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Alexandra Anele

Alexandra Anele

Ай бұрын

Oh heyyyyyyyyyyyyy gurlllll. I'm back 🙃 Today is a sort of grwm. I wanna talk to you about all the things I learned while I was gone...My 'time off' did not go as planned 🥲 Grab a snack and let's chat 🍎
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@SalmaRouyett
@SalmaRouyett Ай бұрын
Dude like.. you cannot have chosen any better timing. Literally like its the season of sadness for so many people and your videos were like therapy for so many. Although I am happy you realised you needed to take a break and be with yourself, im just gonna express a little selfish feeling here : I am glad you are back. Thank you❤
@AlexandraAnele
@AlexandraAnele Ай бұрын
Just know that when I do take breaks I will always give you heads up! 💜💜💜
@AM-zh3yd
@AM-zh3yd Ай бұрын
Why season of sadness
@bexk9713
@bexk9713 Ай бұрын
@@AM-zh3ydim wondering this too, even though im also sad 😂
@AM-zh3yd
@AM-zh3yd Ай бұрын
@@bexk9713 yess lol May/June wasn’t my greatest self
@bexk9713
@bexk9713 Ай бұрын
@@AM-zh3yd bro the next time I’m sad I will think of you and we can be sad together ❤️‍🔥
@janhuckabee9610
@janhuckabee9610 Ай бұрын
I am almost 71 years young and have never done makeup like you do and never would, but I love watching you 🤩 It is very important for us to take care of ourselves, no matter what it looks/sounds like to anyone else.
@FourJaysFour
@FourJaysFour 29 күн бұрын
Welcome fellow wise woman ❤
@marianadantas14
@marianadantas14 Ай бұрын
I think to stay away from social media is super important to our mental health.
@culturecrashAL
@culturecrashAL Ай бұрын
For real. I haven't been on Insta in like two years, FB and Twit literally never (aside from seeing tweets/posts embedded in articles). Even though my Insta was mostly friends and fellow weirdos (no following diet-shilling influencers and hyper-filtered "check out my unachievable [fake] lifestyle and unachievable [fake] body/face/hair" garbage) I do nottttt miss it.
@k666ti
@k666ti Ай бұрын
agreed!
@susankolb8852
@susankolb8852 Ай бұрын
Welcome back.
@Rosiedelaroux
@Rosiedelaroux 29 күн бұрын
So why are you on here.
@freakypeep727
@freakypeep727 29 күн бұрын
We should start a month off. No June Social Media.
@bigbucketlist
@bigbucketlist Ай бұрын
OCD is truly a horrid curse. Would love to hear more people talk about it! I have been in CBT several times for several types of OCD, and I am beginning to think that my brain is wired to always have some kind of compulsion, it just seems to move around to different subjects. It isn't "I just like it when things are organized, I'm such an OCD idiot, lol!", it's more like "these pants pinch in a way that makes me have a full blown panic attack, so I'm rotating in and out of every pair I own for 2-3 hours just getting more and more frustrated, and I will not make it to work today". I am at the point in my life where I can speak about it in a light hearted way, but I definitely know that there are people that feel the weight of shame that almost always comes with it. So please share your stories as you discover them!
@cynthb
@cynthb Ай бұрын
I was diagnosed with OCD and anxiety in 2002? 2003? and it took a couple of years to find the right combination of meds but they were life changing. I'm now in SUCH a better place that could never have happened without that understanding that my brain is just wired that way. My husband has been such a supporter and he has seen the change. There needs to be more talk about mental health and stupid brains. Hugs.
@acppeixoto
@acppeixoto 21 күн бұрын
You will be ok! It's a struggle but anyone with ocd can live a healthy life😊
@TriniTheSenzuBean
@TriniTheSenzuBean Ай бұрын
hi alex!! im a late diagnosed ADHDer & OCD. these two tend to have similar traits & what you’ve described def sounds like obsessive compulsive behavior, so strong that that they can cause anguish or for you to feel very uncomfortable & anxious if not done. Getting diagnosed with ADHD has changed my life 🥹 i would love videos on that topic (that is if/when you feel comfortable in doing so) bc it’s insufferable 😭 i truly hope the therapy helps you. best of wishes
@disney.daze.55
@disney.daze.55 29 күн бұрын
I also thought this sounded a lot like OCD.
@emma_luce_0623
@emma_luce_0623 29 күн бұрын
Definitely OCD. Me and my mum have it. It's so difficult to deal with.
@randi_bee
@randi_bee 29 күн бұрын
Same, not treating my medically but finally understand myself has given myself grace - and also finding others like me, allow me to not feel so bad about it.
@evas4455
@evas4455 Ай бұрын
‘Sane people stay silent’ So true!
@ashmora8296
@ashmora8296 29 күн бұрын
I get what you mean but also not always
@mackenziestanley3280
@mackenziestanley3280 Ай бұрын
sometimes being scared is how you know you’re going in the right direction. important things are high stakes, but being nervous doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong. thanks for being so real, it’s reassuring to see you critically reflecting on what you want and need because it reminds me to check in with myself too
@yoitselliesarah3988
@yoitselliesarah3988 Ай бұрын
Alexandra’s voice is a whole therapy session i swear to god
@eleanorjenks7874
@eleanorjenks7874 Ай бұрын
OCD is a very complex condition and it’s brilliant you are sharing some of your struggles, as well as brave. I hope the therapy helps you. I spent 3 years in therapy going between once a week and once a month for my anxiety and relationship patterns. It can be so hard. All I can suggest is lean in to the discomfort. Embrace it if you can ❤
@SBTemples
@SBTemples Ай бұрын
As someone who was diagnosed with *severe* OCD by a neuropsychiatrist 15 years ago, I get it. And as someone who spent years on and off in therapy that included treatment for my OCD, I get it. It is life changing, and challenging, and mind-effing at times working through and finding the sheer *amount* of layers of stuff under the rug so-to-speak. BUT, now it has minimal impact on my life (oh, there's PLENTY of other things I'm working on still) but to not be controlled by every intrusive thought and the hamster wheel of compulsions is...anyone who lives with OCD gets it. It is *unreal* how much of your energy and day is returned to you. Would love to hear your journey, and thank you for sharing and being vulnerable. You're absolutely not alone, and I'm excited for you that you're making time and space to better prioritize your wellbeing as well as passions. Here with you always, even though I'm usually a lurker. ❤❤❤
@emma_luce_0623
@emma_luce_0623 29 күн бұрын
My physical compulsions are the worst part. I can handle the horrible intrusive thoughts but getting stuck doing the same thing over and over again, or sitting on the bathroom sink picking my skin raw 'til it bleeds for absolutely no reason, really sucks. And I start bawling because it hurts me internally to be trapped in the cycle but it also hurts to just walk away without "finishing" the cycle.
@Isobeln
@Isobeln Ай бұрын
I’ve over 50 and struggled with OCD + perfectionism, anxiety all my life. It hit a fever pitch once I moved into a much larger house that was really hard to maintain + work. I’ve learned to embrace the beauty in the imperfect, taken ownership for my choices - sometimes that means I choose to be happy and enjoy myself instead of having a perfect house, things or me - and live in the now. That often means compromising with myself on expectations and not judging myself and understanding where those judgments are coming from and why I NEEDED to have things a certain way. Therapy helped me significantly after I found my therapist, embraced the process and did the work- in my case a couple years of EMDR. I almost never have these feelings now and if I do, I move on quickly.
@bumblebumbletree1568
@bumblebumbletree1568 Ай бұрын
Girl we are here for whatever you want your channels narrative to be! My man also deals with some obsessive behaviour. Mostly around hygiëne. He's aware of it, it annoys him sometimes, but he's not atm actively trying to change it. He has done so in the past and it felt really liberating to him. Things like taking time of of work or travelling can (in my experience) really help with more rigid mindset/patterns. I hope you can also get some liberating for yourself. Kuddos for actively making yourself learn and grow eventhough it's scary❤
@agirlwhopaintslove8053
@agirlwhopaintslove8053 Ай бұрын
I have diagnosed OCD, and the part about what I assume is an OCD and anxiety talk in this video - I find it so interesting that I tend to gravitate towards people online and in person, and then I later find out they also have OCD or are neurodivergent. I just think its interesting to know other people out there are dealing with the same things. I tend to stick with watching certain youtubers when I'm having anxiety attacks or can't get past certain routines I've made up in my mind, including this channel, its just overall really calming and informative:) I also relate immensely to the things you said about the clothing changes and dishes and etc. Thankyou for sharing !
@claudiabothma
@claudiabothma 28 күн бұрын
I just love how the visual Alexandra is so respectful of the talking Alexandra, silently presenting and showing products to the viewer without disturbing talking Alex who is baring her soul to us. Love you Alex!
@deeb66
@deeb66 Ай бұрын
Freakin gorgeous!! I’m 75 and that makeup look is pure art!!! You’re fantastic and pretty normal! But I certainly get the it, the need to re-define who you are, who you think you are and appreciate who you thought you were! Best advice I can give anyone is “to thine own self be true”! Thank you for sharing! ❤
@deeb66
@deeb66 28 күн бұрын
@@IntheHazeX thank you!!
@TheFlip_Side
@TheFlip_Side Ай бұрын
I’m so sorry excited you are back and I am sure the break was beyond needed. Your mental health and having time to yourself is beyond important. Having your space and your time is the best for you. I’m glad you had this time and those that support you will be here. I loved the pictures of your cats and made me smile.
@magdalene6998
@magdalene6998 Ай бұрын
Your content is important. Not because your makeup applications are out of this world creative and beautiful, but because it is inspirational. And when we are inspired, we have the biggest chance to get in touch with the deeper part of ourselves, that helps us to move forward better in life, and connect with our own creative flow. Art is beauty, and beauty is one of the high values of life that connects us to Truth. And your makeup applications are definitely Art.
@FourJaysFour
@FourJaysFour 29 күн бұрын
Beautifully said ❤
@Younggmetro
@Younggmetro 2 күн бұрын
Wow one of the most beautiful real comments I've ever seen
@Justmyeverydaylife7
@Justmyeverydaylife7 Ай бұрын
That’s so funny, I subscribed to your channel yesterday, because someone from makeup Rehab Reddit recommended your channel. I struggle with obsessing over things, currently it’s about makeup and watching KZbin, and before like you it was about how things were arranged in my home and furniture placement, other times about declutterring etc. There’s always something. Totally get the prison feeling, thanks for sharing. It’s been a year I’ve been unemployed due to chronic pain and it messes me up too so I try to focus on other things other than pain/anxiety over it. Yesterday watched inside out 2, was crying the whole movie but really makes you think about emotions lol. Sorry for the long comment lol
@AlexandraAnele
@AlexandraAnele Ай бұрын
I'm so sorry to hear about your chronic pain. I can imagine that not being able to work as a result would contribute. You're not alone! If it would be helpful for me to share my experience dealing with my obsessions/compulsions I absolutely will. Never apologize for a long comment, they always remind me that REAL people are watching my videos! ❤️❤️❤️
@Justmyeverydaylife7
@Justmyeverydaylife7 Ай бұрын
@@AlexandraAnele thank you, and thank you for replying 💕:)
@eptr8878
@eptr8878 Ай бұрын
Oh girl I relate so hard and it's comforting to hear that other people experience it too. For me, it's almost better for my mental health to be swamped with work because when I have time to myself, my brain has the time to over-analyze EVERYTHING and tell me how I'm doing everything wrong in life. And then there's the pressure to "maximize" time off/spend it "perfectly" which...is not the purpose of resting. But also rest is important. Blech. It's great to have you back and hear your thoughts!
@sweet-red
@sweet-red Ай бұрын
welcome back! ⭐️ as someone recently diagnosed with ocd (Dx about a month or two ago), this was very relatable and (if/when you’re comfortable) i’d be among the many who want to hear more about your thoughts and experiences 💌 wishing you well through this treatment, whether it works for you or not, and in your overall journey!
@shortstackishere
@shortstackishere Ай бұрын
Just wanted to say ditto to this! I was diagnosed with OCD two years ago. It was such a relief to know I’m not alone in this and my feelings are valid and experienced by many. I wish you luck and anyone reading this who is going through anything similar 💚💚💚
@paulakittyodriscoll999
@paulakittyodriscoll999 Ай бұрын
I also have OCD, I found out when I was younger, like 10 years old. I'm 53.now.
@LexiGoLightly
@LexiGoLightly Ай бұрын
I have depression and anxiety like pretty much everyone else, but I recently was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder and when I tell you the dots in my life that connected?! Wow 🫣 proud of you for taking the necessary steps to protect your mental HEALTH 👏
@dorothycouper4109
@dorothycouper4109 Ай бұрын
I’m a musician, and I feel like all people in the arts go through the same crushing perfectionism. After about 10 years of therapy I can now take time off and not feel guilty. I hope you get where you need to go! We all watch your videos because it’s your art, not anyone else’s:)
@ctheo2020
@ctheo2020 28 күн бұрын
💯
@shadowangelina7155
@shadowangelina7155 29 күн бұрын
Glad to see you back! It’s not easy to identify that you need assistance and then go get it. I’m proud of you. Having OCD is nothing to be ashamed of. Compulsions are a canary in the coal mine letting people know that our anxieties need addressing because compulsions can control and curtail our happiness and possibilities. Proud of you!
@bugsybrown1745
@bugsybrown1745 Ай бұрын
It's lovely to see you back and minty fresh! I struggle with anxiety and perfectionism too. I am lucky enough to work from home 3 days a week but was still very rigid with my thinking and routines. I think they feel safe and familiar the more we do them. Taking time to reset can help you figure out what that fear is behind the strict routine or thought pattern. With me, it's usually anxiety around people or not wanting to leave my safe, comfy apartment with my kitties. Once you give a nod to that fear and acknowledge it without judgement, it can be a little like a little kid who feels seen and then you open up a bit more. FWIW, you're normal and you're taking time to get to know your brain. My brain and I are friends, even if he pisses me off sometimes! 🧠🤣
@just2lovable
@just2lovable Ай бұрын
Such a relief when OCD came into the video towards the end! Hearing your description of your first week I was like *oh shit she’s like us & she doesn’t know!* Looking fabulous as per.
@iaelborntosing9756
@iaelborntosing9756 Ай бұрын
Alexandra, you can't imagine how much i can relate to you. I can't leave "a task" 'til it turns out "perfect". You're not alone. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Welcome back 💕🙏🏻
@gemmalouise6631
@gemmalouise6631 Ай бұрын
It's lovely to see you back. I was diagnosed with OCD earlier this year and I completely relate to most things you're saying. I have my fiancé wash our dishes as normal, and then I go in and do a second (and sometimes third) safety wash lol. Even if they're very clean, I do not feel right and cannot use anything until I've re-washed every single piece. I knew I had OCD way before being diagnosed, it runs in my family, but whew. It soo so hard to live with. I hope you are doing okay. If you ever need to talk about it, we're all here x
@genie195
@genie195 29 күн бұрын
“Prison” really struck me-that’s a really powerful word. Having a routine is more often than not really helpful and important! Punishing myself/feeling bad when I don’t finish those tasks is a constant struggle that’s only gotten a little easier with some lowkey anti-anxiety meds and a therapist who ~gets~ me
@ctheo2020
@ctheo2020 28 күн бұрын
💯 on not self-punishing for breaking "the rules" of self imposed structures. There's a great spiritual phrase that helps me = "Make no rules about what must happen next."
@brookie_cuqui
@brookie_cuqui Ай бұрын
What's not to love about any aspect of this? Glad you're back! Killer vibe, killer vulnerability, killer look.
@mantizq9621
@mantizq9621 Ай бұрын
Hey! It's great to see you back. I'm doing my nails while listening to you. I'm glad you felt the support to take free time and now you know some radio silence won't be the end of your life
@alicepirola7077
@alicepirola7077 Ай бұрын
I have suffered from various types of OCD since childhood. There were aspects of my childhood way beyond my control... like abuse of all kinds. My way of organizing my mind to live through the day and feel as though I had some power, was OCD tendencies. The perfectionism, the magical thinking (which simply means that if I do THIS, then everything will be okay) and also the cleanliness aspect of OCD, have haunted me my whole life. It has not been until I reached my mid '50s that I had finally gone through enough therapy and self work that I have been able to live with myself and others in a reasonable way. The other thing that happened was people in my family had to put boundaries on me to curb the behaviors. I don't want to get too messy on here, but it does get very messy and I get that. Alex you need to give yourself some gentle time to realize these feelings are stemming from something in your life that you felt at one point out of control about, and you have been trying to fix that in any way your mind concocted since. I only speak because I have had extensive therapy around this and there are ways to curb and reprocess the thinking in your brain to form new synopsises. There is hope and I know you are smart and very wise. You will find your way out of this. As I am a mental health advocate and I speak on mental health issues, and I'm actually starting a KZbin station for it, I want to appreciate you for bringing these things to light. You certainly have a massive audience to listen and observe, who enjoy you and will learn from you. I pray you continue to take steps in a direction to heal within the hurting child. God bless you always Alex, Alice❤ As an afterthought, and it just came to me, I would love to interview you on my station one day in the future on this topic. It really escalated with COVID and many people suffer. It's because we couldn't control anything about COVID that many people fell into OCD thinking. I hope this is something that happens, us being able to talk.😊
@samantha312314
@samantha312314 Ай бұрын
I can 100% relate to this video. Thank you so much for being so open. My mom, son and I struggle hard with diagnosed OCD (along with a few other neurodivergent items sprinkled in). The struggle is phew, something else! My mom is more on the compulsive side and my son and I are more on the intrusive thoughts/obsessions side. All of us have anxiety to the max. Therapy has helped and meds were a game changer for us. I know not every one is med centric but it was the answer for us. Good luck on your continued journey! ❤ Oh and a side note !! Not trying to be “that” person … but 🫣my pet peeve is when someone likes order and says “OMG Im so OCD” 😬 I wish it was as easy as just liking to straighten up and be tidy!
@janelleg597
@janelleg597 Ай бұрын
Treat Yourself like someone you are responsible for helping ❤
@justilou1
@justilou1 Ай бұрын
Well done for choosing yourself. It takes guts to commit the time and space to focus on yourself and realise that you need to get back in control of your mental health and environment.
@susanmcewan5759
@susanmcewan5759 29 күн бұрын
So nice to have you back girl. My daughter has an anxiety disorder & is on medication for it. I never knew anxiety could be so debilitating - my heart breaks for her. She is beautiful and kind and sweet and talented - like you - but does not see any of these things in herself, it got so she couldn’t even go out to a supermarket or be in a room with people she didn’t know. I hope your month off was fruitful & you feel better for it, you obviously needed the time. Those of us who watch your videos & love you will always be here for your particular brand of sunshine ❤
@WaterandFireTarot
@WaterandFireTarot 17 сағат бұрын
We Scorpios have a lot of anxiety and control issues. I took two months off uploading content, and I’m freaking out, so I totally can sympathize. That being said, we have to self care, cleanse, and reboot.
@PwnageFury
@PwnageFury Ай бұрын
So glad you took the month off and glad to see you back. This may feel a bit random but when you were talking I had a vivid memory of a a metal sculpture a friend of mine made. The sculpture was of a cage with two hands tightly grasping the cage bars on one side, on the opposite side of the cage is an open door. It is all about those cages we create for ourselves and can leave if we find the way. It sounds like at a minimum you are loosening your grip on the bars and planning a path to get to the open door and break down those boxes.. ❤
@Olivina330
@Olivina330 29 күн бұрын
My best friend is in targeted therapy for OCD and it's such a process, but it definitely works. They're going through "triggers" right now from the softball to the hardest, and she's so relieved with how much progress her therapy has fostered. I'm over the moon that you took some time off, and I'm so excited to see more boxless Alex content, you deserve the world!! ❤🎉
@YuukiTakaya
@YuukiTakaya Ай бұрын
I’m a teacher and of course I get summers off. To preface this comment, while I am working during the school year, I get to work an hour early and often stay an hour or two after school is over (So about 10 hours a day). I would often go home exhausted which takes a toll on my home life. Anyways… when it comes to summer, I have the freedom to do the things I have neglected (and pushed onto my partner). I noticed that I only have 2 modes: either I’m on a cleaning binge deep cleaning things that haven’t been done to the point of exhaustion or I literally don’t do anything- like can’t even bring myself to turn the TV on to watch a movie or show. I would just lay down and watch insta stories or KZbin shorts. I would then feel very shameful that I’ve been so lazy and it would jump start the “manic” phase again. This video definitely resonated with me
@vanessalosangeles
@vanessalosangeles Ай бұрын
I’m so happy for this video, thank you for being so real and raw with your emotions… you have no idea how much this helps so many people including myself… btw the makeup looks fierce and the nails match beautifully.
@nightclub4cats
@nightclub4cats 28 күн бұрын
I can’t tell you how relatable this is to me. I’m so emotional right now… thank you for making this video. I feel so heard
@AlexandraAnele
@AlexandraAnele 28 күн бұрын
🫂
@amcortez
@amcortez Ай бұрын
I'm 44 and have had OCD since I was in middle school (diagnosed at 18). Thank you for sharing yourself with us. It's comforting to know that we aren't alone out here ❤ The community is here for you, too.
@spinfan1
@spinfan1 Ай бұрын
Love this makeup look and welcome back. We missed you but glad you took time off.
@dieforfashion27
@dieforfashion27 29 күн бұрын
My first comment on this youtube channel. Everything you’ve said it’s all about me..anxiety, compulsive things to do, lists, controlling and rules. Man just love your profile and your makeup and thoughts. I agreed with this stuff, thanks for being a human. So much love ❤️
@tinad8561
@tinad8561 Ай бұрын
The to-do list thing rings true for me. I’ve felt like crap for a little while-performance anxiety and an edge of depression-so I write to-do lists full of random tasks so I can just pick something off it to keep a depression spiral from being the only thing I have to show for my time. Today’s to-do list? Completely done. All boxes ticked. Still feel like I’ve done nothing.
@xCindyLouWhox
@xCindyLouWhox Ай бұрын
I relate to this a lot.
@JenJenCoco
@JenJenCoco Ай бұрын
I just love you. I’m glad you’re back. Randomly found your video one day and i think i have binged almost all of them until i saw this one. You’re awesome and I’m just glad i found ya. Vulnerable chats are always good. ❤
@Vee_of_the_Weald
@Vee_of_the_Weald 29 күн бұрын
Alex, i watched one of your very early videos a few weeks back and girl, you’ve come a long long way in terms of how your speak to yourself and about yourself. You were so hyper-critical back there that your fantastic sense of humour was completely muddled and squashed. You should be so very proud of yourself. I know i am.
@Miss.Libby.
@Miss.Libby. Ай бұрын
So good to have you back Alex, and even better to have you open up about how you worked your way through the month of June. Alex, you’re NOT ALONE in what you’re going through. Trust me please when I say that you’re already miles ahead because of how you strive to identify and remedy where you feel weakest. The thing is, it’s REAL to you so it totally makes sense for you to begin the hard journey of working your way through it and learning to understand and accept these things about yourself. It’s important to be KIND to yourself through that journey. You are not alone sweet girl. Sending love from Australia. 🤗🇦🇺
@AmitaMusic
@AmitaMusic Ай бұрын
I am currently a therapist in training in my internship right now and I just received intensive training on ERP treatment for OCD two weeks ago. Through that process I also realized that I myself have struggled with various obsessions and compulsions that I didn’t even realize were technically OCD related! I completely understand why this process would feel so scary- your therapist will support you the whole way through. this might sound generic but you’re not alone in the experience ❤ I truly thank you so much for sharing
@ashmora8296
@ashmora8296 29 күн бұрын
Yes to more rambling 😂 it was much needed. Thank you for sharing your story. And your makeup look is so friggin cool
@tkaneen3
@tkaneen3 Ай бұрын
This is such a liberating video because it's so relatable! Love your videos even if it's a month in between. Thank you for being vulnerable and open...it made my day😊
@sleepdestroyer27
@sleepdestroyer27 Ай бұрын
Welcome back! I hope you're feeling refreshed and less pressured to do and be something, because eff it, it's your channel! Take time when you need it, do you. We like the chats, the makeup, the artistry, the creativity, the looks, and general Alex commentary and there's a wide range that could entail. Fucking love this look, can't wait to try it! I love aqua and violet eyeshadow content esp when it's Alex! Welcome back and hope you keep doing what's right for you❤
@sandilang3845
@sandilang3845 Ай бұрын
Thank you to you for making me feel normal. I too have anxiety over cleanliness because I can clean something and step back several times to look at before it’s clean enough for me. I can also relate to be comfortable and feel good about myself when I’m made up and have on a nice outfit. I’m afraid to go on for I would take up so much space. But I definitely have OCD!
@user-fy5ni4wf3m
@user-fy5ni4wf3m Ай бұрын
You are truly the best,so genuine. A beauty. And I love these narrative videos where you talk outside of the video itself. I enjoy listening to your learnings and reflections. And the make up, amazing as usual. Don’t change dude!
@m4a46
@m4a46 Ай бұрын
I rarely comment on videos but I had to comment on this. I can completely relate to the mental space you're talking about - it's like a melange of OCD, perfectionism, anxiety and more. You start out with good intentions and slowly but surely there's a pressure to do ALL the things. It's all good info to take in. You gave yourself time and space and your body communicated some stuff to you that you get to look at if you choose. Thanks for being real, it's refreshing. And you'll never lose your followers 💙
@melp723
@melp723 Ай бұрын
LOVE the look!! My daughter and I have been diagnosed with OCD, and completely relate to your challenges with being uncomfortable. It’s a struggle. 💖
@smithonbeauty
@smithonbeauty Ай бұрын
I found this so therapeutic to watch, it totally resonated with me. Thanks for putting it out there for us!
@Jdoublel7
@Jdoublel7 Ай бұрын
So happy that you’re back and that you were able to take some time off. I missed you and it was a treat to hear you rambling lol. I can totally relate to the perpetual state of anxiety; I have to actively work to calm myself if my house isn’t clean… and it’s never totally clean. Thank you for continuing to share yourself and your experiences ❤
@juliesisemore7594
@juliesisemore7594 Ай бұрын
Thank you for being very real and vulnerable. I also have a stupid anxiety brain. I’m much older than you are, and although I have figured some things out, I am still learning. One thing I have learned is that the need to control, perfect, organize, while not bad things by themselves are definitely signs of an anxious mind. Glad you took some time off to take care of yourself.
@tokkiccino
@tokkiccino Ай бұрын
Welcome back! I'm glad you took the time for yourself, even if it didn't go as planned (I feel like this is such a struggle for vacations where you try to chill). This minty green is so lovely! I know you mentioned wanting to do more colorful eye looks, totally on board for that. I mean honestly, on board for all that you make hahaha.
@marissahosmundson7269
@marissahosmundson7269 29 күн бұрын
I really liked the format of this video, the just vibing watching makeup while you’re just chatting - it was very chill so it would be cool if you want to do more makeup and chats in the future
@solarflower1103
@solarflower1103 24 күн бұрын
Hi back. 😊Love it when you do the deep shares and talk about real things. The details of your life differ from mine but I do relate to your quest for peace of mind and the courage it sometimes takes to clean out the closet (let alone share it on the internet!). Full respect. I enjoyed watching the makeup while you updated us on your journey. You are serving so many with your message of radical self care, the kind that yields true beauty and transformation. Blessings to you and all who are reading or watching this. ❤💜💙 Great lip colour!
@b00gie007
@b00gie007 Ай бұрын
Hi, I took a good amount of time off and also felt it was the only way I could identify and break through my own patterns and personal narrative , so to speak. I’m glad you were able to do that for yourself !! I’m also so happy you’re back. In the last month I’ve had so many major life changes , and sitting down with your video is so comforting like a warm blanket and cup of hot tea, but in video form!
@beautybybrendanese
@beautybybrendanese Ай бұрын
Welcome back Alex! Thank you for sharing and I love that you spoke about how much it helps to feel not alone. I can definitely relate to some of what you're saying & feeling. I hope that the treatment avenues you are taking help. Sending some love ❤
@chloecarrera2136
@chloecarrera2136 Ай бұрын
I have always enjoyed your realness in your videos. This was so real and also vulnerable, and so I can’t tell you how much it’s appreciated and valuable. We all need to take time every now and then to take care of ourselves. We need mental resets, and time to hear our own thoughts. It can be illuminating as you found, and sometimes is more about opening awareness or paths or ideas more than rest. When someone with the audience you have talks about this stuff, it does help others feel not alone. These are much more universal struggles than many believe. Thank you as always! And beautiful and interesting makeup as always! Welcome back!
@Beepboopbeepboopbeepboo
@Beepboopbeepboopbeepboo 24 күн бұрын
Sitting with the uncomfortable is so hard and so important. I feel like I learn a lot about myself when I do it. Also, I recently moved to my own place for the first time and I'm coming face to face with the fact the safety and happiness of my space relies completely on me. I can complete responsibility to make my life what I want it. I've been incredibly independent but so many times we are our own prisons and it's frightening. Anyway, I think your audience is chill because you are. You always give us very authentic and not pushy or performative videos. So I think people who watch you look for the genuineness in themselves and others. You can thank us, but thank yourself. You curated this following Glad everything is going well for you! Also loooving the baby blue C:
@jenessastrickland1555
@jenessastrickland1555 Ай бұрын
Welcome back! It’s good to see your face and hear this update. I hope that you are able to dismantle those boxes and find more peace. I think it would be great if you shared whatever you want about your OCD treatment. I think mental health is getting discussed a lot, but I haven’t heard people talk about anything specific for OCD. I’ve done a couple of decades of therapy for cPTSD, and I think the fact that you feel terrified at the outset is a really good sign. You wouldn’t feel afraid unless you felt, on some level, that it will work (or change things at least), and you also wouldn’t feel afraid unless you were open to that change. I used to have some of the same issues, not necessarily being OCD, but definitely feeling like things needed to go a certain way and having a hard time adjusting when, inevitably, things didn’t go the way I expected. What really changed things for me, unfortunately, was developing a debilitating chronic physical condition. When you literally can’t even pretend to try to control things, and you realize you don’t want to waste your very limited energy worrying about things that don’t really matter, it becomes a lot easier to just…let it go. I can’t recommend getting a debilitating chronic physical illness (0 stars, do not recommend), but acceptance has been the best silver lining imaginable. Good luck with your treatment, and give yourself grace through the ups and downs. As for taking time off, if you decide that you want to take a longer break but want to maintain some activity on your channel, I really like what Hannah Louise Poston did with her channel while she was on maternity leave. She and her husband basically repackaged a lot of the content she had already done over the years and put out these incredibly long videos, like 5 hours of every review she’d ever done of such and such a brand. It seems like they posted one of those about once a week. It was so fun to watch her evolve during these long videos going back ~5 years. Your content is more focused on tutorials, and I think it would be great to see massive compilations of every contour tutorial you’ve done, or brow tutorial, etc. Just a thought if you wanted to take a long break without disappearing.
@barbiek0715
@barbiek0715 Ай бұрын
I love you Alex!!! So glad you took this time off (as I commented in the last video you filmed). I truly relate to the feeling of needing to feel comfortable in your clothing before you are able to leave the house or do the thing.
@40loopylou1
@40loopylou1 Ай бұрын
So glad you had your time off, and I can completely relate having just been through something similar and starting my own journey of mental health exploration. I’m sure however much you are happy to share will be valuable to someone, to be reassured they’re not on their own, go8ng through these challenges. Good to have you back ❤
@user-bj8qu3yk9m
@user-bj8qu3yk9m Ай бұрын
Yes, the the outfit thing is so relatable! I'm so glad that you shared that because it's nice to know that I'm not alone in that.😩 I absolutely love your make up vids, along with the vids where you chat about life. :)
@petraz.6631
@petraz.6631 28 күн бұрын
Definitelly can relate... I haven't realised it before I turned 30 but I have ALWAYS had anxiety (therapists helped me to lower the intensity of it).. and that feeling of being disappointed in yourself? I know it all too well😅 with hobbies especially! Painting, scatching and sometimes even work .. Honestly you are such an amazing person and listening to you is so calming ❤
@charlottehubbard2365
@charlottehubbard2365 28 күн бұрын
New to your channel, and LOVE this aqua style makeup thats reminding me of old school pop art, and also thankyou for opening up about your therapy & whats going on for you. That honesty and realness has really helped me connect with you as an artist & human being 'virtually'. xo
@starsdestiny
@starsdestiny Ай бұрын
I'm glad you found something out about yourself during this time off. I'm sorry you felt uncomfortable, I've felt that difficulty sitting still and not being "productive". I can relate. Omg, I am having a dull summer. This year I thought I was tired and low on motivation because it was winter and thought it'll get better when it's warmer and brighter. Now it's been summer solstice and yeah I'm still low energy.
@laurieann2714
@laurieann2714 24 күн бұрын
I definitely can relate lto the anxiety aspect. Im 58 and while it isn't crippling, it does affect my sleep. Social media breaks arrle healthy whether you do it as a living or consume its content. I do appreciate sane and constructove comments and i like to follow people who's subscribers are similar. Glad you are back though! Thanks for the video!
@myonlyysunshine
@myonlyysunshine 29 күн бұрын
For me, theres always this balance between caring for myself by accomodating myself, and working on my growth by expanding the edges of my window of tolerance. I mostly focus on what my capacity is in each moment and how I can be kind to myself. I also love to try to see things through a neutral lense like seeing things as temporary sensations that I can be curious about and play with.
@nadined9282
@nadined9282 Ай бұрын
Hey Alex! So glad you’re back and that you took the time you needed! I can definitely relate to taking time to reset and figure my head out. I would love for you to express your experience of that if it helps you. I love when people are that honest and relating with that. I generally always love what you do, so you do you with your channel! In particular, I love olive content, colour theory stuff and seeing you take specific inspo from things, but, as I said, I love it all! This channel is yours and your place to express yourself! ❤️
@clairelaffan7670
@clairelaffan7670 Ай бұрын
I'm glad you took a break! Thanks for sharing your experience with anxiety! As someone with OCD, I can say that starting treatment can definitely be scary, but it changed my life and completely altered my relationship with it. I hope it is helpful for you and I wish you the best of luck!
@sineadrooney480
@sineadrooney480 Ай бұрын
Love this! Well done! Always good to open up about anything mental health related because it can really help people! I had postnatal OCD and treatment really helped. I hope you find it useful! Sending all the love ❤ you're awesome!
@dianabuenrostro3549
@dianabuenrostro3549 Ай бұрын
Si glad to see you back ! As humans we tend to be so hard on ourselves and I can definitely relate to most of what you’ve said, I have 3 girls and had them when I was very young and sometimes I feel like I’m all over the place, I haven’t gone to get diagnosed but I’m almost certain I have ADHD and OCD sooo a lot of the time my over thinking things makes me feel crazy like I’m doing everything wrong or I could do so much more but I’ve learned to think of all the good things that I have to calm all those intrusive thoughts, it’s pretty bananas in my brain lol but it’s good to know I’m not the only one that’s going though these things and I would love to hear about this new journey, as always it’s very refreshing to see your content ❤
@kristydavis3700
@kristydavis3700 29 күн бұрын
I love the content and the makeup look in this video! Glad you are back and sharing your realness with us.
@lizepage9133
@lizepage9133 Ай бұрын
Well I for have really missed you and I am so happy your time off gave you a lot of insights! Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing ❤
@brandiphillips3441
@brandiphillips3441 26 күн бұрын
Alex, as a fellow perfectionist I can say I hear you and am sending you a big effing hug. I started painting about 6 years ago in lieu of journaling to see if it helped. I wanted to paint how I felt and that first time painting I was painting and bawling. It was wild. Now as a wannabe pro artist I can say if I haven’t painted in a few weeks, I feel the swell of anxiety build. After I paint I feel like the steam has been let out of the kettle. And obviously, the painting process can and does create stress in my mind because I feel inadequate but when I let myself paint whatever and not have expectations, I feel so much better. So, my unsolicited advice is free yourself with your paint and canvas. Paint your feelings and get that shit out. Please give yourself a break!! You’re amazing and so loved. And you’re “perfect” just as you are. ❤❤❤❤.
@karlaharvey2623
@karlaharvey2623 Ай бұрын
Hi precious Alex. So good to see you and Kuddos to you for speaking out a bit about Self Reflection. I am much older than you and oh my word, OCD ! My father was the worst, but guess what, I too was so bad and yet would deny it until later on in life. My daughter has it as well. 😢 thank you for opening up a little bit about it as OCD just isn’t talked about much at all. I am so glad you took a month off for YOU! And did what Alex wanted and needed to do to refresh self? You sweetie would never be forgotten. And I’m sure thousands among thousands watched and continue to watch your (this) comeback video. Love love your makeup look. You’re gorgeous inside out. Please, take care of self ok. We all love you
@baileydubs
@baileydubs Ай бұрын
I’m so glad you’re back and I’m sorry that you’ve been dealing with all that!! I hope the treatment you are pursuing helps you because you are a beautiful soul ❤
@marianeaston7260
@marianeaston7260 Ай бұрын
Welcome back! I can so relate to the control and perfectionism stuff. Thanks for reminding me and all of us that we are not alone in that!! I have been off most of social media except for KZbin for just about a year. Everyone keeps asking me when I will go back on IG since that was the one I took the longest to delete off my Phone though I still have an account. I think it serves my mental health well to not be on it tho! KZbin has turned me onto skincare and makeup in a way I never was before. Content Creators like you and a few others have really helped me in a big way to learn what works and what does not for me. I am also light skinned olive and after today’s video I know we have more than that in common too. 💛
@reverie6034
@reverie6034 Ай бұрын
So lovely to have you back ❤ I think it’s nice sometimes to have even a stranger reach out from the internet and just say “I’m not perfect”. There’s comfort in that in a world that makes it so difficult to know what’s real sometimes. Also that eye look is 🔥👏
@brunabodulica4245
@brunabodulica4245 Ай бұрын
Loving your content and supporting you! You' ve got this,girl!
@ctheo2020
@ctheo2020 28 күн бұрын
Hey girl! THANK YOU for your honesty - this brought me tons of comfort. OCD + perfectionism for reals! You can def break the habits - it's slow going but takes concentration and commitment to moving *through* the uncomfortable. I'm in the process with you :) ALSOOOOOOOOOOOO, Give No F's 2024 is my mantra and I / we completely support you reclaiming your channel. Obvi your authenticity is what brought all of us here (and your brow tuts, doi!). That teal eyeliner tho! 💖 🌈 💖
@lauriwinic6219
@lauriwinic6219 Ай бұрын
I love the look! ❤ And I loved the format of doing makeup and talking about life through it. Welcome back! ❤
@amyslowikgrossman835
@amyslowikgrossman835 27 күн бұрын
I'm glad you're back. I imagine that being a video content creator is kind of like being a writer. There's a constant push to come out with the next thing that's authentic and on brand for you.
@isabelallday
@isabelallday 29 күн бұрын
You make the safest of spaces to chat about mental health and just being a human! Thank you. So relatable and so needed. ❤
@kristinbagrier178
@kristinbagrier178 29 күн бұрын
Thank you for having the courage to share this! Mental health is a topic that is fortunately more openly discussed than it once was but there's still a stigma attached. This makes me love you even more. I constantly struggle with my mental health. Please keep being unapologetically you.
@triciag7040
@triciag7040 Ай бұрын
First, great to see you! I recently asked for a week off at work. Unprecedented for me. I just knew I needed it. Like you, had a list of things I HAD to get done. By day 3, I had a handful of projects half done. 😅 I am TOTALLY a victim of my own expectations. I'm learning to let go, not care, etc. It's obvi a work in progress, but I'm trying! Can totally relate to your month! Also, love that you said "just take a walk & don't look at this"...😅❤
@kagitsune
@kagitsune Ай бұрын
I had noticed that I wasn't seeing you on my feed for a while. Glad your break was so enlightening!
@madisonv9348
@madisonv9348 Ай бұрын
I’m so so glad you got to take the time to recognize your patterns and start prioritizing your mental health, I know this can be a very vulnerable thing to talk about especially on the internet but I’m proud of you ❤️ I’m not OCD myself but I am neurodivergent and have had my own mental health/therapy journey in the last couple of years for depression. The CBT really did help and I ended up finding an amazing therapist as well as medication. It can feel like an uphill battle and there will definitely be frustrating, sad days where you’ll question if it’s worth it, but it absolutely is, and I’ll be rooting for you from my own little internet corner lol Glad to have you back!
@amyjobro
@amyjobro Ай бұрын
Oh my gosh I love how real you're being!! We appreciate you ✨️ I also struggle with the same thing. I have OCD and it's exhausting 😂🫶
@jileanong2842
@jileanong2842 Ай бұрын
Loved the look and glad you took time off for yourself. Have always enjoyed your videos and many of your recommended colours work well for my skin tone so that's another plus for me. Can't wait to watch your upcoming videos.
@kblive1414
@kblive1414 Ай бұрын
Hi Alexandra, I’m happy to hear you express the desire to change. Strongly relate to the obsessive thinking patterns. I was in an acupuncture appointment and still have racing thoughts and thoughts pop in like it’s a marathon. I don’t know what to try and have been in therapy for awhile. I also believe the obsessive mind can contribute to the delicate artistic gifts since it’s high tuned for esthetics.
@sabrinasanm
@sabrinasanm Ай бұрын
obviously the time off did wonders to your creativity! Love look, love the talk even more, because I do understand how you feel and I don't think I've ever been able to put it into word as clear as you did, so thank you for sharing your thoughts and this beautiful look!
@gaiamorgosi7181
@gaiamorgosi7181 Ай бұрын
I am so sorry for your mental health, I’m also struggling with stuff at the moment, so that hits home , but I’m glad you took your time, and I hope things are going to be better and improve even more soon. You got this.
@woowoowitchymom
@woowoowitchymom Ай бұрын
Self care is more than facials and coffee…you’re showing yourself real self care by stepping back and reevaluating things. More power to you. Can’t wait to hear more. ❤
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