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ONE YEAR SINGLE - how to survive depression
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2019
- Part 1 - The first 6 months - Depression sucks big time ! Staying single as a 40 year old man is not easy, I want to get out of my own skin into another, no drinking no drugging no woman - the loneliness is killer ! In depth talk about mens mental health - this is my journey, the first six months of living alone as a single 46 year old male.
I'm only 19, but 2 years ago i got so heartbroken because of a girl I loved. It was hurting so bad. Since then i haven't got in a relationship and no more girls in my life. I focus on myself and building myself to a better man. I got used to this life and i really like it, i feel better about myself. Of course i don't know the pain of being divorced but everyone gets through hard times and through pain in life. Each one on his level. Keep fighting Danny you're an awesome and honest human being. 💛
Most painful thing. I don't know why. Looking back. I let it ruin me completely. But thanks for sharing bro.
I’m subscribed mate so you know I love your content.
Re your distasteful hating on Sherman.... maaaaate 😕
Dogs love people more than people love people. I’m hoping you will realise Sherman is your biggest fan & your best mate. Sherman has a lesson to teach you... UNCONDITIONAL LOVE! No matter how harshly you treat him, he just wants to be a part of what you’re doing.
Give him a bit of your time Danny. He’s always keen to share his love with you.
Sherman will NEVER judge you.
Sherman will never think you’re a POS
Sherman will ALWAYS drop what he’s doing to be in any zone with you. If you’re feeling down, he is willing to share your load.
No matter how badly you fuck up in life, Sherman will always welcome you home with excitement.
He’s your best mate.... know it & show it. He loves you mate, regardless.
Hope to get away on my bike next month & ride to Uluru & meet a dead set legend.
Chin up Champ because the show goes on.
Tongue in cheek matey, my dog pisses on everything and I tell him I will kill him and yell, but I love him to bits n pieces!!
Beautifully said. ✌
Yes, Those Dogs are the Best Friends You will ever have!
When my ex-wife and I split I got extremely depressed and angry, I turned to drugs and alcohol which led me to homelessness and eventually prison, prison sucks and I don't recommend it to anyone, but it gave me the chance to reflect on my life, since getting out i nolonger drink, smoke, or use drugs, I have a good job and a nice home, earned 3 college degrees and working on a fourth, and I met a good woman that helps me be a better person
God bless 🙏
I don’t have depression but my brother did and took his own life. Thank you for showing me the side I never got to see of his struggles. I was angry with him but now I understand. If your video of your struggles help one person you have made a difference. You have the strength to love your self Danny keep fighting and keep hope alive!
Great video, my marriage isn't going to well and the fear I have of not knowing what is going to happen with my family other men trying to raise my kids sickens me, but after watching this I feel as I my be ok, thanks for sharing
Danny how many blokes do you think you are helping with these blogs? I'm guessing in the thousands!
don't worry about getting Harley Davidson as a sponsor, hit up Beyond Blue ,you would make a mad ambassador
I agree about him helping so many of us... So open and honest and puts it to tape with a cam so well. Strongest person I ever saw because instead of me being honest and doing what I could to make myself better I just was always so weak and said Eff it and EFF everyone. and just kept it inside ..
I was thinking the same thing dude.
Most men don’t and can’t talk about this stuff.
I can’t.
I just work my butt off and give it all away to everyone around me the offset my screw ups I feel that I’ve made.
I was raised by a man that constantly said one of these things “Pull yourself up by your boot straps boy”... “Suck it up and don’t be a little Pu$$$” ... “Enjoy it now boy...Because life’s a Bi((( and then you Marry one.. Then you get a divorce and you loose it all”” Among a thousand other sayings that pretty much meant the same thing.
Best of luck Danny.
Prove to us all you can do it
Then maybe others can follow the path you forged.
Especially when it all reflects so badly on us in the eyes of so many many people. I don’t have the bravery to go this far in the honesty game. It’s been a super intense year: shutting down my business and pressing in to dealing with issues... it has caused me to “fail” a lot of people. I hope I can make amends and get things right all round, in the long run. In the meantime, videos like this one... I have a dog who dearly loves me that I also sometimes curse at... I can relate to those moments personally... and seeing this grounds me in the fact that, although I may not be “normal”, my experience is more common than we may want to admit... and I am not alone in this kind of thing.
Thankyou Dan ,19 years and she walked out on the kids and myself ,no answers , explanations , reasons , it has been a 4 weeks , i have also started exercising again 46 and starting to feel healthy ,that's a bonus , need to be here for my kids so that's my motivation , financially i have lost everything due to my own stupidity ,that i beat myself up about every day , I cant see the end of the tunnel.Thanyou for sharing your story it has given me things to look for in me moving forward,cheers Cobber.
Man... I love this video... I wish I would of seen this sooner; I just passed the one year mark of separation after a 9 year relationship. But I am very similar to you and I did the same thing. I wanted to stay single and work on me; I dedicated every day to my bodybuilding and it literally saved my life. I appreciate the realness to this🙏🏼
Your bravery and honesty in admitting your own faults is astounding, we all try to be perfect at everything but none of us are. If the strive for perfection is too strong then it's only natural that failures will be even harder to deal with and become a heavy burden.
as a schizophrenia suffer with also depression and anxiety . been on medication now 9 years . I got real bad one day and had enough I never new how beautiful life was until I had a rope around my neck and kicked the chair from under me the rope snapped and I feel to the ground in a shock. then a few months later I seen a motorcycle ride past me and wave and though stuff it Iv always wanted to ride so I learnt how to ride and got a bike and have never looked back . I still get depressed and have bad days but nothing like I used to . I'm 29 single no job but I I don't let that bother me as I still have my life and my bike and the love of my family. stay strong big brother you will get through this
Keep riding mate . I get out on mine all over. Just head out anywhere i love it and you will stay strong mate Neil in the uk
mad ass - lol brutal
If you ever need to chat bro, you know where to find me.
I have bipolar and been with the same woman for 38 years, can you image what she has bad to put up with? she is an angel...I definitely picked a winner but been very lucky.
The absolutely brilliance coming from the sadness Danny is indescribable ! So raw, putting yourself out there like this is unheard of in real life let along online!! Keep on keeping on mate.
WE ALL ARE RIDING THROUGH HELL WITH DEPRESSION ITS TIME WE RIDE THROUGH HEAVEN WITHOUT IT
Here's a little secret: you don't need someone to complete yourself.
Danny, I just wanted to tell you that I’ve really been enjoying your videos since coming across them recently.
I ride a 2014 Yamaha 1300 Vtwin. I drive a 21 year old Toyota Corolla which is fine with me. Gets me where I need to go. When driving with my wife we drive a Volvo S60.
Things won’t make you happy. They are a temporary fix. I’ve found living a simple life without a lot of stuff to worry about reduces stress.
Side note, I stopped taking SSRI’s and lost 60 pounds and yes I was manic when I went off them. Keep up the good work. By the way you really have a talent for editing your videos.
As one person commented in one of your motorcycle trips said National Geographic should be showing your adventures!
Frickin awesome Danny. We watch on TH-cam, Facebook and all the other SM sites the beautiful lives people lead... BS! We have only seen a glimpse of your honest turmoil. Keep talking out loud Danny, it’s your therapy, good stuff mate
I am so glad i came across your channel mate! You are an inspiration to so many that struggle with mental illness!
Hang in there and i look forward to your next upload!
Genuinely moving and funny and very honest ! Thank you for sharing your life good and bad. And your humour. Production value for your Short Films is much underrated (for now).
Danny congratulations on putting such a honest and personal blog together. Depression is a growing problem, particularly for men in Australia and I feel that this video could really help someone who is struggling with depression realise that they are not the only one, as wrll as get a better idea how to cope with it and move forward. All the best mate.
Raw and real as always mate, and a real credit to you for standing up and putting it out there. One of the hardest roads to travel for those who have travelled it. Time is the greatest healer without a doubt.
love this buddy.. thanks for sharing your journey. feels like im looking in the mirror when i was going through this kinda thing.
MBD, your self awareness is impressive and will undoubtedly lead you to where you want to be. I'm curoius though if you felt or feel a sense of emptiness after completing such a long motorcycle trip(s). I know I did after my ride to Alaska this summer. Thanks for putting this out. Bravo Zulo! - from New Hampshire, USA.
Danny with you 100% through all this getting it all down on video is a great way to seeing your pain and your recovery .....exercise makes your mind strong I've been cycling and keeping fit most of my life when I stop and slip on the junk food and do nothing I soon start to lose my mind! Great to see you on here I am becoming a dedicated follower of your vlogs.
Such a powerful video brother! Much love and respect! Keep kicking ass!!
Powerful and thought provoking Danny. The motovlogs are some of the best things I’ve watched on here but this tops it, thanks and ride safe!!
Dude, so happy to see you sharing this, I always thought I was alone, seeing your struggle makes me realize I'm not the only one struggling. Good on ya mate!
Much respect Danny, I've survived with mental health issues from a young age, violence, substance abuse, and then my Dads ultimate choice 'suicide'.
My life mirrored my Dad, I had become this violent drunken human before I turned 15 for years I struggled with me, in my culture were told to shut up and man up or get called out for being a weak c*nt, my choices hurt everyone I loved, I refused to self examine and fix myself up, I saw my whole life on a NZ movie "Once were warriors". I called my Mum, I blamed my hurt on her, the punches I got on her, the belittling on her, state housing on her, everything that was wrong in my life on her.
She talked I cried and listened for hours, that night her openess set me free, over the years I have reexamine my past, and rebuild my life one brick at a time...sorry for a long reply mate.
Thank you for sharing your experience, your anger and your pain.
You're very brave to open yourself to the world like this but it looks like it's working for you towards healing your heart.
I suffer from PTSD from a work incident and watching your videos inspire me to work on myself to help with my relationship with my wife and kids.
Keep up the great work buddy.
Froggy
Best vlog yet! Relate to it all and the honesty struck so many cords. Editing was top notch!!!
Thanks Danny. I love the way you know yourself. Been thinking a lot about how I feel since I started watching your vlogs. Believe this - you are helping people by sharing and being honest. Thanks so much for revealing yourself for our benefit.
Thanks Danny. You're genuinely helping so many people with your videos.
I've battled divorce and depression... My Harley got me out, and I got myself straight, Your best friend is your dog bro.
You are one brave man to put this out takes big balls a lot of people feel things and never admit it. You will see the door to a better life I am so proud of you
This is why I started following your channel a few years ago. Thank you for this video. I appreciate this look into your life. It’s inspirational beyond words.
Refreshing to hear your story. Change is hard no doubt but being aware is so important. Love you to bits bloke your a champ keep digging it out.
Extremely raw and powerful stuff Danny. My mate is like you , your Vlogs give me the tools to understand him so much more. Thanks very much for that. Ta
Been following from almost the beginning. Love watching your video style develop. This video is one of my favorite ones. Honest, raw and no bs. I also suffer from depression and anxiety. Heaps of motivational bullsh@t on the net but can relate so much to your content. Keep on fighting the good fight and know that your videos truly inspire and help people!!
Danny, you have no idea how many lives you have saved and people youve influenced with this video! Thank you!!!
Good that you’ve put this out Danny. I’m sure it will help a lot of people who may be feeling the same way. Lots of people look up to you as a successful businessman and this will show that everyone has their own demons.
No words. Possibly the BEST thing Ive seen online. Makes me look inside and absolutely relate to things you've said that resonate with me.Tomorrow I start anew. Exercise is the key ingredient from what I see through you. Thanks Danny.
Daniel I don’t think you realise how incredible you are for sharing this video. This is going to help so many people. Thank you 🙏
Hits home this film...Thank you for your honesty, straight talking and your words have helped me. Thankyou.
I always appreciate your raw honesty and true emotions.... you are an exceptional human for sure... you are a very brave man speaking out about your depression and struggles, im sure your vlogs help a lot of people who are going through the same things as yourself
Great work mate showing up and growing up much respect to you sharing your journey with us.Cant wait for your next Vlog ❤️🇦🇺👍
Respect for talking so honestly Danny. You are awesome, your adventures are an inspiration, your videos are truth (well except for the 10 millions subs part).
Love your channel Danny. Been on the same rollercoaster y'all have been on for all my adult life. Always chasing the new rush. Needed something or someone new and shiny but that would wear off and back to the bottom I'd go. I lost my mom in July of this year. Never been so low. I turned to God and have worked real hard at being content with me and my life like it talks about in the bible. Life is so much more simple and enriched now. It's still a ton of work but worth it. I'm praying for you bud. If you ever need anything reach out. God bless
Tyler Yantis I went through this too after 29 years of marriage 4 years alone and when I wasn’t looking I found the most wonderful partner but more importantly I built a relationship with God and every day I affirm how grateful I am for the simplest things These rewire my brain and I have never felt so alive 🙏🏼
Holy shit I’ve watched a shitload of you’re videos and this one has smashed me directly. I can see a lot of you inside of me and it’s made me question myself. Kinda feeling mentally confused about my feelings now. I’m invested in part 2.
JUST WATCHED THIS ONE DANNY ... YOU ARE A BLOODY LEGEND MATE!! YOU'RE A HARD MAN ... KEEP UP THE GOOD FIGHT!! MAKE SURE THE SHOW GOES ON ... WE ALL NEED YOU!! 👍😁🤟 BEANIE
You are looking great now. You are keeping your dogs fit and healthy by helping yourself keeping fit. You obviously love your dogs as they run with you. This blog, I am sure, is helping many people watching.
Danny love this video, thanks for sharing, I’m going to see someone for help after watching this, loved ya on Big Brother, u deserved top 3, take care mate👍
Your editing is getting to Professional level brother. I appreciate your insight on this subject as i have been struggling myself to see the brighter side of things.
Ready to watch got my water and a meat pie waiting for the new vlog to start 👍
Important vlog! Very inspiring and helpful regardless of what you specifically have, really helped me, thank you. Big hugs to the dogs for being dogs.
Well done doing this, Danny. It is in part a public service. People like you being open about things has helped me and I’m sure others to realise the types of challenges are all around us, are more the norm than not, and we need to be more supportive. I get a lot of enjoyment from your content. Good luck with the next 6 months and beyond. You have an incredible creative ability and energy. Thank you. Ps: I look forward to the next bike trip, but your other content is great too.
I think you’re such a wise man!! I’ve actually learned a lot from your videos, but this one was so inspirational.. thank you
I see so much of myself in you. Thankyou for putting it out there.
You're not alone and I feel like I know you very well. We don't know each other but you feel like a good friend. Take care old mate and keep up the great work that you do. Cheers! Graham.
Dan, I’ve been watching your blogs for over 2 years now for your motorbike adventures, I enjoy them and can relate to some of your emotions on a certain level. In fact it’s the only blog I really watch.
I too have my struggles with anxiety and depression over the years, but now know how to handle it.
I have to say mate, that this is your best blog to date.
Thanks for sharing
I have shared this on my Facebook hoping that it might help others to open up.
Been watching your videos for about a year now mate, mad respect to you for showing us this side of you and being open. We're all here for you man and will support you through it all!
Thank you, just watched this video with tears pouring out, I have been stuck in my own head not knowing how to move forward, your video struck home and having someone who I can relate with explain what they are doing to move on has given me a light bulb moment, now I think I know what I need to try and do.
I believe it’s great that you show your anger... I think it’s healthier than bottling it up inside when it could potentially explode someday! A lot of people bottle their anger and keep that sing song voice and have that fake smile on their faces, this can’t ever be healthy!
You’re doing good bloke! Dan the man🤟🏻
Good on ya mate. Great constructive approach towards a solid rebuild of your foundations. Respect to you.
Raw and honest !! I’m sure most of us can relate in one way or another with your story. Keep up the great work 😊 your channel is awesome 🙏
Some powerful statements Danny. I’m very much like yourself in fact I’m in bits just watching the similarities. 18 years on Anti depressants and suffering from anxiety and low self esteem. I’m very much a provider so can’t break the cycle as I’ve still got to put food on the table. I don’t know how I’m ever going to get out of it. It’s ruined my life my career and I just want it to end. You’re pretty inspirational watching how honest you are I wish I was that strong. I always wanted what you have the car the holidays the clothes. Big learning point for me was you said you were happier with nothing. Anyway you’re looking well and healthy and just keep moving forward pal. Blessing from Scotland. 🏴
Thanks mate. This helped me heaps. Keep up the good work. Your the man.
Thnx dan , im sharing this with a mate who would love this.
Totally riveting Danny. You make a brilliant motivational speaker. Analysing who you are and why has to be a good start to better things. Many thanks for sharing that mind shit that I think most of us find ourselves dealing with at some stage to varying degrees. I empathised with most of what you described and got a degree of relief knowing I was not alone with such feelings. Trust your happy day percentage continues to grow.
That was one of the most raw, no frills, warts and all vlogs i've watched. What you've talked about resonates with me in so many ways, you're doing so much good for us blokes Danni, you're a deadset legend.
I love the bike vids and I find the real estate ones interesting as I am a builder but this is the best video I have seen so far. Thankyou for sharing and there is a lot for me to take home. I hope you come to terms and conquer your issues. The honeymoon seems to always be followed by the negative stuff. Getting over the latter is the key to get back to normality as quickly as you can
This is one of the most powerfull videos I've ever seen, well done Daniel and to put this out there for the world to see, you are an amazing man.... I do hope you get to rebuild your relationship.
Thanks for the video Danny, hope you're ok mate, really appreciate you sharing, it is helping me. Thanks
Just started viewing your blogs recently Danny. One thing that really sticks out like dogs balls, that is how brutally honest you are. In my humble opinion, that's a pretty gutsy quality to have (especially when you are feeling flat). Keep shinning son, your a diamond!
thanks mate 4 putting words on it and doing these videos they helps me alot!!
You’re a bloody inspiration, mate! I’ve been diagnosed with PTSD for the past 15 years, but I know I suffered with it for many years before the diagnosis.....thank you for making people aware of male mental health......peace ❤️
Great video mate,massive balls to show the world,all the best.
I watched my father spiral into a deep depression in his 40s. You have hit the nail on the head, and this video will help those suffering.
That's a pretty raw video. Good on ya mate for putting it out there. I can totally relate to what your going thru, iv'e been there. I don't if you ever get over stuff like that but you can learn to live with it. Hope to catch up with you on the road one day. Love ur vlogs mate.
Thank you for sharing. Helps us keep it real. “Living the dream”!
Danny... Hang in there! Love watching your stories and adventures.
More power to you Danny. 👍🏻 strength you need & strength you have. No one can take it away from ya.. cheers to that buddy
Wow this is so powerful. Exercising is the best thing you could do for depression. You are such a strong person putting this out for people to see your pain. I feel you my friend.
Outstanding vlog Danny! As a new subscriber I’ve come to realise that your bloody good bloke.. take care bro 👍
Wow... I could relate to some of your issues. Sounds like you're working through & seeing some improvements! Good luck!!!
Wow! Good stuff MDB. I have been there also. You are correct about so many things you talk about, and you will find , in time, you will like yourself again. And, you will look at people, relationships in a new way as what you can do for them rather than what they can do for me. You may never find the right mate, but that is OK too, once you like and trust yourself. You will then find total happiness. Great documentary of a man's struggles with himself and with life.
Pps. Congratulations on not hitting the piss big nuts! That’s a big deal 👏
Keep up the great work bud! Lovin your vids 🏆
You’re the man...love your honesty... And your so entertaining in very wonderful way.
Thank you Danny mate. 3 weeks after a breakup of a 6 year relationship I feel like shit but have to get up and do it. Thank you mate for the inspiration and priceless knowledge on how to understand and cope with lose and depression You are covering all bases mate from an Aussie males perspective. Thank you keep all your TH-cam stuff coming mate !!!
Oh man, I am so glad I stumbled across your channel.
Your mental health journey and physical transformation is incredible and has give me a good kick.
I often have suicidal thoughts however like you it is not something I can act upon.
You're not just helping mental health former but women too.
Thank you for having the guts to share with us the real things that are happening in your life. A lot of people might see you on TH-cam out there ridding a Harley and can think
“well he’s got it made”
“look at him adventuring”
“what does he have to be depressed about”
Meanwhile you’re a real person with the same real problems as the rest of us, sadness, depression doesn’t give a fuck who you are, how much money you make, how good you might or even might not have it.
Danny, You opening up and sharing this with us is so helpful because you’re reaching people and letting them know that they’re not alone, that’s they’re depression is real and it’s hard, but that it’s not the end and doesn’t need to be. That tomorrow can be better and then next day after that. 3 steps forward and 2 back is still 1 step forward. Eventually those steps will add up to more and more and you’ll take less steps back
Thank you so much
This is beautiful David, ...sharing this is so courageous. I can imagine it must be very cathartic, not hiding from real feelings, getting in touch with them and not afraid for everyone to see. You are quite an inspiration for me....
I just hope you see the dog in a different light maybe....looking back at this.
I’ve followed you for a long time and I think this is actually one of your best , so many men don’t speak up , well done just full admiration 💪
Danny your a massive voice for men with mental health issues and you show just how real it is. Everytime I slip I find myself back at this video and every time it's exactly what I need. It's winter here so riding is out but I want to live my life the same off my bike as on my bike 🔨⬇️ thank you for everything you do.
I needed this. Thank you for posting this.
Amazing story and so honest, good on you!!
Thanks for sharing this great video Dan. Just turning 40 I am still going through my first year single after 18 years. Agree it’s so hard at the start but it certainly does get better. In fact I can honestly say I see it as a blessing now (never ever would have thought that was possible at the beginning). Keep up the running bro and hang in there. That goes for All of you going though the same thing! Life is amazing. Ps, still waiting for the ride invite! Weather starting to get better now. 🤜🤛💪🐿
Thanks for sharing, I suffer from anxiety and depression. I love riding my Harley and it does help. Keep on riding, videos are great !
It's good to see you man, help somebody think of others this is like powerful medicine I'm still learning
Loved the blog. I am ok, I think but loved to see what others are going through and how hey handle things.
Wow. You're providing an invaluable public service with this brutally honest (and educational) vlog. This will help many people who either don't understand how they're feeling or think they are the only ones. Also, I like the Nike shirt.
Bravo sir! Thanks for the most truthfully honest video I think I have ever seen,