What to Do When You Just. Can't. Make. Videos.
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- Опубликовано: 8 апр 2024
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As a therapist and a content creator, I appreciate this video as well as your transparency. Sharon
AS A THERAPIST...
As someone who has been here for all the behind the scenes moments of the high highs and the low lows I love you sharing this. The journey of a creator has so much more depth than most people will ever know or see. You have come so far and I love seeing your lows be just a little less deep and your highs get just a little higher. There is so much hope for all struggling with mental health. Get the help you need. Find people who build you. Speak up. Love on yourself during your lows. Work on yourself during your highs. You are not alone. You got this. 👏🏻
Thanks for the reminder. We're never alone, & like Nate said, I've had to drop some plates & be ok with that. Whoever's reading this, be encouraged. We can make it through this. Thanks Nate for sharing this video 💯🙏
Yup, you are not alone. WE are not alone 👍❤
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Well said Melissa! 🥹✅
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Nate, thank you. I’m a licensed therapist and have struggled with my own mental health for my whole life.
Your physical injury analogies are perfect. The idea of “it is and I am” is perfect. I’m going to watch this about 20 more times to digest everything you said.
You are SO loved and appreciated here. I look forward to your videos every Tuesday. Please never stop. Unless you need a break, of course ❤
The problem with my depression and anxiety is that the physical feeling of those 2 things affect my "I am."
Dark clouds bring rain so plants can grow in the sunshine. 🌱 ☀️
Thank you for your beautiful reminder 🌳
Yes. I like this!
Wow. ❤
I’m experiencing burnout right now, with a full time job, a part time RUclips gig, and facing a life change at the moment. So thank you for this video.
All the best for you - get well soon!
Yes. Heal up, rest up. And get better for sure.
Gosh I can relate to this. Best of luck!
it's not your fault ❤
I have also been dealing with burnout. You are not alone💓
During the Pandemic...when I first started thinking of a Channel...I approached a successful RUclips creator who is in my niche and asked them about how he decides to film what he does. And he said, he films what he would like to see. And I asked how he knew anyone would want to watch it. He said that he figured there were others like him who would enjoy it and he enjoyed making the films so it was enough. Period. Not the numbers, not the money, not the business...just enjoying the process of making the films. So that's where I started. Learning the craft. Learning the storytelling of video and how to incorporate my still photography into it. Old dog, new tricks. And having a blast. Not all the videos "hit". We realize that our audience seems to enjoy the outdoor/National Parks films more but that's not "all" of who WE are. We enjoy theme parks and city walks and museums. I'm having faith that others will find us who like that too! And I'll keep doing it as long as it's fun and as long as we keep connecting. It's enough. Period. (Thanks for your part in keeping me sane and not getting wrapped up in the numbers...you've been a huge help!)
Great insights ☀️🤩💚🙏🏻
I can attest to this. I had a stretch of 5 videos that had really strong views, and it was when I covered things I was most excited and interested in within my niche.
After that, the next 5 videos were me covering what was recently more popular within my niche, and ironically they didnt perform as well. Even anylalytics showed less subs watched them than the previous 5.
I'm here for all the physical metaphors! Here's another: if, for example, your baby scratches you in the eyeball and you're half blind for a few days, you suddenly feel like you're "allowed" to ask for help. But that help is just as necessary, if not more, when you get the feeling that you don't want to be alive anymore.
So glad you're still here, Nate.
Nate, I’ve made this same comment here multiple times in the past…”You have posted something that I really needed to hear right now.” No big explainer, just, thank you. Thank you for doing what you do and thank you for being you. 🙏❤️
Nate. I am going to be 100% honest with you. People may not WANT this video, but they NEED this video. I've experienced loads of health issues (both physically & mentally). My most recent bout of health issues was "THE" virus in February. Instead of beating myself up about not being able to work on my channel things, I actually gave myself 3 weeks off. Week 1 - I basically did NOTHING. Week 2 - I started moving more, but didn't come to my computer for YT things. Week 3 - I came back to my computer to start prepping for the next week of filming. I had batched scheduled videos so my audience wouldn't have known I was taking time away if I hadn't mentioned it on my community tab. It's always great to take a breather if needed both physically and mentally.
Two weeks ago I was supposed to film for May. I felt so kind of out of it mentally that I decided to push it back and focus on connecting with other creators. When I went to film, I felt so great that I made 3 videos in 3 days. I didn't even feel guilty that I took the breaks I needed to take whether it was physically or emotionally which I believe is the FIRST time that's ever happened.
I came close to quitting so many times but it’s channels like yours (well channel makers back then, haha) that keep many small creators going forward. So thanks for all the work that you do!
Considering this is an 8 minute video, I have so many things I want to comment. 😂
Really glad you posted this, Nate, thanks for the transparency. As someone who's actually survived trying not to exist (really bad patch in my life. To top it off, my brittle bones also decided to seriously ramp up the trauma that year!), I can relate heavily.
I find the "it is, and I am" idea tough, particularly around my medical condition, but it's something I've embraced more as time goes on. I'm in a much, much better place, in part thanks to taking on a "life happens around you, not to you. Control the controllable and don't stress the rest." approach.
As for posting this? It's very relevant to RUclips. Imposter Syndrome, low self esteem and so on, are regular, debilitating feelings for many creators, and I'm sure it's driven loads into depression.
This didn't feel like an odd video, it fits in well with your overall brand; caring, yet up front and realistic.
Keep it up, we're cheering you on. 😁
Thank you for this very important topic for creators, Nate 😊I am autistic and making videos is always a great challenge because of fewer energy levels/faster drain of energy through "normal" activities. But I love making videos nevertheless and it means a lot to me to be able to help others with my content. I often struggle with the frequency of my videos but I tell myself that it is not about pushing for optimization and performance but about keep going and building a community. As it is said everywhere: RUclips is not a sprint but a marathon. And if you sometimes think you should go faster and faster, no you don't have to. It is ok to find your own pace and sometimes even slow down a bit. If it helps you to keep going on the long run it is beneficial for your channel.
I have found for my channel that a video every other week is managable for me most of the time. So I go with that and don't pressure myself to aim for every week or several videos per week. Because I know it will only leed to me being burned out and then I don't make a video for longer because I have to recover from overdoing it. So I go with what I testet will work for me long time. And I don't push myself too hard if one week a video doesn't work out. Then I just do it the next week and it's ok.
This might be my favorite of all your videos. I struggle with many of the same things. I’m glad you’ve found a path to acceptance and transcendence of your pain.
Thank you 😊
How I have longed for such a long time to see RUclips growth content creators talk about Mental health of content creators. It seems to me like nobody is talking about what goes on behind the scenes. I am so glad you brought it up.
And not in the realm of “hey, mental health is real, take cover.” But you’ve talked about your own mental health and shared the lessons you learned. Which is so practical.
My heart goes out to you. That things will get better because you are one creator that upcoming creators look up to for growth and inspiration. And this video made me even trust your channel more because you are indeed real and human.
The end song 🎶
Nate is one of my favorites but there's many other youtube tips channels that talk about mental health too for content creators. Sean Cannell from Think Media does. Katie Steckly does as well. Look them up.
*THE MOST POWERFUL MOMENTS IN THIS VIDEO*
1) "I identified it as pain."
2) "I am separate from that pain."
3) "It is, and I am."
That is the best thing I've heard in my entire training in advanced psychotherapy. Moreover, as a fellow depression sufferer, it cuts to the core of what holds us hopeless when we are depressed. Additionally, Nate, thank you for addressing what is at the core of the RUclips Quit Syndrome. It's what is at the core of burnout-period. _Misalignment with core values._ That you chose to be true to your core values by posting this video instead of algorithm-chasing speaks volumes about who you are. As content creators, we must hold our core values as dealbreakers and hold ourselves accountable for that drawn boundary. It keeps us purpose-focused and aligned with our reasons for choosing to be on RUclips. For me, it means everything.
This!! 🙌
This is such a key I factor. There are moments I know I need to make a video and I just don’t. Primarily because I just don’t have the energy. I’m 44yrs old and I am a mover. There are times I come home from work and my feet hurt and I am totally drained. I won’t make the video. I have taken a few breaks just to recharge. Nothing wrong with recharging family. We are possible!
Thank you for this video. I suffer from PTSD from Military deployments. I was just thinking how I wish I could get my Videos done. You being vulnerable and sharing has motivated me. And given me a tool to work through my anxiety about doing videos.
Hey thank you for your service to our country and there are videos on youtube showing how to write, start, and finish videos you make so that helps, peace!
As a youtube creator, this is one of the most valuable videos any other creators will watch.
I have had my own share of up and downs, not to the extent of Nate, but enough that I stopped making all forms of content for about a year.
The constant need to make content is real, especially when your viewers think this is all you do and constantly request things and get upset when you dont do what they ask.
If you are one of my viewers from my channel and watch Nates stuff, just know Im doing what I want right now and honestly dont care about your needs as im focusing on my needs right now. Harsh, but its the truth.
I'm a therapist who specializes in treating anxiety and a content creator. I've also found your content some of the best for us creators on the entire RUclips. Bless you for your contributions to us and your courage to speak openly about yourself. Both are of great service to us all. It also bolsters my new commitment to pivot my practice and I plan to launch a program of services to help content creators and entrepreneurs cope with anxiety and stress. Should launch in May and it is, in part, supported and influenced by the content you have so graciously shared with us. If my content creation is getting better, you've helped me do it. Bless you, Nate!
As someone that’s been struggling for three years with my father’s death and the fact that we never resolved things, the “regrow my arm” analogy hit pretty hard. Thank you, “Nick”. ❤
You are not alone! My father passed away 9 months ago, and I still struggle with it daily. My mother is now starting to get dementia, but she doesn't believe it making it impossible to help her. Now she's trying to marry some stranger who's 44 years younger. It's such a mess, and I just miss my dad through all of it. Sometimes, it's hard to create videos... motivation being the issue. Stay strong! ✌️
AS SOMEONE...
My dad passed away when I was 19 years old and I remember commenting that it felt like I had lost an arm. It is amazing that you felt the same thing.
Right on, Nate. This topic is so relevant and important for creators, Nate! I lost two siblings to suicide and understand the danger of depression, in general.. Content creation and Depression is real and I experience ups and downs of it all the time. Thank you for opening up to this. When you have Depression in general, content creation is more challenging, but does allow for higher creativity on some levels, too.
This is why I love this channel. It is real, it is raw and it doesnt sugar coat things. You are talking to us face to face, eye to eye. You understand the struggles. Thank you for this video.
oh my word. thank you for such eloquent, calm and kind words.
ive battled too long 30+ years, and have those daily thoughts, and the struggle to face the day, i can barely do real life chores, i feel i have to earn my hobby/enjoyment times. i have had a battle of a couple years on top of the usual depression. life is rough, the taking myself out the world, is always with me, i feel, the world might be better off that way..
i struggle with making vids. i can't seem to find my happy mask! or the energy.
i am trying, honest i am, but it doesn't help when people make assumptions why i've not created for so long, and don't understand, or want to hear my reasoning. no one cares, i am too small for anyone to care about me. such is life. hopefully i will create the thing soon. thanks for listening, sorry i ramble.
be kind to yourself Nate. you are an inspiration.
Nate, thank you!
I had those experiences about ten years ago. A lot of it was related to (surprise!) social media, but there were other factors as well. The journey out was long and slow. I quit all social media and reevaluated everything. I suppose it’s going to be different for different people, but for me it was going back to nature, eventually leading me to buy a piece of raw land and start building something real - a cabin in the middle of nowhere.
That’s when I broke my ‘no social media’ policy and started my RUclips channel.
From the start I decided that no matter what, I am not going to let the RUclips algorithm and the analytics dictate what, when and how I produce. I am certain that it will affect how many people I reach with my content, but I can live with it. Mental health and a sense if purpose and accomplishment is far more important than views and hours. So far, so good.
Thanks again for bringing up the subject. It’s important that people know they are not alone in their struggle.
I started making RUclips videos as a some sort of therapy. For many years I worked on a career that I initially loved, but eventually, over time I found out that I wasn't enjoying it anymore.
Thanks to YT, I was able to feel some joy and pride again. It makes me so happy everytime I came up for an idea, write script, record a video, edit it, and so on. I haven't felt that for a while.
This almost 4-year process made me realize that I'm "a person", not an "engineer" (or whatever career / job title I've had). Basically, I'm not the career nor the job title. I'm an individual separate from my job. My job or career does not define me as a person.
The moment that we are able to separate the two, the better we will feel (in my opinion), because the challenges and hurtles of the job does not correlate directly to my identity, integrity, etc.
Thank you Nate for being a huge part of my process. I appreciate a lot your videos and how focused are from the individual (creator) and not just looking for views the same way as many other channels.
I have bipolar disorder so I deal with episodes of both depression and mania. The mania can help me to at least feel more productive and pump out vids (although sometimes they aren’t the best) and depressive makes it to where I either struggle to get through the process let alone even feel like getting out of bed. So I appreciate videos like this that not only acknowledge those peaks and valleys but it helps me to visualize what I go through in a different way. I often feel guilt for when I’m facing these episodes and I try to push through but it’s not always healthy for me to do so. Thanks for giving me another lens to look through and try not to feel this way.
Thank you Nate, there are so many people in your content advice niche and not one seem to actually care about helping people make better content and none have brought to light what you have. I’ve been struggling with mental disorders my whole life and most recently the worst form yet. But I wanted to take a step in the right direction and start doing things I can be proud of someday so I started making content because it’s something I never really had the courage to do even though I’d always wanted to. So before I started making content I watched your videos and everything you said compared to what other creators said was just so much more genuine and you actually seemed like you wanted to help people grow, so you didn’t gatekeep what really brings an audience like everyone else does. But what I mean to say is, is thank you for being a genuinely good creator who cares about his audience. I want to help people some day like you are with mental illness which is part of the reason I started at all. And thank you for inspiring me to keep going❤
Thank you for sharing. As a creator, there is the fear of not being consistent when you feel you need to break for a week. We are a community of creators, but often feel alone on this journey. Thanks again for being vulnerable and putting this out there.
Hi Nate, thank you for your honesty and for sharing personal information. Being a creator is an emotional rollercoaster ride. This morning, I lay in bed questioning why I was making these videos. We are a medium-sized channel (you helped us in your Income School days) with steady growth, but it sometimes feels like it's still a daily challenge, and we constantly question why we do this. But you're right that it's important to make content that you want to make because that was what I concluded as I was lying in bed; I do love making videos. I watched your video, and it made me feel much better. Thank you
Thank you SO much Nate for your transparency and honesty. So many of us struggle with these thoughts and although we love being a creator the grind and stress is ALOT for anyone to handle and it's especially hard for those of us who struggle with anxiety and perfectionism to process and handle in a "healthy" way. I appreciate you tackling these issues and sharing your journey and all you're learning to help us all. I love you friend, and you're always in my prayers, and I believe I speak for this entire community
For anyone else who feels like you need to take a break. Just take one. RUclips isn’t going anywhere. Think of it as allowing your viewers to catch up. Yes there will be a dip in your analytics. Let it be. You will come back with more energy and vigor and focus.
I follow a lovely person named Morgan Evelyn Cook. She’s very open with her mental health struggles with anxiety. And when she started RUclips she planned to take 8 weeks on and 4 weeks off as seasons so she wouldn’t burn out. Genius. Her channel is growing and well. Proof that it can be done. Something to think about if you need a bit more space in your schedule. 💛
Nate, there is a brilliance about you that always finds a way to shine, but it shines even brighter when you are vulnerable. Thank you for being YOU. Please know your worth is way bigger than you realize! I've read The Untethered Soul and I'm so glad you recommended it. 🌞
Wow that's not what I expected out of this video with the title. I'm so glad you decided to keep existing, Nate. You are so worthy of breath. ❤
"just because you want to" - this is something I need to start doing because I'm currently in one of those low channel moments! Thanks for this video mate, appreciated your candour.
I’ve suffered from GAD
and depression over a decade ago. Last summer, I relapsed and couldn’t take life anymore. Currently I am in the recovery phase, and recently learned I have been living with undiagnosed ADHD so I still have a long ways to go. I too was hoping my motivation will “grow back” and I kept waiting for and hoping but days turned to months until I sought treatment. My OT said you can keep waiting for motivation to come and it won’t. I realized she’s right and we are working on setting very small goals and adding to it weekly. Of course it’s going to be a rollercoaster and some days I still can’t get out of bed and other days I can get a million things done. Thank you Nate for speaking out on this! This encourages others to share their stories when you feel like you’re not alone. I am trying to get started on my RUclips channel for months and would like to document tmy own mental health journey to inspire and help others who are feeling the same, but I am afraid of being judged because of the stigma that still exists around mental health.
I struggle more with just "getting it done" that I do ideas or skillset. One of the things I've decided is that I'm better off to wait until I can do it right than I am to force myself to put out something because the calendar says it's time. I put out a video once a week. Unless, of course, I don't. And I've decided that's ok. Between running our eBay business, taking care of aging parents and just trying to live...sometimes it's ok to wait. Allowing myself that grace has reduced my stress and allowed me to create better videos.
As always, I genuinely appreciate you and your content. You're a big part of the reason I stuck with content creation at all.
Beautifully said! I love that you chose to speak on these subjects, even though you are not “licensed” to.
I would say that you shed more light than some of those people who are licensed. Great video, it’s a nice change of pace
Great video Nate! The holistic approach you take to being a creator and providing strategies that go beyond hijacking trends and *chasing* YT success is why I will always watch and promote this channel to my friends 👍
first off well done on shining a light on this issue. ive seen firsthand 2 ways(among many no doubt) youtube can generate mental health issues , yep the grind , people with 14000 subs doing a vid stating " im sorry but i have to call it quits for know as the impact of trying to create vids is just too much atm" as a ray of light all comments on that post where "you look after you , we will be here if or when you return "
the other was existing mental health issues being compounded by creator stress. the creator was lower key on the reason why they walked but after a short period of time they did a vid explaining the basic issue, once again the support and comments where just heartening really.
i personally struggle with either not finding the motorcycles i need to make vids or when i do then finding the time to work on the bike, film the bike and work edit it , do a 10hr day at work and have any other down time or sleep !!!. it was upsetting to see my little (and i mean only 65 subs and 22 vids} make lots of headway on the last bike i fixed only to now see it flatline at ZERO with no new bike to work on, even lost a sub .
then my personal channel metal detecting and outback, kayaking adventures etc having months of no new content.......argh
UNTIL I WORKED THROUGH THIS IN MY HEAD, WHY DO I MAKE VIDS
IN ORDER
1 TO TRY AND MAKE A CHANNEL OF DOING SOMETHING I LOVE AND MAKE IT A BUSINESS MODEL TO REPLACE MY WORK
2 TO SLOWLY LEARN SKILLS IN CONTENT CREATION SO I CAN FULFILL A NEGLECTED PART OF ME.
3 TO HELP PEOPLE UNDERSTAND A FEW THINGS ABOUT MOTORBIKES
4 A RECORD FOR MY FAMILY AND MAINLY MY SON TO SEE WHO I AM AND THE TIMES WE SPEND WORKING TOGETHER .
ALL I DID TO RESOLVE MY STRESS OVER NOT MAKING A VID EVERY 3.5 DAYS IS SWAP 4 TO 1
SO NOW I FEEL I CAN MANAGE THE STRESS BY KEEPING NUMBER 4 AT THE FRONT OF MY MIND!!!!
I was literally just journaling and crying because im highly considering quitting youtube and then your video showed up. Ive been posting for so long (not on this channel to type this comment) and I have very little to show for it. It feels like no matter what I do, I get nothing in return. The logical step is for me to quit... but in reality, I don't want to. Im actually crying as I type this because the thought of quitting hurts. I guess I just have to keep moving forward right? I just hope all this pain will pay off one day.
This is so on point! I literally just said to my Mom that I was going to be myself with my channel and post what I enjoy. It's very easy to forget the "reason" for my channel at times. There's so much pressure to create for the audience and lose yourself in the process. Thanks for your video. We all need to hear it. 😊 I love creating and I want to continue to love it.
This is wonderful, Nate. mental health needs to be recognized and respected. As a PTSD survivor, I have dark moments of extreme sadness, but always manage to find another day!
Sadly, I was in a position months ago, where I learned some people don’t have compassion for those who suffer for mental health and us sticking together and speaking about. It is a step for awareness. As my wife says if you have a disease it’s recognized with compassion but many in society don’t see that with mental health. I’m actually disgusted by the concept of ignorance.
I very much value these types of videos as I know we all struggle. I dont want others to strugge but it helps to see others be open about it and feel connected as we arent alone.
Separating yourself from your feelings and viewing from a different perspective is pretty much what meditation is and that is something that has helped me so much. There are many ways you can do it and they are all correct as long as you are doing it.
Your last book recommendation of "Essentialism" was very good! Ill have to try the next one!
THANK YOU for this video Nate. Mental issues are a huge part of many people's (and creators') lives that we have to live with. I'm gonna say it, you look and come out totally different from a person who's been struggling with these kind of issues, but I know how people hide it/cope with it.
I've suffered from depression/bipolar disorder most of my adult life. It can get incredible overwhelming, to the point to not want to exist anymore as you put it.
My passion of watch collecting and lately my Yotube Channel discussing that passion has really helped on that respect. It might not seem like a lot to people but it really has, it gives me drive and it makes me work my ass off in something I'm really interested in, and keeps ugly thoughts away.
Thanks for this. Staying okay has been one of the biggest challenges for me in growing my channel. I’m generally a pretty tough guy, but when this stuff hits you, it’s real.
Thanks for sharing all of this. It is high time that we talk about these things (mental health, depression, death by suicide, etc) and start to normalize having these difficult conversations. We all get caught up in the grind of our regular life, but when we look at our RUclips "career" (for a lot of us it is still a "career" and not a career) and it is rated on likes, views, comments, and all these external validations, it's so hard to detach self worth from these metrics. It really does mess with your head.
Thank you (again) for being open and an advocate for creators and our mental health. You are the only one who I see who regularly talks about this in a real and compassionate way. This is why we love you so much. Take care friend.
It may not spread well, but it's a VERY important subject. I've experienced anxiety and depression in my life and a lot of it directly ties to my RUclips channel. For me you're one of the best people to listen to speak about this.
I want to say thank you Nate. I finally got to apply to the RUclips Partner program this weekend. This topic of mental health is pretty fitting in the context of the the weight lifted off that I got from reaching this milestone. RUclips can definitely feed doubt in yourself. Stay strong Nate, we all need to stay on top of our mental health.
Let the creativity flow!
I'm glad to see you understand that mental state is a huge part of a content creator's life, this video is a total fit for your channel. What you do better is helping creators.
Bionic arm theory. Love it!
Hey Nate. I recently found your channel a few months ago and have always felt you approach content creation from an angle that "clicks" with my brain. This video I think highlights why. As someone with a lifelong struggle around depression, anxiety, and only recently acknowledging my neurodivergence and disabilities, a lot of this video relates with my own journey and what I'm feeling right now.
You spoke on working with your unique brain and struggles, and that's been the biggest thing that has made a positive change in my life. Instead of constantly trying to change something I cant, Im learning to work with it instead. Acknowledging my mental load lead me to taking a step back from content to finish grad school. I tend to take on too much until it all comes crashing down, but this time I saw the crash coming and (mostly) diverted it. I genuinely feel equipped to start my next phase of content creation. A phase I couldn't enter until I worked to understand how my brain and body works.
Thanks for all that you do for creators like me. Its really appreciated
After devastating car accident that destroyed my life professionally and personally, going through all those dark feelings I decided to find the root of my joy and what or how to reach it at this point.
Playing tabletop games. Although I can’t really play through full games…I decided to create them. I learned 3D modelling, got a 3D printer and wondered how I could make this a purpose.
So I started a RUclips channel to share my new work and hope to sell the product I design and print for others to enjoy and reinvent myself professionally.
Nate you have been a great help in my journey.
Thanks for being vulnerable, Nate. Thank you.
I bet this will be one of your most popular videos! Thanks for making the video and being vulnerable! So many people appreciate who you are and what you do!
On previous videos, I’ve always been thankful for your educational content and transparency, and breaking things down for the little person for the little channel
And I just wanted to say thank you so much for making this video. I’ve been dealing with depression myself for a lot of my adult life and I’m very thankful that the subject is becoming less taboo and getting people talking
Thanks Nate... So many of us need to hear this. Especially that part about not being the dark cloud, but rather it being a separate part of your life. One of the worst things we do is identify ourselves with that darkness and make ourselves believe we can't overcome or find a way through.
Love your channel and the support you share with your community.
I’m SO glad you made this video. It helps those of us who struggle with mental health to feel less alone. PLEASE call someone who loves you when you think about doing the unthinkable.
This is almost word for word a thing that happened to me Nov 2021. I was helping my dad move out of our childhood home. We don’t have a good relationship. It’s very much like 2 strangers connected by family. For three weeks, every day, this was the most time we spent together. It flooded all these feelings I had. A conversation I had with my mom during that time, she said “you’re just this sad kid who never got your father’s attention” and then it hit me. I am not that sad kid anymore. That’s not me now. I am not that “version” of me. And then the clarity. I realized that in order for me to move on, I need to compartmentalize the old trauma, almost personifying it, acknowledge it, comfort it, and tell it we are fine now. We are here now and that is not longer here. So I’m watching this and taken aback like “wow I feel validated that a thing I wasn’t sure was even helpful ACTUALLY is helpful”. Even if I never told you specifically about this but the concept is shared. I really do appreciate these videos. As much as the strategy videos are helpful, these are the ones that are worth everything. So thank you, Nate.
I’m a therapist and content creator. Great work Nate. Best wishes from the UK.
Nate, as a mental health provider and content creator I wasn't to first of all thank you for your willingness to be vulnerable and also for all the wonderful content you create. You are such a joy to watch and your videos always brighten my day. That said I do think there are definitely some special mental health struggles for content creators and I even see in my own experience in trying to grow and how you are perceived in the space! Thanks again for all you do!
Hey Nate! You're one of my favourite creators to watch on RUclips and always give me inspiration to keep working on videos! I've had some successes in the past but usually struggle to keep making more videos, even if I feel like I have the best idea in the world, there's always some mental block preventing me from getting it done and I really appreciate your discussions of mental health on your channel. You're the only channel-making-advice-type channel I watch anymore because I really connect with your style and personality. These types of channels tend to feel very corporate to me but your videos have so much personality in them, like a friend just sitting back and sharing research with me. Keep up the excellent work! (But take as many breaks as you need haha)
thanks Nate. currently struggling to make videos on my larger channel after being hounded away by bullying. every time I click there it feels unsafe to share. I think video making is a glorious activity and I love my channels but there are definitely times to put mental health first until you feel better or less vulnerable or safer....regardless of numbers or the pushing of an algorithm. I like your channel because you do talk about these things. honestly I wonder how many people feel like me, we are constantly putting into place all the hints and tips and working hard only to see no growth, sometimes "how to do RUclips' channels feel like a bit of a slap when nothing seems to change. a more balanced approach like yours makes it more human and gets me back to a place of being a human simply enjoying video making trying to improve just for me and my own enjoyment. would I love to have huge numbers and an income from this....yes of course, will it happen ....no probably not.... honestly I feel that battling ageism on RUclips as an older lady is the biggest block ever, way more than ive heard anybody speak about, but can I love making videos still....yes! your videos normalises the ups and downs of putting our hearts and souls out there and its really appreciated ❤
Thanks for touching on this topic.
I have a health condition that I'm working through, which affects my ability to create and my psychology. It's fixable, and I'm doing everything I can to fix it, but it may take years before I'm free of the condition. In the meantime, it has a constant and significant effect on my ability to create and my self-image and self-confidence among other things.
I couldn't agree more that the challenge is often dealing with the grind, and that making videos that you want to make, rather than ones you hope to get views, makes things so much easier.
I don't entirely agree with what you say about just accepting you have a problem. At one level, as you suggest, it's important to not become attached to or defined by the issues you have. At another, for issues with a mental health component, I would advise anyone not to just accept that the way they are are feeling is an inevitable part of their lives and they can't do anything about it. I don't believe that humans have evolved to have serious mental health issues. Diet, lifestyle, who we choose to have in our lives and what we spend our time doing have huge impacts on how we feel. These are things that we often have control of, and I strongly believe that in many situations you can improve or eliminate your issues given knowledge, time, and the will and dedication to change the way you live. The unfortunate thing is that if an issue has a medical cause, the medical system isn't really designed to address the root cause of an issue, but merely band-aid symptoms, so if you want lasting change, then in many cases you'll have to be your own advocate, do research, and connect with others that have similar issues to figure out how to improve your situation.
One of my main health issues, for example, is chronic Mercury poisoning. This has a huge detrimental impact on many people's lives, including my own, and it isn't really recognized by the mainstream medical system (acute poisoning is much better recognized). I choose not to merely accept this as a part of my being, but do what I can to solve the issue, while also accepting the limitations it places on me in the moment. Just as with my RUclips channel, I'm working towards a payoff that I know will come one day, and doing my best to remain in high spirits along the way.
I’m grateful you posted this video. I appreciate your realness 💯🙏
You have an incredible ability to make videos on exactly what I'm going through as a creator. Thank you for sharing. I never in a million years would have thought you struggled with the same things I struggled with, and I am deeply grateful for your honesty and vulnerability.
Thank you for talking about mental health! You rock! ❤
I love how people speak up more and more about the mental health issues, it's good to be able to tak about it openly. Thanks for the video! Nice production by the way and I wish you all the best ;)
What it sounds like you're talking about is the idea of "naming the emotion we feel," and I also feel that this is incredibly helpful for me too. When we name the emotion, we can better face it and confront it and not let it conquer us.
Thank you Nate for your brutal honesty. I have to confess that it caught me off guard and as I watched this video I noticed that my jaw was literally hanging open, I didn't expect to find this kind of honesty on RUclips. I have been fighting a similar battle for 65 years, I now know that my problem is a chemical one, an imbalance in my system, THAT is my "missing arm'. So, like your "bionic arm" analogy, I am learning to deal with it. "Better life thru chemistry" :), but Hey. some times it works. Again, thank you for your beautiful honesty and for being so willing to be vulnerably, THAT takes a tremendous amount of courage my friend!!
After trying to learn about mental health for years I think now I have started to understand a few things about depression and anxiety that I experience. Most of this is caused by my own narcissism. I need to embrace the idea that I am nothing in the bigger scheme of things and be just ok with that. I have to have the humility to keep trying to survive, but at the same time not have the hubris to keep trying to prove myself all the time.
Thanks for the talk, Nate . We all need to do things for ourselves. We’re more important then just posting things on RUclips.
It's always a video like this that pushes me to keep posting, no matter the growth of the channel. Baking has helped me overcome depression and I wanted to share that process with others. Glad I didn't stop, thank you Nate 😊
Hats off to you for being transparent on that subject! I had a deep depression period for several years after my divorce. The channel has been left dormant for years, which of course had detrimental effects, lost monetization, etc. And with that my motivation for making videos tanked even further. But re-activating the channel was the best, even somewhat therapeutic, decision ever. It took a lot of effort, but I am only 70 subscribers short of 10K, the channel is monetized again and the channel is picking up again in general.
Great job, Nate! I have been at this moment for a long time, just working hard, pushing on, but not really seeing the rewards. Reflection means stepping back and away, and re-grouping when you can. THANK YOU!!!
Great video! I create “just because I want to” content all the time! It helps keep me grounded. I produced a gardening video with my son, I knew it wouldn’t get much traction, but I put it out any way! I had fun, my son had fun and it will be a memory we will have forever. So the algorithm may not favor it, but I loved filming it and the memories I have created with my son! Do what you love!
Hey Nate, i just want to say that i love your videos and its apparent you care about sharing your knowledge to people just starting, like me, while being genuine. So thank you!
Man thanks for sharing this. My channel was growing so rapidly, it was amazing. But then I had so many things go wrong in my personal life I’ve lost the momentum, and getting it back has been a huge challenge
Nate, thank you for this video. I also am someone who deals with depression whether it's there and in my face or not far behind me. I appreciate you.
I've experienced many forms of what you describe, and it's been a long, often rough journey. When you're depressed, setbacks can feel like condemnations of yourself, rather than the external failures and lessons that they truly are.
Thank you for sharing. It's important for people who struggle with mental health issues to realize that they're not a lone castaway treading water in an endless sea. There are other swimmers out there who can lend lessons or at the very least a sense of companionship, and knowing you're not alone makes it one thousand times easier to hang on.
I have watched you for almost a year, from CM to the new channel, and to be selfish, i get so much enjoyment and primarily inspiration from your videos that i was selfishly upset at the thought of you stopping, or etc, when you said some of these things. Of course, to a much more important point, your health is much more important than our enjoyment of your videos... So I hope and pray for your total recovery for your sake primarily, but also for my admittedly selfish love of the inspiration and enjoyment i get from your videos. So, i wish you well with your journey my friend!
I've watched quite a few of your videos and without a doubt this one has been the most impactful for me. I know many more people besides myself need to hear this message! Thank you!
There is so much I could say, but chief of all, thank you. I have daily MH struggles & I realised a while back that we have to learn to live with these aspects of ourselves. Nobody should be expected to love them, but we probably never will be able to rid ourselves of them So, accepting they exist & finding ways to coexist without too much fall out is vital. Learning to accept our neurodivergence or brain chemistry is so important.
Yesterday I had x, y & z to do, which meant dealing with all kinds of tasks & people, but I absolutely had a 'shut down' head on. I really could not deal with anyone at all, I could barely even accept myself frankly. So, I gave myself a day pass. A day without 'have to's' or 'must do's'. No fighting how crappy I was feeling, (well maybe a little at first), but then just acceptance & permission to take a day out of tasks & expectations & deadlines, (imagined, self imposed or otherwise). It's never easy, but it does help.
Nate & anyone else who needs it, have this.... take this virtual hug & put it away for a time when you need it x
I love it when you make these types of videos and am sooo glad you made this one. When videos such as these are published, it can help others immensely. This is partly because it helps them to see that they are not the only ones enduring the aftereffects of trauma. Also, if it triggers memories or feelings in those who watch videos like this one they can discuss the issues with their therapists. Sometimes, it takes seeing or hearing something before an unidentified though or emotion can be brought to the forefront.
Thank you so much for being willing to open up & share. No doubt this video will help a lot of people. I truly believe that we pass people who are living with PTSD or other similar issues frequently. We live in a broken world & there are a lot of traumatized people out there who have learned to cover it up & shove it down because sadly that is what society dictates.
I read an amazing book entitled Bad Childhood, Good Life by Dr. Laura Schlessinger and recommend it to as many people as possible. It really helped me to figure a lot of things out and develop better coping skills & relationships. Her writing style made the book easy to read- I had a hard time putting it down.- Check it out 🙂
Thank you for making and sharing this video. It really resonated with me and I'm sure a big chunk of your audience. Makes me feel a little less alone, and I love the analogies!
Something I've been a big believer in from my experience is the idea of checking in with yourself for how you feel about the things you are doing (for this context content, but doesn't have to be).
As someone who has been making content off and on for the better part of 14 years I've come to realize that we all live in "the process". You have a video do well or not -- what comes next? Another video. You are still here. You are still doing your thing. I personally want to enjoy the process, so that is something I'm always checking in on with myself. I find a lot of folks get lost in the grind, specifically around performance/numbers. It's really easy to but numbers are fickle. They are hardly ever (if ever) in your control too. I don't find it a fun process being tied to the outcomes. I can feel really good about a video and then be devastated it didn't perform, or the other way around happens too. For myself, I don't enjoy that -- I don't think it's a healthy place to be in. You know what you do have control over? The actions you take day to day. That is the process. That is where I want to mentally and emotional be stuck into.
I can't speak to how much this helps or hurts for actual mental illness, but rather this has been a helpful way for myself to look at things. Hopefully this can prove to be helpful for others as well.
Honestly, THANK YOU for this. I needed to hear this today. I am very open and honest with what I am feeling or thinking in my content and I feel that I am relatable with my viewers without just b*tching and whining and the viewers really seem to be relating to it. Again, thanks Nate.
When I was in High School I had unalive thoughts and was not happy. In college I was sent to a counselor and I am so glad that happened. We discovered that I really didn't want to unalive - I just didn't like my life as it was. He asked me where I was the most happy and I discovered it was camping in the mountains in Colorado when I was a Boy Scout. As an adult I have tried to camp for 2 weeks in the mountains every summer and even though I was "Burnt Out" numerous times when I went, by the time I went back home I had new energy and was ready to take on the world. Sometimes just knowing I have a place that can make me happy has been enough to keep going.
Thank you, Nate, for sharing such in-depth knowledge not just about Youtubing in general, but also about the vulnerabilities and the side of content creation not a lot of people like to talk about. ❤
I commend you for discussing this topic in a unique way! You are really doing a service to other creators out there who struggle with similar issues. Being a creator really exacerbates my existing anxiety at times. Your videos are always original and welcomed! Thanks Nate!
HUGE thumbs up for doing this. I can relate to your mental problems, Nate, because I had too experienced a whole shi*storm of different, mostly negative emotions aswell. And unfortunatelly, most of those situations/emotions with them delivered - was from my close family, from age 6 till now (32,5y). I am saying till now, because most of them are dead - cancers, one suicide, etc. - and those remaining toxic relationships I blocked in the recent past. Now I am working on myself, keeping a few people/friends, and maybe, once in the future, I will have a chance to create MY family with woman I would love (and hopefully with her family/friends...). Good luck, and strong will on your journey, Nate. ❤
Thank you, this helps. I have my own mental issues that not only affect my state of mind but also my ability to understand social situations. I also have chronic pain which actually makes them worse. There are times when I just can't and then I come back one, two, or three weeks later and my subs and views have taken a major hit and I feel like I'm starting over. Then the guilt sets in of all the things I should have done to keep it going. At some point I just force it out of my head and get back on the horse for now until it happens again, it makes it much slower going then other channels. I loved your analogies and will think on how I can integrate them into my own issues.
showing your humanity sometimes isn't easy and it's sometimes easier to hide behind the character you've created for RUclips. I don't have a character, and I've noticed you are very authentic with who you are. that is harder than being a character. appreciate everything you do.
hi, i watched this yesterday and was flattered about this video. it hit so hard (the seat was needed). Just for having simular things outside of youtube. You hit the right spots and a open discusion is always the best in my eyes.
I am still very yung wont say exact number but i am taking antidepressents for the things how i feel. And your prespectives xhanged my view. I was at some point that i sunck deeper because i realised couldn't get my arm back. But you showed that it is possible to live with it.
Your the best nate. My content isn't great but it is an outlet. Good luck with your things, ill keep watching the video's your the best ❤
Excellent video. Many creators are here because a normal 9-5 job is not possible due to neurodivergence and/or mental health. This is such an important topic. Thanks for making this video and being real and relatable as always ❤
Love you like a big brother, Nate. Been watching your vids since 2021 and followed you to this new channel.
The best part about you is that you acknowledge how wrong it is to expect everyone to constantly grind out videos all the time. Human beings need breaks and life happens. Thank you for not making people feel guilty about that. Hoping you feel better 🙏🏻.
I'm struggling too.
Thank you so much for this video, Nate. I am glad you made it! I feel like quitting so many times but I am still here :) and your channel really helps a lot! So thank you again!
Of all the videos I could watch Nate, this was the one I needed to see right now. I'm so glad you didn't leave it on the to-do list. Thank you!
So happy you made this video Nate. You are an inspiration and we love you for your vulnerability and talking about what most can't :)
Nate, as a content creator and a person that has battled with depression, I can truly say that you have a friend in me 🙂. Remeber that you are loved and all of us value the information you put out.
Nate my man this is exactly what I needed... You did a huge service to me, usually I don't instantly click on something but you just caught me in the exact moment the problem is happening. Good job