YouTuber Jeff Wittek Healing His Brain Injury (Part 2)

When KZbin star ‪@JeffWittek‬ suffered a head injury after a filmed stunt went terribly wrong, he started experiencing depression, anxiety, and extreme emotional stress. His mental health had sunk so low, he visited Amen Clinics to get his brain scanned (read about Wittek’s initial brain scan evaluation here) and find out what he could do to improve his symptoms. In true KZbinr fashion, he did his evaluation with Daniel G. Amen, MD-a renowned psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and founder of Amen Clinics-in front of a camera.
In the initial aftermath of his accident, Wittek tried to hide what happened to him from his fans and followers. “I covered it up, and I put on prosthetic makeup, and I’ve played up the injuries as a joke like it was fake because I was so embarrassed about what happened,” he admitted to Dr. Amen.
Wittek has made a name for himself with a KZbin talk show that features him in a barbershop giving his guests a haircut. Wittek is a trained barber, but many of his guests aren’t aware of that fact and are put on edge wondering if he’s going to butcher their hair. It makes for some hilarious interactions. In the show, Wittek comes off as an arrogant, narcissistic New Yorker, but that’s simply a character he’s created. He’s never wanted to reveal his true self. “I don’t want to do that, because I don’t want to open myself up to criticism from people,” he said.
But now, faced with head trauma and mental health issues, Wittek has decided he’s ready to be more vulnerable and wants to share his journey. “It got really dark at times,” he said, but “I can document my healing over time.” He hopes his story can help others who might be suffering.
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[@jayserrano4499]

I’m used to seeing Jeff joking around and being funny but this more vulnerable and serious side to him is so refreshing to watch. I’d love to see more of this side to him.

[@bprandomised4011]

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[@AmenClinic]

To his best brain!

[@Mg-rb5lw]

also i hope jeff knows being funny isnt his only redeemable quality. he doesn't have to be funny 24/7 for us to watch him

[@suzzyy8669]

It just comes to him naturally. Some people are just funny without even trying...

[@Mg-rb5lw]

@@suzzyy8669 yeah. and he makes comments all the time about how he's stupid for hurting himself. like he's a lot more intelligent and thoughtful than he gives himself credit for

[@tammyszu3570]

@@Mg-rb5lw Yea, I don't even follow him, but I started to follow his journey to recovery because I was surprised by how creative and interesting he is. Those documentary videos of his life were so interesting. Even the music video at the end was good (in a funny/bad way haha). Everyone makes mistakes sometimes, but mistakes don't define you, they're just learning experiences.

[@laylacelestex]

jeff is so vulnerable and self reflective. i hope things only get better now, he deserves it.

[@lovedre]

"I'm not a fan of positive thinking. I'm a fan of accurate thinking." Boom! Mind blown! Pun intended!

[@AmenClinic]

Dr. Amen speaks a lot about his theory on this on his Instagram if you'd like to follow/see more - @doc_amen

[@marialuciaxoxo]

I think it would help him soooo much to see a therapist..: This is pretty much what he's doing right now. is letting it all out. I like this Vulnerable side of him.. It shows he's a real person.

[@cerysjones363]

Ik I’m a yr late but he signed up for therapy last wk

[@baconandeggs80]

This explains more about Jeff and more about what he can do to heal. I appreciate Jeff's vulnerability and honesty. Quite brave. I am so thankful to you Dr. Amen. He's lucky to have you in his corner. Thank you for what you do in the name of brain health. ❤👏

[@AmenClinic]

They're gonna do great things!

[@racheld4418]

Jeff we are all rooting for you. You can tell you have an amazing soul. Prayers to you and a speedy recovery

[@lesartistex]

totally love this man. his honesty and willingness to be vulnerable are so refreshing. especially coming from someone who portrays a tough guy exterior. thank you for sharing Jeffy

[@Rxnku]

I like his character of the tough guy but I love when he opens up and acts like his real self

[@brainrot988]

this is soo good! but too intimate at the same time bc i feel like im interrupting something personal

[@Canadian528]

His reaction when the doctor told him he admired him :-( I wanna give him a hug

[@natmccallion]

I had a terrible brain injury 3 years ago and Jeff’s journey has helped me so much! I would love to speak with him.

[@miranda0298]

i’m sorry :( how are you doing now?

[@AmenClinic]

Wishing you healing!

[@natmccallion]

I’ve just had absolutely shed loads of Botox in my forehead, scalp, neck and shoulders and it’s the first thing that has taken the edge off of the residual pain, thanks for asking! I wish the Amen clinic was in the UK, I would definitely love your help 🖤

[@wanjikukarugo1842]

1. Is it true? 2. Is it absolutely true ? 3. How do you feel when you believe the thought? 4. How do/would you feel without the thought ? 5. Is it the Opposite?

[@AmenClinic]

Great questions to ask everyday!

[@justinsautter]

as someone who relates a lot to jeff, i honestly found the thought exercises very helpful. thanks for all your work Dr. Amen

[@AmenClinic]

Thanks Justin

[@emilyb8705]

This man was made to be a doctor! He’s smart but humble. A realist but motivating and kind. Doesn’t show off his knowledge but educates you and has a calming demeanor about him.

[@lilyjane570]

Right i wish i had the money and resources to see a doctor like this

[@janl5677]

Thank you for making these videos.

[@suzzyy8669]

Jeff is such a bad ass! That dude is strong AF mentally and physically 🙌🏻

[@deedra54]

Amen, to Jeff's comments on alcohol!!

[@0MissElizabeth0]

I'm loving this collaboration between you guys !

[@amybudafulldisaster3646]

P.o.v. ur here supporting *Jeff* 💨💙💨

[@HarpreetKaur.]

Dr. Amen’s expressions are sending me 😂😂😂

[@emilykatsullivan4058]

TBI awareness is so important. It is really a life struggle. So showing something that could help. This is very enlightening. This is very real for a lot of people. Military, football, sports in general. Someone could have a TBI and not even know it. Parts of your personality change. It’s just a lot to deal with and especially if you have no awareness of what’s happening. This was amazing to watch. Get Dr.Amen out there. I used to work with a guy who made a name for himself through the idea of his catch phrase. “Differently Disabled”, he was caught in a house fire and they brought him out in a body bag. He wasn’t dead. So he went and has been featured on news features. He has spoken at colleges. Quit amazing of a platform he created. I work with a client who suffered a TBI through a car accident, whole life has changed. Can never drive again. You are going through a lot and to share it with the world is truth of healing. I know people who are suffering silently. Losing everything. So this is such exposure to everything, from your trauma, the after effects, to dealing with a TBI, to the impact it has taken on your life. Beautiful thank you❤️

[@leopardprints]

This Amen is a scammer. There are loads of articles out there exposing his scanning methods and debunking his work.

[@emilykatsullivan4058]

@@leopardprints ty for that if you could send links to the articles that shows he is a scam artist, that would be more helpful. This story no matter what doc, make TBI awareness part of his platform, showing the struggle from day to day living. This is courageous. Doc or no doc, god bad or indifferent on the opinion of the doctor, or factual. This is a video of showing what it looks like to seek healing for a very traumatic experience. For anyone. So thank you again for the doc who may not be the best in his field, he is giving Jeff hope with a very hard situation.

[@emilykatsullivan4058]

@@leopardprints so now that I have done my research. Dr. Amen does not particularly, have good reviews. He is wildly not accepted by the science community. For Jeff to even post any of this is, where my attention lies. I would make my education about Dr.Amen, readily available. Leading with that gives me education, and an ability for me to form my opinion. The focus of this whole thing, is Jeff. So maybe contact him directly or send out information disputing the doctors abilities. Just something I would consider. Only a suggestion.

[@leopardprints]

@@emilykatsullivan4058 He's charging Jeff $1600 for supplements to 'fix' his brain injury- that's a scam. It's exploiting someone who is vulnerable and scared. There are many viewers with TBIs who have expressed anger and concern at what this 'doctor' is doing to Jeff. He's giving Jeff false hope and spreading misinformation about rehabilitating TBIs.

[@leopardprints]

@@emilykatsullivan4058 I've been having some issues with leaving links, hope this works. neurobollocks.wordpress.com/2015/01/25/the-amen-clinics-advertising-is-dangerous-disingenuous-bullshit/ I think Jeff is aware, now, because he's also mentioned 'articles about Amen'. There's been a lot of discussion in his Reddit sub about finding ways to tell him. But I think he knows. There have lots of comments under the previous video discussing Amen's controversial work, and comments left under Jeff's documentary video. I really hope for his sake that he walks away from Amen, and doesn't continue to buy these expensive suppliemtns. The money spent on these supplements could go towards seeing a neuropsychologist who specialises in TBIs.

[@lovedre]

"Its when you're athentic, people connect." Poweful statment.

[@lovedre]

It was nice to see this side of Jeff as well as the science behind what happenss when you hurt your brain. I never knew you could heal brain damage. Fascinating. I will be checking out more of your videos.

[@bunnym.2414]

depends on the severity of the damage

[@lseh]

Love these videos! How many videos will you have on Jeff’s journey?

[@wittekspiker]

he’s been through so much and i just wanna give him a hug 🥺

[@Douglas-1994]

0:25. When I was eight years old, I was playing on a playground and when I ran across a bridge that lead to some stairs to go to a slide, I tripped and my full body went straight into the bottom step and I busted my forehead open above my left eye and I was dripping blood like crazy!! I've always wondered why I say and do things I should be doing or saying sometimes without thinking through and embarrassing myself! I think I just found the answer I've been looking for for the last 20-21 years!! I also feel off a rope swing when I was Ten and I fell 10 ft onto a boulder on the back of my head and I now have a bone spur.

[@Florecitasilvestre1]

Dr Amen should have mentioned that those questions are from the method of Byron Katie’s The Work.

[@kianajohnson6621]

Love Jeff he's such a great guy!

[@lovedre]

I would love to know more about your alternitives to ambien. That would be a great video idea!

[@0MissElizabeth0]

2:40 Whoa , his right eye is twitching independent of his left (injured) one when he speaks of things that make him uncomfortable! Fascinating

[@melshortir]

Will there be additional episodes with Jeff released?

[@milady8618]

what are the supplements that will heal the brain?

[@TheOurgalaxy]

they cost him $1600 every 3 weeks lmao

[@vliciouss]

I haven’t watched the complete video yet but I use fish oil pills, and recently bought ginkgo biloba. Dr amen has videos on helping the brain 🧠 and says what helps

[@AmenClinic]

www.brainmd.com

[@SuburbanBar1]

blame your best friend

[@Olla677]

Thanks Jeff for doing this, I wish more people would do the same and post results. Like Fellow KZbinr gymnast Nile Wilson and McKayla Skinner. I wish Greg Louganis would have posted his results. There is a lot of child high divers out there that could benefit from this before the suicide attempts come.

[@remembergogmagog848]

I really hope he could be living his life to the fullest by now; not in a dangerous, wasteful ways but by being close with the real people who actually care about him and always support his mental health. Be closer to God is the first step.

[@dragorsi]

I really appreciate sharing the 5 questions at the end. That's something people can actually use. :) I appreciate Jeff for sharing this too. :)

[@gunkmasterflex942]

Great work here guys!

[@lalewilan]

A hole in the brainscan sounds shady as fuck.

[@kristenhanes1365]

I truly believe that exercise at the end is going to help me with my everyday life. Thank you🙏

[@DMac-uv1bl]

As someone with a brain injury I would like to know more about healing the physical damage via supplements mentioned in the video. I’m damaged thank you

[@kellyykells]

I love Jeff 😍😍😍😍

[@BlahBlah-rl1mj]

I need to see this Dr and get my brain scanned. That exercise he gave Jeff for when he has troubling thoughts is really helpful too

[@nimraali3343]

hes a gem

[@marieamericus8074]

I hope that Jeff & Dr. Amen keep a relationship, even after the fact. They really seem to connect & have a mutual respect for each other. Besides, Dr. Amen would make an incredible therapist!! I love how he was showing Jeff how to work with the tools he already has within himself to help him get through his every day life. I've really enjoyed watching these videos with the two of them. It would be cool to see these two on a country wide circuit talking to teens & college students about the dangers of traumatic brain injuries & how easily something like that can not only happen, but completely change your life forever. I'll be praying for a full recovery for you Jeff!! You are & you always will be beautiful!! ❣

[@AmenClinic]

Thanks Marie. Dr. Amen is a double-board certified psychiatrist.

[@needsomezzz]

Do you treat anyone with narcolepsy?

[@jazeli02]

The therapeutic interventions Dr. Amen utilizes is gold!!! 🙌🙌

[@claireluo9885]

I like the 5 questions at the end. But these brain scans and the ridiculously expensive supplements are a load of BS. Jeff deserves better.

[@tatertotter808]

i sparked a joint while watching

[@LexyPerkins]

i stan jeff regardless

[@mon5845]

These videos are teaching me so much valuable information about my own life and how I view it

[@AmenClinic]

Thanks Monica!

[@erinlozada1406]

I love him.. He is a good guy..I could always tell that tho through all his other social media.. And how he lives nerf

[@policeluber6720]

Dr amen prescribed wheat grass juice cherry juice and 5 htp lmao

[@daliaaktouf5286]

I honestly think jeff would really benefit from therapy

[@Sorimar98]

When Jeff said he was addicted to candy I was so surprised because I honestly thought I was the only person going through that.

[@jessieqk12]

Candy is just sugar and most people have a sugar addiction.

[@TomikaKelly]

Nope. My mom and brother both have sugar/candy addictions.

[@selenabecerra2130]

This is truly motivating and inspiring ..thank you for being for vulnerable Jeff and sharing with us, you are so strong and only on the way to become more strong and better and the healthiest version of yourself! We all have our own things going on with our brains and I can relate to some with you, I want to start my journey on bettering my brain too and thank you Dr. Amen you’re incredible! Best wishes!

[@nickhenderson5431]

Is there a podcast I can listen to where doctors talk about this kind of stuff? Like how to improve your mental wellness and thought process

[@AmenClinic]

www.brainwarriorswaypodcast.com

[@apancia]

Very interesting stuff

[@lilyd1010]

I love this story n how Jeff received help But please, Dr. Amen, there are challenged adults n children out here who could use your help - who are not famous or "well off". They need Amen Clinics also, but it's cost prohibitive. Can you help?

[@olli3686]

FUUUUCK - WHY DID HE HAVE TO USE A SHARPIE ON PAPER?! THE SCRATCHING THE SCRATCHING

[@ryank.1214]

He clearly has no idea what sleep apnea is, yet confidently declares that he’s had it since he was a child. This is why I hate people.

[@chrismac9846]

He was clearly describing Insomnia and said Sleep Apnea. The fact the doctor didn’t catch on to that is more concerning than him confidently fucking up the name.

[@lilyjane570]

@@chrismac9846 i think the doctor knew it wasnt sleep apnea he was describing and thats why he said jeff needed tests lol

[@lilyjane570]

Whats funny is ive been suffering sleep apnea issues (like the not breathing and sleep paralysis stuff) and when he said he takes ambien for it on another video i got excited thinking that was a quick fix instead of the breathing machine bullcrap. When i Googled it i cracked up laughing cause he definitely wasnt talking about sleep apnea then either.

[@judestinks]

He just means insomnia

[@Nicolas111]

JEFF SENDING YOU PEACE AND LOVE

[@dadadapna]

It seems like this doctor is totes breaking HIPPA.

[@yallcrazy302]

With patient permission? I mean, they’re basically coercing people into vaccination. I think that’s a bigger concern for medical ethics than Jeff doing a video with a doctor

[@dadadapna]

@@yallcrazy302 I’m not referring to Jeff. I’m referring to the Doctor telling Jeff about his other patients and specifying who they are by name. It’s possible he has patient permission to do that though. It’s just weird to see a doctor do that without knowing he has patient permission.

[@shelleyaundrews5124]

It’s sad he thinks his “persona” is what ppl want to see. I hate that jokey arsehole vibe, he’s such a nice guy. He’d get more success being himself. The toxic trait of KZbinrs is thinking self worth relates to how many followers, views, you have!! Evolve into more than gratification off a bunch of strangers! You’re worthy. With other without KZbin and clicks

[@Елена-з8щ1ш]

Амен читаю вашу книгу полюби свой мозг❤️👍💐💐💐.

[@Plain-Jane]

Who’s here from Discord?? ❤️🤗

[@silveryraven4723]

I’m here from Twitter

[@0MissElizabeth0]

Nope. KZbin recommended page

[@jonathan__BBE]

tbh I dont think jeff gives oscar enough credit. He's been loyal to jeff for years when he could easily go work for someone else and get paid way more. Also, jeff seem grumpy a lot of the time even before his accident, oscar must have so much patients to deal with that too

[@kirstywright5228]

He just explained that he put on a grumpy, narcissistic persona.

[@mariax0452]

I need to smoke with Jeff when he heals 😥