Often times when dealing with emotional issues we're told to talk to someone. To reach out. To speak up. But sometimes it's not that easy. Here are few things that have carried me through since being diagnosed with Anxiety at age 11 and dealing with life-stuff since 1991. Love y'all dearly.
This was just what I needed. I personally struggle with self-harm. I'm over two months clean but today was just an overall bad day and the first thought I had when I came home from school was to cut again. Then I looked at my phone and saw this notification. This video just reminded me that I wasn't alone and am not the only one to struggle with mental health. Your video made me decide not cut today and I just wanted to thank you because this was super encouraging.
Could you please pray for me. I was already having a rough day and I just found out about an hour ago my uncle died unexpectedly of a heart attack. It is just really hard right now and could really use prayers. Thank you so much.
God bless you, you were meant to see this video! I'm praying for you. I got the this word for you. Judges 6:12 When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, he said, "The LORD is with you, mighty warrior.
I bottle up my feelings all the time, I feel ashamed crying in front of people and avoid it all times. The other day I cried infront of my mom, for the first time in years. I personally don't like crying in front of people, and avoid it at all times. Thanks for all your advice, you're a really wonderful person, and Christian. You're really an amazing person, and I'm grateful that God showed me to your videos and music, cause you have made such an impact in my life and you've really helped me through some really tough times
Sorry, I've left way too many comments, but coincidentally, this is the exact video I needed at this time, as I've really been struggling with feeling like a lousy Christian and I've been focusing on all my mistakes and feeling so alone. Thank you for making this video, I really appreciate it ❣️
Some encouragement for you- being obedient to the Lord is a vital product of having a relationship with Christ, but if you are truly saved your salvation and identity are secure because of what Christ has done. Focus on who He sees you as in Christ: clean, beautiful, filled with grace. Your mistakes don't have to define you, be bold and let your actions pour out of a place of knowing who you are in Christ.
I love this video so much. Ive dealt with depression and anxiety pretty much since I was a born and it can be a real struggle. Appreciate you reaching out and giving real advice. Those who dont struggle usually dont understand. They say crazy things like "maybe if you read the Bible more"but you know you can read the Bible and pray more then anyone else and sorry its just not a simple solution like that all the time😂
The Bible requires more than just reading. If people learned how to study the Bible they would see that it has all the answers they need. You think Jonah, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Peter... weren't depressed sometimes!??? What did they do to overcome? Find out then follow suit. If it worked for them it will work for us. Be encouraged. Shabbat Shalom.
But it's not crazy that someone encourage you to read the bible. I think if we all did more we'd realize it truly is the book that cam carry us through this life
Donna Robinson it is not that simple. I was one of the people that tell you to read the bible more to overcome everything, and one day I had to go through a long and serious depression. A point when you read the bible but can't believe what is written (in the meaning that it is not working for you). What saved me is talking directly with God and asking him to talk to me. And since this moment, depressions comes, but God solution too. So for me, the solution is always talking, but to the one that will always understand and comfort you through different ways and always the one you need aka God.
On what Jamie was saying about not always saying perfect prayers there's a song by Riley Clemmons "Broken prayers" really explains just talking to God through the hard and the not-so-pretty. Thank you Jamie for being really honest; for me yesterday was a really hard day and my little accomplishment was getting in to bed at the end of the day, listening to "Happiness" by NEEDTOBREATHE and crying silently asking God to takeover/handle the future and to make today better. And He did :)
Hey, notification squad Also, you look gorgeous and it's insightful listening to you talk, you're so wise, and I'm grateful for all you videos, you're like an older sister on TH-cam
Jamie you are an inspiration. Thanks for speaking on this really sensitive subject. I was never diagnosed but anxiety and depression are two major probs for me. Seek help, go to a counsellor, there are always free options. You are special and priceless,valuable and beautiful. God bless you guys,you'll get through, I did and many others did.
I can’t even tell you how amazing it is to hear that so many people go through the same thing I do and that I’m not alone! My anxiety and depression holds me back from doing things that I love, and even holds me back from asking friends and family for help because I’m so afraid of being judged. It’s a crazy thing to have to deal with on a regular basis, but I do know God is with me and will never give me more than I can handle, which is beyond comforting! Thank you for all your advice Jamie and your willingness to help!💕
I don't have any close physical friend to talk to when I am feeling anxious or depressed. But, I call on Jesus Christ all the time. And when I can't call on Jesus Christ, I call the prayer lines to call on Jesus Christ for me to help me.
I needed this. I can never talk to family cause they don't understand or they do but don't want to open up or help me open./ It's as if telling your feelings is bad.
thank you so much for making this, like i can’t even tell you how thankful i am. i’ve been really lonely lately because my best friend joined a group, and they go to the shopping center after to school a lot but i am not allowed to. it makes me so sad and lonely, and when ever i’m like “i feel lonely” to them, all they say is “same”, and honestly my anxiety doesn’t make anything better. anyway, thank you
Jamie thank you for posting this. Social anxiety is something Big I deal with.... and it’s not easy. It’s crazy because I was talking to God about this a few days ago. So thank you so much for the encouragement. ♥️
Wow! Well said! I can really relate to this. Most of the time people that get bad thoughts about suicide or hurting themselves just need to know that they are not alone. I had thoughts of wanting to hurt myself when I was a sophomore in high school. I was not saved then. I grew up Catholic and just went through the motions. I had no personal relationship with Jesus and did not pray except for corporate prayer at church. I bottled everything up until I finally snapped over a small comment that my brother made. I totally overreacted and got super mad and wanted to hurt myself really bad. Luckily, I never acted on it and was able to talk it out. I was able to talk to a therapist for a few sessions, an assistant football coach, and the head football coach. It helped and the next year I met my wife when we were 16 and got saved a month and a half later with her guidance and God's leading. It is such a beautiful story. Almost 20 years later, I have been married for 12 years, have two beautiful children (son 11, daughter 9), have a BA in Mathematics, almost a Master's in Accountancy, and am a bookkeeper at a big gas station in Texas. God is sooooooo great! I pray so much now and try so hard to talk it out and not bottle it in. Thank you Jamie for your amazing music and personality! Beautiful Day gets me through some rough days. The verse about washing the bugs off my windshield goes through my head and God takes my burdens away. Thank you again for your uplifting music and words of wisdom!
I’ve been seeing a Christian counsellor for a few years now. It’s such a relief to know that no matter what happens during each week, I have an opportunity every fortnight to talk things through with someone who cares about me and can give me strategies for how to think and what to do. My church community and friends are a big part of my support network, but nothing compares to the regular sessions with my counsellor.
Thank you so much Jamie for putting this out. So many people struggle with this, I know I have. It is very encouraging to know that successful people like you have gotten through some very hard times (mentally) and lived to tell about it and encourage others. Jamie, you are such an inspiration to me and you come with a great word at the perfect time. Keep making videos like this. I'm sure you have helped so many people and will continue to do so. ❤
I can't tell you how incredible it is to me the timing of this video. I had been going through some things that have been really difficult the past few months and I was really getting in a bad place and I feel like this video is a reminder that there are other people struggling to but that God still hears us. Thank you so much for saying all these things to us Jamie. You are so right about all of it. I pray you never lose sight of our Father and thank you for continuing to use TH-cam (and other media) all these years to reach out to all of us.
Thank you for posting this video!!!!! I have been struggling with a lot of stuff and this really helps me! Thank you very much! By the way Jamie you and I are sooo much a like (to me) 😊
You've helped me so much with my anxiety. Through the good and the bad, knowing that you, someone who always seems so happy and quirky and amazing, deal with the same thing every day has and continues to give me hope. I don't have a formal diagnosis yet, but I've been struggling with anxiety for a little over two years, right around the time I discovered you had a youtube channel. I grew up listening to your music on the radio and absolutely adored you. So when I found out you also struggle with anxiety, amongst all the others, but could still make this genuine, goofy, fun, Christian content, I was so happy. I've been a dedicated fan ever since haha. Love you, Jamie!!
This is my mother's TH-cam but I just really thought I should comment on this just because I've dealt with feeling alone and I had anxiety really bad even as a baby I use to pull out my hair cause I had so much anxiety I still struggle with anxiety but I continue to move on and just ask God to help me through it when it gets super bad !!!! But I just wanted to say that you Jamie have been such an inspiration to me because I've dealt with a lot of things you have dealt with like well 1anxiety 2 very emotional 3 feeling alone I just thank you Jamie keep shining your beautiful smile and keep just being you !! And keep encouraging people all over the world !! 🙂 Thanks so much Jamie grace!!! 😍😄😂
Dear Jamie Grace I have the same problem with anxiety and 80HD I agree I love talking out. I completely agree with everything you said. I am only 10 but you are so much like me. Your such a inspiration I love music and there’s so many times I feel like giving up and you pressed on, look at where you are in life! You give me the strength to go on (P.S I have a TH-cam channel too. It’s fun to make videos)
Currently working through a ton of stuff that has triggered depression, and sensory issues that lead to a major breakdown yesterday. Thankfully I'm at a very warm and helpful church, and they have pastors who are counselors, so the last 2weeks even though I didn't see my melt downs coming, I reached out when they hit... Texting a couple accountability partners, and my counselor, and telling my mom. It hasn't made it all go away, but it has helped me breath, and that's a huge step
Thanks Jamie. I have had depression and anxiety ever since I was 7 . It got worst 4 years when my nana died . But I'm slowly recovering from it . But the past I have had major anxiety because of stress and problems with friends and family . But with this video you have gave me hope .
I've been having a really rough season and quite a rough day too and I heard God say go watch Jamie Grace's new video and I didn't know it was about loneliness and stuff. I love how God works. Thank you so much for sharing, it was really encouraging! Love. ❤️
Thank you so much for this...I just cried for a whole day yesterday. I did feel a little better. I'm in search of a person that I can feel safe with my emotions. I do go to counsel bi-weekly but I believe I need a weekly outlet.
Jamie, Thank You for all the beautiful and wise videos. I get a lot of information from your vids. I was also diagnosed with anxiety and also some depression. And this video has just helped me to feel better today and to make wise decisions on the future. Everyone needs encouragement sometimes and that’s exactly what you do. Thank you sooo much for your videos and music and God bless.
Jamie Grace, I love what you do so much, and I love your heart. You will never know how much your music or your living testimony has encouraged my heart in the most difficult of seasons. Your newest album is basically what my life was and in some ways, still is. You inspire, and encourage me so, so much that I just wanted to say thank you.
Thanks for this beautiful and inspiring video and my mum just gave me chips... SCORE! Just know that you've helped me not to keep everything that I'm going through to myself, and also be there for others so they can have a chance to let it all out to. I sometimes think of it like the trash needs to be emptied otherwise it will start to rot. Love you!!
Thanks for this video, yes I have been there where I was depressed when my husband and I separated, it was so hard but I kept going, reading the word, listening to Mary Mary's song "I survived" and other uplifting music was a great help, I also kept going to church and I moved back home with my parents, now it has been four years since that happened and It's amazing to see how God has brought me through that trying time, but sometimes I still miss my husband because he was my first love and it can be real hard to just let go without remembering some of the good times that we had.
Ms. Jamie wow !! I've followed your music for so long and never knew about your channel until last week lol. Thank you so much for being genuinely authentic about everything. I've dealt with depression over my life so I KNOW the struggle of overcoming. It was only through God's guidance that I was able to maneuver my way out. Thank you so much again, I love you and support you in all that you do.
I’ve been blessed with two amazing friends who are always there for me. I have dyslexia, dyspraxia,dyscalculia, and ADD and being born premature. One of those friends happens to be my roommate(Maddi) and my friend Brock. I had a rough day yesterday and told my friend Maddi I needed to talk she called almost before the text went through. My friend Brock read and replied to my text at 1 am and then went to bed and later checked on me. He’s been there for me through freshman year of college, two deaths, process of selling a house , and being away from home for college ( 8 hrs away) I had to fly solo for my grandma’s funeral. He replied when I told him I was scared with God’s got you, and I’ll pray for you. I tell him I’m his practice for being a Pastor since he’s a pastoral major at our Bible college. We’re just friends but I say he’s a keeper. Not sure if we will ever be more than friend but he could be the one. #waititout #gobbc #MaddiBroccoli&Me
God bless your sweet soul Jamie. Thanks for the video, it really consciously redefined a whole lot in my mind & spirit. We'll scale through life's hurdles-Amen. Keep inspiring Jamie. I hope I meet you personally someday. God bless your generation. I love you😘
Thank you sooo much for sharing this- I am struggling with deep depression currently and can’t wait to have hope again. It really is the tiny steps that can lead towards a renewed hope and healthier life.
I am praying for you tonight, Cameron! I have dealt with depression and know how hard it can be to even get up in the morning sometimes. There really is hope, Jesus truly is the Great Physician. For me depression may always be thorn in my side that I have to keep dependant on the Lord with (like Paul talks about), but by God's work I haven't had hardly any depression in over a year. I didn't think that would ever happen, there is hope.
As for scents (don't worry not selling anything haha) not everyone likes lavender, so some just-as-magical alternatives include but are not limited to: -Marjoram -Peace & Calming -Patchouli* -Cinnamon -Orange -Lemongrass -Vanilla (maybe? seems like it would be calming, in my head...lol) (*patchouli is a weird one because it smells _horrible_ but is ironically calming. it's like the sad song of oils lol)
This really hit me, I love to just talk and talk it helps me but my family says I talk to much( which I do,)but I just want to just talk and it's so hard, so thanks for making this
Thank you for all that you said!!!! Amennnnn sisssss❤❤❤❤ "we all have something a lil bit cray about us" 😂👌🏼🙌🏽 Yayyy I'm glad you said we can give you suggestions on videos on this topic.. so here is my suggestion :) could you talk about more details of working through ADHD as you grew up.. living through it, now being an adult, and living on your own as well as being married.. I know thats a lot of subjects and can be several different videos but yea :) I'm 25 and you've inspired me in several different areas. I struggle with a lot mentally.. and it'd be cool to hear more details of how you got through adulting specifically with this disorder. Ps. I love you too:)
Thank you so much for this video Jamie ❤️ I really needed to hear this today. I was having a bad day and had a breakdown earlier but after watching this, it's honestly made me feel a lot better. So thank you for being you and for spreading this positive energy through your videos ❤️
Yeah, I have dealt with social anxiety for a long time and thanks to God I have gotten over it for the most part. To actually have anxiety is almost rare for me now. The best thing I have ever done is to just let God be my therapist and it has been amazing! Thing was, I am a big people person... I ADORE people!! But I dealt with being a painfully shy introvert and does not see myself as being the life of the party whatsoever. I can not even act like an extrovert as much as I love people and because I didn't reach those standards, I pretty much beat myself up for it. I always saw myself as awkward, I have no social energy, I don't know how to act and just felt so out of place. But now, I am happy and joyful because God actually used my weaknesses and used them for strengths. It was like God was ministering to me and helping me overcome my struggles with anxiety by using it to teach me very important stuff that I need in life. I'm still not exactly the "life of the party" but I learned that that is okay! God gave me some tips and helped me exercise those tips, and basically, it's just learning how normal those negative feelings are and just learning to relax and not take yourself so seriously and just over all, trust God and what He is doing within the hardships you face. I could go into deep detail with my tips but they are kinda long. If anyone wants to read them, they are on my G+ account (the only social media I have) But now I try my best to help those who struggle with it, and I am open if anyone wants to or needs to talk to me as well (including you, Jamie, if you ever need to talk to someone whatever you're struggling with, but honestly, I think you have everything pretty much worked out and that's awesome! I can tell God has helped you overcome a lot of stuff and I'm so proud of you for your faith! I will still be here though if you ever need to talk to someone.) I'm not perfect with my advice, I'm not a psychologist either, but I can try and if I don't know what to say, then I'll just be there to listen and give emotional support because I know it's a struggle and sometimes it helps to vent to other people. But God has really used the anxiety in my life to teach me many things including how to deal with it and it can actually be very beautiful if you let it be. Now that I am more assertive than I used to be, now I'm letting God teach me how to really be social and to act a bit more extroverted but also learning to just relax being an introvert and not freak out every time I do something wrong socially. There are still so many things I need to work on, but I'll get there in God's timing and just let Him work with me. But, Thank God, I'm not where I used to be! Now at this point I'm just really heartbroken for other people who struggle with anything. But sometimes what you're going through is very necessary for you to grow as a person. ...One thing God taught me, I believe is a finite version of how He feels. I feel left out and lonely very easily when people close to me don't spend enough time with me. I feel selfish and I feel like it's unfair for me to tell anyone how I feel. And I don't want anyone to spend time with me out of pity, knowing how I feel. They should have the freedom to do what they want to of course. But I get emotionally attached to people fairly easy, and when I stop spending time with that person, I become miserable and even shamefully jealous that they spend time with others and not me. That is still like a scar on me in a way because people mean a lot to me, (even though I get in an introvert mood sometimes where I feel like I can't even talk or in deep thinking mode and don't really want to be bothered, like: "I love you, but please go away.. lolol) but I still at least try to make an effort to try to somehow show people that I still care even when I'm hurt. ...But I feel like God used that to help me realize that THAT is exactly how He feels. God loves YOU and wants to spend quality time with YOU! The Bible even says, He is a jealous God! Really take the time to think about how beautiful and precious that is! Even when we stray from Him, He makes an effort to display His love for us. I do believe because of the love God has for us, He hurts as well when we break His heart (like sinning like we all do and are good at including myself of course) or don't spend time with Him. Can you imagine a Heart that big broken?? I know a lot of people know this, but God's love is so gorgeous and just- ...WOw!!!
I can totally relate. I always found it hard to talk about what i was going through and what i was dealing with and i suffered alone because of it. I didn't start talking about my struggles until i was 20 years old. I had been dealing with major deppression, anxiety, OCD since 4 and so much else and i just felt like i couldnt talk about it. It took me to be so broken that i couldnt bear to breathe anymore to start to speak about what i was experiencing.
mmhm I'm all too familiar internalizing, overthinking, stressing, worrying and crying for no reason. Trying to complete a degree while battling these emotions has been tough! Feel like quitting quite often but I know I have to finish what I started. This has been one of toughest seasons yet but I know God's teaching me perseverance and I just try to keep graduation day in mind. Can't wait to just cry and laugh and step into the next adventure
*this describes me pretty well right now, but I truthfully do not want to bother other people with my problems because they're pretty minor compared to people whose parents are dying or who are dying themselves. So I pray, a lot, because I feel I have nobody to talk to and in all honesty God probably wants me in this place because I rely all on Him!*
i needed this. i’ve been dealing with so much and i’ve felt so alone. just this last tuesday, i met someone who i wanted to ONLY be friends with. but on wednesday we were hanging out and he kept holding my hand and hugging me. and then he pulled me away and kissed me. that really really hurts. he told me that if i’d give him a chance he would be respectful of what i wanted and be loyal. he wasn’t. he went against what i had asked and kissed me. anyway, it’s so terrible because i started to tell him so many things that were very personal to me. i told him that my best friend blocked my number; and so many other things. this has by far been the hardest year of my life. i was totally used by a guy in less than 36 hours.
Thank you so much for this video Jamie. I really needed to hear this message and know I am not alone either. PS. I am having heart surgery next month and I am scared to death about it
4:43 - 4:53 Thank you for the reminder that prayers don't have to be perfect. I also do know that I have to be careful when praying because some of my "prayers" have not been healthy and I have said very disrespectful things to God in my anger. I know God says to come as I am, but for me, I also have to remember to come to Him in humility. And even when I am not angry or cussing or unstable and I am praying, I have had people beside me who have literally stopped me mid-prayer and tried to correct what I was saying because I was being too negative. So, I am really struggling with Christianity right now. I sometimes wonder if I still am a Christian or ever was, because I am just feeling so tired and cranky and offendable. I am overweight and have a diagnosis of uterine fibroids, which is a fertility issue, but yet I can't seem to let go of the sugary, processed foods I love to eat. So I thank you for this video. It is a few years old, but it is so relevant for me today and I definitely needed to hear it. I pray God continues to bless you and your music and ministry.
Often times when dealing with emotional issues we're told to talk to someone. To reach out. To speak up. But sometimes it's not that easy. Here are few things that have carried me through since being diagnosed with Anxiety at age 11 and dealing with life-stuff since 1991. Love y'all dearly.
Jamie Grace Thank you for this video. I needed to hear this day.
Jamie Grace thank you!! This video came right on time!! :)
You're hair is cute in this video Jamie!!
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This was just what I needed. I personally struggle with self-harm. I'm over two months clean but today was just an overall bad day and the first thought I had when I came home from school was to cut again. Then I looked at my phone and saw this notification. This video just reminded me that I wasn't alone and am not the only one to struggle with mental health. Your video made me decide not cut today and I just wanted to thank you because this was super encouraging.
Lucy P Amen. May God continue to comfort you. You're never alone because He is always there. You're stronger than you think. Stay encouraged. 🤗
I will pray for you. Now and when I remember
Could you please pray for me. I was already having a rough day and I just found out about an hour ago my uncle died unexpectedly of a heart attack. It is just really hard right now and could really use prayers. Thank you so much.
I'll definitely be praying for you!
God bless you, you were meant to see this video! I'm praying for you. I got the this word for you. Judges 6:12 When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, he said, "The LORD is with you, mighty warrior.
I bottle up my feelings all the time, I feel ashamed crying in front of people and avoid it all times. The other day I cried infront of my mom, for the first time in years. I personally don't like crying in front of people, and avoid it at all times.
Thanks for all your advice, you're a really wonderful person, and Christian. You're really an amazing person, and I'm grateful that God showed me to your videos and music, cause you have made such an impact in my life and you've really helped me through some really tough times
Knowing you’re not alone is so beautiful 💕
Yup
Sorry, I've left way too many comments, but coincidentally, this is the exact video I needed at this time, as I've really been struggling with feeling like a lousy Christian and I've been focusing on all my mistakes and feeling so alone. Thank you for making this video, I really appreciate it ❣️
Lize Futcher Wow I can relate so much I'm glad to know I'm not alone even though it feels like that most of the time. God bless you!!!
Some encouragement for you- being obedient to the Lord is a vital product of having a relationship with Christ, but if you are truly saved your salvation and identity are secure because of what Christ has done. Focus on who He sees you as in Christ: clean, beautiful, filled with grace. Your mistakes don't have to define you, be bold and let your actions pour out of a place of knowing who you are in Christ.
Vick_ hernan thank you, and yes we are not alone even though we feel alone sometimes, God bless you too 😊
Julia Bennett Thank you so so much, you have no idea how much your comment meant to me, I really needed to hear that, God bless you 😊
Julia Bennett
Hello Julia thanks for the encouragement
I love this video so much. Ive dealt with depression and anxiety pretty much since I was a born and it can be a real struggle. Appreciate you reaching out and giving real advice. Those who dont struggle usually dont understand. They say crazy things like "maybe if you read the Bible more"but you know you can read the Bible and pray more then anyone else and sorry its just not a simple solution like that all the time😂
Christina Long ....Hugs to you...I totally understand😢😗🙋♀️
The Bible requires more than just reading. If people learned how to study the Bible they would see that it has all the answers they need. You think Jonah, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Peter... weren't depressed sometimes!??? What did they do to overcome? Find out then follow suit. If it worked for them it will work for us. Be encouraged. Shabbat Shalom.
But it's not crazy that someone encourage you to read the bible. I think if we all did more we'd realize it truly is the book that cam carry us through this life
Amanyese Jordan -Dwarika thank you❤❤
Donna Robinson it is not that simple. I was one of the people that tell you to read the bible more to overcome everything, and one day I had to go through a long and serious depression. A point when you read the bible but can't believe what is written (in the meaning that it is not working for you).
What saved me is talking directly with God and asking him to talk to me. And since this moment, depressions comes, but God solution too.
So for me, the solution is always talking, but to the one that will always understand and comfort you through different ways and always the one you need aka God.
On what Jamie was saying about not always saying perfect prayers there's a song by Riley Clemmons "Broken prayers" really explains just talking to God through the hard and the not-so-pretty.
Thank you Jamie for being really honest; for me yesterday was a really hard day and my little accomplishment was getting in to bed at the end of the day, listening to "Happiness" by NEEDTOBREATHE and crying silently asking God to takeover/handle the future and to make today better. And He did :)
I was thinking about that song Broken Prayers ven I heard that!
Hey, notification squad
Also, you look gorgeous and it's insightful listening to you talk, you're so wise, and I'm grateful for all you videos, you're like an older sister on TH-cam
Lize Futcher Jesus loves u pretty girl ,beautiful heart ,amazing soul
Jamie you are an inspiration. Thanks for speaking on this really sensitive subject. I was never diagnosed but anxiety and depression are two major probs for me. Seek help, go to a counsellor, there are always free options. You are special and priceless,valuable and beautiful. God bless you guys,you'll get through, I did and many others did.
This is so what our generation and young people need to hear right now! Thank you for putting out this great message!
I can’t even tell you how amazing it is to hear that so many people go through the same thing I do and that I’m not alone! My anxiety and depression holds me back from doing things that I love, and even holds me back from asking friends and family for help because I’m so afraid of being judged. It’s a crazy thing to have to deal with on a regular basis, but I do know God is with me and will never give me more than I can handle, which is beyond comforting! Thank you for all your advice Jamie and your willingness to help!💕
Trust me....you are not alone
I can relate.😊 Thanks for sharing thus Jamie ❤
I don't have any close physical friend to talk to when I am feeling anxious or depressed. But, I call on Jesus Christ all the time. And when I can't call on Jesus Christ, I call the prayer lines to call on Jesus Christ for me to help me.
Me too.
I have that shirt! Fashion NOVA ayyyeeeeee. I should have gotten it in black too :-) Thank you for sharing. (PS. You are in focus! )
Thanks Jamie, I needed this just now you've been an inspiration and an encouragement 😇
Sometimes it feels like you are a counselor 😂😂😂 thx so much for posting this🖤
I needed this. I can never talk to family cause they don't understand or they do but don't want to open up or help me open./ It's as if telling your feelings is bad.
Jay's Book Corner same here, if i share to them something, later they will use that agains me, which is makes everything worse...
I love you so much!!! Thanks for your great Christian attitude! ❤️❤️
thank you so much for making this, like i can’t even tell you how thankful i am. i’ve been really lonely lately because my best friend joined a group, and they go to the shopping center after to school a lot but i am not allowed to. it makes me so sad and lonely, and when ever i’m like “i feel lonely” to them, all they say is “same”, and honestly my anxiety doesn’t make anything better. anyway, thank you
Jamie thank you for posting this. Social anxiety is something Big I deal with.... and it’s not easy. It’s crazy because I was talking to God about this a few days ago. So thank you so much for the encouragement. ♥️
Love Always ♥️
Wow! Well said! I can really relate to this. Most of the time people that get bad thoughts about suicide or hurting themselves just need to know that they are not alone.
I had thoughts of wanting to hurt myself when I was a sophomore in high school. I was not saved then. I grew up Catholic and just went through the motions. I had no personal relationship with Jesus and did not pray except for corporate prayer at church. I bottled everything up until I finally snapped over a small comment that my brother made. I totally overreacted and got super mad and wanted to hurt myself really bad. Luckily, I never acted on it and was able to talk it out. I was able to talk to a therapist for a few sessions, an assistant football coach, and the head football coach. It helped and the next year I met my wife when we were 16 and got saved a month and a half later with her guidance and God's leading. It is such a beautiful story.
Almost 20 years later, I have been married for 12 years, have two beautiful children (son 11, daughter 9), have a BA in Mathematics, almost a Master's in Accountancy, and am a bookkeeper at a big gas station in Texas. God is sooooooo great! I pray so much now and try so hard to talk it out and not bottle it in.
Thank you Jamie for your amazing music and personality! Beautiful Day gets me through some rough days. The verse about washing the bugs off my windshield goes through my head and God takes my burdens away. Thank you again for your uplifting music and words of wisdom!
Jeff Ostermann what a wonderful testimony you have! thanks for sharing this encourages me.
God bless you ! Jamie Grace. Let God use you more and more. Keep the fire burning.
Your courage and honesty and obvious love for us is so inspiring I almost cried. THANK YOU.
You actually did this at the appropriate time Jamie. I always bored here at home, having no one to talk to. I love you Jamie😍
I’ve been seeing a Christian counsellor for a few years now. It’s such a relief to know that no matter what happens during each week, I have an opportunity every fortnight to talk things through with someone who cares about me and can give me strategies for how to think and what to do. My church community and friends are a big part of my support network, but nothing compares to the regular sessions with my counsellor.
Thank you so much Jamie for putting this out. So many people struggle with this, I know I have. It is very encouraging to know that successful people like you have gotten through some very hard times (mentally) and lived to tell about it and encourage others. Jamie, you are such an inspiration to me and you come with a great word at the perfect time. Keep making videos like this. I'm sure you have helped so many people and will continue to do so. ❤
jamie u inspire me so much thank u!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for sharing, Jamie. It's so scary to be vulnerable...
I can't tell you how incredible it is to me the timing of this video. I had been going through some things that have been really difficult the past few months and I was really getting in a bad place and I feel like this video is a reminder that there are other people struggling to but that God still hears us. Thank you so much for saying all these things to us Jamie. You are so right about all of it. I pray you never lose sight of our Father and thank you for continuing to use TH-cam (and other media) all these years to reach out to all of us.
You are an amazing Lady... Thanks for being selfless about restoring hope... You are wiser
Thank you for posting this video!!!!! I have been struggling with a lot of stuff and this really helps me! Thank you very much! By the way Jamie you and I are sooo much a like (to me) 😊
You've helped me so much with my anxiety. Through the good and the bad, knowing that you, someone who always seems so happy and quirky and amazing, deal with the same thing every day has and continues to give me hope. I don't have a formal diagnosis yet, but I've been struggling with anxiety for a little over two years, right around the time I discovered you had a youtube channel. I grew up listening to your music on the radio and absolutely adored you. So when I found out you also struggle with anxiety, amongst all the others, but could still make this genuine, goofy, fun, Christian content, I was so happy. I've been a dedicated fan ever since haha. Love you, Jamie!!
Such a great video Jamie! Your video really spoke to me! Thanks!
P.S
Your hair looks great!
Ah jamie you're the best, One of. my greatest inspirations💓💓💓💓:')
This is my mother's TH-cam but I just really thought I should comment on this just because I've dealt with feeling alone and I had anxiety really bad even as a baby I use to pull out my hair cause I had so much anxiety I still struggle with anxiety but I continue to move on and just ask God to help me through it when it gets super bad !!!! But I just wanted to say that you Jamie have been such an inspiration to me because I've dealt with a lot of things you have dealt with like well 1anxiety 2 very emotional 3 feeling alone I just thank you Jamie keep shining your beautiful smile and keep just being you !! And keep encouraging people all over the world !! 🙂 Thanks so much Jamie grace!!! 😍😄😂
Awesome video!! Yep, been there at 4:28, on the floor and saying, "c'mon", lol!! Usually mine is more of "Really Lord?" lol!!
Dear Jamie Grace I have the same problem with anxiety and 80HD I agree I love talking out. I completely agree with everything you said. I am only 10 but you are so much like me. Your such a inspiration I love music and there’s so many times I feel like giving up and you pressed on, look at where you are in life! You give me the strength to go on
(P.S I have a TH-cam channel too. It’s fun to make videos)
Currently working through a ton of stuff that has triggered depression, and sensory issues that lead to a major breakdown yesterday. Thankfully I'm at a very warm and helpful church, and they have pastors who are counselors, so the last 2weeks even though I didn't see my melt downs coming, I reached out when they hit... Texting a couple accountability partners, and my counselor, and telling my mom. It hasn't made it all go away, but it has helped me breath, and that's a huge step
always let people know how special they are bc some ppl realy need to hear that
Early squad where you at??
The Tia Monet Channel we outcheaaa
The Tia Monet Channel here :)
Thanks Jamie. I have had depression and anxiety ever since I was 7 . It got worst 4 years when my nana died . But I'm slowly recovering from it . But the past I have had major anxiety because of stress and problems with friends and family . But with this video you have gave me hope .
I've been having a really rough season and quite a rough day too and I heard God say go watch Jamie Grace's new video and I didn't know it was about loneliness and stuff. I love how God works. Thank you so much for sharing, it was really encouraging! Love. ❤️
Jamie I love this video, the message you said at the end "saving a life is more important than losing a friend"
Thank you so much for this...I just cried for a whole day yesterday. I did feel a little better. I'm in search of a person that I can feel safe with my emotions. I do go to counsel bi-weekly but I believe I need a weekly outlet.
Jamie, Thank You for all the beautiful and wise videos. I get a lot of information from your vids. I was also diagnosed with anxiety and also some depression. And this video has just helped me to feel better today and to make wise decisions on the future. Everyone needs encouragement sometimes and that’s exactly what you do. Thank you sooo much for your videos and music and God bless.
Can you do a video about comparing yourself to others?
Oh, I need that video.....
Jamie Grace, I love what you do so much, and I love your heart. You will never know how much your music or your living testimony has encouraged my heart in the most difficult of seasons. Your newest album is basically what my life was and in some ways, still is. You inspire, and encourage me so, so much that I just wanted to say thank you.
Thank you for sharing I know this will definitely help people and I'm going to share with as many people as I can!
Thank you Jamie,God bless you.
And I love your hair
Thank you so much, Jamie, I needed to hear that. God bless you!
Thanks for this beautiful and inspiring video and my mum just gave me chips... SCORE!
Just know that you've helped me not to keep everything that I'm going through to myself, and also be there for others so they can have a chance to let it all out to. I sometimes think of it like the trash needs to be emptied otherwise it will start to rot. Love you!!
Thanks for this video, yes I have been there where I was depressed when my husband and I separated, it was so hard but I kept going, reading the word, listening to Mary Mary's song "I survived" and other uplifting music was a great help, I also kept going to church and I moved back home with my parents, now it has been four years since that happened and It's amazing to see how God has brought me through that trying time, but sometimes I still miss my husband because he was my first love and it can be real hard to just let go without remembering some of the good times that we had.
Thank you. Just thank you. No other words but thank you.
Love you Jamie grace. You are more encouraging than you will ever know 💕
You are an inspiration! Thank you for this, it is so nice to know I am not alone with mental health issues!
thanks for caring and being awesome!!! love you!
Wonderful video Jamie. Thanks and God Bless!
"likes the video before it starts"
I am so proud of you. God bless you 4 using ur platform to speak on so many topics that need to be talked about. I appreciate it. Thanks.
Ms. Jamie wow !! I've followed your music for so long and never knew about your channel until last week lol. Thank you so much for being genuinely authentic about everything. I've dealt with depression over my life so I KNOW the struggle of overcoming. It was only through God's guidance that I was able to maneuver my way out. Thank you so much again, I love you and support you in all that you do.
Love u Jamie!If I have a problem it always helps me to talk it out to my best friend!
Timely. Thank you.
I am so grateful that you made this video. Thank you.
yeah ikr
I’ve been blessed with two amazing friends who are always there for me. I have dyslexia, dyspraxia,dyscalculia, and ADD and being born premature. One of those friends happens to be my roommate(Maddi) and my friend Brock. I had a rough day yesterday and told my friend Maddi I needed to talk she called almost before the text went through. My friend Brock read and replied to my text at 1 am and then went to bed and later checked on me. He’s been there for me through freshman year of college, two deaths, process of selling a house , and being away from home for college ( 8 hrs away) I had to fly solo for my grandma’s funeral. He replied when I told him I was scared with God’s got you, and I’ll pray for you. I tell him I’m his practice for being a Pastor since he’s a pastoral major at our Bible college. We’re just friends but I say he’s a keeper. Not sure if we will ever be more than friend but he could be the one.
#waititout
#gobbc
#MaddiBroccoli&Me
I really loved it, it has helped me a lot, helped me to overcome my frustrations and fears, thanks a lot dear Jamie.
Thank you for this video! I don't really have a best friend right now that i can trust or talk with and your video just helped me--thank you
Perfect timing.. I’m struggling with exactly this lately again. Thnx for sharing ❤️
Thank you Jamie! This is what I needed to hear!!
God bless your sweet soul Jamie.
Thanks for the video, it really consciously redefined a whole lot in my mind & spirit.
We'll scale through life's hurdles-Amen.
Keep inspiring Jamie.
I hope I meet you personally someday.
God bless your generation.
I love you😘
God bless Jamie Grace Thanks for sharing this video this message has been a blessing thanks 😍
Thank you sooo much for sharing this- I am struggling with deep depression currently and can’t wait to have hope again. It really is the tiny steps that can lead towards a renewed hope and healthier life.
I am praying for you tonight, Cameron! I have dealt with depression and know how hard it can be to even get up in the morning sometimes. There really is hope, Jesus truly is the Great Physician. For me depression may always be thorn in my side that I have to keep dependant on the Lord with (like Paul talks about), but by God's work I haven't had hardly any depression in over a year. I didn't think that would ever happen, there is hope.
Julia Bennett wow thank you so much I’m shocked and so blessed by you. God bless you wow
As for scents (don't worry not selling anything haha) not everyone likes lavender, so some just-as-magical alternatives include but are not limited to:
-Marjoram
-Peace & Calming
-Patchouli*
-Cinnamon
-Orange
-Lemongrass
-Vanilla (maybe? seems like it would be calming, in my head...lol)
(*patchouli is a weird one because it smells _horrible_ but is ironically calming. it's like the sad song of oils lol)
Amazing who our Lord can use to answer our prayers🙏
You look very pretty in this video Jamie :) (you always look pretty, but you lookin fly today! Get it gurl!)
This really hit me, I love to just talk and talk it helps me but my family says I talk to much( which I do,)but I just want to just talk and it's so hard, so thanks for making this
Thank you for all that you said!!!! Amennnnn sisssss❤❤❤❤ "we all have something a lil bit cray about us" 😂👌🏼🙌🏽
Yayyy I'm glad you said we can give you suggestions on videos on this topic.. so here is my suggestion :)
could you talk about more details of working through ADHD as you grew up.. living through it, now being an adult, and living on your own as well as being married.. I know thats a lot of subjects and can be several different videos but yea :) I'm 25 and you've inspired me in several different areas. I struggle with a lot mentally.. and it'd be cool to hear more details of how you got through adulting specifically with this disorder.
Ps. I love you too:)
Thank you so much for sharing this! If you have anything else on depression I'd love to hear.
Thank you so much for this video Jamie ❤️ I really needed to hear this today. I was having a bad day and had a breakdown earlier but after watching this, it's honestly made me feel a lot better. So thank you for being you and for spreading this positive energy through your videos ❤️
Amen!! Thank u! This is some of what l was looking for!
Yeah, I have dealt with social anxiety for a long time and thanks to God I have gotten over it for the most part. To actually have anxiety is almost rare for me now.
The best thing I have ever done is to just let God be my therapist and it has been amazing!
Thing was, I am a big people person... I ADORE people!! But I dealt with being a painfully shy introvert and does not see myself as being the life of the party whatsoever. I can not even act like an extrovert as much as I love people and because I didn't reach those standards, I pretty much beat myself up for it. I always saw myself as awkward, I have no social energy, I don't know how to act and just felt so out of place.
But now, I am happy and joyful because God actually used my weaknesses and used them for strengths. It was like God was ministering to me and helping me overcome my struggles with anxiety by using it to teach me very important stuff that I need in life.
I'm still not exactly the "life of the party" but I learned that that is okay! God gave me some tips and helped me exercise those tips, and basically, it's just learning how normal those negative feelings are and just learning to relax and not take yourself so seriously and just over all, trust God and what He is doing within the hardships you face. I could go into deep detail with my tips but they are kinda long. If anyone wants to read them, they are on my G+ account (the only social media I have)
But now I try my best to help those who struggle with it, and I am open if anyone wants to or needs to talk to me as well (including you, Jamie, if you ever need to talk to someone whatever you're struggling with, but honestly, I think you have everything pretty much worked out and that's awesome! I can tell God has helped you overcome a lot of stuff and I'm so proud of you for your faith! I will still be here though if you ever need to talk to someone.)
I'm not perfect with my advice, I'm not a psychologist either, but I can try and if I don't know what to say, then I'll just be there to listen and give emotional support because I know it's a struggle and sometimes it helps to vent to other people.
But God has really used the anxiety in my life to teach me many things including how to deal with it and it can actually be very beautiful if you let it be.
Now that I am more assertive than I used to be, now I'm letting God teach me how to really be social and to act a bit more extroverted but also learning to just relax being an introvert and not freak out every time I do something wrong socially.
There are still so many things I need to work on, but I'll get there in God's timing and just let Him work with me. But, Thank God, I'm not where I used to be!
Now at this point I'm just really heartbroken for other people who struggle with anything. But sometimes what you're going through is very necessary for you to grow as a person.
...One thing God taught me, I believe is a finite version of how He feels.
I feel left out and lonely very easily when people close to me don't spend enough time with me. I feel selfish and I feel like it's unfair for me to tell anyone how I feel. And I don't want anyone to spend time with me out of pity, knowing how I feel. They should have the freedom to do what they want to of course.
But I get emotionally attached to people fairly easy, and when I stop spending time with that person, I become miserable and even shamefully jealous that they spend time with others and not me. That is still like a scar on me in a way because people mean a lot to me, (even though I get in an introvert mood sometimes where I feel like I can't even talk or in deep thinking mode and don't really want to be bothered, like: "I love you, but please go away.. lolol) but I still at least try to make an effort to try to somehow show people that I still care even when I'm hurt.
...But I feel like God used that to help me realize that THAT is exactly how He feels. God loves YOU and wants to spend quality time with YOU! The Bible even says, He is a jealous God! Really take the time to think about how beautiful and precious that is!
Even when we stray from Him, He makes an effort to display His love for us. I do believe because of the love God has for us, He hurts as well when we break His heart (like sinning like we all do and are good at including myself of course) or don't spend time with Him. Can you imagine a Heart that big broken??
I know a lot of people know this, but God's love is so gorgeous and just- ...WOw!!!
I'm so happy your video popped up in my recommendations. Your music is amazing.
Thank you for sharing hun. I pray this reaches someone that needs it.
I can totally relate. I always found it hard to talk about what i was going through and what i was dealing with and i suffered alone because of it. I didn't start talking about my struggles until i was 20 years old. I had been dealing with major deppression, anxiety, OCD since 4 and so much else and i just felt like i couldnt talk about it. It took me to be so broken that i couldnt bear to breathe anymore to start to speak about what i was experiencing.
This video helped so much. Thank you, Jamie!
mmhm I'm all too familiar internalizing, overthinking, stressing, worrying and crying for no reason. Trying to complete a degree while battling these emotions has been tough! Feel like quitting quite often but I know I have to finish what I started. This has been one of toughest seasons yet but I know God's teaching me perseverance and I just try to keep graduation day in mind. Can't wait to just cry and laugh and step into the next adventure
Thank you so much for this. You don't know how much I needed this.
You are very blessed.
*this describes me pretty well right now, but I truthfully do not want to bother other people with my problems because they're pretty minor compared to people whose parents are dying or who are dying themselves. So I pray, a lot, because I feel I have nobody to talk to and in all honesty God probably wants me in this place because I rely all on Him!*
i needed this. i’ve been dealing with so much and i’ve felt so alone. just this last tuesday, i met someone who i wanted to ONLY be friends with. but on wednesday we were hanging out and he kept holding my hand and hugging me. and then he pulled me away and kissed me. that really really hurts. he told me that if i’d give him a chance he would be respectful of what i wanted and be loyal. he wasn’t. he went against what i had asked and kissed me.
anyway, it’s so terrible because i started to tell him so many things that were very personal to me. i told him that my best friend blocked my number; and so many other things. this has by far been the hardest year of my life. i was totally used by a guy in less than 36 hours.
This is amazing! Thanks for opening up about the tough stuff girl!
Well said Jamie! Well said!!!
Thanks perfect timing 🙏🏽😊.
this was so necessary for me and many others. thank you.
Thank you so much for this video Jamie. I really needed to hear this message and know I am not alone either. PS. I am having heart surgery next month and I am scared to death about it
You are sooooo gorgeous!!!!!
You just set someone free with this video!
4:43 - 4:53 Thank you for the reminder that prayers don't have to be perfect. I also do know that I have to be careful when praying because some of my "prayers" have not been healthy and I have said very disrespectful things to God in my anger. I know God says to come as I am, but for me, I also have to remember to come to Him in humility. And even when I am not angry or cussing or unstable and I am praying, I have had people beside me who have literally stopped me mid-prayer and tried to correct what I was saying because I was being too negative. So, I am really struggling with Christianity right now. I sometimes wonder if I still am a Christian or ever was, because I am just feeling so tired and cranky and offendable. I am overweight and have a diagnosis of uterine fibroids, which is a fertility issue, but yet I can't seem to let go of the sugary, processed foods I love to eat. So I thank you for this video. It is a few years old, but it is so relevant for me today and I definitely needed to hear it. I pray God continues to bless you and your music and ministry.
This is exactly for me. Thank you Jamie. Bless you. ❤
Thank you so much Jamie
Thanks Jamie ❤️