How Nature Saved Me

[@liamharry9938]

I'm now watching this at 03.51 in morning and I've been watching all night im struggling with life . Watched over and over ur Channel I love it and I love what u do.

[@serendpity3478]

You are the most amazing man Hazey. You'll never know how many people you've seen through this clusterfeckery the world's been the past few years. I'm one of them and I cannot express how much gratitude I have to you for that. Keep walking, mate. You're carrying us all in your pack.

[@robpetrie]

Exactly what they said 👌🏼

[@ME4503]

As above 👆

[@cazicature]

🙏🏻❤

[@justjwilldo]

Ditto

[@romeric69]

👏👍

[@TapsterTreks]

buzzing for the summer to get!! 1st lock down got me too... but have to work through it and nature is the heeler! peace out to you!!

[@MrStompfest]

Mate been watching u for years didn't realise u felt like this I've had 2 years or hell I need to get back out there cause the fresh air help more then u know keep going pal

[@philjones3335]

Probably the best video you have ever done, honestly, I don't think you know how much h you help people. My daughter is struggling at the moment, turns out a lot more than I knew about and it breaks my heart. Watching this has given me the idea to take her on a wild camp with me and my dog. It's far far from what she's used to but I reckon she'll get some good stuff from it so thanks for giving me the idea mate. When you find out that a loved one is having these terrible thoughts of ending it all, you feel panic and dread and fear all at once, I mean how can i a 57 year old fart help a gorgeous 30 year old woman, but I think I can by taking her to the hills and living with nature for a couple days. Anyway pal, you truly are an inspiration to so many people, long may it continue my friend

[@raymurrell406]

It is always a shock when someone close to you is struggling but you were not aware, but believe me , she needs you .

[@matt6477]

Brilliant. So true. Sometimes all we need is a quick MEDIC moment and life is 👍

[@josipmatic4960]

We need God and nature kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqW1eqyundCsi9k

[@lizdg3892]

Getting out is the best food for the soul. Hikes through the forest. It’s my happy place.

[@stevenfletcher1653]

Mate, I was literally talking about SADs today with one of my sons. I used to struggle with it every year and get so depressed about it. After I left the army it was a struggle and looking back now I was a mess, especially after the breakup of my relationship with my sons mother. Being outdoors and giving myself a test and pushing myself in all weathers and circumstances helped me. Adversity made me healthier mentally and put me in a better place. That was 17 years ago and although I have small troughs of depression, I feel a lot happier and content. Depression is not the end of the world.

[@garphykeks]

Like looking in the mirror bro😲🇬🇧⚔ KTF🙏

[@MacroHiker]

I’m a mental health nurse and so I’m trained to help people through tough times. Despite my training I still often find it hard, so you should be really proud at the great work you do and the courage you have to be vulnerable and reach out to others. Keep it up Hazey and hope to see you somewhere beautiful in nature one day.

[@mickymillersson4376]

Me and my Mrs are in our late 70s. Every time we go for a walk, just in a local country park, we get back in the car and one of us says, “glad we did that”. Nature, trees, views. It works wonders. Keep going out, out.

[@Dug_Out]

Vids like this are worth their weight in gold. Raw, honest & pertinent.

[@justinecelain77]

How true is this! I've been there myself and I know solitude in nature changes your life. It still does for me. Beautiful!

[@nessday1821]

Love ya Hazy. Get Well Soon. I well know the constant head struggle you experience, Nature has been my saviour too. Hugs xx

[@justjwilldo]

Much love back at ya Hazey and thank you for everything you do! Infact much love to all of you ❤

[@bradlafferty]

Your caring comes through, even with the flu. Take care of yourself. Thanks for the encouragement. Seasonal Affect is real!

[@cctvmanbob]

Out off all your great vids I think this is the best ! I tell others to get out , just be in nature , think about nothing ,just sit .... and smile ! WELL DONE Hazy ..

[@blackphillipppp]

Your are the reason i fell back in love with the outdoors, I owe you a lot! i speak for all your fans when i say Thankyou for being you!!💚

[@AdamTheADI]

Love you, man! You help so many people without knowing but you also need to make sure you don't take on the responsibility alone. You're a good honest man and we all respect you for it!

[@FlyingHaggisFilms]

Thank you, wise and helpful words. Thank you. Don't stress about getting out, you know that wilderness opportunity will arrive again. Take care. Harry

[@SoloBronze]

The best video i have ever watched. If this comes up as Ava's my daughter, but it's her dad. I'll watch many time.

[@Richard-uc3jn]

Listening to you and realising it's like looking and listening to myself. Life is nature. Keep well Bud and remember your not the only one that feels this way.

[@Pothosandpines]

I"m not crying you're crying lol. I feel this brother. Truly.

[@juliewatkins-wollner3594]

Have a wonderful new adventures this 2023. Enjoy your videos so much.

[@emma_m0]

It’s lovely listening to you speak.

[@BaseDeltaZero1972]

Hi mate, I've suffered various degrees of depression all my adult life - It ebs and flows, it is what it is my brother, we just push through and rock on. I'd recommend the outdoors to anybody who can get out there though, it really is something that cannot be replicated by any other means and it is incredible for clearing out a jumbled head! As for people contacting you for help, you can't save the world mate, none of us can, don't ever feel bad about that. Your vids provide some real brightness to some gloomy times and you can't put a price on that stuff. You do more than enough to help folks. Have an amazing Christmas and a healthy new year! And thanks for another years worth of adventure, laughs and state of the art waffle!👍

[@MarkoCoomo]

Just lost my old man mate. Don't ever worry, by doing what you do you help people way more than you will ever know. The burden of being a legend buddy. Hope all gets better with you and those around you, in what sounds like tough times. Hope all are OK. Much love, a southern brother.

[@daitallon]

Sending love and well done on the deserved winning of outdoor filmmaker of the year! Congrats fella, your a star

[@Marsh_Spain]

Brother, I'm in Alicante with a spare room & you'll get a 39 quid flight. The sea's still warm for you. It's an open offer.

[@emz_adventure]

Thank you for having the courage to be vulnerable and sharing the downs as well as your ups. If I was given one wish it would be that humans didn’t suffer with their herds. Being poorly certainly doesn’t help either. I shake my chubby fist to the head demons we all suffer with at one time or another. Take care of yourself and be kind to yourself. Sending you and everyone love ❤️

[@christoffbaldwin3382]

You my friend are a legend, thanks for you being you. Peace out brother X

[@drytool]

Congrats on your filmmaker of the year award. Well deserved, and over extremely stiff competition, I might add!!

[@thebushcraftfalconer8584]

Just was on the edge of saying enough is enough. And your video came on. All I can say is 'Thank you '. It saved me.

[@richardlowes3982]

Your quite simply the best KZbinr in the UK. Others may have more skills but NO ONE is as interesting and entertaining than you mate. All the best for 2023.

[@zoewall7046]

Hazey, I haven’t been around for a while but you are wonderful. The kindest fella. Seriously. Love you man, you are something else 😢❤xx

[@TheMish65]

Fabulous video Mr Haze. The story about sitting in your van really struck a chord for me, I drove 50 miles to an event this year and couldn't make myself go in to it due to my chronic ADHD. We all love your videos here keep on keeping on. Happy Christmas and an even better 2023.

[@somethingsomewhere13]

I feel this, happens to me for the same reason. Stupid ADHD self destruct button.

[@mattford8499]

Lovely to see you being yourself, 🙏

[@mixschrecks3839]

Your honesty is very refreshing. Many thanks from Maine in the US

[@ashmaybe9634]

Hope you're feeling better Hazey. Don't underestimate how many ppl you help just by putting videos out. Your videos and banter got me off my arse and back out into nature. I'm doing better and have tons of walks planned and 100s of miles under my belt. That is directly as a result of your honesty, arty video skills and mostly your sense of humour. As for SAD and the flu. Yeah it kicked my arse last month, then I kicked its arse. Keep the faith brother.

[@jonroy1976]

Mate i have been struggling for a couple of years, not reaching out but wanted to say your vids have helped me, i have laughed with ya, laughed at ya and felt the emotional stuff too. Its not your job to take on mine or anyone elses troubles and dont feel bad for not doing so. Keep making these and thats all ya can do. Much love for chrimble and hope you get shifted of the ode lung butter soon.

[@carolineghosh5781]

Hello Haze. Thank you. I wish I could find these secret locations ...I hope to go Scotland for some solitude and wild swimming when the weather is warmer.... The moment which you describe...wild swimming and sun rays....I identify with that absoutley. If I knew jow to find these beautiful remote places which you do and if I jad a cold proof sleep system ( even my western mountaineer is not warm enough for me!!!) I would be out there weekly. Thank you for your honest videos

[@craigcartlidge1048]

it's never pointless listen to haze waffle on. these are the best vids imo. this flu has been brutal lol....and as for sads yes I used to suffer with it,,,,nowadays I good threw all life's trials n tribulations....haze you are a huge help regarding mental health u probably don't know how good these talks are for us all. you helped me and will continue im sure

[@sqwark4523]

Watched your videos for years now mate. You’ve helped me so much and I can only hope you feel better as soon as

[@Sim-ig9zm]

"Don't listen to me" There a hundred thousand of us listening to you brother 💙 Good to see you youth, keep it comin

[@lynnnielsen]

You are an absolute doll. You've gotten me through some crappy head space in the past three years. I light up when I see you've posted something. You remind me to get my arse outdoors and I can never thank you enough. Love ya Hazey!

[@stephenfrench4417]

Be safe be well and stay as you. The future is brighter when you stop repeating yesterday. Take care always happy Christmas

[@JulietVorster]

It gets better. I had a breakdown over 22 years ago. I got lots of help and support, took time out of life, and did what I could, when I could. The most important thing I learned through that adventure is to stop believing all the thoughts I think because most of them were not compassionate or empowering toward me. I still slip sometimes, but I know the symptoms, and I have a vast toolbox to help myself get back to compassionate and kindness.

[@beckie6441]

I’m talking to so many people who feel the same. Finding the motivation is so hard, I’ve got back in my van for the first time in 3 months to fix her up. Feel so much better for doing it. I’m watching your video as I’m working and thinking what a top man you are. Keep going, you always help more than you know 😊

[@paulhillbeck8248]

Congratulations Paul on winning TGO Outdoor filmmaker of the year award. We all know you're the best but it's nice to be recognised for all your hard work. Keep doing what you're doing. We all love you.

[@Dutchy80]

This means more than any camping video. For someone who seems so chilled and positive, to be as vulnerable as you were means a lot. I've struggled over the last 2 years so feel ur words. Small steps. Mental health is a tough mudder, not a sprint. Much love

[@alancoates8710]

Hazey mate, bless you for your openness and honesty. I know lots of people (including myself) can relate to what you've said. Keep it coming - but only at your pace. Yer a hero mate.

[@mikefletcher9296]

Hazy I was stood on the cliffs ready to go, until the thought of leaving my kids, made me stop think, 3 years later my boy has found an interest in the outdoors,,, best wishes Mike

[@bobthegrinch]

I respect you so much for talking about this stuff. You come across as such a genuine person and it's helpful for a lot of people to see videos like this.

[@EcoCurious]

Even just from the snippets we get to see of your life on youtube, it's been clear that you've been having a great time this year, Hazey. Been lovely to see. I spent the first 6 months of this year sat inside writing my thesis to finish my PhD, and it sent my noggin well and truly into the shed. Eventually I forced myself to do an hours walk every morning around my local woods before I started working, and honestly that was the one thing that actually helped me finish the damn thing. I know it's a cliche, but that's because it's true: nature really is the great healer. It strips back to bare truths and shows you what you need to be shown. Hope you're feeling better soon and that you enjoyed the snow dahhn saarf :)

[@eddiejefferies3659]

I have cycled up that incline many a time. Lovely to see it in the snow.

[@blondedogart]

Hello Hazey, I've been in a very dark place for about 5 years. Can't work, can't sleep properly and can't leave the house alone. I recently stumbled on your content and you have inspired me to get back to nature and take up hiking and camping. Its the only think that has motivated me to do anything in a long time. So I just wanted to say thank you for the videos and thank you for the advice and thank you for being you basically, thanks man

[@goingwildagain]

Setting goals however small is taking responsibility through action and a plan and that changes the internal chemicals to a improved life. Don't underestimate Hazey how much encouragement cab help. You solution hit the mark.

[@craigelliott4338]

Oi! Oi! Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Congratulations, Hazey! Just read the news, GET IN!!!!!

[@M_Bamboozled]

Congratulations Bobby. If I'd known there were beers in it I'd have bought an extra ticket. Congrats Hazey too for the well deserved award 🍾🎉🥂 Get well soon 🙏

[@jakeford8916]

Spring comes and the pace of a walking lady 🙏 Thanks for sharing Hazy, your videos help a lot and got me back outside in nature

[@GrumpyGrunt]

Uncle Hazy, mate...you helped me (and likely thousands of others) through a couple years that were pretty rough on the entire planet. I appreciate you and a few other channels more than I could ever express. Now that I have my own outlet, I intend to do a #showusyoursteak video for mental health of my own. I could use another round of that myself. So, whether you ever record another second of it for us or not; I hope you are enjoying more time outdoors, and are healthy and stay that way in the coming year. Much love, brother Hazy. ✌🍃

[@philward2196]

Love your honesty and attitude Mr Haze, take care buddy and sending you love. You are a legend.

[@russelltownley7404]

beautiful vlog hazey i am Asperger dyslexic and add so in a world of pain most days i refuse meds and i am a gardener i can honestly say nature has saved my life as i am full of energy so i can relate and really love what you do thanks a million hazey you light up my day sending you a big hug and keep smiling big man cheers loads russell

[@markjdonkin4113]

Just read that you won a TGO award. Well done, man!

[@GavTatu]

excellent news ! i voted, wrote a short succinct sincere paragraph.... so glad.

[@PB200559]

Brave, honest, inspirational, real. You're a canny lad Hazey. Keep strong.

[@OutsiderProductions]

I can relate to this completely. The outdoors is my personal doctor, doesn’t cost me a penny and isn’t going anywhere. Without it, I’d be fooked.

[@ASRS-Ltd]

Really touched a nerve this one for some reason. sat with tears rolling down my cheeks much love Paul from a fellow cod head

[@georgesneddon22]

Hard to know what to say after watching that, you always manage to hit the spot and have probably helped way more people than you will ever know. Thanks for sharing and helping everyone who’s struggling realise they’re not alone, it’s all any of us can do 😊

[@somethingsomewhere13]

Thank you, your videos are so soothing and inspirational. Feels like chatting with a great pal.

[@EspatiallyGood]

Hello mate. I love your videos, and I found this one very touching. You have a heart of gold. Me and the Mrs are moving to York just after Christmas, so that we can be near the places we love. It's amazing how healing nature can be, and you're not wrong in what you say. My wife is a psychotherapist and she tries to help people in difficult times. But like her you must remember not to make yourself responsible. You can try and do your best to help and that's what you've done, but mental wellbeing is something people ultimately have to find for themselves. It sounds like you recently turned a corner, and I'm happy for you. Be well my friend and keep being the good person you are. X

[@ChickenofEvil]

Much love to you - A lot of the time, things look great from the outside but noone knows what's going on in your head. Definitely good to talk and also to say "It's OK to not be OK".

[@firebird19031970]

Stay strong my man. You will always find solace in nature. 👍

[@Humblemumble7]

As a struggling musician, I'm confronted and tested daily on the strength of my dream. Why does this have to be my passion? If I liked anything else I would've had a college degree by now, but as it is, there is nothing else.. I feel you Hazy

[@paulcatherall4545]

It has been much , another belter. Standard but very refreshing to watch , but its just cool to see you and say hello back. Your a good un .

[@paulcatherall4545]

@Testme345 Hello Haze, sorry it took me a bit to work out how to tx you. Not great with all this stuff. I hope your well. Thank You Best Wishes Paul

[@bernardhorlock7751]

glad you came through it, the world needs blokes like you.

[@curlewpiper315]

Time is a healer and mother nature is the place to be when spending that time

[@markjones5561]

I come back to the video all the time. It's helped me immensely. Just to know there's another person out there with their head in a shed. All your videos help. Sometimes I just need to see you huddled in a soggy tent, with a packet of rehydrated spag-bol stuffed up your jumper to make things a little bit better. Thank you ! ❤

[@TraineeHuman]

Awesome message - peace and love to everyone x

[@joepublic573]

lol - these little "chats" are terrific. stay well haze. loving the content.

[@jamesrich2790]

Love to you too Hazy! you’re a lovely human, how brave to share your feelings so openly. Don’t wear the responsibility of us all.

[@arkansaswoodsman1582]

I recently started watching your videos again and they are helping me. I have a big life change coming up in January and the nerves are a bit fried from the past year so thank you for these videos brother. Much love from America

[@gcassemblage4320]

First of all: Thank you so much for talking about it and sharing this! After that: Yes, I think nature and time helps healing as well. And: You are not alone with peculiar mood swings.

[@jacktylersmith6904]

'Heads a shed' ooo a plane..love ya man :) Congrats on your recent award big up Hazey

[@kisilvan]

Thanks for sharing. Hit a chord with me. Nature has always helped me even though sometimes nothing feels like it would help.

[@aaronkent1741]

Getting out into nature is what allowed me to find your videos and they've given me so much inspiration to go further than I ever intended initially. I'm truly grateful as they've helped me a ton! Merry Christmas mate

[@bobhead6243]

Well Hazy , I suffer from Throat Cancer and C.O.P.d , so I am Suffering this Winter , To cold to Go out for Me ! , will be glad when things warm up !🙂 , Be Well my Friend , Strength ,Honour and Much Respect , Have a Wonderfull Christmas , and A Very happy New Year . 🙂👍

[@johnsnowden3580]

Thankyoue hazy you help more people then you will ever know x thankyoue xxx

[@LarsRibe]

Thx mate. You (and a lot of the commenters) make me fell less alone with all the SAD/ wonky noodle/ rough year.

[@hollygolightly1985]

Completely understand what you mean. Had a constant bad cold for about 2 months and nothing clears it. These last few years have been awful, each New Year’s Day thinking this year will be better, quickly to be proven wrong. I’ve made the mistake of being stuck in the house too much lately, the one thing that pulls me round is being outside. The other night got into a massive argument with the other half, got the dog and went out for a long walk, honestly felt like I couldn’t even breathe inside anymore. Even in that hour (could have stayed out longer but it wouldn’t have been fair on the dog)I came back a changed person. You help so many people just by doing what you’re doing and I suppose all I can say is thankyou.

[@breakbystealth]

I'm a community mental health worker and spend every day trying to help others that are not going through the best of times. When I'm not working I try and get out in nature as much as I can as I know this keeps my head sailing straight. I often share the links to your stuff with others and I have always had people coming back to me saying how much they have loved watching and listening to what you have to say. Keep up the good work and hopefully keep doing the things you know keep you sailing straight.

[@jamiesmith2152]

Much love Hazy, don't feel pressured that "you can't help everyone". It's an impossible task and through your content you are doing more than most of us could hope to do in shedding some light on and making conversations about mental health. My head was a shed just before lockdown happened, and lockdown maybe helped me mask it a little as it was very easy to literally lock myself away. It took a few years to come back to life and like many people it was the call of the outdoors that woke me back up. I went to a few fells and started to get fitter and eventually went to the North Wales coast for 3 nights in the tent with my lad, I came back completely different and I now get the tent out as much as possible. Everyone has a happy place and the coast is mine, I am hoping to do the camino de santiago next year as a pat on the back to myself for coming back from the edge. Again, much love mate. Some times it's hard for anyone to take credit, but you deserve lots for your consistent approach to promoting mental health.

[@ninjasrose1653]

Great stuff Haze. More people need to talk! I remember back in 2015. I sat in my room and wrote a list. On the left hand side it said kill yourself. On the right it was a list of goals and achievements I wanted to pursue. Been on a mission since. Mindset and learning to be happy alone are the BIGGEST things. I wish anyone and everyone who reads this all the best and a happy Xmas!!! X

[@johnfernley5553]

Respect brother!!! It's guys like 'Hazey' (I feel like we're m8's as I've been stalker-ish viewer on Tou-Yube for a numero of years) that keeps it real and fun, I actually full-on LOL watching his videos and would honestly feel like I've met a real....C-leb-rart-aye if I ever bumped into him. All thee best for 2023 and beyond m8, best hobby ever........

[@lacingtrails420]

Honestly an end of year video of how you are and what your year has been like is amazing. You have managed to gain a huge following of broken people (me included), who you give so much happiness and motivation too. Everyone struggles and having you go through life and share your pain with us really makes it easy to deal with things. As we want you to be OK and you always asking us to look after ourselves which is lacking in society. Ramble over, sending big hugs.

[@ultraruna]

Hazey, legend. I discovered the mental benefits of off road running years before I realised youtube had good people like you on it. Echoing what you say, nature can heel anything if you let her into your soul, just enjoy the beauty, solitude, serenity, colours, sounds. The simplest things can sometimes help the most. Keep up the amazing content mucker.

[@heartbeat54au]

Stick with nature as much as possible Haze. It will help you all throughout your life. Xo

[@andysimmosimpsonakaeccentr2837]

I suffer from mental health issues I have severe arthritis I used to walk but now I can't your videos inspire me keep up the good work mate 👍 xx

[@jonm4989]

Much love Paul, you’re a good man. These last few years have been tough for most people so your thoughts will completely resonate with most of us. I love that your channel has become a source of support for people. Keep doing what you do Paul and make sure you stay happy. You’ve got tonnes of positives to focus on and you’re an inspirational guy.

[@AK-kd4os]

You hit the nail on the head”it’s up to all of us to look after one and another”👍 2023 year of the sorting the nogging out!

[@adamwheeler7620]

You’re the best Outdoors KZbinr out there. the laughs you bring to people is Amazing! Pleased you’re feeling in a better place. I followed you Foot steps on the Cleveland Way from your inspiration.

[@honeycuttbushcraft]

Man , I like it when you ramble , you say stuff that matters !! Love ya brother ! Keep it up !!

[@mandybon04]

Haze people can really relate to you, all the "life stuff" going on...that's life itself! Your videos clearly help lift our spirits and I hope that the feedback you get from all of us here helps lift yours too. Merry Christmas!

[@campingchrisuk1675]

Your videos help! They've definitely helped my noddle, inspired me to get out, made me laugh and provided me with a distraction. So thank you for being you! How Gooo! Stay safe mate