The Everyday Struggles of Mental Health (Vlog 14)

I have been suffering with my mental health for much longer than I care to admit. Thanks to the people around me and a great fella called Alan, (Hi, if you’re watching), I am heading somewhat in the right direction. It’s not easy, but in time I’m sure I will get there.
This video explains why I have taken on the task of building something for the first time and why I have the time to do it.
If you want to see a complete novice attempt to construct something then please do subscribe and follow me on this journey. This is my therapy... so far it seems to be working.
I would also like to give an honoury mention to the guys on the ‪@YesTheory‬ YoutTube channel who I have been following for a good number of years. There positivity, friendship and ethusiasm has inspired me to keep going in my quest to find who I am and what I exist for.
Thank you.
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[@stephenbrock2203]

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[@stephenwelham7872]

Echo Matt's comment mate...very brave. Listening to this and others' describing their struggles has made me recognise similar issues in myself in the past, some of which I've spoken about within our group (being amongst which is a release in itself), some of which I've dealt with by other means and not necessarily the right ones. Totally understand your need to 'build' something now...keep going mate, it is epic. Proud of you Sir and as always, right here for you as we all are...Bawbags forever.

[@Mike-Diamond]

Bless you sir. It’s been a tough old few years for a lot of people. I just about clung on and with the help of a good few people I’m pretty much out the other side. Still early days yet though.

[@TeamGavlar]

Very brave video Mike, thank you for sharing it. You are most definitely not alone, this is why mental health is such a big issue, especially for men. The more we talk about it, the more normal it becomes. We are all in similar positions for one reason or another. Can I share an opinion about your guilt? Well I’m going to anyway! I understand why you feel guilt , but what if you hadn’t done it? The potential alternatives don’t bear thinking about and the impact if you’d had carried on bottling everything up and not talking could have been far worse. You did the right thing, not just for you, but for everyone around you too. I hope that makes sense. Keep up the good work, maybe in future vids you can give us an update on you too? And of course, you know where we are, Bawbags forever! 😂

[@Mike-Diamond]

Bless you sir. With help from folks like you I’ll get there.

[@doing-stuff-with-tools]

I came across your channel purely by chance as it popped up on my home page because of the Wood Oven build (good job by the way). Having taken a few minutes to look around, I found this vlog. I too stuggle with my mental health to the point of having felt suicidal at points in my life, the worst point being at the end of lockdown. Like yours, my local crisis team were brilliant, not just with protecting me from myself, but supporting my wife at the same time. I am now 12 months along my journey to finding me, the counselling sessions have been hard but worth it, and like you, I still have to fight hard some days to stop the darkness taking over the sunlight. On a bad day, inside my head the 'problem' is real and credible, but the moment I start to try and explain the issue and put it into words, it often just melts away into insignificance. So many things that you spoke about I recognise. We all have our own unique journeys, but it helps that collectively we talk openly about men's mental health, because only when it becomes 'normal' that the stigma will disappear. I have shared my story with my family, close friends and colleagues, they often see a change in me before I know it is happening and because it is an open subject, they no longer feel awkward in asking if everything is ok. This is possibly the best, and certainly the most honest thing I have seen on KZbin. Thank you for being brave enough to share your story.

[@Mike-Diamond]

Thank you very much for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it very much. ❤️ I found the most difficult thing was trying to explain my situation to people. Like you said, words just melt away. I found I was much better at writing things down, so that’s what I did. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done but I felt better for doing it. Initially, I was reluctant to tell anyone as I felt weak and ashamed. I didn’t want anyone to know I’d gone from a strong, confident fella to an absolute shadow of that. I’m glad I did because I don’t know where I would have ended up. I’m glad you, like me, are on your journey back to normality. I know it’s hard, very hard, and every day is still a battle. But, we got this! We got it. Thank you again for your kind words.

[@SoundAssault]

Gutsy video, buddy - thanks for posting 👍. Only just found your channel, and enjoying watching... looking forward to seeing how the project progresses. I too love watching videos of people making stuff... but I'm hoping to *do* something creative as soon as I get a workshop(/shed!) sorted - it's really frustrating just watching!

[@Mike-Diamond]

Thank you Mr Lewis. Any comments on this video are greatly appreciated. It means a lot to me. ❤️ Will you be documenting your creativity when you get round to it?

[@SoundAssault]

Hi @@Mike-Diamond I *might* try and upload some video, but I would need to dust off my camera & editing skills 😆. Also, I am a bit camera-shy... so it might land up being a "hands only" thing (check out the "This Old Tony" channel, to see what I mean) 😂. Take care!

[@Mike-Diamond]

It was very odd talking to the camera when I first started. Especially when I don’t prepare any sort of script, I just ramble on. 🤣 I have subbed to your channel, ready for when you decide to take the plunge.

[@SoundAssault]

Mike, you come across very well on video - a natural, Indeed! I have just watched the video where you included all the out takes... very entertaining 😂 Blimey, you must be my first sub! Thanks! 👍 You will likely be waiting a while for any content though... 😕

[@Mike-Diamond]

@@SoundAssault Natural? Blimey! I suppose we are all our own worst critics, but I really don't see myself like that. Thank you for the compliment. That day with the outtakes was painful!! For some reason, I couldn't get my words in the correct order. I read somewhere that the most challenging part about creating content is starting. So, G, take the plunge as I did. Record something and get it online. You never know, you might be awesome.

[@abbierollin6180]

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