experiencing and sharing with us .
I wish you and your family all the very best in your adventures , thank your for the kindness that you all give to your lovely animals , but more importantly the delivery of how we love our animals , an excellent show mate , your living the dream I have travelled . Keep sharing your humanity , kind regards Tim 👍👏👏👏👏👏🌹🇦🇺
Thank you so much!
What a sweet comment to leave for Brian and his family. And, how nice to read it. Love what you had to say.❤❤❤❤
What is ironic about this is, I watch your videos to calm down and relax. TY!
Totally agree. I watch to relax too😊
Oh my gosh me too! Watching Brian calms my AFib …. ❤
So many suffer in silence. Not everyone's illnesses are visible. So many have been told to suck it up, you don't tell people that with diabetes! If you have a problem that you can't see, no ones knows unless you talk about it. You are helping people know they are not alone. Thank you for sharing!
Or with frontal lobe brain injury as I have. We “ look” perfectly good on the outside yet the inside is like a squirrel 🐿 caught in traffic . 👵🏻👩🌾❣️
Beautifully stated & so true ❤
Your mind is powerful, and when anxiety kicks in, your body doesn’t know if there’s a real physical threat or if it’s in your mind. My anxiety affects my blood pressure, which leads to other symptoms. Breathing exercises and physical activity often change the trajectory. Thanks as always for your honesty! You are an amazing teacher and you take on so much to make beautiful spaces for your family as well as to teach us. Feel better soon!
Thank you
Hey Brian. Well, for the past two years, I have dealt with heart attack symptoms. I have taken every test possible, including a heart cath. My doctor now calls me his "mystery man" because he has no answers. My heart is perfectly healthy and no issues with it. All my blood work is where it ought to be. It can sure bring anxiety on when it seems all the symptoms are there. I will continue to monitor myself and get serious about losing some weight and leave it in the Lord's hands. God is good all the time! I do pray for you, my friend. I believe in taking care of ourselves and am thankful for the blessing of medical professionals. I am also glad I have made preparation spiritually for the inevitable. But, until then, let's garden!! Have a great day, Brian!
Thank you
My husband had heart attack symptom and finally realized it was being caused by a hiatal hernia that was putting pressure on his heart.
I love seeing Emilie on the video. She has that magic touch just making it fun and sweet.
Thank you 😊
Daisy waits for the sheep to complain about the food. So cute
Bless you, Brian. I have a loved one with severe anxiety. I’m glad you brought yourself to the point you could share. I feel like when we talk about these things openly, we redeem some of the struggles we’ve been through. I’m so proud of you. We’ll certainly be praying for you as you work through it this week. Everything is looking so good! I love the hydrangea bed. The sod is going to look so lovely. Great progress!
Thank you
My spouse deals with anxiety and depression. It’s so hard to not be able to make his life easier. I have encouraged him to go to therapy and today, because of you, I have realized it’s the tools he can learn there that will help him. I have learned over the years that my understanding has been a huge help, too. Hang in there. You know we are all on your side with your channel and homesteading; and appreciate you opening up about how you are feeling.
I never tire of seeing your progress along with Daisy and the babydoll sheep, so adorable ❣️
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You never need to be embarrassed for sharing your feelings and experiences. Prayers that you continue to improve and share your journey with others!
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@@littlehomesteadbigdreams you’re quite welcome and as someone who also has ADHD, I completely understand how once you get a thought in you’re head it’s extremely easy to hyper fixate on it!
I’m sure you’re helping so many people by being vulnerable and sharing your experiences!
I'm just so glad to see you feeling better! You are loved and deserve to take a break when you need it!❤
Thank you
Don't be embarrassed! I suffer from chronic depression. It is a daily battle sometimes. I admire you for speaking about your anxiety. If you help one person in the world it is worth it. Plus it shows how down to earth and real you are. I just love you & your family. I learn so much from you & your life. Keep your head up and know you are helping others in many ways❤
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Giant hugs! It WILL get better. Love the animals…they just make me smile. 🥰🤗
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Hi My name is Stacey I don't normally comment on UA-cam but I just have to say YOU are a ROCK Star! I've been watching both of your chanels for the past few years & I just have to tell you you are AWESOME. Keep doin what you do for your family your home & all of us who follow you & don't sweat the small stuff it all works out in the wash
Wow, thank you!
Thank you for your honesty. Your willingness to be vulnerable helps so many others who are also grappling with the same or similar issues. Thank you for all you and your wife do to keep us informed and updated. Please do not be ashamed or embarrassed. Anxiety is natural yet manageable, although everyone's symptoms impact them differently. Thank you for being you. I don't think your viewers would want anyone else, "warts and all." Take care, Brian.
Thank you
I’m so glad to see this video and know you’re all ok. I struggle with extreme social anxiety and your videos have been so so helpful to me. Just know, your honesty and kindness are so encouraging for me and I’m so grateful I found your channel and learned how to garden, it’s been my saving grace!
Thank you!😊
I couldn't help but seeing how Daisey and the ewes are fully dependent on you. They follow your every move, waiting for you to take care of every aspect of their lives. It's kind of like our society in this country today. Don't you think?
I really love that you share this - I've had anxiety and panic attacks for 51 years (since I was 5) and for so many decades no one talked about anxiety and the mental/emotional/physical manifestations come from it. I've learned a lot of tools over the years but they don't always work - talking ALWAYS helps and I'm glad you can share with us! We are all here for you too!! Love the idea of a log book - shocking that have so many years of therapy no one mentioned doing that to me.
Everything looks amazing - so cool how the lawn is coming along... and that planter is gorgeous!!!
Can't wait to see how the pond progresses too.
Thank you
We love you, Brian! Your health is most important. Please take care of yourself. We will be here to uplift you. Take the time you need.
Thank you
So good to see you back, Brian. I’m sorry you are struggling with anxiety. I’ve been there too, it’s rough! Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and hope it eases up soon.
All things considered, you got so much done! I hope you are proud. Can’t wait to see the sod in. The hydrangeas in the raised bed look SO good. Just beautiful!
Take care of yourself.
Thank you
I look forward to your updates. Blessings to the homestead.
Thank you!
So proud of you for sharing it help me to help my daughter she deals with some of your issues. I will pray for you as I pray for her. Thank you.
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Praying for you Brian. I completely understand anxiety. Sometimes mine comes out of nowhere for no reason that I know of. I just get this heavy feeling of impending doom. I pray that yours has passed or will very soon. We’ve all missed you! ❤️🙏🏻
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This is how I feel too. It's new to me and I didn't know what was happening, but you described it to a t!
Thank you for sharing. Anxiety is a very real issue. It's interesting to read all the different ways it presents. Seems very different in men and women. I get through it with help from medical professionals, meds, and most of all knowing that God has it all under control! Concentrate on all the blessings God has given you. I really enjoy your channel and I've learned a bunch. Thank you!
I believe God gave animals the instincts to stay away from certain plants, I plant whatever I want and we have 27 chickens plus 3 dogs none of them eat plants they shouldn’t. If I had followed the labels I wouldn’t have my beautiful flowers and that would be sad. Nice to see you back. 😊
Millions of years of evolution taught animals fyi...
Yet they will still drink antifreeze
Exactly right. God is good.🕊️✝️🙏
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Brian, thank you SO MUCH for talking about anxiety in your video. I have been struggling with this recently and I feel a little more NORMAL now, hearing I'm not alone. I have become a better gardener because of your channel and I thank you for that. Do NOT feel bad about sharing. We support you!
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Your garden is beautiful. Thank you for sharing about your anxiety! I appreciate your candor.
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I have had anxiety since I was a kid. Now I have PTSD to top it off. I know how you feel! You're not alone! Thank you for sharing that you suffer too. None of us are alone who have this disorder. You're an inspiration. Because of your wonderful channel and how you teach all of us I took that brave step and started my channel. I have learned so much from you so thank you again!
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@@littlehomesteadbigdreams you're welcome!
Been thinking of you. I have anxiety and that is how my panic attacks manifest. It's horrible. Mostly in the night, stomach issues and other things. Take care of yourself. I appreciate all you do to share your experience, knowledge and personal journey!
And Please don't be embarrassed! I also have ADHD and it takes anxiety, especially health anxiety, to a whole new level. People who don't have it don't understand. Don't isolate either! It makes it much worse. Much love and prayers to you guys.
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Thank you for sharing personal things with us. Anxiety is a BEAST! It comes out in so many different ways! I have to deal with it, and so do others. You help us by sharing! 😊❤
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Youve been on my mind, been praying for you. Glad to see your face again.
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I can imagine how your heart sank when Ollie first took a nibble of the oleander and what a relief it was when that good boy spit that out. I tried for years to grow oleander, knowing it is poisonous, because I think it is such a beautiful plant. After countless years of buying these I was again at the plant store planning on trying oleander again when I heard someone ask the owner why he carries oleander when they are almost impossible to grow here. His response made me put the oleander back, forever. He said I know that but people keep buying them so I'll keep selling them. I've seen them here in my city here and there but not too many.
Brian, you're the best companion in my home garden! I've learned so much (and continue to learn) about companion planting and insect/disease control from your book and videos. Your homestead is a breath of fresh air and exudes such positive energy! Thank you!
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Thank you sharing your life with us! Please know that you are definitely helping others including myself!? ☮️💟
Oh my dearest Brian, you are not alone. So many of us deal with anxiety. It can be so debilitating. I truly believe it affects the very creative people the most. My prayers are with you. ❤
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Brian, thank you for being yourself. You are a caring and competent person. You shared your story, and I wish more would. By doing that, the barriers of the different obstacles each deal with will allow others to learn about. In turn, we can build a better world for all of us to enjoy. Congratulations on reaching 1 million followers ❤❤❤
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Congrats on one million 🎉🎉🏆. Well deserved ❗️. Everything is coming along nicely. You have been gifted with a great imagination & the persistence to see it thru. Great admiration here ❗️💖
Thank you for sharing your depression. My theory is… if you’ve never dealt with it you simply can’t understand this hidden condition. It’s doesn’t show like a broken arm… it’s silent to those around. However, we do the best we can until it passes over. You are an amazing young man 🤩💖
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Best of health to you! Your post reminded me how my Mom worried way too much, but drove way too fast and rode motorcycles in the 1940s. When she got down, she wanted to ride. Be well! Be inspired like you inspire us. C.
Hey Brian you dont need to apologize regarding having anxiety, I can totally relate, I try to distract myself when it happens to me, it just effects some of us more than others, loved the brick raised bed looks beautiful, your cottage garden is going to be stunning.
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Love the planter, you do such a good job. Thank you so much for all you show us.
Your vision for the landscaping is amazing. Such a labor of love.
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You are not alone. I get this after high stress levels, my stress tolerance seems zero the last few years!
I watch your videos when I'm in burnout, you really help keep my brain busy from anxiety and direct it back to my garden.
I hope you have an output to distract you enough to destress.
I also have that left arm pain/numbness, my physio has told me it is actually an angry nerve that gets inflamed in my neck when I'm stressed and holding tension, then the reflux starts 🙄
The joys of physical anxiety!
I relate so much to this it's crazy! Sending restful vibes and hope this eases soon for you from the UK.
Thank you so much for sharing this, it's not embarrassing. It helps me feel not so alone in my anxiety.
God bless xx
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As I was watching you scurrying around attending your livestock, planning, designing, orchestrating, building, each and every detail ....first thing I thought was how contagious it is watching and listening to a Type A right before one's eye's. You certainly do inspire with everything you share....however, there is a price to pay. i completely understand and know first hand the toll it takes. It's a trade off. TY for sharing the trade off details as well. It confirms to those of us who go there to understand that it is a common. Balance is a fine tune that doesn't come easy especially when we bite off so many good and noble endeavors. You are blessed to have a wife who cares so deeply for you enough to ask us to care too! We do.
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I was diagnosed last year with adhd, autism, depression, panic disorder, and complex ptsd. Nothing like learning this after living 40+ years and not know, just constant struggling. (My panic attacks often start with what feels like stomach flu. Enough to almost to go to the ER. It’s more ‘medical feeling’ than the slow building anxiety attacks) Learning to garden starting last year has truly saved me. Your channel helped me when my entire world felt like a curtain was lifted and I had no idea what to do with these diagnoses. Gardening has become my biggest special interest. The calmness of y’all’s videos really have helped to regulate me.
Super CONGRATULATIONS!!! For one million likes! You definitely deserve it. I appreciate very much you & your family & channels. I have learned so much about plants & how to garden better & more effectively. You always make me laugh. Thank you. Many, many blessings
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Brian you have nothing at all to be embarrassed about. Personally sometimes my depression takes over and all I want to do is sleep and lay around the house. Sometimes I do and sometimes I force myself to push past it and do little things. You'll get through this with your tools and Emily's support.
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I hope you feel better too. I am always amazed at all the things you accomplish. I get anxious & want everything just right, then it doesn't get done... You also have a knack to make the things you do to look beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
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I can totally relate to Anxiety. Been batting it for the last 25 years. Worst episode caused me to black out in the car in traffic on the 405 freeway decades ago. Your mind is a powerful instigator for panic attacks. Doing as much as you do definitely can trigger episodes. Stay strong and stay healthy (mentally and physically).
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You have transformed your property and its an inspiration to us all! I love my garden and my chickens but i dont like a disorganized mess. Former art teacher- it has to look good too; you are crushing it!!!
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We are always here for you Brian!!! Prayers!!
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Your honesty is so refreshing. Don’t ever apologize for what you are going through. My first anxiety attack was at 25 when my dad died suddenly. It happened at the funeral home. I thought I was having a heart attack. I couldn’t breath, my chest heart and I couldn’t quit crying. They are gripping if that’s the right word. I will be praying for you. Thank you and God bless you and Emilie.
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Your place is looking so great. It makes me believe that so much is possible on my own little urban lot.
You can do it!
You keep a beautifully clean farm. Nicely done, sir!
I am thoroughly enjoying your gifts. Thank you for sharing so much beauty! Sometimes we can be very hard on ourselves, having visions for our projects. I find it’s important to reflect on how worthy we are of love and being accepted with our foibles. Wishing you the strength of compassion for your own self. The hydrangeas are thrilling! 💝
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was thinking about you yesterday.....glad to see this post
Hi Brian, I just want to say to me too. Go hug those beautiful animals. It's the best thing to help. Your place is beautiful and I am so excited for a pond.
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You are the Master of gardening, Design buildings, ❤ Congratulations to Reach Million,❤ more will come❤ I learn a lot from you🎉
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You are a working machine!💪 Fantastic job!❤ I enjoy watching how your homestead is panning out. Lifting you up in prayer that you find His Peace in your heart to help you with your anxiety.
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You are not alone...i have anxiety too...and you said it best it is debilitating. I just keep working through it. I always remember shawshank redemption....get busy living or get busy dying...and that's damn right. It helps me. 😊
So sorry you have to go through all that. I know what that's like. I've had bouts of severe anxiety and depression my whole life. I've been through therapy and now have the tools I need to help me get through the rough times. Watching your videos sure does help a lot. I respect your honesty so much. Thank you for taking all of us along on your journey! By the way, the cottage garden is looking beautiful ❤️ Much love and prayers for you and your family
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Your projects are absolutely showing the hard work you put into them. Love how everything is falling into place. Take care of yourself. Hugs!!
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Everything is looking soooo good, Brian! And once again, your video has left me in awe, and completely inspired. I can't wait to see the Waterwheel. It's going to be gorgeous! Sending prayers for the peace of our Lord to be with you, and to comfort you always. ~ Michell
Philippians 4:13
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Thank you for sharing your story with us. Please know that you are not alone and by sharing you help others to see that we are not alone. I hope you will feel better soon.
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You know we all love you and care about you. I think the change you saw in yourself after spending time with Bill and Joel shows the importance of building community in our lives. You have people who can support your and help you through the down times. The homestead is looking SO AWESOME! The hydrangeas are beautiful. The pond is gong to be amazing and, of course, you're going to have a water wheel mill - I'd expect nothing less from you. You can do, and get through, anything you put your mind to.
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Water mill sounds lovely.
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Thank you for your honesty and transparency. I have anxiety due to autonomic dysfunction. It is hard at times, especially trying to explain to people what is going on with me. What you described on your video, I have experienced myself. The one thing I do is continue to garden on a small scale. I have loved your videos. Remember, you haven't been given a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind! Praying for you.
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Listening to you really helps me. I don't have anxiety, but my roommate does. Unfortunatly he is not as good at articulating it as you are. So when you have talked about it, I have had a few "a-ha" moments. I know it is rough, but I thank you for sharing.
Oh honey, yes you are not alone! Work through it as best you can and refocus. Your doing a great job with all of the plans for your property.
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Brian! I love how you are so raw and open with your health! I hope you are on Magnesium it absolutely helps with Anxiety! Prayers to you!
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I feel that the past couple of weeks have been difficult for a lot of people. I have had a tough time, my sister and brother too. Big emotional/mental health issues. I agree it is good to use the techniques we have learned to work with the times when stuff comes up. That is what I have been doing, as well as getting out into the garden. There are many Monarch caterpillars on my milkweed. Just seeing those little critters and knowing the journey they must go through to become butterflies helps to calm me and uplift my spirits. Thank you for sharing your journey, it does help all that wish to share it with you. 💖
I have suffered from panic attacks for 20 years now and I can relate. Thank you for talking about this. It is hard for people to understand that haven't dealt with this. Talking about it helps make people aware. It can be debilitating. I hope your weeks gets better and everything is starting to come together with your projects. I enjoy your videos and have learned so much. Bless you and your family.
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I don't have anxiety however I appreciate your openness and honesty! I'm sure your helping more people than you think. I started watching to learn gardening and to my surprise your channel has surpassed all my expectations thank you!
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Dearest Brian, my daughter and I just went through a rough week with a stomach virus. it was so bad that I stopped gardening for a few days and at one point went to bed during the day thinking that I was in heart failure. Luckily I had some prescription meds for the heartburn and after a few days (of thinking that I could never garden again because I
was in heart failure) I was back on my feet again. What a nightmare virus. Anyway, I am glad to see you back on your feet again. I can certainly see how that virus can put anyone into an anxious state of mind because it did the same to me. I love you and Emily and Noah. I love the show and I can't wait to see the cottage and the pond!!!
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Life long suffer of severe anxiety. My kids are adults and I can't even let them go to the store. I have the most severe thoughts. They have to check in or I get the worst anxiety it's crippling. Don't ever be embarrassed. You're human and not alone. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing. It will definitely help someone. When I first had post concussion syndrome I really appreciated talking with others who had similar problems. God bless.🙏🇨🇦
Ugh, anxiety is no joke! I hope you feel better soon.
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Thank you Brian. As an anxiety sufferer (and fellow Brian), I relate. As a fellow Christian, I meditate on this...
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God”, Philippians 4:6-7. The verse continues, “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus”.
The rock bed looks great. The bricks are perfect. I like them. One of the beautiful designs /landscaping sections is in front of the cottage. I love the steps, rocks leading up to it and the wood stumps, Just perfect. Your design ideas I love and gives me ideas. thanks
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Many of us go through things like this and rarely talk about it. I have more than once, and considering what you have been through it is very amazing that you can share and help others in this way. Thank you for being so real. You are a blessing.
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Brian, you are a great teacher. I’ve learned so much from you. Working through stuff isn’t always easy. Much respect my friend, feel better soon.
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I deal with anxiety as well. It is debilitating. There’s usually something that triggers it….a fear, a worry, a stress….sometimes it’s hard to pin it down. But what it does to our bodies, takes many days or weeks to get over. I feel for you and understand. I love the hydrangea bed….looks great! Your property is shaping up….keep up the good work! God bless!💕🙏
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Good call on keeping the appointment with Bob and Joel, sometimes when we get busy, we get better. A sense of accomplishment, not kicking yourself for not following hrough, and keeping your mind out of your head. 🙂
I had a large oleander removed from my back yard, the rootball was about 4 ft wide and 3 ft tall. I kept it as a yard decoration because it looks like the flying spaghetti monster. (I don’t have any animals in my back yard that would gnaw on it). Wish I could post a pic.
Hey, the homestead is looking good!
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Brian, thank you for everything you share you are a great help keep up the great work
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I can't tell you how much I appreciate you talking about your anxiety! I have panic attacks and depression and anxiety. I do take something, and I really wish there was more acceptance of it. This helps me tremendously! For everyone out there suffering, know that you are not alone, my friend. And stop the negative talk to yourself! You are worth it!!!
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Sending love, hugs, and prayers. ❤ I love your videos and your place is beautiful!.
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I also suffer from Anxiety, and it was brought on mostly from CPTSD🙄 In my late teens & 20's I was a mental mess! Now I'm in my 60s and still have to rely on my tools from time to time, but much less than I used to. I feel for you and the over thinking of "what if's" the Anxiety brings. I had to start paying more attention to triggers.
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Brian, thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing something so personal with your audience. I am sure it will help others. I work in the higher education space and talking about mental health is becoming so normalized in that space and I see it in so many other spaces. Nothing but the best wishes for you, your family and the herd. :) Oh...and love the progress you are showing on your little homestead.
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Love seeing the garden and the sweet animals! Your channel is an inspiration to many of us. I appreciate your honesty about struggles and mental heath, it’s helps normalize what we all go through at times. I hope you feel better, hugs to you and your family 💕
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You sharing these situations is real for so many. Like you said if it helps just 1 person it is worth your time to share. ❤
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I noticed it had been a while since you had posted, and was a little worried. I'm so sorry for what you've been going through, but I am glad you are better. We are here for you always. 🙏🙏🙏
All the progress on the homestead looks great!
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I have multiple family members that deal with the same issue.
It is so much more prevalent than I think people realize.
Your honesty will definitely be a beacon to many, I’m sure.❤️
God Bless you for your honesty and I will keep you in my prayers 🙏🥰
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One of my favorite scriptures:
"In the multitude of my anxieties within me,
Your comforts delight my soul." Psalms 94:19
Take good care, Brian. There is no shame in sharing, and thank you for doing so. God bless!
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Thanks for the update & the hydrangeas look amazing 💚 I suffer from PTSD as a result of a bad traffic accident and while I’ve had quite a bit of counseling for other “issues”, (alcoholic parents, marriage), I’ve found when I get anxious while driving to recite Psalm 23, (yes, I memorized it), that and deep breathing calm me and gives me peace 🙏
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Everything is coming along nicely, it looks great ! 💐💚🙃
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Understood. Am there. You are so much more human to me now. Feel so connected right now. Blessings to you and yours.
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I love watching you videos. Have learned alot in my old age about gardening because of you.Great job on wall. Valentines day i thought i was having a heart attack and the paramedics tested me and heary was ok and said i was having anxiety because it was my first valentines day without my husband of 59 years. He had passed in October ond never thought of that. You take care.
Thank you. I’m sorry for your loss
anxiety and depression sucks!!! Really stinks when it takes you down health worry rabbit holes. I get it. I had cancer before I was 40 and again a year later. I am glad you can see the other side and know how to reach out for help.
So cute fur babies. Your cottage garden is looking great Brian. Pink Hydrangeas means alkaline soil all my Hydrangeas are pink too. My best wishes to you Brian hoping you feel much better soon. I have a girl friend that goes through the same thing as you with anxiety. She practices breathing techniques and counting backwards by twos. Hang in there❤hugs from Melbourne Australia.
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