Donny Dunn Mental Breakdown (Baby Reindeer) 

For reference this isn't 'the actual breakdown video'. The video youre looking for never really happened. This is what the breakdown scene represented.

He’s actually a lot funnier than the TV show gives him credit for

Now we are stalking him😭

No one is talking about him being groomed… hate that people think it’s about a stalker. It’s about RAPE!

The difference between how people were actually reacting to him vs his own depiction and perception of it that he shows in Baby Reindeer is so heartbreaking, so real, so relatable. Just, wow.

“sometimes the thought of something, can be scarier than the thing itself” damn.

the fact this is 100% real blows my mind

He managed to implement comedy in it, he’s REAL good

This monologue makes so much more sense than the one in the show, it’s raw, bitter and funny.

This is not a breakdown. It’s a realisation. Be strong brother you’re not alone

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The way he speaks is like poetry. I’m overwhelmed with emotion from how fucking brave he is❤

You can tell how tense everyone is. They are looking for any moment to laugh to break the tension

That's the most calm and collected meltdown I've ever seen. The tv show didn't do this man justice, even though he wrote and starred in it . I'm glad i looked it up.

He's such a captivating performer. The way he's able to talk about this subject while injecting humor into it but also being heartbreaking is unbelievable.

What an incredible, brave, authentic, complex, intelligent, talented man

Doesn't seem like a mental breakdown. Seems like a genuine, authentic self-disclosure that can help and encourage so many people. I wish people who doubt and dislike themselves so much could realize how good they are, how valuable they are, and how many of us would be so honored to have them as a friend. Watching the Netflix series, and this video, I deeply like this person and wish him the absolute best this life has to offer.

“And all I needed to achieve it was to be honest with myself”. The most important line in the show.

there’s something so meta about watching this after watching the show. What an incredibly complex psychological story to retell. This story means a lot to those that are struggling with ptsd or post trauma symptoms.

the way that he depicted it in baby reindeer really shows the self hatred he was talking about during the reenacted version of this because this video he combines comedy into this story which is an incredible talent and it seems as though people seemed to enjoy it

The way he is able to interject comedy into this storytelling ( about such an awful experience) just shows how good a comedian he actually is

Here after watching series! Damn this guy is brave for putting his story in front of world .

He's a brilliant comedian and storyteller. I'd love to see him in a live performance, especially after Baby Reindeer.

Thank you Richard for turning your pain & shame into art. It was so refreshing to hear a man being honest and vulnerable in this way. It set you free along with so many other people struggling. We don’t talk enough about men who have been sexually assaulted and it’s important that we do.

This was a lot better than how it went down on the show. Considering he wrote the show it’s refreshing to see someone write their own character and actually downplay themselves. Usually when someone writes their own character they’re smart, strong and funny etc. (good will hunting for example)

There’s something I totally admire about this man. So humble and a brilliant actor and a clever man at the end of the day. Pleasure watching him and wish him love and happiness.

Just finished the show and balled my eyes out at the end 😭 this show is a rollercoaster

How did this man get slept on for so long? This speech is beyond incredible. Touching, funny.

What an incredible man. He truly is the bravest and deserves all the love he is getting right now. Sending best wishes xx

THE LAUGH OF MARTHA 0:05

I think it’s brilliant how Gadd turned his trauma into art with this series. I’ve seen mixed reactions and many folks wonder how he could’ve possibly re-lived his trauma through acting it out, but I don’t think it’s much different (in regards to re-living past trauma) than someone writing a memoir featuring personal trauma. Or participating in TED Talks, speeches, interviews, etc. He created something that goes beyond just sharing one’s story via words. Film and TV provokes almost all of our senses. It goes beyond just reading or hearing about another’s lived experiences; It allows us to live it with them. Much like I’m sure young Gadd was at the time of the events of the show’s re-enactments, I had no idea what was coming next and was more horrified as every episode passed. The courage it took to create something that resonates with people, despite the outlandish nature of Martha’s character and even of Gadd’s comedic journey, is immeasurable. Many comments here convey that people think Gadd was unjustly portrayed in his show, but I think his portrayal of himself reflects how he was feeling about himself during the events. It’s not rare that we see ourselves drastically differently than others do, after all. Baby Reindeer is a beautiful and tragic work of art with which Richard Gadd has so graciously allowed us to see this part of his life through his eyes. Sharing something like this with the world, especially through film, is outrageously brave. I am just in awe of his courage and I hope this project has propelled his healing journey even further along. Well done.

“Sometimes the thought of something can be scarier than the thing itself” It’s so true

Honesty wins, this gives me so much hope in humanity.

I’ve literally never heard someone breakdown my life so accurately before

Such a beautiful man inside and out. I hope he lives a peaceful life now and his parents also

Here a comedian makes me laugh and cry at the same time. Wow. Richard Gadd, you are something truly else.

He looks good with that mustache. Sent from my iphoen

Never resonated so much with any man before. It's like looking in a mirror. I wish I could meet him and be friends.

This guy is way funnier than the show made it seem he was.

"And all I needed to achieve it was to be honest with myself" ❤

Was shocked how good off a actor he was if he ever pursues a career in acting I think he would go far

I wonder how true to life the show was. The Netflix version of this was overdramatized but well written and acted.

Very powerful! He is VERY STRONG! And a great comedian, btw.

Netflix brought me here. Made a link since people are searching for this on his other videos.

It’s actually him. I didn’t know that.

Stuff that so many people experience but not many talk about. $hit needed to be said. So well spoken.

Amazing(ly) authentic and lovely man who went through too much. RB was gut wrenching and sad and so rough but heartful told.

having to live through all of that trauma again, donnys a hero

This is a showdown of his real incredible breakdown. So brave.

I’m so amazed … carry on spreading truth, empowerment of emotions and love of self! … thankyou for this honesty

Just finished the series. I had never heard of Dunn before but I'm so impressed by him. A really affecting show, one of the best and most thrilling things I've watched in a long time. He's very talented.

Love this man, pure talent and rawness right there 🤗

He did an absolute great job with the series. The first couple episodes were interesting but turns so dark so quickly. Bless him.

Finally the actual video!!!

This scene in the movie i's so touching specially when he said all he needs to do is to love herself. Instead on focusing on hating on his failures and mistakes. 😢

I believe this is from a play he performed about the baby reindeer story prior to the Netflix show

I needed to hear this. Plus, comedy and utterly serious topics are the best mix. Thank you Gadd, for putting yourself out there and telling your story. We are many people feeling less alone because of you.

I'm sorry this happened to you and you're right. It's HIS FAULT. I hope he gets what he deserves. You just keep being you. You're awesome.

The message he is giving in this video is speak your problems out loud so the enemy doesn’t keep you in your own mind where he can attack you and he will win everytime.

He is brilliant to open up using his stage performance ❤

2:00 is that Martha laugh?

Netflix brought me here!!!

he is the strongest person ive ever seen.

This is actually better than the dramatised version in the show, feels way more authentic

Am I the only one to think vulnerability is freaking sexy

crazy how hes this gud in reel life Sent from my Iphon

He actually got good at comedy. He had his pauses down, and everything

The scene in Baby Reindeer is an artistic representation, it doesn't make it untrue. Just like he's using art here to tell his truth.

This is good to see what he based it off of and you could tell he was sincere even though putting in jokes. This is very Ceppell like.

You know how they say "if you don't learn a lesson, it'll keep repeating itself" by this I truly believe that the reason all the bullshit kept happening to him, is because he had to learn to stand up for himself and speak out about the shit that happened to him. Now that he did, he has gotten everything he was so desperate for! Hopefully he learns to love himself better❤

This poor man.

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Just watched the show over the weekend and it was very interesting. It's really crazy to think that 'Martha' inadvertently saved his life because the incident forced him to face and conquer his demons. Before Martha he seemingly accepted his fate as a washed up comedian that was kind of just floating through life as another victim of trauma. He became stronger because of it. It created stronger bonds with his mom and dad as well.

I feel so sorry for this guy ,i hope he was ok x

So many wise words.

I'm so sorry u had to go through this... man or women it was never your fault... ❤❤❤

3:26 - 3:47 JESUS. HE KILLED ME with those lines. It's true.

He got to the fame in ways he could never imagine, authentically

I watched your series! Brilliant!! I want to be your friend ,not stalk you! Your very brave putting all of that out in the show. I wish you peace! God bless you!

This is from his show Monkey See Monkey Do. The T.V show brought me here and only just now realising I saw this live. Remembered it not being quite what I expected from a comedy show but as a 22 year old lad it was a really informative and eye opening experience. He is also far funnier than represented in the show

La risa de Martha💀

Same thing happened to my flatmate when I first moved to London. Heartbreaking. Not to mention his girlfriend, who also lived with us, was a drugged out child of famous people nightmare of a human. Thanks for sharing ❤️

I just watched the show binged it all today and omg the way I bawled my eyes out at the end… fucking hell watching him having a panicked attack after talking to his rapist was so fucking hard to watch.. seeing himself in that bartender and seeing himself in Martha, the talk with his parents and how supportive they were made me cry so much too.. I just kept crying and crying. The whole monologue scene was so hard and cringe to watch but also so relatable and real…

Powerful

Its so much better than he realized tho its not the "comedy" he was trying to do. Im so glad he told his story.

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

There's a saying that "comedy is tragedy plus time." It suggests that many comedians use humor as a coping mechanism to deal with their own personal struggles or hardships. So, while they may appear jovial and entertaining on stage, they may also carry a lot of sadness or pain when they're not performing. It's the irony of finding laughter in the midst of sorrow.

I recently went through rough things in my life, cancer, mom died, got divorced to name a few... going thorugh it and the aftermath have been the most difficult couple of years of my life but comedy, making it funny takes off some of the pain i guess because I've told my story to a few people and I tell it as a comedy routine. I dunno it's such a weird paradox

Hes actually funny Thats so interesting He’s so insecure and unfunny in the show because thats how he saw himself. But he was actually funny and charming

Heartbreaking story

N i would’ve sat n listened to every word as well. He’s so well spoken it’s interesting, from the accent idk the tone, the comedy he throws in.. brave

he’s a beautiful soul.

This man is a genius

I just want to give him a big hug

Just watched this show on a whim. Absolutely incredible writing, every character so well crafted and the sheer desperation you feel when you see each character lying themselves and to others is heart-wrenching. I also loved the ending, which provides hope but is realistic about the risks of lapsing back into old habits and patterns of thought and the risks of being thrown back into trauma. Spectacular TV series. I hope the writer and actors and crew get the recognition they deserve.

i was groomed for a few years as a kid when he was saying my fault his fault my fault his fault my fault his fault. it wasnt my fault. it took me like 6 or so years to actually realize that. it wasnt our fault. this made me tear up a bit damn

He did great :)

Poor thing:( this makes me so sad…

Mans doing slam poetry

His face when he heard her laugh -sent from my iPhone