opening up about my mental health: anxiety, depression, and PTSD

Hi everyone! In this video and in honor of mental health awareness month, I wanted to make this video opening up to you a bit more about my journey and what mental health not only looks like, but feels like for me today. I took my mental health day this month and it has reminded me the importance of slowing down and listening to our hearts + bodies when it's telling us to. I hope you know, that you truly are never, ever alone. Sending you all my love. x
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[@TheGamePlanEduSolutions]

Talking about mental health is never easy, especially as a teacher where the culture in education is all about having it together 100% of the time and thats just NOT realistic. Thank you for sharing your journey because I think more people need to know you can be a boss at your job, competent, and responsible and still have things you're working though. Sending good vibes your way and thank you for sharing your story!

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Wow - thank you so much for this. Means so much.

[@Klover555]

OMG HOW DOES SHE HAVE ALL THE SAME MENTAL DISORDERS AS ME??? I have depression, anxiety, and PTSD!!! I don’t really want to share any stories but this video made me feel a little better knowing that I’m not the only one

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Hi! You are never alone.

[@Klover555]

@@fivefootoneteacher oh hello!!!! I’m gonna subscribe to you! Thank you for spreading awareness

[@henrymears1370]

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[@marinagamby]

This year was the first year where I used a sick day for a mental health day. My work self a year ago before Covid would say “nope absolutely not” to taking a sick day if I wasn’t at least running a fever. But after the past year and working in the education field through Covid it’s taught me that those mental health days are needed. The boundaries are needed or else you won’t be able to give your full effort and attention to your job. Thanks for highlighting the importance of them. You are an incredible person and your vulnerability is so respected and admired. I wish you nothing but the best for the remainder of the school year and for a restful summer break! ♥️♥️

[@katherinegeorge2387]

I don’t call it “self care” I call it “soul care” because I need to take care of my soul, as well as my body! I actually wrote a blog post about it lol. It’s something I’m passionate about lol

[@Savyspice]

This was so very much needed today. What a beautiful message!

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Thank you for listening!

[@katherinegeorge2387]

First of all I’m so proud of you for saying “the shooting” instead of “the tragedy.” You have grown so much since you began sharing on social media!!! Second of all you have changed so many lives and I don’t think I could ever explain how much you changed and saved my life! Love you so much Brittany💛💛

[@kaitEBee]

My brother died very tragically several years ago and I was a witness to it. I have also dealt with PTSD, anxiety, depression. And I remember wishing the same thing...why couldn't I be who I was before it all happened. I heard a song during this time by Danny Gokey that really helped me work through those struggles: "Yesterday's a closing door, you don't live there anymore. Say goodbye to where you've been, and tell your heart to beat again." Thank you for sharing your struggle, Brittany!

[@fivefootoneteacher]

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss and what you had to witness. I cannot imagine how painful that must have been for you. Sending you so much strength.

[@admirbarucija2018]

It’s hard to be open/vulnerable, proud of you for managing to discuss mental health!! 💖

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Thank you for listening and being here!

[@admirbarucija2018]

@@fivefootoneteacher You’re very welcome!! ☺️

[@tarac5262]

Can you link the pod cast about body image? I’d love a warm hug lol

[@Laura_94]

Thank you for this 🤍 I can relate so much. As a first year teacher I struggled so much with burnout that I chose to step away to preserve my mental health. Now I’m doing my Masters in Counselling Psychology and I’m feeling like it’s the right step for me so everything happens for a reason. One of our ethical duties as counsellors is to make self-care a priority and I was so happy to see this outlined clearly. I feel like as teachers we can be so focused on giving to our students that we forget this but it’s not selfish, it’s the responsible thing to do. I resonated so much with this. You are seen, Brit 🦋

[@fivefootoneteacher]

You’re amazing - I’m so grateful for you and your heart. Thank you for being here and seeing me!

[@Laura_94]

@@fivefootoneteacher ❤️

[@miaz4766]

You are one of my reminders to be brave and to keep pushing through my recovery. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@fivefootoneteacher]

thank you for being here

[@l.bailey4791]

God loves you sweet Teacher 🌬👑🌬👑🌬👑🌬👑🌬👑

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Thank you!

[@ebonymcphee6095]

You always brighten my day... ❤️

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Same to you!

[@BigDiamondGames]

Happy Mental Health Action Day! 🧠

[@fivefootoneteacher]

To you too!

[@celines8760]

it's SO hard to open up about such difficult topics! thank you so much for sharing this with us! ❤️

[@fivefootoneteacher]

It is! Thank you for listening and being here!

[@thecommonsensediet8619]

Nice upload, thank you for sharing! Stay healthy and safe! 👍😊🍓

[@riggamorris9182]

Thank you for making this video and being so open about your mental health! Although I will never be able to fully understand what you have been through, I had my share of tough times when I was 22 with my mental and physical health too. I'm 27 now and I started a new job as a middle school teacher this year. Many times I found myself feeling as though I wasn't good enough or didn't suit my job due to my depression. Your positivity has really been a guiding light for me!

[@katieamero6714]

I’m so proud of you❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏😃😃

[@florglinka5686]

Thanks for this and for all ❤️ I've been watching your videos for almost a year and I can't be more grateful to you. You taught me many things that now I apply to my life. This year is being really tough for me but your videos help me to keep going and know that I'm not alone. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Thank you for your sweet comment and for being here - you truly are never alone!

[@LaceyNicole523]

I love you so much! you have taught me so much! As a first generation, woman of color, you have allowed me to be able to open up about my own mental health. You have no idea how much i needed this and how much i appreciate you. Thank you, Britt!

[@fivefootoneteacher]

I appreciate you so much - thank you!

[@alysonserenastone2917]

I love videos like this! I like how open and honest you are about your journey. I have a question. Could you do a video on how you teach writing? My fifth graders are really struggling with written expression. They have great ideas and are probably my most creative class, but writing (and reading) is very difficult for them. They have come so far though and I am proud of them. :)

[@fivefootoneteacher]

thank you so much! and yes, if you watch my teacher videos I chat a lot about that!

[@alysonserenastone2917]

@@fivefootoneteacher Thanks!

[@GiantPipeWrench]

@peloton are you going to help us out?

[@janellechavez952]

This is an amazing video, thank you for opening up. I'm dealing a lot right now with my mental health. Thank you for this you are amazing!

[@fivefootoneteacher]

thank you for being here!

[@chanellebreedt4307]

You are helping me a lot

[@debrafirestone861]

So sorry for your tragedy.

[@indaleciadejesus4594]

Me gustaría en español

[@kaylenmccullough4166]

I needed to hear this❤️

[@sheilawanjiku580]

Hey you have inspired me to be a teacher from your videos. Sending hugs 🤗

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Thank you for sharing that with me and for being here!

[@indaleciadejesus4594]

Me encanta

[@SarahMontana666]

And YOU are not alone either. MSD alum is always around if you ever need someone. My sister was in the building above the cafeteria that day (I forget what number that was- I graduated in 03!) but she still has her good days and her struggle days. Sometimes I wish it had happened when I was a student so that my sister wouldn’t have to deal with the repercussions of what happened, but she is so strong and I am so proud of her for getting through it and just finishing her 2nd year at UF. (Sorry but UF > FSU). (Just kidding. Quick fun fact- a current FSU student came into my store up here in Pennsylvania the other day and naturally I heckled him but said it’s all love and some of my best pals from MSD went to FSU!). Anywho. Thanks for the reminder that I, too, need to take a break from managing a retail store. Its very taxing on my body and my mind and my auto immune disorder freaks out when I don’t take a step back to reset (aka right now!). Xoxoxox.

[@imaginativebibliophile549]

Ms. Brittany, I am neurodivergent, which means that I perceive the world differently and I have stronger senses than most people. I have come to view my condition as a beautiful difference rather than as a disability or disorder. I experience everything deeply and I have developed anxiety over the years. However, I am optimistic and I see love and light everywhere in the midst of the darkness and fear even if others cannot feel it. I find comfort in writing stories and I make time for writing freely even if the quality of my writing is not perfect. I read the stories I have written and realize how real and lively my fictional characters are and I have been told that they feel real to others as well. As long as I can conjure stories with the magic of my pen and the sea of imagination and I can find delight in the whispers of the trees and birds, I can feel infinitely happy and at peace as I am one with myself and the world. I love you

[@debbieochoa8525]

So much courage and You are full of light💜🙏 Thank you for sharing. I too have been through some difficult times, but keep seeking great counsel for mental & physical health. I always make my bed 🛌too! ✌😊💞🙋‍♀️

[@ilianaguerra2425]

first of all, i absolutely LOVE this video!!! second of all, whatever your wearing on your lips is GORGEOUS what is it

[@cfinn5316]

You are SO amazing. Thank you for sharing your story. I’ll never stop watching your videos ❤️

[@XXTHE12THMANXX]

I am a survivor of multiple sexual assualts from a family member and I survived three suicide attempts. I know what it's like to have severe ptsd. I really commend you for your courage in talking about this

[@tarac5262]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been living in a prison, which is my mind, and I’m slowly crawling out now. This really helps me. This is so so relatable, wow. You’re so awesome! I hope you’re doing well sweetie ❤️

[@sarahw1280]

You bring SO much light to this world. Thank you so much for always being so vulnerable.

[@kylespalla6115]

Thankyou for educating others about mental health, it is needed very much in our world 🌎🌍, and to break all the stigma that goes along with it. Thankyou

[@ashleylawson4721]

Thank you for talking about this, it is so helpful to see someone on KZbin and Instagram to be so open about struggles! I am a daycare/preschool teacher, I work 9-5:30 every day of the week. It really hit home when you said if we don’t take the hours that we do have, for ourselves it can feel like our life will pass us by. I struggle so much with barely having any time do anything when I get home and I am always so exhausted by the end of the week.

[@katieamero6714]

I just started trying gardening last year beginner. I do that at 54 write on mirrors and anything to have it in my face to remember these things.

[@EnglishLanguagePractice]

There is a limit of stress that a body and mind can take. It's very nice of you to share this with us. We should all have a safe spot like a hobby which is therapeutic, to which we can run to when we feel down. For me, this is gardening and sketching, which has helped a lot👍

[@fivefootoneteacher]

thank you for sharing and being here

[@memigwaansb5585]

seriously was having a super hard start to my morning bc of my anxiety but ur story made me feel not alone and "accepted" in a way. Just knowing Im not alone hehe but ur so inspiring! Thank you for sharing your story

[@fivefootoneteacher]

sending you a big hug x

[@monicaokungbowa4246]

I’ve used all of my sick and personal days this year and I am so glad I did! I didn’t have to suffer through being sick at school and I got to enjoy time with family that I don’t see very often. I feel a lot happier when I get to look forward to a personal day :)

[@fivefootoneteacher]

sending you so much love.

[@katieamero6714]

I so applaud you for showing your vulnerability to let other’s get the tools and skills. So many children and adults need this I’m glad you learned earlier than I did.

[@fivefootoneteacher]

thank you so much!

[@brooklynrichardson9758]

You are so inspiring and helpful to so many people! Keep being you girl! ❤️

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Thank you so so much

[@Dan-gv8js]

Thank you so much for sharing your story! I was also diagnosed with PTSD and you make me feel less alone in this 💕

[@fivefootoneteacher]

You make me feel less alone!

[@somebody7270]

I have been put into a bad situation but when I personally learned about Jesus and my faith in Jesus and the Angels for me personally it actually turned the tables on the situation in general though I still get angry or annoyed because I am not perfect. In my opinion only God is perfect. But then I become stronger and become unbreakable and keep going and over the last few years the situation has turned very much to my favor thanks to the teachings of Jesus and the help of the Angels in my personal opinion. Thanks for your inspiring video!

[@fivefootoneteacher]

Sending you so much strength!

[@somebody7270]

@@fivefootoneteacher Thank you! I am honored to have such a wonderful inspiring person sending me so much strength!

[@r.s92]

This made me cry. Thank you thank you thank you ❤❤❤

[@r.s92]

I always wish I could be my old happy self, but hearing you say "you can't be her, but I know im stronger" meant so much. You are truly amazing

[@fivefootoneteacher]

thank you for listening x

[@katelynlong2196]

So proud of you. You inspire me 🤍

[@fivefootoneteacher]

you inspire me!

[@melanieregalado9886]

You inspire so much. I’ve been feeling burnout for quite some time from my job. I am a behavioral technician and work with people on the autism spectrum and it’s a great job but so emotionally and physically exhausting most days. I’m struggling to find healthy ways to deal with it. Thank you for opening up to us 💜🌻

[@fivefootoneteacher]

I’m sending you all the love and strength. I can only imagine how tired you must be - make sure you’re taking time for you.