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- It was a hard decision for me to make this video, admitting that I have a major problem with anxiety, and how it's affected my life. But I wanted to share it, because it's also affected this channel, and you deserve to know why I haven't been posting as frequently. I also want this to be an encouragement to someone else who's going through this, and let me know in the comments if you are. Hopefully the worst is behind me, and I can start moving forward again. If you enjoyed this video, please like and subscribe!
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I struggle with it all the time so i know how you feel. SoGal all you have to remember is you're young, beautiful woman with a popular TH-cam channel. Just remember that every time you feel anxious and remember You're a succes 👍
Kudos for sharing this with us all....whilst still working in our creaking but still functioning NHS, I was obliged to fill in a health questionnaire ...
Anxiety and depression...tick
Stab wounds
PTSD
Bad back
Bad hip.....apart from that ...as I wrote in any other information, I ,m OK ....
Thank you for sharing. I also have struggled with anxiety, panic, insomnia, and depression many times in my life and it took me far too long to finally get on a prescription. Zoloft isn’t for everyone, but it was good for me. Do what you need to do to get yourself in a stable spot. When things get bad for me, I actually delete all of my news apps. I figure if something is important enough, I’ll hear it from people. And, when I feel put together enough, I can always download everything again. Just some ideas, wish you all the best
I hate myself. 😊✌
Hello SoGal and Roger.
I was really ill in the past with flu, so I was scared when lockdown happened. I started commenting after watching your channel as you reminded me of myself and it gave me something to escape from being stuck at home.
Take energy from Scarlett, a smile from Roger, and best wishes from your subscribers.
Your mental health is way more important than us having fun videos to watch on the internet.
Take as much time as you need!
Totally agree..
Well said!
Couldn't agree more. Take time for yourself as a priority
It’s very brave for you to put something like this out. Well done 👍
Totally agree. Good brave video.
Speaking for a family member ... get sleep, get exercise, get outside, get involved with face to face people, get medical care, get counseling ... and meditate. A human being is psychosomatic ... we are a mind and a body in constant interaction.
My wife sufferers massively with depression and anxiety. I can never pretend to understand what she goes through only to see what it does to her. I support her and love her so much. I hope you have the support I know you need. it is such a misunderstood and dismissed illness. My thoughts are with you!
Young lady you are a star, making this is vid is a testement to your character. Being able to open up re your condition takes a strong self belief despite your struggles. It is quite possible you may help others with thesame or similar conditions. I was for some years employed as a tutor in a mental illhealth hospital, I've hadttwo relatives suffer mental health issues,statistically1 in 4 people will suffer amental health issue at some pointin there life,it is only by being open that we remove the stigma often attached. I'm glad to hear you are making progress and thank you for your openness.
i sympathise with you. i have suffered with it all my life. i coped when younger by creating a false persona, i had to or i would not have survived in the environment i grew up in, i'd have been eaten alive. nobody would ever had guessed how i felt, i came across as confident but i wasn't. no medication has ever worked for me. now i'm older and have lost the bluff and bluster of youth i find my anxiety is worse then ever and i tend to isolate myself apart from a very select few i feel comfortable with.
This is something I also did in my youth. Completely resonates with me.
I think of anxiety as one of the curses of the introvert. Like you, when I was a kid I didn't ever want to come out of my comfort zone. I would make excuses to be by myself, refuse invitations, always worried about saying the wrong thing, people laughing at me, etc. Fortunately, it never reached the point of regular panic attacks, though they did happen occasionally.
The circumstances of my life have forced me out of my comfort zone repeatedly since then, so it's become easier as an adult, but it can still sometimes be really hard. Ten years ago I went through something similar to you. I was working a job I didn't like and wondering what the hell happened to my life. I started feeling numb, emotionless, worthless, suicidal. I can't remember what snapped me out of it, or that it was even one thing in particular, though several sessions with a therapist certainly helped.
Today, I'm generally a pretty happy person, and I try not to dwell too much on small (or even big) stuff that I can't change. I agree wholeheartedly that if you struggle with depression or anxiety, you're not alone and help is available. I think there are far more people going through things like this that most of us realise.
I completely know how you're feeling. I tend to worry about a lot of things and I'm very paranoid. Since everything for me is usually planned out, any small change makes me very anxious. But the best thing is to just work through it and remember that it's only a little thing that will soon pass.
" Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about, be kind, always " : Robin Williams .... thank you SoGal & you're not alone with this !! ... thank you
I m really glad you discussed this. Most people and often even your own family members don’t appreciate such issues. I totally understand what you’re going through. Keep speaking to people who understand and care about you for any kind of support you can get. Take care of yourself.
I also suffer from depression and can identify with what you said, thank you for sharing this video, it does help knowing others also know how you feel and you're not alone. thank you, you're videos help alot too, saying that dont feel like you have to make videos all the time, when you're well enough we'll watch them, when you're not we'll be thinking of you. x
Well put sir...
Look after yourself, a lot of us have been through what you're going through and some of us still are. Keep strong.
It's good to see your smile and hear your laughter again, Sarah! You're on the mend!
No apology needed Sarah, you don't exist for our benefit no matter how much I enjoy your videos. Look after yourself, and remember there's a lot of people out here who care about you.
Way to go, Sarah! It is very brave to talk about this and I’m so glad you did. We need to remove the stigma on what you and I go through and things like this can do that.
That was a bit different! ! Being a bloke, and British, feelings tend to be buried. We all have anxiety, paranoia and depressing episodes, but it takes a lot to get them aired. So I admire your bravery, to put your human side on the line. Well done.
Funnily enough there is a program on one of the BBC channels right now called - Ian Hislop's Stiff upper Lip: an emotional history of Britain. It is one of a three part series on the supposedly stoical attitude of Brits since the Victorian era. Ian H. Is a very entertaining presenter, who's done several documentaries about the British way of life, both positive and negative. If you find him on you tube, it is worth watching.
I have given up on the news at the moment, it IS too depressing to endlessly watch a peaceful country being blown apart. It's enough to make anyone reach for the drink or the pills. I have been blessed with a strong belief in our eternal survival, so though we have rough patches, I think, sod it. It'll be better next time! Karma will repay any debts!
Glad the medication is not giving you side effects. With some types, weaning yourself off them can be difficult when you've had enough of them. I expect a gradual reduction will be best, though your medic will have better knowledge of it than me.
Thanks for the video S. I appreciate being kept in the loop, and hope it's not long before you are rattling along full of joie de vivre again.
Good Luck!
I usually steer clear of doing 'me too' posts, but I had to say how much I admire your courage and openness in talking about your deepest feelings. I know where you're coming from - I've had more than my fair share of SSRIs over the years!! Just never forget that everyone here is on your side. Your videos are a high point in my week - I'm sure I'm not the only person who feels that.
Thanks, Michael :)
Thank you Sarah for doing us the honour of sharing this with us so openly. I'm sure you have the complete support of all your followers. If there is anything we can do, just ask, and if you want or need to share or discuss anything please do. I'm sure I speak for most of your followers when I say that I don't see you as just a content factory. You are a colleague and friend who leads and accompanies us on an entertaining journey of education, and so you deserve respect and attention to your needs. Take care.
You’re not alone.
I’ve had on going depression and anxiety for about 10/11 years now. I also take Zoloft (Sertraline) to help manage it.
A friend of mine once told me “A broken crayon still colours.”
I have missed you but I can understand where you're coming from ,take your time to get better and we will still be here for you ,plenty cuddles with Scarlett will help
Sounds similar to my exerience during the pandemic. I tried to break out of my depression by looking for new media on youtube, which is how I found your channel.
Having suffered from PTSD I can totally understand the anxiety attacks feeling that you can't breathe properly or take in a full breath your heart racing it's not nice the biggest breakthrough for me was meditation I.e. controlling my breathing and exercise has made a world of difference I really hope things improve for you to Sarah.
Anxiety really, really, really sucks. It's hammered a couple of people close to me: look after yourself because you're important - and not just for this TH-cam channel / your Patreon folks. And rumours of something up with Scarlett: that's about as useful as the rumours about the Abbey Road cover - 28IF ... and so on. Take care of you and yours.
As one who also suffers from anxiety I can empathise with what you're going through. I've been taking sertraline for nearly 2 years now so I know exactly where you're coming from. My anxieties are also still there but I can control them a bit better now. Take care of yourself. Hugs 🫂 Keith
Thank you Sarah for being so open and sharing this with us. I had wondered if you were ok or just taking a bit of a break, so it's good to see you, Miss Scarlett and Roger. Never forget you come first and to look after yourself, take your time and don't feel pressure to produce content. When you feel ready we look forward to watching and will be here for you. Sending a virtual hug from over the pond.
Me too...
I suffer from really bad panic attacks, anxiety and depression ever since I can remember. My earliest memory is fixating on cars driving down the road at night and I was convinced the police were coming to arrest me, I was barely 6 years old. I was convinced a car at the top of the road was someone watching the house so I just kept watching it every night (I know now they probably lived there) but I was obsessed.
I have lots of of aids to help with my panic attacks, i have brown paper bag on me all the time. Asprin as I heard it helps stop a heart attack (yes that is my new obsession, I have been through the cancer, aids, brain tumor obsessions). I can't feel like I cant get of somewhere easily. Like if I am in a shop with a food basket, I feel like I cant leave easily so I go into full on panic attack.
I get any sort of pain on my left side (even the smallest pain) I get a panic attack which involves struggling to breathe which then convinces me even more I am having a heart attack which perpetuates the panic attack in this ever growing spiral.
Throw my depression into the mix and it feels like I am an emotional wreck for everyone around me, I split from my wife who was a very grounding person for me so her not being around has made it all all a lot harder.
I am on so many pills now just to keep me going and numb, but the doctor only gives me 2 weeks supply at a time and keep checking in on me. So life at the moment feels like black hole.
I'm really sorry you've lived with having to cope with this, Robbie. I identify with some of what you said. For example, when my class had brief training on headlice when I was about 10, it took over my life completely for a period of time. I was absolutely obsessed with getting lice. When I was a teenager I was terrified of pregnancy. I worked myself into tearful episodes on several occasions, despite the fact that I'd never had sex at that stage.
I really hope you fund relief and can put this all behind you.
just praid for you... I know it´s a challenge
@@sonyavincent7450 Thank you so much :)
@@Marcelk86 Thank you :)
I'm sorry you have such a hard time. I hope you can find a way to break free of the spiral. Just don't give up and keep working on it.
Just remember that what you do on here helps many people cope with their problems. For me your videos have been inspiring, uplifting and a total break from every day life. All I can say is you are such a brave and honest person to be open about personal things especially on here. It's ok. You are a lovely down to earth person and I'm loving your channel so much. I'm sure all your followers are here for you anytime. You are not alone. Keep up your great work. ♥️🇬🇧
Thanks for the kind words, Barry :)
@@SoGal_YTyou are more than welcome. I only discovered you on my TH-cam feed last Saturday and watched your video on the Isle of Man TT as I'm really into bikes and motorcycle racing. After that I sat there all day watching your videos. I'd had a really bad week at work and was almost ready to quit my job but, you kinda helped me out as what you do as a TH-camr brings much joy to me as well as many others. It was a bit of a shock after only 'knowing' you a few days you posted the video about your depression however lots of us suffer the same and I related to that very much. The world has become a stranger and harder place to live but you have much support from your fans and bringing people together like this is such a positive thing. Thank you for what you do but above all look after yourself. We are here for you too. Kind Regards ♥️🇬🇧
Wow, I'm so glad my videos were a help to you - I never expect to hear stuff like that, but it means a lot. I hope you're having a better week now.
So Gal , you don't need to apologise for your absence. So sorry to hear you've been struggling. I've had depression & anxiety on and off for years. Not helped by having two lots of major surgery in the last 12 months. Hope you feel better soon xx
I hope you're doing better now :)
@@SoGal_YT I am thank you ♥️
You are not bailing on anyone you need to put yourself first! Mental health is a very important issue I can relate to you and understand what you are going through I've suffered from panic attacks for years some days are better than others. Be kind to yourself and forget about trying to do any videos we are all here for you. ❤️
I have been struggling with my mental health for 15 years. I feel like my life is over. I'm just waiting to die.
After a pretty traumatizing incident where I was essentially castrated publicly by a girl kicking me in the groin
as hard as she could for asking her out at school in front of her friends, and then soccer kicking me
in the groin again when I was down, I've had crippling (permanent?) anxiety, panic attacks, and subsequently
developed severe agoraphobia. I haven't left my home for more than ~20 minutes in the last 15 years.
I'm terrified I'll have a public panic attack and be publicly humiliated again.
I can never have children. I have never even been on a date, driven a car, or had a job.
People hate jobs but its part of life and I want to participate and provide for myself so I feel like "one of you".
I don't feel like a real person. Like Humanity is a big party I'm watching from the outside wishing I could get in and hang out with all of you.
I've found that the best way (at least for me) to deal with stress and depression is to celebrate the small wins. They can be anything from getting up and making breakfast, to doing or making something (and remind yourself of the good things you've done - videos in your case). Concentrate on the good stuff and the bad bits will be easier to deal with. Hope you feel better soon, spring is coming.
Sounds like a plan....
Good advice, thanks.
I’m so very sorry to hear of the difficulties you’ve been going through, Sarah. I am really pleased though that you are now feeling better and have someone helpful to talk to.
Never forget Sarah, we all love you and are always here for you to unload on❤️🌞
Sarah, I'm sure I speak for all your subscribers when I say you're not alone.
And it was very brave of you!! to speak out.
We will always support you, in any way we can.
I've been on sertraline for over 18 months myself.100mg it's certainly helped me.
It's great! to see you back!! :)
Sending you love and best wishes,
From Liverpool, England
Keep your chin up girl.:)
Hi, Sarah, that was a very brave video, they are not easy things to talk about. As someone who has suffered similarly all my life I understand what its like. We are all here with you, just remember that, I will DM you as well. The tablets you are taking take at least 6 to 8 weeks to be fully effective and can make you feel depressed when you first take them but that does wear off. Look after yourself and take care.
Also take Scarlet for lots of nice long walks in the countryside. Fresh air and space is so good for mental health! A lot of people find hiking groups are helpful (at least in the UK), and dogs are almost always welcome.
This is the most relatable testimony I have heard in a long, long time. Thank you for sharing!
Wondering where you went....glad you’re back and admire your chat to the world about your anxiety, very brave and commendable. I personally don’t suffer from any anxiety or other issues but my wife does so I can appreciate the difficulty’s you battle. As I say to my wife tomorrow is another day then crack a silly joke, it always works especially as I’m British and have the sarcasm, dry wit that comes natural to us Brits.....she’s Dutch and just eye rolls then smiles....works every time 🤣 laughing and smiling is a natural human response and release chemicals to the brain, much better than pills and prescribed drugs.......but obviously I can only second guess......take care and glad your going strong 🤗
Thank you for being so honest. Hopefully, you will be encouraged by all the positive comments.
Personally, I've never suffered from any significant anxiety complexes so do find it difficult to understand why people can feel this way. Even when I genuinely have had serious issues to deal with, I have just "got on with things". We are all different.
Sometimes the fear of something happening is far worse than when something bad does actually happen. Franklin Roosevelt was very correct when he said that "We have nothing to fear, only fear itself".
Having suffered from stress, anxiety and depression for most of my life I know where your head is at (kind of) even though it's different for everyone. At the moment I'm not taking any medication due to other medical reasons and the medication conflicts and, touch wood, every thing is fine right now physically but I still have the feeling that I could drop over the edge at any time.
I do hope that you can start to feel better Sarah. It'll probably be a work in progress for a long time but be aware that we, as in your loyal viewers, will stick with you through thick and thin.
All my best hopes and wishes to you Sarah.
You are so precious. Take care sogal💙🙂
Take your time in doing the videos. Sent you and everyone that are having similar conditions some hugs.
Hope you feel a bit better soon. I can relate. Thank you for your honesty and bravery.
Mental health is just as important as your physical health , I'm a recovering alcoholic sober for 3 yrs now , I was blighted by anxiety and depression as a teen into my adult life too , I used alcohol as a crutch to give me confidence but unfortunately took a hold of me completely in the end , I now use excersize and healthy eating to combat and help my mental health , walking in my local woods with my dads dog is my place to go for a breather and peace .🙂❤
Congrats on being sober! Keep it up!
Kudos...
Best wishes from someone who has suffered with depression for a long time. It's great to see you, and your dog, and your openness to talk. You should prioritise your health over any content creation here.
Brave of you to talk so openly. Sounds like generalized anxiety disorder. I have had it for as long as I can remember but didn't have the words for it when I was young. It gets slowly better as a person ages and paroxetine has helped a lot, but that's just my experience. I wish you the best in the future and don't stress out on the video output. Take time get better. 🇫🇮
I think that general anxiety disorder and panic attack disorder are basically the same psychiatric disorder. It just manifests itself differently in different people. Intelligent people are more prone to these problems. In general anxiety disorder patients, with high IQ was associated with a greater degree of worry in a study done by the national library of medicine.
Panic attacks usually last 5-20 minutes and rarely more than an hour. Several hours is more like GAD or borderline, but the same medications are useful.
@@janilindsberg121 Sorry, but panic attacks can definitely last for many hours. I suffered debilitating ones for three years. I did get better and now I only get on about once a year, when before it was almost daily.
Well done you!! Great to hear, your bravery and strength is very heart warming.
Catastrophising... that's something I can relate to, most definitely! It drives those nearest to me out of their minds. Turning it to one's advantage is possible - occasionally it has even saved the day by leading me to make contingency plans that have proven necessary and effective. Of course, there are levels to anxiety and I don't think mine is quite up to the level of 'disorder,' but it's important to acknowledge that it can be a disorder. Current affairs don't help - the media isn't helping by covering the events in Ukraine in the manner that they are, though it isn't the first time they've stirred up anxiety.
Managing it with medicine is not something to undertake lightly, so it's good that you are sharing your experience with this particular drug, so that others can be better informed if they are in a similar state and are being prescribed (or are considering) similar remedies.
You engender enormous positivity by the content you create, so I hope you can appreciate how many of us care about you. We are now thinking of you and rooting for you in your fight against anxiety.
For you I will offer the Serenity Prayer: May God grant the serenity to accept what you cannot change, courage to change what you can, and wisdom to discern the difference. It seems as if it is already working! Stay as well as you can, Sarah. Sometimes you have to put yourself first and forget about others.
Don't apologise for being less regular in posting content. We'll see you as little or as often as you can do it, and if it isn't often, we'll understand.
I’ve had chronic anxiety for as long as I can remember, taking breaks is important as well as talking to people. Hope things improve ✌️👍🏼
Thank you so much for this vid your helping yourself me and people everywere that watches your channel thank you girl 😘✌xx
well done you! This must have been hard, letting global fans know what the issue was. Never put us first. Your health and well being is what enables you to challenge, educate and entertain us with your brilliant reaction videos. Take heart! xx
Thank you for sharing this content: it resonates closely with my own experiences.
The more people like yourself who utilise their platform in such a courageous and candid manner as you have to speak about personal mental health issues the more people will be drawn out of that awful, painful isolation that many of us feel and which can be so debilitating. You really are making a difference. Thank you 😊
Good for you , Sarah, for discussing this in public. Loads of people on here who have had similar issues. I'm not one of them, so all I'll say is take care, listen to all the advice and drink in the positives that your followers are giving you. I'm a follower but I can only really stand back and admire. :)
Glad you seem to be on the up now. I have very similar problems and triggers as you. Well done and thank you for making this video. It made me feel less alone. Sertraline worked well for a few people i know, without going into too much detail I'm on meds too. It's worth it! I did come over to your channel a few days ago to see if i wasn't getting notifications..but you getting better is more important than any videos, though I'm glad you have found yourself in a place where you feel you are exited to do them again. Take your time.
You are very brave (and so much stronger than you realise) for speaking out about what you've been going through and 100% respect and admiration to you. If you're ever struggling Sarah then reach out to your audience, we all love you and we all care ❤️
Thank you so much for your kind words and support. It means a lot to me to have the love and support of my audience.
I have a lot of respect for somebody who can admit to having an issue with anxiety. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for putting this out. We need more people to be publicly honest about how they struggle so that ,the stigma surrounding poor mental health disappears. I'm on Sertraline as well (same dose even!) and for me it means I no longer think about killing myself. I still suffer from anxiety though and hope I will have the confidence to mention that to my doctor when my prescription comes up for renewal next month. I started seeing a therapist again recently (I saw one before about 5 years ago) and the things she's said to me have made me feel validated about being me in a way that I don't think I ever have done before. I'm optimistic for the future but I know that I have difficult times ahead as there's things I know I'm going to have to face up to if I want to move forward that it just doesn't feel safe even talking to my therapist about let alone anyone else.
I'm glad sertraline is helping you :) Stick with the therapy, and consider talking about those hard things with your therapist. It can really help you gain some perspective that you're missing. But I understand that it may take some time to work up to that.
Big respect for putting this out there! Legend.
Much respect to you Sarah, opening up on your struggles can't have been easy. You may not feel like you're getting better fast but you will get there. Whenever you are ready to start recording your videos again rest assured that the SoGal crew will still be here and happy to see you, Roger & Scarlett so don't feel like you have to rush back. You're health is much more important! Much love ❤️
Take care and wishing you well... You are not alone ... Your braveness in making this video will help many
Get well soon take your time as well. We all understand and support you in your journey. Well done for sharing and for your bravery in making this video
I am so glad that you have turned a corner and that things are starting to look up. You are very brave, but also very caring and considerate to share your story and to open up to others as a way of helping those who may be in the same situation that you had been. I am happy for you for turning a corner and feeling more lightness and control in yourself and in your life. I have been drawn to your channel not only for the content material (I am also an avid fan of history, like yourself), but also due to your engaging and honest delivery with your reactions. You are a very truthful and a likable person and that is a nice thing to see; to feel like you are in the company, almost, of someone who is confident and happy in being themself. My sincere admiration, respect and kindest wishes go to you. Julian Wild.
I can relate so well to what you might be experiencing including the medication which I take as well. Don't put any pressure on yourself. It certainly isn't worth it and we will always be here to tune in whenever you are ready. Take care.
Superbly well articulated, and thank you for sharing these issues ~ 🧡👍
For myself, it is a life-long and ongoing battle against severe and debilitating 'depression'.
Been there. Fully appreciate what you are going through. I accepted that something bad happening MAY well spoil my life. If it happens. On the other hand, worrying about it happening WILL spoil my life, whether it happens or not. Often the worry of what might happen is worse than if it actually did happen. Simply knowing this and reminding yourself of it definitely helped me.
Your show of strength, is trully powerful and wonderful to see you talk, and being able to talk about it, in the manner you have done, especially for you to play this back, and edit it, you've got some true show of personal strength, truthfully, we all have our sorrows, vices and pains, and there's no shame in that, it's in the condition of being alive, there is no light without the contrast of the darkness, it can be managed, depression; all of it, I've come to know myself, I truly appreciate this, especially for someone who needs to hear it acknowledged from someone else, thank you Sarah, we appreciate the effort's you put it in, and a personal note of gratitude for all you've done, and continue to do.
All the wellwishes and good (Better health) from us, and from me personally, it's one step at a time, never feel shame for things that are a part of yourself, but doesn't define you dear. all my best now, Sarah.
Well put ,Joanie...
Take all the time you need Sarah .We will still be here , checking in now and again! 👍
I know exactly what your going through, I always think of the worst case although to others I seem ok my mind is in overdrive at times and i usually find a quiet place and listen to music and that seems to bring me back, even 10 mins of this helps me. Well done for this post
Sarah. Thanks for this video. I have followed some channels that have just disappeared with no explanation. I had noticed you were missing and did worry a little that you were having health concerns. The fact that you have taken the time & effort to explain is a great compliment to your character which is one of the things that I like about your reaction videos.
Look after yourself first and when you feel able upload some new videos. I know I would never be able to do what you do. I am way too self-conscious to film my self and my thoughts.
Thank you, Lain.
I’m a bit late to this video Sarah, but the anxiety and thought processes you describe are very relatable. Catastrophising and “what ifs…”. It’s very candid of you to make this video as an aside to your usual content and shows strength of character. Best wishes from the UK.
I can only hope that you find the inner fortitude to keep going forward, one step at a time. I understand what you said and am saddened that all I have to give are words. My crash-and-burn was 40yrs in the making and finally hit on the afternoon of Nov. 27, 1997. May you bounce back faster than I ever did.
Sarah - Well done you for sharing this - most brave of you.
Well said, I suffer from depression and a long time ago a very young work colleague recognised it in me and just said one thing that was your not alone. This made a massive difference to me and now I have a lot of friends who suffer anxiety / depression and we look out for each other.
I don't suffer with those problems, so I will not insult you by saying i know what you are going through. By admitting you have anxiety, hopefully this will help other people to come out and admit they have a problem and seek help, and break the stigma of mental health problems. So please get the help you need and take all the time you need. You always produce good videos.🖖
Thanks 🖖
With this one you did a great video. And like I wrote before: Your health is more important than youtube and we can (and will) wait.
Sarah, so sorry sweetheart that youv'e been so under the weather .We all love you so take all the time you need to get yourself back to normal . We'll still all be here when your ready . Take care and best wishes for a speedy recovery .❤🇬🇧
Sending you a virtual big hug
Brave of you to talk about this. Big fan
I envy you having such a loving dog which i would think helps in some way. Anyway you have the support and best wishes of many people who have watched your videos, who knows how powerful and possitive thoughts from your fans can help in some way from over the sea and at home.
You've been very brave speaking out about your feelings and surely that's the best first step. Taking medication doesn't mean a cop out and can enable other treatments and swap to as medication is reduced. I suffered rage, panic, anger vivid horrific dreams with ptsd. It hasn't gone but has reduced so much a d medication started that path. My therapy is nature, being out in the fresh air regularly- walking and camping. My glass was always full though.
I have to admit this is my favourite video you ever made. I guess learning more about the person who makes videos is more interesting than the videos themselves.
And I thought I had problems...
I appreciate it 😊
I understand your pain, I have really bad PTSD and the anxiety that comes with it is horrible, anytime I'm in public too long my chest gets tight and it gets hard to breath, whenever I'm about to sit down and record a video for my channel it takes me an hour of prep time because I get really nervous and hyperventilate. Than I calm myself and hit record. Just know that you're not alone in this youtube community!
Such a great channel with interesting content, glad you sought help and are feeling better
Hi Sarah, sometimes you have to remove yourself from issues that escalate anxiety for a while or even altogether! doctors can be the answer or partner....however if your on your own and feel like "stop the world i wanna get off!" its your body saying "time out" walking in the fresh air , beach or woodland just nature in general can be a more powerful restbite than any tablets but however nothing lasts forever. having cleared your mind as soon as your back home your issues slowly build again! my advice you mentioned the war in ukraine may i suggest stop watching the news for 1 week during that time focus on a happier item to video, keep taking your meds as usual, maybe its too much ......talking about war albiet the past and now hammered into you by the news daily has tipped your balance maybe? whatever you decide or how to cope or overcome we are all human! all the best sweetheart x
I've definitely been cutting way back on the news, and it does help.
@@SoGal_YT Hi Sarah, glad to here that....my youngest daughter had similar issues but with social media she could not stop using her iphone? i tested her on it once because she was having panic attacks and was extremely uptight and snappy! very unusual from her laid back controlled and astute behaviour, I told her to leave her phone in the car when visiting, first time....she lasted 2 minutes and ran to get her phone?...from that with doctors help with mild meds it took the whole of the pandemic nearly 2 years to this day!!!!!! after many other underlying issues now she is not cured but happy with her life and I get to see my grandson a lot more.
What im trying to say is WELL DONE YOU! find the cause, set a plan of action and face it front on! anxiety can be balanced sweetheart x
What you've done here is impressive. With regard to your audience and your video output, relax, it's fine, we can wait for you. Anyone who has watched what you produce will have been impressed by your talent and your intellect. Please look after yourself and know you have a lot of friends.
It must have taken a lot for you to to do this. Thank you for your trust. I suffer from depression myself and despite loving painting there are times when it's impossible. That dark blanket drifts over and my light goes out.
I've had depression / anxiety for about two thirds of my life, it doesn't show signs of lifting but things like this have helped a bit, my worry is being dependant on them all my life and the fear of constantly having to up the dose as it seems to only work for me for a time. Its very brave of you to talk about this, I never tell anyone about this for me. Goodluck :)
First I am so glad to see you back! Second, I am so sorry dear dear lady that you have been traveling this dark pathway. Third, I have no words or thoughts to share…I wish I could snap my fingers and make all this go away for you. Keep taking the best care of YOU possible. Your videos always inspire me to dig deeper into history. You are a TALENT. Love Scarlet, don’t erase Roger, and I shall await your need inspiring video. And I shall certainly be putting you on the personal prayer list for the foreseeable future. Peace.
I absolutely love your Channel I've been there myself, I came out the other end. I know exactly how one can feel a headache is a brain tumour ect. I'm lucky I guess that I'm out the other end. I hope that talking about it on here as helped you and helped others to realise there not alone. Thoughts with you xxx. Take care xxx
So happy to learn that you are dealing with everything. Sertraline is a good medication, tried and tested for many years and as you say, when used in conjunction with other methods of staying in the centre it really can help. Keep avoiding the extremes of the news, as it isn't designed to make you feel safe, it's made to keep you watching. Watching it won't help anybody at all. Having Scarlet to look after is such a good thing because you can actually see the good you do in real time. There are a few slight side effects with the medication, but I think they mostly happen to men and they last for only a week or two at most.
I can certainly relate with the struggles that come from mental illness.
I have suffered from some form of anxiety my entire life, for many years it has come with depression.
In the form of gad and health anxiety, I know how overwhelming and consuming it can be .
It takes a lot of courage from my perspective to speak about the struggles with mental illness to do so on this platform Is to be admired
I have suffered with anxiety and depression to lowest point at one time. Our thoughts with panic attacks that become disabilitating overwhelming are part of who we are is difficult to explain. Thank you talking about this as reality of mental issues can be covered over. You are not alone and listening to you talking helped me.as hope helped you talking too xxx
You are not alone, wife as had alot of anxiety, especially since covid, we have family with the same symptoms as ur self, will be praying for you
Hey- well done to you for speaking about your anxiety x 👍
I’m so proud of how open you are about the problems you’ve had. I am very much like you I suffer with anxiety and depression and I’ve had CBT, counciling and taking medication. I have good days and very very bad days.I have a chancel on TH-cam to help me with it and possibly help others, but there’s are big periods where I can’t make a video because I have this fear I’m going to fail and I have to fight my brain to do what I want. When I do make a video I really enjoy it. I did a top 10 tips on helping with stress I really enjoyed I hope it helps some one. I hope as you start getting your routine back you feel a little more yourself and you have a friend here in the UK 🇬🇧 xxxx
I'm 6"1' English guy, had depression since my teens and anxiety since my twenties! Brave of you to post this,stay good.Thanks! 🏴🇺🇸♥️
I totally understand this. We moved to Lithuania 7 months ago. We are on the fringes of nato. It’s terrifying but I try my best to try and calm myself but as someone with severe anxiety and health concerns (insert worry) it’s been a tough gig to try and do that. I’ve been struggling so much with it that I’m not sure what to do. I have been on and off meds for years and currently off them as I have no health care here right now. Stay strong. You are so brave discussing this and I’m sure we all understand the feelings and anxiety you have right now. It’s a difficult time and we all have to dig deep and do what we need to do to function. :) be safe and I hope your progress continues :) all the best from Lithuania :)
Exercise can make a real difference I find. I go to a running club which is great for socialising, exercise, getting fresh air and also just challenging yourself physically somehow helps elevate mental strain. Proving that you can run a certain distance without stopping is really empowering and helps improve your confidence. You can challenge yourself to run a mile or build up to 5miles or more if you fancy. I started running during the covid lock down in the UK- I think I would have really struggled without it- it was such a crazy time. I got good enough that last autumn I even completed a half marathon (in Spain no less!!).
As you can see from my icon!! I've really followed what is happening in Ukraine- finding it hard to tear myself away from the news and I noticed it was really starting to effect me- it must be effecting a lot of people I think especially after we were finally starting to come out of the pandemic. I had virtually stopped running after getting covid in December- getting back into it the last 3weeks and going back to the club really helps move my focus away from it and onto other things.
Anyway I can really recommend running/ a running club, hiking, cycling or any outdoor exercise club. Hope you are feeling back to your self soon, hang in there- it really has been it hard time for people but better days are ahead.
(Also Putin is a 'T**t as we say in the UK!!).
We love you, Sarah!