Well well well, Rich anything for views Lux. Love you so MACH! But seriously how small is this world that this wonderful person got that wonderful person into a platform to touch so many peoples lives?
When you said you feel like you are chasing a ghost of your self i almost cried. I have never heard any one explain that to me and thats how i have felt for MONTHS now. Thank you.
Lindsey Mounce me too! I feel like my high school self was so much free and unique and unchanged and driven. Life is hard and it can totally bog you down. I hope you can find what you’re looking for.
Lindsey Mounce I know. Same. I literally cried. I've been feeling that same way for at least a year. I've never known how to describe it, but chasing a ghost of myself is exactly how I feel.
I really don’t understand when people make comments like… You don’t look like a person with depression, you don’t look like a person with anxiety… I don’t think I have ever in my near 49 years, have ever seen the face of anxiety or the face of depression
Kaitlin McKnight very well said... I have battled anxiety and depression most of my life but I haven’t always made it known to others. I also live with chronic, debilitating pain and people look at me like there isn’t anything wrong with me simply because I don’t use a cane, a walker, or a wheelchair nor do I have a limp most times. I get really tired of people who think they have a clue. I often find myself wondering how they would feel if people were judging them. Have a blessed day 😊
Please ! Please! Stop trying to excuse yourself. You are a grown woman and make your own decisions. I have severe anxiety but people who do not know me would never know. I don’t medicate either because I hate how it feels. So, please!! Don’t worry too much and make videos you love. We love you no matter what!!
I'm on the other end of the spectrum in that I need meds for bipolar disorder and anxiety and wouldn't be here without them - and I've never, ever felt that Bunny should have to explain herself and her choices regarding mental health. Like you said - we love you no matter what, Bunny!
I've tried being without medication (sometimes they stop working and you have to switch classes/types) and it's not something that works for me. I've tried, but nope! I'm going to see a therapist soon to try to help me as well, do you do that or deal with it in other ways?
I love the just stream of consciousness here where you talk without editing and you go down all these different places it’s exactly how my brain works if I didn’t edit myself. I think you will get where you are going and it will be awesome until it’s not and you will get through that! 💜🐢
Your fear of getting sick is preventing you from living your life....so you get a cold...or flu....you WILL get over it and it will build up your immunity....I understand your fear, I have different things that prevent me from doing things....my intellectual self realises I am being silly but I just can't help it! Love you!
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My girlfriend is going through serious seasonal depression. It’s our first winter together (in Ohio so super cold and snowy) and I just want to help her. Proud of you for talking about this so much, I have Borderline Personality Disorder and I feel like people always think I’m spiraling for attention
Sending you both love and hugs. And if I could I would send you sunshine. Winter time in Tennessee has been very cold and grey and it does make feeling good or doing anything difficult. If either of you need someone to talk to I'm here for you. Being a Swamp Family member I will always be here for any SWAMP FAMILY member that needs help, someone to talk to or anything. We have to stick together and help get each other through the bad days not just the good days.
Kaley Prater good on you for talking about mental health! I’m in the Midwest too, and it’s been super cold and snowy here too. It’s wonderful that you want to help your girlfriend. Good luck to both of you!
Sending some vitamin D from California. Even being in such a sunny state I’m suffering so badly from seasonal depression, but it’ll pass soon hopefully ❤️ sending positive vibes
I'm a medical anxiety girl too. I'm convinced I'm dying every time I get a cold. My mind always goes to the worst thing every time something happens. So I feel you! Google is the worst! My therapist, naturopath and friends have banned me from googling anything medical related.
Hi Bunny, I am a long time anxiety sufferer. My anxiety escalated to full blown panic disorder and I would have episodes where I thought I was dying. I kept denying meds before it got to that point. When I finally relented take an ssri, I felt immediate relief and regretted not starting sooner. Chronic anxiety can create real physical damage to our bodies.
I’d never tell a person what to do for their anxiety, I just wanted to share what’s been helping me SO MUCH is Yoga with Adriene here on CZcams. Her 30 day yoga journey this month has been beyond amazing for me, part meditation part exercise. Just wanted to throw that out there!
It's not stupid that you look forward to your coffee break every day. I do, too!! :) Each person is different - do you have ADHD? I do, and in some people who do stimulants can actually alleviate anxiety symptoms. You have to find what works for you as a person, because we really are very individual when it comes to meds, supplements, stimulants, etc.
heytherespookyface I agree! I am on adderall and anxiety meds. I didn’t start them until I was in my late late 20s. I feel hopeless without them. However, the winter months cause me to sleep all day and I’m up all night. Smh it sucks so bad. I also find myself wanting to order things online but I never finish what I start!? The struggle is too real in my life. I hope we all get better together. xoxoxo
@heytherespookyface my anxiety was treated after starting stimulants for ADHD too. Coffee also makes me yawn and get sleepy which was another indicator that my brain responds differently to stimulants.
I’m the same way with coffee. Switch to Decaf if you can’t cut back. Really helped for me. Regular coffee increases my anxiety. Heart starts racing. But love love my coffee. Can’t start my day without it.
Me too. Anytime I can't sleep because my mind won't stop racing, it's almost always because I was going crazy on the coffee. I cut back and then it disappears.
I love these ramble videos! I like listening to them as I clean my room. Also Emilynoel83 is still one of my favorite youtubers! And I can’t believe you and rich lux used to hang out and be told you to start a channel! And you ARE good at it! You should definitely meet up with him again :)
Also, I have anxiety and depression and I’m on medication, but that’s what was best for me. Like you say, everybody is different and each situation is different
So, I’m gonna be 110% honest here I feel like it’s the more chill OG swamp fam that are here. Here is where I feel more comfortable being more open with things. You are just extremely chill here too and I kinda just feel like it’s a massive hang out? It’s just a good time, good real vibes and all that if I’m making sense...
I always try to explain to people that even though my reason for anxiety may be irrational my fear is still real. It's a hard thing and I completely relate to you on the fear of medicine. Glad you're on the road to recovery again! Much love!!
I am sorry you are having a rough time💋 I was diagnosed with crohn's almost 3 years ago and ever since then my anxiety has gotten worse, I am always scared about my health but watching your videos really cheers me up when I am down and I can also relate to winter depression! I live in canada in part where we get really cold winters and I hate it!!!!
Sabrina Ferguson i was diagnosed with crohns 4 yrs ago and it also made my anxiety so much worse, i just wanted to say i know what ur going through and how bad it sucks, hopefully 2018 will be better for the both of us ❤
I don’t know how bunny feels about cannabis, but I know a couple people that benefit from CBD oil. Laws might be different in Texas (I’m in Canada) but it seems like a good natural solution without all the bad side effects. It’s helped my family with anxiety and body pain a lot. And there’s variety’s that don’t make you “stoned”.
If you are craving it, like actually really craving it, thats the sign that you have drank too much, and if you continue then it will continue to be hard to stop, and will get worse. maybe try decaf coffee and see if that helps? also, its hard dealing with anxiety, no matter what causes it. its a huge struggle for me and i love hearing how you deal with it because im honestly lost in what to do
Shout out for Texas! I'm a native Texas girl and you and Rich are people I can relate to. Good friendly people. Do it, live your truth and get back to your happy place. We're not going anywhere. We'll hang with you. Don't edit out those little things that make you you! You're so real and unpretentious. It's one of the best things about you!
I have cronical anxiety/depression. I suffer since i was 7. Doctors tried to not prescribes medication since i was 18. That sounds right.Ok, but he did a terrible error. When i turned 24 i started to have panic attacks and really bad ossessions. So i talked with a different doctor and basically this second phase is caused by to not beeing medicated early. Bc this kind (mine) of illness could be aggravated by not be cured. Result. Im now under the right (and havier) medication, i deal with anxiety better, the depression days are really few, but i still have problems doing things (sleep, go outside alone, walk in different streets etc) and these are the result of not be medicated rightly. What i want to say: its ok say not to meds but, there's a possibility that this decision could bring you to a point where the meds could not doing anything for you in the future. So be really carefully
Hi Bunny! I know exactly what you mean about people saying "You don't look like you have...". It's so frustrating. I deal with depression as well, but I also have a chronic pain disease (fibromyalgia), and many people I've met don't believe I'm in pain. I'm young (20) and don't have any visible signs other than limping or holding hurting body parts, so people sometimes assume I'm faking. In fact, I stopped using my handicap placard because people would make nasty comments about it. But here's what I've learned. People who make comments like that are either ignorant or stupid. Ignorance is simply a lack of knowledge, stupidity is having the knowledge yet ignoring it. Ignorance can be fixed, stupidity cannot. So, now I kindly inform those who make nasty comments that I do in fact have a disbalilty (2 actually) and that it would be lovely for them to not judge me. 9/10 times when I tell people what I have, they say, "Oh! My grandma has that!" Suddenly, they're much more understanding and typically apologize. But, there are others who don't care and feel the need to defend the "truly disabled" from posers like me. And yea, those comments hurt and sometimes make me feel awful about myself. But, they don't live my life or know that the only times I use my placard when I'm in a flare up or out of remission. And they didn't know that this disease put me into a wheelchair for months because I lost use of my legs. They never saw me at my worst and they themselves are lucky enough to not struggle with this or know anyone who struggles with it. That's how I process remarks like that. Lots of love and empathy from me Bunny!
Katie Me. I totally get this too. I'm 19 and to everyone I look like a normal girl but I struggle with ME or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and have been for years. I get joint pains as part of my symptoms as well. Its so difficult dealing with people (especially college teachers) when I'm having a bad energy crash. (Sometimes i struggle to speak its so bad) I'll say that I'm too tired and low energy to come in ( i work from home a lot) and theres always the undertone of "really? Again? You're just tired. Try harder." Ive even had a tecaher call me out in front of my class and tell me to "at least try and make the effort to come in". At the time i was struggling with severe anxiety ( which I'm pretty sure its connected with failure and perfectionism so missing days at college is not the best thing for me. ) so that didnt help much. I still struggle with this every day but I'm so pleased I'm not alone although i am sorry you have to go through it to. x
Ciara Armstrong. You just described my life. I've been fighting this thing since I was 16, and my teachers would get so frustrated with my absences. But I couldn't make them understand that when my joints hurt, I'm not sore, I actually feel like I'm being pulled apart. That when my legs hurt, I can't walk. That sometimes moving makes me sick and feel like I'm going to pass out. I've lost friends who felt I was too flaky or was lying to get out of things because the timing of flare ups were "too convinent". When I hit college, things got worse. I actually left one university because someone in administration told me that since I didn't look disabled, she wasn't going to help me. Luckily I've found a smaller college where my professors work closely with the students with accommodations and I can actually get the help I need from the higher ups. Stay strong!
I understand fibro and am sorry you have to deal with it. My mother has it. I'm now in constant painand seemingly for no reason as well as lost my voice April of last year and doctors don't know why I still can't talk.
Thank you for opening up about this stuff it’s really emotional for me to hear that you are going through this because your videos have helped me through the last few months of dealing with my dad’s death like my #1 coping method was watching does this thing really work for HOURS and you inspire me to want to be a youtuber and help others through their hard times but I hope you feel better over time because you help a lot of us through the same things you’re going through mentally KEEP ON KEEPING ON BUNNY 💕💕
I feel the same about winter. I'm an outdoors kind of person; I love hiking and walking on the beach and things like that, and life is so grey and miserable at this time of year, especially here in England.
glittabones England is a wonderful place to live, I've lived here my entire life, but the darkness early and gloom and rain and stuff is the most depressing time of year. Feels like there's barely any day! And I think it really does affect a lot of people in a negative way. It does me anyway!
Amanda Reeves I agree, if you can be I medicated and feel managed then go for it. My husband has ADHD but tapered off his meds a couple years ago because side effects kept creeping up.
I understand bunny. I can be a "hypochondriac" and it spikes my anxiety too. Its almost like anything that's "wrong" (swallowing wrong. Random leg cramp. Anything painful) just makes my anxiety bug go CRAZY! like asdfhjklljhg!! And rationally I know its not right that my anxiety bug is just getting the better of me but it doesnt always FEEL that way. #anxietybug #struggles
I have Multiple Sclerosis and depression is one of the many things that I have to deal with on daily basis. I so understand where you are coming from. Especially with the medication, some of the meds for MS the side effects are worse than the MS itself. Are there any other Swamp Family members with Multiple Sclerosis out there? Bunny you have helped me get through some really sucky days and I just want to say THANK YOU BUNNY LOVE YA GIRL.
kittykat Goode - I am currently in the process of being diagnosed with MS. Bunny has been such a big part of dealing with the bad days, overcoming the really depressing days and all of that. Sending you lots of love, and wishes for good days.
Samantha Carboneau , thanks for the love. With MS depression can be overwhelming sometimes. You will find heat and hot weather is not your friend. I finally got a cooling vest for the hot weather days and it has helped reduce the relapses in the summer. But winter is just as bad especially the extreme cold it makes spascity much worse. And the depression is worse in winter. Like you Bunny has made my life a bit more bearable. To me Bunny is the most amazing person and always makes me laugh and smile even on the worst days. I admire her for being herself.
Cori Butler she is approaching a million subscribers, which is crazy because I have been watching her for years! She is a great woman. I just love her.❤️
Hi Bunny! Your video yesterday and this one really hit home with me. Many years ago, I had a bad depression which I ended up on meds. Don't remember any of that time. Since then, I've tried other meds for anxiety and depression but don't like how my body reacts with them. I can totally relate to how you feel and your feelings on taking meds. I really love your videos and especially the vlogs that you just sit and talk.
I know what youre going through...im also going through this right now. Anxiety sucks. I just want to get over it... but we both will be fine 💪 Greetings from germany ❤
Hi Bunny, I hope you’re having a beautiful day!! 🐊💜❤️ my family also struggles from medical issues, especially my mom. I feel anxiety about her every single day!
It’s a hard thing to overcome. For me, dealing with my anxiety and depression has been managed better without medication. I know for some medicine is the only thing that can help. And baby steps. I love these conversation videos! You help so many of us and you are very relatable. Love you bunny.
Hey Bunny!! I totally feel you with the whole act of going to STARBUCKS being like a fun part of your daily routine that gives you joy. I don’t think you should give that up, but what maybe you can start doing is getting half-caff drinks instead of full caffeinated. Then slowly work your way down to decaf. This will keep you from getting any super bad caffeine withdrawal but still give you your little piece of joy each day. ✌🏼❤️
Alice Ribeiro Yep, I ve never seen anyone quite as addicted to caffeine. Sleeplessness is really the least of her worries when consuming that many mgs of caffeine per day. Eventually, when it begins to affect her health (physical/mental) she'll be forced to cut down.
Bunny, I'm so glad that you are going to go back to what you love! No matter what, that's the most important thing. We are with you all the way. I still have my Wreck this Journal, with several pages (like most of the book) left to do, so if you schedule pages, I can share. Mine is all about my word of the year from last year, which was "Brave". My word of the year this year is "Revolve". So I still have a lot to do in the book and I really want to get back into my creativity!! Love you!!!
Bunny: How is your healthy choice app that you did the promo for going??? Maybe try drinking ( if you can and want to) coffee but decaf it still tastes good!!!!!
Let's hold each other accountable and set weekly goals. Even daily. My goal today is no coffee or meat. I want to start getting moving again too. The older I get the more I realize how important it is to take care of your body but holy cow some days leaving my bed is a task.
I've dealt with anxiety/depression for years (thankfully meds seem to work well for me, I understand they may not be for everybody.) But I have to say, I totally understand the caffeine dilemma, haha. I know I should cut back, and that it would probably help my anxiety to do so....but it's something I look forward to every morning... and as a full time graduate student, COFFEE IS LIFE!!!
I think for people who don't have super severe depression and anxiety don't need medication. For me taking medication for anxiety was a crutch. I needed to learn how to deal with it, breathing techniques, yoga, walking, exercising. Medication made me feel REALLY weird, and out of reality. I think coping techniques for anxiety and therapy work really well. Drinking coffee, poor sleep etc really affect it too, I'm the same way. I feel the SAME WAY about coffee! Even though coffee effects me a lot no I don't drink water, I crave coffee. Working from home going to get coffee is only social interaction I might get all day so I totally get it.
no of course, I'm not saying no one needs medication either. i just can relate so much to what she's saying, i have a very similar anxiety. plus meds work differently on everyone so it could just be my body chemistry etc! its the in your head things that really f you up, everyone needs to meditate and work those things out! :)
Love you Bunny! Thank you for being so real and I totally want you to post what you want to post because I will watch it no matter what. You are the one youtuber that I want to meet. Bunny I honestly thought that I was the only person that had anxiety when it came to medical things. I had the flu that began on Christmas, started taking Tamiflu and to hear about so many people have died because of the flu, I had so many anxiety attacks. Obviously I'm better. I also don't want to take any medication unless it is ibuprofen or Tylenol. I'm so happy to know that I'm not the only one so thank you so much for sharing your story.
I love your ticks. Nothing wrong with that. We all have our own little quirks and I think that's what makes us special. I avoid going out if I don't have to and when I do I take my little dog because not only will he alert me when I start wheezing because of my asthma he keeps my anxiety down to a minimum.
Hey Bunny! I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression 5 years ago. One of the first thing the doctor said was no caffeine! I am on 3 different meds to control the panic attacks. I am thankful I finally feel normal most days. And yes I still love my cup of coffee in the morning! Thank you for your honesty.
I love watching your videos. I have anxiety really bad and I've been having a panic attack for the last 2 days, watching your videos is the only thing that has helped calm me down so far. Keep doing what you do. We love it.
I have notice that you are more comfortable talking about how you feel in bananapeppers than grav3yardgirl. .. I really enjoyed watching your blogs and I'm a paranoid person with medicine side effects tooo...
I'd drink coffee nonstop if it didn't send me peeing all night long 😃 ! Thank you for these talks we've been having lately , it really brings us closer together as a community ♥️ . Love to you all , let's stick together in this life 😎 !
Coffee doesn't really give me insomnia like in a chemical way, it's more just losing sleep because you're trying to convince yourself that you can hold your pee until morning. smh
I’m loving these videos where you just sit down and and talk to us about “YOU”..I think it just brings us that much closer to you!!🤗 Take care of yourself and get well soon..love you, Bunny!!🐰❤️😘 xoxoxoxoxoxoxo🐊
I'm going through grief of losing 3 ppl, and I've been told my channel cheers ppl up during their own struggles. They love me for that, and you better know how loved you are. You're helping me through depression while going through your own things, you're powerful and harbor so much strength. You, PewDiePie, SuperMayhem, King Vader, and music. A bit of green as well. Thank you.
Love Rich Lux! You should reach out to him. He seems very positive and sweet. You should do a catch up hangout video. And yes, keep doing the k-beauty hauls. I love k-beauty, especially the Leneige sleeping mask.
I'm with you! I struggle with crippling anxiety. I think the worst part is feeling like everyone around you is either frustrated with you or thinks you're crazy. I always try to explain to everyone that there are two parts of me at war, the logical rational me, and then the anxious me. Anxiety isn't rational or logical. I convinced myself there was something seriously wrong with me because I've had shoulder pain for the last 8 months. I was screened for cancer and i came back clean. My Dr says it's a muscle issue, but it still terrifies me at times. I'm on an anxiety medication and it helps with the day to day struggle, but the anxiety is still there, still lurking, waiting to ruin my day.
Yes! I feel the same way about getting a coffee, no it’s not the only thing I enjoy in my day, but it makes me feel happy for a little bit. It’s like why would I give up something that I truly enjoy and look forward to everyday!
Love you bunny and how you are so open with everything... ok most things I have been watching your videos for that past 2 years and then as a “New Years resolution” I decided to open up on my own CZcams channel I have adult ADD also depression with anxiety and I’m also a mom to 2 crazy kids (3&6) who love you also btw and we are also the same age
I totally get you with the whole medication thing. I personally take meds for my mental health, but I can't take birth control pills. Not only do the side effects worsen my depression, but the whole "having to take it everyday" thing triggers my anxiety and I didn't get any relief until I got my period once a month. and it might not make sense to some people cause I have to take my other meds every day aswell, but like I won't die if I miss a day, but I don't want to risk getting pregnant you know? sorry, it was a long comment.
Rose Velasquez I’m a lesbian so there is 0 chance I could be pregnant but if my period is a day late or my cramps are heavy, I still think I’m pregnant, sometimes even to the point of taking tests
omg i haave the same now i'm trying to be more consistent with the pill.. having it a breakfast is always a good idea to avoid triggering yourself if you wake up at the same time every day.
So relatable. I have never been on birth control because of the scary side effects and it gets really tough if you have heavy menstruals. Any sort of prescribed is a no no. Only natural vitamins.
i was very depressed when i first found your channel in 2015. im still not doing too good, but im getting a lot better and thats partially due to watching you and other youtubers like jenna marbles. whenever I felt like self harming I'd watch a video and it would help me slowly calm down, and now I'm over a year clean. so i guess i just wanted to thank you for the help
Yvonna Dodson less vitamin d..it's why they say )though it always sounds stupid when someone tells you and you're in the depressive episode) to get out and do something like taking a walk. Sunshine is about the only way to get vitamin d and you're body absorb it properly
Yvonna Dodson same...I have seasonal depression along with anxiety...my depression comes with the very cold weather we have where I live along with every thing about winter...i dislike winter...i can't wait for spring
the problem is, is that it seems to be a trend for people to just say that they have anxiety or depression, i feel thats why not everyone is taken seriously.
You ramble and ramble and ramble... AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! ❤❤❤ I do it myself and people can't stand it but I always have so much to stay! Love you Bunny🐰
SO, information for the Swamp Fam that I'm not sure will be useful but might be! I work in a pharmacy and I know medications pretty well inside out and some anti-depressants can make you feel pretty poorly, everyone is absolutely different and just because one person reacts badly to something doesn't mean you will. Some people get absolutely no symptoms from anything they take, some people might get something mild. It's the same with medication for anything. So if anyone is one medication and is finding that what they're on makes them no feel so good there are so many other medications you can try! It's just finding the right fit. I was put on citalopram when I was younger, I had a very very dark bout of depression in my early twenties and have struggled with it one and off since. I didn't like the medication, it made me REALLY sick even though it's one of the more mild medications in the UK that you can get. After that I decided I didn't want to be on anything and that's okay too! I went to counselling for a while and talk therapy probably saved my life, it made an incredible difference. So, in short, whatever you choose to do for you is okay, whatever you feel is okay, sometimes trial and error is part of finding the solution that works for YOU. Keep trying, you are loved, there is support for you, you are valued and precious and talking about your problems is not weak or a burden, it's self-care at it's finest
I’m so glad you left this comment!! I had to try many different anti depressants and mood stabilizers til I finally found one that worked for me, and also didn’t make me deathly ill
One more thought - are you on your computer or other screen late at night? It's really common that people who use computers late at night feel like depressed, anxious, GARBAGE!!! the next day - maybe look into that?
Yes this! Cut out electronic use to about an hour before bedtime, or at least get a program that makes the screen use warm light instead of bright blue light. Messes with your circadian rhythm.
Yesss I had no idea how bad it was for you. I'm on a strict 12:30 curfew - but it is so hard to stop. I feel like a moth... that glow of my computer screen... hard to stop.
I'm here for you Bunny! Your not alone with depression and anxiety. And as a swamp family member please don't be afraid to speak your mind. Your awesome and beautiful just the way you are.
I hate, hate, hate when people say things like "you don't look like you have anxiety" or "how can you have depression? What do you have to be sad about?" Like, really? I doubt these people would go up to someone with cancer and say, "oh, well why don't you just try to stop having cancer?" So why is it ok to be an a-hole and say something like that to someone with a mental illness? I think that's why a lot of people are afraid to talk about these things because you never know if someone is going to be supportive or belittle you for something that you don't really have any control over. Thanks to some really negative experiences, it took me literally years to finally seek help for my own anxiety and depression. It's so sad that there are people out there that make people feel ashamed to find help for a legitimate problem. Thank you for being so real and honest... your videos always brighten my day!
As a nurse and a person living with generalized anxiety and OCD (which is an anxiety disorder in and of itself), I see a lot of similar tendencies that I have within you. I am not permitted to make diagnoses the way a doctor does, but we do make nursing diagnoses (which are kind of like making note of symptoms and proposing a diagnosis based on them that we document and make doctors aware of for them to formally diagnose). Medication coupled with counselling has made all the difference for me. We started medication first and once that stabilized, we were ready to start counselling. With just medication alone, I couldn’t believe how much better I felt (and still feel). I don’t get that gut-wrenching feeling anymore, no panic attacks and very rarely get that “scared of what’s lurking in the dark - hair standing on end” kind of anxious feeling. Studies have shown that counselling and/or therapy can be just as effective as meds alone, and combining the two can give an extra boost to the effectiveness. Medications aren’t always for everyone. Finding the right one can be a stressful process. The most amazing thing I’ve found is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). It really helps to figure out why we feel compelled to do, think, feel, etc things and how to break the ones that have a negative impact and enhance the positive things. It also helps to learn how to accept things for what they are and to release the burden they impose. It’s a fascinating process that does take work, but it is well worth it. It might be something to look up and to consider if it sounds like it would be beneficial for you. I love it and would love to share the relief I have found in it with you. You deserve all the happiness in the world. I know you’ll find your way back there in the way or ways that best suit you xoxo
One of the biggest reasons I have always felt connected to you is because you are so real and tell it like it is. I am a few years older than you and have suffered from anxiety and depression for most of my life. I know people who do amazing with medication however I do not like how it makes me feel. I have learned over the years to try to avoid my triggers and how to control when I can't. This took a long time but I havent been suicidal since my early twenties. Thank you for all you do. You make the rest of us feel like we are not alone and someone to relate to. ❤
You are happier when you aren’t trying to “play” a character. You tell all your young subscribers they should just be happy and be themselves.. but you seem to have been pushed into becoming a caricature of your original self.
I have been on over 20 different anti-depressants and SSRI's thanks to general doctors trying to play "psychiatrist" then once I went to a psychiatrist that "diagnosed" me in one session put me on the heaviest medications you can ever imagine, I went through the worst part of my life in those months, I then thanks to family found a new psychiatrist who was good in the beginning but then he kept prescribing me more and more medications, serious medications. It ruined my life, I lost my relationship of 6 years, dropped out of school almost homeless. I went to jail and after that I told the psychiatrist that I was done he refused to help me off the medication he put me on. I sought out a nurse practitioner to help me tapper off those meds I researched natural herbs and remedies, nutrition books. i did extensive blood tests after being off all medications, ruled out thyroid, hormones vitamin deficiencies. I needed Vitamin D and needed to take krill or fish oil and probiotics. I also never drank any caffeine and switches to juice and herbal teas as well as herbal supplements like passion flower, B vitamins, kava kava, Valerian root, skullcap,lemon balm, l-theanine, melatonion, natural nerotransmitters like gaba, 5-htp. some people have neurotransmitter imbalances. Also having a therapist or spiritual guidance helps immensely. after this I still had some panic attacks rarely an trouble sleeping so I take trazadone for insomina and small dosage of clonazepam for sudden panic attacks maybe 4 times a year I use it. That is my story though. routine, coping skills, removing caffeine, natural herbs, blood tests, probiotics, krill oil, therapist and herbal tea!
Rule out everything with blood tests,nutrition and research before you ever consider heavy medication always do even more research, get second,third even fourth opinions, realize the machine the pharmaceutical companies are, seek out others on support groups, forums who have been said medication.
I've been one 8 medications in the last 6 months. nothing is helping me. it helps the first few days then bam stops working. and I feel like shut 24-7. and I have a daughter. all I wanna do is sleep and cry. IDK. so I know what you mean. I wish marijuana was completely legal. I would love to see if it helps me. I've researched it and seen how it helps some people.
20 years ago, I was on medication for depression stemming from the abusive relationship I was in at the time. The first week on the meds all I did was sleep. My dosage had to be adjusted but the entire time I was on it, I basically felt like I was a zombie. Eventually I got out of the situation, got better and was able to wean myself off of the meds. I made a promise to myself never to get into a situation like that or get like that again! I now have a great group of friends who are my support system! Aside from the occasional panic attack, I'm doing very well! It took time and help from my family and my friends to get me out of the situation I was in and through my darkest days. I'm not afraid to talk about it if it will help even one person. You are a very strong woman Bunny and I know you can get through what you are going through too! You have helped me get through so much since I started watching you around 2 years ago (I think). Keep doing what you are doing and never give up!
I have complex PTSD but was incorrectly miss diagnosed with sever depression for over 30 years. In that time I took 27 different meds and ONLY 2 over worked. So I understand the hesitation on trying medication but dont rule it out if you ever get stuck. Hugs.
That's funny your talking about the first youtuber you watched, because you're the first one I watched. In early 2013 I was pregnant and on bed rest so I was bored & my husband downloaded CZcams to my phone and I remember seeing Bunny's bright red lips and clicked on it, watched all of her paranormal thing and now watch every day.
Hey! I love your videos and i think you're amazing c: Also its really good that you can talk about how you're feeling ps. i hope you open the LARGE box on vid ^_^
Bunny love, i have had to switch to decaf yah you'll get use to it. i am one who can't function without meds. but it's between you and your Dr. just don't push yourself too hard. baby steps love, baby steps.i love you...blessings
Bunny, I love stuffed animals, plushies etc. When I get stressed I have (of all things) a bunny I got after Easter last year. I will sit in a quiet place and hold my rabbit and pet it. When I saw you at first on this video, I was thinking, that is so what I do. Hugs Bunny, we love you!
You are Always a friend in my heart girl love you so much. Thank you for the shout-out means a lot to me. You are the most genuine person I ever met.
Well well well, Rich anything for views Lux. Love you so MACH! But seriously how small is this world that this wonderful person got that wonderful person into a platform to touch so many peoples lives?
Rich...I'm like a stalker girl...but I swear it's coincidence I bump into you..love you sooo much!!
We love you Rich!!! So glad she shouted you out! You deserve it! Love you so mauch!
Good to see people being so humble and not forgetting their beginnings. Love yah soo maaach #Richlux 🖤👑🖤👑
Rich Lux I love you so maccccchh omg two of my favorites♡♡♡
When you said you feel like you are chasing a ghost of your self i almost cried. I have never heard any one explain that to me and thats how i have felt for MONTHS now. Thank you.
Lindsey Mounce me too! I feel like my high school self was so much free and unique and unchanged and driven. Life is hard and it can totally bog you down. I hope you can find what you’re looking for.
Same here! I wish I knew where I was headed, because I've certainly lost pieces of me that I came from. I am an illusion of who used to be.
Lindsey Mounce I know. Same. I literally cried. I've been feeling that same way for at least a year. I've never known how to describe it, but chasing a ghost of myself is exactly how I feel.
I really don’t understand when people make comments like… You don’t look like a person with depression, you don’t look like a person with anxiety… I don’t think I have ever in my near 49 years, have ever seen the face of anxiety or the face of depression
Kaitlin McKnight very well said... I have battled anxiety and depression most of my life but I haven’t always made it known to others. I also live with chronic, debilitating pain and people look at me like there isn’t anything wrong with me simply because I don’t use a cane, a walker, or a wheelchair nor do I have a limp most times. I get really tired of people who think they have a clue. I often find myself wondering how they would feel if people were judging them. Have a blessed day 😊
Please ! Please! Stop trying to excuse yourself. You are a grown woman and make your own decisions. I have severe anxiety but people who do not know me would never know. I don’t medicate either because I hate how it feels. So, please!! Don’t worry too much and make videos you love. We love you no matter what!!
I'm on the other end of the spectrum in that I need meds for bipolar disorder and anxiety and wouldn't be here without them - and I've never, ever felt that Bunny should have to explain herself and her choices regarding mental health.
Like you said - we love you no matter what, Bunny!
I've tried being without medication (sometimes they stop working and you have to switch classes/types) and it's not something that works for me. I've tried, but nope! I'm going to see a therapist soon to try to help me as well, do you do that or deal with it in other ways?
I love the just stream of consciousness here where you talk without editing and you go down all these different places it’s exactly how my brain works if I didn’t edit myself. I think you will get where you are going and it will be awesome until it’s not and you will get through that!
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Mary Ann &Kerri i feel you 👏🏼 I'm like that too ill be talking about cats and the next minute I'm like hey black holes and space lol
Your fear of getting sick is preventing you from living your life....so you get a cold...or flu....you WILL get over it and it will build up your immunity....I understand your fear, I have different things that prevent me from doing things....my intellectual self realises I am being silly but I just can't help it! Love you!
You CAN buy paint online, and better yet there is a line of Nickelodeon paint colors.
Go to myperfectcolor.com and search Nickeloeon. They have every color ever used on all of Nickelodeon.
You can buy tiny swatch containers all the way up to full gallons of paint ($32 Not a bad price).
Oh my gosh that site is so amazing, I am probably going to spend the rest of my day clicking around there. Thanks!
My girlfriend is going through serious seasonal depression. It’s our first winter together (in Ohio so super cold and snowy) and I just want to help her. Proud of you for talking about this so much, I have Borderline Personality Disorder and I feel like people always think I’m spiraling for attention
I wish the best to you both. I’m in Ohio too, I hope it brightens up soon. Today was nice.
Sending you both love and hugs. And if I could I would send you sunshine. Winter time in Tennessee has been very cold and grey and it does make feeling good or doing anything difficult. If either of you need someone to talk to I'm here for you. Being a Swamp Family member I will always be here for any SWAMP FAMILY member that needs help, someone to talk to or anything. We have to stick together and help get each other through the bad days not just the good days.
Kaley Prater good on you for talking about mental health! I’m in the Midwest too, and it’s been super cold and snowy here too. It’s wonderful that you want to help your girlfriend. Good luck to both of you!
Sending some vitamin D from California. Even being in such a sunny state I’m suffering so badly from seasonal depression, but it’ll pass soon hopefully ❤️ sending positive vibes
I have bpd too. Its forking hard sometimes. Just show her love youll get through it! 😊
I'm a medical anxiety girl too. I'm convinced I'm dying every time I get a cold. My mind always goes to the worst thing every time something happens. So I feel you! Google is the worst! My therapist, naturopath and friends have banned me from googling anything medical related.
onetier Someone should block Google for me too, haha.
Hi Bunny, I am a long time anxiety sufferer. My anxiety escalated to full blown panic disorder and I would have episodes where I thought I was dying. I kept denying meds before it got to that point. When I finally relented take an ssri, I felt immediate relief and regretted not starting sooner. Chronic anxiety can create real physical damage to our bodies.
I’d never tell a person what to do for their anxiety, I just wanted to share what’s been helping me SO MUCH is Yoga with Adriene here on CZcams. Her 30 day yoga journey this month has been beyond amazing for me, part meditation part exercise. Just wanted to throw that out there!
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It's not stupid that you look forward to your coffee break every day. I do, too!! :) Each person is different - do you have ADHD? I do, and in some people who do stimulants can actually alleviate anxiety symptoms. You have to find what works for you as a person, because we really are very individual when it comes to meds, supplements, stimulants, etc.
heytherespookyface I agree! I am on adderall and anxiety meds. I didn’t start them until I was in my late late 20s. I feel hopeless without them. However, the winter months cause me to sleep all day and I’m up all night. Smh it sucks so bad. I also find myself wanting to order things online but I never finish what I start!? The struggle is too real in my life. I hope we all get better together. xoxoxo
@heytherespookyface my anxiety was treated after starting stimulants for ADHD too. Coffee also makes me yawn and get sleepy which was another indicator that my brain responds differently to stimulants.
I’m the same way with coffee. Switch to Decaf if you can’t cut back. Really helped for me. Regular coffee increases my anxiety. Heart starts racing. But love love my coffee. Can’t start my day without it.
chloedog40 true, if I have too much coffee/caffeine I get very anxious and emotional.
Me too. Anytime I can't sleep because my mind won't stop racing, it's almost always because I was going crazy on the coffee. I cut back and then it disappears.
I love these ramble videos! I like listening to them as I clean my room. Also Emilynoel83 is still one of my favorite youtubers! And I can’t believe you and rich lux used to hang out and be told you to start a channel! And you ARE good at it! You should definitely meet up with him again :)
Also, I have anxiety and depression and I’m on medication, but that’s what was best for me. Like you say, everybody is different and each situation is different
Idk why but i was so shocked he is the one that tld her to start YT, im SO glad she listened because she is absolutely amazing ❤
I don't know why people would be mad at you for choosing not to take medication, it's your choice and you said you discussed it with your doctor
So, I’m gonna be 110% honest here I feel like it’s the more chill OG swamp fam that are here. Here is where I feel more comfortable being more open with things. You are just extremely chill here too and I kinda just feel like it’s a massive hang out? It’s just a good time, good real vibes and all that if I’m making sense...
Stuffed animals give me comfort also and I'm over 25 🤣
Same and I’m over 30.
i'm 32, and making daft little plushies is a true joy in my life. x
Nancy, you make plushies?! What a life 😊
Annie Lyall yes me too and I'm 31
im 21 and my stuffed bears are everything to me. yes bears plural lol
I always try to explain to people that even though my reason for anxiety may be irrational my fear is still real. It's a hard thing and I completely relate to you on the fear of medicine. Glad you're on the road to recovery again! Much love!!
"I should cut back but I CRAVE it"
Yeah... that's the point! haha
I am sorry you are having a rough time💋 I was diagnosed with crohn's almost 3 years ago and ever since then my anxiety has gotten worse, I am always scared about my health but watching your videos really cheers me up when I am down and I can also relate to winter depression! I live in canada in part where we get really cold winters and I hate it!!!!
Sabrina Ferguson i was diagnosed with crohns 4 yrs ago and it also made my anxiety so much worse, i just wanted to say i know what ur going through and how bad it sucks, hopefully 2018 will be better for the both of us ❤
Little C you are so sweet♡♡ thank you for your comment it really made my day♡ thank you I hope your 2018 is amazing :)
I've had crohns disease for 35 years. Anxiety and depression go hand in hand with a flare time.
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I don’t know how bunny feels about cannabis, but I know a couple people that benefit from CBD oil. Laws might be different in Texas (I’m in Canada) but it seems like a good natural solution without all the bad side effects. It’s helped my family with anxiety and body pain a lot. And there’s variety’s that don’t make you “stoned”.
Juju ಠ_ಠ 👍
If you are craving it, like actually really craving it, thats the sign that you have drank too much, and if you continue then it will continue to be hard to stop, and will get worse. maybe try decaf coffee and see if that helps? also, its hard dealing with anxiety, no matter what causes it. its a huge struggle for me and i love hearing how you deal with it because im honestly lost in what to do
Don't worry about the trends, you want to do it and have passion for it.. Just do it!!!!!!
AW MAN, the good old days
Shout out for Texas! I'm a native Texas girl and you and Rich are people I can relate to. Good friendly people. Do it, live your truth and get back to your happy place. We're not going anywhere. We'll hang with you. Don't edit out those little things that make you you! You're so real and unpretentious. It's one of the best things about you!
You are so hard on yourself. You are a creative awesome person. Keep doing what you love and know we got your back!
Poets Graffiti i agree she is way to hard on herself, she's amazing ❤
These are personally my favorite videos of yours ❤️
Katie Keyes me too!!!!! :)
Katie Keyes - me too, I love how she opens up
I have cronical anxiety/depression. I suffer since i was 7. Doctors tried to not prescribes medication since i was 18. That sounds right.Ok, but he did a terrible error. When i turned 24 i started to have panic attacks and really bad ossessions. So i talked with a different doctor and basically this second phase is caused by to not beeing medicated early. Bc this kind (mine) of illness could be aggravated by not be cured. Result. Im now under the right (and havier) medication, i deal with anxiety better, the depression days are really few, but i still have problems doing things (sleep, go outside alone, walk in different streets etc) and these are the result of not be medicated rightly. What i want to say: its ok say not to meds but, there's a possibility that this decision could bring you to a point where the meds could not doing anything for you in the future. So be really carefully
I love these videos, where you just say what you think of
The highlights of my days are also getting coffee. Not stupid at all.
It's refreshing hear this from you because I struggle with the exact same things. Good to know I'm not alone😊
Hi Bunny!
I know exactly what you mean about people saying "You don't look like you have...". It's so frustrating. I deal with depression as well, but I also have a chronic pain disease (fibromyalgia), and many people I've met don't believe I'm in pain. I'm young (20) and don't have any visible signs other than limping or holding hurting body parts, so people sometimes assume I'm faking. In fact, I stopped using my handicap placard because people would make nasty comments about it.
But here's what I've learned. People who make comments like that are either ignorant or stupid.
Ignorance is simply a lack of knowledge, stupidity is having the knowledge yet ignoring it. Ignorance can be fixed, stupidity cannot.
So, now I kindly inform those who make nasty comments that I do in fact have a disbalilty (2 actually) and that it would be lovely for them to not judge me. 9/10 times when I tell people what I have, they say, "Oh! My grandma has that!" Suddenly, they're much more understanding and typically apologize.
But, there are others who don't care and feel the need to defend the "truly disabled" from posers like me. And yea, those comments hurt and sometimes make me feel awful about myself. But, they don't live my life or know that the only times I use my placard when I'm in a flare up or out of remission. And they didn't know that this disease put me into a wheelchair for months because I lost use of my legs. They never saw me at my worst and they themselves are lucky enough to not struggle with this or know anyone who struggles with it.
That's how I process remarks like that. Lots of love and empathy from me Bunny!
From one 32 year old 'invisible illness' disabled to another 👏👏👏 AMEN... PREACH IT.. PREACH!! ❤hugs❤
Katie Me. I totally get this too. I'm 19 and to everyone I look like a normal girl but I struggle with ME or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and have been for years. I get joint pains as part of my symptoms as well. Its so difficult dealing with people (especially college teachers) when I'm having a bad energy crash. (Sometimes i struggle to speak its so bad) I'll say that I'm too tired and low energy to come in ( i work from home a lot) and theres always the undertone of "really? Again? You're just tired. Try harder." Ive even had a tecaher call me out in front of my class and tell me to "at least try and make the effort to come in". At the time i was struggling with severe anxiety ( which I'm pretty sure its connected with failure and perfectionism so missing days at college is not the best thing for me. ) so that didnt help much. I still struggle with this every day but I'm so pleased I'm not alone although i am sorry you have to go through it to. x
me too! Me and my son are also autistic and with my son we often get the "oh he doesnt look autistic" .. thats because there isnt a look
Ciara Armstrong. You just described my life. I've been fighting this thing since I was 16, and my teachers would get so frustrated with my absences. But I couldn't make them understand that when my joints hurt, I'm not sore, I actually feel like I'm being pulled apart. That when my legs hurt, I can't walk. That sometimes moving makes me sick and feel like I'm going to pass out.
I've lost friends who felt I was too flaky or was lying to get out of things because the timing of flare ups were "too convinent".
When I hit college, things got worse. I actually left one university because someone in administration told me that since I didn't look disabled, she wasn't going to help me.
Luckily I've found a smaller college where my professors work closely with the students with accommodations and I can actually get the help I need from the higher ups.
Stay strong!
I understand fibro and am sorry you have to deal with it. My mother has it. I'm now in constant painand seemingly for no reason as well as lost my voice April of last year and doctors don't know why I still can't talk.
Thank you for opening up about this stuff it’s really emotional for me to hear that you are going through this because your videos have helped me through the last few months of dealing with my dad’s death like my #1 coping method was watching does this thing really work for HOURS and you inspire me to want to be a youtuber and help others through their hard times but I hope you feel better over time because you help a lot of us through the same things you’re going through mentally KEEP ON KEEPING ON BUNNY 💕💕
I feel the same about winter. I'm an outdoors kind of person; I love hiking and walking on the beach and things like that, and life is so grey and miserable at this time of year, especially here in England.
glittabones England is a wonderful place to live, I've lived here my entire life, but the darkness early and gloom and rain and stuff is the most depressing time of year. Feels like there's barely any day! And I think it really does affect a lot of people in a negative way. It does me anyway!
Bunny, Please never stop talking about your health anxiety bc I struggle with it SO much and hearing you talk about it helps me a ton
I honestly just love listening to Bunny talk
If you can manage with out meds then you go girl bc I wish I could and I've tried tapering off and changing life style
Amanda Reeves I agree, if you can be I medicated and feel managed then go for it. My husband has ADHD but tapered off his meds a couple years ago because side effects kept creeping up.
I understand bunny. I can be a "hypochondriac" and it spikes my anxiety too. Its almost like anything that's "wrong" (swallowing wrong. Random leg cramp. Anything painful) just makes my anxiety bug go CRAZY! like asdfhjklljhg!! And rationally I know its not right that my anxiety bug is just getting the better of me but it doesnt always FEEL that way. #anxietybug #struggles
I have Multiple Sclerosis and depression is one of the many things that I have to deal with on daily basis. I so understand where you are coming from. Especially with the medication, some of the meds for MS the side effects are worse than the MS itself. Are there any other Swamp Family members with Multiple Sclerosis out there? Bunny you have helped me get through some really sucky days and I just want to say THANK YOU BUNNY LOVE YA GIRL.
kittykat Goode - I am currently in the process of being diagnosed with MS. Bunny has been such a big part of dealing with the bad days, overcoming the really depressing days and all of that. Sending you lots of love, and wishes for good days.
Samantha Carboneau , thanks for the love.
With MS depression can be overwhelming sometimes. You will find heat and hot weather is not your friend. I finally got a cooling vest for the hot weather days and it has helped reduce the relapses in the summer. But winter is just as bad especially the extreme cold it makes spascity much worse. And the depression is worse in winter. Like you Bunny has made my life a bit more bearable. To me Bunny is the most amazing person and always makes me laugh and smile even on the worst days. I admire her for being herself.
I just need to know what your starbucks order is! I’ve been curious about this forever 😂
I love Emilynoel she's still on here. I'm subscribed to her.
Cori Butler she is approaching a million subscribers, which is crazy because I have been watching her for years! She is a great woman. I just love her.❤️
I love these long videos so much! Seriously highlight of my day, hanging out with you :)
Same - especially after a long day at work. It's like we're all hanging out at a sleepover just chatting and stuff. =)
Hi Bunny! Your video yesterday and this one really hit home with me. Many years ago, I had a bad depression which I ended up on meds. Don't remember any of that time. Since then, I've tried other meds for anxiety and depression but don't like how my body reacts with them. I can totally relate to how you feel and your feelings on taking meds. I really love your videos and especially the vlogs that you just sit and talk.
I know what youre going through...im also going through this right now. Anxiety sucks. I just want to get over it... but we both will be fine 💪
Greetings from germany ❤
Hi Bunny, I hope you’re having a beautiful day!! 🐊💜❤️ my family also struggles from medical issues, especially my mom. I feel anxiety about her every single day!
I truly enjoy all the talking videos , it honestly brings me in to be able to chat with you . The last video was my favorite and I related so much ♡
It’s a hard thing to overcome. For me, dealing with my anxiety and depression has been managed better without medication. I know for some medicine is the only thing that can help. And baby steps. I love these conversation videos! You help so many of us and you are very relatable. Love you bunny.
Hey Bunny!! I totally feel you with the whole act of going to STARBUCKS being like a fun part of your daily routine that gives you joy. I don’t think you should give that up, but what maybe you can start doing is getting half-caff drinks instead of full caffeinated. Then slowly work your way down to decaf. This will keep you from getting any super bad caffeine withdrawal but still give you your little piece of joy each day. ✌🏼❤️
God. This pains me to say this... *whispers* decaf
Alice Ribeiro Yep, I ve never seen anyone quite as addicted to caffeine. Sleeplessness is really the least of her worries when consuming that many mgs of caffeine per day. Eventually, when it begins to affect her health (physical/mental) she'll be forced to cut down.
Lia Pastohrias I dont think she is that addicted to coffee, she just takes it at "odd" times
Does Dogman drink as much coffee? He seems very mellow
I love rich lux!!! And I’m the exact same way I look forward to my iced coffee daily. It’s the little things in life. 💚⚡️💚
Bunny, I'm so glad that you are going to go back to what you love! No matter what, that's the most important thing. We are with you all the way. I still have my Wreck this Journal, with several pages (like most of the book) left to do, so if you schedule pages, I can share. Mine is all about my word of the year from last year, which was "Brave". My word of the year this year is "Revolve". So I still have a lot to do in the book and I really want to get back into my creativity!! Love you!!!
this video made my night better
Bunny:
How is your healthy choice app that you did the promo for going??? Maybe try drinking ( if you can and want to) coffee but decaf it still tastes good!!!!!
Let's hold each other accountable and set weekly goals. Even daily. My goal today is no coffee or meat. I want to start getting moving again too. The older I get the more I realize how important it is to take care of your body but holy cow some days leaving my bed is a task.
I've dealt with anxiety/depression for years (thankfully meds seem to work well for me, I understand they may not be for everybody.) But I have to say, I totally understand the caffeine dilemma, haha.
I know I should cut back, and that it would probably help my anxiety to do so....but it's something I look forward to every morning... and as a full time graduate student, COFFEE IS LIFE!!!
I think for people who don't have super severe depression and anxiety don't need medication. For me taking medication for anxiety was a crutch. I needed to learn how to deal with it, breathing techniques, yoga, walking, exercising. Medication made me feel REALLY weird, and out of reality. I think coping techniques for anxiety and therapy work really well. Drinking coffee, poor sleep etc really affect it too, I'm the same way. I feel the SAME WAY about coffee! Even though coffee effects me a lot no I don't drink water, I crave coffee. Working from home going to get coffee is only social interaction I might get all day so I totally get it.
no of course, I'm not saying no one needs medication either. i just can relate so much to what she's saying, i have a very similar anxiety. plus meds work differently on everyone so it could just be my body chemistry etc! its the in your head things that really f you up, everyone needs to meditate and work those things out! :)
Love you Bunny! Thank you for being so real and I totally want you to post what you want to post because I will watch it no matter what. You are the one youtuber that I want to meet. Bunny I honestly thought that I was the only person that had anxiety when it came to medical things. I had the flu that began on Christmas, started taking Tamiflu and to hear about so many people have died because of the flu, I had so many anxiety attacks. Obviously I'm better. I also don't want to take any medication unless it is ibuprofen or Tylenol. I'm so happy to know that I'm not the only one so thank you so much for sharing your story.
I love your ticks. Nothing wrong with that. We all have our own little quirks and I think that's what makes us special.
I avoid going out if I don't have to and when I do I take my little dog because not only will he alert me when I start wheezing because of my asthma he keeps my anxiety down to a minimum.
Hey Bunny! I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression 5 years ago. One of the first thing the doctor said was no caffeine! I am on 3 different meds to control the panic attacks. I am thankful I finally feel normal most days. And yes I still love my cup of coffee in the morning! Thank you for your honesty.
Do you take vitamin D? Sometimes you don’t get enough vitamin D in the winter. Your smart not taking a lot of meds especially antibiotics.
You should talk to Rich again! He goes through anxiety too and he's super positive (at least online).
I love watching your videos. I have anxiety really bad and I've been having a panic attack for the last 2 days, watching your videos is the only thing that has helped calm me down so far. Keep doing what you do. We love it.
I have notice that you are more comfortable talking about how you feel in bananapeppers than grav3yardgirl. ..
I really enjoyed watching your blogs and I'm a paranoid person with medicine side effects tooo...
I'd drink coffee nonstop if it didn't send me peeing all night long 😃 ! Thank you for these talks we've been having lately , it really brings us closer together as a community ♥️ . Love to you all , let's stick together in this life 😎 !
Coffee doesn't really give me insomnia like in a chemical way, it's more just losing sleep because you're trying to convince yourself that you can hold your pee until morning. smh
Exercise is a great stress relief.
I’m loving these videos where you just sit down and and talk to us about “YOU”..I think it just brings us that much closer to you!!🤗 Take care of yourself and get well soon..love you, Bunny!!🐰❤️😘 xoxoxoxoxoxoxo🐊
You never gave to apologize for the simple pleasures that give you joy. Bunny, you're my simple pleasure...keep the faith sweetheart, you're awesome.
DECAFF! Get Decaff!! Still love ya though girl! :)
I switched to decaf and now only have caffeine a couple times a month and I don't miss it!
Hey Bunny! Paused Friends as soon as the notification came up! 💖🐊
I'm going through grief of losing 3 ppl, and I've been told my channel cheers ppl up during their own struggles. They love me for that, and you better know how loved you are. You're helping me through depression while going through your own things, you're powerful and harbor so much strength. You, PewDiePie, SuperMayhem, King Vader, and music. A bit of green as well.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for just being you! I love that you're so open about everything and how random you can be. You are an amazing woman!
Love Rich Lux! You should reach out to him. He seems very positive and sweet. You should do a catch up hangout video. And yes, keep doing the k-beauty hauls. I love k-beauty, especially the Leneige sleeping mask.
Hi Bunny
eladollar welcome to the fam 🐊
Did you find this channel or her main channel first? Welcome!! :)
Jillian L. My younger siblings had been watching her for a while from my account so videos from her main channel popped up in my recommendations! 😂
I'm with you! I struggle with crippling anxiety. I think the worst part is feeling like everyone around you is either frustrated with you or thinks you're crazy. I always try to explain to everyone that there are two parts of me at war, the logical rational me, and then the anxious me. Anxiety isn't rational or logical. I convinced myself there was something seriously wrong with me because I've had shoulder pain for the last 8 months. I was screened for cancer and i came back clean. My Dr says it's a muscle issue, but it still terrifies me at times. I'm on an anxiety medication and it helps with the day to day struggle, but the anxiety is still there, still lurking, waiting to ruin my day.
Yes! I feel the same way about getting a coffee, no it’s not the only thing I enjoy in my day, but it makes me feel happy for a little bit. It’s like why would I give up something that I truly enjoy and look forward to everyday!
Love you bunny and how you are so open with everything... ok most things I have been watching your videos for that past 2 years and then as a “New Years resolution” I decided to open up on my own CZcams channel I have adult ADD also depression with anxiety and I’m also a mom to 2 crazy kids (3&6) who love you also btw and we are also the same age
I totally get you with the whole medication thing. I personally take meds for my mental health, but I can't take birth control pills. Not only do the side effects worsen my depression, but the whole "having to take it everyday" thing triggers my anxiety and I didn't get any relief until I got my period once a month. and it might not make sense to some people cause I have to take my other meds every day aswell, but like I won't die if I miss a day, but I don't want to risk getting pregnant you know?
sorry, it was a long comment.
Rose Velasquez I’m a lesbian so there is 0 chance I could be pregnant but if my period is a day late or my cramps are heavy, I still think I’m pregnant, sometimes even to the point of taking tests
Rose Velasquez I'm the same with my diabetes medication. 😣 they keep me alive but I hate taking them 🤣
Girl the side effects of birth control are terrible. I didn't realize how bad it was messing with my body until I stopped taking it after 15 years.
omg i haave the same now i'm trying to be more consistent with the pill.. having it a breakfast is always a good idea to avoid triggering yourself if you wake up at the same time every day.
So relatable. I have never been on birth control because of the scary side effects and it gets really tough if you have heavy menstruals. Any sort of prescribed is a no no. Only natural vitamins.
i was very depressed when i first found your channel in 2015. im still not doing too good, but im getting a lot better and thats partially due to watching you and other youtubers like jenna marbles. whenever I felt like self harming I'd watch a video and it would help me slowly calm down, and now I'm over a year clean. so i guess i just wanted to thank you for the help
I really hope that CZcams gives you a lot of joy this year. I absolutely love just listening to you talk about anything.
i have depression with the time change and getting dark to early sounds silly i know but it brings that depression dont know why weird
Yvonna Dodson less vitamin d..it's why they say )though it always sounds stupid when someone tells you and you're in the depressive episode) to get out and do something like taking a walk. Sunshine is about the only way to get vitamin d and you're body absorb it properly
Yvonna Dodson - Same.
Doesn't sound silly at all. =) It's a really big problem here in the UK because there's not enough winter sunshine to give us our vitamin D!
Seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder is a real thing! Vitamin D deficiency contributes too.
Yvonna Dodson same...I have seasonal depression along with anxiety...my depression comes with the very cold weather we have where I live along with every thing about winter...i dislike winter...i can't wait for spring
the problem is, is that it seems to be a trend for people to just say that they have anxiety or depression, i feel thats why not everyone is taken seriously.
I love watching his videos!! Awe!! How cool is that! When he speaks of you he always says nice things. How freaking cool!!!
You ramble and ramble and ramble... AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! ❤❤❤ I do it myself and people can't stand it but I always have so much to stay! Love you Bunny🐰
SO, information for the Swamp Fam that I'm not sure will be useful but might be! I work in a pharmacy and I know medications pretty well inside out and some anti-depressants can make you feel pretty poorly, everyone is absolutely different and just because one person reacts badly to something doesn't mean you will. Some people get absolutely no symptoms from anything they take, some people might get something mild. It's the same with medication for anything. So if anyone is one medication and is finding that what they're on makes them no feel so good there are so many other medications you can try! It's just finding the right fit. I was put on citalopram when I was younger, I had a very very dark bout of depression in my early twenties and have struggled with it one and off since. I didn't like the medication, it made me REALLY sick even though it's one of the more mild medications in the UK that you can get. After that I decided I didn't want to be on anything and that's okay too! I went to counselling for a while and talk therapy probably saved my life, it made an incredible difference. So, in short, whatever you choose to do for you is okay, whatever you feel is okay, sometimes trial and error is part of finding the solution that works for YOU. Keep trying, you are loved, there is support for you, you are valued and precious and talking about your problems is not weak or a burden, it's self-care at it's finest
I’m so glad you left this comment!! I had to try many different anti depressants and mood stabilizers til I finally found one that worked for me, and also didn’t make me deathly ill
One more thought - are you on your computer or other screen late at night? It's really common that people who use computers late at night feel like depressed, anxious, GARBAGE!!! the next day - maybe look into that?
Yes this! Cut out electronic use to about an hour before bedtime, or at least get a program that makes the screen use warm light instead of bright blue light. Messes with your circadian rhythm.
Yesss I had no idea how bad it was for you. I'm on a strict 12:30 curfew - but it is so hard to stop. I feel like a moth... that glow of my computer screen... hard to stop.
I'm here for you Bunny! Your not alone with depression and anxiety. And as a swamp family member please don't be afraid to speak your mind. Your awesome and beautiful just the way you are.
I hate, hate, hate when people say things like "you don't look like you have anxiety" or "how can you have depression? What do you have to be sad about?" Like, really? I doubt these people would go up to someone with cancer and say, "oh, well why don't you just try to stop having cancer?" So why is it ok to be an a-hole and say something like that to someone with a mental illness? I think that's why a lot of people are afraid to talk about these things because you never know if someone is going to be supportive or belittle you for something that you don't really have any control over. Thanks to some really negative experiences, it took me literally years to finally seek help for my own anxiety and depression. It's so sad that there are people out there that make people feel ashamed to find help for a legitimate problem. Thank you for being so real and honest... your videos always brighten my day!
Hi bunny I really enjoy your sit and just talk videos. Thank you 😊
Are you still keen on staying the night at uncommon objects? I feel like that would be such a fun video
As a nurse and a person living with generalized anxiety and OCD (which is an anxiety disorder in and of itself), I see a lot of similar tendencies that I have within you. I am not permitted to make diagnoses the way a doctor does, but we do make nursing diagnoses (which are kind of like making note of symptoms and proposing a diagnosis based on them that we document and make doctors aware of for them to formally diagnose). Medication coupled with counselling has made all the difference for me. We started medication first and once that stabilized, we were ready to start counselling. With just medication alone, I couldn’t believe how much better I felt (and still feel). I don’t get that gut-wrenching feeling anymore, no panic attacks and very rarely get that “scared of what’s lurking in the dark - hair standing on end” kind of anxious feeling. Studies have shown that counselling and/or therapy can be just as effective as meds alone, and combining the two can give an extra boost to the effectiveness. Medications aren’t always for everyone. Finding the right one can be a stressful process. The most amazing thing I’ve found is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). It really helps to figure out why we feel compelled to do, think, feel, etc things and how to break the ones that have a negative impact and enhance the positive things. It also helps to learn how to accept things for what they are and to release the burden they impose. It’s a fascinating process that does take work, but it is well worth it. It might be something to look up and to consider if it sounds like it would be beneficial for you. I love it and would love to share the relief I have found in it with you. You deserve all the happiness in the world. I know you’ll find your way back there in the way or ways that best suit you xoxo
One of the biggest reasons I have always felt connected to you is because you are so real and tell it like it is. I am a few years older than you and have suffered from anxiety and depression for most of my life. I know people who do amazing with medication however I do not like how it makes me feel. I have learned over the years to try to avoid my triggers and how to control when I can't. This took a long time but I havent been suicidal since my early twenties. Thank you for all you do. You make the rest of us feel like we are not alone and someone to relate to. ❤
You are happier when you aren’t trying to “play” a character. You tell all your young subscribers they should just be happy and be themselves.. but you seem to have been pushed into becoming a caricature of your original self.
I have been on over 20 different anti-depressants and SSRI's thanks to general doctors trying to play "psychiatrist" then once I went to a psychiatrist that "diagnosed" me in one session put me on the heaviest medications you can ever imagine, I went through the worst part of my life in those months, I then thanks to family found a new psychiatrist who was good in the beginning but then he kept prescribing me more and more medications, serious medications. It ruined my life, I lost my relationship of 6 years, dropped out of school almost homeless. I went to jail and after that I told the psychiatrist that I was done he refused to help me off the medication he put me on. I sought out a nurse practitioner to help me tapper off those meds I researched natural herbs and remedies, nutrition books. i did extensive blood tests after being off all medications, ruled out thyroid, hormones vitamin deficiencies. I needed Vitamin D and needed to take krill or fish oil and probiotics. I also never drank any caffeine and switches to juice and herbal teas as well as herbal supplements like passion flower, B vitamins, kava kava, Valerian root, skullcap,lemon balm, l-theanine, melatonion, natural nerotransmitters like gaba, 5-htp. some people have neurotransmitter imbalances. Also having a therapist or spiritual guidance helps immensely. after this I still had some panic attacks rarely an trouble sleeping so I take trazadone for insomina and small dosage of clonazepam for sudden panic attacks maybe 4 times a year I use it. That is my story though. routine, coping skills, removing caffeine, natural herbs, blood tests, probiotics, krill oil, therapist and herbal tea!
Jazmine S omg. This is why I'm scared of taking medication.
Rule out everything with blood tests,nutrition and research before you ever consider heavy medication always do even more research, get second,third even fourth opinions, realize the machine the pharmaceutical companies are, seek out others on support groups, forums who have been said medication.
I am doing much better now
I've been one 8 medications in the last 6 months. nothing is helping me. it helps the first few days then bam stops working. and I feel like shut 24-7. and I have a daughter. all I wanna do is sleep and cry. IDK. so I know what you mean. I wish marijuana was completely legal. I would love to see if it helps me. I've researched it and seen how it helps some people.
try ordering CBD
20 years ago, I was on medication for depression stemming from the abusive relationship I was in at the time. The first week on the meds all I did was sleep. My dosage had to be adjusted but the entire time I was on it, I basically felt like I was a zombie. Eventually I got out of the situation, got better and was able to wean myself off of the meds. I made a promise to myself never to get into a situation like that or get like that again! I now have a great group of friends who are my support system! Aside from the occasional panic attack, I'm doing very well! It took time and help from my family and my friends to get me out of the situation I was in and through my darkest days. I'm not afraid to talk about it if it will help even one person. You are a very strong woman Bunny and I know you can get through what you are going through too! You have helped me get through so much since I started watching you around 2 years ago (I think). Keep doing what you are doing and never give up!
I have complex PTSD but was incorrectly miss diagnosed with sever depression for over 30 years. In that time I took 27 different meds and ONLY 2 over worked. So I understand the hesitation on trying medication but dont rule it out if you ever get stuck. Hugs.
That's funny your talking about the first youtuber you watched, because you're the first one I watched. In early 2013 I was pregnant and on bed rest so I was bored & my husband downloaded CZcams to my phone and I remember seeing Bunny's bright red lips and clicked on it, watched all of her paranormal thing and now watch every day.
Asia Hill same ☺️ I think I was either pregnant or on maternity leave when I start watching Bunny. She was also the first CZcamsr I ever watched.
Hey! I love your videos and i think you're amazing c: Also its really good that you can talk about how you're feeling
ps. i hope you open the LARGE box on vid ^_^
Bunny love, i have had to switch to decaf yah you'll get use to it. i am one who can't function without meds. but it's between you and your Dr. just don't push yourself too hard. baby steps love, baby steps.i love you...blessings
Bunny, I love stuffed animals, plushies etc. When I get stressed I have (of all things) a bunny I got after Easter last year. I will sit in a quiet place and hold my rabbit and pet it. When I saw you at first on this video, I was thinking, that is so what I do. Hugs Bunny, we love you!