Wow, Drew! You got smarter and smarter over the course of the video. At the start of it, you bought these dumb products and at the end you stopped buying these dumb products. These things must work!
I got my perfect iq of 80 by saying "No, I don't think I want to buy the moon pod." I used the money to buy a big joe bean bag and but a bunch of little tiny leprechauns so I'm ready for st Patty's day.
the way to tell how much time has passed has never been easier than watching drews blue hair slowly turn more and more into a seasick green while his roots grow in
@@drewisgooden The dude who gets very excited from someone saying their grandma hates you is the same dude who spent almost $1500 on vibrating headbands
my mom bought me a calmigo before a long road trip since i was unmedicated, and for the longest time i thought that it costed 20-50 dollars from how small it was. knowing now that it must've costed her *200+* to even attempt to help me cope with my anxiety is so, so heartbreaking. these companies prey on those who are desperate for hope, and i hope the worst comes for these companies and the people involved in them.
@@dan.1433What a heartwarming story. Their mum got scammed for like 200$ and a company that preys on the mentally ill got a massive payday. I guess it's nice the mum cares about their mental health but it's not great...
@@cranberrycanvas It's moreso just standard practice when covering... anything. The world is complicated and weird, giving the benefit of the doubt is important when examining things in a professional manner. That being said, fuck all these companies and every product they make
It is a really good descriptor, especially because attacks can come out of nowhere, and you're just looking around for a source, like are we being attacked?? No. My body just thinks it is and is going to feel that way for an unknown amount of time.
my parents recently got divorced and for a while my dad was having a hard time dealing with all of it and, as a result, was having a really hard time sleeping. one of his attempts to deal with this problem was buying this weird bracelet device that supposedly admitted some type of frequency that "helped with insomnia." and seeing that package and listening to him optimistically describe what it was made me so, so profoundly sad. he's not a very gullible dude, he was an engineer and a math teacher, he's pretty logically-minded but he just really, really wanted some peaceful, relieving sleep. these companies are blatantly predatory and their targets are people who are just desperately searching for relief. it's incredibly cruel and I hope with my entire heart that some of the people who buys these things in the hopes of feeling less bad, at the very least, experience some kind of placebo effect.
Watching you comedically eviscerate these scumbag, predatory companies, who con desperate people suffering from very real mental health conditions was ironically extremely therapeutic! Thank’s Drew!
I'd be very curious to see how these types of products sell in countries with socialized healthcare vs countries that don't. I suspect they sell far better (per capita) in countries like the US simply because of that desperation for wellness.
@@mxx720 although even countries with socialised healthcare (like the one I live in) don’t really have widespread easy access to affordable therapists so… in this case it doesn’t really help. Affordable mental health care and acknowledgement is something all countries still need to improve on imo
You should’ve just strapped an electric toothbrush to various areas on your body. Not only would that device generate soothing vibrations, but it also has a clinically proven ability to help fight plaque and gingivitis.
I like how you can tell how genuinely pissed Drew was about some of the products here, in comparison to his other videos. Like sure, a product that turns all liquids into slushes in pretty dumb and useless. But the worst that can do is lose someone $25, not that big of a deal at the end of the day. On the other hand, a product so ridiculously expensive that's supposed to help with mental health but actively makes mental health worse, that's on a whole other level of scummy.
And even the useless products he buys in other videos (if they actually ship) often actually do what is advertised. The Work Oneie sucked and was very uncomfortable, but it was a onesie with a business shirt that “had a flap on the back”. The products in this video just helps solidify my lack of faith in humanity
If I could make a slushee in my home whenever with a very sus-coded cup, I would be fine to lose $25. But hundreds of dollars for a vaguely buzzing nothing blub capitalizing off of how capitalism exacerbates brain bad is infinitely less forgivable. The slushee cup is not a human right and it’s my choice to want one so bad to make that specific consistency of ice
If I recall from my Psych 101 class from 30 years ago, one aspect of anxiety comes from the feeling you can't do anything about it. If you have some random device, you get a false sense of empowerment because you can utilize the device. It's a behavioral placebo.
Say what you will Drew, but these things genuinely made me feel smarter. I bought one for hundreds of dollars, wore it daily, and then finally had the brainpower and motivation to realize I'd been scammed.
I will never get tired of Drew’s never ending desire to understand and explain these products’ mysteries when they’re literally just marketing schemes some guy made in his home office
when this video was uploaded i was on the train home from college after dropping out due to a mental health crisis of biblical proportions. i remember thinking to myself that i wouldn’t be around much longer, and then my phone buzzed with the notification to this video. i know that it’s corny and parasocial but this video genuinely felt like a warm, understanding hug when i was in the darkest place i’d ever been in in my life. thank you guy
Hey, I seldom comment on YT videos, but I wanted to say that I also had a mental health crisis of biblical proportions in college and now, ten years later, things are way better. I know a lot of people with similar stories! I'm glad you're still with us and hope you're doing well.
It's not parasocial to be a fan and take comfort in the things you like, especially if they seem to speak to your problems and feelings. As long as your coping mechanisms don't harm anyone, you shouldn't feel embarrassed or ashamed of them. ❤ and support from another afflicted person
Honestly a lot of mental illness kicks into high gear in your early 20s. And being away from home and highly stressed with money and grades and being independent for maybe the first time doesn’t help. Schools really don’t do enough to provide mental healthcare and support to their students. All this to say it’s very normal (although it shouldn’t be) and it’s not your fault!
On a serious note, I really appreciate how open Drew is about his mental health. As someone who also struggles with anxiety it's refreshing to see a "public figure" of sorts talk about his own.
Today was my last day in my Psychology 101 class and my professor put this video in her slideshow as an example of how she also gets really pissed off about predatory business practices like these. She loves this video and was really relieved to hear that everybody else is also sick of this type of thing.
In 2015, I was an intern at a production company that had made a commercial for one of these products, called Thync (I just looked it up; they stopped making it in 2017). One evening, it was just me and one of the directors in the office. He pulled me aside and showed me the commercial he had made. It featured inspiring music over beautiful shots of people going about their day and putting this device on. Once the video was over, he asked me for my thoughts, to which I replied, "Beautiful... What is it?" He smiled, looked down, shook his head, and quietly said, "Exactly." Even _he_ didn't know what it did.
I asked for Thync for Christmas one year and got it! Maybe 2015/2016 It was so weird and I don’t remember it working all that much. It was like pins and needles on your temple
the thing that bothers me the most about the subscription service is that that money could easily go towards one therapy session a month, which would likely be wayyyyyyyy more helpful than anything you tried. you're absolutely right, this is exploitative as hell.
@wynn1587you have to be open to therapy for it to work. If your mind is closed off and you’re constantly thinking it’s not going to work then you’re never going to see the results. Of course, therapy isn’t meant for everyone but saying it doesn’t work is just deterring people who it may help.
@Wynn dude no offense but just because it hasn't worked for you and some friends of yours doesn't mean that that's the case for everyone, therapy is and can be very helpful for a lot of people
@Wynn Anecdotal evidence means very little, but since you are using it, I am currently in therapy for anxiety, depression, and PTSD, and so far, it has been very helpful in increasing my overall mood and helping me process my trauma.
@@livelaughlotad wow, what a genuinely shitty thing to try to rub in someone's face to "win" a RUclips comment. Maybe you should talk to your therapist about your lack of empathy for someone who is struggling with something you're privileged enough *not* to be struggling with. Not a good look, dear.
I watch this video pretty much every night to fall asleep and it’s gotten to the point where me and my fiancé always quote that “well we think it works pretty good” line, in perfect sink and tonality with Drew. Last night one of our friends was over, while I was trying to fall asleep and watching this video last night and my fiancé’s best man was over hanging out and literally almost pissed himself laughing.
I listen to his "the good ones" playlist to fall asleep (and sometimes alternate between one of Danny's playlists) and I've heard it so many time. My spouse quotes the crappy Christmas movie 😂 "Miss-cken! No get tf outta here. Alright bye."
my brother and i cant say the word void without going on the whole rant about driving in the void cause it sucks and we hate it theres no sound or color or time in there its awful. @@awkwardotter13
An example of why it’s so important to destigmatize mental issues and illnesses. Openness, relatability and not feeling completely alone can do a lot - not everything, but a lot.
"...or you end up in a depression loop where you don't have the motivation to do any of the things that may make you feel less depressed..." Yeah. So real. Glad I'm not there at the moment.
Drew bringing up his panic attacks and anxiety so casually is sort of refreshing in a way. It always feels like something to avoid talking about, but he talks about it with honestly and confidence. Im glad Drew is able to recognize his panic attacks and talk about them to spread awareness….. also why is the work oneie guy everywhere?????
I was just about to comment this! Not enough people fully understand what a panic attack is, and so having drew be so open about it is amazing. I’ve had panic attacks where I end up in the ER too because I thought I was having a heart attack and dying. They SUCK.
yeah, ive struggled with really bad anxiety for years and i tend to isolate myself and make myself think that i’m the only one who struggles with things like that, so to hear one of my favorite content creators talk about it so calmly and freely helps me remember that i’m not alone :)
I think the worst part is that these brands were actively targeting you because you had a break in your mental health. They’re preying on the fact that you need help, and they say they can sell it to you. I own a drawer of useless shitty stuff like this that I buy because I’d try anything to get some semblance of physical or mental health, and I guess on some level it’s obvious that these companies have been scamming me, but when you’re desperate, you don’t see that, you just see the little glimmer of hope that throwing more money in this sinkhole will make it close up.
I went to ER for having a panic attack this weekend. I thought I was having a heart attack or something. I feel so dumb when they said my heart was fine. That was validating to hear.
You’re definitely not alone, many people have also done that same thing and it’s probably best that you went just to reassure you and make sure you’re healthy!
I think lots of people who have never experienced them think it's "just" a panic attack, but when you actually have one you can genuinely think you're dying. Like, crushing chest pain, sense of doom, can't catch your breath, trying not to vomit cos you think you'll choke on it, scared to stand up in case you pass out. You genuinely think you're having a heart attack & dying and can't stop it, and it is entirely sensible to go to the hospital to get checked out.
Hey, as someome dealing with Crazy panic attacks for the past 8 years wich got me into the Doctors office probably a 100 times, let me Tell you Your heart was having an arrhythmia, yes panic attacks usually gives an elevated heart rate, like 100-120 pbm. It's not dangerous, our heart is Fine. When I discovered that my anxiety could affect my body I thought I was Crazy. We're not Crazy, we're Just sick and our Brian (wich is one of the most important organs in our body) had a dysfunction, usually in producing essencial hormanes like adreline - that's a thing in General anxiety - and that's why our brains acts like wacthing a movie is like being hunted by a serial killer, I Felt pretty justified in going to the hospital after that. So Your mind wasn't pranking you, it was only reacting like a serial killer was chasing you (yes our brain cannot Tell that a movie and a serial killer are not the same, that's why It's sick), wich for the rest of Your body wasn't true (because you could SEE It was not, so Your legs understood that they didn't need to run, Your brain didn't). So you're not running and body isn't spending the energy like it's supposed to, Your bodies need to deal with the adreline that Your Brain is producing and he does that by elevating Your oxygen consumption and Your mussel and other organs such as Your heart start racing like Crazy because you are producing hormones and body is getting rid of It. So basically, medication for anxiety stops our Brain for producing Crazy levels of adreline, and medidation helps our Brain Focus so he understands that wacthing a movie and a serial killer are not the same thing. Exercinsing helps you get Rid of the extra adreline by using extra energy and a good food and nutrition intake makes Your Body have good substance so he can produce only the necessary amounts, bc yes foods like junk food usually makes our Brain produce and have nutrients that the only thing they do is produce extra adreline. A good night of sleep regulate the levels of production and resets it, so It helps balance out. So when you go to hospital feeling like you're not breathing you're brain is acting like it's a running a Marathon and heart is following with It. So you need medication or some kind of breathing techinique, like swimmers so you're breathing the necessary amounts in that moment. Every time you go to an ER and they tell your mind is acting up, remember that yes it's true, but is acting UP in your Body, so maybe you're throwing up, maybe your heart is super fast, and sometimes you need medication to control that. Find some way you can stabilize yourself, I learned a swimmers technique and that's helped a Lot. So don't be ashamed to seek help, after all with your organ (brain) is not producing or behaving in the way they should, so it's necessary to search for help. I only understood that when I learned that no my brain isn't acting up or faking It, it's simples cannot produce like It should. It helped me think I'm less Crazy and should Go to the ER when needed, bc If someone has a diseases, and is feeling sick, they need help. It also allowed my brain to identify alarming signals and learn what is ER urgency and what to Just make a Cup of tea and watch dumb videos. Hope It helps like helped when my doctor finally explained I was not creating a disease. It is actuallty malfunctioning. Sorry english is not my First language.
As I get older sometimes I worry about not finding my favourite creators funny anymore but the line "I don't want any emails ever." is by far the most relatable and funny sentence I have heard in a while.
The saddest part of these products is knowing that a bunch of struggling people probably spent entire paychecks on them in a desperate attempt to survive mental illness. That's depressing.
I know this comment is super old but I'm having a really really hard mental health time right now and was beating myself up for not being 'beyond it all' or whatever. Your comment really brought me some peace because you're so right, it is something you have to work to survive. It IS hard and it's ok if I'm not doing it perfectly. So thank you for your comment
@@hazeldavis3176 It's gonna get easier. 💜 It's an illness like any other. It's not your fault, and it doesn't mean you're below other people. You're doing an incredibly difficult thing every single day. You should be proud.
Coming back here just to say that this video is actually something my brain has to cling onto in the midst of an anxiety attack. Basically I talk myself down from feeling like I have a full blown heart condition or cancer because I remember good ol Drew's anxiety got the best of him and that's what mine is doing. Right now actually. Tell Amanda I say hi.
As much as I'd like to make a joke, I'm honestly really glad Drew made this video as another in his saga of ad-buy try-cry. Mental health is such an important thing, and it's really commendable that Drew decided to be open about his anxiety as well as test all these products because, as he mentioned, people with mental health struggles are just dollar signs to some fat cats.
don’t get me wrong at all, I 100% agree but with these kind of products specifically a lot of these aren’t even the ultra wealthy (but they do obviously exploit whoever they can), it’s a 20-something who watches “HOW TO GET RICH!!” videos on RUclips and just dropships these products from AliExpress or something. I wish more people talked about it so people didn’t feed into it so much
The mendi made me irrationally angry in particular with how it faked your "progress", no doubt just so you'll give it a positive review and tell your friends how it really works to trick more people into buying it
slightly manic, very misguided, and ends in disappointment before declaring he shouldn’t have invested time in it at all 😭 yet he always starts so excited
The barely-contained anger behind Drew's kindly smile as he discusses the Instagram ads he instantly started being shown...it's quite terrifying honestly.
i agree, i think its the most genuine anger ive ever seen out of drew. you're completely right though, i genuinely got a pretty scared, i'm very impressed and happy about his passion for mental health though :p
Omg I recently learned what interoception is because I don’t have great interoception. It’s like feelings inside your body, like feeling hungry/full, thirsty or sick. Sometimes it applies to emotions too. When I was a kid especially I couldn’t feel the difference between being really hungry, having a stomach bug, or bad anxiety. I can’t imagine any of these product helping with that though.
@@vinxx3I believe you’re referring to “introspection,” which is similar but not quite the same! Interoception is one of our senses. It’s the body’s ability to tell physical needs - ie, feeling hunger, need to use the bathroom, even temperature. People with sensory processing issues can struggle with interoception - for example, many autistic people struggle to feel when their body is overheating or getting too cold. Introspection, on the other hand, is something anyone can do. Its the process of soul-searching, looking within, etc- it’s a cerebral process of self reflection and looking within. So one is the ability to feel your body’s status, and the other is the process of thinking about yourself. Sorry this was very pedantic and unnecessary, I just thought that the similarity between these two words was interesting!
I know a lot of people have mentioned how Drew being open about his anxiety is refreshing, and I want to add on to that. It surprised me to see him bring it up so casually but I'm so glad he did. Depression really does sneak in and I'm hoping that this horrid disease sneaks back out for all of us. Sending love to anybody that needs it, because I know I do.
Thanks so much! Lately it's been very frustrating for me, it just seems to get so much better for like two weeks and then I suddenly realize how apathetic and empty I've been for a while and am like Heeeyyy you again whyyyyy
I’m very late to this- but incase somebody actually DID want a list of mental health products that help - I gotcha; (also I’m obviously not sponsored, just somebody who knows how difficult it can be to find help without the ability to access therapy) it’s kinda interesting how a lot of the items that I’ve found helpful don’t have the same ‘pretty app’ and sleek design that these so called mental health focused products do. But most of all know that however you’re feeling now, it will pass ❤ here’s my list of ACTUALLY helpful products to try out! - electric toothbrush, for those days you have no energy to brush your teeth. You can keep it beside your bed with a cup of water for the days you cannot get out of bed. - dry shampoo, whatever scent you like ^^ same principle as above. As weird as it sounds, baby shampoo is great if you go along time without washing your hair bc showers feel like a huge task. Baby shampoo is clarifying and it’s usually not scented and expensive - and it’s real cheap too! - a tens machine or massager. Sometimes emotions can get embedded in your muscles and cause tension. Sometimes, being able to have a massage can force your body out of anxiety mode and help you feel better. - non minty toothpaste for my sensory troubled friends. Sometimes mint can be overpowering and make even the most basic of self care feel like a gargantuan task. I got myself a strawberry flavoured one 🍓 - a weighted blanket, esp for those with insomnia. They can be a bit pricey and washing them is a pain in the ass, but you can find some smaller cheap ones that can help you get out of anxiety mode and relax. - a journal or diary, paper or just the notes app on your phone. It’s good to get thoughts out of your head and on paper sometimes, it helps to process things like that. - a gigantic jug of water, or a crate of bottled water. Just have it beside your bed. Sometimes it feels like hell to just move your arm over, so make it easy on yourself Take care of yourselves out there!
Also, if you have trouble writing, a little voice recorder can be nice too! I think faster than my hands can write and forget a lot of my sentences, so having a little audio recorder is nice.
Youre awesome. Thank you very much. Intrestingly, the minty feel of toothpaste actually really helps me. I adore mint and it makes my mouth and teeth feel so clean and smooth, so it made my experience more pleasant than unpleasant. As long as I focused on the flavor, I would forget how tired and sort of 'annoyed' almost I felt from brushing my teeth
The brand yumi makes a no water no rinse “shower foam” that is really good for days you just can’t shower but want to get clean. I’ve got rheumatoid arthritis and on high fatigue days showering would take literally all my spoons. Same brand makes shower sheets but they don’t work as well. Summers Eve unscented cleansing wipes may be designed for your hooha, but they are amazing for freshening underarms.
As someone currently going through the process of getting diagnosed with ADHD at 26 (who also has anxiety/depression), I really hate these scam products that claim to "increase focus". They're very clearly trying to prey on the recent increase in ADHD/mental health awareness on social media, and it feels REALLY scummy to target a group of people who tend to have issues with stuff like impulse purchasing (and also forgetting to return items within a return window). I haven't been getting too many physical products suggested to me, but I've been seeing a lot of ads for subscription apps "to help ADHD", and from what I can tell they are basically ALL garbage.
Yup. As someone w executive dysfunction, my suggestion would be to check out RUclips videos by folks w executive dysfunction/ADHD and how they structure their life, tips and tricks, etc. I really like the channel How to ADHD. ☺️ Luck on your journey!
I get alot of adhd friendly habit building app ads and adhd planner app ads..... cool except the downside would be when i forget that it exists so its pointless, or the interest in using said app wears off too so its useless to even buy into them
I was diagnosed last year and I’m in my 30’s and YES… they’re legit… idk meds help. Therapy helps, I had an anxiety attack last week for the first time since taking my meds and it was weird and for no reason. But yeah… these things don’t work. Also good luck 😊
@@jawaela By definition ("seeking to exploit or oppress others") it is actually, these products prey on people who are in vulnerable spots in their lives, they're predatory.
The bit about "depression loops" really got to me. Ever since I was in therapy as a teenager my main problem with my mental health has been "I just can't find the motivation." Since then I've just thought I was lazy or wasn't trying to get better. Hearing that you also experienced it was really nice.
The thing I've found that has helped me the most with depression loops is to just do one thing, no matter how small. Some days that's washing & drying a single load of laundry, others it's just taking a shower. Once I get a little thing done it's enough to get me to feel that bit better and get the ball rolling to feeling lots better. As long as you're doing your best, you aren't being lazy, our best just looks different day to day
@Mstcartman Yes!! Me too! Sometimes the best you can do is just survive. Even on days when everything feels like too much and you don't think you can get through it, you're still doing your best! It's just that, for now, "doing your best" is staying alive. That's okay. As long as you're alive there's still hope for things to get better. It doesn't matter if it doesn't look like someone else's definition of "progress" or "success" or whatever you're looking for ❤️
I’ve recently been thinking about what nonsense “lazy” is. Resting isn’t lazy. Having mental or physical health issues isn’t lazy. Enjoying a relaxing day isn’t lazy!
Currently my biggest issue is my self-esteem and how much I absolutely despise my weight. Let me just say I don’t care about anyone else’s weight, I fully support all body positivity, I just personally cannot feel cute or good with how I look now. But I’m so unmotivated that I can’t even force myself to work out or diet, all I can do is get up, do my schoolwork, then go to my job. Rinse and repeat every day. Depression loops are crazy because it’s just “oh, this is the cause of me being upset, but it’s upsetting me so much that I literally cannot do anything to fix the issue.”
I actually bought the Calmigo last year when I was having a really rough time. So rough that I was willing to fork over $200 for what seemed to be some sort of miracle device. I used it maybe once, and then realized it was unhelpful and pretty much useless. A paper bag served me better than that. So that is my personal testimony about the Calmigo
I fell for the Calmigo scam too 😪 I was also having a super rough time and got advertised it. I saw the good reviews and the website was super convincing. However for $200, it’s literally just a piece of plastic that lights with a ball that gets moved around from your breathing. Probably costs next to nothing to manufacture. I could literally just follow a breathing exercise video and buy my own lavender oil to breath in instead for next to no money. Absolutely useless and absolutely not worth $200 that I’ll never get back
@@abbyleighton.studio Yup. I watched some RUclips videos (that were supposedly not sponsored but now I’m not so sure) of people who SWORE by it. Very disappointing, clearly a company preying on the vulnerable and desperate :(
I don't know if any product bought because of advertising has ever been worth it.. I want to believe I'm a big brained boy, but even I have fallen for good advertising and been left very disappointed. But fucking with people's mental health is so much worse than tricking someone into buying a shitty chair
@@Tibyonor buying a tactical flashlight. Or buying a professional tactical flashlight. Or buying a tactical aluminium bat flashlight Or buying a tactical trimmer (with a flashlight).
The best mental health thing I've ever had was a fidget thing, before the fidget spinner. It was a tiny coiled metal ring that was stretchy. You roll it up and down your finger when you get nervous to redirect your mind. Got it from my therapist because I was having anxiety attacks in my sessions, they are $1 each.
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For those curious, interoception is actually a sense, it's basically a fancy word for being able to listen to your body's signals. Knowing that you're tired, hungry, need to go the bathroom. That feeling that you really need to eat a carrot since you've had nothing but pizza all day... Interoception can be poor with certain mental disabilities, but like all these other problems, things like therapy tend to help, go figure
Thank you for commenting this 🤗 I also was like, that’s a real sense!! Same with proprioception (understanding how your body moves and interacts with the world around you). These products are definitely preying on that though and using it as a buzz word but not understanding it fully :/
no offence intended but that just sounds like redefining/broadening an existing and well defined term. for example: “i get the sense that person x is being y” yes, i used the word sense here but that doesn’t mean that my new invention of “intuiception” belongs in the same category as touch/taste/see/smell/hear. in the same way, knowing that i’m hungry isn’t on par with being able to taste
@@mercluke having a feeling about something isn't the same as the literal signals your brain sends you when you need to eat or use the restroom. Also, people with autism often have interoception issues. I often don't realize I'm hungry until I have stomach cramps, sometimes I don't notice I need to pee until i'm about to burst.
It's nice to hear another person talk so openly about anxiety and depression when it was never their goal in the first place. I don't usually come to Drew's videos to feel validated but I'm glad it happened today. Made it a bit easier to get through the day.
I was like 99% sure that this video was going to be sponsored by "Better Help" and was gladly surprised when it was "Hello Fresh". A true leader of aiding people in mental health.
Unfortunately it's just come out that Hello Fresh has been buying products from companies that use... monkey slave labor. Yeah I thought it was insane, but it's true and more than a little horrifying.
As much as I really don't wish panic disorder on anyone, it's a little cool to hear that someone who I really like (creator-wise) is open about how panic attacks can be so debilitating.
I've had one real panic attack in my life and I GENUINELY thought I was having a full blown heart attack I didn't even think it was a mental health issue I genuinely thought my heart was failing
I felt the same way, panic disorder is unhinged, until it's not. It's always comforting to be reminded I'm not alone. Although heartbreaking to hear that someone else has to deal with it. One week after experiencing my first panic attack I was in a mental unit in a hospital but it has been getting better. Wish the same for anyone that is struggling.
Honestly, as someone who's been struggling with anxiety and ADHD for years, I genuinely appreciate this video. There's something comforting in knowing there are other people with issues of their own and we're not all suffering alone. Also, I'm glad Drew was able to investigate some of these products and give some actually helpful feedback for anyone tempted to try them.
I just realized that the Mendi is literally the same thing as that Star Wars children's toy where you make the ball levitate by focusing on it except worse and way less cool.
One year ago I was barely able to leave the house due to my anxiety and panic attacks, and the thing that helped me the most by far was going for walks. You know, that thing you can do for free. At first I didn’t go beyond my own street, but sometimes I would be able to walk a little further and that would be a massive win. Good luck to everyone who is suffering with mental health issues, you are not alone and you can get better!
The importance of someone with such a big platform talking openly about his mental health cannot be overstated. As a fellow anxiety sufferer I thank you Drew!
I genuinely listen to this video whenever I’m overwhelmed or stressed out (which is frequent) because someone I admire so much like Drew openly talking about anxiety and mocking a new market that capitalizes on people like us makes me feel so much better
Drew's way of calling out the 'neurobabble' and 'psychobabble' for these products is gold. I hope you can secure some good treatment for your panic attacks, Drew!
Jesus Christ is the propitiation for the whole world's sins. They that believeth and are baptized (with the Holy Spirit) shall be saved; but they that believeth not shall be damned. Those led by the Holy Spirit do not abide in wickedness. 👍🏾 *God is ONE manifesting himself as THREE;* the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! Bless him! *For these three are one.* As I am led by the Holy Spirit, nothing I state is a lie, but the truth of God. Anyone who tells you differently is misinformed or a liar. They do not know God, nor led by him. Anyone who *claims* to be a Christian and is against what I am doing, and where I am doing it; the Holy Spirit does not dwell within them, they lack understanding. They know not God, read his word, and their religion is in vain. Do not hear them, they will mislead you, the lost cannot guide the lost.
When you trust in God and cast your cares (worries, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts) upon him, they will be NO MORE! Know that there is power in the name Jesus Christ! His name casts out demons and heals! The world is wicked, evil, and of the devil. I too, was a wicked sinner of the world before I opened my heart to God. I am living proof of God's work and fruitfulness! He is an active God who hears the prayers of his! God's children are set apart (holy) and righteous. The devil is a liar that comes to steal, to kill, and to destroy; that includes your relationship with God. Open your heart to God, repent of your sins (he will forgive you), and let him direct your path. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands and purify your heart, lest you walk with the devil and follow him to hell.
Matthew 6:5 -“thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward” 6:6 -“when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly” The bible teaches that we should praise the lord in a private and solemn manner. The Lord is so grand and all-powerful that to promote him like a product is an insult. God is not to be advertised, for he does not hide his will from those that seek him.
It’s a big deal that Drew is speaking out about his struggles with anxiety. I hope he knows that he’s not alone and there are lots of people supporting him.
Interoception is something I'm very familiar with, as I'm autistic. Interoception, at it's most basic explanation, is your mind's ability to interpret body signals - for example, the ability to tell that you are tired or that you need to use the bathroom. Sometimes those signals can be misinterpreted by your brain, like hungry signals making your brain think you're really cold. They can also be entirely absent, like having no warning that the water you're using to wash dishes is WAY too hot and you're going to end up burning your hands before long. When these signals are misinterpreted by your brain or are missing altogether, you have poor Interoception. This is a very common problem for disabled individuals, especially those with mental disabilities, but it is not exclusive to disabled people - anyone can have poor interoception for a variety of reasons. Usually societal pressure or large enough problems force people with poor interoception to make adjustments to their daily routine to account for them, like using a digital thermometer to test the temperature of your shower water, or having scheduled bathroom breaks. There are no current proven, scientifically tested methods to 'fix' this problem for all or even most people - it's mostly helped by routines, adjustments, and simply being cognizant of the issues you personally struggle with.
I was going to reply that knowing if you need the toilet isn't done with interoception, it's done with a combination of remembering how long it's been since you last went, and pushing on your bladder to see if it's full. Then I realised that perhaps that isn't something all people do, and I only do it because I have poor interoception.
@Liam Lamb Right on the money! I have a literal schedule for myself, as I have poor interoception. I don't notice if I miss one of the scheduled trips to the bathroom unless I'm in extreme pain and seconds away from having an accident. I tried to explain that to a friend who has Crohn's, and he was extremely confused at the idea that I made a schedule and generally don't go to the restroom outside of my scheduled times. For him, going to the restroom *can't* be scheduled and trying to do so would result in accidents and pain and embarrassment. He has to ask to be seated near the restroom at restaurants, map out the restrooms whenever he goes to an event at an unfamiliar location, etc. Most neurotypical, able-bodied people don't have to come up with tricks or schedules or make sure their offices are near the restroom at work or anything like that, but if it's your norm and no one has pointed out that it's outside the norm before, it makes sense that you haven't thought about it until now. Hopefully having a word and knowing how it might manifest helps make things easier for you - it definitely helped me a TON.
@@Scarygothgirl that is quite literally what doctors will tell you to do if you are autistic and struggling to know these things (source: that's what they told me) so you skipped a couple steps I guess!! Good for you?
A LOT of my brain signals get interpreted as me being hungry, which led to some heavy weight gain as a child, and even now I just kind of have to shuffle around and try things that aren’t eating until it goes away, and if it doesn’t then I know I actually am hungry. Thanks for putting a name to what the hells wrong with me
drew!! thanks for calling out these parasitic companies, i wasted a dumb amount of money on stuff like this trying to help myself years ago. great message and call out, it’s definitely a topic not talked about enough.
@@ellifsyaa i am doing better thank you :)) took a lot of time and not buying this kinda stupid stuff. i tried to get my money back on a few things but it never worked out. we live and learn though!
i bought something for my mental health that was $200 and has a monthly subscription of about $100. although its very pricey, it has absolutely helped my mental health! (its a cat)
I appreciate Drew bringing up the actual gatekeeping academia and research does with articles. How can you expect the general public to train their scientific literacy if they have to pay $30 a pop?
THANK YOU for talking about the depression loop. it’s so real and exhausting hearing that you were stuck in one for two years made me feel so much less alone. idk how long i’ve been stuck in one at this point, but hearing you be so vulnerable and candid about it and getting out of it gives me hope.
Yeah, I've been stuck in a limbo in the past year or so that just feels like an extension of a feeling I've had for a while... But now I just can't motivate myself to do the things I know I am supposed to anymore. It is stressful and it is especially anxiety-provoking because of the concern I see in the eyes of those who love me. But I am sure that we will overcome it if we just keep moving, slowly moving.
You know what stresses me out? And makes me angry? Knowing these companies are preying on people with mental health issues and massively profiting off their desperation to just try and feel normal by charging ridiculous amounts.
Tbh, Drew, the case of the Work Wonnies guy makes perfect sense. Remember the distress that going to the bathroom in that onesie caused you? No wonder the dude needed some anti-anxiety product after that traumatic experience
The only anti anxiety product I have is a weighted blanket. The technology is simple…crushing weight makes me feel safe. Also thank you Drew for opening up about your anxiety, I appreciate more men talking about their struggles with mental health. ❤
ohh!! is that why I can't sleep without big blanket? even tho i live in tropical country.. Damn, you just open my eyes... (I am on anxiety pills now, but I never told my therapist about the blanket thing)
This is why I sleep better in the winter here in the subtropics. I can pile on the cotton blankets and not die of sweatiness, all while calming my nerves. Amazing.
agreed! unlike the "technology" in these products, compression has demonstrated positive effects on the autonomic nervous system. it makes your body calm down, which is the same reason getting a really good hug helps you feel better. there's also something to be said for other natural approaches like aromatherapy. why not focus on making technology using things we know actually work? lol
friendly reminder that for online scientific journals, they almost always list the names and contact info of the author(s) (it's often required of the authors to include it as part of publication), and most authors are more than happy to send you a copy of their research publication if you ask politely. they don't make money from the journals' access fees. did this awhile back for a research project and the author sent me the study I'd requested as well as two other publications she'd co-authored with additional info on the topic.
I know this is an older video, but I wanted to express appreciation for the transparency on anxiety and panic attacks. It's very honest and real and for someone with a big platform to bring attention to that and validate the experiences of people that struggle with that, thank you.
not to make this about me or anything, but hearing you talk about your panic attack made me feel a lot less alone in terms of my own mental health issues. it’s hard to talk about these things, but i really appreciate that you opened up your world a little more to us because i’m sure it stuck out to way more people as well. thank you
As someone with ADHD, Anxiety, and BPD I love hearing youtubers I watch talk openly about their struggle with mental health. It makes me feel like im not alone, Thanks Drew.
@@ivix9536 BPD is the acronym for borderline personality disorder. Generally bipolar disorder is just shortened to bipolar. If it were to be an acronym, it would be BD as "-polar" isn't a separate word. Hope that helps!
Jesus Christ is the propitiation for the whole world's sins. They that believeth and are baptized (with the Holy Spirit) shall be saved; but they that believeth not shall be damned. Those led by the Holy Spirit do not abide in wickedness. 👍🏾 *God is ONE manifesting himself as THREE;* the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! Bless him! *For these three are one.* As I am led by the Holy Spirit, nothing I state is a lie, but the truth of God. Anyone who tells you differently is misinformed or a liar. They do not know God, nor led by him. Anyone who *claims* to be a Christian and is against what I am doing, and where I am doing it; the Holy Spirit does not dwell within them, they lack understanding. They know not God, read his word, and their religion is in vain. Do not hear them, they will mislead you, the lost cannot guide the lost.
I’m glad you’re doing better, it’s tough to keep picking yourself after life decides to go a bit sicko mode. I’m really impressed by your ability to keep making content and especially making really good content. Keep up the good work! We’re all rooting for you.
Agreed! Shows that anxiety can happen to anyone. From the outside looking in, Drew seems like he's got a perfect life ... No matter the fame and fortune, people are people and we all struggle. I like that it's becoming more common for guys to talk about mental health with other guys!
As someone that suffers from sever panic disorder, its really comforting to hear even guys who seem to have it totally together still struggle (not that I'm happy you have to deal with panic attacks, I'd prefer no one did) But its nice to know you're not alone, I guess is what I'm trying to say. Thanks for the honesty, and so so so many laughs. Your content is something I greatly look forward to.
Is your name and avatar your own spin of the character Urahara from Bleach? I may be way off and you may not even know what I'm talking about, but all I wanna say is that I love your username and avatar! I hope you are slowly but surely able to completely conquer the disorder. It took me years but I was able to put on a tight leash on my OCD. Wishing you all the best!
Hey same here. It's always weird to come across people who are always on the top of their game like they never slack off they do everything right always .... like dude how do you never get stressed 🙄
@@MrMarsAlien Hahah yea, Urahara was taken on xbox live like 13 years back so i was like it sounds like Udahara when you say it so ill try that xD stuck ever since. And thanks, I've been working a lot on managing things with therapy and finally found a medication that helps but doesn't make me a zombie so little by little I'm getting somewhere. Thanks for the encouragement! Im glad you have been able to find ways to deal with your issues as well, its not easy. I really respect the perseverance.
So glad you’re talking about this. I think companies have realized how many ppl struggle with mental health, and they’ve decided to grossly capitalize off it, knowing that ppl are desperate to try and preserve their mental health as it is. It’s that constant reiteration of “maybe THIS stupid thing will fix my life!”. As someone who’s had chronic mental illnesses for years, you soon realize that no amount of quick-fix products will help, you just have to continue fighting with yourself in an effort to preserve yourself.
Drew's shopping addiction is so out of control that instead of getting help in the conventional way, his rehab process itself enables the very addiction
31:11 so fun fact about taping it to yourself: the more often you use a medical tape (including bandages) the more likely you are to develop an allergy to the adhesive. And I for one think that there's nothing better for anxiety than sudden and unexplained allergies to something you've used with no problem for your entire life previously
True story. My partner is allergic to almost every medical adhesive at this point as well as a latex allergy. She was out on pain medication patches (only thing insurance agreed to cover) and when she went to remove and replace it, her entire top layer of skin came off with it. It took over 3 months of repeated doctors visits to finally get the insurance to agree to cover anything else, while she also had to go into withdrawals from the pain medication, objectively leaving her far worse off. Gotta love the American healthcare system.
I was worried that because this video is 40 minutes long, it wouldnt have captions. but it did. Thank you Drew for caring enough to bring subtitles to us so we could enjoy your videos better:)
@@semenandgayuncle its rare to find people who caption their videos even if theyre only 10 minutes. Captions make a really big difference as I know a lot of people have a hard time watching videos without captions including me
I recently had a 4+ hour panic attack that came out of nowhere at work. It would not go away and I eventually had to go to the ER (luckily I work in a hospital) but it was still a terrifying, exhausting and of course embarrassing experience. Hearing that you also have panic attacks and have had a recent 2 hour one, (which im sorry you had to experience) somehow makes me calmer knowing I'm not alone. Thank you and great video as always.
Man, 4 hours... I think this is the only time I've ever been thankful that my panic attacks are so intense that I usually hyperventilate myself into passing out within 5 minutes. It's like a hard reset on my brain, at least the panic attack goes away quickly. I can't imagine being in that state for that long. Can't recommend it though, people get scared about it because apparently I look like I'm having a seizure when I pass out.
I've had similar attacks before, but I'm curious if there's a reason to go to the hospital or was it just to help with the hypochondrial anxiety? I've done the latter, but is there a real risk?
@@netriosilver it really ended up doing nothing for me and they didn't help much at all. But I ended up having to be taken to the ER after I wasn't getting any better.
Oh Jesus, my first real panic attack hit me at home and it took me 30 minutes to an hour to calm myself down in the dark. I can't imagine 4+ hours, I'm so sorry you had to experience that.
@@brianbethea3069 it was the worst panic attack I've ever had. I usually only have a panic attack that lasts for 10-20 minutes if that (I will admit I don't normally keep count. I just know the time frame for this one due to being at work when it occurred) I don't wish panic attacks on anyone but am glad to know I'm not alone and I also hope that yours get better ❤️
I love Drew's style around 21:31-21:41, with his messy long ish hair, glasses, shirt and his mood and expressions at that moment he looks like an overstressed virologist to me
Do YOU even do anything, Drew?!?!
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hater
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damn, already
I’m so hungry
Wow, Drew! You got smarter and smarter over the course of the video. At the start of it, you bought these dumb products and at the end you stopped buying these dumb products.
These things must work!
this comment killed me 😂
as someone who isn't smart but smart agrees that smart is
I got my perfect iq of 80 by saying "No, I don't think I want to buy the moon pod." I used the money to buy a big joe bean bag and but a bunch of little tiny leprechauns so I'm ready for st Patty's day.
This actually made me laugh out loud
I like the part where he believes these companies cared about his well-being
the way to tell how much time has passed has never been easier than watching drews blue hair slowly turn more and more into a seasick green while his roots grow in
i'm like a calendar that came to life
@@drewisgooden uh, yeah, i sure hope you are
@@drewisgooden your hair is starting to look like grass
@@drewisgooden How does Amanda think of this?
@@vixy2321 I Am amanda and i think is prety cool
One day i turned on drew gooden and my grandma immediately said “i hate this guy.” And i now i think about it everytime i watch him
this is my favorite comment
She should.
@@drewisgooden The dude who gets very excited from someone saying their grandma hates you is the same dude who spent almost $1500 on vibrating headbands
my dad did something similar
How could anyone hate Drew ?
Next time grandma is around put on something like N&A productions or Jay Hills.
my mom bought me a calmigo before a long road trip since i was unmedicated, and for the longest time i thought that it costed 20-50 dollars from how small it was.
knowing now that it must've costed her *200+* to even attempt to help me cope with my anxiety is so, so heartbreaking. these companies prey on those who are desperate for hope, and i hope the worst comes for these companies and the people involved in them.
Exactly. I have no idea why drew keeps giving the benefit of the doubt. Is he trying avoid a lawsuit or something? Lol
I know you posted this a while ago but it’s heartwarming to hear how your mum tried to help, and I hope things are good with you now 💕
So sweet of your mom to be concerned with ur mental health tho it's rare at least for me lol
Hope u are somewhat better now
@@dan.1433What a heartwarming story. Their mum got scammed for like 200$ and a company that preys on the mentally ill got a massive payday. I guess it's nice the mum cares about their mental health but it's not great...
@@cranberrycanvas It's moreso just standard practice when covering... anything. The world is complicated and weird, giving the benefit of the doubt is important when examining things in a professional manner. That being said, fuck all these companies and every product they make
They probably weren't expecting anyone with anxiety to actually call the number lmfao
Ha. The only time I don’t have anxiety when talking to someone is when It’s not face to face. Fools.
THIS LMAO
Omg I hate calling people this is such a good point
Lol yea when he called the number I was like
O.o what a brave man
what if everyone in the call center didn't want to answer because they have anxiety, but they get paid so little they can't afford the product.
“sometimes my brain forgets that we’re supposed to be on the same team” what a great way of describing anxiety I appreciate this. what a mood.
It is a really good descriptor, especially because attacks can come out of nowhere, and you're just looking around for a source, like are we being attacked?? No. My body just thinks it is and is going to feel that way for an unknown amount of time.
"Anxiety isn't real because I don't have it, and I'm the main character!" is also a great way of describing how other people treat it.
It's a great way to describe mental disorders in general, I feel! Especially self-destructive ones
@@freyjascats yeah and it's happening because a person's systems are trying to keep them safe, that's the wild part
My brain has several teams. They play in a league.
my parents recently got divorced and for a while my dad was having a hard time dealing with all of it and, as a result, was having a really hard time sleeping. one of his attempts to deal with this problem was buying this weird bracelet device that supposedly admitted some type of frequency that "helped with insomnia." and seeing that package and listening to him optimistically describe what it was made me so, so profoundly sad. he's not a very gullible dude, he was an engineer and a math teacher, he's pretty logically-minded but he just really, really wanted some peaceful, relieving sleep. these companies are blatantly predatory and their targets are people who are just desperately searching for relief. it's incredibly cruel and I hope with my entire heart that some of the people who buys these things in the hopes of feeling less bad, at the very least, experience some kind of placebo effect.
Damn that’s awful. I hope he’s healing and coping, it’s so hard watching parents go through tough times
That's so sad, I hope you're both doing better ❤❤❤❤❤❤
my mom dealt with the same. melatonin and warm milk with honey or tea before bed is very helpful. hope your dad is better soon ❤
@@bluebosnian in australia you can't buy melatonin without a prescription if you're under 55 🙃
@@Tamajyn69 melatonin aint even psychoactive tf
I have an egg that sits on my chest and vibrates. I’ve had it for ten years and it’s my cat, Snowflake. Works great.
mine too :))
My egg also drools and wipes her face on me, still calming when she's asleep tho lol
Does your egg cost $490? Can I Venmo you or something? How long does it take to ship?
When will they hatch?
@@Souzu21 You can actually find similar used models for a lot cheaper at your local shelter! They're just as cute and they do the same thing :)
Watching you comedically eviscerate these scumbag, predatory companies, who con desperate people suffering from very real mental health conditions was ironically extremely therapeutic! Thank’s Drew!
Ironic
I'd be very curious to see how these types of products sell in countries with socialized healthcare vs countries that don't. I suspect they sell far better (per capita) in countries like the US simply because of that desperation for wellness.
That’s why we Stan drew
Drew is the best mental health product. He's even got free shipping!
@@mxx720 although even countries with socialised healthcare (like the one I live in) don’t really have widespread easy access to affordable therapists so… in this case it doesn’t really help. Affordable mental health care and acknowledgement is something all countries still need to improve on imo
You should’ve just strapped an electric toothbrush to various areas on your body. Not only would that device generate soothing vibrations, but it also has a clinically proven ability to help fight plaque and gingivitis.
That's really funny, good one
If this was my video I would have given your comment a heart.
ok
Is this what the tenth dentist recommends?
Or just use a vibrator!
I love when company's prey on people with mental health issues!!! Gotta be my favorite kind of companys!
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I aspire to be as chill as Bim Bim. She gets locked in the room, complains for like 5 seconds, then just chills out and cleans herself. Iconic
I like how you can tell how genuinely pissed Drew was about some of the products here, in comparison to his other videos. Like sure, a product that turns all liquids into slushes in pretty dumb and useless. But the worst that can do is lose someone $25, not that big of a deal at the end of the day. On the other hand, a product so ridiculously expensive that's supposed to help with mental health but actively makes mental health worse, that's on a whole other level of scummy.
And even the useless products he buys in other videos (if they actually ship) often actually do what is advertised. The Work Oneie sucked and was very uncomfortable, but it was a onesie with a business shirt that “had a flap on the back”. The products in this video just helps solidify my lack of faith in humanity
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If I could make a slushee in my home whenever with a very sus-coded cup, I would be fine to lose $25. But hundreds of dollars for a vaguely buzzing nothing blub capitalizing off of how capitalism exacerbates brain bad is infinitely less forgivable.
The slushee cup is not a human right and it’s my choice to want one so bad to make that specific consistency of ice
Yes… Id fear stuff like this might be unsafe/toxic tbh
The transformation of Drew’s content over the years from ranting about terrible influencers to terrible products is amazing and seamless.
Going from being angry at a lady cutting a bagel to this. Improvement, but both are verrrrrry entertaining.
@@ross9944 I agree
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Dare I say…frictionless?
next evolution is him becoming a terrible influencer!
If I recall from my Psych 101 class from 30 years ago, one aspect of anxiety comes from the feeling you can't do anything about it. If you have some random device, you get a false sense of empowerment because you can utilize the device. It's a behavioral placebo.
That makes sense
Yeah no shit
Instagram wasn’t there 30 years ago
@@roseeg6937 yeah no shit
@@ButterFromDiscord nah yes shit
“I don’t want any emails ever”is such a valid statement
I actually laughed out loud at that one because it hit home
Unless it's from my boyfriend who is a Nigerian prince and calls me his "queen".
@@zemotika more like it hit your post
Say what you will Drew, but these things genuinely made me feel smarter. I bought one for hundreds of dollars, wore it daily, and then finally had the brainpower and motivation to realize I'd been scammed.
Has science gone too far?
This inspired me to buy one to I can’t wait to gain brainpower and see if I’ve been scammed. Obviously I’ll buy a different one than you got.
Had me in the first half not gonna lie
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I will never get tired of Drew’s never ending desire to understand and explain these products’ mysteries when they’re literally just marketing schemes some guy made in his home office
1000% hahaha
I don't think they're marketing schemes, I just think science isn't quite there yet.
And then charged $100/mo to use!
@@MyNameGoesHere They say as they wear their $500 glorified headband 🤣🤣
Well if you've spent 1400 bucks you're gonna rationalize that purchase anyway you possibly can
"no thanks, i aint buying it" - Drew, moments after already actually buying it
but I’m sure as hell not buying it AGAIN 😈
I was just about to type that 😂 same wavelength
@@drewisgooden u guys have history!
@@drewisgooden I mean u and magret
when this video was uploaded i was on the train home from college after dropping out due to a mental health crisis of biblical proportions. i remember thinking to myself that i wouldn’t be around much longer, and then my phone buzzed with the notification to this video. i know that it’s corny and parasocial but this video genuinely felt like a warm, understanding hug when i was in the darkest place i’d ever been in in my life. thank you guy
hope you're feeling better, i'm getting ready to apply for college so kinda stressed out abt it but trying real hard
@@platypusparasol9825hope your doing well
Hey, I seldom comment on YT videos, but I wanted to say that I also had a mental health crisis of biblical proportions in college and now, ten years later, things are way better. I know a lot of people with similar stories! I'm glad you're still with us and hope you're doing well.
It's not parasocial to be a fan and take comfort in the things you like, especially if they seem to speak to your problems and feelings. As long as your coping mechanisms don't harm anyone, you shouldn't feel embarrassed or ashamed of them. ❤ and support from another afflicted person
Honestly a lot of mental illness kicks into high gear in your early 20s. And being away from home and highly stressed with money and grades and being independent for maybe the first time doesn’t help. Schools really don’t do enough to provide mental healthcare and support to their students. All this to say it’s very normal (although it shouldn’t be) and it’s not your fault!
On a serious note, I really appreciate how open Drew is about his mental health. As someone who also struggles with anxiety it's refreshing to see a "public figure" of sorts talk about his own.
Exactly the way I felt when he explained how he’s had to go to the ER and stuff too makes me feel so much more heard and not alone as a person.
yeah I feel that way too. My anxiety has been really bad lately and its comforting to see someone I look up to talk about it
same, my anxiety has been awful lately and his venerability about his anxiety made me feel a lot less alone
@Khloe McGregor yeah, I've been made to feel stupid for needing to go to the ER but this makes me feel less alone
I was just about to comment the same thing! It’s so great to have bigger creators talking openly about things like anxiety.
I've never seen Drew as stressed out as in this video, engaging with calming technology
Yesss!
Ikr 😂
I’ve never seen his hair look like it’s so stressed out
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Today was my last day in my Psychology 101 class and my professor put this video in her slideshow as an example of how she also gets really pissed off about predatory business practices like these. She loves this video and was really relieved to hear that everybody else is also sick of this type of thing.
Now I want to show this to my psychology 101 professor. I'm sure an actual psychologist would absolutely agree with everything Drew is saying here.
I guess you suck at English class because you can't even use a comma to separate your independent clauses.
They're selling vibrators, so they're not technically wrong about stress relief.
Just can't show how you're supposed to _actually_ use them.
Your teacher watches drew gooden?!! 😮
@@mariokarter13 true, but you can buy better vibratory for like a third of the price so
In 2015, I was an intern at a production company that had made a commercial for one of these products, called Thync (I just looked it up; they stopped making it in 2017). One evening, it was just me and one of the directors in the office. He pulled me aside and showed me the commercial he had made. It featured inspiring music over beautiful shots of people going about their day and putting this device on. Once the video was over, he asked me for my thoughts, to which I replied, "Beautiful... What is it?" He smiled, looked down, shook his head, and quietly said, "Exactly." Even _he_ didn't know what it did.
I asked for Thync for Christmas one year and got it! Maybe 2015/2016 It was so weird and I don’t remember it working all that much. It was like pins and needles on your temple
The name Thync is fucking hilarious
that sounds like that one scene from American Psycho with the business cards
the thing that bothers me the most about the subscription service is that that money could easily go towards one therapy session a month, which would likely be wayyyyyyyy more helpful than anything you tried. you're absolutely right, this is exploitative as hell.
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@wynn1587you have to be open to therapy for it to work. If your mind is closed off and you’re constantly thinking it’s not going to work then you’re never going to see the results. Of course, therapy isn’t meant for everyone but saying it doesn’t work is just deterring people who it may help.
@Wynn dude no offense but just because it hasn't worked for you and some friends of yours doesn't mean that that's the case for everyone, therapy is and can be very helpful for a lot of people
@Wynn Anecdotal evidence means very little, but since you are using it, I am currently in therapy for anxiety, depression, and PTSD, and so far, it has been very helpful in increasing my overall mood and helping me process my trauma.
@@livelaughlotad wow, what a genuinely shitty thing to try to rub in someone's face to "win" a RUclips comment. Maybe you should talk to your therapist about your lack of empathy for someone who is struggling with something you're privileged enough *not* to be struggling with. Not a good look, dear.
Watching Drew's cat in the background did more for my anxiety than any of these products probably would
LITERALLY. I love Bim Bim
Cats are great for mental health. My day is instantly better because I wake up to a lil black void of fur that vibrates 🐈⬛
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"A vibrating pebble and an inhaler with different flavours" so, basically, a bullet vibrator and a vape pen?
Ill take the latter
i think those would be more useful
Sounds like a solid afternoon
I don't like vape so I'll take the bullet vibrator
Those both help me relax.... Probably better than these things
I watch this video pretty much every night to fall asleep and it’s gotten to the point where me and my fiancé always quote that “well we think it works pretty good” line, in perfect sink and tonality with Drew. Last night one of our friends was over, while I was trying to fall asleep and watching this video last night and my fiancé’s best man was over hanging out and literally almost pissed himself laughing.
sounds that video helped more as a sleeping aid than those expensive devices
I hope you are telling the truth because that’s so funny.
what time is that at :0?
I listen to his "the good ones" playlist to fall asleep (and sometimes alternate between one of Danny's playlists) and I've heard it so many time. My spouse quotes the crappy Christmas movie 😂 "Miss-cken! No get tf outta here. Alright bye."
my brother and i cant say the word void without going on the whole rant about driving in the void cause it sucks and we hate it theres no sound or color or time in there its awful. @@awkwardotter13
I'll never skip Drew's ads because I'm worried he'll end up with credit card debt at the rate he's buying things
off topic but i like ur pfp
I have a feeling he’s buying all these things because he WON’T go into credit card debt
i wonder if these things are possible to write as tax deductions?
He's sooo good with these ad transitions
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Finding out Drew has anxiety too did way more to make me feel better about my anxiety than a sketchy $200 electronic doodad ever could
An example of why it’s so important to destigmatize mental issues and illnesses. Openness, relatability and not feeling completely alone can do a lot - not everything, but a lot.
@@rudyrobles8294 not the mental illness tho
@@rudyrobles8294 as a feeling yes, but as a disorder no
@@rudyrobles8294 ok ruby
@@rudyrobles8294 it does seem that way, doesn't it?
"...or you end up in a depression loop where you don't have the motivation to do any of the things that may make you feel less depressed..." Yeah. So real. Glad I'm not there at the moment.
I'm literally there right now and it sucks so bad
@@machinegunlament Sorry to hear it. I hope things get better soon.
@machinegunlament Same. But we will get through this! And remember to be proud of urself even if all you've done today was waking up.
@@machinegunlament it will be over. Just remember to not feel bad about yourself after that. It wasn't "wasted time".
Drew bringing up his panic attacks and anxiety so casually is sort of refreshing in a way. It always feels like something to avoid talking about, but he talks about it with honestly and confidence. Im glad Drew is able to recognize his panic attacks and talk about them to spread awareness….. also why is the work oneie guy everywhere?????
I was just about to comment this! Not enough people fully understand what a panic attack is, and so having drew be so open about it is amazing. I’ve had panic attacks where I end up in the ER too because I thought I was having a heart attack and dying. They SUCK.
yeah, ive struggled with really bad anxiety for years and i tend to isolate myself and make myself think that i’m the only one who struggles with things like that, so to hear one of my favorite content creators talk about it so calmly and freely helps me remember that i’m not alone :)
The whole video felt extra personal and I really appreciated that
It's 2022, we talk about these sorts of issues non stop. Stop saying we always avoid it.
The onesie guy is Billy Mays 2.0😂
I think the worst part is that these brands were actively targeting you because you had a break in your mental health. They’re preying on the fact that you need help, and they say they can sell it to you.
I own a drawer of useless shitty stuff like this that I buy because I’d try anything to get some semblance of physical or mental health, and I guess on some level it’s obvious that these companies have been scamming me, but when you’re desperate, you don’t see that, you just see the little glimmer of hope that throwing more money in this sinkhole will make it close up.
Try Ayurveda medicine. It might help
exact reason i fucking hate these products
just profiting off someones anguish
Exercise is free and will always help.
Sorry on behalf of the other replies for the unsolicited advice |:/
@@oh9648 advice is exactly what it is. Take it or leave it. Can’t be offended by it.
i think it’s so funny how drew goes from glass animals lost band mate to some kid you knew in middle school just from a haircut.
too accurate lmao
damm i didnt know drew helped make a song called toes
I went to ER for having a panic attack this weekend. I thought I was having a heart attack or something. I feel so dumb when they said my heart was fine. That was validating to hear.
Same here.
You’re definitely not alone, many people have also done that same thing and it’s probably best that you went just to reassure you and make sure you’re healthy!
Really hope everyone here is doing well
I think lots of people who have never experienced them think it's "just" a panic attack, but when you actually have one you can genuinely think you're dying. Like, crushing chest pain, sense of doom, can't catch your breath, trying not to vomit cos you think you'll choke on it, scared to stand up in case you pass out. You genuinely think you're having a heart attack & dying and can't stop it, and it is entirely sensible to go to the hospital to get checked out.
Hey, as someome dealing with Crazy panic attacks for the past 8 years wich got me into the Doctors office probably a 100 times, let me Tell you Your heart was having an arrhythmia, yes panic attacks usually gives an elevated heart rate, like 100-120 pbm. It's not dangerous, our heart is Fine. When I discovered that my anxiety could affect my body I thought I was Crazy. We're not Crazy, we're Just sick and our Brian (wich is one of the most important organs in our body) had a dysfunction, usually in producing essencial hormanes like adreline - that's a thing in General anxiety - and that's why our brains acts like wacthing a movie is like being hunted by a serial killer, I Felt pretty justified in going to the hospital after that. So Your mind wasn't pranking you, it was only reacting like a serial killer was chasing you (yes our brain cannot Tell that a movie and a serial killer are not the same, that's why It's sick), wich for the rest of Your body wasn't true (because you could SEE It was not, so Your legs understood that they didn't need to run, Your brain didn't). So you're not running and body isn't spending the energy like it's supposed to, Your bodies need to deal with the adreline that Your Brain is producing and he does that by elevating Your oxygen consumption and Your mussel and other organs such as Your heart start racing like Crazy because you are producing hormones and body is getting rid of It. So basically, medication for anxiety stops our Brain for producing Crazy levels of adreline, and medidation helps our Brain Focus so he understands that wacthing a movie and a serial killer are not the same thing. Exercinsing helps you get Rid of the extra adreline by using extra energy and a good food and nutrition intake makes Your Body have good substance so he can produce only the necessary amounts, bc yes foods like junk food usually makes our Brain produce and have nutrients that the only thing they do is produce extra adreline. A good night of sleep regulate the levels of production and resets it, so It helps balance out. So when you go to hospital feeling like you're not breathing you're brain is acting like it's a running a Marathon and heart is following with It. So you need medication or some kind of breathing techinique, like swimmers so you're breathing the necessary amounts in that moment. Every time you go to an ER and they tell your mind is acting up, remember that yes it's true, but is acting UP in your Body, so maybe you're throwing up, maybe your heart is super fast, and sometimes you need medication to control that. Find some way you can stabilize yourself, I learned a swimmers technique and that's helped a Lot. So don't be ashamed to seek help, after all with your organ (brain) is not producing or behaving in the way they should, so it's necessary to search for help. I only understood that when I learned that no my brain isn't acting up or faking It, it's simples cannot produce like It should. It helped me think I'm less Crazy and should Go to the ER when needed, bc If someone has a diseases, and is feeling sick, they need help. It also allowed my brain to identify alarming signals and learn what is ER urgency and what to Just make a Cup of tea and watch dumb videos. Hope It helps like helped when my doctor finally explained I was not creating a disease. It is actuallty malfunctioning.
Sorry english is not my First language.
As I get older sometimes I worry about not finding my favourite creators funny anymore but the line "I don't want any emails ever." is by far the most relatable and funny sentence I have heard in a while.
the more i’ve grown the funnier drew gets tbh
dont forget that they are growing too
@@wcampbell7283 i like this comment!
that one line in this video motivated me to go get my laptop and mass unsubscribe to stuff on my email
same
i love how drew has just become a product review channel at this point
Fr
Always was
The best product review channel tho.
yes and i’m all for it
His humor is great! I stand by him bringing these BS companys to light. Scamming sucks laughter is better😁✌🏽💜
The saddest part of these products is knowing that a bunch of struggling people probably spent entire paychecks on them in a desperate attempt to survive mental illness. That's depressing.
I know this comment is super old but I'm having a really really hard mental health time right now and was beating myself up for not being 'beyond it all' or whatever. Your comment really brought me some peace because you're so right, it is something you have to work to survive. It IS hard and it's ok if I'm not doing it perfectly. So thank you for your comment
@@hazeldavis3176 It's gonna get easier. 💜 It's an illness like any other. It's not your fault, and it doesn't mean you're below other people. You're doing an incredibly difficult thing every single day. You should be proud.
Coming back here just to say that this video is actually something my brain has to cling onto in the midst of an anxiety attack. Basically I talk myself down from feeling like I have a full blown heart condition or cancer because I remember good ol Drew's anxiety got the best of him and that's what mine is doing. Right now actually. Tell Amanda I say hi.
Hope your doing better now
As much as I'd like to make a joke, I'm honestly really glad Drew made this video as another in his saga of ad-buy try-cry.
Mental health is such an important thing, and it's really commendable that Drew decided to be open about his anxiety as well as test all these products because, as he mentioned, people with mental health struggles are just dollar signs to some fat cats.
don’t get me wrong at all, I 100% agree but with these kind of products specifically a lot of these aren’t even the ultra wealthy (but they do obviously exploit whoever they can), it’s a 20-something who watches “HOW TO GET RICH!!” videos on RUclips and just dropships these products from AliExpress or something. I wish more people talked about it so people didn’t feed into it so much
garfield wouldnt do this
The mendi made me irrationally angry in particular with how it faked your "progress", no doubt just so you'll give it a positive review and tell your friends how it really works to trick more people into buying it
Genuinely tho! my respect somehow got higher
@@SuzER08 samee
I love how Drew always goes into these things with the enthusiasm of Jack Skellington trying to figure out Christmas.
I like that comparison. V accurate.
slightly manic, very misguided, and ends in disappointment before declaring he shouldn’t have invested time in it at all 😭 yet he always starts so excited
What is this? - points at green hair dye
@@ryshow9118 What’s this? What’s this? There’s scams everywhere? What’s this? There’s money in the air-
Very good comment!😁😁😁
i cannot ever imagine whipping out a $200 anxiety breathalyzer mid panic attack
"I'm having a panic attack--better simulate being pulled over for suspected drunk driving to feel relaxed!"
I don’t know why, but Drew’s nonchalant talk about being anxious and depressed made me feel very valid and happy.
same!! its something i go through everyday and hearing people talk about it in an ostracizing way always makes me a bit insecure about it
Same! So refreshing
Me too, it's comforting knowing I'm not struggling alone.
The barely-contained anger behind Drew's kindly smile as he discusses the Instagram ads he instantly started being shown...it's quite terrifying honestly.
i agree, i think its the most genuine anger ive ever seen out of drew. you're completely right though, i genuinely got a pretty scared, i'm very impressed and happy about his passion for mental health though :p
“I was causing the problem I was stressing about, by stressing about it” this is just me with everything
That hit me in the feels too lol
Omg I recently learned what interoception is because I don’t have great interoception. It’s like feelings inside your body, like feeling hungry/full, thirsty or sick. Sometimes it applies to emotions too.
When I was a kid especially I couldn’t feel the difference between being really hungry, having a stomach bug, or bad anxiety.
I can’t imagine any of these product helping with that though.
That's introception
@@vinxx3I believe you’re referring to “introspection,” which is similar but not quite the same!
Interoception is one of our senses. It’s the body’s ability to tell physical needs - ie, feeling hunger, need to use the bathroom, even temperature. People with sensory processing issues can struggle with interoception - for example, many autistic people struggle to feel when their body is overheating or getting too cold.
Introspection, on the other hand, is something anyone can do. Its the process of soul-searching, looking within, etc- it’s a cerebral process of self reflection and looking within.
So one is the ability to feel your body’s status, and the other is the process of thinking about yourself. Sorry this was very pedantic and unnecessary, I just thought that the similarity between these two words was interesting!
@@petraelliott5930 yeah but I don't get why u felt the to correct an understandable my mistake in a 8 month old commenr
so this is how i find out i have awful interoception
Thank you for being open about your mental health Dr. Ew Gooden
dr ew LMFAO
That’s actually so funny oh my god
Doctor Ew Gooden
ok
ew, gooden
I know a lot of people have mentioned how Drew being open about his anxiety is refreshing, and I want to add on to that.
It surprised me to see him bring it up so casually but I'm so glad he did. Depression really does sneak in and I'm hoping that this horrid disease sneaks back out for all of us. Sending love to anybody that needs it, because I know I do.
Guess we both do! Wish the same for you. Peace of mind soon :)
life is a weird thing
Hugs
Thanks so much! Lately it's been very frustrating for me, it just seems to get so much better for like two weeks and then I suddenly realize how apathetic and empty I've been for a while and am like Heeeyyy you again whyyyyy
💜
drew is like the financial backbone of dropshippers
I’m very late to this- but incase somebody actually DID want a list of mental health products that help - I gotcha; (also I’m obviously not sponsored, just somebody who knows how difficult it can be to find help without the ability to access therapy) it’s kinda interesting how a lot of the items that I’ve found helpful don’t have the same ‘pretty app’ and sleek design that these so called mental health focused products do. But most of all know that however you’re feeling now, it will pass ❤ here’s my list of ACTUALLY helpful products to try out!
- electric toothbrush, for those days you have no energy to brush your teeth. You can keep it beside your bed with a cup of water for the days you cannot get out of bed.
- dry shampoo, whatever scent you like ^^ same principle as above. As weird as it sounds, baby shampoo is great if you go along time without washing your hair bc showers feel like a huge task. Baby shampoo is clarifying and it’s usually not scented and expensive - and it’s real cheap too!
- a tens machine or massager. Sometimes emotions can get embedded in your muscles and cause tension. Sometimes, being able to have a massage can force your body out of anxiety mode and help you feel better.
- non minty toothpaste for my sensory troubled friends. Sometimes mint can be overpowering and make even the most basic of self care feel like a gargantuan task. I got myself a strawberry flavoured one 🍓
- a weighted blanket, esp for those with insomnia. They can be a bit pricey and washing them is a pain in the ass, but you can find some smaller cheap ones that can help you get out of anxiety mode and relax.
- a journal or diary, paper or just the notes app on your phone. It’s good to get thoughts out of your head and on paper sometimes, it helps to process things like that.
- a gigantic jug of water, or a crate of bottled water. Just have it beside your bed. Sometimes it feels like hell to just move your arm over, so make it easy on yourself
Take care of yourselves out there!
Also, if you have trouble writing, a little voice recorder can be nice too! I think faster than my hands can write and forget a lot of my sentences, so having a little audio recorder is nice.
Youre awesome. Thank you very much.
Intrestingly, the minty feel of toothpaste actually really helps me. I adore mint and it makes my mouth and teeth feel so clean and smooth, so it made my experience more pleasant than unpleasant. As long as I focused on the flavor, I would forget how tired and sort of 'annoyed' almost I felt from brushing my teeth
I love this comment. Genuinely good and kind advice. Be good maxcheese x
Also the lamp for seasonal depression! It has proven benefits if used regularly/correctly.
The brand yumi makes a no water no rinse “shower foam” that is really good for days you just can’t shower but want to get clean. I’ve got rheumatoid arthritis and on high fatigue days showering would take literally all my spoons.
Same brand makes shower sheets but they don’t work as well.
Summers Eve unscented cleansing wipes may be designed for your hooha, but they are amazing for freshening underarms.
As someone currently going through the process of getting diagnosed with ADHD at 26 (who also has anxiety/depression), I really hate these scam products that claim to "increase focus". They're very clearly trying to prey on the recent increase in ADHD/mental health awareness on social media, and it feels REALLY scummy to target a group of people who tend to have issues with stuff like impulse purchasing (and also forgetting to return items within a return window). I haven't been getting too many physical products suggested to me, but I've been seeing a lot of ads for subscription apps "to help ADHD", and from what I can tell they are basically ALL garbage.
Oh god, yes.
I have ADHD and depression and these devices are just terrible - except for the CalmiGo thing. Looks useful.
Focusing on mental health is counterproductive and the entire concept is a marketing tool
Yup. As someone w executive dysfunction, my suggestion would be to check out RUclips videos by folks w executive dysfunction/ADHD and how they structure their life, tips and tricks, etc. I really like the channel How to ADHD. ☺️ Luck on your journey!
I get alot of adhd friendly habit building app ads and adhd planner app ads..... cool except the downside would be when i forget that it exists so its pointless, or the interest in using said app wears off too so its useless to even buy into them
I was diagnosed last year and I’m in my 30’s and YES… they’re legit… idk meds help. Therapy helps, I had an anxiety attack last week for the first time since taking my meds and it was weird and for no reason. But yeah… these things don’t work. Also good luck 😊
Did anyone else notice how smart Drew got by the end of this video? I'm honestly shocked. I was expecting them not to work tbh.
Did you notice that his head and eyes literally embiggened?
@@NutritionPolice thanks for the laugh while I’m feeling sick 🤣😂
It is genuinely so nice to hear Drew talk about these products. Things like this feel especially predatory
I agree but this is Danny, dude
@@emoelmo3189 aw man i always mix it up
@@emoelmo3189 wdym that kurtis
Predatory isn’t the word in this case mate
@@jawaela By definition ("seeking to exploit or oppress others") it is actually, these products prey on people who are in vulnerable spots in their lives, they're predatory.
As satisfying as vibration feels I don’t think it’s gonna cure my borderline personality disorder
i wish vibrations could end the neverending cycle of irrational love, anxiety, and hatred that hurts the people you care about without realizing it ❤
The bit about "depression loops" really got to me. Ever since I was in therapy as a teenager my main problem with my mental health has been "I just can't find the motivation." Since then I've just thought I was lazy or wasn't trying to get better. Hearing that you also experienced it was really nice.
The thing I've found that has helped me the most with depression loops is to just do one thing, no matter how small. Some days that's washing & drying a single load of laundry, others it's just taking a shower. Once I get a little thing done it's enough to get me to feel that bit better and get the ball rolling to feeling lots better. As long as you're doing your best, you aren't being lazy, our best just looks different day to day
@Mstcartman Yes!! Me too! Sometimes the best you can do is just survive. Even on days when everything feels like too much and you don't think you can get through it, you're still doing your best! It's just that, for now, "doing your best" is staying alive. That's okay. As long as you're alive there's still hope for things to get better. It doesn't matter if it doesn't look like someone else's definition of "progress" or "success" or whatever you're looking for ❤️
I’ve recently been thinking about what nonsense “lazy” is. Resting isn’t lazy. Having mental or physical health issues isn’t lazy. Enjoying a relaxing day isn’t lazy!
Currently my biggest issue is my self-esteem and how much I absolutely despise my weight. Let me just say I don’t care about anyone else’s weight, I fully support all body positivity, I just personally cannot feel cute or good with how I look now. But I’m so unmotivated that I can’t even force myself to work out or diet, all I can do is get up, do my schoolwork, then go to my job. Rinse and repeat every day. Depression loops are crazy because it’s just “oh, this is the cause of me being upset, but it’s upsetting me so much that I literally cannot do anything to fix the issue.”
same
Drew speaking about mental illness and anxiety like it’s something natural. Thank you.
its because it is.
@@circumferenced it's what it's
What everyone does
anxiety isnt natural, its common
@@daddylonglegspidersdontexi3210 anxiety is our natrual instict to fear.
I actually bought the Calmigo last year when I was having a really rough time. So rough that I was willing to fork over $200 for what seemed to be some sort of miracle device. I used it maybe once, and then realized it was unhelpful and pretty much useless. A paper bag served me better than that. So that is my personal testimony about the Calmigo
I fell for the Calmigo scam too 😪 I was also having a super rough time and got advertised it. I saw the good reviews and the website was super convincing. However for $200, it’s literally just a piece of plastic that lights with a ball that gets moved around from your breathing. Probably costs next to nothing to manufacture. I could literally just follow a breathing exercise video and buy my own lavender oil to breath in instead for next to no money. Absolutely useless and absolutely not worth $200 that I’ll never get back
@@abbyleighton.studio Yup. I watched some RUclips videos (that were supposedly not sponsored but now I’m not so sure) of people who SWORE by it. Very disappointing, clearly a company preying on the vulnerable and desperate :(
I don't know if any product bought because of advertising has ever been worth it.. I want to believe I'm a big brained boy, but even I have fallen for good advertising and been left very disappointed. But fucking with people's mental health is so much worse than tricking someone into buying a shitty chair
@@Tibyonor buying a tactical flashlight.
Or buying a professional tactical flashlight.
Or buying a tactical aluminium bat flashlight
Or buying a tactical trimmer (with a flashlight).
I would just get one of those clogged nose eucalyptus boom boom sticks n breathe that in my little sinuses
The best mental health thing I've ever had was a fidget thing, before the fidget spinner. It was a tiny coiled metal ring that was stretchy. You roll it up and down your finger when you get nervous to redirect your mind. Got it from my therapist because I was having anxiety attacks in my sessions, they are $1 each.
This Andrew guy is such a nice guy for reviewing these scams and calling them out
you mean christopher?
you mean drake?
Gee whiz!!😱 You appear to be mistaken🧐, kind stranger!😳🤯 This youtuber is actually a Mr.Gonzalaz☺️, not Andrew.🤔🤔Still, I liked reading your comment!! 😁😁😁
@@cheebuu3360 why are you talking like a cartoon character? Am I a guest in Scooby-Doo and guess who?
@@NotSoBab "I would have gotten away with my vibrating pebble business if it weren't for that meddling youtuber!"
For those curious, interoception is actually a sense, it's basically a fancy word for being able to listen to your body's signals. Knowing that you're tired, hungry, need to go the bathroom. That feeling that you really need to eat a carrot since you've had nothing but pizza all day... Interoception can be poor with certain mental disabilities, but like all these other problems, things like therapy tend to help, go figure
Thank you for commenting this 🤗 I also was like, that’s a real sense!! Same with proprioception (understanding how your body moves and interacts with the world around you).
These products are definitely preying on that though and using it as a buzz word but not understanding it fully :/
Yeah, the 5 senses are only the ones with dedicated external organs. We have dozens of senses, just with more and more niche/hard to explain roles.
Good stuff, never even heard of it but good to know!
no offence intended but that just sounds like redefining/broadening an existing and well defined term.
for example: “i get the sense that person x is being y”
yes, i used the word sense here but that doesn’t mean that my new invention of “intuiception” belongs in the same category as touch/taste/see/smell/hear.
in the same way, knowing that i’m hungry isn’t on par with being able to taste
@@mercluke
having a feeling about something isn't the same as the literal signals your brain sends you when you need to eat or use the restroom. Also, people with autism often have interoception issues. I often don't realize I'm hungry until I have stomach cramps, sometimes I don't notice I need to pee until i'm about to burst.
It's nice to hear another person talk so openly about anxiety and depression when it was never their goal in the first place. I don't usually come to Drew's videos to feel validated but I'm glad it happened today. Made it a bit easier to get through the day.
Wholesome
@luci I hope it's going to be this way for you too
All jokes aside, I feel for you, Drew, and I’m very glad you’re talking about mental health so openly. It may not seem like it, but it means a lot.
I was like 99% sure that this video was going to be sponsored by "Better Help" and was gladly surprised when it was "Hello Fresh". A true leader of aiding people in mental health.
Better Help is nototiously sketchy and has had a lot of controversies, so I doubt he wanted to support them
@@skyn3817 👑
Unfortunately it's just come out that Hello Fresh has been buying products from companies that use... monkey slave labor. Yeah I thought it was insane, but it's true and more than a little horrifying.
Better help is trash
@@skyn3817 it has?
As much as I really don't wish panic disorder on anyone, it's a little cool to hear that someone who I really like (creator-wise) is open about how panic attacks can be so debilitating.
I’m so sorry I thought that said panic at the disco
I've had one real panic attack in my life and I GENUINELY thought I was having a full blown heart attack
I didn't even think it was a mental health issue I genuinely thought my heart was failing
I wonder if Drew is on meds. Lexapro really helped me with my panic disorder. I haven't had a panic attack in 2.5 years since starting Lexapro 🙏🙏🙏
@@fauna5328 it can genuinely feel like that
I felt the same way, panic disorder is unhinged, until it's not. It's always comforting to be reminded I'm not alone. Although heartbreaking to hear that someone else has to deal with it. One week after experiencing my first panic attack I was in a mental unit in a hospital but it has been getting better. Wish the same for anyone that is struggling.
Honestly, as someone who's been struggling with anxiety and ADHD for years, I genuinely appreciate this video. There's something comforting in knowing there are other people with issues of their own and we're not all suffering alone. Also, I'm glad Drew was able to investigate some of these products and give some actually helpful feedback for anyone tempted to try them.
Same. Crazy thing is no matter how high I succeed I can’t shake it either
I just realized that the Mendi is literally the same thing as that Star Wars children's toy where you make the ball levitate by focusing on it except worse and way less cool.
One year ago I was barely able to leave the house due to my anxiety and panic attacks, and the thing that helped me the most by far was going for walks. You know, that thing you can do for free. At first I didn’t go beyond my own street, but sometimes I would be able to walk a little further and that would be a massive win.
Good luck to everyone who is suffering with mental health issues, you are not alone and you can get better!
best advice!
see id do this but i have flat feet and bad alignment so walking hurts and i’m also canadian and it’s cold asf😭😭
This really motivated me
@@LoserEvie I’m so sorry to hear this! Do you have a therapist or doctor you can talk to about this? They might have some good advice/alternatives!
@@kimmieboy i’m doing physiotherapy so i can walk properly i think it’s working but i’m not positive
The importance of someone with such a big platform talking openly about his mental health cannot be overstated. As a fellow anxiety sufferer I thank you Drew!
yes! and even moreso talking about financial difficulties and mental health
I genuinely listen to this video whenever I’m overwhelmed or stressed out (which is frequent) because someone I admire so much like Drew openly talking about anxiety and mocking a new market that capitalizes on people like us makes me feel so much better
Drew's way of calling out the 'neurobabble' and 'psychobabble' for these products is gold. I hope you can secure some good treatment for your panic attacks, Drew!
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*God is ONE manifesting himself as THREE;* the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! Bless him! *For these three are one.*
As I am led by the Holy Spirit, nothing I state is a lie, but the truth of God. Anyone who tells you differently is misinformed or a liar. They do not know God, nor led by him.
Anyone who *claims* to be a Christian and is against what I am doing, and where I am doing it; the Holy Spirit does not dwell within them, they lack understanding. They know not God, read his word, and their religion is in vain. Do not hear them, they will mislead you, the lost cannot guide the lost.
When you trust in God and cast your cares (worries, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts) upon him, they will be NO MORE!
Know that there is power in the name Jesus Christ! His name casts out demons and heals!
The world is wicked, evil, and of the devil.
I too, was a wicked sinner of the world before I opened my heart to God. I am living proof of God's work and fruitfulness! He is an active God who hears the prayers of his! God's children are set apart (holy) and righteous. The devil is a liar that comes to steal, to kill, and to destroy; that includes your relationship with God.
Open your heart to God, repent of your sins (he will forgive you), and let him direct your path. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands and purify your heart, lest you walk with the devil and follow him to hell.
Matthew 6:5 -“thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward” 6:6 -“when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly”
The bible teaches that we should praise the lord in a private and solemn manner. The Lord is so grand and all-powerful that to promote him like a product is an insult. God is not to be advertised, for he does not hide his will from those that seek him.
holy shit these replies
It’s a big deal that Drew is speaking out about his struggles with anxiety. I hope he knows that he’s not alone and there are lots of people supporting him.
Yea :)
Interoception is something I'm very familiar with, as I'm autistic. Interoception, at it's most basic explanation, is your mind's ability to interpret body signals - for example, the ability to tell that you are tired or that you need to use the bathroom. Sometimes those signals can be misinterpreted by your brain, like hungry signals making your brain think you're really cold. They can also be entirely absent, like having no warning that the water you're using to wash dishes is WAY too hot and you're going to end up burning your hands before long. When these signals are misinterpreted by your brain or are missing altogether, you have poor Interoception. This is a very common problem for disabled individuals, especially those with mental disabilities, but it is not exclusive to disabled people - anyone can have poor interoception for a variety of reasons. Usually societal pressure or large enough problems force people with poor interoception to make adjustments to their daily routine to account for them, like using a digital thermometer to test the temperature of your shower water, or having scheduled bathroom breaks. There are no current proven, scientifically tested methods to 'fix' this problem for all or even most people - it's mostly helped by routines, adjustments, and simply being cognizant of the issues you personally struggle with.
Thank you for sharing I learned a lot from a random comment on a drew gooden video lmao
I was going to reply that knowing if you need the toilet isn't done with interoception, it's done with a combination of remembering how long it's been since you last went, and pushing on your bladder to see if it's full. Then I realised that perhaps that isn't something all people do, and I only do it because I have poor interoception.
@Liam Lamb Right on the money! I have a literal schedule for myself, as I have poor interoception. I don't notice if I miss one of the scheduled trips to the bathroom unless I'm in extreme pain and seconds away from having an accident. I tried to explain that to a friend who has Crohn's, and he was extremely confused at the idea that I made a schedule and generally don't go to the restroom outside of my scheduled times. For him, going to the restroom *can't* be scheduled and trying to do so would result in accidents and pain and embarrassment. He has to ask to be seated near the restroom at restaurants, map out the restrooms whenever he goes to an event at an unfamiliar location, etc. Most neurotypical, able-bodied people don't have to come up with tricks or schedules or make sure their offices are near the restroom at work or anything like that, but if it's your norm and no one has pointed out that it's outside the norm before, it makes sense that you haven't thought about it until now. Hopefully having a word and knowing how it might manifest helps make things easier for you - it definitely helped me a TON.
@@Scarygothgirl that is quite literally what doctors will tell you to do if you are autistic and struggling to know these things (source: that's what they told me) so you skipped a couple steps I guess!! Good for you?
A LOT of my brain signals get interpreted as me being hungry, which led to some heavy weight gain as a child, and even now I just kind of have to shuffle around and try things that aren’t eating until it goes away, and if it doesn’t then I know I actually am hungry. Thanks for putting a name to what the hells wrong with me
evil for an anxiety product to have a subscription you can only cancel by CALLING SOMEONE
drew!! thanks for calling out these parasitic companies, i wasted a dumb amount of money on stuff like this trying to help myself years ago. great message and call out, it’s definitely a topic not talked about enough.
omgg! I hope ur doing ok now. I pray u get ur money back in some way ❤
your profile photo is cursed
@@ellifsyaa i am doing better thank you :)) took a lot of time and not buying this kinda stupid stuff. i tried to get my money back on a few things but it never worked out. we live and learn though!
@@crabwoman I’m so glad! Ur so strong as well
i bought something for my mental health that was $200 and has a monthly subscription of about $100. although its very pricey, it has absolutely helped my mental health! (its a cat)
Does it vibrate when you put it on your chest?
I did something similar, but the initial cost was a bit more! Really helps me though... except when it causes me more anxiety. (It's a dog)
@@annalavender6489 it does!
coulda saved yourself 200$ - 20ish for an adoption at a shelter. and saved a life.
@@conneremberton4018 I did adopt at a shelter. don't know where I said I didn't
"Every time Amanda steps into the kitchen, something terrible seems to happen" really got me.
I appreciate the effort you put into your ad reads.
You hear about hello fresh using monkey labor?
My favorite line of the entire video honestly.
@@gotmilkbutt Just found out about it :O
I appreciate Drew bringing up the actual gatekeeping academia and research does with articles. How can you expect the general public to train their scientific literacy if they have to pay $30 a pop?
THANK YOU for talking about the depression loop. it’s so real and exhausting hearing that you were stuck in one for two years made me feel so much less alone. idk how long i’ve been stuck in one at this point, but hearing you be so vulnerable and candid about it and getting out of it gives me hope.
Yeah, I've been stuck in a limbo in the past year or so that just feels like an extension of a feeling I've had for a while... But now I just can't motivate myself to do the things I know I am supposed to anymore. It is stressful and it is especially anxiety-provoking because of the concern I see in the eyes of those who love me. But I am sure that we will overcome it if we just keep moving, slowly moving.
Bim Bim giving herself an angry bath after Drew put his foot down on her kitty nonsense behavior made me kinda happy. 🤗
Thanks for opening up about mental illness
Nyc superb amazing wonderful
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@@urvashikumari5187 nice video
You know what stresses me out? And makes me angry? Knowing these companies are preying on people with mental health issues and massively profiting off their desperation to just try and feel normal by charging ridiculous amounts.
Tbh, Drew, the case of the Work Wonnies guy makes perfect sense. Remember the distress that going to the bathroom in that onesie caused you? No wonder the dude needed some anti-anxiety product after that traumatic experience
The only anti anxiety product I have is a weighted blanket. The technology is simple…crushing weight makes me feel safe.
Also thank you Drew for opening up about your anxiety, I appreciate more men talking about their struggles with mental health. ❤
Its like a giant everlasting hug from a heavy dog 100/10
I always fold my hands/fingers in and tuck them under my body when falling asleep, kind of similar.
ohh!! is that why I can't sleep without big blanket? even tho i live in tropical country.. Damn, you just open my eyes... (I am on anxiety pills now, but I never told my therapist about the blanket thing)
This is why I sleep better in the winter here in the subtropics. I can pile on the cotton blankets and not die of sweatiness, all while calming my nerves. Amazing.
agreed! unlike the "technology" in these products, compression has demonstrated positive effects on the autonomic nervous system. it makes your body calm down, which is the same reason getting a really good hug helps you feel better. there's also something to be said for other natural approaches like aromatherapy. why not focus on making technology using things we know actually work? lol
friendly reminder that for online scientific journals, they almost always list the names and contact info of the author(s) (it's often required of the authors to include it as part of publication), and most authors are more than happy to send you a copy of their research publication if you ask politely. they don't make money from the journals' access fees. did this awhile back for a research project and the author sent me the study I'd requested as well as two other publications she'd co-authored with additional info on the topic.
this is so helpful danke
yes!!! and there's literally no reason for them to be behind paywalls
They often have a “pre print draft for revieuw” on their personal website
yeah, but also i'm too akward for that
@@uncannyvalley2113 you can also find most articles for free on scihub
I know this is an older video, but I wanted to express appreciation for the transparency on anxiety and panic attacks. It's very honest and real and for someone with a big platform to bring attention to that and validate the experiences of people that struggle with that, thank you.
not to make this about me or anything, but hearing you talk about your panic attack made me feel a lot less alone in terms of my own mental health issues. it’s hard to talk about these things, but i really appreciate that you opened up your world a little more to us because i’m sure it stuck out to way more people as well. thank you
❤️❤️❤️ soo proud of you
he talks about this more on the Sad Boys podcast episode he was a guest in!
As someone with ADHD, Anxiety, and BPD I love hearing youtubers I watch talk openly about their struggle with mental health. It makes me feel like im not alone, Thanks Drew.
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Bpd? Bipolar or borderline?
@@ivix9536 BPD is the acronym for borderline personality disorder. Generally bipolar disorder is just shortened to bipolar. If it were to be an acronym, it would be BD as "-polar" isn't a separate word. Hope that helps!
@@ivix9536 Borderline Personality Dissorder
Jesus Christ is the propitiation for the whole world's sins. They that believeth and are baptized (with the Holy Spirit) shall be saved; but they that believeth not shall be damned. Those led by the Holy Spirit do not abide in wickedness. 👍🏾
*God is ONE manifesting himself as THREE;* the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! Bless him! *For these three are one.*
As I am led by the Holy Spirit, nothing I state is a lie, but the truth of God. Anyone who tells you differently is misinformed or a liar. They do not know God, nor led by him.
Anyone who *claims* to be a Christian and is against what I am doing, and where I am doing it; the Holy Spirit does not dwell within them, they lack understanding. They know not God, read his word, and their religion is in vain. Do not hear them, they will mislead you, the lost cannot guide the lost.
I’m glad you’re doing better, it’s tough to keep picking yourself after life decides to go a bit sicko mode. I’m really impressed by your ability to keep making content and especially making really good content. Keep up the good work! We’re all rooting for you.
Agreed! Shows that anxiety can happen to anyone. From the outside looking in, Drew seems like he's got a perfect life ... No matter the fame and fortune, people are people and we all struggle. I like that it's becoming more common for guys to talk about mental health with other guys!
19:50 gave me such a visceral reaction bc that's the sound my old hearing aids made when they ran out of battery lol
As someone that suffers from sever panic disorder, its really comforting to hear even guys who seem to have it totally together still struggle (not that I'm happy you have to deal with panic attacks, I'd prefer no one did) But its nice to know you're not alone, I guess is what I'm trying to say.
Thanks for the honesty, and so so so many laughs. Your content is something I greatly look forward to.
i have panic and dissociation every day so i have an idea of how hard that is for you. no idea where you are but i'm rooting for you ❤
I was thinking the same thing!! I was like “yay drew posted a video” and then he was so real asf telling us his brain had sometimes I was so :3
Is your name and avatar your own spin of the character Urahara from Bleach? I may be way off and you may not even know what I'm talking about, but all I wanna say is that I love your username and avatar!
I hope you are slowly but surely able to completely conquer the disorder. It took me years but I was able to put on a tight leash on my OCD. Wishing you all the best!
Hey same here. It's always weird to come across people who are always on the top of their game like they never slack off they do everything right always .... like dude how do you never get stressed 🙄
@@MrMarsAlien Hahah yea, Urahara was taken on xbox live like 13 years back so i was like it sounds like Udahara when you say it so ill try that xD stuck ever since. And thanks, I've been working a lot on managing things with therapy and finally found a medication that helps but doesn't make me a zombie so little by little I'm getting somewhere. Thanks for the encouragement! Im glad you have been able to find ways to deal with your issues as well, its not easy. I really respect the perseverance.
So glad you’re talking about this. I think companies have realized how many ppl struggle with mental health, and they’ve decided to grossly capitalize off it, knowing that ppl are desperate to try and preserve their mental health as it is. It’s that constant reiteration of “maybe THIS stupid thing will fix my life!”. As someone who’s had chronic mental illnesses for years, you soon realize that no amount of quick-fix products will help, you just have to continue fighting with yourself in an effort to preserve yourself.
My only thought while he’s talking about the vibrating devices is how much cheaper it would be to buy another kind of vibrating device
And at least that one gives you dopamine, if you use it not completely incorrectly.
And that other device you mentioned is better for your mental health too.
Best $15 dollars I ever spent
Helps with stress way better
This video reminded me of that fever dream commercial of that silicone bracelet that was magically supposed to help you balance lol
The Power Balance!
If you haven't seen it already, Danny Gonzalez made a video on those a few years ago.
Drew's shopping addiction is so out of control that instead of getting help in the conventional way, his rehab process itself enables the very addiction
31:11 so fun fact about taping it to yourself: the more often you use a medical tape (including bandages) the more likely you are to develop an allergy to the adhesive. And I for one think that there's nothing better for anxiety than sudden and unexplained allergies to something you've used with no problem for your entire life previously
True story. My partner is allergic to almost every medical adhesive at this point as well as a latex allergy. She was out on pain medication patches (only thing insurance agreed to cover) and when she went to remove and replace it, her entire top layer of skin came off with it.
It took over 3 months of repeated doctors visits to finally get the insurance to agree to cover anything else, while she also had to go into withdrawals from the pain medication, objectively leaving her far worse off. Gotta love the American healthcare system.
i had a horrible panic attack a few days ago for the first time in a year. thank you talk about yours💘 it helps.
I was worried that because this video is 40 minutes long, it wouldnt have captions. but it did. Thank you Drew for caring enough to bring subtitles to us so we could enjoy your videos better:)
drew is one of the few youtubers who bothers to put in the work of captioning his videos, and i appreciate him so much for it
omg yes this !! i struggle so much to enjoy videos without subtitles but i know everytime i watch a drew video ill be able to understand it !
King shit
@@semenandgayuncle its rare to find people who caption their videos even if theyre only 10 minutes. Captions make a really big difference as I know a lot of people have a hard time watching videos without captions including me
Subtitles are cool
I recently had a 4+ hour panic attack that came out of nowhere at work. It would not go away and I eventually had to go to the ER (luckily I work in a hospital) but it was still a terrifying, exhausting and of course embarrassing experience.
Hearing that you also have panic attacks and have had a recent 2 hour one, (which im sorry you had to experience) somehow makes me calmer knowing I'm not alone. Thank you and great video as always.
Man, 4 hours... I think this is the only time I've ever been thankful that my panic attacks are so intense that I usually hyperventilate myself into passing out within 5 minutes. It's like a hard reset on my brain, at least the panic attack goes away quickly. I can't imagine being in that state for that long. Can't recommend it though, people get scared about it because apparently I look like I'm having a seizure when I pass out.
I've had similar attacks before, but I'm curious if there's a reason to go to the hospital or was it just to help with the hypochondrial anxiety? I've done the latter, but is there a real risk?
@@netriosilver it really ended up doing nothing for me and they didn't help much at all. But I ended up having to be taken to the ER after I wasn't getting any better.
Oh Jesus, my first real panic attack hit me at home and it took me 30 minutes to an hour to calm myself down in the dark. I can't imagine 4+ hours, I'm so sorry you had to experience that.
@@brianbethea3069 it was the worst panic attack I've ever had. I usually only have a panic attack that lasts for 10-20 minutes if that (I will admit I don't normally keep count. I just know the time frame for this one due to being at work when it occurred) I don't wish panic attacks on anyone but am glad to know I'm not alone and I also hope that yours get better ❤️
I love Drew's style around 21:31-21:41, with his messy long ish hair, glasses, shirt and his mood and expressions at that moment he looks like an overstressed virologist to me
"it's bernard"
i thought he looked good too! the glasses and messy hair combo looked nice :)
Simp alert
@@toziassmitt how could you not?
@@ecliiipsssse cos I’m not gay, I only
Like real men