Whether you are new to this little video of mine or are watching it again, I just wanted to drop in after all these years (after noticing people still commenting and watching) to say that I wish you nothing but the best as you travel down and forge your own path in life. There may not be any guarantees from one day to the next, and we all have to make the best of the hand we are dealt. Just try your best to enjoy and make the most of the good times, and to overcome and get through the bad times. Peace, ER

@lastnote8913

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for wondering have a good one man.

@stealthboy28

3 жыл бұрын

Cool seeing your older videos

@landshark8640

3 жыл бұрын

Always nice to revisit a classic. Not to mention one of thr videos with the most voice behind it. Most videos are pure whispering, you should do more gentle speaking :)

@jtones8953

3 жыл бұрын

thank you uncle ER. this vid really helped me

@xevint8215

3 жыл бұрын

thank you

If ASMR therapy ever takes off and goes "mainstream," future generations will read about and watch ER as perhaps the most innovative performer of his time, and someone who laid the foundation for future generations. I really believe ER has a grand idea of what ASMR could be.

@davidpetronovich7942

9 жыл бұрын

Yep, I think soon there will be an ASMR CHANNEL on TV through dish network or something. And I can see E.R. hosting a "primetime" show. Kind of like doctor Oz.

@davidpetronovich7942

9 жыл бұрын

Oh and Bob Ross was the creator of ASMR , unknowingly. Lol

@EphemeralRift

9 жыл бұрын

friendlyfire53 ah you're too kind. I just think asmr as a medium has so much potential and we've only barely started breaking ground artistically.

@confusionrulez1

9 жыл бұрын

Markus A did you just pull that name out of your ass?

@davidpetronovich7942

9 жыл бұрын

Markus A i was kind of implying that if there was to be an ASMR CHANNEL, Bob Ross was already "it". He unintentionally, in a way started it. Bob Ross brought me to ASMR. ASMR brought me here.

You don't act like a caring friend. You are. You are also a wonderful human being and you saved me today, from a lot of pain and self-loathing. Thank you so much for that. Please know that your help really changes lives.

@fakehandle666

5 жыл бұрын

do you ever get too depressed to sleep?

@fernandomarcal869

5 жыл бұрын

@@fakehandle666 yes

@justsomeyanderewithinterne622

4 жыл бұрын

Ever realize that depression is the inability to feel happiness

@RJ_Owlby

4 жыл бұрын

Butter

@HaHa-ni3vl

4 жыл бұрын

@@fakehandle666 i can relate so much .

Being human is hard man

@senseinuuh

2 жыл бұрын

It sure is.

@Boog-alicious

2 жыл бұрын

i feel like being any big game animal would too or any plant

@hawksfan8870

Жыл бұрын

Being psychotic is actually pretty fun man

@ZombieGuyDevelopment

Жыл бұрын

@@hawksfan8870 Finally someone who agrees!

@Fire62Link

Жыл бұрын

I hope things are going well for you. If you want to talk to someone, let me know. My contact information is in my about section.

not enough men talk about mental health, im a 16 year old boy and i think it’s about time boys felt like they can talk about mental health

@harrypowell99

4 жыл бұрын

Honestly yeah, it's silly how many people boys/men are so closed off about their own heads and thoughts. I'm 13 and really open, but you're always gonna come across as weak or something stupid like that when you're the only one strong enough to talk about your thoughts and emotional struggles.

@mattycashenthusiast8928

4 жыл бұрын

@@harrypowell99 that's very true I'm sorting going through mental health issues because I'm trying to accept myself and its hard but hopefully I will and I'll be truly happy sorry for rambling

@AmnesiaForever

4 жыл бұрын

Bitchy Mitchie I'm going through the same thing. You're not alone.

@welcomeoff1114

4 жыл бұрын

Why is humanity f up like males things like "be a MAN!" Tf? We humans are heartless beings once we hit the 10th year

@AmnesiaForever

4 жыл бұрын

Bitchy Mitchie I hope you are able to get through whatever you are dealing with too. Sharing can be very helpful and I'm glad you are able to share at least a little of what you're going through.

Over three years after you posted this it saved my life. Not only did I feel too foolish and embarrassed to call a suicide hotline, I was more comfortable listening to this and fighting my demons on my own. You made me feel loved and I haven't had that in a while. I want to thank you for this. From the heart. Whether or not you meant this for me or for someone else, I feel the love and because of you my 1 year old boy will grow up with a father.

@nicotiutalupau6472

4 жыл бұрын

Shane Wilson Are you okay today man? How’s the baby?

@jorgejux

4 жыл бұрын

I hope you doing better 🙏🙏❤️

@raidenhoskins1798

4 жыл бұрын

Okk well that’s amazing you where able to share this I hope your doing well ok latters

@Omega4Productions

4 жыл бұрын

That's good to hear. Hope you're continuing to strike high, man.

@abandonedchannel6245

4 жыл бұрын

I really hope you're still doing great after 2 years! I hope your child will become as strong as you ❤

I genuinely like this guy

@weirdzfully

7 жыл бұрын

John Doe he's a great guy

@alexthethiccboi5562

6 жыл бұрын

John Doe “like” is an understatement, I freakin love this man

@TheCitedAviator

4 жыл бұрын

He radiates good vibes

@crispyboi7365

4 жыл бұрын

That's why I subbed on both of my accounts

@nicotiutalupau6472

4 жыл бұрын

just some yandere with internet access AHHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHA

I come to this video so often. To help me sleep but to remind myself someone out there has my back no matter what. Thank you Paul, for giving me support when nothing seems to make sense

good video. I also know what it's like to go through hell in life. I lost my wife to diabetes 3 years ago a week before our birthday ( we were the same age, only a day apart). we had a 2 year old daughter whom I was left alone to raise. after her death, every night when I went to sleep I experienced sharp pains in my chest and my arms would go numb. I thought, every night, that I was going to have a heart attack. this was such a strong feeling for me that i feared night time, and became an insomniac. I couldn't sleep because I knew out would happen again, I feared out happening again, and every night for 3 years it happened, so many times I rushed to the e.r thinking I was going to die, I became nauseated and would get sick in the toilet, the e.r doctors told me there was nothing wrong with me, it was all in my head...I thought my life was over, I'd never be able to cope. I've had doctors try to put me on anti depressants, nothing worked, anti depressants made it worse but made those same feelings come through the day as well. finally I found a doctor I could talk to. I explained to her my situation, she suggested a counselor, I was never the type to see a counselor, I didn't want to see one, I always thought only people with mental disorders should see them, but I went, I saw a counselor anyway, we talked, he asked me about things in my life that stressed me out, what was causing me anxiety, why I felt like I was having a heart attack, I explained to him how I blamed myself for my wife's death. after hearing my life's story he explained to me I was perfectly fine, he told me I was having anxiety attacks. after doing research and listening to other anxiety sufferers stories, I realized that's exactly what it was. he explained to me that the reason I was having these attacks was because I want dealing with her death the way I should be. I held it in, I tried to ignore it, not because I didn't live her, not because I didn't miss her, but on the contrary, I did love her, I did miss her, I just didn't want to hurt, so I tried to push my emotions aside, he gave me some amazing tips, which I thought "yeah right, this won't work for me, this is stupid" but I went along with it and it did help. ive not had an anxiety attack now for awhile, while my wife's death still does bother me, I've realized it wasn't my fault, I did for her everything that I could possibly do. it doesn't take those feelings of hurt and lonliness away, but I've learned to deal with them. just know if your like me, don't hide your emotions, don't hold it in under the facade off being strong, hiding your feelings doesn't make you strong, dealing with them is what makes you strong, everyone goes through pain, hurt, loneliness, remember, it's not that you survived the storm, it's how you got through the storm that makes you who you are. suicide is never the answer. suicide causes more harm than good. no matter who you are there is always someone out there who cares for you. even if sometimes out doesn't seem like it. before you consider suicide, consider this, who will you be hurting by you ending your life? I know one thing, I have my daughter, she depends on me, she lost her mother, I couldn't ever take her father away from her as well, just please understand that only death is permanent.

@jamesvan2201

8 жыл бұрын

also. another thing that helped me. the midwest center for anxiety. outs not free. but it actually does help to hear other people talk about their problems with anxiety, out makes you realize your not alone and your not a lost cause, your not hopeless.

@ourladyofthelake9017

8 жыл бұрын

God bless you, +Mike V. Sometimes it's hard to even get out of bed with all you've been through, and people have been crushed by less. Thank you for having the strength to keep going, to post this. Hopefully this post helps someone out there that needs to hear this- that it's ok to get help, that its ok to hurt sometimes too, and that there are ways to deal short of ending it. And yes, death is a permanent fix for a temporary problem. May the Lord turn your ashes to beauty and continue to bless you and your daughter. Good days are still to come, my friend. Hang in there.

@jamesvan2201

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Some days are better than others. Even though it's been 4 years this October, it doesn't make it any better. I thank God for my daughter, she helped me get through it, she saw me cry and she would start crying even though she didn't really understand what was happening, so I told myself I want going to cry anymore, especially around her because i didn't want it to effect her anymore than what it already did. I know a lot of people who go through things like this or that, not everyone feels they have someone to help then through it, I guess I was fortunate to have my daughter. I just like to let people know that no matter what the circumstance is, there's an old saying my counselor told me to repeat to myself when I was depressed it goes; this too, shall pass! And it's the truth, most everything in life, good or bad, is temporary and depending on how you deal with it, you most often come out stronger and wiser for it. The Strifes in life are what build our character. The thing I keep telling myself I'd " don't ever give up!" Yes it's hard but the alternative is not worth it. I hope, if there is anyone going through a really hard situation right now and is reading this, contemplating suicide, reading this will change their mind. Nobody is hopeless. Everyone deserves a chance at a happy life! You'll never get that chance again if your dead.

@harbingerofboom6489

7 жыл бұрын

God blesd u mike!! respect!

@harbingerofboom6489

7 жыл бұрын

God blesd u mike!! respect!

Honestly rift, youre a special person.

@DaTurdburglar

9 жыл бұрын

***** of course

@jeremykyle6092

9 жыл бұрын

***** not everyone

@jeremykyle6092

9 жыл бұрын

***** Nah, I mean like people in ISIS, they're not special are they xD

@_kyLife

9 жыл бұрын

We're all the same, just fuel in the system of the world. Designed to know only what we should.

@HotaruZoku

9 жыл бұрын

+BleskFilms Fuel in the system of the world...yet is not the system of the world up to us?

The dislikes are people who fell asleep and their hand slipped..

@snazzysnazzergryphon8550

4 жыл бұрын

This comment is more accurate then the current Covid 19 Tests

@something8851

3 жыл бұрын

yes indeed

@charleshastings9452

3 жыл бұрын

The dislikes are from people who think hes talking gibberish, like me

@potatopotato6290

3 жыл бұрын

I did that on a recent video I think it was the anime man

@joeyjointjebaiter1275

3 жыл бұрын

And the fake cunts being exposed

This dude is like the bob ross of ASMR

@sirisaacclarke4964

3 жыл бұрын

Dude, Bob Ross is the Bob Ross of ASMR.

@dhshsysys6170

3 жыл бұрын

@@sirisaacclarke4964 Very true I should say ._.

@vurxell2266

3 жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ died and suffered to save us all and pay for all of our sins accept your free gift of salvation and follow Jesus Christ

@shrug1250

3 жыл бұрын

@@vurxell2266 this is KZread, not church

@kwiebus24

3 жыл бұрын

@@vurxell2266 you gotta sin a little bit otherwise jesus died for nothing

You mentioned an analogy about being a flower and getting trampled. Us guys tend to give each other a hard time (both online and in person), but after watching this it reminds me that I might be guilty of that at times. Just because we're comfortable with something, doesn't always make it okay to joke about. One man's joke could be another man's struggle. Thanks E.R.

@EphemeralRift

9 жыл бұрын

Andrew Romeril I've been there myself and have been guilty too.

@giltzexuh

5 жыл бұрын

"Actions are reactions don't be quick to judge, you may not know the hardships people don't speak of. It's best to step back and observe with cool, for we all must meet our moment of truth." -Gangstarr, Moment of Truth

@Omega4Productions

4 жыл бұрын

I was a piece of shit to one kid in primary school. I befriended him towards the end, but by then it was too late and we haven't seen each other since we graduated to high school in 2010. I maintained a level of cognitive dissonance that allowed me to bully him for years and think it was okay. I feel horrible, ashamed and disgusted in myself to this very day. It's one of my deeper regrets that I wish I could fix.

@sinus7411

4 жыл бұрын

@@Omega4Productions I get why that would get you down. Do remember that you realized it yourself before it was all too late and decided to do it right. I'm glad you got to befriend him in the end even though it didn't last - he must've appreciated the changes you made as well👍🏼

@Omega4Productions

4 жыл бұрын

@@sinus7411 Yeah, it'd just be easy to reconcile properly now that we're both adults. Unfortunately, he's deleted his Facebook account at some point, so my only method of getting in contact with him is null and void. It sucks, man.

"You need to find solace in your situation. You need to find the good in the situation." This is great advice that I think works in many different life situatons ^_^ Sometimes it's easy to let the negative things in life get you down, even when there are a lot of good things happening. This quote from you is something I'll keep in the front of my mind. I haven't made it all the way through this video yet, but thanks for being so relatable and helpful, Paul.

@EphemeralRift

9 жыл бұрын

Caroline ASMR Hey thanks Caroline. It's not always as easy as what I've said. It's not easy to always find the good in life. Sometimes depression and negative thoughts are just too overpowering. But if someone can recognize them as just thoughts and feelings and that they really want to live, and they keep battling the war in their mind, they'll grow stronger. It's easy to sit in front of a camera and say everything will be alright, you have the power, etc., etc., but it's harder when you're that person in real life struggling in those dark moments. But believe me, I can speak from experience. I shut myself in my room and took antihistamines to sleep for 24 hours in order to escape the mental anguish. But I made it through to this day. I continue to learn and adapt and sometimes I have my bad days still. But everything I said in this video is really what I try to think of and do all the time. Some of the stuff are things I picked up from artists, philosophers, and various other people. We all have to find what works for us. Hopefully I can offer a little bit of that.Sorry for the book! ;)

@mcnippie8822

4 жыл бұрын

@@Milo-xb3gj Observe greatness.

@LemonadetvYT

4 жыл бұрын

Why are people typing articles when you can just type lol

@eattherich162

3 жыл бұрын

@@LemonadetvYT ???

@charleshastings9452

3 жыл бұрын

This is dumb and obvious advice.

I just found this video today - August 1, 2019. I have a tattoo that reads “this too shall pass” I got it a couple years ago, when I finally started going uphill in my daily battle with mental health. The self-harm and suicidal thoughts are finally over

@mrnekro1972

4 жыл бұрын

Hope you are doing good!

@micah5641

4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. What's your secret?

@angelinadubois4842

4 жыл бұрын

Proud of you for fighting

@andrearintjema5434

4 жыл бұрын

Micah V. I finally stopped looking for my parents approval and just became me for who I am.

@andrearintjema5434

4 жыл бұрын

Angelina Dubois thank you! It was a very tough go

2 hours and 30 minutes, and not one ad. Just shows how much he cares for his viewers well-being, along with the talk at the beginning.

@SuperSmashMyAss

3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t seen any asmrtists that put ads In the middle of their vids

@oscarlarsen400

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperSmashMyAss I’ve seen a million do it

After being bullied on the bus, I came home and watched this. It helps so much.

@ixchellovesrainbows4965

8 жыл бұрын

I hope that things have improved now x

@animalfinatic9366

5 жыл бұрын

I know how you feel. Don't worry, you're not worthless. To someone, your special. But true meaningful people aren't meant to make you feel amazing, but show you you are.

@giltzexuh

5 жыл бұрын

@@drivernephi170 r/oddlyspecific

@drivernephi170

5 жыл бұрын

No it ain’t Jocelyn Flores

@kjnuminous7224

5 жыл бұрын

Les Anderson. I see your pic and you are beautiful. I wish so much I could have been there to bully those bullies. Please know that whomever these bullies are THEY HATE THEMSELVES more than we ever could. That's why they act like fools. YOU ARE LOVED, SWEETHEART!!!

people fear what they do not understand

@OGSinisterPotato

8 жыл бұрын

But there are some who are attracted to the unknown. Some who embrace it. Challenge it. Play with it.

@Daltonp260

8 жыл бұрын

The most paranoid people are the ones who are most aware

@OGSinisterPotato

8 жыл бұрын

Very true.

@prinnydood2139

8 жыл бұрын

+battleshipfleet I do not understand why someone would cut off peoples head in the name if imaginary friend, and I fear those people. That's not wrong. I know you're going with this generalization to the gay thing, and you're wrong here too. I have colours I dislike, food I don't like. Doesn't mean I fear spinach soup is gonna kill me, doesn't mean I disapprove their existence or other people's right to enjoy them.

@battleshipfleet

8 жыл бұрын

what

I fell apart crying as soon as he offered to light the fireplace. It just hit me somewhere special that someone would do something like that out of pure kindness and hospitality. I only ever bring pain to those around me, so it felt good to have someone say they appreciated me enough to light a fireplace for me. Thank you

@corbanoT.V.

3 жыл бұрын

Hey are you good? I hope you’re ok.

@yonv9664

2 жыл бұрын

You doing ok? I hope you are, you deserve to.

@salimbaziz5212

Жыл бұрын

Be a Muslim ❤

@Fire62Link

Жыл бұрын

For everyone. Hey. I hope things are going good for you all. Please keep of trying to make things better for yourself. If you want to talk to someone about something, let me know. My contact information is in my channel's about section. And I have something in my about section and a helpful playlist that could help you. They have helpful information, ideas and links to other helpful resources. If you don't want to talk to me, please talk to someone else though, like friends or family, or maybe even a professional. There are people out there who care and can help. I hope this helps. God bless.

@Fire62Link

Жыл бұрын

@@corbanoT.V. Hey. I hope things are going good for you. Please keep on trying to make things better for yourself. If you want to talk to someone about something, let me know. My contact information is in my channel's about section. And I have something in my about section and a helpful playlist that could help you. They have helpful information, ideas and links to other helpful resources. If you don't want to talk to me, please talk to someone else though, like friends or family, or maybe even a professional. There are people out there who care and can help. I hope this helps. God bless.

Can’t believe anyone disliked this, this dude is solid🙏

@vurxell2266

3 жыл бұрын

Confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is your Lord and Savior and God brought Jesus Christ back from the dead three days later and believe it in your heart and you will be saved

@kwiebus24

3 жыл бұрын

@@vurxell2266 this isn't church

@coldair4450

2 жыл бұрын

@@_Mrrock yup, I'm atheist.

@sicksadworld6221

Жыл бұрын

@@_Mrrock then simply scroll past the next time.

@_Mrrock

Жыл бұрын

@@sicksadworld6221 an idiotic comment I made I now understand this person tries to help others, forgive me

You're my favourite ASMRtist. It's so rare to find high quality, intelligent, DECENT people. To be genuinely decent you have to have thought about shit A LOT. That's how I can tell you're decent. Because you're so thoughtful. Life is not simple and there are no simple answers. It's only the assholes who'll tell you it is. Please keep going.I was having an excruciatingly bad day, and you're SUCH a help. These vids are higher quality than your others because they're not just ASMR (which you're great at btw), they're life enhancing.

@SuGaRuSh14

8 жыл бұрын

+SuGaRuSh14 The thing you said about the flower was SO POIGNANT AND MEANINGFUL.

@SuGaRuSh14

8 жыл бұрын

+SuGaRuSh14 You have an air about you of Brad Pitt. You don't look like him but you have that what I would call: strong decency. Which is the best kind of decency.

@NetPathfinder

6 жыл бұрын

I agree with everything you said, especially the decent people being thoughtful

@ChuckNorrizHIM

5 жыл бұрын

"It's only the assholes who'll tell you it is

@connorritland3564

4 жыл бұрын

Making situations/solutions simple does not make you a indecent person. Many times the simple solution is the best..... thinking simple is how you get things done.

I begin student teaching in a few weeks. I want to say you've been a constant source of inspiration and insight for me. I wish I could impart even half of this video's content for my fifth graders. My doubts and fears coagulate in my brain like a cancer, but people like you give me courage, hope and strength to become the teacher our young people want and need for a bright future. Thank you ER, keep on doing what you do. We love you for it.

@EphemeralRift

9 жыл бұрын

Bonfire Keeper James Best of luck with what sounds like a new career! I bet you will have a lot of great positive impact on those 5th graders as you evolve as a teacher.

@fakehandle666

5 жыл бұрын

Homework is a fucking plague, please dont assign too much

@lukytay

5 жыл бұрын

How has the last 4 years been?

@weirdmanheim

4 жыл бұрын

how is it going?

I just turned 21 at the end of last year. My mom passed a month ago, leaving me and my two younger siblings at 16 and 8 on our own. I'm trying to support them in any way I can on military income, or with emotional availability, but it gets really hard sometimes. I've been trying to find different ways to handle the sudden influx of garbage in my path in healthy ways, and this has certainly helped. I've been following you for the last seven years now and I always find myself coming back to you and your content. Thank you so much for all that you do, Rift.

@cattymadman

4 жыл бұрын

I’m really sorry for you. That sounds like a shit situation on so many different levels. Can social services not help you guys? Are there no other family members to help you a little? Make sure to try and keep you guys busy, to try and keep things distracted. If you can afford it, treat yourselves every now and then. It’s important that we do that, but people will forget that so easily. It’s still important though. Hope things are ok, even with the world crumbling.

whether you like this dude or not, you cant deny the fact he's saved literal lives with his words and just raw emotion.

"Who the heck is going to watch this long", I did, Rift, I did. And I could not be happier for having done that, it helped me so much.

In a way I appreciate the swearing in this, the sense of actually stating the information is more acknowledgable to my state of mind. Thankyou paul I really appreciate your videos. Youre a very strong and honorable man and I respect that

@EphemeralRift

9 жыл бұрын

Euan Cleveland I pick my moments when it comes to swearing. I'm a passionate person. I know when and when not to swear especially around our son or other kids, adults, etc. Time and place for everything, you know. Thanks for the kind words and for watching.

man... this is the best conversation i’ve never had, he’s like a dad i’ve never had, man ily

It's with a heavy heart I write this message. I haven't felt the same in awhile. My heart feels like it's sinking into me and the only thing I can do is cry and cry and cry. I don't know why I feel this way. I just woke up one day and felt like my heart was made of stone and is affecting me physically. I hope you're doing amazing whoever reads this.

@shermgerm950

Жыл бұрын

Rooting for you 🫵

@caitlinfuller8317

Жыл бұрын

I hope your okay I love you and hope this passes 💜💜

@moranaschronicles

Жыл бұрын

this too shall pass, i love u, you’ll be okay

@sampsqwantch4612

Жыл бұрын

damn this hit me hard at 1am ♥️

@madidiaveli

Жыл бұрын

I have felt the exact same way before and I truly hope you are doing better now. Things will get better with time ❤️

I struggle with depression, and some anxiety and have the hardest time relaxing. A few years back I found ASMR videos and some helped me to relax. Today I discovered your potato microphones video and really, really liked it. This video has really helped me so thank you for the help calming down after a stressful day and thank you for the time you take to to make your videos, they're wonderful.

@EphemeralRift

9 жыл бұрын

Abby Turrner Sorry to hear about your battles, but you're not alone. Thanks for finding the video and for the kind words. Sending you all my best!

I'm a little nervous to watch this because some of the topics are somewhat troubling to me. But it also seems like a really good video.

@EphemeralRift

9 жыл бұрын

+Heinrich Petsch I understand. Thanks for watching, if you do. Hope it helps....

@josiahpook

8 жыл бұрын

+Heinrich Petsch I understand that this is a 7 month old comment, but if you haven't already, you might want find a reputable psychologist whom you can trust - it's incredible what they will show you about your mind. You can learn to control your mind & its responses to difficult situations in ways you never knew existed!

@josiahpook

8 жыл бұрын

+Ephemeral Rift Also Ephemeral I haven't been able to watch the whole video but it's obvious that you are well researched and knowledgeable on mental health strategies - and it pays dividends to have that understanding shown even in a simple ASMR video, instead of mindless chatter (although that's relaxing too) :)

This must be Fate... I revisit this video that helped me years back for general depression and anxiety, now for trust issues from fake friends, toxic family members, and a cheating short-term girlfriend; and my last spot saved is just as he starts to talk about dealing with trust issues and betrayal/people turning on you. Thank you, Rift!

I just want to go out and say this: Rift your videos are something special. I’ve never seen a individual such as yourself devoting so much time to the action of helping others on KZread. Now I’m not saying there aren’t others who make videos like this, as there probably are others. But in this moment I just want to appreciate this video. This man who has devoted so much of his personal time for the benefit of others. There are many of us that have had dark thoughts circling us like sharks, but I believe videos like these are the bright light which blinds those circling thoughts, allowing us to escape the murky water to which those ideas originated from. I could rant about personal experience, but this isn’t about me. It’s about appreciating this man. Thank you rift, with all my heart thank you ❤️

@WitchKing-Of-Angmar

2 жыл бұрын

Is this what society has come to, pure magic when someone helps you? Isn't that the natural reaction people should have..kindness, being intelligent, and helping ease someones weak annoying emotions people these days need to make their personality based on. It pissed me off how dark a world is where people get suprised when genuine action is shown, as though the opposite reaction is usually disgust and malice.

@lunaticusdjit

2 жыл бұрын

@@WitchKing-Of-Angmar unfortunately, yes. basic human kindness is not a basic human trait. the world conditions us to hide and suppress emotions, and videos like these can be the light at the end of the tunnel for people in a very dark place. genuine kindness shown for no other reason than to help should not be underestimated for its impact.

I had a massive and sudden anxiety attack because I realised that I am going to experience death and it could happen at any time, this helped a little.

@themanwithnobutt

7 жыл бұрын

The realization of your own mortality is the most painful kind of anxiety. It is the reason why so many intellectuals were depressed.

@thereandbackagain7034

7 жыл бұрын

Nothing you do matters! Life is meaningless! Free will is an illusion! Who cares?

@CmdrVictory

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I have the same kind of anxiety for months when the doctors didn't give me an answer to my pains and "esps" after what appeared to be registered as trauma (wont share lol, tho i dont know if it was the pain that created it or the most intense shock i ever experienced that did it, however it was... it was like both crashing down on me at the time so i either almost fainted due to the pain or the shock, made me believed i was dying tho cos of the state of my mind back then),. Especially when you know that no matter what, you'll really going to feel pain upon death unless you're lucky enough to have a good enough handgun or get dispersed instantly.

@NM-lj1iq

6 жыл бұрын

I know your comment is a year old but this happened to me a couple of weeks ago. I had a huge panic attack and was pacing up and down my living room in tears. It sucks, worst panic attack I've had so I feel ya!

@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335

6 жыл бұрын

_Yorick _ way to be positive.

Honestly how fuckin' pathetic isn't it that I have to look up videos on KZread to find a supportive friend?

@coolrockkidFromMsp

8 жыл бұрын

Asmr helps for anxiety, insomnia etc your lost bro

@awhalesvagina4075

8 жыл бұрын

Ainsley Harriott is your supportive friend, isn't he?

@daikoncash

8 жыл бұрын

A Whales Vagina He rubs my meat like no other.

@gimj1_8

7 жыл бұрын

Cash64 but at least you have rift and you also have an idea of what you would like in a friend

@EEKProductions

6 жыл бұрын

not pathetic at all my lad sometimes are lonely and you may feel down, it happens to the best of men

Dear anyone reading this. You are immensely beautiful and are truly deserving of happiness.

@EefanGame

5 жыл бұрын

Reeeeaaaally??? U would take that statement back if u saw my fugly mug

@redactedredacted4505

4 жыл бұрын

Listen. I wish i could believe you, but if that were true. Why does just waking up in the morning hurt. Why does waking up and remembering my loved ones are gone happen. I know everyone goes through it. Time doesent heal it. Nothing does. So im sorry but who i am right now. Hiding everything from everyone behind a fake smile. I dont deserve happyness.

@moby7384

4 жыл бұрын

Chara 58 You need to talk my guy?

@willis32

4 жыл бұрын

@@redactedredacted4505 I realise this was a few weeks ago but what was written at the start of the video is true. This too shall pass, i watched this 5 years ago when ER uploaded it and i just came back for the nostalgia i guess. I was in a very bad place then but now I'm doing better now. In time everything gets better, not saying it will only days, weeks or months but gradually over time things always improve.

@notsocrazytank707

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that's sweet coming from a stranger

5 years ago, this video may have saved my life when I was at my lowest. Only now as I’ve healed from my past have I realized how much I am in such a debt to you and your words. Thank you.

Hi, Rift. I'm gonna get right to it. I am a lesbian. I live in the south. People here are not very accepting. I feel like I don't belong anywhere. Before this Eureka! moment came about, I was severely depressed. Then along came anxiety, and realizing I just didn't feel anything for men. This amped up my anxiety, which brought about the severity of my depression. "People are going to find out before I want them to. People are going to hurt me. It's dangerous to be LGBTQ+ in the south!" I'd think. "I'm worthless. The world would be better off without me, a lesbian. I'm a sin." And then I found this video. I am not going to lie and say it cured me, but, I guess, indirectly, it did. This video gave me the courage to talk to my dad about my depression and anxiety, and I got medicine for it. Today, I still get anxiety quite a bit, and am definitely still a little concerned about how people will treat me when they find out about my feelings for girls. The good news is that I am able to be happy and that I have completely come to terms with the fact that I like girls. I could never be more grateful for anyone. You have gotten me through fights, breakdowns, anxiety attacks, nights when sleeping pills weren't working for my insomnia, and times I just needed to relax and think. Thank you so much, ER. (P.S. I'm sorry that this is long, lol.) ((:

@EphemeralRift

9 жыл бұрын

Vega Collyns Well thank you very much for taking the time to write. Its unfortunate we have people in the world that we might fear but just remember and try to keep in mind that there ARE plenty if not more people that are open minded and accepting. Especially here ;) You just have learn not to care what people think of you and just be yourself. And i am pretty sure you're not the only one in your neck of the woods to think the way you do. You're human; we all are. Sending you all my best :)

@cookiemonsterloki6907

9 жыл бұрын

Vega Collyns i feel your pain i am a gay 15 year old boy in texas they are not so accepting :/ i also suffer form depression and anxiety. I also have talkted to my parents about my depression and suicidal thoughts. and well i have meds now and i honestly do feel better. Ephemeral Rift thank you so much :')

@vegacollyns9055

9 жыл бұрын

Cookiemonsterloki texas is the worst when it comes to these things in my opinion. im so sorry you have to go through this, too. no one should. be safe, xx.

@NotQuiteLucid

9 жыл бұрын

Vega Collyns Sounds like you just want to complain about the South. It ain't that bad. Especially Texas. Hell they're gayer than SoCal.

@vegacollyns9055

9 жыл бұрын

NotQuiteLucid Crazynerdguy You probably aren't looking. I live in Texas, lived in Arkansas, Tennessee, Louisiana. I think I'd know. The South isn't as precious and perfect as you think. Remember, most of you still want or think it's okay to fly the Confederate flag.

I beat my depression and anxiety with one simple method. I acknowledged Borel's law and the absurdity of all existence. I just don't need to care now, I'm happy just living, even if it's temporary.

@v3dansh998

4 жыл бұрын

@@K4inan ur shit for saying that

@yourmomsafurry1971

4 жыл бұрын

@@v3dansh998 no not really mate

@lizardman481

4 жыл бұрын

@@K4inan Unless you are 100% positive, you can't say that.

@mial9648

4 жыл бұрын

@K4inan Never doubt anybody’s life unless you understand what they’re going through. Simply stating that this person is not right about their own life is extremely rude. Just because you’re anonymous online doesnt mean there isn’t someone getting hurt by your words.

@AmnesiaForever

4 жыл бұрын

Mia L You can never know what someone else is going through. You can never know their life. You might think you do, you might have an idea but you will never know what they've gone through. Hell, sometimes you don't even know that about yourself.

I need this rn. A recent loss has really made me rethink stuff. Everyone: *make sure the people you love know you love them*

@tiagoroberto6887

2 жыл бұрын

I shouldn't take this too literally cuz I have a crush on a friend 👀 and now's not the time

@aidanaidan4773

Жыл бұрын

yum yum sandwich

I'm not allowed to draw on the walls.

@EphemeralRift

9 жыл бұрын

Jacob Riht Me neither!

@gellertturkevi-nagy1707

9 жыл бұрын

Ephemeral Rift GET REKT M8

@gachafinepvplegend

5 жыл бұрын

R/woooosh

@user-gj7hg1qs1l

5 жыл бұрын

@@gachafinepvplegend what

@mesma7755

5 жыл бұрын

gacha fine ???

This video made me realize: at the end of the day, we're all alone... So why can't we all be alone together?

@hanzsolo5460

4 жыл бұрын

well now there’s a virus so that’s one reason 😂

@AmnesiaForever

4 жыл бұрын

@@hanzsolo5460 you're answering him after 5 years

@hanzsolo5460

4 жыл бұрын

OwenWasHerVEVO i know that’s the point

@daundeadbeast

4 жыл бұрын

@@hanzsolo5460 lmao

@AmnesiaForever

4 жыл бұрын

@Pikora Animation What about us who don't believe in God?

I didn't show this to her, but I did say a few things from this video. I honestly believe that because of you, my love is still here with me. I know this will be flooded by a sea of other comments. Please know, I owe you so much, or at the very, very least, thank you. Godspeed you brilliant man and fantastic asmrtist.

@xXIronPeachesXx

4 жыл бұрын

I show my partners this too. I never want them to think their lives aren't valuable to me

6 years later and this video is only getting more and more relevant. Thank you.

Everything reminds me of her and I feel my heart is in bits. I can't think about anything else but her but you've helped a little bit so thank you.

@RIFLEMANJOHNWAYNE

7 жыл бұрын

same here man. the guilts and the heartbreak are fucking eating me alive

@randomizerteleviewage307

7 жыл бұрын

I know the feeling man...My ego was basically destroyed when she left for a trans, and I'll be honest, they are really the only group of people I discriminate against, time and time again I tried making friends with a trans, but every time they end up being bad people in one way or another in my experience

@echoseven8580

6 жыл бұрын

I'm going through the same thing now, so I wanted to ask you how you're feeling after a year. Did you get over her? Get her back? Find someone better? Or does it linger? Sorry for being intrusive, but I wanna check on you as a fellow Human being, and I'd like to hear that things are well with you to kinda prove to myself that maybe I'll be ok in the future.

@paulwarrington1966

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah man. I feel your pain. I do. If you work on yourself as best you can, you might just meet another woman who gives you an immense special connection. You might not. But your best shot is to become the best version of yourself, despite your pain. I know how dibilitating the pain can be and how hard it can be. I lost the love of my life suddenly. I hurt all the time. Can hardly function. Medication, racing heart, endless suffering. But your best self is your best chance, there is no other choice. Love and peace.

@jkjrbsdjdjsbf6157

4 жыл бұрын

The same happened. Shit was hard as fuck, but 8 month later I was getting better. And then I stumbled across her. She avoided to look at me, avoided to get close to me, and waited for her boyfriend to come. She walked past me with him, keeping the head down. And here I am, after a stop in a bar.

As an emotionally and mentally unstable person, I thank you for your work and your existence. Two months of checkups has been less helpful than the two hours spent listening to you.

@EphemeralRift

9 жыл бұрын

lilmisstiny5 Ah you're too kind. Thank you for the kind words. Stay strong. 1 moment, 1 day at a time. Sending you all my best!

Me: “I’m feeling pretty depressed lately”. School counselor: 21:40

@yourmomsafurry1971

4 жыл бұрын

The only difference is they dont say anything useful after

@gabrielvalles1394

4 жыл бұрын

But you haven’t. And that’s where it would have ended

@monke980

3 жыл бұрын

school counselor: now get back to class, sport, eh!?

@Justinewichael

3 жыл бұрын

cant wait for the 50 comment war waiting to start

@deadandmoved

3 жыл бұрын

Was feeling sad and scrolling down the comments. This gave me a little chuckle. nice.

Dear friends in this comment section, especially to all men here: There is NO shame in reaching out and no glory in suffering alone. We are all but human, you are not alone in your pain and there are people who, if given the chance, would love to support you and listen to you. I am sending all of you who need it a big long heartfelt hug, know you are loved and not alone.

@f_a_t_c_a_t

3 жыл бұрын

I also tend to hide my feelings, my "friend" called me a bitch because I love this girl but never have asked anyone out or even thought about it. I hide my feelings, thats why men have a higher suicide rate because they hide there feelings and never find help

I often find myself coming back to this video when I'm at my worst, and it helps me everytime. You truly are a great man and I could never, not even in a thousand lifetimes repay you for all the good you have done for me, Uncle E. Thank you so much! I wish both you and your family all the best. Greetings from Norway.

I have Aspergers and it's had a really rough impact on my life. Your video here has given me a glimmer of hope that things will get better and I can't thank you enough.

@lumbago8069

4 жыл бұрын

Hey, lol i know that it's 3 years late but i just wanna say good job on just staying around and dealing with that man you're a very strong person good on you, :) i hope all is well

@pinekel1081

4 жыл бұрын

Aspergers is weird in the sense you don't know what is normal... For me I long for a moment in which I can experience things without aspergers. Just as some may want to experience how it is to have aspergers. While the "symtoms" of mine has lessened over the years ( mostly the sensitivity to sound ) I still have a little bit of trouble socializing. I do attribute it to a lot of bullying in my life and a bunch of stupid decisions I had made in my childhood however I also thing that it has made me a better person through experience. I now don't get bullied and have multiple friends. I had learned how to ignore bullying and I had gotten in shape and continue to do so. I also try to get out more as the bullying and lack of friends had made me isolate myself. I had resigned myself to the family computer for years and became very unhealthy which attributed to more bullying. I have looped this back around to finding that I can easily learn multiple programming languages and have found that I want to chase a career in such a field. My advise when dealing with these things are to find the pros within your cons. You also have to stay healthy, a healthy body can make you feel 100x better. Just switching from soda to water or doing a simple 10 minute workout each night can make you feel way better about yourself. You can also make sure to get up in the morning and maybe take a shower and clean up. Start with the little things in life and work your way up. Not sure why I took the time to type this but I hope it possibly helped someone. One thing I need to work on is sleep...

@coloradostatesenatorsteven7443

4 жыл бұрын

@@pinekel1081 there's a deeper unexplainable meaning that bends reality all together, its a strange universe

You know, ER really makes me feel like no matter what kind of a bad situation Im in, the bois will always be there for me. Honestly, thats all I need. Thanks Uncle E

@mcdaviddeservesbetter8

4 жыл бұрын

Yeeeaaaah booiiiii!

Just coming to this now after having broke up with the love of my life, which came just after becoming unemployed. I've struggled with depression and addiction through 2018 and so in my mind 2019 can't get worse from here. This video has already helped me and I'll be striving for the best I can this year. Cannot thank Rift enough xx

@TROLLDETECTIVE2

4 жыл бұрын

I hope life has improved. Love from Edinburgh.

@thisismythrowawaynow3881

4 жыл бұрын

I pray you’re doing better man. If prayer isn’t your thing (I get it, not everyone’s religious) I HOPE you’re doing better. Sending good vibes.

Thank you for reaching out and discussing subjects that are not always easy to bring up. You did an amazing job. I cannot even begin to explain how important, and helpful this is to me, and to others (perhaps not even in the ASMR community). The more information we know, and the more we talk about it, the more successful we are at helping other people, and ourselves. Thank you for comforting this silly eighteen year old.

@EphemeralRift

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tandia LittleCloverWhispers , I appreciate the feedback. I try my best.

whenever i'm going through a dark time i always come to back to this video and man, there's something about it that just inspires me, rift is such an amazing human being all around, so grateful for content he puts out, it's just a place to go when things get too much

@amity6985

4 жыл бұрын

still coming back to it?

@MegaMasterkiller666

4 жыл бұрын

@@amity6985 Damn 4 years ago. Not for a while, no. Which I guess is a good thing. However this will always be one of my favourite rift videos

Everytime i'm feeling bad i come back to this video, this is one of those times. Thank you so much Rift.

I like to come back and watch these. They really help. It helps me relax at night when I'm having trouble sleeping with my insomnia and takes my mind off my dysphoria, anxiety, and depressive thoughts at night. Rift has to be my favorite ASMRist because he seems so genuine and can relax me the most. I'm used to being called slurs but they still hurt. These types of "supportive friend" videos helps me ground myself during an episode. I don't get to talk about my mental illnesses or horrible times in life often or at all, because I'm afraid of being weak and vulnerable. Even to my friends, It's hard. I still bottle it up, thinking that they don't need to worry about my emotional burdens because they seem so much more carefree, and they're dealing with their own things. Even to my s/o it's hard, just because I feel broken and disappointing. My family barely knows anything, they've never been understanding or wanting to deal with it. So I'm left with nobody, and end up spilling it to some random internet video to get lost in the comments or have a really really bad episode. I've just been keeping it all for so long that I have too many burdens and emotions to say. I'm angry, hurt, depressed, frustrated, confused, broken, and more. Everytime I try to let go I only grip harder. I don't want to remember these things, and I don't want to keep it from my loved ones. I just. Can't seem to find the right time, for them to be emotionally okay enough, for me to be brave enough, to find the right words to say, so I lie. This is really only the vague description that doesn't even include everything. So. I guess there's my semi opening up to some internet strangers, because that's so much easier.

Rift, the lord of cinder and the firekeeper.

@Jayzgrouse

5 жыл бұрын

Why the DS3 reference? lol

@HustlersMindsetz

5 жыл бұрын

A comment from 3 years ago responding to a comment 1 week ago lol

@amisfitpuivk

4 жыл бұрын

1:47:58 Even defends the host from invaders, what a good fire keeper!

Wow. I didn't expect this to work as well as it did! As soon as you said that suicidal thoughts are a fight or flight response, that clicked with me and I immediately went from depressed to enraged! XD. Now I'm up in the middle of the night getting all the work done that I realized I was running from. You pulled me up from a dark place to a rather cozy, warm place that smells vaguely of cinnamon and fresh bread. Thanks Uncle E. -Eric

This video closing in on 5 and a half years old is insane. I've kept revisiting this video once in a while because i have been in very dark places with nobody to talk to. This is truly an amazing video and i am so happy you made this. 11 months ago i met the person i love, she's now my girlfriend. And meeting someone like that is a wonderful thing, she's helped me so much with lack of self-esteem, motivation, and purpose and with my depression. With the situation we find ourselves in the world today with a global pandemic has made me unable to see her for a while now, we still keep contact, but my feeling of loneliness have been at an all time high. This video has helped me since it came out, you've changed my life for the better Paul. Thank you

Back in June, I watched this video for the first time. On the part where you talked about the fire symbolism, I suddenly got inspiration for a poem. I thought I’d share it with you now. “The Void” There is a void That you filled In someone’s heart In someone’s mind Where once was darkness You brought light Where once was sadness You brought joy Where once was death You brought life When I was lost You showed me the way

@TheOneGodofMadness

Жыл бұрын

:) Made me smile, hope others will see it

@clara_hp6254

Жыл бұрын

Nicely put 😊 Hope you’re ok :)

Thanks!

This remains one my most rewatchable videos on youtube.

I just failed my driving test for the second time yesterday, and I’m one of the only seniors that still doesn’t have it. It’s really embarrassing to me and makes me feel like a failure, and so I tonight I could almost feel my depression that I dealt with a few years ago coming back, as well as anxiety(my permit expires in a few months). This helped a great deal and made me realize there’s no use sitting around moping, and I need to be grateful for waking up and do something constructive. Everyone has their own path to take and timing.

@peterd4047

4 жыл бұрын

Did you pass I hope. Definitely don’t stress over things like that, while they can be annoying at the end of the day you fail just means you take it again and do better! If it helps, I failed my driving test once and my sister failed five times no joke and she’s a great driver too lol!

Who needs a final epic from Peter Jackson when we've got 2.5 hours of ASMR from ER? Thanks, man!

@EphemeralRift

9 жыл бұрын

Lit Bytes I didn't like the first Hobbit film. As much as I love Jackson, I just didn't like how some parts differentiated way too much from the books. I never saw the 2nd one and I doubt I'll see the third. I felt the same way about LOTR. The 3rd was great, but I could not stand how weak and whiney Frodo was. But I'm not trying to make fans of the films feel bad. That's just me! I think there were great parts of the films. And I'm glad that he brought the books to life as best as possible.

I guess most viewers will Identify with this enormous video due to these life challenges you talk about, but I hope you know you give a mountain of inspiration not just to those of us who are struggling, but to a -Just Creative-Never Stop Thinking&Combining Meanings-Wanting To Help Poeple-Restless Souls. It's been a while since i'm processing this thought of how amazing people around the world did and do the most amazing things that happened to the humankind, out of their weakness. Their passions came from struggle and coping with difficulty. And this video demonstrate it all! "Everybody is f***ed up!" is the smartest thing I ever needed to hear. It confirms (or more like progress) another box of thoughts I have. And this is what is so beautifull in this world, bunch of ****ing ****ed up people that trying to rise out of it, and if they lucky or talented or strong or whatever it takes to find the right formula, they will benefit from the f*** and develope themselves to beyond. I think you do. amazingly! First comment I ever gave you was about how unpleasent are your costumes of monsters and creatures, but i'm staying here cause I can see you, like, truly feel your greatness (plus some other great concept videos ). Thank you for this video, thank you for the efforts, for the length, for the honest talk, for making yourself up in every single video. PLEASE keep loosing track! :)

@EphemeralRift

9 жыл бұрын

Asmrista Fan well thank you for the kind words and lengthy comment. Never too long; did read. ;) I'm just a slave to whatever my mind wants to express. I don't think I'm in control anymore.

You know, the first time I watched this through to the end, I found myself coming away feeling like I'd gained nothing. However, rewatching it now, I've realised just how many small details of my life I've altered in order to live happier and in order to better cope when things go wrong. Thanks to you, Paul, for giving me the guidance I needed to finally make the necessary changes. I wish you all the best, my friend.

Thank you for this Video ER, when I was 8-10 I was bullied in pre-school, when I got trough it, it made me stronger, it made me who I am. And now I help people who get bullied to make best of themselves and show the bullies the ground

I can tell that everything he says is genuine, not many people like that these days

For me I feel like it would be inappropriate to fall asleep to this considering how genuine this feels... 😢

@xXIronPeachesXx

4 жыл бұрын

even sleep is acceptable, its a state of peace and that's all he wants for us.

@canijust101

4 жыл бұрын

AciidHoney thank you. :)

ER 7 year ago: supportive friend (suicide prevention) ER now: supportive friend (how to krill your shelf)

@EphemeralRift

2 жыл бұрын

And let’s not forget how to krill yourself! Probably better than simply krilling your shelf.

The idea of taking control of the mind is great. It's often good to calmly observe your life from the outside, instead of from inside through your emotions.

@EphemeralRift

9 жыл бұрын

jonskunator It's tough. It's been my life's work, but I'm just about there. Anger is my worst enemy.

@christinacrowley7469

9 жыл бұрын

Hello! Lol I could keep commenting so much on this video. This is one of my favorite subjects, the brain/our minds. There is a bit of basic science I have learned, some general concepts and definitions. So, from what I've learned, most of our mind is the subconscious and it is such a small part which is what we would call conscious. The subconscious being things like our emotions. The conscious part having to do with our frontal lobe I think, something that is so much more in the human brain than any other animal, it is that which gives us such an ability of choice. I don't hold the beleif that there is no limit to that ability to choose and change, but there definitely is something there. I feel sometimes like I have two brains. The subconscious is very powerful, but there is something that seems to be the observer.

@christinacrowley7469

9 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah! Also, the frontal lobe is a part of the brain that supposedly isn't even fully developed until we are in our mid 20's!

Its been almost 4 years since I saw this and Seeing this again actually made me cry. I’m so happy I watched this back then, I almost killed myself if it wasn’t for watching videos you make like these over the years. Thank you so much and I really appreciate it. :) much love

@zach4936

4 жыл бұрын

Hows it going

Almost 6 years later and this video is still hitting people. Especially in 2020 by far one the most messed up years I have ever lived through. I’m glad I found this now, in a time I actually needed it and not just when it was posted.

I appreciate this video so much, as someone who is struggling with their mental health. Seeing someone raise awareness like this always makes me happy, I'm glad that there are people in the world like you

I've been watching your channel for a little over 2 years now, and i gotta say, you've really helped me out. I was very depressed, during 2012, and 2013 and these ASMR videos kept me from thinking too much about it. When you started making these psychology related video, i could also relate to pretty much everything you said, and i while watching this video, i started thinking and realized that i actually overcame my anxiety because of you. When i was younger, i felt anxious and hated going to birthday parties, and pretty much all social activities, like going to the store to buy something, but now that i've overcome this anxiety, i can go to these things, without a problem. I actually ended up being one of the "popular kids" in school. So as you can see, you've had a huge influence on my life and for that i thank you. I'm only 14, so i still have a long life ahead of me, and if i kept being depressed, my life would be way worse and maybe i would even have considered committing suicide.

@EphemeralRift

9 жыл бұрын

Niclas Aabo Well thank you for your kind words and for watching. But more importantly I'm glad to hear you are better. I think what you said just goes to show that you have that mental fortitude to overcome anything in life. If you can overcome depression and suicide, you are pretty much one of the strongest people in the world. It shows you have the power to overcome. So keep doing what you're doing, take 1 day at a time, because it's working and someday you may just end up being strong enough to help someone else in turn. :)

Thanks for this ER. When I was 16 I was diagnosed with cancer, I'm better now, but recently a lot of my friends have been relapsing and dying. I also found out that the reason I haven't met anyone yet who has had the same cancer as me is because my cancers survival rates are so low. I've been incredibly stressed and upset because of these things and although I make it through each day doing my best to be happy, it doesn't always work and often I can't sleep because of everything that's on my mind. You help make it easier to sleep, for which I am very grateful! Thank you

@EphemeralRift

9 жыл бұрын

rhys laws Thank you. I'm glad to hear you are better. I hope you are on a better road in life. Just try to do your best to find ways to be happy or at least keep your mind preoccupied so it doesn't have a chance to think. :) Sending you my best!

I just got down on bed after crying a lot... I'm feeling incredibly depressed this past few days and I keep feeling like I'm getting down and being pulled deeper and deeper into those horrible feelings and even thoughts...but I know this will pass, I hope it will pass. I'm listening to this before going to sleep, I hope I feel better tomorrow. This too shall pass.

@aidanaidan4773

Жыл бұрын

a guy with a sonic picture

@Fire62Link

11 ай бұрын

Hey, I hope things are getting better for you. Please keep on trying to make things better for yourself. If you want to talk to someone about something, let me know. My contact information is in my about section. If not me then please talk to someone you trust and if needed try talking to a professional. There is always someone that cares. I also have a link in my about section and a playlist called "Helpful/Inspirational Videos" that have information, ideas, links and more that can help you. Feel free to make use of them. I hope this helps and things get better for you. God bless.

You've seen me through some of the hardest times in my life so far. No matter what it is...lying awake terrified of a test the next day, feeling like crap after being stuck in a uni room alone for weeks, spiralling into terror when family members fall ill. Coming back to this video each time, I just feel happy to be alive and to have made it through, all the while getting stronger and gaining life experience. So thanks for teaching me what I'm capable of.

The fireplace really makes the video relaxing and making the atmosphere immersive.

@EphemeralRift

9 жыл бұрын

Tranquil JOE Thanks for the feedback! That's why I have been using it.

@tranquiljoe7816

9 жыл бұрын

Ephemeral Rift Yeah it's really nice, hopefully you include it in alot more videos.

your the only reason I meet my now wife, Thank you from the bottom of my heart

I always come back to his mental health videos whenever I feel like shit. It makes me feel so much better. love this dude.

I cant believe it's almost been 5 years since you've made this video and I'm just now discovering it, I sat down and listened to this whole video and it helped me so much mentally and emotionally. I've never found a video so moving and so therapeutic as well. ER you really are an amazing person man and your creativity nowadays is superb, I'm glad you make videos because they really mean a lot to a lot of us.

@isaacfowler8103

4 жыл бұрын

Tyler Syn Dane same and what a intellectual

I have depersonalization disorder ,and this is making me feel warm , I actually felt the warmth of the fire place my friend much luvv

You are an inspiration to keep moving forward and never give up. I’ve been dealing with male pelvic floor dysfunction for the past year and a half and it’s been absolutely devastating to deal with mentally and physically! I’m married with 2 young kids and need to be here for them. Your videos help me calm down and relax which is actually an important part of my healing as stress and anxiety have a big role in muscle tension. Thank you very much for your supportive comforting video channel!

Struggled with a lot of shit and I watch this video almost every time I feel down or fuck up in one of those ways that stick in your head and never leave really helped me a lot, love your videos and thank you so much for everything.

@cattymadman

4 жыл бұрын

I just want to let you know that you’re not alone. Everyone struggles. Does that make it right? No. Does it make it easier? Maybe a little, but that’s not the point. Remember though, that there are always people there for you. It’s easy to forget them, when you get wrapped around in feelings. There are always people to talk to. I hope you’re doing ok, amidst the pandemic.

6 years ago I was just a scared kid looking for some sort of reassurance when I stumbled across this video. Today I find myself in a similar position with it in my recommended. Thank you for being a nice human

You're 2 mental health/ depression vids have helped me a lot over a long time, thank you so much. Honestly have learned much from your videos in my dark times and its relaxing to have someone like you thats so wholesome and welcoming. It seriously helps

As much as I want to watch this video, and as much as I probably need to watch this video, every time I try, I have to stop due to breaking down in tears. I haven't even gotten into the first five minutes, which is probably pathetic in and of itself. The fact that you spent time and energy to think about this video, actually plan this video, and then record it for over two and a half hours makes me feel so good and I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. I can't tell you how much these things mean to me when they're more weighty and touching than anything anyone has been able to do in my life outside the internet. I know that you know that this matters, or you wouldn't have done it. But I feel like I couldn't just sit here and feel this way and have these thoughts without telling you how much this video means to me. So thank you.

@cocoacutie3338

9 жыл бұрын

And I wanted to add, I thank you for making this video even at the possible expense of your own mental health. I know that these things are tough for you, and to power on making a video in order to help other is frankly incredibly brave and worthy of quite a bit of praise. Again, thank you.

@EphemeralRift

9 жыл бұрын

Transcending-Nihilism Well thank you for your kind words. I'm not doing anything anyone else couldn't or wouldn't do in my position. I have been meaning to write you back sorry I couldn't get back sooner. Sending you all my best!

Five to six years later and this still hits very hard, thanks Uncle E, you're the best~! And honestly just having someone post a video like this, and act like a friend actually does help, especially if you don't have someone there for you~

From the bottom of my heart, I’d like to thank you for this video. I’ve been struggling a lot lately with mental health. I live with both of my grandparents who are both very sick. They practically raised me and it’s hard to see people who stepped up to raise you go through tough times. It kills me everyday seeing them in the condition they’re in. This video made me feel cared for and understood, as my grandparents always have. Thank you again, Rift. I’m sure you hear this a lot, but you’ve helped me through a lot. I appreciate you and the effort you put into all of this.

5 years have passed and i still come back to this video time and time again. it never disappoints. you are a gem to this world

This is helping me remember that my grief over losing a family member is only temporary. The tough part will pass and become easier over time. It's been a month now and it still feels like just yesterday he was next to me. I still somewhat can't believe he died, but I can't deny it. Life is tough right now and this is helping me, so thank you. I should probably put my laundry in and other stuff I have been delaying. I should probably go to sleep too. Last time I looked at the clock it was 10:30pm, and now it's 11:30. Goodnight. Thank you for the wonderful video.

And now I understand why everyone is kind of in love with you, Uncle E.

It's been a few years now and this is still one of my favorite videos. People like you remind me that there's still hope in the world and that it might all turn out well in the end. Thank you so much for all you've said and all you've done.

I always come back to this video when I’ve hit my lowest. Thank you for being there for me for literal years :,)

It did pass, and for anyone here that sees this shall too. Thank you, ER, for allowing us to have a chance to return.

And suddenly tears are streaming down my face. I guess this is what I needed to hear. Thank you so much.

After fighting depression for a couple years and now finally feeling like i’ve won… I watched this video 3 years ago and it truly helped me, i thought to myself: I should rewatch this if i ever get through this. And here i am, happier than ever. Thank you ER, thank you so so so much for giving me the sleep i needed in trying times

I clicked because the phrase reminded me of the Old English poem Deor. There is a recurring line: ‘þæs oferēode, þisses swā mæġ’ It translates roughly to ‘that was overcome, and so may this’. The poem tells of the woes of many Germanic folk/historical figures, then Deor’s own troubles, followed by this line. We’ve always needed to reassure ourselves that our troubles will pass, and they always do. Hang in there lads and lasses, your loved ones will help you and all will be well.

I'd chill with this guy anytime. Solid damn vibe

we love you. I watch this video every night. Whenever I’m sad, or guilty, I watch this beloved video. Seeing your kind face, and the fire, and you saying the words, “this too shall pass”. On the board makes me know that it’s true, like the top comment says, you’re a special person. You truly are. Keep it up man