It's so wonderful to know that you've reached a turning point, Jonny! I believe in you. I believe in the power of sharing our stories, and I thank you for opening a compassionate dialogue through your 'recoverlog' series. Take the very best care of yourself in the new year, and know that we are all right behind you, supporting you in all that you do. We will be here should you ever need to share anything with us in the future. May it be a healthy and fulfilling 2016 for you, friend! (Side note: YES, I did momentarily freak out when I saw my username listed!)
You do give hope to me and I'm sure to many others. You're an inspiration. I hope 2016 is a year filled with happiness for you. Stay strong and keep up your amazing work.
I'm extremely happy for you! I've been watching your recoverlog series since the start and it was great to see you go through the motions, the good and the bad because it shows how strong you really are. All of the other commentors are great too for spreading the happiness and support. I have my first mental health appointments coming up in january, so here's to 2016. I hope you all have a great new year's, and thank you!
Dude I'll miss these- please make a video maybe every few months just to keep us updated! Hope you have a magnaflorious 2016 :) thank you for the hope you bring everyone - your sooooo inspirational.
These recoverlogs really need to be shown to people dealing with mental illness globally. These account for so much of the pain and turmoil, and especially when you feel completely and utterly alone and seeing no end, these videos do so much more than I thought videos could, and I have found so much hope in it all. Good luck with everything in the future and thank you so much
Jonny, you can see how many people are rooting for you; thank you for sharing, and making me cry several times this year, last when I saw my name onscreen. You have given me/us so much xxx
You are incredibly strong man and I am so proud of what you have achieved in the past year. I feel like we all hit that point where it feels like a battle but we know we can do it and it's so enlightening! Sometimes just knowing you can get through those bad patches helps! Your are an amazing man and such a role model! Happy new year to you Jonny! Lots of Love x
Thank you for being so honest and real in such a public forum. Not a lot of people are brave enough to do it themselves, and you documenting your struggles and victories is doing wonders for those people who have no outlet or way to validate their experiences. You are a magnificent person and I wish you so much success and happiness.
Thank YOU Jonny! For you HONESTY, your raw truth & for showing UP again & again & NEVER quitting!!! Im SOOOOOO pleased for you, my heart is BURSTING! :) Keep ON keeping on, not fighting it but simply "observing" like its the movie you ARE starring in :) All is well :)
In life we travel on a journey of discovery where we learn about the environment around and the response within. If you find yourself in a patch of darkness, grasp my hand and I'll take you to the next patch of light! You have been a great source and medicine to my spirit. I'm known to my friends as a big teddy bear and a gentle giant. So I do what I can to help you feel my arms around you. I send you a bear hug from Ohio USA! 💙💚
Hi Jonny, Having followed your Recoverlogs journey, I am SO proud of how far you have come. From reading the comments, I know that you have helped so many people and I am pleased that you saw my comments and that they contributed to the support you have felt. Wishing you much love and luck for the future X Elizabeth xx
thank you for everything!! you are such an inspiration to many people, I have been watching these recover logs since the beginning, and they have inspired me to write my own poetry and be more open about my thoughts. just wanted to say thank you and hope you have a bright and happy new year! x
You are so emotionally connected. Thank you for reflecting so much hope and love! Thank you for connecting to so many people. You are right about the waves. You have been like a buoy, always there, always present. Although the storms can get bad, I know a lot of people are very thankful for your being.
Thank you for all your videos: they really have helped so many people as well as you. You have been a real inspiration and lifeline to many. I wish you all the very best and sincerely hope you stay positive. Look after yourself. We all love you. Happy New Year. Xx
Jonny I came to see you speak a while a go (I'm the lady who has gone back to teaching) and I'm so pleased to see this final recovervlog! This really echoes a profound statement I once heard that when you don't have hope allow someone to carry it for you until you can. Your videos have given me hope. So thank you. Wishing you a healthy and happy 2016. Caroline x
THANK YOU SO MUCH. I'm 14 years old and have been struggling with my own mental health issues and you don't know much you have helped me. I'm so glad I have found you and seen your videos because if I hadn't I really don't know what I would have done. You have inspired me and given me hope and you're also someone I feel like I can relate to, which has been hard to find. I hope you do see this and know you have saved me ... You are truly helping so many people out there and I hope your life is amazing from now on because you truly deserve it.
You are an amazing person and fill me with such hope and strength! your insight and opinions are appreciated so much and I know you realise how positive an impact you've had on people's lives. I wish you all the success in the world cause you truly deserve it! breaking the stigma is so vital and I'm proud to be a part of your RUclips channel and seeing you grow has been lovely!! Recovery is possible, it's taking it one day at a time and that belief no matter how small, that things will get better!! Thank you for all your videos and I think you are doing so well!! Keep fighting no matter what!! xxx
thank you , so much , for putting yourself out to the world . you've shown that things can get better ( although some changes need to be made ) no matter how deeply people feel they're sinking, there's always a lifeline. be that a friend, stranger or Dr, you've just gotta keep on swimming . so much luv for you honey, wishing you a bright and shiny new year. x
Thank you to you too. These videos have helped me and countless people and it's been good to see this journey of yours and hope that you will keep safe and carry on getting better and getting the place you want to be.
Its so wonderful to hear that you feel stronger and like it's less of a battle, it also made me feel slightly teary that 1 minute of my time to leave a comment could of helped in some small way. I think it's a beautiful idea for the postcards and seeds and really hope someone out there will sponsor it. I hope you have a very happy and bright 2016 x
Thanks you so much for this video. Seeing my name was inspiring. Although I am currently having a breakdown and severe flare up of my SED I am determined to overcome this latest setback and will . Thank you Jonny.
I am absolutely delighted to see the progress you have made and I am incredibly touched to see my name appear as one of your many supporters. On a lighter note can I reassure you that you didn't sound or look like Tom Cruise on Oprah! I mean that in a good way - obviously!! You do so much for others that you need to look after yourself and nobody could ever accuse you of being egotistical! Loving the idea of #itgetsbrighter and looking forward to hearing more about this project. To use your own words, be kind to yourself and remember there are lots of people who would love to give you a big hug for being the incredible and inspirational person that you are. Best wishes for a wonderful 2016!
Hi thank you so so much for making the vids they really do help me as I see a lot off myself in you and was your vids that help me find mindfulness witch has been a great help I will not lie still in a really dark place hospital keep putting pills up but do find a lot off help from your vids as feel you understand what I am dealing with thanks again x
Thank you so much Jonny, for everything you shared with us, or like you make me feel a lot of times, with me. You made a big difference in my life as well. I wish we'll meet some day, until then...so long stranger, feel hugged.
I'll miss these videos a lot but at the same time I hope you never feel the *need* to make one of these videos ever again. I'm so happy for you Jonny! As for your "tokens" of hope for others... That's such a good idea. Especially the seeds. Even as I was in the last stretch of recovering, while my mood had recovered I wasn't productive, or really "living", and time just melted away with nothing to show for it. I planted the seeds from a chili i'd used for cooking and over the weeks it grew bigger and bigger and while no chili has grown on it yet, it was a symbol of that even though time was passing it wasn't being wasted. Things were happening, i was still recovering and getting better, and I felt less alone. I hope to see you and your campaigns soon enough, i'll keep an eye out! Didnt see my name in the video but i hope any of my comments over the course of your videos made a difference to someone. I know your videos have made all the difference to me. Thank you for all youve done man, and best of luck
thank you jonny, sooooo happy to hear you are coming out the other side. me too.....thanks to you and others like you who youtube their progress. you will be fantastic at your new projects and this is probably the next stage of this journey you are on. hope you get funding with the seeds. it sounds like an amazing idea. a reason to get up and water the plants and keep it alive. to see it bloom! i have a lotus flower tattoo because of the symbolisim. they blossom through the darkness and grow out of mud. much like us all who suffer this illness. i doubt it never fully leaves us. stay strong jonny and stay in touch. we im sure all would love to see you weekly vlogging your ventures. you are such a beautiful person, inside and out. so glad you are still with us, your soldiers (battling on) on earth ;) x
You're such an incredibly brave person. Wow, inspiring. Keep rocking. Mental health and recovery is a journey, which takes time and a lot of patience, but so proud and happy for you that you're hopeful and trusting that you're stronger than you realise. It takes courage and strength. Keep rocking. Am sure you've lots of people supporting you at this point, very best of luck.
I am so proud of you and the way you have shared your struggle with the world. And yes, there will be good days, and there will be bad days, but what a joy to see you finding your place in a future. Whatever the next path, I will follow with as much support I can give. Sending love always.
Jonny, thank you !:) Wish you all the best in 2016. (and this is maybe childish, but I almost cried when I saw my ˝name˝ here, so thank you for making me happy this evening :) ) Stay strong and never give up.
It's important to document your recovery so that if and when you relapse you can look back and see that you can and will get through it. This is such a hard time for so many people, emotions run high but look at you Jonny, thinking about the future, working on new projects. The postcards and seeds is a great idea. have you thought about setting up a Community Interest Company and applying for funding for any of your projects? You have given me hope in dark hours so thank you and please keep making videos and keep being the amazing, brave, honest man that I respect, admire and love so much xxx
I'm glad things things are looking up for you these days. Perhaps you could start a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for the postcards. Thanks for making these videos - I hope things get even better for you this year.
Hi Jonny, as usual there was so much I wanted to say to you about your journey, but has already been covered by all the great comments you have received below. I think to summarise... People find you a likeable, personable, informative and an all round great guy! The best of luck to you with all your endeavours! P.S. Have you thought about starting a "Kickstarter" type thing, with regard to the seeds and leaflets?? I for one, would definitely sponsor you! :)
all you need is a mustard seed of hope, plant that mustard seed; and watch it grow into a 8 foot tree. and that tree is the symbol of your recover. as that tree grew you needed to water the seed with faith. you will be tested, but water it everyday; which means never give up!
I've been so stressed these weeks because my girlfriend was diagnosed by an early symptoms of schizoaffective disorder and I just finished all your recoverlogs and it gives me hope that she's going to be fine and she's going to be alright, thank you for that. Anyway, I still have some questions, I know that perhaps you're quite busy right now, but I hope it reaches you and I would be grateful if you have time to answer these questions: 1. Are you still taking medicines after your recovery? 2. Is it true that people with schizoaffective disorder only live half a day, because they have to sleep 12 hours a day as the side effects of their medicines? 3. Can my girlfriend do a full-time job in the future? 4. Can we start a family and having children? 5. What should I do when her symptoms appears? Because one time when I was in her house, she was hearing voices and it was scary and I couldn't do anything to help her.. I guess that's it, thank you again by the way :)
Hi hope your well just looking for some advice think i am going to have to get on to my docs as my depression is getting server but what I wanted to ask is I've started to get a really loud screaming sound in my head never had this before is this normal worried as been fighting depression for many years now but not had anything like this before hope it's ok to put this x
Learn about Theravada Buddhism ... shows you so scientific as mental processes work, it teaches you to recognize and change. I am schizophrenic too. four years ago study Theravada Buddhism and in four years I have only one crisis ... just try it, u dont will loose anything. My englis is bad, sorry, but i thin u will understand me.Buena suerte y te envio un abrazo en la.distancia.
Glad to see this and really glad to see you making it. Cheers to a good new year for us all.
Thank you so very much! You have given me the hope I wouldn't have found on my own. I think you're the greatest!
It's so wonderful to know that you've reached a turning point, Jonny! I believe in you. I believe in the power of sharing our stories, and I thank you for opening a compassionate dialogue through your 'recoverlog' series.
Take the very best care of yourself in the new year, and know that we are all right behind you, supporting you in all that you do. We will be here should you ever need to share anything with us in the future. May it be a healthy and fulfilling 2016 for you, friend!
(Side note: YES, I did momentarily freak out when I saw my username listed!)
You do give hope to me and I'm sure to many others. You're an inspiration. I hope 2016 is a year filled with happiness for you. Stay strong and keep up your amazing work.
Thank you. You've helped me a lot in my battle. So all I really want to say is thank you. x
I'm extremely happy for you!
I've been watching your recoverlog series since the start and it was great to see you go through the motions, the good and the bad because it shows how strong you really are. All of the other commentors are great too for spreading the happiness and support. I have my first mental health appointments coming up in january, so here's to 2016.
I hope you all have a great new year's, and thank you!
Great to leave 2015 on a positive note. Keep surfing, Jonny xx
Dude I'll miss these- please make a video maybe every few months just to keep us updated! Hope you have a magnaflorious 2016 :) thank you for the hope you bring everyone - your sooooo inspirational.
These recoverlogs really need to be shown to people dealing with mental illness globally. These account for so much of the pain and turmoil, and especially when you feel completely and utterly alone and seeing no end, these videos do so much more than I thought videos could, and I have found so much hope in it all. Good luck with everything in the future and thank you so much
Jonny, you can see how many people are rooting for you; thank you for sharing, and making me cry several times this year, last when I saw my name onscreen. You have given me/us so much xxx
Jonny, I'm really pleased for you. thank you very much being so brave,and for being so open in your videos, take care.
You are incredibly strong man and I am so proud of what you have achieved in the past year. I feel like we all hit that point where it feels like a battle but we know we can do it and it's so enlightening! Sometimes just knowing you can get through those bad patches helps! Your are an amazing man and such a role model! Happy new year to you Jonny! Lots of Love x
Thank you for being so honest and real in such a public forum. Not a lot of people are brave enough to do it themselves, and you documenting your struggles and victories is doing wonders for those people who have no outlet or way to validate their experiences. You are a magnificent person and I wish you so much success and happiness.
Thank YOU Jonny! For you HONESTY, your raw truth & for showing UP again & again & NEVER quitting!!! Im SOOOOOO pleased for you, my heart is BURSTING! :) Keep ON keeping on, not fighting it but simply "observing" like its the movie you ARE starring in :) All is well :)
Everyone wants to see you rise no one wants to srr you fall,you have a spirit that reaches to others,that is rare.Hold on to that spirit.
In life we travel on a journey of discovery where we learn about the environment around and the response within. If you find yourself in a patch of darkness, grasp my hand and I'll take you to the next patch of light! You have been a great source and medicine to my spirit. I'm known to my friends as a big teddy bear and a gentle giant. So I do what I can to help you feel my arms around you. I send you a bear hug from Ohio USA! 💙💚
Hi Jonny,
Having followed your Recoverlogs journey, I am SO proud of how far you have come. From reading the comments, I know that you have helped so many people and I am pleased that you saw my comments and that they contributed to the support you have felt. Wishing you much love and luck for the future X Elizabeth xx
thank you for everything!! you are such an inspiration to many people, I have been watching these recover logs since the beginning, and they have inspired me to write my own poetry and be more open about my thoughts. just wanted to say thank you and hope you have a bright and happy new year! x
Thanks Jonny! You've been a real help to me as well. Thank you.
You are so emotionally connected. Thank you for reflecting so much hope and love! Thank you for connecting to so many people. You are right about the waves. You have been like a buoy, always there, always present. Although the storms can get bad, I know a lot of people are very thankful for your being.
Thank you for all your videos: they really have helped so many people as well as you. You have been a real inspiration and lifeline to many. I wish you all the very best and sincerely hope you stay positive. Look after yourself. We all love you. Happy New Year. Xx
Jonny I came to see you speak a while a go (I'm the lady who has gone back to teaching) and I'm so pleased to see this final recovervlog! This really echoes a profound statement I once heard that when you don't have hope allow someone to carry it for you until you can. Your videos have given me hope. So thank you. Wishing you a healthy and happy 2016. Caroline x
THANK YOU SO MUCH. I'm 14 years old and have been struggling with my own mental health issues and you don't know much you have helped me. I'm so glad I have found you and seen your videos because if I hadn't I really don't know what I would have done. You have inspired me and given me hope and you're also someone I feel like I can relate to, which has been hard to find. I hope you do see this and know you have saved me ... You are truly helping so many people out there and I hope your life is amazing from now on because you truly deserve it.
You are an amazing person and fill me with such hope and strength! your insight and opinions are appreciated so much and I know you realise how positive an impact you've had on people's lives.
I wish you all the success in the world cause you truly deserve it! breaking the stigma is so vital and I'm proud to be a part of your RUclips channel and seeing you grow has been lovely!! Recovery is possible, it's taking it one day at a time and that belief no matter how small, that things will get better!!
Thank you for all your videos and I think you are doing so well!! Keep fighting no matter what!! xxx
This may be the end of one chapter, but if another one begins...we'll all be there for you, and I hope, each other 🙂 x
thank you , so much , for putting yourself out to the world . you've shown that things can get better ( although some changes need to be made ) no matter how deeply people feel they're sinking, there's always a lifeline. be that a friend, stranger or Dr, you've just gotta keep on swimming . so much luv for you honey, wishing you a bright and shiny new year. x
Thank you to you too. These videos have helped me and countless people and it's been good to see this journey of yours and hope that you will keep safe and carry on getting better and getting the place you want to be.
Its so wonderful to hear that you feel stronger and like it's less of a battle, it also made me feel slightly teary that 1 minute of my time to leave a comment could of helped in some small way. I think it's a beautiful idea for the postcards and seeds and really hope someone out there will sponsor it. I hope you have a very happy and bright 2016 x
+Beckawoo oh and don't worry you didn't come across all cridgy and odd like tom haha x
Thanks you so much for this video. Seeing my name was inspiring. Although I am currently having a breakdown and severe flare up of my SED I am determined to overcome this latest setback and will . Thank you Jonny.
I am absolutely delighted to see the progress you have made and I am incredibly touched to see my name appear as one of your many supporters. On a lighter note can I reassure you that you didn't sound or look like Tom Cruise on Oprah! I mean that in a good way - obviously!! You do so much for others that you need to look after yourself and nobody could ever accuse you of being egotistical! Loving the idea of #itgetsbrighter and looking forward to hearing more about this project. To use your own words, be kind to yourself and remember there are lots of people who would love to give you a big hug for being the incredible and inspirational person that you are. Best wishes for a wonderful 2016!
Hi thank you so so much for making the vids they really do help me as I see a lot off myself in you and was your vids that help me find mindfulness witch has been a great help I will not lie still in a really dark place hospital keep putting pills up but do find a lot off help from your vids as feel you understand what I am dealing with thanks again x
Thank you so much Jonny, for everything you shared with us, or like you make me feel a lot of times, with me. You made a big difference in my life as well. I wish we'll meet some day, until then...so long stranger, feel hugged.
I'll miss these videos a lot but at the same time I hope you never feel the *need* to make one of these videos ever again. I'm so happy for you Jonny!
As for your "tokens" of hope for others... That's such a good idea. Especially the seeds. Even as I was in the last stretch of recovering, while my mood had recovered I wasn't productive, or really "living", and time just melted away with nothing to show for it. I planted the seeds from a chili i'd used for cooking and over the weeks it grew bigger and bigger and while no chili has grown on it yet, it was a symbol of that even though time was passing it wasn't being wasted. Things were happening, i was still recovering and getting better, and I felt less alone.
I hope to see you and your campaigns soon enough, i'll keep an eye out! Didnt see my name in the video but i hope any of my comments over the course of your videos made a difference to someone. I know your videos have made all the difference to me.
Thank you for all youve done man, and best of luck
You give me eternal courage and hope. You're amazing. Never forget that. xx
You are a wonderful man. So brave and strong. You have helped me and many others. I hope that 2016 will be your happiest ever. X
Your the man it is hard to type with tears welling up. Time is the fix but then it always was
thank you jonny, sooooo happy to hear you are coming out the other side. me too.....thanks to you and others like you who youtube their progress. you will be fantastic at your new projects and this is probably the next stage of this journey you are on. hope you get funding with the seeds. it sounds like an amazing idea. a reason to get up and water the plants and keep it alive. to see it bloom! i have a lotus flower tattoo because of the symbolisim. they blossom through the darkness and grow out of mud. much like us all who suffer this illness. i doubt it never fully leaves us. stay strong jonny and stay in touch.
we im sure all would love to see you weekly vlogging your ventures. you are such a beautiful person, inside and out. so glad you are still with us, your soldiers (battling on) on earth ;) x
You're such an incredibly brave person. Wow, inspiring. Keep rocking. Mental health and recovery is a journey, which takes time and a lot of patience, but so proud and happy for you that you're hopeful and trusting that you're stronger than you realise. It takes courage and strength. Keep rocking. Am sure you've lots of people supporting you at this point, very best of luck.
I am so proud of you and the way you have shared your struggle with the world. And yes, there will be good days, and there will be bad days, but what a joy to see you finding your place in a future. Whatever the next path, I will follow with as much support I can give. Sending love always.
You are wonderful Jonny. My biggest inspiration. Be proud! 💞
Jonny, thank you !:)
Wish you all the best in 2016.
(and this is maybe childish, but I almost cried when I saw my ˝name˝ here, so thank you for making me happy this evening :) )
Stay strong and never give up.
+djekDripper me too. he is amazing!
you give me hope. thank you.
It's important to document your recovery so that if and when you relapse you can look back and see that you can and will get through it. This is such a hard time for so many people, emotions run high but look at you Jonny, thinking about the future, working on new projects. The postcards and seeds is a great idea. have you thought about setting up a Community Interest Company and applying for funding for any of your projects? You have given me hope in dark hours so thank you and please keep making videos and keep being the amazing, brave, honest man that I respect, admire and love so much xxx
Glad your moving forward no matter what u go through in life in each one of us is a lotus flower stay strong stay happy ❤️❤️
Inspiring and brilliant. On behalf of everyone that's benefitted from your incredible efforts, thank you
God bless you and thanks. You also helped me with your videos.
I'm glad things things are looking up for you these days. Perhaps you could start a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for the postcards. Thanks for making these videos - I hope things get even better for you this year.
Happy New Year Jonny
Thank you. X
You should make more videos. Thank you.
Thank you
courage COURAGE to have shared this part of your life path with us. It has helped me in mine Thank You ~ peace out
Hi Jonny, as usual there was so much I wanted to say to you about your journey, but has already been covered by all the great comments you have received below. I think to summarise... People find you a likeable, personable, informative and an all round great guy! The best of luck to you with all your endeavours! P.S. Have you thought about starting a "Kickstarter" type thing, with regard to the seeds and leaflets?? I for one, would definitely sponsor you! :)
all you need is a mustard seed of hope, plant that mustard seed; and watch it grow into a 8 foot tree. and that tree is the symbol of your recover. as that tree grew you needed to water the seed with faith. you will be tested, but water it everyday; which means never give up!
Been a helpful journey but please don't leave us !
I've been so stressed these weeks because my girlfriend was diagnosed by an early symptoms of schizoaffective disorder and I just finished all your recoverlogs and it gives me hope that she's going to be fine and she's going to be alright, thank you for that.
Anyway, I still have some questions, I know that perhaps you're quite busy right now, but I hope it reaches you and I would be grateful if you have time to answer these questions:
1. Are you still taking medicines after your recovery?
2. Is it true that people with schizoaffective disorder only live half a day, because they have to sleep 12 hours a day as the side effects of their medicines?
3. Can my girlfriend do a full-time job in the future?
4. Can we start a family and having children?
5. What should I do when her symptoms appears? Because one time when I was in her house, she was hearing voices and it was scary and I couldn't do anything to help her..
I guess that's it, thank you again by the way :)
Hi hope your well just looking for some advice think i am going to have to get on to my docs as my depression is getting server but what I wanted to ask is I've started to get a really loud screaming sound in my head never had this before is this normal worried as been fighting depression for many years now but not had anything like this before hope it's ok to put this x
Learn about Theravada Buddhism ... shows you so scientific as mental processes work, it teaches you to recognize and change. I am schizophrenic too. four years ago study Theravada Buddhism and in four years I have only one crisis ... just try it, u dont will loose anything.
My englis is bad, sorry, but i thin u will understand me.Buena suerte y te envio un abrazo en la.distancia.
Does money really satisfy you benjamin?
Keep it up sunshine, you're cool as fuck : ) what a caring lovely human being you are x
can someone help me how to deal with depression please
thank you all for the fake validation
The system is weak! recoverlog! without drugs!!!!! please this guy is fake!