@@NkaVidsSkateboarding it sounds like your friend has schizophrenia. i have a couple friends with it, and without taking their meds, or possibly taking other drugs they can become extremely unstable. .. sorry you had to go through that.
Nigel I’m glad you are telling this story instead of some one else. Glad you’re still with us brother. I’m sorry this happened to you. Don’t lose faith in humanity, just be careful who you trust 🙌
Just a funny observation. I think it's funny when people say things like, "don't lose your faith in humanity" or "this restores my faith in humanity." I always thought that humans are the least trustworthy and unpredictable force on the planet. We invented things like modern warfare and nuclear bombs. Humans are always looking for new ways to scam, rob, cheat, and steal from eachother. Humans destroy the enviroment and kill eachother and animals indiscriminately. If anything humans should be the least thing we should have faith in, lol. I mean seriously think about it lol. Faith by definition is complete trust in someone or something "Faith in humanity" is such a dumb cliche, lol. I guesss that is why most world religions require faith in abstract ideas and spiritual figures, because to have faith in a fellow human is just dumb when you look at the history and data that suggests people are the least thing you should have faith in lol. Don't take this as a personal attack or anything. It is just something I have been thinking about lately, because it has become an annoying internet trend recently, to post a video of a person giving a snake a bottle of water or something with the quote, " tHiS cOmPlEtElY rEsToReS mY fAiTh In HuMaNiTy🤪"
I can’t imagine…. You are a paradigm of strength and empathy. I had a “friend”who turned out to be a psycho that watched me while I almost drowned in the ocean when my legs cramped up. I begged him for help and he only smiled. That has stayed with me to this day. The confusion and panic were overwhelming. But to have someone try to physically murder you in your bathroom?! Sending you a hug from a stranger.
Sorry you had to go through this man ! I really do appreciate you bringing this to light so we can be prepared when red flags start to appear. I'm glad you made it out of the situation. You post nothing but positivity & awareness in your IG stories, I can't begin to understand why someone you'd call a friend would do this to YOU. You're reaching new heights in your career & i heard a saying years ago, "there's a new devil for every level". Prayers up Nigel !
I’ve become a huge fan of your content over the last few years and it almost feels like I know you, as if you’re a friend , so for this to happen to you I feel your pain and I also respect the crap out of you for talking about what you went through. I’m glad you’re okay brother, mental health is no joke…..one love
Damn man, thanks for sharing. I have had a similar experience 15 years ago. My predator was messed up on meth. Sleep deprived and all. I’m glad you were able to defend yourself and you are still here with us. It’s good that you shared this and got it off your chest. Though, you may still be healing mentally. It will probably take a little time. Stay strong.
@@robertcasey3528 yes, my predator. I’m not sure why you are thinking and laughing. I was in ICU for three weeks. It was a very scary time in my life. I almost died from my injuries. Not a laughing matter at all.
We love you too Nigel. Much respect for telling your story. I could see the pain in your eyes at the end. I have had a couple of panic attacks myself and they are terrifying. Keep doing the good work helping others and putting out your great content. You're a good dude. Dave from Australia
Very scary situation. Your mentality from living the skater lifestyle saved your life. Perseverance, humility. Thankfully it ended somewhat peacefully. Hopefully he finds the help he needs. The skate community is here for you Nigel.
I can't say I've watched your content in probably 5+ years now, but you always stood out as an all round great dude. Your response to this grand test of a life event has solidified that fact in my mind. We could all learn something from this. I will say; always stay vigilant, but in order to truly live life, please remember to still give people your trust. Being vulnerable is essential to certain human connection. I wish you peace 🙏
Glad you’re okay brotha! As someone who works as an EMT, a lot of the times people who do this have underlying psychological issues like schizophrenia, they aren’t in a good state of mind and need medication and help, I’m surprised they let him out after something like that happened multiple times! He really needs to be admitted to a psychiatric facility and get help.
@@MrHonist1 Yeah unfortunately, insurance is a big issue, but if it’s a medical emergency they have to admit you no matter what. The healthcare system is very flawed and I see it everyday it’s really sad actually.
This. If we didn't mass defund mental health facilities in the 80's it would be a lot easier for people like this to get help. "This is what they want" and "You were supposed to die and come back to life" really feels like schizophrenia to me as well.
Nigel the way you dealt with this situation was unbelievable man to give him your time after too and try and calm it down is what a lot of people wouldn’t do mad respect for you. Love from London 🇬🇧❤️
YOU DID THE RIGHT THING, stay strong homie. You have all our support man. We love you. Please take all the time you need to get things right in your head and life.
panic attacks are horrible, i’ve had a few and it’s the worst experience sometimes can go on for a long time like you said. thank you for telling us and spreading awareness that it can happen to anyone.
I've been in this situation a few time with people going through drug induced psychosis after they hadn't slept for days. Luckily there was always a few people around to help defuse or restrain the person. Glad you're okay and got away.
@@kmerk206-4 Unfortunately it's not that simple, people with mental disabilities like that often can't help themselves, because they feel like any help from others is a secret attack on them, that the pills they're given to help their conditions are actually made of poison, many mental conditions make it almost impossible to get help, unless someone else forcefully helps them.
Don't be sorry dude! Your doing the right thing. Not only does this video make others aware of this type of behavior but it also helps you in dealing with the trauma of the what happened to you. You're showing strength not weakness. 👍
That is so messed up dude. I am so sorry that this happened to you. It is one of my worst fears that someone i trust will want to do harm to me physical and or psychological. We are here to listen and support you.
I’m watching this a year later…dude this sounds horrible and I’m so glad you got away from the psycho and he didn’t seriously hurt you. Thank you for giving us all the warning. Love you Nigel from a fan in Canada! 💙
Feel for you Nigel! I can only imagine how bad and traumatic this is for you. Me typing over the internet dont do much, but from watching your content for many years i know how good of a person you are and you did the absolute best thing in this situation. Hope you are recovering. Sending love your way!
Nigel thank you for sharing and shedding light on mental health. my old roommate did the same to me. I cut him out. therapy and loving acceptance for healing to prosper. all the love from my heart
Glad you're alive and beginning to heal. I've gone through a lot of distancing myself over the years as i've aged because of very similar stuff. I had to start getting comfortable not immediately trusting strangers like i used to as i was making myself too much of a target being so willing to let people into my life. There's a balance somewhere.
I'm so sad to hear about this happening to you Nigel. My dad has had panic attacks before and he explained it the same way... Glad to hear that at least nothing worse happened to you physically. You seem like a very strong person and I'm sure you'll get through this. Wish you all the best.
What you said about seeing people hurting girls at skateparks. Things like that kept me from skating for awhile. I am glad you made it out of that situation alive. Your right, he is lucky it wasn’t anyone else. He would have ended up with a murder charge. Stay safe out there
appreciate this. been watching you on and off for over a decade and it kinda hurts me knowing someone full of so much love has had to deal with something like this. thanks for sharing bro all love
Damn Nigel glad you're okay. I was wondering why you haven't been posting much. Things are crazy right now, have to keep your head on a swivel. Stay strong.
Mental health is a terrible struggle that we face across the world, big props for being able to handle the situation with minimal violence & having the attacker in mind. We need to keep everybody in check & make sure we are all good!
Hey Nigel - you touch so many, many lives in a deeply positive way - I’m so thankful for all the love you spread in your deeply sincere way. You are a gift from God. So humbled by our courage going through this and putting yourself out there. Bless you bro. You got a friend in Boston.
@@NkaVidsSkateboarding dude, deep breathing is the best friend in this. I have experience with panic attacks and anxiety for very long time now. Psychosomatic system is something we still do not understand enough. To be honest, our ancestors understood it better I think.
I’m so sorry you had to go through that. I know what it feels like to go through panic attacks after a vulnerable incident such as this.. crazy world we live in. Take care Nigel💪🏽
Glad to hear everyone is OK brother. There is something called EMDR therapy that helps with events like this. This could trigger PTSD without you even knowing it since it was abrupt and involved someone close to you in your own home. I'd check with a therapist just incase. Sounds like severe mental illness on his side. Love you brother!
These are the exact stories you hear happened to people before they were murdered/missing for years. Really glad youre good dude, last time I watched a vid of yours you were in a rough spot (thats what you were explaining). Been watching for a very long time but havent seen you in a long while, so when i first seen you my heart kinda dropped. Very fortunate it didnt go any further, your pops was guarding you.
Thank you for being vulnerable like this with us. Glad you're ok. I'd like to offer correction for some things you said, in hopes that it'll give more understanding. I'm sorry you went through what you did, and you're a badass for still being ok afterwards. I'm not defending the behavior, just trying to explain how it can happen. Mental illness isn't a choice, and it's not about responsibility. I've had times where i couldn't sleep for several days even though i tried SO hard to fall asleep. Panic attacks being triggered by starting to doze off are a living nightmare. I've had horrible thoughts about people that i love and care deeply about because of things like this. Some illnesses are a lot more intense than others, and you end up with situations like what happened to you. That's why it's so important to make sure your friends are taking care of themselves and seeking the help that they need. If they're not, then just being the one voice telling them to do the right things can change a lot. I got professional help after one person cared enough to help me through the process, and it has changed my whole life. Check on your friends. Don't stigmatize mental illness, because that only makes it harder to get help. Trauma and mental illness are a physiological illness of the brain, so why don't we treat it as such? Love you, Nigel. Take care of yourself and look out for the homies. Thank you again for sharing this with us.
Damn dude, I'm so glad you're alright! I can't believe that happened to you. It seems like it would be a good idea to talk to a therapist to get your feelings sorted out. With the state of modern society, we all need to stay vigilante and on guard because something crazy like this can happen when you least expect it.
💚 You're one of the best human beings. I'm sorry this happened to you, but I'm really glad you're sharing this. For the simple reason that you seem like you were more worried about his well being over your own while this was happening. 💚💚💚
NEVER expected to see a title like this with YOU in it Nigel!! So traumatizing I feel even for the viewers and supporters that care for you!! You were explaining it and I was just hoping everything turned out better than you explained and honestly this is just sick (sick in a bad way). I see your points! So happy YOU are okay but not the fact it took affect on you after like a lingering affect!
Glad you're okay brother! That's the type of thing a lot of people don't make it out of, sad to say. When someone closes you in a tight space like that and in the middle of a psychotic break... So so glad you're alright bro. It wasn't that he was being unfriendly, it's that he is clearly a suffering schizophrenic and can't take care of his own mental health, he needs serious professional help. I went through a phase where I was having severe panic attacks daily for a year, while I was driving, while I was at work, while I was eating, just constant nonstop panic attacks and I'd go get it checked out and they'd tell me I'm completely fine... It was a trip cause I constantly thought I was dying, it's brutal and I completely understand where you're coming from there, hits you out of nowhere and it's scary as hell. Stay strong dude!
I'm sorry you went through this and applaud you for speaking on it. Continue to speak on it, don't hold it in, it'll only eat at you. You're a good man and happy you're well
I know you have been around skateboarding for a long time and always cool to the youngsters. Glad to see you made it out alive. Your a good man. Stay that way. We all love you bro.
Have been through something very similar Nigel. Forever marked by that experience..It was 7 years ago, it still stays with me. Thanks for sharing man. Glad you're ok. 🙏
I’m sorry man. Mental health is at an all time low and we need to do something about it! You are always in the streets and filming so I’m sure you have seen it all but thanks for talking about the situational awareness and trying to spread the word. Keep up the awesome work
Yeah, it's crazy how people change and don't adapt to themselves. It can be difficult to recognize mood instability when you believe general anxiety is causing the insomnia. Then you want to blame the lack of sleep for the mood instability. It can be a long process of burying and denying the increasing burden of mental health problems in one's personal life. Often times these people truly do love their friends and want to not burden them with their own problems, then this happens...
Man thats a crazy story. I have had the last year dealing with a situation which is non-violent and it has deeply affected my self-confidence but to be physically attacked and get given death threats is a whole new level. I can't imagine what thats like as I have had severe anxiety etc about seeing the person involved in my situation. I have had to change my whole skating schedule to make sure I'm not at the park when he is and I dread him turning up when I'm there. The couple of times that he has I can feel my whole body shaking its horrible so I can't even being to imagine what you must be dealing with. I hope you can push through and get better and put this behind you.
Glad you’re okay Nigel. Sounds like a mental break, or even drugs. I hope whoever he is gets the help he needs, and this all goes away. Keep your head up brother.
Sorry to hear this, and im glad your OK. People who are in this mind set, they cant take care of themselves, and they are not thinking about what they need to do to help themselves. Him attacking you is not him being a bad friend, it is him having a mental breakdown, and he would have done this to anyone, whether friend, foe, stranger or loved one. This is why people need to be committed, because when you are in this mind set, you don't ask for, nor seek help. It is up to friends and family to make sure they get the help they need, before they end up killing someone or themselves. I totally understand how you would never want to be any where near this person ever again, since i have been in a very similar situation. I hope he gets the help he needs to be a functional member of society, and so he doesn't hurt anyone else. I also hope you are able to fully heal yourself, and dont have this in the back of your mind every time a friend walks up behind you.
Things happen when you put yourself out there. Just living life trying to be positive. Not everyone will respond in kind. But in my experience it is worth it. Love the channel, love the content, keep doing you brother😊✌️
Glad you’re okay bro! I suffer from panic attacks a lot and they are not fun Stay strong, you got this bro ❤️ Also wanna add that I wish as a country we’d come together and get these people free help but I understand that in his case he’s not really helping himself either
Thank you for being strong Nigel, this resonated with me very well. "This happened to you bc you can handle it, and you can deal with it the right way" taking that state of mind with me to the grave.
Man, you are the nicest dude on the planet. So sorry this happened to you. I will be praying for you. You have a big heart and I hope this hasn't put a big callous around it. I've seen a few vids where people are saying this new meth on the streets is sending folks over the edge. Sleep is not the enemy! Thanks for the sweet skate videos bro. Take care.
I’m sorry for your trouble, panic attacks such & losing a trusted friend sucks too. Be kind to yourself and continue to be altruistic, helping others is great therapy and you are a great mentor too.
this is insane nigel i’m sorry you had 2 go thru this at the hands of somebody u trusted , you’re awesome and i’m proud of u 4 getting thru it n telling ur story ! you’re the best forreal
I’ll be praying for you brother for Gods perfect peace to guard you heart and mind in Jesus name. No weapon formed against you will prosper. Long time follower here and my respect for you is even higher now for how you handled this.
That's right. Many lost people out there , all the demons and afflictions that posess them would scurry like the leeches they are in the light of God. So many resist Him - foolishly. God bless.. and thanks for the truth in this comments section.
I'm sorry this happened to you. Your to kind. Was he on Meth or drugs? Sounds like he was on something by not sleeping. Sure hope he stays away, and you don't get hurt. Take care and maybe the courts will have him get treatment or help of some kind. Watch your back, get some security cameras ( don't tell no one)! I know your not scared of him, but be safe and know he's not messing around at your place or vehicle. Also have to have proof it's him. Take care! Thanks for helping us to tell your story, and remind us not everyone is ok in the head. Be aware people! Even so called friends! Love your video! Thanks again for sharing, I'm sure it will help others! Dude ( attacker) if your reading this, get some help! You don't treat no one like this.
Really glad you are okay. Mentally I’ll people are VERY different, when the get really sick. You didn’t deserve this. You are such a happy and positive person. NEVER TOUCH NIGEL AND ANDY - we need you guys in our life ❤
the shaking is a normal reaction , it happens because at this moment (at the movie theatre) you just realized the level of danger, this is how weird the brain works. Take care man , love from France.
Men have bad ass Adrenalin , he brought so much adrenaline out of you and your body and your mind stayed pinned up. When you bring that much adrenaline out into your blood stream you have to get it out, by punching a punching bag, or go skate ! Your body and mind are going inward but adrenaline should be used outward
I’m sorry that this happened to you Nigel. Im glad that you made it out safe and handled it the right way. I can’t say I’ve ever been through something like this and I can’t imagine how traumatized you were but I had my first ever random panic attack two years ago and it is the worst feeling in the world, at the time I thought I was having a heart attack. Ive only ever had two really bad ones since I had my first one and I’ll get anxiety pretty heavy here and there It’s a terrible feeling. But I hope you stay strong and get through this and file charges against this man. Thank you for posting this video.
So glad you weren't seriously hurt. I hope you can stay positive after all of that. Love your vibe and your positivity, it's so wild someone can treat you like that.
I'm glad you were able to get your words together for a much needed talk about dangerous circumstances with people that don't take care of themself. It doesn't matter how long you've known someone. The minute they stop keeping a healthy mental, they can become the worst possible person to be around and interact with. Coming from someone who has been THAT person, you were right to put him on blast. Keep your head on straight fellas. Its more important than you could ever know.
Man bless your heart brother, glad you made it through that & you’re okay & doing better . Thank you for putting your story out there . I’m sure There’s a lot of people that needed to hear this & who knows you may have saved some lives doing so.
This doesn't sound like a psychopath. Psychopaths are manipulative, cold and calculating.. (watch the Showtime series Dexter). This sounds like a schizophrenic, or some other serious mental illness that leads to a detachment to reality. Heavy drug abuse maybe? Glad you were able to protect yourself and stay safe.
@monicaChrisAhn Or learn about psychology the proper way. But Dexter is sort of like a "Psychopaths for dummies".. in terms of the non intellectual types who don't like to study the theory behind the concepts. It's the central theme behind the entire series, not just Dexter himself but the people he encounters or contends with or his narration and inner monologue. It's not the best solution, but it's better than nothing for someone who isn't interested in text books or case studies.
Funds for mental health are more important than ever, not every person has the ability to sk8,which is a huge reason why I stay mentally and physically fit,Thank you skateboarding!
@@Shellshockd85 So is Saving Private Ryan, but it's still the most realistic depiction of the D-Day landings ever depicted on film. WW2 veterans who watched it in the theaters had to walk out, because it was too much for them to cope with. The vampire myth is another example of fiction depicting reality.. in terms of explaining some of the aspects of a psychopath. Dark, no reflection in the mirror, but will suck your blood. Another example.. would be like an advanced AI robot that he is super intelligent, but cold emotionless and soulless. As depicted in the movie "Ex-Machina". See the ending. Or Tom Cruise in the movie "Collateral", less robotic but very intelligent and very sharp. As opposed to the 5 year old perception that anyone who gets really angry is "psycho".
i love you. thankful that you’re okay. you’ll get through this man. you’re an amazing person. watched all the way to the end and i can really see the pain in your face and voice. no one as kind hearted as you should ever have to deal with that. thank you for opening my eyes to always be aware of situations i’m in, although i like to think i’m pretty good at reading people and understanding body language.
🙏🏻 for you brother as I know your mental health is most likely hurting at the moment. I've been in a similar situation many, many years ago. I know the feelings and emotions that come after. Most importantly, just happy as hell to see you safe and well. You are a good dude with a huge heart and I for one am happy to have been able to see what you do the past few years. Keep staying strong, brother.
Thanks for sharing this unbelivable story Nigel. Sounds like you had issues with accepting what going on, because he is your "friend". He is not your friend. You are too nice if you ask me. He could have kill you because you didn't fight back. I am glad nothing really bad happens but I think we all have to learn to go avoid people who pretend to be your friends. We love you too! Don't let this event drag you to lower frequency...
I watched your whole video in normal 100% speed. Thanks for sharing this vulnerability and story in such detail. Glad you're okay! You handled it well. Great attitude. I do hope it helps someone too.
Thank you for being strong enough to talk about this. Dealing with a similar situation with a family member.
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Psychosis is no joke. It can happen SO fast that it is hard to even recognize before youre in the thick of it. Snap of a finger honestly abd it can happen to people that are itherwise totally good humans. Its a hsrd thing to deal eith especially when its a friend of yiurs abd violence is involved.
I’m so sorry that happened to you. I hope you are able to heal from this traumatic experience. I work at an inpatient psychiatric hospital & have patients who experience psychotic episodes very similar to this (both before they are hospitalized & in the hospital). I really hope that he receives the treatment he needs because antipsychotic medicines are very good at treating these symptoms (as long as the person continues to take the medication which can sometimes be an issue due to the paranoia). Some symptoms of psychosis are: visual or auditory hallucinations, delusions (that someone is going to hurt them, that they are god, etc.), incoherent speech, repetitive movements/restlessness, and sometimes aggression. These obviously are just a few of the tons of symptoms of psychosis but at the end of the day, he is not in control of his behavior in this situation. There are also lots of different causes for psychosis besides just schizophrenia (or another psychotic disorder) there can be obvious ones like drug use or sleep disorders but also medical reasons like brain tumor or even HIV. No matter the reason for the psychotic episode, I hope he is able to get treatment so he doesn’t hurt himself or others again ❤️
I feel like most skateboarders know how to control themselves on some level. it takes alot of will and discipline and usually the skateboarding community is accepting and non prejudice.
@@Unlockingparadoxes I don’t know about that one. We have prominent examples of the opposite. Not tying to put Name sour here. Just thanks god it was none of us and more importantly Nka is ok. Asides from the trauma :(
@@PusoSkateCo well yeah every community has trolls or bad representations of the sport or movement but as a whole I feel like most skateboarders are friendly and open minded.
You are great for staying cool with him and trying to help him for his own well being. Glad you are here to tell this to us. Always look out for your friends☮
Stay safe and stay strong brother. Sorry this happened to you, glad you're okay - all things considered. Very troubling and uncertain times cause even people who seem to have it together to lose grasp of reality. It's crucial that we take care of ourselves and look out for each other. If you see someone starting to slip, reach out. If someone is beyond your help, it's equally as important to know when to walk away, set hard limits, and do what is in your own best interest to keep yourself safe. Sending good vibes to all the extended skate fam that are impacted by this. Big love. Much respect. And be easy.
Stay strong Nigel you’ll get through this🙏🏽
You’re damn right I will 💯💯💯
@Where's the curvature or cleavage? hopefully he gets help but I wouldn't say he had "No" control
No video. Could easily be a pack of lies and probably is. A story for TH-cam views
@@lauralishes1 why are you here. Bounce.
@@NkaVidsSkateboarding it sounds like your friend has schizophrenia. i have a couple friends with it, and without taking their meds, or possibly taking other drugs they can become extremely unstable. .. sorry you had to go through that.
Nigel I’m glad you are telling this story instead of some one else. Glad you’re still with us brother. I’m sorry this happened to you. Don’t lose faith in humanity, just be careful who you trust 🙌
That’s exactly how I feel. I’m hyper aware.
Ditto
Very true
Just a funny observation. I think it's funny when people say things like, "don't lose your faith in humanity" or "this restores my faith in humanity." I always thought that humans are the least trustworthy and unpredictable force on the planet. We invented things like modern warfare and nuclear bombs. Humans are always looking for new ways to scam, rob, cheat, and steal from eachother. Humans destroy the enviroment and kill eachother and animals indiscriminately. If anything humans should be the least thing we should have faith in, lol. I mean seriously think about it lol. Faith by definition is complete trust in someone or something "Faith in humanity" is such a dumb cliche, lol. I guesss that is why most world religions require faith in abstract ideas and spiritual figures, because to have faith in a fellow human is just dumb when you look at the history and data that suggests people are the least thing you should have faith in lol. Don't take this as a personal attack or anything. It is just something I have been thinking about lately, because it has become an annoying internet trend recently, to post a video of a person giving a snake a bottle of water or something with the quote, " tHiS cOmPlEtElY rEsToReS mY fAiTh In HuMaNiTy🤪"
Dude! What did the dopeman feed that boy?!
Thank god you’re still with us, you do so much for the future of skateboarding it’s a true blessing to have you in this world.
So glad you're alright man, that's actually scary. Glad you can shed some light for all of us
I can’t imagine…. You are a paradigm of strength and empathy.
I had a “friend”who turned out to be a psycho that watched me while I almost drowned in the ocean when my legs cramped up. I begged him for help and he only smiled. That has stayed with me to this day.
The confusion and panic were overwhelming.
But to have someone try to physically murder you in your bathroom?!
Sending you a hug from a stranger.
Sorry you had to go through this man ! I really do appreciate you bringing this to light so we can be prepared when red flags start to appear. I'm glad you made it out of the situation. You post nothing but positivity & awareness in your IG stories, I can't begin to understand why someone you'd call a friend would do this to YOU. You're reaching new heights in your career & i heard a saying years ago, "there's a new devil for every level". Prayers up Nigel !
Omg sounds like a full blown schizophrenic episode🤯 so glad you’re okay!!
We’re glad you’re still with us Nigel! Bad things happen to good people, keep on being you man
I’ve become a huge fan of your content over the last few years and it almost feels like I know you, as if you’re a friend , so for this to happen to you I feel your pain and I also respect the crap out of you for talking about what you went through. I’m glad you’re okay brother, mental health is no joke…..one love
Damn man, thanks for sharing. I have had a similar experience 15 years ago. My predator was messed up on meth. Sleep deprived and all.
I’m glad you were able to defend yourself and you are still here with us.
It’s good that you shared this and got it off your chest. Though, you may still be healing mentally. It will probably take a little time. Stay strong.
Your predator? 🤔🤔🤣🤣🤣🤣 Killing me.
@@robertcasey3528 yes, my predator.
I’m not sure why you are thinking and laughing.
I was in ICU for three weeks. It was a very scary time in my life. I almost died from my injuries.
Not a laughing matter at all.
@@TherealWi24RD men say they got their ass handed to them, not they were attacked by a predator. Woman like.
I’m sorry that happened to you, from an outsider’s perspective I think your a good person for sharing your story. Hope it helps a lot of people.
I do as well
We love you too Nigel.
Much respect for telling your story.
I could see the pain in your eyes at the end.
I have had a couple of panic attacks myself and they are terrifying.
Keep doing the good work helping others and putting out your great content. You're a good dude.
Dave from Australia
Very scary situation. Your mentality from living the skater lifestyle saved your life. Perseverance, humility. Thankfully it ended somewhat peacefully. Hopefully he finds the help he needs. The skate community is here for you Nigel.
🙏🙏🙏
Amen
I can't say I've watched your content in probably 5+ years now, but you always stood out as an all round great dude. Your response to this grand test of a life event has solidified that fact in my mind. We could all learn something from this.
I will say; always stay vigilant, but in order to truly live life, please remember to still give people your trust. Being vulnerable is essential to certain human connection.
I wish you peace 🙏
Glad you’re okay brotha! As someone who works as an EMT, a lot of the times people who do this have underlying psychological issues like schizophrenia, they aren’t in a good state of mind and need medication and help, I’m surprised they let him out after something like that happened multiple times! He really needs to be admitted to a psychiatric facility and get help.
Totaly true, teens get locked up for smoking weed in some states, but a menace like this is free to do whatever he wants!? Makes zero sense
he probably has no insurance that covers that so who's gonna pay for that, so they let him go pretending to to know the consequences of there actions.
@@MrHonist1 Yeah unfortunately, insurance is a big issue, but if it’s a medical emergency they have to admit you no matter what. The healthcare system is very flawed and I see it everyday it’s really sad actually.
This. If we didn't mass defund mental health facilities in the 80's it would be a lot easier for people like this to get help. "This is what they want" and "You were supposed to die and come back to life" really feels like schizophrenia to me as well.
@@marvinangel8832 I agree
Nigel the way you dealt with this situation was unbelievable man to give him your time after too and try and calm it down is what a lot of people wouldn’t do mad respect for you. Love from London 🇬🇧❤️
Damn man sorry that happened to you. I’m glad you could talk about it here, hope it helped get some of it off your chest
It helped so much.
YOU DID THE RIGHT THING, stay strong homie. You have all our support man. We love you. Please take all the time you need to get things right in your head and life.
I'm glad you're okay! this is a very important message of awareness thank you much!
panic attacks are horrible, i’ve had a few and it’s the worst experience sometimes can go on for a long time like you said. thank you for telling us and spreading awareness that it can happen to anyone.
I've been in this situation a few time with people going through drug induced psychosis after they hadn't slept for days. Luckily there was always a few people around to help defuse or restrain the person. Glad you're okay and got away.
Yeah, it sounds like drugs are involved
@Where's the curvature or cleavage? yeah...but it seems like if he is in denial of treating the problem. He wants to continue his habits
@@kmerk206-4 Unfortunately it's not that simple, people with mental disabilities like that often can't help themselves, because they feel like any help from others is a secret attack on them, that the pills they're given to help their conditions are actually made of poison, many mental conditions make it almost impossible to get help, unless someone else forcefully helps them.
The not sleeping and gettin naked would indicate drug use
@@lazyskb gettin naked in public indicate drug use ? then streets will be full of naked people
Don't be sorry dude! Your doing the right thing. Not only does this video make others aware of this type of behavior but it also helps you in dealing with the trauma of the what happened to you. You're showing strength not weakness. 👍
That is so messed up dude. I am so sorry that this happened to you. It is one of my worst fears that someone i trust will want to do harm to me physical and or psychological. We are here to listen and support you.
I’m watching this a year later…dude this sounds horrible and I’m so glad you got away from the psycho and he didn’t seriously hurt you. Thank you for giving us all the warning. Love you Nigel from a fan in Canada! 💙
Same here. Been a sub of Nigel's for a while but just found this video today. Sorry Nigel had to go through this.
Feel for you Nigel! I can only imagine how bad and traumatic this is for you. Me typing over the internet dont do much, but from watching your content for many years i know how good of a person you are and you did the absolute best thing in this situation. Hope you are recovering. Sending love your way!
Nigel thank you for sharing and shedding light on mental health. my old roommate did the same to me. I cut him out. therapy and loving acceptance for healing to prosper. all the love from my heart
Mental health is very important! Glad your ok dude and all I can say is I hope that dude that attacked you finds help
Ya me too
i hope he finds the inside of a cell
Glad you're alive and beginning to heal. I've gone through a lot of distancing myself over the years as i've aged because of very similar stuff. I had to start getting comfortable not immediately trusting strangers like i used to as i was making myself too much of a target being so willing to let people into my life. There's a balance somewhere.
we love you man. I'm so glad that you got through this.
We love you too Nigel and hope that everything is on the up from this point onwards in your life. Stay safe and stay strong.
The courage you have to make this video and explain in detail is inspiring 🙏🏼 sorry for what your going through man. I hope it’s gets easier
its just more content.
I'm so sad to hear about this happening to you Nigel. My dad has had panic attacks before and he explained it the same way... Glad to hear that at least nothing worse happened to you physically. You seem like a very strong person and I'm sure you'll get through this. Wish you all the best.
What you said about seeing people hurting girls at skateparks. Things like that kept me from skating for awhile. I am glad you made it out of that situation alive. Your right, he is lucky it wasn’t anyone else. He would have ended up with a murder charge. Stay safe out there
appreciate this. been watching you on and off for over a decade and it kinda hurts me knowing someone full of so much love has had to deal with something like this. thanks for sharing bro all love
Damn Nigel glad you're okay. I was wondering why you haven't been posting much. Things are crazy right now, have to keep your head on a swivel. Stay strong.
Mental health is a terrible struggle that we face across the world, big props for being able to handle the situation with minimal violence & having the attacker in mind. We need to keep everybody in check & make sure we are all good!
Hang in there man. You have lots of support. Extra prayers that no lasting effects come from this. Keep up the good fight!! And thanks for all you do.
Hey Nigel - you touch so many, many lives in a deeply positive way - I’m so thankful for all the love you spread in your deeply sincere way. You are a gift from God. So humbled by our courage going through this and putting yourself out there. Bless you bro. You got a friend in Boston.
Well put. YOU have a friend in Columbus brother
Crazy how much worse the mental damage is than the physical damage, hope you're recovering well.
For me most of it was physical. My mind has healed really quickly. My nervous system is the most jacked. 😢
@@NkaVidsSkateboarding dude, deep breathing is the best friend in this. I have experience with panic attacks and anxiety for very long time now. Psychosomatic system is something we still do not understand enough. To be honest, our ancestors understood it better I think.
@@komoonkh luckily I am way into breathe work.
@@NkaVidsSkateboarding im very glad you handelnd this situation that well and also that you where able to heal so „quick“ inside as outside
I’m so sorry you had to go through that. I know what it feels like to go through panic attacks after a vulnerable incident such as this.. crazy world we live in. Take care Nigel💪🏽
Glad to hear everyone is OK brother. There is something called EMDR therapy that helps with events like this. This could trigger PTSD without you even knowing it since it was abrupt and involved someone close to you in your own home. I'd check with a therapist just incase. Sounds like severe mental illness on his side. Love you brother!
I did EMDR for 3 years in addition to talk therapy. It improved my quality of life more than anything I've ever done for myself.
Your reaction and actions show me that you're a good man. Thanks for talking about this difficult but important topic.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention Nigel. I feel like you can never be to safe out there.
These are the exact stories you hear happened to people before they were murdered/missing for years. Really glad youre good dude, last time I watched a vid of yours you were in a rough spot (thats what you were explaining). Been watching for a very long time but havent seen you in a long while, so when i first seen you my heart kinda dropped. Very fortunate it didnt go any further, your pops was guarding you.
Thank you for being vulnerable like this with us. Glad you're ok. I'd like to offer correction for some things you said, in hopes that it'll give more understanding. I'm sorry you went through what you did, and you're a badass for still being ok afterwards. I'm not defending the behavior, just trying to explain how it can happen. Mental illness isn't a choice, and it's not about responsibility. I've had times where i couldn't sleep for several days even though i tried SO hard to fall asleep. Panic attacks being triggered by starting to doze off are a living nightmare. I've had horrible thoughts about people that i love and care deeply about because of things like this. Some illnesses are a lot more intense than others, and you end up with situations like what happened to you. That's why it's so important to make sure your friends are taking care of themselves and seeking the help that they need. If they're not, then just being the one voice telling them to do the right things can change a lot. I got professional help after one person cared enough to help me through the process, and it has changed my whole life. Check on your friends. Don't stigmatize mental illness, because that only makes it harder to get help. Trauma and mental illness are a physiological illness of the brain, so why don't we treat it as such? Love you, Nigel. Take care of yourself and look out for the homies. Thank you again for sharing this with us.
Be careful out there man. This world is crazy. I hope you pressed charges!
Damn dude, I'm so glad you're alright! I can't believe that happened to you. It seems like it would be a good idea to talk to a therapist to get your feelings sorted out. With the state of modern society, we all need to stay vigilante and on guard because something crazy like this can happen when you least expect it.
💚 You're one of the best human beings. I'm sorry this happened to you, but I'm really glad you're sharing this.
For the simple reason that you seem like you were more worried about his well being over your own while this was happening. 💚💚💚
NEVER expected to see a title like this with YOU in it Nigel!! So traumatizing I feel even for the viewers and supporters that care for you!! You were explaining it and I was just hoping everything turned out better than you explained and honestly this is just sick (sick in a bad way). I see your points! So happy YOU are okay but not the fact it took affect on you after like a lingering affect!
Glad you're okay brother! That's the type of thing a lot of people don't make it out of, sad to say. When someone closes you in a tight space like that and in the middle of a psychotic break... So so glad you're alright bro. It wasn't that he was being unfriendly, it's that he is clearly a suffering schizophrenic and can't take care of his own mental health, he needs serious professional help.
I went through a phase where I was having severe panic attacks daily for a year, while I was driving, while I was at work, while I was eating, just constant nonstop panic attacks and I'd go get it checked out and they'd tell me I'm completely fine... It was a trip cause I constantly thought I was dying, it's brutal and I completely understand where you're coming from there, hits you out of nowhere and it's scary as hell.
Stay strong dude!
I'm sorry you went through this and applaud you for speaking on it. Continue to speak on it, don't hold it in, it'll only eat at you. You're a good man and happy you're well
I know you have been around skateboarding for a long time and always cool to the youngsters. Glad to see you made it out alive. Your a good man. Stay that way.
We all love you bro.
Have been through something very similar Nigel. Forever marked by that experience..It was 7 years ago, it still stays with me. Thanks for sharing man. Glad you're ok. 🙏
I’m sorry man. Mental health is at an all time low and we need to do something about it! You are always in the streets and filming so I’m sure you have seen it all but thanks for talking about the situational awareness and trying to spread the word. Keep up the awesome work
Damn 10 years that’s rough man, I couldn’t imagine someone being in my life that long and switching up like that
That’s why it was so Hard
@@NkaVidsSkateboarding yeah I can only imagine man. Hopefully he gets his help and maybe you guys can revisit a friendship thats very subtle
Yeah, it's crazy how people change and don't adapt to themselves. It can be difficult to recognize mood instability when you believe general anxiety is causing the insomnia. Then you want to blame the lack of sleep for the mood instability. It can be a long process of burying and denying the increasing burden of mental health problems in one's personal life. Often times these people truly do love their friends and want to not burden them with their own problems, then this happens...
@@NayburhoodSnipa Exactly! and Often misinterpreted!
Man thats a crazy story. I have had the last year dealing with a situation which is non-violent and it has deeply affected my self-confidence but to be physically attacked and get given death threats is a whole new level. I can't imagine what thats like as I have had severe anxiety etc about seeing the person involved in my situation. I have had to change my whole skating schedule to make sure I'm not at the park when he is and I dread him turning up when I'm there. The couple of times that he has I can feel my whole body shaking its horrible so I can't even being to imagine what you must be dealing with. I hope you can push through and get better and put this behind you.
Glad you’re okay Nigel. Sounds like a mental break, or even drugs. I hope whoever he is gets the help he needs, and this all goes away. Keep your head up brother.
Sorry to hear this, and im glad your OK.
People who are in this mind set, they cant take care of themselves, and they are not thinking about what they need to do to help themselves. Him attacking you is not him being a bad friend, it is him having a mental breakdown, and he would have done this to anyone, whether friend, foe, stranger or loved one. This is why people need to be committed, because when you are in this mind set, you don't ask for, nor seek help. It is up to friends and family to make sure they get the help they need, before they end up killing someone or themselves. I totally understand how you would never want to be any where near this person ever again, since i have been in a very similar situation. I hope he gets the help he needs to be a functional member of society, and so he doesn't hurt anyone else. I also hope you are able to fully heal yourself, and dont have this in the back of your mind every time a friend walks up behind you.
Things happen when you put yourself out there. Just living life trying to be positive. Not everyone will respond in kind. But in my experience it is worth it. Love the channel, love the content, keep doing you brother😊✌️
Glad you’re okay bro!
I suffer from panic attacks a lot and they are not fun
Stay strong, you got this bro ❤️
Also wanna add that I wish as a country we’d come together and get these people free help but I understand that in his case he’s not really helping himself either
Unfortunately helping others in our society is demonized and considered sOcIaLiSm, wHiCh iS bAd /s
I’m so glad you’re okay man stay safe❤️
Thank you for being strong Nigel, this resonated with me very well. "This happened to you bc you can handle it, and you can deal with it the right way" taking that state of mind with me to the grave.
Man panic attacks suck! it really does feel like you're dying. one time I had one for an entire week i was in and out of hospital fr
Man, you are the nicest dude on the planet. So sorry this happened to you. I will be praying for you. You have a big heart and I hope this hasn't put a big callous around it. I've seen a few vids where people are saying this new meth on the streets is sending folks over the edge. Sleep is not the enemy! Thanks for the sweet skate videos bro. Take care.
been watching your stuff for AGES, don't usually post comments but hey, that was rough brother, glad you're alright
I’m sorry for your trouble, panic attacks such & losing a trusted friend sucks too. Be kind to yourself and continue to be altruistic, helping others is great therapy and you are a great mentor too.
So sorry to hear that dude, glad to hear you're ok.
this is insane nigel i’m sorry you had 2 go thru this at the hands of somebody u trusted , you’re awesome and i’m proud of u 4 getting thru it n telling ur story ! you’re the best forreal
I’ll be praying for you brother for Gods perfect peace to guard you heart and mind in Jesus name. No weapon formed against you will prosper. Long time follower here and my respect for you is even higher now for how you handled this.
That's right. Many lost people out there , all the demons and afflictions that posess them would scurry like the leeches they are in the light of God. So many resist Him - foolishly. God bless.. and thanks for the truth in this comments section.
I'm sorry this happened to you. Your to kind.
Was he on Meth or drugs? Sounds like he was on something by not sleeping. Sure hope he stays away, and you don't get hurt.
Take care and maybe the courts will have him get treatment or help of some kind. Watch your back, get some security cameras ( don't tell no one)! I know your not scared of him, but be safe and know he's not messing around at your place or vehicle. Also have to have proof it's him. Take care!
Thanks for helping us to tell your story, and remind us not everyone is ok in the head. Be aware people! Even so called friends!
Love your video! Thanks again for sharing, I'm sure it will help others!
Dude ( attacker) if your reading this, get some help! You don't treat no one like this.
That’s reallllllllyyyy trippy man. Going to take a piss, next thing you know you literally in a hand to hand battle for your life. Glad your ok man
Really glad you are okay. Mentally I’ll people are VERY different, when the get really sick.
You didn’t deserve this. You are such a happy and positive person. NEVER TOUCH NIGEL AND ANDY - we need you guys in our life ❤
the shaking is a normal reaction , it happens because at this moment (at the movie theatre) you just realized the level of danger, this is how weird the brain works. Take care man , love from France.
Everything with nervous system comes with delay. There is a certain time that it takes our brain to realise
It's chemical in nature. As Adrenalin is wearing off you shake.
Men have bad ass Adrenalin , he brought so much adrenaline out of you and your body and your mind stayed pinned up. When you bring that much adrenaline out into your blood stream you have to get it out, by punching a punching bag, or go skate ! Your body and mind are going inward but adrenaline should be used outward
I’m sorry that this happened to you Nigel. Im glad that you made it out safe and handled it the right way. I can’t say I’ve ever been through something like this and I can’t imagine how traumatized you were but I had my first ever random panic attack two years ago and it is the worst feeling in the world, at the time I thought I was having a heart attack. Ive only ever had two really bad ones since I had my first one and I’ll get anxiety pretty heavy here and there It’s a terrible feeling. But I hope you stay strong and get through this and file charges against this man. Thank you for posting this video.
You’re brave for making this move, Nigel I’m glad you’re okay.
So glad you weren't seriously hurt. I hope you can stay positive after all of that. Love your vibe and your positivity, it's so wild someone can treat you like that.
Glad you’re ok man 🙏🏽
I'm glad you were able to get your words together for a much needed talk about dangerous circumstances with people that don't take care of themself. It doesn't matter how long you've known someone. The minute they stop keeping a healthy mental, they can become the worst possible person to be around and interact with. Coming from someone who has been THAT person, you were right to put him on blast. Keep your head on straight fellas. Its more important than you could ever know.
Wtfff bro. Thats fucked man. 45 minutes sounds like forever for a fight. Glad you’re safe now man
I think he said 4 to 5 minutes
Man bless your heart brother, glad you made it through that & you’re okay & doing better . Thank you for putting your story out there . I’m sure There’s a lot of people that needed to hear this & who knows you may have saved some lives doing so.
I feel like there’s a missing piece to this
Probably many, many, many missing pieces.
Spiritual warfare
Thank you for shareing this! These issues are important to talk about.
Glad you’re still with us, brother! ❤️
This doesn't sound like a psychopath. Psychopaths are manipulative, cold and calculating.. (watch the Showtime series Dexter). This sounds like a schizophrenic, or some other serious mental illness that leads to a detachment to reality. Heavy drug abuse maybe? Glad you were able to protect yourself and stay safe.
exactly. friend of mine went through similar and we found out she was schizophrenic
@monicaChrisAhn Or learn about psychology the proper way.
But Dexter is sort of like a "Psychopaths for dummies".. in terms of the non intellectual types who don't like to study the theory behind the concepts. It's the central theme behind the entire series, not just Dexter himself but the people he encounters or contends with or his narration and inner monologue. It's not the best solution, but it's better than nothing for someone who isn't interested in text books or case studies.
Funds for mental health are more important than ever, not every person has the ability to sk8,which is a huge reason why I stay mentally and physically fit,Thank you skateboarding!
Dexter is makebelieve 🤗
@@Shellshockd85 So is Saving Private Ryan, but it's still the most realistic depiction of the D-Day landings ever depicted on film. WW2 veterans who watched it in the theaters had to walk out, because it was too much for them to cope with.
The vampire myth is another example of fiction depicting reality.. in terms of explaining some of the aspects of a psychopath. Dark, no reflection in the mirror, but will suck your blood.
Another example.. would be like an advanced AI robot that he is super intelligent, but cold emotionless and soulless. As depicted in the movie "Ex-Machina". See the ending. Or Tom Cruise in the movie "Collateral", less robotic but very intelligent and very sharp. As opposed to the 5 year old perception that anyone who gets really angry is "psycho".
i love you. thankful that you’re okay. you’ll get through this man. you’re an amazing person. watched all the way to the end and i can really see the pain in your face and voice. no one as kind hearted as you should ever have to deal with that. thank you for opening my eyes to always be aware of situations i’m in, although i like to think i’m pretty good at reading people and understanding body language.
He's lucky that this didn't end up like most of PoliceActivity videos. Glad you're ok and talking about this really important problem.
🙏🏻 for you brother as I know your mental health is most likely hurting at the moment. I've been in a similar situation many, many years ago. I know the feelings and emotions that come after. Most importantly, just happy as hell to see you safe and well. You are a good dude with a huge heart and I for one am happy to have been able to see what you do the past few years. Keep staying strong, brother.
Thanks for sharing this unbelivable story Nigel. Sounds like you had issues with accepting what going on, because he is your "friend". He is not your friend. You are too nice if you ask me. He could have kill you because you didn't fight back. I am glad nothing really bad happens but I think we all have to learn to go avoid people who pretend to be your friends. We love you too! Don't let this event drag you to lower frequency...
Your healing will be quick as you take the right steps and you’ll be strengthened through the process brother! God bless you and keep you!
Glad you're ok bro
I watched your whole video in normal 100% speed. Thanks for sharing this vulnerability and story in such detail. Glad you're okay! You handled it well. Great attitude. I do hope it helps someone too.
Your face shows the trauma you've through, sorry it happened to you, take care man, love you
Thank you for being strong enough to talk about this. Dealing with a similar situation with a family member.
Psychosis is no joke. It can happen SO fast that it is hard to even recognize before youre in the thick of it. Snap of a finger honestly abd it can happen to people that are itherwise totally good humans. Its a hsrd thing to deal eith especially when its a friend of yiurs abd violence is involved.
I’m so sorry that happened to you. I hope you are able to heal from this traumatic experience. I work at an inpatient psychiatric hospital & have patients who experience psychotic episodes very similar to this (both before they are hospitalized & in the hospital). I really hope that he receives the treatment he needs because antipsychotic medicines are very good at treating these symptoms (as long as the person continues to take the medication which can sometimes be an issue due to the paranoia). Some symptoms of psychosis are: visual or auditory hallucinations, delusions (that someone is going to hurt them, that they are god, etc.), incoherent speech, repetitive movements/restlessness, and sometimes aggression. These obviously are just a few of the tons of symptoms of psychosis but at the end of the day, he is not in control of his behavior in this situation. There are also lots of different causes for psychosis besides just schizophrenia (or another psychotic disorder) there can be obvious ones like drug use or sleep disorders but also medical reasons like brain tumor or even HIV. No matter the reason for the psychotic episode, I hope he is able to get treatment so he doesn’t hurt himself or others again ❤️
Glad you’re ok man!
man so glad to hear you've lived through it, best of luck on your mental healing brother
Is this a skateboarder who did this? i understand if you don’t wanna leak his name but at the same time it keeps everyone safe
No it was not a skater thank god.
I feel like most skateboarders know how to control themselves on some level. it takes alot of will and discipline and usually the skateboarding community is accepting and non prejudice.
@@Unlockingparadoxes I don’t know about that one. We have prominent examples of the opposite. Not tying to put Name sour here. Just thanks god it was none of us and more importantly Nka is ok. Asides from the trauma :(
@@NkaVidsSkateboarding Good to know, thanks for the reply nigel. hope you are doing okay
@@PusoSkateCo well yeah every community has trolls or bad representations of the sport or movement but as a whole I feel like most skateboarders are friendly and open minded.
You are great for staying cool with him and trying to help him for his own well being. Glad you are here to tell this to us. Always look out for your friends☮
Dude the strength you’ve exhibited through this process is really incredible
Stay safe and stay strong brother. Sorry this happened to you, glad you're okay - all things considered.
Very troubling and uncertain times cause even people who seem to have it together to lose grasp of reality. It's crucial that we take care of ourselves and look out for each other.
If you see someone starting to slip, reach out. If someone is beyond your help, it's equally as important to know when to walk away, set hard limits, and do what is in your own best interest to keep yourself safe.
Sending good vibes to all the extended skate fam that are impacted by this. Big love. Much respect. And be easy.