i really appreciate you guys being open. i have cptsd, and i have never met another person who also has to deal with it. i'm not happy that you have it at all, but it's almost.. refreshing? knowing that i'm not alone. i always listen to you guys' videos to sleep or as background noise to draw. i hope things get better.
I hate how RUclips has changed and made it difficult for smaller channels to do what they love and be able to make a living from it. Your positivity is so incredible though and you're such amazing role models. Thank you for being honest with where you guys are, it means a lot.
*I've been diagnosed with depression and OCD* **Laughs** Honestly, relatable Oh and, btw, it was so brave of you guys to come out and talk to us about this! Well done!
That reminded me of my friend, who had cancer. I met up with him about a month ago and he was weirdly optimistic in the way he was talking about it, saying things like "cancer got me into Glee" (which he loves) or "cancer's great, you get your own room and you only see your parents for an hour". He talked about this all on his own accord too, no questions from me.
You guys are so lovely and this made me really sad because you don't deserve any of this. I'm so sorry you're are having to deal with all these things, just know that we're all here to support you! Doodle Date has always been one of my favourite art channels on youtube, I really hope things start looking up soon! 💖 Can't wait to see your future videos!! ✨
I think you guys should perhaps try selling actual prints. Red bubble is great for mugs and bags, but if you are selling a few prints you would make SUCH better margins on prints you ship yourself. Maybe limited counts to encourage people to hop on it as well. You really do make beautiful art and I would happily pay 20 bucks for an 8x10 of a couple of your pieces. Ill be here through whatever you guys want to try!
its so strange to hear you two talk about struggling with depression, ocd, and ptsd when i watch you two to help me feel better about that. ive watched you two for 2 years and i love you so much. i really want the best for you. thank you for being honest.
I am ok with you guys changing it up a bit. As long as you are okay with, you know, sharing things like that. mental health is something I am very familiar with, so if you guys will share I will listen. Also, great art you two! Best wishes, Daisy (:
Honestly guys you have gotten me through some of the toughest parts of my life (my freshman year of college, my unemployment, my dad dying) and everytime I stray I always end up coming back. Thank you for just being you guys. I will find your videos and enjoy them no matter what ♡
Just read the title I’m scared :0000 thank you for being so honest I have depression and anxiety and I know it’s a struggle and it makes me feel like I’m not so alone c:
I love your honesty in this video! Your positivity is inspiring, I wish you the absolute best with your new style of videos! We should all have some brainstorming sessions because youtube is so finicky at the moment! I can’t wait to see what you create 💕
I've been watching your channel for over a year, and this is my first real comment, ever. I just felt the need to say that I'm really happy that you guys can still laugh and make me laugh, even in a serious video like this. Thank you for this channel - both of you have inspired me so much!
While I've mostly been silent, I have been following you guys for about two years now and your videos always add some joy to my day. I really appreciate your honest on these things - my brother was diagnosed with depression early this year and I've seen how difficult it can be to cope with. Whatever happens with youtube, I can't wait to see what you guys will continue to create and plan to do my best to continue following your stuff c:
Honestly K saw the views drop and was confused. You guys are honestly amazing. You're personally amazing. I'll keep watching always because you guys make me smile and laugh when I'm sad and mushy. So, Thank You! Steph and Adam! Art friends forever 💟!!
Hey doodle.. I know I’m late to the party, but I just want to say, as a viewer I appreciate you opening up. I know it absolutely can’t be easy, especially being so public. You two have been through so much, a tiny bump on RUclips’s road will be so minor compared to it! one thing I’ve always admired about your channel is how strong your fan base is, probably the strongest here on art RUclips! Which is absolutely incredible! And I love how authentic and awesome you guys are and how you always stay positive!! I know youtube has its ups and downs, but keep making the awesome content and staying your awesome selves and it’ll definitely pick back up!! ❤️
Dear Adam and steph, you guys thank you for this video, you don't know how much it means to me that y'all were so honest with us. I was actually diagnosed about 2 years ago with depression and OCD so this hits home. Much love to both of you in ur recovery 🌻💗 As for the channel, I think the switching filming styles is a great idea! The channel gets more traction plus y'all can have more focus on the art and voice over! I'm hoping ur patreon is up so I can help out, it's not much but I really love you guys and you deserve to keep this channel. I'll try signal boosting y'all with tumblr, maybe get my more popular mutuals to recommend y'all. I'm definitely going on a doodle date marathon too, library art here I come! Once again I just want to say, you're the most lovely, wonderful people I know on RUclips, and your videos have helped cheer me up on my worst days. I wouldn't be into art or doing art o levels if it weren't for you. So what I'm saying is.. I owe you two a lot I'll try my best to help y'all out, it's a only a little though. Please mention any other ways we can help you out! Love 💗🌸
I don't really comment much, but it's really kinda Ironic, bc I literally just got out of in-patient in a mental health facility, and it was really nice to see that such great, successful people are struggling with the same things as me. I'm struggling with severe depression, and Its really just nice to know I'm not alone. Thx for sharing this. BTW, I'm DEFINITELY not trying to beg for likes or anything, I just wanted to let you know that this video was helpful to me. It means a lot to me, even though I know you probably won't even see this.
Laughing is a coping mechanism is why you laughed at this stressful stuff. Depression amd CPTSD are bastards and I'm so sorry you have to go through it. Don't fake it til you make it. It's good you've decided to be more honest. And on terms of youtube numbers, the algorithm is broken. It's always broken. It might not BE you. Lots of people arent getting notifications of videos. Having said that, youtube is no longer a stable means of living. It seems like they're the crashing ship at this point. This is why i go on binges for you guys and other channels😂
I’ve been watching quietly for a while... basically since the beginning, and honestly I’m so proud of you guys being so open and honest about all of this. Especially the mental health stuff. I too have OCD and I know from personal experience that it’s not the easiest to deal with on a day to day basis. Your videos have brought me a lot of joy of the past few years and again it makes me so happy that you are willing to be so open and honest with us. Thank you so much for all the amazing art and the community you have built!
You guys are still my favorite RUclipsrs. You are both very talented and very inspiring artists. ^w^ If I could hug you both, I would. I feel sorry for both of your troubles but please stay positive! Adam and Steph, WE LOVE YOU
I appreciate that you go through the comments and heart them and even reply to them. It shows that you really care about your fans. With all this going on I just really hope we can give the love you gave to us. ♡♡♡♡♡ Edit: grammar error
Hey, I’m broken too!! But seriously, thank you for talking about this. I went through depression in high school and have general and social anxiety. It took me several years to be able to talk about it and acknowledge my mental health. Now I just joke that my brain is broken, and my boyfriend and friends are working to fix it with me. Im so happy to see people talking about it openly- I know it’s tough, but people like you help to show others that anyone can go through this, and that they can talk about it too. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this. And thank you for always making art that you love, it makes me so happy!! I hope everything goes well for you in the future, however it works out with RUclips or not. All the best to you!
As a fellow artist with depression, I can relate to this video so much. That little laugh at admitting your mental health really made me smile and I'm not sure why, but I'm glad you're talking about stuff, sometimes it makes it easier to just be completly transparent. And it's very brave to announce that publicly on youtube. We seem to be a nice fan base, and I'm sure I'm not the only person who's here for you guys however things go in the future. If you need to take a break or slow down for awhile then we'll understand, health comes First! Wishing you both the best and know that we love you both and your art so much ^^ P.s I watching your art from a top down veiw is very relaxing
hey, my sister was so scared to watch this vid, that finally I watched it alone and only told her if you and your channel will still be here. mental health is not a surprising topic for us - my sis has been diagnosed with bipolar, while I have been living with depression for (counting..) 10 years now. I know internet may not be the friendliest place on earth, so I agree with what people here are saying - you are brave to share. we love you and we will watch all your vids (that's the plan). Actually we've been recently thinking about you and how we can support what you do (with our little resources). Thus I've been recently watching/re-watching all your "doodles and tea" series - at least that much I can do. Much love from Poland from K and K :)
I hope you are both ok. I feel extremely bad for you, I know you’ll get through it ❤️ but honestly I agree with you for being more transparent, if you did talk about your mental health or mental health in general, I would honestly be happy since it would help maybe younger viewers their mental health, what different mental healths there are and what they are like
Whatever happens, I am and will always be a loyal art friend for you guys 🤗 I always play all of your videos to accompany my night till I fall asleep so that I won't feel lonely at night. Thousand of loves for my favorite doodle couples 💕
I can't wait to see the New Artwork. I love both of your styles and how they have changed and evolved over time. Hang in there and draw what makes you happy because it will come thru and makes us happy too.
I love your art vlog style videos as nobody else does them on RUclips and that’s what makes you guys unique, and that’s what drew me to your channel like 2 years ago and I live in the UK 🇬🇧 too and I think maybe you can try some other styles of videos but also do the art vlogs as well xxxx but I love you both lots no matter what xxxx 🎨😘
That's what drew me to them as well. I love watching people draw while they chat. It reminds me of back when I was in high school with my art friends chatting to each other while we doodled.
I really hope you manage to bounce back ❤️ You guys are awesome! Art content sounds good but some casual vlogging/life updates would be pretty cool too, it's really nice to feel like we're hanging out with you, and we'd miss seeing your faces if you completely stopped showing them! Also some guinea pig content would be fun and I can't think of anyone who wouldn't like that! :)
Thank you for clarifying things. I don't use twitch or discord much; so not knowing what was going on worried me. You both have brought me so much happiness over the last few years, I wish you all the best in your journey going forward. 💕
I reloaded the video when my addblock glitched and didn't show your adds, so I could watch through em and do my part to support yall cause I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL SO MUCH! You two are legit my favorite art youtubers. I have c-ptsd and depression too, I can relate to how debilitating and painful it can be to live with. Yall are really strong, and I believe that you'll make it through the current RUclips downturn. I'm rooting for you, and looking forward to what you'll bring us next!
I was so scared at first. I hope everything goes well for both of you cause you are amazing people and so so sweet. I always feel happier when I get to watch one of your videos, you are without a doubt my favourite youtube channel.💙
Literally I haven’t seen any of your videos in so long because I use to binge but because RUclips started to recommend you less and less to me I just forgot☹️ it’s so heart breaking hearing this because I’ve been watching you guys say all this info since I was 14 ☹️ I hope your new style works out better!!
I'm just glad you're not stopping! I was quite frightened when I saw the title. I'm sorry that you have been through what you have, but I'm also glad that you're relatively okay, that you're getting help and making plans. I guess it's time to get rewatching
Omigosh! You two are so beautifully sweet and cute, I couldn’t believe you were real and found each other in this crazy world. You literally are the last people on earth that deserve to struggle or have negative things hitting you in life. You’re such a huge positivity beam every time I watch you. My son and I watch you on his RUclips on the tele so often, and make us laugh and smile. Good vibes from the US to you beautiful souls
I really loved it when you’d draw a prompt for a character design and you went somewhere to draw like the mcdonalds mermaid one and the one where u were out in a park bench and it was really nice!! Those were my faves but also hope your both doing well!! Only be open if ur comfortable, dont let youtubes algorithms pressure you
Great job getting all that crap out! I’ve also been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and OCD, and I congratulate you for accepted you diagnosis. Lately, I’ve been rewatched your doodles and tea videos, and I found them fairly honest. Love you guys!
I've been watching you guys almost since the beginning and I'm sad to say I did fall off watching in 2019...I'm sorry things are rough but I'm excited to see where your channel is going!! I too have depression and OCD and it's kinda nice to see an art youtuber that deals with the same things I do. I love you both very much and have for years now and I wish for the absolute best for you!!! 💖💖
I've been waiting for this video for a while. I can totally relate. Life is stressful. I appreciate you being so honest with us. I'm praying for everything to get better for you xx
I love you guys and I always look forward to seeing your videos. Mental health is very important. I have ocd, ptsd, depression, and anxiety so I know how difficult it is but just know that we love you and will support you no matter what. ❤️
Do what is best for you because your health, be it mental or physical, should always come first. We as fans will support you in whatever the final outcome that will be. Best of luck and be kind to yourself.
I have depression and OCD too, and I’ve been struggling too recently. So I’m glad you’re telling us this stuff on RUclips now, talking about this stuff can really help others as well, and we’re always here for you. Love you guys.
Okay I watched it and now lemme just say, you guys have helped me sooo much. You genuinely help me with my depression and anxiety and there’s been times where your videos have literally kept me living. Your videos make my day when they come out. You can always count on me. I love you guys ❤️❤️❤️
C-PTSD/depression/anxiety peeps, unite! I feel you on the "shittiest year ever" thing. That was 2016- 2017 for me. All the stuff just fell apart and came crashing down, and I just want you to know that finding your channel was a big part of what helped me out of it. You're both just so friendly and fun to watch - I could just sit back and watch your vids when I felt bad and it was so relaxing and emotionally soothing that it felt like taking some emotional spa-time to chill with friends and goof off. After binge-watching your older vids for a while, I even got inspired to start drawing again after years of not (even went on a few 'doodle dates' with my husband, which was amazing). And that led to more creative stuff elsewhere (I'm sewing again, for the first time in ages, and having so much fun with that), which in turn has been a huge help in pulling me up out of the dark place 2016-2017 put me in. I am so much happier now and in a far better place than I was before I found your channel, and I really do think that watching you guys was a vital part of my recovery process, as much or more so than any therapy I was doing. So I just wanted you to know you do make a difference, a big one, in your viewers' lives just by being yourselves. Thank you for everything.
I’m so sorry! Your life has been tough recently and I can relate. I’ll explain a little I’m a type 1 diabetic (difficult enough) my mum can’t walk because she won’t have operations which she need, I have bad anxiety and depression, my nana has been in hospital for a month now and my dads a depressed anorexic Love to you both Sending virtual hugs ❤️❤️
I was diagnosed with OCD, anxiety, and depression in elementary school (I’m a triple threat, haha). After you begin to learn your own patterns (like being able to identify a depressive episode or an obsession/compulsion etc), it gets so much easier. It’ll never be easy per-say, but as cliche as it sounds, it surely gets A LOT better. I’m sending you both so much love and positive energy! I’m a freelance motion designer, and I’m currently staying with my parents as I look for a new apartment. Every evening before bed, I watch art videos on RUclips. My mother has deemed you guys her favorite art youtubers. We both love your art, your personalities and your silly sense of humour. We will continue to watch (and rewatch old videos) to support you guys!
I love y’all to bits. You two are so brave and wonderful. I wish you all the best and I promise I’ll binge all of your videos and watch all the ads so that y’all can make money
Aw, I’m sorry to hear you guys are going through such a rough time at the moment. Sounds like 2019 has been a pretty rough year for a lot of great people :( I really hope the tide turns for you soon, we’ll all be here and cheering for you no matter the outcome though!! Thank you for all the smiles you have & continue to bring to everyone lucky enough to stumble across your channel ❤️
2 years ago I was a messed up sophomore that had more problems than not. I couldn't focus on anything and I couldn't find it in myself to be happy anymore. Then one day I was scrolling down the 'tube and I saw this cute little video of two people having a "doodle date" drawing mermaids in McDonald's and it made me smile and laugh so much. like you guys have this special energy about yourselves that makes me feel like I'm apart of something when I watch one of your videos. I haven't missed a video since. Now as a senior getting ready to graduate and go onto college I'm so happy I gotten to know you guys along the way. Change happens you know, all of the doodle date family is going through/will go through/has gone through some piece of change in their life but I think we're all just happy to be together in this community reguarless of where that change takes us. That's cause of you guys! You guys made this awesome loving square shaped community! So know that we will be along for your ride wherever it goes. You both are so amazing and we love you! I believe you can do so many amazing things! The change will be hard but know that we will be here with you, believing in you no matter what. Love from America!
I feel like the community you have will support you through whatever, and hopefully most people also understand if at somepoint you guys decide to leave youtube. This video shows that *everyone* struggles. Everyone at somepoint goes through some shit. I definitely know what severe depression and anxiety™ does to you, and so i wanna send all the love for you two. It always gets worse before it gets better.
I've been watching you guys for such a long time, and you guys make me laugh and smile a lot. You guys are very brave to come out and talk about this, and thank you so much for cheering all of us up. We love you!
Good luck, Steph and Adam, with whatever you guys do! I also struggle with depression and PTSD, so I can understand. Keep fighting, guys! I've loved all of your videos, so I'll definitely watch some of the older ones! :D
Even though I am terrifyed of change, it helps that my favourite YT couple is there for me. I will always support you guys with everything I have. Because you inspire me to do art and make me happy.
Change is scary but I really hope trying new things will work out for you! You are both wonderful and we understand that you can't be super positive all the time but I think that sharing things that are a bit less positive make a lot of people like me feel less alone.
I'm sending love to you! I hope you feel the love. Also, I'm so glad that y'all are so honest and genuinely lovely people. We understand if you take your time with videos and I, personally, prefer it when you guys are doing something that works for you because I'll love it no matter what.
I'm so proud of you both for opening up. It's honestly very inspiring and I'm so happy that you're adapting for everything that hits you down. Time to binge watch doodle date
I'm so sorry you guys are going through so much but I commend you for being honest and upfront about it. Mental health especially is so important to keep talking about. I really like the different filming style, and I understand the difficulty with vlog-style videos even though I personally love your casual format - I don't know how it is for anyone else, but I struggle SO MUCH for views with vlogs. I would love to see new experimental videos from you guys but don't pressure yourselves too much! I hope things start to get easier soon! (also "I've been diagnosed with depression *laughs*" is extremely relatable oh man)
Sending love your way!! I've been watching this channel since the Castle video (I'm just more of a lurker, not a commenter) and i loved the dynamic between you two and you guys have inspired me to draw more often. I'm not quite at everyday, but I'm trying. I don't really use my other social media as much, but from watching your videos as of late I was able to piece together that stuff was a bit of amiss so I'm glad to get a better idea of whats going on with you do. I hope that as time goes on things get better for y'all. I look forward to hearing how the rest of the year goes for you two and I'll be here for every upload just like many of the other people here! ❤❤❤❤
I'm sorry this year has been so hard on you guy! I've been watching you guys for 2 years but I'm not super active in the community. Still, you are one of my favorite channels. You are both so inspiring and fun! I really do hope things get better. I'll put on some old Doodle Date in the background while I'm cleaning house. Haha. Thanks for sharing your lives and art with us all for the past 3 years, and keep doing your best! PS I also have anxiety and depression so I get it. Lots of love!
I'm glad you guys can have serious talks with us as well as being so fun in your videos! It's always good to have proper talks with us every so often and tell us what's going on. Well stay with you no matter what ❤️☺️
it feels sort of surreal to hear about you talk about your struggles with mental health, as a few years ago I had a fairly traumatic experience and in the time after, when I would be anxiety ridden and up at ungodly hours of the night, not able to sleep, I would always turn to your videos. they made me feel safe and warm, as if I knew you two personally, like talking to an old friend. they would distract me and make me laugh, as well as inspire me to make more art of my own. I don’t know what I would’ve done without your channel, thank you so much
I love you two and I really hope that everything gets figured out and you continue to be able to do RUclips. 🖤💚💙 Y'all are some of my favorite people in the world (and Adam, you're my favorite artist... dont tell Van Gogh) lmao
I’m so late but I got diagnosed with depression and ocd a little over a year ago and I know it’s hard but you can get through it Adam! And I’m so so sorry Steph! Stay strong! I’m glad you guys are still up and running
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Y'all are so brave to be so honest! I loved the top-down view, can't wait to see what you make of it! :O
Thank you as always for all your help and support Kasey!
You guys are SUCH big RUclips inspirations to people like me, never quit doing what you’re doing!
Kasey Golden your a really nice person Kasey!
i really appreciate you guys being open. i have cptsd, and i have never met another person who also has to deal with it. i'm not happy that you have it at all, but it's almost.. refreshing? knowing that i'm not alone. i always listen to you guys' videos to sleep or as background noise to draw. i hope things get better.
*puts on doodle date mega playlist while I sleep so they get 8 hours worth of add revenue*
Shøna Callanan i thought The internet was tearing the world apart, slowly.. but you brought back all that hope :)
Shøna Callanan ME TOO THO
Shøna Callanan brilliant idea like wow ! i wanna try it tbh
I hate how RUclips has changed and made it difficult for smaller channels to do what they love and be able to make a living from it. Your positivity is so incredible though and you're such amazing role models. Thank you for being honest with where you guys are, it means a lot.
Steph: *draws in tiny sketch book*
Also Steph: *leaves 2 inch white border around drawing*
*I've been diagnosed with depression and OCD*
**Laughs**
Honestly, relatable
Oh and, btw, it was so brave of you guys to come out and talk to us about this! Well done!
Thank you!
It feels a like a huge load off just being honest and venting with you guys
@@DoodleDate it's amazing how honest and kind you guys are! Do whatever you want! I love your channel!
I always nervous laugh when talking about my OCD etc.
@@DoodleDate we still love and support you guys !!!
That reminded me of my friend, who had cancer. I met up with him about a month ago and he was weirdly optimistic in the way he was talking about it, saying things like "cancer got me into Glee" (which he loves) or "cancer's great, you get your own room and you only see your parents for an hour". He talked about this all on his own accord too, no questions from me.
You guys are so lovely and this made me really sad because you don't deserve any of this. I'm so sorry you're are having to deal with all these things, just know that we're all here to support you! Doodle Date has always been one of my favourite art channels on youtube, I really hope things start looking up soon! 💖 Can't wait to see your future videos!! ✨
I’m terrified and I haven’t even watched the video yet
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Isabella 3347 same!
Me too
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I think you guys should perhaps try selling actual prints. Red bubble is great for mugs and bags, but if you are selling a few prints you would make SUCH better margins on prints you ship yourself.
Maybe limited counts to encourage people to hop on it as well.
You really do make beautiful art and I would happily pay 20 bucks for an 8x10 of a couple of your pieces.
Ill be here through whatever you guys want to try!
"Please watch some of our older videos if you like.."
Me: *goes on DoodleDate binge*
Absolutely!!!
That's my everyday haha. All I do is binge doodle date on the regular
@Julia Disney same
Already was 😝
RUclips hasn't been recommending ur videos recently so now I have a ton to binge! I love your channel so much 💕💕 and the new direction will be great
Same, I randomly wondered what happened to them and, noticed that it was RUclips not suggesting their content to me.
its so strange to hear you two talk about struggling with depression, ocd, and ptsd when i watch you two to help me feel better about that.
ive watched you two for 2 years and i love you so much. i really want the best for you. thank you for being honest.
I am ok with you guys changing it up a bit. As long as you are okay with, you know, sharing things like that. mental health is something I am very familiar with, so if you guys will share I will listen. Also, great art you two!
Best wishes,
Daisy (:
Honestly guys you have gotten me through some of the toughest parts of my life (my freshman year of college, my unemployment, my dad dying) and everytime I stray I always end up coming back. Thank you for just being you guys. I will find your videos and enjoy them no matter what ♡
oh no we're so sorry to hear you've been going through struggles too
The "Oh god I'm broken" is the most relatable thing I've heard all year and I feel it.
Just read the title I’m scared
:0000 thank you for being so honest I have depression and anxiety and I know it’s a struggle and it makes me feel like I’m not so alone c:
I love your honesty in this video! Your positivity is inspiring, I wish you the absolute best with your new style of videos! We should all have some brainstorming sessions because youtube is so finicky at the moment! I can’t wait to see what you create 💕
I've been watching your channel for over a year, and this is my first real comment, ever. I just felt the need to say that I'm really happy that you guys can still laugh and make me laugh, even in a serious video like this. Thank you for this channel - both of you have inspired me so much!
While I've mostly been silent, I have been following you guys for about two years now and your videos always add some joy to my day. I really appreciate your honest on these things - my brother was diagnosed with depression early this year and I've seen how difficult it can be to cope with.
Whatever happens with youtube, I can't wait to see what you guys will continue to create and plan to do my best to continue following your stuff c:
Honestly K saw the views drop and was confused. You guys are honestly amazing. You're personally amazing. I'll keep watching always because you guys make me smile and laugh when I'm sad and mushy. So, Thank You! Steph and Adam! Art friends forever 💟!!
Aww this is honestly so sweet!
We really appreciate you sticking with us!
Hey doodle.. I know I’m late to the party, but I just want to say, as a viewer I appreciate you opening up. I know it absolutely can’t be easy, especially being so public. You two have been through so much, a tiny bump on RUclips’s road will be so minor compared to it! one thing I’ve always admired about your channel is how strong your fan base is, probably the strongest here on art RUclips! Which is absolutely incredible! And I love how authentic and awesome you guys are and how you always stay positive!! I know youtube has its ups and downs, but keep making the awesome content and staying your awesome selves and it’ll definitely pick back up!! ❤️
Dear Adam and steph,
you guys thank you for this video, you don't know how much it means to me that y'all were so honest with us. I was actually diagnosed about 2 years ago with depression and OCD so this hits home. Much love to both of you in ur recovery 🌻💗
As for the channel, I think the switching filming styles is a great idea! The channel gets more traction plus y'all can have more focus on the art and voice over!
I'm hoping ur patreon is up so I can help out, it's not much but I really love you guys and you deserve to keep this channel. I'll try signal boosting y'all with tumblr, maybe get my more popular mutuals to recommend y'all. I'm definitely going on a doodle date marathon too, library art here I come!
Once again I just want to say, you're the most lovely, wonderful people I know on RUclips, and your videos have helped cheer me up on my worst days. I wouldn't be into art or doing art o levels if it weren't for you. So what I'm saying is.. I owe you two a lot
I'll try my best to help y'all out, it's a only a little though. Please mention any other ways we can help you out!
Love 💗🌸
do they have a patreon?!
The Magic Pencil Case ye! It's - www.patreon.com/doodledate
@@themagicpencilcase yes.
I don't really comment much, but it's really kinda Ironic, bc I literally just got out of in-patient in a mental health facility, and it was really nice to see that such great, successful people are struggling with the same things as me. I'm struggling with severe depression, and Its really just nice to know I'm not alone. Thx for sharing this. BTW, I'm DEFINITELY not trying to beg for likes or anything, I just wanted to let you know that this video was helpful to me. It means a lot to me, even though I know you probably won't even see this.
Laughing is a coping mechanism is why you laughed at this stressful stuff. Depression amd CPTSD are bastards and I'm so sorry you have to go through it. Don't fake it til you make it. It's good you've decided to be more honest.
And on terms of youtube numbers, the algorithm is broken. It's always broken. It might not BE you. Lots of people arent getting notifications of videos. Having said that, youtube is no longer a stable means of living. It seems like they're the crashing ship at this point.
This is why i go on binges for you guys and other channels😂
after i watch this im goin to watch all your vids from top to bottom
i want you to do what you love
drawing.
Oh no, we'll support you no matter what!
Second this 💚
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You guys are so brave talking about this topic publicly! I hope you guys are ok!❤️ wish you the best!
I’ve been watching quietly for a while... basically since the beginning, and honestly I’m so proud of you guys being so open and honest about all of this. Especially the mental health stuff. I too have OCD and I know from personal experience that it’s not the easiest to deal with on a day to day basis. Your videos have brought me a lot of joy of the past few years and again it makes me so happy that you are willing to be so open and honest with us. Thank you so much for all the amazing art and the community you have built!
You guys are still my favorite RUclipsrs. You are both very talented and very inspiring artists. ^w^ If I could hug you both, I would. I feel sorry for both of your troubles but please stay positive! Adam and Steph, WE LOVE YOU
I appreciate that you go through the comments and heart them and even reply to them. It shows that you really care about your fans. With all this going on I just really hope we can give the love you gave to us. ♡♡♡♡♡
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Hey, I’m broken too!!
But seriously, thank you for talking about this. I went through depression in high school and have general and social anxiety. It took me several years to be able to talk about it and acknowledge my mental health. Now I just joke that my brain is broken, and my boyfriend and friends are working to fix it with me. Im so happy to see people talking about it openly- I know it’s tough, but people like you help to show others that anyone can go through this, and that they can talk about it too.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for this. And thank you for always making art that you love, it makes me so happy!!
I hope everything goes well for you in the future, however it works out with RUclips or not. All the best to you!
The Biggest Hugs Ever to both of you guys, I love u so much and your videos, look after yourselves 💕
As a fellow artist with depression, I can relate to this video so much. That little laugh at admitting your mental health really made me smile and I'm not sure why, but I'm glad you're talking about stuff, sometimes it makes it easier to just be completly transparent. And it's very brave to announce that publicly on youtube. We seem to be a nice fan base, and I'm sure I'm not the only person who's here for you guys however things go in the future. If you need to take a break or slow down for awhile then we'll understand, health comes First! Wishing you both the best and know that we love you both and your art so much ^^
P.s I watching your art from a top down veiw is very relaxing
So early I don’t even know what to say. Apart from:
I LOVE DOODLE DATE!!! ❤️
hey, my sister was so scared to watch this vid, that finally I watched it alone and only told her if you and your channel will still be here.
mental health is not a surprising topic for us - my sis has been diagnosed with bipolar, while I have been living with depression for (counting..) 10 years now.
I know internet may not be the friendliest place on earth, so I agree with what people here are saying - you are brave to share.
we love you and we will watch all your vids (that's the plan). Actually we've been recently thinking about you and how we can support what you do (with our little resources). Thus I've been recently watching/re-watching all your "doodles and tea" series - at least that much I can do.
Much love from Poland from K and K :)
I hope you are both ok. I feel extremely bad for you, I know you’ll get through it ❤️ but honestly I agree with you for being more transparent, if you did talk about your mental health or mental health in general, I would honestly be happy since it would help maybe younger viewers their mental health, what different mental healths there are and what they are like
I don't comment much but I've been watching from the shadows for a long time and I'm planning to stay
Love ya!
Whatever happens, I am and will always be a loyal art friend for you guys 🤗 I always play all of your videos to accompany my night till I fall asleep so that I won't feel lonely at night. Thousand of loves for my favorite doodle couples 💕
I can't wait to see the New Artwork. I love both of your styles and how they have changed and evolved over time. Hang in there and draw what makes you happy because it will come thru and makes us happy too.
I love your art vlog style videos as nobody else does them on RUclips and that’s what makes you guys unique, and that’s what drew me to your channel like 2 years ago and I live in the UK 🇬🇧 too and I think maybe you can try some other styles of videos but also do the art vlogs as well xxxx but I love you both lots no matter what xxxx 🎨😘
That's what drew me to them as well. I love watching people draw while they chat.
It reminds me of back when I was in high school with my art friends chatting to each other while we doodled.
I really hope you manage to bounce back ❤️
You guys are awesome!
Art content sounds good but some casual vlogging/life updates would be pretty cool too, it's really nice to feel like we're hanging out with you, and we'd miss seeing your faces if you completely stopped showing them! Also some guinea pig content would be fun and I can't think of anyone who wouldn't like that! :)
Hey I would still watch drawing on the streets❤️😂
I hope we still get random art vlogs, I love seeing your faces, you got me back into drawing.
Thank you for clarifying things. I don't use twitch or discord much; so not knowing what was going on worried me. You both have brought me so much happiness over the last few years, I wish you all the best in your journey going forward. 💕
I reloaded the video when my addblock glitched and didn't show your adds, so I could watch through em and do my part to support yall cause I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL SO MUCH! You two are legit my favorite art youtubers.
I have c-ptsd and depression too, I can relate to how debilitating and painful it can be to live with. Yall are really strong, and I believe that you'll make it through the current RUclips downturn. I'm rooting for you, and looking forward to what you'll bring us next!
Cute Watercolor! Your videos it's great.. honest, funny or everything.
You are both so sweet. I hope the RUclips gods bless you with channel growth! Thank you for being so honest 🥰
I was so scared at first. I hope everything goes well for both of you cause you are amazing people and so so sweet. I always feel happier when I get to watch one of your videos, you are without a doubt my favourite youtube channel.💙
Aww shucks! Thank you Mery!
It really means a lot to us!
Literally I haven’t seen any of your videos in so long because I use to binge but because RUclips started to recommend you less and less to me I just forgot☹️ it’s so heart breaking hearing this because I’ve been watching you guys say all this info since I was 14 ☹️ I hope your new style works out better!!
HELLO ART FRIENDS!!
I know I haven’t been commenting a lot lately but I have been watching your videos!!
Love your channel ❤️
I'm just glad you're not stopping! I was quite frightened when I saw the title. I'm sorry that you have been through what you have, but I'm also glad that you're relatively okay, that you're getting help and making plans. I guess it's time to get rewatching
Omigosh! You two are so beautifully sweet and cute, I couldn’t believe you were real and found each other in this crazy world. You literally are the last people on earth that deserve to struggle or have negative things hitting you in life. You’re such a huge positivity beam every time I watch you. My son and I watch you on his RUclips on the tele so often, and make us laugh and smile. Good vibes from the US to you beautiful souls
I really loved it when you’d draw a prompt for a character design and you went somewhere to draw like the mcdonalds mermaid one and the one where u were out in a park bench and it was really nice!! Those were my faves but also hope your both doing well!! Only be open if ur comfortable, dont let youtubes algorithms pressure you
haven't watched this yet but i hope yous are ok!!!
Great job getting all that crap out! I’ve also been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and OCD, and I congratulate you for accepted you diagnosis. Lately, I’ve been rewatched your doodles and tea videos, and I found them fairly honest. Love you guys!
Seeing you guys in such a difficult place breaks my heart, I hope you guys are okay
I've been watching you guys almost since the beginning and I'm sad to say I did fall off watching in 2019...I'm sorry things are rough but I'm excited to see where your channel is going!! I too have depression and OCD and it's kinda nice to see an art youtuber that deals with the same things I do. I love you both very much and have for years now and I wish for the absolute best for you!!! 💖💖
I've been waiting for this video for a while. I can totally relate. Life is stressful. I appreciate you being so honest with us. I'm praying for everything to get better for you xx
I love you guys and I always look forward to seeing your videos. Mental health is very important. I have ocd, ptsd, depression, and anxiety so I know how difficult it is but just know that we love you and will support you no matter what. ❤️
Do what is best for you because your health, be it mental or physical, should always come first. We as fans will support you in whatever the final outcome that will be. Best of luck and be kind to yourself.
All the best to you both! I have depression and CPTSD too!
I hope things pick up in youtube world for you both soon 💖💖💖
Honestly ya sometimes change has to happen in order to pay bills amd rent :_) but i hope yall can find another format you enjoy!
*sending hugs, love, and positive vibes through the screen*
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I'm so proud of you guys, thank you for being so open and honest
While i'm painting this week ill put your videos playlist on loop! (And click/watch all the ads!!) //virtually holds hands//
I have depression and OCD too, and I’ve been struggling too recently. So I’m glad you’re telling us this stuff on RUclips now, talking about this stuff can really help others as well, and we’re always here for you. Love you guys.
I have ocd too, and god it sucks and i need to take breaks constantly for it so i completely understand why hed need time off
I watch all of your old videos on repeat sometimes:/ good luck 😭
Okay I watched it and now lemme just say, you guys have helped me sooo much. You genuinely help me with my depression and anxiety and there’s been times where your videos have literally kept me living. Your videos make my day when they come out. You can always count on me. I love you guys ❤️❤️❤️
C-PTSD/depression/anxiety peeps, unite! I feel you on the "shittiest year ever" thing. That was 2016- 2017 for me. All the stuff just fell apart and came crashing down, and I just want you to know that finding your channel was a big part of what helped me out of it. You're both just so friendly and fun to watch - I could just sit back and watch your vids when I felt bad and it was so relaxing and emotionally soothing that it felt like taking some emotional spa-time to chill with friends and goof off. After binge-watching your older vids for a while, I even got inspired to start drawing again after years of not (even went on a few 'doodle dates' with my husband, which was amazing). And that led to more creative stuff elsewhere (I'm sewing again, for the first time in ages, and having so much fun with that), which in turn has been a huge help in pulling me up out of the dark place 2016-2017 put me in. I am so much happier now and in a far better place than I was before I found your channel, and I really do think that watching you guys was a vital part of my recovery process, as much or more so than any therapy I was doing. So I just wanted you to know you do make a difference, a big one, in your viewers' lives just by being yourselves. Thank you for everything.
I shall buy your merch to consumate my love for doodle date *curling mustache*💗
I’m so sorry! Your life has been tough recently and I can relate. I’ll explain a little
I’m a type 1 diabetic (difficult enough) my mum can’t walk because she won’t have operations which she need, I have bad anxiety and depression, my nana has been in hospital for a month now and my dads a depressed anorexic
Love to you both
Sending virtual hugs ❤️❤️
You two always brighten my day. I hope things start to get better this year, because both of you really need a million hugs. Keep staying positive ❤
I was diagnosed with OCD, anxiety, and depression in elementary school (I’m a triple threat, haha). After you begin to learn your own patterns (like being able to identify a depressive episode or an obsession/compulsion etc), it gets so much easier. It’ll never be easy per-say, but as cliche as it sounds, it surely gets A LOT better. I’m sending you both so much love and positive energy!
I’m a freelance motion designer, and I’m currently staying with my parents as I look for a new apartment. Every evening before bed, I watch art videos on RUclips. My mother has deemed you guys her favorite art youtubers. We both love your art, your personalities and your silly sense of humour. We will continue to watch (and rewatch old videos) to support you guys!
I love y’all to bits. You two are so brave and wonderful. I wish you all the best and I promise I’ll binge all of your videos and watch all the ads so that y’all can make money
♡☆Thank you for being so honest. You guys are so brave and we all love you!☆♡
Adam: We'll see you soon.
Steph: HOPEFULLY! BYE!
For some reason that made me laugh. 😂
But honestly I hope you guys will be okay. ❤
I often watch your videos when I'm down or need art inspiration. I love the laid back, sometimes goofy challenges y'all do in vids.
Aw, I’m sorry to hear you guys are going through such a rough time at the moment. Sounds like 2019 has been a pretty rough year for a lot of great people :(
I really hope the tide turns for you soon, we’ll all be here and cheering for you no matter the outcome though!! Thank you for all the smiles you have & continue to bring to everyone lucky enough to stumble across your channel ❤️
Aww the napping guinea pig reminds me of my Guinea pig Charlotte 💗 (she passed from a heart attack in 2011)
Don’t worry Adam and Steph
Us art friends will always be here for you
I have ADD and social anxiety
2 years ago I was a messed up sophomore that had more problems than not. I couldn't focus on anything and I couldn't find it in myself to be happy anymore. Then one day I was scrolling down the 'tube and I saw this cute little video of two people having a "doodle date" drawing mermaids in McDonald's and it made me smile and laugh so much. like you guys have this special energy about yourselves that makes me feel like I'm apart of something when I watch one of your videos. I haven't missed a video since. Now as a senior getting ready to graduate and go onto college I'm so happy I gotten to know you guys along the way. Change happens you know, all of the doodle date family is going through/will go through/has gone through some piece of change in their life but I think we're all just happy to be together in this community reguarless of where that change takes us. That's cause of you guys! You guys made this awesome loving square shaped community! So know that we will be along for your ride wherever it goes. You both are so amazing and we love you! I believe you can do so many amazing things! The change will be hard but know that we will be here with you, believing in you no matter what. Love from America!
I hope you two do okay! your content is amazing and has inspired me for years to carry on with my art. much love from a fellow and supportive artist 💛
My binging my favourite RUclipsrs' old vids was so validated in this video, thank you ;u;
I feel like the community you have will support you through whatever, and hopefully most people also understand if at somepoint you guys decide to leave youtube.
This video shows that *everyone* struggles. Everyone at somepoint goes through some shit. I definitely know what severe depression and anxiety™ does to you, and so i wanna send all the love for you two.
It always gets worse before it gets better.
Thanks for getting real and being honest! I wish you both the best, and I'll do what I can to support you! 💖
you guys are wonderfull and so strong. Keep fighting💖💖
I've been watching you guys for such a long time, and you guys make me laugh and smile a lot. You guys are very brave to come out and talk about this, and thank you so much for cheering all of us up. We love you!
Good luck, Steph and Adam, with whatever you guys do! I also struggle with depression and PTSD, so I can understand. Keep fighting, guys!
I've loved all of your videos, so I'll definitely watch some of the older ones! :D
Even though I am terrifyed of change, it helps that my favourite YT couple is there for me. I will always support you guys with everything I have. Because you inspire me to do art and make me happy.
Change is scary but I really hope trying new things will work out for you! You are both wonderful and we understand that you can't be super positive all the time but I think that sharing things that are a bit less positive make a lot of people like me feel less alone.
I'm sending love to you! I hope you feel the love. Also, I'm so glad that y'all are so honest and genuinely lovely people. We understand if you take your time with videos and I, personally, prefer it when you guys are doing something that works for you because I'll love it no matter what.
I'm so proud of you both for opening up. It's honestly very inspiring and I'm so happy that you're adapting for everything that hits you down.
Time to binge watch doodle date
I'm so sorry you guys are going through so much but I commend you for being honest and upfront about it. Mental health especially is so important to keep talking about. I really like the different filming style, and I understand the difficulty with vlog-style videos even though I personally love your casual format - I don't know how it is for anyone else, but I struggle SO MUCH for views with vlogs. I would love to see new experimental videos from you guys but don't pressure yourselves too much! I hope things start to get easier soon! (also "I've been diagnosed with depression *laughs*" is extremely relatable oh man)
Sending love your way!!
I've been watching this channel since the Castle video (I'm just more of a lurker, not a commenter) and i loved the dynamic between you two and you guys have inspired me to draw more often. I'm not quite at everyday, but I'm trying.
I don't really use my other social media as much, but from watching your videos as of late I was able to piece together that stuff was a bit of amiss so I'm glad to get a better idea of whats going on with you do.
I hope that as time goes on things get better for y'all. I look forward to hearing how the rest of the year goes for you two and I'll be here for every upload just like many of the other people here!
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I'm sorry this year has been so hard on you guy! I've been watching you guys for 2 years but I'm not super active in the community. Still, you are one of my favorite channels. You are both so inspiring and fun! I really do hope things get better. I'll put on some old Doodle Date in the background while I'm cleaning house. Haha. Thanks for sharing your lives and art with us all for the past 3 years, and keep doing your best!
PS I also have anxiety and depression so I get it. Lots of love!
I'm glad you guys can have serious talks with us as well as being so fun in your videos! It's always good to have proper talks with us every so often and tell us what's going on. Well stay with you no matter what ❤️☺️
it feels sort of surreal to hear about you talk about your struggles with mental health, as a few years ago I had a fairly traumatic experience and in the time after, when I would be anxiety ridden and up at ungodly hours of the night, not able to sleep, I would always turn to your videos. they made me feel safe and warm, as if I knew you two personally, like talking to an old friend. they would distract me and make me laugh, as well as inspire me to make more art of my own. I don’t know what I would’ve done without your channel, thank you so much
I love you two and I really hope that everything gets figured out and you continue to be able to do RUclips. 🖤💚💙 Y'all are some of my favorite people in the world (and Adam, you're my favorite artist... dont tell Van Gogh) lmao
I’m so late but I got diagnosed with depression and ocd a little over a year ago and I know it’s hard but you can get through it Adam! And I’m so so sorry Steph! Stay strong! I’m glad you guys are still up and running
I hope everything gets better! You guys always bring me joy with such cheerful and cute videos and I can only wish for same to get back to you ❤
Gonna go on a Doodle Date binge and watch A L L the ads!
Hope 2019 turns around for you guys!