Zoe, i genuinly care. I have noticed that you have grown a thick skin and that completely fine. Honestly while watching a video the thought " why is she sharing this?" Never occured to me. I enjoy everything you share. I never write comments but i dont see anyone commenting anythibg on this so i decided to write one.
Ello! Jumping in to say I’ve been here since you were 19, and I was 19 too! In fact my birthday is the day before yours. Started off watching you at uni, single, no idea what I was doing in life. Now I’m 30, married and expecting our first baby! Mad how time flies but always enjoyed watching your vids and growing up along with you! 😊
I haven't watched zoe in ages mainly because I've been busy with school and life but I saw this video pop up as I was doing my makeup today so I decided to click on it - and watching this video with her and alfie honestly gives me so much nostalgia and serotonin because I remember watching them when I was in middle school/high school and now I'm a sophomore in college. I just love their vibe and it makes me so happy
I think you hit the nail on the head when you say social media used to be an escape from the real world and now we escape from social media to be in the real world..
Hi Zoe I loved this video it was so calming to listen to you talk after such a stressful day today, I made a cuppa, got all cozy, snuggled with the dog and thought I’d put this on. I find you so inspirational and you probably hear this all the time but you’re so amazing. You are genuinely the type of person I look up to and I know it sounds cringe but you are. You’re relatable, funny and stand for what you think is right. So just thought I’d let you know that you mean a lot to millions of young girls/boys xx
tw // emetophobia i never knew you had this phobia and as someone who has it it’s made me smile knowing that someone like you struggles with it, i’m only 17 but getting pregnant terrifies me because of morning sickness! i also feel like their are times were i should’ve been sick but haven’t ! thank you for talking about it, as i said it’s nice knowing other people have the fear
Hey Zoe😊 I’m definitely one of them who is here since nearly the beginning. When I started to watch your videos I was 12 years old and basically couldn’t understand much of what you were saying because I’m from Germany. Now I’m 23 and have the english level of a native english speaker. And I think that is manly because of you and some other RU-vidrs. So thank you very much. I really appreciate your videos and the fact that you share your life with us. Love Maikki xx
Zoe I am the same way with my anxiety, me being sick is the number one thing that makes me feel anxious. I always feel so anxious whenever my body feels off and sometimes it even causes panic attacks. This makes me feel better knowing that I am not alone with that part of my mental health! Keep being you, I have watched your videos coming on nine years now (which is crazy to think)!! I hope you have an amazing rest of 2020
Wow hearing about your anxieties around throwing up were so interesting as my experience has been the total opposite. I started going to therapy at 10 because after my parent's divorce I couldn't fall asleep at my dad's house without throwing up, and I also had a lot of anxiety as a varsity track athlete and would often throw up before races. It's just fascinating to see how differently people's anxieties manifest.
Those raw real talks are relatable. No matter how successful or how distant you may be.. once you start chatting it feels genuine. So I appreciate you taking the time to share this video with us.
a zoe video is my FAVOURITE notification to receive. please NEVER feel like you’re wasting our time. you have helped so many with their mental health and being honest about it, myself included. so many of us want to know how you truly are. it’s crazy how you can care so much about a person through a screen but here we are, 11 years later!! pls continue sharing everything and anything you want with us. hope you have the best halloween miss halloween kweeeen 🎃✨
Honestly I’ve been watching you since I was 12 and I’m now 23- way back when you had backcombed hair and wore the t shirts with crosses on, I can remember you posted a video and joe popped up in the background (way before he was on RU-vid himself) and you replied to my comment on that video and I had a major fan girl! I think that’s why you vlogs still being such comfort to my life because they’ve been a part of it so long 😭 Thanks for sticking around Zoella 💗
Been following since the beginning (when you were 19 and I was 16-17) and I must say you completely hit the nail on the head with describing old RU-vid as cozy. I continue to come back to your channel every video to feel that cozy and safe vibe and you truly continue to provide that feeling for me - especially your videos with Mark! I love how open you’ve been with us over the years but I also really love how you have been able to set boundaries. Growing up watching you, we have all grown up together and I am so proud of who you have become and almost remained to be your true self!! I am genuinely just happy for you Zoe and we all want to see you happy. I will continue to support and follow along as long as you want us to! You have changed and helped so many lives and it’s weird to say but I almost feel like coming to your channel is like meeting up with a lifelong friend.
I had hypnotherapy for my emetaphobia because I was worried about morning sickness. I was really anxious when I found out I was expecting but didn't have any physical sickness just felt it! The hypnotherapy was really worthwhile.
It's so good to hear someone talking about emetephobia. This is also the stem of so many anxieties for me, including OCD. It genuinly stops me wanitng to get pregnant too, so it's good to hear you talking so openly about this. Thank you!
Really enjoyed the honest open and YES we care! I struggle with depression, anxiety, and addiction. It’s important folks talk about the down as much as the up, because it’s reality and we need people to relate to.
I always feel like social media used to much more wholesome. There was much less pressure to post perfect content. I miss the days when people would upload a picture of their Starbucks with a god awful sepia filter :(
Here for 11 years and it gave me a whole new perspective on all the small things that can make you happy! Can't tell you how many times I have been inspired by your cozy sleepovers, holiday preparations or even by a simple cuppa of hot choc! And it transferred to my life and brought lots of joy! Thank you so much!!
oh my gosh, I think I’ve been here for 11 years! What a journey! Couldn’t agree more about the cozy days of social media, that is exactly what it felt like! But on the other hand, it’s amazing to see how you all grew and we’ve grown together! I love the journey! ❤️
Zoe, don't worry about sharing things you feel unsure about, what ever you post i will always sit and watch and find intresting. You're vlogs are amazing and they make so many people smile :) 💕
No time wasted and really appreciate your honesty. I’m almost old enough to be your Mom, but have been watching your videos for years. Your ability to make us feel included in your world in a cozy way makes watching your videos really comforting. I really appreciate you continuing on, thanks for sharing!
this is honestly my favourite kinds of video: sit down chats about life--your ups and downs, and your vulnerabilities. because it feels like an intimate chat with my best friend (which is kind of who you've become for me over the years).
I'm so glad that you have brought up about pregnancy and the fear of being sick. I'm 27 years old now and me and my husband are starting to talk about having a baby, I cannot stand being sick, I can help others who are sick but the thought actually scares me I generally no how you feel Zoe!
To be honest I love talking/chatting videos. I am into listening people's opinions. The reason why is that I find it more engaging and interesting to be honest. Don't think that your point of views are boring and uninteresting, I'm here sitting and enjoy listening you very carefully ❤️ I really enjoy this kind of vlogs so you better upload more vlogs like this 🤗 love you ❤️
I can already tell Zoe's going to literally make my day (or night) with this vlog, I was waiting for it to come up! can't wait to watch it after dinner. thank you Zoe for keeping uploading content even I this difficult time where we're all a bit confused and worried about our future. you are a light and the one who keeps me wanting to be optimistic and to have hopes
I honestly think you handled the questions about kids so well. It’s a question that gets thrown around a lot, but can be so hurtful for some... it’s understandable that people are curious and it is probably asked with a lot of love... but you never know what people are going through, if they are infertile or having trouble getting pregnant. But I really feel like you gave the perfect answer, nonjudgmental and informative. Thank you for that! 💗💕
This was a really sweet and genuine video. It was so nice to hear your "raw" opinions about your life and changes you've been through. Felt like we were having a laid-back chat :)
I've been watching since the very beginning - definitely feel the difference between like 2010 and now, not all bad but feels less innocent and friendly than it used to be though esp. with all the drama accounts and commentary videos. So glad your still making videos though because they still feel so cozy like a hug from an old friend
We are the same age so I’ve been here since the beginning!! I agree, RU-vid was so sweet and innocent back then. I still look forward to your videos because they still have that cozy feeling ! 💞
I used to watch you’re videos ALL the time but kind of lost contact for the last couple of month. I used to love you’re videos for you’re honesty and rawness. It always felt like watching a best friend. When I read the Titel of the video I felt soooo thrown back to that time and just had to watch it. I understand that sometimes it can be very hard to be so open and vulnerable online. Especially with how many followers you’ve gained over the years. Very happy you feel confident enough to be so open again. Missed you!!! xxx
I feel like in the "cozy days" spending time on social media wasn't "mainstream" if that makes sense 😅 like most people didn't spend a big chunk of their time watching youtube. I remember not having many friends at all who also like "watched youtubers" where as now it feels so strange when you meet someone who doesnt have social media or watch youtube and they're completely the odd one out. I totally understand what you mean by back in the day youtube was an escape whereas now people want to escape from social media. Back in the day if you didnt have a buzzing social life, you spent your time on youtube... whereas now people think of their social life as strongly linked to social media (deciding where to visit based on the instagram pictures, or spending their time putting effort into getting more followers). Its a completely different youtube-life dynamic now for both the youtubers and subscribers.... craaaaaazy 😅
Idk how old Zoe was when she made her “How to do a perfect top knot” video, but that was the first video of hers I ever saw. She was also the first RU-vidr I ever subbed to! Wild!
I’ve been watching your videos for YEARS and I didn’t know that your anxiety stemmed from a fear of being sick. Mine is the EXACT same and I had no idea we had that in common!
I also have verrrrry similar emetophobia. you're not alone with being able to control your body when you should probably be sick. If you make progress with this, please share. It's so nice to hear someone else working through the same fear.
Oh my god I am exactly the same with the emetophobia! thank you so much for talking about it because I hear not many people that do - it makes me feel less alone so thank you! x
When you were talking about how social media used to be so cosy and like an escape...I was thinking how much I think like this in regards to your channel. I’ve been here since I was about 9 or 10 and now I’m about to graduate HS, and watching your videos has shaped me as a person and definitely for the better. Even just the small things like getting me addicted to Harry Potter or cheering me up during Christmas when I watch old Vlogmas series has given me so much happiness. Just thought I’d throw some gratitude out here 🤍
I've been here since you were 21 and I don't see myself going anywhere anytime soon, love you when you're vulnerable like this and love you when all you want to share is you baking! whatever makes YOU happy to share is all I want to see!
I’ve been here from ur start and grew up with u. I’m about to be 29. I love how u have grown and changed as I have too. I feel like ur my bff thru RU-vid.
I have never related to someone more in my life. Someone that has the same exact anxiety as me, that is from being afraid of getting sick. I thought I was the only person that thought this way and got anxious about that. Thank you for sharing! Love you!
Do you miss the “Brit Crew” days? It felt like you lot were inseparable and as you’ve grown up you’ve all moved on. Do you miss the closeness of them days? My favourite vlogmas was 2013 when you all went to dubai, personally i miss them days
I love the way you two look at eachother sometimes. Just so beautiful to see two individuals mature independently and together through the youtubeyears.
Hi Zoe, I really struggle with emetophobia. I get anxiety and panic attacks due to the fear of being sick. I don’t mind anyone else’s sick etc. Just my own for some reason. I have begun to understand why I feel sick and how to prevent that and know I am much better however, I have found that how other people deal with it is super important. It’s so nice relating to someone! Xx
I definitely think I’ve been here since the beginning! It doesn’t feel like 11 years since I was watching your boot sale hauls and trips to primark with your mum. You definitely were a real tonic to my loneliness when I was younger, and now at 27 I feel like I’m catching up with an old friend. Thank you xx
I’ve been here all along!! Since the first few years of your account. Social media has for sure had a negative impact on my self esteem over the years and even more in the last 6 months but your channel has 100% always been my safe place. Whenever my anxiety has previously gotten out of hand, I always find myself watching your videos and they instantly keep me calm and grounded. Please don’t feel like we don’t care because your presence online has helped me and many others SO much. Thank you. Xx
Just want to give you some reassurance. I had my little girl 7 months ago and never had any morning sickness throughout my entire pregnancy. So there is hope!
I’ve had the same phobia for years, and I always felt weird for having it. I’m awful with it and this video has made me feel slightly better. I think of the same things. You are wonderful and I’m so happy I have gotten to grow with you over the years, Zoe.
This is so insane. I only just started to figure out my fear of being sick. I have found out I have been going through this for over ten years now. Everything you just talked about is what I go through every single day. My therapist told me that this is the reason I have anxiety and I feel as though everything has just fallen into place once hearing this. Thank you for speaking about it. I now feel as though I am not alone...
I started watching you when I was in middle school and now I am doing a masters degree, it’s so crazy how time flies and how much we’ve both grown up. I’m proud of us. You helped me through so much and I thank you so much for that. I’m glad you’re doing great!
I'm 30 and have been here since the beginning of your channel, I completely get what you mean about the net being cosy back in the day! The main reason I gravitated to your channel is because you were like me and my friends. Keep doing you boo!
I’ve not thrown up since I was in third grade and I’m almost 19 now. I’ve stopped myself from getting sick so many times and I don’t know how. I’m exactly the same when people around me are sick I won’t want to be around them at all. It feels so good to know I’m not the only one 🥺♥️
So appreciate you speaking about mental health. My 13 year old has emetophobia and severe anxiety and it helps so much to see people speak out about their struggles. Yes! We do care. Please know that. Have been watching you for many years and love you and the energy you share ♥️
I’ve definitely been here since you were 19, I was 14 at the time and you felt like a cool older sister being a role model for me! RU-vid has changed an insane amount but watching your videos, and some of the other people I watched back in 2009 makes me feel so comforted and nostalgic, we have all grown up together
I love this. I don’t know why but this video made me feel like I’ve missed you. And I’ve been up to date with every video! It felt really personal, love it! So glad you did it..thank you ❤️❤️❤️
I miss the cozy days of RU-vid :( also just want to say that, to this day, I still religiously watch your vlogmas 2014 playlist every year around Christmas. Idk what it is, but something about that vlogmas hits different 💕💕 good ol days
I’ve been ‘here’ since 2012! I still remember the first video I watched of yours. At your Dads home. In your bedroom and you showed us how you styled your long hair. I had just had a baby and I was struggling with postpartum really bad. I hated the way I looked, hated my limp thick some what wavy hair. Etc but my hubby and I had our first date night and I wanted to ‘try’ something new. You showed us how to do a plat headband thing. Lol I tried it and it turned out. I felt so hood about myself that night. After that I binged your videos and I’ve been here ever since! ❤️
I genuinely love watching your videos no matter what it is about. You talking and showing life to me is very calming and because you are so kind and such a good person it's nice to "be around" someone like that. Share what you want, we will love it no matter what :)
I've been watching you since you were 20 I think, and I was about 14 :) I growed up with you, your positivity and amazing heart have been a huge example for me. I'm so grateful to have found so many positive people on youtube that literally saved me from being a depressed and anxious person. This might sound exagerated but it's true: RU-vid and specially you Zoe helped me to create a little warm bubble where I could go to feel better and learn how to do makeup, how to be nicer to people, kinder, and more lighthearted (and also how to speak english! Actually, sorry if i'm a bit sketchy with my writing). I know that a lot of my current self was somehow inspired by you and other positive influencers. Thank you so much for what you gave me and keep giving us. Love from Italy :)
i haven't been around for 11 years but I've been for 6, almost 7 now. i'm a couple of years younger tahn you so you have always felt like a big sister to me. i really like having you in my life through your videos
Zoe, I am exactly the same! I used to have hour long panic attacks every day because of the fear of being sick. I used to not eat for days on end in case I eat bad food and get sick, and haven't been sick in more than 10 years now. I am so much better than I used to be but I still have fairly regular panic attacks about it even now
honestly i love how this felt more ‘zoe’, please zoe never feel like you have to say/ do a certain thing, do what your heart wants and being your sweet bubbly self ♡
I started watching you 8 years ago. But omg. Can’t believe I’ve been watching you that long. I remember at one of the companies I’ve work with, I have a partner there and she’s also a viewer of yours and it’s actually fun to talk about something the both of you can relate.
Put some warm chamomile tea bags on your eye for a few minutes a few times a day!! This helps with the infection and the pain in you eye! It's also good when you have pinkeye!
i used to be SO scared to be “sick” but it happend a while ago and it actually wasn’t that bad. It was an issue due to my medication and i felt so nauseous and the only thing that helped was to be sick so i did it and i felt so calm after so now it dosent really bother me anymore.
This is my favourite video I think you’ve ever done (aside from the mark vlogs) but I feel like this is the first time you’ve been chatting with us on a more personal level in such a long time! 💕💕
I have been watching you since you first started when you were 19. We are about the same age (I'm 32) so I kind of "grew up" with you. Always love your videos and seeing your journey! 💛
I cannot put into words how much I enjoyed hearing you talk openly about how you are. You have always been an account that I go to for "comfort" videos, but I think unconsciously I put you in this "perfect" box because I only saw the highlights and it's so nice to relate to you and your struggles. I do care about you sharing stuff like this and it makes me feel so much better. And like many people have said, thoughts like "why is she sharing that, none cares" never crossed my mind :)
Its so strange, because my Anxiety makes me throw up. I get so nervous i throw up. If i had that fear aswell I couldn’t imagine how awful that would be
I was just watching 2015 Zoe vlogmas! I have followed you for 10 years! So fun going back and see classic RU-vid! You are definitely wiser!!! I love you guys so much ❤️❤️❤️
I watched the last two years of vlogmas this weekend and watching this video has made me realize how much we’ve all changed in just a year because of lockdown.❤️
I always was here for the cozy days, but it all has changed now. I used to love to stay home to just watch video's on RU-vid where people filmed their live, but I didn't live my own life. So since RU-vid has changed since years ago I started to live my own live more. So yes I still miss that time and just chillin' with my RU-vid friends, but I love to live my own live aswell.
I started watching you in 2010, I was 15 at the time and thought you were the best and coolest on youtube (Your hair were my ultimate goals and still is lol) !! Now I'm 26 and wow, how amazing it has been to watch you all these years :D Still my fave! xx
