My Experience With Anexiety And Depression/ And Over Coming it.

[@trentreznorstaint]

There are things that nobody tells you that you deserve to know. One of those things for me is the joy I get from your reactions, they bring me *out* of my depression because I watch you over and over. So that little thing there is tremendous and appreciated. You’re not alone, there are millions of us and there is nothing to ever be ashamed of when it comes to your mental health. Ever. I have bipolar disorder and an anxiety disorder as well as other issues and it is a near constant battle but I know nothing else. Something to remember, when all you see is fog, you know it’s going to be okay - it’s only fog because there is light coming from somewhere and it will get brighter if you just keep breathing. That’s all you have to do. I wish I could give you a bear hug. Since I cannot, I have a reaction request. Beth Hart - Get Your Shit Together, live at the Paradiso. Much love, respect, and good energy willed your way sir, and may you be blessed.

[@ThatSingerReactions]

Just seeing this and absolutley will do my man. That will be next bro :)

[@jerseybultaoreune6107]

Somewhere out there, there's a person who, right now, is so overwhelmed that she can't get out of bed, who can't remember the last time she went an hour without crying, who would give ANYthing for a moment of peace... Watching and hearing you speak your truth with such candor is like medicine for her. She also should probably stop talking about herself in the third person. ♡♡♡

[@ThatSingerReactions]

I love you heather and yes agree 100% and I hope that this can help somebody

[@jerseybultaoreune6107]

@@ThatSingerReactions Oh, you have no idea... I damn near threw my phone when you talked about waiting for the sun to go down so you could sleep, because that's exACTly where I'm at. This sh#t can be so isolating- sometimes I feel like I've been sentenced to a lifetime of solitary confinement within my own mind. You just took that lie I tell myself and shredded it. "Thank you" is inadequate. "The word 'crazy' is dismissive." ~ Dave Chappelle P.S. Love you.

[@wiz9496]

@@jerseybultaoreune6107 Good vibes for you, Heather.

[@jerseybultaoreune6107]

@@wiz9496 Thanks! Much appreciated

[@heyo398]

@@jerseybultaoreune6107 Been there as well. Hang in there life will get better.

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

Any kind of anxiety is no joke. So many people have different kinds and different levels. The thing is it just makes you so isolated. What videos like this do is help others not feel so alone. You are a fine person for doing this. So glad I subscribed to your channel. One of my favorite musicians fights anxiety and the posts and music he puts out is encouraging to people also. People like you are so brave and I wish you the best!!

[@weitzels5]

Oh man. I hear ya. I started drinking at 14 finally quit at 40. It was a dark path. Now at 53 I feel better then I did at 25. Keep doing the great reactions. Love them.

[@kimberlyzamora4437]

😍💕💓💪💯 Luv you! You've helped many by this post and Your honesty. It is brave and takes alot of courage what you have said here. Your 👍 in my book and I definately look forward to listening to you daily and I'm real glad your here with us.🌞🌜✌🙏

[@ThatSingerReactions]

Thank you so much :)

[@Sherrysugar41976]

It takes a lot of courage and strength to share your experience. I have been dealing with anxiety and depression for many years. It can be a struggle. Thank you for sharing. It is very helpful to many including myself. Always love your reactions, blessings to you. ❤️🎶

[@larrymenconi5287]

Dude , my daughter talks about this all the time , I didn’t understand what she was really saying until now. I just thought well of course you don’t like getting sick , who does, but that’s as much thought as I put into it. She would always talk about it with such anxiety, man, I never knew. Thanks so much for sharing this. Takes balls. We’re all human, and different things affect different people in different ways. The only way to understand is to remember that. I’m better for having watched this. Thank you

[@thistimedreamss]

Thank u for sharing something so personal and vulnerable.. it’s not easy to do, but we all go through this in some degree and it’s so comforting and helpful to know we are not alone. Thank u friend❤️God bless u.

[@ThatSingerReactions]

God bless you to and thank you for listening ❤

[@melissakrueger4121]

I understand completely where you are coming from. I have depression and anxiety also and bi-polar. You are not crazy by any means, nobody who does not have any of these issues absolutely con not relate nor understand our twerks that we use to get through our episodes. One of mine is no radio in my car when I am driving. With one of my episodes I sat in the garage corner for 1 week, I only drank water and smoked. My 2 little boys would come out and check on me. I lost 17 pounds in 1 week from the stress of the panic attack. I literally could not leave my garage. Don’t ever feel bad, we all have to do what we have to do to survive this.

[@Steve-yw7ic]

Oh my! I tripped over your Beth Hart video and I immediately subscribed to your station. Then I started browsing and I came across this post. There's nothing that you said that I don't relate to. I've had it all my life. Anxiety, depression and believe me I understand the water thing but for a different reason. I've lived through the agoraphobia and I've been in recovery from my drug and alcohol addiction since August 11th 1987. I drank it. I watched your video and the tears poured out of my eyes. I'm 64. When I was about 45 I found the most amazing therapist on the planet, for me, and began a five-year Journey through cognitive behavior therapy. That combined with an antidepressant and tricks like your Altoid trick has made me whole again. I carried the water because I was always afraid that I wouldn't be able to swallow. Back when I was a kid and I was born in 1955 so I'm talking about the 60s, they thought there was something wrong with me in school and nobody had ever heard of a child being depressed. Of course as you well know, you're really fighting the toughest opponent on the planet. You're fighting yourself. I've often said that I have have the toughest enemy that anybody could possibly have. Someone who knows me someone who knows my weaknesses somebody who knows how to exploit them when I feel weak. Of course I'm talking about myself. Today my life is 90% peaceful and my bad days are milder and and further apart. But there's always a trigger there and I'm aware of it. I have a mantra that I use unconsciously now because it's been embedded into my head. Stop, think, perspective. My anxiety manifested in self-created illnesses. It's gone now. Now it just manifests as anxiety itself......... Panic attacks are paralyzing.. Those who don't get them can't understand. The Docs in the ER knew me well. Bottom line, all you talked about was me..... Therapy and medicine works.. THANK YOU for having the courage to put it out there... You are a brave young man..... Keep doing what you're doing... Keep spreading the word... I always tell people my story when I suspect that GAD is their problem... Much respect your way, and please have a safe and happy holiday season. Steve

[@daveking9393]

It's a very serious issue and no one should make light of it... I'm much older than you, one of those ones who likes it when you do classic rock and roll 😎... I think we dealt with most anxiety by doing a lot of 420 and sitting around with friends listening to music and actually talking things through... not a lot of face-to-face, deep conversation between kids nowadays... Not a lot of therapy or any other help available for kids back then. Hang in there and try not to over-analyze things. you seem to me to be a strong individual and I'm rooting for you to come through. Mind over matter. Stay strong. "Live each day to the fullest"

[@ThatSingerReactions]

Thanks david I appreciate that

[@toshibautoob]

You're a sensitive soul and life is going to be difficult for you at times but you seem smart and you can find answers for coping. I had a suicide in my family and you can't imagine the effect that has on those who remain. It never goes away. If you find yourself thinking those thoughts reach out, ok? I love your reaction videos. Take care man.

[@ThatSingerReactions]

Thank you so much robert I appreciate that so much

[@wiz9496]

You're very brave for revealingly this part of you. I hope you have continued success dealing with this, and thank you for putting a human face on it. I deal with social anxiety, so it's nice to see a "celebrity" lol, show us that they're just like us. Thanks!

[@ThatSingerReactions]

Aww thank you I'm no celebrity :)

[@wiz9496]

@@ThatSingerReactions Not yet, but the sky's the limit.

[@fresnolt]

Thank you for sharing man ! I so respect and appreciate you for sharing! The water part of your feelings are probably part of an ancient need of man to be near water for survival (I assume). Im glad you got the rest figure out ! proud of of you man!!

[@dianad3080]

Thank you for sharing your truth. So happy that you are getting through this challenge in your life. You make so many people laugh with your reactions that it saddens me to know you were going through this. I will keep you in prayer that you continue on this path of positivity and fighting back to take control of your life. God Bless 💞 😊

[@ThatSingerReactions]

Thank you so much and I'm doing so much better these days now I'm learning how to deal with it well :) thank you so so much for the positivity

[@chrissy3938]

I just love you and your transparency. When we bring them to the light, they lose power over us. I have had PTSD my whole life im exhausted. This has triggered my immune system and now I have lupus and debilitating fibromyalgia and i spend a lot of time in bed and its gets depressing. I reached out and now I have all of you!!! Maybe we should do this once a month, just for support. Im so proud of us.

[@ThatSingerReactions]

Will do

[@fresnolt]

Thank you for your honesty buddy! And the water thing is an ancient drive to ensure survival so be proud of that one friend!

[@ThatSingerReactions]

Wow didnt know that at all

[@sean_b_drummer]

Thank you for your bravery in sharing this, which is another step in your road to recovery. 👍🏼😍 I love when you sing during your Reactions because I know, for me, I don't sing when I'm down. The only thing I would ask, have you ever performed? I'm not talking Karaoke, but in a band, on a stage, switching up the song and singing it the way YOU would have recorded it. If not, you should. There's no greater feeling for a musician such as ourselves. And I KNOW you'd slay them! 🤩🔥🤘🏼 At this point, I'd repeat my Reaction request, but it's not appropriate here. So I'll close by saying, you're living again, bro. KEEP IT UP! 😁

[@ThatSingerReactions]

I've never performed on stage at a karaoke bar, nowhere. Just around the house lol and I appreciate that man :)

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

I began suffering with depression at the age of 12. It gets worse in the fall and winter. I think it’s so brave of up to bear your heart and soul because you never know who needs to hear this. Anxiety is a terrible, terrible thing. The mind is a very complex thing. I read a book and I need to re-read it, but it’s by Joyce Meyer and the title is, BATTLEFIELD OF THE MIND. It’s worth the read. This is the time of year for me, so I find comfort in these reaction videos. Bless your heart. You’re going to be fine. I’m still watching this video. With my anxiety, I have trouble breathing and I don’t know how to explain it. It’s just a state of total panic.

[@ThatSingerReactions]

I know exactly what u going through but it's just something telling you you're in danger when you're not. And the more I learn that the more I'm at peace

[@trevorhowat9271]

Not weird at all Nick. I had a friend who suffered from this and she kept putting of having a family due to the fear of morning sickness. Great that your talking about it.

[@papalaz4444244]

You are not alone. Anxiety is a disability, I know. Good luck with your struggle.

[@trevorhowat9271]

Nick this is your most important post so many young people will find a lot of inspiration to keep going and find a way to get well. Numbers . 21:4-5 face your fear and defeat it.

[@marielaveau5321]

I struggle with anxiety and depression too. It came on later in life for me but it gets bad some days. This channel and your reactions are a bit of joy in the darkness. Thank you for being there and for sharing. ♥️✌️

[@ThatSingerReactions]

That's exactly what I'm here for :) love you ❤

[@marielaveau5321]

@@ThatSingerReactions Lots of love to you and yours, from down in the 'Sipp! 💜💚💛

[@chrissy3938]

I have to say that Zoloft was life changing for me... im loving your breakthroughs yes yes yes!!!

[@ThatSingerReactions]

Yes! For many people something's work well for others and some it dont, that's why they put you on stuff until you land on the right one.

[@solanahWP]

Great video! You just keep pushing, bro. there is always a way out. I developed anxiety a few years ago around a couple of bad experiences.. ANd I knew full well what the triggers were. So I started avoiding them, and then I started avoiding the triggers around those triggers, and then the triggers around those other triggers, until I was avoiding life. Uff, that was pretty bad 😂 Then I read an article in a science magazine where they explain how it works. Like, how that tigger-reaction pair is normally recorded in your brain, and it just keep provoking an automatic reaction (maybe that's what the medicine helps undo? but I'm no expert). So, eventually, I figured out there were multiple ways of dealing with this. - distractions (taking your mind off the triggers) - breathing techniques (they do something to your body which stops the reaction on some physical level?) - actually sitting/walking/living right through the panic attack. once your mind sees that nothing catastrophic happened and nobody even noticed your panic attack, it might tick it off the list of dangers. Don't know if I'm explaining that well. Anyhow, might help someone. If it gets bad or out of control, I'll probably do behavioral therapy ;)

[@catem3102]

Right, I'm only 2 minutes 47 seconds in and I want to say, "Well done for talking and you don't sound weird!" Hugs. My dad was emetophobic and now my grandson is. You are NOT weird, you are a human. Difference between you and many others .. you're not keeping secrets. I'm going to listen to the rest of your video now, but I'm sending you love. Be well.

[@catem3102]

Ok, finished the whole video now. I'm so happy you're feeling better. I'm going to post you a card from this English granny, to say thanks for sharing. I have complex ptsd, it's a constant struggle, and hearing about your success is heartwarming. (Led Zeppelin are also good medicine 😉)

[@ThatSingerReactions]

Thank you buddy I appreciate it

[@kerryknight228]

It’s a hard road, and you’re walking it. Thank you for this, I walk that road too.

[@yvettelegrand8651]

You are not alone. 🙂 Love

[@shweetpotato]

I am going to send this video to my daughter, she has a major fear of vomiting since she was in grade school, she also has Anxiety and Depression ..thank you for this video

[@ThatSingerReactions]

You're very welcome

[@rasul01]

Quite a coincidence since I had been thinking a bit about when you mentioned your struggle with anxiety and was wondering if you were going to discuss it more Edit: It's really great that you feel comfortable enough to discuss it, it can be a great help to people watching who struggle with similar stuff

[@qte5530]

rasol alvarez true that😉 i never know what was wrong with me just thought everyone deals with things like this😞

[@ThatSingerReactions]

It was something I've been wanting to do but I never knew exactly when to do it. But I'm not afraid at all to share this with you guys. I pride mg whole channel on being real, even if that means being open with you guys

[@shareekah1]

This is so crazy I was just dealing with super bad anxiety and what I can do to control it. I’ve always had it as well but it became really tough since I’ve started the nursing program. Thank you for this.

[@ThatSingerReactions]

You're welcome. It's really hard until you realise it's so easy.

[@susanb4213]

My daughter is really struggling with this and I don't know how to help her. I've set her up with counseling but it hasn't helped yet. It's so frustrating. Thanks for posting.

[@ThatSingerReactions]

My process didnt work over night either but keep at it until something works for her ❤

[@angelawilliams1023]

Thank you 💙💙💙

[@ThatSingerReactions]

You're welcome :)

[@BridgetteMcCaskill]

BRAVISSIMO!

[@kourtneyhill2916]

Thank you for sharing your story 😊

[@ThatSingerReactions]

No problem ❤

[@qte5530]

I deal with becoming able to become instantaneous at certain situations with even just a thought, i do not have to see or hear things to put me there😞 I fell for sir.

[@ThatSingerReactions]

It something we all have. We let that fear manifest into our body's when in fact were perfectly fine. I recommend that if you can get help take that help. In whatever form that may be. Therapy, prescribed medicine, meditation, exercise. It's all effective ways but you have to fight it as well. I promise it's a way out of it.

[@qte5530]

i have no friends and deal with i alone with no one to talk to with simple things let alone major situation.

[@ThatSingerReactions]

Well you officially have a friend and if you ever need to talk I'm here.

[@chrstnanomee7494]

I use BTS, ARMY and my reaction family, really tho...they brought me thru a huge bout with a lot my mental issues and believe me I suffered, but like RM advised I used them and it worked! I feel you on this

[@ThatSingerReactions]

Whatever you have that helps you cope is incredible :)

[@markgray9751]

you must never been drunk in that case. It’s a natural event - telling your body to reject whatever is in your stomach. I always feel getting out in nature is the best medicine for people with mental health issues.

[@imshannonnottellin7882]

I've heard of that.

[@qte5530]

Wish i could be done with anxiety, panic attacks, & just in general i honestly can't deal with this twisted🌎 i don't have it beat only became strategically bent😏🙈

[@qte5530]

I have a hard time dealing with all light all the time, iemm also light sensitive. Takes no time even with sunglasses on, it has never helped. No i don't want to hurt myself or anyone else😌

[@ThatSingerReactions]

@@qte5530 I recommend that you seek like some help that will give you a push to fight because that's what I had to get. I was where you were. I went to the ER 10 times in a month. I understand.

[@MaceAroundTheWorld]

👍 dude can u lower the background music a little? Just constructive criticism.. Good vid

[@ThatSingerReactions]

Gotchu man. I had that to just lighten the mood so it doesn't come off to dark :) but will do bro :)

[@MaceAroundTheWorld]

@@ThatSingerReactions yeah for sure i get that.. Just a little too distracting for me.. No biggie 👍

[@justkaron]

I've had GAD for decades. Xanax made me able to drive 35 minutes to college classes and get a degree when I was around 30's. I've fought panic attacks all my damn adult life and have a phobia that keeps me at home way too much. I'm in my 70's and still fight it. I do workarounds and have a decent life. I try not to l let myself feel guilty about taking the Xanax. I'm up in my head way too much. Sending love to you and appreciate that you put this out here. I've told you before we are sorta neighbors since I live just off I75 exit 29. Sending grandma love and Peace to you and I enjoy your reactions. Music heals me also.

[@bigblizzy6779]

Please review" God Is" from the the new Kanye album- Jesus is King. Please

[@ThatSingerReactions]

I will :)

[@kellysteele4311]

CBD

[@kingderphead]

I've attempted to end it all three times in my life. And since i have no one and i see no way out i plan on a 4th one during Christmas.