MY MORNING ROUTINE

[@TheAlipop13]

I’m so so glad you found someone to be obsessed with girly! We’re all rooting for you.

[@emilydurkee8664]

I want to agree, but I really need him to be obsessed with her

[@TheAlipop13]

@@emilydurkee8664 good morning texts seems to be a good sign so hopefully!!

[@scorchwave1]

@@emilydurkee8664 i don't know how he wouldn't...

[@emilydurkee8664]

@@scorchwave1 I agree! Any smart man would be

[@Michelle-xt2jz]

literally and he sounds so nice. can only wish the same for the rest of us

[@emmariggs5298]

Something about Mikaela just makes my anxiety melt, like I hear "hi friends!" all the tension in my chest just dissolves. I love you mikaela 🥰

[@haikyuumyserotoninbooster7658]

same omg

[@thoughtfulwanderlust8117]

Thats what I’m thinking too every time I watch her videos! She is good for my soul 🥺

[@julie5287]

Same 😭

[@sageshroom]

i dont even know why or how, she's the complete opposite of me but i still just want to be her best friend ❤️ she's the sweetest!

[@fatomagomez53]

same I swear to God same same same

[@oof994]

but on a more serious note, as someone whose had anxiety.. well pretty much forever, its lovely to see someone I look up to open up about it so honestly. it do be like that sometimes but the fact that you are brave enough to try medication in the first place is such a big step and you should be really proud of yourself. I doubt you'll see this but I really love you and wish you all the best ❤

[@raquelnunes9793]

Ngl starting meds was one of the best decisions i have ever taken.

[@emilydurkee8664]

This video was like when you haven't talked to a good friend in a while and you finally get a chance to catch up and they have really taken control of their life and are just thriving. I'm so happy for her and I'm so impressed with her vulnerability and honesty

[@TheBookLeo]

actually makes my day whenever you upload!

[@amy-ld4pe]

it’s always a good day when mikaela posts

[@meganlambert9496]

I literally wish I could look like u. Like u genuinely look like u have the most flawlessly applied makeup on when in reality u literally just woke up and aren’t wearing a thing. Ugh. You are stunning.

[@bladeperkins3909]

when mikaela tells us to close our eyes at the beginning of the video. we close our eyes at the beginning of the video

[@karlapena9070]

realizing she is talking about Hudson

[@francaduijzer5700]

I love how you show people that it's totally okay to love girly things like having your nails match things and getting excited about makeup :) so many people make fun of stuff like that

[@Seal_pup]

Right?? I love that about her videos too

[@francaduijzer5700]

@@Seal_pup thank you, you too!😘😘

[@fireflower12]

As someone who's also always struggled with mental health and medication, I'm so proud of you for trying something frightening and im so glad it works for you!! I really missed seeing your videos and your presence, and im so happy that you're getting to a better place. And thank you for talking about it also- you may never know, but this could make a world of difference to someone else who was in the same position you were. This video inspired me. It gave me the energy to take my medicine and clean my room, which badly needed doing lol. You make a big difference Mikaela. Thank you for being you.

[@davevanloan9270]

your editing is a real treat!

[@amgonzales808]

The first time I’ve seen someone talk about the exact same symptoms I’ve had with anxiety! I was in the same boat with weird physical symptoms and fearing the “altered” state! I was really nervous to take Zoloft for this exact reason. But it did help! I eventually got off of it and started going to therapy which has ended up working for me. Wishing you the best on your mental health journey. Thank you for sharing your experience. 💕

[@botticellibarbie]

BESTIE HOW DID YOU KNOW I NEEDED YOU? I WAS JUST BINGE-WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS

[@player2763]

OMG I NEEDED HER TOO!!! I’VE BEEN HAVING A HORRIBLE DAY (I’m talking looking at pro ana content on tumblr for two hours horrible) BUT SHE MAKES ME FEEL SO MUCH BETTER

[@bellap.4623]

SAME

[@botticellibarbie]

@@player2763 hey bestie I hope you’re feeling better 🥺 an internet stranger is rooting for you x

[@toriquack9178]

omg me too how did you know

[@player2763]

@@botticellibarbie THANK YOU

[@thebarbiediaries]

I remember being scared of feeling "changed" too when starting anxiety medication - but it's a dive that a lot us need to take. and I'm really proud of you for doing it too! Supporting you always.

[@anahand4137]

Oh my god. I love yoga with Adrienne. I found her at the beginning of quarantine in 2020. She's so sweet and empowering.

[@PoppyOxymoron]

I love her too! She’s the only yoga KZbinr I actually find it easy to follow 😁

[@Daisy_237]

As an 18 year old girl who is also on Zoloft for anxiety. I loved hearing you talk about it in such a normal way. I really appreciate that and look up to you, thank you. Also I wanna hear more about this boy ;)

[@annamarie5331]

19 year old girl here on zoloft! we got this!

[@martit5381]

21 year old here on zoloft for anxiety too!! sending love and all the calm vibes 💓

[@andreataylor4488]

22 year old on Wellbutrin (but used to take zoloft haha), sending all the love and support to y'all!

[@jillm9165]

Mikaela I honest to God started crying when you talked about your experience with your doctor. I am so happy to hear you are doing so much better and whenever you post, you light up my day!!

[@oof994]

potato or no potato, mikaela is an icon who deserves all the shinies 💖

[@wangchung8360]

mikaela I literally just developed a panic disorder and started taking Zoloft and knowing someone as kind and positive as you can struggle and get better really does make me feel more hopeful, thanks queen ur the best

[@courtneypaige18]

Miss you but really hope you're happy and doing well 💕

[@theowatchesyt]

every time I watch Mikaela's videos I get a sudden hit of inspiration to do stuff like cleaning and organizing lmao, I think she just has an aura around her that makes my anxiety fly away

[@theogoransson8530]

Girly, I’ve rewatched ALL your episodes of episode. And i need the next episode 😩💘

[@kielaney]

was highkey tearing up when you were talking about going on zoloft; i've been on it since i was 17 (i'm 23 now) and i am soooo grateful for it. it's definitely a scary thing to start a medication but the payoff is SO worth it when you can function like a normal human being. so proud of you mikaela and i'm so happy you're starting to feel better

[@annamarie5331]

i started taking zoloft at 17 as well and am now 19. this makes me feel so much better to see so many other women in the same boat as me. it’s really changed my life. I feel like myself again.

[@soobdragon2962]

i’ve been struggling with panic disorder around the last 6 months as well and i can totally understand how you feel, it’s so terrifying to experience for the first time but after watching this i have hope that one day i’ll feel like myself again as well! :) love you girl, sending tons of love to you ❤️

[@tbear5212]

best videos, ALWAYS!!

[@laurelloaf]

Honestly thank you for talking so openly about your anxiety struggles. I’ve resisted taking medication for years for the exact same reason so hearing that it hasn’t made you feel altered in any way is really comforting to hear. Glad you’re feeling more like yourself again and doing better mentally, and congrats on having someone to be obsessed with! I hope he treats you with all the love and respect you deserve!

[@roseborgia3993]

Love to see this character development from major night owl to morning person, glad your feeling better ❤️

[@hamandeggs23]

I loved you talking about the meds you're taking! I think the idea of feeling like you won't be your authentic self when on medication is not uncommon, but I feel the exact opposite. I feel like my medication takes out the roadblocks so I am able to be my authentic self! Like in a recipe when it says, "if you can't make your own x, store-bought is fine". It's adding in the stuff that I would have but I just have to buy my neurotransmitters from the store lol.

[@expensivelettuce]

I love this analogy!

[@TiffanyGraves-z6u]

Your anxiety story is my literal story!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! It is so important to help others learn about medicine like we did!!

[@katharinequigley]

this made my day mikeala!! I hope you're doing well lovely

[@melissas8731]

As someone who was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and suffered from terrible panic attacks because I was so anxious I thought my heart would stop... I know how scary it is. I was desperate too, and I can say with all my confidence that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Lexapro saved my life. I never thought I would be someone with a mental disorder, but this pandemic has really changed my mentality and I'm sure I'm not alone. If you're reading this and you're scared to go on medication, just remember how scared and desperate you were when you were at the height of your panic episode..

[@BlackFrostCoven]

As someone who also takes Zoloft, I’m so proud of you for being open to it and talking about it. You’re such an inspiration to so many, and I love that you’re here to give them hope and show that medicine can truly help :)

[@addielundberg762]

YOU ARE MY FAVORITE KZbinR I LOOK UP TO YOU SO MUCH SO THE FACT THAT WE WENT FROM THE UPDATE HAUL TO CUTE BOY GIVING YOU GOOD-MORNING TEXTS IS THE BST THING IVE HEARD ALL DAY!!!!

[@irenaarifa8438]

i had a really bad anxiety this morning & i havent had this much anxiety in months. but somehow after knowing mikaela posts, watching this video, it calms me down even a lil bit. i cannot thank you enough, mikaela 💜💜💜

[@jc9225]

I have really bad anxiety and literally can't go outside on my own or talk to people I don't know without crying and having a massive panic attack. It sounds sad and probably a bit weird but I like to imagine that Mikaela is my friend and that she's speaking directly to me and everytime she says bye and blows kisses at the end I do it with her too cause it makes my heart feel fuzzy and warm and makes me feel like 'normal' girl just for a second. Thankyou Mikaela for being you and being my friend for a moment, whether you know it or not you help so many people like me who are invisible in their everyday lives feel loved and appreciated and seen.

[@chitraguha5524]

the fact that the cutest girl with the cutest energy took some anxiety pills really touched me, i have been angry and aggressive an i want to be a calmer person and you inspire me. i felt that these things can happen to anyone. all the love to you

[@devb137]

Mikaela makes me feel my happiest self when I watch her videos, like anything can be accomplished

[@ManiKais]

Great what you said about anxiety. Especially mentioning how you had physical symptoms of anxiety without feeling/thinking anxious. I remember when my doctor told me this was possible I had a hard time believing it. Knowing someone else had the same, helps.

[@laura-maymacpherson7445]

You’ll probably never read this Mikela but I just want to let you know, your a beautiful human being who brightens so many peoples days! Like a lot of people in this comment section I too feel my anxiety soothed bu your videos which are both hilarious and comforting. I’m so happy you told us about your experience with anxiety as it gives me hope I’ll get through it too. I’ll always have bad days but I’ll have good days too. Keep doing you Mikela and we love you!

[@pepsirosie6760]

thank you for being so candid about your struggles. i had a really rough time with anxiety/depression after high school until i realized what was wrong - i had untreated adhd - and got help. in my case i started with therapy, which was a slight help, but I pushed for medication which was a HUGE help and have been going on strong since then. medication works differently for everyone. i'm glad your doctor was so kind and understood where you were coming from, and i'm so happy it's worked for you!!!

[@1995wvgirl]

I learned that the headband goes the other way and the “bow” is supposed to hold your hair so you don’t have to use it as a ponytail!! Love seeing the content again ❤️

[@JustieDusty]

I’m on Zoloft too. It’s life changing! I went through stages of grief when it started working because I realised I had been feeling like this my whole life thinking it was normal and I was just lazy but really I wasn’t. I distinctly remember doing groceries, putting them in the car, buckling in and NOT feeling utterly exhausted just from that one chore. It was mind blowing 🥺

[@shimmershines5314]

We missed you! So glad you’re feeling better and love that you are absolutely smitten with this new guy ❤️

[@CasioOnAPlasticBeach]

i developed a life altering anxiety around 3 years ago and with that anxiety came fear of meds. i avoided drs for years searching for natural alternative remedies as well and tried them all, they helped but eventually i hit a wall where i felt hopeless like it was never going to get better and that rock bottom had me turn to my dr. and i am so grateful i did. i was prescribed lexapro and it has completely changed my life for the better. my anxiety is 95% gone and instead of feeling “altered” i feel like MYSELF. its beautiful really. so happy to hear we went through the same thing and came out better on the other side :) love you.

[@TheMakeupChair]

Omg I can't film without brushing my teeth either! Why am I so excited that I have that in common with Mikaela haha I re-brush them so many times when I film different videos in one day, likely I am over doing it! haha

[@sallyabedal-aal]

MY FAVOURITE OMG I'M SO HAPPY THAT U R UPLOADING AGAIN

[@meagans.6391]

Not me IMMEDIATELY stopping the video I was watching to watch Mikaelas 🥹 her uploads are the highlight of my day!

[@carsonpreston6457]

knowing the boy she talks about in the video is hudson makes me feel so powerful

[@kidcactussss]

girl i dont think you understand how much your videos make me want to get up, clean my room, get my life together, dress up and go out, take care of my self, appreciate my self-worth, start budgeting my money, do my make up, and live my best life, all at once.

[@lightoftheworld789]

The one KZbinr I watch without fail. Feels like a warm hug!

[@acuteangel6073]

for yearssss i’ve been watching mikaela, and now i just realized we both use my favorite perfume. my love just increased by so much

[@maddygosselin4378]

I just started Zoloft for anxiety and I was so against taking it at first. I’m on day 5 and am getting over the “worse before it gets better” hump. Hearing you talk about your experience helps me want to keep persevering!! Thank u for being so open ❤️

[@annamarie5331]

you got this! you really are going to feel sm better, hang in there. I went through the exact same thing with zoloft

[@alisoni4992]

Thank you for sharing your experience with starting anxiety meds. I went through the same thing when I started my medication. The day my doctor gave me the prescription, I got off the subway one stop early and walked home crying the whole way. It's a really emotional thing, coming to terms with the possibility that you need something external to change how you feel. At least for me, I was really scared about having to be dependant on a pill for possibly the rest of my life. But the difference between my mood before and after starting the meds was very noticeable

[@dailyfanofalla9612]

I've had a panic disorder since I was six. I've come a long way and a couple of years ago I had a horrible mental breakdown for about 6 months as well. I honestly don't wish that on anyone so I'm glad you're ok and getting better! Sometimes medication is very helpful, I also take medication for my anxiety and have been feeling better ever since. Just remember we all have our ups and downs so don't get discouraged if one day you get upset or don't feel like yourself, it's a process! Thank you for the amazing video

[@lori-5106]

whenever Mikaela posts a video , my anxiety and stress and everything bad just melts and fades away, im writing this with a absolute smile on my face, it's like a huge hug and reassurance that everything will be okay. 🥰

[@6abgab]

this is such a serotonin boost!! 💕

[@shaina7091]

honestly sometimes medication is the only way to manage some mental health issues. its a hard thing to accept so im really glad you did and im so glad you're on your way to healing

[@emilygracer]

I’m so happy you posted!! Hearing your story and you being so vulnerable is so powerful. You are inspirational and have a beautiful soul. You never fail to make me smile, sending all the love just for you back ✨

[@AngelNova007]

I've never been that excited for somebody else's relationship! Congrats, girl! I'm so happy for you! 🎉🎉🎉

[@mordork2488]

Hearing you talk about your experiences with anxiety and medication really just comforts me so much! To know there are people goin through almost exactly what I’ve gone through, and to see them doing better and feeling better gives me hope and happiness :,) 💖

[@alexapatricia]

I really appreciate you talking about taking meds for anxiety. I feel like there's so much stigma around taking meds but they can really help so much.

[@agustinafaiella2909]

She's beauty, she's grace!!! love you!

[@emmee1281]

I have never gotten to excited for someone to upload other than you. Every time. I must watch right away. Thank you 💛

[@hollyhunt7764]

Hearing you be so open and honest about your medication is so helpful to so many people !

[@saradowns7826]

i’m so glad you got on zoloft babes!! i literally had the same thought process before getting on medication and i’m so proud of you seeing you open up about that struggle!

[@samanthaprince2835]

Omg she’s talking about Hudson and my heart is so warm now knowing that 🥲🥰

[@annamarie5331]

zoloft has really changed my life! medication can seem so scary because there’s this stigma that you’re going to be a different person or you must be crazy because you need medication. I felt like myself again when I started taking it, it truly saved me. You are not alone mikaela!

[@melanie8ee]

Oh dammmn i should really go to the doctor for my anxiety huh, you just described everything I’ve been going through SO recently, never had anxiety never felt like this and then bam one day at 26 I have been sent into a panic disorder. It’s so comforting to know I’m not alone thank you so much for sharing

[@ArielleD123]

I don't know if you will see this but thank you so much for sharing about your anxiety. the same exact thing happened to me last year, panic attacks almost daily and I could barely leave the house or get out of bed. the thought of taking the Zoloft my doctor wanted to give me made me panic even more because I was so scared of feeling altered but it has helped me more than I could ever imagine and hearing you have such a similar experience to mine makes me feel less alone. I absolutely love your videos and I am so glad you have overcome that terrible situation

[@BouncyKnight331]

Watching this while also doing my morning routine feels like we're friends getting ready together ❤️

[@Mgfaulkner793]

I had a similar anxiety experience my senior year of college. I basically had a 24/7 panic attack for a month while trying to manage full time classes and a part time job. Starting Prozac was honestly the best thing I’ve ever done. I already had depression and managing it and the anxiety got so much easier. I didn’t feel altered or changed or drugged, it just felt like I could be okay and be me again. Thanks for sharing, dear!

[@Mk.apricot]

seeing you happy makes me so happy and proud of you. ive been in a rough spot for quite awhile, but just seeing you live happily makes me know that i can be happy agin and be me even if it takes time. thank you it is really giving hope and light. ily mikaela

[@Lemonlibrapucker]

Your videos are so comfy and cozy all the time and you are such a light in this world. I hope you know how much you uplift people💚💚💚

[@rubytucker4728]

Seeing Mikaela getting better makes me believe that I can get better as well, she’s such an inspiration and I love her so so much! I feel genuinely at peace and happy when watching her videos 🥺

[@industrialgrandfather]

Trying not to tear up learning that you also take Zoloft. You have brought me so much comfort. I’ve struggled with anxiety and panic since I was a kid and my anxiety and depression both got worse over the past few years. I started taking Zoloft and it seriously saved my life. Thank you for sharing this with us, it really helps

[@megannikel5754]

*My personal experience with Zoloft* The amount of accuracy when sharing your story Mikaela is mind-blowing. For years and years and years even though my mind was "happy" and I wasn't actively worrying or stressing about things, my body's physical responses were debilitating. I have no idea why I chose to deal with feeling so dang crummy all the time for SO long, and finally after my partner, family and therapist convinced me to try pharmaceuticals, my Doctor prescribed Zoloft and I'm so incredibly happy that I started. If anyone out there is struggling with anxiety, please be patient with yourselves but also know that there are options and treatments out there that might help. In my many years of trying to research my specific symptoms, there were a few terms that popped up but one that really resonated with me was Somatic Symptom Disorder which I had never heard of until recently. If this sounds like you, I encourage you to speak with your doctor and figure out the best treatment plan for yourself 😊 Life's too short to be miserable, and you deserve feeling your absolute best

[@mishkaw9983]

Was thinking last night how I missed you! your videos are so comfy

[@s11j02]

As a fellow ✨medicated girlie✨ I'm so glad you were able to find something that's working for you and for being open about it-fight that stigma! 👊

[@sarexvicentina]

THANK YOU FOR TALKING ABOUT YOUR ANXIETY AND YOUR JOURNEY WITH NATURAL RESOURCES AND LATER MEDICINE!!! While it is quite personal, we have to talk abt it so people don’t get the fear that you had before you were taking the medicine… I really appreciate the other thing you mentioned beforehand, of trying different things and resorting to a doctor last, because I wish I had done it like you, instead of immediately going to prescription medicine. Either way, I’m glad you are comfortable enough to share and I’m glad you are feeling like yourself again ❤️❤️ I hope making videos is helping instead of stressing!!

[@Deedeedoodad]

Honestly her videos are so therapeutic to watch

[@yocelyncarrillo-luna6585]

I also recovered from my extreme anxiety and depression recently. It's nice to hear you're recovering also!!

[@amandap7783]

Your videos are the best ones on youtube! Love to see you thrive!

[@rebeccarosenblum3064]

you’re seriously my favorite youtuber. thank you for being vulnerable with everyone today, i’m sure there was someone that needed to see/hear about someone going through a similar experience of thinking about medication. hang in there girly 💓✨🦋

[@cameronstag]

Whenever I have a bad day I rewatch all your videos and it makes me feel 10x better 💕

[@hunterpualani]

every time mikaela posts i get so much happier

[@marieamelieforrer472]

I am under Stresam for my anxiety because apparently it is light and is the one that will make you less sleepy of all the options out there (in France). It is really working out for me. I was scared to ask my doctor for something like this but I feel SO MUCH BETTER with it. Now that I am off my exams and free of university (hopefully forever), I am considering going away from it because I don't want to rely on it but I feel better knowing that it is an option and that it works for me. People put a lot of stigma around meds but they are here to make you feel better (sometimes in the long run) or to cure you. They do exist for a reason and needing them should not be something to be ashamed or scared about. You are not invincible and it is okay to get help. Also, I love when you upload, it makes my day

[@hopehorsfall4884]

mikaela you are such a light. you're energy is just revitalizing and i hope all the good things in life happen for you

[@hayley5257]

I was in a similar situation as you and my doctor prescribed me the same medication-honestly night and day. Its really hard to describe to people who haven't had chronic anxiety how it helps in such little ways, but I felt in control for the first time in ages. You should feel so proud of yourself for taking such steps to feel better despite your fears. Love u!!

[@gabirowan6430]

I haven’t watched one of Mikaelas videos in so long and she used to be my favorite ever, she got me into applying blush too liberally, but i took a break from youtube a few years back and watching one of her videos again made me so nostalgic and i feel so much better wow

[@yungbeeche8614]

I don’t know how I didn’t get notified about this video but you are literally my comfort creator so I’m so happy to see you posted! Hope you are well!

[@rmichelle3889]

Mikaela makes my eyes water 🥲 Ladies and gentlemen, we've found the sweetest and most adorable person on this planet. I feel honored.

[@benschumann6187]

I cannot describe how happy your videos make me Mikaela. You’re my go to when I’m feeling low, and I’m so happy you’re doing well and thriving 🤧 Take care until the next video, and best of luck with Mr. Goodmorning!

[@bailarinaMiri1]

Extra push I needed to finish my first year of college, Mikaela’s videos are a happiness boost!

[@emilyetheridge8081]

I’m so glad you decided to share your experience with antidepressants!! I had a similar experience early this year and as soon as I started antidepressants, I felt so much more like myself

[@kyeoltae5015]

I ALREADY KNOW I‘M GONNA LOVE THIS VIDEO

[@allieschmidt8363]

honestly mikaela's like my older sister that im so happy for whenever shes doing well🥲

[@hrvbox]

miss you mother

[@nullbunnie]

I just wanted to say thank you so much for this specific video but also all of your honesty regarding your mental health! I have been in a bit of a rut and watching this video gave me the motivation to shower, clean my bathroom (which I haven’t done in a while) and plan my day for tomorrow. It’s just nice to see someone who is so real about their day to day struggles and then finds a way to romanticize doing every day things! I am super grateful for that. Until your next video, hope you are currently and will continue to thrive ♥️

[@yoyoalemu6335]

MIKAELA I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS SO MUCH, YOURE FULL OF COLOR, I NEED MORE VIDEOS NEOWWW!