Dan shares about overcoming OCD
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I wish this clip also included Dan’s later disclaimer that while throwing his meds away worked for him, it’s not something everyone should do because it can have bad consequences and there’s nothing wrong with needing medication
Exactly what I was thinking when the clip ended. I admittedly facepalmed there irl, because doing that can be INCREDIBLY dangerous if you aren't ready and prepared to handle life without those meds... and some people honestly never are.
Not to mention the littering factor.
@@yodawgzgaming4416 yeah seems like a major oversight here
@@Seidragon that too
Also where he talks about not wearing pants the entire time, equally important
Note that Dan was not wearing pants during this very personal story
it is hot in here
Everyone else is like being emotional and reminding others that he said it’s not for everyone, but I still appreciate this reminder
Are you for real ?
For some weird reason this is barely surprising to me
Wait, *that's* the story where he wasn't wearing pants?! Just saw Borja's "Fake Laughter" animation and had no idea. WOW. 😂
*he exposed himself for us so he could expose himself to us*
I remember he stated shortly afterwards that it's not usually a good idea to throw your pills in a lake and go off your meds without consulting your doctor, but this story still inspired many people (myself included) to keep pushing forward, and I'm really glad it worked out for him.
GAGAGAGAGAAGAG this is wonderful! PRANK! It is terrible! I looked in the mirror and saw something UNPRETTY: my face. GAGAGAGAG! But I am happy again because I have TWO HOT GIRLFRIENDS and I make cool YT videos with them! Good evening, love and peace, dear shoe
@@AxxLAfriku You know what, AxxL? Your channel is disturbing, and you seem like an asshole, but your whole schtick is kind of fascinating at the same time. You've replied to me a few different times now, just like you spam everybody else, and I'm never sure what to make of your comments or your videos, even if I am impressed by your commitment to self-promotion. Some of your comments seem like bot comments, but then sometimes you say something specific to the person you're replying to, so it seems like, at least some of the time, you personally copy-paste stuff and then type in something extra that's related to the person's username that you're replying to. Every time you reply to me or someone else, I sit there wondering what makes you tick. You have this "I don't give a shit" attitude, but yet your comments are only ever self-deprecative. Do you really hate yourself? Are you okay? I bet I would dislike you if I knew you in person, but I hope you're doing okay, man. Stay safe, these times are scary.
@@guytorie you would hate me because im so famous
@@guytorie "I bet I'd dislike you on person, but I hope you're doing OK..." I second this notion.
If this was twitter the Grumps are dead :/
This is it. This was the episode that convinced me to get therapy for my depression. Thank you, Dan. I needed this episode.
You got this 🥺💞💞 therapy and meds genuinely saved my life. I'm rooting for you 🥰💞
@@sophies_sketches Thank you 🖤
Have a nice one mate
@@wolfsoldier87x34 Aw thank you 🖤 You too:3
I'm glad you did. The Anxieties and the depression that follows it are some of the most treatable disorders and nobody should just live with it, it is very treatable.
When Arin said "...your kid life is over..." I immediately teared up.
Oh god all I imagine was Arin coming into your room and staring at you saying that... Oh god that's Tarafying
This is when I really started to understand dan's deal
4:42 is when I started crying.
@@lljomll3911 Nice profile pic
His deal? What do u mean by that?
@@Raven-gx4kj like who he was and why he is so excited just be around
Hes the straight man (in more ways then one aye? ;) )
2:31 The timing of "Finding out the name" and "opening the treasure chest" AMAZED me, what a metaphor
Wow, I've actually never noticed that, good catch!
I like the precursor, when Dan realized he "just had this thing". Arin cutting those shrubs is like Dan's clouds of confusion clearing away in that instance.
I remember when I watched this episode I was straight up sobbing about Dan's story, because I myself have OCD and it hit me super hard
I was kinda scared of clicking on this tbh but its nice to be reminded that I'm not the only one :) love you dan tysm
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I'm currently crying, I don't know how I missed this video 😭
Yeah, I remember hearing this story for the first time and I felt so relieved other people understand
I have OCD too.
The original episode made me question if my insane thoughts were normal. Turns out I had (and still have) GAD. I might not have found out until much later without this episode. Game Grumps quite literally changed my life
the part when Dan says; "oh my god i'm not fucking crazy" it hit me so close to home...
it's exactly that
you just, cry in an overwhelming feeling of relief, and say; i'm... i'm not fucking crazy?
i can't really think what to comment next, so just have an big imaginary hug to both of you from this rando fan c=
you guys are, most definitely, the best role model anyone could have 💛
this was an incredibly touching moment, especially because this was so early on in grumps history.
Yeah Dan actually sounds younger!
@@Margar02 plus they had only one mic lol
Reminder: Please do not throw away your meds without consulting your Doctor.
Also not into a lake, where animals live.
This episode really helped me with my mental health. I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety as well as OCD in 2015 and this episode was what I watched when I got home that day. I cried because it made so much more sense than it did the first time I watched it. Game Grumps helps so much with my mental health and stuff like this is one of the biggest pieces that help ♥️
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Holy shiy dude. I almost fucking cried reading this comment.
I remember watching this episode the day it aired and realizing that I was depressed. I had never thought about the possibility until Dan started talking about being sad all the time. It felt like someone had punched me in the back of the head, and I had to just sit and stare at my computer screen for at least and hour to process that realization.
This year, that depression lifted. Thank you guys for being there for me.
When I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder it was the same way. The same “I’m not crazy, this is an illness” moment. Changed my life forever.
The episode Dan became a true favourite for anyone suffering mental illnesses. Speaking so raw and truthfully about his weaknesses and strengths felt very empowering.
Watching this after just having my first appointment with a behavioral therapist who actually understood my ADHD and dermatillomania really hit different huh
I’m so, so glad you found a therapist that you feel safe and understood with. Sometimes it’s hard to find a therapist (or any mental health professional) that’s the right fit for you, so rit’s especially wonderful that you clicked with them.
Please know that you truly aren’t alone in the pain you feel or the problems you face. Among other mental illnesses (including ADHD), I struggle with severe dermatillomania/excoriation disorder, and have struggled with it for a good 8 years. I know how rough it can be. If there’s anything that this episode, this community, and the internet as a whole has shown me, it’s that someone out there gets you. Sending you all my love and well wishes to you, your mental health/well-being, and your new therapeutic and treatment-related endeavors! You’ve got this. 💞💞
@@jayteetornado oh my gosh thank you so much! I really did not expect any attention for this comment but yeah I've had a therapist for many years now who is great and I love but she isn't really trained to help with the excoriation stuff, and this new lady is finally someone who makes me feel like I can overcome it and she doesn't just say "oh just leave your skin alone and also when you feel like picking just meditate and think about something else ✨💕" (like past really helpful prescribers /s) and just. I am nervous but excited and thank you so so much for your support it made my day
when I mentioned what I think is dermatillomania (picking at the skin around my nail beds, biting skin off my lips, also biting nails) my psychiatrist kinda just went "yeah I do that sometimes too haha, sometimes I even bleed". Like okay? I bleed every other week or more often and I almost never realize that I've started doing it before then. I wanted some sort of recognition, not "oh haha yeah most people do that". I also suspect adhd but now I don't want to bring stuff up to my therapist (who I like better) because I'm still scared of being dismissed. Sorry for the word vomit and everything. If you see this, do you think asking for a comprehensive psych eval would be helpful?
Watching this as a teen struggling with mental health and no support when it aired really opened my eyes to the fact that things can get better. Thank you for sharing, Dan 💙
After struggling immensely for 20 years I got help for OCD. This was another reason why I reached out. Thanks for everything boys.
Dan has come along way. We’re so proud of him.
This is the moment where most Grumps fans finally accepted Dan and stopped hating him for not being Jon
We definitely got the better dad in the divorce
@@rev0lve638 if Jon never left I probably wouldn’t be watching game grumps and that’s a sad thought
@@caf110 Damn...but I think Jon wouldn't have felt fulfilled if he stayed anyways. So a lot of people would've felt that decline.
So he made that right decision, and us being gifted with Dan Avidan was the right replacement. (Possibly the only replacement)
dan, you helped me more than you could know, and because of you i was able to be brave enough to get an ocd diagnosis myself. thank you ❤️
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Hope you've been able to get the help you need!
Turns out I might have undiagnosed OCD. I thought I was crazy. I go to a therapist for the first time next week. I’m excited to get better but kind of scared.
It was a funny coincidence that when Dan talked about finally having a name for Obsessions, Arin opened a chest and it played that triumphant jingle. Like “Yea! You learned what mental health is!”
While wearing no pants might I add, like a true hero!
This is definitely the kind of video we need during these lockdown times.
I had a similar experience in connection to Dan's experience with the bike-riding thing.
Back when I was in Junior high, I struggled with the completion of homework. Everytime I sat down to do it, loads of intrusive thoughts flooded through my head. They were thoughts like,
"I'll take forever doing this homework."
"My teachers despise me."
"I'm not gonna do well on this test, anyways."
"I'm the dumbest kid in the class."
"I'm pretty sure I'm gonna fail this class, anyways."
"Nobody likes me. I'm an actual failure."
Don't be afraid to do your own research and talk to licensed professionals about this, guys. If you're struggling with the same thing as me, or something similar like it, I wish you the best of luck. You're incredible.
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BY THE WAY: Doing your own research doesn't mean diagnosing yourself! Also, I'm not saying that if you have these thoughts like me, then you *automatically* have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder as well. If you staunchly believe that you have it, then don't be afraid to reach out to a professional to talk about it. :)
This moment here drew in and made me a game grumps fan back in like 2017.
I thought this said Dan overcoming GOD but I’m still pleasantly surprised
God this was such a powerful moment in the show. Not currently at a point where I can get therapy (b/c backstreet boys reunion tour and living situation) but this comforted me and gave me hope and reminded me that, someone can and will listen to me. Thank you Dan for sharing such a personal moment with us.
I lived for years with undiagnosed ptsd in a time where I couldnt afford to see a doctor, and this speaks to me so hard, once I had the official diagnosis it just..it felt like I could finally fight what was hurting me. Im still healing but I feel better knowing what it is. It is really powerful hearing that Danny dealt with something like this.
Hey, good luck with the healing and it's good to hear you're able to treat it now
YES!!!! yes. i was in a similar situation growing up where i wasn't able to get help for my cptsd! hearing this story when i was in the throes of it all saved me a lot
@@Plumgoblin Hey I may be one random person online but for what it may be worth I hope you are doing well.
Awww man this is exactly what I’m going thru rn with my ADHD. Anxiety, depression, ED’s, etc. Almost dropping out of uni thinking I was a lazy sack of shit that couldn’t do anything. One day saw a random video about ADHD in girls and started researching, everything suddenly made sense and I just cried. Got diagnosed two months ago and I’m on medication and trying to raise my GPA so I can get into a new degree program. Everything’s not solved, but there’s a focal point to attack, like Danny said. I’m working on getting to “end of the tunnel” happiness, not there yet but this video really gives me hope I’ll get there.
I had a similar thing but with Bipolar disorder and I agree it is such a relief to finally understand what's up with you. I'm a lot happier and more accepting of myself because I know I'm just different in this way. Definitely try therapy and don't be afraid of taking medication. It's all changed my own life for the better
Dan inadvertently helped a bunch of fish with their OCD as well. Such a good dude.
Honestly this is top 3 game grumps moments of all time for me.
Dan, thank you for sharing your story. As someone who has anxiety and ASD, it’s really uplifting and validating to know that I’m not the only person who has gone through tough times. I’m happy for you and that you are doing better. But, yeah. Thanks for sharing your experience and story. Keep being fantastic
When I first saw this I almost cried. It hit so hard. This has helped me through so much. Thank you Dan.
2020 has been really rough for my mental health and I had a "flare up" of my OCD and intrusive thoughts, amongst other things.
This is a good reminder to keep going. I'm seeing a new therapist next week. I have hope for 2021 🙏🏻
It's beautiful not seeing any dislikes because I think this is where people fell in love with Dan's vulnerability
Dan would be such a good therapist. Thank you Dan for this clip.
I’ll never forget when I saw this. I hadn’t really watched the grumps before, but started out with compilations and then went from there, this one day about two or so years ago, I was watching a compilation in the background and this clip came up and for some reason I started listening. I’d been suffering from depression and anxiety for a bit at this point since I’d failed my final year of high school and didn’t think I’d get into university. Then this came on, and I almost burst into tears because I went, “things can get better,” like it inspired me to keep pushing. Well, about two years or so from that point (ironically it was around this time that I saw it) I’ve been diagnosed with a mild form of autism and adhd, I’m in university changing my degree to law, after years of thinking I would never make it, and even though I have had some setbacks, rewatching this is reminding me to keep going again. Thankyou dan. Thankyou so much.
Amazing this was posted today. I just took a leave of absence from work, made a call and started to work on recurring therapy sessions. I remember this clip during the original playthrough and I was really happy that (and for Dan) that he shed so much light on this
this was the first grumps playthrough i ever watched and i was pretty young and stuck in a bad situation, and this was the first time id ever heard that it was okay to struggle with the things you can't see. so many people needed this, we're so grateful for you grumps
Probably one of the most memorable Grumps moments. It truly helped a lot of people, including myself, and I'm so thankful for Dan to share his story to everyone
The fact that Dan was so open up this subject 5 years ago really shows how forward thinking the game grumps are.
My antidepressants, rather than fix me, kinda just keep me from wanting to die. But that's all I ever needed to get myself back to normal.
Man, he puts it so well. Fantastic clip choice.
I haven’t seen this episode but watching this is so helpful and I’m so happy that there is someone I can look to for guidance when it comes to overcoming OCD. I needed to hear this. Thank you so much, Danny. You are a true inspiration.
It's sweet Dan shared this :) 💞
i’ve watched this episode many times before but now that i Am a college student it’s different because hearing dan explain his shit about how he couldn’t get out of bed in the morning and like going to class was hard for him has been Exactly what’s happened for me this semester. i already know i have ocd but i figured all of this was solely due to my depression, but it’s not. thank you dan for sharing your story, it’s made me realize some thing that could be going on with me right now.
This really resonates with me, since my compulsions used to be so bad that I would break down sobbing and beg for them to stop. It's better now, but I still struggle with them. They don't prevent my from living my life normally anymore, but they're just as intrusive and annoying. Hearing Dan talk about this reminds me that it might not be great for me now, but I've come a long way and it's going to get better in the future.
I'm actually so happy to see this video. I just had a fight with my dad over something stupid, (its very normal for this to happen) and watching/listening to this really touched me. I have OCD and it really weights me a down a lot and to hear this just made it a lot easier. I took a trip to see some family and to get out and see a totally new part of the world made me realize my world wasn't as small as I made it out to be. Thank you guys 😊♥️
I missed when he said this so I’m just hearing it now. It’s almost hard to hear it but it’s also touching because I’m going through the exact same thing. However, when I heard I had ocd, instead of being glad I had a name to what was wrong with me, I felt even more of a burden to myself and everyone else because it was just another tally on the mental illness checklist. I started taking Prozac too, it either didn’t do anything or it made me more depressed. I’m on sertraline now and it’s made life a little easier, but sometimes I think it’s making me more overweight which just makes me hate myself even more.
Anyways. While this was long I just want to thank Dan for being able to share his life. It makes mine feel a little more normal knowing one of my favorite people knows what I’m going through
Prozac can increase thoughts of suicide in some people. Not all meds work the same, if the one you are on is giving you that much trouble, try another. My Dr actually has me on 3 meds that seem to be a great combo for me. One of them is an antipsychotic...I was very hesitant at first about the name of that medication, but actually all it does is keep your mind from constantly circling. I have OCD, so it helps a lot with the obsession part.
Dan described what it's like to have OCD so well! It made me feel really good to hear someone describe the same experiences as me, especially since he's come out of it okay since
Yeah I’ve been taking Prozac since I was 11, I’m 17 now i used to think I wouldn’t make it past 14 but therapy meds and support from family really helped. Love you mum. Stay strong guys💚
Dan has been such a big inspiration to me eber since I started watching Grumps and NSP. This story is one of the many reasons he's such a great inspiration.
I love that these clips aren't always gonna be the "haha funny" moments, but ones like this as well. I love how personal they get when they do long-form series of well-liked games like Wind Waker (where constant hilarity isn't ensuing like in Sonic games). And even now that they have the half-hour-episode format, it works better for them to be able to chill and tell stories like this, especially in laid-back stuff like Mario Galaxy 2 and Majora's Mask.
Episodes like this are why i love gamegrumps, more than any other show/streamer if youre a longtime fan you really get the sense that theyre actual people who have been through some shit and just wanna make people happy
grateful you included this. y’all helped me Thru some dark times and times where i was SUPER ill, but this really cements that feeling for me. ❤️
When I first listened to this when it came out I was just like wow Dan is so good at talking about these things (he is) that's why it's so relatable. Little did I know that this would help me down the line also get my OCD diagnosed. So, thank you Dan.
I almost forgot about this episode!!!! This is one of the most memorable moments for me just because of Dan showing his vulnerability in terms of his condition. Good on you Dan!! Keep inspiring people!!
I remember watching this gameplay and when I heard this, It gave me such a sense of calm and relief. It was like being told “You’re not alone” and “It’s going to be okay”.
Remember: Dan didn't have pants on while he was saying all of this XD
I have had almost the same experience and this is what REALLY made me love Dan. To have someone who can relate so viscerally made me so much more comfortable in a way I wish I could repay him for
I knew I liked Dan when I heard the Mr. Wilson Rap.
I knew I LOVED Dan when I heard him talk so openly about his life and struggles during this playthrough.
Stay wonderful, you spandex butterfly! We love you so much!
The Game Grumps are just amazing people, how could you hate them? Also I wish I would've heard this when I was at my darkest point about 3 years ago, don't worry I'm better now.
Yeah same, like 2-3 years ago I was going though alot of suicidal thoughts and and emotions I didn't quite understand yet and it absolutely tore me apart. I am so glad I am making progress
This is a very sweet post, I love it!
But I just have to compliment your username. I started crying laughing.
@@magicaleevee843 thanks. Did you see the one grump clip a few weeks ago that I suggested? I loved how it said in the discription thanks the Carbuncle ate itself.
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Is that then cannibalism?
Can't help but read this in Byakuya's voice b/c of your thumbnail. ❤
Wind Waker was the first Grumps series I ever watched. My sister sent it to me and in 2014 watching episodes of this series at night when I couldn’t sleep and was struggling with severe mental health issues, grumps were what brought me joy and helped me laugh. So happy to see that it helped so many others because the people I was around were gaslighting me and made me feel as though having mental health issues were a choice, so hearing Dan’s story helped me to see there was hope to have a full life eventually and that it was okay to struggle and to reach out for help.
This series was the one that made me subscribe but this episode was the one that made me a true fan. Mainly because I had been in pain laughing like two episodes before. Game Grumps has been unbelievably good to me.
The original episode made me question if my own insane thoughts were normal. Turns out I had (and still have) GAD. I might not have found out until much later without this episode. Game Grumps quite literally changed my life.
I feel like I need my own seperate video to express the memories and emotions this story brings up for me....
Thank you Dan I saw this years ago and it helped me realize that maybe I had OCD and that I’m not crazy. Come to now where I’m in the exact same point in my life that you were and I’ve been going to therapy for about a month now and got diagnosed. This makes me excited and motivated to find my light. Thank you :)
This was the first game grumps series I watched and hearing this from a person I was just getting to know, and it being a scenario a lot of people can, if not fully, understand helped me a lot, I go back to it sometimes to remember that being depressed and stuff isn't the end of your life, and your life will continue, even if you can't see tomorrow
I wish I had a super motivating story about depression, but the truth is, after 11 long years, I'm still fighting every day, and its thanks to the Grumps and their community that I am able to stay positive and smiling through the darkest of times.
So from the bottom of my heart, thank you lovelies.
I’m currently taking prozac and after watching this video I felt a true sense of inspiration and commitment to getting better. Who’s ever reading this the grumps or a viewer, it gets better even in tiny obscure ways but it does.
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Ive been getting help for my ocd recently and its so cool/good/affirming to know someone ive been watching for years has the same issue! I dont know of anyone else who has ocd and has talked about it and I really cant thank you enough for doing so!
Hard to believe this was the Wii U remaster when it feels like the GameCube in terms of time...
This play though really got me into Game Grumps
I’ve listened to this clip so many times in so many compilations. I’ve used GG to fall asleep or zone out for years. Only after struggling with a really hard weight of depression and being told that I have OCD today, did I ACTUALLY listen to what Dan is saying here. I know I can make it through this because other people have before me. Keep on moving forward.
Dan I really needed this today. Thank you.
This actually helps a lot, hearing someone I look up to genuinely vent. I just recently turned 18 in May, graduated from high school. I didn't find out until after high school that I might have ADHD, and because of covid it's harder to seek attention and I honestly don't know how to explain this to my mum. This isn't really related to what Dan went through, but it feels comfortable to vent here.
In this house we love and appreciate Dan.
When he mentions that he looked up “obsession” in google and discovered what OCD was and how he cried, it made me cry. I relate a lot to Dan’s story, especially this part. When I was 7, I had my first “dizzy spell”, as I called it. It felt like an out of body experience, like I had no control but at the same time too much control. It was overwhelming. My mom ended up taking me to the ER that night but by then my episode was over and the doctors didn’t know what was wrong.
The episodes were... very traumatic for me, but I’m gonna try to describe them as best as I can: like I said, it was an out of body experience. My brain felt like mush, everything sounded muffled and distant. When they would happen to me, I would immediately try to make myself collapse onto the ground, as laying down helped for some reason. Eventually my family helped as much as they could with this (again, nobody knew what it was based on what I described at 7) so I would close my eyes and think of a field with puppies and rainbows, and giant hills with waterfalls coming from them. The image is stuck in my mind due to how many times I needed to ground myself with that.
Eventually, when I was 14, they stopped completely. I haven’t had an episode since. At 15, I was on tumblr and stumbled across this post about dissociation. I looked it up on google and it perfectly described what I had gone through for so many years. That night I saw the definition is one of the few times in my teenage years I outright sobbed. Like Dan said, I felt... lighter. Like I wasn’t crazy and that this thing had a name and was in fact common with lots of people.
I’m sorry for such a huge comment, but once I started I couldn’t stop. I haven’t thought about these memories in such a long time, this was overdue.
As for medicine though, I was prescribed this allergy medication which helped lessen the episodes, but they unfortunately still happened :(. Now though, I haven’t experienced one in years, but again, unfortunately, I have been diagnosed with anxiety and depression at 15, so I’m on meds for that. I did try to get off of them but, it wasn’t healthy for me.
I’d love to have a moment like Dan’s tbh, just realizing I don’t need the pills and yeeting them over a bridge or something. But maybe that day will never come for me. And that’s okay. I’m happy with where I am right now, and I’m glad Dan is too. He’s one of my idols, so hearing this story, hearing him be so relatable and human to us, it’s amazing to me.
Yikes I’m making this longer oof. Sorry! If anyone does read this, just know you’re not alone. Therapy is nothing to be ashamed of. It’s important and needed for many people. Don’t be afraid to reach out if you can. Stay amazing, lovelies 💝
ah! i had something kinda similar! up until i was 16 i was disassociating on a pretty regular basis, but i just called it spacing out because thats what it felt like. about a month or two ago i was telling my friend about this and he casually mentioned that he disassociates too and that blew my mind. like, i knew what it was, but i had NO clue that THATS what was happening to me! made me feel a little better about myself
@@hamnerheads6770 I called it spacing out too when I got older lol! I know dissociation is wildly different for everyone but I hope yours wasn’t nearly as bad as mine was!
Thank you for posting this, I dont know how to explain but I believe I have the exact same symptoms dan was explaining in this video. It made so much sense to hear how he explained it and it is nice to know that I am not the only one feeling these strange obsessions and urges to connect things. I had a feeling it was OCD but was never sure, thank you.
Been there bro. Thank you for feeling brave enough to share. It's great to hear from people who suffer /had suffered with mental health issues. Thanks Dan. Hope you are doing better
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When I watched that episode (like 6 years ago?) It hit me hard, also a great relief to me. It had me thinking deeply about myself and what's going on.
With the meds, I still have one prescription that I take, though it's not something I have to take daily. With the others the doc helped me and we weaned off the meds in something like a six month period of time.
Besides the occasional bouts of depression and anxiety(which is what the one script I have is for) I've never felt better. It's not perfect, as nothing is ever perfect in life, but it's very manageable now. Getting into Buddhism has helped me immensely as well.
Things will get better, not immediately, but it's going to be a journey for anyone else out there that you will have to take. Be strong, be confident, and a majorly important thing, you are NOT alone.
❤💚Take care | Much Love💚❤
I've been struggling with going to therapy for a LONG time...I know I need it. I have too much anger and anxiety. I've had these marks on the corner of my eyes from crying daily. I know I need help but it's so hard to reach out. Like I literally have a therapist's phone number on a post it on my desk. I need to make that call and honestly this is so motivating and comforting. You're right, there's nothing wrong with needing help. I'll make that first appointment.
I'm mad proud of you for making that step. Also know that if you don't vibe with this therapist, that doesn't mean therapy won't work for you. I had a couple therapists who helped a bit, until I found a therapist who helped A LOT and if it wasn't for them I would be dead. That isn't an exaggeration.
So just know I'm proud of you and that there's options and that I promise there's a happier you up ahead if you keep taking steps forward.
Thanks Dan. I also have moments where I don't know what i'm doing or whats happening and also I OCD. But thank you I would try going to therapy but financial issues and all that, but you helped me and a lot of other people see that you don't always need to go to a therapist.
Please do not throw pills into lakes or toilets, folks
i remember watching this series when i was around 13. i was incredibly depressed and out of tune with my body to the point that i didnt even bat an eye when dan told his story. even though i was experiencing very similar things, i just thought it was normal and brushed it off.
i spent most of my time in my room. i found it hard to leave my room, the house even more so. i wasnt really happy in my room like that, but, i was just so tired, and i didnt want anyone looking at me. when i was younger, id have panic attacks where id act like an injured wild animal, unable to communicate and id try to get people to leave me alone by any means necessary. this ended up with a bunch of people being hurt, and me being scared out of my mind. eventually, my panic attacks became more implosive instead of explosive and id shut down if i got too stressed. id just... curl up into a ball on the spot, turn my back to people, and try my hardest to keep my sharp inhales and sobbing as quiet as possible so nobody would hear me. the ONLY thing i could do was mutter "im sorry" over and over again, but never loud enough for anyone to hear me. the only time i wasnt constantly living in a state of fight or flight was when i was in my room, but mentally, my room felt more like a prison.
im really glad i found the grumps. they kinda helped me learn how to not be an asshole, and they made me laugh while teaching those lessons. they felt like the older brothers i never had and they've been "here" to support me through it all. they feel like a safety net, like, no matter what happens, i can rely on them to help me feel better. they're my biggest role models.
im 17 now. even though i still find it hard to leave the house, i have friends that get me out and doing things. i now have people in my life that i can rely on for help, fun, or just someone to talk to. my personalitys taken a complete 180 from the first time watching this clip, im genuinely happy, and im really glad that i make others feel happy. sure, i still have days where im too anxious to leave my bed, but now i dont feel like a burden on the people i care about.
wind waker will always be one of my favourite grumps playthroughs, since it taught me incredibly valuable lessons and kept me kinda socially connected to something in a time when i wasnt able to much. as cheesy as it is, the grumps have changed my life and i couldnt be more thankful for it.
I cried listening to this when it originally aired. In cried today when I watched it again
I always appreciate and enjoy the "real" talks from Game Grumps when things kinda get a little more serious and they just do their thing with the game in the background. Feels almost podcast-y
I so want just a compilation of pure real talk Grumps moments.
as someone with mental health issues, this really helps, just that someone i look up to gets it. to be honest i dont see a place where im happy with who and where i am, but this feels like a reminder that there is some hope. these guys never fail to make me smile, and i truly look up to them, and they always make me laugh when i need it. so just, thanks, i guess. for being there :)
Thank you for sharing, Dan. It means more than you know.
i loved this moment. also this is my favorite grumps lets play.
I had no idea Dan had OCD. I have it too and this made me love him even more.
I love that they show theyre just as human as the rest of us. I had ocd for rumination and checking if i was safe. I got help but its a hard thing thinking youre crazy and no one understands. ❤ love dan
Im currently on lexapro. It doesnt fix everything but i dont think about how much i hate myself anymore and its so calming not having to listen to that awful voice in my head.
V happy there's a clip of this now, because Dan was able to perfectly explain how prozac actually works. Will be showing this to all my friends that pester me about why I no longer take it
Arin just listening makes this real nice. Dan’s voice is so calm, how well Arin listens just goes to show how good a friend he is. This clip just makes me happy, not funny haha like usual, but a calm easiness. I don’t know how to describe it
8+ years of Game Grumps is worth it for this episode alone
Reminds me of this morning. Went to bed abt 2-3am, woke up at 3pm. Haven't eaten more than 6 chk nugs a day. Some of the drugs just wear off on me too quickly...
Been this way for a long time... even before this current chaos. It's been my un-medically diagnosed ocd and aspy nature that has gotten me this far. It focuses me but not in any way beneficial to most others. It's hard to get off the couch most days. I've given up on my bed a few years ago. No point as it's always just me and these walls. The voices from movies and TV cast their lights into my eyes, but the shine never lasts. Sure, it all seems like I should be around someone who can listen and understand, but it's often me who gets the sob story from them instead. I don't ask for it, just... is my burden. Maybe that's the wrong way to think/feel about it but... Idk.
Anyone who really listens to my tales gets bored, picks up their phones, scrolls around it, doing nothing, then they say "talk to someone". I feel like I'm a rat in a maze, the cheese is stale, and the building I'm in is abandoned. Sorry...
Never should have been here.
I'll be quiet now...
TLDR: fun game, interesting video. 👍
This is literally a life changing episode
The whole knowing the name of the thing you have is one of the most powerful things I know. When I finally knew all the names of my issues I suddenly had a way to defeat my demons and everything didn't feel as hopeless. Dan is a big reason why I had the courage to seek help to identify my problems and I'm grateful
POV: You're 14 year old me first piecing together that they had OCD but not confident to tell anyone, and had no one to really look to for that, looping this video after they came home from school, because someone they really looked up to opened up about having the same mental illness as them saying that there is help for you out there and it isn't shameful to get it.
Wanted to write an emotional thank you ever since but for now this is it.