Opening Up About My Mental Health - The Full Truth

[@TheTravelingClatt]

Alot of people think or thought that we have some beef, I have to say as a fan of your content first and foremost a am So SO SO Happy to see this video. Ido you are an unbelievable person, I have no doubt that you will get out of this rut and I hope this is the beginning of your journey upwards and onwards. I don't agree with all of your views but happy to see you healthier man!

[@walled_city_98]

Your video was narrow-minded af. You were talking as if you yourself never do anything 'bad'. Neglecting to address that you have a phone associated with cobalt mines no? Or did you research it thoroughly and acquire a phone with no unethical origins in manufacturing? Just one example of many that illustrates how most of us are practicing the dark arts, including me! But you were speaking from this high horse, like some angel judging others. Which would have been fine if you framed it different, if you began with "I'm no angel either but I'm worried about Salukie..". But no, you came at it from this angle like "I'm a good person and this is what isn't great about this other guy". You're not smart enough to be making these kinds of judgemental videos

[@thetopcat8946]

With you on this.

[@Aminaoui]

mental health comes first, take time to take care of yourself, videos can wait we will always be there to wait and support you!

[@peterhorn7771]

Hey Salukie, is nice to see you speaking normal. So much more simpatico person then seen before.

[@theSalukie]

Mil gracias ❤️

[@crybananas]

We miss you man and your unique talent. Also important to say, the content is gritty and captivating regardless if it is in dangerous locations or not.

[@theSalukie]

Thank you, i appreciate you. Happy to be back :)

[@aaronp9306]

You're still young and learning what your body/mind can and can't take. You're going to be okay, achi. Sending you blessing.

[@INFJ-Ray]

Childhood trauma is nothing to be ashamed of

[@theSalukie]

Absolutely

[@BBWahoo]

​@@theSalukie Shame erodes your good quality, be mindful and be compassionatr towards yoursrlf my man. We are all in this together.

[@thetopcat8946]

That's correct. It's not anyone's fault that someone takes advantage.

[@INFJ-Ray]

@@thetopcat8946Absolutely, one day humanity will collectively get it right, I'm sure

[@davdav1331]

love your channel !! wish you the best

[@theSalukie]

Thank you, you too!

[@justinandrewhook7046]

Iddo! I'm so glad to see you got clean & sobered up as far as the drug use goes! You are an amazing young man & you truly have an incredible gift as a journalist!!!! We all mess up in life & learn major lessons! We all reap what we sow. I fully believe you can become a full time journalist at the right time, but you will need to pay your dues & rebuild integrity, it's just the way life goes. We do need true journalist like who you truly are inside! I can share from personal experience of how I spend many years having to own my bad decisions & pay off loads of debt & also seek major healing in my life from years of abuse. Wholeness is possible. I can also share many stories of super close friends of mine who I helped through horrible drug addiction & psychosis episodes. Bottom line drugs are never the solution. In all your travels from the beginning you are a natural bridge builder & have loads to share! We love your honest heart & genuine acceptance of all people & courage to go off the beaten track & report in honesty of what main stream media don't share. You have loads to offer. Praying for u dear friend. Love from Australia.

[@BH-gh6qm]

you know you lost it when you start thinking you are a successful rapper

[@allieflounder5764]

Same old grift

[@kenttheboomer721]

Savage...

[@omegaracerx]

😂

[@DrScott666]

Fish are gonna swim... Bees are gonna buzz... And haters are gonna hate 🤷‍♂️

[@RonaldValdez-lq2md]

I like his rap

[@minigeg]

Thank you so much for being so open with us. It’s so relatable and powerful the way you’ve humanized mental health struggles. This is how we remove mental health stigmas.

[@readifer]

hey friend i had a personal struggle with alcohol and have been sober for almost 3 years(minus a relapse that lasted 3 weeks) I've fallen into other vices since and have been struggling with getting back to ground zero. I've recently been getting clean from coke and am a month clean I understand the ups and downs. Just know we support you no matter what you choose to do with yourself. Just be sure to take care of yourself friend. Your health comes first. Honestly appreciate how transparent you've always been which is where videos like this from you are even appreciated.

[@arib2159]

Hey Saluki it's never too late to seek help, 12 steps and NA are out there to help, 12 steps changed my life for good

[@johannaalexiewicz1229]

thanks for this video. after seeing some of the livestreams i was really confused and wasnt sure about my own feelings towards u. i was questioning myself if u are really a nice person like i thought u are. but also i felt something is off, like drugs or ur mental health. somehow i had the feeling u are in a psychosis. anyways now im even more happy to see that i had the right feeling with and that u are aware about yourself AND EVEN MORE IMPORTANT: healthy. much love and energie from austria

[@Randomlumberjack]

Thank fuck dude been waiting for this for so long get well bro sending love

[@elrey2020ful]

Stay strong brother. Continue to grow. Blessings to you

[@markuseden2105]

Good to see your back! Looking forward to the content we all love!

[@arminiuscherusci4410]

Poor guy, you had and still have great potential. Your videos were great, your were extremely open minded, thus a great combination for this content. Man I hope that you do better someday

[@soggybottom]

Good to see you doing better. You're one of the few people who give a voice to the folks on the ground. Stay well.

[@carmdown]

Thank you for sharing and being honest with us. I like the real Ido. Hugs from Canada 🍁

[@thecamarade424]

i hope you are doing well now salukie stay out of drugs and stay safe !

[@insightfulNomad]

That 'wars in fashion' line was an absolute gem. Out of sight is out of mind

[@rkdb99]

Appreciate what you do, Ido. Refuah shleima!

[@sosa41604]

Thanks for always being real. Love you ❤️

[@zinnia3610]

Salukie❤ I wish you good health and peace. I knew that wasn't the real Salukie. No regrets just move foward.

[@daveramm43]

That was interesting… kudos to the dude asking the questions, great journalism! And credit to you too Salukie for sharing what’s going on in your life even if it hasn’t been great. Drugs are great… until they aren’t, that’s where we find out our character. You’re an amazing journalist and story teller Salukie… you have a genuine knack for getting people to open up. Stay sober, go work a job and throw your passion into it, get out of debt, make videos, stay clean. Onwards…

[@theSalukie]

Thank you very much Dave, always a pleasure to read your comments. Also must give a shoutout to the viewers for giving us some of these questions on the last community post. I will keep it up, stay safe man 👌❤️

[@allieflounder5764]

I hope you get well soon

[@cathyjoy9214]

G'day from Australia Salukie. Great to see you and really enjoyed your on-the-ground videos; learned so much. Great to see your journey and hope to see more of you. Thank you for being so real

[@RB621337]

Always makes my day when I see you upload man, thanks for this discussion. L'chaim 🙏

[@helencullum8940]

Good to see you’re doing well -mucha suerte para su proximo viaje

[@jpressosh]

Great to see you well, you’re a talented journalist

[@donnadejesu4445]

I'm proud of you. Stay strong.

[@Noah-nk1qm]

Praying for you bro I hope your safe and well. Your earlier Judea and Samaria Videos had a big impact on me.

[@Chillin-sb3sk]

Good to see you're in a good place now and coherent. Stay on path ❤

[@buda7326]

Best of luck Salukie. Hope to see more content when you're able

[@shulamitBarGai]

You’re wonderful

[@theSalukie]

Thank you!

[@lidorg5818]

Very glad to see this video Ido. Thank you for your honestly and good luck❤

[@adrianablake]

Sending you good vibes from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@larsstougaard7097]

Great dentist 🦷

[@AkeelMori]

13:10 so glad to hear that what you did and all the journalism videos you have made you were fully aware and you gave your true opinion.

[@Bero895]

Great to see you back Salukie. Wishing you the very best.

[@blind999]

It's awesome to hear you speaking like this, my deepest congratulations

[@robertacuna5666]

I’m super glad you got the help you need bro. Much love 🤙🏽

[@GoatlyMan]

Yay you’re back on KZbin!

[@lorrainevlambert]

Get well and stay healthy

[@lolaoz3511]

Hey Salukie ❤ wishing you all the best

[@pablogonzo9939]

Good your getting straight man. Stay well

[@ramibenyehuda6567]

Glad to see you are working on it. Good luck my friend

[@greggg4x]

Welcome back bro you sound great

[@rudels560]

"That's why you never wanna go back there again?" Ido's reply with: "I don't want to ever get back again but I'm not going to." I find actually beautiful. Keep this mentality king, glad to see you doing better

[@toastercleaner1853]

Hey, I know it's just words on your screen, but I just wanna say, and it's coming from a person with legit mental struggles and a diagnosis by a medical professional, it takes cojones muy grandes to come to terms with and get a grip on this shit. Whatever you do from now on, wherever and however, it's going to be alright, just keep on cooking! Hope to hear and see from you more - your channel is awesome!

[@1dk869]

Hey salukie, i appreciate the human that you are , brave, adventurous, truth seeker. I resonate alot with your journey although i have learned that its sometimes good to keep a low profile , protect your energy. You are most likely awakening to a deeper part of yourself, which the system would label as "mental" take care of yourself, balance yourself❤

[@samfine4750]

Refreshing hearing you getting better. Wishing you a speedy Refuah Shleimah!

[@sparksoflife101]

So happy to see your sober ❤

[@kanga1943]

You've taken this like an absolute champ, mate. I've suffered from multiple drug-induced psychotic episodes & it's utterly humiliating and a very hard loop to get yourself out of. You should be proud.

[@danielbell5487]

Thank you for sharing bro please take care an stay safe i do relate just think bro by doing this video you may have inspired people to talk more for the better it is the best thing to do an not bottle it up utmost respect bro. God bless From your Geordie Subscriber 🙏😎🇬🇧

[@carmanbenoit8516]

I appreciate this video. I am glad you expressed the values that you carry through no matter state you're in. It was evident when you were using. And it was evident when you were struggling with your mental health. But I still think there was still some important content. There is still much validity in the experiences you posted. People are always ready to invalidate people who are experiences mental health or people who use substances. I do prefer seeing you healthier and more lucid. I certainly did worry. I hope you can find a balance of keeping your curious and passionate spark, while maintaining a healthier way.

[@trojanhorse3290]

Epic Comeback IDO 🔥

[@Papa77-Papa]

Brother may God heal you and bless you abundantly ❤🙏 shalom

[@ellieb8475]

Glad to see you well ❤

[@bentzikesher1365]

When you spend money without control it is in many cases the sign of mania or hypomania. You are strong and smart enough to keep your sanity and to avoid using what can harm you. Wishing you much health, luck and success. Can you tell how old you are?

[@JamieVocalLand]

Dude. This is your best video.

[@sarahtyson2676]

Ido i am so happy for your health. You said you dont know the people on your comment page. But that does not mean their concern for you less than real. I Care. You are young and brilliant ! You can sing for real! You can act! You influence people! Guard your health. It is a gift. I am checking patreon or buy me a coffee to help you some. Stay well.

[@HP-lx5ih]

Sal, so happy to see you again in a more clear and rational state. I think this was a big learning curve for you and im certain you only are destined to bigger and better things in the future bc of your bright mind!

[@elizabethdowns7450]

Salukie is my first ever KZbin Blogger and really love him and he motivated me to get in shape and healthy also how he embraces multiple different cultures and people. The drug issue he is the only one who can overcome it.

[@PodcastCentral333]

i love you so much saluki

[@Constantine1934]

I hope you're good bro take care

[@MikaMoupondo]

MAn oh man. I really loved your videos my bro'. I think you were always in the middle and just tried to show the reality of the situation. I have friends in Israel, I have been visiting and was there during the beginning of the war on the 7th of October. Your channel really helped me open my mind to things. I hope you are going to get well and will keep you in my thoughts. Be brave, keep well fellow struggler. It takes a real man to show yourself in your most vulnerable state. You are an inspiration to us that are watching. You are bigger than you know.

[@angieaschliman2548]

Glad to see you are feeling better! ❤

[@feliciasokol]

12 step program. absolutely amazing. if you want deep healing and really letting go of the impulse to do drugs… it’s an amazing path and everyone in my life who’s gone deep into it has transformed their lives in ways that probably wouldn’t have ever happened if they didn’t go through the hell they did with their drug issues

[@gerri577]

Salukie, the problem is you don't fit into a world that's full of uncultured, intellectually stunted and tribal human beings. You function on a higher level, which can make you feel so alone even in a room full of people. It's like a curse for you. You must work toward making your reality a blessing. Never believe that anything is wrong with you. You simply function on a higher level. Look into your own spiritual being, know that this lifetime is only one lifetime in many that you chose to come and fullfill. Make peace with yourself and your journey will be so much easier in this lifetime.

[@radicalrealtor2118]

Welcome back Ido. You are best when healhty. ❤️❤️❤️

[@LeanderandSheilaAmazingJourney]

Uncultured there is no culture or history in America it's like a bunch of stray dogs in a kennel 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@iceydavep]

Immensely enjoyed the videos on parts of israeli society i didnt know about (kids at the ayalon mall, dumpy area in beer sheva, etc). All the best on your recovery.

[@bliss9595]

I don’t remember how I discovered you, I guess from your vlogs in Palestine. Your content is great and I look forward to see your creativity shine in the upcoming videos. You are a very real and relatable person.

[@mdavidom5903]

Congratulations on Argentina winning the Copa. Thank you for your honesty. Thank you for attempting to give a balanced, nuanced perspective on the conflict. I really appreciate your line...something about "cousins killing each other". You are very careful/diplomatic when addressing Tal. His video about you was one of the most pathetic things I have ever seen. Hope those meds are not messing with your spirit too much. Courage. Breathwork. 💚

[@isaluna9797]

I am glad you're better. Keep safe. And care for yourself. For your mental health especially.

[@itsnaptimenow]

I'm certainly glad to see you on a healthy path in life. I have certainly enjoyed your videos and perspectives

[@annalea537]

A good open chat, nice to see

[@nivrox95]

When I was a teenager my wise grandma had me promise her I would never do drugs.I’m 44 and never touched that shit.not even cigarettes.might sound like nerdy but I never felt the need and never cared about social pressure.i got music to keep me going. Wish you do stay on the right path,and stay well.

[@David_R922]

The same here. I won't lie, I'm curious. However, I wouldn't want to risk my life, get arrested, patronize dealers, etc.

[@oliversteiner4761]

Get well soon! All the Best from germany. You did incredible work with you videos and you will be back. Concentrate on your strength. It is possible. As I was in your age I was in the same situation with the same reason.

[@carocompost]

You are back again ❤️🙏

[@thetopcat8946]

I was wacked out on weed because of abuse and PTSD. I was in hospital 3 times in my life. Love from N.Ireland. ❤

[@brianmartalus6231]

Hope you are doing ok now! Thank you for your transparency.

[@gigiloveshongkong7133]

God Bless you

[@josematos4393]

Much love Salukie, get well and good luck on your new venture!!!!!

[@sparksoflife101]

Your videos along with meeting palestinians have helped open my mind thank you ❤

[@cptspok]

You are a wonderful person Salukie. We hope you get back on your feet and resume your good work.

[@johndunne7900]

Absolutely love your content you have a really enormous talent to present your content and also when you interview people you do such a wonderful job very professional.

[@Rami-san]

Hang in there man, you are who You hang out with. stay strong. Don’t mix psychedelics with uppers or downers, whoever your chilling with don’t know was up. I’d stay away from them . Keep Your head up G.

[@alexxiu871]

Bro I am watching you for a long time and I gotta say that you’re a very special kind of journalist because along with journalism around the word and dangerous places you also did inner journalism with your honesty and modesty and showed the dangerous place inside us called addiction and it helps to spread awareness . I believe in you brother stay away from drugs

[@iamanthonyescaleras]

Amen. good to see you in good spirits doing better. I love the channel bro. God bless 🙏🏽

[@jimbopaw]

It's been hard times for all of us hope we can lose the drugs and get addicted to life again. Thank you for your honesty.

[@kenttheboomer721]

I've been on anti-depressants for many years. The days I forget to take them are the days I'm less productive and more apprehensive. The last three months have been really good. Experimenting with MJ was not a good idea. You seem like you are really in good shape right now. Love your videos. And personally I hope you get back to making videos. But with some help, create good boundaries about how much you work etc. All the best!!!

[@BenEncounters]

Travel can become the only and best dr*g. Power to you man!

[@brycerigby3546]

Thanks for this video. It takes a man to admit when things are wrong. Stay safe!

[@jnewsham1989]

Glad to see you're doing so much better- take good care of yourself.

[@luckystop]

Hey man, I love your channel. I'm glad you're getting help!

[@VladimirSrbin-bd3yb]

"No, i don't do drugs at all" You said it like you did the best thing for you wich is completly relative, like it has to have some meaning to all of us. Oh my gosh they make you so scared of yourself

[@ShawarMoni]

Still watching, take care Salukie!

[@Seanonyoutube]

Kudos for opening up and for committing to looking after your health going forward. Mental health is a struggle for many and there’s nothing to be ashamed of. Your journalism is awesome, and you have a bright future ahead. In the end if you put out quality videos nobody will care about a couple weird ones from the past. Looking forward to your future vids!

[@ivanovich2198]

You're Brave bro!! Congrats for this live. We love you.

[@theSalukie]

Thank you Ivan much love

[@DORON131]

Can't wait to see it All the best

[@theSalukie]

Cheers

[@aahsimovieprojects]

damn bro you look and sound so much better, good shit

[@dmwalker24]

Your videos in the West Bank were some of the best I had seen of interactions with the people there. It's difficult to get that in the US without the big news media filter getting in the way. As someone from the US, and someone who has dealt with mental health issues... Sometimes when a person is sensitive to the situations of others around them, that can create a cognitive dissonance. An unresolved conflict that can really eat away at us if we're not careful. Take care of yourself, and just be who you have to be.

[@therealityofthings9574]

Are you saying that being emotional aware can make you too aware and take on others energies and that can make you have cognitive dissonance or disassociation to better deal with all the noise What did you mean exactly I’m curious cause I deal with similar stuff

[@dmwalker24]

@@therealityofthings9574 I'm saying that sometimes we can experience things that are in conflict with the prevailing worldview that many of us were presented with all our lives. The dissonance comes from believing a set of moral and ethical guidelines, while being a part of a structure that violates those beliefs. Many people construct rationalizations to minimize their own involvement, or they refuse to see the injustices. But for people who never want to see others hurt, our limited options to oppose it can result in profound depression and feelings of guilt. It certainly does for me personally.

[@therealityofthings9574]

@@dmwalker24 ohhh I see now