Sam Cushing is: The most sincere, kind, caring, STRONG, BRAVE, genuine person I have encountered on You Tube. I myself have, for several years now lived with Anxiety as well as depression. Most people don’t realize that a person can suffer from both at the same time. I have found that therapy with a professional can be extremely helpful. Stay strong, you brave soul.
DUDE! My first impression of you was... "WOAH this dude is flawless and he is loving his life...good for him" I never even noticed any nervous ticks. Most people love you! And I say that as a Str8 guy! I never even noticed the 'tick' until you pointed it out. Man, internet commenters are gonna comment no matter what! Just live and enjoy your life. There are a whole LOT MORE ppl who think you are amazing and perfect!
I actually cried watching this because of how much this relates to me. Thank you for being so vulnerable and honest. You've helped me find ways to cope already.
@@samcushing Thats exactly why your advice hits home with many. I am a counselor for adult survivors of childhood abuse. I myself was physically abused until the age of 15 when I left home to save myself. Even as an adult I still deal with issues because of my past. I am told that the advice and counseling that I give people is exactly what they need to hear and is working well for them. It never goes away for most of us but we learn to overcome it and not let it hold us back from a productive fulfilling life. So Sam what I'm saying is you are so much more helpful than you know for many people. Please don't sell yourself short and continue to speak out knowing you're helping more people than you could possibly imagine. God bless you brother, Love from Denver, Justin ❤🙂🤝🏼
I don't know if is the way he talks (specially in spanish)' his smile, his look, his brain. But I feel he is a guy very easy to love, he is authentic. We need more Sam Cushings in this world.
@@luiscarracedo7793 oh I agree. His authenticity and kindness makes him absolutely gorgeous in my opinion. Never mind his incredible body. We love you Sam
I’ve noticed your blinking before but I never thought anything of it. When I think of Sam, I think of “that guy who I can watch play the piano all day”.
This touched a nerve in so many ways. As a kid I struggled coming to terms with my sexuality and just wanted to be liked. I used humour to mask how I was feeling inside and at 39 I still do it. Sadly my dad died at a young age and this made my anxiety go through the roof. I now use Sams videos to help my mind and physical well being and for that I am truly grateful. A lot of the LGBTQ+ community struggle and their own stories can have a huge impact on their adult life and it’s true we should really talk more about things without feeling like it’s a sign of weakness. It’s a sign of strength and if it helps 1 person it’s worth it x
I’ve been struggling with anxiety for many years. Thank you for sharing your story. It’s so hard to live with it... sometimes I’m so depressed because I can’t live a proper life with all this anxiety.
Sam, I am 65 years old and gay, having come out when I was in medical school in 1982. The process of "coming out" has taken a lifetime: no body wants to be 'despised and rejected' (see aria in Handel's 'Messiah' by the same title). What I have come to know is that the coming out process was principally an exercise for myself on my path of increasing authenticity. It takes courage. You have shown immense courage in all the sharing you have done on your channel that is geared toward helping and prospering the rest of us. You are clear about your selfless motives for wanting to share this intimate part of yourself. In many ways like you, I had nervous ticks in my youth. They included "necking" (stretching our the neck as you illustrated in this video), eyelid spasms, and most dreadfully, the onset of a full body blush whenever someone made me the focus of attention; the harder I tried to prevent its onset, the more forcefully it would manifest. Imagine my deep, deep sense of shame that everyone around me could see the erythemic blotches all over my face and body when this terror would arise! Later in life as I worked in the mental health field (second career after veterinary medicine), if I encountered a severely threatening or angry situation working with a patient, I was aware that I sometimes could not catch my breath and speak coherently because my mind was is such a fuddle of fear and heightened emotion...........I now see this as a very shallow form of disassociation: the mind disassociated from the immediate reality in order to cope...........although I want to be clear that this is purely my hypothesis. The Good News, as you state in this video, is that symptoms of stress often abate as one emerges from one's early twenties, and as self-assurance and esteem grow stronger and stronger. My own confidence level increased dramatically after I left college and met people who loved and cared about me for who I was, sans judgement or censure. I have come a long way through the years, and what I want your viewership to know is that stress responses (anxiety disorders) are more common than you might imaging: it is the mind's way of coping with overwhelming experiences, and as such is an highly adaptable strategy for coping with trauma (witness those who have, by no fault of their own, experienced either acute, over-helming or prolonged, chronic low-grade trauma, whose brain's only strategy for survival has been to disassociate into multiple personalities. How magnificent and wonderful is Nature! These are not "broken people"; these are heroes and survivors!) I have no idea what the inciting trauma in my own life might have been when I was younger and began with my nervous 'ticks". I knew I did not identify straight like the other boys and could not understand why I was different. I do not understand how I might have managed to internalize the hate of society for ones which it esteemed as 'different', for I was well loved and secure in my bringing up. The subtle, tacit judgement by society that dictates what is acceptable and what is not, is immensely insidious. Mine is a long 'coming out' story, and I will not bore the reader with it, however, I will say that when one finally comes to a place of self-acceptance, of realizing one is just as good as any other human, one has reached and attained and comported oneself in the world as a kind, compassionate, supportive and loving person toward others, one is acceptable in "God's eyes" as much as is any other human being that ever was , is or will be; and that one is likewise 'lovable, capable and connected', THEN the transformational and healing power into wholeness of the Universe erupts spontaneously, unforced and unscripted, descending like a warm, all-enveloping, powerful, yet gentle embrace of consoling, unconditional love and acceptance. (apologies for the run-on verbiage; this is being written extempore) Your disclosure, spoken so eloquently and powerfully, is a tribute to your journey toward authenticity. It normalizes for the rest of us that *all* who come into this world are wounded in one way or another, and that to know any person truly, one has to get to know them deep within, by listening, loving and affirming. And, it is in relationship with others that we find ourselves. Therefore, "be with caution, bold!" ("Death of a Favorite Cat Drowned...." Tomas Gray). I wish I had had the courage you display in your videos, but I followed my own process, and it has worked worked our well for me. Today, although older, I feel like I have lived a wholesome, giving life of service to others, and as a result, I feel more centered and grounded, better adjusted and acceptable than ever I have been [to borrow way too many psycho-babblicons ; ) ]. It is a long process **for all of us**. Be not deceived: *every* human must (if they wish to grow and prosper) go through the 'Narrow Aisles of Pain' ("Solitude", by Ella Wheeler Wilcox - find in Wikipedia). Things get better as one grows oldedr and has more life experiences. I am wishing you all the best that this wondrous life has to offer. You are *truly* just as perfect as the Creator has intended, as are likewise the rest of us. Banish fear with love, and rejoice in the World of which we are all part and parcel of this grand divinity. You are a blessing in our lives and we give thanks!
LOL - Dude - I'm 66, gay and came out in dental school in -- 1982! (U of I Chicago) I was trying to think of what to write Sam but found it already here so, Well Said! Agreed in total!!!
"Anxiety was born in the very same moment as mankind. And since we will never be able to master it, we will have to learn to live with it-just as we have learned to live with storms.” - Paulo Coelho. Your an inspiration to us all Sam.
I have major anxiety. Thank you for bringing the subject to light. There's a lot of people out there who need to know their not alone. Including myself. 💖
Everytime I watch a Video of yours I feel so identified, It's like me Speaking to my mirror. I feel you Sam, a lot. And I also love a lot how you open yourself. Maybe you don't know the whole meaning of what you are doing, but you are making people like me doesn't feel alone.
@@samcushing Aprovechando que hablas español también... De verdad que en este mundo tan superficial, existen ocasiones en las que se olvidan de las personas que más necesitan ayuda porque se ven "nerviosos" o "ridículos" al igual que tú Sam, he tenido un glow up. Pasé de ser el gordito, nerd, rechazado, a tener una oportunidad en la sociedad y solo por mi apariencia. Eso hasta la fecha me hace sentir súper mal, saber que vivimos en un mundo prejuicioso con un mayor índice de superficialidad... Pero ¿sabes que? ¿Sabes quién soy ahora? Soy esa persona que me hubiera gustado tener a mi lado en mis momentos de soledad, cuando estaba siendo rechazado por todos, soy esa mano amiga que responde a los que se sienten más solos... Y no seré lo contrario, no solo porque me veo bien y tengo bondades físicas voy a discriminar a los que no las tienen. ¡Así como tú Sam! De verdad eres mi ejemplo a seguir, me identifico demasiado contigo, nos encanta el arte, ambos tocamos el piano, hacemos ejercicio, somos positivos ante las adversidades... Somos gays... LOL, solo por mencionar unas cosas, pero lo más importante es que no dejamos de ser humanos. Una frase que me encanta es: "Si no encuentras gente buena en el mundo, tú se una." Gracias por tomarte el tiempo de escucharnos Sam y sobre todo por hablar con nosotros LYSM! (Perdón por escribir tanto, pero quería que supieras que no estás solo, y que habemos más personas como tú luchando por un mundo mejor.) ¡Te quiero mucho Sam! ¡Sigue siendo un rayo de esperanza!
@@samcushing best way for mental health is try and connect with people who like to with you, you don't reply to email or message on Instagram. it's free sammy
You are exceptional in every way. So very rare. Intelligent, empathetic, and clearly very handsome and charming without the neurosis that sometimes follows. Bravo Sam.
When I think of a strong person, I'd think of a person who dares to show his or her vulnerability. That's exactly what you are, Sam. Thank you for sharing this.
Fortunately I didn't have any sort of anxiety but certainly have to face the bullies in my school days. I deeply feel pitty for those people who have to face it and the worst part is that they have to hide it for some reason like you said that you had to rub your eyes so as to pretend that something is in your eye 😢 I literally felt so bad that I had to pause the video to write this comment, bullies will do whatever they want to and you do what you want to and that is what disparate you from other. Love u, sending all positive vibes and energy hope it helps 💕
I've found most people have at least one flaw that sets them apart from someone else. Nobody is perfect. For me, it's a limp, but someone else's may not be visible. It's amazing of you to talk about these things with your viewers. It's important to educate others, so they can show others compassion and offer them help if they ever need it.
Sam, from my perspective, "the good news in all this" is that you are an awesome person. Thank you a million times for this video. I am a high school teacher/counselor, and I know this video will help thousands of young people. This is a tremendous service for humanity......thank you for your courage, bro.............Ray
Your videos are encouraging, because they're straight from the heart - and there are full of kindness and caring for people. In a world of negativity and pose... it's such a relief to watch a person that could easily shine with his appearance, but prefers to shine more by sharing his emotions and his own personal struggle. Thank you for your kindness.
I never noticed these things. But I sympathize with your situation. You are an amazing man, and being visible with our issues and not hiding them is how we raise awareness and help to de-stygmatize them. I still have massive anxiety about Lunch rooms and Lunch times. I have MAJOR difficulty eating alone in public. It stresses me out, i get waves of anxiety that everyone is watching me and judging me for eatign alone at a restaraunt or whatever. I know its not true, but I battle and struggle with it to this day. You are a beautiful soul, and have no imperfections, whatsoever. You are a perfect Sam Cushing.
This video brought my own insecurities to the front. No, I do not have 'ticks', but the sincerity and courage of these self-disclosures brought tears to my eyes. As I have said many times, this you-tuber is an excellent model for many of akk ages. Thank you Mr. C for your bravery here. You may have saved a life by being so honest and vulnerable.
If i’m being completely honest, this is one of the most relatable YT videos i’ve ever watched. as a gay rising freshman myself whose parents are living in different states, i feel like i’ve understood my story so much better through this video. the thing that astonished me was that some of the ticks u described were EXACTLY some of the things that i do, for example something getting to close to my eyes, i need to rub them or blink it away, or like flexing my neck to temporarily relieve the urge. thank you so much for sharing sam, this made my day.
Anxiety is not a weakness it is something that makes you stop and consider things. There is nothing that you have is a failure because God has given you this action to make you think and then act and not allow yourself to be so serious and inconsiderate of others and their issues since it helps you see the wonderful in others when you already know your weaknesses.
Having anxiety is no different from having a flu or other physical illness. It's odd how our perceptions are so different - we readily accept physical ill health but associate an illness of the mind or talking about it with either victim-hood, or feel stigmatised by it. The biggest thing people wrestle with is to put their hand up and say I need help! Thank you for sharing your story.
Sam, I didn't think I could love you more. Then you go and share this deeply personal side of yourself in the hopes of lifting up others. Thank you for just being you and continuing to share.
Some people will do or say anything to tear others down. Sam you are a truly amazing person! You are intelligent, sweet, loving and kind, and a stronger person for all you've been through. Thank you for your willingness to share your life and help others.
The fact of having shown yourself with your weaknesses makes you stronger. You are a very beautiful person physically (no one can deny it) but much more important is you are beautiful inside your heart. So much so that I hadn't even noticed the tick. Your mom did a great job because values are not learned, but you assimilate them from childhood. I'm really glad to met you here You deserves the best!
Sam, you are so down to earth, totally real. I admire you greatly. Please stay safe in LA, and keep us posted as to what is happening with you. All the best
I suffer from anxiety i came out last year. My parents are divorced and live in different countries. It really means a lot that your open about it so that, young guys especially, can relate and also know that they are not alone. Thanks Sam!
Thank you for talking about this. I would never have guessed that you struggled so much with anxiety. Most of the time when I hear people saying it will get better it doesn't really offer much hope. But hearing you talk about this and actually provide proof that it's possible gives me hope.
In all the times I’ve watched you Sam, I never even noticed your “tick.” I guess it’s because I was mostly attracted to your smile, genuine kindness, and decency as a person. 🦋💙
What a brave and courageous young man you are, Sam. Physically handsome, intelligent and musically gifted one would “assume” you didn’t have a lot of struggles. It just goes to show that you never really know what someone is dealing with internally so we should all just be kind to one another. I deal with anxiety and depression and have for many years. Certain times are better than others but it’s always there. Thank you for making people realize that it’s okay to not be okay all the time.
Sam, I’m a social worker, who works with children who have anxiety and ticks like you. Just like I tell the children who I work with, it’s a strength, it’s your way of working through the anxiety. I think it’s great quality that you have! :)
As a fellow gay guy who happens to have a predisposition for eye ticks, I applaud your courage to talk openly about this and the surrounding issues like anxiety and harassment. It might be hard to understand for people who never had to experience these issues themselves, but it is worth discussing and raising awareness about.
We are all perfectly imperfect ! Thanks for opening up and share this with all of us, total strangers who look up for you and get humbled by the transparency and kindness of your videos... When we hear/see you, we get touched by your emotions. Never feel afraid of showing who you are at all times, and NEVER be ashamed of those little details that make you YOU ! You are amazing Sam! Don’t over stress about what you may think it is “wrong” with you, as that may the the reason why a person falls for you 🙂 Thanks for being you! 😍
Everyone has their struggles. Know that you’re not alone. I myself have bad anxiety and there are times where I ask myself if I should get a prescription to tone it down but I haven’t caved in. It’s definitely an everyday struggle. All we can do is keep fighting and don’t let it over take our lives even though some days it may seem impossible but we must keep fighting! Thank you for sharing Sam. Well wishes to you.
David J medication can have serious side effects. I know. I was on many different prescriptions. One had me “out of my mind”, no sleep, nightmares, night sweats, no libido, brain fog, zombie like feeling. I got off all these dangerous medications. Within a few weeks the heavy depression dissipated. There are unintended consequences to pharmaceuticals. I managed anxiety with B vitamins (food based) magnesium glycinate, and even tried St, John’s Wort for several weeks. Eliminating processed foods and exercising is also a great way to beat anxiety. You are very well not to cave in. I wish you the best.
I think it’s a good thing that you posted this video, not just to address all those comments but also to show that you’re a human being with insecurities just like many of us, and not just a pretty face with a good bod who does workout exercises for public consumption. Kudos and best wishes to you.
I am watching this video with nothing but understanding and a key lesson in mind - you never know what a person is going through on the outside versus whats on the inside. I commend your bravery to not do this only for World Mental Health Day but also to share a very personal side to yourself. Definitely deserves respect.
The strongest, bravest people I know admit when they have a struggle with something and they don't ask for pity, they ask for guidance to help fix the struggle. Thank you for this video Sam. Means a lot to me sir and it came at just the right time.
Wow I had no idea that the incredible anxiety I felt in high school could ever have been shared with other people, let alone Sam Cushing! Thank you so much for reminding me that we aren’t alone in the world, at any age!
You don't even realize how much you leveled you up with this video. Speaking openly about your own problems is so powerful for you and also for us, thank u 🥵 I think everyone can relate to anxiety even though everybody express it differently. Eres el mejor 💖
For you to share what you've been battling all along, is so brave and lot of people still struggling to open up on what their struggling in life. And you are beautiful in such a way.
Sam, you never have to apologize for being yourself, but ask for an apology if they want you to be something else. You're unique as everyone is. Until we respect our own, and everyone’s, right to be different, to make our own choices, and create our own conscious realities free from imposition and pressure to conform, we will remain in a prison of our own making.and that's what causes stress. You can control the ticks through thought and honestly, I doubt many people even realized what you have had to live through on your journey. Keep it up Sam, you're doing great and good luck in your new position out in CA.
Your honesty and openness are refreshing every time I watch one of your videos. You are a light in this world and we need more people like you to shine your light upon others. So thanks for being you, Sam. Having the ability to expose yourself the way you did and wanting to help others is yet another example of just wonderful you are. Hugs and lots of💖...oxo
Thank you, Sam, what a wonderful gift you gave your viewers. Much of my story reflects yours, not very social in school, 'despised and rejected' as jdyak says in his comment. Horrible divorce with parents, tics, depression, anxiety, etc coupled with suicidal thoughts. Eventually, I grew out of it, but 5 years ago, I had a terrible series of events that destroyed me, and guess what? All of this came back. Still working on getting my balance back. This is not to discourage anyone, but rather to encourage and promote what you said: community, friends, conversation, and the rest are so important. If you have those, you can get through anything. Much love and thanks. Chicago is going to miss you, don't be a stranger!
Never heard someone describe this so accurately before, I have an eye twitch, nose twitch, had since a teenager (around 15 years now) Really comforting hearing you discuss it openly.
Your bravery in talking about this topic is to be commended. You’ve helped show that we all have things that trouble us and we grow when we talk about them. I saw sone personal pain at times and.just wanted to reach out and give you a big hug. A moving episode that helps is all.
It's upsetting that you have to explain yourself for being who you are constantly, but it is also very commendable the way you handled this situation with such strength and honesty it really speaks volumes of the kind of man you are... Stay strong and remember the quote from Don Quijote: "Si los perros ladran es señal de que avanzamos"
A beautiful, beautiful video. Please don't think for a second that such wisdom and honesty don't reach a much much greater number of people than you would ever imagine. You are being authentic and not preachy. The former speaks to people, the latter drives them away. You have a gift, young man!
I have severe depression (probably bipolar depressive), anxiety, PTSD, and agoraphobia. My compulsive behaviors are that I chew my inner lip, I shake, and I count, usually on my fingers, but other things as well. Thanks for speaking out. You're helping a lot of people.
We have very similar stories. My brain will still go 100 miles an hour but I tell myself “oh I’m stressed.”I look at my life and all the love I am surrounded with. I finally learned to ask for help when I need it and that I don’t have to do it all. I hike for my outlet. Thank you for sharing.
Among the other things, what I deeply appreciate of you, Sam, is your humbleness. Because it's easy to show the positive aspects of one's life, as many youtubers and instagramers do, but it's certainly harder to talk about facts we can be ashamed of, which make us suffer or anyway remind us that our life is not utterly colourful. And you do have the courage of showing yourself for the person you are, that's what makes you very likeable. Me too have had to cope with anxiety, partially linked to lack of self-esteem, fortunately autogenic training helped me a lot. Thank you Sam, for everything!
Hi Sam, your whole life is an example of how amazing people are. You are the example that we may use to prove that no matter what you go through and the struggles that you have, you can overcome them and become a role-model not only for those people who have trauma and anxiety but also people without it. Of course everyones struggles are different, but you are a shining beacon for our travels in the chaotic winds of life. Thank you! People are icebergs of history and we can never know what is really going on beneath the surface. Assumptions can be very misleading. “The cover is not the book”
Sam, dear sam you have no idea how many people you can help by sharing your own intimity of anxiety and mentalhealt. I think the 1st benefit of this, is to make us aware that we are not alone. keep doing it please!! Saludos, salutations de Montréal Canada :)
Sam, you are a very smart man. Don't never let anybody try to discourage you. I also suffer from anxiety, but I do take medicines to help me and I am good right now.
Everytime I notice people with ticks or hardly controllable behaviours, I ignore it. It bears no relevance to their value as a person and is none of my business to inquire about. You opening up about this is a gesture of trust, a gift and a personal sacrifice; I deeply appreciate it! I got some of these things too. It isn't very difficult for me to suppress but I catch myself off guard quite often. For me it's not connected to anything, it's just things I got used to doing and can train to no longer do.
Hi Sam, thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts on such a private subject and you make perfect sense to me. I am gay professional man and senior in my field, I have always been conscious of my anxiety and how certain people can use this against me to achieve their own agendas. I do agree with your thoughts on keeping physically healthy but I have arthritis of the spine and live in chronic pain, but do keep this private as I fear being treated differently or also used against me. Continue with your good work. Wishing you all the best life has to offer you. Stefan
This video is honestly AMAZING . I'm happy that beautiful people like you are breaking the walls and facades. More and more people should be aware of how much work it takes to become comfortable, but in a positive way
I’m 44 years old and been going a lot of your workouts and love them, but until I watched this I never knew nor saw any tick. We all have our own ticks in some way, so please don’t ever feel you need to hide anything about yourself. This was so helpful and personally I have troubles when reading and have been embarrassed for years. Watching this video made me feel not alone and showed my own ignorance against myself for the issues I’ve been dealing with my entire life. Your videos and the way you speak to your fans has made me feel better about myself and especially not alone. Plus, it’s just me and people can’t accept me for my flaws why do I even care? Thank you for being so honest and open and you could tell some things were hard to talk about, but you did and thank you!!!! I hope u know you’ve made others not feel so alone with issues similar to yours.
I still do the the throat tick, I've not been able to get rid of it after 20 years, have a few others as well. It can easily be humiliating when you know that they happen and even more so when other people bring them up. Thank you for bringing attention to this, I know that can't be easy on you.
Kudos to you for sharing your struggles, Sam. You're not alone, I've experienced many of the same things that you describe in your life. You're on the right path, and you are certainly helping many out there by sharing as you did. Awesome man.
Sam, thanks for sharing. I appreciate you taking a chance to be vulnerable and speaking honestly about mental health. It’s hard when people can’t see what’s going on inside of us to know the battle we’re fighting daily. Thanks for being you.
I’ve noticed your blinking but It never really caught my eye and now that you mention it, those little things are actually what make us uniquely beautiful. I just love them. We all fight our own battles, we’re all human beings. None of us Is perfect. Love yourselves and don’t give a damn!
Nothing but admiration and pride for your willingness to discuss anxiety attacks, panic attacks. Many more of us suffer these issues and it’s comforting to know that we are NOT alone in this. IT GETS BETTER, but acknowledging this process is half the problem solved. Thanks for helping many of us face this reality. Especially dealing with being gay, that has a serious impact on one’s anxiety. Having been in a relationship with the same man for 48 years, IT DOES GET BETTER.
You're a good guy. It's hard to be different (as a kid), have strangers post comments and it takes a strong person to put yourself out there. Thanks for the post.
God has given you a tremendous gift of introspection and consideration. God bless you and you are an extraordinary stay as positive and amazing. You are amazing Sam.
Thank you for sharing Sam, I’ve noticed your tick before and just thought how cute it was! Keep doing what you’re doing and inspiring people to be better versions of themselves, you’re awesome 😊
Love you! Always knew this about you but honestly never really noticed until you told me about it. I don’t think it’s a weakness at all. You are just you , to me :)
“Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.” -- Robin Williams
DENNIS7 OFFICIAL Wasn’t Robin Williams the funniest guy? I’d go see him perform live. Who knew he was struggling inside :(
Sam Cushing is: The most sincere, kind, caring, STRONG, BRAVE, genuine person I have encountered on You Tube. I myself have, for several years now lived with Anxiety as well as depression. Most people don’t realize that a person can suffer from both at the same time. I have found that therapy with a professional can be extremely helpful. Stay strong, you brave soul.
You’re basing your judgements off of what you see online. Please stop
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@@demolition. What a silly comment. I entirely agree with Jason.
DUDE! My first impression of you was... "WOAH this dude is flawless and he is loving his life...good for him" I never even noticed any nervous ticks. Most people love you! And I say that as a Str8 guy! I never even noticed the 'tick' until you pointed it out. Man, internet commenters are gonna comment no matter what! Just live and enjoy your life. There are a whole LOT MORE ppl who think you are amazing and perfect!
This is a beautiful comment.
I actually cried watching this because of how much this relates to me. Thank you for being so vulnerable and honest. You've helped me find ways to cope already.
Really? I hope my coping techniques were good... I feel like since I'm not completely over it, it's hard for me to give the best advice
@@samcushing Sam, I suspect that's EXACTLY why you are able to give such good advice. Thank you.
@@samcushing Thats exactly why your advice hits home with many. I am a counselor for adult survivors of childhood abuse. I myself was physically abused until the age of 15 when I left home to save myself. Even as an adult I still deal with issues because of my past. I am told that the advice and counseling that I give people is exactly what they need to hear and is working well for them. It never goes away for most of us but we learn to overcome it and not let it hold us back from a productive fulfilling life. So Sam what I'm saying is you are so much more helpful than you know for many people. Please don't sell yourself short and continue to speak out knowing you're helping more people than you could possibly imagine. God bless you brother, Love from Denver, Justin ❤🙂🤝🏼
When I think of Sam Cushing I think first: Likeability. You are incredible.
Absolutely yes
I agree Darryl, Sam's always great with that smile and he's the nicest guy. You're incredible and we all love ya
One of the sweetest guy on youtube! He has a personality of a golden retriever 💕
I don't know if is the way he talks (specially in spanish)' his smile, his look, his brain. But I feel he is a guy very easy to love, he is authentic. We need more Sam Cushings in this world.
@@luiscarracedo7793 oh I agree. His authenticity and kindness makes him absolutely gorgeous in my opinion. Never mind his incredible body. We love you Sam
I’ve noticed your blinking before but I never thought anything of it. When I think of Sam, I think of “that guy who I can watch play the piano all day”.
Exxxxactly!
I never dwelled on it, I just thought it was Sam.❤
Means a lot.. especially coming from someone as talented as yourself ❤️
me when I lie.
Hi Alan how u doin handsim.
So Nice .ur smil killing me.want to know u and have Nice day
This touched a nerve in so many ways. As a kid I struggled coming to terms with my sexuality and just wanted to be liked. I used humour to mask how I was feeling inside and at 39 I still do it. Sadly my dad died at a young age and this made my anxiety go through the roof. I now use Sams videos to help my mind and physical well being and for that I am truly grateful. A lot of the LGBTQ+ community struggle and their own stories can have a huge impact on their adult life and it’s true we should really talk more about things without feeling like it’s a sign of weakness. It’s a sign of strength and if it helps 1 person it’s worth it x
I’ve been struggling with anxiety for many years. Thank you for sharing your story. It’s so hard to live with it... sometimes I’m so depressed because I can’t live a proper life with all this anxiety.
Sam, I am 65 years old and gay, having come out when I was in medical school in 1982. The process of "coming out" has taken a lifetime: no body wants to be 'despised and rejected' (see aria in Handel's 'Messiah' by the same title). What I have come to know is that the coming out process was principally an exercise for myself on my path of increasing authenticity. It takes courage. You have shown immense courage in all the sharing you have done on your channel that is geared toward helping and prospering the rest of us. You are clear about your selfless motives for wanting to share this intimate part of yourself. In many ways like you, I had nervous ticks in my youth. They included "necking" (stretching our the neck as you illustrated in this video), eyelid spasms, and most dreadfully, the onset of a full body blush whenever someone made me the focus of attention; the harder I tried to prevent its onset, the more forcefully it would manifest. Imagine my deep, deep sense of shame that everyone around me could see the erythemic blotches all over my face and body when this terror would arise! Later in life as I worked in the mental health field (second career after veterinary medicine), if I encountered a severely threatening or angry situation working with a patient, I was aware that I sometimes could not catch my breath and speak coherently because my mind was is such a fuddle of fear and heightened emotion...........I now see this as a very shallow form of disassociation: the mind disassociated from the immediate reality in order to cope...........although I want to be clear that this is purely my hypothesis. The Good News, as you state in this video, is that symptoms of stress often abate as one emerges from one's early twenties, and as self-assurance and esteem grow stronger and stronger. My own confidence level increased dramatically after I left college and met people who loved and cared about me for who I was, sans judgement or censure.
I have come a long way through the years, and what I want your viewership to know is that stress responses (anxiety disorders) are more common than you might imaging: it is the mind's way of coping with overwhelming experiences, and as such is an highly adaptable strategy for coping with trauma (witness those who have, by no fault of their own, experienced either acute, over-helming or prolonged, chronic low-grade trauma, whose brain's only strategy for survival has been to disassociate into multiple personalities. How magnificent and wonderful is Nature! These are not "broken people"; these are heroes and survivors!)
I have no idea what the inciting trauma in my own life might have been when I was younger and began with my nervous 'ticks". I knew I did not identify straight like the other boys and could not understand why I was different. I do not understand how I might have managed to internalize the hate of society for ones which it esteemed as 'different', for I was well loved and secure in my bringing up. The subtle, tacit judgement by society that dictates what is acceptable and what is not, is immensely insidious. Mine is a long 'coming out' story, and I will not bore the reader with it, however, I will say that when one finally comes to a place of self-acceptance, of realizing one is just as good as any other human, one has reached and attained and comported oneself in the world as a kind, compassionate, supportive and loving person toward others, one is acceptable in "God's eyes" as much as is any other human being that ever was , is or will be; and that one is likewise 'lovable, capable and connected', THEN the transformational and healing power into wholeness of the Universe erupts spontaneously, unforced and unscripted, descending like a warm, all-enveloping, powerful, yet gentle embrace of consoling, unconditional love and acceptance. (apologies for the run-on verbiage; this is being written extempore)
Your disclosure, spoken so eloquently and powerfully, is a tribute to your journey toward authenticity. It normalizes for the rest of us that *all* who come into this world are wounded in one way or another, and that to know any person truly, one has to get to know them deep within, by listening, loving and affirming. And, it is in relationship with others that we find ourselves. Therefore, "be with caution, bold!" ("Death of a Favorite Cat Drowned...." Tomas Gray). I wish I had had the courage you display in your videos, but I followed my own process, and it has worked worked our well for me. Today, although older, I feel like I have lived a wholesome, giving life of service to others, and as a result, I feel more centered and grounded, better adjusted and acceptable than ever I have been [to borrow way too many psycho-babblicons ; ) ]. It is a long process **for all of us**. Be not deceived: *every* human must (if they wish to grow and prosper) go through the 'Narrow Aisles of Pain' ("Solitude", by Ella Wheeler Wilcox - find in Wikipedia). Things get better as one grows oldedr and has more life experiences.
I am wishing you all the best that this wondrous life has to offer. You are *truly* just as perfect as the Creator has intended, as are likewise the rest of us. Banish fear with love, and rejoice in the World of which we are all part and parcel of this grand divinity. You are a blessing in our lives and we give thanks!
You should make videos. Love what you wrote
I love it, you seem to be a very interesting person 😘🌷
LOL - Dude - I'm 66, gay and came out in dental school in -- 1982! (U of I Chicago) I was trying to think of what to write Sam but found it already here so, Well Said! Agreed in total!!!
Plsss you should make a yt channel, I'd definitely watch ur videos.
And thanks for ur words 💓
60s definitely the new 30s. Dudes, you are all hot! Keep well! I'm turning 60 in three years and looking forward to it!
"Anxiety was born in the very same moment as mankind. And since we will never be able to master it, we will have to learn to live with it-just as we have learned to live with storms.” - Paulo Coelho. Your an inspiration to us all Sam.
I have major anxiety. Thank you for bringing the subject to light. There's a lot of people out there who need to know their not alone. Including myself. 💖
The most beautiful guy i've ever seen suffers anxiety? Brave for admiting it und sharing it with us. That makes you more human and special
Everytime I watch a Video of yours I feel so identified, It's like me Speaking to my mirror. I feel you Sam, a lot. And I also love a lot how you open yourself. Maybe you don't know the whole meaning of what you are doing, but you are making people like me doesn't feel alone.
That makes me really happy to hear....There are real people behind every comment it's kind of a crazy thing that I cannot forget.
@@samcushing Aprovechando que hablas español también... De verdad que en este mundo tan superficial, existen ocasiones en las que se olvidan de las personas que más necesitan ayuda porque se ven "nerviosos" o "ridículos" al igual que tú Sam, he tenido un glow up. Pasé de ser el gordito, nerd, rechazado, a tener una oportunidad en la sociedad y solo por mi apariencia.
Eso hasta la fecha me hace sentir súper mal, saber que vivimos en un mundo prejuicioso con un mayor índice de superficialidad... Pero ¿sabes que? ¿Sabes quién soy ahora? Soy esa persona que me hubiera gustado tener a mi lado en mis momentos de soledad, cuando estaba siendo rechazado por todos, soy esa mano amiga que responde a los que se sienten más solos... Y no seré lo contrario, no solo porque me veo bien y tengo bondades físicas voy a discriminar a los que no las tienen.
¡Así como tú Sam! De verdad eres mi ejemplo a seguir, me identifico demasiado contigo, nos encanta el arte, ambos tocamos el piano, hacemos ejercicio, somos positivos ante las adversidades... Somos gays... LOL, solo por mencionar unas cosas, pero lo más importante es que no dejamos de ser humanos.
Una frase que me encanta es: "Si no encuentras gente buena en el mundo, tú se una."
Gracias por tomarte el tiempo de escucharnos Sam y sobre todo por hablar con nosotros LYSM! (Perdón por escribir tanto, pero quería que supieras que no estás solo, y que habemos más personas como tú luchando por un mundo mejor.) ¡Te quiero mucho Sam! ¡Sigue siendo un rayo de esperanza!
@@samcushing best way for mental health is try and connect with people who like to with you, you don't reply to email or message on Instagram. it's free sammy
You are exceptional in every way. So very rare. Intelligent, empathetic, and clearly very handsome and charming without the neurosis that sometimes follows. Bravo Sam.
When I think of a strong person, I'd think of a person who dares to show his or her vulnerability. That's exactly what you are, Sam. Thank you for sharing this.
Fortunately I didn't have any sort of anxiety but certainly have to face the bullies in my school days. I deeply feel pitty for those people who have to face it and the worst part is that they have to hide it for some reason like you said that you had to rub your eyes so as to pretend that something is in your eye 😢 I literally felt so bad that I had to pause the video to write this comment, bullies will do whatever they want to and you do what you want to and that is what disparate you from other. Love u, sending all positive vibes and energy hope it helps 💕
Himanshu S ❤️
I battle anxiety, depression and fear. None of these make us any less a person. You’re my role model Sam.
I've found most people have at least one flaw that sets them apart from someone else. Nobody is perfect. For me, it's a limp, but someone else's may not be visible. It's amazing of you to talk about these things with your viewers. It's important to educate others, so they can show others compassion and offer them help if they ever need it.
Sam, from my perspective, "the good news in all this" is that you are an awesome person. Thank you a million times for this video. I am a high school teacher/counselor, and I know this video will help thousands of young people. This is a tremendous service for humanity......thank you for your courage, bro.............Ray
Your videos are encouraging, because they're straight from the heart - and there are full of kindness and caring for people. In a world of negativity and pose... it's such a relief to watch a person that could easily shine with his appearance, but prefers to shine more by sharing his emotions and his own personal struggle. Thank you for your kindness.
Absolutely, Sam!
I just want to say thank you for helping younger people.from someone's who's lived it. Please keep letting THE LORD SPEAK WITH YOUR VOICE.
I never noticed these things. But I sympathize with your situation. You are an amazing man, and being visible with our issues and not hiding them is how we raise awareness and help to de-stygmatize them. I still have massive anxiety about Lunch rooms and Lunch times. I have MAJOR difficulty eating alone in public. It stresses me out, i get waves of anxiety that everyone is watching me and judging me for eatign alone at a restaraunt or whatever. I know its not true, but I battle and struggle with it to this day. You are a beautiful soul, and have no imperfections, whatsoever. You are a perfect Sam Cushing.
This video brought my own insecurities to the front. No, I do not have 'ticks', but the sincerity and courage of these self-disclosures brought tears to my eyes. As I have said many times, this you-tuber is an excellent model for many of akk ages. Thank you Mr. C for your bravery here. You may have saved a life by being so honest and vulnerable.
If i’m being completely honest, this is one of the most relatable YT videos i’ve ever watched. as a gay rising freshman myself whose parents are living in different states, i feel like i’ve understood my story so much better through this video. the thing that astonished me was that some of the ticks u described were EXACTLY some of the things that i do, for example something getting to close to my eyes, i need to rub them or blink it away, or like flexing my neck to temporarily relieve the urge. thank you so much for sharing sam, this made my day.
Sam, I had no idea you were sharing this. The memories of how some ppl treated you make me cry 😢
You are so very kind to share this! xo mom
Dad Comp She’s awesome & amazingly talented 😘
Your mom is like the mom I bet we all wish we had. Understanding and just wants her son to be happy!!!!
@@jonathandemastry2705 Thank you - that’s kind of you to say! x
Anxiety is not a weakness it is something that makes you stop and consider things. There is nothing that you have is a failure because God has given you this action to make you think and then act and not allow yourself to be so serious and inconsiderate of others and their issues since it helps you see the wonderful in others when you already know your weaknesses.
tony anderson love this!!!
Having anxiety is no different from having a flu or other physical illness. It's odd how our perceptions are so different - we readily accept physical ill health but associate an illness of the mind or talking about it with either victim-hood, or feel stigmatised by it. The biggest thing people wrestle with is to put their hand up and say I need help! Thank you for sharing your story.
Sam, I didn't think I could love you more. Then you go and share this deeply personal side of yourself in the hopes of lifting up others. Thank you for just being you and continuing to share.
Some people will do or say anything to tear others down. Sam you are a truly amazing person! You are intelligent, sweet, loving and kind, and a stronger person for all you've been through. Thank you for your willingness to share your life and help others.
The fact of having shown yourself with your weaknesses makes you stronger. You are a very beautiful person physically (no one can deny it) but much more important is you are beautiful inside your heart. So much so that I hadn't even noticed the tick. Your mom did a great job because values are not learned, but you assimilate them from childhood.
I'm really glad to met you here
You deserves the best!
It is especially important how beautiful it is how you express yourself!
Sam, you are so down to earth, totally real. I admire you greatly. Please stay safe in LA, and keep us posted as to what is happening with you. All the best
Thank you for opening up to us, Sam. This will surely help a lot of people. We're glad you're doing much better now ❤️
Thanks for sharing, I used to have anxiety problems too but having a good close friends who keep supporting me, helps a lot.
Wish I had a friend like you in middle and high school. Sending good vibes from Texas 🤠
I suffer from anxiety i came out last year. My parents are divorced and live in different countries. It really means a lot that your open about it so that, young guys especially, can relate and also know that they are not alone. Thanks Sam!
Thank you for talking about this. I would never have guessed that you struggled so much with anxiety. Most of the time when I hear people saying it will get better it doesn't really offer much hope. But hearing you talk about this and actually provide proof that it's possible gives me hope.
In all the times I’ve watched you Sam, I never even noticed your “tick.” I guess it’s because I was mostly attracted to your smile, genuine kindness, and decency as a person. 🦋💙
Oh Sam, this is so great. I cant put into words how wonderful it was to hear this. Really a service to so many people. seriously. Thank you Sam.
What a brave and courageous young man you are, Sam. Physically handsome, intelligent and musically gifted one would “assume” you didn’t have a lot of struggles. It just goes to show that you never really know what someone is dealing with internally so we should all just be kind to one another. I deal with anxiety and depression and have for many years. Certain times are better than others but it’s always there. Thank you for making people realize that it’s okay to not be okay all the time.
Sam, I’m a social worker, who works with children who have anxiety and ticks like you. Just like I tell the children who I work with, it’s a strength, it’s your way of working through the anxiety. I think it’s great quality that you have! :)
Thats a great way of looking at it!
Wow! I would never imagine that someone who looks the way you do, could have gone through so much. Thank you very much for sharing.
As a fellow gay guy who happens to have a predisposition for eye ticks, I applaud your courage to talk openly about this and the surrounding issues like anxiety and harassment. It might be hard to understand for people who never had to experience these issues themselves, but it is worth discussing and raising awareness about.
Going through anxiety and depression myself. I’m so proud you were able to be vulnerable and honest with this video. proud of u Sam ♥️
We are all perfectly imperfect ! Thanks for opening up and share this with all of us, total strangers who look up for you and get humbled by the transparency and kindness of your videos... When we hear/see you, we get touched by your emotions. Never feel afraid of showing who you are at all times, and NEVER be ashamed of those little details that make you YOU ! You are amazing Sam! Don’t over stress about what you may think it is “wrong” with you, as that may the the reason why a person falls for you 🙂 Thanks for being you! 😍
Everyone has their struggles. Know that you’re not alone. I myself have bad anxiety and there are times where I ask myself if I should get a prescription to tone it down but I haven’t caved in. It’s definitely an everyday struggle. All we can do is keep fighting and don’t let it over take our lives even though some days it may seem impossible but we must keep fighting! Thank you for sharing Sam. Well wishes to you.
Hi man how u doin.man ur eyes killin m
@Ma mat Haha. Thanks. Doing well. You?
@@DavidJ245 tkhx for respondin m im fine. I want To know u.have a Nice day
There is no shame in taking medication if you need it. It’s not for everyone, but it can be enormously helpful. Take care of yourself.
David J medication can have serious side effects. I know. I was on many different prescriptions. One had me “out of my mind”, no sleep, nightmares, night sweats, no libido, brain fog, zombie like feeling. I got off all these dangerous medications. Within a few weeks the heavy depression dissipated. There are unintended consequences to pharmaceuticals. I managed anxiety with B vitamins (food based) magnesium glycinate, and even tried St, John’s Wort for several weeks. Eliminating processed foods and exercising is also a great way to beat anxiety. You are very well not to cave in. I wish you the best.
I just love your authenticity and how you integrate your "faults" into your strengths. Cheers!
I think it’s a good thing that you posted this video, not just to address all those comments but also to show that you’re a human being with insecurities just like many of us, and not just a pretty face with a good bod who does workout exercises for public consumption. Kudos and best wishes to you.
I am watching this video with nothing but understanding and a key lesson in mind - you never know what a person is going through on the outside versus whats on the inside. I commend your bravery to not do this only for World Mental Health Day but also to share a very personal side to yourself. Definitely deserves respect.
The strongest, bravest people I know admit when they have a struggle with something and they don't ask for pity, they ask for guidance to help fix the struggle. Thank you for this video Sam. Means a lot to me sir and it came at just the right time.
Wow I had no idea that the incredible anxiety I felt in high school could ever have been shared with other people, let alone Sam Cushing! Thank you so much for reminding me that we aren’t alone in the world, at any age!
You don't even realize how much you leveled you up with this video. Speaking openly about your own problems is so powerful for you and also for us, thank u 🥵 I think everyone can relate to anxiety even though everybody express it differently. Eres el mejor 💖
For you to share what you've been battling all along, is so brave and lot of people still struggling to open up on what their struggling in life. And you are beautiful in such a way.
You’re loved. Those who care don’t mind. And those who mind don’t care.
Sam, you never have to apologize for being yourself, but ask for an apology if they want you to be something else. You're unique as everyone is. Until we respect our own, and everyone’s, right to be different, to make our own choices, and create our own conscious realities free from imposition and pressure to conform, we will remain in a prison of our own making.and that's what causes stress. You can control the ticks through thought and honestly, I doubt many people even realized what you have had to live through on your journey. Keep it up Sam, you're doing great and good luck in your new position out in CA.
Your honesty and openness are refreshing every time I watch one of your videos. You are a light in this world and we need more people like you to shine your light upon others. So thanks for being you, Sam. Having the ability to expose yourself the way you did and wanting to help others is yet another example of just wonderful you are. Hugs and lots of💖...oxo
Thank you, Sam, what a wonderful gift you gave your viewers. Much of my story reflects yours, not very social in school, 'despised and rejected' as jdyak says in his comment. Horrible divorce with parents, tics, depression, anxiety, etc coupled with suicidal thoughts. Eventually, I grew out of it, but 5 years ago, I had a terrible series of events that destroyed me, and guess what? All of this came back. Still working on getting my balance back. This is not to discourage anyone, but rather to encourage and promote what you said: community, friends, conversation, and the rest are so important. If you have those, you can get through anything. Much love and thanks. Chicago is going to miss you, don't be a stranger!
Never heard someone describe this so accurately before, I have an eye twitch, nose twitch, had since a teenager (around 15 years now) Really comforting hearing you discuss it openly.
Your bravery in talking about this topic is to be commended. You’ve helped show that we all have things that trouble us and we grow when we talk about them. I saw sone personal pain at times and.just wanted to reach out and give you a big hug. A moving episode that helps is all.
I’ve never noticed them, but good for you to be open about your struggles. I have anxiety and depression and it’s hard some days
tbh, I found your "eye twitching" super cute! Makes you even more special :)
It's upsetting that you have to explain yourself for being who you are constantly, but it is also very commendable the way you handled this situation with such strength and honesty it really speaks volumes of the kind of man you are...
Stay strong and remember the quote from Don Quijote: "Si los perros ladran es señal de que avanzamos"
I think Sam everyone you meet today has a closet about them! Never know what some one is going through! Thank You Sam!
I think everyone has anxiety, whether they realize it or not. I know this video was altruistic and will help many. Well done Sam.
A beautiful, beautiful video. Please don't think for a second that such wisdom and honesty don't reach a much much greater number of people than you would ever imagine. You are being authentic and not preachy. The former speaks to people, the latter drives them away. You have a gift, young man!
I have severe depression (probably bipolar depressive), anxiety, PTSD, and agoraphobia. My compulsive behaviors are that I chew my inner lip, I shake, and I count, usually on my fingers, but other things as well. Thanks for speaking out. You're helping a lot of people.
Sam Cushing is human after all, and I ♥️ him even more now.
We have very similar stories. My brain will still go 100 miles an hour but I tell myself “oh I’m stressed.”I look at my life and all the love I am surrounded with. I finally learned to ask for help when I need it and that I don’t have to do it all. I hike for my outlet. Thank you for sharing.
WOW. Thank you for this inspiration. Like they say, death not today. With depression and anxiety, push through. There will be another day.
I would just give you a hug right now. It takes so much courage to talk about own internal struggle. You must have come a long way by now. Good job!
Moments like this is what changes the world for the better. You've made a wonderful difference for so many today. Thanks for sharing. ☮
This content is so much more relatable and humanizing.
Among the other things, what I deeply appreciate of you, Sam, is your humbleness. Because it's easy to show the positive aspects of one's life, as many youtubers and instagramers do, but it's certainly harder to talk about facts we can be ashamed of, which make us suffer or anyway remind us that our life is not utterly colourful. And you do have the courage of showing yourself for the person you are, that's what makes you very likeable. Me too have had to cope with anxiety, partially linked to lack of self-esteem, fortunately autogenic training helped me a lot. Thank you Sam, for everything!
Hi Sam, your whole life is an example of how amazing people are. You are the example that we may use to prove that no matter what you go through and the struggles that you have, you can overcome them and become a role-model not only for those people who have trauma and anxiety but also people without it. Of course everyones struggles are different, but you are a shining beacon for our travels in the chaotic winds of life. Thank you! People are icebergs of history and we can never know what is really going on beneath the surface. Assumptions can be very misleading. “The cover is not the book”
Sam, dear sam you have no idea how many people you can help by sharing your own intimity of anxiety and mentalhealt. I think the 1st benefit of this, is to make us aware that we are not alone. keep doing it please!! Saludos, salutations de Montréal Canada :)
Sam, you are a very smart man. Don't never let anybody try to discourage you. I also suffer from anxiety, but I do take medicines to help me and I am good right now.
Everytime I notice people with ticks or hardly controllable behaviours, I ignore it. It bears no relevance to their value as a person and is none of my business to inquire about. You opening up about this is a gesture of trust, a gift and a personal sacrifice; I deeply appreciate it!
I got some of these things too. It isn't very difficult for me to suppress but I catch myself off guard quite often. For me it's not connected to anything, it's just things I got used to doing and can train to no longer do.
Hi Sam, thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts on such a private subject and you make perfect sense to me. I am gay professional man and senior in my field, I have always been conscious of my anxiety and how certain people can use this against me to achieve their own agendas. I do agree with your thoughts on keeping physically healthy but I have arthritis of the spine and live in chronic pain, but do keep this private as I fear being treated differently or also used against me. Continue with your good work. Wishing you all the best life has to offer you. Stefan
I've been dealing with chronic pain for many years. Stay strong and stay well ☺
This video is honestly AMAZING . I'm happy that beautiful people like you are breaking the walls and facades. More and more people should be aware of how much work it takes to become comfortable, but in a positive way
I’m 44 years old and been going a lot of your workouts and love them, but until I watched this I never knew nor saw any tick. We all have our own ticks in some way, so please don’t ever feel you need to hide anything about yourself. This was so helpful and personally I have troubles when reading and have been embarrassed for years. Watching this video made me feel not alone and showed my own ignorance against myself for the issues I’ve been dealing with my entire life. Your videos and the way you speak to your fans has made me feel better about myself and especially not alone. Plus, it’s just me and people can’t accept me for my flaws why do I even care? Thank you for being so honest and open and you could tell some things were hard to talk about, but you did and thank you!!!! I hope u know you’ve made others not feel so alone with issues similar to yours.
I still do the the throat tick, I've not been able to get rid of it after 20 years, have a few others as well. It can easily be humiliating when you know that they happen and even more so when other people bring them up. Thank you for bringing attention to this, I know that can't be easy on you.
I never even noticed. It's very subtle so don't even be self conscious about it. Even if it wasn't subtle, you're human!!! ❤️
Like you said, "It's okay to not be okay." And Sam, ALL of us have faults and are "not okay"!
Kudos to you for sharing your struggles, Sam. You're not alone, I've experienced many of the same things that you describe in your life. You're on the right path, and you are certainly helping many out there by sharing as you did. Awesome man.
Sam, thanks for sharing. I appreciate you taking a chance to be vulnerable and speaking honestly about mental health. It’s hard when people can’t see what’s going on inside of us to know the battle we’re fighting daily. Thanks for being you.
You poor thing, I’m so glad you got through this. I too suffer from anxiety and depression.
I’ve noticed your blinking but It never really caught my eye and now that you mention it, those little things are actually what make us uniquely beautiful. I just love them.
We all fight our own battles, we’re all human beings. None of us Is perfect. Love yourselves and don’t give a damn!
Nothing but admiration and pride for your willingness to discuss anxiety attacks, panic attacks. Many more of us suffer these issues and it’s comforting to know that we are NOT alone in this. IT GETS BETTER, but acknowledging this process is half the problem solved. Thanks for helping many of us face this reality. Especially dealing with being gay, that has a serious impact on one’s anxiety. Having been in a relationship with the same man for 48 years, IT DOES GET BETTER.
You Rock Sam and you are not alone! Thanks for sharing and for taking care of you!
You're a good guy. It's hard to be different (as a kid), have strangers post comments and it takes a strong person to put yourself out there. Thanks for the post.
Thank you for sharing S! This made you hundred times more relatable and human! Love and light to you from the Philippines! :)
I didn't know you had an eye twitch. I have anxiety too, it sucks but at least you know you're not alone
God has given you a tremendous gift of introspection and consideration. God bless you and you are an extraordinary stay as positive and amazing. You are amazing Sam.
tony anderson how kind of you to say Tony 😘
What an incredible human being you are. Thank you for being so humble and choosing your purpose in life to lift and inspire so many people. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thank you for sharing Sam, I’ve noticed your tick before and just thought how cute it was! Keep doing what you’re doing and inspiring people to be better versions of themselves, you’re awesome 😊
Sam, you truly are the kindest, most loving, beautiful, and awesome man! Thank you sooooo very much! 💛(heart of gold)
The words that come to my mind after viewing this: I have the deepest respect for you, Sam!
Honestly I always found your eye tick really endearing
You've said it all...against all odds just stay healthy, physically and mentally!
Love you! Always knew this about you but honestly never really noticed until you told me about it. I don’t think it’s a weakness at all. You are just you , to me :)
You’re an inspiration to me, I’ve been fighting against my anxiety and depression since I was young.