My Mental Health, Work & Cycling
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It's real-life talks like this that make me tune in... I relate to the mental health questions you're trying to answer for yourself. That makes you real, man. Find those answers. Always be improving yourself. Thanks for sharing.
Exactly this, 100%. Well said, Ryan. 👍 Well done Dave. 👍
Thanks Ryan, that’s good to hear/read. I really appreciate how supportive you all are.
Yep. Talking takes courage. We all, at least partly, go through it. I managed most of it by:
- reducing coffee to 1 per day, only morning,
- do at least a light amount of physical activity everyday,
- see the sun/outside air 1st hour in the morning,
- express the need to take time for yourself, without looking at your watch and feeling culprit of not "producing" anything.
THIS!!!!!! Never apologise for being honest and telling it how it is! Smash it matey :)
Thank you so much Katie, really appreciate the motivational words. Enjoy your trip!
Amazing how much better one feels after a ride. Thanks Dave.
Thank you 🙏🏽
I was diagnosed with Asperger's back in 2010 and also have ADHD. It was tricky getting a diagnosis even back then so I have no idea what it is like now. Just remember whatever the outcome at the end of the day you are still you. I struggled for years with my diagnosis because I thought I belonged in this convenient box that people like to put you in but I realized it doesn't work like that. Just carry on being you. I hope everything works out for you.
I can fully relate to all of this!
We’ve just had an ADHD diagnosis for my 10 year old son and having been through all the forms and doctor visits, it’s made me realise that has clearly inherited it from me!
I’ll probably never get a diagnosis for myself because, as you point out, it’s unlikely to change my life any significant amount if I do. I just know how difficult it is for me to keep a consistent schedule or to concentrate on anything for too long!
It’s been so hard just to keep up a weekly video posting schedule on here for the last couple of months, despite knowing my end goal is to achieve the sort of success you, Katie and Francis have. As you allude to though, you just need to keep that result in mind, and ultimately that’s getting paid to be your own boss, whilst doing something you love.
Definitely don’t stress about the content you’re putting out though. People watch you for you and your thoughts/feelings/commentary, so just keep on keeping on.
Big love, buddy. 👌🏻
Cycling isn’t just about bikes. And your channel isn’t just about bikes. It’s more about you as a person. To cycle and be fit, you need a strong body and mind
Very true indeed. Thank you 🙏🏽
Thanks Dave..I watch cuz I like you . Cycling, life ...whatever happens bud , Your'e not alone
Thank you, appreciate the kind words.
Don't be sorry Dave, it's a very common story. Fair play to you for putting yourself out there. Looking for to your next video.
Dave been around your channel for years now loved your content, love your randomness that's why it is great you never know what your next video is going to be. Don't change you do a great job 👍
I will be here watching regardless
Aw thank you that’s so nice of you. 🙏🏽
Don’t be stressing about your videos, Dave! I think a big part of what makes your stuff compelling is just listening to you chatting away and your humour. It’s also a break from the madness in our own noggins 😁
Thanks Edna.
You are the most genuine person and RUclipsr on here for many reasons, both personally and your content. Fabulous 🙌🏻
Aw thank you 🙏🏼
I work in hospitality and that 'throwing a doughnut' thing is legit something I've came so close to doing so many times.... My bike and the back roads and quiet is my sanctuary and escape from everything
Honestly the way I’ve seen some customers talk to staff I’ve though about throwing a donut at them on behalf of the staff. Can’t beat a cycle to clear the head.
Good on ya Dave - keep talking / venting stuff when needed … mental health is so important ! Great video.
Thank you Brett 🙏🏽
It’s you as a person that I find interesting Dave, I believe which ever way your channel goes, the videos will be fun and interesting.
Thank you
I reckon it’s been one of those weeks, I’ve really not been feeling it this week. It’s so important that all of us feel comfortable talking about mental health, how we are feeling, it really helps.
I hope you get a diagnosis that helps, it’s great if you can get closure.
Definitely one of those weeks…well it was a couple for me. Thanks for the kind words.
Hi Dave I’m in similar situation as you are. I’m 44 still trying to find the awnsers why. So I was diagnosed when I was younger with severe dyslexia but it isn’t till now I realize I have a form of ADHD through my dyslexia. About 50 to 60% of people who have ADHD have some form of learning difficulty. I hated being dyslexic but as I get older I’m learning to except it. Like you I’m a lover of bikes it my passion. It’s taken be all over the world. Done so crazy races and now lucky to call Switzerland my home.Keep your head up keep making these videos.
Hi James, thanks for taking the time to share your experience with this, I think it impacts a lot more people than we realise. Always learning and growing. You have some amazing riding where you are!
TBH I always loved this honest side of things you have and I am probably not the only one.
I joined when you were doing some fixed gear stuff, and keep on watching everytime you pushed a new video.
Keep up riding and for the channel it’s up to you 💪
Thank you 🙏
As I've recently found out Dave..... its OK not to be OK. So just keep smashing the rides out however you want to ride them and make the content however you want to make it. We'll still be watching 👀
Thank you, appreciate the kind words.
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Thanks Dave. I think it`s great that you talk openly about mental health issues it helps bring it out into the open and normalizes it. My brother is on the Autism Spectrum and has ADHD along with Obsessives Compulsive Disorder. He can talk really quickly and jumps from one subject to the other, most people get confused when he talks. I think you do have those traits and maybe having a diagnosis will help you, my brother was diagnosed late in life and I think it helped him come to terms and understand himself better. All the best mate,
What a great person you are Dave. All of your content is really good 👍 When you feel like it, keep it coming please 🙏
Good to be honest to yourself and try to improve your happiness. Your channel is great and like your personality the best. Keep up the good work and take care, Al
David, I love when you keep it real. I can 100% relate to transitioning from working for a company to working for yourself. Although I consider myself extremely blessed there is a much heavier weight on my shoulders at all times. Cycling is absolutely my meditation.
Keep it up, you’re not alone. Sending you love from New York.
Thanks Joe, appreciate the kind words. I think you hit the nail on the head in regards to self employment. Good job we have cycling!
Thanks for your openness Dave. Glad you did get a ride and cake. Good luck with everything you have going on currently. Spring will help fo’sure 😎
Thanks for sharing Dave and kudos to you for being so candid about your health, more of us need to be like you. There's absolutely no shame in speaking up and being yourself, it can only help others. Glad to see your using this platform so positively, take care m8.
As always a true star, a real guy with the issue we all have. Who is happy to talk about them . Keep the videos as they are mate , you keep us all going .
Awesome that you can talk about this . Talking about these things really goes not only you , but, also others who are afraid to open up . Always hear if you need to vent . As I am sure the rest of us are .
Thanks Sam I genuinely appreciate that!
Keep your content true and honest. We will keep tuning in and watching. I was diagnosed with ADHD back in my mid 20s. It didn’t help until a few years later and only when I learnt to deal with the patterns I could really process how I can fit in this crazy world. Peace ✌️
Thanks mate appreciate the kind words. Oh those patterns 😂 just learning about mine
Great video Dave, thank you for sharing the behind the scenes thoughts
Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏🏼
When you go out but don't want to go out i feel they are the most beneficial, mentally & physically.
This is so true!
Man, mental health is a big one, so much gets simpler when you actually know what is going on. Also there's nothing wrong with a change of direction sometimes it helps with the mental stuff as well when your excited by the new prospects of a topic shift!
Geddon Dave,
I think it will give me some better understanding, like you say it is a big one. I feel like a little change of direction will do me some good too.
Hi Dave, following a good night's sleep, I think I might make sense now. I follow a lot of cycling influences, and I find that I don't watch most of them because of the lack of cycling content. You and the cycling tattooist are my favourites because it's all about bikes and riding. Finally you are what you are don't apologise for that, keep up the great work.
😂 I got what you meant, thank you for the kind words and support! Comments like this mean a lot!
Its in my immediate family also. We appreciate what your doing. You hang in there, everything will work out just fine. Damb, that donut looked good
Thank you Bill I appreciate that, I think it will all work out too. It was a bloody good donut!
Hey Dave, my first comment on your channel I think?! Appreciate your honesty, braveness and vulnerability. Now, let’s get this straight, people watch your channel for you, not just for bikes, we can get bike content anywhere but we’re here for you. I’m currently waiting on an ADHD diagnosis for my son, the process is frustrating but worth it. My hubby Rob is diagnosed and medicated. He didn’t find out until he was in his 30s and it changed his life finally having that understanding about the hows and whys his beautiful brain works like it does.
Here for questions, a shoulder, a laugh, a beer, a Fortnite battle and or a bike ride whenever mate ❤❤❤
Aww thank you Lou appreciate you taking the time to give your experience, I’m still unsure about medication…I guess time will tell on that one. Hope you don’t have to wait long for your son’s diagnosis and it all works out for the better. Thank you ❤️
Thank you for your honesty. You seem like a really bloody decent bloke 😊
Thank you
Dave good luck bro, I got diagnosed way back in the 80s and now I'm being checked for being on the spectrum for autism (aspergers the most likely). I hope you get somewhere because it answers a lot of questions when you do. My ADHD has been pretty bad since is stopped drinking and its probably the main reason I havent taken a punt at youtube yet. So the fact you are able to get content out is amazing, keep doing what you do.
Thank you mate, fingers crossed it all works out. I’m lucky I found RUclips really, intend to really hyper focus when I’m editing and it seems to keep me keen. Although we all have our off days. Hopefully your adhd settles down a bit the longer you don’t drink. Wishing you all the best.
@@DaveNoakes I've been off it for 3 years now so I think I just have to deal with it. Its the editing that kills me, i cant stay focused on it to get it done. hopefully you have some luck with diagnosis, it makes it easier to get the relevant info and support. I personally like your videos, the tangents etc, its refreshing to see as its basically my daily life and you don't try to hide it. A lot of respect for what you are doing
@@thegrizzlys it is super tough to focus when it’s something you don’t find engaging or it takes too long. If only I could apply the focus I have when editing to other areas 😂
Reading the comments it seems we are definitely not alone on this one
A genuinely believe getting out on the bike is the greatest tool for helping deal with our mental health. Take care Dave and see you on the next one.
10000% agree
Some XC hard tail or Trail hard tail videos would be nice to mix in- whatever you have fun at- Road, Gravel, MTB, Fixed Gear, keep it spicy!
Great one Dave. Yes, having the diagnosis may not change anything, but it certainly helps with understanding! More coffee!
Always more coffee 😂
"Sorry for the serious intro". This highlights the plight of men. We don't open up enough and even when we do we feel bad for doing so. Bro this is your channel don't apologise for being vulnerable I respect your courage. I have no doubt there are other people who could relate to what you said and took strength from it. We are communal beings and take strength and security from the group. Keep doing you brother. Share as much as you can. From the comments I hope you can gather the love from strangers. The world is not a bad place contrary to the prevailing opinion. Keep riding Keep being strong my G.
Thank you! Really appreciate the kind words!
Thanks for sharing, Dave! Talking openly is a hard thing to do but it also helps massively from experience. I know first-hand how much effort it takes to run a RUclips channel. Pumping content out ain't easy, so take it easy, rest when you want to rest, and record when you want to record🙏🏼 p.s I have no idea how you don't wear gloves in the UK winter haha
the hand tattoos look better for the camera without gloves
Thank you for watching, commenting and the support. It’s not too cold at the moment, I do wear gloves sometimes 😂
thanks Dave, appreciate the mental health update. You want to give all this bike stuff up, or at least keep it on the back burner. . You'd be great as a stand up comedian, really. You have a great delivery on what you are talking about. Always interesting and adding the smallest of details with a twist.
Love the realism and the openess. Interesting content, the stress of self employment is seriously underestimated., and is a constant juggle with time. I don't know how you manage to produce content. Thanks for sharing. Have you done a POV of the trails you ride make an excellent home training vid. As for a mountain bike, horses for courses some trails are best done with straight bars especially the sketchy bits, but I love the Marin.
Thanks Rory. Self employment certainly was a leap into the unknown for me but it seems to be settling…well slightly 😂
I did think about doing a pov ride for a training video…seen as you asked…do you think it would be better with power data overplayed or just some nice uncut riding footage?
Hard tail - old school style, for sure.The decision is not whether to go down this gravel track, or stick to the road, but, do I feel like cleaning the bike when I get home, or not?
It might make a massive difference, Dave. If you can get medication if needed, or counselling (as in practical support and strategies,) it could be huge! My auntie was diagnosed at 60+, her son is getting support, and his son has a diagnosis and is getting support. It’s been massive. I’m going via the NHS to pursue a diagnosis, and my kid is on a private waiting list and we’re trying to get her assessed before Uni next year. You’re doing an amazing job: just be you and do what you can do. 💚
Thank you Deb, I’m still unsure about medication…but certainly not ruling it out. I’ll be honest I picked up my forms a week ago and still haven’t completed them…yay adhd! Hopefully your kids get seen soon, private it’s definitely the quickest route!
@@DaveNoakes it feels like an insurmountable task to do the form. Just try and do a bit each day rather than feeling like you’ve got to do the whole thing in a onner.
We tried to get my daughter assessed at school this year, but as she’s 17, they copped out and said it’s be easier to wait until she’s 18 and go via the NHS. We’re really fucked off about it because she’s not 18 until July, and it’ll take several years via the NHS, by which time she could be falling apart at Uni trying to live alone and study independently for the first time without any support. We felt the only way we could possibly try and get a diagnosis and some support before she goes is to pay privately. Thank god for credit cards!
Hope you and kiddo get sorted. Can school refer her for an assessment without you having to fill in loads of paperwork?
Love your content .just be you
Thanks Joe
Brother I have had it forever, we don't need a diagnosis it's just a fact of life. My advice and what helps me is to make a list and cross off daily tasks. Force yourself to complete one thing then move to the next, even if it's a part of a bigger project. The opposite being hyperfocued can be just as bad.
Thank you 🙏🏽 Ive just started the list thing…well I always tried but this time I’m trying to actually make it a routine. 😂
@@DaveNoakes It is hard, but once we create awareness in ourselves we can learn to make the changes to be more productive. I'm rooting for you.
i can relate man. i was recently diagnosed with adhd and its a headfuck. sadness that i could have been different if i got the diagnosis earlier but also a relief that I now have an answer to why my head is non stop buzzing. Hope you get some help dude, I am on meds and they do have a positive effect. like you, cycling is my escape and therapy xx
I relate to this so much! Wishing you all the best dude!
I have a friend who's son has ADHD .... keep going as you are ... just be you ... but knowing does help you understand yourself better ...
Looking at getting my first drop bar bike and loved watching Francis go across the USA. Been watching him for a long time and new to this channel but if I know anything from RUclips you need to enjoy the content you are doing.
What drop bike you going to get? Thank you for following the channel and the kind words.
@@DaveNoakes thinking of getting the giant revolt 0. It's more for cycling to work but like the option of taking it on gravel if and when I want.
Getting a diagnosis changed my life soo much for the better! I hope you'll find your answers, medication, forgiveness and therapy helped me soo much!
To answer your question: I just put a suspension fork on my "gravel" bike a few weeks ago and I can totally recommend that! 😁
Glad to hear getting a diagnosis changed your life for the better. I’m a strong advocate of therapy.
I totally get the reasons for a suspension fork on a gravel bike…but it looks so strange 😂
Ha haa same, if I've just washed my bike I'm like...narrrh not going up there I'll stick to the dry roads...and that's on my hardtail let alone the gravel bike! 😬
I don’t blame ya! I now have 4 filthy bikes!
Just keep doing you. Sometimes we need to change directions a little to recharge
Thanks mate! 🙏🏽
Dave just to let you know you such a random chatterbox it wouldn’t matter what content you put up it would still fun and interesting, and good on you for trying to get diagnosed 👍🏻
Aw thanks Joff
i had the exact same doughnut at the midway greggs stop yesterday, felt like i earned it :). my daughter was diagnosed with adhd and asperger when she was 6, she is 28 now and she is very much like you, so i personally have no doubt about your diagnoses, if that means anything
Amazing donut! Hope you had a good ride! I’ve had a lot of people say that I may have a few of the traits of someone with adhd 🤷🏻♂️😂
Hi Dave, don’t ever apologise for how you are feeling mate.
Thanks Steve.
Fair Play Dave 👍👍
Bostin matey 👍👍
Thanks Peter
Dave, I'm sure chucking the sausage roll at someone would give you so much pleasure, of course you're not going to do that but it did make me laugh.. I think we all go through times where everything seems to get on top of us, so you are not alone. Look forward to whatever you have in store for us in the coming weeks, months. Keep them coming!!!!
Thanks John.
I'm with you there....
It's the worst time of year for having no mojo Dave....I dislike my weekday late shift job at RM so I usually go out for an hour's ride 4 mornings a week all through the year and that usually brightens me up and the mojo moves up the scale a tad....
I prefer weekends when I play 40+ gigs a year, cycle, hike with my good lady and have taken up fishing again recently....Things might improve when I retire in a few years.....
Pecker up lad....Great channel and keep it up....By the way, a hardtail would be a good choice
Thanks mate, deffo the worst time for year for mojo! Riding to work really helped me when I was doing a job I wasn’t fond of. Sounds like you have a busy year with 40 gigs! Fishing is my kryptonite…I can’t sit still 😂
Whatever your diagnosis remember that you are you and we watch your videos because we enjoy you.
P.s. You need to go hard tail MTB
Thanks Alex! I was just looking and the Marin Team hardtail mtb.
@@DaveNoakes That's a good choice. It will deal with gnarlier terrain than a gravel bike but will still be light and nibble for climbs.
On the plus side, looking more dry over in UK.
So much nicer! 👌🏼
Amen!
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Bike Rides Save Lives 👊🙏
The sure do!
Great vlog Dave, I subscribe to loads of cycling influencers. Most of them I scipio their
I was diagnosed with ADD when I was a boy in second grade. I wonder if I still have it or if it somehow went away. I really have no idea!
My son is adhd and my partner is going threw her diagnosis, her son is adhd and on the High functioning aspect!! So don’t worry you be you, it ain’t change! Just have small pockets of fun!!! Keep up the good work! Love the content you do but only you can change the direction of it, your followers will still be here .. and we’d miss you if you did not create !! Not being mean either but I started follow you maybe two years ago is even before you went from working and full timer RUclipsr !! And I watched you from Juliet, sadly I don’t relate to her content now and just follow you! So keep up .. love the stuff you do!! Don’t change
But again I am one person not much in the big picture.. but it’s got to work for you and be fun
Thank you! 🙏🏽
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Being ADHD does not make one “less than.” It just makes you different. I am massively ADHD. I’m medicated. But I’m also a successful trial lawyer. It’s all about figuring out how your brain works and embracing it.
Thank you Peter, I agree with you there…we are just different. out of interest what medication are you on?
@@DaveNoakes I am on stimulants. Frankly, they are all the same. The delivery system just varies from drug to drug. They really, really help. They, of course, do not affect me as they would someone without ADHD. I can, for instance, take my meds and fall asleep a half hour later.
The good news, Dave, is that if your doc tries you on stimulants, you will know very soon if they work for you. They will either help or they won't.
Greggs; the answer to all life’s problems ✊🏻
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Wish I was closer to meet up for some miles and discuss life's really important issues like, how many steak bakes in a day is sensible!
Thank you, always down to ride and discuss the important issues!
Please keep to drop bars Dave. It’s great to talk and I’m sure you have the backing of everyone who watches your vlogs. 👍
Drop bars with a dabble or flat 😂 thank you 🙏🏽
you know what, 29er, I'm tempted go back to mtn bikes, wewll i've still got one just not good enough, and it has normal pedals which i prefer over clipless WHICH ARENOT F'ING CLIPLESS!!!! i hate those, i'm always falling off my gravel thanks to them
No need to be sorry about the intro, what you talked about needed to be said. Hope you can get diagnosed, might not change your life, but could alter the way you approach certain tasks which could help in the long run.👍
Thanks Kevin, I do understand how important it is to talk…but I’d rather watch some else’s vlog where they do the talking 😂
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Donuts always make the day better.
Sure do!
What Marin is that? like the colours
It’s the headlands frameset. This colour is only available as frame and fork 👌🏼
That looked like a nice donut. Take it easy man, you'll find your slot. As Paul Suchecki would say.. Now go ride your bike.
It was surprisingly good…but I think cakes /treats taste much better after a ride! I did ride and it was dead good…also had another donut!
I've experienced the same with "autism".
You don't need a medical diagnose unless you want some sort of medical intervention (drugs or therapy) to cope with it.
If you are a functioning member of the society without the medical intervention, I would just go on living your life pretending that you are not ADHD.
Hi Dylan, that’s a really good point, I’m not sure getting an official diagnosis would change much about my day to day…I’ve done ok pretending I don’t have it the past 40 odd years 😂
Take care of yourself.
Thank you, I will 👍🏼
The way i see it, if you like riding flat terrain and occasionally off road, i would go for the fastest CX MTB but if you are like me, who likes the comfort of an mtb but likes riding hills, i'll stick to gravel bikes!
I think it’ll always be gravel first!
Don't throw your donut at the train, the train won't care and you won't have a donut. :) (and then you'll feel like a donut)
I really like the waffly vlogs, but don't stress about doing the odd advertising one. Even that scales ne - I've been thinking about smart scales for ages, so that was really interesting! :)
On the ADHD front, if a diagnosis helps you, either from getting treatment so you can deal with stuff better, or just from knowing and understanding and giving yourself less of a hard time, then that's good too.
Very good point about the donut! Thank you for this, it’s super nice.
Sorry Dave can't think straight today pressed on an incomplete message.
I am still searching for the video watch slow mode button. I can barely understand what he is saying.
You’re not the only one 😂
I think health / life priorities have to come first. You see so many youtubers channels whereby it becomes everything. There must be a balance, must there ? Unless you you can make uber bucks quickly ? You also mentioned Anxiety linked to you tube / diagnosis. I think it's okay to give yourself a break whilst working through a diagnosis, take the time that you need, it sounds important!
I made all my 1st comment BEFORE I saw the video-go 6:00 into the video to see why I rest my case on reasons I gave below...You get out of what you put into your body.
So what are you saying…adhd is caused by donuts?
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Yeah self employed can be tough more to take on yourself unless you get a PA 😂😂😂
Very true! I have an accountant which is kinda close.
Get a Hardtail Dave
That’s what I was thinking
and always wear gloves .... stops gravel rash !!!!!!
True, but sometimes my hands are too hot 🤣