Opening Up About My Mental Health...

[@WyAndL]

“Trauma” is finding an excuse for the way you are, that you yourself don’t like. If something unpleasant happens to you, you have two choices. Either you can become wise, or you can become wounded. Your experience of life is determined by you. If your happiness in life is determined by what happens on the outside, then you being happy is not possible. - Sadhguru.

[@j3ff840]

Thx for sharing your story and always being honest idk u but I love u man (in a friend kinda way and I’ve watched you for a long time and definitely would be there for you even through I’m a complete stranger) and honestly I’m going through some stuff too bc we all do and I wish you guys the best on the path of life hopefully a more peaceful one going forward. I def want the drum videos back I think I kinda understand how you look at drumming as angry but honestly think that if you can look at it from a different perspective maybe you would want to return to it sometime. Drumming and metal aren’t angry for everyone it actually is really healing for me when I’m sad and depressed it’s my go to to feel ok and less alone. Ur drum vids and reactions actually are one of the reasons y I picked up an instrument and helped me feel less alone and want to help others like me. Those drum videos helped create the next generation of musicians like myself that want to help others something I can never thank you enough for. Def do what is right for you but You can live a peaceful lifestyle and drum if it’s what you love ofc it’s your life but I wanted to share how I feel too and maybe you could understand people who miss the drum vids

[@marioderyl212]

when will you react songs songs again?

[@WyAndL]

@@marioderyl212 I will not. Left this content behind and will not be returning. I don't listen to music anymore so I can't be commenting on songs like I used to. We are in a new chapter now :)

[@romichjordan]

Thanks for video man. Stay strong bro💪👊I need to hear it🙏

[@dakotastone7711]

Dude. You are very brave for opening up about your mental health. I’m super proud of you man. I know we don’t know each other personally, but we are all here for you and Lindsay. I’ve stuck by you since 2020. The growth that you have experienced over the last few years is incredible. Stay safe guys!! ❤

[@WyAndL]

Thank you for sticking with us and our work. Your support is the reason I was able to make any progress at all. So grateful for the community that surrounds us. Much love! !!

[@Hellavit]

Skateboarding and music have always been my way of coping with literally everything in my life. I’ve never been dependent on drugs and alcohol because I didn’t want to be like certain people in my life, so I had to find something else to distract myself from past traumas. There’s been many points where that was all that I had because I pushed people away and isolated myself from my reality. Over the past few years I’ve been happy with life, the people in it, and the things I’ve accomplished.

[@WyAndL]

Thanks for sharing.

[@TakeiMizu]

If I'm being honest, I've been struggling with my mental health lately. I'm finally out of my parent's house, living by myself in my own space but for some reason I don't feel like I enjoy life even when I'm surrounded by the people I love and the things I like to do. I'm taking you experience Wyatt, and I thank you for sharing it, and I wish you guys nothing but the best❤

[@WyAndL]

Good luck in walking your path, thanks for sharing

[@EK33311]

i'll tell you what my dude, i was in the exact same situation with drugs and mental health and then i had a spiritual encounter with God, ever since then, i have been 100 percent happier and now drum for my church. he came do that to anyone who is willing to surrender their life to Him. Much love guys, I'm glad yall are doing wells.

[@WyAndL]

wow, amazing to hear. Thank you for sharing! Very happy you are in a better place, wishing you good luck on your journey! 🥰

[@spishyofficial]

Even with all your trauma and past struggles, you've always come across as one hell of a dude. Between the passion you put into your drumming over the years... the way you love Lindsay... the dedication you put into KZbin... you've always come across as an awesome individual. Plenty of us seem put together on the outside while internally and privately struggling. If you've been this captivating as a person despite all those things, just imagine the things you're on your way to achieving NOW. Keep up the good work, Wyatt. You and Lindsay are an inspiration and we're mad proud of you. ❤

[@WyAndL]

Thanks for this amazing comment. Really wonderful hearing from you Spishy!

[@MaRoach7]

My son was also diagnosed with ADHD at a very young age.. The Dr put him on Ritalin but it made him like a zombie.The school was no help either. Needless to say i took him right off of it because that was just not my child. He struggled thru his teens and ended up dropping out of school. He did get his GED and also his Associates Degree and his Bachelors Degree. Hes almost 40 but still struggles with it but has learned how to channel it. He has his own(very successful) business, married for 15 years, has 2 daughters 13 & 9 and owns his own house. You can learn to deal with it. I have faith that you can overcome this struggle. You got this.

[@WyAndL]

I am glad to hear from you, Thanks for sharing.

[@mya5582]

Wyatt, (maybe TLDR) I thought you were talking about my childhood for a second. But I used alcohol mostly, some weed, to try to settle the feelings I had. I found my solace in the outdoors, but even still I work my ass off 24/7 because I’m afraid to slow down. I think part of me was waiting for my dad to say he’s proud of me and I don’t have to work so hard. He’s a lot different than he was back then and we’ve had the adult apology conversations, but now it’s just part of my character to work hard til I check all the boxes. I do it on my own terms, but my back burner is always waiting for a chance to breathe. Anyway, yeah. Thanks for sharing your story and I’m happy to see you growing and getting more ok. Same to Lindsey (sorry if that’s not the right spelling), but it’s so cool when you can feel comfortable to go out alone and have fun with yourself and live your life and still come home to what matters most. From what I’ve learned, being able to be an individual while in a relationship is so important.✌️

[@WyAndL]

Being afraid to slow down is absolutely something I relate to. Thanks for sharing so much. Good luck and enjoy the nature. It's the ultimate medicine.

[@Mumbo_Jumbo_Kiwi.1]

Thank you so much for sharing your story.

[@WyAndL]

Thanks for watching! Very glad it resonated with you.

[@AzGigTN]

Thanks for sharing..You and Lindsay are both great..Great video

[@WyAndL]

Thanks for watching!

[@shade652x21]

I didn't know I needed this, but I needed this as someone who was also diagnosed with ADHD at a very young ages and fed drugs a lot to "feel" better. I have a lot of similar experiences from your story that I am able to relate upon and your perspective on life has in a way inspired me and provided me with a way to do and be better moving forward as I am not defined by trauma or anything that has previously happened to me. All I can really say is thank you Wyatt

[@WyAndL]

Amazing to hear, thank you for sharing. Wishing you lots of good fortune in your journey ahead

[@brandynkilpatrick]

If it wasn’t for you Wyatt I don’t think I would have been able to open up to my friends and family about my mental health, seeing you posting videos about it made me realise it was ok to be open about my mental health and I’ll never be able to truly thank you for that🙏

[@WyAndL]

incredible to hear I could inspire you in such a way. Thank you for watching and leaving this wonderful comment.

[@Dragondude312]

I find it difficult to express myself without being drunk, hard to show emotion etc. This video resonates with me on such a personal level that I cried for the first time since my Great Grandmother’s funeral. I enjoy your videos a great deal. Keep doing what you’re doing. Respect Brother 👊🏼

[@WyAndL]

amazing, thanks for sharing this comment

[@tonyg4502]

It’s been a long time since I have watched your drumming videos and I had seen you turned a page in life. This is the first video of you & Lindsay’s new adventure. Glad your on the road to fixing yourself before it was to late. I dealt with depression & anger several years ago. I got sick because of whiskey and 4 trips to the Dr and no one knew what was wrong. I did so I stopped drinking and started getting my life right. My Yoga was Jesus. I’m not the man I used to be and for that I am thankful. Hope you two continue to have a great adventure and continue to get better!

[@WyAndL]

Wonderful comment, thanks for sharing

[@ghostfacejoel]

Thank you for sharing, I can very much relate to you bro. I was an I V💉heroin addict for 11 years. When I was 20 years old I was set up and caught my first huge case. Charged with 3 felonies and 4 misdemeanors. I was selling drugs to support my addiction. Sat a year in jail and did 3 years on probation. In and out of rehabs and jail. One of my biggest regrets was selling my pearl export series kit in 2013/2014. The music store gave me $150 for it and it was worth about $3k with cymbals. I was dope sick and desperate. I also shot crack & meth when I had extra money but H/fent always had to come first. My last overdose in 2019 I was pronounced dead and they narcanned me 4 times. I somehow woke up and that still wasn’t enough for me to quit because I still wasn’t ready. I got sober 9/9/2020 so I’m a little over 3 years sober now. Bought a new kit and everything. I got my certification as a peer support specialist/recovery coach and now I’ve been working in the mental health & addiction field helping others who still struggle.

[@WyAndL]

woah. what an amazing story. congratulations for making it to where you are now. stay strong and keep up the wonderful work you are doing!

[@OhMimiThatgirl01]

This was a great episode! I really like how vulnerable both of you are and how supportive you are of one another. It would be awesome if you guys could do a live one of these days and talk more about mental health. Thank you for sharing your story, now I want to get back into doing yoga again.

[@WyAndL]

Yes. Amazing suggestion. Lives are for sure on the way... we streamed on Twitch for a couple years before starting this channel so it's always been a plan to do monthly lives here with our new community. Just planning on starting these up when the Sub count expands a little so we have the audience for them. Thanks for the sharing, so happy you enjoyed!

[@sampearson2369]

This is very intense and moving it's easy to see why you became who you are today big respect 🙌

[@WyAndL]

Thanks for this wonderful comment

[@rebeccagregg1453]

Thank you for sharing. Big believer that sharing your story helps shed a light and remove a lot of shame but also can begin a long road of healing. Proud of you.

[@WyAndL]

I am now a believer of this too! I have felt very light since uploading this video. Really wonderful experience. Thanks for leaving this comment!!

[@tishwish15]

The real power is in who you are now!!! Wisdom will greet you every step of the way❤

[@WyAndL]

Very well said!

[@hunnaspain18]

Wyatt, Your journey is something special and unique everyone’s experience is different. I watched your drum covers from years ago and your aggression on the kit is you letting go of your pain buddy!! And you buying that house in 2020 with a new kit and a new take on life!! Your lucky buddy👍

[@WyAndL]

The drums were certainly a release for me! Thanks for the comment. :)

[@seannie35]

This video resonates with me so much! I have the same memories of my dad with a belt in his hands saying those same words “ let’s get this over with”. I grew up with that same attachment to material positions . It’s scary how identical our upbringing sounds like. I’ve been looking for ways to escape from that cycle and free my mind from always living in fear and anger. Your videos have truly been such a breath of fresh air and a great guide to a better path and way of being. Truly, thank you!

[@WyAndL]

So glad spirit could guide you here to this offering, and it could resonate with you so deeply 🥰 Best of luck on your journey 😊

[@patrickbrandsma]

What a bravery for both of you. Sincerely the best video I've seen from you both and one of the most honest video's I've seen in a long time. Even though it's your story it felt so close. The way the video shitfted between both of you while both being vulnerable was a great touch to this video. Thank you Wyatt and Lindsay.

[@WyAndL]

Wow, thank you! remarkable comment, thanks for sharing and watching! much love

[@SchruteFarms]

This is why I’ve always enjoyed your content. You are real. It’s never easy opening up about mental health but I’m glad you did. Goes a long way to show others they aren’t alone, myself included. Thank you for all you two give to us.

[@WyAndL]

Thanks for the wonderful comment

[@caliopymusic9847]

Man I’ve fallowed you for so long. I can’t even remember what year I hit subscribe on your old channel. It’s amazing to see how far you have come since then. Dam I hope to catch up to you soon and I’m 49. 🙌🏼

[@WyAndL]

Thank you for sticking by me all these years. Your support really means everything to me. Without my KZbin videos and this community of people who believe in me I wouldn't have been able to make any of the progress that I spoke about in this video. Truly grateful

[@ej-mccloud]

Love you brother, glad you're able to share these moments with us. And Lindsay, omg you did so good on your own! Proud of you.

[@WyAndL]

BRO! Love you too, Wonderful hearing from you.. really

[@jayfilmz5510]

Proud of you Wyatt nothing is permanent only is if you let it be

[@WyAndL]

heard you! Thanks for the comment

[@jackmcgowan527]

Dude, I watched your cover and reaction videos for years and never decided to hop over to this one but im so glad i did. I went through very similar circumstance with substance abuse. Believe. t or not picking uo the drumsticks again after 3 years was my medicine and trying to learn coping techinques along the way. Im nowhere near me yet but it means alot to people in a similarposition that they have hope. Takes alot of courage to be honest and open especially with this subject but i think youll inspire some peiple who need it most and might be suffering to do the sane!!

[@WyAndL]

Hey Jack, thanks for watching and dropping a comment. So happy my story could resonate with you and yours. Yeah I hear what you're saying for sure. I watched a few videos like these that helped me make more sense of where I was at. I think it's really important to our collective good to strive to be open and honest with each other. The more transparent we can become the less darkness we can hide. It hurts sometimes to face darker parts of the soul but in the end I think leads to our healing. Thanks again and talk soon!

[@jackmcgowan527]

@@WyAndL it resonated in alot of areas for me so I couldn't just carry on scrolling without a comment 😂 took me a long while to understand and realise that a chemical that numbs you for an escape or a split second away from your problems is only temporary and the not understanding or wanting to know why was pure ignorance and I'd been used to that feeling for so long to get me through a day. This has really inspired me even more to stay on that track and try to instil that in others! Hope you're both keeping well on your travels dude! I'll be keeping uo to date with the vlogs for sure! Much love

[@test101me]

So emotional. Heart Touch.

[@WyAndL]

[@AshleyKerr232]

Since 2020 I have seen so much growth in you and Lindsay. To see how vulnerable you two are willing to be in any situation and talk about it in a video is amazing. I say this to Matthew quite often whenever he’s helped me through some tough situations and that is I love you guys like family and I know we don’t know each other personally but that doesn’t change my feelings towards you guys at all

[@WyAndL]

We love you Ash

[@iamlupin666]

keep going brother to be better, you're so brave, i feel sad when i hear your story, btw you're on my country, hope you stay healthy and enjoy the holidays and everything in here on my country🔥🔥🔥, proud of you man!

[@WyAndL]

Thank you for the warm wishes

[@BB-qu4ev]

I relate to this 1000000%. Thank you for sharing, this is true spiritual growth and healing🙏 being able to mature in this way is so liberating and is a step closer to wisdom or of the truth. Keep your head up and remember to feel what you’re going through. You are doing a fantastic job

[@WyAndL]

Thanks so much for this wonderful comment.

[@Talitha330]

So much love to you both. ❤

[@WyAndL]

Same to you

[@1918newmoon]

I Just wanna say, thank you, to both of you. You Guys are wonderful❤

[@WyAndL]

Wow, thank you for watching

[@lauramcc07]

Thank you both so much for sharing this video. It resonated with me on quite a level I wasn't expecting ❤

[@WyAndL]

You are so welcome, glad you enjoyed!

[@TravelingDan20]

Thanks for this video ❤

[@WyAndL]

My pleasure 😊

[@amitgautam80]

A great video❤ Many people will relate to your story , even i am relating this to myself bcoz im trying to find my way out of this depression from years .... Watching your videos from so many years , you are a brave person ❤ Such videos give strength to so many people fighting from mental health problems ,thank u ❤

[@WyAndL]

You are so welcome, and I am wishing you good luck on your journey to a new perspective! sending love and light

[@abigaylejackson2999]

I love you guys. I’m so happy our paths crossed and so happy to see you two continuing on your journey and growing. Thank you for sharing your story with us. Sending you guys big hugs!!

[@WyAndL]

You're the best! It is so wonderful hearing from you Abi!

[@JacobEaves]

Thank you for sharing Wyatt. It’s not easy to open up about these things but I’m sure you’ve inspired or helped people through this video

[@WyAndL]

Hey Jacob, great to hear from you my friend. Hope you are enjoying your travels and time together.

[@JacobEaves]

@@WyAndL absolutely brother 🙏

[@Beantypechannel]

Praying for yall! Happy that ur still around on the internet to share ur story and im super proud of yall!

[@WyAndL]

You're the best! Thank you Matt, great hearing from you

[@jackc2546]

Incredible honesty, thank you for sharing, your vids are such a beacon of light for a lot of people including myself!

[@WyAndL]

I'm so glad! Amazing comment, thanks for sharing

[@loganperry1202]

Wow this video was amazing!! Thank you Wyatt for opening up about your mental health and childhood, this took a lot of courage and I’m beyond impressed! So cool to see you traveling the world 🌍

[@WyAndL]

Amazing Logan

[@scarykidmikey]

Thank you so much for opening up. One of my favorite videos y’all have ever done. Lots of love ❤️

[@WyAndL]

Amazing to hear, you are so welcome. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment

[@VanLife_At_Last]

WELL DONE BOTH OF YOU

[@WyAndL]

THANK YOU FOR WATCHING

[@amygroff17]

Thank you for your story. I've been through alot recently with people that claimed they would be there for me but were not because I didn't do what they wanted me to do. They tried to make me a different person to become what they wanted me to be. I'm doing better now thankfully and I have reconnected with my actual best friend. I have a lot of trauma but I'm working through that right now. I'm happy though, I'm literally just vibing now lol ❤

[@WyAndL]

You are so welcome, good luck with your journey!

[@amygroff17]

@@WyAndL That made me so happy thank you so so much 😊

[@angelosiqueira2687]

Thank you for sharing your reflections with us! It really helped me personally :) btw, the editing of the vlogs are so clean and soothing

[@WyAndL]

That's so wonderful to hear. Thank you for watching, and taking the time to share

[@4Simmix4]

loved the split view of your days, I learned that some time apart is sometime necesarry and makes one realize how much one misses their other half, hope you continue to have a great time

[@WyAndL]

Absolutely!!

[@isthisdom]

God bless you both! Thanks for the vlog, it made me think. If you can give Confessions by St. Augustine of Hippo a read give it a chance. It's hard to read (or listen) Idk why by it crossed my mind watching this vlog, but yeah...hope for the best Wy&L

[@WyAndL]

Thanks for sharing!! - I found the book you mentioned as an audio book. I will listen on our next travel day. Much love and god bless!

[@topsecret519]

My son who is 7 now is pretty much on the same drugs. It has me worried. His mother wants it like that because doctors told her to but I have a strong feeling that one day it'll all come crashing down.

[@WyAndL]

Protect him, keep him off chemicals and rethink your, and his lifestyle. This is what I would write to my parents if I was writing to advise them what to do for a younger me.

[@topsecret519]

@@WyAndL I really wish I was in a position to ween him off the stuff but I'm not because he doesn't live with me. I have to give him his medication when he is here. If I didn't his mother would likely never let me see him again or blame me for something. Both myself, my father and my current partner do not agree with opening up this world of prescription drugs for him. His behaviour really isn't any better either. He still has days where he's very over active. Asking non stop silly questions and making inappropriate comments to anyone who'll listen but that's just part of being himself in my opinion. So clearly they don't 100% work anyway. I love the time I get to spend with him and I always tell him I love him, over and over again so that he really knows that his dad loves him. I really try to drill that into him in case he ever finds himself walking down the dark halls of depression, which one day I think will happen.

[@tylerweeks574]

Bro you’re not alone

[@WyAndL]

Thank you

[@WP_DIYEverything]

I had a similar relationship with adhd meds but I didn't start taking until adulthood. I've been wanting to try shrooms or ayahuasca as I've heard similar feedback. Also, yoga has been great but not to the same degree you mentioned

[@WyAndL]

Thanks for sharing and good luck with your journey

[@mytraveldream7738]

Good job 👍

[@WyAndL]

Thank you Arjun! :) Good luck my friend!

[@dailyvlongakusmanaku9702]

Nice vidio freinds

[@WyAndL]

Thank you! happy you enjoyed

[@ichbinkyle]

This sounds dumb, but picture a big burly dude as your boss, first day on the job and you offer a handshake. Of course he’ll shake your hand, then give him a half hug like you’ve known him since high school. You might piss him off, but you might make him feel f****n love. I know this sounds weird, but hugs mean a TON to people going through some 💩. Hug L as often as you can dude.

[@WyAndL]

ok, I will. Thanks for the reminder

[@traceparish1940]

Weed literally IS my medicine! Stopped taking the meds my doctor had me on fuckin Vyvanse and at some point Adderall…shit made me into a zombie bro and gave me all of these weird tics that didn’t stop until I stopped those medications. I’ve only used weed to control my bipolar disorder and adhd after stopping the opioids ❤ never felt better!! I’m happy that I can relate to you in another way! Both of you 💕

[@WyAndL]

Thank you for sharing, I completely relate to this comment! glad we have both found alternatives!

[@mavrickloewenmusic]

❤❤❤

[@WyAndL]

[@kolemilner662]

Mushrooms helped me also 🥹

[@WyAndL]

Amazing medicine they are

[@Stevie1996]

Hey guys I've always wondered why you guys are vegan/vegatrain

[@WyAndL]

Great question. I can't speak for Linsdsay... But for me, after I had very many mushroom experiences I became very sensitive. At somewhere along the way I started having nightmares every time I ate meat. So I just avoid it now. I feel lighter and brighter this way :) Thnaks for asking! Hope you enjoyed the video.

[@ptopping2012]

😁😎🙋👍✌️

[@WyAndL]

[@jumodjo2891]

I’will always be there for both of you my friends❤️❤️❤️Very emotive video 🥹Remind me the iced bath video

[@WyAndL]

Thank you my friend