Personal Problems

I understand how straining it can be to see therapists. I won't bring you down with the details, but know that you are not alone. I will pray for you guys, though- God was the only thing that helped me after all that, but I pray also that you guys get good help, correct medications, and peace and support. Thank you so much for giving me laughter. I've been watching you guys from the beginning of Yugioh abridged and am glad to finally be able to pay you back.

Heya. How is Martin hanging in there these days? :'< He seemed so cheery in the last video update it was almost worrying lol...

Bani K

Hey LK, long time fan and first-time patron. :) I know you have a lot of love and support on this thread already, but there's no such thing as too much. I have been a fan since almoooost the beginning. Though at least ten years of content, you have been one of my very favorite creators, and it's time I finally put my money where my heart is. Sometimes when my head was dark, your creations showed me light. I know I'm at the junior kuriboh tier, but my hope for joining your patrons is to try and give you a little of that light back. You are valuable, you are valued, and I hope the world gives you a break soon <3

Can you do more zork in friends

I heard in the recent video YouTube was playing the demonetization game, so I had to jump into the patreon. I know what you're going through with mental health professionals, though sometimes I think the word professionals does not apply. My fiance has PTSD, schizophrenia, depression, the works; trying to see a therapist without driving 2 hours took almost a year, and there was no way that somebody with these issues would have been consistent enough to get the help they needed. It's absolutely disgusting and ridiculous. Even after becoming a patient, she still gets screwed around anytime she misses an appointment or forbid an assessment. I hope that they get their shit together for you both, just remember that you have a lot of friends and supporters out here. A lot of us are silent, so sometimes it's hard to see us, but we're here, and we love you. Please have a very great day, and I hope you can feel healthier soon.

EmmyDeerest

Both depression and PTSD are hellish beasts. You're both unbelievably strong, and I really hope you can get the help you need. Keep fighting, guys. We love you <3

I came here after seeing LK's Youtube post. I've been following his channel since, gosh, 2007 or so? I really hope you both understand how much your health is SO more important than your production schedule, and I'll be cheering for you both!

I hope all goes well!

Marianne & Martin, I've been meaning to respond for weeks now, but been struggling to put thoughts into words. I have been through what both of you are describing, and know how very, very challenging it can be to grapple with those circumstances. I hope that in the future, events will conspire to offer you both the means to feel more empowered to handle things. As I write, I've got YGOTAS open in another tab because for the past several months it has been my go-to for calming down, and my lunchtime accompaniment! It brightens my mood and makes my spaces (like my classroom) feel safer. I thought you should know that! I value both of you and your amazing work, because it directly affects my ability to handle the craziness I deal with. So thank you for everything, especially opening up and keeping us updated! And you guys do you. Nothing is more valuable than your own physical and emotional well-being.

I echo all the previous comments. So many of us aren’t here just for the content, but because we truly support and care for you both. Fortunately or unfortunately, many of us share similar difficulties with mental health—so we are here to witness to your struggle and support you however we can. Martin, I’ve been a fan since the very beginning, and I’ll reiterate what others in this awesome community have stated: your content has brought SO much light and legitimate healing to my life. If we can bring you and Marianne any of the same, that’s the most important thing. It’s okay not to feel strong sometimes, but both of you truly ARE. Keep kicking ass. 🤘🤘 Also, a thought about both of your journeys—I had to make a similar decision about whether to seek in-patient care for PTSD/panic disorder, and I found a “partial hospital program” (not sure if it’s called the same thing in every area) that provided a fantastic balance between structured, in-patient day treatment and the ability to go home at the end of each day. This particular hospital offered a week stay and then a re-evaluation to see if a second week would be beneficial. This hospital is on the east coast, but I wonder if there may be a similar program on the west coast. Partial hospital programs also take most insurance plans (though, of course, it’s difficult to say whether each hospital advocates for patients in the same way mine did). Discerning the right fit can be painful and frustrating—sending strength to you both. ❤️