Thank you Mark for letting me share my story on your channel. If any of you have any questions about anything or want to talk I’d love to talk in the comments🖤
Thank you for sharing, it’s so important that people see that mental health is real, and presents so different to many people. We all have so many different experiences and you never know how sharing may resonate with someone and also sometimes provide solace for ourself too. I’m always ethically torn engaging in engaging with this RUclips account but thank you for making it a human experience with someone we can connect with.
I could listen to you for hours and hours. You're honesty and experiences with these different challenges is so interesting and I know it'll be helpful to so many people out there.
Thank you for talking about this. Your intelligence is your savour. Your insight is amazing. My sister died recently at 47 from the childhood trauma she suffered at the hands of my mother and father. She was the youngest of six. I am the oldest and left at 16. My grandmother saved me from them. My sister was diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar and took drugs. She spent most of her life in hospital. She gave up in the end. She had had enough. We need to talk about childhood trauma and the effects on us. It's the most important thing.
The thought process she describes as in the active worrying is spot on to what I’ve felt. I actually ended up having a horrible addiction to pills and alcohol because I wanted to stop the constant over thinking and then that became an obsession. In recovery I actually heard someone describe addiction as a form of ocd and a that was kind of groundbreaking.
Leandra, thank you for being so brave that you were able to share yourself with us. I appreciate your knowledge of mental illness. You expressed yourself very well. I am bipolar with borderline personality disorder and CPTSD. You did such a great job that I’m confident there are people who understand themselves better and those who have gained the courage to seek help. I know we can learn more from you so I hope we’ll hear from you again. Keep being brave and pushing forward. You’re a beautiful person. Much happiness to you and your husband. I’m sending you both a big hug and much love from Michigan. 🤗❤️✝️
Leandra Thank you for sharing your story!!! I think you are helping people who think they are alone!!! The mental health crisis in America is overwhelming. Love to listen to your band!!! Sending love & light!!! Blessed Be ✨️💜✨️
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places”
I had OCD twice in my life and what you said of the thoughts never stopping is so relatable. I was so lucky that meds got me out of it twice. I am so grateful for that.
I know it is a fascinating topic as OCD and PTSD not exactly easy to understand nor explain unless you have been through that.. Exposing to the thing that hurts you the most and numbing the reaction - I honestly have very strong hesitation towards anyone who is "prescribing" this therapy to a person. Yeah the pain gets numb but are you really helping a person to heal from the root? I have my doubts ... (when I say "you" i dont mean you personally.. i am refeerring to therapists)
What was a relief to hear, was her mother Never gave up on her. The youthful souls of are country, are suffering and running from a broken homes. Filled with abuse or parents that just don't want them because of their own problems and struggles with mental health or addiction. Its a repetitive cycle that happens to often in are world.
This is the clearest description of a mind-break ( I refer to all mental disease as "mind-breaks ) that I've ever heard. Much thank you. I believe that this is more common than we know just bc NOBODY wants to be exposed for fear that society will lock us away. I believe it's the cause for suicides among our troops, the mass shooting events, homelessness and a host of other behaviors that result in tragic ending. This is where we need to look for answers to ALL mental illness. Thank you, Leandra for articulating your mind. 🙏
As a person who has suffered with mental health issues all my life, having kids will most likely be genetically passed. I have two children both with mental disorders too. Watching your kids struggle is heart breaking.
Leandra, I love your name, makeup and hair. But most of all I live your ability to explain mental health struggles! I have OCD, and several other diagnosis myself and have tried to explain for years and my feeling is that some people just won't understand. As long as we look normal and not have any visible sign of being broken, that's what people go off. It doesn't matter what I'm saying. As long as I look normal I am normal, according to many people in my life. Mark asked you if your husband understands. Your answer was so good because that's exactly right! However I feel like some people try harder to understand than others. I don't have children. Therefore I can never ever really understand what it's like to loose a child. However I am more than capable of feeling and understanding that loosing a child is the most devastating, gruesome life changing experience a person can go through. I'd think most people had experienced some kind of fear at one point of their lives. Fear of flying, fear of spiders, or other adrenaline rush experiences like almost being run over or loosing sight of your child at the Mall. Those feelings are very similar to anxiety. And OCD is severe anxiety. So in my opinion most people should be able to at least have an idea of what anxiety and OCD is like. But they have no idea. Is it because they don't want to? In my opinion yes. And that adds even more stress to the overall situation. You've probably felt that, too. Mental health issues isn't that accepted it's said to be. All invisible disorders and issues are so stigmatised. It's unbelievable. I think you're so brave who does an interview like this! I wish I had some of your bravery. Maybe some day. I love seeing people like you who really has worked so hard and still are fighting each day but never gives up! That gives me hope also. Thank you so much for being so brave and such an excellent representative of the OCD society! I wish you the best future and I hope you'll only get better. Stay strong! Lots of love from Norway.
Beautiful, intelligent, strong, warm. Just some words that come to mind as I listened to this woman. I sincerely wish her the best years of her life going forward.
It's really great that you do these types of videos. Mental illness is so serious, and hearing people talk about their issues can help more people understand these disorders, especially if they have family or friends suffering like this. Thanks for sharing this.
I was hesitant to click on this one because of the title, but I am glad I watched. Leandra was very specific about her issues. I bet many will relate and seek help, because she's found solutions, both with medication and therapy. She was excellent.
Depersonalization is scary asf, especially before you learn what it is. I can relate to Leandra from what she has shared here with us. I appreciate her being open about these experiences. I look forward to checking out her band.
Leandra thank you for sharing this with us! So many people need to hear and understand these things. And the strength you have to not only deal every day with your mental health but also sharing it with others is truly incredible! Also the part about how your mom knew something was wrong and asked you every day if you were okay till you could form words to explain it to her shows so much love and patience. She could have easily turned a blind eye or got impatient and ignored it. I feel like she is an example as well! Keep shining!
Good morning everyone. It is just after 3:00 a.m. here in Northern California where it is currently 71 degrees. Wherever this may find you, I hope that you are safe, comfortable & well. Sending good vibes & mad love your way!✌😎💕
Thabk you we are here its 88 degress we are starving, so poor i can bareky feed my daughter amd i.. Sometimes onlu she eats.. Please helo us.. Send your positive energy and prayers to us.. We strugglikng here in thks cojntry..
@@F30586 Right on. We’ve been in the triple digits the past few days. Seeing 98° as tomorrows expected high is a relief! Lol We gotta stay hydrated ☀️💦💦
@@Gram72534 Good groovy morning Gram! Glad you checked in. We were in the triple digits all weekend, but it was still good. I hope your weekend was a good one, too! It’s just another manic Monday…..lol. Have a good one!
Her explaining the control in anxiety and feeling like you can control the anxiety by actively worrying about something. I’ve tried to explain this to my family and never quite explain it well and she explains it so well
I have OCD and I think this is a better explanation of what it’s like. My symptoms are a little different but the overall symptoms and feelings were spot on.
@@aurinkobay7118 I agree. No two people are alike. It’s just not often that I hear someone who is also diagnosed explain it. There’s not that many forums for that. It was cool to have someone put it into words even if I would have probably have a bit differently. Everyone has different frames of reference and everything too.
@@aurinkobay7118 oh I know. I wasn't trying to do that either - sometimes when I finish a thought it can come off as an argument and I'm working on that.
@@juliemiller6966 my issue is lol my brain oveeheats while trying to explain on social media ..pretty soon there will me some for of autism caused by arguing explaning expressing your thoughts abd arguments on line ..I actually understood you. Just making sure no one explodes like a nuclear bomb..we got russia for that
Thank you leandra for telling your story, I relate in many ways with the ocd and the rush of thoughts and hearing you say your ocd likes to move around and schizophrenia was one that's spot on for me like my brain just purposely thinks of scary things and thinking I may have that terrifying nomatter what I do to try and not think about it. Definitely not as worried now knowing I'm not alone with that and just knowing that it's an ocd trigger. I hope you're doing well and that you're not alone on this journey!!
thank you for this excellent, candid interview! it's interviews like this on this channel that helped me realise i had ocd. i was already diagnosed with social anxiety, generalised anxiety and depression, but not ocd. thankfully i started taking meds for the first three issues (ssri and ndri) and they took care of the ocd too. at the time, i had thought ocd only referred to the whole compulsive light switch, hand-washing, counting stuff and hadn't realised my recurring, obsessive, intrusive, and untrue thoughts (that were fucking up my life) that i had, among other ridiculous things, an oedipal complex, aids, and brain damage, were actually a form of ocd. so now, at the ripe old age of 45, i know myself a bit better, thanks to brave, truth-seeking people such as yourself. also i think it's good for people to hear 'success stories' about medication sometimes. meds don't work for everyone, but they have helped make my life enjoyable and worth living, and unfortunately there is still a lot of stigma attached to their use.
Wow. I totally relate to this story. I literally just heard that Bowen Yang from SNL is struggling with depersonalization right now and hearing her describe her episodes made me realize I had this too in my early 30s and went on meds and it never happened again thankfully. It was the scariest thing I have ever experienced. I definitely thought I was going insane. I have always struggled with anxiety and perfectionism and it’s a battle for sure. Thanks for telling your story Leandra! Best wishes to you!
Hi Leandra! Yes never heard about it before! I honestly could never describe it accurately but when you were talking I was blown away. I’m 51 now and definitely at a different place in my life but anxiety is a daily struggle and accepting it has definitely made it easier. I wish you peace with your struggles as well. Much love!
So many trash people in these comments. This woman is fantastic and has dealt with a lot. As someone who also deals with DPDR and OCD, I know what it takes just to get through the day sometimes. She's powerful. As is anyone that knows the burden of these conditions.
Understand. When you mentioned you didn’t realize you’d been molested until after therapy at 19 y/o, it resonated with me. I didn’t understand molestation & rape wasn’t normal until I was an adult too ❤️💪🙏
She’s great and so interesting! I’ve suffered with ocd a lot of my life, thank god now at 48 I can manage it a lot better and keep it in check for the most part, But sadly my 22 year old son is going through it horribly right now, he is taking medication and seeing a psychologist for coping mechanisms and I’m so proud of him for getting up each day and coping as best he can, she’s right the morning for people with ocd is agonizing, “here we go again” 😢 I wish her much health healing and happiness 💚
I pray that your son is not being treated with benzodiazepines. My son got prescribed those deadly addictive drugs at that age and now faces dementia and withdrawal that can kill him from the very same drugs. The answer is nature. Get yourselves to a garden.
It’s heartbreaking watching someone you love suffer the way you have. My granddaughter is struggling with panic attacks which have caused her to leave work crying. I’ve been there so I know how she feels. My best to you and your son. ❤❤❤
It’s nice that you understand how difficult mornings can be with OCD. It’s really hard to get over. I hope your son is able to recover as much as possible🖤
i relate to her so much with anxiety, ocd, derealization. it’s soo hard and scary to live with every day. i wish i could follow her on social media somehow just because of the connection i felt from hearing someone explain how i feel so perfectly. i’m in my 20s and hope i get to a point to feel “somewhat normal” one day in the future like her lol.
Thanks for sharing your story. This helped me realize that I'm having PTSD flashbacks from a period of my life that I didn't realize were STILL active flashbacks but I experience them emotionally in a particular situation kind of like you did with a particular time of the day. Now I have a word for the feelings I experience and can actively seek help on how to manage them.
Wowww...I just learned something new that is so so true and I didn't know it had anything to do with OCD- she said OCD normally attaches itself with whatever you care about the most. That was a wow moment because I do have OCD I just didn't know that was the reason for that. It feels like whatever you think about it the only thing you can think of and it will not get out of my head, but then next week or month it can be something totally different to where I don't even think about what I was worrying about previously even though nothing has changed with that subject.
She seems exceptionally self-aware. I wish the interviewer would stop trying to put ideas in her head and get her off course. Not only is it unethical it's also dangerous and inaccurate. She just said the OCD was a monster and he said is the monster your father? I think she has a very good handle on what's going on in her mind which is the beginning of freedom for her. I haven't watched this entire video yet I just had to stop and say this
He does that all the time and then always makes comments on how society is so judgmental without realizing that he's being judgmental by making assumptions about the interviewees.
This is AMAZING!!!!! I have never had someone explain OCD and exactly what I experience so much ❤️ about the different themes, and it’s lock on your brain, where you CANNOT get your head off a thought, and then the spiral, you aren’t alone ❤️ thank you for sharing your story and I love your hair !💚🖤
Oh the way she describes OCD! PERFECT! I've suffered with this since early childhood and for the most part it's gone untreated. It's truly hellish and no one seems to understand. I once had a coworker who said she WISHED she was OCD so she could be more organized. I was furious and I went off on her.
I'm late but GOOD MORNING AMERICA! Another great interview Mark, thank you for everything that you put into your work for the world to see. Sending well wishes to everyone, everywhere from way too hot and humid Florida.❤
Thank you for giving me hope. I can relate to you and been feeling like giving up. Hearing your testimony gives me so much hope knowing that I’m not alone knowing that this is beatable. Thank you Leandra thank you
Oh one more thing...try to eat as healthy as possible it really does affect us mentally especially the first thing you eat after sleeping. Its helped me A LOT!
You’re doing great! Thank you for sharing! You helped me understand myself and my OCD a bit better. I can take with me on my healing journey ❤ Please ignore any of these negative comments. Some are just absolutely ridiculous and can’t appreciate what you go through.
The title is a bit misleading. She has multiple mental health issues but not personality disorders. Bless her, she’s had a difficult upbringing by the sounds of it
Thank you!!! Too many of these Emo girls identify themselves as having D.I.D with no actual clinical diagnosis?! It is a very very rare psychiatric condition. I give major side-eye to all these blue-haired Goth girls claiming to have it...when only one in 50 million people who have it!
Psychiatry is a system of arbitrary definitions. When you get past all the pseudo-technical nonsense, you’re looking at mind control-the attempt to make people believe consciousness is composed of about 300 disorders. Since there are no definitive physical tests for any of the 300 officially certified mental disorders-no blood tests, no urine tests, no brain scans, no genetic assays-what we’re left with is a phantasm-map of Nowhere Land, a philosophy of limitation. A translation of human problems and suffering into a professional liar’s language, a made-up nonsensical technical gibberish. And the government licenses this as a monopoly.
I experienced a lot of this in college when i dropped out for a semester and felt lost and she describes it exactly how i experienced it- esp the depersonalization. So weird to know other experience this exactly.... and comforting. I didn't know what was happening at the time and it really freaked me out. i was having major irrational worries because anxiety manifests physically in several difference ways, not just mental. I have since recognized when it flares and thougth this sounds wrong, i just ignore it and itgoes away. lol! i thought i was having a heart attack for real at age 22. Even had a thalium treadmill. Then they said oh it's anxiety. I was not savy. I became savy and it greatly helped knowing i wasn't dying or going crazy and that it was a "thing" that others experience. Thank you!
sometimes i feel like Mark displaces causality. lol! like noooo not really. not everything is caused by something someone did to you when you were a kid. it's more nuanced.
If it was just irritating I'd be so grateful! Mine is totally dehabilitating. If that's a word. I'm really struggling with language today. I can't find the words I'm looking for. My OCD has totally taken over and is in charge of my whole life. I can't even drink or eat what I want when I want to. It's in charge of every part of my life. People in prison have more freedom than I have. It's so fucked up I can't understand how it became like this and the beast is impossible to fight. At least on my own. I hope that mine also will be just irritating one day. I wish you a great day, stay strong and keep fighting the beast!
Soft White Underbelly I just wanted to message u to apologize for some of my somewhat cynical comments and observations about ur channel(i was never rude or disrespectful) but I was doubtful and questioned ur motivation ( and a lot of that was due to my experience with 'Do gooders' and some of ur interviewees) but I just watched ur interview with the young Girl Kelly,who had been through so much Oain and suffering &was talking about killing herself,but u managed to distract her by promising to bring her Christmas Dinner) and then i saw the follow up vid&it was pleasing to see her doing so much better&full credit where it's due u reached out&helped her out.. And I had a difficult upbringing myself,surviving a brutal Irish Dad in London&being born into a large Irish family of 8 kids.. But i've been living in the U.S for 23 yrs now) And i've been living in Vegas where u see plenty of heartache,but i always try to hold onto& maintain my empathy and humanity! ..So this apology may mean nothing,but it had to be made👍..
I’ve never heard anyone explain and describe those OCD whacked thoughts you seem to not be able to control. I know exactly what she’s saying and could never have described it better. All the excessive cycling worry, causing even more anxiety and worry than you’d have without OCD. All the trauma, CPTSD, all it does to our brains is insane. There’s so much to it. Then our mental health affects our physical health. It’s just awful. It isn’t fair. It isn’t our fault what happened to us. It’s so hard to heal, and overcome the issues you develop through survival and trauma. Allot of abuse.
You have a way of wording things that can be hard to explain to, which may make a person feel even worse. To anyone out there who is struggling - You are not alone! I promise you there is someone out there who understands.
Like saying she seems to be self sabotaging because of her mental health issues. That part i was like what?? 🤔 i have several mental health disorders and the words “self sabotaging” actually made me wonder if i was doing this to myself. I dunno. Maybe I’m overthinking. 😂
@@mandylory6611 When we’re used to doing or thinking an unhealthy way it’s easy to automatically, without thinking to take that road = self sabotage Just got to pick yourself up and get on with the new. The more you do, the easier it gets. Go easy on yourself. ❤️
I get where you're coming from...I have ocd, anxiety, depression and PTSD. I'm 59, and still struggle. I'm can't stop pulling my skin off my feet and fingers. I get weary of my issues.
I’m so sorry about dad’s anger being taken out on you. Emotional and verbal abuse is terrifying and will make you lose your mind. People should be convicted of that as well as physical abuse.
I have 7 different anxiety disorders which have nearly ended my life a few times. It was only my husband that saved me. For me personally, it’s a virus that manifested in my brain and now commandeers my every thought. But it can never rule my true essence. Thank you for sharing your story.
Is there any possibility your old could be the result of your other condition which causes the brain swelling, or a side effect of the medications you take to control that?
Cutting is 100% an addiction. I relate to her story so much. Thanks for sharing. ❤ harm ocd over here and yes, it’s torture and it’s a fight to work around it daily.
I was dx with harm OCD / pure O and it was the absolute most horrific thing I had ever experienced in my life. I truly thought I was going insane. I had to go to the hospital. Thankfully , I was placed in an outpatient program with a wonderful team of doctors / therapists and prescribed medication. Within 2 weeks I was so much better . A different person. (I also suffer from depression and very bad anxiety ) This harm ocd episode I had was many years ago and I have not experienced it since. Thank goodness. I do still struggle with ocd but I manage it .
I'm not trying to argue if I come off like that. I ask questions if I there are things I don't understand. But recently I've experienced that people give me wrong answers and talk very aggressive or degrading to me, especially here on RUclips. I don't know if people think I'm commenting just to be difficult, argue, troll or whatever. That's definitely not where I'm coming from. Okay, then that's clear! I was just wondering if you could explain a bit more about what you wrote. About the neurological thing compared to the disorder. I don't know how I'll explain my questions because I'm Norwegian and that neurological term you used is something I've never heard about. The sentence you wrote is that about the disease or diagnosis? Is it about the way a person is being evaluated and diagnosed? Did I explain that so you understand what I'm asking about?
Hey Leandra, I admire you SO very much! Despite what you have been through, you are super intelligent, hyper-capable, and successful (I love your band). Mark, as always, thank you for all that you do to tell these stories. Love you guys!
Beautiful Person! I really can relate to a LOT she told....have mental health issues myself, so yeah....she describes acurate. All the best to her and she needs to stay auch a cool chick😍
Woman with five personality disorders. I immediately thought this was a woman with five different personalities. Listening to her talk, obviously I was wrong! I don't know if I missed something or misunderstood things being said in this video. Or maybe it's the language barrier. But I still don't understand what the five personality disorders are. Is OCD a personality disorder? Is anxiety a personality disorder? I thought anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and so on is mental health issues and diagnosis. I thought the only personality disorder where those which actually are called that, like Borderline Personality Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder. She said she wasn't diagnosed with BPD. I know that what I'm saying are tiny details most people don't care about. But I love to learn and I need for the knowledge I'm taking in to be correct. Also, I've got severe OCD, so that may also play a part in my need for all details being very correct. So to sum it up. Can some please tell me if OCD and other mental health diagnosis are personality disorders? Or have I simply misunderstood the topic? Is this just my damn OCD fucking with my head? It does that a lot.
Hi there, no, these things are completely different, and they are the disorders on its own. The woman just has the symptoms of disorders and one personality disorder, which is more likely a dissociative personality disorder (did/dpd).
@@Alpen_liber Thank you so much for taking the time to explain this in a nice and understandable way! I felt like the topic was very off on this video.
I’ve had severe ocd since I was 12, and I am now 30. Ocd is so horrible, I believe it is one of the worst illnesses a person can have. I’ve realized that my depersonalization started after such extreme stress and anxiety, that I really believe it was what what brought it on. I’ve only been able to manage my ocd by taking Lamictal (a medication used for seizures and depression) and cymbalta (an antidepressant). The Lamictal saved my life, and the thoughts that used to take over my life have significantly diminished. 🙂
0:18 I love this girl because she's so smart and you can tell she's evolving...I'm proud of you girl for coming forward...not sure about the guy who makes these videos but he makes a lot of RUclips money..wondering if he really bothers to help people in this country 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮 Besides exposing people's pain and Suffering
Hi Leandra. I can so relate to you. I have OCD as well. I suffered alot of anxiety in childhood. I kept having intrusive thoughts that scared the heck out of me. Crazy thoughts. I had and still do have rituals that i do like checking my stove and door obsessively or washing my hands endlessly. I was so afraid to tell anyone for fear of people thinking i was crazy. I kept in in for years and years until i saw a psychiatrist. The Ocd wasn't bad enough to keep me from living my life but it isn't easy living with it. I empathize with you because i know it can be debilitating. I take an antidepressant and it helps. Its amazing how many people have this disorder, even celebrities. Whenever i get intrusive thoughts, i tell myself to shake out of it . Yes, it is scary but i deal with it better. Thank you for sharing your story. ❤
Leandra, If you read these comments, please make sure to get your thyroid checked. It looks possibly swollen. With all the trauma and stress it would be surprising if thyroid wasn't an issue. Please consider getting a full panel of thyroid and also the "sex" hormones checked. Often a primary Dr doesn't know or do those, so possibly a endocrinologist. It can really help with handling mental and physical stamena and healing Love your sweet spirit and endurance. 🌈 💜 🌈
@@LeandraGraves So wonderful to hear from you, ✨ I'm soo glad your aware of it. It's highly underrated how our bodies handle soo much of what we went and still go through. So grateful you did this interview and shared your story. These help more than therapy in some ways.
Leandra, I too sufferers severe OCD and have a background coming from a hone where my illness was never understood and I was berated as just a bad strong willled child. I have doneCBT, DBT and other therapies and have worked through sobmany medication combinations. I feel for what you are going through and how isolating it can be including people always wishing I was less sensitive , could let things go, and tons of shame. Please message me if you want to just share experiences, discuss treatment modalities, therapy or just coping, please message me. It is very isolating and greatly misunderstood in the medical, psychiatric and friend communities. I'm here for you or even just know, you're not alone. Compassion and love to you
I love the simple titles for these interviews really shows that we as people arent definable when someones listening. So much love to mark and his interviewees
Thank you Mark for letting me share my story on your channel. If any of you have any questions about anything or want to talk I’d love to talk in the comments🖤
Thank you for sharing, it’s so important that people see that mental health is real, and presents so different to many people. We all have so many different experiences and you never know how sharing may resonate with someone and also sometimes provide solace for ourself too. I’m always ethically torn engaging in engaging with this RUclips account but thank you for making it a human experience with someone we can connect with.
youre basically reddit personified.
I could listen to you for hours and hours. You're honesty and experiences with these different challenges is so interesting and I know it'll be helpful to so many people out there.
@@jjonez787… you’re welcome?
@@tammyusa7188thank you, I really hope so🖤
Leandra, you are articulate, focused, complex and by speaking out you are helping an unimaginable number of others. Thank you!
Tysm for your kind words🖤🖤
Thank you for talking about this. Your intelligence is your savour. Your insight is amazing. My sister died recently at 47 from the childhood trauma she suffered at the hands of my mother and father. She was the youngest of six. I am the oldest and left at 16. My grandmother saved me from them. My sister was diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar and took drugs. She spent most of her life in hospital. She gave up in the end. She had had enough. We need to talk about childhood trauma and the effects on us. It's the most important thing.
I'm sorry 😔 how did she die?
The thought process she describes as in the active worrying is spot on to what I’ve felt. I actually ended up having a horrible addiction to pills and alcohol because I wanted to stop the constant over thinking and then that became an obsession.
In recovery I actually heard someone describe addiction as a form of ocd and a that was kind of groundbreaking.
Leandra, thank you for being so brave that you were able to share yourself with us.
I appreciate your knowledge of mental illness. You expressed yourself very well. I am bipolar with borderline personality disorder and CPTSD.
You did such a great job that I’m confident there are people who understand themselves better and those who have gained the courage to seek help.
I know we can learn more from you so I hope we’ll hear from you again.
Keep being brave and pushing forward.
You’re a beautiful person. Much happiness to you and your husband. I’m sending you both a big hug and much love from Michigan. 🤗❤️✝️
Leandra Thank you for sharing your story!!! I think you are helping people who think they are alone!!! The mental health crisis in America is overwhelming. Love to listen to your band!!! Sending love & light!!! Blessed Be ✨️💜✨️
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places”
Amen so true 🙏🏿 But Jesus delivers us
I had OCD twice in my life and what you said of the thoughts never stopping is so relatable. I was so lucky that meds got me out of it twice. I am so grateful for that.
Wow, her explanations of OCD, PTSD, etc. are really fascinating and informative. What a cool lady. I wish her well.
Thank you🖤🖤
I know it is a fascinating topic as OCD and PTSD not exactly easy to understand nor explain unless you have been through that.. Exposing to the thing that hurts you the most and numbing the reaction - I honestly have very strong hesitation towards anyone who is "prescribing" this therapy to a person. Yeah the pain gets numb but are you really helping a person to heal from the root? I have my doubts ... (when I say "you" i dont mean you personally.. i am refeerring to therapists)
very much so.
What was a relief to hear, was her mother Never gave up on her. The youthful souls of are country, are suffering and running from a broken homes. Filled with abuse or parents that just don't want them because of their own problems and struggles with mental health or addiction. Its a repetitive cycle that happens to often in are world.
This is the clearest description of a mind-break ( I refer to all mental disease as "mind-breaks ) that I've ever heard. Much thank you. I believe that this is more common than we know just bc NOBODY wants to be exposed for fear that society will lock us away. I believe it's the cause for suicides among our troops, the mass shooting events, homelessness and a host of other behaviors that result in tragic ending. This is where we need to look for answers to ALL mental illness. Thank you, Leandra for articulating your mind. 🙏
Thank you Leandra for explaining OCD so well, has given me a much better understanding of it. I wish you well in your future
As a person who has suffered with mental health issues all my life, having kids will most likely be genetically passed. I have two children both with mental disorders too. Watching your kids struggle is heart breaking.
Leandra, I love your name, makeup and hair.
But most of all I live your ability to explain mental health struggles!
I have OCD, and several other diagnosis myself and have tried to explain for years and my feeling is that some people just won't understand.
As long as we look normal and not have any visible sign of being broken, that's what people go off.
It doesn't matter what I'm saying. As long as I look normal I am normal, according to many people in my life.
Mark asked you if your husband understands. Your answer was so good because that's exactly right!
However I feel like some people try harder to understand than others.
I don't have children. Therefore I can never ever really understand what it's like to loose a child. However I am more than capable of feeling and understanding that loosing a child is the most devastating, gruesome life changing experience a person can go through.
I'd think most people had experienced some kind of fear at one point of their lives. Fear of flying, fear of spiders, or other adrenaline rush experiences like almost being run over or loosing sight of your child at the Mall.
Those feelings are very similar to anxiety. And OCD is severe anxiety.
So in my opinion most people should be able to at least have an idea of what anxiety and OCD is like. But they have no idea.
Is it because they don't want to?
In my opinion yes.
And that adds even more stress to the overall situation.
You've probably felt that, too.
Mental health issues isn't that accepted it's said to be.
All invisible disorders and issues are so stigmatised. It's unbelievable.
I think you're so brave who does an interview like this!
I wish I had some of your bravery. Maybe some day.
I love seeing people like you who really has worked so hard and still are fighting each day but never gives up!
That gives me hope also.
Thank you so much for being so brave and such an excellent representative of the OCD society!
I wish you the best future and I hope you'll only get better.
Stay strong!
Lots of love from Norway.
Beautiful, intelligent, strong, warm. Just some words that come to mind as I listened to this woman. I sincerely wish her the best years of her life going forward.
It's really great that you do these types of videos. Mental illness is so serious, and hearing people talk about their issues can help more people understand these disorders, especially if they have family or friends suffering like this. Thanks for sharing this.
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I was hesitant to click on this one because of the title, but I am glad I watched. Leandra was very specific about her issues. I bet many will relate and seek help, because she's found solutions, both with medication and therapy. She was excellent.
Thank you for your kind words, your comment is so encouraging🖤
“Be patient and have hope”… I needed to hear that. Thank you and I hope the best for you
It’s a reminder we all need🖤🖤🖤
Depersonalization is scary asf, especially before you learn what it is. I can relate to Leandra from what she has shared here with us. I appreciate her being open about these experiences. I look forward to checking out her band.
It’s terrifying when you don’t know what’s happening. Thank you for sharing🖤
I commend you for not using drugs and wanting to stay in control. Many try to numb these issues.
Leandra thank you for sharing this with us! So many people need to hear and understand these things. And the strength you have to not only deal every day with your mental health but also sharing it with others is truly incredible! Also the part about how your mom knew something was wrong and asked you every day if you were okay till you could form words to explain it to her shows so much love and patience. She could have easily turned a blind eye or got impatient and ignored it. I feel like she is an example as well! Keep shining!
I learned so much and you helped me understand the experience of OCD. Thank you for sharing
I’m so glad it helped🖤
Good morning everyone. It is just after 3:00 a.m. here in Northern California where it is currently 71 degrees. Wherever this may find you, I hope that you are safe, comfortable & well. Sending good vibes & mad love your way!✌😎💕
Good morning Roc, 64⁰ at 4:07 a.m. in colorful Colorado!!! Have a great day, I hope you had a good holiday weekend my friend!!!!!!!
I’m in southern Ca. Ontario to be exact. Next door to Chino…it’s currently 64° and will be 92° later today. Fml
Thabk you we are here its 88 degress we are starving, so poor i can bareky feed my daughter amd i.. Sometimes onlu she eats.. Please helo us.. Send your positive energy and prayers to us.. We strugglikng here in thks cojntry..
@@F30586 Right on. We’ve been in the triple digits the past few days. Seeing 98° as tomorrows expected high is a relief! Lol We gotta stay hydrated ☀️💦💦
@@Gram72534 Good groovy morning Gram! Glad you checked in. We were in the triple digits all weekend, but it was still good. I hope your weekend was a good one, too! It’s just another manic Monday…..lol. Have a good one!
Her explaining the control in anxiety and feeling like you can control the anxiety by actively worrying about something. I’ve tried to explain this to my family and never quite explain it well and she explains it so well
The interviews with people with disorders is always interesting
I have OCD and I think this is a better explanation of what it’s like. My symptoms are a little different but the overall symptoms and feelings were spot on.
OCD varies from person to person that is why it is almost impossible to nail down the symtoms to turn it into a disease + mental condition
@@aurinkobay7118 I agree. No two people are alike. It’s just not often that I hear someone who is also diagnosed explain it. There’s not that many forums for that. It was cool to have someone put it into words even if I would have probably have a bit differently. Everyone has different frames of reference and everything too.
@@juliemiller6966 i wasnt picking on you or arguing just in case if i wasnt clear
@@aurinkobay7118 oh I know. I wasn't trying to do that either - sometimes when I finish a thought it can come off as an argument and I'm working on that.
@@juliemiller6966 my issue is lol my brain oveeheats while trying to explain on social media ..pretty soon there will me some for of autism caused by arguing explaning expressing your thoughts abd arguments on line ..I actually understood you. Just making sure no one explodes like a nuclear bomb..we got russia for that
I've known Leandra for almost 15 years and this helped me get to know her even better.
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You are very articulate and aware of your condition. Keep up the good work. Many blessings to you and your family 🙏🏿 😊❤
She has such a beautiful sounding voice ♡
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Thank you leandra for telling your story, I relate in many ways with the ocd and the rush of thoughts and hearing you say your ocd likes to move around and schizophrenia was one that's spot on for me like my brain just purposely thinks of scary things and thinking I may have that terrifying nomatter what I do to try and not think about it. Definitely not as worried now knowing I'm not alone with that and just knowing that it's an ocd trigger. I hope you're doing well and that you're not alone on this journey!!
thank you for this excellent, candid interview! it's interviews like this on this channel that helped me realise i had ocd. i was already diagnosed with social anxiety, generalised anxiety and depression, but not ocd. thankfully i started taking meds for the first three issues (ssri and ndri) and they took care of the ocd too. at the time, i had thought ocd only referred to the whole compulsive light switch, hand-washing, counting stuff and hadn't realised my recurring, obsessive, intrusive, and untrue thoughts (that were fucking up my life) that i had, among other ridiculous things, an oedipal complex, aids, and brain damage, were actually a form of ocd. so now, at the ripe old age of 45, i know myself a bit better, thanks to brave, truth-seeking people such as yourself. also i think it's good for people to hear 'success stories' about medication sometimes. meds don't work for everyone, but they have helped make my life enjoyable and worth living, and unfortunately there is still a lot of stigma attached to their use.
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Wow. I totally relate to this story. I literally just heard that Bowen Yang from SNL is struggling with depersonalization right now and hearing her describe her episodes made me realize I had this too in my early 30s and went on meds and it never happened again thankfully. It was the scariest thing I have ever experienced. I definitely thought I was going insane. I have always struggled with anxiety and perfectionism and it’s a battle for sure. Thanks for telling your story Leandra! Best wishes to you!
It’s been talked about more than ever recently, but it’s still mostly unheard of. I’m so glad the meds helped you get out of it🖤
Hi Leandra! Yes never heard about it before! I honestly could never describe it accurately but when you were talking I was blown away. I’m 51 now and definitely at a different place in my life but anxiety is a daily struggle and accepting it has definitely made it easier. I wish you peace with your struggles as well. Much love!
So many trash people in these comments. This woman is fantastic and has dealt with a lot. As someone who also deals with DPDR and OCD, I know what it takes just to get through the day sometimes. She's powerful. As is anyone that knows the burden of these conditions.
Thank you for your kind words. I’m sorry you also have to deal with these disorders. It’s not easy, but it’s possible.
I only see good comments
@@nikkimcmurtrey2565 Good! Maybe Mark or his people went through and removed all the hate.
Understand. When you mentioned you didn’t realize you’d been molested until after therapy at 19 y/o, it resonated with me. I didn’t understand molestation & rape wasn’t normal until I was an adult too ❤️💪🙏
I'm curious. Did your parents teach you good and bad touches?
By far one of thee clearest descriptions of pst and ocd I’ve heard
Leandra you are so calm and wellspoken, I recognize a lot of things from my own life. It was nice to listen to your story, thank you!
This is incredible. She is brave and lucid. Hats off.
She’s great and so interesting! I’ve suffered with ocd a lot of my life, thank god now at 48 I can manage it a lot better and keep it in check for the most part, But sadly my 22 year old son is going through it horribly right now, he is taking medication and seeing a psychologist for coping mechanisms and I’m so proud of him for getting up each day and coping as best he can, she’s right the morning for people with ocd is agonizing, “here we go again” 😢 I wish her much health healing and happiness 💚
I pray that your son is not being treated with benzodiazepines. My son got prescribed those deadly addictive drugs at that age and now faces dementia and withdrawal that can kill him from the very same drugs. The answer is nature. Get yourselves to a garden.
It’s heartbreaking watching someone you love suffer the way you have. My granddaughter is struggling with panic attacks which have caused her to leave work crying. I’ve been there so I know how she feels.
My best to you and your son. ❤❤❤
@@marylougeorge9890 thank you 💚
It’s nice that you understand how difficult mornings can be with OCD. It’s really hard to get over. I hope your son is able to recover as much as possible🖤
@@LeandraGraves wish you all the best 🖤
Leandra Thank you for being so brave and sharing your story. Stay well my friend. ❤
Thank you Mark
i relate to her so much with anxiety, ocd, derealization. it’s soo hard and scary to live with every day. i wish i could follow her on social media somehow just because of the connection i felt from hearing someone explain how i feel so perfectly. i’m in my 20s and hope i get to a point to feel “somewhat normal” one day in the future like her lol.
Thanks for sharing your story. This helped me realize that I'm having PTSD flashbacks from a period of my life that I didn't realize were STILL active flashbacks but I experience them emotionally in a particular situation kind of like you did with a particular time of the day. Now I have a word for the feelings I experience and can actively seek help on how to manage them.
The body and mind are fascinating things aren’t they. Understanding what’s happening helps navigate it so much.
Wowww...I just learned something new that is so so true and I didn't know it had anything to do with OCD- she said OCD normally attaches itself with whatever you care about the most. That was a wow moment because I do have OCD I just didn't know that was the reason for that. It feels like whatever you think about it the only thing you can think of and it will not get out of my head, but then next week or month it can be something totally different to where I don't even think about what I was worrying about previously even though nothing has changed with that subject.
Depersonalization and OCD are not personality disorders-I’m confused about the title.
They are symptomatic. Such an interesting story, Thank you for sharing this. God bless
He changed the title
OCPD is in the DSM
She seems exceptionally self-aware. I wish the interviewer would stop trying to put ideas in her head and get her off course. Not only is it unethical it's also dangerous and inaccurate. She just said the OCD was a monster and he said is the monster your father? I think she has a very good handle on what's going on in her mind which is the beginning of freedom for her. I haven't watched this entire video yet I just had to stop and say this
he's blatantly digging around for trauma porn at this point
@@s3a333Nah, I believe he’s trying to understand.
He does that all the time and then always makes comments on how society is so judgmental without realizing that he's being judgmental by making assumptions about the interviewees.
@@nostalgic-one Seems like he's just asking questions
This is AMAZING!!!!! I have never had someone explain OCD and exactly what I experience so much ❤️ about the different themes, and it’s lock on your brain, where you CANNOT get your head off a thought, and then the spiral, you aren’t alone ❤️ thank you for sharing your story and I love your hair !💚🖤
Sometimes when I’m driving & start worrying about the possibility of a wreck I “float” as well.. terrifying shit!
Oh the way she describes OCD! PERFECT! I've suffered with this since early childhood and for the most part it's gone untreated. It's truly hellish and no one seems to understand. I once had a coworker who said she WISHED she was OCD so she could be more organized. I was furious and I went off on her.
It is maddening when people throw the term ocd around like that
I'm late but GOOD MORNING AMERICA! Another great interview Mark, thank you for everything that you put into your work for the world to see. Sending well wishes to everyone, everywhere from way too hot and humid Florida.❤
I wonder if the problem isn't that the World is so out of balance.....
Good afternoon from warm and sunny (for a change) Michigan. ❤
I can relate to her. I had an abusive alcoholic father and a narcisstic mother.
I’m sorry you had that experience. It’s hard.🖤
@@LeandraGraves I have developed life long trust issues and, as a result, spent most of my life alone by choice.
Thanks for sharing your life Leandra....speaking out helps many...peace to you...
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She's so sweet despite all the things she went through. I wish her all the best. 💛
Thank you for giving me hope. I can relate to you and been feeling like giving up. Hearing your testimony gives me so much hope knowing that I’m not alone knowing that this is beatable. Thank you Leandra thank you
Bless you❤
❤ Be patient and have hope ❤
Daily reminder
I learned so much from Leandra in this video.
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Oh one more thing...try to eat as healthy as possible it really does affect us mentally especially the first thing you eat after sleeping. Its helped me A LOT!
What do you suggest?
@@windwhisprz treat sugar like it's the devil
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You’re doing great!
Thank you for sharing! You helped me understand myself and my OCD a bit better. I can take with me on my healing journey ❤
Please ignore any of these negative comments. Some are just absolutely ridiculous and can’t appreciate what you go through.
I’m so glad🖤🖤 and yeah negative comments are 🙄🙄🙄
The title is a bit misleading. She has multiple mental health issues but not personality disorders. Bless her, she’s had a difficult upbringing by the sounds of it
Thank you!!!
Too many of these Emo girls identify themselves as having D.I.D with no actual clinical diagnosis?! It is a very very rare psychiatric condition. I give major side-eye to all these blue-haired Goth girls claiming to have it...when only one in 50 million people who have it!
It was originally titled “multiple” or “five different personalities” but he changed it sound more PC.
I was also quite hung up on the topic 😂
It's good to see I'm not alone.
Psychiatry is a system of arbitrary definitions. When you get past all the pseudo-technical nonsense, you’re looking at mind control-the attempt to make people believe consciousness is composed of about 300 disorders. Since there are no definitive physical tests for any of the 300 officially certified mental disorders-no blood tests, no urine tests, no brain scans, no genetic assays-what we’re left with is a phantasm-map of Nowhere Land, a philosophy of limitation. A translation of human problems and suffering into a professional liar’s language, a made-up nonsensical technical gibberish. And the government licenses this as a monopoly.
Yeh think it’s been changed 👍
I really like her. She's smart, quite sane, & speaks eloquently
Amen!❤
shes a self obsessed professional victim
I experienced a lot of this in college when i dropped out for a semester and felt lost and she describes it exactly how i experienced it- esp the depersonalization. So weird to know other experience this exactly.... and comforting. I didn't know what was happening at the time and it really freaked me out. i was having major irrational worries because anxiety manifests physically in several difference ways, not just mental. I have since recognized when it flares and thougth this sounds wrong, i just ignore it and itgoes away. lol! i thought i was having a heart attack for real at age 22. Even had a thalium treadmill. Then they said oh it's anxiety. I was not savy. I became savy and it greatly helped knowing i wasn't dying or going crazy and that it was a "thing" that others experience. Thank you!
omg weed does the same to me!!!!!
sometimes i feel like Mark displaces causality. lol! like noooo not really. not everything is caused by something someone did to you when you were a kid. it's more nuanced.
Having patience is vastly underrated and something that's required on a daily basis.
Immediately following Graves and the Bad Weather. I relate to her a lot. She’s a lovely human. I wish I could give her the hugest hug
She's right about OCD it can be very irritating when it acts up 😩
If it was just irritating I'd be so grateful!
Mine is totally dehabilitating. If that's a word. I'm really struggling with language today. I can't find the words I'm looking for.
My OCD has totally taken over and is in charge of my whole life. I can't even drink or eat what I want when I want to. It's in charge of every part of my life.
People in prison have more freedom than I have.
It's so fucked up I can't understand how it became like this and the beast is impossible to fight. At least on my own.
I hope that mine also will be just irritating one day.
I wish you a great day, stay strong and keep fighting the beast!
@@leneo1731You did excellent expressing yourself. I’m sorry you’re suffering. 💔
@@marylougeorge9890 Thank you for your kind words.
@@leneo1731 God bless you, honey. ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story
Thank you for hearing🖤
Soft White Underbelly I just wanted to message u to apologize for some of my somewhat cynical comments and observations about ur channel(i was never rude or disrespectful) but I was doubtful and questioned ur motivation ( and a lot of that was due to my experience with 'Do gooders' and some of ur interviewees)
but I just watched ur interview with the young Girl Kelly,who had been through so much Oain and suffering &was talking about killing herself,but u managed to distract her by promising to bring her Christmas Dinner) and then i saw the follow up vid&it was pleasing to see her doing so much better&full credit where it's due u reached out&helped her out..
And I had a difficult upbringing myself,surviving a brutal Irish Dad in London&being born into a large Irish family of 8 kids.. But i've been living in the U.S for 23 yrs now) And i've been living in Vegas where u see plenty of heartache,but i always try to hold onto& maintain my empathy and humanity! ..So this apology may mean nothing,but it had to be made👍..
I’ve never heard anyone explain and describe those OCD whacked thoughts you seem to not be able to control. I know exactly what she’s saying and could never have described it better. All the excessive cycling worry, causing even more anxiety and worry than you’d have without OCD. All the trauma, CPTSD, all it does to our brains is insane. There’s so much to it. Then our mental health affects our physical health. It’s just awful. It isn’t fair. It isn’t our fault what happened to us. It’s so hard to heal, and overcome the issues you develop through survival and trauma. Allot of abuse.
You have a way of wording things that can be hard to explain to, which may make a person feel even worse.
To anyone out there who is struggling - You are not alone! I promise you there is someone out there who understands.
Feel even worse?🤷♀️
I agree ☝️
Like saying she seems to be self sabotaging because of her mental health issues. That part i was like what?? 🤔 i have several mental health disorders and the words “self sabotaging” actually made me wonder if i was doing this to myself. I dunno. Maybe I’m overthinking. 😂
@@mandylory6611 When we’re used to doing or thinking an unhealthy way it’s easy to automatically, without thinking to take that road = self sabotage
Just got to pick yourself up and get on with the new. The more you do, the easier it gets. Go easy on yourself. ❤️
I can relate to her story.. more than I thought!
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Had ocd from 9 to 21 . It is a hell loop. Good luck to this delightful lady and blessings for a happier future and a great marriage. And thank you ! X
Did it just stop?
I get where you're coming from...I have ocd, anxiety, depression and PTSD. I'm 59, and still struggle. I'm can't stop pulling my skin off my feet and fingers. I get weary of my issues.
Thoroughly enjoyed your interview with this young woman! She is smart, articulate, and self-aware. I wish her well!
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I’m so sorry about dad’s anger being taken out on you.
Emotional and verbal abuse is terrifying and will make you lose your mind.
People should be convicted of that as well as physical abuse.
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A very sensible honest woman would love to sit and chat with her about life good luck in life xxx
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So self aware and so much insight. Thank you both.
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I have 7 different anxiety disorders which have nearly ended my life a few times. It was only my husband that saved me. For me personally, it’s a virus that manifested in my brain and now commandeers my every thought. But it can never rule my true essence. Thank you for sharing your story.
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She has Pure OCD, which is different than the typical presentation of OCD. Pure OCD is not about performing rituals. It is internal, self-talk.
Didn't realize the difference of the 2. If this is true...Shad Helmstetter to the rescue. I sincerely mean that.
Yeah the compulsions/rituals tend to be reassurance seeking and checking.
Is there any possibility your old could be the result of your other condition which causes the brain swelling, or a side effect of the medications you take to control that?
Cutting is 100% an addiction. I relate to her story so much. Thanks for sharing. ❤ harm ocd over here and yes, it’s torture and it’s a fight to work around it daily.
Thank you Leandra for such a positive uplifting interview
Keep creating music with your band🤘🏾
I can never stop making music🖤🖤🖤
Seek wisdom, love, clarity, and courage.
I was dx with harm OCD / pure O and it was the absolute most horrific thing I had ever experienced in my life. I truly thought I was going insane. I had to go to the hospital.
Thankfully , I was placed in an outpatient program with a wonderful team of doctors / therapists and prescribed medication. Within 2 weeks I was so much better . A different person.
(I also suffer from depression and very bad anxiety )
This harm ocd episode I had was many years ago and I have not experienced it since. Thank goodness.
I do still struggle with ocd but I manage it .
I fee you 100% I’m glad you feel better now🖤
I hope things get better for her!
Powerful insight mark. Your words hit me about the childhood monster and adult ocd.
She said it's different but I think mark was right, her dad and her abuser were the monsters
Yeah she clearly said it was different but Mark wanted it to be her dad.
This was really interesting but these are actually neuropsychiatric disorders not personality disorders, as your title suggests
I'm not trying to argue if I come off like that.
I ask questions if I there are things I don't understand. But recently I've experienced that people give me wrong answers and talk very aggressive or degrading to me, especially here on RUclips. I don't know if people think I'm commenting just to be difficult, argue, troll or whatever. That's definitely not where I'm coming from.
Okay, then that's clear!
I was just wondering if you could explain a bit more about what you wrote.
About the neurological thing compared to the disorder.
I don't know how I'll explain my questions because I'm Norwegian and that neurological term you used is something I've never heard about.
The sentence you wrote is that about the disease or diagnosis? Is it about the way a person is being evaluated and diagnosed?
Did I explain that so you understand what I'm asking about?
@@leneo1731good question and I hear what your saying. A simple query or statement can just set comments of the rails.
I’m sure Mark just wrote the term she gave to him since he doesn’t know her at all
Nobody asked.
@@propersami7704 umm well someone did ask.
What a courageous pperson you are Leandra. Mental illness is so invisible to people which mankes it difficult.
Thank you🖤 I agree.
She explained some things very well
Tysm🖤
Thank you. ❤
I see myself 😢its hard to put into words
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Hey Leandra, I admire you SO very much! Despite what you have been through, you are super intelligent, hyper-capable, and successful (I love your band). Mark, as always, thank you for all that you do to tell these stories. Love you guys!
I live under a rock.....🤔 what band? Thx.
Super intelligent🤦🏻, there is at least one in every comment section.
@@StylinProfilin3889The truth is real.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me🖤
Beautiful Person! I really can relate to a LOT she told....have mental health issues myself, so yeah....she describes acurate. All the best to her and she needs to stay auch a cool chick😍
Leandra you are a beautiful lady. Thank you for sharing your experience
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I truly can relate to everything she said, I understand everything she was saying, I feel for you girl you are not alone ❤
Leandra your precious. You got this. Precious 🙏 🙏 so awesome. Prayers. Wow precious beautiful young lady.
Thank you🖤
Woman with five personality disorders.
I immediately thought this was a woman with five different personalities.
Listening to her talk, obviously I was wrong!
I don't know if I missed something or misunderstood things being said in this video.
Or maybe it's the language barrier.
But I still don't understand what the five personality disorders are.
Is OCD a personality disorder?
Is anxiety a personality disorder?
I thought anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and so on is mental health issues and diagnosis.
I thought the only personality disorder where those which actually are called that, like Borderline Personality Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder.
She said she wasn't diagnosed with BPD.
I know that what I'm saying are tiny details most people don't care about. But I love to learn and I need for the knowledge I'm taking in to be correct.
Also, I've got severe OCD, so that may also play a part in my need for all details being very correct.
So to sum it up.
Can some please tell me if OCD and other mental health diagnosis are personality disorders?
Or have I simply misunderstood the topic?
Is this just my damn OCD fucking with my head?
It does that a lot.
Hi there,
no, these things are completely different, and they are the disorders on its own. The woman just has the symptoms of disorders and one personality disorder, which is more likely a dissociative personality disorder (did/dpd).
@@Alpen_liber Thank you so much for taking the time to explain this in a nice and understandable way!
I felt like the topic was very off on this video.
I’ve had severe ocd since I was 12, and I am now 30. Ocd is so horrible, I believe it is one of the worst illnesses a person can have. I’ve realized that my depersonalization started after such extreme stress and anxiety, that I really believe it was what what brought it on. I’ve only been able to manage my ocd by taking Lamictal (a medication used for seizures and depression) and cymbalta (an antidepressant). The Lamictal saved my life, and the thoughts that used to take over my life have significantly diminished. 🙂
I’m so glad you found something that helps🖤
Why do I relate to this girl so much? My heart goes out to her 🖤
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0:18 I love this girl because she's so smart and you can tell she's evolving...I'm proud of you girl for coming forward...not sure about the guy who makes these videos but he makes a lot of RUclips money..wondering if he really bothers to help people in this country 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮
Besides exposing people's pain and Suffering
Hi Leandra. I can so relate to you. I have OCD as well. I suffered alot of anxiety in childhood. I kept having intrusive thoughts that scared the heck out of me. Crazy thoughts. I had and still do have rituals that i do like checking my stove and door obsessively or washing my hands endlessly. I was so afraid to tell anyone for fear of people thinking i was crazy. I kept in in for years and years until i saw a psychiatrist. The Ocd wasn't bad enough to keep me from living my life but it isn't easy living with it. I empathize with you because i know it can be debilitating. I take an antidepressant and it helps. Its amazing how many people have this disorder, even celebrities. Whenever i get intrusive thoughts, i tell myself to shake out of it . Yes, it is scary but i deal with it better. Thank you for sharing your story. ❤
Leandra, If you read these comments, please make sure to get your thyroid checked.
It looks possibly swollen.
With all the trauma and stress it would be surprising if thyroid wasn't an issue. Please consider getting a full panel of thyroid and also the "sex" hormones checked. Often a primary Dr doesn't know or do those, so possibly a endocrinologist.
It can really help with handling mental and physical stamena and healing
Love your sweet spirit and endurance.
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Hi, I actually do have hashimotos disease which attacks the thyroid. Thank you for the recommendations🖤🖤
@@LeandraGraves So wonderful to hear from you, ✨
I'm soo glad your aware of it.
It's highly underrated how our bodies handle soo much of what we went and still go through.
So grateful you did this interview and shared your story.
These help more than therapy in some ways.
the best descriptions of ocd I’ve ever heard. Best wishes to her
Leandra, I too sufferers severe OCD and have a background coming from a hone where my illness was never understood and I was berated as just a bad strong willled child. I have doneCBT, DBT and other therapies and have worked through sobmany medication combinations. I feel for what you are going through and how isolating it can be including people always wishing I was less sensitive , could let things go, and tons of shame. Please message me if you want to just share experiences, discuss treatment modalities, therapy or just coping, please message me. It is very isolating and greatly misunderstood in the medical, psychiatric and friend communities. I'm here for you or even just know, you're not alone. Compassion and love to you
I love the simple titles for these interviews really shows that we as people arent definable when someones listening. So much love to mark and his interviewees