I have never related to something more. Recently its been worse as we came out of lockdown because when we were in full lockdown I felt happy and I wasn't left out cause no-one was going out. But now I see people going out and I feel so lonely. It is hard to make friends with people when they are already in friendship groups already and sometimes it's feels like you are forever trying with people who don't give you anything back. I just want to say thank you for posting this video because it has made me feel a little less alone. Lots of love ❤❤
i’d love to see a “questions i’ve been avoiding” or “girl talk” or some sort of video where you give an insight into your life (if you’re comfortable with that of course) i love it when youtubers share their life and how they actually are or what their life has been like because i think it helps you connect more and maybe be able to relate to each other? maybe even do a video with little sub headings like; what your school life was like, your current relationships, family, childhood, GWITs, your goals, literally anything you want but i think that would be so interesting ❤️
Can honestly say I’ve never related to something so much in my life! I’m 21 now but when I was 16 all my friends went of to college together and I decided I wanted to work so I became a dental nurse. All my friends then made new friends at college and I had no one. I was always the last person they would ask out to partys etc and I’d never felt so alone. Things do get better... I promise 🤍
Annnaaa i feel your pain man, I see people hanging out and think "I'd love to be in that group, they seem so fun" and i don't have that friendship group and im 21 so its a bit of a sad one tbh but hey we've made it that far! I live in London but yeah, I respect how far you have come anna, sending lots of love!
I’ve been in uni for four years now and I don’t have friends too I really relate to anna because I literally go to the car to eat and always walk alone you know.. I sometimes cry thinking how many people enjoyed their uni life and made many friends but I didn’t.. I love you Anna because I feel u ❤️ I mean we can be friends
I feel like this too. I don’t party or go clubbing so feel I’m instantly separated from most people my age. The friends I did make at uni were nice but we weren’t majorly close. I’d love to have a group of really close friends
I feel exactly the same if you don’t enjoy going out, clubbing and drinking them it automatically cuts off 99% of friendships, I miss the closeness of school life.
That's okay. As we grow older, our circle becomes smaller because only the true ones stay and they are the ones who are gonna be part of our lives for a very long time, if not forever. 💜
I feel the same way, as I get older I feel like people don’t want to be friends with me anymore, and I do always get left out a lot and it makes me feel like I’m not wanted around.
Yeah I feel the same way x 21 and have very few friends it’s hard to think about and talk about as you feel like you don’t have that “best friend” to turn to, especially when they live far away I feel that xx it can be lonely x
Honestly I felt EXACTLY the same as you about the friends thing about a year ago! it makes you so down, catches you offguard and is so upsetting because you know that there is nothing wrong with you but you can’t help feeling there is !! It’s hard to admit that you don’t have any friends because it makes u feel like you’ve failed, and you DO have loads of friends Anna it will get better 100%, I’m in such a better place now. I know it’s so hard but try and initiate things as much as u can, people are so wrapped in their own shit no one is thinking but if u make the effort they will 100% wanna be with u because u are such a lovely person!!! lots of love ❤️❤️❤️
This industry needs gals like you- people that are real. Feeling like you’re alone and that you have a small amount of friends, is totally okay to feel. Reach out to people. Honestly it is so worth reaching out to people end making connections with them. It’ll be worth it in the long run! Stay strong 💓
Anna, I‘m convinced the right people will come into your life. It‘s honestly the same for people waiting for a bf/gf all their life but when time is ready they‘ll show up and it will be magical. The same goes out for friends, because who would want to hang out with somebody you‘re not clicking with and just for the sake of not being alone. Believe me, it can be so draining hanging around people that don‘t get you and quite frankly you don‘t get them as well. Don‘t believe all the friendships you see on social media ESPECIALLY social media and especially in your job. I bet you 70% are pretending to besties4life just that they can show it on their story. I really believe there are many great friends waiting for you, you seem like such a likeable, kind and honest person which is really refreshing! Stay amazing bc honestly what the frick is in the air recently I feel like so many people including me are struggeling so bad with life right now ..so you‘re not alone!!❤️
ANNA my girl. I’ve never related to a video more (friendship wise). I’m crying with you right now. You handled this video so so well, I feel so proud of you and wish I could speak about it like you can. I’m going to DM you on Instagram if that’s okay because I have so much more to say. But for now stay strong you’re amazing 🤩🤩🤩🤩
I get exactly the same when I’m alone, I get anxiety. I still live at home with my parents and my sisters and when everyone goes out and it’s just me at home I find myself sat crying and feeling really panicky.
I remember when u n Lewis where close and I feel you’d get on so well w Olivia and flossie wld fit in, I’m not a UA-camr or anything but I relate to u sm w the friends part. Your so talented and I hated seeing u cry 💕
I’m 19 and I’ve moved to 3 different countries throughout my life. I love being in groups of friends but as you said, its really hard to fit in when everyone has their own groups of friends. I constantly feel like I’m intruding and that I’m like a plus. And when I move again I have to start everything again. This is even harder when you have anxiety, because it’s stops you from trying to fix your problems. My advice is to start with small chats and plans with people, because eventually you become a part of their everyday life.
This made me cry, it is hard to stay positive all the time, I am glad that you are willing to get help and I hope everything works out for you! Thank you for sharing this with everyone! I love your videos so much! ❤ xx
you really realise stuff a lot when you leave high school etc your friendship group gets smaller and smaller by the day and can be sit lonely we all get where your coming from , stay strong☹️
Anna, my respect for you has just rocketed. This helped so much. Thank you. One thing I always have to tell myself is, as much as it’s hard to really believe, you are not the only one that feels these things. Everyone goes through the same feelings and thought process. Especially at our age I think. Some people are just weirdly good at seeming ‘okay’ all the time. Take everything a step at a time, whether that’s focusing on the next step even if it’s as small as brushing your teeth, then move on to the next. Just plod through life bit by bit. One step at a time. X
Hey Anna, I struggled with loneliness last semester of uni and it took me forever to realise what it was, then admit to it, then seek help. Actually started therapy but only got to go twice and then lockdown happened in Denmark where I'm at. I just started talking about it. With my boyfriend, colleagues, people I don't know that well. And I hated it. I felt so weak. But now I'm here 5 months later and I feel a lot stronger. Talking helped, and still helps. Seeing videos like this is inspiring and it reminds me that I'm actually not alone in going through these things. So, THANK YOU. I hear you. I see you. You are not alone.
I'm so proud of you for opening up about this. Its something that I can 100% relate too and it's so incredibly hard. I've always felt throughout my life like I don't have that constant friendship around me, when my friends decided to go to uni, I decided to stay home because my anxiety stopped me going to university. But now my anxiety of being alone has gotten worse and its a loose loose situation. I'm so so proud of you, please know we are all here to support you. I wish we lived closer because honestly you're my kinda gal 😂 stay strong, things will get easier 🖤🖤🖤
I was at college for one year. Didn’t have a single friend. I would hide in the library during break times. Always on my own. Worst time of my year. When I think about that now it makes me sooooo sad about how sad and depressed I really was. I have kids now and I pray they never feel that alone like I did. Lots of love Xx
my heart breaks to see you like this but my god is it amazing to see a youtuber be so honest and give the truth about their feelings. you’re so amazing anna please don’t forget that xx
I’m really struggling with my mental health atm and my anxiety. There is days I just don’t want to wake up and it hurts so much what I’m going through but I’m doing my best to stay strong! You are amazing I hope you feel better soon 💓
It’s always gonna be hard. Some things in life hit people harder but we are all human and all are allowed are own feelings. Thank you for being so open and honest on a platform. You are amazing and you got thins x❤️💪🏽
My heart goes out to you. I can totally relate, I find it even in a job surrounded by people but I'm the youngest. Stay strong, stay true to yourself and the friends you do make over time will be friends for life. Xxx
Never seen a video like this! My mom always tells me that you’re always exactly where you’re supposed to me in life, and learning to just trust in whatever process is working out there has really helped me. Loved the video and admire you a lot for it! 💕
I love your videos so much doll, as someone who’s trying to break out into this industry i understand what you mean about the whole friends side of the job, i cant see how someone who’s just starting out in the industry makes that first initial move of making friends you know? I’d always love to talk to you and share eachother’s side of what the industry is like! Keep being you because you’re fabulous 💘💘
I was literally crying myself about not having many friends especially in the area I am I’ve not had the opportunity to and I too HATE being alone and then I watched your video of you feeling the same. I need friends 😔❤️
It’s so so normal to feel alone when all your friends go off to uni!! All mine have gone off and I’m commuting from home so I’m on my own. If you ever want to chat then just give me a message!! Just keep going and do things that’s inspire you and will encourage you to do what u want✨
Anna Maynard u are a strong independent women, u are my inspiration. When I was about 14 I suffered from server anxiety, where I wouldn’t leave my house or even go and get my hair done. I always had anxiety and panic attacks when someone was doing my hair I am still suffering from anxiety and depression at the moment but every time I’m down I watch ur videos and u make me happier. Keep up the good work Anna I love you and support soo much ❤️❤️❤️
I never thought I would relate to this video, obviously not with me being a UA-camr or singer but with the friends part. Begining of lockdown my friends that are my age ditched me and just never spoke to me since. I also have my friends who are older than me but this year they have all gone to uni and I'm left stranded, especially because I've now started college with nobody from my old school so I have no one to talk to and i spend my days alone in an art room hours on end.
THIS! I have recently turned 20 as well and I am struggling with making friends too. I love being surrounded by people but I just done know how to make new friends and im not close with people from school anymore. I hope things get better for you. Loads of love xxx
Hey Anna! Thank you for being so open with your feelings. I think more people are feeling this way than they will admit, and you are not alone. One of the big lessons I’ve learned throughout this crazy time of covid is that You will NEVER be a burden to the right group of people. The right group of friends will accept you no matter what. Again, thank you for being so open with us. 💖
I'm so glad that you are talking about anxiety and how it is actually something real. I struggle a lot with anxiety and have been diagnosed with anxiety, and I'm so tired of people thinking it is not something serious because of how it is being betrayed on social media. I feel like people are glorifying the disease and it has become something everyone constantly says that they have. I don't know how to explain it, but I'm very glad that you mentions it, because it is important that people understand that it is something real. Sorry if this seems very negatively, I have no idea how to explain it, but it is frustrating for someone dealing a lot with it. So moral of this message THANK YOU ANNA AND SENDING YOU LOTS OF LOVE, WARM THOUGHTS AND UNDERSTANDING!
Anna, i relate to how you feel so much. I have felt like i don't have friends, i feel like the reason i don't have friends is because of me. I've struggled with feeling lonely, completely alone. Like i have friends but my friends always have better friends and friends at uni. I just want you to know that i understand! You are not alone!!!!
I think you’re feeling that way because you’re shy. Do you consider yourself an introvert? I’m definitely an introvert so quarantine was the best thing to happen to me lol. But if you really want to get out of that mindset that you don’t have friends, you just have to try your hardest to reach out to someone. Step 1 would just be texting someone. Step 2 would be meeting up. Step 3 would be making it a habit when you’re feeling down. Just take baby steps and keep your head up. I understand that it’s easier said than done, but YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES. Hehehe.
Makes me so sad seeing you upset. Hope your doing Ok. Obviously I can’t tell you what to do and it’s your life and stuff but if your feeling low maybe you could go on a run or a walk or something and Then have a Shower. It always helps me. Also I want to say thank you for filming this video. I know it wouldn’t have been easy for you xx
You're such a strong, beautiful young woman, Anna. I know it's hard, I suffer from extreme anxiety myself and am currently under doctor care for it. It's the absolute worst and I'm so proud of you for speaking out 💜 You got this. If you need absolutely anything, I'm here for you. We all are. I love you. 💜 Keep your head up, pickle xx
I cried to my dad about being lonely and having no friends a couple of years back, I PROMISE you it will get better and in a couple of years u will look back at this and u will no longer feel alone💕💕
I don’t make UA-cam content but I can relate that all my life I’ve never really found a proper group of friends or if I have done they have always been hurtful to me causing me to leave, it seems as though all the nicest people are left sometimes! You’re still so young I’m sure you will find the right people not to far into the future because as people get older they value different qualities to when they’re younger :)) don’t know if that helped
Oh my god Anna i just want to hug you😭 Total respect for speaking out because it takes so much to open up like this. As an adult i totally understand how things change and it gets so hard to keep friendships or make new ones and with the platform your on i can imagine how much harder it is. You seem like a beautiful person inside and out and you have such a BEAUTIFUL voice, i really hope things get better for you. Lots and lots of love❤️❤️❤️❤️
Girl I know I’m not that big but I totally understand, it’s so different when you have friends who are in the same industry... if you see this I’d love to get to know you because you seem like such a sweet girl and deserve someone who you can talk to and just hang with ☺️
Anna you’re amazing at what you do and it’s really important to be as real as you’re being and showing that it’s not flowers and roses all the time. The right people will come into your life and I think the people who you want to meet/be friends with, just message them !! Yolo, honestly you only live once and you’ve got nothing to loose so just do it fuck it! Everything will fall into place girl xx
Can’t even begin to explain how much I relate to this girl! Too many times I’ve been in this situation and have got myself involved with the wrong people just so I could feel somewhat included and okay and just to have some friends. I see a girl with so much love and friendship to give and it’s so difficult when you don’t have anyone to give it to or you do give it to people but they don’t reciprocate it back. And also know what it’s like to feel like a burden to the friends you do have, and as much as you understand they have their own lives and can’t be checking on you all the time, it would be nice if they checked in every once in a while and could take some time to talk about it. I really hope you do feel better and happier soon gal! Also I’m mesmerised by your eyes!🖤
Also can we please end social lives revolving around drinking culture and friendships based off of going out etc. As hard as it is, it’s so important to find friendships that aren’t just involving alcohol etc 🥺
It makes my heart so incredibly sad to hear that you feel this way at such a young age 😔 I'm so sorry that you're going through this but just know, it does get better ♥ it might not seems so right now but from experience, it does. You will find where you need to be and what your purpose is but for now, chin up, smile and stay the beautiful and honest young lady that you are. Kisses 😘
Omg I love you so much girl ! You are soooo incredible and talented and one of the nicest and kindest girls ever. You are 100% going places and you will definitely meet people along the way who share the same interests . Now is a very difficult time especially for meeting people which doesn’t help :( But even when we’re all at uni we are always here to chat and can’t wait to see you again, just miss our trips down the beach. You’re so brave and a true inspiration ❤️ Keep your chin up , we’re all so proud of you ❤️
honestly I feel you!! Being in lockdown with my mum home all the time to her now being at work and I’m alone honestly sets my anxiety off so badly! I hope your ok :(, you honestly put how I feel into a UA-cam video :( xx
I’m only 14 and I can’t relatr a lot to this everything u were saying is how I feel and have felt all my friends have loads of friends and I just have them but just know ur amazing at what u do and u have been an inspiration to many of us 🥺🌸
Hey I’m struggling too and I’m also a youtuber and I don’t have any youtube friends too so I understand where your coming from. I’m always here for you Anna x
I know how you feel but honestly the biggest thing for me was normalising reaching out, reaching out to those people who you know but also don’t at the same time and even my own friends too. It’s scary I know and you may feel like a burden but you’d be surprised at how much the person actually wanted you to do that and how it actually benefits you both in so many ways. You’re building a ‘relationship’ a bond and even if it’s not everyday chat you know that persons there❤️
you are always always loved by all of us here and those 39 people who disliked this just have there devise upside down ❤️❤️❤️ sorry this is a bit late. love you always ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’m re watching this, and I can relate to you so much in so many ways, you cried and I cried with you. I go through dark time and place so often I hate it and when I get out of it I’m so much happier it unbelievable. Keep your head up and you will get through it. ❤️
Watching something that explains what I'm thinking about a lot of things all the time, why I'm feeling like that? and that's not easy to explain it and say, just move on, ik its life it's not always easy to live in it and be strong to fight it but sometimes you know you lost your power and it's not easy to me I mean I'm just 18yo, and I've lost my mom last year it's not easy to keep going without her ik, I don't why I'm writing it I'm sorry, but you really touched my heart and in every single word you said I can feel about it, hope you will be good, and I'll be glad if you're already, and you are doing well in your job and I can see why because u love what you do and it's so obvious tbh ❤
It’s really nice to see someone be so honest about how everything effects a person. Sending so much love! I know exactly how you feel and we are all here for you!! ❤️❤️❤️ make time for yourself and treat yourself every once in a while then you’ll start to feel comfortable on your own when you can make some time out for yourself. It does help and it does work. So maybe give it a try! It just takes some time. Things will be okay!! Xxxx
I can go on about my anxiety and bpd and all that but the truth is everyone have different experience and tiggers so i won't make assumptions or suggestions. Anyone feeling loney.. do this. Meditate. Call or text your friends and talk. it's okay if you don't hangout. Go for a run or workout. Everyone needs a little help at times so accept help and ask for it. There is no need to feel shame.
I really understand because I don’t have any friends at all anymore. I mean I barely had any at school but when I got older I ended up having none at all. I have a couple that I go out drinking with every now & then but I don’t speak to them apart from that which sucks so bad. But they don’t have a child or anything there lives are so different from mine. Basically I have my partner & my son so I’m happy but also yeah longing for even just one friend. 🙈
Anna, I am in the exact situation as u this video made me feel better about the fact that it isn’t just me, for me I struggle to make friends a lot and the friends I have I want to be able to meet them every weekend like other people my age I just don’t have the confidence to reach out and ask, I also litterally don’t have a lot of friends but I do at the same time, like my friends don’t wanna do what I wanna do. Can I just say I reckon u should ask your brothers about this cos I am 99.9% sure they have gone through what ur going through, especially jack with the whole I’m a celeb thing. Just as a heads up, u post great content on Instagram and almost all the time. Anyway thank you so much for this because u have helped me so much to realise it’s not just me. Xx Ps: after seeing your insta stories ur goddaughter is so cute 😊
Hey Anna! So much of what you said resonates with me and so so many others, you are totally not alone in it! The irony is, if more people were open about it they'd see everyone else around them in it too and it would totally help. Re the job side, you need to look after you! It's ok to want to do things or be better and not be able to meet your own standards sometimes (even if that's a lot of times). Don't feel guilty about it and dont be hard on yourself! You can't be the best you want to be at things if you dont take the time and care you need to maintain you, and thats ok to need, we all do! So glad you felt you could share and I hope it helped a bit. Wish we couldda reached in and gave a big hug but you know you're more than strong enough, you just need to remember that :) We're all on the ride, take care and know we love you!
I went through something so similar a couple summers ago when all my friends left for uni and I was staying at home to focus on my work. It feels like such a dark hole at the time but it really does get so much better. You have such a bright and happy future ahead of you!
Anna can i just say that I've never felt more secure watching a video, I have felt the exact same but didn't know how to put it into words so thank you so much as it has genuinely helped so much and love you and your videos ❤️❤️❤️
i don't wanna say that i know exactly how you feel because everyone feels things differently. but the past 2 years have been very difficult for me. i moved to college two years ago and was away from all my home friends and found it SO hard to make new friends and be welcomed. i was going through a lot with my mental health as well and decided to move back home because i just couldn't cope. but i just want you to know that you a very strong and brave and you will get through this. ❤
Awwwww I know exactly how u feel 🥺💖💖💖💖💖 don’t worry u will make friends ur still at the beginning of ur UA-cam journey ,just have hope and know that it gets better I promise!💞
Mad love to you, Anna!!! Love your content always. Cried with you when you're talking about friends....stay strong, angel. Love your soul. I rather long videos than 5 mins because we have Instagram for short clips but UA-cam is meant for more in-depth videos.
It’s definitely 100% hard to try and balance, and lots of people enjoy their own company and still hate it. When I lived by myself I hated it and I love my own company. Missed living with my friends and in the end had to move back home for my own mental health. Also I always looked at photos of people hanging out and wished I was a part of that even when I knew the people and it made me feel terrible. Friendships and life are hard even when you have a job where you meet people.
Oh Anna, my heart is breaking for you listening to you talking about needing more friends/ missing them and not having many friends in your industry. I have been there so many times, and it is so hard. You have to put yourself out there and it’s so hard. I joined like clubs, like fitness classes etc and met people who actually lived around me and that helped so much
Thank you Anna for sharing this! This is the important thing now isn't it? When we need help or are having problems we need to be able to tell people! I wish i had your courage and honesty! I wish you all the best with your life! You don't need to apologise for crying. I think its good for us!
I have been in the same position, that you don't belong to a group of people and you don't want to force them to accept you as a friend, it's hard, but not difficult, when they get to know you, they will care about you, listen you, stand by for you, and you just have to be yourself
Girl you are not alone in how you feel especially when it comes to the friends topic I struggle with that everyday of my life! I’ve been alone for a long time with friends I mean I have a best friend but life gets busy and her and I are on to different levels I’m the one with two kids and she’s a couple years younger living her life so being a mom has made having friends a difficulty and I have mom friends but honestly they all tend to stick together and leave me out so I totally understand in a way or another! Just know your not alone and there’s nothing wrong with showing that side of yourself to the world it makes you real!
I appreciate and understand everything you’re saying. I’m 30, I have four babies. But I’m the forgotten about friend 😂🤦🏼♀️ I started UA-cam then gave up a few years ago because I couldn’t find the motivation and I didn’t have anyone around me to help. It’s not easy. But you’re absolutely incredible and you’re so loved. Anyone would be so happy to have you as part of their friendship group! You bring so so much to peoples lives with your humour & infectious laugh. Sending you all the love xxx
Bless you! I hope this video reaches out to someone who is in your industry and they contact you first, as I understand it’s hard for you to make that first move. If you make the move on the right person it will have the best outcome, bless you gal it’s hard to reach out, but sometimes that’s the best thing one could do x
I have never related to something more. Recently its been worse as we came out of lockdown because when we were in full lockdown I felt happy and I wasn't left out cause no-one was going out. But now I see people going out and I feel so lonely. It is hard to make friends with people when they are already in friendship groups already and sometimes it's feels like you are forever trying with people who don't give you anything back. I just want to say thank you for posting this video because it has made me feel a little less alone. Lots of love ❤❤
i’d love to see a “questions i’ve been avoiding” or “girl talk” or some sort of video where you give an insight into your life (if you’re comfortable with that of course)
i love it when youtubers share their life and how they actually are or what their life has been like because i think it helps you connect more and maybe be able to relate to each other?
maybe even do a video with little sub headings like; what your school life was like, your current relationships, family, childhood, GWITs, your goals, literally anything you want but i think that would be so interesting ❤️
i absolutely adore anna omg when she started crying my heart dropped, i love how open she is 🤍💞
Thankyou so much ❤️
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Can honestly say I’ve never related to something so much in my life! I’m 21 now but when I was 16 all my friends went of to college together and I decided I wanted to work so I became a dental nurse. All my friends then made new friends at college and I had no one. I was always the last person they would ask out to partys etc and I’d never felt so alone. Things do get better... I promise 🤍
Annnaaa i feel your pain man, I see people hanging out and think "I'd love to be in that group, they seem so fun" and i don't have that friendship group and im 21 so its a bit of a sad one tbh but hey we've made it that far! I live in London but yeah, I respect how far you have come anna, sending lots of love!
It is awful when you see people hanging out and you feel left out, so I definitely know that feeling x
Same
My snap is reece1232123 if anyone needs someone to talk to, I’ll be there for you if you need someone to talk to, goes for anyone!
I’ve been in uni for four years now and I don’t have friends too I really relate to anna because I literally go to the car to eat and always walk alone you know.. I sometimes cry thinking how many people enjoyed their uni life and made many friends but I didn’t.. I love you Anna because I feel u ❤️ I mean we can be friends
I feel like this too. I don’t party or go clubbing so feel I’m instantly separated from most people my age. The friends I did make at uni were nice but we weren’t majorly close. I’d love to have a group of really close friends
I feel exactly the same if you don’t enjoy going out, clubbing and drinking them it automatically cuts off 99% of friendships, I miss the closeness of school life.
Are you me
Can I be your friend and we can also watch friends together
I feel like as I grow older I don’t have as many friends and I get quite upset about it too:( but everything will work out in time 💜
We’re in this together ☺️
That's okay. As we grow older, our circle becomes smaller because only the true ones stay and they are the ones who are gonna be part of our lives for a very long time, if not forever. 💜
I feel the same way, as I get older I feel like people don’t want to be friends with me anymore, and I do always get left out a lot and it makes me feel like I’m not wanted around.
we feel the same way:)
Yeah I feel the same way x 21 and have very few friends it’s hard to think about and talk about as you feel like you don’t have that “best friend” to turn to, especially when they live far away I feel that xx it can be lonely x
Honestly I felt EXACTLY the same as you about the friends thing about a year ago! it makes you so down, catches you offguard and is so upsetting because you know that there is nothing wrong with you but you can’t help feeling there is !! It’s hard to admit that you don’t have any friends because it makes u feel like you’ve failed, and you DO have loads of friends Anna it will get better 100%, I’m in such a better place now. I know it’s so hard but try and initiate things as much as u can, people are so wrapped in their own shit no one is thinking but if u make the effort they will 100% wanna be with u because u are such a lovely person!!! lots of love ❤️❤️❤️
This industry needs gals like you- people that are real. Feeling like you’re alone and that you have a small amount of friends, is totally okay to feel. Reach out to people. Honestly it is so worth reaching out to people end making connections with them. It’ll be worth it in the long run! Stay strong 💓
Anna, I‘m convinced the right people will come into your life. It‘s honestly the same for people waiting for a bf/gf all their life but when time is ready they‘ll show up and it will be magical. The same goes out for friends, because who would want to hang out with somebody you‘re not clicking with and just for the sake of not being alone. Believe me, it can be so draining hanging around people that don‘t get you and quite frankly you don‘t get them as well. Don‘t believe all the friendships you see on social media ESPECIALLY social media and especially in your job. I bet you 70% are pretending to besties4life just that they can show it on their story. I really believe there are many great friends waiting for you, you seem like such a likeable, kind and honest person which is really refreshing! Stay amazing bc honestly what the frick is in the air recently I feel like so many people including me are struggeling so bad with life right now ..so you‘re not alone!!❤️
ANNA my girl. I’ve never related to a video more (friendship wise). I’m crying with you right now. You handled this video so so well, I feel so proud of you and wish I could speak about it like you can. I’m going to DM you on Instagram if that’s okay because I have so much more to say. But for now stay strong you’re amazing 🤩🤩🤩🤩
Thankyou so much ! please dm me! ❤️
I get exactly the same when I’m alone, I get anxiety. I still live at home with my parents and my sisters and when everyone goes out and it’s just me at home I find myself sat crying and feeling really panicky.
Oh Anna I totally relate!!!!! This month in particular has been such a strain for so many of us!!! I am sending you so much love!!! xxxx
Seeing Anna cry was so sad for me I can relate so much thanks for filming this video lotta love ❤️
I’m okay I promise ❤️
Anna Maynard 🥺🥺
I remember when u n Lewis where close and I feel you’d get on so well w Olivia and flossie wld fit in, I’m not a UA-camr or anything but I relate to u sm w the friends part. Your so talented and I hated seeing u cry 💕
Was gonna say that ^^^^
yess i agreee so much
I’m 19 and I’ve moved to 3 different countries throughout my life. I love being in groups of friends but as you said, its really hard to fit in when everyone has their own groups of friends. I constantly feel like I’m intruding and that I’m like a plus. And when I move again I have to start everything again. This is even harder when you have anxiety, because it’s stops you from trying to fix your problems. My advice is to start with small chats and plans with people, because eventually you become a part of their everyday life.
Thankyou so much ! Honestly means a lot ❤️
This made me cry, it is hard to stay positive all the time, I am glad that you are willing to get help and I hope everything works out for you! Thank you for sharing this with everyone! I love your videos so much! ❤ xx
you really realise stuff a lot when you leave high school etc your friendship group gets smaller and smaller by the day and can be sit lonely we all get where your coming from , stay strong☹️
Anna, my respect for you has just rocketed. This helped so much. Thank you. One thing I always have to tell myself is, as much as it’s hard to really believe, you are not the only one that feels these things. Everyone goes through the same feelings and thought process. Especially at our age I think. Some people are just weirdly good at seeming ‘okay’ all the time. Take everything a step at a time, whether that’s focusing on the next step even if it’s as small as brushing your teeth, then move on to the next. Just plod through life bit by bit. One step at a time. X
Thankyou so much!! I really appreciate this honestly means a lot ❤️
Anna Maynard ❤️❤️❤️
this was so difficult to watch as we can really see the pain, sending you so much love !! please do not feel forgotten x
Hey Anna,
I struggled with loneliness last semester of uni and it took me forever to realise what it was, then admit to it, then seek help. Actually started therapy but only got to go twice and then lockdown happened in Denmark where I'm at. I just started talking about it. With my boyfriend, colleagues, people I don't know that well. And I hated it. I felt so weak. But now I'm here 5 months later and I feel a lot stronger. Talking helped, and still helps. Seeing videos like this is inspiring and it reminds me that I'm actually not alone in going through these things. So, THANK YOU. I hear you. I see you. You are not alone.
I'm so proud of you for opening up about this. Its something that I can 100% relate too and it's so incredibly hard. I've always felt throughout my life like I don't have that constant friendship around me, when my friends decided to go to uni, I decided to stay home because my anxiety stopped me going to university. But now my anxiety of being alone has gotten worse and its a loose loose situation. I'm so so proud of you, please know we are all here to support you. I wish we lived closer because honestly you're my kinda gal 😂 stay strong, things will get easier 🖤🖤🖤
I was at college for one year. Didn’t have a single friend. I would hide in the library during break times. Always on my own. Worst time of my year. When I think about that now it makes me sooooo sad about how sad and depressed I really was. I have kids now and I pray they never feel that alone like I did. Lots of love Xx
my heart breaks to see you like this but my god is it amazing to see a youtuber be so honest and give the truth about their feelings. you’re so amazing anna please don’t forget that xx
I’m really struggling with my mental health atm and my anxiety. There is days I just don’t want to wake up and it hurts so much what I’m going through but I’m doing my best to stay strong! You are amazing I hope you feel better soon 💓
never watched something so relatable, hope you’re feeling better today Xx
It’s always gonna be hard. Some things in life hit people harder but we are all human and all are allowed are own feelings. Thank you for being so open and honest on a platform. You are amazing and you got thins x❤️💪🏽
My heart goes out to you. I can totally relate, I find it even in a job surrounded by people but I'm the youngest. Stay strong, stay true to yourself and the friends you do make over time will be friends for life. Xxx
Never seen a video like this! My mom always tells me that you’re always exactly where you’re supposed to me in life, and learning to just trust in whatever process is working out there has really helped me. Loved the video and admire you a lot for it! 💕
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I love your videos so much doll, as someone who’s trying to break out into this industry i understand what you mean about the whole friends side of the job, i cant see how someone who’s just starting out in the industry makes that first initial move of making friends you know? I’d always love to talk to you and share eachother’s side of what the industry is like! Keep being you because you’re fabulous 💘💘
my heart breaks watching you tear up, you are an angel and we all love & adore you🤍 x
Love u ❤️
I was literally crying myself about not having many friends especially in the area I am I’ve not had the opportunity to and I too HATE being alone and then I watched your video of you feeling the same. I need friends 😔❤️
it makes me so sad to see u sad anna, we love u sm ❤️❤️❤️❤️
It’s so so normal to feel alone when all your friends go off to uni!! All mine have gone off and I’m commuting from home so I’m on my own. If you ever want to chat then just give me a message!! Just keep going and do things that’s inspire you and will encourage you to do what u want✨
love the honesty and vulnerability of this video xx thanks for being open with us anna
this is the most real and honest video and its beautiful opening up and being honest. you're never alone! chin up x
Anna Maynard u are a strong independent women, u are my inspiration. When I was about 14 I suffered from server anxiety, where I wouldn’t leave my house or even go and get my hair done. I always had anxiety and panic attacks when someone was doing my hair
I am still suffering from anxiety and depression at the moment but every time I’m down I watch ur videos and u make me happier. Keep up the good work Anna I love you and support soo much ❤️❤️❤️
I never thought I would relate to this video, obviously not with me being a UA-camr or singer but with the friends part. Begining of lockdown my friends that are my age ditched me and just never spoke to me since. I also have my friends who are older than me but this year they have all gone to uni and I'm left stranded, especially because I've now started college with nobody from my old school so I have no one to talk to and i spend my days alone in an art room hours on end.
THIS! I have recently turned 20 as well and I am struggling with making friends too. I love being surrounded by people but I just done know how to make new friends and im not close with people from school anymore. I hope things get better for you. Loads of love xxx
Hey Anna! Thank you for being so open with your feelings. I think more people are feeling this way than they will admit, and you are not alone. One of the big lessons I’ve learned throughout this crazy time of covid is that You will NEVER be a burden to the right group of people. The right group of friends will accept you no matter what. Again, thank you for being so open with us. 💖
I haven't been diagnosed with anxiety, but I can completely relate to feeling more anxious when alone and also really unmotivated
I'm so glad that you are talking about anxiety and how it is actually something real. I struggle a lot with anxiety and have been diagnosed with anxiety, and I'm so tired of people thinking it is not something serious because of how it is being betrayed on social media. I feel like people are glorifying the disease and it has become something everyone constantly says that they have. I don't know how to explain it, but I'm very glad that you mentions it, because it is important that people understand that it is something real. Sorry if this seems very negatively, I have no idea how to explain it, but it is frustrating for someone dealing a lot with it. So moral of this message THANK YOU ANNA AND SENDING YOU LOTS OF LOVE, WARM THOUGHTS AND UNDERSTANDING!
Anna, i relate to how you feel so much. I have felt like i don't have friends, i feel like the reason i don't have friends is because of me. I've struggled with feeling lonely, completely alone. Like i have friends but my friends always have better friends and friends at uni. I just want you to know that i understand! You are not alone!!!!
Anyone would be so lucky to be your friend! You seem like such a genuine, lovely, bubbly girl. I know I'd want to be x
❤️ I love hanging out with my church friends!! They are a strength to me!
Love that !! ❤️❤️
I think you’re feeling that way because you’re shy. Do you consider yourself an introvert? I’m definitely an introvert so quarantine was the best thing to happen to me lol. But if you really want to get out of that mindset that you don’t have friends, you just have to try your hardest to reach out to someone. Step 1 would just be texting someone. Step 2 would be meeting up. Step 3 would be making it a habit when you’re feeling down. Just take baby steps and keep your head up. I understand that it’s easier said than done, but YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES. Hehehe.
Aw it’s gonna be okay. Trust me, new people will come into your life in the right moment. This screams Gemini energy btw hahah. Love u Anna ❤️
Makes me so sad seeing you upset. Hope your doing Ok. Obviously I can’t tell you what to do and it’s your life and stuff but if your feeling low maybe you could go on a run or a walk or something and Then have a Shower. It always helps me. Also I want to say thank you for filming this video. I know it wouldn’t have been easy for you xx
You're such a strong, beautiful young woman, Anna.
I know it's hard, I suffer from extreme anxiety myself and am currently under doctor care for it. It's the absolute worst and I'm so proud of you for speaking out 💜
You got this. If you need absolutely anything, I'm here for you. We all are.
I love you. 💜 Keep your head up, pickle xx
I cried to my dad about being lonely and having no friends a couple of years back, I PROMISE you it will get better and in a couple of years u will look back at this and u will no longer feel alone💕💕
I don’t make UA-cam content but I can relate that all my life I’ve never really found a proper group of friends or if I have done they have always been hurtful to me causing me to leave, it seems as though all the nicest people are left sometimes! You’re still so young I’m sure you will find the right people not to far into the future because as people get older they value different qualities to when they’re younger :)) don’t know if that helped
I'm so glad I'm watching this at 2am in the morning. I cried with you on every thought and feeling.
Oh my god Anna i just want to hug you😭 Total respect for speaking out because it takes so much to open up like this. As an adult i totally understand how things change and it gets so hard to keep friendships or make new ones and with the platform your on i can imagine how much harder it is. You seem like a beautiful person inside and out and you have such a BEAUTIFUL voice, i really hope things get better for you. Lots and lots of love❤️❤️❤️❤️
Girl I know I’m not that big but I totally understand, it’s so different when you have friends who are in the same industry... if you see this I’d love to get to know you because you seem like such a sweet girl and deserve someone who you can talk to and just hang with ☺️
Hey Anna love you so much! Please do more singing videos your voice is literally more that’s phenomenal! ❤️❤️❤️love from South Africa
Anna you’re amazing at what you do and it’s really important to be as real as you’re being and showing that it’s not flowers and roses all the time. The right people will come into your life and I think the people who you want to meet/be friends with, just message them !! Yolo, honestly you only live once and you’ve got nothing to loose so just do it fuck it! Everything will fall into place girl xx
Thankyou so much girl! Always got my back 🥺you’re the sweetest it means so much and I really do appreciate everything you’ve said !! Xxxxxx
i cried so hard watching this :( I can relate so much to when you were talking about friends
Can’t even begin to explain how much I relate to this girl! Too many times I’ve been in this situation and have got myself involved with the wrong people just so I could feel somewhat included and okay and just to have some friends. I see a girl with so much love and friendship to give and it’s so difficult when you don’t have anyone to give it to or you do give it to people but they don’t reciprocate it back. And also know what it’s like to feel like a burden to the friends you do have, and as much as you understand they have their own lives and can’t be checking on you all the time, it would be nice if they checked in every once in a while and could take some time to talk about it. I really hope you do feel better and happier soon gal! Also I’m mesmerised by your eyes!🖤
Also can we please end social lives revolving around drinking culture and friendships based off of going out etc. As hard as it is, it’s so important to find friendships that aren’t just involving alcohol etc 🥺
Aw girl you’re so sweet this is the first one of your videos I’ve watched and I instantly felt oh she’s so nice 🥺 you deserve company& love x
omg this made me cry sm, i feel the same about the friends thing, just in a college situation. This broke my heart, love you x
It makes my heart so incredibly sad to hear that you feel this way at such a young age 😔 I'm so sorry that you're going through this but just know, it does get better ♥ it might not seems so right now but from experience, it does. You will find where you need to be and what your purpose is but for now, chin up, smile and stay the beautiful and honest young lady that you are. Kisses 😘
anna your amazing!!! you are literally my favourite youtuber pls don’t be upset, love you🥺
ur amazing don’t forget that💖i know how hard it is with feeling lonely and not knowing what to do about friendship situations and it’s okay😢💗
Anna you’re so strong and gorgeous we are so proud of you always ❤️
Thankyou ❤️
you are so incredibly brave, beautiful and soo so loved angel, sending you the biggest hugs !! xxxx
this is so brave, i hope you feel heard and have been able to heal. you're not alone x
Omg I love you so much girl ! You are soooo incredible and talented and one of the nicest and kindest girls ever. You are 100% going places and you will definitely meet people along the way who share the same interests . Now is a very difficult time especially for meeting people which doesn’t help :( But even when we’re all at uni we are always here to chat and can’t wait to see you again, just miss our trips down the beach. You’re so brave and a true inspiration ❤️ Keep your chin up , we’re all so proud of you ❤️
Love you so much girl!! Miss u already you’re the best ! Hopefully see u soon lovely ❤️
honestly I feel you!! Being in lockdown with my mum home all the time to her now being at work and I’m alone honestly sets my anxiety off so badly! I hope your ok :(, you honestly put how I feel into a UA-cam video :( xx
i love u so much and i get what you meant with being excluded and stuff it’s hard but you don’t need theM🥺😌
Best role model ever!! We love you loads, stay strong ❤❤
So much love Thankyou ❤️
What?? people don’t like long vlogs. I love them and I enjoyed the whole video. Please make the videos long. ❤️❤️
I’m only 14 and I can’t relatr a lot to this everything u were saying is how I feel and have felt all my friends have loads of friends and I just have them but just know ur amazing at what u do and u have been an inspiration to many of us 🥺🌸
Hey I’m struggling too and I’m also a youtuber and I don’t have any youtube friends too so I understand where your coming from. I’m always here for you Anna x
You just said exactly what I was crying to my boyfriend about last night. We would definitely be good friends if I lived near you 🤍 xxx
I know how you feel but honestly the biggest thing for me was normalising reaching out, reaching out to those people who you know but also don’t at the same time and even my own friends too. It’s scary I know and you may feel like a burden but you’d be surprised at how much the person actually wanted you to do that and how it actually benefits you both in so many ways. You’re building a ‘relationship’ a bond and even if it’s not everyday chat you know that persons there❤️
you are always always loved by all of us here and those 39 people who disliked this just have there devise upside down ❤️❤️❤️ sorry this is a bit late. love you always ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’m re watching this, and I can relate to you so much in so many ways, you cried and I cried with you. I go through dark time and place so often I hate it and when I get out of it I’m so much happier it unbelievable. Keep your head up and you will get through it. ❤️
Watching something that explains what I'm thinking about a lot of things all the time, why I'm feeling like that? and that's not easy to explain it and say, just move on, ik its life it's not always easy to live in it and be strong to fight it but sometimes you know you lost your power and it's not easy to me I mean I'm just 18yo, and I've lost my mom last year it's not easy to keep going without her ik, I don't why I'm writing it I'm sorry, but you really touched my heart and in every single word you said I can feel about it, hope you will be good, and I'll be glad if you're already, and you are doing well in your job and I can see why because u love what you do and it's so obvious tbh ❤
Your so brave, you’ve got so many people around you that love you💖✨
we would love a 35 minute video😔
It’s really nice to see someone be so honest about how everything effects a person. Sending so much love! I know exactly how you feel and we are all here for you!! ❤️❤️❤️ make time for yourself and treat yourself every once in a while then you’ll start to feel comfortable on your own when you can make some time out for yourself. It does help and it does work. So maybe give it a try! It just takes some time. Things will be okay!! Xxxx
I can go on about my anxiety and bpd and all that but the truth is everyone have different experience and tiggers so i won't make assumptions or suggestions.
Anyone feeling loney.. do this.
Meditate.
Call or text your friends and talk. it's okay if you don't hangout.
Go for a run or workout.
Everyone needs a little help at times so accept help and ask for it. There is no need to feel shame.
I really understand because I don’t have any friends at all anymore. I mean I barely had any at school but when I got older I ended up having none at all. I have a couple that I go out drinking with every now & then but I don’t speak to them apart from that which sucks so bad. But they don’t have a child or anything there lives are so different from mine.
Basically I have my partner & my son so I’m happy but also yeah longing for even just one friend. 🙈
Anna, I am in the exact situation as u this video made me feel better about the fact that it isn’t just me, for me I struggle to make friends a lot and the friends I have I want to be able to meet them every weekend like other people my age I just don’t have the confidence to reach out and ask, I also litterally don’t have a lot of friends but I do at the same time, like my friends don’t wanna do what I wanna do. Can I just say I reckon u should ask your brothers about this cos I am 99.9% sure they have gone through what ur going through, especially jack with the whole I’m a celeb thing. Just as a heads up, u post great content on Instagram and almost all the time. Anyway thank you so much for this because u have helped me so much to realise it’s not just me. Xx
Ps: after seeing your insta stories ur goddaughter is so cute 😊
Hey Anna! So much of what you said resonates with me and so so many others, you are totally not alone in it! The irony is, if more people were open about it they'd see everyone else around them in it too and it would totally help. Re the job side, you need to look after you! It's ok to want to do things or be better and not be able to meet your own standards sometimes (even if that's a lot of times). Don't feel guilty about it and dont be hard on yourself! You can't be the best you want to be at things if you dont take the time and care you need to maintain you, and thats ok to need, we all do!
So glad you felt you could share and I hope it helped a bit. Wish we couldda reached in and gave a big hug but you know you're more than strong enough, you just need to remember that :)
We're all on the ride, take care and know we love you!
I went through something so similar a couple summers ago when all my friends left for uni and I was staying at home to focus on my work. It feels like such a dark hole at the time but it really does get so much better. You have such a bright and happy future ahead of you!
Anna can i just say that I've never felt more secure watching a video, I have felt the exact same but didn't know how to put it into words so thank you so much as it has genuinely helped so much and love you and your videos ❤️❤️❤️
i don't wanna say that i know exactly how you feel because everyone feels things differently. but the past 2 years have been very difficult for me. i moved to college two years ago and was away from all my home friends and found it SO hard to make new friends and be welcomed. i was going through a lot with my mental health as well and decided to move back home because i just couldn't cope. but i just want you to know that you a very strong and brave and you will get through this. ❤
Thankyou so much ! As are you ❤️❤️
@@AnnaMaynard tysm🥰
Awwwww I know exactly how u feel 🥺💖💖💖💖💖 don’t worry u will make friends ur still at the beginning of ur UA-cam journey ,just have hope and know that it gets better I promise!💞
The "please don't forget about me" part hit me hard, I can relate so much to this
🥺🥺xxx
Mad love to you, Anna!!! Love your content always. Cried with you when you're talking about friends....stay strong, angel. Love your soul. I rather long videos than 5 mins because we have Instagram for short clips but UA-cam is meant for more in-depth videos.
It’s definitely 100% hard to try and balance, and lots of people enjoy their own company and still hate it. When I lived by myself I hated it and I love my own company. Missed living with my friends and in the end had to move back home for my own mental health. Also I always looked at photos of people hanging out and wished I was a part of that even when I knew the people and it made me feel terrible. Friendships and life are hard even when you have a job where you meet people.
Oh Anna, my heart is breaking for you listening to you talking about needing more friends/ missing them and not having many friends in your industry. I have been there so many times, and it is so hard. You have to put yourself out there and it’s so hard. I joined like clubs, like fitness classes etc and met people who actually lived around me and that helped so much
Thank you Anna for sharing this! This is the important thing now isn't it? When we need help or are having problems we need to be able to tell people! I wish i had your courage and honesty! I wish you all the best with your life! You don't need to apologise for crying. I think its good for us!
I have been in the same position, that you don't belong to a group of people and you don't want to force them to accept you as a friend, it's hard, but not difficult, when they get to know you, they will care about you, listen you, stand by for you, and you just have to be yourself
We all care about you and are here for you. I hope people teach out and it gets better for you! You’re a fab UA-camr xx
Girl you are not alone in how you feel especially when it comes to the friends topic I struggle with that everyday of my life! I’ve been alone for a long time with friends I mean I have a best friend but life gets busy and her and I are on to different levels I’m the one with two kids and she’s a couple years younger living her life so being a mom has made having friends a difficulty and I have mom friends but honestly they all tend to stick together and leave me out so I totally understand in a way or another! Just know your not alone and there’s nothing wrong with showing that side of yourself to the world it makes you real!
I appreciate and understand everything you’re saying.
I’m 30, I have four babies. But I’m the forgotten about friend 😂🤦🏼♀️
I started UA-cam then gave up a few years ago because I couldn’t find the motivation and I didn’t have anyone around me to help. It’s not easy.
But you’re absolutely incredible and you’re so loved. Anyone would be so happy to have you as part of their friendship group! You bring so so much to peoples lives with your humour & infectious laugh.
Sending you all the love xxx
Bless you! I hope this video reaches out to someone who is in your industry and they contact you first, as I understand it’s hard for you to make that first move.
If you make the move on the right person it will have the best outcome, bless you gal it’s hard to reach out, but sometimes that’s the best thing one could do x