MENTAL HEALTH AND ME

[@brummymummyof2]

Bit of a different video from me today. Please be kind in the comments as I'm a little nervous. If you are struggling with any mental health issues please make sure you reach out and get help. Chat to a friend, a family member or make an appointment with your doctor. If you aren't comfortable doing this please check out the Mind website here: www.mind.org.uk/information-support/ who have lots of information on where to go if you need help. You can also call 0300 123 3393 or text 86463. To find out more about mental health awareness week please visit www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week and remember it's OK to not be OK. Love you lots Em xxx

[@66zamboni]

brummymummyof2 you are fab. Thank you so much for this video x

[@berrygirl8330]

I love watching your videos. Your an inspiration to lots and this video shows you care about your viewers. There are always going to people who are negative and try to bring others down and do that by being trolls. Always look forward to your videos x

[@karinas1849]

♥️

[@meganhill1553]

You are amazing💓💓💓💓Very brave and helpful xxxx

[@karensanders8061]

Well done Emma on a honest informative video. I can relate a lot to how you feel about yourself. I've suffered from depression and anxiety for 10 yrs. I'm so much better than I was but since I had to retire early due to my back I've almost locked myself away. I can go 10 days without leaving the house. I make plans but on the day I get anxious and have a 100 reasons why I don't need to go out. I live alone too, with my 2 dogs. It's real crappy living like this, I'm very antisocial I guess, I feel everyone is looking at me badly and talking about me sometimes if I go out. I am on medication and it does help, it got me back from a very dark time. Sorry for rambling on lol, I don't get to talk to people much just the dogs 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 probably get more sense out the dogs. Xxx

[@Fairelady5]

I suffer from depression and anxiety, mom of 3, part time teacher and my husband is a police officer- so needless to say my mental health can get the best of me. I take antidepressants which helps, but it’s still a struggle on some days. Good for you for taking taking charge of your mental health .

[@stacd6425]

How have I only just come across your content!!!LOVE IT, your the breath of fresh air that youtube needs, THANK YOU!!!!! I think your fab,

[@korenm9099]

You are a breath of fresh air in this crazy world of ‘influencers’. I’m so glad you’re feeling better xxx

[@stephaniem4612]

Emma, I just want to say thank you for sharing your story. I'm actually sat in a waiting room whilst my daughter has her first therapy appointment. Nhs mental health provision is pants, she's been waiting over 12 months, no joke. Mental health can and does affect anybody and everybody. Sending you big hugs, I think you're bloody lovely. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lizf8421]

I've had cbt & also saw a therapist for depression, much better now & been off antidepressants for a year & half. It's a dark place to be but with help, there is light at the end off the tunnel. Your beautiful & bubbly & lovely xxx

[@laurawelsby9463]

One of the reasons your followers love you Em is your honesty and relatability! As a mum of 3 I always look forward to your content and you always make me smile, even when I am having a crappy day. Keep doing you 😘 xxx

[@RamblesMakeUp]

Your beautiful hun..a breath of fresh air and normal Thumbs up to Stephen for being a supportive husband..that in itself makes a massive difference xx

[@catty127]

Hats off to you 🎩 for being open. People need to talk more about there mental health. I've been through therapy before and the way I see it it's s a way to better yourself understand yourself and look after Ur mind. We look after our physical health why not mentallly to

[@michelecrastes7110]

I love you and Louise Pentland because you are both real women and you both have such positive attitudes! Don’t change!

[@bethdavies7809]

I love how positive you are in this video, as someone who is 20 and who has realised my issues might be small to some people who can't always understand my anxiousness you make me realise it can still be a big issue for me. Lots of love from someone who hopes she can be as confident and intelligent as you when I am older xxx

[@aliminiaentli]

It takes a lot of guts to be honest and vulnerable about mental health in any situation, let alone in front of a camera! You’re so right that pain is pain, and while gratitude and awareness of our privilege is important, it’s equally important to remember that all pain is completely valid and worthy of help. I’m so glad the sessions are helping you feel like yourself again - you are awesome!! This is such an important and brave video, thank you so so much for sharing this xx ❤️

[@cesfreudenberg]

I have often felt very similarly in the respect of "wow I'm so blessed in so many ways - I don't have the right to be suffering" so I've ignored my anxiety and depression all of my life. I just started taking medication for both and had my first therapy session last month and while I am at the beginning of my mental health journey, it's so comforting to see others be open and honest so we can work through this together... especially someone I adore! I'm proud of you for taking care of yourself, Emma, and for speaking out! Have a wonderful day 💕

[@danielleknight7587]

So much respect for you for posting this. Really brave and honest and it will definitely help others. Well done you for taking control back! ❤️

[@meganelizabeth4892]

Thank you for sharing, Emma! It's people like you that are helping break the negative stigma surrounding mental health and that is so important. Stay positive, you're doing awesome xx

[@carolinethomas2533]

Never stop what you do, your our inspiration for all us ladies who have turned 40. I had to go yo therapy as I turned 40, my father died and I was out of sorts. I definitely recommend talking. Your honest about who you are and what you stand for and that says everything about the person you are. I would much rather follow you that someone I could not relate to. 💜🧡💛💚💙❤

[@vivianawilliamslondon]

I love your simplicity and honesty, it is very difficult to find people like you nowadays. I am different, I know it, inside , and I often struggle, I ask myself why I don't have lots of friend, an husband and a super happy life, well, I have a wonderful daughter and this is enough. I try to be happy everyday. Have a wonderful day.

[@karenshadrach4036]

Well done Emma for talking about this. I’m really glad that you were able to get the help you needed and are still getting it. It’s so important to talk about these issues. For our own wellbeing and so that others know that they are not alone. Thank you xx

[@rivermaren5773]

Making videos about mental health is always something I've wanted to do, in a practical non-emotional way just like this!! Emma you've inspired me! I've been through so many different treatments for anxiety, depression, phobias and schizophrenia and maybe soon I'll sit down and talk about stuff - in a practical, informing way, like you! Proud of you, keep it up!

[@gaynorwallage3773]

Well done for talking about mental health . I have anxiety and depression and every so often I have panic attacks. The more people that speak up about mental health the better :) Wishing you all the best 😃 xx

[@hannahrattray5463]

What the flipping heck are you talking about lady, you are super gorgeous, inside and out! Fantastic upload. ❤️

[@julieh9010]

Love love love you Emma. You are by far my very favorite mommy vlogger. You are always real and honest and funny. You help me so much as a mom dealing with confidence and day to day mom life. Thank you for all that you do. Glad you are feeling better. You look lovely today. I love you lots Emma. Sending you lots of hugs all the way from Texas.

[@rebeccawidnall223]

I admire you so much! I love how your honest and true to yourself. I'm really struggling at the moment with some parenting problems with my 6 year old and even though I have my husband I feel lonely and like I shouldn't be saying I'm struggling. But you just shown me it's really ok not to be ok. I'm so glad your feeling happier as you deserve it. Also loving the hair!

[@ktswing88]

Glad you are starting to feel better, and thank you for highlighting that therapy is expensive and unfortunately not easily accessible to everyone. 😘 xxx

[@kellybirch8495]

You are such a lovely lady. Your children are going to look back at these videos in the future and remember the amazing times they had growing up and how lucky they are to have parents like you and Stephen x

[@WhatVictoriaRead]

Thank you for making this video and being so open about your MH journey, it’s so so important to have these conversations 💚

[@sillentwrrior]

I Love this. you are an amazing woman. Ive suffered with mental ill health most of my life and although im already receiving lots of help, just hearing someone be open and accepting of it makes me feel less alone. i have to add i nearly spat out my coffee when you said you'd "im not super gorgeous" your mirror must be broken because your beautiful.

[@TimsVids1]

At my worst I spent a whole weekend in a pillow fort in my living room. I can definitely relate to just sitting in the shower! I'm so glad that you're getting better, you deserve to be happy

[@satalitegirl]

I admire you so much for sharing your story. I have suffered many years and have had lots of different therapy. I am a teacher and have come to the conclusion that my job is destroying my mental health. I am now working on how I can move out of teaching. I want to write for a living, that is the dream.

[@mancmcr8172]

I come from a similar background of working from home , attending press events and going to places where a lot of people were very glam! The running through conversations over and over I can massively relate to.

[@jecfallon]

Thank you for speaking up so honestly. Imposter syndrome related anxiety is something that affects so many women - I work in the tech industry - and completely, understand. I also have the Midlands accent! I am so glad to hear the therapist has helped. I had therapy after my divorce and it saved me.

[@RayFiasco]

Well done on getting help and all your progress!! 🤗 I've also recently started going to therapy and it's really helped me to work through things. I also struggled with thoughts about how my problems might not be as big as other people's and not as important so thanks for talking about that too. Everyone is important and deserves to feel their best!

[@trupurple]

I can totally relate to this. I have anxiety and depression. I have suffer with it for years. I am getting help with it and it works.thank you so much for doing this video and thank you so much for making me feel like im not alone. I an so happy for you that you are getting help. You are a great influence to everyone.

[@samgr63]

And this video perfectly illustrates why you are so loved. Well done on getting the help you needed amd sharing to help others to access what they might need xx

[@jogibson826]

This video just reconfirm why I love you. Your honesty and truth. I relate to so many things you have said. I really hope you never reach that low again. Big love xx

[@sophiegafga318]

I’ve always struggled with anxiety and one of my main struggles is over thinking what I’ve said to people and how I’ve come across in social situations so it was so nice to hear that I’m not the only one that does that! This was a great video xx

[@annekejansen8603]

Love you, Emma. I’m glad you feel better and are happier. You and your videos have brightened up my day a fair amount since I’ve subscribed. I think you are very brave for starting the process and a boss ass lady for sharing it!💪🏼

[@juliajones2283]

Well done for speaking out about this and well done to Stephen for being a understanding and supportive husband -I think having that support is vital. Xx

[@CarriePallant]

Em, as I have said before on a previous video, therapy has been amazing for me too. Thank you for speaking out on mental health issues, it's wonderful to see this coming to the forefront as it's so important.

[@Mrs_Shep_Unplugged]

Yay! Well done you for sharing. I’ve had counselling a few times after some really bad things happened. I recently had cbt to try and help me accept that I’m now disabled. There’s no shame in getting help. Well five for sharing it takes guts xx

[@chrissieanne4641]

Absolutely love your channel, don’t always get the time to watch all your videos, but I think you are fabulous and gorgeous. It takes a lot to make this kind if video, so thank you for sharing this with us. You are so down to earth, natural and funny, you are you and that’s why I love your channel xx

[@craftwithkatherine]

Like you’ve touched on Emma, I think it’s important to remember your followers follow you because they LOVE you. You’re so relatable, down to earth and “normal” and that’s why so many people follow you. Well done for getting help xx

[@littlepoppetscrafts]

I don’t often comment on videos but had to say I’m in love with this video! I constantly struggle with complaining myself to other people, I suffer with chronic illnesses and being 34 I look at others and think I should be doing that, I should be working, making something of my life but I’m here ill and I really have times where I beat myself up over it so what you said made so much sense to me. Thank you for sharing 💗

[@juliecleave2662]

Well done for filming this and then posting it. So many people suffer, but we are like swans 🦢seemingly gliding through life but actually paddling like mad under to water to even keep afloat. Well done to your family being so supportive, that is so important but not always the case. It’s hard for anyone else to understand what you are going through, particularly when you don’t understand it yourself. 💞💞

[@Madhatterreborn2024]

Hi Emma I am 45 and suffered for depression and know exactly how you feel . Feeling Crappy I will about myself, I absolutely love your vlogs they get me through the day . I know it’s hard but you got this girl . You are a wonderful mummy and beautiful on the inside as well as out x trolls are just sad nasty people with no lives xx 💋

[@frecklepuss100]

Thank you for sharing your experiences - it was very brave of you. A lot of what you said resonates with me. I look at my life and think my problems are small and insignificant compared to problems others have, but they are still causing me anxiety. I hope I can be brave like you and seek help. Keep on doing what you’re doing, I think you are fab! x x

[@sayerc455]

Your a beautiful lady Emma inside and out, I’m one of many people who have and have had mental health issue. Thankyou for sharing this your an absolute star. 💖💖💖

[@catty127]

Hugs you are not alone

[@sarahmarie4546]

💖 I love that you posted this 💖 I have had to be coaxed out of the shower by my husband too! So happy that you're feeling the benefits of therapy and are able to talk about it so openly 😁 x

[@lormorg]

I’ve found your channel via Louise Pentland, you are a beautiful lady, with a heart of gold, that is clear to see! I don’t usually comment on videos but this one has really resonated with me. Keep doing you x

[@km692]

Well done you! I have been struggling for a few years now and a big problem has been the guilt I’ve felt about it, because in the scheme of things I have a lovely life with very little to complain about. Your little finger analogy really helps x

[@EmiGarside]

Thank you for sharing! not only is it brilliant to see someone 'like me' on Instagram/youtube, it's also really reassuring to hear someone share similar mental health stories. I love the comparison with a broken finger- it's so easy to think it's not as big a deal and we 'shouldn't' be getting help/moaning about it, but it's still something that impacts our lives! so thank you xx

[@joanneerskine5161]

Thank you for sharing it's good to know and feel you aren't alone and others feel a similar way. I love how you are turning it around and taking back control. It's a hard thing to do . I struggle remaining in control but I'm doing ok . Xx

[@PolkaDotPearle]

I had my last counselling session today (which is both yay, and scary in itself!) I got into the car and the radio came on and McAlmont & Butler Yes, I do feel better came on, which I'm now taking as a positive sign that my mindset has changed Sending love xxx

[@ldevaney4863]

Emma, I've only just discovered your channel, and subscribed because you make me smile throughout watching them. It's great that you have addressed mental health, it's so important, but I have to say...I'm happy to hear you are feeling a lot better. You seem like such a beautiful person full of love, and i don't understand how/why someone could post something negative to you....and it certainly is not true!! What people say about others is more a reflection of themselves! Keep doing you, you are AWESOME!! Xx

[@andrealg9048]

💗 credit to you Emma for such a frank video. Very brave and I'm sure many of us can relate. It really does help to talk and regain perspective. You are doing an awesome job xx

[@EmmaRosenBooks]

Thank you for sharing - I love your social media platforms, you make me smile. I like to think you're smiling a bit more lately too. X

[@cazfrankie]

I think you’re great - I found you through your Disney content on the look out planning for our trip. This video couldn’t have come on a better day as I started my sessions today after realising I wasn’t ok. Kids need a happy Mum and I’m so pleased you’re feeling better and happier xxx

[@Vicky-es1xd]

I watch you because you are so real and relatable. Thankyou for sharing this video. X

[@moragsurridge9055]

I am so glad you are feeling better, this was a very interesting video - I have always managed to ‘muddle through’ when I have had mental health difficulties in the past, but watching this I realise that must have been very difficult for my family to live with. So note to self, get help if required. Thank you for being so open, it can’t have been easy.

[@TrulyMadlykids]

Well done, bab. Great video. I too suffered huge anxiety and the getting out of bed thing is sooo hard when you are in an episode. My anxiety crippled me, I really suffered, Mine was triggered by my dad's illness and then death. I lost friends because of it, and I cannot explain how awful the time was. I am much better now (albeit with other health issues). Well done for getting help. xxxxx

[@lauraward7323]

Thankyou for being so honest. I have watched you for a long time, what ever your content, I just love you as a person, and your family are gorgeous. We moved to Australia a couple of years ago ( originally from derby) and I have found It extremely hard. But as we chose to make this move, I also don’t feel like I can moan about it. Our daughter started school last year, and I thought it would be easy making friends at the school gates....it isn’t! I too have feeling of worthlessness and worried im saying the wrong thing etc. Life is bloody hard!! 💗

[@12missmolly]

You fabUlous inspirational woman ❤️. You are a perfect role model for your children .

[@tylerwallace9328]

You are so brave for talking about your mental health. I am happy that you are getting better and seeking the help you need and encouraging other people to not be ashamed of asking for help. Keep up the great work! ❤️

[@beccaleanne7935]

Good on you Emma, I can understand how nerve wracking this must have been to post.. but you did it! You have without a doubt helped so many of your followers by just being you. There should be more influencers like you, cause you're one of the most genuine people I've seen on youtube/Instagram. Youre doing great - keep going ❤ myself and all of your lovely followers are behind you xx

[@tayc6563]

Thank you for this video Emma! As a therapist in the NHS I can't tell you how often people tell me they don't want to waste my time, that there must be people more in need etc. If the difficulties are negatively impacting on you and your life it's definitely worth looking into help, and the earlier the better! X p.s. love the broken little finger analogy, I'm going to steal that one! 😉

[@laura4480]

I have anxiety and depression & this really helped I think it's important to talk and feel listened too. Take care and keep the videos coming especially the primark/home bargains ones❤️

[@janekoistinen7169]

Love this, Emma! Thank you for sharing these tidbits. I’ve struggled so much with feeling worthless and it’s such a hard thing to get out of.

[@janinecunningham2]

Thank you for sharing Emma. It's so great that there are so many people standing together!

[@lizzielev1590]

I had therepy at the end of last year around perfectionism and anxiety. Your really brave to share this thank you

[@sarahmccullough1100]

Glad you were able to talk openly about your mental health, I struggle with mental illness and it’s so difficult to explain to others about what it’s actually like to be mentally sick and it’s difficult for them to know what to say or do when your struggling. Most people think it’s just like having a bad day which couldn’t be more farther than the truth and it frustrates me so much when people say just get over it or wise up because it’s not like I’m choosing to feel so bad it’s the invisible illness that has a grip of me love your videos keep positive love Sarah in Belfast Northern Ireland xox

[@Sophia-cv8mo]

you are such an inspiration for me Emma. Watching you videos brighten my day !!

[@lualba189]

You are a lovely person! I like the way you are so original, so don´t worry and be happy!!

[@Michele-sn6et]

Thank you for this vlog. I had counselling last year after s very serious physical illness. I must say it was a very valuable experience in order to get my feeling into perspective and allow me to move on. Thank you so much xx

[@thrifty_little_me_1979]

I’m so glad you are feeling in a better place, lots of love to you. Thanks for your honesty, so much of what you said resonates with me and I have recently decided to explore some CBT, so listening to you really helped. All the very best to you Emma, love you and your content so be kind to yourself xxx

[@nikkijohnston2891]

honestly Emma I love watching you and can relate to you 100 per cent ....I'm so glad you sourced therapy to help you and you are feeling much better. I have been where you were on the floor hyperventilating and unless you have been there it's hard for pple to get their head around. I'm happy to say like you I'm feeling a lot better but I will always be that person with anxiety it's just it took me time to figure out how to deal with it . Great video, love you lots 😘 Keep your head held up high nobody is any better than anybody else x

[@lorraineb5991]

I am a couple of months older than you and can confirm that everyone in my friend group went through something around the time we turned 40. Either relationship, career, kid related, whatever. It’s a cliche but true! I had therapy like you and so glad I did, things aren’t perfect now but I can deal with them better.

[@filmrocker82]

Well done for a video on mental health. Your wonderful I love your videos because your just a normal lovely lady not a teeny weeny airbrushed super zombie. Keep it up xxxx

[@melissaeggleston9491]

You fabulous lady Emma, so glad you’re starting to feel better. ❤️ xx

[@LordandLordettes]

It's great that you can share your experience. I have suffered with depression at various times in my life and have had all sorts of counselling. If I hadn't had my last counselling when I got ill with Fibro and M.E, I wouldn't be here. Looking at my life now in another way helps. The main point is if you are suffering, get help.

[@catmulvey8387]

Thanks Emma 💕💕. You’re bloody brilliant for talking about mental health and helping take away the stigma associated with it. Keep looking after yourself. 🙏🏻

[@tdern]

Thank you for sharing this. I have been watching you for a couple of years, and I love your personality and your honesty. I know I need therapy but I just keep putting it off. I am going to make the effort to find someone to talk to.

[@jesssmith926]

Fantastic video Emma. So honest and easy to listen too. Just what people need to hear. I'm glad you have found the counselling useful. Have a great Saturday with your lovely family x

[@bethanystebelski]

I feel you. I was diagnosed with PTSD, depression, OCD and anxiety. I was really down on myself ALL THE TIME.😑🙄 All this came about from stuff in my past..like....a horrible/abusive birth experience at a hospital. I had therapy, I went on Zoloft and prayed and prayed. I was really bad. I wanted nothing to do with my kids, husband, friends or fam. I was so, so bad. I can say that talking about the hard things can be good! I am glad you have fixed this for yourself and I am glad I am also better. I am off my pills now and feel much better. It is a long process but things can get better!

[@peamajor]

Stephen, please tell Emma she is bloody gorgeous and the majority of us are behind her 100000%. Love ya babbie 💞💞💞

[@lucyjones8934]

Needed this. You are great Emma x

[@alysonsyme2165]

thank you for sharing, you're such a lovely lady and I love watching all your vlogs

[@jmac1473]

Thank you for being so open and honest about your own mental health issues in such a normal way.

[@catherinedunphy9594]

Thank you so much this has helped me a lot . Glad you’re feeling better and happy mental health week!

[@brummymummyof2]

Lots of love! x

[@fragilefleur]

You are smart to seek help and sort out your feelings. I appreciate the fact that you posted this as a promo for taking yourself seriously when feeling down even when your problems "seem" less than others. It's a very individual thing as you mentioned and you made the right choice for yourself. As far as appeal, I think you have a lot of social media appeal compared to others and I'd rather watch you than one of the super thin, perfect seeming influencers. I do not see you as imperfect. I see you as being more the norm that no-one wants to recognize. As your viewer I appreciate that you shop dollar stores and sales and are budget conscious but fun minded. I love that you work to dress yourself cute.but are also a mom who wears a bathrobe which is more REAL. I love that you have an amazing sense of humor and are very real. I think you are smart, your words are too and trolls do a number on so many who blog that it's a "thing" that needs therapy for many. I just enjoy hearing from you on your day to day living and with your amazing sense of humor about it usually. If you got down, part of that is also the transition from working to not. It's hard as hell to realize that you are virtually disabled on and off due to your back I have back probs too and I can relate to the anxiety and reviewing what I've done and said. At some point you will realize that you are brilliant and an asset to the world. In the meantime, hang in there and know that you're not alone and you working thrru this transition from out of the house work to Vlogs is huge. Nevermind the fairly frequent repeats in spine issues.

[@laurenself1192]

I think your super gorgeous!! Your a real mum! And I tell you something you make my day on EVERY post! I suffer from extreme anxiety especially when my little boy (he’s an only child) went to nursery full time! I cried. I’m on medication called citalapram* but you make my day every time you post a video! Your a real mum! And I love you and your family is perfect!!❤️your the best! Xx

[@janthurgood1803]

Oh bless ya, this vid is so heartfelt I can bere the thought of the nasty buggers trolling you... here have a bit hug from me, im a homestart volunteer and this will help so many of the families I surport. Love ya . Xx Jan

[@jknipe6852]

I've been doing some hypnosis and meditation to help me. I overthink everything and keep going over conversations and situations and think I've embarrased myself or wish I hadn't said something. It's hard to explain, but I live inside my own head and am very critical of myself. Thanks for the video, it's good to know I'm not going mad

[@helensmith2895]

Bravo to you for sharing this, I can relate 100% and everything seems a lot clearer now. Understanding the triggers before emotions take hold. Love you bab x

[@Amanda-de-Panda]

Fastastic upload Emma. Thankyou for sharing. Hope you continue to learn coping mechanisms and to heal. 😘 With regard to online comments and threads, I do hope your 'team' draw you attention to the very many good things that are written. 😊

[@zarabroadfield1126]

Such an incredibly positive video and so important. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@Hillymsv]

What a fab video! Thank you for sharing, Emma. Very important to have the conversation!

[@bEpUnKy]

I just love you Emma! Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@clairerosey9921]

This is a really good example of how depression can make you feel. I always said ‘what do I have to be depressed about?’ Yet I’m classified as severely clinically depressed. Also the deeper the depression, depending on character, the thicker and better the mask is. I’m always making people laugh... so Did Robin Williams, Tony Hancock and loads of others who suffered too. Laugh at those who 👎 because they’ve revealed themselves as ALSO mentally unwell, they just haven’t excepted it yet, that revelling in someones pain is a sign, symptom and release for them. Saddo’s. XXX

[@katrobinson3758]

Love you lots! Well done Emma xxx

[@sarahswatton538]

You are such an amazing lady xx