Mental Health, My Story.

[@blarghnofreenames]

You got a great perspective when it comes to dealing with your depression, thank-you so much for sharing. Nice to hear an honest and positive point of view.

[@ASMinor]

I am an avid #MentalHealthAwareness advocate and performer, and I love this so much. I travel the country trying to bring that awareness on stages, in classrooms, hospitals, and on my KZbin channel, so I get excited when I see other advocates. 💙❤

[@lorrainemulrooney]

You did so well explaining your history with anxiety and depression. I really admire you for that. Good on you Amy. xxx

[@AmyBeingMum]

+Lorraine Mulrooney thank you Lorraine! X

[@helenc3889]

This is fantastic Amy. Thanks for sharing your story, I like how you discuss that the dr handed you anti-depressants when you split with your husband, but how you recognised that it was situational and that tablets wouldn’t help. X

[@AmyBeingMum]

+aberdeenlushie Helen C thank you Helen! Xxx

[@brianodonnell9126]

I am male but this resonates with me , as I recognise many of the symptoms. No one really understands it unless they have experienced it. Hope you can keep free of it in the future. love and peace. Brian.

[@AmyBeingMum]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting Brian! Like you say it can affect anyone unfortunately! I hope you are in good health currently! x

[@OI1119-o5o]

Love your story. I'm finding it difficult just now. Recently diagnosed with PCOS and have no one at all to talk to so it's good to know there is people out there to chat to!

[@AmyBeingMum]

+Katherine Baxter theres always someone to talk to so dont feel alone! The channel mum facebook group is great too!! X

[@katiegoodridge8701]

Amy thank you for such an honest video, whilst I don't have experience of what you've been through, apart from 2 weeks of the blues after my first child was born, I'm sure that your open and honest chat will help a lot of other mum's. Best wishes xxxx

[@AmyBeingMum]

+Katie Goodridge thank you katie!!! ❤️

[@MerinandCo]

One of my good friends has been going through something similar recently and has chosen to share it with me. I feel so privileged that she has chosen me to be open with and I'm so glad she's gone and got the help she needed. She's an inspiration as are you. Like you said it's all circumstantial and it could happen to anyone. Thank you for being so open xx

[@AmyBeingMum]

+Erin - Merin and Co thank you so much Erin and what a good friend you are to be so supportive to your chum! She will really appreciate it i know! X

[@claireshepherd3961]

So proud of you for this Amy, your honesty of this real life condition is so helpful to us all. We never know where our journey in life will take us but to recognise that we need to look after number 1 is where it starts! I'm am honoured to have you as a friend and value your honesty! Well done for filming this xxxxx

[@AmyBeingMum]

+claire shepherd aw thank you so much claire!!! Love you lots! ❤️ xx

[@thisreallifedad8992]

Very personal, real and brave to share your story with us all. Thank you x

[@AmyBeingMum]

+ThisreallifeDad thanks for watching!! ❤️

[@gillianwood8442]

Great video Amy, very hard to open up about this topic but you've handled it amazing. I had pnd with my first daughter and it is horrendous. You're an amazing mummy, keep being you xx

[@AmyBeingMum]

+Gillian Wood thanks so much Gillian!!

[@kerryjennings5503]

We done Amy this was a fantastic video. So well put. Thanks for sharing your journey and im sure you have just helped so many people. Well done to you x

[@AmyBeingMum]

+Kerry Jennings thank you kerry!!! X

[@zoemma7665]

This is so weird.. The exact same thing happened to me when I was a teenager and in my 20s it got really bad and I couldnt leave the house either for about a year after my first child.. I have also suffered with anorexia for about 6 years and self harm since I was about 13.. It is only now, aged 26, I feel i am maybe starting to cope with depression and anxiety a bit better.. Although I still cannot work. Thanks for speaking about this.. Sending much love and hope you are doing much better! From a fellow Scot xx

[@AmyBeingMum]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I'm sorry you've had such a tough time but im so glad you feel you are starting to get a little better. sending lots of love! xx

[@Hunterhaunt]

Well done to you on your honesty. You will help many people by voicing this X

[@AmyBeingMum]

+Susan Kelly thank you Susan! X

[@sylviaburr76]

Thank you for sharing Amy, I can really understand those feelings and like you have had help when needed. xx

[@AmyBeingMum]

+sylvia burr thanks for taking the time to comment Sylvia! Glad you were able to get help when u needed it, that takes strength! X

[@amandabrown7043]

Very honest video, thank you for being so open and honest. That couldn't have been easy but in doing so you'll have helped so many. ❤️ I've suffered same, not a mum but completely understand your viewpoint on choosing those around you and the importance of self care.

[@TheParkin4]

This was raw and honest and really resonated with me. I am sure you are going to help a lot of mums out there who are struggling. Well done x

[@AmyBeingMum]

+The Parkin 4 thank you, really appreciate that!! ❤️

[@erinhowe9647]

Thanks for sharing. I really love your channel. You do a great job xx

[@AmyBeingMum]

+Erin howe thanks so much Erin!! X

[@bernadettemcmahon9057]

Wow..sounds like you're reading my story. I tell people the same thing..when sad or upsetting events are happening i need to feel those emotions. I am a lot stronger today and I don't play with my meds. If don't take them..the effects can be felt within 24 hours. You have a friend here in NY. 😊

[@AmyBeingMum]

+Bernadette Mcmahon aw thank you so much for that lovely comment Bernadette! We visited NY earlier this year for our mini-moon! Also my mum is called Bernadette! Xx

[@Journey2me]

Your story mirrors mine about 90% , pre natal is confusing to deal with, you put it down to hormones from being pregnant but it is scary when you finally see what your doing. Thanks for sharing your experience xxx

[@AmyBeingMum]

+SimplyFaces byAJ thank you for watching and commenting!! It helps knowing other people have been through the same! ❤️

[@louisemcleish7302]

Great video, Amy. Thank you for your honesty, clear explanations and advice xx

[@AmyBeingMum]

+Louise McLeish thank you louise! Xx

[@myrakirk9979]

I have watched some of your vlogs and liked them but this one made me subscribe to you. Very honest and I liked that x

[@AmyBeingMum]

+Myra Kirk thank you Myra, that means alot! ❤️

[@YogaMegs]

You are super brave for making this Amy! Big hugs xx

[@AmyBeingMum]

+Megs Mode thank you! X

[@MrsMearns]

Loved this Amy. So lovely of you to share something so personal with us and I think you explained it so well, it will def help others too xxx

[@AmyBeingMum]

+Mummy Mearns thank you Emma!! X

[@HeatherDarroch]

I suffered with depression and anxiety when I was a teenager so I can really relate, especially with the panic attacks. So brave to share your story, it's great to spread awareness and normalise these situations. ❤ I've been keeping an eye out for signs of postnatal depression, 2 months in and I'm lucky that I seem to be doing okay. I'm glad you are managing well, don't rush coming off your tablets, I used to try to do that and it never worked in my favour. You have a good community here for you as well, keep those positive people around you when you need them. 💕

[@AmyBeingMum]

+Heather Darroch thank you for taking the time to comment Heather, i really appreciate that!! So glad you've not suffered with PND since having your little one and congratulations!! Such an exciting time with a new baby! Xx

[@roseyharris5395]

Thank you for sharing your story Amy, It's lovely to see someone who is willing to be open and honest about their depression and also the need for medication. I've been a sufferer for many years and take anti-depressants daily to make me 'normal', there are so many people who you talk to who just don't understand and tell you to "pull yourself together". I'm sure many people have found this video helpful. x

[@AmyBeingMum]

Thank you so much Rosey!! Im glad theres other people like me that just need a bit of help to keep on track! 👍🏼 thanks so much for watching and commenting! ❤️ x

[@JenniferJoy]

Thanks for sharing something so honest and personal Amy, i can relate to some of your experience as I think I had PND after having my son. It's so strange how it affects us mums, Thanks for sharing x

[@AmyBeingMum]

+Jennifer Joy thank you so much for taking the time to comment Jennifer! I hope you are feeling better now? Xx

[@JenniferJoy]

AmyBeingMum thanks Amy I'm feeling loads better now, it took a long time to get back to feeling like myself again but I'm pregnant with my 2nd and just hoping I don't feel that way again x

[@AmyBeingMum]

+Jennifer Joy congratulations!! I think being aware and looking out for the signs is a massive advantage! Hope you have a lovely pregnancy!! X

[@theorganisedmummy4426]

Thank you for telling your story..........very brave 💗

[@AmyBeingMum]

+Sara Campbell thank you sara! X

[@ScottishFamilyLiving]

Well done you for sharing. A big help to hear these things. Huge hugs xx

[@AmyBeingMum]

+Life With Munchers ❤️

[@clairecroxford1070]

high 5 huni 💖 love u lots 💖💖💖

[@AmyBeingMum]

+Claire Croxford 😘

[@HelpfulMum]

This is such an open and honest video. I suffered with depression in my late teens and thankfully I got the help I needed from my GP then. Thanks for linking up with #youryoutube

[@AmyBeingMum]

Thank you Sian!! I've found some new vloggers to follow through it so thank you! X

[@motherhoodforhisglory]

Loved hearing your story, Amy 💗

[@AmyBeingMum]

+The Joyful Homemaker thank you! ❤️

[@gemmamorrison8558]

Well done Amy x

[@AmyBeingMum]

+Gemma Morrison Thanks Gemma! You are an amazing friend and inspiration to me! ❤️

[@TessaBro]

Thank you for sharing this lovely 😘

[@AmyBeingMum]

+Tabs and baby ❤️

[@amywinter2077]

Thanks so much for sharing Amy, I’m really suffering at the moment, hence why my channel has just been non existent for a while.. ay well, I’m hoping to maybe get back to it soon but who knows

[@AmyBeingMum]

+Amy Winter sorry to hear that Amy! Just take the time you need! Thinking of u & hoping you're back to yourself soon! Xx

[@140Lumdee]

This is so well done. You're amazing. X

[@AmyBeingMum]

+Lumdeedums thank you lisa! You helped give me the confidence with ur brave video! ❤️

[@140Lumdee]

AmyBeingMum oh bless you. I did watch it all and I am hardly able to say anything worth saying. It's so well done. Explained so clearly and in a way that is easily understood. Quite a talent as not many can do that.

[@AmyBeingMum]

+Lumdeedums oh thank you thats such a compliment! X

[@nicolamummyp6850]

Thankyou for sharing chick

[@AmyBeingMum]

+Nicola Mummypx thanks you for watching!! X

[@LifeinBlue]

Amazing Amy 😘😘

[@AmyBeingMum]

+Kirsty - More of Me ❤️

[@family-peace-love]

Thanks for sharing xx

[@family-peace-love]

I have a chronic illness that makes me anxious and depressed but the gp said since its situational they don't recommend meds for me . It's hard going isn't it

[@AmyBeingMum]

+familypeacelove chronic illness is so hard! Have you read my brother in law's blog? Www.thisreallifedad.com he talks about his illness. Xx

[@AmyBeingMum]

+familypeacelove ❤️

[@JKandCharlie]

Very brace and open my lovely xxx

[@AmyBeingMum]

+JK and Charlie thanks charlie! 😘 x