8 Truths That Changed My Life

For all those who feel like they don't fit anywhere(not my quote): She silently stepped out of the race she never wanted to be in, found her own lane and proceeded to win. 🏃‍♀

I’d rather be alone reading a book and drinking tea/coffee than hanging out with people who don’t “get me”

I am absolutely SICK of vague self-help advice. A lot of that stuff makes me feel guilty that I can't do as exactly as I'm told. A lot of it is very victim-blamey, especially under a new age spirituality lense. You are one of those rare channels that isn't shallow as fuck and actually gets into specifics that I can ACTUALLY relate to. You talk about the nuances that no other channel or person does. If a self-help guru makes you question if your experiences are valid or not, RUN. RUN RUN RUN!

When he was like I don't relate to mentally healthy people because they simply don't match my thought patterns!! OMG!🤣🤣

452 days clean and sober and turning 40 this month. I have lost 45 lbs and am so ready for this next decade because my 30s almost killed me. I nodded my head through this entire video. So relatable. Thank you for the work you do!

I pray for you and everyone who is depressed. ❤️🙏

My BF constantly apologises to me for being 'boring'. I love that he is boring. He is safe and dependable and steady and calm. I tell him that every time. Growing up I had to walk on eggshells around my dad and sister. I don't need that constant uncertainty.

What I've learned is that real life is boring. Being able to find joy in the small things, the seemingly insignificant moments, is, I think, the true indicator of being mentally healthy. I try to see even my most spectacular accomplishments as just part of the daily work.

Rule #1: There is no cure. We learn to manage our mental landscape

I’ve just lost a 15 year marriage, and more, due to mental health struggles, which lead to physical health issues. People just can’t understand what it’s like to struggle for decades. When even a basic conversation is soo taxing. You want to love and be loved, but it’s like only 20% of it is able to come through.

I just LOVE LOVE LOVE that you are so genuine and you dont read off a script. This is why you dont "fit" in.. You are authentic in a world where most are not

It will always bug me that peope who never experience the psychological blows that we did...never have to fight for balance as we do. When early trauma, fear, anxiety, depression, becomes PTSD over time, our lives become ever more burdened. While clarity of thought and healing can be initiated and progress with good results...it is a tremedously difficult path. I was already on my healing path with good insights and skills when I found this channel. It has been immeasurably helpful to me as I continue to learn healing perspectives and skills. Thank you just seems so inadequate for the relief you bring. Thank you.

I think I've found my YouTube therapist. He's so easy to listen to and very relatable. Excellent. 👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I also got his book.

Turns out I'm neurodivergent so I never fitted in any shaped hole, didn't find out until I was 40. The standout one for me is No. 6 it's saddening how many books on mental health assume everyone has an intimate partner. It made me stop reading some of them.

Not fitting in with mentally healthy people is 100% a 'thing' omg. Even with my own fabulous husband - he trys hard or pretends to undestand my mental health issues for me - but because HIS personality is steady, optimistic, practical and calm, deep down he thinks you can just 'decide' to have a better attitude or outlook on life, the way he does. Which is of course not always possible for us with mental health issues.

Your point about not "fitting in" with mentally healthy people really hit home. I hadn't thought of it that way, but that's exactly how I feel. Thanks again for these videos, they're very insightful and helpful.

I’m a 66yo grandmother. Excellent list, and I agree about Andrew Huberman. I would add one thing to this list: the people in this world who have fun are the ones who insist on it. The world tends to work against having fun.

This is another wise and extremely helpful video. I recognize myself in all the things you mentioned. Specifically, I often fall in the trap of comparing myself to others and always feeling defective and inferior.

Hi Scott, only a few minutes in but let me tell you, i’m 53 and in all my years i’ve not yet met a 100% mentally-healthy person. You just have to talk long enough to someone and you’ll notice. Thanks for being so open on the www.

Stability is the key for my success in mental stability. I go to my studio to paint and leave the world behind 😊