I can’t even imagine how scared you both must have been. My heart ached for you. You don’t owe anyone anything, but I appreciate being able to hear what happened. Brains are complicated and sometimes just fail us. You’re not the first person in my life to have an experience like this. It’s a lot more common than people know. Keep taking it easy, friend. We miss you!
I think you're super strong for choosing to talk about this sort of thing, because (of course) it's not easy. It's _very_ personal, and really no one else's business but your own and the people close to you. But on a slightly contradictory point, it's also a good thing to try and contribute to getting rid of the stigma that surrounds mental health in general, like you mentioned. In the end, it's all up to you what you choose to share and what not to. I very much appreciate you making this video and making people feel less alone with issues like these, be it one or several of the things discussed here. I'm glad to hear you're okay and in a better place mentally now. There'll always be ups and downs, you'll always take a step back or two, but ultimately, it'll be worth it as long as you have the support both medically and personally.
@@Anti-HyperLink A stigma is "a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.". There's a stigma that those with mental health issues are "crazy" or "insane", especially around psychosis.
Dearest Josh, please never feel ashamed about talking of mental health issues. I'm sure everyone here will never ever judge you for anything you said today. We are just glad you were being sorted at, in great hands. We're really bad at listening at our bodies. Everyone it. But I am so glad you are doing better. You honestly scared the shit out of me, and i'm sure i'm not the only one. Take care of yourself, take care of Brooke, tell your family you love them. We love you Josh. Thanks for the great content you've fed to us throughout the years, and to many many more years to come, as healthy as they can be
I've been staring in the face of mental health stigmas my whole life, so anything I can do to destigmatize talking about it the better IMO. Love ya Glen!!
Thank you so much for sharing Josh. I'm a mental health practitioner in the UK who has had MH problems myself, and has worked in a psychiatric hospital. There's so much stigma and I'm so proud of you for sharing this. And when you don't know what's real or not, it is scary; you're not aware at that time that you're in a safe place. Panic attacks can happen from over-breathing + caffeine + a misinterpretation of the physical signs of excitement as panic so that's makes so much sense to me. Also, if people are looking to reduce caffeine: do it SLOWLY. Reduce one drink every 2-3 days to give your body time to adjust, and avoid the withdrawal because they are Not fun. I want you to know it's not your fault - we are not taught about mental health, nor what signs to look for, and it does sneak up on us sometimes. So try not to be so hard on the fact you perhaps didn't see where things were going.
i must be honest, I had a very similar situation. I had what is called Invasive thoughts. Self harming. Involving knives. Mostly like self stabbing. I broke down, it was really scary as it would not go away. I willing went into a mental hospital, and hated it. Not for getting help, that was fine. But it was hell for the fact i could barley get any food that i could eat. Like it was so bland i could not eat the food. Add the fact i had no ability to use my normal copping skills and music... Well it was not fun. But it was worth it. I just needed a med dosage raise it turns out. I even learned the causes of my thoughts, anxiety really and boredom of all things. The need for simulation. So trust me Josh i know how scary it is, when thoughts will not leave you. It's like a horror story come to life in your own mind.
Mental health is so important, and you are so important. I hope you know that by talking about this and sharing your experience, you're not only helping kill that stigma that surrounds mental health, but you're showing people that you're never alone. So many people go through this kind of thing, and your bravery to talk about your experiences means a lot to a lot of people. Thank you for sharing and trusting us with this, and remember that we love you and we'll be there for you every step of the way. Glad to have you back
It’s extremely brave of you to talk about what happened to you, speaking from personal experience; mental health issues are extremely difficult to deal with and I know I certainly appreciate you taking the time to tell us what happened. I’m also really glad that you’re doing better, we’re all here for you and we want to make sure you’re okay. Lots of hugs and love for you 🤗
it is so good to hear from you again and see your face here. so glad you're doing better and home with brooke. you both have incredible strength and i'm glad to see y'all pulling through this. appreciate the update, and grateful that we were able to help how we could to ease some of the stress of it all. we love you both so much. 💜
I'm very happy that you are improving. Its very scary just not knowing what's wrong and the panic attacks and anxiety that drive it all. Take care of yourself and I'm happy that you decided to share this. Even though you should never feel obligated to anyone for details on your personal life. Stay strong and here's to a better future.
I'm so, so happy you're home and safe. I'm sure Brooke is happy to have you home and safe as well. I was definitely worried about you and thinking about you the whole time. Rest up.
My faith in humanity is restored seeing the immense positivity in the comments below. This isn’t even my own video, but I want to like every single one. And I’m really happy to hear, Josh, that you’ve recovered well. Stay safe. Brooke, and all of us, are here for you.
We all love you, Josh. So glad that you're doing better. Take whatever time you need and make sure that you and Brooke are ok. We'll be here when you're ready to push forward.
Hey Josh! Glad to see you're back =) Chronic lurker here, been a fan for a long time. Anyway, I want to tell you some things that may help you in the long term. I am absolutely convinced that these kinds of things are supposed to happen much more often to everyone. I think it's part of a natural process of personal evolution. I'll try to explain myself. Our minds have two ways of functioning, one is all about order, structure, etc. while the other half is about perceiving, feeling, etc. When we neglect ourselves for too long, inevitably the perceiving half will start to urge us to pay attention. If we don't listen to it, it will get more and more aggresive because it's REALLY IMPORTANT that you pay attention to whatever it's trying to show you. That (combined with other factors as you said) eventually leads to these psychotic breaks. That part of your mind that is pushing you to pay attention to some things, it kind of knows everything, only that it's working in the background, so it occasionally comes to rectify our course. So how do we solve this? I'm not a doctor, but... let's put it this way, I'm not too medication friendly. Personally I think they stop you from truly healing. I'm not saying that you should stop taking meds, but they're not going to fix anything. They may get you to a point where you can function normally once more, but that's about it. So the most important thing is to TRULY heal. You have to take your time and face all the sht that you've been pushing away. You have to gather courage, and dive deep into your mind and face those things that you've been neglecting, denying about yourself, lying to your own self, etc. Don't take it personally, every single one of us has TONS of sht that we're neglecting, because they're things that very deeply they terrify us. I'm not saying this lightly, you'll have to really be brave, gather courage, because it is terrifying. Once you make peace with that shadowy part of your psyche, you'll be swimming upwards, as if you reached the bottom of a pool and pushed yourself towards the surface. Once you do that, you'll recover the other half of your mind. I'll explain it this way, with a metaphor. You (and 90% of people around the world) have been functioning all your life with just one hand. Only one hand and one arm. You didn't even know your other hand existed. It occasionally moved, and even moved the hand that you frequently use. Get the idea? Metaphorically, you've been doing everything with just one hand, while the other hand you don't even know you have. Well, during this phase, you're just recognizing the other hand that you never used, and then learning to use it. Imagine that! Suddenly your life is much easier, since you suddenly "grew" a hand. You couldn't juggle before that. Now you can. You have to make peace with yourself, recognize what you've been denying all your life, re integrate both halves of your mind, and come back with super powers (no joke) and a super capable mind. Again, I'm not saying don't take meds, I'm saying that if you want to heal yourself, don't rely on them, that's not what they'll do. You'll have to go full instrospection and fix everything that needs fixing. If you want some very interesting information on these subjects check out a channel called Uberboyo. Check their playlist on Jung. Take your time, listen, process, and get better. We're all here to support you =)
In 2018 my best friend was in a mental health facility for about a week and I was so scared for him. I drove 3 hours each way to go check on him every other day. Mental health is something that is as serious as physical health and should not be as stigmatized as some people make it. I am so glad you are okay, I have been a part of your UA-cam following for the better part of a decade and would be heartbroken if anything ever happened to you or Brooke. I finally got help with my panic disorder and anxiety this year and it really made a difference in my quality of life. I am so thankful that you are okay.
Huge respect to you for using your platform to speak so openly about mental health. Psychosis in particular has such a stigma around it when in reality it's just terrifying for all involved. Thank you for making this video. Best wishes and good health to you and Brooke.
Hey josh, long time fan (you even replied on twitter recently) but ive known about this since maybe day one, and i wish i could just send you major amounts of help. sadly mental health isnt that easy... just know you can DO THIS, YOU GOT THIS AND YOU HAVE SO MANY PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT YOU!! you have a good fanbase that deals with other mental heath issues, myself included! Mainly though, you are not alone in this!
Im so happy you're feeling better big boi, Continue to focus on your health, no matter what we'll still be here when you come back to the land of the derps, you're the first UA-camr/ UA-cam personality I ever watched and I'm so proud to see you here still going and doing the best that you can!!!!! ❤🐄❤🐄❤
Glad to hear you're in a better place now. I don't really watch your stuff much but, as a long time sub of Emile and Stephen, naturally I've seen a lot of you for the best part of a decade. One thing I'll say is that, in my experience, you've always been a cheerful, wholesome guy who always seems to be smiling and laughing (which, in turn, makes me do the same.) I don't tend to associate you with anything negative and it's always been awesome to see you on vlogs/whenever I come across your channel. So it was a huge shock when I saw your wife posting that you were in the ER and eventually a mental health facility. I've been through enough to know that just because people can seem happy doesn't mean that they are on the inside (or even subconciously) and even the most vibrant people can go through mental struggles. It's just how our minds are wired and it's just as unexplainable as when you see a fit and healthy person suddenly have a heart attack at a young age. But the 'why' isn't that important, it's more about healing, understanding yourself and making the changes to do what you can to keep your soul just as healthy as your organs. Part of that comes from getting your feelings out and being proud of who you are in your perfections and imperfections. I'm happy to see you have a good support system to help you through this and I'm just glad to see you back and smiling again. Look after yourself brother!
I'm glad you're doing better now, and I really hope everything stays that way. You're a huge inspiration to me and I don't know where I'd be without your videos to keep me out of my own head. Thank you for sharing your experience, you didn't have to. It helps me to know that it's okay to not be okay. Keep being strong and I can't wait to keep moving forward in this amazing community.
My girlfriend is experiencing the same thing, shes been to the er since thursday, today is sunday, and i cant go to visit, i am terrified they are diagnosing her wrong and giving her all the wrong medication, i am not sure if shes been honest to the doctors about whats going on with her and i am terrified...all the time, so seen you here back at youtube making videos making people laugh is making me a little bit better. Thanks Josh! and i am really happy you are feeling better. honestly.
Josh! I'm so sorry you experienced this. I feel for you when you say it was a terrifying experience, especially when you couldn't put a narrative together of what was happening because of your memory. Of course it was scary! Sometimes our mental health fails us spectacularly, over the course of a long period of time, and comes to a breaking point. You can try to tend to your mental health, as you were before your hospitalization with medication and talking more about it on this channel, but it's hard to know exactly what to do. How could one know exactly what to do? We're raised to think simply existing is enough to take care of ourselves, but sometimes it isn't. Everyone's mental health is different, too, so what treatments and medications work for one person won't always work for another. What's important is that you are getting the care you need~ I'm so glad you were able to have access to help, learn more about yourself, and start on a path of taking better care of your mental health in a way that works for *you*.
Thank you so much for sharing your story. Don't feel ashamed about sharing it to the world, it's comforting to see the experiences of others and the more people talk about it, the more people will understand. My own brother had to start seeking treatment for his own mental issues this year, after he promised our grandfather he'd find out what was going on. Thankfully he'd never needed to go to the ER but he's had some episodes in the last few years that had freaked him and his fiance out. He's got treatment for a handful of things now, but he's been doing so much better now. I'm glad you got help, and I wish all the best for you and Brooke.
Never be disappointed in taking care of yourself, life happens when we least expect it to. there is nothing that says the channel can't make a launch now. think of it like a rocket sometimes we have to cancel a launch due to bad weather doesn't mean its got to stay that way. the channel hasn't gone anywhere, and will still be here when ever your ready, just take your time, take care of yourself. also its your vlog, its about YOU, and if you want to spend an entire vlog talking about poop and its consistency, no one is gonna bat an eyelid. so talk about what ever you want to talk about and what matters to you. we love you and Brook too.
Man, I can't imagine how terrifying this whole experience must've been for you guys! It all sounds like a living nightmare, and I'm so glad that you're better now (though I imagine this'll be a long lasting struggle, as is usual with mental health stuff. But I'm hoping that this will be easier for you now that you're on the right medication and all that). Let's just hope that this was a one time event only, and that you'll continue to get better from now on
HOLY CRAP I am so glad your okay, Thank Goodness you had So much Support from your community an love ones... Sounded like a scary nightmare that wouldn't End. Please take care Josh :) an Way to go Brooke for taking action an going over an beyond... What a relief.
I kind of picked up on what happened on twitter. I'm glad you're opening the doors for conversations. I went through something similar a while back and know how it can get. Glad Brooke was there for you and that you're getting the care you need. Love you dude.
Glad to hear you're okay Josh. Thank you for sharing this scary experience with us, I really appreciate it. Mental heath is very important, take care of yourself. We love you!
I feel that talking about mental health is very important, and we shouldn't feel like we can't. If you ever want to don't be afraid to keep making videos like this, mate. That sort of openness and honesty could help a lot of people. Wish you and Brooke the best.
I'm glad you got the help that you need! Talking about experiences can be very therapeutic and cathartic, so I'm glad you are talking about it and not keeping it up inside. Take care.
I had a situation honestly pretty similar to this happen to me last month. It really was a scary experience, but this video is definitely helping me make sense of things (the places I went weren’t too helpful honestly). So thank you for sharing your story Josh :)
Josh, I want u to talk every day with Brooke, make sure that all ur ducks are in a row. make it a schedule that are sure of, what she is sure of, what u need, what she needs. keep urself strong by listening to her and u know ur a man but with this, u can help keep urself strong by hearing what she knows about u and u can keep her strong because u can hear her and understand her, and define when u lose a moment like u did tell her about it instantly,u'll keep her safe by sharing when this happens because there will b times she notices stuff and there will b times only u can notice stuff. keep her in the loop everyday, share with her and u guys will b safer and have stronger love for each other that u guys trust each other this much
Thanks for letting us know you are okay. So glad that you have such a great support network around you. Please keep taking care of yourself and know that you are loved!
Im so glad you're doing better, I've been a long time follower and was really worried about you and Brooke. Never feel ashamed for talking about mental healthy struggles/issues! It must have been terrifying to go through that. I have bad anxiety(which is why I usually don't comment on things)sometimes bad enough I disassociate while driving or doing other things, which has gotten worse since I moved by myself. Also you speaking on this made me feel less alone and like im not the only person dealing with mental health issues, thank you for being so strong and speaking out!!!
Honestly, it's amazing how much the community came together to help out. I'm super glad that the GoFundMe that Tabby and Nick set up went well because I can only imagine what extra stress would have been there to cover medical fees afterwards. Glad to see and hear that you're back. Stay strong.
I've been in a similar situation. During my first year of high school, my mind started going crazy, ended up thinking bad thoughts about me and the people around me, I was even sent to an institution. While I'm in no way saying what happened to me is the same, I'm saying I understand how you feel in some departments. Mental health is something I take very seriously. I'm glad you're doing better and I'm proud of the community reacting in a respectful way.
Josh, you are so brave for sharing your story. It is perfectly healthy to make multiple videos about it if you feel the need to. On behalf of the JepForce and the Krystal Cave, I pray that you will have a full recovery from all the trauma and to see content from your channels at your own pace.
Glad you're doing alright now, and man that sounded very scary. But I think I needed to see this video because there was some stuff that I'm realizing I'm relating with right now and my situation, but I won't make this about myself. Glad to see you are doing better right now and I hope things continue to get better!
Appreciate ya sharing the news, man. Glad and relieved to see you're doing better. Let's hope that after all this, things will rise up for ya. Excited for the new content in store, but please do watch your health.
Im so glad you're ok and were able to get help from those that care. I really appreciate how open you're being about what you've been through. It's terrifying when brains do things they shouldn't and it's just so nice to be reminded everyone goes through something. The solidarity I've found in being open about mental health hardships is incredible and I hope more people learn to be understanding and open from you. You're an incredible person
I'm so glad you're okay. When I heard you were in the hospital, I couldn't stop worrying, I was checking the discord and Twitter religiously for updates. Though we haven't talked much, I still consider you a good friend and I would be absolutely devastated if something happened to you. I'm just so so glad you're doing better.
Thanks so much for sharing this Josh. I'm glad you are healing now. Please continue to do the great work that you do. I'd definitely love to see more videos on Mental Health topics due to its continued stigma. I've had mental health issues for half my life but didn't get proper treatment for them until recently because of said stigma. I'm so sorry that this incident had to occur to you, Brooke and your family, but I'm glad things are going to get better from here. You'll still be in my thoughts, as we as a community definitely care about you. Best, ~KV
Hugs and love be with you, man. May you be able to find a good way to manage this. And love to your wife, Brooke, too. You're a lucky man to have her by your side.
Josh , i am glad you are taking care of your mental health and doing the best you can, im glad you have friends and family who care, just wanted to say we your fans, we care thats why we watch, thats why we enjoy your company, your fun, and great, brave. and someone we can even look up too. thanks for everything josh and thanks for sharing your thoughts. :)
At the psych ward I went to the food was also amazing and I wonder where some of those wonderful people are now. But the hardest part was watching my parents walk out of that building because I needed to be on my own for recovery. I'm sure it was so hard for your wife to leave your side too.
Hey Josh, so glad you’re on the mend. I can say that I’ve been there (not exactly your same scenario, but being hospitalized psychiatrically). I think we always have to be vigilant about our mental health, because it can be so easy to slip. We’re always gonna be here for you and Brooke! Sending much love!
Really glad to hear that you're safe and okay Josh! I can't imagine how hard it is to open up about stuff like this, but we can only continue to combat the stigma behind mental health through continuing the dialogue like you did in this video. I hope that getting the diagnosis and proper meds was a relief for you and Brooke so you can get back on track :) wishing you nothing but the best
Josh, I am so glad you are doing okay. I can only imagine how scary it must have been, yet know you are brave for having gotten help on top of talking about it. We as a community will always be here to support you and Brooke, no matter what. Keep being the incredible person you are.
So glad to hear you are feeling a lot better now. I've also taken the step of getting help for my own mental health by going to see a doctor and getting therapy. One thing I have also found that helped is giving up energy drinks and replacing them with cold lattes instead and not having as many. I wish you the very best and I am keeping you all in my prayers.
This sounds like just an awful experience for you and your family. I’m so terribly sorry about what happened and I’m so happy you were able to find the help you needed. Brooke is an absolute superhero and you both are inspirations to so many people. 🤙
God Josh, I just want to give you such a big freaking hug right now. This is making me tear up just watching. You are such a strong human being for fighting this and continuing to fight this. Just know you don't have to hide anything from us, and I'm so happy and honored you trust all of us enough to open up like this. We frickin' love you man, stay strong and take care of yourself. 💖💖💖
It's great and relieving to see you doing better. Thank you for talking about your experience and lessening the stigma around talking about mental health. Wishing you all the best and for your continued good health!
Josh Thank you for sharing this story It's a really courageous thing to have the vulnerability to speak about something you went through it'll help other people who are going through something similar or will in the future go through something similar I doubt you'll remember this but years ago you were in fun spot and I spoke with you my name is Mike you are with I believe Jon ? It was a cool experience and you seemed really passionate about what you do so I'm glad to see that you're still doing this years later 13 years is a really long time to be doing anything so I wish you whatever success you get going forward and I'm subscribed to your new channel Looking forward to your content Keep your head up my friend positive videos like this and others really mean a lot to a lot of people
Knowing Josh is doing better is an amazing sigh of relief and answer to prayer. You're always loved by all of us and we want you to take care of yourself. Take the time you need and know that we all support you no matter what
I hope your feeling better man. Please don't feel ashamed for expressing your mental health issues, by doing I feel as if your breaking the stigma of mental health issues that we have in our society.
We love you Josh, and we're all glad you're getting better! It sounds like you went through hell on earth honestly. My heart was in pain and I almost cried watching this video and hearing what you went through, I never imagined it could be so severe. But again, we're all very relieved to see you're okay! 💙💙
Man I have been so busy with life and I had no idea anything was going on until you posted the Podcast with your Mom in. I wondered why you werent uploading and now it makes so much sense and I am SO glad you are safe. One thing you mentioned is Caffine and my God you are so right. Caffine can be terrible. I don't claim to have been anywhere near as bad as what you went through but as a kid, if I drank Coka Cola or Pepsi I would start having hallucinations. We discovered it when I was about 10 or 11 and I would have like hallucinating nightmares. Like dreams of things growing like my mind was zooming in on something but never getting closer. I would wake up from them and go speak tomy parents where I would sound crazy describing some of the stuff I saw. Like I dont remember all of it and the sense of not knowing what was real and what was fake is scary. Like I remember staring at a screw on my door handle because it was close and the "zoom" felt less intense. I had just watched a Doctor Who Episode with a Shark in and I was having dreams about that. I know my Dad was in the room with me at one point but I remember lying face down on my bed and saying "Can you see that?" To my Dad and I have no idea if he was even there at that point. We soon learnt after three times this happened it was Cola that was the cause and it only happened at night, otherwise I have been fine. Since then, about 10 years ago, I have never had Cola or any energy drink or even Coffee because I dont want to ever have that happen again. Sorry for this long comment, I just hope you are safe and I want to spread the word on Coffee and Energy Drinka because they can be very harmful.
Jesus :/ I'm relieved to see and hear that you're okay! I can't imagine how terrifying that must have been, but I'm thankful that you got the help you needed! Thanks for sharing with us and take care of yourself, Jeppers!
Josh, I'm so glad you're back, but I'm even more glad to hear from you about this even for a little bit (for as much as you were willing to share, of course). Take all the time that you and Brooke need to recover. It's never wrong to take care about mental health first!
So happy youre doing better. Ive struggled with mental health all my life and i think it really is still not talked about enough, or even properly in this world. I have stayed subbed and such on twitch (Nexus Riles on discord) and have had some great conversations with you. I might not have been to active but I try to watch the VODS when i can. When I heard you were in the ER, I knew that something was up. Ive watched you long enough to know you have always been really supportiva about mental heatlh. In fact, youve helped me get better through a lot of my issues by talking about yours on stream. My point? Who knows I ramble a lot, but i do know this: Josh, take care of yourself. Doing that helps other people in ways you may never know. That's what humanity is all about!
Josh. You're an incredible man. Thank you for sharing this with us all. You didn't have to so, thank you. I am going through some hard things in my life currently, things that have not happened before but your hardship is incredible. I can't imagine it it all, it almost moved me to tears hearing this today/tonight (night time as I write this) I don't normally cry but you're an amazing man. Please keep on going the way you are we are with you as well as you know and have said in this video your wife and family. Thank you Josh
I'm glad you're feeling better, I was worried for you and Brooke. Just don't get to the point I'm at where ER visits aren't really scary, I have to go multiple times a year typically for my health issues (Nothing too serious but when it gets really bad my doctor wants it observed) and my thought process on the way there is basically just hoping I get a room with a working TV this time XD
This is actually so eye opening. Thanks for sharing what you were comfortable with. And God bless Brooke and your family for taking care of you. NOW LETS PLAY SOME GAMES!! lol :P
Josh, I've known you for so many years. I'm glad to hear you're doing better now. It's not easy to talk about mental health, if you ever want to talk or reminisce, drop me a DM. I can't imagine how bad it was for Brooke. When I heard there was a gofundme for your medical bills, I knew I had to donate. Just remember, it's okay to take a step back now and again. I gotta say though, you've got some good fans, be proud of that.
Take your time Josh, I don't know a lot about mental health but I don't believe there are any shortcuts, just take it one step at a time. Hoping for the best!
I honestly wasn't expecting you to make a video about the situation. Your mental health is your business. On the other hand, it's also your decision whether or not to share it, and ultimately, I'm glad you did decide to share it. I was worried. I'm so relieved to hear you're okay now.
I'm so glad everything turn out alright for you Josh. Mental health should always come first no matter what happened but yeah after all the events that you told us really sounds scary.
I can’t even imagine how scared you both must have been. My heart ached for you. You don’t owe anyone anything, but I appreciate being able to hear what happened.
Brains are complicated and sometimes just fail us. You’re not the first person in my life to have an experience like this. It’s a lot more common than people know.
Keep taking it easy, friend. We miss you!
Glad to hear you're doing better Josh. Mental health should be the priority, so take all the time you need.
I think you're super strong for choosing to talk about this sort of thing, because (of course) it's not easy. It's _very_ personal, and really no one else's business but your own and the people close to you. But on a slightly contradictory point, it's also a good thing to try and contribute to getting rid of the stigma that surrounds mental health in general, like you mentioned. In the end, it's all up to you what you choose to share and what not to. I very much appreciate you making this video and making people feel less alone with issues like these, be it one or several of the things discussed here.
I'm glad to hear you're okay and in a better place mentally now. There'll always be ups and downs, you'll always take a step back or two, but ultimately, it'll be worth it as long as you have the support both medically and personally.
@@Anti-HyperLink A stigma is "a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.". There's a stigma that those with mental health issues are "crazy" or "insane", especially around psychosis.
Dearest Josh, please never feel ashamed about talking of mental health issues. I'm sure everyone here will never ever judge you for anything you said today. We are just glad you were being sorted at, in great hands. We're really bad at listening at our bodies. Everyone it. But I am so glad you are doing better. You honestly scared the shit out of me, and i'm sure i'm not the only one. Take care of yourself, take care of Brooke, tell your family you love them. We love you Josh. Thanks for the great content you've fed to us throughout the years, and to many many more years to come, as healthy as they can be
Love you too! You are soooooooo brave to talk about this! I am so proud of you!😘💕💖
Your name seems familiar somehow...
Glad you're doing better, man
I've been staring in the face of mental health stigmas my whole life, so anything I can do to destigmatize talking about it the better IMO. Love ya Glen!!
Thank you so much for sharing Josh.
I'm a mental health practitioner in the UK who has had MH problems myself, and has worked in a psychiatric hospital.
There's so much stigma and I'm so proud of you for sharing this. And when you don't know what's real or not, it is scary; you're not aware at that time that you're in a safe place.
Panic attacks can happen from over-breathing + caffeine + a misinterpretation of the physical signs of excitement as panic so that's makes so much sense to me.
Also, if people are looking to reduce caffeine: do it SLOWLY. Reduce one drink every 2-3 days to give your body time to adjust, and avoid the withdrawal because they are Not fun.
I want you to know it's not your fault - we are not taught about mental health, nor what signs to look for, and it does sneak up on us sometimes. So try not to be so hard on the fact you perhaps didn't see where things were going.
i must be honest, I had a very similar situation. I had what is called Invasive thoughts. Self harming. Involving knives. Mostly like self stabbing. I broke down, it was really scary as it would not go away. I willing went into a mental hospital, and hated it. Not for getting help, that was fine. But it was hell for the fact i could barley get any food that i could eat. Like it was so bland i could not eat the food. Add the fact i had no ability to use my normal copping skills and music... Well it was not fun. But it was worth it. I just needed a med dosage raise it turns out. I even learned the causes of my thoughts, anxiety really and boredom of all things. The need for simulation.
So trust me Josh i know how scary it is, when thoughts will not leave you. It's like a horror story come to life in your own mind.
Mental health is so important, and you are so important. I hope you know that by talking about this and sharing your experience, you're not only helping kill that stigma that surrounds mental health, but you're showing people that you're never alone. So many people go through this kind of thing, and your bravery to talk about your experiences means a lot to a lot of people. Thank you for sharing and trusting us with this, and remember that we love you and we'll be there for you every step of the way. Glad to have you back
It’s extremely brave of you to talk about what happened to you, speaking from personal experience; mental health issues are extremely difficult to deal with and I know I certainly appreciate you taking the time to tell us what happened.
I’m also really glad that you’re doing better, we’re all here for you and we want to make sure you’re okay.
Lots of hugs and love for you 🤗
it is so good to hear from you again and see your face here. so glad you're doing better and home with brooke. you both have incredible strength and i'm glad to see y'all pulling through this.
appreciate the update, and grateful that we were able to help how we could to ease some of the stress of it all. we love you both so much. 💜
Jax!! Your art makes me smile every time, and I'm happy you're apart of this wonderful lil' community.
@@JepsonJuice i'm happy to be here and make art for such a fun community! :D
I'm very happy that you are improving. Its very scary just not knowing what's wrong and the panic attacks and anxiety that drive it all. Take care of yourself and I'm happy that you decided to share this. Even though you should never feel obligated to anyone for details on your personal life. Stay strong and here's to a better future.
I'm so, so happy you're home and safe. I'm sure Brooke is happy to have you home and safe as well. I was definitely worried about you and thinking about you the whole time. Rest up.
My faith in humanity is restored seeing the immense positivity in the comments below. This isn’t even my own video, but I want to like every single one.
And I’m really happy to hear, Josh, that you’ve recovered well. Stay safe. Brooke, and all of us, are here for you.
We all love you, Josh. So glad that you're doing better. Take whatever time you need and make sure that you and Brooke are ok. We'll be here when you're ready to push forward.
Hey Josh! Glad to see you're back =) Chronic lurker here, been a fan for a long time. Anyway, I want to tell you some things that may help you in the long term.
I am absolutely convinced that these kinds of things are supposed to happen much more often to everyone. I think it's part of a natural process of personal evolution. I'll try to explain myself.
Our minds have two ways of functioning, one is all about order, structure, etc. while the other half is about perceiving, feeling, etc. When we neglect ourselves for too long, inevitably the perceiving half will start to urge us to pay attention. If we don't listen to it, it will get more and more aggresive because it's REALLY IMPORTANT that you pay attention to whatever it's trying to show you. That (combined with other factors as you said) eventually leads to these psychotic breaks. That part of your mind that is pushing you to pay attention to some things, it kind of knows everything, only that it's working in the background, so it occasionally comes to rectify our course.
So how do we solve this? I'm not a doctor, but... let's put it this way, I'm not too medication friendly. Personally I think they stop you from truly healing. I'm not saying that you should stop taking meds, but they're not going to fix anything. They may get you to a point where you can function normally once more, but that's about it. So the most important thing is to TRULY heal.
You have to take your time and face all the sht that you've been pushing away. You have to gather courage, and dive deep into your mind and face those things that you've been neglecting, denying about yourself, lying to your own self, etc. Don't take it personally, every single one of us has TONS of sht that we're neglecting, because they're things that very deeply they terrify us. I'm not saying this lightly, you'll have to really be brave, gather courage, because it is terrifying.
Once you make peace with that shadowy part of your psyche, you'll be swimming upwards, as if you reached the bottom of a pool and pushed yourself towards the surface.
Once you do that, you'll recover the other half of your mind. I'll explain it this way, with a metaphor. You (and 90% of people around the world) have been functioning all your life with just one hand. Only one hand and one arm. You didn't even know your other hand existed. It occasionally moved, and even moved the hand that you frequently use. Get the idea? Metaphorically, you've been doing everything with just one hand, while the other hand you don't even know you have.
Well, during this phase, you're just recognizing the other hand that you never used, and then learning to use it. Imagine that! Suddenly your life is much easier, since you suddenly "grew" a hand. You couldn't juggle before that. Now you can.
You have to make peace with yourself, recognize what you've been denying all your life, re integrate both halves of your mind, and come back with super powers (no joke) and a super capable mind.
Again, I'm not saying don't take meds, I'm saying that if you want to heal yourself, don't rely on them, that's not what they'll do. You'll have to go full instrospection and fix everything that needs fixing.
If you want some very interesting information on these subjects check out a channel called Uberboyo. Check their playlist on Jung. Take your time, listen, process, and get better. We're all here to support you =)
In 2018 my best friend was in a mental health facility for about a week and I was so scared for him. I drove 3 hours each way to go check on him every other day. Mental health is something that is as serious as physical health and should not be as stigmatized as some people make it. I am so glad you are okay, I have been a part of your UA-cam following for the better part of a decade and would be heartbroken if anything ever happened to you or Brooke. I finally got help with my panic disorder and anxiety this year and it really made a difference in my quality of life. I am so thankful that you are okay.
Huge respect to you for using your platform to speak so openly about mental health. Psychosis in particular has such a stigma around it when in reality it's just terrifying for all involved. Thank you for making this video. Best wishes and good health to you and Brooke.
Hey josh, long time fan (you even replied on twitter recently)
but ive known about this since maybe day one, and i wish i could just send you major amounts of help. sadly mental health isnt that easy...
just know you can DO THIS, YOU GOT THIS AND YOU HAVE SO MANY PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT YOU!!
you have a good fanbase that deals with other mental heath issues, myself included!
Mainly though, you are not alone in this!
That's what I like to remind people who watch my videos and streams too, that they aren't in it alone!
Im so happy you're feeling better big boi, Continue to focus on your health, no matter what we'll still be here when you come back to the land of the derps, you're the first UA-camr/ UA-cam personality I ever watched and I'm so proud to see you here still going and doing the best that you can!!!!! ❤🐄❤🐄❤
Glad to hear you're in a better place now. I don't really watch your stuff much but, as a long time sub of Emile and Stephen, naturally I've seen a lot of you for the best part of a decade. One thing I'll say is that, in my experience, you've always been a cheerful, wholesome guy who always seems to be smiling and laughing (which, in turn, makes me do the same.) I don't tend to associate you with anything negative and it's always been awesome to see you on vlogs/whenever I come across your channel. So it was a huge shock when I saw your wife posting that you were in the ER and eventually a mental health facility.
I've been through enough to know that just because people can seem happy doesn't mean that they are on the inside (or even subconciously) and even the most vibrant people can go through mental struggles. It's just how our minds are wired and it's just as unexplainable as when you see a fit and healthy person suddenly have a heart attack at a young age. But the 'why' isn't that important, it's more about healing, understanding yourself and making the changes to do what you can to keep your soul just as healthy as your organs. Part of that comes from getting your feelings out and being proud of who you are in your perfections and imperfections. I'm happy to see you have a good support system to help you through this and I'm just glad to see you back and smiling again. Look after yourself brother!
I'm glad you're doing better now, and I really hope everything stays that way. You're a huge inspiration to me and I don't know where I'd be without your videos to keep me out of my own head. Thank you for sharing your experience, you didn't have to. It helps me to know that it's okay to not be okay. Keep being strong and I can't wait to keep moving forward in this amazing community.
My girlfriend is experiencing the same thing, shes been to the er since thursday, today is sunday, and i cant go to visit, i am terrified they are diagnosing her wrong and giving her all the wrong medication, i am not sure if shes been honest to the doctors about whats going on with her and i am terrified...all the time, so seen you here back at youtube making videos making people laugh is making me a little bit better.
Thanks Josh! and i am really happy you are feeling better. honestly.
Josh! I'm so sorry you experienced this. I feel for you when you say it was a terrifying experience, especially when you couldn't put a narrative together of what was happening because of your memory. Of course it was scary!
Sometimes our mental health fails us spectacularly, over the course of a long period of time, and comes to a breaking point. You can try to tend to your mental health, as you were before your hospitalization with medication and talking more about it on this channel, but it's hard to know exactly what to do. How could one know exactly what to do? We're raised to think simply existing is enough to take care of ourselves, but sometimes it isn't. Everyone's mental health is different, too, so what treatments and medications work for one person won't always work for another.
What's important is that you are getting the care you need~ I'm so glad you were able to have access to help, learn more about yourself, and start on a path of taking better care of your mental health in a way that works for *you*.
Thank you for your courage. ❤️ Can't fathom what you went through, and I hope you find the answers you need.
Wish me luck Josh. im going the same thing. Going to ER. Gonna need prayers.
Thank you so much for sharing your story. Don't feel ashamed about sharing it to the world, it's comforting to see the experiences of others and the more people talk about it, the more people will understand.
My own brother had to start seeking treatment for his own mental issues this year, after he promised our grandfather he'd find out what was going on. Thankfully he'd never needed to go to the ER but he's had some episodes in the last few years that had freaked him and his fiance out. He's got treatment for a handful of things now, but he's been doing so much better now.
I'm glad you got help, and I wish all the best for you and Brooke.
Never be disappointed in taking care of yourself, life happens when we least expect it to. there is nothing that says the channel can't make a launch now. think of it like a rocket sometimes we have to cancel a launch due to bad weather doesn't mean its got to stay that way. the channel hasn't gone anywhere, and will still be here when ever your ready, just take your time, take care of yourself. also its your vlog, its about YOU, and if you want to spend an entire vlog talking about poop and its consistency, no one is gonna bat an eyelid. so talk about what ever you want to talk about and what matters to you. we love you and Brook too.
Man, I can't imagine how terrifying this whole experience must've been for you guys! It all sounds like a living nightmare, and I'm so glad that you're better now (though I imagine this'll be a long lasting struggle, as is usual with mental health stuff. But I'm hoping that this will be easier for you now that you're on the right medication and all that). Let's just hope that this was a one time event only, and that you'll continue to get better from now on
So happy you are on the path to healing.
Super glad you're feeling much better.
HOLY CRAP I am so glad your okay, Thank Goodness you had So much Support from your community an love ones... Sounded like a scary nightmare that wouldn't End. Please take care Josh :) an Way to go Brooke for taking action an going over an beyond... What a relief.
Thank you for making this video. Know if nothing else, you’ve helped one person today.
I'm glad you're home safe. Brooke has just been amazing throughout this whole thing. Wishing you both the best ❤
Josh,I'm so relieved to know that you're ok
I kind of picked up on what happened on twitter. I'm glad you're opening the doors for conversations. I went through something similar a while back and know how it can get. Glad Brooke was there for you and that you're getting the care you need. Love you dude.
Glad to hear you're okay Josh. Thank you for sharing this scary experience with us, I really appreciate it. Mental heath is very important, take care of yourself. We love you!
I'm so so so glad you're doing better!
I feel that talking about mental health is very important, and we shouldn't feel like we can't. If you ever want to don't be afraid to keep making videos like this, mate. That sort of openness and honesty could help a lot of people. Wish you and Brooke the best.
I'm glad you got the help that you need! Talking about experiences can be very therapeutic and cathartic, so I'm glad you are talking about it and not keeping it up inside. Take care.
I had a situation honestly pretty similar to this happen to me last month. It really was a scary experience, but this video is definitely helping me make sense of things (the places I went weren’t too helpful honestly). So thank you for sharing your story Josh :)
Glad to hear that you're doing better, Josh. I hope things keep on improving for you guys 🙏
We love you too Josh. Look after yourself and take the time you need for yourself.
Glad your doing better Josh!
Josh, I want u to talk every day with Brooke, make sure that all ur ducks are in a row. make it a schedule that are sure of, what she is sure of, what u need, what she needs. keep urself strong by listening to her and u know ur a man but with this, u can help keep urself strong by hearing what she knows about u and u can keep her strong because u can hear her and understand her, and define when u lose a moment like u did tell her about it instantly,u'll keep her safe by sharing when this happens because there will b times she notices stuff and there will b times only u can notice stuff. keep her in the loop everyday, share with her and u guys will b safer and have stronger love for each other that u guys trust each other this much
Thanks for letting us know you are okay. So glad that you have such a great support network around you. Please keep taking care of yourself and know that you are loved!
Im so glad you're doing better, I've been a long time follower and was really worried about you and Brooke. Never feel ashamed for talking about mental healthy struggles/issues! It must have been terrifying to go through that. I have bad anxiety(which is why I usually don't comment on things)sometimes bad enough I disassociate while driving or doing other things, which has gotten worse since I moved by myself. Also you speaking on this made me feel less alone and like im not the only person dealing with mental health issues, thank you for being so strong and speaking out!!!
You made me cryyyy. I love you tooo Josh!
😭 😭 😭
@@JepsonJuice one thing I wondered that you didn’t mention is if you got medication for ThyPirateKing new diagnoses.
Honestly, it's amazing how much the community came together to help out. I'm super glad that the GoFundMe that Tabby and Nick set up went well because I can only imagine what extra stress would have been there to cover medical fees afterwards. Glad to see and hear that you're back. Stay strong.
I've been in a similar situation. During my first year of high school, my mind started going crazy, ended up thinking bad thoughts about me and the people around me, I was even sent to an institution. While I'm in no way saying what happened to me is the same, I'm saying I understand how you feel in some departments. Mental health is something I take very seriously. I'm glad you're doing better and I'm proud of the community reacting in a respectful way.
I'm really glad you're okay, Josh.
Also yes Mental Health is very important, it should be said because it affects pretty much alot.
Josh, you are so brave for sharing your story. It is perfectly healthy to make multiple videos about it if you feel the need to. On behalf of the JepForce and the Krystal Cave, I pray that you will have a full recovery from all the trauma and to see content from your channels at your own pace.
Glad you're doing alright now, and man that sounded very scary. But I think I needed to see this video because there was some stuff that I'm realizing I'm relating with right now and my situation, but I won't make this about myself. Glad to see you are doing better right now and I hope things continue to get better!
Mental health comes first, always. So glad to hear from you
Appreciate ya sharing the news, man. Glad and relieved to see you're doing better. Let's hope that after all this, things will rise up for ya. Excited for the new content in store, but please do watch your health.
Im so glad you're ok and were able to get help from those that care. I really appreciate how open you're being about what you've been through. It's terrifying when brains do things they shouldn't and it's just so nice to be reminded everyone goes through something. The solidarity I've found in being open about mental health hardships is incredible and I hope more people learn to be understanding and open from you. You're an incredible person
Wow, I know from some first hand experience that the wrong meds can have negative side effects but nothing this. Glad you’re okay, stay strong.
I'm so glad you're okay. When I heard you were in the hospital, I couldn't stop worrying, I was checking the discord and Twitter religiously for updates. Though we haven't talked much, I still consider you a good friend and I would be absolutely devastated if something happened to you. I'm just so so glad you're doing better.
I’m praying for you bro
Thanks so much for sharing this Josh. I'm glad you are healing now. Please continue to do the great work that you do. I'd definitely love to see more videos on Mental Health topics due to its continued stigma. I've had mental health issues for half my life but didn't get proper treatment for them until recently because of said stigma.
I'm so sorry that this incident had to occur to you, Brooke and your family, but I'm glad things are going to get better from here. You'll still be in my thoughts, as we as a community definitely care about you.
Best,
~KV
Hugs and love be with you, man. May you be able to find a good way to manage this.
And love to your wife, Brooke, too. You're a lucky man to have her by your side.
Josh , i am glad you are taking care of your mental health and doing the best you can, im glad you have friends and family who care, just wanted to say we your fans, we care thats why we watch, thats why we enjoy your company, your fun, and great, brave. and someone we can even look up too. thanks for everything josh and thanks for sharing your thoughts. :)
At the psych ward I went to the food was also amazing and I wonder where some of those wonderful people are now. But the hardest part was watching my parents walk out of that building because I needed to be on my own for recovery. I'm sure it was so hard for your wife to leave your side too.
Hey Josh, so glad you’re on the mend. I can say that I’ve been there (not exactly your same scenario, but being hospitalized psychiatrically). I think we always have to be vigilant about our mental health, because it can be so easy to slip. We’re always gonna be here for you and Brooke! Sending much love!
So overjoyed to see you back at home and doing well 💕💕
You're back !! ❤❤❤❤❤❤ I'm glad you are better now
Really glad to hear that you're safe and okay Josh! I can't imagine how hard it is to open up about stuff like this, but we can only continue to combat the stigma behind mental health through continuing the dialogue like you did in this video.
I hope that getting the diagnosis and proper meds was a relief for you and Brooke so you can get back on track :) wishing you nothing but the best
Josh, I am so glad you are doing okay. I can only imagine how scary it must have been, yet know you are brave for having gotten help on top of talking about it. We as a community will always be here to support you and Brooke, no matter what. Keep being the incredible person you are.
Glad you're feeling better now Josh
So glad to hear you are feeling a lot better now. I've also taken the step of getting help for my own mental health by going to see a doctor and getting therapy.
One thing I have also found that helped is giving up energy drinks and replacing them with cold lattes instead and not having as many.
I wish you the very best and I am keeping you all in my prayers.
Thank you for talking about this. I hope that you and your family are feeling better.
This sounds like just an awful experience for you and your family. I’m so terribly sorry about what happened and I’m so happy you were able to find the help you needed. Brooke is an absolute superhero and you both are inspirations to so many people. 🤙
God Josh, I just want to give you such a big freaking hug right now. This is making me tear up just watching. You are such a strong human being for fighting this and continuing to fight this. Just know you don't have to hide anything from us, and I'm so happy and honored you trust all of us enough to open up like this. We frickin' love you man, stay strong and take care of yourself. 💖💖💖
Hey Josh, I hope you're doing alright. We're all here for you. I've always respected your work.
It's great and relieving to see you doing better. Thank you for talking about your experience and lessening the stigma around talking about mental health. Wishing you all the best and for your continued good health!
Josh Thank you for sharing this story It's a really courageous thing to have the vulnerability to speak about something you went through it'll help other people who are going through something similar or will in the future go through something similar
I doubt you'll remember this but years ago you were in fun spot and I spoke with you my name is Mike you are with I believe Jon ?
It was a cool experience and you seemed really passionate about what you do so I'm glad to see that you're still doing this years later 13 years is a really long time to be doing anything so I wish you whatever success you get going forward and I'm subscribed to your new channel
Looking forward to your content
Keep your head up my friend positive videos like this and others really mean a lot to a lot of people
Glad that you're ok Josh. I'm so happy that you got the treatment and care that you need. Been a fan of your videos since Rayman Origins.
Knowing Josh is doing better is an amazing sigh of relief and answer to prayer. You're always loved by all of us and we want you to take care of yourself. Take the time you need and know that we all support you no matter what
I’m so glad you’re back and you’re okay and healthy ❤️ we missed you so much!
I hope your feeling better man. Please don't feel ashamed for expressing your mental health issues, by doing I feel as if your breaking the stigma of mental health issues that we have in our society.
I'm glad you are feeling better Josh love you
We love you Josh, and we're all glad you're getting better! It sounds like you went through hell on earth honestly. My heart was in pain and I almost cried watching this video and hearing what you went through, I never imagined it could be so severe. But again, we're all very relieved to see you're okay! 💙💙
Man I have been so busy with life and I had no idea anything was going on until you posted the Podcast with your Mom in. I wondered why you werent uploading and now it makes so much sense and I am SO glad you are safe.
One thing you mentioned is Caffine and my God you are so right. Caffine can be terrible. I don't claim to have been anywhere near as bad as what you went through but as a kid, if I drank Coka Cola or Pepsi I would start having hallucinations. We discovered it when I was about 10 or 11 and I would have like hallucinating nightmares. Like dreams of things growing like my mind was zooming in on something but never getting closer. I would wake up from them and go speak tomy parents where I would sound crazy describing some of the stuff I saw. Like I dont remember all of it and the sense of not knowing what was real and what was fake is scary. Like I remember staring at a screw on my door handle because it was close and the "zoom" felt less intense. I had just watched a Doctor Who Episode with a Shark in and I was having dreams about that. I know my Dad was in the room with me at one point but I remember lying face down on my bed and saying "Can you see that?" To my Dad and I have no idea if he was even there at that point. We soon learnt after three times this happened it was Cola that was the cause and it only happened at night, otherwise I have been fine. Since then, about 10 years ago, I have never had Cola or any energy drink or even Coffee because I dont want to ever have that happen again.
Sorry for this long comment, I just hope you are safe and I want to spread the word on Coffee and Energy Drinka because they can be very harmful.
Hey Josh, much love bro.
Jesus :/ I'm relieved to see and hear that you're okay! I can't imagine how terrifying that must have been, but I'm thankful that you got the help you needed! Thanks for sharing with us and take care of yourself, Jeppers!
Hearing about what you went through certainly sounds scary, but I’m relieved that you got through it, Josh.
Josh, I'm so glad you're back, but I'm even more glad to hear from you about this even for a little bit (for as much as you were willing to share, of course). Take all the time that you and Brooke need to recover. It's never wrong to take care about mental health first!
So happy youre doing better. Ive struggled with mental health all my life and i think it really is still not talked about enough, or even properly in this world. I have stayed subbed and such on twitch (Nexus Riles on discord) and have had some great conversations with you. I might not have been to active but I try to watch the VODS when i can.
When I heard you were in the ER, I knew that something was up. Ive watched you long enough to know you have always been really supportiva about mental heatlh. In fact, youve helped me get better through a lot of my issues by talking about yours on stream.
My point? Who knows I ramble a lot, but i do know this: Josh, take care of yourself. Doing that helps other people in ways you may never know. That's what humanity is all about!
Josh. You're an incredible man. Thank you for sharing this with us all. You didn't have to so, thank you. I am going through some hard things in my life currently, things that have not happened before but your hardship is incredible. I can't imagine it it all, it almost moved me to tears hearing this today/tonight (night time as I write this) I don't normally cry but you're an amazing man. Please keep on going the way you are we are with you as well as you know and have said in this video your wife and family. Thank you Josh
Love you buddy! So happy to have you back! ❤
I'm glad you're feeling better, I was worried for you and Brooke. Just don't get to the point I'm at where ER visits aren't really scary, I have to go multiple times a year typically for my health issues (Nothing too serious but when it gets really bad my doctor wants it observed) and my thought process on the way there is basically just hoping I get a room with a working TV this time XD
Love you josh I hope you are doing good I hope the best for you dude
This is actually so eye opening. Thanks for sharing what you were comfortable with. And God bless Brooke and your family for taking care of you. NOW LETS PLAY SOME GAMES!! lol :P
Josh, I've known you for so many years. I'm glad to hear you're doing better now. It's not easy to talk about mental health, if you ever want to talk or reminisce, drop me a DM. I can't imagine how bad it was for Brooke. When I heard there was a gofundme for your medical bills, I knew I had to donate. Just remember, it's okay to take a step back now and again. I gotta say though, you've got some good fans, be proud of that.
Dear dear Josh your humble honesty will help unknow number of people! I am so proud of you!! We love you!
Take your time Josh, I don't know a lot about mental health but I don't believe there are any shortcuts, just take it one step at a time. Hoping for the best!
I honestly wasn't expecting you to make a video about the situation. Your mental health is your business. On the other hand, it's also your decision whether or not to share it, and ultimately, I'm glad you did decide to share it. I was worried. I'm so relieved to hear you're okay now.
I’m glad you’re on the road to recovery. Take as long as you need.
I'm so glad everything turn out alright for you Josh. Mental health should always come first no matter what happened but yeah after all the events that you told us really sounds scary.