MENTAL HEALTH UPDATE + GINGERBREAD VILLAGE HUNT | VLOG

[@AlexandraIreneRodriguez]

Hi guys!! 👋🏻 I’ve been vlogging a LOT lately - so I decided to post a bonus vlog today!!! I hope you guys enjoy ❤❤ I’m soooo glad you’re loving the holiday content so far! 🥹🫶🏻🎅🎄🎁

[@heatherfire1214]

Yasss! More more more! Lol

[@denisejozwiak5427]

Yesssss, I was so excited to see this vlog this morning!

[@cherievivian9830]

❤️🌲 Alex, Love your uplifting holiday content ! The world is a crazy place, and it's nice to have soft places to fall. Savor each day, one day at a time. Have a sublime weekend, all ! Take care, Alex. ☃️

[@indonesianprincess]

Vlogmas Vibes 😁

[@samanthasankey1561]

Love it!!!! Shop away girl!! ❤❤

[@ob8620]

It is sad that you are clearly very nutrient deficient, the right diet and supplements would help with your depression. I also have panic disorder from cPTSD and while it never fully goes away (esp. when exposed to triggers) it can definitely get better with the right treatment. Prozac isn't the answer because it has really bad side effects and effects fertility :(

[@kybearw6170]

Why does Yar never spend time with your family anymore ? 😢 Also love the gingerbread village I would definitely remove that lamp though not the vibe sitch u kno

[@susan3206]

The village is soooo cute. You can add to it each year at Christmas 🎄

[@linmurray436]

You could probably lose another 40 lbs by not eating anything that comes in a plastic package or box. Fresh fruit and veg and a 1 ingredient protein. All of those snacks that advertise the good things don't talk about all the sugar and preservatives in them.

[@susanrenee1657]

She can eat what she wants and you shouldn't get bent out of shape about it 🙄

[@susanrenee1657]

@@PJ.229 worry about yourself!

[@chloeanstey8543]

Your holiday content makes my heart happy it’s so healing for me this year ❤🎄

[@AlexandraIreneRodriguez]

🥹❤️

[@watertailsshow]

I'm so thankful for all of your vlogs lately. It helps with the third-trimester insomnia. You're a part of my daily routine lately 💙

[@AlexandraIreneRodriguez]

I’m glad ❤❤ sending lots of love in your third trimester!🫶🏻🫶🏻 congrats!!!

[@watertailsshow]

@AlexandraIreneRodriguez Thank you!

[@TheBeautyInMe3]

All for seeing psychiatrist and taking meds BUT therapy is VITAL. U need to get to the root cause of the problem because medication is bendaid. Eventually the medication stops working and the feeling u had come back and u in cycle of changing meds ever few months years. Going to therapy and truly healing is everything! U can take meds while in therapy. Idea of meds is not to be on it for life time.

[@glitterglam7477]

Hey, totally agree in terms of general depression and anxiety, but for people with other mental health conditions (or even severe depression/anxiety) medication is often a very long term thing and nothing to be ashamed of! I have OCD and while my general anxiety and panic attacks didn't seem much different when I tried stopping my prozac, my OCD slowly went off the rails and I was barely functioning. Likewise for those with bipolar, personality disorders, etc. I 100% agree that therapy is CRUCIAL and we should all be getting it in my opinion, but medication can be what gives some of us quality of life too, alongside therapy! But I totally agree with your overall point in regards to therapy, and I wish Alex had talked about the importance of actually doing all the hard work we need to do to address our traumas and deep rooted issues that can at least contribute to many peoples' mental illness!

[@gpizano6691]

Your videos are the only videos that I can relate to , the way you celebrate and get ready for the holidays !!!! Thank you for the Christmas cheer 🌲🥰💕

[@elizabethgooden6042]

Personal opinion… take away the lamp and books, use just village pieces, maybe add twinkle lights or Christmas lights to the snow scape.

[@graysonsjourney5420]

Its so sad, as you read through all of these comments that people keep finding new ways to hate on you. Alex, i appreciate you and your openness. I cant imagine how hard it is to deal with this nonsense. Ive always wanted to start a channel with my boys. We have a crazy type of life and i know people could learn from our story. But, this is what stops me.

[@brittanybradley3129]

Really thankful for the mental health/medication chat. Cannot stress this enough. It is so important to talk about- more people than you realize go through this. Absolutely loving the Christmas vibes Alex, love you so much ❤

[@justlostinthemoment]

You should come to Germany in winter, every german small town looks like a real life gingerbread village :D and the christmas markets top it off

[@truthinthefaceoftyranny]

was thinking the same

[@christinacarver4099]

"tree shade" 😂😂 you crack me up.

[@MandyCPierce]

I love the shopping vlogs!! It’s not in my budget to get new decor this year, so I love living vicariously through these vlogs!! 🥰🥰

[@sarakivari5543]

Thank you for bringing joy to my life every week🥰

[@melissahogan6710]

Love the Gingerbread village! I agree trying to find mental health help is super hard. It shouldn’t be but it is. Anyone looking please keep trying. You will find someone and then everything will fall into place. It takes time. Which sucks because when we look for help we feel like we’re running out of time. Don’t give up! It’s worth it.

[@michellefarah3631]

I switches from real to faux trees about 10 years ago and no regrets! The tree is up and the living room is cooooozey ❤

[@abcdefg15005]

Thank you for talking about panic attacks and how awful they are. Mine began after a terrible tragedy in my family... I still have them and am on medication. I have a lot of anxiety. I feel like I'm waiting for the next terrifying thing to happen again. I watch a lot of movies and do things to keep my mind busy. Anyway, I hate talking about it but thank you again because so many people are suffering from mental health and some things get really sad in their lives. God bless you and your family! Xoxo

[@kristishreeve9236]

The gingerbread village is so precious! I think you need the Santa to go with it!😀🎅🏼

[@dialmamorales3662]

Thank you for sharing your life with us even though you don't need to explain yourself to us. Your life is your life, and any decisions you make is up to you, but we do appreciate everything you share with is, love love your vlogs, many blessings❤❤

[@heatherfire1214]

Omggggg loving all these vlogs! I feel spoiled, I’ve said this a million times, but I love getting my day started with Alex!

[@emsjane69]

Hi Alex, I can relate to your panic attacks and anxiety. 2.5 years ago I had life changing surgery. It left me with horrendous health anxiety. I didn’t find a medication that helped but CBT therapy really helped. It’s taken me all that time to work through it and learn about myself to start feeling better. I know it will return again at times and I’m much more accepting of that now. It takes time and learning about ourselves to get through these things. But one thing is true, it does pass in the end. Funnily enough going to the US for a holiday this September really helped to break the pattern of anxiety!

[@shannonemerick7532]

The gingerbread village is so cute! My mom has collected Dickens Christmas Village houses for years and I just adore them.

[@Dorothy_Kimble]

Omg your mom is so dangerous to shop with “YAASSS you NEED that”. Lol I love it!!! 😂

[@allthingshealthy2314]

I really appreciated this mental health chat. I used to live in a state where it was dark nov-april and it affected me soo much. I now live in a sunny state and it’s amazing how much the sun really does improve your mood. Thanks for speaking on this and bringing awareness

[@lauriemrsnash]

The gingerbread village is so cute! Excited for you that you found them! Totally understand the panic/anxiety struggles, as I battle with it a lot, along with depression. Thank you for talking about it. ❤

[@hannahkirk5584]

I went through the same thing with developing panic disorder. I was just fine and then outta nowhere started having panic attacks and quickly developed panic disorder. It literally happened overnight it seemed and I was never the same. The first time I tried meditation it was absolutely horrific. I’ll never take meditation again. I’ve been able to heal on my own and overcome it for the most part. I still have trouble with going out in public but for the most part I’ve recovered 🥺

[@MinaSeawolf]

Appreciate all the vlogs lately🙌🏻 They make my day!

[@bevegriffith9858]

If you are worried about people giving opinions on YOUR choice of a tree wait till you have kids. Buckle up Alexandra you will be blasted. People feel their opinions are the only way to go. ❤

[@AlexandraIreneRodriguez]

Oh I DREAD the unsolicited opinions when I have kids 😮‍💨🥴

[@perlav6]

Oh yeah that’s so true!! I love Clear lights on our family tree but my kids loved the multi colored lights so we were very at a struggle point that I decided to cave in and get a tree that has both changing colors for me clear and them colors!! But that’s mom life making your kiddos happy!! I❤Happy Holidays everyone 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻💕💕🫶🫶🫶

[@melindalewis7235]

Yea!!! Almost Vlogmas!!! I can't wait!! I watch every year!! 💕

[@quizzicalex]

YAY BONUS VLOG! The gingerbread village is SO cute! Can’t wait for the decorating vlog, I know it’s gonna be gooood ❤

[@morgangoodman4637]

I'm so here for all the Christmas vibes and content! Makes me so happy when the Christmas season comes around❤🎄

[@ldyleoharrison3960]

I'm in love with the Gingerbread theme. Thanks for taking me along.

[@elleb7523]

I have a Christmas village that my late grandmother painted about 60yrs ago. I love it.

[@slothsrawesome9803]

Thanku for sharing yr struggles with panic attacks alex..they r super debilitating..and scary...so many of us go thru them..sending luv ❤️ 😊

[@rashay114]

Oooh yes! My anxiety also spikes in the winter - so thankful for my Soul gummies! It def important to get help and find what works for you ❤

[@LeanOnMeMich]

Bonus Vlog🎉. Thanks for sharing your ups and downs! How cute is your new little gingerbread village. Can’t wait to see it light up with your ❄️😃

[@juliataylor4820]

BONUS vlog on Friday? This is the best day ever 😁

[@KBsunnyday]

Hi Alex! I found a couple really cute gingerbread houses at Marshall’s this year and they are great quality!! Been building my collection for a couple years 🎄✌️

[@maroomagic]

I love the gingerbread village! It is all so cute! I've always wanted to create a little village too! There's something so whimsical about it. If I had the room I would haha. I'm excited to see how you decorate! It's also so fun to see your mother and you shop! She encourages you to just go for it. It's awesome! Thank you for speaking on mental health. It's important always, but especially during this time of year. It takes courage to be open and share. I really appreciate it as a fellow human with mental health struggles as well. 😊

[@yamiv9178]

Can’t wait for you to start vlogmas! Yours are my favorite to watch ♥️

[@jbell9179]

Great vlog! So happy you went with the red and green theme again, the village looks awesome 😊

[@bethcramer1232]

I love the Christmas shopping! Never have too much! I love the Gingerbread village, how about some gingerbread people? that would be so cute. You are the best vlogger ever! You got me in the Christmas spirit ⛄️🧋

[@haleymarie747]

Bonus vlog 😍 I love it!! The gingerbread village is so cute!! Can’t wait to see it come all together

[@marikos.154]

Looove the holidays❤❤❤❤your decorations are always beautiful ❤

[@geririchardson]

You could wrap the books under your lamp to look like presents. 🎄

[@Thelibrafaerie]

I have panic disorder along with a few other mental illnesses. Panic attacks are so scary to experience. I was getting them every day. Between meds, therapy and seeing a psychiatrist I’ve gotten my stuff more under control. I’ve had to switch meds a couple times but it’s worth it when you find the right stuff. I use Cerebral for my therapist and they also have psychiatrists. If anyone is having a hard time, I 100% recommend it. If you need help, please try to get some. You are worthy of help. You are worthy of living the best life you can❤

[@codyrose5632]

God bless you an your family. I really enjoy you bringing Christmas into our homes .. keep up the good work ❤😊

[@cherylduncan5158]

Thank you for taking me shopping so I don’t have to go out myself 😛 🎄🎅

[@lcojom36]

Props for the mental health check in Alex, coming from the heart like that I think we all needed to hear it ❤

[@megbowman7779]

omgoodness...love, LOVE, love!!! 💖 thank you sooo much for the extra vlog sweet friend...eek, sooo cannot wait until vlogmas!!! 💖 LOVE you guys sooo very much and have a wonderful weekend!!! 💖

[@greeneyyze8226]

Sitting watching and the views are going up as the vlog goes on that's awesome ❤

[@kellim2100]

We LOVE a daily vlog!! sending hugs! ❤❤❤

[@trippinrooster]

I seriously always look forward to your vlogs! Love them!

[@janeebert4538]

I love & enjoy your Christmas shopping! So fun to watch you & mama fearless together! Gingerbread village looks so good & entrance decor looks beautiful too!

[@lisa8990]

Girl there can never be too much Christmas shopping and decorating...Keep the vlogs coming ❤❤❤

[@teresasmith3050]

Why not use cotton balls?

[@claraespinoza5048]

YAY!!! I’ve been rewatching vlogs lol I love you Alex

[@ploppyplops]

Relate so hard to rearranging my room as a kid in a whim!

[@mfr0113]

why do u keep buying things???

[@katrinabryant9873]

Is she spending YOUR money? If NOT, I would highly recommend you not worry about it. Have a great day! 😊

[@scandisnowgirl3696]

Why do you stay here? Go away

[@susanrenee1657]

Always from people who can't afford to buy sheet!

[@susanrenee1657]

@@PJ.229 I'll never grow out of shopping and don't want too...😘

[@susanrenee1657]

@@PJ.229 I hope you're a kid because all your past comments are cruel. Go make a cappuccino and relax!

[@busybeteetee5732]

You should try heating up the food just a little bit. It be easy for you to break it down and it’ll be easy for him to chew Bruno. Thank you for sharing.

[@alexandrarendon5055]

I’m living all the gingerbread lane decor ❤

[@jenniferjones6551]

Decor idea: adding Christmas decor above your kitchen cabinets - if you have space. It just gives an extra cozy feeling.

[@tammygozel7771]

I just buy pillow covers and use my existing pillows easier to store and change out. Cute village. Nooo hate snow I’m in Minnesota maybe it’s my age. We did real trees for ever but like to decorate early got a Balsam Hill tree easy love it.

[@Keep__moving__forward]

I hated my balsam bill tree. I returned it and got one from michaels that I loved way my more. Just do a lot of research. The balsam hill one I got looked nice and full but was so empty you could see right through it even when it was super fluffed. Just my experience. I definitely would wanna see the tree in person because sometimes online looks way different then the actual tree

[@charinearaujo620]

Love love love I literally can’t wait for vlogmas ❤

[@rachelbrown5892]

LOVE the new glass mugs with the candy canes on them! Thanks for all you do! Love your videos!

[@mtsb557]

Take care of yourself ❤

[@AlicePRabbits]

Have some strawberries instead of cheese balls. Too much junk

[@jessierebecca2365]

Yay!! Loving all the Christmas stuff 🎄🙌🏻

[@patriciamarie7876]

Mimi is too funny. “Cooked pumpkin yes” the look on her face was is she serious? 😂🤣

[@lindseymclaughlin8964]

Ur def right bout the mental health n meds n stuff. I just got meds added to my zoloft n yeah!

[@alexelizabeth8856]

Plz get some crushed candy canes or peppermints for the iced coffee to put on top of the whip 😍😍 I feel like it would complete the aesthetic Christmas drink so perfectly!

[@JennyPenny1980-]

I love all the bottle brush trees and Mr. Christmas vintage inspired trees.

[@loriecherny7411]

Love your Vlogs!! Always so fun & cheery! ❤❤❤

[@yvonnebannon7623]

❤I really love the 🎄 decor💚! You have awesome taste! The mental health reminder was so appreciated! Thank you!! Love you Alex!! ❤️

[@Konvos_kocktailswtoya]

I neeed to go shopping with you and Mom, although I know it will be dangerous. Also Thanks for being vulnerable with us with the Mental Health piece!!! Its sooo imporatant.

[@IsidoraSage]

Mama fearless is super cute! The new hairdo is awesome

[@ea144]

If you have a hobby lobby close by, they have all kinds of ginger bread village stuff!

[@evettearroyo34]

I am also into the gingerbread village theme this year! Super cute!

[@Nicoler2057]

I love your Gingerbread Village. It would be cute to add little Gingerbread boys and girls.

[@Misscovergirl90]

Yes! It needs little ginger people! lol

[@bethanyrose9026]

I tried Prozac but it caused a pain in my stomach so I had to quit. I haven’t tried anything else as I moved and don’t have a new doc yet. Hoping to start soon.

[@lisaduncan6923]

Poor Thanksgiving, always skipped over. LOL. It's my favorite so i always leave the decor up until December

[@ashleyhewitt5258]

Just a thought for your Christmas tree… I feel the same way! I ended up going artificial a few years ago. But I still get a real tree every year and I decorate it with lights for my front porch! It’s such a pretty touch to the outdoor decor and you still get that real tree experience. 😁🎄

[@lisafriesen451]

OMG the village is precious🎄🎅🏻

[@dawnjunior4505]

LOOOVE the village!!! All of it, especially the little train😶‍🌫️🎄🙏

[@Hanavannin]

Never apologise when getting emotional, especially when talking about mental health. I appreciate your honesty and checking in with us. Lots of love xxxx

[@TaMaraReve]

King of Christmas also has excellent trees along with Balsam Hill. I love an artificial tree, I keep it up for 2 months!!

[@sundaydawn3377]

Sweet Alex ❤ can i give you the same advice that I give my adult daughters 😘 no need to justify yourself my dear...and in fact the act of justifying yourself only encourages criticism as it lets the viewer know that you're feeling self conscious about your decisions 🤷‍♀️ just do you hun with out any justifications as your decisions are yours to make and completely valid ❤ i hope to see you this vlogmas just owning your choices with out concern whatsoever as to how it comes off and rest assured that will come off confident and comfortable with yourself

[@juliehart3836]

What are cranberry poppies from Amazon? Your red polish is pretty! Love your gingerbread set!

[@julesjourney1799]

Good Morning! Love your Vlogs! Getting pumped for Vlogmas! Hope all is well with you. Sending good vibes ❤

[@maddie4190]

LMAO immediately cutting to your grandma cooking a cake in a pumpkin was so random and funny. You’ll have to tell us how that went for them

[@janebritton9415]

Hi hun looks great but you need the books and lamp to go and it will look perfect 😆😘

[@shantaclay528]

Hey Alex I use to get real trees because my grandparents did. I have 2 faucets tress now both came from King of Christmas and I love them.

[@megcreates2.0]

You have inspired me to create my own gingerbread village 😊

[@ANNETTEBANNON-w3x]

wonderful message for everyone!!! thank you

[@eedwards6786]

I’m in Australia and real Christmas trees are difficult to come by. We have a faux tree and it’s amazing

[@tamarastiles9265]

I've lived in Ontario, Canada my whole life and I hate snow lol I wish we could only have it the week of Christmas 😅

[@missSunflower20]

I ask God for snow constantly but I’m in Georgia where we are having a heat wave over here lol