If You Are Seeing This, You May Be the One That Needs to Hear It.
Added 2025-09-30 15:00:19 +0000 UTCThis was heavy on my heart. I had to share with you guys.
I love you all so much! <3
-Alex
Comments
Thank you!
Kristina Taylor
2025-11-05 20:39:52 +0000 UTCyou don't understand how impactful this is everytime. thank you for being a light in our lives alex. thank you.
Joshua Leavitt
2025-10-28 07:57:17 +0000 UTCThank you so much I needed this today
Gigi
2025-10-24 02:34:03 +0000 UTCYou lost your grandfather recently, I lost my grandmother a few days ago myself.
SilentKnight
2025-10-01 18:25:59 +0000 UTCThere' s more to a persons life then how they view the world and process it. Also the quickest way to misery is to compare yourself to another persons life. Heck, a quote of mine is, "Chasing happiness only leads to misery." Point of it is to live in the moment, be grateful for whatever is the moment. If you operate off goal chasing you will put conditions on how you can be happy and that will result in restricting your own life. I don't envy anyone. If everyone was able to be the same, ie, rich and have lots of stuff, life would be pointless and boring lol. Variety is the spice of life someone once said.
SilentKnight
2025-10-01 18:23:17 +0000 UTCWe are everything and we are nothing. As Jim Carrey once put it when asked about what happiness looks like to him. "Nah I don't think about it, no no, happiness is the weather, man. Happiness is about happenstance. It's about what's happening. So yeah if you want to wait for something cool to happen to be happy that's great you know, you get sad when sad things happen, that's all weather. I know I'll never be in a perpetual state of happiness. I've given that up for sure. But uh freedom from who it's happening to is where I'm at. I no longer believe that I exist. So, every once in awhile I get caught up in the story cause it's really convincing." I am the same. Happiness, sadness, anger, all that is just the weather. Some days it's sunny and warm, some days are cold and bitter, some are windy and everything is blowing all over the place, some days are snowy. The experience that is being experienced is all there ever is. It's there to be experienced. My grandmother passed away a few days ago, mentally I'm perfectly fine but I have noticed that physically my body aches and my sleep is not as refreshing as it should be. So my mind and body aren't in sync currently. Alas life goes on. Whatever the next moment is, it's on it's way.
SilentKnight
2025-10-01 18:13:30 +0000 UTCThere are two things I think about in terms of mental perception of life, both of which you touched on. 1. Two quotes from Qui-Gon Jinn, "Keep your concentration here and now, where it belongs" paired with "Your focus determines your reality". I like to think of these when anxiety hits, feeling overwhelmed, or as you brought up, coveting. These are two fantastic mental quotes shoved into Star Wars that have some origin in meditation/yoga. Your focus and how you perceive things can change how you see life. Like you mentioned, something bad could happen and you could just stay in your sorrow, see it as bad and live in that and it becomes your reality. THAT THING WAS BAD. Or you can choose to see it in a positive light and learn from it, use it as motivation, etc. Change is a constant in life, and if you choose to focus on the negatives, you will become negative, bitter, angry, distant, etc. 2. The Richard Dawkins quote at the end of The Greatest Show On Earth by Nightwish. This is something I think of when it seems like things aren't going well, like you said "why does this happen to me", it seems like things are terrible, and it helps put things into perspective. " We are going to die, and that makes us the lucky ones Most people are never going to die because they are never going to be born The potential people who could have been here in my place But who will in fact never see the light of day Outnumber the sand grains of Sahara Certainly those unborn ghosts include greater poets than Keats Scientists greater than Newton. We know this because the set of possible people allowed by our DNA So massively exceeds the set of actual people In the teeth of these stupefying odds It is you and I, in our ordinariness, that are here We privileged few, who won the lottery of birth against all odds How dare we whine at our inevitable return to that prior state From which the vast majority have never stirred?"
Andrew Sitek
2025-10-01 14:26:07 +0000 UTCI lost my grandfather recently who was everything to me. I also went through a breakup a few months ago and I am not over it at all. I may only be 19, but that girl was the love of my life. I've been in a really bad place recently, and Alex thank you for being such a kind and caring person...
Ashton McKee
2025-10-01 09:29:13 +0000 UTCI lost my grandmother a few years ago and it’s still hard. I hope you’re doing better
Callisto
2025-10-01 09:04:24 +0000 UTCMental Health Mondays? Do you follow Ashley Eckstein?
cdrsuperhero gaming
2025-10-01 06:11:22 +0000 UTCI don’t typically message on these but thank you honestly I really needed this
WaitingStew8
2025-10-01 05:10:23 +0000 UTCThanks Alex, about 8 months ago now, I had a breakup and I admit I'm still not over it. Now, I'm not crying every night like I was for 3 months and I havent thought about suicide in a while, it still eats at me from time to time. Your videos are a light in my world and you've been there for me at my hardest times.
Arush Jeyers
2025-10-01 02:21:22 +0000 UTCThese comments break my heart. Most of you seem to be close to my grandkids age. I'm so sad that you had to grow up during such a socially stressful time. I mean, there's always been problems. I grew up during the civil rights movement and Vietnam... But it wasn't in front of our faces on our phones 24/7. Then Covid locked young people away at a time when they most needed to be around their peers as young adults. Please hear me now! The world is not as bad as it seems to be on social media. Most of the people are good. I meet new people every day and yes occasionally there is an asshole, but it's not the majority. Make the first move. Say hi to the person you're standing in line with. Stop and open a door for someone, smile at them! Put yourself out there! Yes, it opens you up to be dismissed but that is not going to happen that often. You really get back what you give. Much love to you all ✌️💖
Pam Copling
2025-10-01 02:05:58 +0000 UTCThanks man, going through a break up and it just eats at my heart every day knowing that someone I once held dearly shows no care for me. I’ve been trying so hard to stay in the right physical and mental state and your videos help me so much. Just to have someone to laugh with and watch things with fills a void.
Brock Page
2025-10-01 01:46:50 +0000 UTC“a man who has never made mistakes, has never made anything” - Frank Heffley. Learn to be who you dream to be without fear of mistakes, for mistakes are proof that you are still trying. Without them, there is no progress.
Alex
2025-09-30 23:10:49 +0000 UTCYeah, I lost my job a month ago and I’m still struggling to find new work on the plus side I’ve had all of these videos that you guys have made to entertain me since I had to turn off most of my streaming services so that makes me feel a little bit happier. I’m just hoping that at some point, I will find new work and we will be able to enjoy the freedom that having money grants you
Daisy Azuras
2025-09-30 21:19:46 +0000 UTCIt's crazy seeing this, my Aunt Jean just passed this morning. It's the first death in the family that I've ever experienced and i know it's going to be a heavy hitter on my depression. I'll be ok, I'm going to be around family and seeing my therapist but it's the first time I've had reality hit me that I'm getting older and in the next 10 years I'm going to expierence more death but that's life. I just need to keep living and trying new things everyday. Thx Alex for the check in, love your content.
Mason26
2025-09-30 19:45:17 +0000 UTCThank you, Alex. I really appreciate that you take your time to address such topics as I suffered from depression, psychotic episodes, paranoid schizophrenic episodes and social anxiety all my life. I was born 1991 and know that my first issues surfaced before I was 8 years old. My life had a lot of down phases, but I found Serenity in Content like yours, gathering strength to get up again. Back then, depression and mental health was still stigmatized, and I am thankful that this changes bit by bit for the last 30 years. I recently got a lot better but still had low energy to get my housework done, i.e. I started watching your content again like Hot Fuzz and other comedy stuff and Jessica Jones (One of my all-time fav shows) and suddenly started doing stuff again. So please keep up the good vibes, and I am hyped to see your reactions to the whole defenders' saga/Marvel Netflix shows.
Daniel S
2025-09-30 19:00:26 +0000 UTCThank u. I really needed to hear this today. Ive been struggling for yrs but the last yr it has got worse for me and the last 6 mths my health not been too gud and ive been off work sick alot. Also last wk was in cardiology getting a Echocardiogram and was diagnosed with a heart murmur so my mental healths been very bad. Theres heart issues in my family but i thought i was ok but im not. So thank u Alex. Watching u react to movies especially horrors really cheers me up. Ur soh and personality is awesome. U make me laugh so much and it helps my mental health more than u know Wen i watch u, u lift my mood and black cloud I love u for that and love ur channel. Ur amazing ❤️ Watching this made me cry.
Mandy Guest
2025-09-30 18:30:54 +0000 UTC♥️
baz
2025-09-30 18:30:36 +0000 UTC"There is nothing either good or bad but your thinking makes it so." William Shakespeare. I have been struggling recently as a 20-year-old. Life is such a complicated thing, and being so young, you feel as though you need to know everything, that you need to be ahead of the game, and when you are not, you feel hopeless and a disappointment. It truly is the outlook you give yourself and how you view your life. We are conditioned by this world we live in to think these things, so ask your unconditioned self where you are in life and change your perspective. "The world means nothing by itself, you give it meaning." Robert Holden. Thank you, Alex for shining light on your MHC - much love
Abram Holterman
2025-09-30 18:27:51 +0000 UTCFunny, your timing. I was rewatching your Superman 2025 video and this was basically the mindset I had through it. We usually spend our time debating what you should watch and just escaping reality, but this is a good pep talk. A reminder to just keep trying and genuinely appreciate how far we’ve come. I hope you know that your advice is for you too. You’ve built such a loving community here that’s grown with you. You’ve also grown as a creator and we will keep reminding you that we are so grateful for all of your efforts. Genuinely, decades on YouTube, you are one of the most humble and real people out there. Never change Gooch King.
Permonia
2025-09-30 18:06:48 +0000 UTCWow. This really caught me offguard. I only joined the patreon a few days ago so i didn't know this was a regular thing that he did. I struggle a lot with mental health and one of my friends died back in may this year so i have struggled a lot this year and Alex has been an escape for me a lot of the time just watching his yt and this video just makes me feel seen and that he cares so much more than he lets on in his yt videos so this is very much appreciated. Hope everyone is doing well x
Mexxyy
2025-09-30 17:42:53 +0000 UTCThank you 🫶
Yuki
2025-09-30 17:33:13 +0000 UTCThis is lot more important
Joovain 🇫🇮
2025-09-30 17:17:33 +0000 UTCis this the 2nd movie you said you were going to drop this week?
Eddy
2025-09-30 17:06:21 +0000 UTCI needed this today. I’m struggling financially and with college. My dad needs surgery and we can’t afford it. And found out today my grandma has cancer. I’ve missed work for almost two weeks now. I might get fired and I won’t be able to care for myself. I’m constantly asking why. Why my grandma, why my dad. Why can’t I do anything. I appreciate this Alex. I truly needed this today. Much love
Chels
2025-09-30 16:55:40 +0000 UTCI thank you for this Video. This was so beautiful 🥲. ❤️ from 🇨🇭
Aaron Spörri
2025-09-30 16:50:24 +0000 UTCI love this conversation but i want to add that we shouldnt always think, just because someone is successful, we have to add a negative lore behind it to feel good. We need to learn to be happy for others and understand it is possible for all of us to reach a place we like to achieve. We should see others success as inspiration and not competition
Ki
2025-09-30 16:41:22 +0000 UTCScared me
Robingrlwonder
2025-09-30 16:29:16 +0000 UTCLove you for doing this mate. These videos are really helpfull to me. Really appreciate everything you do and even though I will be not able to ever meet you as Im from middle of europe, these videos help me to get to know who you are and someone who deserves my support.
Jan Kormendy
2025-09-30 16:27:56 +0000 UTCWeird timing today. I really had a bad day today. Thank you for your kind words. ❤️
DawideloDaVinci
2025-09-30 16:01:53 +0000 UTCThank you Alex, I've been going through a rough time for awhile. Thanks for this words and thinking about other. Thanks again, I need it this.
TheESPADAJR
2025-09-30 16:01:24 +0000 UTCAlex I really needed this. Been grieving over the loss of my grandmother who raised me, who was a mother, father, & grandmother all in one. She was the sweetest person ever and the holidays are always the hardest. I really needed this. Love you man. I hope you and your family are doing good and are staying safe. I also really appreciate how you treat this community as a family instead of just fans or people who watch your reactions. That’s what makes you stand out from all the other content creators
Callisto
2025-09-30 15:58:55 +0000 UTCI'm in the same place as you are dude, I am a guitar player and recently ive been trying to scream/sing now because its so hard to find people with the same amount of commitment and passion as me. Just keep practicing and getting involved in the music community and you might meet some more commited musicians
Simone
2025-09-30 15:57:58 +0000 UTCI lost my job 2 months ago. I thought I was lost and confused. I lost my job due to attendance and they are strict. I wasn't doing good mentally and I finally found a job after these weeks. I hope all of you do good and find a job, escape depression and have a good life
Aric Lano
2025-09-30 15:53:17 +0000 UTCThis comes at a good time, been having a rough few years that has accumulated a lot worse the last couple of months. Last night was a breaking point, i punched the shower door 3 times last night and i still feel my knuckles in pain. Think it's not broken so hopefully lucky. So i'll gladly accept the universe showing me this today, thank you Alex for having these moments of genuine kindness and openness. Fingers crossed it helps me get through this dark time for me 🤞🏻❤️🩹
Shaz Ray
2025-09-30 15:33:37 +0000 UTCThis video couldn't have been done by you at a better time for me. I just now realised that my bandmates [ i'm a drummer in a metal band ] are not as focused and determined to making music as i am, and they just kinda do it "for fun". I try to do it as if my life depended on it ( playing drums 2 hours a day, contacting venues for potential concert dates etc. ) We didn't argue or anything. I still love them and they are my absolute best friends but i just realised that maybe i need another environment for me to further develop. The worst part is that i feel like by being so determined to be a musician, i am losing them as friends. Anyway.... thanks Alex for this video.
IGOR PODEMSKI
2025-09-30 15:30:57 +0000 UTCWhen you have darkness, depression and a ton of other things wrong, it is not easy at all to deal with. It sucks especially when you don't have anyone who listens to you, to talk to. But somehow still manage to force yourself to make it to the next day. Living like that for a very long time is exhausting but I embrace it. But even coming here and listening to Alex talk, that helps a lot more than any of my family has. Thank you Alex.
GamingDragon86
2025-09-30 15:29:56 +0000 UTCI love these MHCs you do but this may be my favorite one now, thank you for sharing this 🫰🏾
Shayla
2025-09-30 15:28:27 +0000 UTCThis might be the most important message one can tell someone. Love peace and happyness to you and your loved ones for the rest of your life. You're a good noodle Alex. Thank you! ❤️
Vord Loldemord
2025-09-30 15:26:38 +0000 UTCI have cystic fibrosis and recently got diagnosed with cystic fibrosis related diabetes and have been having a really tough time lately. Your reactions are a highlight in my day (especially Mondays🧟♂️) and allow me to just switch off for a while. Thanks for what you do Alex ❤️
Max Goodman
2025-09-30 15:23:04 +0000 UTCIt's 11:17am, EST, Georgia. It's the 4 year anniversary of my dad's passing. I've been on a healing journey since 2021. I was late diagnosed adhd at 35, lost my dad a few months later unexpectedly, and more recently realized my formative years were nothing but traumatic and that my entire personality is trauma responses. My mental health has been in the trash lately but Im still showing up. Healing is slow and hard and messy work. I think it's cool you do these mental health check ins. I needed the encouragement today ❤️🩹
Amber B.
2025-09-30 15:22:46 +0000 UTCSomehow this video is perfectly timed for myself. Thank you for the reminder to focus on what I am grateful for. Im grateful for you Alex. Thank you again for your time and energy. I hope you are doing well. 💛
Claire Settlemoir
2025-09-30 15:19:45 +0000 UTCIve been here a few months but where are u guys having this monthly mental health check in?
André Carlberg
2025-09-30 15:19:43 +0000 UTCThank you for your service and God bless you and your family 🫡
ColdSpaceMann
2025-09-30 15:15:17 +0000 UTC❤️❤️❤️❤️dude
tomas 5059
2025-09-30 15:15:00 +0000 UTCIt’s so important to be truthful to yourself, and accept your imperfections—It’s what makes us human. And it’s important to be attuned to yourself and your feelings, because even with support, it’s very hard if you just simply can’t put words to feelings or even understand how you feel. I’ve learned very early on try and see from more than just my own perspective, because more often than not, every action has a reason behind it, and every person has a story. And envy is poison, but it can be turned into something bigger—it’s the “grass is greener on the other side” mentality, but it can be used to do more, people should rather ask the question “What can I do RIGHT NOW, to bring myself a step further towards my goal?” And it doesn’t have to be a huge step, and realistically it usually isn’t a huge step; you just have to get the ball rolling and keep momentum and stay thankful. More likely than not, we have the resources to do what we want to, sometimes you just need a little push. This video Alex made is your push, go do whatever you’ve been procrastinating about! Y’all got this!!!
Taylor Winterling
2025-09-30 15:14:51 +0000 UTCThank you giving us a place to be vulnerable. I Raised to “fake it till you make it” and I hate that… we have to feel our emotions… the good bad and ugly. It’s hard to be “happy” in the state of the world but I will not fake it anymore. I haven’t had a “dream” to chase in a while. So again thank you for all you do Alex. Now to go watch TWD episode I didn’t get to watch yesterday.
Asheenah
2025-09-30 15:14:33 +0000 UTCThank you alex, I needed this today xx
Georgy Farrington
2025-09-30 15:12:00 +0000 UTCthank you for this 🫶
tea
2025-09-30 15:09:44 +0000 UTCThank you Alex for these mental health checks! These are awesome and makes this feel like more of a family. You're a great guy Alex! Thank you for caring about all of us! God bless you and your wife and may God protect you and guide you through the troubles in your life and keep you both safe!
Tylor Odom
2025-09-30 15:09:21 +0000 UTCLove you Alex❤️ Grateful to be here with you🙏
Kiia
2025-09-30 15:09:03 +0000 UTCBro, as a full-time employed, disabled Vet and caregiver to a terminally ill Wife and a Special needs child. Thank you. You are a break in my otherwise stressed day. The Marine Corps Boys I made in my 20 year career never miss a chance to tell each other “I Love You Bro”. My mentality is “Somebody always has it worse than you and wish to be in your shoes”. Thanks Alex!
Luis
2025-09-30 15:05:24 +0000 UTC
