No yeah straight up sometimes when drew asks a question in these videos I’ll respond out loud and carry it on like a conversation 💀 it’s comforting lmao
Sometimes i find myself getting surprised of how similar your thought-processes are to mine and I just feel like at least once in every video, listening to you talking, i find you saying things that i've never really been able to express or verbalise before. It's like your videos always contain at least one unspoken thought-process I've had or even recurring ones. And i've never felt like that from anyone before. I remember watching your videos in college when i was going through severe depression to the point of numbness back in 2019, I felt like you were the only one who understood how i felt that time. Everything was black and grey but watching your videos, they felt safe and felt like an understanding, warm hug. You are very, very appreciated Drew, and i KNOW so many people out there feel this way about you too. And that's beautiful. ❤ We love you.
You’ve articulated pretty much how I feel about listening to Drew talk, too! There’s always something I agree with that I felt I couldn’t quite put into words & tell others.
THIS!!! recently rediscovered drew again and it’s so refreshing hearing him say these thoughts that i’ve never been able to express before. it’s like he’s organizing my brain.
@@keirasanner6541 Right!! His way of articulating his thoughts is truly timeless and raw, we can always go back to any video and it just always hits the right spot. ❤️❤️❤️
I have no other way to articulate or explain this but I feel like Drew’s videos are a perfect representation of the way that I think, like the way in which my brain unconsciously processes thoughts sounds the way that drew talks, if that makes sense lol
sameee. Who i am when I talk to people is literally a whole different person from when I have to interact socially. I have never seen someone speak so similary to the way I think/talk when I'm by myself. It's so weird
sometimes i get high and just sit and let you talk at me. i feel no pressure to respond. you do not need me to respond. i enjoy what you are saying and you enjoy saying it to me. we are both experiencing enrichment
I think maturity is realizing that the whole ‘fake it til you make it’ thing actually is a genuinely good coping mechanism, especially in regards to depression. I’ve had diagnosed depression since I was like 11 years old and I used to scoff at that whole mentality. For so long, you really convince yourself you are not capable of anything and that whole ideology not only puts up barriers on a lot of amazing opportunities, but it also isolates you from other people. I cannot thank u enough for mentioning that strategy, I’ve been having a pretty tough month creatively and I really really needed to be reminded that a lot of it is just in my head. Thanks so much Drew :) I’m going to subscribe to your patreon as soon as I get paid at the end of this month and I’m so excited to hear more of your thoughts!!
I have epilepsy and physically am not able to drive but people still ask me if I’ll ever “get around” to driving even in a judgmental way, it’s so annoying, I feel ya
Ugh this is the sort of thing that really makes me sad. People did the same thing to me when my vision prevented me from being able to drive (I've since had multiple eye surgeries that I didn't know would correct my vision bc they were to prevent worsening blindness). Even if it didn't, the contempt towards those who don't drive for any reason makes me frustrated. I feel like this sort of thing happens a lot with any sort of disability like the fact that our society isn't accessible enough truly leads people to believe that it's the problem of those who don't have access/that the lack of access must be something that could be worked around. I'd tell people I have cataracts and they couldn't conceive of a young person having it so they'd just like, not absorb the information and continue to get mad at me for not being able to see the same way they could.
i actually do the same thing with my panic attacks of just pretending i’m not having one or i guess just being super self aware. like realizing the anxiety is happening to me and i’m not my anxiety i don’t know i have class tomorrow i’m so tired i had a heart stopping, breathing stopping, gagging on my food panic attack like 2 hrs ago and i just scrolled twitter and opened my window until it stopped happening because nothing is real actually
I always feel Drew is subliminally trying to tell us something through the stuff on the wall. I spend the first 15 minutes trying to get a closer read on everything.
I can't get enough Drew content. I have laughed more while watching this video than I had this whole week. Thank you, seriously & from the bottom of my heart, for just being yourself & recording/posting it. The comfort & hilarity cannot be matched
oddly enough, you sharing your thought process to counter any negative thoughts by asking “what would it look like if i did xyz instead” just helped me so much immediately 💓 ur videos have been so calming lately, i hope ur doing well drew
It's always a treat when you sing. It's just so calming and nostalgic and sad but not bad sad just being at peace with sadness sad and it's light and clean and fresh and pure. Thank you.
I used to be engaged to someone who was obsessed w fandom/stan twitter. They would go on forums as well as twitter for like 10 hrs a day just to simply argue about stan drama lol... they were quite physically, mentally abusive and harmful and toxic irl as well so i definitely think their online behaviour is just a means of expression for them and they are also shit people irl
i'm sorry u went through that. stan twitter is so odd to me esp when it's about real people, speaking as someone who used to be a part of it when i was younger. deifying normal people does something weird to the human brain. also i hate that everyone on there talks the exact same way lol
i watched this video while i did my acrylic nails and i got a lil phone stand and i was so focused and listening, this was so interesting it was like u were on a lil throne
You’re such a goddamn natural storyteller that it’s INFURIATING to me as a screenwriter (at this point in my career I cannot compare!). There’s something about being human that you just get and can put words to that just scratches my brain in the right way and I think we all feel it, we just didn’t know how. I think you’d be great if you ever wanted to get back into that world, I know some people who would love to tell stories with you.
I just hate that I have such a fluctuating attention span, and sometimes I can sit down and watch long videos like this and not even realize how long it has been, and then other times I can’t even get through a 2 minute clip.
okay stop liking this comment wtf @UCVwlNYgEfbSl2Nk8mLAsmGAbasically said I'm a boring fucker? (jk I mean I'm the same ii get it but also I'm insulted I should be the exception)
@@drewmonson2 Drew, you probably will not see this but I just wanted you to know that although it took me 3 months, I have finally gained enough of my attention span back and I watched this video in full without taking any breaks! :) It felt like 20 mins tops
I like how you said you think about that sort of fake it untill you make it way of getting out of depression or anxiety. It reminds me of what I’ve been doing (which I actually heard about through a tik tok) where I take care of my mental health “ironically” Like what if I got out of bed early and are breakfast? That would be sooo funny I’ll do that. It might be annoying but going through the motions of taking care of yourself is such an important step in helping mental health.
heyyyyy hi,there is like 30 mins more on the patreon and I think I even said how much money I made in a brand deal in 2015 hahaha? I was hungry www.patreon.com/drewmonson I think this one is best in the last 30 mins? I hope ya enjoy still, to be honest I had a hard end of the month (I'm not sure and tried to push through making this even when everything inside me (liver, guts, etc) is telling me the video is boring and I'm too sad to be entertaining and it'll show and be uncomfortable to watch and I need to go be an entertained again instead of an entertainer and watch tv for 8 months and then come back replenished (doesn't work that well, TV isn't gatorade, etc). when I'm more depressed, less energy/sleep I think I stumble around more and things pop into my head slower but I remember like 5 years ago I swear there would be like 5 hour periods where I would try to make a video and couldn't even think of one word to say like someone had wiped the monson brain clean with the ugly little eraser from Microsoft paint? and I don't feel that anymore I can still say a bunch of words, I bet I said at least 27 words in this video (most of them were "patreon) also I think I said this but just to be clear I am still gonna be doing TH-cam videos the patreon is just extra. I'm gonna talk about it for a few videos and then make it more of a thing I briefly mention at the end. anyway what's up? literally what's up. I'm not trying to fight
Your H without the arry joke was funny!!! You are funny and I enjoy watching your videos a lot. Listening to you ramble about random stuff and telling jokes distracts me from thinking existential thoughts. I hope you have a good day and tell the little British boy and Bob Burnram I said hi.
these videos are so thereputic for me, it really helps me feel more "human" or at least that there is hope there are more humans out here like me who process information in the same way. Love you Drew.
i never understood why fans get so mad about harmless funny lil jokes about their faves, like who cares. but also i appreciate you trying to rationalize and understand their point of view, it's not an easy thing to do
I’ve been binge watching every single one of your videos because you get me even though you don’t know me & you make me laugh til my abs hurt, lol. Keep being you, Drew. We appreciate you!!
i just wanted to say that i’ve struggled with an eating disorder and i really resonated with what you were saying about eating and like whatever they put in foods to make them addictive. really makes me mad lmaoo
i appreciate these videos so much. it makes me feel less insane to know other people can essentially sit with themselves for over a half hour at a time and just. think out loud LOL😭 and the depression part hits hard. i’ve pretended to be able to pay attention to movies too, and i don’t think i’ve ever just pretended i wasn’t depressed. but it’s genuinely so smart.
Earlier today I went to lunch with my friend and in casual conversation caught myself saying something along the lines of “omg Drew told me…” and went on to explain something you said in a video that I deeply related to, in vast detail, and she stopped me and was genuinely like oh who’s Drew when did you meet him and I had to casually explain that I actually, indeed, only feel connected to people on the internet, and that you are, in fact, my favorite TH-camr and not my friend in real life- contrary to how I may make it out to be. I ❤️ parasocial relationships!!!!!!!!! But in all seriousness thank you for posting again and fueling my need for authentic-feeling social connection. Oh! I also mentioned that you guested me on YouNow once in 2017… so at least my parasocial relationships are consistent. Hope that’s not creepy… lol
I've done that sooo many times with podcast people I literally see someone I listen to on a podcast on TV and almost turn to someone like "omg thats my friend!"
I love parasocial relationships too. Too much hate abt it lately, everyone's just excited to use the word I think. Tbh I was stuck in my house for THREE YEARS due to disability and I basically had to pretend youtube ppl were my friends so I didn't get super depressed. I know that's kind of pathetic haha but I had to do what I had to do, I didn't get in that situation on purpose and tbh I'm proud of myself for even figuring out I needed human voices near me and stuff (I'm autistic and am bad at detecting my feelings/needs)
@@SpecialBlanket agree, I think it’s good online creators are expressing boundaries but it feels like it’s been a buzzword lately. Maybe it’s for younger people who have a harder time separating reality from entertainment, but I’ve stopped watching a few streamers because every other sentence is about how bad parasocial relationships are even in response to things like “I’m at the hospital right now. Thanks for keeping me company!” It’s tricky because I’m sure creators deal with stalking and safety concerns but I hope it becomes a less frequent topic soon as the vast majority of people know the difference and are looking for a place to enjoy and relax without being reminded they’re lonely every 10 sec. It’s a complicated thing
@Anonymous no that's not pathetic. i detoxed off methadone and opiates for around 4 mo starting last August and didn't see anyone or leave the house and all I did was watch my fav TH-camrs, all day until I went to sleep it was all I could bc I couldn't speak very well, read, drive a car, or eat. so, what else was I supposed to do? made me miss seeing people irl though so much, you get jealous of even someone walking outside like "oh, I bet that must be nice. to be able to walk, and have energy. GOOD 4 U." lol
I was on TH-cam trying to find something to watch bc I have been struggling to eat lately and I needed a distraction. saw you uploaded and actually smiled. just finished my bowl of pasta while smiling and listening to you talk and I don't even hate myself bc this video gave me so much serotonin. drew u have super powers, most intriguing comforting witty person on TH-cam. appreciate ya
I work in a grocery store and the gluten free section story made be cry with laughter. That's definitely something that's going to randomly pop in my head and make me chuckle. Also, I love going the extra mile to help nervous people! I know the feeling and try to be as friendly and approachable as possible at work even though I hate people.
Morgan here- literally got goosebumps when you said my name. I felt like you were talking directly to me. It’s crazy how good you are at connecting with your audience.
hi drew ive worked at grocery stores for years and most of us really dont mind being bothered while stocking shelves or doing other boring tasks like that, helping customers kills time and gives us a break from whatever we were doing. so i hope you can worry about that a little less, it really is no problem. besides who wouldnt want to help such a goofy sweet dude like you?
i completely understand what you mean when you said you feel like you’re invalidating your depression by being happy. it’s so often i will spiral very quickly and be having urges to hurt myself, and will use my coping skills or talk to somebody and start to feel better but don’t feel like i should be feeling better or showing the people around me that i do, because then was i even really depressed before or was i doing it for attention or using it as an excuse? in reality i know i wasn’t and i really was depressed but sometimes feeling better and recovering sounds so unrealistic that when it actually happens i question if i was just faking it the entire time
"You know when you have that moment when you realise someone thinks you're a threat? And you're like 'no, I swear this started with chips' 'you were just in the wrong place at the wrong time and that place is pretzels and the time is what time is it?'. Nobody wears watches anymore.. that's not true, rich people wear watches. Huh. Good point." Drew Monson - 2022
*sees video title and clicks for the hot take* Drew: “Today I wanted to talk about h styles…” Me as a 10-year Harry Styles stan: “Drew, what you say next may be detrimental to our parasocial relationship” *reaches end of video, loving Drew more*
drew, im sure like many others, ive been watching you for a while. but these hour long videos have by far been my favorite of yours. it may sound lame but they make me feel less alone. thank you. rip spongebob
hi drew from two years ago, you said this at 49:02 and I was like, so true! Depression where it feels like torture and not even laying down feels good. I feel like i immediately understood what you meant and I could so be projecting but like; when you get to the point where genuinely nothing makes you feel good. Sometimes I like to sit and imagine, and empathize with an extreme emotion while I’m able to think clearly; that feeling when you know for the next how many ever hours, nothing will make you happy. Distracting yourself with a game, interacting with others, sobbing to your hearts content, taking a warm shower with music in the background, SH. when you know none of the methods at your disposal will help you and you can only ride it out. tell me that I read way too into that… also i will always love you for posting videos, literally whatever they are. Just the fact they’re HERE for my eyes to grasp and gnaw at. That’s so stupidly spectacular. bye drew 2 years ago
Drew I LOVE these videos I work remotely and I’ll just put one of these on when I’m like working or eating or doing laundry or whatever and it makes things less lonely and fills the silence and is always entertaining…. It’s so nice and you are never boring at all!!! Never stop! (unless u want to of course)
I love these videos. I remember that I really liked the video where Drew ate reese’s snack mix and a microwaved personal pizza and just talked a few years ago and I watched it soooo many times. So I’m glad there are more videos with that vibe and style 👌 100/10
i need more drew monson #2. it’s all that keeps me going lately lmao. glad someone rambles and has the same anxieties i do. nobody else really talks about how you can be self-obsessed without thinking you’re obsessed with “how great you are.” DREW. TALK MORE!!!
when you were talking about mental health, and also throughout your new videos on this channel, just hearing when you say nice things to yourself literally inspires me to say more nice things to myself and tell me the things that i want other people to tell me. And when you said during an anxiety attack to say "no im not". I am so excited to know that that's what im going to do next time. anyways thank you drew.
that power you were talking about i felt that. you think you know everything will turn out but it never becomes that when you have the will to do the complete opposite. so crazy..
i relate on such a deep level to literally everything you say and it’s so validating but also overwhelming how i’ve actually never had an original thought. no i just came to the conclusion that it’s more comforting than anything and that you make me feel really safe
you have a way talking and making jokes that is so relatable and hilarious. i can never sit and watch a video without getting bored/distracted but i just sit and listen to everything you say for a full hour no problem
hopefully you don’t think this is weird but what you said about re listening to the same podcasts over and over again- that’s what I do with your videos :) it’s a huge comfort!
I was literally about to click on another video of yours, accepting that I wasn't going to do anything yesterday when you came back and said your mini speech about "pretending you're not depressed" and it honestly woke me up. I got so much done yesterday and felt sooo much better. Thank you Drew ❤️
Drew I’ve watched you for so many years :’) you’re the only content creator that’s ever been able to truly make me laugh, cry, and not feel so alone with my thoughts. I look forward to every time you post thank you so much for giving us the privilege to know you like this. You’re like an old friend to me
drew i seriously love your videos so much, im sooo happy that you’ve been active on here recently. watching your videos seriously makes me feel less alone and i just really appreciate your existence lmao
Hi Drew 💕 my boyfriend and I broke up a couple of days ago after almost 2 1/2 years and I just wanted to say that watching your videos has really helped me. I feel so alone and scared right now, but listening to you talk feels like I have a friend who cares about me to hang out with. Thank you so so much and I hope you’re doing okay
it’s funny how you worry about being entertaining enough when just hearing you be so authentic at times about your mental health and just what goes on in your head each little thought, is incredibly entertaining. every thought that comes too your head you seem too express. its interesting hearing someone just talk about what goes on in their brain. rarely do we get the opportunity for that. Thanks for sharing even tho i’m sure it’s nerve wracking , it’s incredibly relatable too hear
I never thought I’d pay for a Patreon because I would forget about it and never actually use it so it would be a complete waste of money but idk you’re worth it tbh I’ll definitely be subscribing there cuz ily
The way you talk is exactly how I talk and how my brain processes things and it’s very comforting and engaging listening to someone talk the same way I do to my friends. Very disjointed but also somehow connected
Pls never stop doing this type of videos I'm in love with them, i always listen to them when I'm doing my makeup or when I'm in a bad mood, they are really comforting lol
i was vacuuming with this in the background and i couldn’t hear anything clearly until i heard you sing “cassidy” (my name) really loud and almost had a heart attack
the things you said about food/eating habits was so comforting and informative and i felt so seen, thank you for verbalizing what i’ve felt for a hot minute
I work in a grocery store and I can tell you, I don't mind people stopping to ask me stuff. As long as I have a confident answer lol. Someone did get mad at me once for not knowing where shoe polish was tho, and I just feel like his anger wasn't really about the shoe polish. Radical forgiveness for your own sake.
The store part got me. I have celiac, so I understand. Some lady at Safeway confused gluten intolerance with vegetarianism. I just thanked her and walked away.
There is no one making content (to my knowledge) like this on yt and it’s so refreshing. Cause like I have adhd and my brain is low key always on 100 so watching videos like this are so nice. Even though you talk about many things I never get a chance to be bored. Much love to you Drew
Hearing you talk about your depression hurts my heart so much. To not be comfortable in your mind when it should be the one safe place is heartbreaking. I'm glad you do these videos, I hope doing them gives you a little outlet.
This video triggered my anxiety. Just feeling like I’m nobody and feeling that depression of wanting to sink into the earth and be unalive. I’m just going to feel it though and get through it instead of bury it down/distract myself. Genuinely thanks for bringing it up because idk if I can heal without shining a light on my wounds.
i get the what you were saying about instead of riding the anxiety you accept it and it does help instead of going off your anxiety it helps to remind yourself that yes youre anxious but youre still the same person when you werent and that youll just maneuver around best you could, hoping to go on your patreon! ive been a long time fan so ill be happy to support you more
Dear Drew, the chip aisle story spoke to my soul. Also I laughed a ton during this video. I wish I never drove. I have a lot of fears around driving but I live somewhere where I can't walk unless I want to walk for an hour + and there aren't any buses I can take. My parents made me get my license at 17 and I got into an accident shortly afterward. I've been an anxious driver ever since. I didn't go on the highway until my mid-twenties. I'm nearly 33 and I still get anxious like every other time I get in the car. I refuse to drive other people anywhere because I have intrusive thoughts about how I'm definitely going to kill them. This is probably TMI but I'm always so happy when I 'meet' someone else who is averse to driving, or someone I look up to who openly admits they don't want to drive. I mean, I'm glad I can because I like the freedom it gives me, but honestly if I'd been given a choice when I was younger I probably never would have learned. I don't know why more people don't find it scary, yet so many people are afraid of plane crashes when they're so uncommon but people die in cars every day. ANYWAY I love these videos, bye
I don’t drive due to depth perception issues and delays. I can drive, it’s just safer for other drivers on the road and myself not to. I have a bus system in my town and pay a fee to be taken anywhere in town for the entire month. There’s a lot of people in my town who don’t drive. I’ve also had to walk 1-2 miles anywhere or uptown before. Do I miss the freedom? Yes. But do I not want the stress, anxiety, and possibility of reacting too late/no gas or matinence expenses? Absolutely. It’s a win win for me even though I’m at the expenses of others.
Yeah I relate. I have plenty of friends who're too anxious to drive and I thought I'd be one of those people until I had eye surgery and realized that part of my anxiety was because I literally couldn't see but ALSO I literally can't drive with another person talking to me so it's also a little bit of a brain thing. The pressure to drive and the inaccessibility for those who can't or don't just makes me sad for so many reasons, but also like, the first few years of my adult life I came to terms with the fact that I would never be able to drive and I could be independent and happy anyway. I don't feel like I have more independence with the ability to drive, it's just more convenient. In the past would take hours to get places but if I was really determined to go I'd find a way, but if it was something I'd want to do on the regular I usually couldn't so like, that sucked. But yeah, lots of people who've been driving for years wouldn't see themselves taking the journeys I took just to do a simple thing by myself. And I'm pretty proud of that. I'm not necessarily proud of being able to drive. It functionally opens up my world in so many ways but there's a lot of bitter on top of that sweet because it's honestly unfair how much easier my life is with a license lol. I can have a job, I can take myself to appointments which means my mom can take herself to appointments instead of driving me to mine (I have a variety of conditions lol) and having two doctors in one day doesn't have to be the only thing on the agenda. I'm still really passionate about pedestrian's rights and accessibility. Being a pedestrian should be pleasant and a choice people could feasibly make even if they didn't need to.
I feel you on the fact that I live somewhere that’s practically in the middle of nowhere and driving becomes a necessity. We have somewhat competent public transport but I don’t trust it, especially not taking it by myself, I just don’t feel safe; so being able to drive is my only option if I want independence. I’ve been learning for about 8 months now, and I’m looking forward to passing because I’d love to be able to travel by myself, I just really hope I’m confident enough because if I’m not, I don’t have many other choices besides that
one of the goals of dealing w mental health is recognizing the feeling, accepting that it’s there and that that isn’t fun however it’s just a feeling that’s there and not your entire being. kind of like viewing anxiety as a friend who’s kinda mean and annoying but you can still have good times w them and they’re familiar lol. that’s how i try to think about it
Drew. This is so needed and appreciated. Thank you for making me laugh today. I've had a really hard past 3 months. I found my bio dad through DNA who I've never met and didn't know about me, and after a week of us talking and him telling me how excited he is to meet me and get to know me, he blocks me. My grandmother induced a stroke because she was depressed my grandpa died and I hosted hospice for her in my apartment. I decided to finally cut my brother out of my life. He's extremely abusive and he's an addict, and I couldn't handle it anymore. Just today I had to cut my mom out of my life due to her continued abuse and over stepping my boundaries. I don't mean to post about all this and I don't mean to bring anyone down reading this but I just felt safe to post this here and I wanted to express how much weight I've been carrying that you've been able to lessen through your content. I am so appreciative of you and this is the first time I've laughed today. Thank you for giving me comfort. We love you. Btw.. any time you ask "Does that make sense?".... yes. Yes it does lol.
hi if it matters at all, a random stranger on the internet (me!) is proud of u for doing what’s right for u and cutting out toxic people. i know how hard that can be. i’m so sorry for what you’ve been going through, i hope it begins to get easier soon.
Drew I just got back to watching the video and I’m freaking out at the part where you talked about the awkwardness of existing too close to a parallel other in a grocery aisle and then weirdly looking at each other and creating tension for some reason. I thought about this so much yesterday and even made it a point in my phone notes section that is just with interesting thoughts of mine (admitting that makes me sound wildly narcissistic) but yeah it was the same thought we both had which is very cool to me, and so in response to where you asked if it was relatable to anyone, yes.
I work at walmart, and when you were talking about the girl telling you where gluten free stuff was - I think she meant that it's by brand throughout the store, that there may have not been one section for gluten free, but that there are gluten free options alongside the original products throughout the store. I have to explain to customers everyday that there's no hairspray section, that the hairspray is with the hair products, by brand. I feel like we always seem already pissed when we answer your questions because 1) we have already been asked so many stupid questions before you asked your perfectly normal question. Bad projecting on my part 😬 and 2) too many customers ask us questions that they could easily find the answers to had they craned their neck half an inch and read those letters above each aisle that describe what is on that aisle. It's pretty useful. I usually say "the thing youre looking for is with the things that are like it." (I know every store has things in different spots, but my store is so easy, and they act like they have NEVER stepped into a Walmart, looking around like 😳😲) Working at Walmart and having social anxiety is so difficult, my position doesn't even involve a whole lot of customer interaction but when I do interact, oh my god all I do is rethink the interaction for the next 4 hours. Every interaction is horrificly awkward, my heart POUNDS I feel like im about to cry, I cant explain it. The interaction was great, but I'm left feeling like I'm about to combust 😃.
your story at the end felt so good to hear, this what I need to associate with the phrase “you’re not alone.” I don’t know you but knowing we experience things so similarly is both scary and comforting.
Okay these videos are actually so calming. “Like FaceTiming a friend while you clean” calming.
That’s the perfect way to put it
No yeah straight up sometimes when drew asks a question in these videos I’ll respond out loud and carry it on like a conversation 💀 it’s comforting lmao
Yes! Spot on! I’m doing my dishes while watching this today 😋
I think it would be rude to clean while on FaceTime. eye contact please. jk I am always looking at the ceiling
@@drewmonson2 eye contact makes me nervous.
“Gonna try to explain this without interrupting myself” I felt that
Ugh. Very relatable. I drive myself and others up the wall with it.
Sometimes i find myself getting surprised of how similar your thought-processes are to mine and I just feel like at least once in every video, listening to you talking, i find you saying things that i've never really been able to express or verbalise before. It's like your videos always contain at least one unspoken thought-process I've had or even recurring ones. And i've never felt like that from anyone before. I remember watching your videos in college when i was going through severe depression to the point of numbness back in 2019, I felt like you were the only one who understood how i felt that time. Everything was black and grey but watching your videos, they felt safe and felt like an understanding, warm hug. You are very, very appreciated Drew, and i KNOW so many people out there feel this way about you too. And that's beautiful. ❤ We love you.
Thank you so so much, I really love hearing that and it’s made my morning a bit. I appreciate you
You’ve articulated pretty much how I feel about listening to Drew talk, too! There’s always something I agree with that I felt I couldn’t quite put into words & tell others.
@@mulabarbie4366 Aww, I'm glad you feel the same way! 😄 Wishing you a great healing journey regardless of what you go through! 🫶🏼❤️❤️❤️
THIS!!! recently rediscovered drew again and it’s so refreshing hearing him say these thoughts that i’ve never been able to express before. it’s like he’s organizing my brain.
@@keirasanner6541 Right!! His way of articulating his thoughts is truly timeless and raw, we can always go back to any video and it just always hits the right spot. ❤️❤️❤️
I've stolen jokes from you in the past and gotten laughs. Thank you and I'm sorry. 😗
Me w everybody
You're the only youtuber that makes me feel normal. So glad Algorithm has such a great dad to look up to. He has so much potential
He's gonna be a tiktoker. The greatest tiktoker you've ever known. also, you aren't normal. but I'm glad you feel that way. jk thanks
I have no other way to articulate or explain this but I feel like Drew’s videos are a perfect representation of the way that I think, like the way in which my brain unconsciously processes thoughts sounds the way that drew talks, if that makes sense lol
sameee. Who i am when I talk to people is literally a whole different person from when I have to interact socially. I have never seen someone speak so similary to the way I think/talk when I'm by myself. It's so weird
sometimes i get high and just sit and let you talk at me. i feel no pressure to respond. you do not need me to respond. i enjoy what you are saying and you enjoy saying it to me. we are both experiencing enrichment
Doing this ASAP
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me right now
Hi! Also me. Little person in the past
I think maturity is realizing that the whole ‘fake it til you make it’ thing actually is a genuinely good coping mechanism, especially in regards to depression. I’ve had diagnosed depression since I was like 11 years old and I used to scoff at that whole mentality. For so long, you really convince yourself you are not capable of anything and that whole ideology not only puts up barriers on a lot of amazing opportunities, but it also isolates you from other people. I cannot thank u enough for mentioning that strategy, I’ve been having a pretty tough month creatively and I really really needed to be reminded that a lot of it is just in my head. Thanks so much Drew :) I’m going to subscribe to your patreon as soon as I get paid at the end of this month and I’m so excited to hear more of your thoughts!!
The joke about being overheard being kind to yourself in the bathroom made me laugh. I enjoyed this video.
I have epilepsy and physically am not able to drive but people still ask me if I’ll ever “get around” to driving even in a judgmental way, it’s so annoying, I feel ya
you should ask them if they're ever gonna get around to epi-LETTING YOU LIVE Y OUR LIFE
Ugh this is the sort of thing that really makes me sad. People did the same thing to me when my vision prevented me from being able to drive (I've since had multiple eye surgeries that I didn't know would correct my vision bc they were to prevent worsening blindness). Even if it didn't, the contempt towards those who don't drive for any reason makes me frustrated.
I feel like this sort of thing happens a lot with any sort of disability like the fact that our society isn't accessible enough truly leads people to believe that it's the problem of those who don't have access/that the lack of access must be something that could be worked around.
I'd tell people I have cataracts and they couldn't conceive of a young person having it so they'd just like, not absorb the information and continue to get mad at me for not being able to see the same way they could.
Ew! That shouldn’t be happening to you!!!
That's literally so rude of those people to say that to you
@@drewmonson2 lmaooo
i actually do the same thing with my panic attacks of just pretending i’m not having one or i guess just being super self aware. like realizing the anxiety is happening to me and i’m not my anxiety i don’t know i have class tomorrow i’m so tired i had a heart stopping, breathing stopping, gagging on my food panic attack like 2 hrs ago and i just scrolled twitter and opened my window until it stopped happening because nothing is real actually
I always feel Drew is subliminally trying to tell us something through the stuff on the wall. I spend the first 15 minutes trying to get a closer read on everything.
it will all be revealed one day.
It's obvious. Red flag, bird is the word, last ticket to paradise, money from mum (from drew) and a birthday card from a little British boy.
@@dedbae Wait actually? 😮 (I can never tell when people are using sarcasm in this fan base haha 😅)
@@houseaudio5157 yes actually
I tape things to my walls so I didn't even register the wall things until I read this comment
The signed cd came. I cried one tear alone when my partner left for a second to get dinner. I cried multiple tears after. Thank you.
I can't get enough Drew content. I have laughed more while watching this video than I had this whole week. Thank you, seriously & from the bottom of my heart, for just being yourself & recording/posting it. The comfort & hilarity cannot be matched
wish I could like this twice
really sweet. but you're forgetting somebody and his name starts with a Spongebob
jk than you AS
oddly enough, you sharing your thought process to counter any negative thoughts by asking “what would it look like if i did xyz instead” just helped me so much immediately 💓 ur videos have been so calming lately, i hope ur doing well drew
I love your profile picture a lot
It's always a treat when you sing. It's just so calming and nostalgic and sad but not bad sad just being at peace with sadness sad and it's light and clean and fresh and pure. Thank you.
thank you for your wonderful Dollie-esque comment! omg wait Dollie wrote it?? okay that's why it was so Dollie-esque to me. sweet.
@@drewmonson2 🤣🤣🤣
98% of the criticism that exists on Twitter would never be spoken to someone’s face lol. I wouldn’t take any of it seriously. Love u bbbbbb
Same with tik tok
@@taureanbabe8415 And Tumblr
@@thecoolmanstation oh no the people of tumblr would absolutely say it to your face
@@nachopeligro found the tumblr user
@@4cannibal they’re right though, tumblr was always a different type of unhinged
I used to be engaged to someone who was obsessed w fandom/stan twitter. They would go on forums as well as twitter for like 10 hrs a day just to simply argue about stan drama lol... they were quite physically, mentally abusive and harmful and toxic irl as well so i definitely think their online behaviour is just a means of expression for them and they are also shit people irl
People who are in fandoms period scare me
Like drew said it’s similar to sporting/people get extreme. Completely agree w u
i'm sorry u went through that. stan twitter is so odd to me esp when it's about real people, speaking as someone who used to be a part of it when i was younger. deifying normal people does something weird to the human brain. also i hate that everyone on there talks the exact same way lol
veto veto veto. i specifically don't date people who have identity investment in proprietary characters etc. good for them but it's NOT for me
@@brice796 definitely, sports are just more socially accepted but even there some people are fucking aggressive and delusional
i watched this video while i did my acrylic nails and i got a lil phone stand and i was so focused and listening, this was so interesting it was like u were on a lil throne
whenever u post my day is instantly made better, hope ur having a good day drew
thank you saara my day is fine. and why not
why not!
You’re such a goddamn natural storyteller that it’s INFURIATING to me as a screenwriter (at this point in my career I cannot compare!). There’s something about being human that you just get and can put words to that just scratches my brain in the right way and I think we all feel it, we just didn’t know how. I think you’d be great if you ever wanted to get back into that world, I know some people who would love to tell stories with you.
I just hate that I have such a fluctuating attention span, and sometimes I can sit down and watch long videos like this and not even realize how long it has been, and then other times I can’t even get through a 2 minute clip.
okay stop liking this comment wtf @UCVwlNYgEfbSl2Nk8mLAsmGAbasically said I'm a boring fucker? (jk I mean I'm the same ii get it but also I'm insulted I should be the exception)
I'm the same way 😩
so true polnareff
@@drewmonson2 OMG LMAOOOO Drew look I promise you, you’re very entertaining to watch I’m just severely mentally ill :)
@@drewmonson2 Drew, you probably will not see this but I just wanted you to know that although it took me 3 months, I have finally gained enough of my attention span back and I watched this video in full without taking any breaks! :) It felt like 20 mins tops
I like how you said you think about that sort of fake it untill you make it way of getting out of depression or anxiety. It reminds me of what I’ve been doing (which I actually heard about through a tik tok) where I take care of my mental health “ironically” Like what if I got out of bed early and are breakfast? That would be sooo funny I’ll do that. It might be annoying but going through the motions of taking care of yourself is such an important step in helping mental health.
heyyyyy hi,there is like 30 mins more on the patreon and I think I even said how much money I made in a brand deal in 2015 hahaha? I was hungry www.patreon.com/drewmonson
I think this one is best in the last 30 mins? I hope ya enjoy still, to be honest I had a hard end of the month (I'm not sure and tried to push through making this even when everything inside me (liver, guts, etc) is telling me the video is boring and I'm too sad to be entertaining and it'll show and be uncomfortable to watch and I need to go be an entertained again instead of an entertainer and watch tv for 8 months and then come back replenished (doesn't work that well, TV isn't gatorade, etc). when I'm more depressed, less energy/sleep I think I stumble around more and things pop into my head slower but I remember like 5 years ago I swear there would be like 5 hour periods where I would try to make a video and couldn't even think of one word to say like someone had wiped the monson brain clean with the ugly little eraser from Microsoft paint? and I don't feel that anymore I can still say a bunch of words, I bet I said at least 27 words in this video (most of them were "patreon)
also I think I said this but just to be clear I am still gonna be doing TH-cam videos the patreon is just extra. I'm gonna talk about it for a few videos and then make it more of a thing I briefly mention at the end. anyway what's up? literally what's up. I'm not trying to fight
@@jessicas12345 HI JESSICA HOFFMaN
When your toilet makes that noise jiggle the flusher handle a little bit and it should stop 😊
@@ploopyploopster5427 lord
Dude you’re literally doing amazing, I love listening to you talk lmao keep going
if u wanna be friends drew plz
Your H without the arry joke was funny!!! You are funny and I enjoy watching your videos a lot. Listening to you ramble about random stuff and telling jokes distracts me from thinking existential thoughts. I hope you have a good day and tell the little British boy and Bob Burnram I said hi.
Bob hasn't texted back for 9 days tbh. I guess new year, fuck me, right?
yeah stop telling me i shouldnt laugh drew
these videos are so thereputic for me, it really helps me feel more "human" or at least that there is hope there are more humans out here like me who process information in the same way. Love you Drew.
i like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it
You're so pretty when you're falling asleep because you don't know where I am anymore
the way you are with those podcast ppl, thats how i am with u
i never understood why fans get so mad about harmless funny lil jokes about their faves, like who cares.
but also i appreciate you trying to rationalize and understand their point of view, it's not an easy thing to do
He’s correct tho -manic stan
I’ve been binge watching every single one of your videos because you get me even though you don’t know me & you make me laugh til my abs hurt, lol. Keep being you, Drew. We appreciate you!!
i just wanted to say that i’ve struggled with an eating disorder and i really resonated with what you were saying about eating and like whatever they put in foods to make them addictive. really makes me mad lmaoo
i appreciate these videos so much. it makes me feel less insane to know other people can essentially sit with themselves for over a half hour at a time and just. think out loud LOL😭 and the depression part hits hard. i’ve pretended to be able to pay attention to movies too, and i don’t think i’ve ever just pretended i wasn’t depressed. but it’s genuinely so smart.
Earlier today I went to lunch with my friend and in casual conversation caught myself saying something along the lines of “omg Drew told me…” and went on to explain something you said in a video that I deeply related to, in vast detail, and she stopped me and was genuinely like oh who’s Drew when did you meet him and I had to casually explain that I actually, indeed, only feel connected to people on the internet, and that you are, in fact, my favorite TH-camr and not my friend in real life- contrary to how I may make it out to be. I ❤️ parasocial relationships!!!!!!!!! But in all seriousness thank you for posting again and fueling my need for authentic-feeling social connection. Oh! I also mentioned that you guested me on YouNow once in 2017… so at least my parasocial relationships are consistent. Hope that’s not creepy… lol
I've done that sooo many times with podcast people I literally see someone I listen to on a podcast on TV and almost turn to someone like "omg thats my friend!"
I love parasocial relationships too. Too much hate abt it lately, everyone's just excited to use the word I think. Tbh I was stuck in my house for THREE YEARS due to disability and I basically had to pretend youtube ppl were my friends so I didn't get super depressed. I know that's kind of pathetic haha but I had to do what I had to do, I didn't get in that situation on purpose and tbh I'm proud of myself for even figuring out I needed human voices near me and stuff (I'm autistic and am bad at detecting my feelings/needs)
@@SpecialBlanket agree, I think it’s good online creators are expressing boundaries but it feels like it’s been a buzzword lately. Maybe it’s for younger people who have a harder time separating reality from entertainment, but I’ve stopped watching a few streamers because every other sentence is about how bad parasocial relationships are even in response to things like “I’m at the hospital right now. Thanks for keeping me company!” It’s tricky because I’m sure creators deal with stalking and safety concerns but I hope it becomes a less frequent topic soon as the vast majority of people know the difference and are looking for a place to enjoy and relax without being reminded they’re lonely every 10 sec. It’s a complicated thing
@Anonymous no that's not pathetic. i detoxed off methadone and opiates for around 4 mo starting last August and didn't see anyone or leave the house and all I did was watch my fav TH-camrs, all day until I went to sleep
it was all I could bc I couldn't speak very well, read, drive a car, or eat. so, what else was I supposed to do?
made me miss seeing people irl though so much, you get jealous of even someone walking outside like "oh, I bet that must be nice. to be able to walk, and have energy. GOOD 4 U." lol
I was on TH-cam trying to find something to watch bc I have been struggling to eat lately and I needed a distraction. saw you uploaded and actually smiled. just finished my bowl of pasta while smiling and listening to you talk and I don't even hate myself bc this video gave me so much serotonin. drew u have super powers, most intriguing comforting witty person on TH-cam. appreciate ya
yes
this is what I'm doing right now lmao it comforts me knowing others have the same issue, hope you're doing better though!
congrats on being smoke free drew! glad you're happy and proud of yourself, as you should be!! anyways love u
i know its been a year but these videos are just everything to me i feel like i have a friend and i get you
I'm sitting in a target parking lot watching you for the next hour drew
Me too!!
but why
loooool i do that all the time. trips take me forever bc i always get stuck in the liminal spots
“i just wanna grab people sometimes.. in general, watermelon sugar. EW SORRY” i laughed out loud
I work in a grocery store and the gluten free section story made be cry with laughter. That's definitely something that's going to randomly pop in my head and make me chuckle. Also, I love going the extra mile to help nervous people! I know the feeling and try to be as friendly and approachable as possible at work even though I hate people.
Your final thought made me laugh out loud. Thanks!
omg I just realized you could make a mother's day card for your Mom that says Drew: Mom's son! on the cover 🥺
I literally cannot sleep, drive, eat, or just overall function without listening to a podcast
I thought that sentence was just gonna end at the word "function" and I was worried for u
@@drewmonson2 LMAO i love you so much
Same
Morgan here- literally got goosebumps when you said my name. I felt like you were talking directly to me. It’s crazy how good you are at connecting with your audience.
hi drew ive worked at grocery stores for years and most of us really dont mind being bothered while stocking shelves or doing other boring tasks like that, helping customers kills time and gives us a break from whatever we were doing. so i hope you can worry about that a little less, it really is no problem. besides who wouldnt want to help such a goofy sweet dude like you?
This is the most validating and comforting channel that I watch.
You look especially good looking in this video. Skin is glowing and so are your eyes.
And your smile!
I'm at the part where you said when you shave everyone says your skin looks good and I just proved it hahaha
But fr
Okay am I really talking to myself
Yes
i completely understand what you mean when you said you feel like you’re invalidating your depression by being happy. it’s so often i will spiral very quickly and be having urges to hurt myself, and will use my coping skills or talk to somebody and start to feel better but don’t feel like i should be feeling better or showing the people around me that i do, because then was i even really depressed before or was i doing it for attention or using it as an excuse? in reality i know i wasn’t and i really was depressed but sometimes feeling better and recovering sounds so unrealistic that when it actually happens i question if i was just faking it the entire time
"You know when you have that moment when you realise someone thinks you're a threat? And you're like 'no, I swear this started with chips' 'you were just in the wrong place at the wrong time and that place is pretzels and the time is what time is it?'. Nobody wears watches anymore.. that's not true, rich people wear watches. Huh. Good point."
Drew Monson - 2022
when u said 'where's my sugar' in harry styles accent i spit out my pomegranate seeds
*sees video title and clicks for the hot take*
Drew: “Today I wanted to talk about h styles…”
Me as a 10-year Harry Styles stan: “Drew, what you say next may be detrimental to our parasocial relationship”
*reaches end of video, loving Drew more*
This channel is my place to visit for funsies but also to prevent crippling rumination and anxiety
“Sandy cheeks is about to go through menopause” had me WEAK! These videos give me life honestly
drew, im sure like many others, ive been watching you for a while. but these hour long videos have by far been my favorite of yours. it may sound lame but they make me feel less alone. thank you. rip spongebob
"I thought I was someone else on the way here."
YEP. Sometimes I feel so badass and then I remember exactly who I am lol
hi drew from two years ago, you said this at 49:02 and I was like, so true! Depression where it feels like torture and not even laying down feels good. I feel like i immediately understood what you meant and I could so be projecting but like; when you get to the point where genuinely nothing makes you feel good. Sometimes I like to sit and imagine, and empathize with an extreme emotion while I’m able to think clearly; that feeling when you know for the next how many ever hours, nothing will make you happy. Distracting yourself with a game, interacting with others, sobbing to your hearts content, taking a warm shower with music in the background, SH. when you know none of the methods at your disposal will help you and you can only ride it out.
tell me that I read way too into that… also i will always love you for posting videos, literally whatever they are. Just the fact they’re HERE for my eyes to grasp and gnaw at. That’s so stupidly spectacular. bye drew 2 years ago
Drew I LOVE these videos I work remotely and I’ll just put one of these on when I’m like working or eating or doing laundry or whatever and it makes things less lonely and fills the silence and is always entertaining…. It’s so nice and you are never boring at all!!! Never stop! (unless u want to of course)
your singing is beautiful and effortless and very touching. idk it made me emotional love u
I love these videos. I remember that I really liked the video where Drew ate reese’s snack mix and a microwaved personal pizza and just talked a few years ago and I watched it soooo many times. So I’m glad there are more videos with that vibe and style 👌 100/10
@@jessicas12345 how could i forget!! shame on me
i need more drew monson #2. it’s all that keeps me going lately lmao. glad someone rambles and has the same anxieties i do. nobody else really talks about how you can be self-obsessed without thinking you’re obsessed with “how great you are.” DREW. TALK MORE!!!
when you were talking about mental health, and also throughout your new videos on this channel, just hearing when you say nice things to yourself literally inspires me to say more nice things to myself and tell me the things that i want other people to tell me. And when you said during an anxiety attack to say "no im not". I am so excited to know that that's what im going to do next time. anyways thank you drew.
that Burt's Bees thing with your sister is adorable I love that. Such a sweet brother.
drew seriously i don’t think u understand that i resonate with everything you say like i feel like ur in my brain sometime seriously no joke ily
that power you were talking about i felt that. you think you know everything will turn out but it never becomes that when you have the will to do the complete opposite. so crazy..
When you said 2019 was nasty I burst out laughing 🤣 I related too hard
i relate on such a deep level to literally everything you say and it’s so validating but also overwhelming how i’ve actually never had an original thought. no i just came to the conclusion that it’s more comforting than anything and that you make me feel really safe
you have a way talking and making jokes that is so relatable and hilarious. i can never sit and watch a video without getting bored/distracted but i just sit and listen to everything you say for a full hour no problem
hopefully you don’t think this is weird but what you said about re listening to the same podcasts over and over again- that’s what I do with your videos :) it’s a huge comfort!
Thank you so much for making me smile during hard times, Drew!
I was literally about to click on another video of yours, accepting that I wasn't going to do anything yesterday when you came back and said your mini speech about "pretending you're not depressed" and it honestly woke me up. I got so much done yesterday and felt sooo much better. Thank you Drew ❤️
Drew I’ve watched you for so many years :’) you’re the only content creator that’s ever been able to truly make me laugh, cry, and not feel so alone with my thoughts. I look forward to every time you post thank you so much for giving us the privilege to know you like this. You’re like an old friend to me
Same! Been watching since high school and he always articulates thoughts I didn’t think anyone else had
Your videos always make me feel less alone. Thanks for being you and sharing your mind with the world
drew i seriously love your videos so much, im sooo happy that you’ve been active on here recently. watching your videos seriously makes me feel less alone and i just really appreciate your existence lmao
“I’m going to explain this without interrupting myself” I’ve never related to anything more
Hi Drew 💕 my boyfriend and I broke up a couple of days ago after almost 2 1/2 years and I just wanted to say that watching your videos has really helped me. I feel so alone and scared right now, but listening to you talk feels like I have a friend who cares about me to hang out with. Thank you so so much and I hope you’re doing okay
hope ur ok. have fun now. ur not alone. we r here
I think the transparency of thought in these vids gives me clarity in my own mind
i've been in a bad spot and these longer form videos have been really great to watch, thanks drew
it’s funny how you worry about being entertaining enough when just hearing you be so authentic at times about your mental health and just what goes on in your head each little thought, is incredibly entertaining. every thought that comes too your head you seem too express. its interesting hearing someone just talk about what goes on in their brain. rarely do we get the opportunity for that. Thanks for sharing even tho i’m sure it’s nerve wracking , it’s incredibly relatable too hear
I never thought I’d pay for a Patreon because I would forget about it and never actually use it so it would be a complete waste of money but idk you’re worth it tbh I’ll definitely be subscribing there cuz ily
drew youve encouraged me to be nicer to myself and recognize why i'm upset at other people and you're right it's almost always because i'm projecting
I love these videos because it feels like having a convo with a friend :)
The way you talk is exactly how I talk and how my brain processes things and it’s very comforting and engaging listening to someone talk the same way I do to my friends. Very disjointed but also somehow connected
Pls never stop doing this type of videos I'm in love with them, i always listen to them when I'm doing my makeup or when I'm in a bad mood, they are really comforting lol
i was vacuuming with this in the background and i couldn’t hear anything clearly until i heard you sing “cassidy” (my name) really loud and almost had a heart attack
A beautiful video to listen to from Drew just in time to clean my house . 🥺😔❤️ Thanks king
the things you said about food/eating habits was so comforting and informative and i felt so seen, thank you for verbalizing what i’ve felt for a hot minute
I work in a grocery store and I can tell you, I don't mind people stopping to ask me stuff. As long as I have a confident answer lol. Someone did get mad at me once for not knowing where shoe polish was tho, and I just feel like his anger wasn't really about the shoe polish. Radical forgiveness for your own sake.
Pro tip: if they get mad just say “sorry it’s my first week”, and even the Karen’s usually back off :D
Grocery store talk was spot on. I’m always in everyone’s way….and I always feel rushed while everyone else is so casually shopping.
The store part got me. I have celiac, so I understand. Some lady at Safeway confused gluten intolerance with vegetarianism. I just thanked her and walked away.
There is no one making content (to my knowledge) like this on yt and it’s so refreshing. Cause like I have adhd and my brain is low key always on 100 so watching videos like this are so nice. Even though you talk about many things I never get a chance to be bored. Much love to you Drew
Loving these vids Drew ! Thanks for cheering me up .
The advice at the end is so good Drew, thank you
you keep me going, idk how i’d make it through the days without you drew
Hearing you talk about your depression hurts my heart so much. To not be comfortable in your mind when it should be the one safe place is heartbreaking. I'm glad you do these videos, I hope doing them gives you a little outlet.
This video triggered my anxiety. Just feeling like I’m nobody and feeling that depression of wanting to sink into the earth and be unalive. I’m just going to feel it though and get through it instead of bury it down/distract myself. Genuinely thanks for bringing it up because idk if I can heal without shining a light on my wounds.
i get the what you were saying about instead of riding the anxiety you accept it and it does help instead of going off your anxiety it helps to remind yourself that yes youre anxious but youre still the same person when you werent and that youll just maneuver around best you could, hoping to go on your patreon! ive been a long time fan so ill be happy to support you more
Dear Drew, the chip aisle story spoke to my soul. Also I laughed a ton during this video. I wish I never drove. I have a lot of fears around driving but I live somewhere where I can't walk unless I want to walk for an hour + and there aren't any buses I can take. My parents made me get my license at 17 and I got into an accident shortly afterward. I've been an anxious driver ever since. I didn't go on the highway until my mid-twenties. I'm nearly 33 and I still get anxious like every other time I get in the car. I refuse to drive other people anywhere because I have intrusive thoughts about how I'm definitely going to kill them. This is probably TMI but I'm always so happy when I 'meet' someone else who is averse to driving, or someone I look up to who openly admits they don't want to drive. I mean, I'm glad I can because I like the freedom it gives me, but honestly if I'd been given a choice when I was younger I probably never would have learned. I don't know why more people don't find it scary, yet so many people are afraid of plane crashes when they're so uncommon but people die in cars every day. ANYWAY I love these videos, bye
i feel this
I don’t drive due to depth perception issues and delays. I can drive, it’s just safer for other drivers on the road and myself not to. I have a bus system in my town and pay a fee to be taken anywhere in town for the entire month. There’s a lot of people in my town who don’t drive. I’ve also had to walk 1-2 miles anywhere or uptown before. Do I miss the freedom? Yes. But do I not want the stress, anxiety, and possibility of reacting too late/no gas or matinence expenses? Absolutely. It’s a win win for me even though I’m at the expenses of others.
Yeah I relate. I have plenty of friends who're too anxious to drive and I thought I'd be one of those people until I had eye surgery and realized that part of my anxiety was because I literally couldn't see but ALSO I literally can't drive with another person talking to me so it's also a little bit of a brain thing.
The pressure to drive and the inaccessibility for those who can't or don't just makes me sad for so many reasons, but also like, the first few years of my adult life I came to terms with the fact that I would never be able to drive and I could be independent and happy anyway. I don't feel like I have more independence with the ability to drive, it's just more convenient. In the past would take hours to get places but if I was really determined to go I'd find a way, but if it was something I'd want to do on the regular I usually couldn't so like, that sucked. But yeah, lots of people who've been driving for years wouldn't see themselves taking the journeys I took just to do a simple thing by myself. And I'm pretty proud of that. I'm not necessarily proud of being able to drive. It functionally opens up my world in so many ways but there's a lot of bitter on top of that sweet because it's honestly unfair how much easier my life is with a license lol. I can have a job, I can take myself to appointments which means my mom can take herself to appointments instead of driving me to mine (I have a variety of conditions lol) and having two doctors in one day doesn't have to be the only thing on the agenda.
I'm still really passionate about pedestrian's rights and accessibility. Being a pedestrian should be pleasant and a choice people could feasibly make even if they didn't need to.
I feel you on the fact that I live somewhere that’s practically in the middle of nowhere and driving becomes a necessity. We have somewhat competent public transport but I don’t trust it, especially not taking it by myself, I just don’t feel safe; so being able to drive is my only option if I want independence. I’ve been learning for about 8 months now, and I’m looking forward to passing because I’d love to be able to travel by myself, I just really hope I’m confident enough because if I’m not, I don’t have many other choices besides that
one of the goals of dealing w mental health is recognizing the feeling, accepting that it’s there and that that isn’t fun however it’s just a feeling that’s there and not your entire being. kind of like viewing anxiety as a friend who’s kinda mean and annoying but you can still have good times w them and they’re familiar lol. that’s how i try to think about it
Drew. This is so needed and appreciated. Thank you for making me laugh today. I've had a really hard past 3 months. I found my bio dad through DNA who I've never met and didn't know about me, and after a week of us talking and him telling me how excited he is to meet me and get to know me, he blocks me. My grandmother induced a stroke because she was depressed my grandpa died and I hosted hospice for her in my apartment. I decided to finally cut my brother out of my life. He's extremely abusive and he's an addict, and I couldn't handle it anymore. Just today I had to cut my mom out of my life due to her continued abuse and over stepping my boundaries. I don't mean to post about all this and I don't mean to bring anyone down reading this but I just felt safe to post this here and I wanted to express how much weight I've been carrying that you've been able to lessen through your content. I am so appreciative of you and this is the first time I've laughed today. Thank you for giving me comfort. We love you. Btw.. any time you ask "Does that make sense?".... yes. Yes it does lol.
hi if it matters at all, a random stranger on the internet (me!) is proud of u for doing what’s right for u and cutting out toxic people. i know how hard that can be. i’m so sorry for what you’ve been going through, i hope it begins to get easier soon.
Drew I just got back to watching the video and I’m freaking out at the part where you talked about the awkwardness of existing too close to a parallel other in a grocery aisle and then weirdly looking at each other and creating tension for some reason. I thought about this so much yesterday and even made it a point in my phone notes section that is just with interesting thoughts of mine (admitting that makes me sound wildly narcissistic) but yeah it was the same thought we both had which is very cool to me, and so in response to where you asked if it was relatable to anyone, yes.
I work at walmart, and when you were talking about the girl telling you where gluten free stuff was - I think she meant that it's by brand throughout the store, that there may have not been one section for gluten free, but that there are gluten free options alongside the original products throughout the store. I have to explain to customers everyday that there's no hairspray section, that the hairspray is with the hair products, by brand.
I feel like we always seem already pissed when we answer your questions because 1) we have already been asked so many stupid questions before you asked your perfectly normal question. Bad projecting on my part 😬 and 2) too many customers ask us questions that they could easily find the answers to had they craned their neck half an inch and read those letters above each aisle that describe what is on that aisle. It's pretty useful. I usually say "the thing youre looking for is with the things that are like it." (I know every store has things in different spots, but my store is so easy, and they act like they have NEVER stepped into a Walmart, looking around like 😳😲)
Working at Walmart and having social anxiety is so difficult, my position doesn't even involve a whole lot of customer interaction but when I do interact, oh my god all I do is rethink the interaction for the next 4 hours. Every interaction is horrificly awkward, my heart POUNDS I feel like im about to cry, I cant explain it. The interaction was great, but I'm left feeling like I'm about to combust 😃.
your story at the end felt so good to hear, this what I need to associate with the phrase “you’re not alone.” I don’t know you but knowing we experience things so similarly is both scary and comforting.