A MENTAL HEALTH UPDATE | Vlogmas Day 15 2020 

Friends, this was a toughie to share. But here's the thing - I often find myself thinking, 'I wish everyone would be more open and honest about the not so great parts of their lives' so I've started making a conscious effort to do that. Not because I like to talk about my feelings (because I really don't) and not because I think I need a pity party (because I also really don't). I just want to start to normalise these kind of conversations so that maybe as we move forward, we can all be happier. That's the plan anyway.

I love your videos and your openness is refreshing ❤️

Bravo for being honest and you did exactly what needed to be done. No sleep or very bad sleep means depression, it is not a joke, it is not only mental, it is also physical, it is your brain which doesn’t produce some serotonin anymore. I went through all this many years ago, and I got over it thanks to wonderful doctors. I moved from one country to another thanks to the help that I got. And there is nothing to be ashamed of. Unfortunately many people are suffering from depression without even knowing it and it may become dangerous for the person. So kudos to you!

So glad you’re getting the help you need and focusing on you. It’s so nice when honest chats and real life stuff is shared online to show that we’re not alone! Sending lots of love 🥰💫

Well done for your honesty, and knowing that you needed professional help - that's so important. This year has been tough on everyone in different ways - I can't wait for it to be over, to be honest. I know my mental health has suffered too, but with two young kids and a job working from home, I have just had to keep going and going. I have three weeks off over Christmas and was going to use the time to do a bit of a life reset/self-care thing - but like you I'm a bit scared to look underneath all the 'busyness' to see how bad things really are!

I’m glad that you are getting the help you need and l hope you feel better soon! I hope the best for you in the new year!

It’s great to see you’re feeling better and improving your mental health. I love that for you ❤️😊 I resonate with you so much in the sense that I keep busy to distract myself from the real issues I need to address. I find it hard myself to get help but you really have helped me and now I’ll be getting the help I need to love myself and overcome my anxiety!

❤❤❤ you are our angel

Oh Aimee! I'm so glad to hear you have people helping you through this! 💜💜💜

Hello beautiful soul....you hang in there! KUDOS on taking care of you! I have walked the exact road that you are on and in your shoes. It is 💔. There is nothing else to say about that experience however I know you can not see this right now but in time...you will realize that this is only a stepping stone to a much better and brighter future. God works in very mysterious ways. Trust and believe dear girl. You have a beautiful life ahead of you! 💕

I feel this too

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You are very brave and thank you for sharing with us, you are not alone. I have a feeling that your break up is 100 times more magnified because of the lockdowns. If we can't go out and socialize with other humans, nothing new is happening and no activities to look forward to, we tend to dwell on the negative and not the positive. I have thought that I am doing fine in lockdown but I am not. I now feel anxiety when I go out. It could be the mask, as I hate wearing it or it could be that I don't have normal contact with other people like I used to. I am quite happy doing my thing in my house with my dog but the thought of going out gives me anxiety that I never had before, luckily once I am out, I feel much better. I miss going to events , I love going to concerts and plays and I don't see that happening anytime soon. I really don't see myself traveling as I don't intend to take an unknown vaccine and that seems to be the key that will unlock our freedom. I keep hearing that 2021 will be much like 2020.....whoopee :( Anyway, have a wonderful rest of the week, you are awesome xoxo

You’ve done many steps to feel better. I’m so proud of you! Have a wonderful Christmas. I hope you are able to get together with family.

Love these honest talks.

Thank you for being so open - I can relate

Thank you for sharing. I struggle to talk about the dark times until after the fact, which isn't very helpful, and I admire those who are capable of being more open. I hope you feel better soon.

Hey. Thanks for uploading this video. It really means a lot to me. I have been struggling as well and this year things have been worse. I have generalized anxiety disorder and seasonal affective disorder. I get to the point where I also cannot sleep and that makes everything else way worse. Usually I don’t have major problems until around January or a February but it came early this year. I think all of the added stress of Covid, the US elections and general political climate, my community, and having my son learning from home put me over the edge. Unfortunately I cannot take SSRIs. All I can take are the things that doctors do not like to prescribe and personally I don’t like to take them either. I have been, though, at night so that I can at the very least get some sleep. Seriously I should probably see a therapist but it’s super expensive in the US and insurance doesn’t cover it. Once in a while I end up talking to my sons therapist that he is seeing though a state program through school at the end of his sessions. I hear you on having low self esteem and self confidence. I have the same issue. Anyway..seriously. Don’t worry about not uploading every single day of Vlogmas. You are doing a good job and I have really been enjoying your content.

Hey Aimee, thank you for this video! They always make me feel better because I realize that I'm not alone in this... I avoid all other content about introspection at the moment because it's too much for me, but these videos of yours really help! I wish you all the best and lots of love from Germany 🌻

I love you LOL! I'm already laughing and you just started talking 😅 Ok we are getting serious now....