A Teen with Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and Depression
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- Cam is a teenager who is diagnosed with anxiety, ADHD, OCD and depression. He spends a lot of time with existential dread, often contemplating questions like, “What’s the point of life? Is there a God? What am I doing here?” Cam has not found the answer to these questions but is learning through sharing his experience that he is not alone.
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Cam told me he would love to connect with people through this video. Anybody who would like to be his friend can find his social media account in the description of this video.
You’re such an inspiration
Sure I would love to get in touch !
I love too get in touch with him
I do TH-camrs Chris
Love how u help poeple
I wasn’t diagnosed with Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and Depression until I was in college. My parents didn’t believe there was anything wrong with me, and neither did my school because I excelled with my grades. It felt good finally understanding what was going on with me and to have someone believe me.
Ah the grade thing hurts... Hope all is well
Same, my parents think everything will solve itself if i turn to god
How did you get diagnosed, Or where did you start?
My parents finally came around to accepting my autism diagnosis. It takes time good luck! Sometimes parents dont want to accept they see the traits in themselves
I never got anything from my mom she never shammed me but didn't understand my disability . It was explaining it to her but later in life she realized the harm she did . Still love her very much
I love this channel because it brings light to the topics and the issues us humans face that most people look down upon. I personally have A LOT of anxiety and i also have OCD so this resonates with me. To anyone dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, ANYTHING, Please know that you are loved and I care for you just as much as the next person. You are special and YOU are meant to be here!
😊 such a nice young man.
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It's so nice to see that they've returned the comment section. I haven't watched since.
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He's very articulate and explains his thought process very well
Yup exactly what I think
Doesn’t seem like he has social anxiety, he’s very articulate and seem very sociable, starting to think he says he has these disorders just to get attention.
@@chemicalcade640 having general or social anxiety doesn’t mean you can’t articulate. In my experience, the environment itself is primarily what causes the severity of anxiety. Clearly this channel does a good job of making sure the people they interview are comfortable before the camera rolls.
@@chadstratton9078 i 100% agreed with you sir
@@chemicalcade640 people with anxiety tend to worry that their words will be misunderstood so they may try very hard to explain clearly and be extra articulate
this is me!!! i’m 20 and i have had diagnoses of all of these, it’s so reassuring to see Cam talking so openly about it ✨
@@elifyuksel5684 ?
Same! Sending love ✨
exact same for me. this video couldn't have come at a better time.
I'm 21 and have also had all of these diagnosed (except for OCD, though I have some anxiety related compulsive behaviors). It's nice to be able to have that solidarity and to be able to see yourself represented ❤️
The internet shows that there are people out there ready to connect we just haven't developed the right circles for regular ongoing socialization of people with similar issues that aren't easily spoken of in the circles of friends made by just general day-to-day overlapping coincidence of location like school and work, neighbors etc. You know the social circles where you don't want to talk about super personal stuff because you can't get away from judgments 'where' you live.
As someone with social anxiety, ADHD, clinical depression, and an added bonus of autism, I can relate a lot. It can be really debilitating to deal with sometimes, especially since what you go through isn't obvious to those without these issues.
we are literally twins💪 down to every disorder
Yesss. Not sure if i have autism or not but i have adhd among others and the sensory issues are absolute insanity. I’m good at masking until i just give up and rock back and forth and groan. Oh well 😅✌🏻
@@isthataspider7410 Encounter Ministries TH-cam page. (Mark Hemans)*
social anxiety doesnt exist
@Necrofelineosexual333 Nah I'm good. I like staying grounded. By all means though, go try it yourself.
Listen to the depth of character within this young man. The emotional maturity Cam displays in the face of his mental health challenges is amazing and very inspirational. I appreciate him sharing his story and struggles so very much. It's obvious Cam will overcome any obstacle in his way. He is going places. ~Cheers
clearly an intelligent and thoughtful dude. you aren't alone with your worries and struggles. it was very brave of you to do the interview and speak your truth. You're loved and appreciated, friend. xoxo
I'd love to do an interview with you, Chris! I'm totally blind, diagnosed with retinopathy of prematurity, and I also have diagnoses of ptsd, and depression.
I have ROP too
Hiiii let's get in touch !
Wow! That would be such an interesting interview. I hope Chris sees this! Have a great day!
@@abdullahak2204 How would like to get in touch? I don't use Facebook that often, and I don't have Instagram, Twitter, or Tictoc.
@@motcha834 ikr I don't think Chris has interviewed many people with ROP
@@chantelcuddemi7646 oh OK well I don't know either...we can try connecting on face book if u use it less often that's OK
I have OCD, and I live in Orlando, Florida, I would be glad to do a video talk with you guys. Best regards
I live in Jax!! Hello 👋
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I am 22 and I have been diagnosed with all of these as well. They can be incredibly isolating and it's really nice to be reminded that we aren't alone. Thank you for sharing Cam!
I'm 22 years old and I was diagnosed with ADHD only last year, because I don't have a very externalized imperative behavior. I think my anxiety "helped" me mask my ADHD until college, nobody ever thought I could have it, not even my family, just because I got good grades and was quiet, but they never saw me do class activities either or knew what was on my mind, which kind of made the symptoms a "secret" between my self and my Persona (what they saw or think of me) until it exploded. I also have OCD symptoms, mostly obsessive thoughts and some compulsions that get worse or better depending on the season and emotional instability. Sometimes I feel like a fraud, I feel invisible, alone, and videos like this that show someone who shares many of the same "psychological spaces" that I do makes me feel seen and valid and I think a lot of people with different conditions think so too. Thank you all.
It’s really nice to hear from someone who had a similar breakdown of beliefs and extreme existential crisis in the late tween/early teen years. I was a little younger, around 12, when that started happening but very close. I think the big difference is that mine was more of a “is reality even real” thing, which, you know, super fun for a hormonal 7th grader experiencing the fracturing of one of her oldest friendships at the same time to go through. I also came to a very different conclusion, and have stuck with my Christianity. But it is good to hear I’m not alone in having an existential crisis from mental problems since most people I know seem to have had different sources of mental health/emotional issues in their teen years.
This really got me with this interview too. My crises started in my twenties and is still raging off and on with unresolved questions etc. I was diagnosed with bipolar and while I guess I could blame it on that, I have honest questions, so I'm not going too. I feel like the depression and anxiety and rampant disappointments in my life brought out the honesty with that stuff
I went through the same thing but landed on Wicca ! 😊🙏
@@kristinialyons5230 Twenties? Bless your soul, it happened to me in my mid/late teens. Religious ocd followed by depression followed by healing and then BOOM pandemic. Rinse and repeat but without the religious aspect.
@@isthataspider7410 late teens? Bless your tits.. I have been diehard atheist since I developed critical thinking at eleven.. my brain shuts off all posibilities of unrealistic crap.
I have been diagnosed with the same things also. I am a Christian and my faith in God has gotten me through it. I cannot imagine going through it as teenager. Faith doesn't make things easy, but it makes healing possible. I'm praying for healing for him and that he will renew his faith in God 🙏
You are me! It's insane listening to you perfectly explain my whole life in ways I could never articulate. I thought I was alone in this, but clearly I'm not.
Me too man, I'm struggling with depression and OCD and am also autistic, it's hard but I am trying my best!
This helped me so much! I’m 17 and struggle really much with social anxiety. Going to school is hard, getting friends feels impossible. I feel like it’s really ruining my life, almost every social interaction feels terrifying. I also deal with depression and OCD, so this was really helpful. Thank you so much!
I hope you're getting the help you need, hun ❤️
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Cam, you're a really articulate and mature young man. I also have bad anxiety and used to have severe depression. I know how much they can rule your life and how they make you feel. Seems like you've got a good head on your shoulders and I bet youre gonna do some really good things in life ✌💯
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When he said “there’s no worse feeling than being alone in something.” It hit me. I’ve tried so hard to get those exact words out of my mouth for so long but my adhd makes it extremely hard for me to put thought into words or into full sentences. I have always felt that way with my emotions. I always said they hit me harder than most people would ever know or relate too. And it’s so hard to relay that to others. This guy is my mental twin
I can relate to you relating to this, I have a lot of trouble with trying to express how I feel, through words at least, been struggling with it for years, I hope I figure it out eventually.
I'm so happy to hear someone else speak my same thoughts. It's really validating
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I was diagnosed with ocd couple of months ago after years of struggling with obsessions, intrusive thoughts and depression and now I finally know why. I can relate to lot of these things in this video. I literally love this channel!
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Cam, you are such a great person. As a Christian, I really related to the constant thoughts about life. Just know, we all love you, and we all can’t wait to see the wonderful things youll do in the future. God bless you my friend🙏
Not a big religious person but i do much reading and God put us on earth as punishment
@@WayneTwitch I promise he didn’t. God loves you and I love you too. I hope you have a great day / night
I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, PTSD and learning disorder when I was 15. My mother was embarrassed. I couldn't get help, I am 42 now and still struggle. It's hard to afford good help, I have a family to feed. I don't mention my struggles to my kids, it's a lot. Seems like this guy has a great start to early understanding.
Hit up Lambertpills：Depression, anxiety, ptsd, etc. you have to be in the right mindset when taking it and in the right environment.
@@Santos_12 Encounter Ministries TH-cam page. (Mark Hemans)*
How long does depression last?
Cam, I’m just blown away. You’ve given so many of us a voice today. Of course we can exist on our own and we do live our lives just like you of course. But this- this just feels like a great brain summary to send to friends and fam
I’m so different from Cam, and yet I relate to him so much…I don’t have all the same stuff as him (I don’t have OCD but I’m autistic) but I understand his situation so well, this interview was so good
Same here! I'm autistic with depression and anxiety. he words things so well I feel like I have a better understanding of his situation.
I’m autistic with all the same diagnoses as Cam. He pretty much summed up the autistic experience in this video, especially if you grow up undiagnosed.
Seems to me that Cam would benefit from an autism evaluation
@@TheHamishX Encounter Ministries TH-cam page. (Mark Hemans)*
Cam you are so well spoken and it is great you shared your story! As you said you are not alone and therr are so many people to support you in the SBSK community!
Mental health is really important and more people should understand that!
Great interview! Can’t help but share my experience. I had these same diagnoses in the past. It took me quite a few doctors until one realized that these same diagnoses were a flag for ASD. I was diagnosed Autism Level 1 and everything really started to make more sense. Totally not trying to be a back seat doctor here, I just know that it helped me way more to realize all of these issues I had were simply just Autism. It made me feel less “messed up”. I was able to stop blaming myself.
Seconded. It’s the most relieving thing in the world to realize that you actually ARE different.
@@turnleftaticeland couldn’t have said it better myself. I’ve finally learned to give myself some grace.
I was thinking the exact same thing. These are very much autistic traits. Not saying he IS autistic, but there is a high comorbidity between these diagnoses and autism. The hair flipping is likely a stim.
I just started the video, but as someone diagnosed with autism too, a lot of my traits mimic some symptoms of OCD & triggers extreme anxiety, particularly in public spaces. I don’t think a lot of people realize this!
Interesting. I also have all of these diagnoses as well as the autism spectrum disorder one. They can definitely go together. I have PTSD and a dissociative disorder, too, but I think I've read that folks on the spectrum can be more likely to have a stronger response to trauma than some others, although don't quote me on that.
What a sweet, thoughtful guy. We need more folks like him..
I can relate to so much of what you shared. I'm 39 and just started treatment for depression and anxiety a year ago. I can absolutely say it gets better. I'm so glad I held on long enough to experience that. Thank you for sharing! You are never alone in how you feel!
Keep going brother, the positive attitude is awesome! 👍
What a cool interview. Those deep questions, even though they’ve caused pain, seem to lead us all to what makes sense and help find what our own truth is. Loved this. Thank you Cam!
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I love love love love love this person! I have ocd and anxiety and went to deeply harmful religious schools! The ideas of hell and god’s wrath are extremely disturbing especially to someone who is a deep thinker & empathetic like I can tell he is! This is a very fascinating and important sbsk! 💙
@@r....7850 Encounter Ministries TH-cam page. (Mark Hemans)*
Yes!!!
@@blehhhh That’s actually a heresy Christians do not believe, it’s a condemned belief that many Protestants hold to because they reject everything about Christianity except past the 1500’s when the reformers decided they wanted to disregard everything prior to it
What a guy I wish him all the luck in the world 🌎
I too have many mental health problems, CPTSD,traits of border line personality disorder, anxiety and depression and its tuff every day is a battle in my head and watching this helps to know that I'm not alone and I'm not abnormal
Thank you SBSK
I’ve never felt more understood than now from this video. You are insanely well spoken and are incredibly aware of yourself and how you operate. You’ve given me another voice I can show friends and family to better understand me. Thankyou so much. You and this channel routinely improve my life and I just can’t stress enough how much I appreciate it all and especially this video. I feel representation in a way
What a friendly young man!!!
Man the energy, compassion, understanding and love you give each person you share their story of on this channel is simply put amazing to watch and gives a lot to reflect on
Thank you for sharing this with me because I do have a son who is ADHD and he’s about to graduate next year and leave for college this is definitely helping me to understand and feel good about him leaving for college
I am so glad he did this video! I am a 49 year old diagnosed with severe major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder and I have had them most of my life. I too always use to be obsessed about existential issues at the age 10-17. Due to not having answers to that type of question made my depression worse. I have had ECT'S and they changed my life. I am now an RN at a psychiatric hospital. I love to give back and care for others with mental issues.
The way that Chris is able to truly relate to people of all ages, diagnoses, backgrounds, and cultures is really remarkable. He is phenomenal at speaking with people and really drawing out their stories by putting them at ease. The world is extremely fortunate that he found his gift and is using it to share all these individuals’ experiences with us.
I love this channel, I’ve been watching for years and I’ve learned so much through every video.
This is the first one I’ve ever watched that I relate to every single thing he said. Im truly flabbergasted. From growing up in religion and having so many of the same experiences and questions, I don’t feel so alone anymore. I have the same diagnoses and at 23 have never heard anyone with a story so similar to mine, thank you so much for this.
It's so amazing how closely I relate to his story. He has such a beautiful heart.
This person has unbelievable eyes, full of pure kindness and warmth, I'm stunned with it...
It's disturbing how much I see myself in Cam. I'm 23 and just got diagnosed with depression, Anxiety, and ADHD. I believe I have OCD as well because my mother and sisters all have OCD. I have yet to even look for a diagnosis for OCD. I've been extremely philosophical since I turned 18 and often pondered similar questions to him. I felt that by convincing myself that life is ultimately meaningless, I could live guilt-free no matter how much I neglect friends, family, and myself.
I knew for a while now that there was something not quite right with my psyche. I've been on medication for about 3 months now and won't dare tell my loved ones that I take it simply because my family has fully bought into the stigmatization of ADHD medication. I fear my family will find out and that I will suffer from the eyes of their judgement.
Fortunately, I am starting to feel better. Less anxiety, more ability to focus, and best of all, I can convince myself to take care of myself. If you are contemplating getting treatment, DO IT. I've never felt excited about my future until now.
TL;DR - Take care of yourself and get treatment if you find it necessary. Do NOT buy into stigmatizations. THINK FOR YOURSELVES!
As a person who has lived with severe Anxiety most of my life, I really appreciate his rawness, and honesty. It can be very crippling, but you're certainly not alone. There are programs & people that are willing to help. You have to be willing to reach out. I'm retired & happily married. Do not shy away from your Mental health issues, but do not let them define you.
I'm sure there are many more suitable dimensions than this one, for all of our unspoken needs to shine. This world is so busy craving profit that many of these very sensitive and intelligent people feel left behind. Get your hearts and brains together and start addressing these blackholes that divide the human soul. We need people like you to upgrade our old perspectives. To me, you are not sick or weak, just born for something better. Your secrets can save lives. Keep hope and be proud. You are all very precious. Love.
i’m a teen with autism, adhd, anxiety, ptsd, and ocd. it can be so hard to live with so many things but i promise you’re not alone :) 💖
You know, as much as Cam's conditions are painful to him, his compassion, deep concern for the world and his search for meaning in life strike me as what the world needs more of. I hope he finds strength in all these comments from strangers who support and admire him for who he is (If you're reading these, Cam! :) ). I wonder if he's heard of the Baha'i Faith which sheds a unique light on so many of these questions about religion. Even if his big questions are never answered, I admire him for dealing with them for so many years and not giving up on himself.
I have dealt with a lot of similar issues and discovered mine were caused by sleep disorders and a food allergy, hoping Cam finds what can help him live a fulfilled life!
Fun fact about ADHD. Most women are diagnosed after 30. Males tend to have a more outward presentation and over report their symptoms, as well as the diagnostic and research being more leaning towards the male experience of ADHD.
Thank you for sharing. ADHD is one of the most well documented and studied mental disorder, and yet we still struggle with meeting the small basics that we need.
As a fellow post-Christian, I can relate so much to Cam's journey. Bad religion forces itself upon children in the hope that this will result in obedience and conformity, but children have questioning minds and need to be exposed to a wide range of views in order to develop healthily. That's not to say that all religion is bad, of course, and Christianity done right gives hope and happiness to many. By "done right" I mean allowing people to make the decision to follow Christ freely, without being coerced, indoctrinated, threatened or guilt-tripped into compliance.
Cam, your questions and anxieties don't come from any failings or flaws in you. Far from it. You worry about these metaphysical issues because you're intelligent, and that's a rare gift. You have a hunger for answers, but I'm here to tell you that sometimes you just have to accept that some questions just have no answers. Is there an afterlife? Is there a God? Plenty of people will tell you that they know, but they just think they do. Even the atheism I now lean into is a system of belief, and I could be wrong. If you can get comfortable with walking away from the unanswerable, you'll really turn a corner and then you'll be able to apply your considerable intellect to more practical questions, such as: what do I want from life? what do I want to do? what can I do to reach these goals?
It's a crazy, messed-up world we live in, that's for sure. You have the intelligence and wisdom to become a driver of the huge change that needs to happen. I for one think you can do it, and I wish you strength and happiness!
This is such a rich interview. It was really great hearing from camp. I am going through almost the exact same thing. His thoughts have been my thoughts. I was in tears by the end of the interview because he talks about feeling lonely and it was the first time that I've seen someone who has shared the same thoughts I have and by the way that he shared it I could tell he has been where I've been. Thank you for sharing this interview.
Whatever you are going through, I know you can handle, even just typing a few of your thoughts, helps millions, so you got this. ✊
It is so hard to know there's so many people like us and a lot are still hiding, I'm still hiding! It's overwhelming but he puts the thoughts into words so well. I want to be more like him, his self awareness and his ability to keep you so drawn in, his sincerity is the key. What an incredible human being
I know 12 years of Catholic school did a number on me... My belief started degrading around that same age, so I feel you on all those questions. It honestly still pops up on me sometimes. Studying anthropology and recognizing ethno/Eurocentrism at play brought me a lot of clarity in so many areas of my life. Rock on, Cam.
I love this Chanel. I support people with disabilities and enjoy it. The interviewer the way he asks questions and talks to these individuals is amazing. You can tell he has so much compassion compassion very sincere. He defiantly does this with love.
Cam seems like a really fun person to be around. I always love these videos!
200% relatable; I've lived so much of this. It's challenging living with a deeply self-aware brain that's always on. But I've grown to like myself and my brain, and I like yours too!
Never stop doing what you love! I love you and your videos. One Love man. Thanks for putting up these videos.
I love Cam. He's so intelligent, articulate, and empathic. I relate to him on many levels, aside from OCD and ADHD, though I'm thinking I might have ocd. I'll bring it up to my therapist. I wish I could sit down with Cam and talk for hours. I feel like he just needs to find his tribe. Just a group of people who can relate and won't judge him. I'll check out his social media. :)
I feel you, Cam! You're not alone! This channel is such a bless for the world! Thanks for everything!
His vulnerability and honesty is so comforting and helpful for those of us struggling with similar issues.
Aww, sweet interview. I'm 40, and have had inattentive ADHD, and overall/mild anxiety/depression for a good part of my life, but wasn't diagnosed with most of it until the last few years. I had to just learn to cope or have felt inferior to others, like, ""what's wrong with me? why can't I socialize like others? why did I say and act like that?" Oh, and yes, social anxiety. So I totally get Cam's issues and I'm so glad he's been diagnosed at a young age and has gotten help. He sounds like a very intelligent young man, like a lot of people with these issues are. That's one of the things we tend to hyperfocus on. We feel so dumb and stupid for how our problems hinder us. We see how life should work and then get mad at ourselves for when we can't get ourselves to work normally in society. And we don't want people to think we need accommodations either so we don't often ask for help. We just want to be normal. One of the best ways I've found for others to help me is to just respect it when I say, "No, I can't do that today." and not press for a particular reason why. I don't want to have to always explain myself. If I've had enough of a situation, even if it's a pleasant one, I let my husband know I'm going to take a walk or sit in the car, etc. I also try to focus on the positives. ADHD people have a lot going for them! They are problem solvers! They observe lots of things that others don't. Those with anxiety can be planners. They can look to the future and prepare for it. I prefer to be behind a screen, so I help others and encourage others that also like to be behind a screen, while other friends are doing a similar job out there meeting the other extroverts and talking with them. I volunteer with a non profit organization so we all have parts to play. Cam, you are doing so well! Keep up the great work in college and finish well! Continue your therapies and learn those coping mechanisms. There will be plenty of bad days still, but it will only make you more thankful for those good days. Thank you for sharing your story!
What an incredibly self-aware and authentic young man. There is tremendous strength in his ability to be honest and vulnerable in sharing his experience of life. This touched my heart. Thank you both.
You seem to be doing an awesome job managing it all. You are helping others by sharing. Thank you 😊
What you are sharing is helping someone who maybe feeling alone with this knowing that they are not.
Thank you 💓
I wish I could have a conversation with this guy; I can relate to the things he's saying, and it resonates with me in certain aspects in my life. I wish him well.
i relate to this dude so much, i feel sorry that he had to go through all this stuff and I'm sure his parents caused lots of this.
well he said himself in the beginning his home environment wasn't too religious. It was his school environment. And youths spend most of their lives at school.
But yea, who knows if his parents were extremely strict or mean or whatever. (I'm replying to your comment only halfway through the video).
Blaming the parents without having enough information adds to the stigma. All of these conditions can be genetic. It is likely a variety of factors that led to his conditions. He says his parents told him he was a good person, and I'm inclined to believe him.
@@victoriaa.993 i know there's a stigma but the genetic cases are not that common. I think people should question their childhood more
@@meez5412 i agree. my homelife heavily contributed to, and still contributes, to my issues. Parents think they're so great just because they pay the bills. Being good parents is so much more than that.
As Cam’s brother, I can confidently say that our parents are amazing human beings and their actions have not caused any of this. It’s genetic and the religious schools did not help
What a good person Cam is!
I'll bet once he works through all of the confusion he has about religion and is able to come to terms with his personal beliefs, his anxiety will drastically lessen!
Sending you hugs, Cam! 🙏💙
This young man is going through exactly what I went through. Anxiety and depression are very difficult to go through, not to mention the hyper religiosity he was raised in. He has such a positive drive and attitude, he is an inspiration to us all.
He’s really well articulated, hope he can somehow manage his anxieties and running thoughts. Life is very strange and overwhelming, stay strong cam!
I have adhd, which can get disregarded by people super easily because I’m a girl and I’ve learned to function with it.
I’m also diagnosed with major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety. The depression can get hard sometimes but I’ve learned to “ride the waves” as i say but my doctor is always ready to get me medication if i need extra help during a low. (I avoid medication as much as possible since addiction runs in my family). What’s hard is the anxiety. The intrusive thoughts. It’s so constant and gets so bad that sometimes i can’t even leave my apartment.
It’s so reassuring knowing there are people everywhere who feel the same way i do who have the same problems and fears and thoughts i do. I love this channel and these interviews! Thank you Chris and Alyssa and thank you Cam for sharing these stories! ❤️
I hope all is well with you, but if it's not at the moment, than I'm sending nothing but positivity your way.
He expresses himself so well in this interview situation for someone with social anxiety. I suffer from it too and I don’t think I could do so well
Totally agree, never in a million years could I do this, so props to him for going through with it.
I am a teenager with ocd, ocpd, complex ptsd, tic disorder, Anxiety disorder, and MDD. So I FEEL this guy 😭
Intelligence is a double edged sword. Wishing you all the best and hope you find purpose and peace in your gifts.
This makes me so happy because I used to have depression, I have severe GAD, severe OCD, and a little bit of ADHD, so this is very relatable. I love your content keep up the amazing work. ❤
Wow Cam, thank you so much for sharing your complex feelings and emotions. It’s so important to open up about these kinds of topics. So many people will be able to relate and benefit from your perspective.
Also can I say, you are such an intelligent and well spoken young man. I appreciate you sharing yourself with this channel.
This young man seems like such a sweet soul! I can relate to just feeling awkward, but I think that he's so lovely. I feel like we are all different...and that is definitely okay. 💗
well, this video was a welcome surprise. i'm also a nineteen year-old college student struggling with all of those diagnoses. i totally relate to everything cam said. it can feel like you have to work five times as hard as other people just to function at a basic level. people also don't grasp just how severe and disabling some of these things can be unless they've seen it for themselves. ocd especially, i think-in its more extreme forms, it's a living hell, controlling your every waking thought and dictating your entire life, yet so many still think ocd = someone who likes to clean.
cam, i hope you read these comments and take comfort in knowing there are other people like you. i know it can seem like you're the only one in the world who feels the way you do; i feel like that most of the time even though i logically know it isn't true. but you're not alone! there are dozens of us in this comments section alone! keep putting one foot in front of the other
Wow, this was such a comforting account about mental health and how it affects your daily life. This video hit close to home and I really appreciate Cam's openness. I've never heard of someone else dealing with the same issues on religion/worldviews that I've dealt with my anxiety, and it was really validating to hear. Being the same age as Cam just made everything so much more relatable with navigating social media and college. Thanks so much!
What an amazing person. That last thing he said: "Don't remember me, remember the things I said." This guy has a good future ahead of him I'm sure.
What a brave and intelligent young man. By sharing his story he helping other young people who may be facing these same challenges. I wish him all the best, I am sure he has a very bright future ahead of him!
He's so relatable to my 19 year old self! Figuring out your worldview in these times is so hard. Especially in the context of religion and spirituality--I was raised Christian too. Props to Cam for being strong and facing these hard questions.
If you see this Cam, check out some Eckhart Tolle. He has helped me a lot in being more present and being less in my worried thoughts. Best of luck to you.
Found this channel in recommended for some reason, I don’t know why but it’s such a beautiful thing. you are incredible with everyone you speak with and all the stories Iv seen, they are all so beautiful and inspiring beyond belief. great stuff. But I might add so much of this channel brings me to tears. Beautiful people over coming such adversities is hard to watch at times.
You actually seem like a good and strong (mentally) guy. I can surely understand much of your thoughts, their nature and how much they affect your personal relationships, your life in general. But it seems to me that you're strong and capable of battling those things,and eventually be happy. Keep going!
You should be so proud of yourself for being brave enough to open up and share what you're going thru. I struggle too and millions of others do too so you truly aren't alone. You are so smart, well educated and articulate. You are so much more than your disorder. I hope you get really good treatment in the future. Treatment has helped me so much and it has come so far in my lifetime, I have lot of hope for advances in treatment in your lifetime ❤️
I have anxiety and social anxiety too so I relate so much to this! Thank you guys for spreading awareness of this! You guys are the best!🥺🥰❤️
Anxiety sucks, but you got this. 👍
He’s so awesome you would never know his struggles. I hate how some mental disorders can debilitate such a perfectly imperfect human being who deserves to live his best life! I have high hopes for Cam ❤️
I relate to this so so so much, so helpful and makes me feel like I am not alone ❤
Cam, I have anxiety and depression myself. Thank you for raising awareness. There are many more of us out there. You (and we) are not alone!
I also have social anxiety and keeping eye contact is incredibly difficult
Thankyou for sharing!!! You are so brave. Please know that you are not alone.hugs
I have anxiety and social anxiety too so I relate so much to this! Even with religion! Thank you guys for spreading awareness of this! You guys are the best!🥺🥰❤️
I used to have pet bunny too!
@@ethanking4995 It’s not my pet but cool!❤️
Social anxiety is the worst, but I'm trying to come out of my shell a little bit more, it is difficult though, I hope all is well on your end. 🤙
@@andrewrosales9972 yeah it’s very hard to face
@@ethanking4995 You can do it though, I am rooting for you.
Cam seems SO articulate and intelligent as well as thoughtful.
Wowwww. I've never seen someone talk about the things they're going through and I could relate so much. I have generalized anxiety and ocd. And I think a lot of people think it's just easy to deal with or they really do think it's not a big deal just like he said. But it's not. Especially for me, I will have an anxious thought and I never know which one my ocd will latch on to, but suddenly I've been on the same train for thought for weeks. And sometimes it's so sudden and so urgent that if I don't do what my brain is telling me to do, I will literally just have to scream and scream from how much I hate not being able to basically quench that idea. And also the part of you're just constantly thinking. There's no point in time when you're not thinking, thinking about life, thinking about why other people suffer, thinking why I suffer, why do bad things happen to good people. I've had days where Im at work, pretending everything is normal. But I can't actually get my work done because my brain just won't stop thinking about anything. I can't shut it off. Also the bit about not being to speak it out which leads to rumination is so incredibly relateable. That was one of the things I felt I was so alone in. It feels like there's too much going on in my brain and I need to pop open a window to let some of it out. But that's not always an option.
I wish nothing but the best for you cam. You're not alone as much as I know that anxiety tells you otherwise.
This young Man is very articulate & can express the repercussions of his symptoms on his daily life.
I am wishing him all the very best in the future. 🙏❤️
I have It all too...I Hope he Knows he's a strong human 💪
What a bright, articulate young man. I wish you all the best in your life endeavours and congratulate you on your bravery in speaking on these topics, it will help many.
Ooooh I can relate to alot if this particular the Anxiety part.
One day I would love to talk to you Chris. You are so compassionate and patient with the folks you interview
ADHD depression anxiety here. Thanks for these vids. I would love for there to be more discussion about how profoundly ADHD affects your life, rather than just making you hyper or a space out. There are millions of people in the world who hate themselves because they don't realize they're not lazy or incompetent, it's that they have ADHD. After failing important stuff over and over it's easy to start to convincing yourself that if you really cared you would have been able to do it. Even friends and family start saying it to you.
wow i relate to this so much. I was raised southern baptist and cant help but to think how much stress it put on my mind.
I'm not against anyone who is religious but the constant putting down of others that goes on in the church is too much to bare.
Agreed. Just the idea of original sin was enough to provide fuel for my anxiety thought that "I'm not good enough" or "There is something inherently wrong with me." I have been working on shedding these negative core beliefs for years and I've still got years to go.
yup, and they don't even follow most rules of their religion, just choose some that fit their agenda
that's because some people can't handle truth so they call them put downs. The path to Heaven is but a narrow one.
@@Lucy-cl2qk and ..!!!you just hit the nail on the head of the cross Jesus was sacrificed on. That's why Jesus was sent in the first place. To forgive of all sins done, did, and ever will do....welcome to Christianity.
@@grote__julia I’m sorry you’ve felt anxious over this. As a Christian Catholic, I just want to say that you are still loved by God even if you feel that you aren’t. We shouldn’t be judging or condemning one another, so I hope a person didn’t make you feel unhealthily guilty. Have a blessed day 🤍
I relate so deeply to this! Thank you so much for sharing your story and perspective, Cam.
I’m 28 years old, but a lot of my life experience with regards to religious upbringing was very similar to yours (except I was Christian-homeschooled, rather than attending a Christian school). I left the church when I was 18, but it’s taken me much longer to begin really processing the effects of my religious background on pretty much every aspect of my life.
I started therapy this year and I’m currently in the process of getting an OCD and possible ADHD and/or Anxiety diagnosis, and I know how difficult it can be to talk openly about these things. I really commend you for sharing your experience so others can know they’re not alone and be encouraged in their own journeys.
You are so well-spoken and your future is bright! Wishing you all the best.
I could never put things into words like you have, just hearing you talk makes me think I’m inadequate to even those who have similar issues to me. Your so mature for 19, compared to me anyway. Looking back I think I was so immature still at 19, even well into my 20’s. I didn’t understand why I felt like I did or even get diagnosed or treated for anxiety until I was like 25 or something. My ADHD or ADD in my case, I think is the main cause for all my other mental health issues (anxiety etc). I’m still waiting to be officially diagnosed for ADHD, I only recently discovered I might have it (I’m pretty sure I have). I just turned 40, so have been dealing with these things a long time. Hopefully getting treated for this will change my outlook on life and I can turn a corner. Hope this makes sense.
I don't use much social media, so I will not be connecting there, but Cam .. I am 52 years old and recently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Thank you for doing this interview. You help me feel less alone. I can relate to many many things you said and you have given me some comfort by sharing your life and thoughts. Thank You.
Cam, thanks for sharing your story. I can imagine this took a lot for you to express and it is great to see someone I can relate to with my own struggles. This helped me a lot to watch.