2022 update - Mental health message - Future of Dazzle Koi

Hi guys and welcome back. Something a little different in this video as I talk about my recent mental health issues and hopefully raise awareness in some small way. Also includes an update on the channel and the plan for the future. Please check it out if you get chance as it is an important topic, albeit not specifically koi related.
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[@TimWaddington]

Take it easy Daz. I know we spoke the other day at the shop but good to see you getting back on your feet. You know where I am 👍🏻

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers Tim, that means a lot, you'll be sick of the sight of me 😁😁

[@alexw9177]

Glad to have you back mate. I hope u r ok. 👍

[@DazzleKoi]

Thanks Alex, I'm definitely heading in the right direction mate 👍👍🍻🍻👍👍

[@carollycett1329]

I’m so sorry to here about your illness and your marriage You are brave to come forward and speak about it, I’m glad you are having treatment and hope it helps in your daily life. Stay positive and keep doing the videos Dazzle there is always light at the end of the tunnel.I was diagnosed early this year with cancer just gone through hard treatment with chemotherapy and start with maintenance treatment this mth I believe in keeping a positive attitude with any illness, my pond and fish have kept me in a better place and listening to relaxing Japanese music. So I pray all will be ok for you. 🙏🐟🐟🐟🙏

[@DazzleKoi]

Arghh, so sorry to hear that Carol, I hope you are back on track now. Life really does dish up some crap. I couldn't agree more about the positive attitude, it really does seem to help people through the tough times. Take care and thank you for your kind words ❤

[@thepeoplespond]

Daz, We applaud you for speaking out and giving us all the truth about your life, even though you didn’t have to I think I can speak for all of the koi community and tell you that we all appreciate you and all the content you give I have learnt a lot from the videos that you have done so keep going with the channel mate!! Your the koi technician Hopefully things will make a positive turn in 2022 Sending positivity and prayers to you 🙏

[@DazzleKoi]

Hello mate and thank you very much for your support. It really does mean a lot nd it really does help to know I can make a positive contribution in some small way. Thanks again and take care pal 👍👍👍

[@tonyrobinson8504]

Stay strong

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers Tony, Onwards & Upwards 👍👍

[@richd-koi6974]

This really touched me mate. I struggle with my mind n have all my adult life. As long as you've got that one person to talk to you'll be fine. Keep going keep busy n keep talking mate. Big man hug take care x

[@DazzleKoi]

Aw cheers Rich, sorry to hear of your troubles mate. You are spot on though, keep talking. All the best pal 👍👍👍👍

[@georgecromar4094]

Mr Dazzle Sorry to hear about things at home, but congratulations on starting your journey with regard to your mental health 👏 Tbh I thght from your very first video tht you were bouncing back from some kind of mh issue. You had a wound tht I thght suggested was the case. I got the timing wrong. In my YT observations of you, you seem like a great bloke. Very helpful and patient with us Nerks tht know little about keeping water/Koi. I have not only learnt much about keeping fish from you, I have also had to reconsider my whole mindset on keeping fish because of you generosity. You have brought a lot of positives to mine and I am sure other ppl's lives yet we have never exchanged a spoken word. This video will help you and others with yours/our mh, so thank you again. Brave of you to take to YT. You clearly have strengths, hopefully those close to you will be there as needed, you're not alone physically or in this journey. Best of luck to you 👍🏽

[@DazzleKoi]

Thank you very much George, that really does mean a lot. As difficult as it has been there are some huge positives to come from this in terms of the support from people who, as you say, I have never even met or spoken to in real life. It really has opened my eyes and restored my faith in humanity. Take care of yourself Sir 🍻🍻🍻

[@brievans001]

Massive respect for speaking out about this. I’ve suffered from depression for years. It’s very difficult for men to admit issues like this. I hope everything works out for you Daz.

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers Brian and I'm sorry to hear of your struggles mate, it seems we are definitely not alone in this, the numbers are quite scary. Take care 🍻🍻🍻

[@Tom_Prendiville]

Daz it's tough enough for anyone to address mental health issues, most live in denial and very few actually seek help so congratulations on facing it head on and more so broadcasting it on the Internet. Just keep doing what you are doing and you will get past this 💯 Who wouldn't want to see more koi videos.....shipments arriving and much more.......yes please 🙏🏼 I also think the salt video is something that needs addressing but as you said it's your opinion so others can take it or leave it. Take care matey 👋🏼

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers Tom, thanks very much. I'm working on the salt vid now, I think its going to be a different video now than it would have been 3 months ago as I'm learning so much about myself and about being a better person and I think its helping me be less opinionated and more considerate.. Take care mate 🍻👍🍻

[@dannycurrie1]

Thanks for sharing. Best wishes for 2022. Look forward to seeing the content you have planned

[@DazzleKoi]

Thanks mate and all the very best to you to 🍻🍻👍👍🍻🍻

[@davecooke914]

Daz all the best for future many thanks for sharing 👍 👍 👍

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers Dave, look after yourself 👍🍻🍻👍

[@somersetkoi8309]

Hi mate sorry to hear that but glad your doing ok now 👍 Your videos have helped so many people including myself so I’m happy your sticking around. Looking forward to the future content 👍

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers mate, yes you're definitely not getting rid of me that easily. I'm here to stay 😁😁😁

[@petercousins4767]

I to have a mental health problem the thing that help me is keep my mind busy this really helps. I also practice mindfulness that’s good for me just remember the past is gone never to return just focus on

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi Peter, that's good advice, cant change what's happened now, only what's yet to happen. Take care mate 🍻🍻

[@ralphoskoipond2227]

Sorry to hear of your problems. However, it sounds like you are getting yourself back together. I am glad you will continue with the channel. I really enjoy your Vlogs

[@DazzleKoi]

Thanks Ralph, that's nice to hear. I'll definitely be back very soon with some new videos. All the best 🍻🍻

[@johnkolstad3424]

I wish you nothing but the best and can't wait to watch your new videos in the future!!!🍻

[@DazzleKoi]

Thanks very much John, all the best Sir 🍻🍻

[@deanrvhm]

Keep going Daz you will get there. Very important video 👍

[@DazzleKoi]

Thanks Dean, much appreciated 🍻🍻👍🍻🍻

[@stevensykes924]

Very brave video. It’s a position most of us find ourselves in at some point in our lives. I wish I had words of wisdom for you but the only thing that helped myself is the old Churchill quote “If you are going through hell, keep going.” Keep getting up every day and doing as best you can and eventually you will come out the other side. All the best.

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers Steven, that is good advice indeed. Keep on keeping on. All the best mate 🍻🍻

[@grahamparker5129]

Sorry to hear about this Daz I am glad you are getting better and still doing about the KOI mate

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers Graham, I'll be back mate 🍻🍻

[@TelfordKoiPond]

Very brave of you to share this👍😊. Amazing how many of us have suffered in silence, too scared to reach out and ask for help☹️. I read that virtually everyone suffers to a degree with some sort of mental health issue during their lives and that some people are particularly susceptible. Take each day as it comes and know that there are lots of us out here who have missed you and send you very best wishes for a continuous recovery🤞👍.

[@DazzleKoi]

Thanks mate, that means a great deal. As you say, its frightening how many people have struggles with mental health. Take care pal 🍻🍻

[@JDsmudandmac]

Hi mate, so sorry to hear your news, thank you so much for sharing your story. You are not alone and we men can talk. The more courageous and brave men like you who share our mental health challenges, the more it will be normalised and we can help and support each other. Thanks for all your help on koi and this message.

[@DazzleKoi]

Thanks Jack, I couldn't agree more, life's short, we need to look out for each 👍👍👍

[@koikanalen]

Thank you Dazzle! For your channel, sharing your knowledge and for this update! Wishes you all the best for you and your Koi 🐟🧧🎏

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi mate, and thank you very much for your kind words. All the very best for 2022 Sir 🍻👍🍻

[@mykoijourney4979]

Hi hope your doing better now I have my bad days too never spoke to anyone about it glad your keeping your channel going I’m pretty new at koi keeping and I have learnt so much by watching your channel 👍👍

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi mate and thank you. If you can I would definitely find someone you can go and chat to. There are directories online to help find a therapist in your area. It has honestly been the best thing I've ever done. Even if you don't find it helpful (and I guarantee you will) its its a small price to find out. Take care 👍👍👍

[@baitking1]

Hi Daz great to see you back sorry to hear about your woes great to hear your getting sorted & a great message for others. Keep well looking forward to some videos all the best stay strong.👍👍

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers mate, thanks very much. Onwards & Upwards 🍻🍻

[@itsdaznotdaz]

All the best dazzle. 👍 and well done Tim for his support.

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers mate 🍻🍻

[@countrykoipond]

I have always found your videos very informative and have noticed your absence. I plan to watch all the new stuff and wish you all the best.

[@DazzleKoi]

Thanks mate, that's lovely to hear. I've been truly overwhelmed by all the great support. It really does help a lot 👍👍🍻👍👍

[@damonstuchbury7841]

From one saint to another always here for you if you need a chat mate you take care, i'm only up road

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi Damon, thanks very much mate, I appreciate that. Not long to wait now, getting excited about the new season. Hopeful covid doesn't interrupt it to much. Take care pal 🍻🍻

[@nickyork4923]

Sorry to hear your bad news, pleased you are getting help mate, let's hope things get better for you 🙏

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers Nick, I'm definitely starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel now 👍👍

[@madmikesworld5713]

Shame you cannot see the FB post I put up on New Years Eve. Totally understand the mental issues as I found it like a house of cards and still do. Luckily I’m a glass half full type of guy and try and look at positives rather than negotiates. You will find your own path and the Koi will help, that is for sure.

[@DazzleKoi]

Thanks Michael, I definitely starting to see this is not the end of the world and I'm confident now I can make this a positive when I look back in years to come 👍👍

[@tompriestley4720]

1) Thank you for everything, 2) you owe us nothing, but as you can see we all love your content, 3) KZbin comments are nearly always toxic, if your not in the right place, turn them off, focus on you and the content 4) a video on orp meters??? Looks like a great way of monitoring water quality but not much out there, 5)I hate my tempest, once a month I swop out the waste tap because it starts leaking, you can hear the grinding of all the debree stuck inside of it, causing constant leaks :-(

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi Tom and thank you for your sound advice, I couldn't agree more about some of the comments I see on the internet and social media, although I have to say, I've been blessed to have very few. The support I've had following this video has been nothing short of amazing. I'll definitely add ORP to my video list, good call 👍👍 Sorry to here you are not happy with the tempest, I've had the odd drip from my air intake tube but thats all. I must have got lucky because I've heard a few people have trouble with the leaking. Are you getting some sand or grit of some form in there? Do you have rendered pond sides maybe?

[@Petch58]

Looks like you have a tremendous amount of support my friend. From what you have described I'm right there with you. Have been for years. I try to take one day at a time and its hard. Kudos to you for seeking help. You have my support and my thanks for bring this out.

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi Edward and thank you. Sorry to hear of your own struggles, it seems we are not alone, there are so many people with similar stories to tell. Onwards & Upwards Sir 🍻🍻

[@busyb1504]

Sending you a warm hug 🤗. Rumination is known as a "silent" mental health problem and can have a massive impact on peoples lives The positive is that you now know what you are dealing with so you are already in a better place. All I will say is protect yourself from negativity and surround yourself with people that add value to your life and fill you time with the things that bring you some comfort or joy. You will get through this Daz and I’m glad you sort help at the right time. Stay strong and look forward to many more informative videos from you

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers mate, some great advice there. I've been spending lots of time with my daughter and grandson and our relationships have improved no end as a result. Thinking of busting out the old golf clubs to when the weather warms up, I haven't played for about 6 years as I never had the time but I'm going to make time now. Take care mate 👍👍👍

[@Bowie.]

Know that are valued by may koi keepers. I suffer chronic depression and luckily have a job where I get a lot of praise for the knowledge I share. I encourage you to be involved in your channel again as helping others can do a lot to battle one's own depression. All the best to you brother.

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers mate, that really does mean a lot to me. I'm sorry to hear about your struggles, its both reassuring and extremely scary at the same time to hear there are so many others out there with similar issues. Mine are small compared to a lot of people. Keep going mate, take care 🍻🍻

[@121koinickosborne4]

Wishing you all the very best bud 👊💪

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers mate, much appreciated, take care 👍👍

[@johntasker9145]

Good to see you back mate , Looking forward to seeing the all new Dazzle, take it easy buddy 😎

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers John, watch this space mate 😁😁👍👍

[@simskin1986]

Sorry to hear this , mental health needs to be discussed, well done for opening up 😉

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers mate, it does indeed. All the best 🍻🍻

[@oliverskinner8962]

Sorry to hear about what's happened and it's good of you to share with us. Those fish have grown a lot since last year if not in length then in girth but definitely bigger. There's a lot of undiagnosed mental health out there but I think half the problem is the world we now live in even if you put aside covid. I wish you all the best.

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers Oliver, that's definitely true, this thread alone has opened my eyes to just how many people suffer from mental health issues. Take care mate 🍻🍻

[@stevecopson6424]

Only started watching your videos earlier tonight and got hooked. I must admit I wasn't expecting to see not only your knowledge, but what a genuine and strong bloke you are. 👏 I wish you all the best and hope things do get better for you. I truly hope you do find the strength to keep up the fantastic channel you have built. Sound like you're in the Midlands area as watching the Saints, I'm in a village near Northampton, so maybe see you around someday so I can buy you a pint to thankyou for sharing your knowledge. Cheers.

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi Steve and thank you very much for your kind words. I'm getting straight now mate, getting back on track. I'm actually up in the North West in St Helens, its the St Helens Saints, rugby league. Although given they lost to the worst team in the history of super league today I should be keeping quiet about that 😁 Hopefully England can do a bit better against France but I'm not holding out much hope.

[@suzypennycook3047]

Daz, only just seen this. So sorry you are having to go through this. Please take care of yourself. Eat well, get out in the fresh air, you will come through this x

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi and thank you Suzanne. That's a very good tip about the fresh air. Nobody has mentioned that and when you said it I realised I have stopped getting out lately. I'm going to make time to get out and about, especially at the weekends. I used to play golf, go fishing, mountain bike and walk a lot and I do none of those things now. Thank you 👍👍👍

[@koisrus]

❤️ and all the very best to you from Scotland. Great your getting there small steps pal. 👍🏻

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers mate, thanks very much. Onwards & Upwards 👍👍

[@jiffsterkoi]

Brave video to do looks like you are getting support and the help you need Keep strong mate we all love your videos , your plans on the new upcoming ones sound very interesting Have a good 2022 👍🏼👍🏼

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers mate and thank you very much. All the best to you to, here's hoping we can get some semblance of normality back soon and we can all get back to living instead of existing 🍻🍻🍻

[@thefearlesspict9794]

Mental health will effect everyone at some point. It’s good to see the awareness being spread. Top guy not a easy thing to do, you’ve made progression and learnt things about yourself, and spread a message while doing so. What helped me were a mix of things friends, family and a intervention with psilocybin which gave me new found inspiration and held my ego up to the light (5g dose of psilocybin). Which has really done the trick I now mirco dose psilocybin from time to time and it really brings best out for me. Looking forward to the salt vid as I’ve just started using it, heard a lot of good information and we would value your take. Take care dazzle lad

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi mate and thanks for sharing your experience. I think I'm right in saying its not legal in the Uk YET, but its going to happen at some point. Really interesting to hear your thoughts though nd definitely something to think about either now in other parts of the world or in the future in the Uk. Take care matey 👍👍👍

[@petepw78]

I would like you to do a video in detail on installing a glass viewing window in a koi pond please. What's involved, best products to use, things to consider when ordering and installation. Thanks mate and keep the videos coming as I find them great for tips and advice.

[@DazzleKoi]

Will do Sir, I've added that to my list. Thanks 👍👍👍

[@mykoiobsession]

Certainly not your typical KZbin koi video. Thank you for sharing what you are going through at the moment. No doubt it can't be easy to open up publicly about your personal life the way you did. I certainly hope you continue to get the professional help you need to get you through this. I have always enjoyed your videos and find them very informative and am looking forward to more in 2022. Take care and know that I'm wishing you all the best during this difficult time.

[@DazzleKoi]

Haha, no that's very true, definitely NOT your typical koi video 😁 Thank you for your kind wishes, it really does help a lot to know there are people out there who care 🍻🍻

[@skeggy]

Good news on the channel ... one day at a time 👍

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers mate, very true that, more good days than bad now 👍👍

[@paulf9064]

Big man hugs Darren, nice to see ya back on the tube, keep the chin up and take care bud 👍🏻

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers Paul, I appreciate that, it means a lot mate. Getting my act together a bit now 👍👍

[@PaulWheelerPhotography]

Daz, this was a difficult watch, but in a positive way if that makes sense. It takes tremendous courage to be open about your poor mental health on such a large forum, so I applaud you for it. I send you my very best wishes that things will improve for you this year and going forward. I will be very interested to hear your views on salt, and like you I have a science based educational background, so I wonder if we have the same conclusions. I have always enjoyed your videos because of your scientific views. Interestingly, like you, I do not worry about temperature and respond to my fishes behaviour in the winter. I’ve always said “they can’t read a thermometer”. Good luck mate, and thank you for sharing. 👏🏻

[@DazzleKoi]

Thanks Paul, I appreciate that a lot. Very true about the thermometer mate, I've only quite recently arrived at this point. I've always had a thermometer in the past but I realised that the one I had was miles out and it dawned on me that it didn't make any difference because I don't act on it. So I through it away and didn't bother replacing it. Its just yet another expense and complication that is not necessary. If anything its actually detrimental if anything as it stops you taking the time to learn your kois' behavior. All the best 🍻🍻

[@markmoulton3521]

Hi Daz - very emotional comments. Very brave to tell your subscribers. I admire you for it. I have been managing depression / anxiety for a good while and it’s not easy. Just keep at it you will be good. Your videos are great and glad you can keep them up this year but most importantly take care of you. Cheers , Mark

[@DazzleKoi]

Thanks Mark and sorry to hear of your struggles. Its honestly frightening just how many people have said they to suffer. I had no idea it was so prevalent. This exposure and awareness can only be a good thing. Take care 🍻🍻

[@damianlythgoe6174]

Ahh mate thanks for this, a very brave video that will definitely help others. I struggle with my mental health too, I’ve a pretty stressful sales job, a young family and am part of a team running an amateur boxing club so I feel like I’m 100mph all the time. I’ve literally just got my first small pond set up and my koi fry are delivered on Monday. I find having things to occupy my mind takes it away from other things. I’m hoping growing a batch of ten week old Koi will be a nice welcome distraction from the stresses of every day life. Thanks for the vids too I’ve watched quite a few now and subscribed to your channel. 💙

[@DazzleKoi]

Hello mate, sorry for the late reply. I hope it helps, I'll be honest, it certainly helped me, to get it out there. Your koi fry will definitely keep you occupied, it can be a full time job, and unfortunately stressful at times, but ultimately very rewarding and relaxing to 🍻🍻

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Impressive video and well done for opening. Not an easy thing to do. At all. Rumination is not a one day session problem solved type of thing, but I am so glad you have opened up to yourself and most specifically decided to do something about it. I can only say WOW. I am deeply sorry that you are in this family situation, it is sad, but you absolutely need to look after umber 1, which is yourself, as no one else will do it for you, and no one else can do it for you. HOWEVER, what I can say is, don't hesitate to grab people's hand when you feel you are drowning, even if it has never been a natural thing to feel or do. Equally, it's good to grab somebody hand just to say that you are doing ok. :-) The people around you will help you carry on. I am at the other end of the phone should you wish to talk, chat, text, whatever. On the koi side of thing, your experience and you love for keeping koi is something that will keep you going, make you do things, and help you to focus, and make you happy. So if you have moved out, what is happening with the pond now? My question to you regarding chat for other video is: There seem to be a massive amount of tosai, dealers, UK koi farm, and a massive increase of selling/buying koi fry - what are you thought on the amount of people taking on fry and then reselling them? Do you think it is beneficial to the koi hobby/industry?

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi Lau, and thank you very much for your kind words, it honestly does help no end to hear that. The response to the video has been truly amazing and at the same time a real eye opener in terms of just how many people suffer from mental health issues. My daughter has been incredible throughout and our relationship has benefited massively from all this. I really wouldn't be where I am now if it wasn't for her. at the moment I'm able to call round at the house after work for half an hour or so as my wife works later than me in the evenings so I can see my dog and tend to the pond. Hopefully this is something my wife will let me continue to do. Thats a great question and its a subject I do think about often when I see all the facebook posts. That's definitely something I have an opinion on and will share. Thank you. Stay safe 🥂🥂

[@brummiekoi]

Inspiring as always Daz your my go to Chanell you have given me the confidence in the past 12 months with your confident information I've recently been going over your koi works bought the Koi2kitchy built my Bakki shower on the principles that you inspired me with that has changed my ponds stability your video's are important in this hobby for everyone new and experienced and hope one day to have you sign my Copy Daz would mean a lot can't imagine what you've been going through of late but the Koi community needs you Daz. More than you know there's much for you to do and share KRO keep right on very best Regards Tony. ps hope to see at some pont in 2022 Dazzle my friend.

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi Tony, what can I say, I'm truly flattered by your kind words. It really does make it all worthwhile when I read things like this. If just one person took some value from one of my videos that would be enough but to hear of so many people that have found them helpful is amazing. I can't wait for the show season to start this year so I can get out and meet some of the brilliant people that have had my back recently, its very humbling. I will definitely be back a much better person and hopefully have many great videos in the coming months and years. Thanks mate, take care of yourself 🍻🍻🍻

[@jt5261]

Huge respect for your honesty & speaking out. Congratulations on making that huge step forward to recovery. Between you and Tim at Quality Nishikigoi I have been inspired to sort out a small pond I inherited when I moved house a few years ago. I have learnt so much so hats off to you Sir.

[@DazzleKoi]

Thank you mate, its great to hear you have got the bug and that the vids help in some way. This is how it starts, before you know it you'll have dug the whole garden up and taken out a second mortgage 😬😬

[@kentmurphy3585]

Strong video brother!!!! As men sometimes we have problems with things like this…. I missed your channel. Yes please the salt video

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi Kent, thanks mate, salt definitely coming soon 😁😁😁

[@markbrady7462]

Hi Daz a very brave video to post. I to struggled with mental health after my last stroke. I was in a very dark place, reluctantly had therapy sessions and things are a lot brighter. I take every day at time my koi keep me on the right path. Have a great 2022 my friend.

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers Mark and really sorry to hear about your struggles. I couldn't agree more about the therapy, its a real game changer. I'll be a much better person after all this. Look after yourself mate 🍻👍🍻

[@craiglowndes2999]

Great honest video, keep your head you and look after yourself. If and when your ready I'm still happy for you to do a video on my pond.👍

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi Craig and thank you. Yes thats definitely still my hope. Once I get straight and the weather improves I'll give you a shout 🍻👍🍻

[@gerritdevos4707]

Hi Dazzle. Just looked at your video. We as humans only know what happened and what is going on now. We do not know the future. But we do influence the future by our actions. If I look at your current actions you are working towards a bright future. Good luck man, you are in our prayers.

[@DazzleKoi]

Hello again mate and thank you very much, that mean a lot. Very wise words indeed. I'm getting back on track slowly but surely. More good days than bad now 👍👍👍👍

[@petepw78]

No shame in mental health mate. I've suffered from depression and anxiety for years and it's just not something that you can just snap out of. I wish you luck and best wishes for the new year. I'm glad that you are getting it together and getting some help. I know how hard it is to chat or open up to people. You are brave and stronger than you know. All the best mate.

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers Pete, that really does mean a lot. And I'm sorry to hear of your own struggles, onwards & upwards mate 🍻👍🍻

[@mardebskoi6711]

Hi daz. Sorry to hear you are going through some challenges. But mate I know you are going to get through this. We are all behind you and keep making those videos. You are a top man. I am not going to say happy new year but will say this is going to be your year.

[@DazzleKoi]

Hello there and thank you very much. I really do appreciate your support. I think we are all a bit unsure about what this year will bring but its about making the most of whatever that may be and appreciating the positives I guess. All the best to you 🍻👍🍻

[@richardmullins1656]

Great video YOU will get there take care

[@DazzleKoi]

Thanks Richard, you to Sir 👍👍👍

[@peterfinkill8098]

Wow!!!. So sorry to hear of your illness and marital problems. I've suffered with depression most of my life and I know how difficult it can sometimes be. I love your videos and you can see by your subscriber numbers an awful lot of other people do too. Your knowledge is very in-depth 'Professor Koi'. My question for a future discussion would be: "Do you have to buy Koi from Japan to get quality or are UK Koi farms catching up?" Take care mate and stay safe.

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi Peter, sorry to hear about your struggles mate, its truly frightening to hear just how many people have similar issues. That's a great question to. I'll definitely add that one. Take care mate 🍻🍻

[@wills1206]

All the best mate, plenty of support for you around 👍

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers William, I appreciate that 🍻🍻

[@andyfindlay5881]

Stay well Daz, look forward to further videos 👍

[@DazzleKoi]

Thanks Andy, hopefully not long to wait now 🍻🍻🍻

[@deanhargreaves5958]

Good of you to speak out about your issues .had something similar a few years ago ended up on the happy pills . Ended up with the oppurtunity to take redundancy from work now started a new career with now stress .only stress in my life now is with my new pond build

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi Dean and thank you. Its good to hear you have come out the other side a better place, hopefully I can do the same. Take care mate 🍻🍻

[@Matsuba81]

You can always message me buddy anytime , good to hear your plans for the channel and wow those koi have grown!! You look after yourself .

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers Mark, I appreciate that. They do look bigger in that video, I've not been feeding them loads either as I need to get the belly off the Karashigoi. Take care mate 🍻🍻

[@carplester4217]

Thank you for your honest video mate. It’s inspiring and sure myself and others can learn and face up to our own mental health issues. I really enjoy your content and learn so much from you. Take care. Mark.

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers Mark, thanks very much mate. Glad to hear I have been of some help to you. I'll be back better than ever soon, I'm certain of that 🍻🍻

[@jameshudson2587]

Good on you Daz, you’ve got some balls to put this video up, hope your doing great and get everything sorted cheers

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers James, I'm definitely heading in the right direction now. Take care 👍👍

[@ianf7246]

Hey Daz New to the channel but massive respect for your honesty - didn't expect this on a Koi channel but MH issues affect us all, in one form or another We all have demons to deal with and I sincerely hope you are on the right track for you to go forward either confidence and dignity Take care & thank you

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi Ian and thank you. Very wise words there, it has opened my eyes to just how common these types of issues are, particularly how common they are amongst men. I'm getting there now, definitely some light at the end of the tunnel. Keeping myself busy and taking one day at a time 👍👍👍

[@mattpettitt3204]

Evening Daz. Firstly hope your feeling better. Massive respect to you for putting your whole life and feelings out there, and agree if it helps even one person it will be worth it. Glad you are keeping up the videos. They have been a great help to me while switching from 32 years as a general pond keeper to koi only in 2020. Your shower guide (or which I made 2) has had a great effect on my pond. Your fish seem to have put a load of size on! Take care Matt.

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi Matt, that's brilliant to hear. Sounds like you are seeing the effects of 'shower magic' as I call it. Its great to hear my vids have been useful to. Look after yourself 👍👍👍

[@andyman2666]

Nice to to see you back Daz great video as always

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers Andy, much appreciated pal 🍻🍻

[@jeremymanning2132]

Best wishes Daz. Great that you are being open about your issues. I've beeñ where you are after a relationship breakdown. Your therapist is spot on, keep busy with things you enjoy. Setting myself projects like restoring a motorbike, learning to play bass guitar and of course fish keeping really helped me. Look forward and have a great 2022. Please keep the videos coming, they are awesome!

[@DazzleKoi]

Sorry to hear you've had your struggles mate, it seems there are so many people with similar stories to tell, its frightening. I actually bought a guitar a couple of years ago but I gave up on it as I just didn't have the time. I think I might dig it out and give it another go now. Cheers mate, take care 🍻🍻

[@martingamsby1895]

Great video. For what it’s worth, I know what you’re going though and I’m delighted you’re getting sorted and back on air. I find your videos most informative and have recently built a bakki shower using all of your advice 👍

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers Martin, I appreciate that. Getting myself straight now and keeping busy on the video, writing and trying to make a website is all helping 👍👍

[@waynebrown5852]

It looking like a new venture for you hopefully you will get sorted out soon and have a Happy life in one way or another keep your chin up hope to see more videos this year 😊 👍

[@DazzleKoi]

Thanks Wayne, I'm definitely heading in the right direction now. More videos on the way soon Sir 👍👍👍

[@paulhigginson3876]

I’m very sorry to hear that you are going through a difficult time in your life for whatever reasons lie behind that. You have done the right thing in seeking support, please make sure you continue to do that and surround yourself with those important to you that willing to help you along. You have four and a half thousand subscribers who like and enjoy what you do, your not alone. We also understand that you will put your videos out when you feel like doing so. This was a brave video to put out but then again it’s your friends watching it. Onwards and upwards👍

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers Paul, that really means a lot. It has been truly overwhelming to hear all the support and good wishes. Thanks mate 🍻🍻

[@jacamotos]

So sorry mate to hear that.. Hope all gets better for you 👍👍

[@DazzleKoi]

Thanks mate, on the right track now, some light at the end of the tunnel 👍👍👍

[@kyletayler18]

Great video Dazz! Well done for opening up! Sometimes there is a stigma attached to mental health and it’s about breaking that stigma and getting people talking about it! Which is what this video does! Mental health can affect anyone and it’s about living one day at a time! Keep yourself and your mind busy and the only way is up from here! I have struggled with my mental health and it kinda got me into koi keeping! It keeps me busy and my mind active, there is something about hand feeding your koi that puts a smile on your face and gives you a huge sense of satisfaction! As you move forward you will have good days and bad days. But as you get stronger and know how to handle the bad days better, they are not as bad as before and suddenly you’ll be having more good days. Never be ashamed to ask for help and enjoy the good days! The future is bright and looking forward to your next videos!

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi Kyle, I couldn't have said it better myself mate, I think your advice is spot on and it definitely helps to receive great comments like this. Thank you 🍻🍻🍻 Salt vid on the way soon 😬

[@divingbrownie]

I can only say I wish you all the best on your road to recover. The bravery for making this video can’t be underestimated. Thanks for all your content so far, you’ve helped me more than you know. Stay strong my friend

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers Neil, I appreciate that, nice to know it has helped in some way to 🍻🍻👍👍

[@shaunleonard8146]

Hi Daz. Great Message Mate. Your a Very Strong person. You will get through this! Coming from a Big suffer myself. All the Best Mate.

[@DazzleKoi]

Thanks Shaun, I appreciate that and it really does help 🍻🍻

[@sneed1204]

Much respect to you. Mental health is such a big thing, and I think us guys struggle asking for help, so fair play to you for doing it. Keep up the videos, stay strong and good luck with everything

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers Steve, I agree mate, men definitely do struggle to ask for help. I think we consider it failure but its the opposite 👍👍

[@JMacFlyFishing]

Happy New year mate. Well done for speaking out and sharing your current situation 👏 I'm sure you will get back on top form and find a happy side to life again 😊 Take care mate and all the best. 🐟😎👍🏼

[@DazzleKoi]

Happy New Year to you to mate. Yes I can definitely see some light at the end of the tunnel now, I'll be back 😎

[@popseyskoi2141]

Well done daz. I struggle from time to time big respect. !

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers Steve, we are not alone mate, so many people saying the same thing. Take care of yourself 👍👍

[@craigwaring6742]

Well done for reaching out to get help, as allot of people don't and It's to late before anyone realises. Its all about spreading awareness so people can spot the signs. Chin up buddy and keep yourself motivated so you don't have to think about the small things.

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers Craig, so very true. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel now but so many don't sadly 🍻🍻

[@koikarma5363]

Hi Daz, so sorry to hear about your issue, and well done for speaking out about it. I hope you get to grips with the problem soon. Looking forward to future videos.

[@DazzleKoi]

Thanks mate, I really value your support, it really does help. All the best 🍻🍻

[@thatkoiguy4800]

Fair play Daz, very very Brave , and will definitely help somone , my respect for you is gone up ten fold 👍

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi mate, and thank you. Take care pal 🍻🍻

[@tomferguson5368]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 well done sir for coming forward and exposing what’s going on in your personal life, that can’t of been easy! Hopefully a little step towards your mental recovery. Please do keep all your content going I find your knowledge so useful and it has helped me so many times. Best of luck with everything your going through and hold your head up high, you’ve got this💪🏼💙

[@DazzleKoi]

Thanks Tom, that means a lot. I'm definitely heading in the right direction now 🍻🍻

[@darrenjones1564]

Chin up walk tall daz. I'm not much of a chatter but a good listener .your welcome to . Get your self up here to north wales for a a good walk in the hills it wil not fix it but it's good for the mind . 👍all the best mate

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi Darren, great name by the way, and thank you very much. I'm hoping to get some weekends away in my little camper van with my dog and North wales is definitely in my sites. It wont be for several months (I don't like the cold 😁) but I may just take you up on that one day. Take care mate 🍻🍻👍🍻🍻

[@MrSmithy63]

Well done for talking about this , best of luck and looking forward to more videos

[@DazzleKoi]

Thanks very much, I hope to have a new video soon, looks like it may be salt next 😬

[@andynicol6811]

Crud news Daz, you keep ye chin up lad coz mental health issues are rife and are easily dismissed but glad you are getting the right help. Like that famous phrase........we go again........😀

[@DazzleKoi]

You're right there Andy, its scary how many people have said they have suffered to. Its beena real eye opener for me. take care mate 🍻🍻

[@KKlam007]

Hey Daz, How are you doing fella. Hope to see you back soon, enjoyed watching all your videos.

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi mate, sorry for the late reply, getting there now. More good days than bad. Been working on a salt video and a website to keep busy. I'm probably going to build a new little pond at my mums over the summer so I'll film that as I go along to 🍻🍻

[@nickgraney2119]

Really sorry to hear about your relationship breakdown, I can only imagine what a tough time this must be and credit to you for sharing your mental health journey. I've always been a big believer in fate and even when the bad cards have been dealt, I've often looked back from a better place in the future and can see how it had to go before tye end good presented its self. Hope you're okay and talking which you seem to be doing is the best support you can have. Hope you're okay Daz

[@DazzleKoi]

Thank you very much Nick, I do believe you are right that it will ultimately lead to good things, I'm having to force myself to believe that at the moment rather than truelly believing it but I'm sure with time it will come good. Take car mate 🍻🍻👍🍻

[@andycox3862]

Sorry to hear this matey, hope you get through it ok . You have been missed ..... looking forward to seeing your new videos. Hope this year will be a good one for you matey 👍👍👍

[@DazzleKoi]

Thanks Andy, you to mate. I've definitely realised that life is short and you need to make every day count. Look after yourself 🍻👍🍻

[@MikeZak101]

Glad to hear your rising above it all mate, life has a funny way of throwing us a curve ball when you least expect it, even worse when it decides to throw two at the same time. Happy to hear your going to continue with the channel, I always look forward to your vids and being surprised by learning something new, tbh I think your about the only one I'm still subscribed to. I've been keeping koi for 20 years, and like others that have had koi that long think we're pretty knowledgeable on most of it, then you'll end up saying something in one of your vids on a topic that I felt I was ok with and then bang, that "I didn't know that" moment happens. All the best mate

[@DazzleKoi]

Thanks Michael, I really do appreciate that, it means a lot Take care mate 👍🍻👍

[@zaidhabib5383]

You honestly are such an inspiration to me. Have learnt tons from your vids and always await your next. So sorry to hear about your situation, and hope and pray that you will be up and running again soon

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi mate and thank you very much. Its truly humbling to have such great support and to hear so many people appreciate what I try to do. All the best Sir 👍👍👍

[@stuarthancocks3650]

Afternoon daz,all the best for the future and hope you’re better soon.just like to say how much you have helped me and I’m sure many others on our koi journeys .

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi Stuart and thank you for your support. I'll be back for sure mate 👍👍👍

[@simonpodest1843]

Big respect to you to open up really find your videos interesting couldn’t imagine what you’re going through but be strong and I look forward to seeing your videos in the New Year keep the good work up👍

[@DazzleKoi]

Thanks Simon, I've got loads of ideas for new videos, you'll be sick of the sight of me 😁😁😁😁 Take care

[@SkyOctopus1]

That must have been a hard video to film. Your own mental health is the very best investment you can make. Hope it's all looking brighter.

[@DazzleKoi]

Hello mate, and thank you. It was hard but it really helped a lot (that wasn't my intention but a good bonus) when I read all the comments of support. Makes you realise you are not on your own and (sadly) just how many others are going through it or have gone through it. I'm really positive now, I've gone from 10 bad days and 1 good to 10 good days and just the odd bad day which I know is just temporary and nothing to get hung up about. Onwards & Upwards 👍🍻🍻👍

[@parmverdi4122]

Bless you

[@DazzleKoi]

Thank you 👍👍👍

[@yanbbrox]

This was brave but mental heath is a killer, I've had serious therapy in the past that has got me over very dark moments in my life at the time, when I had everything but it was nothing to me at the time, stay strong,

[@DazzleKoi]

I know what you are saying there with that mate, I can relate to that. Thanks and take care 🍻🍻👍🍻🍻

[@Harrycapon1026]

Wishing you all the best keep going with the channel you would be missed as you have so much knowledge and I have certainly learnt a lot from your channel

[@DazzleKoi]

Cheers Harry, I appreciate that Sir 🍻🍻👍🍻🍻

[@russbridges6647]

Hi Daz, This is your best video to date Daz, I can relate to your mental health problems after suffering from it for around 18 months, it is one of the hardest things i have gone through, i won't say i'm totally clear of it, but can manage it so much better than i did before. What is also as hard as living with a mental health problem, is accepting it and speaking about it. and applaud you for doing so. Mine was brought on by multiple things, me and by wife was in a car accident just after i took my wife for breast biopsies, we sustained minor injuries but 2 days after the accident my wife was diagnosed with cancer, only then to lose my dad to covid a couple of months later....I got the help that i needed and cried many tears, all the thoughts that came into my head i turned into a negative every time, i lost track of time and track of days and became very forgetful, a very scary time, but with support i'm thankfully over the worst of it....Keep doing what you love Daz especially the koi videos, there are brighter days ahead mate....take care.....P.S thanks for the advice of fishless media cycling!...Russ.

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi Russ, sorry to hear of your struggles mate, I can't imagine going through what you have been through. It sounds like you are on the right track now. 'When you are going through hell, keep going', cant remember who said that but I get it now. Knowing we aren't alone is some comfort but at the same time, its scary just how many people have said they have had some form of mental health issue. I had no idea it was so prevalent. Onwards & Upwards Sir 👍👍👍👍

[@EG3HC]

Huge respect to you for talking about such a difficult and painful subject. Hope your recovery is under way and positive thoughts for the future 👍🏻

[@DazzleKoi]

Hi mate and thank you. I'm definitely on the right track now. Got lots of support and seeing some light at the end of the tunnel now. Cheers 🍻🍻

[@edenkoipond]

Morning my man - welcome to the mental health club 👍🏼 Like you what I perceived as my normal caught up with me around 5 years ago. Subsequently had a breakdown due to a stack of big events at the time - renovating a property. Son was very ill, work was crazy etc etc. Seemed like the worst thing at the time but surprising how you build back stronger for it. I did CBT which like you say teaches you so much (for me it was so much I was doing wrong) I continue to take tablets - my reason is that I still haven’t got into good lifestyle habits like eating well, exercise and taking time to relax - I’m terrible really 😂 McDonald’s over veg any day 😉 Sometimes the Tv, the laptop etc need an update and reset - we are no different. Stay strong and enjoy learning about the new you and new way of life. You will have setbacks but don’t dwell on them - they are only temporary. Much love from us at Eden and here if you need us or just for a chat 😊👍🏼

[@DazzleKoi]

Wow, thank you so much for this, it really means a lot that people who I have never actually met in person can relate and sympathise like that. Really great advice to, the setbacks and bad days can really set you back a long way if you don't appreciate that they are inevitable and all part of the process. I'm going to start playing golf again (not played for 10 years as I never have time) which I hope will be both time relaxing and also a bit of healthy exercise thrown in for good measure. Just need some better weather first 😁 Thanks again 🍻🍻🍻