How My Anxiety Led To Hair Loss, And What I'M Doing To Fix It.
- Posted on 15 January, 2023
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Anxiety is no joke. If you are anything like I was, you may not even realize that you have anxiety, or may not even know where to start in the space of tackling anxiety. That is nothing to be ashamed of. Often anxiety itself can be really overwhelming and you may not even know what the direct cause is, simply because it is a culmination of things piled up, that overwhelm you and cause you to be disregulated. Finding techniques and learning your triggers can be a huge help. The purpose of this video is to share some of the techniques that have helped me, so I can focus on the necessary work of unpacking and dealing with the root cause of my triggers. In my instance, anxiety being out of control led to me losing 26 lbs in 2 weeks, it led to me losing my hair, it led to corrugations in my nails. It led to depleted energy, and a struggle to function at a high level and keep my emotional balance.
I hope, if nothing else, that you are able to take at least one thing from this video that proves to be a help, so you don't have to find yourself grappling with your mental health, and you are better able to focus on self care. You deserve the ability to do that.
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Hey Glenn fam Linwood here and today we're going to talk about how mental health anxiety, depression, stress things along that line can all Impact your hair growth or hair loss. Let'S dive in now, I'm going to be completely real with you. This video is not really going to be my usual video. It'S going to be a little bit more open, and my hope is that, if you struggle or you're battling with any of these issues that you're able to find some reasonable Solutions or potential solutions that help you out, not just your hair, but your health as a Whole I understand this is a hair Channel, but if we don't take care of the body holistically, the hair does not benefit, and I see so often people are constantly asking me what product they should be using to make their hair grow to make their hair grow Back in What vitamin or supplement they should be taking to make their hair grow faster and meanwhile, the things that they're doing are detrimental to their health as a whole and their hair is suffering as a result or they're ignoring the needs of their body. The need for nutrition or rest or whatever, that thing may be and they're, seeing such a drawback, which only further negatively impacts their mental health, and it just becomes this horrible cycle that just feels like it is a downward spiral and when you're already feeling low the Last thing you need is to add something else to the top of that or to add additional fuel to the fire. All of that being said, my goal here today is to share with you some of my experience, and hopefully, if you didn't know that you were in some of these spaces, it'll help to Enlighten you to that I'll share with you, the things that worked for me And I don't get me wrong. I won't pretend to be an expert, but I will say there are certain things where experientially you go through them and you find what works and if someone had shared with me a year ago, certain things that are working for me now it would have made a Massive difference, I also need you to understand that, I'm speaking from the place of experience, not just in the space of dealing with mental health issues and things along that line, but dealing with the negative drawbacks of them, so you guys know usually like I have the Dips here that's pretty typical they've been there my entire life, it's not receding, it's just my hairline, but if you'll notice there's now this dip up through here literally all of that is hair loss. It'S happening over here as well, not quite as bad. I lost a good degree of hair in the center of my head, my nails thinned out significantly, where they literally have ridges in them. Now, thankfully, they're almost completely grown out because of the fact that I've been able to balance some of these issues. But I'm not here to try to sell you anything. I literally don't have anything to sell. Now, if you notice I'm not in my studio, I wanted this to be more relaxed. I want it to be a space where I feel comfortable, which is my living room, and this is my sanctuary, and I will tell you that one of the biggest things is finding a space in your life, your home, wherever it may be. That adds to that sense of calm. I call my home My Sanctuary majority of the times I have Lo-Fi chill music playing throughout the day. That kind of helps me to relax and just sets the tone for how it is I'm looking to feel throughout that day. I have automated and systemized so much of my house. It is now a smart house. I have the smart thermostat. I have the Google devices all that type of stuff just so that way I can have things set on a routine. My kids wake at a certain time. Their lights come on automatically. I have music to play throughout the house when they get up. All of that just takes a little extra off of my plate, but let's talk about how I got here so a good degree of you may well know that I am now divorced and it was not something that I expected to happen. Nor was it in my list of once. To be quite honest, I spent a long time off balance and it wasn't until I'd say maybe summer that I started feeling some level of balance, but it really wasn't until about two months ago, if that long, that I started really noticing some huge differences in my Level of rest and being able to balance out my emotions being more balanced, anxiety being significantly reduced. All that, so I want to deal with what these different spaces can look like and how they can impact your hair, as well as your nails, and then I want to talk about things. I did to be able to help out with those things. If you don't mind when I found myself in the beginning spaces of depression, I was devastated to be quite honest with you, and I found myself oftentimes going through the routine and struggling to do things that I used to take a ton of pride in. I was still brushing my teeth, but I was not regularly washing my face. I would get in the shower and let the water beat off of me. While I cried and to be quite honest with you, it was the most I could do to put some soap on this body. It was the most I could do. I would not. I would not be able to tell you how long it was before I shampooed. My hair, I was just letting the water run through my hair, just letting the water beat on me and something about that seemed like it always released. Something in me where I would have the most meltdowns in the shower. It came to a point where I began to realize that this is why you saw so many people come out of covid with severely matted hair, where you could tell it's been in the same ponytail for months, and I really genuinely did not understand what it meant To be in such a place of emotional and mental struggle, where certain basic care tasks no longer felt basic, they were overwhelming or they just simply were not prioritized. I can tell you from my experience. I was in such a state of depression and I was romanticizing. My demise trying to avoid certain words for the sake of YouTube and all that, but I was romanticizing my demise so much so that it became a point for me where, honestly, I didn't have the energy to do things like wash my face and care about. My appearance superficially, I did not have the energy to shampoo. My hair, I felt like so much mental energy was on trying to still be there for everyone else, trying to figure out what the next step looked like and honestly. To be very Frank, if my energy was spent on choosing my next breath, and that was a battle and if you've ever been there, if you've ever been in the space of romanticizing, I want you to know you're not alone. I don't want you to feel like you have to be ashamed of that, and I definitely don't want to stigmatize that that is not what I'm here for, but I think a lot of times in those spaces we kind of tend to lose sight and we feel Some level of Shame around those basic care tests that we're not doing. We feel as though we're somehow less than or we're not enough we're not doing enough and we're down talking ourselves. On top of the fact that you already feel like trash, we can be our own worst enemies. So what helped me out in that space is honestly, I got a therapist now. I know right now probably seems like the spot to put an ad where you're like and now get better to help blah blah blah I'll, be honest with you. I tried better help. It was not a good fit for me. I do know some people that it worked well for, but I particularly didn't care for it now to be extremely real. I did not give it a ton of time I didn't bounce around from person to person. I got on there and thought this is going to be great. This is going to be helpful. I found a therapist on there and that therapist really was not the best. It wasn't a great experience so that didn't work out well for me and I will say in space I'm dealing with mental health and finding a therapist. You may have to date a couple before you decide who you're going to marry um. But I will say thankfully a friend of mine was like you know what I know a really good therapist. I think you would enjoy and they came to me on a recommendation. I'Ll be honest with you. I was not completely comfortable going into it, especially because my therapist was a male and I would have preferred a female therapist, but when I tell you I adore my therapist, he is amazing and he's better than literally anything. I could have asked for on any app. That'S I won't go into a ton of details in terms of the spaces of all the ways that it's better, but I prefer in-person therapy over virtual therapy any day and he's been so personable and fantastic. And so I will say, if you have the resources to be able to do therapy therapy is a great thing. If you don't have the resources to do that, you can do things like celebrating recovery, and things like that that allow you to have some sort of group sessions where you're able to have a program or steps or be able to be able to talk to around The issues that are troubling you so you're no longer struggling in those spaces in the same manner that you were before I do know a couple people who have done that I personally have not taken part in celebrating recovery, but just so you know, celebrating recovery allows People to recover from all forms of Hang-Ups, trauma, abuse, substance, abuse, whatever the case may be, and it allows you to do it in in a atmosphere. That'S really more group-led and it's bible-based. So I don't have a ton of resources there, because I'm not a mental health professional, and I won't pretend to be I'm just sharing my experience on top of going through spaces of depression. I found myself at the extremes of anxiety and I'm talking about the points of anxiety. Like I'll say I did not realize I had anxiety for Laura. I never knew honestly. I'Ve always had issues to a certain degree with my gut, but I've never felt like that. Butterfly in the stomach, I do public speaking and I was singing and preaching and speaking and doing engagements, all sorts of things and didn't ever feel like I was nervous getting up and speaking I still don't mind speaking. I do it all the time, especially here on camera and things of that nature. But when I found myself at the extremes of anxiety and I'm talking about the extremes where you could swear you're having a heart attack or you feel like you're throat has constricted where you feel like someone's sitting on your chest and you can barely breathe. You feel like your heart is fighting to get out of your chest. Breaths are short feeling hot, like you might pass out or breaking into a sweat. I'Ve been there. Unfortunately, in that instance, there's a lot of stress on the body and usually when you're at that point, you are over the edge you're, not almost over the edge you're over the edge. You just don't realize it oftentimes until then, and a lot of times, it's really hard to nail down what the one thing was that caused the attack, because you're experiencing anxiety on such a regular occurrence that you don't even recognize it anymore. If you're anything like me, you may not even realize that you're in a space of anxiety, you have to learn these signals and the signs that your body and your brain gives. Because you don't recognize them, I don't feel them in the ways that I would expect to feel them. I have found out quite a bit in the last year honestly um found out that I have ADHD and I found out that I struggle in the space of sensory overwhelm and both of those were huge factors in the space of anxiety. My ability to be available to others, especially through physical touch and things like that, especially as it pertains to my children and just the manner of them being affection, affectionate things along that line. There are certain activities that, on top of therapy honestly, I had to start prioritizing a bit more in order to ensure that I could be well and I could be okay now I will say if you're anything like me, anxiety may impact your gut, and it definitely Did in my instance, where I was vomiting, I was having diarrhea, I was having severe cramps. My appetite was non-existent. I lost 26 pounds and literally two weeks um. It was severe and I'll say in that instance. That'S when you start often seeing things like the hair loss, that's when you start seeing things like the nails, thinning or having the ridges and things on there, because the body is trying to use what little bits of energy it has to keep those really important organs. Going rather than keeping your hair looking good or your nails looking good and things like that, and I will say I'm very much one where I just kind of own it like when people have something to say about the cul-de-sacs or like this area. Here I'm just like yeah. Let me tell you all about it. I'Ll tell you about it, like you, don't have power over me in that space, no one ever will, but it is something that I had to adjust to and if I'm being honest, no, I'm not completely satisfied with that um if it weren't, if it wouldn't come Back or it doesn't come back, I don't know if I'll sit up and be like. You know what I'm gon na, let my hair continue to grow out. I don't know if I'll be over here, looking for whatever surgery options and all that to fix it. I have no idea, but I can tell you this: that's not my priority at the moment. My priority is my mental and emotional wellness and ensuring that I'm as balanced as possible, because I got ta be here tomorrow for my girls. I'Ve got to be here tomorrow to take care of them and to ensure that they are being led, and I have to make it a point to serve me better. I feel like there are a number of different things that I've done to help with anxiety, but the first thing for me was getting comfortable with no getting comfortable with hearing, though getting comfortable, saying no getting comfortable with just not being available and prioritizing my rest and Feeling like utter crap for it, because you know you want to be there and you want to be available and you're so accustomed, sometimes to prioritizing the needs of others. But honestly, I think I got to a point where I was like. I cannot prioritize others when I am not well, because the only thing it does that continues to take from me, and I already have so little to give um. Now, when I say I have so little to give I'll just tell you I'm in my villain era. So when I say I have so little to give the thing I have very little to give starts with f, and I mean that and if it bothers you pray about it, but I will say that single mindset shift has done so much to save me to Save my well-being to save my mentality and it has made my life so much richer and better, because I put me first, I even State when I have a need for space with my kids and things like that when I'm dysregulated and I'm needing a moment, I Need some time I communicate that with them. Like hey, I'm, not okay! Right now. Can I just get a little bit of time for me to lay in the floor and have the lights off and listen to Brown noise and focus on my breathing, and you would be amazed at when you make your needs known how people have a tendency to Oblige those needs, but so often we feel guilty about asking for them so saying no getting comfortable with no, it doesn't have to be a hard. No, it can just be a no. I could really use more rest tonight. No I'm not quite feeling up to it. No, I really appreciate you asking me, but I'm not going to be able to today. It makes a big difference now. One of the reasons why anxiety, especially if it impacts your gut, can negatively affect the hair, the skin and the nails is because your hair is made of 20 different amino acids. Nine of those are naturally occurring in your body already, but the other 11. They come from your diet and, if you're throwing up you're having diarrhea food is running straight through you or your appetite, just simply isn't there I guarantee you that you're malnourished and if you're malnourished, your body doesn't even have what it takes to create. So in that instance, my body doesn't have what it takes to create: it's not burning up fat stores for whatever level of energy. I need and I'll tell you when you are in that space of being depressed and anxious you're exhausted, and then on top of that, that exhaustion seems like it fuels a dysregulation uh for me, sensorally it fuels a dysregulation emotionally and it just makes things worse. That'S why I'm here to share today in the space of anxiety? Not only did I find that in my instance, it was about learning how to say no, it was about setting a tone and setting an environment here it was about taking the time to rest. It was about if I needed to go and get a massage scheduling that massage and going to get it, which I'll admit. I don't do that near often enough, but it started with setting expectations for myself of here's the issue, here's what I need to do and while I may not be able to tackle all that, what can I commit to what small change can I do to make My life a little easier: can I ask for more help? Can we divvy up chores around the house? Can I say that I need space? Can I give myself a point to just soak in a bath with magnesium salts? Just so I can relax at the end of each day. What is it that I need, and how can I implement it in a way that it doesn't take from me, but it gives back it's really important a lot of times, you'll also notice. If you struggle with anxiety and depression, you may have a picking or pulling disorder where it leads to things like trichotillomania, where you're rubbing or pulling uh it's almost like scratching an itch and that hair is coming out with it. So managing that anxiety is really important. You heard me mention earlier laying on the floor or grounding myself in a dark room, so I'm depriving my senses and listening to Brown noise and you may have chuckled when I said Brown noise. The brown noise is similar to white noise. It'S just smoother sounding it's! Not so scratchy and it's fantastic for helping to bring you back to a space of being centered uh, it's fantastic for helping the body to relax or helping the brain to reset. In my instance, and I will say that it's been a fantastic addition to my mental health routine, now, admittedly, Brown noise - I listen to it primarily at night when I'm trying to sleep - and I also listen to it when I'm feeling somewhat disregulated, it's fantastic for both Of those things I'll also say that a huge thing is learning to realize when you are dysregulated and learning what those signs mean. So for me, the first thing that I tend to notice is my gut. I always heard people say like hey. If you have diarrhea. That'S not normal, that's not healthy things like that and I was like I don't know about y'all, but I'm not sick when I get diarrhea and it still never Clicks in me, like I'm hearing people say this: it never clicked to me that that was not healthy. Until I found myself in a space where I was experiencing the extremes of those things and then realizing like wait a minute, this was my body's fight or flight response. Literally, I remember recording a YouTube video years ago where I had fallen and busted my nose open had to get stitches, and I remember talking about how, like I was so calm bleeding from my face. I felt hot and out of nowhere I was like I got ta poop and for some of you this may be too personal suck it up. I don't care um because if it's too personal for you to hear about bodily functions that are attached to mental health issues that could be causing you issues or concern. That tells me that you probably didn't need this video. It probably wasn't for you, but for the person this is, for. I hope that you get something from it. That'S the only reason why I'm busy being transparent, I realized looking back. You know the whole hindsight 2020 situation. Um 2020 feels like a curse word now, but looking back, I realized like wow. My body has regularly exhibited signs like this in high stress situations. Like you literally nearly broke, your nose burst your nose, wide, open or in need of stitches you're bleeding from the face, and you got ta poop and it never occurred to you that when you're in high stress situations that this is your body's first response, it's a Responsive attached to anxiety, hmm things to know so when I noticed there are certain types of situations that lead me there, like I'm easily triggered by sound like really noisy and really busy environments. I don't do well in Social spaces or around social Gatherings. So I'm very much one where someone invites me to a space. I want to know who's going to be there. I am trying to form my exit before I get there in case. I need it and uh that's just real, but I did find something that helped me out massively with that struggle, especially as it pertains to sound and it's called Loop earplugs, not at all sponsored um, but the loop earplugs I'll, show you what they look like. I like them because they help out with just muffling noise. They look a little bit like a piercing um. So it's like an ear decoration and it doesn't take away a ton from the aesthetic or look of things I can still hear, but it just muffles sound of it. So it's not quite so overwhelming and when I get to a point where I am feeling dysregulated or where my senses are all over the place I place them in. It looks like this from the side and this just kind of helps to muffle things. So I can filter certain things a bit better, because I notice that when I'm overwhelmed sensually the lights appear too bright, so smells are really strong. Sounds are much more intense physical touch is too much, and these were all spaces that I was struggling with on a regular basis and did not realize that that's what this was. I felt like the brightness and the pressure I was feeling in here was sinus pressure. So I was taking pills for sinuses, not realizing that often it was accompanied by a sensitivity towards smell, and so many other things where it could easily mimic a migraine just without the headache aspect of it um. It was confusing, and now that I know what it is. I rarely have to take anything for allergies, because I know hey, I'm dysregulated. I need to find Center so I'll Place both of them in and I'm still able to function. Now I don't have a grasp on how loud I'm speaking right now. I can hear me a little louder in my head, so I'm probably not going to leave these in for the duration of the video, but I just want you to see that they can be discreet and honestly, even if people know what they are like. The people who are in my circle - and they see these in - it's not something I feel any sort of way about it lets you know, hey I'm a little disregulated, I'm trying to balance out. If you see these in my ears, go easy on me. Give me some down time if need be, try to take something off my plate and people who are partnered with you and are aware and care about you and love. You allow them the space to be able to help if they are willing to do so, and if you have that luxury, so those helped out massively with trying to ensure that I am as emotionally balanced as possible. The last thing that I did that helped me out so much so that I would honestly say for me: it's been life-changing is I was scrolling through the tiki Tiki y'all know how tick tock goes. You can't sleep, my sleep has always always been trash and a lot of times. It was one of those things where I could sleep for six to eight hours and wake up and still feel completely exhausted. Well, I found out online that a lot of the things I was struggling with with anxiety with sensory regulation with mood regulation with uh poor sleep, poor, Sleep, Quality, depression. All of that could be attached to a magnesium deficiency, and so I started researching magnesiums and I found out that there's a difference in magnesiums and it deals with whether or not they're bioavailable. So if you've ever tried like magnesium, citrate, baby magnesium citrate to me, it's the devil, it will have you on the toilet. Clinging for dear life call on the name of the Lord for mercy and a cold, sweat ready for him to just take you home to Glory. No one wants that, and so, whenever I heard magnesium, that's where I correlated it to until. I found out that. That'S because it was not as bioavailable which meant that the body didn't absorb it as well. So if it doesn't absorb well, it goes straight through and that's why it acts as a laxative. In my instance, I found that magnesium glycinate was a bit better by the way, I'll link this and I'll link the loop earplugs in the description box down below again, this video is not sponsored, but these things help me so much that if there's a chance that They may help you to regulate and to find your balance. I want you to have access to those things. I want you to know exactly what I'm using that helped and then that doesn't work for you. I apologize, but if there's a chance, it's worth it and if you have tried these things or if you do try these things and they do work for you. Please put it down in the comments, because I don't want people to just hear from me. I don't want people to feel like I'm trying to sell them on something. I will tell you. Those things are horse pills, they're ginormous, but I take them literally every single day now, because it did not make it easier for me to fall asleep. I won't lie to you, it made it to where I would go to sleep, and the only thing I can say is that the value of my sleep was so much richer, where I would wake up and feel like, and that's never been me like. You know how you see like the things where people wake up and like um, that was literally never me, I'm the person who usually wakes up like Squidward, and I work my way up to SpongeBob in about five hours. I don't wake up as SpongeBob um to wake up now and not feel like I'm constantly needing to hit this news button so worth it to not have that midday crash so worth it, and the fact that I'm getting a richer quality of sleep means that my Emotions are so much easier regulated. It means that I'm not experiencing so much sensory overwhelm. It means I'm not struggling as much with anxiety and then I can easily identify that causes anxiety, I'm having some stomach issues when I'm in situations like that. So what I do is I limit my exposure to things that cause me anxiety or I mitigate those spaces. So another thing that I have that works really well for me in public spaces, especially, is my airpod Pros. They have noise cancellation on them. I absolutely love them for it again, not sponsored, but the noise cancellation has been fantastic, especially in places like grocery stores or Chuck E cheeses or places that are really noisy and busy that I may have to go. I may have to be there for whatever purpose and like I'm not going to tell my kids that they can't experience childhood or go to the park or whatever. But I can muffle that sound to quite a bit more and ensure that I can still visually keep an eye on them without getting to a space of sensory overwhelm. All of this being said, it is my hope that by me sharing this, if you struggle in any of these spaces that you are able to have some potential Solutions now, that would work for you just to kind of give you some context here. If you choose to do CR or celebrating recovery, I I believe it if I can find the website for it I'll put that down in the description box below, if that's a resource, that you would prefer um, I'm not putting any links for better help, because again That did not work well. For me, though, I know several people that has worked well for, but therapy can be a little bit more pricey, so see our if you're looking for that as a free option, that's free! If you are looking for like the loop earplugs, they usually range between, I think 25 and 40 dollars, depending on the kind that you get and they have several different uh pieces on here. So you can muffle sound more or less and all of that I'll link that description box this one. Here I got from a local store, I think, and it was 25 when I got it and I don't know how many oh there's 90 pills in here might take three a day. So it's basically a three month supply, so yeah um. I know they have it on Amazon and they have it like. That'S fully chelated and all that, so it's supposed to be better I'll, put a link to that in there as well um. But this one is magnesium glycinate um. It is like, when I tell you this baby here, I should be trying to look for a way to either sell or benefit off of the sale of this here, because this has literally changed my life, but just so you're aware of how much those things may Potentially cost and I'll tell you now that it costs you so little to learn how to set better boundaries, to learn how to say no or not this time or just being honest with the people in your life about what that experience is like and what it Looks like when you're dysregulated what it feels like when you're dysregulated, because I'll say until I started being acquainted and really well acquainted with it myself. I genuinely didn't understand in the same ways to know it intimately. Now it has shifted a level of empathy where anytime. I find that people are struggling with anxiety. When I have students struggling with anxiety, I will emotionally disrobe for them and let them know hey. You see these spots where my hair is gone. You see these areas where my nails are it wasn't long ago that I was in that space and it wasn't long ago that I was struggling, there's still days where I'm having a hard time, but this helped me - and it may help you here. Let me get alcohol, wipe out clean my earplugs and you try them out and if they work for you go get you some. My co-workers are now all like. I got ta get me some of that magnesium. I have referred people to my therapist, all that, and so my hope is that if you find yourself in a position where you've been like this, that this helps you. But then my hope is also that if these things help you that you'll recommend them to other people, um that's the impact I would like to make and I feel like if some of the suffering and the battle that I had to go through was for that. I don't even know if it was for this purpose, but this is a purpose. I'M choosing. I can't sit up and try to act like oh well. My life fell apart and this is the reason why it was so. I could do this. It wasn't for that. But that's what I'm going to give a purpose to is ensuring that, through my life experience, someone else doesn't have to experience things as long as I would have, or they may not have to experience them at all or they learn the signs and the triggers. They learn how to love someone in their life better, because no one should have to be in a space of suffering when there's help, especially when there's affordable help that you don't have to spin an arm and a leg and get all these diagnoses and all that In order to check out and fix I'm on no medications, despite the fact that yes, I did find out, I have ADHD. I found out and started researching systems that work a bit better for me. That'S why I have all the Google devices and things now. It helps me to stay more organized and functional, because that can be stressful on your personal relationships as well, and I have found that just little things like that have made me better for those that I love little. Things like that have made me feel like a better human and have made me realize that self-care is not selfish and the self-care is more than just getting a massage self-care is not Aftercare. It'S not what you do when you are stressed out. Self-Care is what you do to prevent yourself from getting to that space of being stressed out and anxious, and all that it's the boundary setting self-care is having the routine. That does you well and feeds your soul? So if you're experiencing hair loss, hair thinning nail thinning skin, breaking out low energy depression, anxiety, anxiety, attacks, hunger, pains anxiety attacks, I feel like heart attacks, all that I want you to know that there are resources and there's help and that you're not alone your life Is worth it it's worth living and that you mean so much that your life means so much, and I get that in spaces of overwhelm. It can feel like it means so little and it can feel like it holds so little value. But just know that it's worth so much more than you know and a lot of times, if you're, finding yourself for your sleep, deprived and all that I guarantee you you're, not thinking rationally, you're thinking emotionally and those emotions, while they're excellent tools, they're excellent indicators. I want you to realize that sometimes those emotions are just indicators of where you need better boundaries. They are not indicators that you need to be in a different plane. If you understand what I'm saying so, I call you the Glam fam, and I want to ensure that it's not just about being Glam here. I want to ensure that it's about that fam that community that aspect, because, honestly, if we were family, I would be talking about these things regularly. I would want you to know, because I care and right now, Glam fam. I call you fam. I want to treat you like that as well, so I hope this video has been beneficial, whether for you or for insight on what a loved one is potentially going through. I hope that it helps out someone and even if it doesn't get any views, even if it doesn't help anyone, I don't want it to be said that I didn't try. I hope that this video finds you well and if it doesn't, I hope that something was shared in this video that leads to your Wellness, but until next time take care, God bless stay glam and you know I love you boo, bye-bye
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✨A Well-watered Lily✨: I really can’t thank you sufficiently for this candid video. The part about being disregulated- including during times where your children were needing to be social really touched me. I experienced this as a single mom and would avoid many get togethers which stunted my children’s experiences. Please do more videos like these, I learned so much.
Genee Chase: You are simply fantastic for sharing your journey of depression and anxiety and hair loss,etc. As I listened to your video I was seeing myself because I too have gone through some serious times of depression and anxiety……let’s just say I can truly relate to so much of what you have said. I want to thank you for sharing this information, for being so candid and transparent with a bit of humor every now and again. You have certainly helped someone out there. You’ve certainly helped me today. Thanks for posting the loop I will definitely be checking out and the other items you listed. I will definitely check back with you how they worked for me. Thank you so much for opening up your heart to us. You never know who you might have helped.❤
Barb Matias: Linwood, I am delighted that you are in a better place and you know how to cope. You’re an amazing person and educator! Sending sunshine your way ☀️
Aries Asata: Thank you Linwood, for sharing your story. I've definitely been exactly where you were before ("romanticizing" and all - was almost successful, thank God I wasn't). What you're doing is so brave and so necessary. So let me stand with you and say, "it's okay to NOT be okay, and it's really imperative to get help - you have nothing to be ashamed of." You know what L, coffee's on ME from now on, my friend. (Even though you INSIST on making me spit it out! "Love you, Byeeee!" ❤️)
Laura Hunter: Linwood, I have never, ever submitted a comment to any social media, but you have truly delivered a heartfelt amazing video! I know believe that I have been suffering from anxiety and possibly OCD. God bless you for taking a moment of your valuable time to share this information with us! May God continúe to be with you on your healing journey!
thames308: Saying thank you seems not sufficient. A mindfulness regarding self care is life saving and life-affirming. So powerful.
Avianna Codner: Oh my goodness.... This is a gift no one can repay. Thank you for showing your vulnerability Linwood. You have helped me more than you will ever know. ✨✨
KAM: I am struggling with sleep. Googling magnesium now. This video is honest and superb. I am soooo happy to know your wellbeing (physical, mental, and emotional) are improving greatly. You are wise to make the connection for others how one’s outer reality is affected by and dependent upon the inner reality. Therefore, it makes sense to have this conversation on your channel. Too many people are struggling mentally. I am deeply rooting for your continued success. Thank you for this video. ❣️
lorettadot: This video was extremely helpful. I’ve lived with anxiety and depression most of my life. All of your suggestions to reduce stress and center yourself were spot on. Great video thank you
Khulania Frost: Hey GlamFam Knowledge is key. We need to normalize mental health discussions and getting help. I used to try to make everyone happy and in doing so, I wasn't happy. I had to learn to say NO! I was seeing a counselor weekly and when that became too often, I did bi-weekly, then monthly. Now, I go a few times a year. Thank you for bringing attention to this. I pray that you continue on a positive journey and continue to bring us helpful content
S. Kemple: We love you boo.
Kristie Hodge: Hello. Im very sorry you are going through this. I felt everything you said. And i appreciate you sharing. Im going through anxiety depression and panic. My hair is being affected by this as well. Im triggered by sound as well like airplanes trains and loud cars or motorcycles. You helped me by sharing your story. You helped me. Also my daughter suffers from anxiety and depression and she goes to bathroom every time she gets overwhelmed and highly stressed, so i get it. Thank you again and i pray for happiness joy and comfort for you
Amourex de la vie Muah: I suffered from panic attacks for years. I no longer suffer from the attacks, but I still have anxiety. I, too listen to brown noise to sleep. Thanks for your transparency. I know this has helped many people.
Rose G: This is so helpful for anyone that has been through or going through or might go through, this right here is priceless, I now understand a lot more about myself, thanks for sharing such private parts of your life, bless you.
LaTonya Ricks: You have verbalized my challenges in a way that I have failed to accomplish. Thank you!
AshTameria: Being vulnerable in these very mean Internet streets is difficult, so thank you so much. You don't have to bless us with all of the hair tips with the populace like you do and you definitely don't have to dig deeper into your personal story just for us so we are grateful. Praying for you to win always
melody vestal: I'm going through it now. I literally just made myself eat a peanut butter sandwich. I needed this. I was born with this disorder. I'm stressed and struggling but I'm alive.
shorty63136: Oh, Linwood ❤ My heart goes out to you & thank you for sharing this so vulnerably. The way I feel like you just narrated my past couple of years (down to gut/anxiety issues, hair falling out, trying BH & it not working out; same). “Figuring out how to choose my next breath.” is the absolute truth. I broke last year & what you’re saying is *so* familiar, I’m so glad you’ve also been able to figure out how to start healing. I’m slowly rebuilding too with healthy routine/ritual & trying to maintain consistency for myself *primarily*. For me, a calcium/magnesium combo (Target brand) & chasteberry/chaste tree were my godsends bc they both help with PMS/hormone regulation for women. Anyway, I’m rooting for you! ETA: I also have “Glory” on my coffee table. It’s such a gorgeous body of work.
Riis: I’m sending you a huge warm hug!! Thank you so much for this. Many of us must learn to say no to things/situations that we know may heighten the anxiety we’re already dealing with. So its okay to say no - it’s not you being selfish, it’s self-preservation. All the best to you Linwood!
Modern Chocolate Christians: I'm glad you're talking about this. I once had hair past my shoulders. Now, it's just a ball of fuzz; broken strands. I'm just getting to the point where I have the energy and money to let a professional look at it. But, I'm convinced that my hair will grow faster than I think with regular care.
Kari: I’m going thru so much currently and I’m blessed to have seen this video. Everything you have described are what I’m going thru.
Pele Keith: I’m a human design analyst and you might want to check out your PHS— your digestion, environment, cognition, motivation and view/perspective. It approaches your genetic imprint holistically and shows you what’s correct for you so your microbiome can be good to go. Id love to take care of you personally on the house to just contribute to you and your family, so you can align correctly. All the best to you!
S. F.: Linwood, thank you for sharing your journey and paying forward all that you are learning along the way. Your light shines through and reaches hearts and minds of people in many places. You’re a blessing!
Terrie Lynn Scott Taylor: Part of this was me at my last job. I had multiple bouts of Diverticulitis. Since I left, my stomach has regulated
Deirdre Draginoff: Thank you for sharing your story. I live with ADHD, depression and anxiety too. I've been in every place you've talked about, plus some. You're not alone. I'm grateful you're still here to share. Love you boo.
Cynthia Jones: Linwood, thank you for sharing, you’ve just stated everything that I literally say, to friends & relatives often. I concur with this video, and I’m sending the link to a relative asap. Im so glad that you’re, on the road to be mentally and physically Well and healthy. Im an advocate for healthy mental health, in person therapy works best for me. Im a Talker God Bless You Boo! ❤
Gloria Garner: Linwood, first of all I want to say , that I am soo proud of you for finding out the 'self care' that works for you. Stay strong. Second, I want to thank you for sharing it with us. This am sure was not an easy video to do, but its one that is soo needed. And you are always for the needs of others. You are a genuine person who "REALLY" cares. Thanks for shading light on "Full Body and Mental self care. Once again Thank you sooo much for truly caring and sharing..
Rochelle Katz: Congratulations on finding things to help you navigate your world
Nedra Hines: The gut is often referred to as the second brain, so your experience makes sense. One thing Western medicine overlooks is the fact that in order to get a handle on mental health, we have to educate ourselves about the health of the gut.
Emoretta Robinson: This was immensely helpful to me. Linwood I admire your strength, humanity and character. The things that you've gone through were definitely difficult. But it's the fact that you've looked for ways to deal with those things in the best possible way that matters. As someone that has dealt with depression and anxiety I know the struggle of not knowing how you were going to make it through the day. So you have to just focus on the next breath or the next step to even get through the day. Thank you for being so candid and for sharing things that have been helpful for you with us.
HrhSophia TheFirst: You are very brave to face a difficulty straight on, some people will go years and keep their heads and pain so far buried that they could run into China. I wish you all the best.
Chris: Linwood, your anxiety symptoms mirror my 18 year old daughter. We're helping her navigate what works for her. I have the ear loops in my Amazon chart now! Thank you
UniqueLeeBeautiful: Love this! Thank you so much for sharing your story and tips! Last year my hair fell out while I was grieving. Healing has been a journey and some of the things that have helped you has helped me too. Thankfully my hair is growing back fast like a cha cha cha chia pet (thanks to healing, healthy lifestyle changes and some good ole jamaican black castor oil). I like to listen to binaural waves music which has helped a ton to clear my mind, relax and get into a mental space where I can talk to God without all of the mind chatter. I love the idea of the Loop earplugs. I have to buy me a pair. I want to share a tip that has helped me. I've taken Gaba supplements when stressed or when ever I have troubles sleeping. When I take them at night I always wake up well rested. They also help me relax and clear my mind especially while having a stressful day at work.
Danielle Danigirl Webb: Linwood, I'm just glad to know you're ok!! I've been very concerned about you!! But you sound like you've gotten a handle on life and I'm glad! just want you to be happy, Boo <3
dae dae: I did not think about how anxiety relates to GI issues like feeling hungry when you are not or the diarrhea. Being able to verbalize as you do here is a gift that you have. Thank you for your candor and sharing
07Sprat: Thank you for sharing. So happy you are taking care of yourself and is in a better head space.
Annyetta: ❤️ I can definitely relate to the anxiety and depression struggle as well as sensory overload! Thank you for sharing your experience to help others.
Aqualew: Thanks for sharing your story. We appreciate you!
Nicole Corey: I am soooooooooo happy to hear that you are working towards healing. Myself and my daughter have been praying for you. We need you and people like you to encourage us to keep going. Yes you give great information on hair, but the best thing is that you are a great person, father, and some day you will be a great partner for someone. I was going through my own personal issues at the time I found you on Youtube, I got through my issues praying for you and getting into counseling. Please keep moving forward. I am glad to see you giving information on regaining your hair after trauma.
Aryah Lester: This came right on time with what I'm currently going through; thank you! "Self- care is preventive care" really resonated with me
Dorminique Moody: Thank you for being open and vulnerable. Your testimony is helping people.
Samwils: I don't remember the moment I noticed the positive shift in you last year, but it made me smile. I am so proud of you not only for working on yourself but also for using this space to share with those who need it.
Melba Kelso: Thank you Lin, I have anxiety and depression for other reasons but I really appreciate this video. Msy God continue blessing in your healing and health process for you and your girls. God bless.
Jennifer Burdette: I have been there and am still going through a good deal of stress and anxiety. 100% of my hair fell out in one day. My body had been through an accident which created so much anxiety and uncertainty in my life. Healing is a slow process and one you have to navigate carefully to prevent more anxiety and dysfunction. I am so glad you are making progress. Most of my hair is starting to come back but that in itself was traumatic. You don’t realize how much you hide behind your hair until it’s gone. Healing takes time I am so proud you are taking much needed time to heal.❤
Animator Emator: Thank you for always being transparent and open with your thoughts and advice. I've learned so much from you. Much love ❤️
Regina Gray: I’m glad you have spoken out-you have helped me and so many people. Thank you! I am grateful that investing in ourselves to maximize our mental health is being normalized.
Aisha B.: So proud of you, Fam. "Getting comfortable with the word No" really resonates with me and making our needs known. You always find ways to teach others when you don't have to. You are blessing to thos community. Sending you hugs and light!
La Verne Puller: Thank you, so very much, for caring enough, to open your story to us. I remember the video where it seemed that your world had imploded, and it hurt so much to see you in that place. I kept thinking that you and your ex-wife would be able to work things out, and things would go back to when I first found your channel. But this, in my opinion, is best because you have gotten in touch with who you truly are, and have come to the understanding that in order for you to be the best, most balanced person possible, you had to become "selfish." Whenever you get on a plane, as the flight attendants are demonstrating the safety protocols, they stress that you need to put on your own oxygen masks on first so that you can help others next. I'm so glad that you are doing that, I will be applying some of the things that you have shared to make my own life better. Blessings to all of you!
PickyPickles1: Thank you for being so open. 41 years of bipolar depression and anxiety and still counting waking up every morning looking in the mirror and saying I choose happy. It's a little thing but it helps. Stay blessed.
sandra johnson: “It costs you so little,to have a better life” Thank you so much for sharing your journey❤❤,I have been taking soft chews magnesium to help with decreasing muscle cramps in my legs that has been helpful.
Joy Carter: Thank you Linwood! I've struggled with anxiety, I think since middle school, but I wasn't aware until around 18 or 19. I thought some of those feelings were normal and it wasn't until I began having anxiety attacks during college that I knew something was wrong. That still wasn't enough for me to seek help though. I've recently started my journey of self care because of hair loss and other health related problems I'm going through. This video is so eye opening. I've been working on saying no more too. Thank you for your courage and honesty. I have the stomach/bowel issues and never related it to my anxiety. I also struggle with the same sleep and social issues. It's like you told my story! It's given me relief, I got emotional at the end of the video. I'm going to try your tips and continue my journey. Again thank you so much! God Bless!
Gates Family: Clicked super fast ... been waiting on you to cover this topic since your "short" video dealing with stress and anxiety - God bless you for this.
Monica Hill: Thank you for sharing your personal life with us, this had to be hard to do, but so beneficial for so many people. I may be wrong, but I feel like I may have a sensory to noises. I could be wrong but I will address this with my Doctor later this month. Thank you so much for sharing this ❤️
Nicole Michele: Thank you for sharing your story with us, I absolutely learned more about my anxiety listening to you. I have had similar issues but didn’t realize they could be related to my anxiety and depression. I hope everything works out for you and your family. God bless you and remember you are never alone.❤
Niael Bryant: Thanks for your testimony . Once a person identify the factors that's causing stress. They stop caring what people think. And focus on elimanating the source of problem. Once matters stabilize then people tend to go back to the superficial details of themselves.
Ms Bell: This video is for all of us. I don't experience mental health battles (not bragging, it's only by God’s grace) but you're helping me understand and empathize with what others go through. You've always been a light and I've really followed to listen to you speak. You have influence and life’s experiences won't change that. Thanks for being YOU!!!
Marilyn Driscoll: Thank you for sharing, you have described aspects of my life for the last 9yrs, at worst I also romanized the S word, walked in the house reaching for the Vodka, let myself go, let the house go, etc. Ive known since I was a child that I had sensory issues, my parents would talk about how I hated being picked up as a child, also I may say yes to social events, but I talk myself out of going. I know in our community therapy has a stigma, hopefully you being real has helped people like myself to know you are not alone, and you have nothing to be ashamed of. Therapy and getting back to making music has helped me. I pray you continue to get well, luv you.
TheRacqgrl769: I had to take a few minutes to gather my thoughts after watching this video. First, thank you for the honesty, vulnerability, and transparency. As someone who has spent much of my life working to heal the deep wounds of my early life, I get only too well feeling like a hasty retreat from the world would be wonderful. My children were the only reason I was alive. I now live for myself. I find it "funny" how black culture frowns upon those who seek out mental healthcare professionals, and try to make it a bad thing to place your sanity and well-being above all else. I appreciate you reminding us that doing these things is not a bad thing. I've spent more than half of my life in therapy. Childhood abuse does one hell of a number on us. Thank you for sharing this. It is helpful and a much-needed message. I send you Love, Light, Peace and Blessings.
Aisha Long: You're absolutely right. Once I changed my diet and life style. And got a therapist my hair start growing like crazy a piece of mind goes a long way
ACIE WHA: My sisters anxiety led to Trichotillomania & she would pull her hair out since she was a preteen. Stress is very overwhelming. I hope you can find some peace…
Jennifer Wilkie: I'm so thankful that I have seen this reel. For almost a year I have been going through severe trauma after losing my husband of 23 years very unexpectedly. It not only has changed my body response but also my brain. It has taken me almost a year and some very hard work and therapy to get ahold of what was going on inside of me but manifesting outwardly as well. Like you my hair was falling out by the handfuls but also I've lost half my body weight as well. I have four children from six to fifteen now also have severe trauma response from the death of their father. Two of them have intestinal issues as well as a result. Like me. The doctors that we have been to have told me that it was all in my head, so I'm glad to hear someone else say that so that it validates what I was actually feeling. Thank you so much for being courageous enough to post these things. It's hard being open and vulnerable in front of such a large audience I'm sure, but I so much appreciate that and now do not feel so alone in my struggle. Thank you again so much for doing this
Sharon Middleton: When I was hospitalized I started coloring and journaling. It helps
LovingAtlanta: OMG thank you….I’m in tears. Same same same. When you said “romanticizing” and “choosing my next breath” and being “disregulated” are perfect words for me and so relatable in my own situation. I appreciate this very real commentary from you. I’m sorry about your divorce and I’m so glad you at least realized that you have something to live for. You have to be here and be your best self for your daughters and be there for them. My parents are deceased and it’s just me. I try to throw myself into my philanthropy work and that does help somewhat. Thanks for the loop earplugs suggestion. Hyperacusis, Misophonia, Phonophobia, Ligyrophobia or Sonophobia and Hypersensitivity to noise and sounds is very real and impacts many people. You’re amazing. Thanks for being brave and talking about this topic and talking about what you’ve been through and still going through. Wishing you the absolute best!
Sabine Champagne: Thank you for being so open. I also suffer from anxiety... I've been going through it the past few weeks. I wake up a night feeling nauseous, having terrible hunger pain that feels like a heart attack and feeling like someone is sitting on my chest. Thank you for your tips, I will try them.
Diamond Johnson: THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR BEING AN OPEN BOOK AND SHARING YOUR EXPERIENCES, I'VE BEEN GOING THROUGH DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY FOR QUITE SOMETIME, YOU'VE MADE ME LOOK AT THE GLASS AS HALF FULL!! ( AND YOU HAVE DEFINITELY GIVING ME HOPE AFTER FEELING LIKE I WAS LOSING IT!!!) YOU HAVE BEEN A TRUE BLESSING XOXO PEACE AND BLESSING
Natasha S: Thank you very much Linwood, for sharing your story and being so open and transparent. I appreciated it and you’ve helped me to understand more of why I was feeling these things. I am happy that you recommended things to try, which I will be doing.
Yvette Ross: THANK YOU for sharing your journey and experiences. This was so timely. I’ve been struggling for awhile and yesterday I was literally sitting at the stoplight trying to fight back the barrage of tears and feeling overwhelmed. I made the decision that I need to seek help. I’ll be praying for your continued progress and wellbeing.
Tara Walker: Thank you for this. My issue is, getting older seems to bring me more medications for various things, including anxiety. I am on my 2nd round of therapy, and have been going for about 4 years. Needless to say, I'm a HUGE advocate for therapy. I am noticing that my hair is thinning. Still a lot of hair, but it is a lot more transparent than it used to be. This is good information, and I'm glad you're finding your peace!
MSJW97: Thank you Sir, for sharing this much-needed information. In a world where few give without wanting something in return, you are a great example of what it means to "love your neighbor." I have been wondering how you have been. I'm glad you are getting the help you need for you and your babies, and are taking care of your mental & emotional health. If we're not doing that, we all need to. Like you, I have always suffered from extreme anxiety (gut issues, panic attacks, emotional dysregulation, etc.) and had no idea what it was until I had a complete mental & emotional shutdown that landed me in a mental ward for a week. Therapy was definitely needed, but more that that, I needed nutrition. My body was so depleted of what it needed to function that it had to put me down. It took years, but once I got my body what it needed, I could not only handle stress without suffering from anxiety symptoms, but I am a whole new, calm, happy being, even in the face of stress. By making sure I give my body the fuel it needs to help me handle the stresses and toxins of life, specifically Magnesium & D3, I no longer have any of the overwhelming symptoms I had for half of my life. This is SOOO important and you are a blessing for sharing this. God bless you.
jillianvanliew: Linwood, thank you so much for opening up about your personal struggles. Your honesty & examples are so relatable to me, that I see a lot of myself in them. These videos are more help than you can imagine.
Frances Perry: ❤YOU HIT THE NAIL DIRECTLY ON THE HEAD. Well spoken. Thank you for expressing what you have been through. And I will Keep you in my prayers. So many people go through situations and things in life and don’t realize where to even begin.
Angela Lee: After my Father and Brother died a week apart in Dec. of 2007, I was deeply depressed until Oct. 2010 when my first grandson was born. I was still working and going through my life. My family was scared for me because everyone said I was grey in my complexion. My Father was a Therapist so not only did I loose my dad but the person who helped me when I needed professional help. He gave me soon tools that I used though out my life, but I couldn’t get out of depression that deep. In 2017 when my Aunt died and my daughter was severely sick, in 2018 I finally went to a therapist. He wasn’t as educated as the tools my father taught me. He released me at 6ths because there was nothing he could do for me.
R Major: Thank you for this video. I really needed to hear the information you shared
Randelle Solomon: We love you Linwood. Thank you so much for your transparency. This video was so welcome and needed. I'm about to work on putting some systems in place to help reduce my daily stress and decision fatigue. I've known for a while I need to do it, but hearing how it has helped reduce your stress and anxiety has reminded me that it needs to be a priority for me.
Shanda Hughes: Thanks for this video I've been watching you for awhile now even though I'm a person dealing with 3 types alopecia and have little to no hair so I keep it shaved very low . I've always enjoyed your videos and this video was especially helpful because this was one of the first things that I went through during a difficult time in my life with stress and depression was when I found out I had alopecia so I thank you for your video and my prayers for your peace of mind are with you and thanks for your transparency.
M Bell: ♀️Linwood awesome video...great information and we all at times deal with thing that knocks us around..but God is always there to pick us up ..and ones like you that keeps is real and willing to help..always keeping you in my prayers..thanks so much...ky
RanaRaf: I just love your channel, a huge fan and I'm happy to see you baaaaaack! I can only imagine your struggle. Know you are cared for by sooooo many❤️ Keep taking care of YOU!
Sabrina Wilson: I can't express my gratitude for your story. I relate to this so much. My anxiety and panic attacks were so bad for entire year after my car accident. I've realized that I actually had high levels of anxiety from my childhood. Now, I'm mostly stable but have experienced set backs from increase stress in my life. Setting boundaries has been a large part of it. Thank you again for sharing. I recently found brown noise but will look into the loop ear buds.
Lathie McKinney: I'm so proud of you and recognizing that you needed help. Especially for sharing your journey with us. God bless and keep you.
Lorrib Davis: Linwood. Sending you bright light and love. I remember having to stop off at the fire station to have my pulse checked while having a panic attack. It was crazy high. Instead of going to the hospital I drove barely to a friend's laid on the floor and watched the ceiling fan go round. That's what I needed in that moment and she was a true friend and just let me be in that moment.
POPCORN: Thank you for sharing this. I have sensory overload and would recommend floating in a sensory deprivation tank. It’s a little pricy per session but my wellness is priceless. I’m also taking magnesium glycerinate and Ashwagandha. Thank you again for transparency because we don’t want each other to suffer but hearing that what you’re going through isn’t unique makes things easier.
mzeboni12: Lynnwood, I want to thank you for this video. I had never heard of brown noise but I think I am going to try it. I have had battles with depression.off and on through the years. I understand at try to be there for everyone else. I have gotten better and I have a therapist that I love. I have learned so much from you. I am glad you're doing better. Stay Glam and I Love you boo.
ElegantPaws01: Living room setting so much better. Classy no unnecessary visual distraction. Agreed. Cortisol (stress) is toxic to the body.
Breedstyle: This was awesome you’re so genuine and helping others through your experience. God bless you and I’m so happy you’re taking care of yourself!❤
Njeri Assata: Thank you. Probiotics, ashwaganda GABA have also been proven to be as effective as some medications. It takes a great deal of courage to be this open and vulnerable. I applaud your road to self awareness. Peace be upon you.
a sims: Thank you for sharing. One of the biggest barriers to getting and staying well is overcoming the stigma associated with mental health. Many people suffer in silence because the are embarrassed to discuss these issues. Often times, families foster this suffering by shaming or dismissing lives ones that talk about these concerns. Maintaining good mental health is as important as brushing your teeth everyday, yet it is neglected until it is out of hand.
Ethereal OH: You just blessed me with this Rhema word!! It explains what I've been dealing with since November 2022 (maybe longer than that). I know when I'm off kilter that's when I turn to God through prayer & supplication. I also concoct my teas for quality sleep. There's more I need to do.
Donna D'Lady: I agree that Celebrate Recovery is a wonderful resource to discover the core issue of your hurts, habits, and hangups in a "group therapy", faith-based setting ; but when its time to break that core issue down and focus on a holistic, healthy approach to mentally and emotionally heal and grow, then a personal therapist is essential...keep working on YOU Linwood! I love you, boo
Sonja Bethel: Thank you I can't tell you how timely this is for me! Blessings always!
Tish Payne: Linwood, Thank you dear heart for opening up and sharing your journey of dealing with mental health issues, anxiety, depression, denial and divorce. I’ve PTSD-2 and had to deal with going through your same situation with hair loss, brittle nails, low mag and all. The healing journey is the new pathway to restoring and building a better new you.Your raw and unbiased views about your experiences are nuggets that will help many. Love you 1st so that you can love your beautiful princesses. My Self-Care since 2016 diagnosis: ✳️ Mental Health Therapy ✳️ Vit C,D,E,I,K,Mg, prebiotics & probiotics (Ka’Chava) ✳️ Noise cancellation ✳️ Meditation daily Aquatics/Acupuncture 2x wk ✳️ White noise AM & Brown noise PM with cp of warm water or hot green ✳️ Me Time 1-2hr daily ✳️ + Reconnect with nature by grounding 1x wk ✳️Cut ties from Negative vibrations ( people, places) We love you just because you’re you “boo”. #GlamFam
⭐ gladiatorinsweats.: Thank you so much for sharing this, I needed to hear this today ♡
Dorothy Florence: Thank you so much for this Beloved! I needed this now a lot of things are clear now and I understand some things needs to be addressed. I pray for your continued success in your life, family work, mental/physical health, self-care. And that you continued to allow God to use you on your platform because darlin' your reaching and touching alot of souls our here, mine included. Blessings
Michelle Hamilton: Linwood…I am in tears. I love you for being so real and so vulnerable. My heart hears you and I continue to pray for you and your growth. Continue my brother! You are healong and I’m proud of you today and always! ✝️
Barbara johnson: Thank you for sharing this. Life can be overwhelming sometimes. I can relate to your experiences. I am praying for you. Remain strong ❤
R Oki: My hair loss was along the sides, behind my ear and in my middle part line
Marlee December Vlogs: Thank you for sharing this. Your transparency is important for others who are also struggling and may not know why or how to deal with it. My mom passed in 2020 and as her proxy and POA, I was responsible for a lot of her affairs. Imagine dealing with mourning, planning a service and clearing out a parent's home all by yourself. I didn't even realize my body was SCREAMING stress until my booh asked had I cut my hair. From there I noticed my hair had broken off so bad, even with care. My toenails had ridges and turned a dark brown, and my clear skin broke out with acne. I sought treatment and am so happy I did. Mental, emotional and physical well-being is so important.
Fast Wig Review with Lisa Bee: This was personified excellence. I knew you would find your new path and I can see you radiate more personal peace than ever before. and It does not matter how many this reaches should it be a divine appointment for some one to click and get this good moment sharing and advice... it was their destiny to see it. Ima tell you what I got from it. I am also a child care teacher ( supervisor) needless to say noise and stress go with the job handling children from k through 8th grade. it is a field that requires humbleness and it doesn't often pay well even lower than school teacher salary most times. ( that's why I started my wig review channel in hopes to make money doing something else i love to try to start making ends meet) ... so you have to love working with children and families to stay in it. it is hard gaining new teachers due to the stresses of working with children in this day and age most times. and I always talk to my teachers about how to manage through but you have also given me an idea about the loop noise cancelling ear plugs so when the kiddos are at their loudest my teachers can use them to keep calm and really focus on what ever is happening in the room. I still want to know more about the kind of foods that are good for the hair if i missed it let me know where to go back and watch and I will do it but if you could ever do a food shopping trip at the grocery isle on what foods are beneficial for the hair to eat I will save it to my list of important videos to watch especially if i forget. The diabetes sent me to the hospital, and that was enough convincing for me that I let myself get to far out of hand. in a positive I'm actually now finally losing weight and dropping the depression I have carried around with me for many years. I am in a better head space and I did go through therapy but I think I told you that once. but my journey is just beginning. I am so proud of you and happy to see you are just doing so well or better now I am sure there are downs but you know how to mitigate them better now and that's okay. As a viewer I wanted to see you well and in a place of personally perfected peace and man you did the thing. and that is wonderful keep going there is a take away of through the darkness your testimony has been established and it all points back to god and what he has done with you for you and through you... And the journey is only beginning Chapter 2 Linwood the second half lastly ya I'm really wanting to know more about certain foods like beneficial veggies fruits or foods for the hair not just topical but what I need to ingest as part of my diet so as I balance my blood sugars I am also helping my hair to grow even longer than it is on its own when the wigs come off.... Okay that's all Thank you for this video!
R Y: Thank you so much for this video! I subscribed to your IG and now YouTube less than a week ago, and I am so happy that I did. I have struggled with both anxiety and depression, and have been in therapy to unpack a lot of my upbringing. I chose to leave a toxic job just to save my mental health. I also struggle with gut issues and now realize when I have that, I’m suppressed my emotions or am in a toxic environment. I’m currently exploring moving out of my job just to reduce more stress. Thank you so much for mentioning the earbuds and the correct type of magnesium-I just ordered both of them on Amazon. I knew that magnesium was good to take with Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K2 in order to keep a healthy immune system (helps w/these viruses out here now) , so I bought a magnesium oil spray from the Netherlands from Kaiame Naturals (it’s Magnesium Chloride). I bought it on Amazon as well and it wasn’t expensive (but it does leave a tingling sensation). I will share this video. ❤
Somebody's Child: Thank you for another transparent moment. Your walk, although difficult, will truly help others along this life journey. You will always be my play-play cousin and I'll always be here cheering you on!