Opening Up About My OCD, Anxiety & Therapy 🧠
Vložit
- čas přidán 30. 05. 2022
- Get ready with me while I open up about my mental health lately. We talk about OCD and how it has been manifesting in my life, anxiety, stress, therapy and coping tips and I show you my favourite clean beauty products!
C L I C K F O R L I N K S
let's be friends!
⊹ / veggiekins
⊹ / veggiekins
⊹ veggiekinsblog.com
⊹ / veggiekins
⊹ remy@veggiekinsblog.com
links
⊹ rose inc foundation brush → rstyle.me/+fUz9Yj9mY4bUWkrQR0...
⊹ ilia soft focus powder → rstyle.me/+cnnLA4MvrateCmRv_r...
⊹ tower28 cream blush → rstyle.me/+EwQAD_4Hs8WqsxJCDZ...
⊹ kosas brow pencil → rstyle.me/+BiX86V6G_usZAi6-rj...
⊹ milk makeup cream bronzer → rstyle.me/+zg7J2vfmFO64xi2OuC...
⊹ milk makeup hydrogrip primer → rstyle.me/+443Lw36gCkyr1ceEZ3...
⊹ milk makeup hydrogrip setting spray → rstyle.me/+ZXp4-oTmnY_ukCnRAT...
⊹ kosas brow gel → rstyle.me/+bwshbg0vfsBbXFVseY...
⊹ freck beauty freckles → rstyle.me/+g02Im9b5F5mQZ2qbrx...
⊹ the matcha i use → ippodotea.com/o?id=53fae8
⊹ main camera body → amzn.to/2UxpXLe
⊹ camera lens → amzn.to/2S4kz0q
⊹ vlog camera → amzn.to/2H3fE9R
⊹ tripod → amzn.to/383phRI
⊹ drone → amzn.to/2vzOB3f
discounts
⊹ MATE the label → code REMY15
⊹ girlfriend collective - code REMY25 for $25 off $100 → glnk.io/7016/remy
⊹ seed sybiotic - code VEGGIEKINS for 15% off → shop.seed.com/products/daily-...
⊹ rothy's sneakers $20 off my eco everyday sneakers → share.rothys.com/x/TNW4xs
all music used in this video
share.epidemicsound.com/3rnvTz
Mental Health Chat While I Do My Makeup 🧠 | OCD, Anxiety, Therapy
• Opening Up About My OC...
tags
⊹ mental health update, ocd, grwm, clean beauty, clean makeup, tower28, kosas, ilia, rose inc, week in my life vlog, los angeles influencer, influencer vlog, la vlog, vegan gluten free, veggiekins, plant based, vegan, gluten free
the positive takeaway is there: you were able to share an update with the mindset of “not having a positive ending”.
it’s okay, just share :) good job.
hi bean 💖 thank you for being vulnerable. it’s very comforting to hear from someone else what goes through my mind all the time too. such an affirmation that we are okay and we are gonna be okay. 🥹 grateful for you! 🌸
You've been one of my favorite influencers for years and this video made me so emotional. I've never been diagnosed, but I know for a fact that I've had OCD my entire life. Other mental health issues started when I was young too, but OCD is something that I can't even remember it starting because it's always been a part of me. When you explained the shoe facing the wrong direction I legit started tearing up, because I've tried to explain it to other people before and it's really hard for others to understand. I do plan to eventually get treatment, but due to financial reasons I haven't been able to do so. Thank you for much for sharing this.
Sending you big love
This video was so so helpful. I’ve been struggling with intrusive thoughts more than usual lately and it’s pretty debilitating. I cried watching this but it was a good release. I’m sorry you’re also dealing with this shit, but it feels somehow less shitty than I’m not alone in it, but also more shitty since I’m not the only one having to deal with this. I was never diagnosed with OCD so I’m unsure if I have that but as far as I know I have untreated ADHD, depression and anxiety. I’m trying to find a good (and affordable) therapist but I have a hard time trusting them, and medication hasn’t worked for me (yet). I’m glad you ended up posting this, thank you.
Yasss i relate to so much of what you said !!
Sometimes i worry over things that are so minuscule and i get anxiety that creates fear in my mind preventing me from taking any further action in life and or cancelling plans ( eg solo dates). Like minor changes freak me out and cause panic attacks and i wish i can get better
I was diagnosed with OCD late last year (specifically safety) and Covid definitely made it worse. I really appreciate you opening up about this because I think OCD is very misunderstood (a lot of people think it’s just about being super neat or needing to turn the light switch on and off X amount of times etc.), so the more people that talk about their experience, the better. Thanks for sharing!
I can relate so much! thank you for opening up! I also have OCD and it's good to know we are not alone.
Thank you for opening up Remy! We appreciate the transparency despite it is difficult sometimes with such a sensitive topic like mental health. Your makeup is so beautiful btw 💕
Hearing you explain this was honestly therapy, you pinpointed so many things I was experiencing but didn't have the clearest picture of until hearing you. You are a blessing, and you are for sure not alone in any complicated feeling :")
This hits home. I deal with these things. Didn’t realize I had OCD tendencies till now… thanks for sharing 💜
love this! thank you for sharing, especially about OCD
I've been struggling with anxiety and intrusive thoughts, so seeing someone opening up about their own personal things, not that I want anyone to struggle with it, but it's good to know I'm not alone. So, thank you! Honestly, I found this to be very brave and inspiring 😊
🫶🏻 So much love for you and your honesty about your progress & journey through life. I can very much relate to the challenges you’re going through and the coping mechanisms.. 💕 Good that you are actively working on it and finding yourself the support you need to help you feel more comfortable. You got this✨
Thank you for sharing, Remy. I struggle with the same exact things. The constant loop of wanting to share but not knowing how to describe it and then knowing how irrational my thoughts are. I've been in therapy for a long time and it helps, but it is still a lot of consistent and daily (and sometimes completely draining and exhausting) mental work to get through most days. It means so much that you shared
i really appreciate your openness and vulnerability about topics like this. though it may seem to the tiniest bit, hope seems to shine through when you learn that other people, esp people you admire, share similar ~taboo~ experiences to you. 💕
Thank you so much for your honesty and vulnerability. It is so meaningful to so many people. Normalizing these issues and struggles provides enormous positive benefits to so many. ♥️
Thank you so so much for sharing this. ❤️ I don’t have OCD but have dealt with anxiety for as long as I can remember and everything you said in this video really resonates with me and makes me feel so seen. The childhood anxiety, striving to be a positive person, being all in the head, not able to reach out to others, lack of appetite when stressed/anxious, and cultural upbringing. All of it resonates hella. This video felt like a big hug to me bc i feel less alone in the mental struggle. Love your goal of trying to not always be busy. I’ve been on that particular journey since 2020 and I’m so much better at feeling less anxious now when I’m doing nothing. (Def have my down days still though.)
I’m inspired by your vulnerability. I’m grateful for people, like you, who speak out about this stuff because that’s what lead me to reach out for help. I’ve struggled with depression/anxiety most of my life, but never understood what it was. Also, would’ve never thought I had any ocd, but I believe I have some tendencies after hearing your experience.
I so agree on the positive talk! I would try to convince myself of things that I truly did not believe. I felt like I was battling myself.
Thanks again for speaking out and sharing your experiences with the world. You are making a difference!
Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing something very personal with us ❤️ I can totally relate to not wanting to update people with the reality that things haven't changed, but I can only say from my perspective as someone who watches your content, that I don't mind if you keep things honest and there's no neat little bow at the end of your story. You're a person and your story isn't over yet, so you're allowed to be figuring it out as you go, just like anyone else ☺️ We are here because we value what you have to say and part of what I like about you as a content creator is that you keep it real. (And as a person in general- I don't know if you remember but we met a few years ago at Champs diner when I was visiting new York with my partner) I also understand that putting this kind of thing out onto the internet is a big decision and you also have a right to privacy and the space to process without owing anyone an explanation. So I guess ultimately I'm just saying we support you in however you choose to approach what you're going through. Wishing you health and happiness 🥰
Thank you so much for sharing. I relate to so much of what you said.💓
Thank you for being vulnerable and opening up about your experiences with OCD. I also live with a chronic mental illness that I have to manage every day, and although it's not OCD, this video helps me to feel less alone in living with mental illness. It also helped me to understand OCD better as well :)
17:10 is really great advice! It is the best way to deal with anxiety and emotional issues in my experience.
The "loop"! Such a relateable topic. I am in the same boat! I love this video 💜
Hello, thank you so much for posting this video! Although I don't have OCD (at least not diagnosed) a lot of the points you brought up were so relatable! Especially the part about pushing away friends and loved ones not because you don't love them but because of underlying issues that are difficult to talk about. Wishing you peace of mind ❤
Thank you love💛
Thank you for going through and uploading this! I know you must've went back and fourth with the decision but I think it's important to have these "unorganized" conversations surrounding mental health. It helped me understand your perspective better and felt like a conversation between a trusted friend rather than a professional giving generic advice. Both are necessary but I like how this shows your genuine experience with mental health
Thank You for your Good Work
I remember being a young child and I’d always be afraid of bedtime because my “bad thoughts” and nightmares would come but i never thought before it was part of ocd , then I was fine for ages but my ocd got worse during covid, this video really helps :) and I feel the same way I always want to busy
Me too Remy 💕
Hey there, totally get where your coming from. I have mental health issues myself. Something I found helpful for relaxing my body but keeping my mind busy is , laying on an acupressure mat while listening to a audio book or podcast. I especially like listening to Roe and Viv on the Voice Hugs podcast.
I was diagnosed a couple years ago with mild OCD but I don't have a lot of the physical manifestations of it that people are more familiar with, probably why it was able to fly under the radar for so long! Mine are mostly mental, where I'm often mentally ruminating over things that happened in the day and what I should have done - except to a ridiculous degree. Thanks for doing this vid and normalizing mental health!
Thank you for sharing. Virtual hug 🥰 we do need to talk more about that sometimes we have to shit with our shit. It´s not always so easy to go to the positive side.
Thank you a million for making this video. The unhinged-ness of it helped me feel more calm knowing that other people’s brains are similar to mine! No matter the content your videos are exactly what we need
HAHAHA, well I'm glad!!! Appreciate u
Thanks for opening up Remy! It’s comforting to hear and means a lot 💓
I'm so glad!
Thanks so much for this video! I think there's also this stigma of AANHPI in our generation trying to put ourselves first and prioritize physical/mental/emotional health too. It's because older generations are so used to taking care of their communities that if we do something that doesn't involve the family or goes against traditional values or collectivist values, we're being disrespectful/dishonorable/selfish or we're just not working hard enough, when in reality, we want to be there for them but we can't do so optimally if we're mentally/emotionally low and exhausted.
Thank you so much for sharing 💞💞💞
Thank you for watching
thank you for being so honest and sharing with us. i’ve been struggling for a long time with anxiety and ocd and never sought help until only recently.
it’s hard to have intrusive thoughts and spiral and just feel overwhelmed 🥺. it is kind of comforting knowing that i am not alone. so thank you remy 🙏🏼
I feel you
Coming from born and raised Mexican parents, they too don’t believe mental illness to be a REAL illness. My father talked down on me so much, even when I was struggling the most he still made me feel…dumb. As unfortunate as it is that you have to be going through the same thing, you’re fortunate to have been blessed with parents willing to help you out…take care, bean xx
I loved this! I can totally relate to not wanting to share a negative life update unless you can give a positive takeaway when it comes to the people in your life that you see less often (which for me is basically everyone but my husband and son 😜). I always wanted to be positive too, I think because my mom was incredibly negative and I grew up clashing with her a lot.
I know this is unsolicited advice, so feel free to ignore, but when it comes to intrusive thoughts, knowing which thoughts are real, meditation, etc, I’ve learned a lot from non duality, and the best thing is that basically no thought is real. That may sound radical, and I guess it is, but it’s not so much a belief in non duality (because if anything non duality encourages the dropping of beliefs) as something you come to and see the truth of through self inquiry and meditation. And also, meditation is not about controlling thoughts(that just adds another layer of ego!), but realizing you are not your thoughts. You could think of it like you are the sky and your thoughts are just clouds passing by, and you can just let them pass instead of getting carried away by them (I make it sound easy, but it does indeed take practice for most people) Because all of us, not just Remy , mostly have thoughts that are not even close to reality. Anyway, if that sounds at all interesting to you you might listen Adyashanti, or Rupert Spira, or even the recorded satsangs that Mooji puts out-they all have tons of free content on CZcams and it’s an easy cost free way to find out if non duality resonates with you at all. Regardless, I wish you best and I think it’s beautifully open hearted the way you spoke to us in this video 🙏💚
mmmm thank you so much for being vulnerable... the way I related to so much of that though.. .made mie feel less alone
I feel you as went through that myself but as I tried therapy, self therapy thru books, energy healing and energy healing clicked for me and I got more into it and now I can meditate and meditation has made me aware of my past and my thoughts and I connected the dots of what I was taught as a kid and reality of who I am and slowly I decided to shed the thoughts of what I should do as per society versus who I really am. Look up Dr Joe Dispenza's books. Best of luck and all the best. When we sit alone our subconcious comes to the fore something we don't pay attention to and have been ignoring it, we just keep feeding our mind daily without taking out time to weed it out to clear it. Mind needs just as much care as our body. Best wishes.
hi bean 💖
🖤
what top are you wearing?
what lens did you wear here?
Just out of curiosity, have you not considered that your diet could have something to do with this?
I had two vegan roommates a couple years ago and both of them developed brain atrophy and depression due to vitamin B12 and cholesterol deficiency. They started eating eggs and dairy again and all of their problems went away and they were able to get off medication (these medications have terrible side effects)
I was diagnosed with OCD long before I was vegan. While I think diet is key to health and overall wellbeing in so many ways (including mental), a lot has already improved with supplementation (natural) and blood tests. It's not necessary for me to eat eggs or dairy to go that route and I am not on medication right now however when I was, I was not vegan (and eating both eggs and dairy!). So happy to hear your friends feel better, though. I think with a vegan diet it's so important to stay on top of nutrition to make sure you're getting all you need. :)
Hey, are you a highly sensitive person? I am and I relate a lot with what you say
Or maybe read up on a rainforest mind? Maybe you have these tendencies which make you think more?
Idk I’m 31 and my reaction to stress is still to eat something sweet 😂 I wouldn’t say that aging means you do anything differently as a rule, it’s just different for everyone.
I mean body changes in general 😺 They say that your taste buds, allergies, even preferences can change every 7 or so years-a lot of my friends have recently developed new allergies as adults in their 20s that they’ve never had before, so crazy! 🤪
This is true!