Some Honest and Hard Truth... (You Might Need To Hear This) 

There's no shame in going to see a therapist for your mental health, man. Even if it's for a few sessions. Dan you're not being pathetic. I strongly urge you go see someone about your anxiety.

The phrase "Do it with Dan" feels personal and special because of videos like this. You are so genuine and open and that makes it feel like we are truly doing it with dan and that is something special. You are unapologetically yourself and that is what keeps me watching, not the amount of content but the quality. And I feel you on health insurance right now, I have a bone marrow edema in my knee that affects how I go through daily activities at times and they don't want to cover gel shots for it, because they usually only cover it when you have arthritis, unfortunately. But I am thankful that I can still walk and still function well with the hopes that I can get the gel shots at some point.

I’m here for the personality of Dan, not just the projects, have been for the last 5 years haha. You seem like an awesome dude to hang out and build shit with!

Don't ever change Dan. Don't ever change

Homie, no matter what you do I will always watch your content. I'm not here for the builds I'm here for your personality. Happy holidays man from a long time fan.

This scent is call "I just raw dawged my girl and haven't showered yet" by Dior

Any time I feel alone or empty. I come watch your videos. You always bring a smile to my face. Seeing I'm not the only one going through stuff.

Man.. about 5 years ago your bike videos helped me get through a super hard anxiety period ( very similar to how you described yours, I would have the same thoughts, fears, googling didn’t help etc ) and your videos helped me want to do something with my depressed life at the time.. a motorcycle license. Actually got that !! :D and started riding and just wanted to thank you for that and now to see all of a sudden you talk about anxiety and how it prevents you from doing the stuff you love… man I FELT THAT. It just goes to show it can happen to anyone and I am so glad you spoke about this and you were open about what you’re going through… it’s just amazing and thank you for that again… just know that it gets better and you don’t need to fight anixety all the time, you know how it goes, what you ressist - persists. Just know that there is nothing wrong with you and anxiety messes primarily with your head and you might just be over sensitive to certain feelings but once you realise it’s just anixety and in itself can’t harm you, it will gradually go away. You got this my man, greeting from Romania and big respect for talking about mental health. So happy for your ankle too :)

You’re a real homie dan, I’ve been watching for years and every videos just feels like I’m hanging out with a friend. You’re a real one, much love

I feel like you literally called out how I've been feeling. Anxiety is hell, and people who don't go through it don't understand how severe it can really be. Your head puts you in a dark mindset and the heart starts racing and you feel like you're gonna die. As a viewer, I hope...no I know we both will get through this! Hang in there Dan. -Subscriber since like 2014

Glad to see and hear that everything is good Dan! Even with small accomplishments seem big. Don't let anyone tell you other wise. Proud of you man.

im on the same page with you on the anxiety ridden mess i am about a year ago ive had the worse anxiety ive ever experienced and just like you i went to the hospital twice because i thought i was having a heart attack so im with you there bro. but everything will get better man!!!

Seriously one of the most real content creators on RU-vid. I appreciate it and i think everyone who watches does. Thank you and keep doing what your doing brother.

I’m 34 and literally the exact same. I remember when I was young and got a cold or the flu I’d be happy because I could stay home and play video games. Now in my mid 30’s with 2 kids, a wife, and a mortgage, when I get the sniffles I start writing my will.

Dude I feel you, I've been working from home since covid and feel isolated. Now I'm uncomfortable in certain situations and like overstimulated by loud public places because I'm always home. There's a lot of good articles a lot of people go through the same thing and it's not abnormal. Talking to people definitely helps

Dan, I really feel you on the anxiety and health issues. I had covid at the beginning of 2021, took me a few weeks to get over but I was good. For about 6 months I was doing great, hitting PR's at the gym and feeling good. Then around august I got sick and Im not talking about the sniffles, it put me out for like 2 weeks solid, got over that and got sick again less than a month later. I ended up sick about like 4 times and every time I tested negative for covid, strep, and flu. I was getting really anxious about that maybe covid destroyed my immune system. Well I finally went about a month without being sick, back at the gym and getting back to normal. Then a wave of exhaustion hit me like a ton of bricks, took a break from the gym for a few days, went back and same thing, and again... Got really anxious and went to the doc again, negative for strep, covid, and flu. So I requested blood work, thinking maybe I've become anemic. My doc wanted to do an ekg, after that she immediately set me up with a cardiologist for more tests. Apparently I have a heart murmur/irregular heartbeat and she told me specifically no gym and she was worried that maybe covid had affected my heart. So now Im getting all kinds of anxiety and it affects my appetite and energy (not good because I get low blood sugar and have to stay on top of eating), I take naps now which is something I never did or needed, and every little pinch or pain I feel makes me think I got a blood clot or gonna have a heart attack or some bs. Anyways, I dont know why I typed this for everyone to see and possibly you Dan, but I guess hearing you talk about your anxiety and feeling like hypochondriac really resonated with me, especially since we are the same age. Merry Christmas everyone, I know I'm looking forward to having all of my family together.

Congrats on the ankle! I've been dealing with a lot of anxiety too and that helps knowing I ain't the only one.

I personally have started going to therapy to see if it would help with my anxiety. its slowly getting better, its really nice to have someone to help guide your thoughts and emotions through everything.

Glad ur ankle is doing well Dan, hopefully everything else gets better as well. I enjoy ur vids and have been watching for years now. I've recently been in the hospital for a dirt bike accident and I can't walk or use one arm rn but watching u recover reminds me that I'll recover and get back to my own daily grind. Ur one of my favorite RU-vidrs and I can't thank you enough for what you've done. Enjoy ur time with ur parents and have a great Christmas.

I had a stomach bug a few days ago puking up my gutts, fever, ect... my wife was like "honey I'm sorry your sick" which of course me being me "I'm not sick I'm inconvenienced" this is also not healthy

Man i wish I had a friend like you, your just 100% real person that isn’t bullshiting

Recently had the same onset of anxiety. On good meds now (Escitalopram 10mg daily) and my mind is finally clear and motivation has returned. Hope you get yours under control as well bud. All the best, and you're not alone in this.

I fully understand you're anxiety. I deal with the same things on the daily, but it just takes a bit to keep it under control. You're strong brother 💪 you got this

Fuck yea, dude! I'm so happy for you to finally be done with your ankle recovery! With how it put you down I can only imagine how relieved you must feel.

Hey Dan, I just got done struggling with the exact same anxiety and google MD cycle. I felt the EXACT same way, like I was dying and im only just 22 years old. It ruined my enjoyment of life for several months. Im finally on the recovery now but you're not alone brother. Were all going through it the last couple years. We just have to rely on the people around us to keep grounded. Much love Dan -Nick

No matter what content you put out I will always watch, I love how honest you are. Happy holidays Dan

I am going through a move at the moment, change of job, and moving back closer to family. My stress levels are high at the moment with every little prod from the belt sander of life. (has some serious grit every now and then)

Dealing with chronic panic and anxiety is something that I had to go through. I used to watch your build videos when I needed to calm down. It kept me from doing anything productive for almost 2 years. (The Anxiety). The good news is it's basically all in your head. Train your mind to feel the way you do when you feel normal. Realize that you ARE OKAY and over time you will reprogram the way that your brain is reacting. Once you go through what your going through and get out of it, you will be much stronger than before

Dan you've inspired me a lot here recently. I had to drop out of school cause of anxiety and monetary reasons, but I'm going back this next semester because I know just how badly I want it. The fact that Im going through the motions to reenroll has taken such a weight off of my shoulders, because for the past year I have felt stuck and unable to move unless I got my dream job, but its not possible without my associates degree, so here I go on this journey again, and I am glad that you are doing the same with your own personal health. Good luck buddy and I hope you find the answers that you are looking for.

Awesome video Dan, gotta love the honesty and realness. I hope your Christmas is awesome and your parents travel safe.

"WOOOOOOH! MAN I FEEL LIKE SHIT!" 🤣 I've said that a million times in my life

Thank you dude. Your a real one, when I don’t even know I need a pep talk you give it to me and that helps. Keep doing you

Well done Dan, I've been there (Full rupture of the quad tendon) recovery from a major trauma is no joke. So much mental not just the physical.

Been watching on and off since you had the 335..I don’t know what it was but you talking about hiding and running from your anxiety really hit me different and gave me some perspective. Thank you

Hey Dan sorry I’ve been absent from the channel for a little bit, always watched but I never really commented or liked the videos and after catching up man I can’t believe how much I missed these vids, really changed my perspectives on a lot. Good on ya for your ankle and getting better, I’ve been there myself like Laura, I was ACL tear and double meniscus at 17, my senior class of 2020. I’m proud of you, and you’re such an inspiration, you’re the reason I’ve got the mindset of “it’s just work” I don’t quit and that’s partially due to you. Not only am I thankful for finding your shit again, but I’m happy you’re still going with the videos. Keep doing you.

Everyone is having anxiety lately. I went to the ER aswell and it was nothing. Covid has made people stressed about everything. Im not really stressed but i guess over 2 years it catches up with you.

I had the exact same thing after getting covid My vision was f***** up breathing was weird comprehending things was weird full-blown sinus infection as well all that same exact thing

Happy to be here watching, happy to have you here posting

Im glad you can see what is holding you back and talk about it love you have a good one

keep yo spirits high dan, yous the mofuggin man dood! love these kinds of vids brosif

Dude I get the same way about my health. My anxiety just throws it out of proportion. I too have a similar story to you going to 2 different urgent cares to come up with good results. Anxiety has definitely kept me from doing some of the things I love and at some point enough is enough.

"No need to hurry, it's cold out" funniest shit ever, know exactly that feeling

Man I really needed to hear this. We’re both the same age, we actually don’t live far from each other I’m in TN you’re in GA.. anyway Idk why I to see myself as being pathetic. Idk why I frown upon talking to a therapist it may be beneficial but idk I’ve always just saw it like that. Anxiety sneaks up on you and if you ignore it next thing you know it gets out of control and you’re not doing anything that you used to enjoy doing I’ve isolated myself from pretty much everyone and I see it’s not healthy. I feel it’s time to do something about that. Also I had surgery on my right ankle it’s now metal as well it’s so crazy how much were alike..Thank you Dan I needed this and no matter what you can count on me being here no matter what the content is!

Honestly this started happening to my wife Laura last year, it turned out to be anxiety as well. So keep you're head up it will get better ole son!

Went through COVID in March and anytime I even get a runny nose Im paranoid is shit. Literally going through a serious sinus infection as we speak, but I lost my taste and instantly wanted to start a will. That paranoia made my heart rate spike and I'm like "I'm coming Elizabeth". But it sucks that the paranoia lingers behind. Much love brother and hope you have a great Christmas

Dude what you're going through is so normal. A lot of therapists see people towards the end of their healing process of a major injury. You didn't realize what you were doing but when you would talk to us about your ankle, it was therapy for you because (and you probably didn't realize this) but you were/are depressed and it's totally normal. What's not normal is not doing anything about it, especially when you're having panic attacks and anxiety. I suffer from both, and I hope you read this Dan. But you're the reason why I will go see a therapist if I'm feeling that "off" feeling, you all know what I'm talking about. A few years ago I left the medical examiner's office after spending 15 years doing autopsies (family business started very young, too young). I came to your channel and I talked mad shit about you and you went the fuck off on me and told me to "seek therapy because you're a miserable fuck and are going to get yourself or someone else killed." I will never forget those words. I went to see a therapist because it's not a normal job I had seeing some of the worst mankind has to offer and all of a sudden I'm not in my comfort zone and I don't know what to do with my life. Anxiety can and it did control my life, my doctor gave me the proper medication to get it under control...I just need to start working out and eating better. You're Dan, you're going to get through this and I can't wait to see your future content. You're a member of this household, we watch your videos and we're in our 30's lol. You have a Merry Christmas, you and your family because that's what important, family, in a non-fast and furious way.

completely understand the mental fog. Ive had it for the past 4 months or so where it isn't always there but can make it almost impossible to focus on anything, ive had to cut back on college, work and physical activity. I still have no clue what it is, I have gone through blood draws, eliminating gluten etc. Seeing a neurologist next month as well. Never had covid. Hope anyone else with this issue that has figured out what it is can help. Hope you end up doing better dan and I get how you feel where you feel like its not bad enough to be worried about because others have it worse.

Congrats on the self-PT ankle recovery Dan - can't wait to see what's in store for next year.

This took me back to your Moto vlog days, back when you’d take us to the gym with you and the post office, etc. Hope you feel more like yourself in these upcoming weeks

For real though. I got diagnosed with influenza A today, and immediately went to the dark of the internet to find out what I was in store for. Bad idea. Jumped my anxiety through the roof. I need to get better with not doing that as well.

Feel better soon Dan! I know with those sinus headaches and confusion somethin real good for it is an anti nausea sniff stick or if you’re on a budget, rub a tiny bit of tiger balm around your nostrils. The strong smell helps clear my thoughts sometimes.

I have literally the same exact problem right now. Anxiety,foggy shortness of breath high blood pressure I’m scared I’ll be driving and randomly pass out.

Keep it up Dan! We are all here with you no matter what it entails. You have always been the realest youtuber out there and i couldn't imagine youtube without you! That being said, take your time and do what you need to do to get your head right, depression and anxiety are no joke. I deal with both on a daily basis myself, but watching your videos and listening to your perspectives open up a different path of thinking for me. Keep kicking ass Dan and Merry Christmas brother!!

Mine dropped me and now I have 620k in hospital bills, no job because of the accident, they tell me I'm not eligible for disability...WTF is the point of insurance if they don't do anything

We're all doing this together with you Dan. Stay hydrated.

I literally had the same thing happen to me where I had some type of anxiety attack and went to the hospital for them to do a chest xray and EKG, all for them to tell me I was 100% fine, but man it did not feel like it. A shot of muscle relaxant in the hip later, started to feel fine and my nerves calmed down a bunch the rest of the day, weird stuff dude.

Dan, I remember when you started the Sharpi Bike. You’ve come so far brother, very humble about everything. It’s okay to tell people about your problems. I’d love to meet you in person some day. Watching your videos made me interested in becoming a mechanic. Now I enjoy working on my own car and became a diesel mechanic. Love you brother

Like I said I've said I have been watching you for almost 8 years now and I want to first answer your question by saying my family I married and created is what keeps me happy after the loss of 6 people withing a month and a half they have stayed by my side.. but I want to also express the impact the last statement you made on this video made me feel. It was the most heartfelt I've ever heard one the top gun video and it made me feel like you truly care about your career and everyone supporting you. Keep up the great work with the amazing content. RU-vid wouldn't be the same without you

Haven't finished the vid yet, but keep going Bro. Take your time and get right. We'll be here.

Happy to see you are doing so good, It could have been alot worse. I broke my ankle and shattered my heel in sept 2019 they did not want to do a surgery because they knew how rough it was going to be rough and a long recovery. Well I had my surgery almost 4 month's ago and don't know how much it helped yet. I am 51 now and I go back to the doc at the end of Jan. if I am not better the only thing they can do now is fuse my ankle so it can't move. I guess I am lucky to be alive I had 2 slabs of granite 6 foot by 10 foot fall onto me while we were unloading it. So be grateful for what you have in life it could be worse

Right there with you brother. Suffer from depression, anxiety etc. I avoid the doctor as much as I can because I can't handle reality of bad news. You.take care and you are in my prayers sir.

also, in regards to axietie, i struggle with it a lot too, one thing ive always found helps is writing, writing fiction or your problems, or the things you fear, sometimes the things you wanna have or you wanna achieve, maybe it helps you too, so its worth trying

Idk what it is with anxiety but it seems to be a huge problem lately, I feel it myself at times. I’ve never seen a doctor but it’s a difficult thing to deal with.

10:25 was really good man. I think your message resonated with a lot of people. Thanks for sharing this Dan. Also that ending had me rolling, that part REALLY resonated with me! 🤣

Wow this has been some real talk dan, I can completely agree with you! I've been going through the same thing as you

I made it 5 minutes into this where you were talking about your anxiety. We are very kindred spirits in the sense that we both have ADHD and high anxiety. The thing is though that once I got on ADHD meds, the anxiety all but went away. Not sure if you’re taking anything for it but if not, I highly recommend you figure out how to get that treated. My therapist was the one to inform me that untreated adult ADHD manifests as depression and anxiety. I hope this helps because while I’ve only been watching the channel for a month or so, you’ve quickly become one of my favorite RU-vidrs. Much love from Michigan, brother. Keep it up.

Idk if you’ll read this but I’m a young man from Jacksonville, Fl and when I started watching your videos YEARS ago I was automatically hooked, I struggle with depression and when I get into my moods your the first RU-vidr I turn to and I appreciate you so much Dan, before it got too small I wore my “Oh Billy” shirt with pride, your amazing Dan and we all love you (even if you shit in driveways)

I've been watching you since the BMW and original sharpie bike. Love how real you've always been. I am with you on the medical anxiety. In the last five years my body has started to let me down. Two strokes, thyroid disease, liver disease you name it. I just try to stay positive and live in the moment. Keep on keeping on brother.

Man it isn't being pathetic. Got put on anxiety meds this year. I knew i had needed it for some time but put it off because "I'm a man" ego type shit. What it took was my dad, who i have always looked up to, telling me he thinks i should at least try it. It's helped so much. Always gotta put yourself first my guy! Been watching since you were in college and I'll be here til you're done!

I never think I am good enough for anything. And I keep proving myself right. There is literally nothing I do that I am successful at.

I've never commented on any video anywhere before but brother you talked exactly about what I've got going on. I got the rona in November and ended up in the hospital. Been out 6 weeks still on oxygen and I'm sick again and I swear my anxiety is through the roof and it's honestly me doing it to myself. I know exactly what you mean about debilitating. I don't like that you have it too but makes me feel better that I'm not bat shit crazy. Keep your head up brother.

Dan, we needed this. Thank you for being you.

Happy Holidays Dan! always wishing the best for you, been for the last 8 years

I’ve been watching you sense I was maybe 14-15. I love your videos man. Stay strong, we appreciate you and support you

Anxiety is a massive cloud. It's exhausting, confusing, and generally just bad for your life. Sorry you are going through that. It's good to get some perspective. Spend all the time you can with your parents. Speaking from recent experience you'll want all the memories you can get. Don't sweat the small shit. It's just money and it's just stuff. Love you buddy.

ive been watching you for so long and you really have been the realest id love to meet you one day im always getting in my head and its holding me back so much i just don't even know what to do but its good to know im not alone and ill always watch anything you post

Much love from Boulder Colorado dude!!

This feels like early morning work truck talks. Love this style of video. Love you Dan

Bro I feel it. I’ve had panic attacks like that my whole life, i wish I had an answer to fix it, unfortunately I don’t. But, I’ve never had a panic attack on a bike and I have you to thank for that cause I would’ve never tossed a leg over one if I didn’t watch you making it look so fun

Ay it's good to see you back bro 👌you take your time man. You'll bounce back trust me bro. Just honestly take your time, take time off whenever you need. We're here for it man. Take care dude.

Proud of you Dan! Was a little worried about, especially because it’s VEDUC season. Keep up the good work buddy!

I genuinly admire your perspective on life Dan. It'll get easier managing your shit, we all have our ups and downs.

Dan we ALL have issues. we all struggle with them but some do better than others. just keep trying to do better than yesterday is all we can do. Im glad your feeling better. breaking your self suxs ass.

When I had covid I felt like I had been hit in the back of my head with a baseball bat and I was getting headaches in front and back of head which is harsh and I’ve never had before or after. Hope you’re alright man.

been here since i believe my 5th grade year in school. i’m graduated last may and i can say i still thoroughly enjoy your videos. no matter what you’re doing.

Man I’ve been watching since day one, jokes bout it is I didn’t know who you were til you followed me on the google page shit like 10 years ago and I’ve been watching everything since been awesome watching you grow! Keep it real bro

Real talk i was never an anxious person growing up it wasnt until after i turned 21 when i got hit with my first bouts of heart palpitations and dizzyness took multiple trips to the ER before a Cardioligst told me my heart was fine and to go see a psych Doc. Its weird how much just taking a low dose of the most basic anxiety drug helps, i mean sometimes i didn t realize i was having an anxiety issue until i felt my shoulders being real tense only to check my heart rate and being in the 90's for no reason. i mean ive had time where my resting heart rate was 110+ i take my meds and 15-20 minutes later being in the 70's. You're not weak for getting help my dude ouir brains are weird and sometimes they need some help too.

I love this, man. I needed this video today, and you made a ton of solid points. Been with you here for a long, long time. I love your content Dan. Keep doing you, brother.

Dan, your doing a great job. Everyone has anxiety and those that don’t just do not recognize it. Your having a rough time recently and unfortunately that was the hand you were given but your killing it. Doesn’t matter if you think you are or not, you are. Keep up the great work my man. We got you just like you got us. Fuck you enjoy your day.

Lmao "wha happon" 🤣 sometimes the best thing you can do is get out of your own way man. I appreciate the openness of the video, stay Dan and I'll keep doin it with ya

Hey dan ive been watching you since 2014 or 2015 man and youve been such an inspiration to me ive watched you go through the good and the bad over the years man and just wanted to say cant wait to watch your videos for years to come

i had my ankle reattached and it took me 6 months to walk again. IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU, i wouldnt wish this on my worst enemy.

Shit Dan I had a leg surgery a while back that wasn’t successful and glad your ankle is doing way better

Kinda needed to hear some of this for myself. I have never had issues with anxiety but this past semester in school has been living hell. I let it get to me and it did not help my focus at all and prevented me from studying effectively and doing the things I needed to do. It doesnt help that I got covid for Christmas the second year in a row either but you said it perfectly. Grab it by the balls

Your right I did mead to hear this the timing of this video coming out and some stuff I’m dealing with in life lined up perfectly

Holy shit, for some reason I thought you were in your early 30’s. Hearing your 27 whilst i’m 21 was mind boggling. You honestly feel like day 1 homie with how long i’ve been watching you, and hearing how close we are in age made that even stranger yet more connecting in a way. I too have faced some tough shit in my head over the past two ish years that never used to effect me. I feel like i’m talking to a friend when I say this danny, but I, and everyone else loves you buddy. Getting mental health help is so important and something that we as men shouldn’t feel ashamed of (i’m on the same page as you with all this). I too have had to seek help, the voices in my head were getting to loud. With much homie ❤️

Love ya buddy, like others have said, we’re here for you and your personality

I had covid/strep at the same time four months ago. Strep went away pretty quick 2-4 days. covid BS lasted almost two months symptoms. Now I'm 4th month going on 5th. I've had one tonsil stone removed and constant sore throat that hasn't stopped. Constant dry mouth / blockage. I'm now seeing throat ear nose specialist 5th visit. Now they're sending me to GI specialist which sounds like I'm going to end up having my tonsils removed We had over 70+ people who got sick during the delta variant with a few deaths (hvac, electricians, plumbers) during a 150+ person meeting

Bro it is downright SCARY how much our minds control every little thing about our bodies…one little thing starts a slippery slope. I read something before that said “the mind is a dangerous thing” and it couldn’t be more true. Best of luck getting that shit under control man, I have that anxiety/panic issue along with digestive issues and it’s no fuckin picnic going from day to day, vicious cycle!

"No need to hurry its cold out" hahahahahahaha i fucking lost it on that part.