"Have You Ever Dealt With Depression?" - Aris' Birthday Retrospective

Aris, on the verge of turning 33, looks back on 30 with 3 years of wisdom, insight, and baldness. His birthday is on 9/12 so be sure to wish him a good one, either in the comments or on Twitter/Twitch!
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[@nginroom8108]

"There's purpose for everyone, no matter how bootlegged you are" - Aris, Sept. 12, 2017

[@RaqueteQuizumba]

My new motto

[@okamisamakun]

I almost spit my coffee god damn. "If I'm gonna act like a kid, I'm gonna act like a kid like a man"

[@9ljt]

okamisamakun thought it was just me lol

[@TisDeV]

Lmfao ikr

[@toonjanssen2071]

caught me the fuck offguard too. goddamnit

[@piotrekgor18]

"If i'm gonna act like a kid, i'm gonna act like a kid, like a man" ~ Aris 2017

[@tyson1chicken]

"I'm gonna act like a kid like a man" hahaha aris the GOAT

[@zernsk7]

Thought your profile picture was a hair stuck on my screen.

[@EricMcEvilly]

Otto Valadez I blew twice on it

[@bryangutierrez6679]

gotchafool FUCK

[@tyson1chicken]

gotcha fools

[@StarLasers]

gotchafool fucking lol Aris subs are the best

[@Quake2815]

The realest shit I've ever heard.

[@zzarGrazz]

Richard Pajooh he just did, hagrid is the best therapist.

[@Quake2815]

true@richiepoo

Aris i just found your content a couple of months ago thanks to your tekken tips, and ARIS i have never seem someone so real as you, i wishing you the best and please have a happy birthday !

[@notgonnapay]

El Batsi same and same

[@Pantherocroco]

Stoners, Stoners everywhere ....

[@Sch1n89]

Im a stoner and i love him

[@yanniktaub]

Same

[@heartboyxo2496]

Rare clip of Aris actually giving a damn

[@cloudchaser21]

Its not rare around this time, u are only used to his style post covid, he was actually chill like this.

[@Tjizzle123456789]

Depression is a very serious thing and it's easy to fall into. I just hope all of us find our passion in life. I hope we all win!

[@flclbeans]

"Look man, I don't wanna get involved --" *gets briefly involved* "But be cool!" Lmao Happy bday Harris!

[@Claudio-zj8uk]

"You're already leaps and bounds ahead of these morons in the chat room" Best motivational talk

[@pj491]

Ever since I've come across this channel not only I've become decent in tekken but I have also learned so many life lessons from this guy. Too Bad I can't say that to him on his live streams because I'll probably end up Hearing BEAT IT K ID!! Lol

[@pj491]

Nasir Kincey damn right Nasir lol

[@benjamin_lee]

Aris I am glad you appreciate how lucky you've been. It actually means a lot that you dont take your success for granted like most successful streamers.

[@GlennGrim]

Aris is a beast

[@zeus7664]

I think the switch from a cancer stick injester to a flower observer helped

[@sibusisolanga663]

zeu s ... So less crack more weed?

[@andresgv10]

Sibusiso Langa I think he meant cigarettes by cancer sticks, lol.

[@johannhowitzer]

Almost the same story for me. Depressed after college, dead end job, life going nowhere. Fast forward to my mid 30s, I've got my ESL certificate, done a bunch of volunteer teaching, learned a bunch of Japanese, and am planning to move overseas to teach.

[@Lonewolf_665]

Dope af

[@rayminishi689]

Been there. Hated it so much and especially when people push traditions that I gotta be married and suffering mortgage.

[@saartnomsky4523]

ESL huh?

[@koalawithchaingun53]

If I'm gonna be a kid, I'm gonna be a kid LIKE A MAN

[@boogynights]

Real shit

[@happ0bapp0]

I was diagnosed bipolar/manic depressive when I was younger and I've been a drug user for about ten years. I'm sober now and I get away from everything by playing tekken. Well I'm on a bunch of prescribed medication but you know, other than that haha.

[@fartbubble]

SPiCY OBGYN liked

[@Rd0Lg]

SPiCY OBGYN Good shit. Keep it up my dude. 👍

[@happ0bapp0]

Y'all are the tits

[@NeiroTxn]

SPiCY OBGYN good shit bro, proud of you

[@Otaku-mc6ib]

SPiCY OBGYN nice man keep it up :) meanwhile im struggling at quiting smoking (sry for my bad english :D greetings from Germany :)

[@elllement]

i dont even play tekken, but ur videos are fun af to watch

[@jeysercapo]

I'm too lazy to play and get good myself, so I watch him instead

[@B0110CK5]

dw he doesn't either LOL

[@rxstarscream]

BGC. Fo. Life.

[@canstermeat8171]

can't wait to join. i'm gonna rock that kimbo slice/hellboy samuri tiny tail haircut

[@TheSchmogi]

happy birthday aris. u r awesome

[@SirBranDon24]

I'm feeling a little depressed with student loan building up and working full-time, but I'm going to keep on keeping on.

[@kylefields3951]

I see you commenting about your student loans all the time on Tekken vids. Keep your chin up man, good luck!

[@lexetordo8954]

SirBranDon100 use the bad things in your life as motivation trust me it will help alot

[@SuperArppis]

(I realize this is almost 1 year old post, but:) Hang in there, dude. You can do it. Remember to have a nice hobby to keep it all balanced.

[@grandpeach6022]

Idk what's been going on lately bruv but keep on keeping on

[@mirainikki6665]

@@grandpeach6022 hey alright

[@latebloomer6967]

this is where i am right now... i turned 30 and i don't know what to do, still searching for my place in the world

[@rentalsnake6542]

Hope you got it figured out more now bro.

[@rogercolon619]

Damn , Im 31 and Im still trying to figure it out !

[@andyy361]

Happy birthday aris, glad to hear your happy and doing what you love

[@schmittywerberjaegermanjenson]

Frickin algorithm brought me here 3 years late...

[@thelittlefish5016]

Aris; the only dude who would pull off cursing at and inspiring a person at the same time in beautiful manner

[@joel66666]

when i feel low, i watch this and it makes me feel a little better. thanks

[@Javakotka1]

Happy birthday Aris!

[@an2n901]

Happy birthday Hagrid

[@CiiTiiZzeN]

we're all gonna make it brah

[@Shine603]

Thank you for that video, happy birthday Aris !

[@Cozy90X]

Man hearing stuff like this is always refreshing. Happy birthday man!

[@user-gl6rz2iz4z]

I come back to this video all the time. Thank you Aris

[@djbenjaminjay1984]

So cool to see someone doing what makes them happy and also finding success! Aris this is definitely your calling! Keep it up!

[@Nazea37]

Happy Birthday to one of the most genuine streamers around.

[@chx_xhc9569]

That means alot coming from you, Happy Birthday Aris, thanks a lot man! and Keep doing your thing.

[@math001]

Happy Birthday brew! Thank you for bringing us this awesome content. Hoping you would stay for as long as you can.

[@absenceofwordz3828]

Happy Birthday Lord of Stoners

[@ruhenot6682]

Absence Of Wordz i doubt you watched the Video

[@absenceofwordz3828]

Ruhenot im just sayin it Be cool

[@jizzhunt]

Happy Birthday Bearded One. Thanks for the stream, awesome content, and good times.

[@FGCTekken]

Mad respect for talking about such a serious issue. Lots of people out there are dealing with depression and I think you give your audience hope. Hearing your success story only makes me want to try my best and become what I dream to be. Thanks for sharing this part of your life.

[@_Digishade_]

Found your channel when T7 dropped, Aris, but I remember seeing you on Excellent Adventures and hearing about you years ago in the SC community. Love your streams, man. Glad you're just who you are and that you don't try to put a fake face on things. People need a dose of reality sometimes and the way you bring things out is both hilarious and great to listen to. Thanks for all your hard work, man. Have a great birthday! :)

[@joel66666]

really appreciated this clip

[@MrJaybizl]

Aris super is a super cool dude. Happy birthday Aris.

[@NovoCainelXl]

im glad you are happy man keep on keeping on

[@buggnet9008]

This guys a real legend

[@BillAndTheCoolguys]

"this dinner ain't gonna eat itself" deep, beautiful words

[@Zero2k0]

I like that Aris was super honest about it instead of shitting on ppl with depression like some others

[@aarona5329]

Happy birthday dad

[@NoTalentHackJob]

Happy birthday, brew. Mine was six days ago, 31. Just now getting into Tekken for super serious, you're helping me learn. So you can see where my life's at. You show that big dinner who's boss, amigo.

[@Taigen419]

Happy Birthday, Brew. Keep doing what you love.

[@SaiyanFantasyX]

Sometimes just sharing gentle words or thoughts can help out people, make them feel better, so here I am, as a fellow who struggles with that shit, I wish you a good one. Recently found you and I'm glad I did.

[@spindoctor0001]

happy birthday! amigo. Keep up the good work

[@elEspiritu32]

Happy birthday Aris! I appreciate the wise words and the Tekken 7 advice!

[@Santanazation]

Happy birthday Aris! Keep going the good work and thank you for giving us your Tekken knowledge. Have a nice day!

[@secludedawesome]

Happy Birthday ARIS! One of my favorite streamer!

[@vakapont]

Happy birthday, Aris! Keep up the wonderful work. Everytime you post a new video on KZbin, or stream on Twitch, it makes me forget about the bad stuff that might've happened. This doesn't just apply to me, it applies to the many people who watch your content. Whether it'd be Tekken, Dark Souls, GTA, we'll still have a good time.

[@desinraila1]

Happy Birthday Aris! Best wishes, keep on doing what you are doing!

[@misfiteando]

I waited to subscribe to a channel on Twitch that was worth it and I'm so glad I did it in yours. Some real shit from time to time is good stoners

[@MrMagnificentMedia]

Beautiful story. Streaming isn't for everyone but Aris struck gold and truly found something he loves doing 👍

[@6bye9]

Happy birthday man💫

[@Drivenby]

This guy is fucking gold. Every line is instantly quotable.

[@prag]

Happy Birthday, Aris! Good shit as always.

[@user-dd7kn6hw8v]

Thank you so much ... I'm in a dark place right now but this video made me try to be more positive

[@Chooooseeeenone]

real shit. I worked at mcds for no real cash and had to shave my beard for it, I was hating life once I finally left I felt hella relieved to grow my beard out again

[@FelipeHardy100]

Man I love aris

[@Jesandy]

Happy birthday Arnis Wish you the best my favorite professioler streamer

[@rolanddeschain2120]

Happy birthday Aris! You make me laugh everyday. Thanks.

[@SynapseCyberpunk]

Thank you for everything Lord Aris. We love you.

[@e69alpha]

Happy birthday friend

[@aeronsumilong]

Belated happy birthday! Happy i found your channel

[@swagmaestro6186]

Happy birthday man.

[@jordanewell4166]

Aris idk if you realize the gravity of how you effect people. But I needed to hear this today. Happy birthday man. And keep doing what your doing.

[@Agoul66]

Happy Birthday!!

[@jdillard36]

Happy Bday mad dawg Aris the GOAT

[@thelunaman4121]

god bless aris and whomever watches him, meets, him, anything.... Happy Birthday man

[@liveordie200]

Happy birthday, Aris. Idk if you remember the 12 year olds you called out on the CEO Tekken 7 stream, but as one of those 19 year old 12 year olds I figured I'd thank you for all of the good content that you put out and all of the inspiration you are to a guy like me.

[@WidowSamaa]

GO GO GO ARIS!! Hope you had a happy birthday!

[@suto9233]

Happy Birthday Aris! The way you handled depression is in my opinion the best way to fight depression.

[@ulmeydasmile]

Awesome to hear youre feeling great :>. Have a nice life, buddy

[@arthurstevens8994]

Happy early birthday bro!!!

[@Bloom_HD]

Professiolarly.

[@john-tobeymaguirecena]

Happy Birthday to the Lord!! Aris, just found your channel about 4-5 months ago, ur humor and personality is fucking awesome bro! I watch u everyday, and you are the fuckin beast with King!!!!!!

[@Darksid3c3]

happy birthday man

[@YourOneAndOnlyGeorge]

Man this really pulled some heart strings. Hearing this from our Lord and Savior Arnis helps a ton. Happy birthday dude

[@TheSentoryu]

Happy Birthday amigo

[@TheHolyDragonX]

Happy birthday amigo

[@sibusisolanga663]

Happy birthday to you and your beard!

[@TreasureTrain]

happy birthday my man

[@nelly007]

Happy early bday bro. I turned 30 this year in may and everything fucking changed. Thanks for your insight man. It helped

[@MillsJonEric]

Good shit, Lord Ingrid. This was some good shit. ❤️

[@e_m4n]

Just subbed yesterday! Happy bday!!!

[@Lovableshapes67]

Thanks for admitting that you have an inner child. Each one does.Its hard for folks accept that.small Toys from bigger toys ,what's the damb difference.

[@ryan0557012529]

Happy Birthday Aris 🎂

[@PARKT27]

Happy birthday!! You're so cool

[@dementedhiei]

Happy Birthday Aris!!!! You Da Man!!

[@maxterminatehole2086]

love this motivational speech.

[@dionis6625]

Happy birthday Aris, I wish you all the best.

[@semisituitupou6397]

Happy birthday brew

[@toxendon]

How to un-depress yourself; 1. Talk to someone, preferably your closest family members or friends that you know care for you. If you don't have any, call a help center, see your doctor and try to convince him that you need a therapist. Don't wait for it until you feel worse, just to feel like you are "deserving help sufficiently". 2. Ask yourself; "does this fear/sadness/emptiness/apathy" come from within myself, or are there external causes to why I feel this way?" If it comes from within, say this to your therapist so you can figure out the root cause/if you need medicine etc. If the cause is external (you feel under accomplished for your age/health problems/not living up to the masculinity ideal of having everything under control and being able to care for yourself and others/romantic problems etc), practice to accept that life is full of failure, and it is normal to not have everything sorted out. 3. Then take steps to sort out one problem after the next. Babysteps. What issue is the most pressing? The economy? Then you must by yourself or with support set up a plan to overcome that issue. To do this you must accept that you have failed. And that it is ok to fail. It is part of life. 4. Go through with the plan. Do not expect it to be smooth sailing. Think of it as Tekken or Dark Souls. Failure is progress. Cheers!

[@toxendon]

I study to become a social worker, and it seems to me that (not talking about clinical depression caused by chemical inbalance, traumatic experiences etc) the most common cause of depression is the feeling of loss of control of your own life. An existential crisis, in a way. Usually caused by your parents or yourself setting up a "prefect ideal" of your own future, career, appearance etc. And when that fails, men usually have a hard time accepting it. We have a hard time moving on. "Why didn't I get that job. If I just decided to study math better at school. What if I didn't break up with her. If I didn't make those decisions, I would have reached my ideal "self" by now. I would be in full control. And now I'm not and it is torturing me." We have to get better at accepting failure and humble ourselves. Not saying you shouldn't have goals, but keep them realistic.

[@TheMandanga]

Good thoughts.

[@kinggeedorah9833]

@@toxendon This is the best advice, i dealt with depression, the only solution was for me to accept my failures and slowly fix the problems i have in my life (accepting those which are permanent). In the end, i became a better person, more humbled, happy and constantly motivated to achieve my set goals. You have to learn to be your own coach, helps alot.

[@kinggeedorah9833]

@@toxendon Also goodluck with your career, you are definitely on the right path :)

[@toxendon]

@@kinggeedorah9833 Thank you! Glad you feel better. Ironically, I had to put my education on hold and enter therapy to process my own traumatic experiences after being an intern at a temporary crisis home for teenagers, also I had to move home to my parents after losing my main source of income and have gotten permament tinnitus and thus sleep problems caused by a jaw injury, all within a span of one week! One thing is for sure, stuff takes time.

[@shazbotnanunanu3188]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BREW!

[@therealanbhv]

Saving this video for 10 years from now when I'm 30