Gaining and Losing Weight, Sex with a Stoma & Harry Potter | Q&A | Hannah Witton
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- Опубліковано 14 тра 2018
- I answer your questions from instagram about gaining & losing weight, studying & maintaining mental health, sex with a stoma, Harry Potter & other stuff!
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When I was about 14 I became very ill and missed around 4/5 months of school. When I eventually went back the first things my P.E. teacher (and a few others) said were 'how good I looked' and 'wow, you've lost so much weight. That time off really did you some good'. I've always struggled with my body image and relationship with food and looking back (seven years on) it makes me so disappointed that I was made to believe that my health mattered less than my weight. It's such a dangerous message to pass on. I'm so glad that you're approaching your own weight change and recovery from illness in such a healthy way x
to me, it seems kind of rude to "judge" and make comments on your weight (even though they must have thought those were positive ones), especially if people don't know what happened in your life ^^
my weight changed a lot this past year (i acually have a very similar story to hannah's) and when it happens, you don't really know what to think about yourself bc the image of yourself that you had doesn't add up to how you really are anymore and what people say really matters bc you are kind of lost ^^
i don't know if that was clear but that's how i felt and fortunately, the people around me were great so i'm sorry you had to go through this
I love the idea of learning new skills in revision breaks!
You are amazing., I've had 60+ CVAs, strokes. I'm almost completely immobile as well. You both entertain. And amaze me. If You'd like to communicate, my email address is: scienceneversucks.msw@gmail.com. I used to draw, write, photograph, race sailboats and scuba five before my strokes. In my work. Time I was a researcher and scientist. Keep being You, it's awesome!!!!
As a second year uni student (UoB woop woop), who has only just, this exam season, managed to get better at improving work/mental health balance, having more ideas would be really cool!
Katie Walden as someone who has taken strange ways through two different universities, I would suggest using a calendar obsessively. For me, anything that is not in the calendar is not planned at all. Try to give yourself a regular study schedule, with other plans outside that time.
Also, just like Hannah said, never underestimate the power of a good break, but try to do something that activates your brain in a different way. I usually switch to my guitar when I take my breaks.
My ADHD based schedule is "plan stuff with others, study when I don't have plans". I'm not sure I would recommend it to anyone else, but it works for me. It basically only works because I can have a 16 hour work day followed by a day off, without any real problems.
Yes, please 😊
UoB?
Zoe AM university of Birmingham
this is a maaaajor issue with me so I don't have a solution so much as things which helped me, but honestly finding a study buddy in a different department to me helped! I spend all my time revising in the electrical engineering building as a chemistry student because I find a) having someone to go to college with makes me go in, because lord knows I try and fail to work at home and b) I find it far more stress inducing being around people who do the same subject as me because they always seem to want to talk about things I haven't properly studied yet! Also working with someone else does make me take breaks, and I get really into daily exercise during revision periods as I'm so much more sedentary than I would be in a lab for example and I personally find it really really helps me to make a good use of the university gym and exercise classes, otherwise I have loads of nervous energy built up which makes it hard to focus. Also I totally cut out caffeine recently (I have severe insomnia so it was a management technique which so far hasn't really helped that much) which helps ease off the nervous energy and actually makes it easier to focus when working. Also, take at least one full day off per week. I find I need it to recharge, sleep in, and also maintain the not so sexy self care things like doing laundry and tidying my house.
I like how you say the word "soft". I just like hearing you say WORDS! Also I miss you and I'm coming to London again in Juneee
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I like the idea that some of the money I donated might have gone towards your new bras and bikinis
Aw, sweet! :)
I noticed you talk about your viewers being older, and a lot of them are, but I'm sixteen, (so pretty young) so I just wanted to let you know that you do have younger viewers and we are here and I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say, you're the best!
same, i'm 15 + love the content- this stuff is super taboo at school, it's great to have someone talking openly about it :) x
Same here! Her content is pretty much entertaining for anyone! :)
same, schools are quite terrible at educating us on topics that hannah deals with so articulately.
same here! I’m going into my gcse year next year so it would be amazing if you could do a video on how to cope with exam stress and any techniques you use :)) lots of love x
The mental health with exams thing i agree with massively, I had 5hrs of aptitude tests for a new job as well as interviews so I had to speak to people and practise as well as other things, it took toll on my mental health so I just switched off and put headphones on or read a book just to get away
Ryan True something that helped me with school was picking up an instrument. I learned that taking 10 minutes breaks and playing the instrument for a 3-5 minutes helps me stay focused and have much less stress.
Andrew Behrend yeah, music helps me a lot, I was working myself into the ground doing 9-14.5hr work days but I'm getting there. Those 5hrs of aptitude tests I was allowed a 5 minute break every hour which killed me haha
I don't know how this video ended up on my yt homescreen but I really like the way you talk so I subscribed! :)
As someone who is also 5 foot, I totally agree with the conversations happening over me. What I've found really helps for me is keeping my posture super straight and shoulders back, especially if I'm uncomfortable in the situation (which is so hard because you're already uncomfortable) but this is another way to "compensate" without actually being louder. From my experience it's made me feel more confident purely because I seem more confident so people are more likely to approach me, but also people tend to genuinely just believe I'm taller than I am which, as someone who is still coming to terms with my height, is awesome for my confidence.
I'd totally love a video on balance between desire to succeed and mental health! I'm starting uni in the fall and it'd be hella helpful. Even for people working like you said
Hi Hannah
It's a pleasure to see you shine and tell about your changes in your life and the way you've tackled your problems. It's really nice done what you've overcome at such a young age. You are a strong woman and I only admire you :)
thank you again for sharing your smart thoughts and insight that id never imagine exploring myself! also loving the new (?) makeup xx
I could listen to you answer questions all day, I love hearing your ideas and perspective on different topics and also you have the worlds most soothing voice I love it
On the second question; I am a guy and I am 5'3", and I have found it sometimes is very difficult to be taken seriously, both professionally and romantically. In addition to the points you made about people literally talking over you, I feel like height is correlated with age and maturity in a lot of people's minds
I've been away from UA-cam for a bit and I've missed learning from Hannah, so glad to see your face again!
I love how intelligent, thoughtful and well written everyone's questions are for your videos!! such a great community. And I'm really glad youre making videos again too :)
I think your channel is my favourite at the moment! I love how open and excited and curious you are and I always learn new stuff! What more can I want!
I just want to say that I reeeeally reaaaally appreciate the way that you speak about weight and how you can be healthy at many different weights. I'm chronically ill and my weight fluctuates A LOT dependent on flares because I have a stomach disease so I can go for months where I'm barely able to eat. However, my family is so obsessed with weight and the damaging idea that thin = healthy, successful, happy, etc. I've spent my whole life trying to combat this and adjust my own thinking and language so that I'm not so self loathing and depressed. Once when I was hospitalised for a while and the sickest I'd ever been, my grandma told me that it was worth it and good that I got so sick because I lost so much weight. But I didn't look good, I looked emaciated and sick and horrible. It is wonderful to see how you talk about your body both when you lose and gain weight and it really helps me fight the awful thought patterns I was raised with.
I'm always down for any of your mental health related videos! It's SUCH an important topic and I always learn something from the advice of others and in the world we live in today, and as a person growing up in this world I'm trying my best to get advice and learning from others like you:) Loving the videos!
I just recently discovered you UA-cam page, I really like how open and honest you are with every subject matter you speak of. Great accent! Absolutely love how you use your hand when you are talking!
Your subscribers could never forget about you Hannah, you're inspiring. Everything you've gone through you've been so brave and strong! The thing I really love about your content is that is very factual, friendly, inviting and I always feel like this is a safe space! Before moaner after moaner I find all of your videos interesting, funny and entertaining! Please never stop! Also I've had a few gins so feeling very full of love ❤️
Thank you for answering my question, Hannah! I hope you’re enjoying your trip! ⚡️
Was waiting eagerly for your new video to see and here it is...
Also Hannah love you ! Been watching you since 2013 and admire your attitude, personality and just the way you carry yourself!
This was an incredible Q&A, Hannah! You’re so clever and you word things so well. You keep on proving yourself to be more influential with each video! And especially with your book, Doing It!
yess yes please do a whole video on healthy study/work habits these were genuinely good tips and you seem to have good experience i would love to learn more on this topic from you
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Ah man, I always love your Q&As! I can't wait for more Q&As!
I would love seeing more Q/A videos, you respond to them so fully and provoke thought in myself!
I would definitely love a whole video dedicated to the first question, especially since it seems that this is a topic you really care about and have a lot to say on!
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I really enjoy your positive vibes since you've come back on here after your surgery. :)
We will not forget you even if you take breaks on uploading content
It’s so cool what you said about studying in groups and taking breaks because my friends and I started doing this last summer and it changed our lives. We call it “study group” and we do our summer assignments for advanced placement classes together. We spend a couple hours doing work and snacking and having lunch. Then, we swim for a couple hours either at someone’s house or at pool clubs. It’s awesome, and I love it. 15/10 recommend.
the studying tips are so so true and really helped me in the recent past
Love all your advice! I got your book for my birthday on Saturday and I can’t wait to read it as soon as my exams are over 🎉
loved the video :)) and I'd love a whole video on the mental health + school topic xx.
Loved the video, as always ❤️
I think it’s so impressive that you’re able to stick to the schedule you set up for yourself.
Also, off-topic, but your eyes look so pretty!
Thank you for uploading. I've been crying all night because of bad periods cramps, and this video distracted from the pain ♥♥♥
I would love a video about maintaining mental health and studying, the idea of learning new skills is amazing, thank you so much!
yesss i would love the uni / mental health video!!
Loved the video +Hannah Witton!! Keep it up!!
yes yes yes entire video on exam / study stuff
Yay The Order of The Phoenix is my favourite as well! Great Q&A that's always so interesting ! Hope your holiday with Mona is doing amazing haha 💛
I just want to say you have an amazing personality and positive attitude that is contagious! It's also really nice to find other ostomates that look at their health situation in a positive light. I have decided against the j pouch surgery myself, and I'm still getting used to my changed body as well. I wish the best of luck to you :)
I'm in grad school, so I would enjoy a video on mental health/ school studying tips :)
twasonlyadream me too! My mental health took a real hit last semester 🙈I’m about to begin my dissertation and won’t have classes/will be studying from home all summer. I’m worried that it will be lonely. My classes were my social life and I won’t have them and that worries me 🙈
yesss would also 100% recommend history at uni to anyone! (i love the q and a's btw) ❤️
I know you say a lot of your viewers are older but I’m a weirdly long time viewer (a few years) and you’ve really helped me with self esteem and self love - seeing someone as confident as you having problems similar to mine really helps - and I’ve just finished my first year at uni, and any advice you have at all would be stupidly helpful. exam stress was hell
My mom has a new stoma and was worried about her quality of life after. I showed her some of your videos and how independent and positive you are and it made her feel so much better.
You're looking so much healthier 😊 hope recovery is going well!
When I'm studying, to take a break I practice my instruments. It's a welcome but productive break, and one which I enjoy. I think it really helps!
Tropical Els I think I might try it with ukulele. :) I also play violin and piano but I've never used them as a way to relax - I just used to try really hard to do loads of practice until I now kind of dislike learning anything new on them just cos it reminds me of so many stressful memories. :/
Me too :) I practised the piano even more than usual when studying for my exams last year.
yay, you and melanie both uploaded such good Q&As! btw I would love to hear more tips on productivity
(also i'm a quite loud 4'11 and i feel you)
I really related to the whole work/mental health well being thing. Last year was a crazy anxious mess for me but I think I’m finally learning how to deal with it now. Exercise is a great way to stay healthy physically and mentally.
Always love your vids Hannah, love a good Q and A.
Brilliant video Hannah! so informative!
Yes! Whole video on studying/life-work balance :)
the Order of the Phoenix is my favourite too! So much happens in it and it turns so dark, I love it! Totally relate to you
Doing A levels at the moment and would MASSIVELY appreciate a video on the work-health balance. Thank you so much!
I love this style of video! 💛
Hi Hannah I just enjoyed just listening to you chatting n answering the questions! I would just enjoy sitting and listening to you all day...thank you for your wonderful personality n since of humour
Love the idea of the studying videos x
I would absolutley love a whole video around the first question of mental health and the strive for achievement Hannah! I’m actually a 2nd year uni student currently having CBT and on anti-depressants because the pressure to do well and excel ended up getting way too much for my mental health. I’m just thinking what a video like that may do for a lot of people who are still in secondary school/college and would benefit hearing this advice early on as I know it’s something that would have helped me back then ❤️
Yes, please make a video about mental health and educational pressures, I think it's so important and it sounds like you have some great ideas about it
I love watching your videos! I had a stoma for about 7 months (it has since been reversed) it is so good to let people know that stomas are a thing because so many people had no idea what I was talking about! I appreciate this so much!
Yay, do more of the uni stuff! Still of interest 😊
Loved this!! You are brilliant, Hannah :)
yay knitting!!. i love the fact you learned how to knit.
I am always interested in learning how to learn, so the idea of a video on learning breaks at the University definitely appeals to me!
Goblet of fire shall always be my favourite because it is the first HP book I completed and it completely got me hooked.
Interesting vid as always 💛💛
Great video, thanks Hannah!
A video on the first question would be appreciated! Really enjoy your videos :)
loved this!! Thanks hannah :)))
I’ve graduated already, but feel like a video about mental health and university would help so many people! I always worked ahead so that if I needed a break I wouldn’t fall behind.
As a “taller” person I think it’s terrible that y’all feel left out of conversations. I will try and make it a point to pay more attention to my shorty friends. 💕 well done!
Yesss. Study parties are the best. Me and my friends have those and it’s great. I study law, another one is in politics, my best friends in biotechnology, other in engineering and architecture. So we are pretty busy. The way we found to keep hanging out is hosting study parties. Everyone studies their own subject but it keeps everyone motived, involved in each other’s lives and overall productive.
I loved this! the idea of learning new skills during study breaks is so cool! & I would say that I deal with abuse for being a feminist by supporting myself with factual arguments. if I can prove myself right, the abuser often sees where they went wrong. even if they don't, it comforts me to know that I'm standing up for what's right.
In terms of taking breaks when studying, I found it helpful to have a 20 min long comedy e.g. modern family to watch an episode of at lunchtime. One episode gave me a break and a laugh but a clear end point where I had to get back to it
You answered my question haha yay!
would love to watch an entire video about the ambition alongside mental health!!
I love your content!!
id love a video on helping mental health while studying
Oh yes please a video about breaks while working / studying
Best video title ever!!!
You are so inspiring and positive.
this video was really cool 😄
yes yes more school related videos please!!
Studying for my accountancy exams right now. Career exams are a thing - thanks for including them in your examples.
i'm in uni and would still love to watch it!!
I would love love love a whole video about study skills!! I’ve always loved school but recently I’ve started to feel less motivated and overwhelmed I think because my study skills have deteriorated.
I'm listening to this while playing Hearthstone. Learning and having fun at the same time.
Love a sweet q&a
I'm in sixth form and would LOVE any videos on your A-Level experience / study related ones! xx
I used to get burned out studying in uni, but found studying in coffee shops and taking regular breaks really helped. I hated studying in crowded libraries or on my own in my flat. I had loyalty cards for every coffee shop in Dublin where I studied uni
I like the advice about a - level subjects - I do both art and fashion textiles and bc i manage my time well and enjoy them both it goes well! x
I definitely want to get more ideas about studying from you! I'd also appreciate advice on how to stay passionate about the subject you're studying when you need to get through boring parts of studying, sitting down day after day to memorize details, waking up at 6am every day etc etc. I love my subject but some of the required classes are not what I want to focus on and it's hard to stay motivated.
I'd love to see a video from you about studying ^^
I would love to see a video about the studying stuff! Even i’m in Uni ..
Thanks again for a good video!
I would realy like a serie of university/mental health/stress & time management (is it too much to ask??). Love your videos hannah
''it turns out people are really curious about things they have no idea about.'' yeah pretty much. UA-cam is an ongoing education for me as a way to continue to learn about all the amazing, courageous people in the world. I love hearing people's stories and in a UA-cam video they are so open about it.
You can learn all you need to to satisfy curiousity about a subject without being nosy when in conversation with that person, or be caught off guard. I've learnt about gay adoption, embryo adoption, egg donation, male to female transitioning, female to male transitioning, gay marriage, single mothers by choice, surrogacy, palrenting, lives of flight attendants, doctors, therapists, a whole range of mental health topics (thanks Ted Talks!)...the list goes on.
More importantly, they are human stories. You are hearing someone's emotional experience of something. i LOVE expanding my knowledge in this way...I love knowing how different everyone's journeys are in life and how they can live their best, true self. I think you are amazing, Hannah x
Love this vid!! But you could use an Oxford comma in that title 😂💜