The Side Effects of Being Human - ASMR Supportive Friend / Mental Health vlog

The Side Effects of Being Human – ASMR Supportive Friend / Mental Health vlog

I call this “The Side Effects of Being Human” after compiling the list of topics provided by viewers and seeing how it looks like the side effects listed on a prescription drug label. Says a lot about our species.

I “act” as a supportive friend while rowing my boat down a winding stream of consciousness that contains my unadulterated thoughts, views, feelings, advice, knowledge and experiences on a wide variety of mental health topics primarily suggested by viewers that they themselves or someone they know are dealing with. I also swear. A lot. I get very emotional and defensive whenever I talk about how people are mistreated in this world. What can I say, I wear my heart proudly on my throat.

Please remember – if you are having suicidal thoughts, dealing with severe depression, self-harm, etc., please seek a professional, call a national or local hot-line, emergency office, etc.

00:00:00 Intro
00:11:55 Fire symbolism
00:22:00 The list of viewer provided topics
00:24:50 Lack of mental health education
00:37:39 Suicidal thoughts & suicide
00:44:23 The animal inside us – Fear & anger
00:46:58 Ignorance (bigotry, racism, sexism, etc.)
00:52:37 We’re all perfectly imperfect – Fake people & inadequacy
00:54:45 Being balanced
00:57:30 Makeup, Fear of social rejection
00:59:00 Don’t let the wrong people rent your headspace
00:59:58 Pick your head up! Be confident!
01:00:34 Why I Run My Channel
01:02:41 Don’t allow yourself to be a peg
01:03:25 Fuck the world (but be caring)!
01:04:00 My mantras
01:05:44 The power of positive words
01:10:24 This too shall pass
01:15:25 Seeking revenge
01:19:08 Being stoic
01:20:37 Being progressive (minded)
01:21:19 Pros and cons of being alone
01:25:25 Perspective / Someone always has it worse off
01:26:11 Keeping a simple perspective
01:26:24 Being constructive
01:28:15 Want of a simple life – Respect for Indigenous People
01:29:22 Be happy with what you have, who & where you are
01:30:17 Be the King / Queen of your Mental Realm
01:32:20 Self management – Taking ownership / accountability
01:36:40 Addiction to opiates & medication – Effects of bullying
01:40:14 You have the power to beat your addictions!
01:44:13 K.I.S.S. (Keep it Simple Stupid)
01:47:13 Managing emotions
01:48:52 Being alone / Alone in a crowd
01:52:11 Guilt, Mistakes, Forgiving yourself
01:55:17 Self-harm – You can beat it!
01:57:33 One thing, one moment at a time
02:00:14 Overthinking / Existential questions
02:01:26 It’s okay to say no (especially to toxic people)
02:02:37 Cyber bullying
02:02:48 How to be a supportive friend
02:06:35 Dealing with the holidays – Military personnel
02:08:56 Purpose – Nihilism – Making life meaningful
02:11:39 Loss of loved ones
02:13:29 Worrying – Can’t worry about what you can’t control
02:17:34 Abuse (abusive / neglective parents)
02:19:56 People turning on you – Trust
02:20:58 Finding inspiration – Grow, take risks, try new things
02:22:01 Never let ’em see you sweat
02:22:43 Be present – Don’t stay lost in your head
02:23:41 Physical disabilities & conditions
02:25:13 Final thoughts