I just restarted my sessions last week. I had done a lot of shadow work prior to and we had breakthrough after breakthrough. It’s exciting scary sad stuff but so worth the happiness and relief you feel.
Around 2 months ago my now ex started gaslightning me, calling me toxic, made me feel like there was something very wrong with me and invalidated my feelings and my reality before discarding me. After years of therapy that scared me so much. Maybe he was right, maybe I was relapsing into my traumas? Was there something wrong with me? What could I do to heal? I immediately contacted my therapist, whom I hadn't met for a couple years now, for a checkup. She just told me she had never seen me healthier than now. Therapy is your best ally against your own traumas, doubts and the abusive people surrounding you. Videos on youtube, self help books will never compare. Go to therapy guys, it's great.
"therapy is your best ally" YES! and yes yes to videos on youtube/books can never compare. those are just great additions and great guiding sources, but therapy lays the best foundation for a better U. thank u for sharing ur story! it has inspired me to keep going and hope it inspires others to explore the option if they can! sending a big warm embrace to ya ♥️
you are NOT alone- ive had many therapy sessions even on therapy itself and my thoughts/feelings ON therapy! we and the human mind are SO complex. but you can find help, heal, get better and become EVEN more amazing than you already are, amy! - amy (lol)
I started going to therapy 2 years ago when I got into a serious self-harm accident. My partner urged me to go since he goes to therapy too and says it's helped him tremendously. My first experience with my therapist felt a little condescending she said things like "you're still so young you'll go through more in life." which didn't sit so well with me. I think it's also super important to find the right therapist for you. I stopped seeing her after 3 months and took a break. My mental health went down again for a few months and I decided to try to look for another therapist again. I talked to a few before I found the right one for me and honestly it's one of the best investments you can ever make for yourself. I haven't hurt myself in 2 years and I'm working on going fully sober too. Thank you for sharing your story Amy. We need more content like this.
I’m with you finding the right therapist helps, I’m searching for a better therapist myself lol. Your story is amazing, I’m so thankful that you were able to have someone supportive in your life. An that you’re making the steps to sobriety that’s huge! 😊
"So many people are afraid to go to therapy because they don't want to know that they are fucked up. I want to why it is I am fucked up and how we can change that, and how I can choose differently for myself." SO TRUE. I did a few free sessions of therapy last year and although I have run out of free sessions, I am constantly revising whatever my therapist taught me. It was a short-term experience, but I finally got a very refreshing take on "myself" after YEARS of not confiding my deepest insecurities, even with my closest friends and family, and never having the courage to hear stuff about myself. I am trying my best to reframe my thinking, reach out to my friends more, and put greater trust and belief in myself. It's gonna be a very long journey but I believe it will be worth it.
I went to therapy for 8 months and it was literally the best experience of my life!! I had two different therapists within this time (one moved to a different location) and I loved every minute of it. Don't get me wrong it is TOUGH to dig down deep into your feels especially once you've buried it so far down, but once you release it and give yourself that closure you feel like a whole new you. Therapy LITERALLY saved my life! And I am forever thankful ❤️ this is by far my fav video on RUclips, I hope everyone gets the opportunity to try therapy in their life! Love your videos!!!!🥰
Its also important to remember the difference between a *psychiatrist, psychologist, a clinical psychologist and a therapist*. At least in EU, as a psychologist I have to have a MA in psych (+ several years of clin. training in hospital for clin. psych.) which includes general biology, neurology and pharmacology which allows me to consider a much wider range of causes and treat people w. serious mental illnesses. A therapist might be someone who just took a course and a psychiatrist is not a therapist at all, but a doctor. They prescribe meds for a wide variety of neurological issues, but if needed, they should refer you to a psychologist.
yes definitely! thanks for educating us. personally i have only worked with a therapist and have never seen a psychiatrist or been prescribed anything so that's why my video focused primarily on therapy. but i believe all forms of medical mental health are so useful and the differences are very essential for us getting help and getting better. thank u!
That explains so much. I've seen 2 psychiatrists for 'therapy' because I thought they'd be able to do what therapists/psychologists do and because therapy is not very normalised where I am. It seemed like they were just looking to cure me with medicine and because I'm not actually mentally ill or bad enough, there wasn't much they could do and just gave very generic advice like 'think positive, have a hobby'. Like wow, couldn't have come up with that myself ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. One did prescribe me medicine though and it seems to be helping. Maybe some of my symptoms stemmed from chemical imbalance, but it still seems like all it's doing is suppressing rather than fixing the root cause.
I've only been in therapy in a little over a year and a half and it already has made WORLDS of a difference! I have upped my frequency to three times a week and I know that isn't possible for everyone and I'm SO grateful I am in the position to have therapy. I cannot recommend it enough for EVERYONE. I think anyone can benefit from therapy!
sam wow! 3x a week? that is amazing!! i believe the same- ANYONE can truly benefit from therapy, if they themselves have the willingness to. i commend you on your HUGE commitment and investment to yourself. therapy is not easy work! it is tiring and exhausting but so worth it in the end. so proud of you. sending a big virtual high five!
as a mental health provider, i wish all of my clients can watch this!! But also, there are BAD mental health providers, if that's what your gut tells you, interview other therapists!!! You deserve the best, it's like dating - try different therapists because believe me, there are BAD mental health providers out there!
i love this mental health talk, being a mental health nurse, I always feel like i'm being stigmatized as a health professional and the patients are obviously even more stigmatized. thank you for using your platform to share your experiences!
I am glad therapy is working so well for you. I had mixed results with it, though mostly good. Decades ago, the therapy profession was taking some wrong turns, like into "memory recovery," a false technique that was messing lives up. And some practitioners had messiah complexes. Quality standards in therapy are better now, but people must always remember to be in charge of their own therapy experience. You seem to have that down quite well. It is clear you are feeling so much better at this point in your life.
Thank you for this! I am so sick of everyone publicly making fun of people who have mental illnesses. Most people can’t even recognize red flags bc that’s how taboo the topic is.
Couldn’t afford therapy so I went to counselling and my o my, I would not have survived my mental health episode without it, this topic is great! And thank you for spreading awareness
I finally started seeing a new therapy after a year of searching, it's been almost 2 months and it's going really good cant wait to take my healing journey to new levels
I totally agree with you about healthcare needing to be reformed and therapy needing to be more accessible. I've been in therapy for almost a year now as well and it has truly changed my life and I"m a firm believer that EVERYONE could benefit from it. Thank you for sharing your story and I'm so happy you're made so much progress in therapy❤
I actually have my first therapy session today after not going for a year. (I've been in and out of therapy for 7 years for depression and anxiety.) Even so, I was still so nervous about what to say and I felt like I failed when I had to go back but this video and you made me think otherwise. I'm seeing therapy as an opportunity, not only to heal, but to grow this time. Thank you Amy. You're the big sister I wish I had lol🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
I used to go to therapy as a teen and I’ve been on the fence about going back as an adult. The last few days it’s been heavy on my mind and I feel like I came across this video at the perfect time. Thanks for sharing your journey and trying to de stigmatized mental health care ❤️
Therapy has changed my life for the better. In college, I struggled a lot with mental health and never validated my own emotions. I never wanted to burden others with my problems, so I kept myself busy to hide it. Having a professional validate my emotions and feeling, taught me how to feel your feelings. Thank you for shedding light on how amazing therapy is.. past me needed would've loved this.
Hey Amy. I usually don't comment videos but I wanted to thank you to talk about mental health and therapy because you contributed to my decision to see a therapist. I thought for years that I didn't needed one and that talking to my boyfriend was enough, but I recently felt sooo bad after lockdown that I decided to take an appointment. I'm french and thanks to the university I managed to have a few free appointments with a therapist and I can't wait to see my progress ! Thank you for everything, sending good vibes from Paris. 💫💖
honestly i just wanted to thank you for really changing my life for the better. you helped me gained more confidence and you motivated me to take mental health serious! i'm finally getting therapy!!
I have my first therapy appointment today mainly because of you being so open and honest about it. My loved ones would try and encourage me to go for so long but it never felt right until I found your channel. Thank you
damn only 11 minutes in but this made me miss my therapist so much 😭 i stopped seeing her last summer since she moved to a private practice that was out of my price range and we finished working through the issues i had coming in so it was a good stopping point. i work in the mental health field and always always advocate for everyone to go to therapy at least once in their life! it’s definitely life changing and i always felt so whole and peaceful after each sessions 😭
I sent you a DM but I managed to get here so early that you might see it!! : Amy, thank you for all the amazing videos and this journey you are allowing everyone to take with you. I am so grateful for you and all your kind, thoughtful and progressive words that have inspired me for a long long long time now. Whenever I am stressed, down or need something to pick me back up I go straight to your channel and watch a video (especially your living alone diaries) and I identify so much with your life and your personal struggles and how you have grown from them. I also am a dog mum, have struggled and continue to struggle with depressive episodes and am split between so many different paths and directions. For me, my current battle and where my struggles lie is what path I choose to take and having the courage and bravery to follow it through, for myself, not to please or impress others. I am entering university in September and have chosen a path I am passionate about and now I feel the need to continue seeking for personal growth and confidence to take control Of my own life. This message is so long but even if you never see or read this, I feel I have spoken it a little into existence and typing it has helped me feel grounded and more confident. I hope to meet you one day and once again, thank you for helping me endlessly. What you are doing is changing so many lives for the better and I hope to continue this journey alongside you for many years to come. Pilar- London
hi pilar! wow thank you so much o____o sorry that i missed your dm as well. you are so young (we both are)! don't feel pressured to have things figured out or to "know your path" rn but it is GREAT that you have a direction you wanna go in. i have changed interests and career paths/desires so much and i am only 26. as you get older, you will become wiser and more authentic. your intuition will get stronger. plus! the whole point of earth school is to learn lessons and our life's journey is to constantly "figure it out." you are already doing so well for wanting to invest yourself, ask yourself deeper bigger questions on life, and for seeking self-fulfillment. you are doing AWESOME! keep going! much love to u, amy
I'm looking forward to my 2nd session this week! I'm looking forward to delving into myself, growing and hopefully fight these demons. I'm soo thankful my school offers this service for free.
This resonated with me so much, it truly was the type of conversation I’ve been looking for from someone regarding therapy. I really look forward to going someday and seeing how positive the outcome can be 🙏🏼❤️
I am scared of going to therapy because I feel like I am fine, but on the other hand I know I hold a lot of emotional pain and trauma that I need to work through.... Just like when something hurts me and I don't want to go to my doctor because I think I am not feeling awful enough to go. That kind of thing. Arrrgh.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us Amy! I have been seeing therapists for almost 4 years. I can slowly see myself being more self-confident, self-aware, and self-accepting. I know it is still a long way to heal from my past traumas but I know I am trying. Just wanna share with anyone who is not feeling safe or heard, it is always hard to start reflecting on our own emotions/past experiences but please do not give up on yourself! Take your time and effort, and let the rest works for you!
I definitely want to go to therapy eventually, but it isn't quite the right time yet, I want to move away first to have distance and really time to focus on my own mental health. :) I hope I'll have a positive experience as well and I hope it will further lose its stigma in the future.
you are a product of your circumstances in your life i love that you said that because a MAJORITY of people like to disregard this fact and make people feel bad for their suffering. I've started and stopped therapy so many times. But I really want to find something that helps. I live in foreign country which makes it even harder because the language spoken here isn't English.
I truly enjoyed this. Recently I’ve been working to align with myself and what I need. It resulted in me starting a RUclips channel and while it’s been a challenge, I love that it’s given me a sense of balance because my schedule comprises of filming and editing- and that’s what makes me happy. Thank you for sharing this, sending you my love!!
yes!! that is AWESOME- it's probably given you a sense of purpose and dedication too. all such healing things for the soul. i'm so happy you enjoyed this, your part in this community means a lot to me. i am grateful for your presence. x
@@amy_lee it has and it is healing! :) I am grateful to know I can share space in this community with individuals like you. It's so important to uplift and empower creators. I look forward to your next video and hope that it continues to bring you peace. 🌞
your content is everything. truly! you are what gave me that final push to get back into therapy and also spearhead my own spiritual healing. thank you for everything you do and being an incredible guide :)
so true, I think this is the best investment I can make in my entire life. thank you for the motivation because the homework in therapy is SO HARD to do
Amy I love how free spirited you was able to express such a topic.. & your hair and makeup too!! Thanks girl because you was speaking some serious truths.. you definitely mentioned a lot of things that I needed to hear frfr
I feel like you single handily took a huge step in smashing the stigma of mental health by comparing it to personal training. Thank you. I’ve been in therapy for 2 years and it’s been great. I changed my therapist once and am about to change again. Nervous but looking forward to this new chapter
i used to get anxious before going to therapy too! my therapist talked about it and had a whole therapy session on my need to be perfect/do things right ! definitely smth to explore if you have the chance as well :-) best of luck to you! you are on a tiresome but amazing journey x
Thankfully I found your channel a year ago and being able to watch your positive and therapy positive videos has really help guide me to go get mental help. Thank you for being so raw your videos have really have helped me find a light in life.
I 100% relate to being the friend who holds space but always feeling like a burden when I need to talk about what is going on with me. Despite my close friends saying it's okay to for me to talk about things I still find it extremely difficult. Meeting virtually with my fourth therapist this year and after a consultation feeling like this person is finally going to me the right fit for me. Thanks for making room for these conversations. I appreciate you so much!
Thank you for sharing Amy! 💚 I been going to therapy for about 3yrs now & I did it for about a yr as a child. I agree with everything you're saying & I have the same perspective on therapy now too! I also feel like growing up asian American it's not acceptable to go to counseling. It took me going for my parents to accept my anxiety. I know not every parent is as mine but if you're struggling & would like to seek help but worried about what your fam may think go for it! It has helped make my connections with them more healthier & mental health conversations are a regular for us now! ❤ I would also suggest taking breaks as therapy can be exhausting in many ways! I have taken months of breaks in between these 3yrs & it has helped me a lot. Also if you have Medicaid or make less then 2k you can apply for it & get free mental health insurance. This is possible in my state not sure what it is like for everyone else but an option to seek. I also do talk therapy, focused on trauma if this is something you want to look into. I also see a therapist who does emdr(rapid eye movement) counseling for trauma. We haven't tried this yet but so far trauma talk therapy has been good for me. I hope this helps whoever may need it. You're not alone 💙 feel free to ask questions through my comment if you need more info on what I shared
i feel like amy is my therapist. her videos make me feel good and have a positive mind set. although i do take counseling over the phone w my councilor every week. but i plan to go to therapy as soon as the pandemic is over hopefully.
I'm so glad that the AM with Amy is back and that you have talked about this! :) I really feel like so many people need to hear this. Pretty much everything you have said about going to therapy and how it's changed you so much rang so true with me, especially when you were talking about how everyone has some trauma - that's so true! Thank you so much for re-starting the AM with Amy and de-stigmatising mental health and therapy and for finding affordable therapists. You're such an amazing and strong person xx
thank you so much for this video Amy. I’m actually thinking about going to school to become a therapist to help others after I get out of high school. it’s so nice to hear that there are people out there that are open to the idea of opening up to someone else when in this day in age, it feels like everyone just tries their best to keep everything to themselves and bottle up all their emotions.
I haven't been to therapy but would love to give a try. I love that you're talking about therapy and self-awareness! I feel like I'm going through similar things as you as an Asian American. And thank you for compiling the list of low therapy options! These are affordable!
i wanna go to therapy sooo bad but it’s way too expensive. i have really bad social anxiety that has pretty much took away all my happiness and self esteem so idk how to improve without going to therapy
i’ve been aware that i need therapy for almost a year now, but i haven’t been able to go since i don’t have health insurance and it seems quite expensive. i’ve also been home for the past 5 months (i’m in college) and i don’t feel comfortable going to therapy while i’m home because i would feel judged by my family. i’m not in a great place right now but hoping it’ll get better by next year :)
Amy thank you thank you thank you. I love how raw, open and transparent you are in this video. I relate to the lack of opening up for fear of being a burden. Having that space to discuss, deconstruct, and grow with a therapist is the most transformative experience you can give yourself. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I am so excited for the next videos you are putting out and to be on this authentic and real journey with you.
I also feel therapy is very stigmatized, like, wth?? I've never understood why, I very much treat it like going to the doctor or the dentist (and boy u can go to the dentist for YEARS on sometimes), I have a problem? I go to the right professional. I LOVE going to therapy, like you said, it's precious 'ME TIME'. In fact, I went just this morning before her summer break =)
When you're in a mental health crisis and your therapist is on holiday for 3 weeks 😩 But yeah, therapy is soo necessary and beneficial not only for you but also for the people you're interacting with cause it makes you a more balanced person 😊
thanks for being here!! you being a part of this community is helping to break the stigma, by talking about the deeper issues of our world. i couldn't do this without U
I wish there would be a much affordable way to go to therapy- my main problem is that I told my parents several times I want to go to therapy bc I have like a social anxiety and I have cynophobia which only encourages me to stay home esp now with this whole pandemic thing going on- I feel isolated in my mind and lonely, I‘m a gemini rising and Libra sun I NEED SOCIALISING I need someone I can talk their ears off but I‘m alone most of the time - My parents told me either that it‘s not necessary or that I have to look into it and call but they still don‘t get that this is my main problem and part of my anxiety I can‘t just call a stranger and ask them to help me with my mental health
Thanks so much for this vid! Your tone and attitude is powerful and I appreciate your energy a lot. Super entertaining and informative, and no doubt you're reaching and helping a huge number of people! Thanks for the interesting explanations of the nuances between talking to friends about problems and talking to a mental health professional, very important point. A lot of us are 'deep feelers' as you put it. Recently I started a channel to cover similar subjects, and it's awesome to see what you and others are saying! Thanks again.
I truly feel like this channel is my only safe space sometimes. I don’t feel like other influencers are aware of what is happening around them and just ignore the shifts our country are going through.
Thank you so so much Amy! I’ve always wanted to go to therapy and your videos have been so helpful! I will be moving out in September and will be looking for a therapist finally! Keep doing what you’re doing it is really inspiring!❤️
I LOVE THERAPY!!! Who else started going to therapy during covid???
luv ur topic channel!
@@amy_lee omg thank you so much Amy! That means a lot :)
Meee
I just restarted my sessions last week. I had done a lot of shadow work prior to and we had breakthrough after breakthrough. It’s exciting scary sad stuff but so worth the happiness and relief you feel.
started 2 weeks ago! i’m ready to heal
Around 2 months ago my now ex started gaslightning me, calling me toxic, made me feel like there was something very wrong with me and invalidated my feelings and my reality before discarding me. After years of therapy that scared me so much. Maybe he was right, maybe I was relapsing into my traumas? Was there something wrong with me? What could I do to heal? I immediately contacted my therapist, whom I hadn't met for a couple years now, for a checkup. She just told me she had never seen me healthier than now. Therapy is your best ally against your own traumas, doubts and the abusive people surrounding you. Videos on youtube, self help books will never compare. Go to therapy guys, it's great.
"therapy is your best ally" YES! and yes yes to videos on youtube/books can never compare. those are just great additions and great guiding sources, but therapy lays the best foundation for a better U. thank u for sharing ur story! it has inspired me to keep going and hope it inspires others to explore the option if they can! sending a big warm embrace to ya ♥️
"I felt so bad and so alone. Like i was a burden to others."
Thisss
amy lee is my second mother
thank you for being that spiritual guidance figure we all need, but can rarely find.
thank you!
i am honored to be ur spiritual godmama!!
we get blessed with 27 min of amy content?! i'm absolutely here for it!!
:D always so fast n early asia!
when you 100% understand how much therapy helps your mind but can’t get over your own personal thoughts that keep you from going 🥵
you are NOT alone- ive had many therapy sessions even on therapy itself and my thoughts/feelings ON therapy! we and the human mind are SO complex. but you can find help, heal, get better and become EVEN more amazing than you already are, amy! - amy (lol)
AMY LEE 100% agreed 🥺 you’re definitely someone i relate to (same name does help lol) and it’s really amazing seeing someone so open on a public space
I started going to therapy 2 years ago when I got into a serious self-harm accident. My partner urged me to go since he goes to therapy too and says it's helped him tremendously. My first experience with my therapist felt a little condescending she said things like "you're still so young you'll go through more in life." which didn't sit so well with me. I think it's also super important to find the right therapist for you. I stopped seeing her after 3 months and took a break. My mental health went down again for a few months and I decided to try to look for another therapist again. I talked to a few before I found the right one for me and honestly it's one of the best investments you can ever make for yourself. I haven't hurt myself in 2 years and I'm working on going fully sober too. Thank you for sharing your story Amy. We need more content like this.
I’m with you finding the right therapist helps, I’m searching for a better therapist myself lol. Your story is amazing, I’m so thankful that you were able to have someone supportive in your life. An that you’re making the steps to sobriety that’s huge! 😊
"So many people are afraid to go to therapy because they don't want to know that they are fucked up. I want to why it is I am fucked up and how we can change that, and how I can choose differently for myself." SO TRUE.
I did a few free sessions of therapy last year and although I have run out of free sessions, I am constantly revising whatever my therapist taught me. It was a short-term experience, but I finally got a very refreshing take on "myself" after YEARS of not confiding my deepest insecurities, even with my closest friends and family, and never having the courage to hear stuff about myself. I am trying my best to reframe my thinking, reach out to my friends more, and put greater trust and belief in myself. It's gonna be a very long journey but I believe it will be worth it.
I went to therapy for 8 months and it was literally the best experience of my life!! I had two different therapists within this time (one moved to a different location) and I loved every minute of it. Don't get me wrong it is TOUGH to dig down deep into your feels especially once you've buried it so far down, but once you release it and give yourself that closure you feel like a whole new you. Therapy LITERALLY saved my life! And I am forever thankful ❤️ this is by far my fav video on RUclips, I hope everyone gets the opportunity to try therapy in their life! Love your videos!!!!🥰
Its also important to remember the difference between a *psychiatrist, psychologist, a clinical psychologist and a therapist*. At least in EU, as a psychologist I have to have a MA in psych (+ several years of clin. training in hospital for clin. psych.) which includes general biology, neurology and pharmacology which allows me to consider a much wider range of causes and treat people w. serious mental illnesses. A therapist might be someone who just took a course and a psychiatrist is not a therapist at all, but a doctor. They prescribe meds for a wide variety of neurological issues, but if needed, they should refer you to a psychologist.
yes definitely! thanks for educating us. personally i have only worked with a therapist and have never seen a psychiatrist or been prescribed anything so that's why my video focused primarily on therapy. but i believe all forms of medical mental health are so useful and the differences are very essential for us getting help and getting better. thank u!
That explains so much. I've seen 2 psychiatrists for 'therapy' because I thought they'd be able to do what therapists/psychologists do and because therapy is not very normalised where I am. It seemed like they were just looking to cure me with medicine and because I'm not actually mentally ill or bad enough, there wasn't much they could do and just gave very generic advice like 'think positive, have a hobby'. Like wow, couldn't have come up with that myself ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. One did prescribe me medicine though and it seems to be helping. Maybe some of my symptoms stemmed from chemical imbalance, but it still seems like all it's doing is suppressing rather than fixing the root cause.
kwunnkzz Honestly I feel the same way, I take medicine but I feel like it supresses me, but when I don’t take it I’m jittery.
I've only been in therapy in a little over a year and a half and it already has made WORLDS of a difference! I have upped my frequency to three times a week and I know that isn't possible for everyone and I'm SO grateful I am in the position to have therapy. I cannot recommend it enough for EVERYONE. I think anyone can benefit from therapy!
sam wow! 3x a week? that is amazing!! i believe the same- ANYONE can truly benefit from therapy, if they themselves have the willingness to. i commend you on your HUGE commitment and investment to yourself. therapy is not easy work! it is tiring and exhausting but so worth it in the end. so proud of you. sending a big virtual high five!
Sam Elle to which therapist have you been ?
as a mental health provider, i wish all of my clients can watch this!! But also, there are BAD mental health providers, if that's what your gut tells you, interview other therapists!!! You deserve the best, it's like dating - try different therapists because believe me, there are BAD mental health providers out there!
i love this mental health talk, being a mental health nurse, I always feel like i'm being stigmatized as a health professional and the patients are obviously even more stigmatized. thank you for using your platform to share your experiences!
Thank you for doing what you do ☺️
I am glad therapy is working so well for you. I had mixed results with it, though mostly good. Decades ago, the therapy profession was taking some wrong turns, like into "memory recovery," a false technique that was messing lives up. And some practitioners had messiah complexes. Quality standards in therapy are better now, but people must always remember to be in charge of their own therapy experience. You seem to have that down quite well. It is clear you are feeling so much better at this point in your life.
Its amazing to see someone talk so openly about therapy and the impact it has had on your life. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Thank you for this! I am so sick of everyone publicly making fun of people who have mental illnesses. Most people can’t even recognize red flags bc that’s how taboo the topic is.
Couldn’t afford therapy so I went to counselling and my o my, I would not have survived my mental health episode without it, this topic is great! And thank you for spreading awareness
I finally started seeing a new therapy after a year of searching, it's been almost 2 months and it's going really good cant wait to take my healing journey to new levels
I totally agree with you about healthcare needing to be reformed and therapy needing to be more accessible. I've been in therapy for almost a year now as well and it has truly changed my life and I"m a firm believer that EVERYONE could benefit from it. Thank you for sharing your story and I'm so happy you're made so much progress in therapy❤
I actually have my first therapy session today after not going for a year. (I've been in and out of therapy for 7 years for depression and anxiety.) Even so, I was still so nervous about what to say and I felt like I failed when I had to go back but this video and you made me think otherwise. I'm seeing therapy as an opportunity, not only to heal, but to grow this time. Thank you Amy. You're the big sister I wish I had lol🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
I used to go to therapy as a teen and I’ve been on the fence about going back as an adult. The last few days it’s been heavy on my mind and I feel like I came across this video at the perfect time. Thanks for sharing your journey and trying to de stigmatized mental health care ❤️
everytime amy posts a video my chakras align
Therapy has changed my life for the better. In college, I struggled a lot with mental health and never validated my own emotions. I never wanted to burden others with my problems, so I kept myself busy to hide it. Having a professional validate my emotions and feeling, taught me how to feel your feelings. Thank you for shedding light on how amazing therapy is.. past me needed would've loved this.
Hey Amy. I usually don't comment videos but I wanted to thank you to talk about mental health and therapy because you contributed to my decision to see a therapist.
I thought for years that I didn't needed one and that talking to my boyfriend was enough, but I recently felt sooo bad after lockdown that I decided to take an appointment. I'm french and thanks to the university I managed to have a few free appointments with a therapist and I can't wait to see my progress !
Thank you for everything, sending good vibes from Paris. 💫💖
you feel like a big sister to me even though we’ve never met! Keep being u
honestly i just wanted to thank you for really changing my life for the better. you helped me gained more confidence and you motivated me to take mental health serious! i'm finally getting therapy!!
I have my first therapy appointment today mainly because of you being so open and honest about it. My loved ones would try and encourage me to go for so long but it never felt right until I found your channel. Thank you
damn only 11 minutes in but this made me miss my therapist so much 😭 i stopped seeing her last summer since she moved to a private practice that was out of my price range and we finished working through the issues i had coming in so it was a good stopping point. i work in the mental health field and always always advocate for everyone to go to therapy at least once in their life! it’s definitely life changing and i always felt so whole and peaceful after each sessions 😭
YES YES YES LITERALLY MY FAVORITE SERIES IN THE WORLD 😌
JESSICA :DDD thank u
you inspired me to seek therapy back in June, i hadn't even thought about looking for a Korean American therapist, so glad i did!! thank you so much♥︎
I sent you a DM but I managed to get here so early that you might see it!! : Amy, thank you for all the amazing videos and this journey you are allowing everyone to take with you. I am so grateful for you and all your kind, thoughtful and progressive words that have inspired me for a long long long time now. Whenever I am stressed, down or need something to pick me back up I go straight to your channel and watch a video (especially your living alone diaries) and I identify so much with your life and your personal struggles and how you have grown from them. I also am a dog mum, have struggled and continue to struggle with depressive episodes and am split between so many different paths and directions. For me, my current battle and where my struggles lie is what path I choose to take and having the courage and bravery to follow it through, for myself, not to please or impress others. I am entering university in September and have chosen a path I am passionate about and now I feel the need to continue seeking for personal growth and confidence to take control Of my own life. This message is so long but even if you never see or read this, I feel I have spoken it a little into existence and typing it has helped me feel grounded and more confident. I hope to meet you one day and once again, thank you for helping me endlessly. What you are doing is changing so many lives for the better and I hope to continue this journey alongside you for many years to come. Pilar- London
hi pilar! wow thank you so much o____o sorry that i missed your dm as well. you are so young (we both are)! don't feel pressured to have things figured out or to "know your path" rn but it is GREAT that you have a direction you wanna go in. i have changed interests and career paths/desires so much and i am only 26. as you get older, you will become wiser and more authentic. your intuition will get stronger. plus! the whole point of earth school is to learn lessons and our life's journey is to constantly "figure it out." you are already doing so well for wanting to invest yourself, ask yourself deeper bigger questions on life, and for seeking self-fulfillment. you are doing AWESOME! keep going! much love to u, amy
AMY LEE thank you! This means the world to me 🥺
@@pdogvlogs9001 say hi to ur doggo for me :]
I'm looking forward to my 2nd session this week! I'm looking forward to delving into myself, growing and hopefully fight these demons. I'm soo thankful my school offers this service for free.
This resonated with me so much, it truly was the type of conversation I’ve been looking for from someone regarding therapy. I really look forward to going someday and seeing how positive the outcome can be 🙏🏼❤️
this is the most important video i've seen in a while. thank you for sharing ♥️
this makes me happy! thank U for being here audrey ♥️♥️
I am scared of going to therapy because I feel like I am fine, but on the other hand I know I hold a lot of emotional pain and trauma that I need to work through.... Just like when something hurts me and I don't want to go to my doctor because I think I am not feeling awful enough to go. That kind of thing. Arrrgh.
i've been thinking about getting therapy for a while now, and here you are uploading a video about it!! thank you so much, amy!!
if you have the means, definitely try it :-)!
Thank you for sharing your journey with us Amy! I have been seeing therapists for almost 4 years. I can slowly see myself being more self-confident, self-aware, and self-accepting. I know it is still a long way to heal from my past traumas but I know I am trying. Just wanna share with anyone who is not feeling safe or heard, it is always hard to start reflecting on our own emotions/past experiences but please do not give up on yourself! Take your time and effort, and let the rest works for you!
I definitely want to go to therapy eventually, but it isn't quite the right time yet, I want to move away first to have distance and really time to focus on my own mental health. :) I hope I'll have a positive experience as well and I hope it will further lose its stigma in the future.
No wonder I love you I'm an Aquarius too lol. And we are truly loving and loyal people, sometimes to a fault which is why therapy is great for us
you are a product of your circumstances in your life
i love that you said that because a MAJORITY of people like to disregard this fact and make people feel bad for their suffering.
I've started and stopped therapy so many times. But I really want to find something that helps. I live in foreign country which makes it even harder because the language spoken here isn't English.
I always come back to this video and i think ill finally see a therapist
I truly enjoyed this. Recently I’ve been working to align with myself and what I need. It resulted in me starting a RUclips channel and while it’s been a challenge, I love that it’s given me a sense of balance because my schedule comprises of filming and editing- and that’s what makes me happy. Thank you for sharing this, sending you my love!!
yes!! that is AWESOME- it's probably given you a sense of purpose and dedication too. all such healing things for the soul. i'm so happy you enjoyed this, your part in this community means a lot to me. i am grateful for your presence. x
@@amy_lee it has and it is healing! :) I am grateful to know I can share space in this community with individuals like you. It's so important to uplift and empower creators. I look forward to your next video and hope that it continues to bring you peace. 🌞
your content is everything. truly! you are what gave me that final push to get back into therapy and also spearhead my own spiritual healing. thank you for everything you do and being an incredible guide :)
Always having the mOst important conversations 🕊✨
the AM with Amy just don’t miss !!!
so true, I think this is the best investment I can make in my entire life. thank you for the motivation because the homework in therapy is SO HARD to do
amy: "that's traumatic! that's emotional abuse! ... did i do my eyebrows? 👁👄👁"
lol love you amy!
i've been really thinking of starting therapy. it seems like such a scary thing to do but I know that it's necessary. thank you for this!!
It’s not as scary as you think! ☺️
Amy I love how free spirited you was able to express such a topic.. & your hair and makeup too!! Thanks girl because you was speaking some serious truths.. you definitely mentioned a lot of things that I needed to hear frfr
thank you for making this video, I needed to hear this and i am now actively searching for a therapist.
I feel like you single handily took a huge step in smashing the stigma of mental health by comparing it to personal training. Thank you. I’ve been in therapy for 2 years and it’s been great. I changed my therapist once and am about to change again. Nervous but looking forward to this new chapter
I was just thinking abt my anxiety over my therapy appt today. Thank u so much
i have a therapy appt today too!!!
i used to get anxious before going to therapy too! my therapist talked about it and had a whole therapy session on my need to be perfect/do things right ! definitely smth to explore if you have the chance as well :-) best of luck to you! you are on a tiresome but amazing journey x
I admire your vulnerability and self awareness so much thank you for sharing your journey with us amazing content!
I relate so much to your story. I’ve been seeing a psychologist for the last year and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done.
Thankfully I found your channel a year ago and being able to watch your positive and therapy positive videos has really help guide me to go get mental help. Thank you for being so raw your videos have really have helped me find a light in life.
So grateful for you to be apart of my mental health journey. You are so appreciated ❤️
I love you! For real. We’re all connected. Thank you for that.
I 100% relate to being the friend who holds space but always feeling like a burden when I need to talk about what is going on with me. Despite my close friends saying it's okay to for me to talk about things I still find it extremely difficult. Meeting virtually with my fourth therapist this year and after a consultation feeling like this person is finally going to me the right fit for me. Thanks for making room for these conversations. I appreciate you so much!
As a psychiatrist-psychotherapist and undergo a personnal psychotherapy i want to thank you to sprend this message!
Yeeeees I love that Rumi quote!!!!
Thank you for sharing Amy! 💚 I been going to therapy for about 3yrs now & I did it for about a yr as a child. I agree with everything you're saying & I have the same perspective on therapy now too! I also feel like growing up asian American it's not acceptable to go to counseling. It took me going for my parents to accept my anxiety. I know not every parent is as mine but if you're struggling & would like to seek help but worried about what your fam may think go for it! It has helped make my connections with them more healthier & mental health conversations are a regular for us now! ❤ I would also suggest taking breaks as therapy can be exhausting in many ways! I have taken months of breaks in between these 3yrs & it has helped me a lot. Also if you have Medicaid or make less then 2k you can apply for it & get free mental health insurance. This is possible in my state not sure what it is like for everyone else but an option to seek. I also do talk therapy, focused on trauma if this is something you want to look into. I also see a therapist who does emdr(rapid eye movement) counseling for trauma. We haven't tried this yet but so far trauma talk therapy has been good for me. I hope this helps whoever may need it. You're not alone 💙 feel free to ask questions through my comment if you need more info on what I shared
Amazing video. I am starting therapy season 💕
she don't miss!!!!
i feel like amy is my therapist. her videos make me feel good and have a positive mind set. although i do take counseling over the phone w my councilor every week. but i plan to go to therapy as soon as the pandemic is over hopefully.
I just had my first appointment with my new therapist. you defiantly had a huge part in that. thank you!
I'm so glad that the AM with Amy is back and that you have talked about this! :) I really feel like so many people need to hear this. Pretty much everything you have said about going to therapy and how it's changed you so much rang so true with me, especially when you were talking about how everyone has some trauma - that's so true! Thank you so much for re-starting the AM with Amy and de-stigmatising mental health and therapy and for finding affordable therapists. You're such an amazing and strong person xx
thanks for speaking on this topic i'm sure so many of us are struggling mentally right now
thank you so much for this video Amy. I’m actually thinking about going to school to become a therapist to help others after I get out of high school. it’s so nice to hear that there are people out there that are open to the idea of opening up to someone else when in this day in age, it feels like everyone just tries their best to keep everything to themselves and bottle up all their emotions.
I haven't been to therapy but would love to give a try. I love that you're talking about therapy and self-awareness! I feel like I'm going through similar things as you as an Asian American. And thank you for compiling the list of low therapy options! These are affordable!
i wanna go to therapy sooo bad but it’s way too expensive. i have really bad social anxiety that has pretty much took away all my happiness and self esteem so idk how to improve without going to therapy
i’ve been aware that i need therapy for almost a year now, but i haven’t been able to go since i don’t have health insurance and it seems quite expensive. i’ve also been home for the past 5 months (i’m in college) and i don’t feel comfortable going to therapy while i’m home because i would feel judged by my family. i’m not in a great place right now but hoping it’ll get better by next year :)
You could always try better help or talk space maybe.
Amy thank you thank you thank you. I love how raw, open and transparent you are in this video. I relate to the lack of opening up for fear of being a burden. Having that space to discuss, deconstruct, and grow with a therapist is the most transformative experience you can give yourself. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I am so excited for the next videos you are putting out and to be on this authentic and real journey with you.
Love this video Amy! Another amazing AM Episode with such great advice, insight and inspiration! Hope you're doing well xx
thanks for being here. i am grateful for your presence in this community!
Thank you Amy I was thinking about therapy but I am so used to not speaking about my traumas that I am afraid to trust someone❤️ but I am gonna do it
Liked the video before even watching because I know it's gonna be amazing!!..❤❤❤
you r amazing shruti! thnx 4 being here :]
i cannot wait for you to release a book so I can be entertained and eye opened when I don't have wifi!
I also feel therapy is very stigmatized, like, wth?? I've never understood why, I very much treat it like going to the doctor or the dentist (and boy u can go to the dentist for YEARS on sometimes), I have a problem? I go to the right professional. I LOVE going to therapy, like you said, it's precious 'ME TIME'. In fact, I went just this morning before her summer break =)
The sound in the background is kind of calming
Thank you THANK YOU SO so much for sharing this. And for normalizing therapy and mental health care. 🦋
Thank you for this video Amy!😘 Hope we find a sense of outlets 🤎
I am seriously so happy for you to have found such a fulfilling way to work on youtube. Thank you for being ♥
When you're in a mental health crisis and your therapist is on holiday for 3 weeks 😩
But yeah, therapy is soo necessary and beneficial not only for you but also for the people you're interacting with cause it makes you a more balanced person 😊
THANK YOU AMY!!! Your channel and your videos are always a highlight to my day. Whenever I feel alone, I love rewatching you. Your energy is MAGNETIC
I am beyond happy to have found your channel! You bring incredible light & genuineness ❤️
You’re videos are so educational✨
many thanks for this insights
Thank you for this💙 I’m so happy I found your channel, you’ve helped me so much.
thanks for being here!! you being a part of this community is helping to break the stigma, by talking about the deeper issues of our world. i couldn't do this without U
I wish there would be a much affordable way to go to therapy- my main problem is that I told my parents several times I want to go to therapy bc I have like a social anxiety and I have cynophobia which only encourages me to stay home esp now with this whole pandemic thing going on- I feel isolated in my mind and lonely, I‘m a gemini rising and Libra sun I NEED SOCIALISING I need someone I can talk their ears off but I‘m alone most of the time - My parents told me either that it‘s not necessary or that I have to look into it and call but they still don‘t get that this is my main problem and part of my anxiety I can‘t just call a stranger and ask them to help me with my mental health
Thanks so much for this vid! Your tone and attitude is powerful and I appreciate your energy a lot. Super entertaining and informative, and no doubt you're reaching and helping a huge number of people! Thanks for the interesting explanations of the nuances between talking to friends about problems and talking to a mental health professional, very important point. A lot of us are 'deep feelers' as you put it. Recently I started a channel to cover similar subjects, and it's awesome to see what you and others are saying! Thanks again.
I truly feel like this channel is my only safe space sometimes. I don’t feel like other influencers are aware of what is happening around them and just ignore the shifts our country are going through.
Best video ever! I do therapy too🌞💛
Thank you so much for this. I'm about to go to my first therapy session soon so this came just in the right time!
Thank you so so much Amy! I’ve always wanted to go to therapy and your videos have been so helpful! I will be moving out in September and will be looking for a therapist finally! Keep doing what you’re doing it is really inspiring!❤️
Thanks Amy for ur support!
I am sorry my queen I couldn't watch it till 11.03 because of the sound behind the video ㅠ Thank you for the video ❤️ loves and hughes from Turkey ❤️
ah ceren, the humming disappears after 5min mark! : ( but yes it was construction outside my apt and i tried so hard to edit it down x_x
Just a small comment to say: thank you so much for creating the content that you do.
This is so informative! You're so well-spoken and knowledgable, Amy. I always take a thing or two away. I really appreciate these videos
I really really want your podcast❤️
Hope when it’s gonna be safe enough to have sessions in person, I will see the therapist. Thank you 🤍
u don't even need to wait! betterhelp + talkspace are great options for teletherapy :D i have switched to therapy since the pandemic!
AMY LEE Excuse me but do you know how to use better help? I tried sending an email to them and got no response.
Wait like how are u so woke!! Love u girl❤️