My Journey Beating Depression, Anxiety, and Low Self Esteem 

Literally cried with you I totally understand how painful this illness really is I have to fight everyday just feel normal ;(

Respect for posting this dude. Lots of people deal with this struggle but don't talk about it. Hopefully your video will inspire people to get the help they need.

I have came here because I'm really struggling right now , when you cried j cried only because you are giving a really good insight into this condition , and when you talk about something that has effected you it's natural for it to bring up emotions. I find I can't talk to my sons as j don't want to burden them

Brave post. Respect. There are so many like you out there, we need to hear each other’s experience! Take care brother

Crazy, running my darkest days lately, been clinging to boxing the last few months, never expected to run into this video while looking for MK 1 glove reviews. Just wow. Peace and Blessings all the way from Baltimore, Md

I don't understand why someone like you could view yourself like that. You're wonderfully made. ❤️

Ross with that accent you should never have low self esteem . I feel the same, I dont date because I dont think I am good enough

All the respect to you. I go back to this vid everytime I feel like I hit rock bottom

I feel like I’m really stuck in it right now and I’ve been looking for videos like this, not necessarily for advice but just to know what other people’s experiences are so that I have people to relate to. The way you articulated your struggle with depression felt so honest and real and I’m so glad that this video exists so that I can feel less alone. I can’t even fathom getting out of this, and I’m at a point where it’s really hard to even believe it for myself, but seeing clearly that someone else who was in much the same predicament I am in, and who was so clear and open about their experience has gotten through it, does give me a shred of hope for myself that some day I might get out of this hole I’m in. Thank you so much for making me and many others feel less alone.

Crazy how we bring ourselves down when it isn't even slightly true. Appreciate you being vulnerable and coming out with your deep issues ❤

Your video has hit me harder than anything else I’ve watched/read. I needed those tears man. I cried with ya, so many times. I feel that pain you were going through. Seein you think of that, how it hurts to even think about, and seeing that you’ve made it out is the greatest evidence that there’s some hope. I can’t thank you enough brother.

Glad you are better now. Here I am, 32yo, still a student, no job, anxious, no confidence, low self esteem, struggling, despair. I don't know how hard I should be on myself, if it's just not enough what I'm doing.

Thank you , I currently have tears in my eyes as I write this comment. My son has all of these signs and is getting the help he needs . Your journey is my sons current journey and we just finished all watching your video which has given us hope, thank you for sharing your story .

I'm going through the exact same thing I've been boxing for 6 months and I absolutely hate myself. I have a fight next month and I'm constantly convincing myself I'm not good enough and going to get battered, for everyone to see. My self esteem makes me hesitant in sparring because I don't believe in my ability. Social anxiety, despising my body, negative thoughts about everything and being a door mat for everybody with no back bone to stand up for myself. This video has seriously resonated with me because we've found similar passions, I love boxing I'm the fittest I've ever been, although still chubby, it's ruined my life for so long that I convince myself I'm just weird. I hope I pull through like you, I think the day I see my abs I will finally begin to believe.

amazing and well done sir for being so open - we need more people like you

I feel you brother, being so hard on oneself is tough and incorrect to a healthy living and mindset. Living with self acceptance

You are one gutsy and brave man. God bless....hope you are thriving and doing well since you put this vid out. LOVE and RESPECT from across the pond.

Thank you so much for sharing this. Feel the same way about not wanting to talk with people about my mental health. But I have started reaching out and it is helping.

I agree 100% about the Stigma around mental health. Look at you, You're Gorgeous. I had a Wonderful Mother who taught me to Think Positive. I had such negative thoughts.. I wrote super faint in pencil on the wall while I slept my life away.."Think Positive" It's easy for a person to think negative... how hard it is to think Positive and turn it around. It takes work but it can be done. Exercise, Good Music and Humor are my go to's. Good Luck to Everyone

Respect man keep your head up, know how you feel 💯

Thank you so much for this brother. This video has been encouraging to me. Thank you for sharing it and I'm so happy you are enjoying life ❤️🙏

i have had so many storms run through, with age it seems to have stopped

Thank you for sharing. I admire you for speaking up about it. I cried as you were telling your story because everything you felt is what I am feeling now. Likewise, I have been feeling like this for years now. You inspired me to seek help, I know have a beautiful 2 year old daughter and I want to give her the best version of me. Again, thank you for sharing!

I’m sitting here in one of my darkest days and came across your video. I’m dealing with the exact same issues you’re describing . I don’t know where to turn to or what to do, I don’t want to be like this anymore.

Well done brother, if only you could go into more detail about the process, because I'm struggling with the same problem, but your story really inspires me. Thank you

Thank you bro! I have been having a really hard time dealing with depression and you have given me some hope. So many videos about depression just don't hit home for me but thankfully yours did. Again, thank you so much!

Much love for you and your bravery and sharing this. Thank you ❤️

Hey thanks for sharing and being so open. I just restarted therapy yesterday after a few years and i feel so much worse right now. I heard that can be normal in the beginning. We have such similar issues. The low confidence no self esteem. Thank you so much. I went on 10 interviews this year and didn’t get anything. But im still pushing. Thanks again brother. Im from usa

Thanks for all of this! im dealing with severe depression low esteem GAD and panic disorder (maybe) its really difficult! Thank you very much! Bless you, you are really brave for helping others and talking about it.

This will help people as it’s not a celebrity it ur regular guy people can relate to him 💙

Amazing video. I can't say just how I admire you courage and selflessness in sharing your journey. I'm so glad that you are now in a better place and now other people through watching this can take inspiration - it may just help them on their journey also.

I’m so glad you’re here your so valuable ❤️❤️❤️

Thanks for sharing mate, I'll be in soon for some gear and a gab

Thank you for sharing. I was genuinely moved by you expressing your emotions. You are wonderful. Wishing you the best!

💙. I know exactly how you felt. I'm so glad you're no longer there.

This was an amazing video and very brave. To see the emotion just set free was therapeutic. Everything you said was so relatable. I really hope to grow to be as strong as you!😢

I'm going through the same thing right now. This was really helpful to hear. Thank you

Great video! One thing I would like to add though: stay away from "Psychiatrists". At least in the USA, all these MD's want to do is throw medications at you. Meds that will mask whatever's going on. I'd strongly urge people with depression or anxiety or anything to first go see a mental health counselor, / mental health therapist. There are so many ways to combat depression/ anxiety including lifestyle changes and cognitive behavioral therapy, and more.

I’m going thru the exact same thing right now and this video gives me so much hope! Thank you so much for sharing your experience it’s very inspiring.

THANK YOU!! IN THE MIDDLE OF IT NOW MYSELF!

Ross mate. That’s just a wonderful thing you have done. No one ever would dare to speak so honestly. What you said was so very refreshing. It’s one of the main reasons I buy from you.. you see that’s the thing, it’s got fuck all to do with cost, but everything about the guy selling you it. So well done.

Thank you for sharing. Struggling right now and hoping for the future, this was comforting to watch

Thank you for this. It did give me motivation to try to do something about it. Like many other I also cried.

What an amazing and raw video. Thank you for sharing your heart to help others ❤

Proud of you! well done!

I had a fundamental belief I was inherently flawed that I would be found out I couldn't find anything actually wrong with me through hypnosis and then it just ended

Mate, what a brave, respectable and honest person you are. Your thoughts mirror mine in virtually every way. I'm 48 years old and it's taken me over twenty years to admit to myself that I have problems. I don't know how but I managed to get married and have a family and hold down a job but through it all I've put my loved ones through years of distress. I have also missed opportunities as well as alienate numerous friends and associates. I now face a crisis in my marriage and this has forced me to admit to myself that I have to deal with this. I'm now seeking counselling and hoping that this will get me out of this dark space and save my marriage. I wish you all the best and judging by what little I know of you, I certainly think you have a lot to offer a lady in a relationship and I sincerely hope you get that in your life because I think you deserve it.

Thank you for sharing❤

Thank you for being vulnerable enough to share such personal information. It helps me to see I’m not alone

I’ve been opening up & telling my loved ones that I’m not myself. I never cried & have been crying almost daily. My wife says she can’t deal with this. My depression only started after my eye surgery. My entire physiology changed, I had palpitations & couldn’t sleep for days. Prior to that I was always happy & laughing all the time. But what hurts me is my inner circle have been there during my happy times, but bailed on me during my worst times. I’ve tried another AD & started vitamins & I’m getting changed. Stopped gluten, take nutritional yeast, vitamins D, B1 fish oils, saffron. I’m saving up for my CBT session. God has not shut the door on me. I’ve stopped crying in the last 3 days. Were you on any AD ?

As someone that struggles with autism and bpd this is so relatable keep doing what you’re doing! sending hella love from Canterbury ( uk,kent)

really needed this post man. srsly thank you so fucking much for sharing your story! going through similar shit and it has been extremely difficult. trying to better myself everyday, its a slow process I feel, but got to be patient. also trying to be more kind to myself, because Ive always been really hard on myself, no matter how much effort I put in to something, it was never enough. fuck that, its time to change.

Thank you for sharing brother! It takes a man with balls to talk about this!

Hey, thanks for this video. Thanks for being so real and vulnerable. With all the junk on social media, people seeking validation posting their "perfect" lives, it's nice to know some people could still keep it real. As a man, I can relate and so can many more. Thanks for having the courage to post this. You give a lot us hope!

Brilliant video mate I can relate to alot of this and I'm lucky to have come out of it and I'm glad you have too I'm gonna show this to my girlfriend who suffers from low self esteem and and depression and I think this video will really help her because you explained it in a way that so understandable and so much better than I could or that I could find on RU-vid I think this video was brilliant

God bless you ❤️

Incredibly powerful and positive video man, so many people out there who would benefit from hearing you speak so candidly.

thank you.

Facts bro appreciate the help man 🙌🏽🖤💯

I’m going through same experience right now.🥺 On the 23rd of February 2024, I was diagnosed with clinical depression.😢 Can someone help me with any other tips to help me pull through this?

Inspiring Ross, really insightful. Well done mate

Mate, I'm 44 and have been going through this since I was 12. I'm pushing my perfect wife away, still having anger problems for years, and no matter how successful I am in all areas of life I still hate myself and can't break the cycle.

Appreciate the video, this helps.

Feelings of inadequacy are toxic shame like no other. Truly self-destructive to your sense of well-being and extremely difficult to realize the problem because you don't know your thoughts and feelings are flawed.

Excellent video. Thanks for being so open and honest. A lot in this video rings true with me. Your positivity is inspiring.

I’m not saying suicidal people should give up but I wouldn’t call it “stupid”. Suicide seems to get stigmatized harshly when I’m sure most victims of it have perhaps avoided suicide for a long time because no one wants to die, and in their case just stop the pain because they are thinking there would be no more pain if they are dead but like any other illness you either beat it or you don’t. The peers around you may think it’s simple but emotional healing is significantly more complicated for the person going through it.

Thank you for this, so honest and unfiltered. Needed this

Amazing video...so happy I watched it...congrats for your bravery in posting....all the best

Makes me want to make a video too. This was very brave and thank you so much for posting this

great video. it's tough man. communication is the key it is great you put it out there for folks to see

Well done Ross 👍🏼

did anxiety ever make it hard to walk properly, stiff legs etc

This helped a lot thanks brother!

Thanks dude

I cried watching this video. Its excatly how Im feeling righ now...

This really helped me, thank you

Thanks for sharing ❤️

Thank you ❤️

You're so cute and a nice accent...you'd make a great boyfriend 🧡🧡Thank you for sharing...depression is just awful.

❤️

this was an illness, not me. indeed

Did you get through this without medication?

aren't you scott adkins? xD

fist bump.

Thank you.