Q&A: Life after college, moving in together, chronic illness

[@wearilive]

Hi hi hi! just thought I'd film a (long) little update and answer some questions! Hopefully this is informative for some of you to give you an idea where I'm at! Also, just wanted to briefly clarify that I don't hate vegans haha and I think there are so many amazing vegans out there but the pressure of having the title wasn't healthy for me which is why I took it away! I also think the online community can be great (it's what showed me that I could do it in the first place) but I just don't like vegans attacking other vegans for not being vegan enough which is what I was trying to say! hehehe okay byeee hope you are all well! See you tomorrow with another vid!

[@annasloan2328]

Wear I Live, I totally agree that the title of being vegan has a very negative connotation and can be very hard to stick to especially with all of the criticism. i love that u try to help the earth in other ways like shopping sustainably, instead of not eating meat or “saving the turtles” but not using straws. love your videos!!

[@karajfree]

I understand, but would still love to see more cooking vids/meal ideas!

[@honeybrown6953]

I agree as well. Everyone has their own reasons. I'm not vegan but I have a friend who is. I'm aware of the environmental benefits that come along with it but I can sense the hate from some vegans when you keep living your own lifestyle. I'm glad you're doing something you're comfortable with and glad that you feel way happier :)

[@bojana27]

May I ask what medication this was? I think I need to start medication and want something that doesn’t have a lot of side effects because I’ve never been on long term meds before, can you give me the name so I can speak to my GP about it? Thank you in advance

[@millykay2250]

You're so down to earth and real. So refreshing with all of the toxic KZbin Chanels today.

[@Stefanieerose]

she really is. ugh i know. it's so sad that they keep focusing on the drama.

[@leslyjaimes9209]

I also struggle with an invisible illness. It is really hard to look 'good' on the outside but having so much pain on the inside. You're not alone in this struggle, stay strong!

[@cate.1512]

so incredible to hear u talk about POTS! been watching you for so long & had no idea. i have POTS & it's so difficult to live with / talk about. i really suffered not understanding the fact that when u have a chronic illness it's something u have to actively manage & set limits abt every single day. it's soooo hard to focus on caring for a chronic illness and carry on with school / a career / personal life / etc so major props for doing what u do and managing this! thank u for wanting to spread awareness about this, and take your time opening up. but major love for you and your realness!!!

[@acdcluvah]

I also struggle with chronic illness (also an invisible illness) it makes me feel very alone and depressed so it means a lot that you’d be willing to share your experience. You’re one of my favourite KZbinrs, and this makes me appreciate what you do even more knowing how hard it is to function when dealing with illness!

[@avaabloom7273]

I also have POTS! It’s always weird when you find someone else who has it too, because not many people know about it. I developed it after I was anemic, and it took me a year to get diagnosed. Even though I’m young, I know it will probably be one of the hardest things I will have to go through. Every day is hard; some days it’s nearly impossible to get out of bed. I understand what you’re going through.

[@emmagrace5787]

I have chronic illness and would love to hear your story. ♥️

[@hannaspitznagel]

u are actually my fav youtuber atm. i really enjoy watching your videos. youtube hase really changed over the last few month/year and i´m sure your channel will be a great success in the near future, which is so awsome ;) x greetings from germany

[@lindseyrem]

our birth charts are so similar! (my sun is gemini and moon is sag) also enjoyed this obviously :)

[@madisyndannhauser8363]

you’re so genuine and real that I was on the verge of tears!! I look forward to your future content & growth so much

[@VeronicaViccora]

Your videos always just chill me out SOOO much! I cannot wait to go to a meet up in NYC, very much looking forward to that!

[@1seemo2001]

jenny you should make a podcast! you are by far the best youtuber to listen to and you are so inspiring on this platform and with sustainability:)) I would love to hear it

[@siantucker9186]

Hi! I have POTS too, and ME. I totally understand why it's hard to talk about, especially with the amount of judgement invisible or chronic illness can get...but if you do choose to talk about it more often, I'd be really interested in that. We don't know each other but I hope it brings you some comfort in the midst of everything to know that people understand :) big hugs Jenny!

[@anastaciathalia]

This video editing is sooooo perfect!! Congratulations for the beautiful and chill channel

[@ellasrobinson2375]

Oh my god I have POTs, I was misdiagnosed with CFS for years. It would be totally beautiful if you were able to share your story. My heart goes out to you.

[@eirinimavromataki518]

greetings from Greece! I love your channel so much and you're my main inspiration from the media 💕 hope everything will get better

[@lauravillalobos6436]

Beautiful Jen, I'm so happy your feeling better and happy, you truly deserve it. I always watch your videos because I can relate so much to you, you're an inspiration and seeing you happy and radiating love and light makes me happier. Wish you all the best. Lots of love 💚

[@ari-uj2jg]

My aunt has POTS and does a lot of work with foundations in NYC/Westchester. Awareness has been increased drastically in her area due to their work.

[@Britbabe53]

Totally get your vegan/plant-based switch... I live vegan but had to detach myself from a myriad of vegan acquaintances because they were so intense and judgemental... I too switched to calling myself plant-based as well. You do you... as they say! Love your style!

[@gracemazh]

You look beautiful in red and I'm excited to see what videos you're planning :)) I'm sorry to hear you've been struggling with chronic illness :( can't imagine how it feels.

[@pixiewinxviera]

I agree with you in the majority of this video, anxiety is killer and self care (in all aspects) is important! I'm glad you're so open and honest, don't feel pressured to push out videos! Love you ,,

[@celeste9544]

you're so natural and fresh jenny, really. your videos always bring such needed and inspirational content. Loving that you know some spanish girl! Saludos desde Buenos Aires ;)

[@claireisdope]

i am on medication for anxiety depression too! i never wanted to be on it but i think that was the internal stigma. when i first got on it u didn’t wanna be in it for a long time but now i feel like if i need it then i need it!! i wouldn’t deny someone with a physical issue their medication, why deny myself? xoxo

[@alexNicoleWa]

I didn’t have that opportunity to choose to take SSRIs 😢 I was 15 when I first started on them, under the feet of my parents. I am almost 24 now and have been hopping from med to med, it’ll be a decade on antidepressants in a year and a bit. I can’t function without them, unfortunately. I have multiple disorders, though, so they help now, but as a teen whilst my brain was still developing really fucked my head up.

[@Rollimggiant]

What is your advice. Im a mom my 14 yr old has always suffered with extreme anxiety, depression and OCD and ADHD. I never put him on meds but now he is in puberty and seems like its escalating and he is in emotional pain. I have tried natural ways and have not been successful. It kills me not being able to help and i don't want to make decisions that will effect him negatively especially after reading your comment. I also don't want to neglect him.

[@alexNicoleWa]

Yiga Lord Banette I’m sorry your son is going through that. Despite my experiences with medication, I’d still recommend meds over letting him suffer. You sound like a good parent who is trying their best :) unfortunately there isn’t much else to do about treating mental illness, so if you’re able I’d suggest getting him tested for sure via a psychiatrist or a psychologist. And if you’ve already had him diagnosed, I think starting with some kind of therapy is the best case, and seeing a doctor alongside that to get their advice. If the doctors suggest medicating, I would recommend doing that. There are also different classes of drug that don’t affect the brain quite like SSRIs but are still antidepressants. I’m on bupropion (Wellbutrin) now, and that is classed differently from SSRIs. It might have a better overall effect for a teen. But I’m in no way a professional, I just hope that this was somewhat helpful 😔

[@alexNicoleWa]

Yiga Lord Banette Also, as a side note, I have OCD, clinical depression, general and social anxiety, and BPD, so except for the ADHD, I can totally relate to how your son must be feeling. I was diagnosed with all but the BPD at 15.

[@ravensandoval7659]

I love your content and how artistic and well crafted your videos are! I click so fast when there’s a new one

[@yuliak446]

i love the fact that you're a libra sun,mercury and venus!!!

[@glitterbea]

I have a few chronic illnesses it would be awesome to hear your story ❤

[@MademoiselleLeonore]

so nice to hear you talking about important stuff! thanks for the long vid!

[@annabellelowndes7711]

I’ve been watching your videos for months and had no idea you had POTS. I have POTS as well along with CFS and Lyme. Love to you, it’s very hard to live with chronic illness

[@floatwiththesticks]

I could watch your videos all day. So obsessed.

[@cosmicvisions]

My mom actually has POTS syndrome as well! Don't forget that you're not alone in this. Xo

[@1MaRianna9]

girl i love your vibes, every time i watch your videos i feel so relaxed and inspired!! also, come here in greece i think you'll love the islands :)

[@Stefanieerose]

we missed you girl! i lovee your artsy vlogs that you used to do. you look so chic here!

[@isobellamatthews]

that colour looks beautiful on you xx

[@ritatocta7583]

It really does!

[@taya2420]

Your the best Jenny !! So happy I found you on youtube, love your personality and videos 💜

[@charlybrown5264]

If you go to Greece it would be awesome, if you could me up with KZbinr Kristen Leo. I think you guys are on the same page :)

[@iratassouli4837]

I could totally see this! Yes!

[@katastrophe-25]

Oh my gosh crazy idea just came to mind - you should do a thrifting "class" in NYC (*cough* Brooklyn *cough*) where you take a small group of people to your favorite thrifting places & give tips on best practices (i.e. how to distinguish quality of fabric, cuts/sizing of fabric, etc.)!!!

[@doramn3276]

19:30 Heyyyy! I am from Greece! Hope some day to travel here! And please don't go to Santorini just because is an Instagram famous destination... We have plenty more beatiful islands in Aegean and Ionian Sea! And as you mention Mamma Mia then Skopelos island is a place for you!

[@Spazzymakeup]

I relate to the intro more than anything lol 😂

[@curtiseckley416]

I'm in such a similar boat in terms of mental health--just graduated college and had a super rough year trying to find my most authentic self--but It so nice to be able to hear similar experiences and remember that we're not alone ✨

[@loritonkinson5648]

feeling like we are chatting love how real u are

[@haileyhaworth]

this look!!!! we stan!!!!!!

[@Stefanieerose]

it's so pretty :D

[@respectedmenace9108]

Well, Greece’s waiting for you

[@elliehardstaff6601]

I would love to watch all of the video ideas you mentioned!! Xx

[@AddittiAgrawal]

watching your channel after so long and it feels good :)

[@Sofiavilalva]

Loved the video, I allways do. Just discovered your videos very recently and you just became my favourite youtuber. Also, come to Portugal, we have amazing beaches like the ones in Arrábida and Sintra!!

[@aggelinal6924]

u should tots come to Greece! But wouldn't recommend Myconos or Sadorini at least for the summer. They are beautiful but very touristy, crammed & expensive at that time of the year. 👣✨

[@willywonka6384]

Yes come to Portugal!!

[@doowopshopgal]

Great words, “life is fleeting”.

[@juliedarlington7073]

You are gorgeous Jen,,You give me inspiration!@,💖💖

[@madperson3219]

Your hair looks incredible! What do use, do you go to a stylist? Btw great video, the part about your medication is helpful. I struggled through some of the worst times in my life due to depression, and nobody in my family knew or does know, and I've been really scared to tell my parents. So I've been debating on how to tell them recently, because I know I need to talk to someone and I feel like a routine in my life would straighten some things out. ❤️

[@LKatVintage]

You look beautiful in this video and this color (you look great in every color but especially this one). Great video! 🧡

[@97hanabi]

the end was so genuine you're so cute, love u too! (also we share the same sign in sun, mercury and venus! and it's funny because i find myself in you a little bit!, take care.

[@fionabrockner9234]

please make a video about your chronic illness! it would mean the world to me 💞

[@thatthereginger]

I'm excited for your book :)

[@Beatriz18]

yes omg you would love portugal

[@missmdr36]

STOP USING GOOGLE AND USE ECOSIA OMGGGG PLANT TREES YOU GUYS

[@malenalm526]

U have the caps on as if what you are saying would actually make a diffeence

[@louds0ft593]

it literally doesn't make a difference in searching but u plant trees why wouldn't you use it it's amazing!

[@malenalm526]

@@louds0ft593 ok u convinced me

[@roseberry9375]

you have the most beautiful videos xx

[@Stefanieerose]

i totally agree!

[@debbieporter6581]

I love your Channel and videos. You are a very down to earth person which is so refreshing with all the fake people that are on KZbin. Take care. 💟

[@SydTheCreative]

I felt that intro

[@hannaschweitzer3527]

what is your take on flying regarding your otherwise so ecological and sustainable lifestyle?

[@wearilive]

This is one of the questions I meant to answer! I try to do as much as I can otherwise to offset my footprint in my daily life which I'm lucky to have public transportation, plant based, and trying to be as low waste as possible. For flying, I think just trying to fly as minimally as possible, making sure the trip is necessary, and I've also just learned about buying offsets for your flights. So there are companies now selling carbon offsets that if possible one could budget into their trip planning to try to offset the footprint of their flight. I believe ADAY is now offering it. Hope that helps. It's definitely still tricky because one part of taking care of the planet is also wanting to see it so I struggle with this but I think the offsets could be a really helpful thing if people became more aware!

[@hannaschweitzer3527]

@@wearilive good to know about the offsets, do you know how they work? does this mean it's just a financial recompensation (that would go where to?) or really carbon emissions that are bought off the state to not get emitted? struggling myself that way!

[@marianabasilio8964]

Girl it would be great if you came to Portugal! You have a fan here :)

[@assimsoja]

I'm glad you wanna come to portugal!!! 🇵🇹

[@jordyn4154]

i love you and what you stand for. Thank you

[@lexibecker278]

r u wiccan?

[@madalinem8151]

what song did you use on your pink screen outro? your videos inspire me to make practical changes in my lifestyle love love love

[@wearilive]

It's linked in bottom of the description!

[@mariangelacafagna6378]

I would love to know more about your illness, I suffer too from time to time... xxx

[@shaishaili]

Ethical High waisted perfect underwear recommendation? 🙆 What did you mean by 'it's coming your way from a secret source'? Love from Tel Aviv 😍

[@Abercrombieindya]

Baserange is a good brand. שי ליבנה

[@marisaanna]

this is kinda random... have you thought about painting ? in general/ but i would be interested in painting content lol. you seem like someone who would love to paint.

[@lologooop]

love this, super down to earth.

[@NormalLifeGaming]

Positive is the key to everything you want to achieve 😉

[@chanelletaylor8413]

We have the same venus and mars! ☺️

[@sushiboi.6218]

Are you a Virgo?

[@MW-zv2zs]

What app or website did you use to display your birth chart?

[@wtfftenten]

Meaghan Walker co-star

[@MW-zv2zs]

THANKS

[@mollymalin1928]

Yes please a bopo video!

[@ivelina2790]

what is the intro songs name? ✨

[@wearilive]

It's linked in bottom of the description!

[@ivelina2790]

Wear I Live thank you Jenny ♥️

[@monikarools]

love your videos

[@michaelakokkoni]

Greetings from Greece!! ❤😙😙

[@Stefanieerose]

how exciting! i would love to go there :D

[@VSandTaylorSwiftLove]

I’m a sag moon too!!

[@marianacoimbra7834]

portugal!!! 💖

[@i123456987654]

veganism is not a diet...it's a lifestyle, way of life, philosophy

[@wearilive]

Yes I understand this!

[@twinxie6485]

we love you

[@EvakiOlala]

Greetings from Greece !!! :)

[@christopherchristopher2795]

💛💛💛

[@jessicapereira868]

DEVELOPING PERSONAL STYLE PLEASE!!

[@hylu8057]

were you born in October 1998?

[@wearilive]

No! September 1995

[@cristinah5243]

😍

[@violindacanal]

⚘🧚🏻‍♀️

[@markal2221]

Hello from Greece! haha :D ε>

[@ritatocta7583]

If you come to Portugal (fingers crossed!) and I meet you I'll be like the sister of Hugh Grant in Notting Hill and you'll be Julia Roberts 😁😂