Depression, Anxiety, & Lexapro
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- Some thoughts on depression, anxiety, & lexapro
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Thanks for sharing your vulnerability. It helps others.
I’ve microdosed mushrooms for about 3 years, I’d recommend it for everyone, look up Mush_trips on Instagram. There product helped me fight anxiety and depression.thank me later
hello fellow farmer
@@officialtrickz5079 took 3 grams of shrooms for my first time this year.
@@officialtrickz5079 bot spamming in every upvoted comment 🥲
I love your aquascapes man!
These videos are so raw and relaxing, love it!
yo put a vid maybe :/
How are you even verified
Its not luck we just want to see you talk Andrew
yep plenty of people who see him in recommended but don't click because its not what they subscribed for 5-10 years back. I saw that video just like a bunch of us did and we wanted to know why he isnt popping off anymore, and its good to hear an authentic story.
This channel is truly maturing. Pre 2015 were the early days, around 2016-19 was adolescence and now it’s in manhood. Andrew’s a down to earth guy. He has sick moves too.
He's definitely an Otay dude!
otay otay
Stoked for you Andrew. As a 27 year old guy from Connecticut, in a sea of superficial, overly exploitative, eye-catching content, your videos always find their way to me in such a way where they're almost presented as a measure of good faith, like a good omen, and I just want to reiterate how much I appreciate you, your commentary, your recommendations and will continue to look forward to what comes next out of this channel. Best
I’ve microdosed mushrooms for about 3 years, I’d recommend it for everyone, look up Mush_trips on Instagram.Their product helped me fight anxiety and depression.Thank me later
I’m from CT too, Northford
@@officialtrickz5079 thank you bot
28 year old guy from connecticut here. waterford.
Love the sentiment, best regards from a 25 yr old in CT
I started Lexapro last year and did it for 8 months. It changed me for the better. After I stopped and symptoms return in about 2 months so I am back on it again and already feel better
What about the side effects?
@user-ur9wy1lt8z The only side effects were weight gain unfortunately
"Chatting with a psychiatrist" should be your next video on chatting with.
I’ve microdosed mushrooms for about 3 years, I’d recommend it for everyone, look up Mush_trips on Instagram. Their product helped me fight anxiety and depression.Thank me later
@@officialtrickz5079 keep spamming
Becarful PSSD GOOGLE PSSD permanent sexual Dysfunction Anhedonia with SSRIS Lexapro is the major Drug that causes it
Dr. K, trust me. He is a Harvard Psychiatrist and he helps all sorts of people. He ''interviews''/helps everyone from big streamers and youtubers to his viewers by talking with them about their mental issues and offers strategies and advice to help. These are really really insightful. His channel is healthygamergg and he ofc has other stuff as well. You should check it out.
This is what UA-cam should be, raw and uncut, real people sharing their real problems, not putting on a fake front giving the impression everything is fine. Love you man, have been watching you for years, won't stop. Hoping one day to meet you :) Much love man
Speaking of seeing the glass half full, man: you dont have 2.3M followers because your'e a failure. You are interesting to listen to, and to watch. I think every time someone clicks a new video of yours its not to judge or condemn, but to see your mind at work. Its a thing of art. We care about you and want to see you happy Andrew. You obviously have it in you, and just need to do what you've been doing to maintain the ups and downs. Your happiness comes first and you got to do what you got to do to keep Andrew healthy. Thanks for all the videos brother.
This this and this
I’ve microdosed mushrooms for about 3 years, I’d recommend it for everyone, look up Mush_trips on Instagram. Their product helped me fight anxiety and depression.Thank me later
@@officialtrickz5079 ok bot
Did you just call him a failure? How is that helpful or ok to say?
@@Wildman2291 i can see how you may have read it that way, but what i meant was, "the reason you have have 2m subs isn't because you're a failure (Its the opposite of that).
Thank you for speaking openly about your mental health struggles Andrew. You are definitely not alone. ✌🏻
ur cool girl
I identify so much with his nervous laughing
Comparison is the thief of joy...
True, thanks for sharing!
Well said
Unless it's comparing your life to someone's life like mine. I live in Afghanistan and let me tell you, it sucks so bad your eyeballs will pop out of their sockets
I’ve microdosed mushrooms for about 3 years, I’d recommend it for everyone, look up Mush_trips on Instagram.their product helped me fight anxiety and depression.Thank me later
@@comedychannel7691 wow someone from Afghanistan watching Lahwf, that is so cool! My parents are from Afghanistan.
Those little laughs in between put me at ease. It's like you understand on a level other people don't. It makes me feel that everything is going to be okay. I'm 23 and have been watching your videos since freshman year in high school. I have always gravitated towards your beautiful, kind and frankly, hilarious spirit and personality. We are all thankful that you continue to be you, despite the pressures to conform. ❤️
When I was 24 years old back in 2004 I was diagnosed with stage four squamous cell carcinoma cancer. It hit me hard. I beat the cancer. But the massive doses of radiation treatments messed my body all up. I also had a right radical neck disectomy surgery. The tumor was on my tongue so the cut half my tongue off. I had a stomach tube installed because I couldn’t eat or drink anything because of the severe burns in my mouth and throat from the radiation. I was so depressed. I didn’t have a girlfriend. But I had my family. But I was still very depressed. Especially when I had to give up my career welding at the shipyard. I still get depressed because now that I’m disabled I will never be able to afford to do what I wanted to in my life. I live in Maine. I can’t even afford to put a small home on an acre of land for Christ sakes. What you said about the monks in China really made me think. Maybe I shouldn’t let certain things depress me anymore. I mean I’m 42 years old. I should just be happy I’m alive pain or no pain. Sorry for the blabbering but thank you for being so honest. I really enjoyed this video. I’ll be looking for more of these videos from you. I wish you the very best bud. Take care of yourself. (A dumb ole welder from Maine)
All the best for you from Germany :)
@@schmidi333 wow thank you. So cool all the way from Germany 🙂
Thank you for sharing, sorry to hear of your circumstance. 42 is still young. I hope your life leads you to new and greater pastures.
@@retiredwelder You're welcome :)
@@Th4EvilH4nd thank you very much 🙂🙂
tbh man, you still make great content, it's just different. I believe your issue with views comes from low click through rates due to having SOO many subscribers that are no longer active on your channel. I think you should start a new channel and advertise it here. Make the content you want there. Starting fresh will probably do you numbers in the algorithm rather than having over 1 million subs who don't click your videos. Just some advice from someone who has a decent understand of the algorithm, take it or leave it bro. Been subbed since 2013!
Good to see a familiar face around here. I completely agree and believe he should take your suggestion strongly into consideration.
This is completely correct I was just thinking it earlier, hope he sees and considers this
I’ve microdosed mushrooms for about 3 years, I’d recommend it for everyone, look up Mush_trips on Instagram.Their product helped me fight anxiety and depression.Thank me later
yeah he still makes great content.. he just grew up. andrew was a big youtuber 10 years ago.
Bro. Your telling him to drop a 2.3 million subscribers account and start fresh cause of the algorithm. No
Nice video man. That place is great for talking with the water and trees in the background. I think with depression, talking and not being alone definitely helps. Friends, family, partner etc. In regards to videos, always make sure you at least somewhat enjoy what you are doing and not just for views. 👍
Completely agree
I’ve microdosed mushrooms for about 3 years, I’d recommend it for everyone, look up Mush_trips on Instagram. Their product helped me fight anxiety and depression.Thank me later
An anti-inflammation diet also helps a lot.
@@officialtrickz5079 This is a underrated comment.
Started Lexapro a month ago, feel like a new person. Feels like I unlocked the person I should have been for the past 4 years.
What dosage do you take
What dose did you feel good on?
Are you still feeling good?
they put me on 5mg and its the 8th day, feel worse than before but they told this could be happening as a side effect, I hope it becomes better after 1-2 weeks cause this shit is smashing my head
@@wajik393 How you doing now?
This is the realest shit on youtube
Stretching - you would be surprised how much it effects your bloodflow and your mood. Bad posture can affect your mental health. Free advice I wish I took years ago.
miss you a lot :(
Miss u too daddy
me too daddy
You LA losers are the reason for his depression.
@@PurpleRanger69 facts
@@PurpleRanger69 nah dude quit putting the blame on everyone else for personal problems it can all be managed with yourself if you can muster up the confidence to face your inner self admit that your wrong and give yourself to a higher being rather than another low human being not even yourself because then your just a slave to yourself. LA's just a place for the sickness to congregate and to feast on each other's souls.
Those waves are crashing hard in the back
Fl33ky
OT4Y OT4Y
I could watch this series everyday for the rest of my life. When you told about monks (achieving vs. doing nothing and being happy) It made me realise that I can just jump on the motorcycle and explore the cities next to mine and maybe find that new beautiful spot that makes my soul melt. Why the fuck not.
Also Andrew, watching you feels like a therapy ❤️
"Every man is happy until happiness is suddenly a goal"
This is the type of video most us want, just a raw, real video of your thoughts/fears/insecurities/goals/ambitions/feelings/etc. Thanks for being vulnerable and letting us into your inner world.
As men we have to break the stigma. And also support our women in their struggles as well. Thanks for this upload Andrew.
Andrew, this year, for the first time in my life I have struggled with anxiety and depression. Weird sensations that I've never experience before. Just trying to work through and figure out the cause is something that isn't easy but is an ongoing process. These videos have been very relatable for me personally, and have helped me to put things back in perspective. Thanks man.
This is the first year I’ve struggled as well. Graduated college and now part of the “real” world and it’s all too much for me. Definitely having sensations I’ve never had before and it’s scary. Hang in there buddy. You aren’t alone
Chilling on the bench. Just talking to us like we’re sitting there with you.
Been struggling really bad with antidepressants. I hope everyone has a safe journey if they ever decided to take them.
Look into plant medicine. There are retreat centers for ayahuasca all over the US and the rest of the world. entheogens have a lot of potential as anti depressants. all love brother!
I’ve microdosed mushrooms for about 3 years, I’d recommend it for everyone, look up Mush_trips on Instagram. Their product helped me fight anxiety and depression.Thank me later
@@officialtrickz5079 dont think shrooms are the answer to depression/anxiety lmao
@@ElmStreet there’s literally been studies surrounding exactly that but choose to be willfully ignorant if you’d wish
@@KavemanLyrics if you say so 😂 what doctor is going to suggest to use shrooms as a treatment for anxiety and depression? some people don’t want to take drugs to fix their problems some people also drive vehicles doesn’t sound very smart to drive on shrooms even if you are taking small doses.
Andrew, you are so real in these confessionals. As a very introverted person, you inspired me to learn to laugh at myself more, laugh at my hypicoricies, embrace my introversion, and keep it real with myself and others.
I watched your interview of Chad a long time ago. Shortly after i asked my Dr. about lexapro and she said it was a perfect fit. I tried a few anti depressants and nothing worked. I thank you so very much. Of course the same does not work for everyone but i truly thank you for literally helping me.
I’ve microdosed mushrooms for about 3 years, I’d recommend it for everyone, look up Mush_trips on Instagram. Their product helped me fight anxiety and depression.Thank me later
Reading all these comments and know how much Andrew is doing good in the world just brought me to tears...
I just got on lexapro after struggling with ocd the last 7 years. Thank you for making this video for us.
how are you?
Most wouldn’t care but ever since I started drinking green Matcha Tea every morning all of my cognitive abilities have improved as well as depression. It’s weird but it has worked. Also keeping my mind busy. “UA-cam University” has been my best friend.
I care...I might try a tea
I agree, but nothing works better for me than exercising. I see improvement from reading too.
Yes UA-cam!!!
What is UA-cam University?
@@Craftero It’s a term used for the action of going on youtube to learn something. In my case it’s car stuff and biology. I watch a ton of tutorials and learn many new things every day.
I love that the energy/vid is everywhere haha. It's like freestyling. No tracks. No rules. Just freedom. Honesty. Vulnerability. Reminds me of me very much.
I love how your videos started off with interviews where other people being vulnerable and now it’s flipped to where you’re being vulnerable with us. Love it! I think it’s a good direction for your channel where we learn more about who you are more than just a superficial level.
I think it's this fundamental idea of honesty. Your prank videos in a way we're really honest because you were really putting yourself out there. You interviews we're really honest too.
thank you for talking about this. i'm 24 years old with a great life, in grad school now, partying, happy but still suffer through anxiety and depression. i am an extremely extroverted person that everyone knows due to being 6'8 and a former athlete but no one ever expects me to deal with anxiety and/or depression. for no reason i had extremely horrible anxiety attacks from ages 19-23 where I thought i was going to die early and constantly felt panicked and would shake at night, unable to sleep and so confused why I felt like the world was going to end and i would die. i literally had times where I was thinking about my funeral and who would show up. i began lexapro 10mg and didn't feel much of a difference at all, went up to 20mg lexapro and it changed my life. for the past 9 months, my anxiety has almost completely been eliminated and my depression has lessened but still exists. the main side effect i've seen is feeling tired CONSTANTLY. even going to bed by midnight, i sleep in til 1pm usually and feel so exhausted. a few nights in the past month, i've slept in til 4-5pm and felt like I could keep sleeping. exhausted all the time but it's better than anxiety attacks. i hope you can get through anything in your life, especially mental health wise. lexapro did help me completely but still i often feel so lazy and unproductive and am currently trying to get my life together. best of luck brother
I’ve microdosed mushrooms for about 3 years, I’d recommend it for everyone, look up Mush_trips on Instagram. Their product helped me fight anxiety and depression.Thank me later
@@officialtrickz5079 a couple of my guy friends actually told me about microdosing shrooms and how its very good for anxiety. can you microdose shrooms if on lexapro or other SSRI's tho?
I went through a journey of finding out why I was just not happy anymore. Saw therapists, sports, ate healthy, mindfulness, yoga. My brain was simply just not producing what I needed to be happy. Trintelix has fixed that for me. Realized I lived with depression and anxiety my whole life... Shocked to finally see what normal people live like.
Everyone has a journey and not every med works for them and meds aren't for everyone, but don't let that stop you from trying them out. If you've tried everything, don't feel ashamed for wanting to fix it.
Love your videos! Listening to you is as down-to-earth as it gets.
Very profound and down to earth video. Took a lot of strength and mental fortitude and self love to make this step. Really needed to hear this as I've seen friends & family OD, breakdown or switch 3 different brands to still go through mental breakdowns. Because of this, I try everything I can to not take medication. I still believe it's a useful tool, everyone's different and what works for you should not be frowned upon in the slightest due to experiences from other people. Thank you for this video I needed this perspective. Stay bless everyone and hang in there!
I think that some of the issue with people not getting the whole "chemical imbalance" thing is that we abstract our feelings and emotions into something etherial, almost. When you read about how SSRI's work, it makes more sense. Your body releases serotonin into your brain. Serotonin is the hormone which regulates feelings of happiness and well-being... without it you simply cannot experience those emotions properly. SSRI's just inhibit the reuptake (removal) of serotonin from the brain.
I was reluctant to "get medicated" for a number of reasons but now that I've been on SSRI's for a number of years I can undoubtedly say that they benefit my life hugely.
Well what happens when you have to come off them? Your fucked for a while
Dude your remind me so much of one of my childhood friends. I absolutely love watching your content and your sense of humor is great. Just hope you know you'll always have fans brother!
Andrew, you’re so transparent and we love it. You have to be the most genuine people on the internet.
I have extreme derealization for 3 years straight, it's like hovering over a toilet at 3am drunk out of your mind, taking a wee. That level of 'spacey-ness' and it's not going away. I'm also on lexapro.
Oh boy I've had this for a good 6 years or so. It gets easier, or rather you adapt to the feeling. My anxiety bothers me more than my DR
@@Zapdos97 6 years? oh dear, i'm only half way there lmao. I can tell underneath that i am there and all but it's like this mental fog! The only thing that might make me feel normal is a very very bright sun through window blinds on a lovely summer day, but that is rare lol. And same my anxiety bothers me a lot, wouldn't mind a cure.
I had it bad for along time
It sounds crazy but
Try drinking celery juice first thing in the morning and don’t eat or drink for an hour after
It’ll go away in a week to two weeks max
Good luck
@@therealityofthings9574 i am willing to try anything, that does sound crazy though. If i see it, i'll pick it up. Any reason for it helping you? I already take vitamins and all that. If celery juice can cure feeling like your conscience awareness is hanging by a string and you feel like you're in a dream, and can't differentiate between a dream and a wake state, then i'll try it.
@@wackey2k10 brother I wouldn’t wait
I’d invest in a juicer ASAP
Masticating one if you can cause it doesn’t heat up the juice
Celery is very cheap
Make sure it’s organic tho
Has to be organic cause celery has high water content and absorbs pesticides in concentrated amounts
The theory is it build up stomach acid
Helps to assimilate nutrients
As well as direct minerals jump starting your brain via gut
It’s sounds crayz and honestly stupid and esoteric believe me I know
I resisted trying for a long time despite advice from others cause of how too good to be true woo woo it sounded but immediately you’ll notice a difference prob within an a couple of hours
Has to be fresh organic and unpasteurized aka raw celery juice
You’ll feel more in your body within the day
Man, been watching your vids since high school, (2014). Always have enjoyed them. I've been through the same kind of shit as you. it sucks but there is always a way out of it. if anyone on this platform deserves a comeback/revival, it's you.
Just keep uploading!! 🔥 thanks for the content
Bro I'm day 2 on lexapro and was freaking out until I watched this video. Actually helped me feel not alone and I'm not going nuts
Im absolutely loving the frequent uploads ❤ We love you buddy
Mom is a clinical therapist, tried everything but eventually I turned to lexapro after getting sick of the constant anxiety and whatnot. Felt good initially took it for about a year, still had some bad days here and there but who doesn’t. It took me around 3 tries to get off of it and the first two were hellish to say the least. I’m glad you shared your experience Andrew it gave me some good perspective, shoutout Alex Honnold.
I’ve microdosed mushrooms for about 3 years, I’d recommend it for everyone, look up Mush_trips on Instagram.Their product helped me fight anxiety and depression.Thank me later
BLOW THIS VIDEO UP GUYS LETS MAKE ANDREW RICH AGAIN
@@officialtrickz5079 dont believe him
@@officialtrickz5079 another one
Do more of these please! I love how you don't use any cuts. You're an incredible guy and seeing this level of honesty from a creator is so rare!
I think you should the start chatting with series again or start a podcast channel under the same idea. I found them really helpful and interesting. Keep up the good work man.
Congrats on being back in my algorithm two straight videos, after all these years.
Man I’m really appreciating these blogs. Helps me while I’m in a dark place now. So down to earth and genuine. Keep your head up and look forward to what life has to give.
Although the algorithim is partly to thank for the video getting views, the main reason is that people were clicking it, because they care about you mate and appreciate you! I enjoy listening to your thoughts and insights. And also the people you feature on your channel too is great :)
Dude glad to see this other side of you posting. I hope you're feeling good. You're a really likable person, it's so interesting to just listen to you shoot the sh*t about your thoughts on this stuff. A lot of people really like your energy, and for a good reason. I hope that gives you some positive vibes and strength to your spirit. Keep posting! We are watching!
These vlogs are a real refreshing watch because it's not edited as click bait, or edited to show off something. It's just a person giving their insight about their opinions and what they are going through. These kind of videos are awesome man. Thanks for sharing with us.
I work in healthcare and this pandemic absolutely BROKE me. Never experienced anxiety before and around the new year I was having legit panic attacks. Didn’t like the meds I was on, cut out caffeine, started working out, things opening back up has helped a lot.
@Billy McCatty Powell No, the point is to reduce the spread of a very contagious virus. Your wellbeing being affected negatively as a result is an unfortunate consequence.
@Billy McCatty Powell if everyone got COVID it could have legitimately destroyed society. The long-term effects of it can be incredibly bad.
@Billy McCatty Powell thats a bit of a reach man, its a highly contagious virus that we had no vaccine for or any defense against
@Billy McCatty Powell saying it hasnt been proven to exist or be transmissible, thats simply not true lol. you can live in your own world and believe what you want to believe, but you saying it doesn't exist does not mean it doesn't exist. research has been extensively done on it since it became a problem
@@attaxiaffxi7033
Mental health is public health. You save 100k old people or make millions depressed and anxious, your choice
Well we need to simplify life. When we’re so busy we identify with that. Enjoying sunlight, gardening etc is so important.
What's you're @?
Andrew been watching you for years now, somehow you've always made content I enjoyed. I do enjoy these more real, introspective videos. I've been going through a rough couple years myself, struggled with mental health, and it's nice to not feel alone in navigating that rough patch of life. Thanks
As much as I love the prank videos, I like these videos even more because they are just raw and honest and in a lot of ways relatable. Thanks for the awesome content throughout the years man. (Next video, WHAT'S UP GOATS !!!) lol, stay awesome man.
Andrew Hales I watch you every morning during my work ! thank you for posting this stuff
Andrew has the best _lahwf_
I really don’t understand how 33 humans can dislike this video. I appreciate these new videos bro, haven’t seen you in years but now I relate to you so much. Keep going mate
I was on Lexapro for almost a year & was dealing with horrible brain fog I believed to be from lack of sleep from Lexapro. Family and people I deal with on a regular basis liked my new attitude which was pretty much (oh well) to everything. That was not who I am, so I quit taking it, and it isn’t the best but I will never take it again. I wish you nothing but the best though.thanks for sharing your thoughts
WE LOVE YOU BUDDY. You’ve made us laugh, think, and fall in love with you for years. We are all here for you. Glad you’re uploading frequently! Ima watch every video you put out. Keep it up
Dude just take your time and eventually continue interviewing people when the opportunity presents itself. You have a real gift of getting people to open up.
Most honest guy on UA-cam I swear
I hope whoever is reading this has a great day and just know things will get better much love to all of you ❤️
This is the roots of UA-cam.
Admire your candidness about SSRIs. Wishing you all the best!
The transparency and vulnerability is a breath of fresh in a world that is constantly trying to suffocate you.
Bro I'll be honest I forgot about this UA-cam channel until that "how I got broke"video randomly popped up in my feed. I was like, "oh yeeaahh, this guy exists."
same here :D
Same
I’ve microdosed mushrooms for about 3 years, I’d recommend it for everyone, look up Mush_trips on Instagram. Their product helped me fight anxiety and depression.Thank me later
Hey Andrew, I share a lot of your struggles...this issue is a constant endeavor to deal with and treat. The most helpful thing I've found beyond the common sense things and medication has been taking on the general mindset of trying new things. Like, getting out of your head by putting yourself in a new environment or literally just occupying your time with something other than the " script". That beats down rumination. Depression convinces us that we will never be happy and that all is lost and anxiety convinces us that there is a million things to fear...which are both not reality. Your honesty about this topic helps people, probably more than you can imagine.
I always like those little bursts of laughter u do randomly after a sentence ha
This channel remains true to its meaning LAHWF . Loosing All Hope Was Freedom. I’ll be here with you through this journey. Been here from the early days and truly been a fan. Wishing you the best
Keep up the uploads Daddy! And thank you for sharing your experiences with us
Lexapro spaces me out too BUT it eats up that constant crippling anxiety I used to have (I have OCD). Made me physically ill for weeks before I adjusted to it but now, several years later, I'm so thankful for modern medicine. Saved my life for sure. Thanks for sharing this, man. Take good care
If you are depressed you are living in the past.
If you are anxious you are living in the future.
If you are at peace you are living in the present.
- Lao Tzu
This is said a lot and a lot of people hate it but it really is true. It's just SO hard not to think about the past or future.
It’s so true! But when you’re a human with a thinking mind its so hard
thanks buddy. bonus points living in the past AND future xD
I appreciate how vulnerable you are. You have no fucking idea how much you help others including myself. I pray you make it over your depression and am confident you will. Just a time thing bro float with the waves and you’ll overcome it!
Bro his random laughs make me laugh so hard LOL
LOL
The laughs are on cue with the moments he discusses the absurdity of life
Thank you for this, Andrew. I imagine it’s hard to be that vulnerable publicly, but I think your video will help reduce stigma. Part of your video’s success may be luck and the algorithm as you mentioned, but I think you have a very endearing personality and a great sense of humor that plays a huge role as well. Please keep up the good work.
It will be funny if videos with pranks suddenly start coming out again, like in the good old days. As if nothing had happened 🙂🎉
I appreciate how you didn't edit this video a whole bunch. It makes it relatable and wholesome
Please don't stop making these sit down talking videos ♥️ thank you so much for this type of content and being so brave to talk about it openly. I relate so much to what you say but i never even tell anyone about it. Hearing you talk about this makes me feel so much more calm, and not alone. Seeing someone else who's feeling all the exact same things... I don't know how to explain it. Just, thank you. These videos help people. I hope in return they help you too.
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I love these vulnerable videos. They are very relatable. You should do one on spirituality.
Thank you for posting this and being vulnerable. As someone who is on my mental health journey, this made me feel less alone and comforted.
It's great to hear from you man. As someone currently dealing with very similar day to day spaceyness/ the many meandering thoughts,, I'm considering getting help and considering meds. Hearing your story helps remind me I'm not alone in this endeavor and TALKING ABOUT IT is extremely needed in today's society. We could be a much more tightly knit and caring community with these discussions if only we would all be more open to these deeper discussions and truly connecting with one another. That is the feeling that I get from you here. Sitting by (sounds like it) a lake, chatting about these things.
That's life. Connecting with people. Making connections even if they're short and fleeting. It's the experience
Those monks accomplish so much... by challenging them selves to explore their own minds thoughts and body...Have you ever forced yourself to literally count every second of 1000 breaths.... without letting yourself get distracted? That's... an accomplishment... We shouldnt seek accomplishment however.. They don't... they seek fulfillment. Started meds at 16... was lucky enough to be able to come off them at 22ish.... Things change... don't think any one thing is forever.
well said brother.
He could try to find a medicine man or woman who will lead him on an ayahuasca or DMT jorney. Or in california I believe their are therapies that allow you to be guided through a mushroom or MDMA experience to heal trauma. Nobody is anxious and depressed on accident or by chance, there is always(sometimes even tucked away and forgotten) trauma from childhood that causes us to be in our head instead of living our fullest life. Im so glad you at the same age as I am now got off of meds. Natural medicines can do so much more, and breath work/meditation can also take you into new levels of peace. I know the monks didnt use entheogens, but there breath work may have been used to naturally produce the effects of DMT in the brain. Sometimes in western society you would be wasting your time just trying to sit down and meditate when your mind is filled with stagnant negative energies. Ayahuasca and DMT give us who have been robbed of innocence and unsure where to begin healing a chance to experience relief from the inauthentic self that carries with it extreme hurt and doubt. I think that plant medicine would be the best thing he could do to have a change of energy even if its just for a week after that the depression is gone, It creates a time that allows him to discover himself after the euphoric feelings are gone.
Your videos are so real man, so much respect for you, hope you stay well
I am curious about your thoughts on Religion Andrew. I know it’s a touchy subject for some but I am curious! Your words are wise & ive been a fan since the beginning. It’s awesome watching how your mind puts words together. You the man
Nah
im 19 and you're one of a few people i can relate to most out of everyone i know
just keep making videos man i love everything you put out
Thank you again, it feels good hearing you talk, I think the fact that your video is that people actually relate to what you are saying, but it is normally never said out loud
Here's some unsolicited advice:
Keep doing UA-cam if that's what you like to do and give everything you can to satisfy your audience. But, don't rely on this platform as your only medium; stream, start your own business. Explore yourself!
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Never stopped watching your videos man just waited for you to come back.. and you’re back dude!
what a handsome young man
I don't ever leave comments, but I'm glad to see you're back. Can't wait to see your comeback. Keep going.
Mate I am quite bad atm and I just wanna say that I love you man.
I feel many emotions through ur voice. Thank you for posting.
That brook babbling hard af