Vlog: Book Haul, Self-Care, Cleaning, Health Errands | Mary Skinner

[@kt_rvs2731]

As a fellow depressed human, the "create your own hierarchy of needs" is genius and I will be doing. As a therapist in training, it's an even more genius directive to do with participants. ❤

[@alexweisenburger7249]

The comment on not wanting actors on the book cover is so real!! I looked EVERYWHERE for a copy of dune without timothee chalamet on it, it took me so long😭😭

[@katevenhorst1723]

"My track record for making it through bad days is 100%," is such an affirming, helpful reminder to everyone who struggles. Thank you for speaking about your bad days and showing us many of your good days too.

[@LaurenSullivan-gw2iy]

Your vlogs have been sooo comforting and I don’t feel so alone I have adhd and I’m autistic and I just moved to a new city and it’s been so hard although I’m so happy the feeling of being unsettled I can completely relate to and the change in routine was like a shock of cold water lol wishing you so much light and positive energy as you continue to transition ❤

[@MarySkinner]

Thank you 🤍

[@Alisunshinee1]

I liiiive for Fergus being sooo nosey hahahah I love him

[@MarySkinner]

he is literally my shadow but he’s so sweet 😢😢

[@kayleyceleste]

as a girly who’s learning how to self care, i love the hierarchy of needs list idea! thank you😌🫶

[@marrahelle]

new to your channel. it's like hanging out with a friend without physically having to speak or go anywhere....which is on my hierarchy list, as I am an introvert. Fergus is total main character energy! anywho, I really enjoy your vlogs. have a safe and happy new year!

[@caitlinklittle]

a personal self-care hierarchy of needs is actually so genius- i'm off to listen to the prologues episode but also wanted to say that i am absolutely loving all the fergus cameos!

[@shelbyGT5OO69]

idk why but this has been my favorite vlog you've ever made!!! Idk, content, topics, comments, visuals. It just really resonated with me!!!!

[@danielleg1457]

Your vlogs are so comforting and I genuinely look forward to watching them every time you post 🤍Acknowledging your own hierarchy of needs is so important in sustaining your mental, emotional, and physical health. Thanks for being authentic and sharing your life with us xx

[@maeamber]

Your vlogs are so fun to watch and feel much more authentic than any others on youtube (: we appreciate u!!

[@jest4531]

I was recently diagnosed with OCD, this content helps to normalize and learn not to fear my diagnosis - thank you for being so open about your journey Mary ❤

[@camilaholguin9850]

I’m new to your channel and I can already tell what an incredible and gorgeous human you are and you are doing amazing 🩷 Scotland is beautiful and you will adjust in no time, I’m a Colombian/Spanish leaving in Scotland for 10 years now and I can tell you one thing, Scots are the most welcoming people ever 🩵🩵

[@annabreier3557]

This may be my favorite video of yours to date. I am struggling so much in finding my “purpose” currently, and this has really inspired me to sit back and reevaluate what I need now, to then focus on the future. This is a beautiful community you’ve created and I’m so glad to be a part of it! 💕 much love!

[@juliam5549]

Thanks for being so vulnerable and sharing the idea for making your own hierarchy of needs. I want to do this

[@waleskadavis895]

As I get older and place so much more importance to my mental health and I wish I would have done it sooner. Having the awareness to know what you need and works for you is wonderful and I love your approach to dealing with your ups and downs. Your honesty about how you feel and what you share is so brave and I know most of us can relate in some way and also take the initiative to nurture our mental wellbeing and be our best selves. ❤

[@uncletashy]

I love your vlogs so much Mary. They always make me take some time to reflect, and I really appreciate having comfort content that can also make me think

[@MarySkinner]

This is incredibly kind, thank you 🤍 the encouragement means a lot to me, especially right now

[@heyyitsmelina]

I'm so sorry to hear that you've still been struggling with the adjustment/move. I know you've said that you strive in the fall, and hopefully the fall vibes in Edinburgh help rejuvenate you. I will say, I always feel much better after buying some books, and having something new to read. Sending you all the good vibes xx

[@hanc.1116]

TWO vlogs in a week?! This is amazing! Your videos are so so comforting and I am always looking forward to the next one 🫶🏽

[@rebeccalynnr]

Tress is phenomenal! A total gateway into the Sanderson universe.

[@samanthaguerra6943]

Your place is going to be so cozy for the fall / winter it already looks like a vibe

[@MarySkinner]

I need to figure out where to shop for home decor!! I need the Uk equivalent of target’s home section haha

[@violetclementine6364]

this video is so calming, I love all your videos and podcasts because I just moved across the country for college and I know absolutely nobody and its not an easy adjustment moving so far from home and feeling untethered. Also pls give an updated makeup routine because you have the best natural glam ! !

[@vanessaa308]

I’ve just recently realized that I may have ocd, super bad intrusive thoughts, over obsessions with every single fear I have in my mind. I haven’t been formally diagnosed by a physician but all my family claims I have it just from observation. It’s sad that some of us deal with it but also reassuring to know that Im not alone and other girls my age also experience it. You make me feel very seen and understood

[@jenniferrogers6245]

I LOVE the layout of the living room now! It flows so nicely and is so much more cohesive!

[@eschrad]

I need that blue and white fleece! Love! Also living for Ferg's photo bombs... so adorbs!

[@jazlynperez3898]

MARY, I JUST SPENT THE LAST MONTH WATCHING EVERY SINGLE VIDEO ON YOUR CHANNEL AND NOW THAT I AM CAUGHT UP I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO! It was so great seeing the growth and journey of fulfilling your lifelong dream of moving out of the country. Loving the Scotland so much and will continue to tune in!

[@arianahernandez4900]

Hi Mary, you make me feel so seen and like I’m not the only one struggling, I also have bipolar disorder and you make me feel like I can actually be a human and have my diagnosis and it doesn’t have to rule me, it’s hard to get out of the thought spiral sometimes and I too go into crash mode and will often time just be like f it I’ll be productive tomorrow if my day doesn’t go the way I wanted lol anyways love u girl

[@KyleeTidwell]

I have never heard of the hierarchy of needs before, but you were able to explain it in a way that I really understand🥰 definitely gonna try this to help get me out of the slump I’ve been in ❤ loved the podcast and video this week Mary!😍

[@xxxemmaroxxx]

Your reaction to MM and Tommy’s split is so real

[@readingwithalym]

so incredibly thankful for you, and for being able to see myself in you more than I have in any other creator. thank you for talking about the hard things ❤

[@LadiiDenise]

Treating yourself for existing is very valid!!

[@andreafernandez8272]

Fergus peeking was so cute! Also, can we please get an updated in depth makeup routine? You looked flawless here! Also, thank you for the motivation boost! Makes me feel less alone ❤️

[@evelyne.u]

Oh my god Fergus is so freakin’ adorable!!! + Waterstones is such a self care moment

[@alexandra1225]

Don’t forget that your brain fully develops around this age. It makes sense you’d feel out of sorts because your brain has gained the availability for new perspective. You’ll find that you’ll like new things or things you didn’t before. ❤❤ it happens in your 30s too and my parents said it also happened in their 50s/60s. You got this! We all do 🥰

[@PlanetFleur]

Hey Mary, I live in Scotland too and instead of having a NHS number (used in England and Wales), you will get a CHI (community health index) number. Hope that helps, take care of yourself x

[@taylormeyers9485]

Your YT are the highlight of my week! 🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@josemelyvalenzuela6363]

I also struggle with feeling that if my morning is not productive the rest of the day is trash so whenever I feel that way I just force myself to proceed with my plans😭 lol anyways, I’m loving the Scotland vlogs!! Everything is so beautiful. From your house to the scenery, to Fergus, I love it!!

[@gpbandchick2010]

I just stumbled upon your video and I'm so glad I did! Edinburgh took my heart last fall and seeing it in this season is amazing. Cant wait to go back!

[@kendrarode167]

I know the EXACT fleece you’re talking about and it’s been on my wishlist for so long 😭 AND I was just saying how excited I was for fall so I can rewatch vampire diaries 🤭

[@RachaelR]

If you want to try a cozy mystery series, the Mrs. Murphy mystery are really cute and from the POV of a post officer workers pets based in Virginia! It’s so cute and cozy

[@yohannand]

I moved from my dads country to my moms country. Had been going to my mom’s country growing up a lot. When I moved here around 4-6 months in I was so depressed and sad and just couldn’t shake it off me. I read an article then that said when you move somewhere new and don’t really know anyone it’s difficult because you don’t have past experiences with any new people you meet, nothing to discuss about something that you both experienced at the same time and everyone is at a different stage in their life which makes it even more difficult to “click”. And that goes with places as well, from coffee shops to bars to your local supermarket, no connection at all. I now call that the 6-month-move depression zone where it feels like a mountain. And I warn people that want to move, about it. Focusing on yourself (as you are doing as explained in your video) and opening up to different experiences and people is very important. You’ve got this just one step at a time 😊

[@AmandaKrutsick]

the pause and sitting down while you're cleaning & listening to an audiobook because you can't believe what you just heard LOL

[@alaafawal_13]

your new stripey sweater is giving deadpool x wolverine in the best way!!!🤣🤣🤣 also this whole vlog is giving fall and im👏🏻here👏🏻for👏🏻it👏🏻

[@del8501]

can’t wait to hear your thoughts on tress of the emerald sea!! I’ve been desperate to read it ever since I heard he wrote it as a present for his wife, it was never even intended to be published!! been waiting forever for it to be back at my local library

[@MarySkinner]

That is so sweet 😭😭 I’ve heard amazing things!

[@samanthaguerra6943]

1. Love your striped sweater/ shirt 😍 2. Your bookshelf is to dream for ! 3. I was so shocked that they broke up I feel so bad for her !!!!!!!

[@cassiebarberio6834]

Loved watching this!! It makes me miss living in Edinburgh so much. & it will def be a TVD fall!!! One thing I wish I knew before moving to Scotland. Take vitamin d! You can’t absorb it from the sun in Scotland from September -April, it was a game changer for my mental health when I started taking it

[@MarySkinner]

I just started taking vitamin D this week! Hopefully I notice a difference!

[@kaylee1975]

Hierarchy of needs will def be on my thought rotation moving forwards, thank you!! Also just a thought about the logo on the jacket you got from urban, you could probably remove it with a seam ripper if you have one, I’ve done it before and it works pretty well!

[@SElisa15]

I love that striped long sleeve from urban 😍 I love tops with different colored stripes like that idk why but it’s so cozy looking/gender neutral like anyone could wear it and it would look charming if that makes sense?

[@katevenhorst1723]

If you’ve never read the Outlander series, it’s a MUST!

[@moran77771]

You seem brighter ❤

[@debmcconville9806]

I too love books and Scotland and visited Scotland in 2022 and can’t wait to go back. A book series I think you should check out when visiting Waterstones again would be Outlander by Diana Galbaldon - Diana researches all of her novels to make sure the timeframe and events are accurate and it is also fantasy and takes place in Scotland and is about Scottish history too. This book series has brought so many tourist to Scotland so let me know what you think, it is also a series on STARZ. Take care.

[@emmajoy1065]

omg wish my friends also liked Vampire Diaries or any of the vampire shows I watch so we could do the shared notes thing!!

[@babybutton]

I am in North Carolina on the south east end and it has been oddly feeling like fall here too! It is usually thick and sticky humid here in August but it has been so pleasant the past few days. Idk whats going on lol

[@francescakingston591]

the uk healthcare system must be so different for you, and so confusing! you did an amazing job… i hope it goes smoothly for you 🩷

[@biancahiller8]

I’m originally from Germany and live with my English fiancé in the northeast of England. It takes a while to get used to a different life in another country. I have to say since we live in the countryside I’m finally home.

[@skylargail6835]

That urban outfitters fleece is so cute!!! I can't find it on their website tho:(

[@heyjenn_ha]

Love your vlogs ❤ also same reaction about Molly Mae and Tommy 😭😭😭

[@Bypaigeryan]

My favorite influencer uploaded!!! Where is your basic grey tank from?

[@MarySkinner]

It’s primark!

[@gracenewell6507]

That striped sweatshirt is EVERYTHING, but I can't find it anywhere online :(

[@melissaann7380]

I am so glad I asked what bra! 🖤 I’m on the fence with supporting skims though ugh

[@MsXlindaLoux]

mary where did you get those chunky hoops earrings the end of the vlog??

[@MarySkinner]

amzn.to/46PCfBG my most worn earrings ever!!

[@babybutton]

Mary, I am so curious as to if you are able to keep your therapist from the states since moving to Scotland? I know a lot of therapist license only work for certain states. I am just wondering what the process was like if any?

[@jazzyroxxx]

Ooh I loved hearing about the hierarchy of needs, I’m definitely gonna have a listen to your podcast ep! Side note, have you read the Marlow murder club? I just bought it but I haven’t read it due to my own never ending tbr pile but I was wondering if you had read it!

[@justisecaitlynn]

Fergus randomly appearing is truly one of my favorite parts of your vlogs

[@MarySkinner]

that’s good bc he is the most nosyyyy dog 🥹

[@justisecaitlynn]

@@MarySkinner we love it

[@Morgie1506]

The faint sound of bagpipes in the background at 10:00 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Bee-ei6zx]

hopefully your meds get sorted in time! If not call 111 and they can sort an emergency supply for you 💗

[@gabri6763]

Hi!! I need help Is there someone who a 34DDD/F and use skims bralette? I would love to try one, on the site says that I am a M, is that the right size? Seems to small to me 😅

[@MarySkinner]

I’m a 34DD and I wear a medium if that helps!

[@gabri6763]

@@MarySkinner ohhh thank you ❤️❤️

[@kathrynkendrick7837]

me - a new watcher with bipolar type 2 and ocd 😮

[@meganadele]

❤❤

[@Noor-ej2tt]

If ever you do run out of medication just go to the closest hospital near you. An american prescription from your psychiatrist + proof of your medical history will be more than enough to receive a refill !!!

[@MarySkinner]

Would a print out of my medical records from my American psychiatrist be good enough proof? Thank you so much by the way this is so helpful!!!

[@Noor-ej2tt]

@MarySkinner yes 100!! I have been in the exact same situation in Glasgow. Went to the ER early in the afternoon, gave my information (name, phone number, nhs number if you have one, proof of adress if you have one) at the desk. Waited maybe an hour and then explained the situation to the nurse. I saw the doctor and gave him everything (multiple prescriptions from my psychiatrist, printed out my medical history, a letter from doctor with signature and stamp, my official diagnosis and more lol). I had way too much paperwork with me, he is the one that told me previous prescriptions and proof of medical history is all they legally need for an emergency refill. However I have to warn you pharmacy's rarely have my meds on hand, I usually have to wait ~2 days Hope everything goes well for you 💛 and love love love your content ❤️

[@emilypembridge1956]

The reaction to Molly Mae and Tommy was SO valid💔

[@MarySkinner]

and now apparently he was a cheater??? I’m done

[@emilypembridge1956]

@@MarySkinner I genuinely can't stop thinking about it!! Its my Roman empire, honestly

[@CRR-624]

The skims ad in this video really cheapened the whole message it was supposed to convey. If you can’t even make a video without any slimy ads in it, and just actual content, you have zero business being a content creator.

[@sarahjones3805]

Why are all your comments on Mary’s videos negative? You’ve left multiple that are snarky and rude. If you don’t like what you see, don’t watch and move on!

[@cierracook3113]

@@sarahjones3805Agreed! And honestly, I think the way Mary goes about it is really authentic and natural. I love her content and want her to keep being able to make it so I’m happy to support her getting her bag!!

[@CRR-624]

@@cierracook3113 you think that was authentic?!?! That was the most lazy, vlog, it looks like she puts in the most minimal effort into her content. She really has no business being a content creator if she can’t even make proper content. She was talking about her hierarchy in of needs, but she doesn’t have a real job or even do anything. She used to make good content. Now she’s very clearly in it for the money.

[@angelicacoronado7312]

@@CRR-624then you make a video about your mental health and let people comment shitty things and see how you like it. You can’t control everyone, you don’t like it move along. You’re the reason influencers post less and less. If you’re going to post shit like this throw a name and photo up on your profile.

[@emileedalton4436]

@@CRR-624you’re so unkind. What’s it like to be so bitter.

[@cierracook3113]

This is actually such a genius way to frame self care and responsibilities! I’m making my own hierarchy right now 🥲🫶🏻

[@emilyshortstack]

What historical romances books do you listen to?🫶🏻