The Side Effects of Being Human - ASMR Supportive Friend / Mental Health vlog

I call this "The Side Effects of Being Human" after compiling the list of topics provided by viewers and seeing how it looks like the side effects listed on a prescription drug label. Says a lot about our species. I “act” as a supportive friend while rowing my boat down a winding stream of consciousness that contains my unadulterated thoughts, views, feelings, advice, knowledge and experiences on a wide variety of mental health topics primarily suggested by viewers that they themselves or someone they know are dealing with. I also swear. A lot. I get very emotional and defensive whenever I talk about how people are mistreated in this world. What can I say, I wear my heart proudly on my throat. Please remember - if you are having suicidal thoughts, dealing with severe depression, self-harm, etc., please seek a professional, call a national or local hot-line, emergency office, etc. 00:00:00 Intro 00:11:55 Fire symbolism 00:22:00 The list of viewer provided topics 00:24:50 Lack of mental health education 00:37:39 Suicidal thoughts & suicide 00:44:23 The animal inside us - Fear & anger 00:46:58 Ignorance (bigotry, racism, sexism, etc.) 00:52:37 We're all perfectly imperfect - Fake people & inadequacy 00:54:45 Being balanced 00:57:30 Makeup, Fear of social rejection 00:59:00 Don't let the wrong people rent your headspace 00:59:58 Pick your head up! Be confident! 01:00:34 Why I Run My Channel 01:02:41 Don't allow yourself to be a peg 01:03:25 Fuck the world (but be caring)! 01:04:00 My mantras 01:05:44 The power of positive words 01:10:24 This too shall pass 01:15:25 Seeking revenge 01:19:08 Being stoic 01:20:37 Being progressive (minded) 01:21:19 Pros and cons of being alone 01:25:25 Perspective / Someone always has it worse off 01:26:11 Keeping a simple perspective 01:26:24 Being constructive 01:28:15 Want of a simple life - Respect for Indigenous People 01:29:22 Be happy with what you have, who & where you are 01:30:17 Be the King / Queen of your Mental Realm 01:32:20 Self management - Taking ownership / accountability 01:36:40 Addiction to opiates & medication - Effects of bullying 01:40:14 You have the power to beat your addictions! 01:44:13 K.I.S.S. (Keep it Simple Stupid) 01:47:13 Managing emotions 01:48:52 Being alone / Alone in a crowd 01:52:11 Guilt, Mistakes, Forgiving yourself 01:55:17 Self-harm - You can beat it! 01:57:33 One thing, one moment at a time 02:00:14 Overthinking / Existential questions 02:01:26 It's okay to say no (especially to toxic people) 02:02:37 Cyber bullying 02:02:48 How to be a supportive friend 02:06:35 Dealing with the holidays - Military personnel 02:08:56 Purpose - Nihilism - Making life meaningful 02:11:39 Loss of loved ones 02:13:29 Worrying - Can't worry about what you can't control 02:17:34 Abuse (abusive / neglective parents) 02:19:56 People turning on you - Trust 02:20:58 Finding inspiration - Grow, take risks, try new things 02:22:01 Never let 'em see you sweat 02:22:43 Be present - Don't stay lost in your head 02:23:41 Physical disabilities & conditions 02:25:13 Final thoughts Audio from select videos available for download: iTunes: http://bit.ly/1xIHLNd CDBaby: http://bit.ly/1AUt3Jj Google Play: http://bit.ly/1vPUJgF