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In which John discusses depression, hope, and why he's taking a break from vlogbrothers for the first time in many years.
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@catherinecase1142 17 дней назад

This video is such a testament to how adept at lying depression is. From my perspective, it is SO obvious that John’s work is a net positive for the world, but if depression can make him doubt that, no wonder it convinces the rest of us sometimes too. John, I pray this time of quiet allows you to hear the tune without the words soon. We’re so grateful for you and all you do.

@kevinwells9751 17 дней назад

Yeah mental illness doesn't care about your status or wealth, it will find a way to tear you down

@Amanda-xb7cf 17 дней назад

@threecatsdancing 17 дней назад

👏👏👏

@isaackvasager9957 17 дней назад

@sarahgrin 17 дней назад

+++

@heathertaylor16 17 дней назад

No one questioned Hank's duties changing when he was sick and needed his job to be his health. RIght now, let your health be your job. We love you. We will love you quietly through this, and we will love you loudly when you come back.

@paris4503 17 дней назад

@JoannaVolavka 17 дней назад

+ this

@MinurielLai 17 дней назад

@second0banana 16 дней назад

@emily_byars 16 дней назад

@YouTube 12 дней назад

wishing you the best john ❤

@saltiestsiren 8 дней назад

take care of ur mental health too, youtube

@hyunsungjung4941 4 дня назад

@@saltiestsirenlmao

@AdenMcIsaac 3 дня назад

YT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@TheYeetTeam День назад

303 likes in 11 days, youtube fell off

@cluckerino 15 дней назад

Heal well, Internet Dad You know we'll be here when you're ready, whether that's August, or whenever

@sharks2571 17 дней назад

Take all the time you need John! Sending love

@DragonsOfDream 17 дней назад

@anna-karing2053 17 дней назад

@littleloezie 17 дней назад

@Rkt206 17 дней назад

@lynnaschaefer 17 дней назад

@JoshGammon 17 дней назад

"Despair is a lie. Hopelessness is a lie." - Thank you, John.

@Nerdnotwashere 16 дней назад

@DavidPlass 16 дней назад

@themasstermwahahahah 16 дней назад

@LindaengelustrupBlogspot 15 дней назад

@susannebrorby5992 15 дней назад

Fill your bucket with clean water and drink long and deep, John. 17 years is a long time in a career, and an ETERNITY for the internet. Your work has brought public awareness to how pervasive, yet treatable TB is in underdeveloped/underserved parts of the world, and so many of us connect deeply with your books. Your candor is refreshing and POSITIVE. I have no doubt that Nerdfighteria will be holding you up and ready to support you no matter what you end up doing.

@adamaris1760 14 дней назад

@ArnoutRossenaar 6 дней назад

Yes this is true Nerdfighteria is valuable

@chai4768 15 дней назад

I love you, John. In a non-parasocial way, in the way I love the books that changed my life. You have changed my way of thinking, my outlook on people, and helped me balance my own personal emotional ecosystem. I've been watching vlogbrothers since middle school, and your voices have been a constant reminder of what is important. The water is not poisonous, it never has been. I hope your rest helps you, I hope it is truly rest. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

@gusberg2147 17 дней назад

“I don’t know if this is helping anyone.” It’s been helping me a lot for the past 15 years. ❤ Take the time you need, John.

@Poppamunz 16 дней назад

@yayforfood100 16 дней назад

john and hank have been making videos for most of my life. i've been watching them for more than half. helped? yea they've helped. they are both hugely influential in my life

@maike__- 16 дней назад

@gabedavis3294 16 дней назад

Amen.

@rmdodsonbills 16 дней назад

I routinely read the comments. I *know* this is helping people. Every video helps someone. Probably a bunch of someones who don't make their own comments but feel the same as the ones who do.

@matthewharrington9723 16 дней назад

Thanks John Green for all the buckets of clean water you've given me.

@SaukaKumagae 16 дней назад

@itsjoereed 15 дней назад

@LindaengelustrupBlogspot 15 дней назад

@kakashiwithoutmask 15 дней назад

+ Couldn't agree more. John's words have saved me from dehydration more than once

@kakashiwithoutmask 15 дней назад

+ Couldn't agree more. John's words have saved me from dehydration more than once

@Carrie25 15 дней назад

“No simple story can ever be true, and there is no simpler story than ‘nothing means anything.’” 🔥

@TheAshleyClements 15 дней назад

I am so grateful anytime someone I admire speaks openly about their mental health struggles. Like so much of John's work, it makes me feel less alone. You are helping others, lighting a path, even by taking a break and prioritizing your mental health. I am equally moved by the compassion and wisdom in the comments. Vlogbrothers raised nerdfighteria right.

@antimonyparanoia 16 дней назад

John, you aren't dumping a bucket of clean water into the toxic lake, you are saving star fish. The number of sea stars that wash ashore may look insurmountable but tossing even one back into the ocean is still saving a life, it matters to that one i hope your break lets you refresh and come back twice as strong, we will all be waiting for you sincerely, one little sea star

@snowybowietheadventurecollie 16 дней назад

@PotatoChicken-gg1ju 16 дней назад

I second this as another fellow sea star ❤

@sarahnewton2267 16 дней назад

If I could like this comment a million times I would

@K8tieR6 16 дней назад

@rhrh8089 16 дней назад

That's so sweet ❤

@zacotero9243 16 дней назад

As an occupant of a world that almost lost Hank Green, I can verify that the world also desperately needs John Green. So I implore you to take whatever steps you deem necessary to preserve John Green. We'll be here when you get back.

@villageshaman6932 16 дней назад

An excellent way to put it.

@ClaymorTerorist 16 дней назад

@yvonneellefson 16 дней назад

The Green brothers need to stick around for the inevitable Nobel Peace Prize they will be awarded.

@nzbozza 16 дней назад

Oh god I don't need to cry right now

@woodfur00 16 дней назад

@nerdyarlequinz 15 дней назад

Anyone else feel like we were on the beach of that toxic lake and John gave the buckets of water directly to us? Also sandwiches and sunscreen?

@curlzOdoom 6 дней назад

@RainaRamsay 3 дня назад

100%

@pluvo1333 2 часа назад

Definitely

@sofialozano2910 11 дней назад

Rest, John. Your work, your thoughts and who you are and represent are a balm and an inspiration to many of us. AND, you don’t have to be or produce or symbolize anything to be worthy. Go rest, and sleep and be with family and friends. We are a grateful for you.

@sandhillfarmer1 17 дней назад

“Everything great feels illusory and everything terrible feels utterly true.” - holy cow this resonates. It’s hard to not just accept what seems true

@kevinwells9751 17 дней назад

I'm lucky to not deal with depression but my wife does and I often feel like my duty is to remind her of the good things and remind her that before long those things will feel real again and that the despair will pass

@susanlynch1966 17 дней назад

It's uncanny, those are the thoughts that I have regularly, but John expressed them so much better than I could.

@isaackvasager9957 17 дней назад

@mymusicfixx 16 дней назад

@Enjoyurble 16 дней назад

Real

@hayleywatson9136 17 дней назад

Take all the time you need, John. In the river I used to go to as a kid, people would make a ring of stones around an area of shallow water to help that area be warmer. You are not dumping clean water into bad water, you and Hank built an area where the water was better, our own ring of stones in the river. The river keeps flowing, but it doesn't move the stones. Nerdfighteria will be here when you're ready, because we're here.

@emilytopham5069 16 дней назад

because we're here because we're here. +

@neweyesable 16 дней назад

@CircleThinker 16 дней назад

This is absolutely beautiful

@zolacnomiko 16 дней назад

+++

@TheVanishedMan1 16 дней назад

This comment said what I was coming to the comments to say but much more elegantly

@Linda-bq7eq 15 дней назад

I’ve been watching from the shadows all these years. You make me proud to be a human. You give me hope for the future. So many hugs, John. I’ll be watching still. All respect. ❤

@ashleygarla1198 15 дней назад

You are cared for so deeply, John. Have a restful July.

@rileymurray7437 16 дней назад

John just delivered a concise and damning indictment of depression and meaninglessness before the world, **while suffering through part of his brain feeding him the very same lies from depression.** That’s so fucking metal.

@laurenmawe3678 16 дней назад

@CappyRed 16 дней назад

🤘

@shiannelove 16 дней назад

@SwanandPhoenixSong 16 дней назад

Yes! I’ve had depression since being a pre-teen, but didn’t recognize it until I was NINETEEN. 🎓 Found out it was intertwined with anxiety over the next 5 yrs. Started college again and studied from then, on thru the pandemic and then 2 yrs. more. 📖 Now I’m taking a break due to a CVST (stroke) 🧠💥at age 27. ❤‍🩹Today is one yr. later and I’ll be turning 29 next month. 💖Even though I am much improved, there’s still more 💚growing to do. 💛To John (& Hank), I’ve had your videos and books as part of my support system over the last dozen years, and I encourage you 🙏 to take all the time you need, and give yourself the same comfort 🛌that I found from you in my past struggles and continuing growth.🪴🫶🌅

@shiannelove 16 дней назад

@@SwanandPhoenixSong +

@TheDragonOfWhi 16 дней назад

There is a hospital in the world because of John. No matter what depress says; there is one more hospital in the world.

@sarahsouthcott1163 16 дней назад

The anthropocene reviewed was one of the only things that gave me a sense of perspective and flickers of awe when I was in the very dark place. You're so right that any voice telling you your work doesn't matter is a liar. Wishing you hope and peace and flickers of awe this July.

@kristiknight7586 12 дней назад

@crateycoo 9 дней назад

@courtneyperry7659 4 дня назад

I've literally bought a copy for 2 people experiencing depression because of how soothing I find reading it when I'm having a hard time feeling hopeful. ❤

@troyhuckendubler6397 15 дней назад

Get well soon John. You and your brother are a light in the darkness for me quite often. I hope you find your way to the top of the well in time. That first breath above water will feel glorious.

@felesnocis 16 дней назад

I think John is setting a great example of what self care during depression can look like. It’s valuable for us younger nerdfighters to see that.

@Nino-xp5df 16 дней назад

@ethank5059 16 дней назад

Also there are inevitably going to be ups and downs over a lifetime and Vlogbrothers has been going strong for 17 years. If John or Hank (or both) needs to take a month, or two or three or 12 off for their own health then that's okay. All the nerdfighters that matter would rather have a mentally healthy John than force him to destroy his own happiness for us.

@K8tieR6 16 дней назад

@erikrick 16 дней назад

Also for us older nerd fighters.

@yvettevandermolen2455 16 дней назад

We oldsters need it too.

@chashahjohnson 17 дней назад

Here is what I'll say: I didn't get out my depression only because of Vlogbrothers, but your work in particular, John, kept me afloat while I did the extremely difficult work you're doing now and that you've done before. You will make it through this, and I hope come back to us, but if you aren't able to, we will support and love you from afar in whatever ways feel good for you. I'm so so so thankful for the Green brothers, and glad that you're setting a good example for me and all the other mentally ill mofos out there. Take care of yourself above the world.

@BijickY 17 дней назад

Thank you for this message! ❤

@missingshoefilms 16 дней назад

@dragonharris5465 16 дней назад

My thoughts exactly!

@OneTraveller 16 дней назад

@jshwagner 16 дней назад

@JakeBroe 15 дней назад

Your stuff helps me, John. It has been helping since I started watching you guys in 2009. If you ever need to take time off, then I support you and want to see you taking care of yourself and your family. But you should never doubt your positive impact on the world and the millions of people who watch your videos and receive knowledge and positivity. This channel has been a constant and felt like a home to me the last 15 years. I love you guys!

@LaneV49 15 дней назад

John, your words have given me hope & the courage to ask for help. Thank you.

@linsle 16 дней назад

John, the Anthropocene Reviewed saved my life last year. My two children would thank you if they were old enough to know what was really going on with Mommy. Hearing your voice speak the truths of Sycamore trees, truths that live inside my skull, will continue to be a lifeline for me while I forever feel trapped in the game my mind plays. It tethers me to those small hands in mine and reminds me what the point is. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Those two words will never be enough.

@flashoftheflood День назад

@calvinball1 16 дней назад

I can't tell you how many times I've told people the good news from Vlogbrothers - Infant mortality has declined over time. - Many people are banding together to cure the world's most deadly disease even though it mostly impacts poor people. - Companies cab be wildly successful even if they are non profit. - Treating people with compassion can be a road to success - It's OK to be silly while doing important work. And some of these things sometimes absolutely change a person's world-view. News and social media absolutely want us to believe that the world only gets worse, and the only thing we can do about it is come back later and get shocked about it again. It's so important to have the reality of good news and community have real voices.

@Nino-xp5df 16 дней назад

@marcusdagostino6208 16 дней назад

@rachaelknudsen8801 16 дней назад

@zoeolsson5683 16 дней назад

@curtishansenmusic 16 дней назад

@michdelish 15 дней назад

John, the things you make are not buckets of clean water in a toxic lake. They are a filter which cleans the polluted air that passes through it and makes it a little bit easier to breathe. Take as long and as frequent breaks as you need to and know we are grateful for you.

@RainaRamsay 3 дня назад

Yeah, the thing about Vlogbrothers videos is, when I feel stuck on an issue that's in the news or whatever, and I don't know what to think because it's complicated, and I don't know how to resolve this apparently black-and-white figure-ground binary perspective .... usually, the next Tuesday, John has a video that gives me a better way to think about it, that incorporates both sides, and all the complexity, into a perspective that makes it possible to move forward. And then I'm able to take that perspective, and apply it to other things, and de-toxify lots of parts of my life because of that 4 minutes with John.

@Butterinyourear 15 дней назад

When despair comes at me like that, I remind myself that John Green exists. And a world with a John Green in it can never be pointless. I hate depression for doing that to you. Thank you for everything you do, John.

@adamaris1760 14 дней назад

@beziimusic 16 дней назад

"No simple story is true, and there is no simpler story than 'nothing means anything'", I really love that

@windythepuffin7787 16 дней назад

I had to replay that part, it's so meaningful to me

@grannypeacock 16 дней назад

All these decades since I've graduated high school and I finally have words to explain why even then I knew that the nihilists who thought they were deep were really just intellectually lazy

@At0micAllison 16 дней назад

John- your contributions to the unsavory waters are like messages in bottles. You are under no obligation to continue writing & sending them forth, but please know that they are so much more than the mere volume they occupy. Your messages are thoughtful and inspiring, and I would wager a guess that they drive others to think and inspire as well. (I know this has been true for me.) Please prioritize the healing of your soul; you deserve happiness and fulfillment. That is all.

@sys_tem_ 16 дней назад

@jacforswear18 16 дней назад

@maike__- 16 дней назад

Beautifully said! +

@appleoyellow 16 дней назад

@caitlindonovanwest9192 16 дней назад

Wow, fantastically said. +1000

@mayrose7116 15 дней назад

I'm so glad you're taking care of yourself. You are NOT worthless; your work is not worthless

@SarahKlein-nf1ti 15 дней назад

John, you are incredible! Thank you for all the love and kindness you've given us, let us give some of it back to you. Take all you need

@himynameisnickolas 16 дней назад

“Even despair eventually exhausts itself” You won’t feel this way forever and when you are ready, we will still be here, ready.

@sn0wflake 16 дней назад

I wish I could frame this comment. Thank you for saying this.

@poetryandpurpose 16 дней назад

well put!

@shiannelove 16 дней назад

@SwanandPhoenixSong 16 дней назад

@RainaRamsay 3 дня назад

That's a phrase I should get embroidered on a throw pillow

@oliviamcdougall4361 16 дней назад

One thing that helps many of my clients is the mantra “You’ve survived 100% of your bad days.” Please take care, we are rooting for you

@dustinandrews89019 15 дней назад

Some of them only just...

@SendaiWolf206 15 дней назад

@RandomPerson8908 15 дней назад

You give us so much. Hearing this from an internet stranger may not help all that much, but you are loved and valued. I hope the time away gives you everything you need it to.

@honestexistence 15 дней назад

Hey John, in the very small possibility that you will see this comment, I love you for the parts of you, including your struggles, that I see in myself. It's not much, but it's yours, along with my hope that you keep walking forward even when you can't feel your legs. Remember there is no "should feel", only what is right now and that it will change.

@Skibbityboo0580 16 дней назад

"Hope sings the tune without words, and never stops...at all" I want to scream this at my brain too, John.

@Nerdnotwashere 16 дней назад

@sour7lemons 16 дней назад

snaps for Emily Dickinson

@squirrel5809 16 дней назад

I feel like sometimes it stops though. And those are the times we really need to do the most self care.

@SwanandPhoenixSong 16 дней назад

@GarnetReign 16 дней назад

+ ❤❤❤

@cloakedoblivion22 16 дней назад

We’re here because we’re here! We’re here because we’re here! We’re here because we’re here!

@laurenmawe3678 16 дней назад

@GaraksApprentice 16 дней назад

@SwanandPhoenixSong 16 дней назад

@Getsimpson 15 дней назад

This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you stranger

@logandavis7584 15 дней назад

Take your time John. We will be elated whenever you feel comfortable returning. You and your brother inspire me in so many ways, and I will forever be thankful for you both.

@librigirl 15 дней назад

John, I'm glad you're taking the time you need. If you need more, take more. You are appreciate and valued and your community has your back. Your work has brought so much good into this world. You know how to persevere. Keep on truckin. I'll be holding space and praying for you.

@RemizZ 16 дней назад

John, I know your brain won't let you hear it, but I still have to emphasize that in the last 2 years, you and Hank did more good for this world than ever before. - You brought TB to the forefront of so many of us that had no idea it even still existed - You helped raise millions of dollars to improve the lives of people in Sierra Leone, and don't even think that the lives already saved aren't at least partially your doing, because they are! People who were doomed to die are alive because of you! And no, stop thinking "that was all Hank", because it wasn't! You are a serious force for good in this world and if we had more people like you and Hank, we would live in a better world. I hope you can recover quickly!

@shiannelove 15 дней назад

@quintingell 17 дней назад

part of DFTBA is remembering to love yourself. take your time; we'll be here if/when you decide to return

@MinurielLai 17 дней назад

@At0micAllison 16 дней назад

DFTB Love Yourself

@Nino-xp5df 16 дней назад

@snowybowietheadventurecollie 16 дней назад

+ my favorite thing that DFTBA stands for is Dont Forget To Breathe Amigo, sometimes we just need to take time and space to ourselves to breathe. Sometimes we need time to ourselves, breaks to prevent burnout and all that. DFTBA means a lot of things but to me it first and foremost means don't forget to take care of yourself as you have to take care of yourself to be awesome and care for others

@Nerdnotwashere 16 дней назад

@ihopethisnameisfree 15 дней назад

Thanks for talking with us from the bottom of the well, John. I hope your time away is healing in all the ways you need. Take your time, take care, and we’ll keep the lights on for you.

@Willyazaa 15 дней назад

Love you John, this break is well deserved and I hope there will be reminders of that while you are taking time. If and when you’re ready, we’ll be excited to keep fighting the good fight with you.

@treehuggr089 16 дней назад

Classic John, making me cry at 10am on a Tuesday through sheer earnestness and belief in hope even in the face of hopelessness and despair. Hope isn't a lie; it is a practical tool that we need to get through life. John, your work has helped me be less despairing, and I hope you benefit from a well-deserved break from the Internet. We'll be here when you get back.

@sys_tem_ 16 дней назад

@maike__- 16 дней назад

@felesnocis 16 дней назад

@amyberger9559 17 дней назад

Thank you for taking care of yourself, John! We love you!

@jacquelineharro7550 15 дней назад

Thank you for modeling honoring your mental health John. We love you and want you to do whatever is best for you! We will be here in August, excited to hear from you 😊

@lionu11 15 дней назад

John Green, I can say with confidence that you have literally saved lives. You owe nothing to us, yet you have given up so much of yourself. I'm sure this comment will only act as a meager drop in the bucket of thousands in support of your wellbeing, but it seems pessimistic to say it doesn't matter. I hope you feel loved, and I hope you can learn to love yourself again. You are a wonder of a human, and you deserve to know it.

@tinfang-warble 16 дней назад

John, you probably won't see this, but earlier this month I picked up *The Anthropocene Reviewed* while flying home from a work trip. The other thing I picked up on that trip was COVID, which made me quarantine for 10 days in an Airbnb away from my 5-month old baby and my partner who had, while i was out of commission, surgery to remove cancer. I didn't have energy to do much while I was sick, but in the few hours a day that I was awake, I read your book. Its relentless hopefulness helped me make it through the worst two weeks of my life so far. Take care of yourself, take the time you need, and thank you.

@nunyabiz- 16 дней назад

Thx for your great comment & best wishes to your entire family! 💛

@b3ndavies 16 дней назад

Wishing you and yours all the happiness you deserve, friend 💜

@bethanyfield6035 16 дней назад

Best wishes to you and your family ❤

@michaelmicek 16 дней назад

Wow

@ahhgrrvated 16 дней назад

Bruh. "It feels like all the nerves are on the outside of my body." This is a mood.

@Kazemba 16 дней назад

It really is

@michaelmicek 16 дней назад

@geoffzolkos8843 15 дней назад

Your words are a great help to me, John. I can only imagine just how many other people feel the same.

@corgicuttie 15 дней назад

Take the time you need. We love you and want a happy, healthy John 😊

@Mebb93 17 дней назад

John, I’m not the one to usually comment in videos, but I just wanted you to know that the world is definitely better with you (and all the thing you do) in it! Take as much time as you need! Sending you lots of love from Brazil! 💚💛

@suchitrasridhar5313 17 дней назад

@lydiaschneider9489 17 дней назад

@FrostedJr 16 дней назад

@notErid 16 дней назад

@PandeeParty 16 дней назад

This is a great reminder that being successful does not magically make your mental health issues go away. Sometimes I tell myself, "Once I reach this one goal, I'll finally be okay." The goalposts just keep moving, though. I'm sure if you told an 18-year-old John Green that he would one day have a successful writing career with one of the best selling books of all time, movies made from his books, a beautiful family, and a long history of incredible charity work, he'd be like, "Wait? What?? That's amazing! Surely that means I'm happy and everything is great." But... the goalposts just keep moving, and they always will. I gotta remind myself that no achievement is suddenly going to turn me into a happy person because life doesn't work that way.

@ethank5059 16 дней назад

This is very true. Often times the more you want something and the more you fantasize about it the less meaningful it is when you finally get it. Humans are unfortunately hardwired to never really have "enough" and to overemphasize "this is what I wish I had" rather than being content with what they do have or seeing the positives. We're all like this to some extent (negativity bias is very real) but this is amplified by an order of magnitude with depression.

@haleykendall3021 15 дней назад

Thank you John ❤ You're right-- no simple story is true. We're all here because we're here... and some of us are still here because of you and your contributions to our world. Please take all the time you need.

@ryenheart6221 15 дней назад

My favorite mantra, which I adapted from something John once said: “May we be justified in our hope and in community through hardship” John, thank you for this reminder, and I wish you lighter days and strength through your present darkness.

@Vincewood90 17 дней назад

The poem about the candle burning at both ends is very pretty and we really do love the light, but we also care about the candle. Thank you for taking the time you need.

@MinurielLai 17 дней назад

@sofie.h 16 дней назад

@rachaelknudsen8801 16 дней назад

@emmafoley8987 16 дней назад

@curtishansenmusic 16 дней назад

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@relsionnach6540 16 дней назад

In the words of John’s therapist “Everything will end, including this.” That little line from a Vlogbrothers video has stuck with me. Sometimes I say it out loud, sometimes just in my head. But even went I say it with sarcastic intent after a moment I start to feel the reassurance. I hope this month away is good to you John ♥️

@geeksdo1tbetter 16 дней назад

We won't always feel this way!!!

@RobsRacingMotoVLOG 2 дня назад

Thank you for all the clean water you’ve given me. And good for you for saying “no thanks”. That in of itself is inspiring.

@stevenmusante4681 15 дней назад

Suffering from depression for 15 years and it’s great to see such an honest and genuine description of what many of us deal with. The toxicity of the internet will never rival the voice in my head that jumps through hoops to be sympathetic towards others. Your work matters in more ways you could have ever intended or imagined possible on your best days. I hope a few weeks to yourself helps you feel better.

@nlyddbyd 16 дней назад

In the spirit in which vlogbrothers has been delivered over the past 17 years, where sometimes John and Hank don't know if the work was worth it, it has ALWAYS been worth it. And this video may have been the most effective one of all.

@marthapasatiempo3672 16 дней назад

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@ericvaninwegen6384 17 дней назад

We often say "take care" as another way to say goodbye. But, especially now, John, please take care (with you and for you).

@kellermark 3 дня назад

John, I have never commented on a youtube video before. I have been closely following you and Hank for at least 7 years now. Without reservation, your content is and has been a guiding light through whatever might have been in front of me. Thank you. I hope you find your guiding light in the coming days.

@colehowe 2 дня назад

Very sweet comment ❤

@wonderbonni5563 15 дней назад

Your work and videos have always brought light to the darkest places in my life. You always remind me that there is hope and beauty in humanity. I have recently recovered after spending months in hospital for depression. Please know that taking the time to focus on your wellbeing and stability is not selfish, it is a necessity. Continuing to push yourself forward and keep working when you are already at the bottom of the well does nothing but dig a deeper hole. This community loves you John and will support you in whatever you need to do to help your recovery

@ericeilersen 17 дней назад

Spreading a message of hope while you're in the well is selfless on a truly unbelievable level. Take all the time you need, John, You are very, very loved.

@AmandaComeauCreates 16 дней назад

Literally making me cry listening to him say what he needs to hear himself. We love you John please hang in there

@shewriteswithstyle 17 дней назад

John, I just got diagnosed with OCD and wanted to share my deepest thanks for taking on the cost of sharing pieces of yourself to help others like me. Sending you love with a new level of empathy and also tremendous pride in you for taking this time away.

@AndiNewtonian 17 дней назад

Sending you love and support from another person with OCD. (((((HUGS)))))

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@justinhier4633 15 дней назад

Sending you lots of love and hope, John. Whether or not you're able to internalize it now, the comments here alone are a testament to what you mean to this community and beyond. Take all the time you need. Lean on those closest to you. And come back whenever you're ready - stronger than ever. We'll be here.

@ashlynharrison3170 10 дней назад

Even from the bottom of the well, John is working so hard to give us some clean water. John, take all the time you need. We hope to see you back in August, but we understand that healing is not linear and that may not be enough time for you. You've given so much to this community and the world, and even if your brain won't let you believe it, we'll continue to believe it for you❤🖖

@PictoKat 17 дней назад

I'm a crash course kid. I was homeschooled in high-school and crash course opened up learning pathways to me that still inspire me to this day. I've just graduated from my second masters degree. I will always be indebted to the acts of good you've put into the world and I hope my story can lighten a bit of the load you carry.

@Pingviinimursu 16 дней назад

A whole month? For yourself? Hell yeah, John! Way to go! Take care of yourself, ok? You deserve love, even (and especially) from yourself. I'm so glad to hear you're taking care of yourself ❤

@hedwardd 15 дней назад

As someone who has a long history of depression, you're dead on in describing how everything good seems illusory and everything bad feels certain. The content you and your brother make brings so much joy so many many people. That said, you've already enough and then some. Take all the time you need and do what's best for you

@regi3756 15 дней назад

I just finished reading “Turtles All the Way Down” and I resonated with Aza. Thank you for you! Take care of yourself! Hugs!

@jadedcatlady 16 дней назад

Oh, John. We love you. You have no idea how many lives you have affected in a positive, helpful, honest way, not only with your wonderful work but also with your willingness to be honest about your mental health and the way your brain lies to you. ❤️💔

@triciac.5078 17 дней назад

Thank you John, for sharing your struggles. Don’t feel bad for taking a break. You deserve it.

@pippadrew2074 15 дней назад

The honesty you share in the midst of so much pain is healing. I hope taking space brings some peace and wellness your way.

@destinyhomes-gi9yo 15 дней назад

If you only knew how important it is for me to see you hold onto hope so doggedly when i want so badly to believe hope is pointless. Thank you for sharing so honestly with us. It helps. 💯

@Amanda-xb7cf 17 дней назад

Best. Comments. Section. Ever. Much love, John. Theres not a thing that I want to say that hasn't already said by multiple people in this comment thread, and that's a gorgous testament to you what you do.

@AndreaCrisp 16 дней назад

⬆️THIS ⬆️

@erinmac4750 15 дней назад

Truth! Like attracts like, and they've brought together such an amazing community. 💜🍀

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@yourforbiddenfruit 16 дней назад

As a kind professor said to me when I was going through an objectively tough time… “I can’t fix things for you but i wish that I could and if I had a magic wand, I would.” Despair is like water. Some days it laps at your heels and other days, you wade through it at waist height. You go about your day but now you notice when it’s rising. Rising until you get used to keeping your chin up to stop yourself from drowning. I’ve been at the bottom of that ocean too. Take your time John and build your life raft. The tides will change again and there’s calm on the horizon.

@geeksdo1tbetter 16 дней назад

All tides change!!!!

@gordonause6956 16 дней назад

1000%. Well said.

@kashiichan 16 дней назад

@StrikerX- 15 дней назад

We're here for you John. Thank you for everything that you, Hank, and Nerdfighteria do for people around the world. Loved your Kurtzgesacht video! Best wishes and rest well.

@Alice_Walker 2 дня назад

I'm also a battler of depression and currently in a similar space. Wishing you and all my fellow fighters a smooth and swift return to warmer waters 💜

@bcfblack 16 дней назад

Depression says what it will, and so will I: You matter to me. I am grateful to live in a world with you and your work. Your books, the pod, brotherhood 2.0, and the vlog as it stands today have all been great companions to me for the last 17 years. You have cracked me open and held me together when I needed it, and offered me comfort and joy in days of fairweather. Thank you. Thank you. Good luck in July. I hope things improve. We'll be in your corner no matter what.

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@CINEMARTYR 16 дней назад

❤ John, please allow yourself to wholeheartedly drop EVERYTHING but your selfcare for a while. Screw Twitter. Limit your news intake. You are a trying to eradicate TB, that is enough contribution for one lifetime. You are a sensitive person and you need to honor that, not change it. Your work changes lives for the better, that's simply a fact.

@heyitsmemarie7991 15 дней назад

We love you John. You matter so much to so many. Thank you for the beautiful words you’ve given us over the years, and in the midst of your difficult time now. We’ll be here for you when you’re ready, take all the time you need.

@Grato537 15 дней назад

Thanks so much for sharing this. I am so grateful for all the stuff you've put into the world. To say it back: "Hope sings the tune without the words and never stops at all." I (and I'm sure many others) will be praying for you and will be happy to see you whenever you're back.

@mommys-lil-tortlet 16 дней назад

Thank you for taking a break John. Thank you. Clean your own lake, love your family, love every part of being alive. Plant some peas in your garden. I think of the peas in your garden so often. We're here. We're going to stick around. You mean so much to use all. Enjoy July and sing that tune. We will be here in August.

@NikBY 14 дней назад

Exactly. I'm not crying, you're crying. No, actually, I am crying, and that's okay too.

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@coralee5628 13 дней назад

YES! Thank you so much, John, for taking care of yourself and for being honest about your needs. I actually think that videos like this one are one of the most important things you do for this community and for the world. Lately at my office job, when I have needed to take a day off for mental health reasons, I've been making a point to phrase it that way, saying to my team "I need a mental health day today" as opposed saying that I'm sick. I'm doing this because it is CRUCIAL that we eliminate stigma around mental health needs, and using our example to change norms is one of the best ways we can do that. Your openness about your mental health over the years is one of the things that helped me feel comfortable doing this. To see you now say "I need a mental health month" on a public platform with such honesty and care - it's very powerful, John. I hope that taking this break helps you, but regardless of what it does for you, it has already helped me and many others more than you know.

@avelkm 16 дней назад

John, from a random person in Ukraine who struggles with depression and anxiety for the last 8 years - I love you. You and Hank are two people who inspire me the most and support me in my darkest times. Please rest as long as you need to feel better! You matter, and everything you do makes a world a better place! ❤❤❤

@shiannelove 15 дней назад

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@happyguy5165 13 дней назад

God bless you and my thoughts go to you, thank you also for your kind words here 💙

@sarahprunierlaw9147 12 дней назад

Hope things get better for you too Avelkm!

@tvcaplan 11 дней назад

Stay safe and courage for your bad days!

@benmatthews3732 15 дней назад

You are awesome, and will never know how you have changed lives, including mine. Please take good care of yourself, whatever that requires. We will be here when you feel like sharing again. 🙏 namaste

@peoforsgren7411 15 дней назад

John, you and other people’s ”clean water” efforts are seen by millions sometimes billions of us. I HOPE you someday get to see the effect when we pitch in and help fix society. Things often seem impossible until they suddenly are not. Rest well.

@kaseywahl 16 дней назад

"Everything great feels illusory and everything terrible feels utterly true." John has a way of articulating things that always hits me right where I'm at. Love you John. Take your time. Find your peace. Come back whenever you feel, or enjoy your peace.

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@samanthaw.861 17 дней назад

It’s okay to not be okay, John. Big hugs ❤️

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@markpickle46 16 дней назад

John, I have watched you and your brother for 15 years. Your videos and conversations have helped change my life and personality for the better. I've become better at communicating and more in touch with my own feelings of depression and anxiety. Please take all the time you need, and I understand that your little corner of the world is a true inspiration.

@nonbinarynyan 15 дней назад

Hey John, I've enjoyed your work in a variety of arenas for years, and I recently read The Anthropocene Reviewed. It made a lousy week better, and I've taken pieces of it with me to share with friends and people in my faith group. Thank you for being here, and please take this little piece from one of many voices telling YOU that the despair is a lie and here's an example of why. I hope you can find your footing and joy again soon.

@MysterySteve 16 дней назад

"Despair is a lie" and "Hopelessness is a lie" are probably the four most important words I've heard recently, especially for my own life. What a simple message, yet incredibly profound

@lauramaura3052 16 дней назад

I would just like to say that this community that Hank and John have created is actually one of the few places in social media that displays what we should all be striving for daily. Read the comments. They're beautiful, heartfelt, and true. This is what can be accomplished when we push ugliness aside and focus on what matters. If you need some examples of the bright side of life and humanity this is the place to go. 💜💚💙

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@erinmac4750 15 дней назад

Truth! I never cease to be amazed at how many genuine, articulate, compassionate, yet real people there are here in the comments. So much heart. Along with everything else John and Hank have done, they've fostered this incredible community. 💜🍀

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