How will lockdowns harm our mental health?

Ruby Wax is a comedian who has campaigned on mental health. (Subscribe: bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe)
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[@jameshines4012]

Ruby raw is a legend for what she's doing and we need more of that right now everywhere in the world.

[@comanchio1976]

It would be hilarious if the Tories were to use mental health as an excuse as to restrict measures that would protect physical health; given that they've decimated mental health services over the past decade.

[@jibjub2121]

Ruby is such a legend for everything she's done for mental health awareness. Godspeed.

[@robstrains8711]

I have BPD Bipolar and Autism and have to say lockdown has been awesome no idiots to put up with.

[@colleen9580]

You made me smile

[@voodoocrackdealer6868]

Really glad you're doing OK and long may it continue dude. I do get where you're coming from (I'm an Aspie), but a lot of my spectrum friends have suffered very badly due to heightened anxiety and disruption to their schedules. Itt's especially important in these troubled times for traditionally marginalised folks such as those with various forms of ASD to look out for each other!

[@gavloft]

ROBS TRAINS have you read how not to be a millennial by vince Barrick?

[@mandyhayes7287]

Loneliness and my mental health im struggling no one in my life 24/7 in my bungalow im disabled. I can not wait to leave this life behind

[@sugarbabylove1000]

I'm so sorry Mandy. Try to make some online friends maybe and ask your doc about getting some counseling maybe?

[@FullMetalFeline]

So sorry to hear this Mandy. Stay strong. Know I'm just a stranger on the internet but if you ever need someone to chat to happy to lend an ear xx

[@warrenphilbert6856]

Dear Mandy! it'll all work out somehow! someway!..God bless and take care!💚💜✌️

[@kimwarburton8490]

If you have me/cfs/chronic condition that is inflammatory based, Sarah myhill's books have helped me. i was bedbound 90% at my worst. At my best, i have twice done a 5hour walk and it's been just that bit too much n caused relapse XD -.- 2 months ago, i was struggling. i was suicidal and i think i lost my sanity briefly. i remember going outside raging at the moon screaming n crying every night for a whole week in the local footie field XD Qi gong helped, sitting in the park helped. Learning about cptsd etc helped. Learning some of the wise taoist stuff helped. Reducing self hate and increasing 'self love' helped. I also used to dance to music in whatever capacity i had. Channel emotions into something creative/artistic and for god's sake meditate if ur not already XD though some find selfhypnosis is better re rewiring negative thought patterns via CBT/NLP techniques, learning about that might help distract you, its a fascinating subject. Erik erikson and milton erikson are the 'godfathers' of therapeutic hypnosis i believe i recall

[@KirksCORNER]

Well at least you live in England!!. It could be worse you could live in the US like me.. it's much worse!!

[@SammyC27]

Ruby is fab and authentic here

[@ChristineFisher123]

Oh my, how lucky I was. I was primed for these days! Grew up as an only child, was alone as a teenager, spent much of my younger years alone. Maybe it's not surprising I have coped with these lockdowns quite well so far. But as for other people.....i just dont know!!

[@PandaPowerable]

Ruby looks amazing!

[@FayCreative]

Gorgeous Ruby Wax, thank you 💜

[@jawz2005]

Question shouldn't shouldn't be in the future tense but the present

[@serene1275]

@THE VIDEO MAKER Could she not say 1000 subscribers? Try and save up and buy yourself a tablet. These days a lot of people buying that rather than PC.

[@Matty-fl2tu]

I have Aspergers and a hard time dealing with society and the neurotypical population, and when you see people saying 4 weeks of lockdown is like prison and gonna drastically change their life, maybe they should think about those who have mental health problems who actually live in lockdown majority of their life because they find it hard to deal and fit into this society and lifestyle, and I mean actual mental health diagnosis like Bi polar, autism, schizophrenia etc not just mere depression from not getting enough social contact 😐

[@jaylal4899]

she's so right and we dont talk about it in the news.

[@mikeharvey9811]

Awesome Ruby we love you thanks

[@metastract]

Yeah she's right. Psychoneuroimmunology is a growing field of research. Makes perfect sense that your emotions directly impact your immune system.

[@A.D.540]

I feel I might be coming mental the stress over education, being locked at home everyday and loneliness.

[@Dream_Weapon]

Ruby is a fantastic bird.

[@karimtabrizi376]

She's right about compassion. Even a smile to a lonely person can change their mindset. The news is mostly negative though and gives nothing in return

[@margaretdooley2742]

Thank you Ruby

[@keitakane5726]

What a lady. Smart, beautiful and funny. As always

[@SKillhandlemyhandle]

But you can be in a support bubble as a lone person or family.

[@bruceparker6142]

Stay home stay safe.

[@thornwebdesign]

How is being locked down going to make someone traumatized? This world is getting so weak. The people just need to sleep longer, watch tv, learn how to cook, do all of the other tasks that they couldn't do before because they were so busy working and not having time for a life. If anything the people should come out of lockdown a better person. I know I am, I have lost over 5kg and been walking 4-5km per day. I am sleeping better, reading more, and learning more. It's hard, but this is the new way of life, accept it, don't try and bring back the past, because it's gone.

[@melindasmith3713]

Wish i could walk around near me lol i look like a skumbag ! Only people walk near our house are pill heads and beer aditics on their way from the trailer park ! It annoys me so i dont think i want to be a seen like them .

[@melindasmith3713]

We arent even locked down here in nc , usa . No one stayed home ! Wish they lock some down

[@voodoocrackdealer6868]

I'm really glad your experience of lock down has been a constructive one. Clearly you have not considered the plight of people who were already suffering from severe mental health issues, a recent life crisis or preexisting disability however.

[@thornwebdesign]

@@voodoocrackdealer6868 no that's right I would not understand. I sometimes think about how awful it was for the children that I gave my freshwater to every day in Basrah in 2006 as I was returning from the patrols that we did through the city and then trying to laugh and joke about being shot and bombed all day at a night time with my fellow co-workers. Otherwise, you are right, I would not know about trauma.

[@soniczforever5470]

Don't be smart

[@poppiefleur3988]

People are to selfish no one cares for each other it's all.about money work family if you dont have those then your nothing .

[@kapildevtiwari730]

Loneliness is DownFall.

[@DesertRatGardener]

I know that some people miss being around other people. I don't, as I'm not fond of my species. Why would I wish to be around other members of the human race? The species that infests our planet with overpopulation of people who over consume, over endulge, over pollute? I do not desire to spend time with rapists. The natural world and the animals in it are far superior company. Try it. You will not be lonely once you divest yourself of the things and people you think you must have, to invest yourself in those marvelous things Mother Earth provides.

[@drdrussel8681]

Your species? What are you? A breeding mother?

[@kimwarburton8490]

dolphins rape^

[@samarhafeez]

Depression next epidemic. No doubt in this

[@princesshassim6009]

Ruby Wax - don;t make me laugh

[@aquickstory2196]

this is extremely true.....a crazy world.........really angry and desperate

[@poppiefleur3988]

As long as secucesful people are ok that's all that meters

[@kevinjewell233]

Why don't UK comics start a coalition and launch a 245 hours a day laughathon during the next lockdown...add in the Americans, get an English language non-stop comedy broadcast of everyone's one man shows, or favorite television sketches..

[@ascgazz]

Are you paying them to do that?

[@michaellawrence7570]

Everyone is 2 selfish to care about mental health work money economy that's that matters.

[@melindasmith3713]

I see most are too busy fighting over a damn mask !

[@KirksCORNER]

They have been HURTING

[@capricorn2260]

Not how it has

[@andrease2320]

no issue so here the answer all you with melt heath should go out in cov 19 spots then we find out if risk death or on body issue of pain is worth have a issue with the possiblity of melt heath ! i do sound nasty but have be around people who have left there house for more than food for over half year because they fear death because they are old people i am fed of people say lock down are not worth the act for the over 70 s have been lock in there house for half year now so were the people back there right to walk the street with free safe none cov 19 hang around have they got right two or are they two low in food chain to royal fashon of ever one has melt health i am not say it fake but clear it a fashion to say save the melt heath over ever one right like the over 70 s who forced in side !

[@canadianpsychologist]

Cathy Newman got destroyed on Jan 16, 2018

[@emm_arr]

#ShitpostQuean

[@canadianpsychologist]

@@emm_arr dry your eyes, you creepy stalker and impersonator!

[@spirosouranidis6793]

I'm in lockdown in Melbourne Australia and mental health is at extreme levels. Our premier is covering up the deaths related to mental health. Please understand the same will happen to the people in England.

[@melindasmith3713]

Never really been locked down here in usa , nc . No one listened , yes some places closed for a bit . Everyone has stopped masking up in crowded gas stations and about id say 3/4 wear one at wall mart . Not properly though . Trump talked on tv like we were locked down though !

[@spirosouranidis6793]

@@melindasmith3713 American people are smart enough to know it's got nothing to do with a virus and more to do with a transition in the way we live. The new way of living. That's why it's going to get real nasty and violent in America. My thoughts are with you and please stock up on food, especially food for no power situation, female hygiene products, lighters, clothes and the list goes on.

[@canadianpsychologist]

Shame on Cathy Newman. Go Jon Snow!

[@emm_arr]

#ShitpostQuean

[@canadianpsychologist]

@@emm_arr You got nothing more, you cweep?!?! Go cry to your mommy

[@emm_arr]

@@canadianpsychologist You are Al Pike/K NT. #ShitpostQuean

[@SuperSagittaria]

Thank you Ruby! Putting into words exactly how I feel about the lockdown

[@stuartsmith9306]

6 months to late.....

[@poppiefleur3988]

No one cares if some one is lonely.

[@melindasmith3713]

Thats very true many people spend their whole lives loney !

[@canadianpsychologist]

I am the real M R. The other M R who posts mean comments and #shitpostquean is an impersonator whom I reported to KZbin. Shame on Cathy Newman for allegedly hiring these low life defenders who work for 3 cents an hour to post childish replies to my thoughtful comments. Shame on Cathy Newman for her poor interviewing on Jan 16, 2018.

[@emm_arr]

You're FSB. #ShitpostQuean

[@canadianpsychologist]

@@emm_arr diu nay lo mo!

[@emm_arr]

@@canadianpsychologist #ShitpostQuean

[@teslaandhumanity7383]

Don’t get cheek implants ladies ⚠️

[@whentheworldhasstopped8098]

Hello people. Interesting video. Am running a project, where we talk about impact of lockdown on our lives and mental health. Feel free to join the community and talk about your lockdown experience.

[@soniczforever5470]

Absolutely terrible for ocd. Mine got far worse.

[@stitchweekendrushdefection4613]

All done on purpose ...