The Road Rage Incident | Wine About It

[@anonymou5624]

i was talking with a coworker one day and they're like "oh there's this person that does funny interviews with animals on youtube" and then sends me a link to maya interviewing animals with her tiny mic haha

[@spirahsass]

The tiny mic vids were the first Maya videos I saw looong before I found her or any other streamers on twitch!

[@mayhemilyy]

i genuinely did not know that Tiny Mic Girl and Maya From WAI were the same person until like a week ago

[@spirahsass]

@@mayhemilyy she’s a viral queen!

[@TheStoneProduction]

33 milly views on one of em! 😳

[@earelevant]

lmaooo

[@ymeyers6225]

I’m with Maya in that I would never confront the road rage guy but QT is my hero for that

[@jakedotlambert]

Honestly my biggest draw to this pod over others is when they start talking about mental health. As someone that suffers from some similar mental health problems it is just so satisfying seeing it be talked about in a healthy way in the public eye. I have to imagine it's highly beneficial for young viewers to destigmatize. Hope you both do well and loved the ep

[@gumbunch]

Just found out I also dissociate like a mf. Also thought it was a superpower until 1 minute ago😂. My mind is kinda being blown rn

[@thecwwshow8036]

@@gumbunchjust don’t self-diagnose

[@tink6225]

@@thecwwshow8036self diagnoses is the first step, and the only option for many people

[@taylifts]

Finally started therapy like 6 weeks ago and during my intake they mentioned anxiety as a possibility for what I always thought was ADHD symptoms and I genuinely don't think I would've been receptive to that before this pod

[@RabbitWhispererYT]

It has gotten to the point where when I hear people stigmatizing mental illness in everyday convos, I do a double take because Wine About It normalizes it for me

[@timtabutops]

The road rage story is incredible. Insane, unhinged and beautiful.

[@tink6225]

the way she told it on fear& was beautiful

[@dabinad8338]

Iconic

[@DJKr15py]

QT is pathologically funny.

[@ItzSlushie]

Natural and beautiful

[@ytlurker220]

@@ItzSlushie beautiful and natural and normal 😂😂

[@aidanjordan3363]

Loved hearing the Road Rage story on Fear& and even more excited to hear about it on Wine About It!

[@spiderwars5501]

as soon as QT said bmw all of my shock from her story went away

[@grave3271]

I derealized for almost 2 years and I physically can not put into words how awful it was. I didn't know what was going on and the few times I brought it up to close family and friends I was laughed at which deterred me from ever seeking professional help. As scary as taking meds is, I'm so happy to hear she's getting help and has people like Maya to support her. It breaks my heart to see anyone else go through something that miserable, let alone someone who's been through as much as qt. I hope hope hope everything is resolved as soon as possible and as stress free as possible

[@em-xr8dk]

Maya explaining the snowball effect of anxiety made me feel so relieved to have it be explained. I can have one small trigger that I use the coping and empathetic self talk for but the moment my brain goes that way it tumbles and catches onto anything that’ll stick

[@riverwalks_]

i always appreciate maya and qt talking about their mental health and medication. i have friends who are afraid of prescriptions and i understand the fear. but ive been taking daily prescriptions since i was 11 for a chronic disorder and have tried a ton of psychiatric meds over the past 7 years and my prescriptions have single handedly saved my life multiple times over. so proud of qt for trying medication despite her anxieties about it, had the same fear when i had pain killers after a surgery bc addiction has ruined a lot of lives in my family. something i find helpful is having my psych explain exactly how my medications work (like suppressing dopamine etc) and it makes it less scary. all my love to qt on the mentally taxing road to recovery ❤️

[@biteofdog]

It is nice to hear peoples personal experiences with mental health and what treatments they are having. I'm scared of prescriptions (also I'm allergic to Asprin) but when I was in a job that made me super depressed I knew that I needed therapy and medication to help me get out of that job. I was on Fluoxetine for a year and it helped me out. I tried Lexapro at one time and that one didn't personally work out for me, I was having random thoughts of not wanting to be alive and that was alarming to me at the same time (I'm not the type at any of my low points to consider thoughts like those). So I immediately tapered off of Lexapro and I felt much better after that.

[@oxfordchroma]

Having had DRDP, it really is terrifying and makes you feel like you'll never be able to enjoy reality again, and is worse coupled with OCD and can onset intrusive thoughts. You're doing such great work in creating a plan with your doctor. I wish I had gotten help sooner. And to be honest, I noticed a major if not complete improvement after starting medication. Medication should not be stigmatized. EVerything is designed to help someone genuinely suffering. It's no one patient's fault that medication can fall into the wrong hands. Anyhow, you got this QT!

[@tink6225]

I've always had ocd but the older I get, the more volatile it feels. it's starting to destroy my life😃

[@Pandasmooches]

QT's ability to respond like that in a road rage/mean man situation instead of shutting down is god tier! 👑 I laughed my butt off both times I heard this story

[@lucheasusdemonios]

I am so with qt on telling off men who deserve it lmao its truly a super power and so fun when you get under their skin when they come at you side ways for just existing

[@iEffloresce]

QT was spitting when she called tiny homes gentrified trailer parks 😭

[@Caspar_Stanley]

Continually insane to me how people in the US not only deal with road rage to that degree, but have to consider that the other person might pull out a lethal weapon...

[@dj_daem0n]

It's actually very important that people speak about their experiences with derealization, in order to destigmatize it. Let us not forget that woman who got into the news recently for having a derealization episode on an airplane. The internet's first response was to mock and meme her, rather than show any form of understanding. Thanks for being so open about what you're going through, QT.

[@digitalpickles1277]

13 minutes in and had to pause. Thank you to Maya for saying not weighing in if you aren’t their doctor. While I do believe a lot of the comments were well-intentioned, you’re negative experience or concern can cause the person your speaking to to then worry. Some people may not take their medication as intended afterwards and that can be really dangerous and do more harm than good. If qts doctor (who knows what she is going through way more than us) believed it was the right choice. Both QT and the doctor decided on this. It’s important to remember not to tell strangers how to take medications.

[@yungguattari4924]

THIS ☝️

[@qyurryusss]

I was thinking the same thing, how delusional do you have to be to comment on someone else's medication... making comments like that honestly only further stigmatises mental health. Seeking help through professional means (which includes medicine!!) should never be criticised by strangers

[@susanthejew6351]

my doctor thought it was a good idea to use an ancient method to deal with my toe nail that grew into the skin, I will forever have a deformed toe; docters can be idiots 2. and from my experience I can tell you mental health has alot more screw ups walking around then the normal medical field. not listening to doctors saves as many as it takes so your arguement is invalid/ black&white

[@susanthejew6351]

@@qyurryusss yea your kid's a little busy just pump him full off the drug made by the same active component found in speed... who cares if they die of stomach cancer at age 50 at least the will stop being hard to controle; long live modern medicine

[@justsomenightowl7220]

Not putting a pad on dirty underwear, BUT when I’m *already* wearing pads I can wear the same underwear for multiple days while just changing the pads. So that’s my solution -3-

[@jesseire666]

Facts 💅

[@AdrianAye]

This pod is my mental health comfort show. Sometimes it's inspiring, sometimes it's just a feeling of solidarity. Whatever it is, I appreciate it.

[@onreload]

it sounds like you and your doc are taking your concerns seriously, which is great. i've been taking the same thing for years now, and i've had doctors who are cautious and doctors who just think more = better. anyone who says a blanket "oh they're bad for you" doesn't know how necessary they can be for someone

[@KittyKat101MT3]

for the record I think it’s fucking hilarious that y’all don’t really like wine or take it that seriously and I think that is a necessary comedy of the podcast and I think wine sponsors should get on board

[@rach5300]

hello! i don’t know if anyone will read this but i’ve gone through dpdr for around 7 years now. i’m so glad to hear it was short term and you’re doing a lot better now :D but as someone who has lived in this constant state, once you pass the feeling of terror and anxiety with the disorder it weirdly gets better. it becomes your normal and you frame your life around the dissociation. in a way it’s more of a tool at times!!! the one annoying thing i’ve been dealing with which may have also triggered from this is the brain fog. i feel like a lesser version of myself, i feel like my brain is not equipped to think normally anymore. i’d breakdown and lose my shit and i remember COVID time made these symptoms insanely worse for me as the cutoff of reality really exemplified everything. think about it as a coping mechanism! it does get better. i don’t think of my dpdr most days even though i still don’t feel entirely real. it makes me happy knowing how many people are talking about it now as there were little to no resources out there and the one thing that terrified me most was the fact that i felt so fucking broken because it was severely under researched and discussed anywhere. so seeing people like you with a platform talk about dissociation helps to remove the stigma around it :) because gosh whenever i opened up about people genuinely thought i was going insane! but now i view it as some weird soft brain blanket. the inner numbness makes my anxiety a little bit more manageable as i’m able to shake things off a lot easier

[@child4531]

2 yrs is not short term LOL

[@rach5300]

@@child4531 oh no not her dissociation disorder! specifically her dpdr

[@zRhid]

As a fellow *prescribed* Klonopin taker and drealize/depersonalize-er (dont have the same disorder but its also from anxiety) it is pretty terrifying the prospect of becoming addicted but its seriously a last resort for this kind of thing and I totally respect your openness about it. I think as long as your psych is responsible, and it seems like they are, youll be fine and wont get addicted. Something that really really helps for me and some other people I know that deal with various forms of dissociation is seriously just putting an ice pack or something cold on the back of your neck and/or on the top of your head. It wont fix it long term but it really helps me when it gets overwhelming. Also weighted blankets are goated. Hope you're able to decrease the severity of this in the long term QT, I know it's super rough. You got this

[@melztunes]

Proud of QT for working so hard to keep herself well in such a frightening situation

[@gizemm2350]

okay 3 mins into the pod i just need to say that i definetely put liner on my underwear in hard times so leslie is not alone🙏

[@nj5778]

THANK YOU QUEEN SPEAK YOUR TRUTH I WAS GOING CRAZY OVER HERE

[@MarthaSpamsss]

I found this podcast after finding Maya from her tiny house video 😂

[@user-tp6ho4un2c]

Welcome 🍷

[@Ejadedejong]

qt you need to put the car story in your standup routine! ITS GOLD

[@4648e]

All the information I know about women are from this podcast. Thank you girls for enlightening me

[@ninin11]

YES i LOVE the yard and i’m annoyed every time one comes out and qt isn’t on it. BRO she would be SO good, i need it so bad. (also i’m a wine about it main, dw)

[@rocketrichard8264]

QT’s road rage story reminds me of when something happens and you freeze up but on the drive home you think of all these things you could of said or did but didn’t do. But when you tell the story you tell it with you saying all the shit you thought of on the drive home lol.

[@gublagubgalub8092]

Man I love qt and all her rage so relatable

[@DalPrince14]

Qt being transparent about their mental health journey is so helpful and important, to me in particular as someone who avoids getting checked out, because if I get diagnosed it means it’s real. But seeing someone who is trying things out and transparent about the journey vs the fix is more helpful than she might ever know.

[@marissabreitenstein9404]

I really appreciate you both being so honest about your mental health journeys.

[@bloomingstays]

Glad to hear you’ve got professional medical guidance. My Partner had a very similar experience earlier this year with what you describe as that “break” kind of thing and after a few months of recuperating and lots of adjustments, klonopin is also in their daily stack. I was hesitant and scared too but seeing how much it alleviates for my partner helped me remember to try to trust the professionals

[@SuqMadiq]

Yeahhhh, daily benzos skeev me out too. I self-medicated with (abused) benzos for years. I'd do two week stints that eventually spiraled into two week binges. The withdrawals were honestly some of the scariest moments of my life. BUT.... Taking a prescribed dose with the supervision of a doctor *is* different. Even though the issue of dependance and withdrawal still very much persists, you're in the hands of someone who knows how to mitigate the worst of it. I'd just continueally voice my concerns to keep it on the forefront of your treatment and I (not a doctor) think you'll end up okay. Plus, the longer acting benzos (like klonipin and valium) are easier to taper off of. Good luck on your journey!

[@SuqMadiq]

And just some further clarity: I have since used benzos as an abortive for panic attacks under the supervision of a doctor with literally zero big problems. No habitual use. No cravings. No withdrawal. The worst problem I've had is groginess the next day and transient mental numbness that subsides within hours. That second part could very well just be minor dissociation from my anxiety disorder.

[@watwaba]

qt i rlly appreciate u talking abt ur mental health bc it made me and stuff bc i realized i related to alot of the Symptoms? and that is not just like normal ig and i dont suck for having a hard time dealing with feeling like nothing is real and shit and now i feel like i can actually have a path to getting help :D

[@getsetready]

As someone who's been on those type of medications, it's not easy to talk about it. Especially to people who havent been on them/know nothing about them. If it can bring you closer to what you consider 'normal', more power to you, QT

[@SimplyPharmD]

okay ladies; let me just start by saying that I applaud the shit out of you both for sharing your mental health stories and creating a safe environment for others to share theirs 💖 - I'm a pharmacist - I have ADHD, anxiety, and depression - medications do a GREAT job when they're used for the right thing! benzos CAN be addictive when used over a long period of time. also, that all varies person to person. - as QTs said many times she's a hypochondriac and does a FUCK TON of research on symptoms and possible treatments. - the fact the med is helping her feel normal again is AWESOME. the people voicing their concerns kind of brings her back to being anxious about needing to be on a med, and having this internal battle (that she's already dealt with before starting a prescription med). - how about we just celebrate people doing the best they can to take care of themselves? - #parasocial but I'm so proud of how far QTs come with therapy and taking breaks from work to take care of herself. ok bye soapbox 😂❤ (part of the ~20%)

[@maiyorha]

im a loyal yarm listener and WE WANT YOU ON IT QT!!!!

[@Guccigabe720]

Yes

[@neilronan444]

im schizophrenic and have been in psychosis a few times- the treatment thing is definitely true! my anti pscyhotics stopped all my hallucinations and delusions almost instantly. where as i still struggle with dissociation in my day to day life

[@domsfuture]

i keep rewatching the road rage incident part and it makes me feel happier and happier everytime

[@Sophia_JiYun]

I’ve never heard someone else talk about derealization/depersonalization so hearing QT talk about it was really interesting. I go through phases where I feel that heavy dissociation from life and feel like I float through it, honestly I might feel that way now but it’s never been scary? Maybe because know it’s happening or it’s just not as severe but either way I enjoyed hearing QT’s update and I’m glad she’s being responsible as well as the fact the meds are working!!

[@erops7933]

Thank you for talking about dissociation and shit like taht I've been living like this for 3 years i feel like im on the verge of insanity and that im gonna just die like that its just my life for ever

[@itsourtime]

Maya’s cat call response is PERFECT 😂

[@mattydems]

QT I am so proud of you for sharing your mental health journey - you’re making all the right moves and I think you’ll be feeling better/normal soon enough. ❤❤❤ 15:43

[@notur1angel]

It's incredibly brave for QT to be so open & honest about her mental health journey. Like they have said, mental health & therapy shouldn't be taboo to talk about but lots of people still aren't comfortable talking about these kinds of things. She's also so so brave for talking about the treatment and medications she's doing as well. Being that vulnerable in such a public setting is super scary! Especially when so many people hold toxic beliefs and misinformation about medication, mental disorders, and therapy. I have all the respect in the world for QT and I wish nothing but the best for her.

[@3yp0n]

Wednesdays are a good day with Wine About It. Wine About It Wednesdays!!!!! 🥂

[@radlee974]

I know that it’s none other of my business but since y’all talked about bit here on the pod, I’m gonna go ahead and touch on it hella quick… When it comes to your meds, QT, you’ve fucking got this. You’re clearly doing your due diligence, which is huge. You’re aware of your family history with addiction, you’re only taking what you’re prescribed, and you’re working closely with a medical professional. Thus, I totally believe in you and your ability to navigate yourself through life while taking such a strong medication. (Whether the amount your taking stays as low as it is _or_ moves up to something higher!) Anyway, thanks for yet another *AWESOME* episode of Wine About It!! I was legitimately laughing out loud at QT’s road rage story!! LOL. Fuck that douche!!

[@CombatKing1237]

im with QT on this, that was an excellent way to counter road rage

[@Mynamesnotlindsay]

You could call Maya’s speech at the Bug Gala the Keynote (Address or Speech, not sure if there is a difference). I think it would sound cool and professional. QT always knocks it out of the park with every event, so I’m excited for the next one!

[@Miniath]

I really just want to say thanks for talking about your mental health in such an open way. I've struggled with anxiety affecting my ability to be a human for almost a decade now and been through tons of different medications. I started taking low dosage Klonopin daily within the last year and i was extremely nervous at first, my family doesn't have any history of abuse but the horror stories about dependency really made me nervous. however, I trusted my psychiatrist and found ways to make it responsible and personally it absolutely changed the way I feel for the better in an incredibly meaningful way I can't say how long term it may change but its been a life changer for me. not to remove the need to be cautious and trust your doctor above all but guess wanted to share as you will naturally hear the disaster stories more than the successes. so thanks for being so open about it in a way that hopefully makes people feel like what they aren't alone in dealing with mental illness.

[@SxdHxrmony]

i really love that y’all stopped having wine every week, especially the full bottle days

[@sarahchristoff2125]

Mfw I realize that I am also disassociating because I have those same thoughts 😬 time to mention it to my therapist - thank you for sharing this stuff, I know it can be scary

[@Banferti]

This is the best wine about it thumbnail. I cannot stop laughing at it. 10/10 would click again

[@ferdinanddolle6358]

fascinating to see how often the title and thumbnail of each new episode is changed!

[@rebeckaa]

Big ups to QT for taking care of herself ❤ as someone who is so similar its really inspirational and motivational

[@lostshot]

Love the idea of the mini golf event! If anyone wants to be a part of that content last minute, you should have them be a caddy for someone else bc that would be silly :)

[@rewpbertt]

I only watch fear & episodes with QT and I only started watching it because of QT. I have genuinely found QT to be one of the funniest ppl I watch and I'm bummed I don't get to see her stand up. If she just went on The Yard as often as Josh like a somewhat recurring guest that would absolutely be great.

[@starry_eyed_frog]

She would kill it on the yard

[@arielbarish]

I've struggled with depersonalization for about 4 years due to trauma and its really tough. I'm trying to get into EMDR therapy but I'm scared of being retraumatized and it's pretty expensive as well.. Good luck feeling good again QT!

[@bonesyVT]

It’s always the greatest day when you decide you gotta clean something you really don’t want to clean and open KZbin to find out a new wine about it just dropped

[@jayabegglen4665]

Hey QT, just wanna say that as someone who’s been on multiple SSRIs for anxiety and depression (aka trauma PTSD soup of wonderful ness) for most of my adult life, I hope this new change helps ya. They aren’t miracle drugs that fix everything but for you I hope it helps ya a bit. 😊

[@cinotaoat]

i started taking perception meds when i was 12 and i was afraid people would cal me a crazy girl or somthing but everyone was so nice. my meds have helped so much love you qt ❤

[@stephen129]

QT's road rage story reminds of the sketch from I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson.

[@danielhearne5742]

Imagine being a caddy for a PGA style mini golf event in all white wiping the putter after every putt is so funny to me another event I need to see!

[@jammie7822]

I'm really excited for you QT! I'm finally on a medication regime that works for me, and I feel like I finally have the chance to get to know myself.

[@arkain1]

Adding a drone cam to the mini golf event for an aerial view would be sick! 👍

[@lilchillinlindz]

such a good “WE BACK!” episode!✨

[@raritymademydress]

I love this podcast, QTs road rage was insanely funny what a queen

[@xRiizo]

Going to be another banger I can tell!

[@saltedcoffee5460]

my god, i love qt so much

[@redactedreplies]

For the pad thing imo, I feel like I never thought about that because I'd considering it wasting my money to use one for that purpose

[@minecraftarcutect17]

Wine about it patreon is genuinely so goated

[@aydadae7337]

The pads actually make sense to me QT! we all cant have the golden not so drippy v+g1na. When i was younger sure but im 28 now and have to keep shit clean like, lol. I use a liner before they get dirty tbh to make them last longer.

[@Nonresponder01]

People being armchair psychiatrists like she doesn't know 4weird. I was one of them. I'm sorry. What QT described is exactly how I feel and have felt for almost a year. Everyday is a struggle to stay sane and it feels like I'm on the verge of a psychotic break where I just stop talking and moving and interacting with the world. But at the same time, nothing feels real. I don't know who is moving my body because it doesn't feel like me.

[@tommyscholly]

A cool word for a TED Talk is a Keynote

[@1ronsid3]

dpdr is fucking crazy man, I had it really bad for a couple of months (multiple times over some years) and everyone thinks you're crazy, not entirely sure how it came about and how I don't really have it anymore, but the feeling you get is just hard to put into words properly, I haven't had a noticable episode for a couple of years and I've even had times when I wanted to experience it, and it definitely gets worse when you hear people talk about it and the more you think about it. For me it just felt so obvious that being alive isn't normal, even walking felt like a fake action.

[@mayaegee]

I have never laughed out loud at a KZbin video harder than I did when QT got to the peak of her road rage story 😂

[@shadowlink3602]

When I get really stressed I have something kinda similar where I just stop caring about what I'm doing. Like I'm fully aware of everything but I forget that anything has consequences. Essentially ill do anything i have to do to get out of the situation and not think about anything else. It's kinda like playing a game and not taking it seriously cuz u can reload a save. That's my experience anyway

[@secondeye1574]

1:15 QT should've said "It's been done" like Maya kept saying about her doing apple

[@Imrano_Rex]

I dread to think what kind of weirdos that thumbnail will attract. I rather it goes back to a classic low angle shot of half of Maya’s face 😂

[@mr.butterworthz6148]

can confirm about the trailer house stuff. My parents own one, I always felt weird saying " oh yeah I live in this trailer park with my family of 7". Once I grew up more I'd say mobile home. But yeh they're basically just tiny houses

[@elvara872]

Talking meds for my anxiety because nothing else worked, I prefer to be dependant on them for now than not being to have a regular life.

[@Aloumun1]

Maya saying “yeah that’s fine” and then shaking her head is so hilarious (32:48)

[@punksweeper4678]

QT doing the Tim Robinson IRL when confronted on the road is so goated

[@makpug5635]

I had a road rage incident driving into the Boston airport where another driver would not let me into the lane and he was literally the ONLY one on the road he had plenty of room and so he swerved around me and almost made me crash so I flip him off while he's pulled over and go to the drop offs and this dude pulls up next to me and rolls his window down and starts yelling at me saying "that's how you apologize" and whatever I never looked at him I was not having it but never again will I flip people off it's not worth it

[@gabimenegolla]

I love the GALA I feel like it's gonna be really great. Just hope you focus a tiny bit on plants too, without them there's no forest.

[@shaliekk]

I do quite love Wine About It ❤️

[@Unch0sen1]

needed this today

[@SomeoneSomewhere42069]

35:35 ~Fiiiiiiiiine aboouuut it~

[@sophapilla]

the first thumbnail was wild

[@holly9059]

My true comfort podcast

[@Acerola_t]

29:35 slay

[@mediumchicago_pizza]

u can take klonopin im a mental health nurse just listen to ur provider. u sound like you’re dealing w a tough problem very well qt. bless ur soul yall be goin through a lot

[@pen_bapp]

I can’t believe QT got away with calling Maya The Yard’s rose.

[@paigerobertson2545]

1 minute into the pod, but just had to say that I LOVE your nails QT! they are so nice and love those rings :))

[@jorisrombouts4041]

Having a disassociation disorder as a dyslexic... life can be too cruel. Also, there are some alcohol free wines, but I don't know if they're any good

[@tillmar1332]

qt went full Slime mode irl, love it!

[@marissabreitenstein9404]

also, keynote speakers are what we use at conferences for the "main" speakers at a conference.

[@Imegress]

14:00 bless you

[@rachaelrand]

My boyfriend has been on Klonopin for his panic disorder and the difference between when he’s on it and not on it is so huge.

[@gattogateaux7852]

Im already stressed out about which TS charm bracelet i wanna pick and if its gonna sell out before i can get it. Aaaaaaaa