If you feel you might be suicidal, and live in the United States, I urge you to call the Suicide Hotline at 800-273-8255 or navigate to www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ for a live chat and additional resources. If it's not an emergency, but you want to know more about mental health, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers information on their website www.nami.org/ and a free HELPLINE 800-950-6264. If you do not live in the United States please seek out local resources
JaredEllsworth some people are scared to call cause saying the wrong words they will send cops to your house and put you in a facility where they treat you poorly basically keeping you captive which I understand why but it doesn’t solve any issues and can likely cause more
jared, when you are in an episode, its LITERAALLY PARALYZING, both mental and physical. most the time you do have the fear of, cops, no one responding, friends thinking you are over reacting, friends not having time at that moment when you need em mosts, yada yada, but the mental and physical pain and the being frozen is horrible. you literally are not sane or in the right state of mind. this phone post needs to say, learn how to see the signs and what to do if your friend or loved one has these symptoms. that would save more lives.
My question is why so many hangings..? These people who want to escape the pain of life...Robin Williams, Kate Spade, Chris Cornell, Anthony Bordain, Chester Bennington etc.. ALL prefer going out by suffocation ? a long and painful process?..with ALL the pills these people have access too..? Hanging by red rope/scarf is a symbol that says "Traitor" to the club.. and 2 of the listed are confirmed dead by a red rope.. the others we don't know. #Starwhackers. knowing that Hollywood is a devilish cult who murder people and cover it up with LAPD (see: Kurt Cobain) and also knowing suicide is a real compulsion.. its a hard case to call without having the inside details. I would hate to blame Brody for something he's not responsible for.
Make that THREE. Chris, Bordain and Spade-- RED rope/scarf. TMZ is a filthy stalker operation but frequently tell the secrets. Chris Cornell used a common piece of exercise equipment to take his own life. We've learned the Soundgarden frontman secured a **red** elastic exercise band attached to a carabiner to the top of his hotel bathroom door. A carabiner is a device commonly used by mountain climbers which they attach to a belt to keep them from falling. The device can withstand enormous weight.
you're so lucky. he was last comic on 2/9 and it was my bday that night. I wanted to see him, rogan and Joey and Chris Delia. I saw all of them but Brody cuz some jerks at my table wouldn't stop texting, talking and heckling. I was there since 7pm and by midnight I was fuming and went to complain. I ended up leaving and thought I could see Brody tomorrow instead then I rescheduled and now I'll never meet or see him again. hecklers suck.
Brody Stevens-12 letters, 12 is 6+6, add $6 and you get 666. 6 dislikes, 16000, views and again $6 is 666. I wouldn't be surprised if his head was infested by demons taunting him into hurting himself.
His story is so heartbreaking it fucking kills me. Once I understood a little bit about how his mind works you cant help but admire him and see how kind hearted he is. His comedy act is him picking himself up, believing and fully facing his demons and pushing through while being completely open and vulnerable on stage bleeding. He just radiates positive energy, and sincerity but you see him digging deep to find it and reinforce it in himself trying to drown out the negative with... you got it! It's that battle in himself and his kind of desperation that does take his comedy to a new sort of hilarious shady level that was so original. An unbelievably funny guy and you just hope the poor guys at peace now.
Sounds like he is trying so hard he is wanting so much to be positive and he is. So sad and very telling of his character. His is a truly amazing spirit. Thank you
His story is so heartbreaking it fucking kills me. Once I understood a little bit about how his mind works you cant help but admire him and see how kind hearted he is. His comedy act is him picking himself up, believing and fully facing his demons and pushing through while being completely open and vulnerable on stage bleeding. He just radiates positive energy, and sincerity but you see him digging deep to find it and reinforce it in himself trying to drown out the negative with... you got it! It's that battle in himself and his kind of desperation that does take his comedy to a new sort of hilarious shady level that was so original. An unbelievably funny guy and you just hope the poor guys at peace now.
Lost my son to suicide in 2017. He was 22. It leaves so much chaos in its wake. I miss him so much. Reach out if you need help ....someone to listen....I will listen to anyone who is feeling suicidal. Please listen.
im 22 and i already feel like im already at brody's point. i was medicated HEAVILY as a child, and ive now been homeless for 4 years, unmedicated. i might want to start comedy, and now that ive seen brodys videos, and i can completely relate to his reactions to life, just by two videos. im in constant mental torment, with just thoughts that are self deprecating. ive been dealing with depression and bipolar since i was 12. and ive been medicated since i was 6. i dont even know what to do at this point because my episodes get bad and i lose all my friends and relationships because i cant stop self sabotaging. being aware of my problems isnt enough when you cant control it in the moment. you just watch yourself light the fire that burns the bridge in real time. like im watching someone ruin my life from a first person POV.
One of the saddest things I've ever watched. I've never seen such a visualisation of someone fighting their demons like this. What makes it worse is you can tell the man didn't have a bad bone in his body. Jesus christ. God bless you Brody ❤️
At 26:24 I teared up. I feel for him. I have a wife and two kids and work a normal job plus I pursue comedy. I have anxiety and depression and it pushed me to quit my job without a backup plan. I feel so bad it pushed him to that point but I understand because up until the day I quit my job I was having irrational thoughts to end things. I questioned my career choices. I overthought my future. My health deteriorated. I relate with Brody so much and I believe having my family has kept me from hurting myself. I wish he knew how much people loved him.
I did the same thing! After going to my job every day thinking about throwing myself into traffic, I just stopped going one day, fell into massive debt, lost nearly everything at this point, but didn't harm myself, just lost all motivation, lost all confidence, anxiety got increasingly worse, hygiene went out the window, never left the house... etc... Man, I wish he had someone close to keep an eye on him, its sad he thought everything he was feeling was normal adjustments to med change, I think he was wrong and the energy was off yet he was trying to fake it til you make it type deal "positive, positive, positive", he was saying that but probably having increasingly suicidal thoughts from the med switch/increase, and just chalked it up to that being normal, which it is in some cases and possibly his doc told him that, but not in all cases, shit is too complicated and should never be spoken about in absolutes. He should've had more support system and been told constantly that if he had those thoughts to check himself into a temporary hospital
It's a three year old comment, but what's crazy is not just how relatable it is - as someone who's been diagnosed with clinical depression in the past ("in remission" for now) owing to severe childhood trauma - but how oddly comforting this was to see for me, around when you wrote this, and I was at the peak of my depression. He probably helped a lot of people doing these little periscopes. He helped me hold on for another day, and he was already gone.
I completely understand the feeling of not having a wife or child. When he mentioned that....I think he felt the doors closing. The feeling of growing old and everyone is set up..but he didn't have his own family. He just got tired of fighting when it wasn't materialising.
@Louis Skolnik yeah you have a point, but it also sucks to be struggling with major depression while having kids and family, as they all depend on you and you're letting them down and it makes it worse. It's not a fix for it, I thought when my girl told me she was pregnant it would help, and maybe it is keeping me alive, but man am I struggling.
the birth of a child can send a person into a spiral toward suicide..so be on guard! your protection is in God.. evil spirits are behind the pushing of someone toward suicide. Remember one thing.. suicide doesn't stop jack-shit. People are in hell before they do it, (they think) and when they go over to the spirit world they are shocked to know they don't die.. they go on.. and now not only are they dead with a consciousness that understands.. they have all the insight of who they destroyed on earth.. no amount of pain compares to the devastation a suicide does to a child , a family. God Bless you!! @@HorizonHipHop
It's easier to get away with bad habits when you live alone and single. If you're by yourself you can sit on the couch all day, smoking weed and eating fried chicken..if you live with others it's not so easy to continually practice these bad habits. I've dealt with depression and anxiety since a teenager but since buying my own home and living alone, my depression has only got worse.
When I was on Lexapro I felt nothing but anger and an acute sense of wanting to die. Everyone I know that takes it also feels the same. I hate that these companies can push these "meds" on people. Rip Brody. You deserved better.
It’s worked really well for me. Everybody has different reactions. I feel like a lot of doctors are too cavalier about changing meds. It’s very serious.
I was diagnosed with severe anxiety and bi polar disorder. I know all to well what it's like to feel that deep alone feeling. Laughing at something funny on the outside but not on the inside. Always feeling awkward and in peril all the time. You constantly have to battle yourself non stop. Trying to keep those thoughts at bay, staying positive, trying to keep fighting the good fight. When you have severe depression you never get a chance to rest. It wears you down slowly for some, fast for others.
I'll never forget the night he ran into Chappelle at the Comedy Store while on Periscope. Dave was still incognito but he chatted with us. Donnelle Rawlings was with him.
Heartbreaking. I always listened to Brody when he was on The Church. But very interesting to see his last periscope. Very telling to as to why he did what he did. RIP
Most of these comments are so beautiful. It’s a nice tribute to this wonderful human being. We will all end someday. Some of us suffer from depression and anxiety. He was trying so hard to get well. I’m going to start weight lifting as a personal tribute to you Brody. I’ve been saying the same thing. I have to get back to weight lifting. To all of you who care, thank you.
Wow, in this video you could see, hear and feel a different point of view. Thanks Jared for sharing. I suffer with depression and anxiety, take meds and Hemp extract everyday, along with vitamins. It was so nice to see Brody's personal side and his funny persona on stage too. I think anyone with mental health issues has felt this way, as did Brody with adjusting to meds., scares me to know that good people lose the battle while trying to better themselves. Double edged sword. Scary stuff. I do believe all of his good deeds are being rewarded now and he is finally at peace within his mind. I am really saddened for his mother to deal with this loss. He really thrived on seeing and spending time with her and Daisy. Animals are wonderful energy and love, especially for single people with mental health issues. Thank you SBS for your caring and positive outlook. We GOT you, and we will miss you, but never forgot your mantras!!!!!
Fuck man I didn’t know of Brody before he passed but this really hit me. I’ve watched the whole thing and this helped me a lot. I can relate to a lot of what Brody said here. Somehow this motivated me to be better
Anxiety over feeling that you’re not fulfilled, when you’ve worked so hard for it is one difficult life to lead. Knowing you’re alone, I mean...really feeling you’re alone, can take your breath away. I can’t take any of those anti depressants they took me way far from myself...one has to wonder about the meds causing issues. R.I.P you dear soul. You will be deeply missed. ✝️☮️💟
Today out of the blue I thought about Brody Stevens. Wondering if it had been nearly a year since he had passed, I googled him. It has been exactly a year to the day he died, today 2-22. I had never even heard of him a year ago. The news of his suicide bringing him to my attention. So I got to know him through his videos. I bought a little sign that said “Push” to help with my own battle with anxiety/depression. It has helped. Anyway I can’t believe he popped into my head today and it’s been exactly a year. ❤️💔
P.S. and I just have to say- for those that don’t understand anxiety: it actually paralyses you, it doesn’t make you sharper. That would be nervousness.
Thank you Brody. For everything. I thought you were one of those comics that were well respected in the comedy world but never got what you deserved. 0:35 is a perfect example. Love you man. YOU GOT IT!
So tragic man Rest In Peace and to anyone struggling out there know that you are never alone no matter what your brain is telling you Spread the love the same love that Brody shared with us
I saw him at the Comedy store a couple times. I really liked his comedy. I could listen to him longer than other comics. It’s sad. I’m from the same area as Brody. I thought he was a good guy and I respected that he was cleaner than the other comedians and more interesting in my opinion. I’ve been watching a lot of his stuff. The guy is hilarious! I didn’t know him but I miss him. You got it!
Just discovering him now postmortem. Some very funny standup amidst some misses so watching him is kind of suspenseful and I find myself rooting for him...and it's so satisfying then when he puts a string of hits together.. one of a kind for sure. RIP sir.
Dude, you're not here, but you are here. We hear you. I hear you, Brody. I'm sorry you felt like you had to check out. I hope you have peace wherever you are.
Brody, God….if you had just held on for one more year! Covid changed everything…who knows how Brody would’ve done with all the tables turned for ALL comedians. It could’ve been the thing Brody just needed. We’ll never know, but what a sweetheart of a guy. A good guy! Lol. A great human. R.I.P.
This breaks my heart, found this when looking up brody's podcast appearances. I caught him late night after Rogan with only 10 people in the audience and he was doing the funniest crowd work! He even pointed me out and called me dave mustaine lmao, what a kind soul who people knew were struggling but no one close enough to prevent the tragedy. Such a relatable guy, just a normal dood washed up by LA's cruel standards.
Going back on medication after a period of time off of them is hard. So, if you have friends or loved ones in this situation, reach out and help. Whether its the reintroduction period, new meds, a bad combo, or just getting back on medication during a depressive episode, it can really fuck up the mind. Let them know you're around, that's all some people need. I wish I wasn't seeing so many people speak ill of medicating. Certain disorders really need the stabilization.
You are so right. Sometimes going back to baseline with these meds can give you a "I dont care attitude" that could be very bad. You basically dont care either way.
I don’t see how he couldn’t get booked on a sitcom as the neighbor or best friend or coworker. Just a couple of great lines every episode, nothing too complicated to stress him out. His short scene in Due Date was fucking hilarious. RIP. He was so funny and real.
Mista Lee I hate that a guy is clearly having a rough time and people are commenting stuff like RIP to him . This is happening to tons of people going through rough times. I just wish people would be more self aware of the stuff they say online . I’m not saying that the “RIP” comment has anything to do with what happened but it doesn’t help
He was just a bundle of nervous energy, in the began in we are born to this great big world. We are born to each other to learn and grow from each other and the more we deny that need for the warmness of others to the cold of construct of the world we have built around us. The more we numb ourselves to the natures all around us and true reality, the more we die inside, it catches up to you. Rest in peace Brody, to the Brody in all of us.
I wasn't really a fan but knew him through JRE and others talking about him. The heard about his suicide and found this video now. It's sad to see someone that has such a great personality can't be with someone.
I just found out that Brody passed and this video is heartbreaking, he’s trying so hard to reassure himself. I’ve been there, i kicked snorting Heroin years ago and i feel so lucky i got out. The most important thing for me was family, they didn’t give up on me and i drew energy from that. Looks like Brody had the support of his mom sis and relatives but it didn’t save him. RIP
I was on lexapro for like 3 days. That medicine is fucking horrible. Made me feel like i was super on edge, i got right off of it. Went to zoloft and felt 100% better. Poor guy. RIP
I just found out about Brody Stevens in the wake of his suicide, and since I’ve discovered him I’ve been watching all of his comedy that I can find on UA-cam, and have heard a few podcasts with him as well. He’s hard not to like, the way he comes off as “pushing” himself and his comedy and how he’s sharing his struggles but also his joy just really hits home and is relatable in many ways. We’re all trying to push and believe in our lives. So to see this last periscope after watching his videos all week is very sad. What’s strange is that optimistic and realistic in this video. He’s exercises, doing self care, and planning for the future in a rational way. It’s sad to think that some switch went off in his brain that pushed him all the way to suicide. I do wonder if the meds were part of what triggered him? But it’s hard to know. He’s still positive energy in my opinion, can’t take that away from him, it’s right there in his comedy, you got it...
He was a bipolar sufferer who was given Lexapro and it killed him. Lexapro quite often triggers extreme mania in bipolar patients. Worst Med you can ever give someone with this particular illness. RIP
@@adamblister6005 ssri’s like Lexapro should only be taken by bipolar patients along side a mood stabiliser like lithium. Even then it needs to be carefully monitored.
It's not lost me that today is tew years from his last video and it's very saddening...on many levels. This was difficult to watch. 😞 I'd seen him on JRE in the past but never became a fan until late and have been binge watching his content for the last few weeks. Brody seemed to be a great human being. It's wild how difficult it is to help the ones we love who are struggling and from all appearances, for Brody, it was impossible to find it (inner peace). Reading the comments...I know he will be missed by many, as will I. I'm going to get in some steps now. RIP, Steven Brody Stevens.
Forevers what did you ask? He acted like he wasn’t doing the muting. He said “ I wonder what people are saying about me.” Like people were trolling him. It’s so sad.
@@KingSlobber I think Forevers was saying that he was the one who asked if he could be muted and Brody said yes muting is a possibility. Also whoever was doing the muting told Brody that they were muting the "bots" I don't know if they were saying that to protect him or not.
Listen to how he talks about wanting to live longer than 63... suicidal ideation is a very odd thing.. you can literally one minute be planning your life and wishing you'd live forever to the next minute picturing yourself hanging in a door way. I truly believe suicide is some sort of evil force in the universe driving people to it. Because if you have ever struggled with it it becomes more addictive and drives you to it. It takes a lot of effort to close the door on suicidal ideation. I struggled with it for over a decade and finally was able to stop the pattern of constantly thinking about suicide everyday. Number one also is drugs either illicit or prescribed. Cocaine withdrawal, alcohol withdrawal, heroin, opiates, anti depressants, benzos. . i mean literally all of them cause the pattern to emerge in a lot of people and once it arrives even after you get sober you cant get rid of it
If you feel you might be suicidal, and live in the United States, I urge you to call the Suicide Hotline at 800-273-8255 or navigate to www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ for a live chat and additional resources. If it's not an emergency, but you want to know more about mental health, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers information on their website www.nami.org/ and a free HELPLINE 800-950-6264. If you do not live in the United States please seek out local resources
JaredEllsworth some people are scared to call cause saying the wrong words they will send cops to your house and put you in a facility where they treat you poorly basically keeping you captive which I understand why but it doesn’t solve any issues and can likely cause more
jared, when you are in an episode, its LITERAALLY PARALYZING, both mental and physical. most the time you do have the fear of, cops, no one responding, friends thinking you are over reacting, friends not having time at that moment when you need em mosts, yada yada, but the mental and physical pain and the being frozen is horrible. you literally are not sane or in the right state of mind. this phone post needs to say, learn how to see the signs and what to do if your friend or loved one has these symptoms. that would save more lives.
My question is why so many hangings..? These people who want to escape the pain of life...Robin Williams, Kate Spade, Chris Cornell, Anthony Bordain, Chester Bennington etc.. ALL prefer going out by suffocation ? a long and painful process?..with ALL the pills these people have access too..? Hanging by red rope/scarf is a symbol that says "Traitor" to the club.. and 2 of the listed are confirmed dead by a red rope.. the others we don't know. #Starwhackers.
knowing that Hollywood is a devilish cult who murder people and cover it up with LAPD (see: Kurt Cobain) and also knowing suicide is a real compulsion.. its a hard case to call without having the inside details. I would hate to blame Brody for something he's not responsible for.
Make that THREE. Chris, Bordain and Spade-- RED rope/scarf. TMZ is a filthy stalker operation but frequently tell the secrets.
Chris Cornell used a common piece of exercise equipment to take his own life.
We've learned the Soundgarden frontman secured a **red** elastic exercise band attached to a carabiner to the top of his hotel bathroom door. A carabiner is a device commonly used by mountain climbers which they attach to a belt to keep them from falling. The device can withstand enormous weight.
@@mistaleesreversespeech7728 let's me real man... brody killed himself
I remember how nice he was to me when I met him at the Comedy Store. He was a gem of a person. Rest now sir.
you're so lucky. he was last comic on 2/9 and it was my bday that night. I wanted to see him, rogan and Joey and Chris Delia. I saw all of them but Brody cuz some jerks at my table wouldn't stop texting, talking and heckling. I was there since 7pm and by midnight I was fuming and went to complain. I ended up leaving and thought I could see Brody tomorrow instead then I rescheduled and now I'll never meet or see him again. hecklers suck.
*brody finds $6*
Brody: "I'll put it in a tip jar."
I love how he found 6 bucks
And died? Lucky 6
When he said he was going to put it in a tip jar it made me cry like a baby. Rest easy Brody
Literally Right after he said he was feeling down, bam here's $ on the ground... Universe,God or whatever was reaching out a hand to him...
Brody Stevens-12 letters, 12 is 6+6, add $6 and you get 666. 6 dislikes, 16000, views and again $6 is 666. I wouldn't be surprised if his head was infested by demons taunting him into hurting himself.
@@zen7309 you heard him get eierded out when someone commented R.ip that was eerie huh
His story is so heartbreaking it fucking kills me. Once I understood a little bit about how his mind works you cant help but admire him and see how kind hearted he is. His comedy act is him picking himself up, believing and fully facing his demons and pushing through while being completely open and vulnerable on stage bleeding. He just radiates positive energy, and sincerity but you see him digging deep to find it and reinforce it in himself trying to drown out the negative with... you got it! It's that battle in himself and his kind of desperation that does take his comedy to a new sort of hilarious shady level that was so original. An unbelievably funny guy and you just hope the poor guys at peace now.
I love what you said here @TurtleMC1993
This is really beautifully stated and probably the best encapsulation of SBS the comic that I’ve seen. Thanks.
I have biPolar disorder and his story resonates with me very hard. Its fucking heartbreaking to watch this.
Sounds like he is trying so hard he is wanting so much to be positive and he is. So sad and very telling of his character. His is a truly amazing spirit. Thank you
His story is so heartbreaking it fucking kills me. Once I understood a little bit about how his mind works you cant help but admire him and see how kind hearted he is. His comedy act is him picking himself up, believing and fully facing his demons and pushing through while being completely open and vulnerable on stage bleeding. He just radiates positive energy, and sincerity but you see him digging deep to find it and reinforce it in himself trying to drown out the negative with... you got it! It's that battle in himself and his kind of desperation that does take his comedy to a new sort of hilarious shady level that was so original. An unbelievably funny guy and you just hope the poor guys at peace now.
Just 11 days later he left this earth. RIP Brody. As someone struggling with bipolar I relate. Lots of love to everyone. Hugs
"compare leads to despair"... truer words have never been spoken. Thank you Brody for sharing your wisdom even in times of struggle RIP
It’s 2023 and I’m feel like Brody these days.
Hang in there
@@adams115 but not literally
Sadfishing
@@opiebluwsit9751maybe.
I just wish the dude was still alive.
That would be a better alternative, now that you mention it.
Lost my son to suicide in 2017. He was 22. It leaves so much chaos in its wake. I miss him so much. Reach out if you need help ....someone to listen....I will listen to anyone who is feeling suicidal. Please listen.
Sorry for your loss. It's painful but I hope you're better every day.
@@bobbowie9350 Thank you Bob.
im 22 and i already feel like im already at brody's point. i was medicated HEAVILY as a child, and ive now been homeless for 4 years, unmedicated. i might want to start comedy, and now that ive seen brodys videos, and i can completely relate to his reactions to life, just by two videos. im in constant mental torment, with just thoughts that are self deprecating. ive been dealing with depression and bipolar since i was 12. and ive been medicated since i was 6. i dont even know what to do at this point because my episodes get bad and i lose all my friends and relationships because i cant stop self sabotaging. being aware of my problems isnt enough when you cant control it in the moment. you just watch yourself light the fire that burns the bridge in real time. like im watching someone ruin my life from a first person POV.
R.I.P. Brody. We'll keep your memory alive. 818 4 life bro.
One of the saddest things I've ever watched. I've never seen such a visualisation of someone fighting their demons like this. What makes it worse is you can tell the man didn't have a bad bone in his body. Jesus christ. God bless you Brody ❤️
I miss him and his periscopes. I love you Brody
At 26:24 I teared up. I feel for him. I have a wife and two kids and work a normal job plus I pursue comedy. I have anxiety and depression and it pushed me to quit my job without a backup plan. I feel so bad it pushed him to that point but I understand because up until the day I quit my job I was having irrational thoughts to end things. I questioned my career choices. I overthought my future. My health deteriorated. I relate with Brody so much and I believe having my family has kept me from hurting myself. I wish he knew how much people loved him.
just watched the tribute video you posted on your channel. It was touching. Hope all is well man. #PositiveEnergy #PushAndBelieve
I think he did know how many people loved him but he just couldn't feel it. That's how I feel, so maybe he was similar to that.
You'll be great man. It takes balls to do that. Keep at it. Much Love.
Tad Ficus Catus yes all this love doesnt do it
I did the same thing! After going to my job every day thinking about throwing myself into traffic, I just stopped going one day, fell into massive debt, lost nearly everything at this point, but didn't harm myself, just lost all motivation, lost all confidence, anxiety got increasingly worse, hygiene went out the window, never left the house... etc... Man, I wish he had someone close to keep an eye on him, its sad he thought everything he was feeling was normal adjustments to med change, I think he was wrong and the energy was off yet he was trying to fake it til you make it type deal "positive, positive, positive", he was saying that but probably having increasingly suicidal thoughts from the med switch/increase, and just chalked it up to that being normal, which it is in some cases and possibly his doc told him that, but not in all cases, shit is too complicated and should never be spoken about in absolutes. He should've had more support system and been told constantly that if he had those thoughts to check himself into a temporary hospital
Thank you for putting this on youtube. I was close with Brody. He was a gem.
I’m so sorry Brody... Thank you for everything, shine on
Man Brody Stevens is so incredibly relatable to me.
Yo brandon, Love you bro , The succes you’ve gained these past two years is amazing
It's a three year old comment, but what's crazy is not just how relatable it is - as someone who's been diagnosed with clinical depression in the past ("in remission" for now) owing to severe childhood trauma - but how oddly comforting this was to see for me, around when you wrote this, and I was at the peak of my depression. He probably helped a lot of people doing these little periscopes. He helped me hold on for another day, and he was already gone.
@@JET7C0well said man, I know for a fact his videos helped others, at least feel like they are not alone with their mental battles
Love you Brandon
Brandon pls keep it up
I completely understand the feeling of not having a wife or child. When he mentioned that....I think he felt the doors closing. The feeling of growing old and everyone is set up..but he didn't have his own family. He just got tired of fighting when it wasn't materialising.
I have a wife and kid and step-kids, shit doesn't get better unfortunately .
@Louis Skolnik yeah you have a point, but it also sucks to be struggling with major depression while having kids and family, as they all depend on you and you're letting them down and it makes it worse. It's not a fix for it, I thought when my girl told me she was pregnant it would help, and maybe it is keeping me alive, but man am I struggling.
the birth of a child can send a person into a spiral toward suicide..so be on guard! your protection is in God.. evil spirits are behind the pushing of someone toward suicide. Remember one thing.. suicide doesn't stop jack-shit. People are in hell before they do it, (they think) and when they go over to the spirit world they are shocked to know they don't die.. they go on.. and now not only are they dead with a consciousness that understands.. they have all the insight of who they destroyed on earth.. no amount of pain compares to the devastation a suicide does to a child , a family. God Bless you!! @@HorizonHipHop
It's easier to get away with bad habits when you live alone and single.
If you're by yourself you can sit on the couch all day, smoking weed and eating fried chicken..if you live with others it's not so easy to continually practice these bad habits. I've dealt with depression and anxiety since a teenager but since buying my own home and living alone, my depression has only got worse.
gratefulness.. try it. it changes life.@@tomservo5007
"I don't wanna be a cautionary tale."
Goddammit.
When I was on Lexapro I felt nothing but anger and an acute sense of wanting to die. Everyone I know that takes it also feels the same. I hate that these companies can push these "meds" on people. Rip Brody. You deserved better.
It’s worked really well for me. Everybody has different reactions. I feel like a lot of doctors are too cavalier about changing meds. It’s very serious.
@@criticaloptimist yes definitely
I was diagnosed with severe anxiety and bi polar disorder. I know all to well what it's like to feel that deep alone feeling. Laughing at something funny on the outside but not on the inside. Always feeling awkward and in peril all the time. You constantly have to battle yourself non stop. Trying to keep those thoughts at bay, staying positive, trying to keep fighting the good fight. When you have severe depression you never get a chance to rest. It wears you down slowly for some, fast for others.
I still think about you often, Brody. ❤
I'll never forget the night he ran into Chappelle at the Comedy Store while on Periscope. Dave was still incognito but he chatted with us. Donnelle Rawlings was with him.
Heartbreaking. I always listened to Brody when he was on The Church. But very interesting to see his last periscope. Very telling to as to why he did what he did. RIP
interesting that he mentioned his fight with Tony and he did in fact get to see the start of Tony's rise to fame
Unbelievably sad to see this after the fact.
Youre my heart Brody, miss and love you Pal..
Most of these comments are so beautiful. It’s a nice tribute to this wonderful human being. We will all end someday. Some of us suffer from depression and anxiety. He was trying so hard to get well. I’m going to start weight lifting as a personal tribute to you Brody. I’ve been saying the same thing. I have to get back to weight lifting. To all of you who care, thank you.
Kenneth how are you? 😊
Godamn it Brody. I was pulling for you. RIP buddy. This made me sad. I hope that he found his peace. Much love. Thanks for the laughs.
Wow, in this video you could see, hear and feel a different point of view. Thanks Jared for sharing. I suffer with depression and anxiety, take meds and Hemp extract everyday, along with vitamins. It was so nice to see Brody's personal side and his funny persona on stage too. I think anyone with mental health issues has felt this way, as did Brody with adjusting to meds., scares me to know that good people lose the battle while trying to better themselves. Double edged sword. Scary stuff. I do believe all of his good deeds are being rewarded now and he is finally at peace within his mind. I am really saddened for his mother to deal with this loss. He really thrived on seeing and spending time with her and Daisy. Animals are wonderful energy and love, especially for single people with mental health issues. Thank you SBS for your caring and positive outlook. We GOT you, and we will miss you, but never forgot your mantras!!!!!
Fuck the meds. Big pharma is not meant to heal anything.
It sucks because you can tell that Brody was struggling. I wish he held on.
Been in a depression hole for awhile and found this, somehow it helps. Thanks Brody, RIP
Brody Stevens what a damn shame! I’m gonna miss you buddy.RIP
Thanks for letting us walk with you, Brody.
R.i.p brody stevens 🌼 🌸 🌻
25:09 It’s so sad. He was talking about his dad who died at 63 and how he wants to “go longer than that.”
Damn. This hurts.
So hard.
Still hurts RIP brodie miss you...
I really hope he has found peace...what a beautiful spirit...we love you Brody thanks for being one of the good guys
You got it 818 till i die
This makes me wanna cry. But I love it too, thanks for sharing. So very real and so aware of who he was in this video. Walking that razors edge. 😞
R.I.P I hope you are happy now, wherever you are❤️
Fuck man I didn’t know of Brody before he passed but this really hit me. I’ve watched the whole thing and this helped me a lot. I can relate to a lot of what Brody said here. Somehow this motivated me to be better
Anxiety over feeling that you’re not fulfilled, when you’ve worked so hard for it is one difficult life to lead. Knowing you’re alone, I mean...really feeling you’re alone, can take your breath away. I can’t take any of those anti depressants they took me way far from myself...one has to wonder about the meds causing issues. R.I.P you dear soul. You will be deeply missed. ✝️☮️💟
SIMPLE! You will be sorely missed Brody. Terrible to see you go, grateful for what you gave.
Today out of the blue I thought about Brody Stevens. Wondering if it had been nearly a year since he had passed, I googled him. It has been exactly a year to the day he died, today 2-22. I had never even heard of him a year ago. The news of his suicide bringing him to my attention. So I got to know him through his videos. I bought a little sign that said “Push” to help with my own battle with anxiety/depression. It has helped. Anyway I can’t believe he popped into my head today and it’s been exactly a year. ❤️💔
P.S. and I just have to say- for those that don’t understand anxiety: it actually paralyses you, it doesn’t make you sharper. That would be nervousness.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Miss him. Miss you Brody
Thank you Brody. For everything. I thought you were one of those comics that were well respected in the comedy world but never got what you deserved. 0:35 is a perfect example. Love you man. YOU GOT IT!
He had his own show. Brody burnt alot of bridges in Hollywood.
Sad but true.
@@bobbowie9350 what can you tell us about that ... about Brody Stevens Burning his Bridges .
Walking home from therapy... couldn’t make it more than a few minutes. Love you Brody, you’re so missed
I love you Brody
So tragic man Rest In Peace and to anyone struggling out there know that you are never alone no matter what your brain is telling you
Spread the love the same love that Brody shared with us
The last few minutes of this is especially heartbreaking. Love and miss you Brody, thanks for always being so kind
I never met him but damn I miss Brody RIP #positive push.....
I saw him at the Comedy store a couple times. I really liked his comedy. I could listen to him longer than other comics. It’s sad. I’m from the same area as Brody. I thought he was a good guy and I respected that he was cleaner than the other comedians and more interesting in my opinion. I’ve been watching a lot of his stuff. The guy is hilarious! I didn’t know him but I miss him. You got it!
I find it incredibly poignant / tragic how the sun is setting behind him as the video progresses
Yes.. like a sad gentle foreboding , the poor guy .
818 till i die! you got it! that what im living.
Just discovering him now postmortem. Some very funny standup amidst some misses so watching him is kind of suspenseful and I find myself rooting for him...and it's so satisfying then when he puts a string of hits together.. one of a kind for sure. RIP sir.
Unfortunately this is the first video I'm ever watching of him. Very saddening.
Dude, you're not here, but you are here. We hear you. I hear you, Brody. I'm sorry you felt like you had to check out. I hope you have peace wherever you are.
Brody, God….if you had just held on for one more year! Covid changed everything…who knows how Brody would’ve done with all the tables turned for ALL comedians. It could’ve been the thing Brody just needed. We’ll never know, but what a sweetheart of a guy. A good guy! Lol. A great human. R.I.P.
Forever missed
Rest in power Brody.
In my opinion he was the funniest person ever
you are missed Brody
This breaks my heart, found this when looking up brody's podcast appearances. I caught him late night after Rogan with only 10 people in the audience and he was doing the funniest crowd work! He even pointed me out and called me dave mustaine lmao, what a kind soul who people knew were struggling but no one close enough to prevent the tragedy. Such a relatable guy, just a normal dood washed up by LA's cruel standards.
$6! Positive energy! You Got it!
“My guess is: we have pixelation”
Man, I’m gonna miss Brody’s way with words.
People needed to stop reinforcing his comedian side, he couldnt put up that facade anymore.
Going back on medication after a period of time off of them is hard. So, if you have friends or loved ones in this situation, reach out and help. Whether its the reintroduction period, new meds, a bad combo, or just getting back on medication during a depressive episode, it can really fuck up the mind. Let them know you're around, that's all some people need. I wish I wasn't seeing so many people speak ill of medicating. Certain disorders really need the stabilization.
You are so right. Sometimes going back to baseline with these meds can give you a "I dont care attitude" that could be very bad. You basically dont care either way.
I don’t see how he couldn’t get booked on a sitcom as the neighbor or best friend or coworker. Just a couple of great lines every episode, nothing too complicated to stress him out. His short scene in Due Date was fucking hilarious. RIP. He was so funny and real.
He was struck by the "RIP" in the comments.. hurts the heart..Enjoy Heaven Brody!
Mista Lee I hate that a guy is clearly having a rough time and people are commenting stuff like RIP to him . This is happening to tons of people going through rough times. I just wish people would be more self aware of the stuff they say online . I’m not saying that the “RIP” comment has anything to do with what happened but it doesn’t help
Baron Von Balls They said RIP to Gus. It's just a coincidence now when you watch this. Noone was being mean to him here, this was all love.
Gemini rish who is gus?
Danny no clue
Thanks for uploading this.
2 years ago today . R I p
Such a great guy
RIP Brody! Miss you!
He was just a bundle of nervous energy, in the began in we are born to this great big world. We are born to each other to learn and grow from each other and the more we deny that need for the warmness of others to the cold of construct of the world we have built around us. The more we numb ourselves to the natures all around us and true reality, the more we die inside, it catches up to you. Rest in peace Brody, to the Brody in all of us.
I wasn't really a fan but knew him through JRE and others talking about him. The heard about his suicide and found this video now. It's sad to see someone that has such a great personality can't be with someone.
No guilt, No sorrow. RIP steve, miss your scopes.
Wow. 11 days after this video was made. 😢
Steps with Steve on a beautiful night in California. Legendary, Rest In Peace :’c
I hope he has found peace. Life is hard for a number of reasons. RIP
Love you Brody RIP
A true soul. This world is just too heavy for some
I just found out that Brody passed and this video is heartbreaking, he’s trying so hard to reassure himself.
I’ve been there, i kicked snorting Heroin years ago and i feel so lucky i got out. The most important thing for me was family, they didn’t give up on me and i drew energy from that. Looks like Brody had the support of his mom sis and relatives but it didn’t save him. RIP
I was on lexapro for like 3 days. That medicine is fucking horrible. Made me feel like i was super on edge, i got right off of it. Went to zoloft and felt 100% better. Poor guy. RIP
I had the opposite experience. Everybody reacts to different meds differently. It’s something that requires great care.
Push and believe. I miss brody so much 😢
If only $6 was gratitude
I just found out about Brody Stevens in the wake of his suicide, and since I’ve discovered him I’ve been watching all of his comedy that I can find on UA-cam, and have heard a few podcasts with him as well. He’s hard not to like, the way he comes off as “pushing” himself and his comedy and how he’s sharing his struggles but also his joy just really hits home and is relatable in many ways. We’re all trying to push and believe in our lives. So to see this last periscope after watching his videos all week is very sad. What’s strange is that optimistic and realistic in this video. He’s exercises, doing self care, and planning for the future in a rational way. It’s sad to think that some switch went off in his brain that pushed him all the way to suicide. I do wonder if the meds were part of what triggered him? But it’s hard to know. He’s still positive energy in my opinion, can’t take that away from him, it’s right there in his comedy, you got it...
you should watch his comedy central show too if you havent already! its on their website and its great. Just finished re-watching it
I wish there was a better way to treat depression. I feel like his meds played a part in it. Love you Steven!
Rest in peace Mr. Brody
You’ll never be forgotten.
🙏🏼
The last three minutes were a cry for help. 11 days later, gone....
This shit hits hard at home, I hope he feels better now...
feels better? he's dead wtf
He was a bipolar sufferer who was given Lexapro and it killed him. Lexapro quite often triggers extreme mania in bipolar patients. Worst Med you can ever give someone with this particular illness. RIP
So what would you have recommended?
@@adamblister6005 not taking Lexapro.
@@adamblister6005 cbd and microdosing
@@adamblister6005 ssri’s like Lexapro should only be taken by bipolar patients along side a mood stabiliser like lithium. Even then it needs to be carefully monitored.
Love you Brody !
RIP sir
It's not lost me that today is tew years from his last video and it's very saddening...on many levels. This was difficult to watch. 😞 I'd seen him on JRE in the past but never became a fan until late and have been binge watching his content for the last few weeks. Brody seemed to be a great human being. It's wild how difficult it is to help the ones we love who are struggling and from all appearances, for Brody, it was impossible to find it (inner peace). Reading the comments...I know he will be missed by many, as will I. I'm going to get in some steps now. RIP, Steven Brody Stevens.
38:00 "I don't want to be a cautionnary tale" wow
He seemed pretty cool.
Why am I only just discovering you now ? 😭 RIP
He muted me after I asked him too, love you and miss you brody
Forevers what did you ask? He acted like he wasn’t doing the muting. He said “ I wonder what people are saying about me.” Like people were trolling him. It’s so sad.
@@KingSlobber I think Forevers was saying that he was the one who asked if he could be muted and Brody said yes muting is a possibility. Also whoever was doing the muting told Brody that they were muting the "bots" I don't know if they were saying that to protect him or not.
@@jokah7136 thanks
Man this one just doesn't stop hurting. I know Brodie would want us to focus on the positive but FUCK this hurts so bad.
I forgive you for what you said to me, brother. RIP 🙏
He was suffering so hard right here.
I wish I saw this when it happened. I would have helped him. 11 days later. Sad.
Listen to how he talks about wanting to live longer than 63... suicidal ideation is a very odd thing.. you can literally one minute be planning your life and wishing you'd live forever to the next minute picturing yourself hanging in a door way. I truly believe suicide is some sort of evil force in the universe driving people to it. Because if you have ever struggled with it it becomes more addictive and drives you to it. It takes a lot of effort to close the door on suicidal ideation. I struggled with it for over a decade and finally was able to stop the pattern of constantly thinking about suicide everyday. Number one also is drugs either illicit or prescribed. Cocaine withdrawal, alcohol withdrawal, heroin, opiates, anti depressants, benzos. . i mean literally all of them cause the pattern to emerge in a lot of people and once it arrives even after you get sober you cant get rid of it
Brody Lives!