A Teen with Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and Depression
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Cam is a teenager who is diagnosed with anxiety, ADHD, OCD and depression. He spends a lot of time with existential dread, often contemplating questions like, “What’s the point of life? Is there a God? What am I doing here?” Cam has not found the answer to these questions but is learning through sharing his experience that he is not alone.
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Cam told me he would love to connect with people through this video. Anybody who would like to be his friend can find his social media account in the description of this video.
You’re such an inspiration
Sure I would love to get in touch !
I love too get in touch with him
I do RUclipsrs Chris
Love how u help poeple
I love this channel because it brings light to the topics and the issues us humans face that most people look down upon. I personally have A LOT of anxiety and i also have OCD so this resonates with me. To anyone dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, ANYTHING, Please know that you are loved and I care for you just as much as the next person. You are special and YOU are meant to be here!
😊 such a nice young man.
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It's so nice to see that they've returned the comment section. I haven't watched since.
Jesus loves you ❤️
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I wasn’t diagnosed with Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and Depression until I was in college. My parents didn’t believe there was anything wrong with me, and neither did my school because I excelled with my grades. It felt good finally understanding what was going on with me and to have someone believe me.
Ah the grade thing hurts... Hope all is well
Same, my parents think everything will solve itself if i turn to god
How did you get diagnosed, Or where did you start?
My parents finally came around to accepting my autism diagnosis. It takes time good luck! Sometimes parents dont want to accept they see the traits in themselves
I never got anything from my mom she never shammed me but didn't understand my disability . It was explaining it to her but later in life she realized the harm she did . Still love her very much
He's very articulate and explains his thought process very well
Yup exactly what I think
Doesn’t seem like he has social anxiety, he’s very articulate and seem very sociable, starting to think he says he has these disorders just to get attention.
@@chemicalcade640 having general or social anxiety doesn’t mean you can’t articulate. In my experience, the environment itself is primarily what causes the severity of anxiety. Clearly this channel does a good job of making sure the people they interview are comfortable before the camera rolls.
@@chadstratton9078 i 100% agreed with you sir
@@chemicalcade640 people with anxiety tend to worry that their words will be misunderstood so they may try very hard to explain clearly and be extra articulate
As someone with social anxiety, ADHD, clinical depression, and an added bonus of autism, I can relate a lot. It can be really debilitating to deal with sometimes, especially since what you go through isn't obvious to those without these issues.
we are literally twins💪 down to every disorder
Yesss. Not sure if i have autism or not but i have adhd among others and the sensory issues are absolute insanity. I’m good at masking until i just give up and rock back and forth and groan. Oh well 😅✌🏻
@@isthataspider7410 Encounter Ministries RUclips page. (Mark Hemans)*
social anxiety doesnt exist
@Necrofelineosexual333 Nah I'm good. I like staying grounded. By all means though, go try it yourself.
this is me!!! i’m 20 and i have had diagnoses of all of these, it’s so reassuring to see Cam talking so openly about it ✨
@@elifyuksel5684 ?
Same! Sending love ✨
exact same for me. this video couldn't have come at a better time.
I'm 21 and have also had all of these diagnosed (except for OCD, though I have some anxiety related compulsive behaviors). It's nice to be able to have that solidarity and to be able to see yourself represented ❤️
The internet shows that there are people out there ready to connect we just haven't developed the right circles for regular ongoing socialization of people with similar issues that aren't easily spoken of in the circles of friends made by just general day-to-day overlapping coincidence of location like school and work, neighbors etc. You know the social circles where you don't want to talk about super personal stuff because you can't get away from judgments 'where' you live.
I'd love to do an interview with you, Chris! I'm totally blind, diagnosed with retinopathy of prematurity, and I also have diagnoses of ptsd, and depression.
I have ROP too
Hiiii let's get in touch !
Wow! That would be such an interesting interview. I hope Chris sees this! Have a great day!
@@abdullahak2204 How would like to get in touch? I don't use Facebook that often, and I don't have Instagram, Twitter, or Tictoc.
@@motcha834 ikr I don't think Chris has interviewed many people with ROP
@@chantelcuddemi7646 oh OK well I don't know either...we can try connecting on face book if u use it less often that's OK
It's so amazing how closely I relate to his story. He has such a beautiful heart.
I have dealt with a lot of similar issues and discovered mine were caused by sleep disorders and a food allergy, hoping Cam finds what can help him live a fulfilled life!
Listen to the depth of character within this young man. The emotional maturity Cam displays in the face of his mental health challenges is amazing and very inspirational. I appreciate him sharing his story and struggles so very much. It's obvious Cam will overcome any obstacle in his way. He is going places. ~Cheers
I have OCD, and I live in Orlando, Florida, I would be glad to do a video talk with you guys. Best regards
I live in Jax!! Hello 👋
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I have anxiety and social anxiety too so I relate so much to this! Even with religion! Thank you guys for spreading awareness of this! You guys are the best!🥺🥰❤️
I used to have pet bunny too!
@@ethanking4995 It’s not my pet but cool!❤️
Social anxiety is the worst, but I'm trying to come out of my shell a little bit more, it is difficult though, I hope all is well on your end. 🤙
@@andrewrosales9972 yeah it’s very hard to face
@@ethanking4995 You can do it though, I am rooting for you.
I don't use much social media, so I will not be connecting there, but Cam .. I am 52 years old and recently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Thank you for doing this interview. You help me feel less alone. I can relate to many many things you said and you have given me some comfort by sharing your life and thoughts. Thank You.
Cam, you're a really articulate and mature young man. I also have bad anxiety and used to have severe depression. I know how much they can rule your life and how they make you feel. Seems like you've got a good head on your shoulders and I bet youre gonna do some really good things in life ✌💯
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I grew up in a VERY conservative non-denominational house. I was homeschooled most of my life and I can relate to everything in this video. It’s one the reasons for my anxiety, depression PTSD and other mental disorders. When you grow up living in a bubble and that bubble gets popped by actual reality it’s a rough road to rebuilding yourself and building new foundations. Thank you for sharing your story!
It’s really nice to hear from someone who had a similar breakdown of beliefs and extreme existential crisis in the late tween/early teen years. I was a little younger, around 12, when that started happening but very close. I think the big difference is that mine was more of a “is reality even real” thing, which, you know, super fun for a hormonal 7th grader experiencing the fracturing of one of her oldest friendships at the same time to go through. I also came to a very different conclusion, and have stuck with my Christianity. But it is good to hear I’m not alone in having an existential crisis from mental problems since most people I know seem to have had different sources of mental health/emotional issues in their teen years.
This really got me with this interview too. My crises started in my twenties and is still raging off and on with unresolved questions etc. I was diagnosed with bipolar and while I guess I could blame it on that, I have honest questions, so I'm not going too. I feel like the depression and anxiety and rampant disappointments in my life brought out the honesty with that stuff
I went through the same thing but landed on Wicca ! 😊🙏
@@kristinialyons5230 Twenties? Bless your soul, it happened to me in my mid/late teens. Religious ocd followed by depression followed by healing and then BOOM pandemic. Rinse and repeat but without the religious aspect.
@@isthataspider7410 late teens? Bless your tits.. I have been diehard atheist since I developed critical thinking at eleven.. my brain shuts off all posibilities of unrealistic crap.
I have been diagnosed with the same things also. I am a Christian and my faith in God has gotten me through it. I cannot imagine going through it as teenager. Faith doesn't make things easy, but it makes healing possible. I'm praying for healing for him and that he will renew his faith in God 🙏
Wow, I'm only a minute or so in and I am already so interested! I have all of the same diagnoses so it's really great to hear someone else explain things I have never been able to explain! I see some similarities, however, I am not as well spoken!
I'm 22 years old and I was diagnosed with ADHD only last year, because I don't have a very externalized imperative behavior. I think my anxiety "helped" me mask my ADHD until college, nobody ever thought I could have it, not even my family, just because I got good grades and was quiet, but they never saw me do class activities either or knew what was on my mind, which kind of made the symptoms a "secret" between my self and my Persona (what they saw or think of me) until it exploded. I also have OCD symptoms, mostly obsessive thoughts and some compulsions that get worse or better depending on the season and emotional instability. Sometimes I feel like a fraud, I feel invisible, alone, and videos like this that show someone who shares many of the same "psychological spaces" that I do makes me feel seen and valid and I think a lot of people with different conditions think so too. Thank you all.
What a Clever and great guy he is =) Lots of Warmth to him from Sweden
Cam, you are such a great person. As a Christian, I really related to the constant thoughts about life. Just know, we all love you, and we all can’t wait to see the wonderful things youll do in the future. God bless you my friend🙏
Not a big religious person but i do much reading and God put us on earth as punishment
@@WayneTwitch I promise he didn’t. God loves you and I love you too. I hope you have a great day / night
The way this boy speaks, I pretty sure he's very knowledgeable about a lot of things and if given a chance, he might even be an excellent professor. His question on existence, art, education shows how much he grasps his surroundings and is capable to decipher and question them. Mr. Chris is doing a wonderful job and he'll be making this world a much better place to live in.
This helped me so much! I’m 17 and struggle really much with social anxiety. Going to school is hard, getting friends feels impossible. I feel like it’s really ruining my life, almost every social interaction feels terrifying. I also deal with depression and OCD, so this was really helpful. Thank you so much!
I hope you're getting the help you need, hun ❤️
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I’m so different from Cam, and yet I relate to him so much…I don’t have all the same stuff as him (I don’t have OCD but I’m autistic) but I understand his situation so well, this interview was so good
Same here! I'm autistic with depression and anxiety. he words things so well I feel like I have a better understanding of his situation.
I’m autistic with all the same diagnoses as Cam. He pretty much summed up the autistic experience in this video, especially if you grow up undiagnosed.
Seems to me that Cam would benefit from an autism evaluation
@@TheHamishX Encounter Ministries RUclips page. (Mark Hemans)*
I am 22 and I have been diagnosed with all of these as well. They can be incredibly isolating and it's really nice to be reminded that we aren't alone. Thank you for sharing Cam!
He is a smart and interesting guy. You know, when he says when he's around seemingly normal people it triggers him and reminds him to think about himself that he is not like them, he makes perfect sense. Struggling with stuttering myself and being around normal who don't have the same challenges as me is a huge trigger for me. Social anxiety is completely debilitating.
Great interview! Can’t help but share my experience. I had these same diagnoses in the past. It took me quite a few doctors until one realized that these same diagnoses were a flag for ASD. I was diagnosed Autism Level 1 and everything really started to make more sense. Totally not trying to be a back seat doctor here, I just know that it helped me way more to realize all of these issues I had were simply just Autism. It made me feel less “messed up”. I was able to stop blaming myself.
Seconded. It’s the most relieving thing in the world to realize that you actually ARE different.
@@turnleftaticeland couldn’t have said it better myself. I’ve finally learned to give myself some grace.
I was thinking the exact same thing. These are very much autistic traits. Not saying he IS autistic, but there is a high comorbidity between these diagnoses and autism. The hair flipping is likely a stim.
I just started the video, but as someone diagnosed with autism too, a lot of my traits mimic some symptoms of OCD & triggers extreme anxiety, particularly in public spaces. I don’t think a lot of people realize this!
Interesting. I also have all of these diagnoses as well as the autism spectrum disorder one. They can definitely go together. I have PTSD and a dissociative disorder, too, but I think I've read that folks on the spectrum can be more likely to have a stronger response to trauma than some others, although don't quote me on that.
What a great person he is very friendly thanks for doing having this channel
I'm so happy to hear someone else speak my same thoughts. It's really validating
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i have his diagnoses!! this made me feel so seen, thank you Cam for sharing your story :)
What a friendly young man!!!
I was diagnosed with ocd couple of months ago after years of struggling with obsessions, intrusive thoughts and depression and now I finally know why. I can relate to lot of these things in this video. I literally love this channel!
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Thank you so much Cam, I can relate to you so much! It's great to know we are not alone. If it wasn't for this video, I would be in a bad place. Thanks for sharing your personal story, made a huge impact for me.
Cam, I’m just blown away. You’ve given so many of us a voice today. Of course we can exist on our own and we do live our lives just like you of course. But this- this just feels like a great brain summary to send to friends and fam
I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, PTSD and learning disorder when I was 15. My mother was embarrassed. I couldn't get help, I am 42 now and still struggle. It's hard to afford good help, I have a family to feed. I don't mention my struggles to my kids, it's a lot. Seems like this guy has a great start to early understanding.
Hit up Lambertpills：Depression, anxiety, ptsd, etc. you have to be in the right mindset when taking it and in the right environment.
@@Santos_12 Encounter Ministries RUclips page. (Mark Hemans)*
How long does depression last?
As a fellow post-Christian, I can relate so much to Cam's journey. Bad religion forces itself upon children in the hope that this will result in obedience and conformity, but children have questioning minds and need to be exposed to a wide range of views in order to develop healthily. That's not to say that all religion is bad, of course, and Christianity done right gives hope and happiness to many. By "done right" I mean allowing people to make the decision to follow Christ freely, without being coerced, indoctrinated, threatened or guilt-tripped into compliance.
Cam, your questions and anxieties don't come from any failings or flaws in you. Far from it. You worry about these metaphysical issues because you're intelligent, and that's a rare gift. You have a hunger for answers, but I'm here to tell you that sometimes you just have to accept that some questions just have no answers. Is there an afterlife? Is there a God? Plenty of people will tell you that they know, but they just think they do. Even the atheism I now lean into is a system of belief, and I could be wrong. If you can get comfortable with walking away from the unanswerable, you'll really turn a corner and then you'll be able to apply your considerable intellect to more practical questions, such as: what do I want from life? what do I want to do? what can I do to reach these goals?
It's a crazy, messed-up world we live in, that's for sure. You have the intelligence and wisdom to become a driver of the huge change that needs to happen. I for one think you can do it, and I wish you strength and happiness!
I have all these and more. It’s nice to see it in someone else’s words
Cam you are so well spoken and it is great you shared your story! As you said you are not alone and therr are so many people to support you in the SBSK community!
Mental health is really important and more people should understand that!
You are special! And hopefully, on a path to a more comfortable, peaceful and happy life.
When he said “there’s no worse feeling than being alone in something.” It hit me. I’ve tried so hard to get those exact words out of my mouth for so long but my adhd makes it extremely hard for me to put thought into words or into full sentences. I have always felt that way with my emotions. I always said they hit me harder than most people would ever know or relate too. And it’s so hard to relay that to others. This guy is my mental twin
I can relate to you relating to this, I have a lot of trouble with trying to express how I feel, through words at least, been struggling with it for years, I hope I figure it out eventually.
I have Generalized Anxiety and Major Depressive Disorder. I'm also in the process of getting evaluated for autism. He is an extremely articulate and inspiring young man. :)
Also adding...I've never related to someone more on RUclips than him.
What a cool interview. Those deep questions, even though they’ve caused pain, seem to lead us all to what makes sense and help find what our own truth is. Loved this. Thank you Cam!
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clearly an intelligent and thoughtful dude. you aren't alone with your worries and struggles. it was very brave of you to do the interview and speak your truth. You're loved and appreciated, friend. xoxo
Thank you for sharing this with me because I do have a son who is ADHD and he’s about to graduate next year and leave for college this is definitely helping me to understand and feel good about him leaving for college
You are me! It's insane listening to you perfectly explain my whole life in ways I could never articulate. I thought I was alone in this, but clearly I'm not.
Me too man, I'm struggling with depression and OCD and am also autistic, it's hard but I am trying my best!
I'm 40, and I share several of Cam's diagnoses (all except OCD), plus others. I also spent several years in a strict Catholic school. I totally understand where he is coming from on this
I'm sure there are many more suitable dimensions than this one, for all of our unspoken needs to shine. This world is so busy craving profit that many of these very sensitive and intelligent people feel left behind. Get your hearts and brains together and start addressing these blackholes that divide the human soul. We need people like you to upgrade our old perspectives. To me, you are not sick or weak, just born for something better. Your secrets can save lives. Keep hope and be proud. You are all very precious. Love.
It's disturbing how much I see myself in Cam. I'm 23 and just got diagnosed with depression, Anxiety, and ADHD. I believe I have OCD as well because my mother and sisters all have OCD. I have yet to even look for a diagnosis for OCD. I've been extremely philosophical since I turned 18 and often pondered similar questions to him. I felt that by convincing myself that life is ultimately meaningless, I could live guilt-free no matter how much I neglect friends, family, and myself.
I knew for a while now that there was something not quite right with my psyche. I've been on medication for about 3 months now and won't dare tell my loved ones that I take it simply because my family has fully bought into the stigmatization of ADHD medication. I fear my family will find out and that I will suffer from the eyes of their judgement.
Fortunately, I am starting to feel better. Less anxiety, more ability to focus, and best of all, I can convince myself to take care of myself. If you are contemplating getting treatment, DO IT. I've never felt excited about my future until now.
TL;DR - Take care of yourself and get treatment if you find it necessary. Do NOT buy into stigmatizations. THINK FOR YOURSELVES!
I also have social anxiety and keeping eye contact is incredibly difficult
What a good interview. As someone who struggles with some of the same stuff I can definitely relate to what he says.
Fun fact about ADHD. Most women are diagnosed after 30. Males tend to have a more outward presentation and over report their symptoms, as well as the diagnostic and research being more leaning towards the male experience of ADHD.
Thank you for sharing. ADHD is one of the most well documented and studied mental disorder, and yet we still struggle with meeting the small basics that we need.
I have generalized anxiety, major depression disorder, PTSD, and BPD. Shits difficult to live with.
What a guy I wish him all the luck in the world 🌎
I too have many mental health problems, CPTSD,traits of border line personality disorder, anxiety and depression and its tuff every day is a battle in my head and watching this helps to know that I'm not alone and I'm not abnormal
Thank you SBSK
I have It all too...I Hope he Knows he's a strong human 💪
I wish you'd interview me, Chris. We'd have to bleep a lot of it but I think my perspective is unique enough to warrant it.
Hah!
You know, as much as Cam's conditions are painful to him, his compassion, deep concern for the world and his search for meaning in life strike me as what the world needs more of. I hope he finds strength in all these comments from strangers who support and admire him for who he is (If you're reading these, Cam! :) ). I wonder if he's heard of the Baha'i Faith which sheds a unique light on so many of these questions about religion. Even if his big questions are never answered, I admire him for dealing with them for so many years and not giving up on himself.
This guy is pretty awesome. Like others have said, very articulate and has great self awareness and emotional depth. But I guess ultimately this is part of the problem. A lot of what he said resounded in me. I spend more time inwardly ruminating than not.
I know 12 years of Catholic school did a number on me... My belief started degrading around that same age, so I feel you on all those questions. It honestly still pops up on me sometimes. Studying anthropology and recognizing ethno/Eurocentrism at play brought me a lot of clarity in so many areas of my life. Rock on, Cam.
Very inspirational young man, I'm a teen myself who struggles with anxiety, OCD and depression, unfortunately though they affect my life so much that I've dropped out of A levels. I have no clue what to do with my life
I have no idea what to do with my life either, but I hope you find your purpose eventually
I’ve never felt more understood than now from this video. You are insanely well spoken and are incredibly aware of yourself and how you operate. You’ve given me another voice I can show friends and family to better understand me. Thankyou so much. You and this channel routinely improve my life and I just can’t stress enough how much I appreciate it all and especially this video. I feel representation in a way
Same, plus agoraphobia , social anxiety, panic disorder, Tourette’s
I love this channel, I’ve been watching for years and I’ve learned so much through every video.
This is the first one I’ve ever watched that I relate to every single thing he said. Im truly flabbergasted. From growing up in religion and having so many of the same experiences and questions, I don’t feel so alone anymore. I have the same diagnoses and at 23 have never heard anyone with a story so similar to mine, thank you so much for this.
Organize religion and institutions have done so much damage to this world, its incalculable.
200% relatable; I've lived so much of this. It's challenging living with a deeply self-aware brain that's always on. But I've grown to like myself and my brain, and I like yours too!
I have all of those too,
We also believe I have bipolar disorder but I’m too young to be diagnosed, we also think I have Asperger’s and my moms been trying to get me tested for a while now
I love Cam. He's so intelligent, articulate, and empathic. I relate to him on many levels, aside from OCD and ADHD, though I'm thinking I might have ocd. I'll bring it up to my therapist. I wish I could sit down with Cam and talk for hours. I feel like he just needs to find his tribe. Just a group of people who can relate and won't judge him. I'll check out his social media. :)
Ninguna religión es correcta, solo la palabra de Dios es correcta, lee las Escrituras, en ellas está la verdad, la palabra de Dios es la verdad, Jesús es la verdad, sus palabras son fuente de vida, agua viva, pan de vida, las religiones son de hombres y en ellos no se puede confiar.
"Maldito el hombre que confía en el hombre".
La única fuente de vida es la palabra de Dios y el Espíritu Santo te guía en ese camino.
You seem to be doing an awesome job managing it all. You are helping others by sharing. Thank you 😊
thanks cam for sharing your so open about yourself and brave god is kind and loving not judge mental from my point of view
i’m a teen with autism, adhd, anxiety, ptsd, and ocd. it can be so hard to live with so many things but i promise you’re not alone :) 💖
I am a teenager with ocd, ocpd, complex ptsd, tic disorder, Anxiety disorder, and MDD. So I FEEL this guy 😭
wow i relate to this so much. I was raised southern baptist and cant help but to think how much stress it put on my mind.
I'm not against anyone who is religious but the constant putting down of others that goes on in the church is too much to bare.
Agreed. Just the idea of original sin was enough to provide fuel for my anxiety thought that "I'm not good enough" or "There is something inherently wrong with me." I have been working on shedding these negative core beliefs for years and I've still got years to go.
yup, and they don't even follow most rules of their religion, just choose some that fit their agenda
that's because some people can't handle truth so they call them put downs. The path to Heaven is but a narrow one.
@@Lucy-cl2qk and ..!!!you just hit the nail on the head of the cross Jesus was sacrificed on. That's why Jesus was sent in the first place. To forgive of all sins done, did, and ever will do....welcome to Christianity.
@@grote__julia I’m sorry you’ve felt anxious over this. As a Christian Catholic, I just want to say that you are still loved by God even if you feel that you aren’t. We shouldn’t be judging or condemning one another, so I hope a person didn’t make you feel unhealthily guilty. Have a blessed day 🤍
Hey Cam! I have all the same diagnoses- I'm 29, and I can tell you that it gets easier
Man the energy, compassion, understanding and love you give each person you share their story of on this channel is simply put amazing to watch and gives a lot to reflect on
I wish I could have a conversation with this guy; I can relate to the things he's saying, and it resonates with me in certain aspects in my life. I wish him well.
Cam seems like a really fun person to be around. I always love these videos!
Wowwww. I've never seen someone talk about the things they're going through and I could relate so much. I have generalized anxiety and ocd. And I think a lot of people think it's just easy to deal with or they really do think it's not a big deal just like he said. But it's not. Especially for me, I will have an anxious thought and I never know which one my ocd will latch on to, but suddenly I've been on the same train for thought for weeks. And sometimes it's so sudden and so urgent that if I don't do what my brain is telling me to do, I will literally just have to scream and scream from how much I hate not being able to basically quench that idea. And also the part of you're just constantly thinking. There's no point in time when you're not thinking, thinking about life, thinking about why other people suffer, thinking why I suffer, why do bad things happen to good people. I've had days where Im at work, pretending everything is normal. But I can't actually get my work done because my brain just won't stop thinking about anything. I can't shut it off. Also the bit about not being to speak it out which leads to rumination is so incredibly relateable. That was one of the things I felt I was so alone in. It feels like there's too much going on in my brain and I need to pop open a window to let some of it out. But that's not always an option.
I wish nothing but the best for you cam. You're not alone as much as I know that anxiety tells you otherwise.
I love your videos you are such inspiration
Cam buddy. One thing I notice is anyone can easily change the conversation on you and manipulate your train of thought. Idk if this makes sense I’ll try to word it the best I can. Know people care for you and I know you’ll overcome this. You’re a great guy. Similar upbringing here. I grew up in the 90s so I got the see the world without social media and for what it really is
I can relate to so much of what you shared. I'm 39 and just started treatment for depression and anxiety a year ago. I can absolutely say it gets better. I'm so glad I held on long enough to experience that. Thank you for sharing! You are never alone in how you feel!
Keep going brother, the positive attitude is awesome! 👍
Aww, sweet interview. I'm 40, and have had inattentive ADHD, and overall/mild anxiety/depression for a good part of my life, but wasn't diagnosed with most of it until the last few years. I had to just learn to cope or have felt inferior to others, like, ""what's wrong with me? why can't I socialize like others? why did I say and act like that?" Oh, and yes, social anxiety. So I totally get Cam's issues and I'm so glad he's been diagnosed at a young age and has gotten help. He sounds like a very intelligent young man, like a lot of people with these issues are. That's one of the things we tend to hyperfocus on. We feel so dumb and stupid for how our problems hinder us. We see how life should work and then get mad at ourselves for when we can't get ourselves to work normally in society. And we don't want people to think we need accommodations either so we don't often ask for help. We just want to be normal. One of the best ways I've found for others to help me is to just respect it when I say, "No, I can't do that today." and not press for a particular reason why. I don't want to have to always explain myself. If I've had enough of a situation, even if it's a pleasant one, I let my husband know I'm going to take a walk or sit in the car, etc. I also try to focus on the positives. ADHD people have a lot going for them! They are problem solvers! They observe lots of things that others don't. Those with anxiety can be planners. They can look to the future and prepare for it. I prefer to be behind a screen, so I help others and encourage others that also like to be behind a screen, while other friends are doing a similar job out there meeting the other extroverts and talking with them. I volunteer with a non profit organization so we all have parts to play. Cam, you are doing so well! Keep up the great work in college and finish well! Continue your therapies and learn those coping mechanisms. There will be plenty of bad days still, but it will only make you more thankful for those good days. Thank you for sharing your story!
Sending so much love !!! I wish you all the best my friend. I don’t really use labels for myself, but have had diagnoses of anxiety and depression. Would love to chat if you ever want to ! I am not a Christian any longer but used to be and my mental health improved a lot afterwards. Would be interested to hear more of your experience if you wished
Omg I’m laughing I relate to so much of what you shared here 😂😂
Overall I’m just happy to see you given the platform to share your story! YOU ARE A STAR
i relate to this dude so much, i feel sorry that he had to go through all this stuff and I'm sure his parents caused lots of this.
well he said himself in the beginning his home environment wasn't too religious. It was his school environment. And youths spend most of their lives at school.
But yea, who knows if his parents were extremely strict or mean or whatever. (I'm replying to your comment only halfway through the video).
Blaming the parents without having enough information adds to the stigma. All of these conditions can be genetic. It is likely a variety of factors that led to his conditions. He says his parents told him he was a good person, and I'm inclined to believe him.
@@victoriaa.993 i know there's a stigma but the genetic cases are not that common. I think people should question their childhood more
@@meez5412 i agree. my homelife heavily contributed to, and still contributes, to my issues. Parents think they're so great just because they pay the bills. Being good parents is so much more than that.
As Cam’s brother, I can confidently say that our parents are amazing human beings and their actions have not caused any of this. It’s genetic and the religious schools did not help
well, this video was a welcome surprise. i'm also a nineteen year-old college student struggling with all of those diagnoses. i totally relate to everything cam said. it can feel like you have to work five times as hard as other people just to function at a basic level. people also don't grasp just how severe and disabling some of these things can be unless they've seen it for themselves. ocd especially, i think-in its more extreme forms, it's a living hell, controlling your every waking thought and dictating your entire life, yet so many still think ocd = someone who likes to clean.
cam, i hope you read these comments and take comfort in knowing there are other people like you. i know it can seem like you're the only one in the world who feels the way you do; i feel like that most of the time even though i logically know it isn't true. but you're not alone! there are dozens of us in this comments section alone! keep putting one foot in front of the other
I have never related to a video more than this
He's so relatable to my 19 year old self! Figuring out your worldview in these times is so hard. Especially in the context of religion and spirituality--I was raised Christian too. Props to Cam for being strong and facing these hard questions.
If you see this Cam, check out some Eckhart Tolle. He has helped me a lot in being more present and being less in my worried thoughts. Best of luck to you.
He should study theology. It's something for him. His overthinking will allow him too delve deep into theoretical philosophical concepts. I think he would be a great researcher.
Right it should it would suit me him a lot
Thanks for this one
Ooooh I can relate to alot if this particular the Anxiety part.
One day I would love to talk to you Chris. You are so compassionate and patient with the folks you interview
Never stop doing what you love! I love you and your videos. One Love man. Thanks for putting up these videos.
Ouch.
This was a difficult one for me to watch. As someone with anxiety/depression, bulimia and PTSD, being a Christian is literally the one and only thing that saved me. I definitely would have committed suicide if not for my faith and it really made me feel gutted that because of incorrect teaching of Christianity, he now doesn't believe at all.
Of all the meds and therapy that I've had my entire life, nothing hs come close to helping me than Jesus.
I hope he doesn't lose his faith completely because that would be awful 😔
We all find different ways to cope.
He changed my life too
Intelligence is a double edged sword. Wishing you all the best and hope you find purpose and peace in your gifts.
he just like me fr
As a person who has lived with severe Anxiety most of my life, I really appreciate his rawness, and honesty. It can be very crippling, but you're certainly not alone. There are programs & people that are willing to help. You have to be willing to reach out. I'm retired & happily married. Do not shy away from your Mental health issues, but do not let them define you.
I got it all just undiagnosed hahahah
I have ADHD and some other “friends” (disorders) that came with it and am a university student too. I’ve always been the kind of person who ruminates on big existential questions, so I can relate a lot to him. I grew up Catholic in a super Catholic country and it was really hard for me to have my belief system shattered once I found out many Catholic doctrines did not even match up with the Bible. Today after a spiritual encounter I am an Evangelical Christian and thankfully my existential crisis has ceased, because I am 100% certain that I have found the Truth (not Evangelical Christianity itself as an institutionalised religion, but rather Jesus and His Gospel, the way it is proclaimed in the Bible).
I could be wrong, but the school where he studied seems to be a really toxic place and left him with some religious trauma. “Women shouldn’t be in the army” is not even a Christian principle at all 😂😂 seems like they added a lot of stuff to Christianity and perhaps approached other issues in the wrong way. I feel sorry for him if a false version of Christianity was presented to him. However, the fact that we are not “good people” is a true Christian doctrine though. But it does not mean we have no value as human beings, quite the contrary since the Bible says we were made in the image of God. It’s just that we as humans do not act accordingly, and sin all the time, hence why we need a Saviour. There’s a lot of nice deep questions he mentioned that actually have answers in Christianity. I wonder if he has ever come across them. Cam, if in any way you are reading this and are interested in knowing the Christian answers to these things, I recommend you check out Mike Winger’s channel, his channel is all about answering those big difficult questions. It’s great reliable content.
Wish you the best, Cam, will pray for peace over your mind. But never forget that being a deep thinker has its advantages too ;) Was a great interview to listen to, my fellow ADHDier. 👊🏻🧡
The way that Chris is able to truly relate to people of all ages, diagnoses, backgrounds, and cultures is really remarkable. He is phenomenal at speaking with people and really drawing out their stories by putting them at ease. The world is extremely fortunate that he found his gift and is using it to share all these individuals’ experiences with us.
I relate to this so so so much, so helpful and makes me feel like I am not alone ❤
This is such a rich interview. It was really great hearing from camp. I am going through almost the exact same thing. His thoughts have been my thoughts. I was in tears by the end of the interview because he talks about feeling lonely and it was the first time that I've seen someone who has shared the same thoughts I have and by the way that he shared it I could tell he has been where I've been. Thank you for sharing this interview.
Whatever you are going through, I know you can handle, even just typing a few of your thoughts, helps millions, so you got this. ✊
I feel you, Cam! You're not alone! This channel is such a bless for the world! Thanks for everything!
Im a 15 year old man with high-functioning Autism, ADHD and Executive Dysfunction. I can relate to what hes been going through in his life