My Big Mouth, and Mental Health

[@beansgas6821]

In the UK first port of call is your GP (Doctor) if not then any of these: Whether you're concerned about yourself or a loved one, these helplines and support groups can offer expert advice. Anxiety UK Charity providing support if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition. Phone: [phone] (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm) Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk Bipolar UK A charity helping people living with manic depression or bipolar disorder. Website: www.bipolaruk.org.uk CALM CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35. Phone: [phone] (daily, 5pm to midnight) Website: www.thecalmzone.net Men's Health Forum 24/7 stress support for men by text, chat and email. Website: www.menshealthforum.org.uk Mental Health Foundation Provides information and support for anyone with mental health problems or learning disabilities. Website: www.mentalhealth.org.uk Mind Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems. Phone: [phone] (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm) Website: www.mind.org.uk No Panic Voluntary charity offering support for sufferers of panic attacks and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Offers a course to help overcome your phobia or OCD. Phone: [phone] (daily, 10am to 10pm) Website: www.nopanic.org.uk OCD Action Support for people with OCD. Includes information on treatment and online resources. Phone: [phone] (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5pm) Website: www.ocdaction.org.uk OCD UK A charity run by people with OCD, for people with OCD. Includes facts, news and treatments. Phone: [phone] (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) Website: www.ocduk.org PAPYRUS Young suicide prevention society. Phone: HOPElineUK 0800 068 4141 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm and 7pm to 10pm, and 2pm to 5pm on weekends) Website: www.papyrus-uk.org Rethink Mental Illness Support and advice for people living with mental illness. Phone: [phone] (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm) Website: www.rethink.org Samaritans Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline) Website: www.samaritans.org.uk SANE Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers. SANEline: 0300 304 7000 (daily, 4.30pm to 10.30pm) Textcare: comfort and care via text message, sent when the person needs it most: www.sane.org.uk/textcare Peer support forum: www.sane.org.uk/supportforum Website: www.sane.org.uk/support YoungMinds Information on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals. Phone: Parents' helpline 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm) Website: www.youngminds.org.uk Abuse (child, sexual, domestic violence) NSPCC Children's charity dedicated to ending child abuse and child cruelty. Phone: [phone] for Childline for children (24-hour helpline) 0808 800 5000 for adults concerned about a child (24-hour helpline) Website: www.nspcc.org.uk Refuge Advice on dealing with domestic violence. Phone: [phone] (24-hour helpline) Website: www.refuge.org.uk Addiction (drugs, alcohol, gambling) Alcoholics Anonymous Phone: [phone] (24-hour helpline) Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk National Gambling Helpline Phone: [phone] (daily, 8am to midnight) Website: www.begambleaware.org Narcotics Anonymous Phone: [phone] (daily, 10am to midnight) Website: www.ukna.org Alzheimer's Alzheimer's Society Provides information on dementia, including factsheets and helplines. Phone: [phone] (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm and 10am to 4pm on weekends) Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk Bereavement Cruse Bereavement Care Phone: [phone] (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) Website: www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk Crime victims Rape Crisis To find your local services phone: [phone] (daily, 12pm to 2.30pm and 7pm to 9.30pm) Website: www.rapecrisis.org.uk Victim Support Phone: [phone] (24-hour helpline) Website: www.victimsupport.org Eating disorders Beat Phone: [phone] (adults) or 0808 801 0711 (for under-18s) Website: www.b-eat.co.uk Learning disabilities Mencap Charity working with people with a learning disability, their families and carers. Phone: [phone] (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) Website: www.mencap.org.uk Parenting Family Lives Advice on all aspects of parenting, including dealing with bullying. Phone: [phone] (Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm and Saturday to Sunday, 10am to 3pm) Website: www.familylives.org.uk Relationships Relate The UK's largest provider of relationship support. Website: www.relate.org.uk Hope this helps someone, somewhere.

[@ANDY5]

Brilliant, thank you

[@nomdeploom5707]

breathingspace.scot/ Phone: [phone] Scotland based & specifically deals with anxiety & depression. Just thought I'd add it to the end of your list since its for the UK. Great shout though Andy. Too many of us go through hell trying to deal with it ourselves & it can end badly when a 5 min chat to vent can help tremendously. All the best

[@pauloconnor7951]

Careful !!!!!!!. Doctors are an entry ramp to big Pharma Psych drugs for depression etc. Magnesium I was told is the #1 deficiency in people; depleated soils etc.

[@George-ie1si]

Mate leave the squabble alone and just show us how to work on bikes. That's what we like. As we age we should learn to pick our fights for survival only. I love your channel and learn much from you.

[@garyjohnson4575]

Yes, you just can't save everyone. Some people enjoy following bad instruction....strange but true.

[@George-ie1si]

@@garyjohnson4575 That's true but you can still learn from someone who does things badly by not following their bad example. But then you got to know the difference that's where our wisdom lies.

[@JustClassics]

@@George-ie1si Agreed! ,i.o.w The SHARP end of the sword is very thin ( and vulnerable), but the mid section is large and THICK !, so when all is said and done, the sharp end gets on with the job at hand :)

[@George-ie1si]

@@jimme8499 Yes its better to keep your mouth shut and have people think you are a fool than to open it and prove that you are.

[@George-ie1si]

@@jimme8499 Hi Jim I guess what said the opposite is also true. Have a great day mate.

[@Kro_man_tx]

Brother, you cannot help everyone get to the correct information. So if people want to follow that other guy, so be it. If their bike has problems or breaks down, lesson learned. Take care of yourself. Keep wrenching, keep riding, keep on being you.

[@ianwright40]

Some of his advice is not just poor, it's dangerous.

[@catzepplin]

An awesome post Andy! Been there.....many many many years ago. So far down in the dumps that I was parked on the side of a country road with a handgun. Sitting there wondering why I should continue on. Marriage was shot, just lost my dad, job was coming to an end..."why bother, no one will care" And what stopped me?......the sunrise came up over the horizon. Sounds hokey, but its true. I figured something or someone was telling me in its own way that things will get better. Threw the gun in the swamp beside the road and went home. That same day I went to my doctor and got a lot of help. Theres always a glimmer of hope, nothing is ever that dark that you need to "check out" like I thought that day.

[@bigdaddy741098]

That was a very special ray of sunshine that day

[@ANDY5]

OMG mate, thank heavens for that sunrise. Stay strong mate

[@frankbeaton4776]

Well said, Andy. Shit happens to everyone and we all react differently. Some will handle the not so good times better than others, so your advise to talk to someone, anyone, is sound advise. Mental health is invisible, and we cannot see, maybe a loved one or friend suffering silently. Good for you to open up and bring this into the open.

[@cj5156]

Well said mate, I WILL be touching on the mental health subject on my next bit of filming, keep smiling dude chat with you soon.

[@TheWinalot]

Shit. Not you as well.. FFS Matt is the only one of us who is sane 🤣😂🤣

[@ANDY5]

Stay awesome mate

[@brabhamfreaman166]

Takes a big man to be so open about this kind of stuff - many many thanks, and may lightness brighten your doorstep and your life. Long live Andy and his cathartic motorcycle adventures. Rock on brother.

[@ianwright40]

Andy. I am from a previous existence a Qualified engineer. More recently... Like the last 25 years, I have worked as a Psychiatric nurse. So I feel qualified. It appears Delboi knows nothing about either profession. His mechanical advice is at best sloppy and at worst dangerous. His spouting off about mental health is a true measure of the person. I have not followed all of these wrangles with his channel but I do recall him throwing his wife's own angst and suffering out there, when he felt under attack. I would expect a decent human being to know better. He should be ashamed of himself. Also.. The Black Dog. He was a frequent visitor to my own life until my early 50's... The comments about him having more subscribers raises other issues. It means bad advice is getting out there more often than SOUND technical knowledge. He may be happy and content to spend his life polishing his turds but I enjoy content which demonstrates an high level of skill and Craftsmanship. Peter Anderson is another antipodean who puts lots of thought and skill into his content... Must be something in the water down there.

[@TheWinalot]

Cheers Ian, you said what I was toying with saying, but you carry more weight. Given Penny's alleged mental state, you'd think delboy would be a bit more sensitive. Truly the measure of a man... Measured with soft plastic edges.

[@Martin52863]

You’re both assuming that what young Del said about Penny was actually true.

[@richardallan455]

I am pleased you have said this.Clearly the message to be calm, not emotive and not make light of others folks past or present suffering and all that entails.My Dad always said consider all sides do you research before speaking then at least you are seen to be credible. Asking for advice for mechanical related issues is cool, and the way to go for me,that.s why I like Andy.s channel, and I leave the tricky stuff to mechanics.DB has a beef with more than one person has been caught out so many times now its no longer a joke.If he - D.B was to amend his MISTAKES and poor dangerous advice I and others would have more time for him but he will not apologise and his choice of language is shocking in this instance.

[@ianwright40]

@@richardallan455 People may never remember what you said to them But they will always remember how you made them feel.

[@richardallan455]

@@ianwright40 Very true

[@llewvirtue861]

Andy I had Anxiety from 4 yrs old, from the days my father beat the shit out of me. I have suffered depression most of my life too. I lived with my family in four countries in the world, raised two sons, one an aircraft engineer, one a degrees professional, currently doing a second degree. I have three beautiful grand children. My point is that, these issues are not a death sentence, the problem can be if it's not managed, be it self managed or through outside intervention. Lucky for me I am strong enough to self manage mine. Anyone who is not managing, or is perceived to be not managing needs to reach out for help. It is there, we all need to help each other. If delboy feels he needs to supply misinformation, and his subscribers feel it's legit, let them stuff theire bikes. I know where you coming from, most qualified tradesman have pride in quality workmanship, you are the same as me Andy I hate to see Crap. My wife says I need to stop trying to be a perfectionist, it's not that I just can't face bad workmanship. As I explained to you mate in my last post to you, we are dinosaurs, we don't identify with this new, poor workmanship, consumer world we find ourselves living in. Let them have it mate, and for the rest of us that enjoy, quality, skill, straight talk and integrity, you our man

[@ANDY5]

That’s a roller coaster ride of emotions mate. All power to you, thanks.

[@lostmypuzzlepiece]

80’ xs1100 owner and family court survivor/father’s rights advocate from Arkansas, USA. The Father’s Rights Movement has chapters all over the world and access to support groups and direct numbers to contact when you feel too low to get up on your own. Never give up fighting. You’re not alone. This isn’t about bashing women, but rather calling attention to the inherent bias in family courts all across the globe. Kids need both parents in equal portion. But while you’re fighting, having a project to distract you helps. Watching Andy’s videos and working on my bike has been just that for me more times than I can count. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

[@davidmcconville6919]

Well said andy. Everyone suffers from mental health at some stage and it happened to myself this year with losing my sister. What’s helped me get through it is working on my bike and watching anything to do with cafe racers so thanks mate.

[@stevemcdermott62]

Saw your last video and some people might criticise your production qualities but surely anyone with an ounce of common sense can see your facts speak for themselves. Been wrenching on cars and bikes for myself for a long time without formal training and at best I have learned when to draw a line and admit when I am exceeding my skills and knowledge, still get that one wrong at times. Thank you for speaking up and I appreciated your follow up with this video. I don't watch Dellboy, I even don't appreciate those who support him for entertainment value when they know he is wrong. He is going to kill someone one day, if not from wrong info, it will be from encouraging people into thinking it is easy and give it a go only to do a bad and dangerous job of it. Know your limits.

[@michaelhayward7572]

Jeez Andy, i wish you all the best, but this YT thing is getting a bit daft. I watch YT as a replacement for the tv. I get to watch what i wanna watch. But i have zero time nor need for any further "social media". No Facebook, no twitter, no Instagram. I call it "anti-social media" and i strongly believe we'd all be better off without it. Especially the youth of today. Best regards,

[@Foontflaky]

Greetings Andy, for your information, I used your XS1100 boxed set to rebuild a 1979 Model and your instruction and advice was spot on. I would not have attempted to do this with out it. Just know that I sing your praises to all my biker friends and I hope you gained some subscribers for it. Keep up the great work and thanks for everything you do on your channel. As an aside I also have a "Black Dog" that I deal with on a daily basis and wrenching on bikes, for me, is the best therapy.

[@ANDY5]

It is good for the soul

[@robertsimpson1824]

Been suffering with depression and anxiety long time the dark place is never far away and doesn't take a lot to slip back there. You just have to be you and just carry on as you are and dont change anything as it is a great channel that we all enjoy and learn from.

[@hobartdroneimages6253]

Well done Andy, next level respect for what you do, and what you share.👌🍻

[@hobartdroneimages6253]

Jim Me My comments were about how great that Andy spoke about his depression... my comment had nothing to do about bulling you idiot.

[@stevencurtis-rich4178]

In the UK, mental health is the biggest killer for men aged between 18-40, it is genuinely a silent killer. Everyone can help and everyone can spot it if you know what to look for. Good on you Andy for raising awareness!

[@ANDY5]

The figures are similar here, and three out of four suicides are men

[@stevencurtis-rich4178]

Not sure what the answer is, society expects men to be strong and we must suppress our negative emotions plus we are emasculated and oppressed to, maybe time for a man's revolution!!

[@bigbadbertie5186]

You keep being you, who you "are" is part of why we watch, Love the hat

[@ANDY5]

@@jimme8499 I'm still waiting for you come and shove my head up my arse as you threatened here ; Jim Me 3 days ago @Moonfleet41 I think you do a fantastic job on here and have saved people so much money and to do it in a safe and interesting way.Inspired so many people to have a go them selves then to have an arrogant asshole run you down makes me want to ram his head up his backside. Bikers should stick together. He's no biker !!! He's the only one I would suggest ride unsafe !!

[@benhebert2322]

Andy, i am so thankful you uploaded “basket case- the boxed set” it really helped me finish my xs1100. Please don’t let people get under your skin. Its not worth going down to their level. You’re the best man!

[@ailstedt77]

You sir is a strong person for standing up for the unknowing masses that are misslead by the shepherd of disaster. Keep strong.

[@7316bobe]

Hi Andy. Bob from Tasmania here. Don't let that DelBoy get you down mate. I have watched his video's and a lot of the time he really does not know what he is talking about. I feel that his comments were ignorant and hurtful, but as you say on youtube it goes with the territory although I was surprised as to what he had to say. I think that you are a great bloke and I enjoy watching your video's. You have a very calm clear way of explaining things that leaves the watcher completely understanding what you are talking about. I tried to watch Matt but he swears too much on his video's. The modern kids may like it but at 66 years old I can do without it. Please keep making your video's as I and so many others enjoy watching them. Catch you down the road Bob. Oh and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[@johnneild6145]

Think we need to show delboys sponsor his comments

[@OTR-UK]

Good for you Andy speaking out, a shining example of a person who's journey made them stronger. An example to others that the dark clouds clear.. The stigma around the world needs to end, we all need to speak and share more with each other. Right as you say back to bikes..

[@jamesplumb5296]

Well said Andy. Just a thought about the difference between people that love drama and those that talk the truth...especially to those that hide negative comments and don't take responsibility for things said with no retraction of said comments. Deniability in its self is a mental problem..stay strong... being surrounded by people that love you and care for you. and yet you still feel alone and lost is true anxiety and is not nice, people that have had anxiety understand .those that haven't do not , but thrive on drama. Thanks for sharing my friend a true character is measured in ones actions and humility. Ride safe....all.

[@motogusnz]

Your video was AWESOME and I take my hat off to you for doing it. I’m not a mechanic but I know first hand that you can watch 10 how to videos before you happen across one that has all the pertinent information. I have experience with that and it made me realise the dangers of all the others. It was brave and important for you to do it. Bloody well done. And also well done for shout outs on the mental health side. On our side of the globe mate I think that makes you a bit of a legend.

[@WestleyBates]

I've been coping with depression for most of my adult life I know what it is to feel inadequate and rejected...as weird as this comment probably sounds

[@ANDY5]

Not weird, thank you

[@douglasbaxter3346]

I wouldn’t go loosing any sleep over all this,you just dished out facts about a video with details how your meant to do it,he’s the clown for having a dig about mental illnesses,from me a 34 year old Aussie that suffers badly with mental illness,my cheap old zxr750 helps me deal with shit wile working on it,I spose he’s pretty perfect in every way shape and form,you only have to look how anal he is with having everything clean and fixating on the same thing over and over for 20 minutes,classic singe of depression and anxiety,you might of coped some shit on this but he lost a sub and you gained one off me over it...

[@andyb7924]

Hi Andy. Well done mate. Good on yah. I was on my first distinguished gentalmens ride last year after watching your inspiration video. Yes it's your channel and you won't die wondering. Like others hav posted it's how you do thing and who you are that we watch. Yes you've spotted that I don't post any content on my channel. I couldn't stand th scrutiny. But as someone who uses an obsession with motorcycles to beat an obsession with alcohol caused by a life that was full of anxiety and depression caused by a disfuctional upbringing, your channel has helped. It's dealing with th real that gets us through. KZbin is great for this. Real people, passing on hard won experience, without any of th tinsel we have on th box. Your channel is a creative act, and needs an audience to complete th circuit. I watch because I can see you understand life's ups and downs. But an obsession can be terribly distructive if its allowed free rien. Interesting to see other posts about DBs supposed sanity. That's why he does my noggin in, he's totally oblivious to th fact he's as mad a box of spanners. So best avoided Thank Andy

[@splodge57]

Why generate hate against another person. Just give it a rest and move on. If you dislike a channel that much don't watch it. You have a beautiful place out there, go for a ride (liked the Comfortably Numb video on the Ducati)

[@apistosig4173]

I never saw this / that as hate (re: trouble with youtube) but simply a "fair comment". "I" try not to take others to task but there is a lot of decidedly 2nd rate methods (some close to butchery) demonstrated on KZbin and knowing all too well that more suitable methods and appropriate tooling are close at hand it does challenge me at times. I fully understood the posters viewpoint and empathise with that.

[@b_mb4948]

Thank you for taking the time and effort to make that video addressing Del. Hopefully, you'll have saved at least a few young / inexperienced guys from a lot of trouble, and your conscience will be clear for even trying in the first place. In future though I'd suggest leaving all the drama to someone like Matt who is better suited to go up against the likes of Del. I found Matt's channel about a month ago, and he introduced me to yourself only very recently, but in that short time I've learned just how messy this sort of stuff can get. I can't imagine the toll it would take on a person who has to put up with it on a daily basis...

[@b_mb4948]

@@jimme8499 I am finding it a bit hard to understand your comment, however going by your recent liked videos, I assume you are supporting Del? In which case - providing the aforementioned advice he has given you is sound - then I am happy you've found someone who can help you with your bike. Whilst some people love to debate about everything and indeed everyone, that is not me. In this situation I personally choose to support the likes of Andy and Matt - because I believe they are in the right. Does that mean that I automatically have something against you merely because you are supporting who you believe to be in the right? *No.* You don't see me going over to Del's comment section and arguing with everyone just because our opinions differ *¯\_(ツ)_/¯*

[@ANDY5]

I have never had to do this before, and I am pissed off that it had to come to this. But Jim Me has been blocked from this channel. You can still head over to Delboy's Garage to follow his ranting if you wish.

[@beansgas6821]

Well, that's another clown sent back to Delboy's circus.

[@TheMikinger]

thanks for this. seeing people talking publicly about mental illness and depression helps, if you are figthing the black dog yourself for years. problem with society is, there is no sensivity or even respect for this matter. "letting your guard down" and dealing with it publicly is a brave move! greets and all the best.

[@dylansmith7705]

I felt your criticism/past criticisms of Delboy were pretty legitimate. And it seems kind of childish for Delboy to attempt to passive aggressively insult you using things that have happened in your life. Keeping on trucking Andy.

[@fortj3]

Andy struck a nerve with Delboy because Delboy knows Andy is right.

[@Metal2Venom]

Another good video bud, myself personally haven't dealt with del boy himself but have a friend who's dealt with bikes hes worked on and I was amazed at what's had to be fixed so disappointing for someone who has such a following. I cannot believe how he has handled the mental health comment, myself I have suffered from mental health for almost 20yrs now and it is such a big problem world wide that isnt given the respect it deserves and for him to respond like that is almost a massive slap in the face for people who suffer from it

[@jeremyshepherd4920]

Andy thank you for this video. It takes a brave person to their own mental health issues out there for the world to see. Your are by far the bigger and better man.

[@buddysinsight9834]

Honestly I have been through it all so I can relate to everything you said. It’s why I actually started a KZbin channel so I could communicate with others. Someone sent me here 👍 I will subscribe

[@mikelee1923]

Hi Andy like you I lost my job after 20 years and then my marriage shortly after. It sent me to a dark dark place which has taken me years to recover. Thank you for having the courage to promote mental health and conduct yourself with real dignity and all the best for the future 👍

[@brockett]

Keep going Andy. The people who mind don't matter and the people who matter don't mind.

[@markwilliams9793]

Fuck the hater's mate, you were just telling it like it is. If it wasn't for you I would never have rebuilt my GS. I thank you from the bottom of my heart!

[@richardchanning8465]

A well measured and intelligent response as always Andy. Mental health is a huge issue that many are afraid to address.

[@kevinstreet5709]

Stay strong brother,you hurt because you care, ,its hard not to let this little shit get under your skin,but pls carry on doing what you do best ,

[@sparkyinanissan]

Well put Andy. You're the bigger man.

[@thechumpsbeendumped.7797]

Well said Andy, my most constant companion is the black dog so I understand and empathise with you.

[@simon2knine]

When are the Delboy supporters going to wise up and see the guy for who he really is ?

[@turkeyhornet]

Love your videos especially the 900SS engine rebuild. I’ve just rebuilt a 750SS and found your channel really useful 🙏🙏

[@dendren01]

I am a Clinical Psychologist, and this short article that I published may help some. Depression The word ‘depression’ is very confusing. It can mean sadness, as when your faithful dog dies or your spouse leaves you, or it can mean something much more sinister - a feeling of absolute hopelessness with no future to look forward to. Sadness is natural after a significant loss, but it is usually short in duration and after a grieving process it fades away. However, when your world is black, where you see no future, when you have no energy, and there is no hope then we are talking about what the medical model calls ‘clinical depression’. Of course, depression is a ‘painted’ word. What I mean by this is that when your doctor tells you that you are suffering from depression then at a conscious and subconscious level you amplify the symptoms that you believe that you should have to fit this diagnosis. It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. We focus on what we believe depression is and amplify these feelings. In the not too distant past there was no depression. The doctor would say that you were melancholic, or suffering from melancholy. The change in name came about when the pharmaceutical companies started to promote anti-depressants (anti-melancholy does not have the same impact, does it?). Depression is not a genetic illness, neither is it a biological disease. The increase in the rate of depression revealed in studies shows that depression cannot be a biological disease carried in our genes. Genes do not change that quickly. Despite the explosion in genetic research and gene mapping, and high hopes of finding a gene for everything, no 'depression gene' has been found. Neither is depression caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. This is why antidepressants are so poor at treating it. That people with depression have a chemical imbalance is not in dispute, but it is the depression that causes the imbalance, not the other way around. Depression is not an event; it is the result of an often lengthy process. A typical depressed client has a history of stress, along with a number of emotional challenges or frustrations that have not been satisfactorily resolved. Our minds do not like unresolved challenges and will often generate urges or desires to distract its self from the real issues. For instance, some people turn to food for comfort, and the more they eat the fatter they get. And as they become overweight they become unhappy with their obesity and yet they continue to eat. This is why diets don’t work! The desire to overeat is driven by unhealthy emotions at the subconscious level, and if these emotions are not resolved then the cycle continues. Myths about Depression Myth 1: People who become depressed have weak characters. Some of the strongest people in history have suffered from depression: Winston Churchill, Ernest Hemmingway, John Keats, Martin Luther, Mozart, Nietzsche, Tolstoy, Mark Twain, Van Gogh, and many more. Myth 2: Depression is shared equally by both sexes. Depression is diagnosed in about twice as many women as men, though some of this difference may result from men’s reluctance to seek treatment. Myth 3: Your age has nothing to do with your likelihood of becoming depressed. Individuals thirty to forty years of age are most likely to get their first major depressive episode, although depression can also show up in children and the elderly. Myth 4: Depression does not destroy your desire for sexual romance. Major depression can disrupt the normal functions of your body, causing decreased sexual interest and hormonal changes, as well as an increase in headaches, joint pain, muscle pain, stomach aches, and digestive problems. Myth 5: You can be treated effectively for depression by the use of medication. Even the most modern antidepressants (SNRIs) have a poor profile for relieving the symptoms of depression; and some studies indicate that they may be no more effective than placebo. Unwanted side-effects include: Nausea, Dry mouth, Dizziness, Insomnia, Sleepiness, Constipation, Increased blood pressure, Excessive sweating, Tremor, Headache, Agitation, Muscle weakness. For many, the side-effects are as bad as or worse than the symptoms of the depression. Please note, if you or a friend are currently taking antidepressants you should never just stop taking them. They do have an effect on the brain and it may be better to slowly reduce the dosage over time. Always check with your doctor first. How you can help a depressed person? Never tell a depressed person to ‘Pull yourself together’, or similar; for it’s pointless and negative. It’s assuming that the person has control over their mood or emotions and this is not the case. Instead, you must provide them with love and respect, for they require reassurance. If the depressed person expresses behaviour or communication that they may be considering suicide or self-harm, then you must seek professional help as soon as possible. Never assume that the person is bluffing or seeking attention. If they are seeing a doctor or therapist then talk to their carer and see how you can help. Therapy is often more successful when a team effort. Remind the person that their negative emotions are transitory. Negative thoughts, just like positive ones are never constant. They do rise and fall. How can a psychotherapist help with depression? This depends upon the severity of the condition and how many associated psychological challenges accompany it. Mild to moderate depression can be relieved relatively quickly with a combination of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) supported by hypnosis. Severe depression, especially if there is suicidal ideation will take longer, and the therapist will often work with the referring physician. CBT can be very effective at changing abnormal responses and behaviour. Ultimately, how we respond to thoughts, perceptions, and events is based on what we believe. If we have flawed beliefs, then it follows that our responding behaviour will be flawed. By identifying the problematic beliefs and correcting them we resolve the response issues.

[@ANDY5]

Wow, thank you

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Great vid Andy. Been there too. Almost lost it all to the black dog, but I made it back. That guy is just a tool. Keep on keeping on man.

[@Oilyhands749]

Love your channel mate , watched his once , think you appeal to a very different audience , just keep doing what you do and your flock will follow , take care .

[@Oilyhands749]

Andy is not jealous , he's genuinely worried that delboys advice is wrong and at times dangerous , I totally agree with Andy.

[@Oilyhands749]

@@jimme8499, mislead fool , that's me 👍

[@banditnev]

I have been struggling from anxiety and depression since 2005 and did talk about it in a motovlog a long time ago and got thumbs down from people who know no better!

[@Ricky-nq7lu]

Have to say thank you for touching on the subject Andy as it's a massive issue worldwide. I personal have danced down that black road way to many times an most time because of lose of a loved one trigger it. But since i got help i have been shown ways to control it an for me personally excise is my vice to keep a healthy mind. Thanks again mate from a kiwi across the ditch.

[@themayorofdipshittery3646]

Excellent, informative and thoughtful video. Well done Andy 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@tomservo5347]

The way youtube is getting, it doesn't really freaking matter how many subscribers you have-quality over quantity. Your video a few years ago over getting an XS11's transmission apart was my lifesaver that gave me the confidence to do it myself. (I'd NEVER taken a gearbox apart.) You also responded and helped me keep cool during the re-assembly process that can be a PITA getting the shift forks back in place. Today's society of instant gratification and shallowness is creating a plague of depression since many people don't have a conduit to ground themselves. I have my faith-and it also helps to just throw yourself into something that keeps your hands and your mind busy. Motorcycles are perfect for this!

[@ANDY5]

Happy to hear that you got through the gearbox repair

[@cathycooper4217]

Hi Andy My partner loves your youtube videos and I have been watching with him. Now gotta get through them all You are a fair dinkum good Aussie bloke. Particularly liked your episode on mental health.. we never know what people are dealing with, I always treat people with respect and how I wish to be treated.. My partner owns a 1947 Velocette kss, a 1935 VL Harley, a 749r 04 Ducati and last but not least his daily work horse is a AN 400 Burgman Scooter 09 model He thoroughly enjoys your episodes and you think alike. He is a mechanic by trade and loves to tinker Keep up the great work Andy We will be watching :) P.s I loved the epiepisode th your wifes scooter

[@montwolfman]

Back around epi. 37 you encouraged me to get the Mikuni flatslides. I am installing them today...2 years later...:-)...I am ready to follow your lead on the electronic ignition upgrade. Found the Ign mfg. in Checoslovacia?....What are your thoughts on Dynatek coils? P.S. don't let the dipshit in the U.K. rent space in your head, ok?

[@griffspeed]

Hey Andy, Back in 2007 my back broke itself! I was diagnosed with degenarative spine syndrome (whatever the fuck that is!).. I had a major opp to repair it and by 2009 i managed to learn to walk again.. Then because of all the strain i put my body through i gave myself a massive hernia and had another opp for that!! Then a year after that i was told i had Skin Cancer!! So even more opp's for that, to be told that luckily it hadn't spread.. and.. After all that shit i was then diagnosed with some shit called Sarcoidosis.. as well as Ostio Arthritis! So i thought Fuckitall and went back to work! I lasted 2 years there!! Until my back fucked itself again!! and was told i couldn't have another opp because there was too much scar tissue and it would fuck me perminently! And as if all that wasnt enough... This time last year i ended up in a Coma in hospital and when i woke up i was told ive contracted some rare kind of Type One Diabetes.. Which is trying to kill me on a daily basis!! Then.... Quite unexpectedly! I went to try and stop my Daughter's Steroid & Cocain fueled Ex Boyfriend from hitting the shit out of her and He turned on me, thus putting me in hospital with a mild heart attack and some nice cuts and bruises!! So.. To say my health is a bit on the Fucked side at the moment would be an understatement!! lol.! I have (at the last count) 17 bikes... (they make me happy!).. Some of them are in bits down the garage, some are in my house! Every day i wake up i try my best to at least get down the garage, even if its to sit there in absolute fucking agony (I do a hell of a lot of Meds!!) and try to fix something.. Or i sit here and watch the likes of Your good self, Matt from the Workshop and a few others and it gives me a much needed smile! So Thanks for that mate.. Depression can be a right cunt when it wants to be..The best meds for it are Loads of Motorbikes!! Trust me.... Its true.!! Thanks Andy...

[@ANDY5]

Wow, that is one hell of a tale mate. Yes bikes are awesome therapy. You keep smiling mate

[@wrongwaync]

I appreciate your thoughts Andy-Ive got 5 kids and Im at the tail end of a 17 year marriage-shit gets tough-3 years ago I decided Id waited long enough-bought an 1981 maxim and started putting it back together-the rest hasnt gotten any easier-but Ive got a roadworthy bike, and a few good brothers to ride with-I appreciate your work!thanks Andy

[@melodysouljahrootsdubpress5539]

I know I'm late to the party, but the reason I watch you and Mat at the workshop is because the information is correct and the fundamental engineering knowledge is bang on. Its said a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing, and this basically describes youtube. I read some of the comments in the video this is about and the negative ones had nothing to do with engineering or mechanics. That in itself speaks volumes. As you say, books are a good reference source but we now live in an age where this is pretty much undermined. I still remember my metal work classes at school, where I made a chisel and that encompassed fundamental principles of metallurgy which where the starting point of higher education. That has been lost to kids attending school now. There is a legitimacy of knowledge which has been completely eroded by the availability of the likes of KZbin where anyone can spout crap and not be held to account. My qualifications (motor tecnition, City and Guilds) mean that if I get it seriously wrong and someone gets hurt or worse, I can be imprisoned. My knowledge is supposed to keep people safe. KZbin is just, at its worst, opinions. The problem is that its human nature to agree with whatever you may think is true in your own mind to begin with, hence 'I can't see a curve on the horizon, so the globe must be flat'..... And ego steps in and says 'I'm right, I knew it all along, and this intelligent sounding dude just CONfirmed it on KZbin'. I'm not as thick skinned as you, so I don't really post in this bullshit producing platform. I'm glad you and Mat do tho....

[@jackiejohnston9220]

GDay Andy,thankyou for having the courage to talk about mental health issues and raising peoples awareness of them, my wife Jackie has fibromyalgia and depression and anxiety and ptsd sort of come along with it, I suffer with chronic fatigue depression and anxiety and probably ptsd aswell,life takes its toll on all of us in one way or another, I look at it from a bike perspective(bikes are far more than a grouping of mechanical parts and things)if our bikes need a service we make sure we get it done, if we recognise they aren't running rite or making a different noise we investigate and repair it, if unfortunately we drop our bikes we fully investigate and repair them accordingly not just ride on with the she will be rite attitude, not just wash and polish our pride and joy, we worry about what's going on, on the inside, thats what we have found with our conditions, is that for our ages and mileage we sort of look alright on the outside, my wife more than me of cause, and most people don't see what's going on inside with us, but if we see someone with a broken leg or arm etc, its pretty obvious somethings not rite and people will generally help accordingly, I think we all need to slow down a bit(not on our bikes of course) and check on each other a bit more, Jackie and I have 5 acres in Katanning WA, but this is TOO much for us to maintain now so we are in the process of downsizing and moving to Albany WA, we are trying to alleviate as much stress in our lives, mental and physical, and only leaving the healthy stress whatever that is, like healthy cholesterol? Anyhow back to the bike stuff and once again thanks for all you do on your channel, God Bless and Love and havagreatday Bruce and Jackie Johnston.ps Love the Hats

[@ANDY5]

Thanks for sharing mate, you take care of her.

[@davidebyrne]

Thanks Andy. An important point well made. Thanks for sharing so openly, I’m sure this will help many others. I love the channel, and wish you continued success with it. Delboy’s comments reflect very poorly on him as a person, clearly his ignorance is not just confined to all things mechanical.

[@VCCOMM]

good comment . and yes it does show the cockheads TRUE colours , how people can back him up shows the mentality of some ( not all ) of his sub's . lost me years ago over bad info' and dangerous work , and me just a lowly mower/small engine guy !

[@jamesallen4050]

Your presence on this platform adds to the quality of my life Andy. It's difficult for us to not react to personal attacks of ignorance, so well done for talking about it and encouraging folks to do the same. Please understand, Del's just doing the best he can with the cells and matter he's got. I personally find it a shame that he lives his fantasy out so publicly, his advice will accelerate someones demise, if it hasn't already. He doesn't know what he's doing, I kinda feel sorry for him. He's got a hilarious amount of sheep.

[@ausshot83]

great video Andy, ive really got nothing nice to say about dels post so i wont. Wot i will say is someone who has lost more family than most loose in a lifetime as well as being made redundant myself i know the lows people go through and its not easy but it does get better and having good mates to talk to helps a lot. Keep the videos coming mate i lean more from one of your videos than a liftime of watching dels lol.

[@sleepwalker3520]

as someone who is currently on antidepressants, the start of the year i was in a completely different place to where i am now, it definatly isnt something to be made light of, good vid dude, +1 Respect

[@Ian-Earle]

It’s KZbin people are gunna hate just keep doing your thing fuck the haters don’t let it get to you keep doing your thing !

[@jackstratton9734]

Good on you for bringing this issue up andy, truly commendable. As for the reason for this video, there's no need for del to air you business (true or false)

[@baronbristow8764]

You are right to call him out - the more subscribers he has the more important it is. It takes someone with a notable profile to get the criticism out there - and there’s always consequences. Worthwhile and responsible - great work! I am right beside you on anxiety and depression too - you spoke well there! My only reply would be to steer clear of politics and religion. Keep it about the bikes! Thanks for both videos! They both needed to be made.

[@stevecook2137]

Thanks for the point you made,I like delboy but after your video I noticed stuff on his video that he covers up or ignores like when he drilled out the head studs he's also damaged the pipe just above the port with the drill chuck,I did ask him a question about his radiator last year but he never replied, probably because I'm not a sponsor.

[@oriordan51]

well done sir. mental health isn't no joke been left untreated can lead to disastrous consequences .so many people suffer behind closed doors .I'm sure your video will help some people god bless u sir keep up the good work from the uk

[@grahamreeve5209]

Mate I need to know what got you here but the things you're saying about mental health is amazing.

[@Clampett01]

Big respect to you, bro. Keep on doing what you are doing. Your channel is one of the few channels I subscribe to that is informative, interesting and very watchable. Most of all it is honest and has true engineering skills and empathy at heart. Your style is perfect for the type of viewing I do. I can't be bothered with less able idiots like DB who seem to proliferate the tube. DB's followers soon show their own lack of understanding by supporting whatever crap he comes out with and believing it to the point of obsession. Keep on calling him out, but always expect the worst type of comeback and you won't be dissapointed.

[@Jeefster-is8xl]

Great video mate, and classy content. Big fan of yours Andy. From an Englishman enjoying life down under, it's sad to see Del behave in that way. Keep rising above. All the best from WA. 🇦🇺

[@HDSME]

thanks ANDY ill take your adive over his any day of thweek great show mate!!!

[@danregan6588]

Love your channel and Matts,as a biker who enjoys tinkering with my bike but no mechanical engineering qualifications the wrong way of doing things should be pointed out by skilled people so us in our garage dont screw things up by following those who pretend they know..Keep it up,it needs saying.💖🍻👍

[@Davidthomasv8]

Hi Andy I have been bipolar for 13 years that I know of what u said there was a very honest opinion and most people will agree .another thing with mental health issues is if u can ask for help your halfway there and there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

[@pauljoyquilter359]

Good on you Andy. There is far too much of the “tough macho attitude” amongst guys, and not enough men taking the time and trouble to be open about these challenges. Respect man!

[@sloopjbnz]

Good for you, the dark place is never good, aways reach out people will help just ask!

[@mmaxon888]

Andy, I tossed out a $10 (US) donation, for the first time in my life, to you via paypal. Keep up the great work and excellent explanations of things in our physical universe. Wish I had more to give away.

[@ticthedog9413]

Nice honest video which may help someone out there who is struggling at the moment. If I knew how to press the right buttons in the right order I would put up a link to The Workshop where Matt exposed Delcunt's horrific email to the ex solder.

[@banquo3051]

I read that comment on facebook and was quite shocked by it. What an idiot. I also feel a bit of an idiot for not having sussed Del out earlier. Thanks a lot for posting the great content that you do, it's an amazing resource for someone like myself with social anxiety. Keep up the good work, it's appreciated

[@stanmil5495]

Ain't no shame in mental health issues at all mate. And you opening up may help other people. I work in the medical field and just about every doctor or nurse I know is on meds for it. You opening up may save a life and that's what the biker brotherhood is all about, looking after our own. In the UK speak to your G.P, ring the Samaritans. I can tell you from experience it's not always shit. Things get better even if there isn't a straight up cure. The hypocrisy of this bus driving twat knows no bounds. He claims he's a veteran but makes fun of mental health? Wtf how many vets have come back from the shit storm of the middle East without MH issues. Like you say this guy has shown his true colours- karma is a bitch and he'll get his riding his death trap. Keep ya chin up bud.

[@stanmil5495]

@@jimme8499 technically the comments he made about andys mh would be classed as discrimination. I work on evidence and the work that guy does is shit. Just like the shit he spouts claiming to be a veteran in the early days. The monitoring and deleting of comments to make him look good. Hardening of screwdrivers. Fucking up drill bits. Bashing the shit out of his head stock. The whole lesson on the syncro bandit gear box lmao. The evidence is endless. A question mate have you ever had to deal with a patient with steel lodged in their eye? Harding of screwdrivers dangerous that's basic physics. Promoting shit tools with the most obvious product placement in history. Yeah I take meds for mental health but you wouldn't believe the shit I have to deal with at work 20hr shifts sometimes no breaks dealing with lives. But hey mental health issues are funny. Typical del bum boy. He should stick to what he knows a drive his fucking bus

[@CZ350tuner]

In 1987 my cousin drove to Devon one summer night, sat at a popular view point looking out to sea, ran a hose from the exhaust through to the window, sat in the car and started the engine. He was found dead the next morning. He was 25 years old. He left a note to explain why he decided to bail out of life. He always seemed joking and cheerful but this was that "put on a brave face and pull yourself together" act that depressed people perform because they believe that nobody wants to help them, or worst still, give them a damaging insensitive uncompassionate lecture along the lines of Ralph McTell's "Streets of London" song, to give them a guilt trip for suffering from depression. The effect on the family was devastating. His mother, my aunt, went on to work for the Samaritans for a few years.

[@ANDY5]

Mate, I don’t know what to say, your story has moved me. I’m sorry for the loss to your family.

[@michaelmanning97]

Just do what you do and be happy with what you do.tou are who you are.

[@HepcatHarley]

I've never been one to show weakness although I probably have more weaknesses (both physically and mentally) than most and mental health has grabbed me in the past and I still get anxiety every day, I'm not moaning about it, never have but I deal with it as best I can and I'm sure you do too Andy. What we have proof of is that Delboy's channel, although presented quite well (better if he removed that smug self important smirk off his face) is largely a 'Misinformation Channel' thereby only of use as a source of mild entertainment to those 'in the know' who are strong enough to stay awake in the face of extreme boredom, (something I haven't managed yet)..... or the masses of 'spanner keen' people looking for that quick weekend service on their bikes. Fair enough 'til Delboy's Garage tries to impart more advanced knowledge in furtherance to KZbin's success ladder, the cracks show, the misinformation gets more serious yet by 'careful channel control' he can advance to his perceived 'Higher Level'. It's obviously very important to him and I wish him good luck in his search for that hallowed glowing halo but don't mock someone's mental or physical health as a tool to get there because the head of that axe is very loose indeed.

[@stevedable]

Chin up, mate. I know that if (and when) I have trouble with my old 1980's Honda, I'd be seeking your advice, not his. P'raps we'll meet up one day at the Richmond Arms. Been years since I went out with the ROT (Pre Kwacka times if you get my meaning). Stay well - stay human.

[@thekback]

Well said mate! Sending positive vibes your way!

[@andrewtavener504]

All power to you brother. Keep doing what you do.

[@motorcyclerestomagic8070]

Hey Andy, great vids. I know where your coming from. I restore bikes just to keep busy and away from the 'Black Dog'. Not for the money but just staying active. Motorcycle Resto Magic

[@thruxt0677]

You are a deadset legend Andy! You didn't need to explain the dell shit. That is a great message you got through regarding mental health. We are all in this together and 👍

[@zakm8853]

Those types of replies really display Del's true colours. As for this jealousy argument, it's pathetic. Why do some people not understand that it's about the spreading of misinformation, not bloody subscriber count! I can imagine how frustrating it is for someone with decades of experience and passion seeing someone like Del making videos spouting utter nonsense. Also, good on you Andy for providing a little snippet about your life and using this opportunity to spread some awareness for mental health.

[@robertsmall1715]

Andy, from the UK, good point well made fella. Keep up the good work ☺

[@peted7295]

Well said Andy, I thought you were very fair in giving Del credit for what he does do well in your last video. His comment was a low blow and saddened me to see it , I hope he doesn't live to experience what it is to suffer like so many of us have and do, not because he does not deserve it but because I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

[@nc29biker]

Love ya Andy. It takes balls to talk about mental health as a man as we are supposed to be tough and keep it bottled up. However that's the worst thing we can do. I had a head injury 19 years ago and went through a tough time with mental health issues and even now it still comes back...I don't think it ever goes away for good but you can sort of keep on top of it with the right help. Del is a few cards short of a full deck if you know what I mean lol

[@chrisheggie952]

Good on you my good man, don't let the turkeys get you down I say. Love the new hat, I bought a TasHat from an old guy in Salamanca market some years back and it's been all over the world since. I don't have to open my mouth for folks to know where I'm from :)

[@SACBen1]

In the UK You can call the Samaritans free on landline and mobile 116 123. They will talk to you about anything and everything at anytime. They are an impartial unjudgmental friend who will listen to you. If you also google IAPT and the city you live in, you can complete a self referral form to access psychological help and therapy with the NHS without needing to go through a doctor. Even if you don't feel like there is anyone you can talk to and no one will understand, believe me there is! All you need to do is reach out.

[@ANDY5]

Thank you

[@johnyoung5045]

One of the most misdiagnosed illnesses of all time. Well said, to the point.

[@boyoracer21]

Been slowly raising awareness of the existence of the Black Dog Institute here in the UK, letting people know what the patch and badge,that I wear all the time , mean. Already had a couple of people say to me that just knowing that someone is prepared to listen to them is a great help. As for DB, I was made aware of his cringe worthy channel by Matt on The Workshop due to the Evans coolant fiasco. As an engineer and machinist for over 30 years in the motorsprt industry,I find DB lacking in basic understanding of engineering principles.If he understood he would not make alot of the comments he makes. What I find more worrying is the poor advice he is passing on to people that don't know any better,who also believe they can do mods and maintaince on their bikes.Example,video i saw today,using general purpose grease on stainless bolts into ally head,instead of using an antiseize product. After spending '2 weeks' getting the exhaust 'stems'(not studs) out,and cleaning the threads out he puts grease in. Top job!

[@MattBlackY1986]

Well said sir.

[@testingtimes7924]

I have no problem with delboy's channel. I thanked him. in one of his vids, for getting me off my arse and getting my garage sorted out. I have learned plenty of other thing's from his video's and I appreciate the effort that he put's into his video's. I do, however, understand the frustration of seeing something that seem's wrong, commenting on it and then being villified, by people who are only interested in their version of the truth, because they believe that will make them monetarily richer. In that situation, I wonder which one of us has the mental health problem?

[@testingtimes7924]

Correction, villified, is the wrong term. Criticised, would be more accurate. I don't have the ability to edit my comment's as some youtuber's seem to do. Are we not all equal on here?

[@ANDY5]

The issues have a lot of history. I can’t understand why people think I stand to gain from this. Surely if I wanted to ride his coattails, his words not mine, I would be sucking up to him. But he has publicly stated that he is a mechanic with 37 years experience, owned a number of bike shops etc etc. It is so blatantly obvious that is is pure fantasy that when I see the lack of ability and understanding of the most basic things it makes my blood boil to know that he is deceiving his viewers and providing inaccurate information under the guise of training, which is what he is delivering whether he admits it or not.

[@TheWinalot]

Nice one Andy 👍 Obligatory thumbs up after 4 seconds ;-) That db video was gold though 🤣😂🤣

[@geraldchristensen2826]

Bravo! I want to thank you for introducing me to so many educated and talented M/C content providers. BTW I should thank you for Delboy, too. I drop in on him from time to time, especially just after I've made an error and need to be reminded it could be worse... Also for all the USA veterans eligible for VA health care who are struggling with depression, PTSD, etc., please check out the ACT program. It literally saved me.

[@ANDY5]

Thanks for that mate

[@OddBallPerformance]

As a person who has suffered from depression since the age of 15 , and will struggle with it until the day I die, I have had a lot of time to learn that how a person treats others with mental illness says a lot about their true nature. Having witnessed DelBalls behavior through your own interactions, Matt's hilarious encounters at The Workshop, and his own videos, I can safely state that Delballs suffers from a mental illness too, and it manifests itself as a classic case of Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Anyway, Since you requested it. For any Americans that might be watching. National Suicide Prevention Hotline: [phone] Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Help line: 1-800-662-4357

[@ANDY5]

Thank you