The Importance of Self Care With Physical & Mental Health

[@bassslapper2437]

yes mister winstanley

[@Steve-dr7rr]

I suffered with my metal health from being in lockdown or isolation for 24 months had sessions over the phone which sort of helped still suffering with it. I also let myself go with self care. I suffer with serve Rheumatoid arthritis in 90-95% of body had 2 small strokes lost my short term memory have trouble saying things and writing/ typing spelling and when read everything get jumbled together. The RA ate my right knee away so had two replacements can’t have any more next stage is amputation above kneed had 50 plus operations also copd emphysema and just recently I found out Ive had TB. I’m also guilty of putting others first and regularly go with out food so wife and son can eat. I was talking to the walls and they were answering me I can’t sleep due to pain my fingers turn 90 degrees outwards and use a wheelchair. I can hide it well if I’m out that my worst problem I’m sort of getting there very slow. I think I’m going backwards more. I overdoses on pain killers. And thanks you show great courage in this video

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Hello Steve, thank you for sharing your experiences and it must have been really difficult for you. I know people who read these comments will appreciate the time you took to go into such detail about your health and how it affects your life. Take care of yourself pal and my sincere best wishes you you, Leo ❤️👍

[@Steve-dr7rr]

@@Hand-i-Craft cheers Leo and like you it takes a lot of courage to come to terms with it and a lot more to tell someone about it. I had it bottled up for 36 years since my dad died when I was 22 and I blame myself for it I would recommend face to face than over the phone like I had didn’t do much for me but could work for someone else Heers Leo

[@TomSL55AMG]

Thank you for being open about this. We really appreciate it!! I’ve lost 2 careers, one from an accident and the other from cancer. I’ve only recently started to take care of my mental health. Hearing stories from people like you makes it easier for me to take another step and keep moving forward. We are with you!

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Tom, thank you for your very kind and considerate feedback. I wish you all the best for the future, Leo 😀👍

[@pat_link_]

Well said Leo it's horrible when it gets to the stage mental health takes over. I am glad you are feeling better and remember as a true friend I am here for you mate. YNWA

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Pat, you’re absolutely right when the mind takes over it is so frustrating. Take care pal ❤️😀👍

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍 Well done Leo, nice to see you back. Thank you

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Cheers Pete 😀👍

[@MrNetAble]

Agreed. I should add that good self-care also takes a load off the shoulders of the people around you. PS: Such is life. Life is good! ))

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thank you, great advice added here😀😀👍👍

[@markduggan3451]

Thanks for putting this up, mate. We met at Makers Central, and I told you then that woodworking was my therapy. I've been suffering with my mental health recently, and haven't even trusted myself in my shed. Men need to get out of this idea of "being strong." Thank you for talking about this. I can't get over how much what you said resonates with me. Take care.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Mark and really appreciate your kind words pal. Take care, Leo 👍😀

[@bridevalley]

I subscribed to your channel originally for the woodworking content. I can't imagine I would ever have searched for KZbin videos covering what you have talked about today but I am deeply grateful to you for doing so. Thank you.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thank you for your very kind words, much appreciated 😀👍

[@fathogwoodworking]

The normalization of mental health conditions will only occur when enough people talk about it freely. I applauded your openness and honesty, it will help someone out there. Sorry to hear you had been struggling of late. But glad you’re moving in the right direction. Take care.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Nice one pal, appreciate it. I know my platform to speak about any issue is only small, but if it can help a handful of folk then it will be well worth it ❤️👍

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Hi Leo, tough subject, I think particularly with men and the 'man up' philosophy. Social media and KZbin has a big effect on my mental health but as I'm a KZbinr and content creator it's hard to avoid 😂 I too have taken a break from KZbin for most of this year and it's very difficult to get back into it. If you ever want to meet up and have a pint 🍺 and a chat I'm only down the road. 👍🏼

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Nice one Rob, yes it’s been difficult trying to get back in front of the camera after a break, but I guess it’s like that in many walks of life. Take care pal, Leo 😀👍

[@mattmiller8226]

Rambles are good Leo! You are not alone.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

@@mattmiller8226 Cheers Matt 🙏😀👍👍

[@TimPriceable]

Bless you for being you

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thank you 🙏👍

[@gaz740]

Well said my friend. I wasn't in a grest place with my mental health a few years ago so I managed to step back and take time for me. It's one of the hardest things I've ever had to do but I'm so glad I did. As you said, the hardest things is opening up to your nearest and dearest, knowing they've got their own issues. Well done for putting this out there and also for taking time off for yourself...and Pam! Take care mate.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Gaz and cheers for sharing your experiences here pal. Take care mate 😀👍

[@vernsteinbrecker3759]

Glad you are back, take care of yourself. Great video, made me stop and think

[@Hand-i-Craft]

@@vernsteinbrecker3759 Thanks Vern, appreciate it pal 😀👍

[@djburland]

Hi Leo, Thanks for the update, I was aware you had been away apart from shorts.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

@@djburland Cheers pal, I just needed to step away and focus on myself. Definitely the right thing to do and hopefully worthwhile sharing my experiences too 👍👍

[@mandyleeson1]

Good on you Leo. It seems to me that you've really come a long way since those early videos. You're getting there. Hope Pam is also seeking the supports she needs too.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Mandy. Hope you’re taking good care of yourself❤️

[@nialstewart8263]

Thanks for this Leo. If it's any help to you, you're an absolute inspiration the way you've coped with what life has thrown at you and how you've handled it, especially on the woodworking side. KZbin when your feel like it 👍

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Nial, really appreciate your long term support pal. Take care, Leo 😀👍

[@JeffCollyer-p9c]

Important video, thanks. It’s horrible when you get into that stage of having ideas and knowing what you could be doing, but finding it simply impossible to actually do any of it. So glad you’re on the mend. Take care of yourself.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Jeff, yes very frustrating at times but maybe taking a step back to focus on myself will help in the long term 🤞👍

[@georgegriffiths2235]

Leo I agree with your statement about as a society we ignore or blank out these problems more so as men as we feel society expects us to" man up" I personally had a bad time 30 years ago and a friend could see that and sat down with me and fixed me she is now my wife as they say it's good to talk

[@Hand-i-Craft]

That’s an incredible story and you’re a very lucky man to have met your now wife at that time. Take care pal, Leo 😀👍

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

🙏

[@Hand-i-Craft]

❤️🙏👍

[@MrMjt888]

Good advice. Take care matey.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Cheers pal, much appreciated 😀👍

[@SeymourClearly2]

Hi Leo, it’s really good to see you back. Thank you for posting this video, it can’t be easy to be this open, but the chat and advice you give is priceless, both for anyone with mental health issues and for anyone caring for someone with these issues. And although I think my mental health is pretty robust, you just never know when this might change, and the advice to act and engage early is the take home message for me. Take care and I look forward to your next video, whatever it’s about! Rob.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Rob, really appreciate your thoughts on this and of course your long term support. Take care pal, Leo 😀👍

[@shaun30-3-mg9zs]

Hi Leo, good to see you, a lot of wise words said there and like most of us we just ignore our own problems and say ,yeh I'm fine, i'm just like that. But every bodies problem is a big problem to that person. You just do the right thing, at times we all need help some to talk to and listen to advice. All I want to say is thank you for opening up. Catch you soon mate Take care

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Shaun and wise words as ever pal. Take care 😀👍

[@jim99ful]

Thank you for that, it does resonate and when someone like yourself comes along with advice its a help, it made me stop and think. love your channel, your work and the all round inspiration that comes from your videos.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Thanks Jim for your very kind words which are genuinely appreciated 😀👍