Matt, this is the best thing I've ever heard. For everyone saying: "YU DON'T KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE DEPRESSED" nd all that, think about how your life was when it was good. If it never took a wrong turn, would you really not want to be here ? I promise you that even though it seems the people you surround yourself with hate you, somebody somewhere at least in the way back of there heart loves you!! My brother used 2 b legitimately depressed and felt like driving into the lake but didn't obvio
Alright. U kno wat... U. Dnt. Know. A. Damn. Thing. About. Cutters. U Dnt!! Ur a fucking asshole for thinking its okay to say this shit because u Dnt even kno wat the fuck it is! Now I think people who do it for attention (attention whores) now that's stupid... But people that dot his for real r not to be taken lightly. I have been cutting for 3 fucking years. I O-D'd and was taken to a hospital for 2 goddamn weeks. U Dnt understand depression until uve had it asshole! And some of us have reaso
Honestly I used to, but then again I grew up. It's kind of a childish thing to do, and I had to go through therapy to fix whatever I assumed was wrong with my life. Kids need help and I don't mean the stereotypical I hate my life so I'm going to scratch my arm kids, I mean kids with real problems.
im not ranting, this is completely and utterly genuin stuff for the few who will read this. when you make the first cut, its not beacuase something happend to you, its not beacuse you have a buch of feelings, its beacuse AT THAT MOMENT you FEEL as if there is no where ells to turn. and when you do it once, its addicting, its like sex/weed/or alcohol. o know that has no logic to it what so ever, but its just how it works. almost any cutter will tell you that, and they will tell you its pointles.
Good point but your talking about emo there's a difference between that and a mental disorder like borderline personality disoder and bipolar and you will say well get help most of us do but that truly docent help
My father; i tought he was the best man in the world, but now i know the truth and its hard, he is a alcoholic and a criminal, wen i was born my dad was in the prison; my mom is depressed school is hard, my friends are mad on me, i was cought by the police for fire, i NEVER turn on that fire, my grandma has killed almost herself. When my girlfriend jumped of a building, and............ im just 13 years old.... :( THX man u helped me! i never cut myself!
Ok I have really bad depression and bipolar and didn't u say all this shit that ur mom is to of course u can say this to a whole bunch of fucking people who u dont fucking know but I bet u can't fucking say it to ur mom u don't know wat people could have wrong with them and if u have as much depression as me when u lose 6 family members in a year suicide the only option like I've attemped it multiple times this video could really hurt people so just shut up
You know, I've never had suicide thoughts and stuff, but I really have problems with self esteem and thoughts of how shit my life is, and this kind of thing. It really helps me when I hear you talking about change, and overcoming hard times, it gives me hope. thank you, Matt.
Matts right. I used to cut and I've attempted suicide and been put into a mental institution. Im still here because somewhere someone wants me to keep going, and if God, Jesus or whatever higher power out there (no offense to athiest or antitheistic religions) is behind me and telling me I shouldn't give up or give in maybe I've got a purpose or a reason to live. Thank you Matt for these inspiring words.
I struggled with self-injury...all I am going to say is we all handle everything differently, and those of you who haven't good for you. But, stop making fun of people who have...It doesn't make you funny, or "manly". It makes you ignorant, and immature.
I used to go depressed sometimes, and right now i'm going through hard moments!!! :( but life keeps going on!!! even if sometimes we feel like it's the end of the world!!!
Matt, i'm sorry about what you had to go through, i really admire you!!!! ;) (L)
Well, life is full of pain, and everyones goes through things like that, i mean everyones has their own problems!!!! and everyones is suffering dealing with their issues!! but they gotta be strong and wait cause we don't know what the future's headin' life is full with supprises, and with some strength and faith you go through everythings and remember:"after the rain comes the good weather" and to feel better don't think of what you don't have think of what you're lucky to have!!!
I had been cutting and burning for 6 years and had suicidal thoughts. Thanks for your advice. I went to the hospital in April and I've been clean ever since. Thanks Swifty. :)
When I was in 8th grade, I went through a lot of shit. One day, I had enough. And I cut myself. And I kept cutting on a regular basis for a couple of months. Then I stopped. That is until freshman year rolled around. I had a mentally abusive and manipulative boyfriend and he really hurt me. So I started cutting again. But then I saw this video. I haven't cut in 6 months. I no longer trust myself with sharp objects and I have an amazing best friend to get me through everything. :)
God, swiftkaratechop, I never take the time to comment on videos but this one was really great. I freaking love you for this one. I'm from Alabama too :) Haha even though that has nothing to do with anything. I'v been watching your old ask swifty videos all day and I just found this one when I realized you had a personal channel, and I have to say it made my day and how I feel about 20xx better. Thank you. -Olivia
thankyou :') i tell you now i really needed this, i've had to go through counciling twice because im so fucked over with manic depression, bi pola and anxiety :/ but i guess manning up is the best thing i've heard all day :P seriously, its very hard living through what i have to do and what others do...but you are right, moaning about you saying this is pathetic :L:L i reckon listening to you is better :) your a great inspiration...lets just hope myself and others like me learn something :)
were the fuck does this asshole get off fucking bragging about how he never cut himself!?! you know what, good for him... he never cut himself... so what? now he can tell ALL the other people in the world to do what he did?! look dickweed not everyone cuts them self's because there depressed and if they do... GOOD FOR THEM! its they're goddamn free will to what ever the fuck they want to do! so back the fuck off about shit you don't even know about. that goes for all of you assholes out there.
were the fuck does this asshole get off fucking bragging about how he never cut himself!?! you know what, good for him... he never cut himself... so what? now he can tell ALL the other people in the world to do what he did?! look dickweed not everyone cuts them self's because there depressed and if they do... GOOD FOR THEM! its they're goddamn free will to what ever the fuck they want to do! so back the fuck off about shit you don't even know about. that goes for all of you assholes out there.
@banghahaudead your the fuckin asshole he doesn't want people to cut themselves and he made this vid to tell/show people that he does understand what hard times are like so fuck off
late comment but yeah this is honestly the most amazing video I've ever seen, i have never cut myself but know people who have and it is not a good way to express yourself. I really hope this video changed a lot of peoples perspective and open people's eyes.
some people go to me saying: 'yeah i cut myself and am rreally depressed' well, i didn't need to know about that, you can just tell me if you don't feel good, but i don't want to know all of that, i also have my own problems, i know this doens't sound like imma good friend, but you will think the same when you have a friend who talks about her 'feelings' obsessivly to you every MINUTE you go online or speak to them. it just makes you wanna scream to them to fuckin' MAN UP too... >.<
I will honsestly tell you that I have cut myself before when my mother was dying. It is my BIGGEST regret. The day my mom saw the scars on my arm she started balling because she thought i was trying to kill myself. At that moment of seeing my mother cry over me I realized that its not worth it AT ALL. After that day I found better ways to make myself feel better. My mom did pass nearly 3 years ago, and she is the main thing that keeps me going. Her memory gets me through everything.
Alot of times, at least for me, cutting or self harm is not JUST because of negative events in your life. It's about a self punishment, almost like you feel you deserve what you do to yourself because of things you do. It's a way to cope. I get your point, but your brain works differently then other people's, you cope differently to things. I wish it was as easy as "maning up".
I didn't cut when my step brother tried to take my innocence.
I didn't cut when my mother stole me from my dad.
I didn't cut when I was called "that stupid fat midget" in front of my whole class.
I didn't cut when the guy I love traded everything I have and am, which I had whole heartedly given to him, for my best friend. These sound pretty lame. But either way. No matter your strength or limits. I love you. Keep fighting, because there is always that silver lining.
I've never cut myself, but I am clinically depressed, and I just want to say, really and truly thank you for making this video. It's very inspiring and now I know that when I'm feeling down and having a hard time, all I have to do is watch this video. Not gonna lie, this video has more than likely saved my life (not to be cheesy or anything but it's true). So thank you again, and keep being awesome, and hopefully one day I'll get to meet you in person to thank you!
"What's your excuse?" Matt, everyone deals with things differently and some can take more stress than others. But when you cut, it releases endorphins/enzymes in your brain that make you happy, an effect no other form of supposed ways to cope with stress can do. You can say "man up" but if people had a choice to just "man up" and be happy and fix everything they would, it really doesn't relate to "whining".
I completely agree. I've been through a lot myself, and I never once cut. And for everyone hating on being told to man up, I told my best friend that when she was breaking my heart everyday because she couldn't get through one without cutting. And it took a lot, including going to a mental institution. But she has thanked me to the day for telling her to man up, and for getting her the help she needed to beat her problems.
I now agree with this.I used to cut.I cut when my mom had a brain tumor and almost died.I cut when we thought she had breast cancer.I cut when almost everyone in my class hated me&wanted me to die.I cut when my friends left me,just because I was kind of disable for awhile(I had back surgery).Looking back on it, I agree it was dumb. I'm not gonna do it again. I've gone through shit, everyone has. But you gotta get through it.If you let every little thing get you down,you are NEVER gonna be happy.
YO ASSHOLE self harming is a mental fucking illness and the only other people who do cut are people wanting attention and ya u might have had a bad life but u dont have a illness
This video is perfect...even though it was made a year ago. I have a friend who cuts himself and i just sent it to him...i hope it helps him realize it's not a healthy way to express youself.
You,Shanedawsontv, and deefizzy are my role models for three different reasons. You, Because you have been through all that and you are giving other people a pep talk. Shane because He lost soo much weight and it makes me feel like someone knows how i feel and i know it is possible to loose the weight. And Damon because he is Vegan and now so am i because he made me relize that its sad what the animals go through...all though i have nothing against ppl who eat meat. which is basically my family.
:D I do love you. You make vaild points I just, am so sad that you had to go through that. It's so tramatic. I'm sorry :'( I wanna give you an epic hug cause I <3 you so much more.
Hey Matt, you very good points. i was diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder in 9th grade. i started cutting in that december. i knew it was wrong but i didnt know how to stop until this year which i was a junior. i regret it with all my heart. i finally stopped after i thought about how i am hurting everyone else around me for doing so.
@Kaleblurple I knew i wanted to stay alive for my sisters and brother. i also cut myself because i was always picked on from 5th grade until 10th. people called me fat and ugly. i just couldnt do anything about it thought because i was weak and self conscious. So i turn to becoming belimoc too. After a while when my teachers called me up to talk to them.
@Kaleblurple They said i need to go to a mental institute. i finally knew that i didnt need to go there. i just needed to stop being a stubburn buttmuncher and get my life back in order so i can finally be me. So i started writing songs and poetry
good for you that you havent cut. but because youve never cut, you wouldnt know. people who cut, its a cry for help. trust me i would know. People underestimate how much pain someone has to be in to put a razor to their wrist. I cut because if my body hurts more than my life, it distracts me. i woudnt intentionaly kill my self by cutting, but for thoes 5 minutes, everything in my life is ok. and if that is wrong, then i guess im wrong at how to handle life. sorry, but its what i do.
Thank you so much, honestly. I think your videos really do brighten up peoples lives, i know they do just make me feel so incredibly happy and really expand my view on situations like these... even though some people have reacted negativity to this i just want to say thanks.. You're truly a brilliant person.
"man up" isnt a good term to really use because everyone is pychologicially different. I respect you in how you went through all that in your life, i cant imagine how hard that must've been! But, Everyone copes differently , and uses different skills to do it. Not everyone is really mentally capable of choosing the RIGHT choice to cope. Being a cutter, I recommend getting help because its out there and helps, I promise. Life's too short to take things out on yourself.
Shut the fuck up. What the hell gives you the right to judge other people like that? Even if you had cut yourself, everyone's experience is different. I know that you're trying to help people, but just stop.
@kttyshadow5 you're the one that needs to shut up. He's not judging anyone . And who are YOU to talk to him like that? He's helping people, so YOU're the one who needs to shut up. And if you know he's trying to help , shut up. Shut the fuck up and listen to him. Geez.
It's great that YOU never cut yourself, but a lot of people use it as there way of coping. You do NOT understand what it is like to self injure, so don't you DARE come and tell those that do self injure to MAN UP. I will not stop what is my way of coping because you think it's stupid and because YOU didn't cut yourself. YOU are YOU, you are not ANYONE ELSE, and everyone else has different ways of coping.
@katethefox I fullheartedly disagree with your comment. That's speaking as a former self injurer of over a decade. It may be your choice of a coping mechanism, but that doesn't make it a good one. It will never solve your problems and it will ALWAYS cause more. Help is always out there, but I do understand that not everyone will want it. Those are the people who are going to continually cause themselves undue suffering. He is basically just saying that this isn't a good thing for anyone to do
@zequeenofbleu And I am speaking as a self injurer of 5 years and still counting. I NEVER said it was a good choice, never. I'm not pro SI. I know it doesn't solve problems and I know it's really hard to give it up. It seems like he is basically targeting me and other self injurers and saying that we are weak and that we shouldn't be doing what we're doing because HE never did and HE has been through shit.
@katethefox okay, I seem to have misunderstood your comment and do apologize for that. It seemed to me like you were defending the act of self injury as a valid coping mechanism, but now I see that wasn't the case. I do see your point, but I guess when I watched the video, I chose to believe that there was a positive aspect to it - that he went through everything he did and used healthy ways to cope, meaning that we can do it to if we really want to. :)
@zequeenofbleu Gosh no, I would never defend self injury, but I do defend those that do self injure. But seriously, the first bit where he goes "wahh matt you don't know what it's like blah blah" He's making a joke out of those that self injure. This guy just pisses me off because he thinks he is so much better than everyone else for not cutting and he's had a bad life and that he thinks he can actually understand about cutting when he hasn't cut.
@katethefox If you read the little comment bubble he said "this is for people who cut themselves because they are sad, not because they are ill" as in have mental problems. I personally agree with him. If you're just sad, you have no reason because EVERYONE gets sad and some people decide to cut themselves because of it. He basically saying that if this is your only reason then you kinda need to get over it. That's all I had to say. I uderstand where you are coming from and I love you! Peace :)
@mojogrl96 Whether you are sad or mentally ill everyone has different ways of coping, if there way of coping is to self injure then that's their way of coping. He has no right to judge anyone, and has no right to say he knows what it's like because he doesn't.
@katethefox but cutting yourself? really? why would you want to hurt yourself more to cope with pain? not to mention the ridicule that you'll receive from your peirs which will only make you want to cut yourself more because of the pain. it all seems like a visious cycle so I think he does have the right ad he does know what it's like because he stated all the things he's lived through and I think if he can go through that then someone can go through a breakup with out cutting themselves...
@mojogrl96 No, he does not have the right to do this because HE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE TO CUT OR SELF HARM. You don't know what it's like to be in that mindframe, EVERYONE has different forms of coping and I am NOT trying to say that self harm is a good way to go about it. COOL! He never self harmed, good on him, but he has no right to try and trivialize other people's disorder just because he didn't and because he has been through shit.
@katethefox ok, first, cool it down. Breathe. Second, so if one of your freinds cut themselves, would you si back and say "it's just his/her way of coping"? I might be wrong, nut that doesnt sound very right to me. Personally, I'd tell them that their being an idiot and that they need to get a grip. Idk, maybe it's just me, but i highly doubt it
@mojogrl96 I think you have missed my point entirely. I CLEARLY stated that I don't think self harm is a good way to deal with your problems. No, I would not say that to my friend if they were cutting and I would not expect one of my friends to say that to me if they found out that I cut. I also would not expect one of my FRIENDS to say "You're an idiot, get a grip." That is NOT what you should say, because I know for a fact it will make it worse.
@katethefox If you found out one of your friends cut, the safest way to go about it is to say something like "I feel really bad that you feel this way, I want to help you, I think you should stop and that you should get some help". Saying something offensive like "It's pathetic, you're an emo, you're an idiot, get a grip, you're crazy" would probably push them further over the edge. People who self harm need people supporting them (that doesn't mean they have to condone what they do).
@katethefox ok, because you obviously know me better than I do. And no, I would straight up say "Youre an idiot, get a grip." but I would tell them that they're being stupid and that they need to get a hold on themselves before it goes too far. I used to cut a while back and freind litterally slapped me in the face and said "Is this how you want to spend your life? With a razor on your wrist and blood staining the sink? What will you do when you have kids?!" And I'm glad she did
@mojogrl96 Oh my god. I swear. I said the SAFEST way to go about it is to say something like... I never said anything about knowing you etc, I was relating it to me and my friends. Cool that saying that worked for YOU. EVERYONE ELSE IS DIFFERENT. You can't treat everyone like they need to man up, or they need to harden up or whatever the hell you want to say. People need to be supportive of those who self harm, and they need to help them and not spurt out abuse at them.
@katethefox I'm not going to be SUPPORTIVE of someone who injures themselves! Sometimes, people need a (metophorical) slap in the face. And you need to calm down. I'm ot goin to sit here and be bitched at by someone I dont know
@mojogrl96 BY SUPPORTIVE I MEANT YOU SHOULD SUPPORT THEM THROUGH RECOVERY AND TRY TO HELP INSTEAD OF BITCH AT THEM. If you want to push your friends over the fucking edge by saying they're idiots, then go right ahead, I am so sorry for TRYING TO HELP.
@katethefox Cutting is not a disorder. It's a choice to let out your anger/sadness/etc. and in some cases, it's an addiction. But don't call it a disorder. You are trying to make it sound so much more extreme.
I wouldn't say someones an idiot for cutting, but they do need to get a grip if they are. I know a lot of people go through much worse and don't cut. So if somebody cuts because of such a minor problem like a breakup, and another person doesnt cut when their house burns down, like...v_v
@katethefox it's not that he thinks you're stupid. it's dangerous. i understand it's a way of coping and it doesn't make you stupid but it's dangerous and unhealthy. I used to sometimes until i realized one cut could go to deep or something and you can die, among other complications. I hope whatever it is you need to cope with get's better, you're in my prayers.
@katethefox If cutting is your way of coping, you need help. This is not intended to be a negative comment. But you have to know it's bad. Find something else to cope. The biggest part is admitting you need help. Sure, he could have worded it differently. You are also correct saying he's not anyone else. He found another outlet instead of cutting. So have I. Mine... mine was playing my guitar, writing, and a few other things. Ways to get emotions out without hurting others, or yourself
@katethefox That might be your way of coping, but really it's not worth it. Yeah, maybe you don't need to "man up" persay, but people do have it worse. I can 99% assure you people have it worse.
He was saying he didn't BECAUSE he was trying to make a point that he's gone through shit and didn't hurt himself, so if your problems are either the same or not as bad, why should you be cutting?
There's no point to cutting really. You're doing something permanent just because you're temporarily upset.
@GamingTheOnlyWay You took this video the wrong way. He isn't making fun of the people who cut or anything, he cares about people and doesn't want them hurting themselves. He's saying that if you think about what's good in your life and stay positive, you can get through it without hurting yourself. He's saying things get better, which they do. He just cares about people and doesn't want them hurting themselves, he's not making fun of anyone.
@panicqueen01 I understand that, however I still believe he goes about it in completely the WRONG way. He says it's stupid and pointless. He needs to be a little less harsh with his words and be more understanding. He doesn't know what it's like to be addicted to self harm. And if he's making fun of people for wanting to kill themselves as well, he doesn't truly know what it's like to suicidal. He's quite narrowminded in my opinion. Yes he may care, but he goes about it in a very wrong way.
First of all, i felt hurt, felt like you were saying that people who cut, dont have good enough reasons 2 cut?, and that is what makes people go even further, before i startede, 2 years ago, i ust made some red marks with a needle, and then my friend at school saw it, and said, hey you didnt do it right, so i was like, well sure ok, if that wasnt good enough, then im gonna do it. im addicted. i cut myself, its my way 2 punish myself.
Since I was 14 I had crazy shit in my life, which, in time, mest with my head and when I was 16 I thought of suice, like seriously. It was a constant thought in my mind, but obviously I didn`t do it and the reason was simply my family. (The reason why I wanted to do it was... Ok, when I was 14 my father pass away infront of my eyes and that seriuosly fucked me up) I just knew, that if I do something bad to myself, my mom will not handle it. So I had no other option then just to "man up".
@IzzaFeja So, all that shit that`s in your life is hard, I know, but you have to realize that, that shit will not go on for ever and better days will come in life, you just have to be patient, and wait and ceep holdin` on.
hey matt i have a friend whos suicidal and i showed him this video. He started crying and wanted me to say thank you for him and for saving his life :) youre such an inspiration and i love you for your videos and the great person you are!<3
I wish I knew you Matt 'cause you are like, the most amazing human being ever! And just.. I dont know, I'm speechless. I know it's cheesy, but I think I just found my rolemodel.. or Idol or whatever it's called.
well, i love the way you are saing it, and, i just cut my self, and i do it becaus it makes my psychic pain go away with my phissical pain, it's like a highway, you start at the bigining and you drive to the end, but, i think u r right, like, i don't think i can stop but, maby i'm not man enogh, but, others that is man enough should make it just by watching this wideo, and dude ! u should totaly make a video about how to stop smoking ! :D u'r the best ;)
I can't believe you managed to say that whitout crying. Really. If that was me saying all that, I would cry my eyes out. Well. I lôôôvvehv you, Matt. You make my day.
Matt, oh my God, okey well...first of all, THANK YOU for making this video, its basically helped me ALOT. & sorry for what happened to you D; ...im serious, i cried basically the whole video ;( thanks for the advice, ahh, this is like complete therapy, thank you♥ i really do love you, your a stranger to me, & im to you, but SERIOUSLY thank you, and you have all my support :))
I have no clue about why some people harm themselves, like Matthew said, life hurts you enough.. I know that when people say they are self-harming to people, they are mainly attention seekers, which really bugs me and its the ones who stay quiet that are serious, but just incase Matt's extremely moving video, doesn't make a change, just think about the people around you that are also being affecting by the world, and in some cases go through worse. I find making people smile keeps me going.
@JimmyScene69 No, it's not just the quiet ones that are quite serious, have you not thought that the ones that tell people WANT HELP. No, you clearly haven't.
@katethefox I do have a mainly in front of attention seekers which means i understand that not every person who speaks out is one. Obviously theres some exceptions but to be honest if someone is gonna seek out help they're not gonna make it public knowlage, generally they'd consult a really close friend, though every human is different - fair enough. And unless you have a medical condition, I dont know exactly how much help is required apart from support off of people close to you?
Man, I think I've seen approximately 999.999.999.999 videos here on Youtube but this one is one of the very few ones that really tells the truth and touched me. Go on and stay the way you are. Especially young people can learn a lot from you.
Matt I fucking love you, I've got depression and I've kicked the cutting thing, my best friend who was more like a brother to me killed himself a month ago, he was depressed for years and suddenly he felt the need to kill himself...it really opened my eyes. I've always hated it when people make up excuses to why they cut themselves. I saw a girl with cuts on her arms and she said it was because she is over the fact that we have wars...I'm sorry but that isnt gonna solve it
I love you Swifty. I sent this video to my friend, who has been going through issues and cutting and stuff. And i really hope she watches it. And listens to you. I love you Swifty, but hey where is that other rant video? The love rant one? Just wondering. (:
"The world will hurt you. Life hurts you enough. Why would you EVER want to hurt yourself?" Those words, right there, saved my life. I honestly, love you. Thank you.
if you self-harm, go to counseling. seek help. if you're sitting in your room driving a blade across your wrist, you're either seeking attention (yes some people do it for attention and dont anyone fucking act like its not true) dont want help or are afraid. dont be scared, there are people out there who live solely to keep you alive, healthy and happy. getting help isnt hard, you just have to want it. life's a bitch and it'll fuck you hard unless you fight back.
I love you and everything and I'm so proud that you got through all of that tough shit but its SO hard to stop. Thank you for making this, I still hope you support TWLOHA <3
Not clinically depressed or ill ? Self mutilation is a sign of some deep, serious psychological problems, the sufferer needs understanding, they don't need insensitive ignorant comments such as telling them to "man up" !
Low mood, tearfulness, lack of motivation, or loss of energy can be signs of depression which may lead to self-injury. Serious clinical disorders need professional attention so if you don't know how to deal with it STAY AWAY from the sufferer until you've learned how to.
if u ever go through bipolar, bulimia or anything like that then you would honestly understand why people do that? people have different ways of expressing anger. if your so strong well thats you... and i am happy that u you are strong enough to fight though ur pain. but i dont appreciate how your so careless and free to be mean to people who are doing this to themselves. Think before you speak... everyone is different!
I have gone through so much shit and have several time thought about suicide or cutting myself, but I cant stand pain. Even when I get a paper cut or a cut from shaving I cant stand it. Nor can I stand the thought of my friends standing at my grave crying and saying "why couldn't we have saved her?"
I cant do it. I love them too much to hurt them by hurting myself. So no matter how much my life sucks I just think "someone out there has it way worse than I'd do" and get over it. Because I'm not
I was a cutter, I still have scars, I've been through hard times in my life and yes I wanted a way out, trust me guys, cutting is NOT worth it, soon after I started cutting I couldn't stop, it's an addiction, for me anyway, I've tried and tried to stop but I always gave in, even when I was perfectly fine, every time I got upset I thought about cutting, every time. DONT RESULT TO CUTTING. Now, with support from friends and my loving boyfriend, I gave up cutting, and hopefully for good, it's been
I'm clinically depressed and I don't take medication and my parents get down on me for the stupidest things and I don't cut I've nearly killed myself and I don't cut I found help and went to counseling so just don't cut it doesn't get you anywhere to better just worse
well take your advice and stick it. you suck and who are you sure not god so don't judge. if u was to cut u need to do the world a favor and cut your throat
That was exactly what I needed to hear. Honestly, people don't talk about this enough. They almost glorify cutting, making it seem like a rite of passage. You're SO right.
swifty youre totally right and im not a cutter either, and ive been through some bad shit but i dont wanna complain bout it, honestly it was pretty bad e.g. my friend commited suicide when she was 13,on christmas day!!! and my friend from school cuts herself because her crush wont talk to her, so i told her to man up, i recon that term should be on a t-shirt lol
I love this video. I think about suicide a lot (probably a lot more than normal people should), but I'm 21 years old and supporting myself financially with 2 jobs and full time college.
And what you're saying is true. The next day is always brighter, and cutting leaves scars. They leave impressions that just remind you of those crappy moments in which you wanted to hurt yourself. Sometimes, you just need to take a deep breath.
Matt, I haven't followed you for long, but you are awesome.
I want to thank you Matt, I have cut before, and I've been depressed, and then I stumbled upon this video. You really helped me. Thank you Matt AKA Swifty :)
I don't think "man-up" is the term you should've used, and some people can't handle the shit they're going through psychologically like you were able to. However, I do agree with what I think you are fundamentally trying to say - and I speak as someone who used to cut. I'm sorry for all the shit you've had to go through too, but once again, maybe take into consideration that not everyone is the same, and not everyone can handle things as well as you say you have been able t
FUCK OFF,i agree with matt<3.
missikkleme 5 hours ago
Some people don't make it through....
vanemi428 1 week ago
Matt, this is the best thing I've ever heard. For everyone saying: "YU DON'T KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE DEPRESSED" nd all that, think about how your life was when it was good. If it never took a wrong turn, would you really not want to be here ? I promise you that even though it seems the people you surround yourself with hate you, somebody somewhere at least in the way back of there heart loves you!! My brother used 2 b legitimately depressed and felt like driving into the lake but didn't obvio
TheZimZuZu 1 week ago
Alright. U kno wat... U. Dnt. Know. A. Damn. Thing. About. Cutters. U Dnt!! Ur a fucking asshole for thinking its okay to say this shit because u Dnt even kno wat the fuck it is! Now I think people who do it for attention (attention whores) now that's stupid... But people that dot his for real r not to be taken lightly. I have been cutting for 3 fucking years. I O-D'd and was taken to a hospital for 2 goddamn weeks. U Dnt understand depression until uve had it asshole! And some of us have reaso
imagirl869814 2 weeks ago
Cutting is stupid...and suicide sucks. Lost two friends to it and I'm only 15. RIP Connor and Megan:(
bluberirainbows 3 weeks ago
You seriously need to think of things from other peoples side! Man up and stop making gay videos! :)
Booboowho2 1 month ago
Honestly I used to, but then again I grew up. It's kind of a childish thing to do, and I had to go through therapy to fix whatever I assumed was wrong with my life. Kids need help and I don't mean the stereotypical I hate my life so I'm going to scratch my arm kids, I mean kids with real problems.
BloodxLikexRain 1 month ago
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XxkykyxXxx 1 month ago
im not ranting, this is completely and utterly genuin stuff for the few who will read this. when you make the first cut, its not beacuase something happend to you, its not beacuse you have a buch of feelings, its beacuse AT THAT MOMENT you FEEL as if there is no where ells to turn. and when you do it once, its addicting, its like sex/weed/or alcohol. o know that has no logic to it what so ever, but its just how it works. almost any cutter will tell you that, and they will tell you its pointles.
dolorsown 1 month ago
@dolorsown sorry for the spelling, keybord is a little messed up =P
dolorsown 1 month ago
Good point but your talking about emo there's a difference between that and a mental disorder like borderline personality disoder and bipolar and you will say well get help most of us do but that truly docent help
s16penser 1 month ago
Aw Swifty, that's terrible what happened you to </3
RaawrItsAmyy 1 month ago
and i will never do it!
GameComents 1 month ago
SORRY BUT I MUST TO SAY THIS!!!!!!
My father; i tought he was the best man in the world, but now i know the truth and its hard, he is a alcoholic and a criminal, wen i was born my dad was in the prison; my mom is depressed school is hard, my friends are mad on me, i was cought by the police for fire, i NEVER turn on that fire, my grandma has killed almost herself. When my girlfriend jumped of a building, and............ im just 13 years old.... :( THX man u helped me! i never cut myself!
GameComents 1 month ago
Telling me to man up huh?
Jokes on you i am a Female.
Nekomedikia 2 months ago
I look at you in a completely different light.
Now I know your not just a guy on youtube that make people laugh,your a real person with feelings.
I'm sorry for what you have gone true.
katiew50 2 months ago
Ok I have really bad depression and bipolar and didn't u say all this shit that ur mom is to of course u can say this to a whole bunch of fucking people who u dont fucking know but I bet u can't fucking say it to ur mom u don't know wat people could have wrong with them and if u have as much depression as me when u lose 6 family members in a year suicide the only option like I've attemped it multiple times this video could really hurt people so just shut up
ronnie21211 2 months ago
Thankyou so much.
TheCrusifiedRainbow 2 months ago
You know, I've never had suicide thoughts and stuff, but I really have problems with self esteem and thoughts of how shit my life is, and this kind of thing. It really helps me when I hear you talking about change, and overcoming hard times, it gives me hope. thank you, Matt.
amandacoverdale 2 months ago 2
Matts right. I used to cut and I've attempted suicide and been put into a mental institution. Im still here because somewhere someone wants me to keep going, and if God, Jesus or whatever higher power out there (no offense to athiest or antitheistic religions) is behind me and telling me I shouldn't give up or give in maybe I've got a purpose or a reason to live. Thank you Matt for these inspiring words.
kibalovesashlee 2 months ago
I love swifty
He's such a strong, brave human being
:)
sha2424 2 months ago
I struggled with self-injury...all I am going to say is we all handle everything differently, and those of you who haven't good for you. But, stop making fun of people who have...It doesn't make you funny, or "manly". It makes you ignorant, and immature.
Tjkitty67 3 months ago
wow. you have beautiful hair.
topiness19 3 months ago
I used to go depressed sometimes, and right now i'm going through hard moments!!! :( but life keeps going on!!! even if sometimes we feel like it's the end of the world!!!
Matt, i'm sorry about what you had to go through, i really admire you!!!! ;) (L)
HayemLabiad 3 months ago
Well, life is full of pain, and everyones goes through things like that, i mean everyones has their own problems!!!! and everyones is suffering dealing with their issues!! but they gotta be strong and wait cause we don't know what the future's headin' life is full with supprises, and with some strength and faith you go through everythings and remember:"after the rain comes the good weather" and to feel better don't think of what you don't have think of what you're lucky to have!!!
HayemLabiad 3 months ago
I had been cutting and burning for 6 years and had suicidal thoughts. Thanks for your advice. I went to the hospital in April and I've been clean ever since. Thanks Swifty. :)
AhoyTonks 3 months ago
thank you so much for this video.
ThePrettyMessedUp 3 months ago
aw:( its sad that people have to go through things like that
izzy8d2 4 months ago
When I was in 8th grade, I went through a lot of shit. One day, I had enough. And I cut myself. And I kept cutting on a regular basis for a couple of months. Then I stopped. That is until freshman year rolled around. I had a mentally abusive and manipulative boyfriend and he really hurt me. So I started cutting again. But then I saw this video. I haven't cut in 6 months. I no longer trust myself with sharp objects and I have an amazing best friend to get me through everything. :)
TeeHeeItsKat 4 months ago
God, swiftkaratechop, I never take the time to comment on videos but this one was really great. I freaking love you for this one. I'm from Alabama too :) Haha even though that has nothing to do with anything. I'v been watching your old ask swifty videos all day and I just found this one when I realized you had a personal channel, and I have to say it made my day and how I feel about 20xx better. Thank you. -Olivia
Thepateisgreat 4 months ago
Maybe he could have given advice in a nicer way..
monkeyondrugs18 4 months ago
this helped me soooo much :) thank youuuu! :D
summerxoxdawson 4 months ago
Papassssiiiitooooo! ;)
cata1177 4 months ago
thankyou :') i tell you now i really needed this, i've had to go through counciling twice because im so fucked over with manic depression, bi pola and anxiety :/ but i guess manning up is the best thing i've heard all day :P seriously, its very hard living through what i have to do and what others do...but you are right, moaning about you saying this is pathetic :L:L i reckon listening to you is better :) your a great inspiration...lets just hope myself and others like me learn something :)
KAZEE188 4 months ago
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were the fuck does this asshole get off fucking bragging about how he never cut himself!?! you know what, good for him... he never cut himself... so what? now he can tell ALL the other people in the world to do what he did?! look dickweed not everyone cuts them self's because there depressed and if they do... GOOD FOR THEM! its they're goddamn free will to what ever the fuck they want to do! so back the fuck off about shit you don't even know about. that goes for all of you assholes out there.
banghahaudead 5 months ago
were the fuck does this asshole get off fucking bragging about how he never cut himself!?! you know what, good for him... he never cut himself... so what? now he can tell ALL the other people in the world to do what he did?! look dickweed not everyone cuts them self's because there depressed and if they do... GOOD FOR THEM! its they're goddamn free will to what ever the fuck they want to do! so back the fuck off about shit you don't even know about. that goes for all of you assholes out there.
banghahaudead 5 months ago
@banghahaudead your the fuckin asshole he doesn't want people to cut themselves and he made this vid to tell/show people that he does understand what hard times are like so fuck off
link5634 5 months ago
Man Up. simply put.
fabioloco100 5 months ago
late comment but yeah this is honestly the most amazing video I've ever seen, i have never cut myself but know people who have and it is not a good way to express yourself. I really hope this video changed a lot of peoples perspective and open people's eyes.
whosbetterthanyou 5 months ago
no lie. you should really consider being a preacher.
BACKSTABBER692 5 months ago
maybe some people do it cause it feels good... :D
smokemylungsblak 5 months ago
aweeeeee. <3 i just have to say... I LOVEE YOUU.
qtswimmer11 6 months ago
some people go to me saying: 'yeah i cut myself and am rreally depressed' well, i didn't need to know about that, you can just tell me if you don't feel good, but i don't want to know all of that, i also have my own problems, i know this doens't sound like imma good friend, but you will think the same when you have a friend who talks about her 'feelings' obsessivly to you every MINUTE you go online or speak to them. it just makes you wanna scream to them to fuckin' MAN UP too... >.<
mockingwiththedead 6 months ago
Well Im Sorry You Had To Go Through All Of That,, But You Have Your Way Of Dealing With Problems, I Have Mine.
ItsaaMilliexD 6 months ago
I will honsestly tell you that I have cut myself before when my mother was dying. It is my BIGGEST regret. The day my mom saw the scars on my arm she started balling because she thought i was trying to kill myself. At that moment of seeing my mother cry over me I realized that its not worth it AT ALL. After that day I found better ways to make myself feel better. My mom did pass nearly 3 years ago, and she is the main thing that keeps me going. Her memory gets me through everything.
shaeday776 6 months ago
I Didnt Cut Myself When My Mom Killed Herself Because Dad Divorced Her.
I Didnt Cut Myself When These Kids In High School Tried To Rape Me.
I Didnt Cut Myself When Someone Killed My Boyfriend Of 4 Years Was Shot Right In Front Of Me.
I Didnt Cut Myself When I Was Grounded From Watching SwiftKarateChop.
But I Used To Cut Myself. MatthewBrianBrown Helped Me Become A Happier Person.
I Havent Cut For About 1Year Now.
wafflemurderer10 6 months ago 14
Alot of times, at least for me, cutting or self harm is not JUST because of negative events in your life. It's about a self punishment, almost like you feel you deserve what you do to yourself because of things you do. It's a way to cope. I get your point, but your brain works differently then other people's, you cope differently to things. I wish it was as easy as "maning up".
DinosaursxxgoRAWR 6 months ago
@amalieshh Hi5 yo
lovelovebullen 6 months ago
I didn't cut when my step brother tried to take my innocence.
I didn't cut when my mother stole me from my dad.
I didn't cut when I was called "that stupid fat midget" in front of my whole class.
I didn't cut when the guy I love traded everything I have and am, which I had whole heartedly given to him, for my best friend. These sound pretty lame. But either way. No matter your strength or limits. I love you. Keep fighting, because there is always that silver lining.
ixamxlaxdreamin 7 months ago 2
in the middle of this video my computer cut off and now I'm going to start cutting. lol jk.
erinbeene 7 months ago
I've never cut myself, but I am clinically depressed, and I just want to say, really and truly thank you for making this video. It's very inspiring and now I know that when I'm feeling down and having a hard time, all I have to do is watch this video. Not gonna lie, this video has more than likely saved my life (not to be cheesy or anything but it's true). So thank you again, and keep being awesome, and hopefully one day I'll get to meet you in person to thank you!
BrandNewLover86 7 months ago 26
Matt, you are awesome. I am proud of you. Cutting is deffinitly not worth it.
MissAmandaSpeaks 7 months ago
"What's your excuse?" Matt, everyone deals with things differently and some can take more stress than others. But when you cut, it releases endorphins/enzymes in your brain that make you happy, an effect no other form of supposed ways to cope with stress can do. You can say "man up" but if people had a choice to just "man up" and be happy and fix everything they would, it really doesn't relate to "whining".
MiseryMare 7 months ago
Thank you so much Jeff <3 ♥
xKeepTheFaithx 7 months ago
#inspired. <3
TaintedRainbows 7 months ago
I completely agree. I've been through a lot myself, and I never once cut. And for everyone hating on being told to man up, I told my best friend that when she was breaking my heart everyday because she couldn't get through one without cutting. And it took a lot, including going to a mental institution. But she has thanked me to the day for telling her to man up, and for getting her the help she needed to beat her problems.
mellixmassacre 7 months ago
2:15 is where you cut her.
connorvip2 7 months ago
I want to give you a hug.♥
BrittTheStrange 7 months ago
Matt... i love you. You are my hero.
mallorinicoleee 7 months ago in playlist Ask Matthew
whheni get that urge to cut or do somthing stupid i watch this to remid me that ppl have it worse than me thank you matt
djplrox1 8 months ago
I now agree with this.I used to cut.I cut when my mom had a brain tumor and almost died.I cut when we thought she had breast cancer.I cut when almost everyone in my class hated me&wanted me to die.I cut when my friends left me,just because I was kind of disable for awhile(I had back surgery).Looking back on it, I agree it was dumb. I'm not gonna do it again. I've gone through shit, everyone has. But you gotta get through it.If you let every little thing get you down,you are NEVER gonna be happy.
PenguinsBadBladder 8 months ago
i love you matt... your so strong... not alot of people could be able to go through stuff like that.. ik i wouldnt be able too
classicstephh 8 months ago
Erm...That kinda ruined my day..you being all pms'ing on us.
BubbleFail1 8 months ago
you should man up and stop being gay and ugly, your dad should have shot you lol
onceIpoopedmyself 8 months ago
am fucking crying!!!!!!!!!!!!! #_#
MrHalokiller100 8 months ago
YO ASSHOLE self harming is a mental fucking illness and the only other people who do cut are people wanting attention and ya u might have had a bad life but u dont have a illness
MrGsmith99 8 months ago
my dad is clinically depressed and bipolar too. it's tough to grow up with, i feel your pain.
ericalpollino 8 months ago
i love you swifty. :)
morganeatspie 8 months ago
This video is perfect...even though it was made a year ago. I have a friend who cuts himself and i just sent it to him...i hope it helps him realize it's not a healthy way to express youself.
maddyalyse 8 months ago
You,Shanedawsontv, and deefizzy are my role models for three different reasons. You, Because you have been through all that and you are giving other people a pep talk. Shane because He lost soo much weight and it makes me feel like someone knows how i feel and i know it is possible to loose the weight. And Damon because he is Vegan and now so am i because he made me relize that its sad what the animals go through...all though i have nothing against ppl who eat meat. which is basically my family.
Shanedawsonfannumba1 8 months ago
I love you, thanks for putting the truth out so bluntly.
sisitalyprincess 8 months ago
:D I do love you. You make vaild points I just, am so sad that you had to go through that. It's so tramatic. I'm sorry :'( I wanna give you an epic hug cause I <3 you so much more.
sourskully 8 months ago
I agree with all your words.
sourskully 8 months ago
I agree with Matthew completely.
MsEuropeanSexy 8 months ago
Hey Matt, you very good points. i was diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder in 9th grade. i started cutting in that december. i knew it was wrong but i didnt know how to stop until this year which i was a junior. i regret it with all my heart. i finally stopped after i thought about how i am hurting everyone else around me for doing so.
Kaleblurple 8 months ago
@Kaleblurple I knew i wanted to stay alive for my sisters and brother. i also cut myself because i was always picked on from 5th grade until 10th. people called me fat and ugly. i just couldnt do anything about it thought because i was weak and self conscious. So i turn to becoming belimoc too. After a while when my teachers called me up to talk to them.
Kaleblurple 8 months ago
@Kaleblurple They said i need to go to a mental institute. i finally knew that i didnt need to go there. i just needed to stop being a stubburn buttmuncher and get my life back in order so i can finally be me. So i started writing songs and poetry
Kaleblurple 8 months ago
i love you for this. just so you know.
CuddlesXtreme 8 months ago
good for you that you havent cut. but because youve never cut, you wouldnt know. people who cut, its a cry for help. trust me i would know. People underestimate how much pain someone has to be in to put a razor to their wrist. I cut because if my body hurts more than my life, it distracts me. i woudnt intentionaly kill my self by cutting, but for thoes 5 minutes, everything in my life is ok. and if that is wrong, then i guess im wrong at how to handle life. sorry, but its what i do.
TheScriptIsLife 8 months ago
Thank you so much, honestly. I think your videos really do brighten up peoples lives, i know they do just make me feel so incredibly happy and really expand my view on situations like these... even though some people have reacted negativity to this i just want to say thanks.. You're truly a brilliant person.
pollface123 8 months ago
"man up" isnt a good term to really use because everyone is pychologicially different. I respect you in how you went through all that in your life, i cant imagine how hard that must've been! But, Everyone copes differently , and uses different skills to do it. Not everyone is really mentally capable of choosing the RIGHT choice to cope. Being a cutter, I recommend getting help because its out there and helps, I promise. Life's too short to take things out on yourself.
iweirdful 8 months ago
"life hurt's you enough" <3
NootyNought 8 months ago
Good for you Matt! (:
Not a smiley episode but your really strong so it makes me smile.
iroxmysoxslol 8 months ago
Shut the fuck up. What the hell gives you the right to judge other people like that? Even if you had cut yourself, everyone's experience is different. I know that you're trying to help people, but just stop.
kttyshadow5 8 months ago 2
@kttyshadow5 you're the one that needs to shut up. He's not judging anyone . And who are YOU to talk to him like that? He's helping people, so YOU're the one who needs to shut up. And if you know he's trying to help , shut up. Shut the fuck up and listen to him. Geez.
poisoned002584363 7 months ago
... I like Ramen.
raachellx1 8 months ago 2
It's great that YOU never cut yourself, but a lot of people use it as there way of coping. You do NOT understand what it is like to self injure, so don't you DARE come and tell those that do self injure to MAN UP. I will not stop what is my way of coping because you think it's stupid and because YOU didn't cut yourself. YOU are YOU, you are not ANYONE ELSE, and everyone else has different ways of coping.
katethefox 8 months ago
@katethefox I fullheartedly disagree with your comment. That's speaking as a former self injurer of over a decade. It may be your choice of a coping mechanism, but that doesn't make it a good one. It will never solve your problems and it will ALWAYS cause more. Help is always out there, but I do understand that not everyone will want it. Those are the people who are going to continually cause themselves undue suffering. He is basically just saying that this isn't a good thing for anyone to do
zequeenofbleu 8 months ago
@zequeenofbleu And I am speaking as a self injurer of 5 years and still counting. I NEVER said it was a good choice, never. I'm not pro SI. I know it doesn't solve problems and I know it's really hard to give it up. It seems like he is basically targeting me and other self injurers and saying that we are weak and that we shouldn't be doing what we're doing because HE never did and HE has been through shit.
katethefox 8 months ago
@katethefox okay, I seem to have misunderstood your comment and do apologize for that. It seemed to me like you were defending the act of self injury as a valid coping mechanism, but now I see that wasn't the case. I do see your point, but I guess when I watched the video, I chose to believe that there was a positive aspect to it - that he went through everything he did and used healthy ways to cope, meaning that we can do it to if we really want to. :)
zequeenofbleu 8 months ago
@zequeenofbleu Gosh no, I would never defend self injury, but I do defend those that do self injure. But seriously, the first bit where he goes "wahh matt you don't know what it's like blah blah" He's making a joke out of those that self injure. This guy just pisses me off because he thinks he is so much better than everyone else for not cutting and he's had a bad life and that he thinks he can actually understand about cutting when he hasn't cut.
katethefox 8 months ago
@katethefox If you read the little comment bubble he said "this is for people who cut themselves because they are sad, not because they are ill" as in have mental problems. I personally agree with him. If you're just sad, you have no reason because EVERYONE gets sad and some people decide to cut themselves because of it. He basically saying that if this is your only reason then you kinda need to get over it. That's all I had to say. I uderstand where you are coming from and I love you! Peace :)
mojogrl96 8 months ago 3
@mojogrl96 Whether you are sad or mentally ill everyone has different ways of coping, if there way of coping is to self injure then that's their way of coping. He has no right to judge anyone, and has no right to say he knows what it's like because he doesn't.
katethefox 8 months ago
@katethefox but cutting yourself? really? why would you want to hurt yourself more to cope with pain? not to mention the ridicule that you'll receive from your peirs which will only make you want to cut yourself more because of the pain. it all seems like a visious cycle so I think he does have the right ad he does know what it's like because he stated all the things he's lived through and I think if he can go through that then someone can go through a breakup with out cutting themselves...
mojogrl96 8 months ago
@mojogrl96 No, he does not have the right to do this because HE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE TO CUT OR SELF HARM. You don't know what it's like to be in that mindframe, EVERYONE has different forms of coping and I am NOT trying to say that self harm is a good way to go about it. COOL! He never self harmed, good on him, but he has no right to try and trivialize other people's disorder just because he didn't and because he has been through shit.
katethefox 8 months ago
@katethefox ok, first, cool it down. Breathe. Second, so if one of your freinds cut themselves, would you si back and say "it's just his/her way of coping"? I might be wrong, nut that doesnt sound very right to me. Personally, I'd tell them that their being an idiot and that they need to get a grip. Idk, maybe it's just me, but i highly doubt it
mojogrl96 8 months ago
@mojogrl96 I think you have missed my point entirely. I CLEARLY stated that I don't think self harm is a good way to deal with your problems. No, I would not say that to my friend if they were cutting and I would not expect one of my friends to say that to me if they found out that I cut. I also would not expect one of my FRIENDS to say "You're an idiot, get a grip." That is NOT what you should say, because I know for a fact it will make it worse.
katethefox 8 months ago
@katethefox If you found out one of your friends cut, the safest way to go about it is to say something like "I feel really bad that you feel this way, I want to help you, I think you should stop and that you should get some help". Saying something offensive like "It's pathetic, you're an emo, you're an idiot, get a grip, you're crazy" would probably push them further over the edge. People who self harm need people supporting them (that doesn't mean they have to condone what they do).
katethefox 8 months ago
@katethefox ok, because you obviously know me better than I do. And no, I would straight up say "Youre an idiot, get a grip." but I would tell them that they're being stupid and that they need to get a hold on themselves before it goes too far. I used to cut a while back and freind litterally slapped me in the face and said "Is this how you want to spend your life? With a razor on your wrist and blood staining the sink? What will you do when you have kids?!" And I'm glad she did
mojogrl96 8 months ago
@mojogrl96 Oh my god. I swear. I said the SAFEST way to go about it is to say something like... I never said anything about knowing you etc, I was relating it to me and my friends. Cool that saying that worked for YOU. EVERYONE ELSE IS DIFFERENT. You can't treat everyone like they need to man up, or they need to harden up or whatever the hell you want to say. People need to be supportive of those who self harm, and they need to help them and not spurt out abuse at them.
katethefox 8 months ago
@katethefox I'm not going to be SUPPORTIVE of someone who injures themselves! Sometimes, people need a (metophorical) slap in the face. And you need to calm down. I'm ot goin to sit here and be bitched at by someone I dont know
mojogrl96 8 months ago
@mojogrl96 BY SUPPORTIVE I MEANT YOU SHOULD SUPPORT THEM THROUGH RECOVERY AND TRY TO HELP INSTEAD OF BITCH AT THEM. If you want to push your friends over the fucking edge by saying they're idiots, then go right ahead, I am so sorry for TRYING TO HELP.
katethefox 8 months ago
@katethefox Cutting is not a disorder. It's a choice to let out your anger/sadness/etc. and in some cases, it's an addiction. But don't call it a disorder. You are trying to make it sound so much more extreme.
I wouldn't say someones an idiot for cutting, but they do need to get a grip if they are. I know a lot of people go through much worse and don't cut. So if somebody cuts because of such a minor problem like a breakup, and another person doesnt cut when their house burns down, like...v_v
ScaredKid321 7 months ago
@katethefox it's not that he thinks you're stupid. it's dangerous. i understand it's a way of coping and it doesn't make you stupid but it's dangerous and unhealthy. I used to sometimes until i realized one cut could go to deep or something and you can die, among other complications. I hope whatever it is you need to cope with get's better, you're in my prayers.
ericalpollino 8 months ago
capflyboy05 7 months ago
@katethefox
I want you to know that my life was shit for a while.
And that I didnt have it perfect.
I dont want you to think that I'm trolling.
If someone needs a friend and support from them, someone should step up.
So maybe those of us making fun or calling names, step up, and care for one another...
People will get over their negative ways of coping.
Being a friend and helping each other past barriers is what friends are for.
Unfortunately, that doesn't always happen. :-\
capflyboy05 7 months ago
@katethefox That might be your way of coping, but really it's not worth it. Yeah, maybe you don't need to "man up" persay, but people do have it worse. I can 99% assure you people have it worse.
He was saying he didn't BECAUSE he was trying to make a point that he's gone through shit and didn't hurt himself, so if your problems are either the same or not as bad, why should you be cutting?
There's no point to cutting really. You're doing something permanent just because you're temporarily upset.
ScaredKid321 7 months ago
making fun of people cause they cut or are suicidal is not gonna stop them from doing it. go fuck yourself you prick
GamingTheOnlyWay 8 months ago
@GamingTheOnlyWay You took this video the wrong way. He isn't making fun of the people who cut or anything, he cares about people and doesn't want them hurting themselves. He's saying that if you think about what's good in your life and stay positive, you can get through it without hurting yourself. He's saying things get better, which they do. He just cares about people and doesn't want them hurting themselves, he's not making fun of anyone.
panicqueen01 8 months ago
@panicqueen01 I understand that, however I still believe he goes about it in completely the WRONG way. He says it's stupid and pointless. He needs to be a little less harsh with his words and be more understanding. He doesn't know what it's like to be addicted to self harm. And if he's making fun of people for wanting to kill themselves as well, he doesn't truly know what it's like to suicidal. He's quite narrowminded in my opinion. Yes he may care, but he goes about it in a very wrong way.
GamingTheOnlyWay 8 months ago
look you are a worthless pos and what gives u the right to tell people to man up.
sjeen111 8 months ago
Oh yea. Ima cut myself because i think life sux. Yea that'll show em
RECONorange37 8 months ago
How come I never saw this vid goddamnit?????????/
TheKerli22 8 months ago
this helps me. (:
Im bipolar and depressed. my whole family is.
it makes me feel like everything will end up okay.
I watch this video alot
I love you Matt <3
sykesluffiska 8 months ago
Thank you
<3
Scrumdiddlyumptions1 8 months ago
First of all, i felt hurt, felt like you were saying that people who cut, dont have good enough reasons 2 cut?, and that is what makes people go even further, before i startede, 2 years ago, i ust made some red marks with a needle, and then my friend at school saw it, and said, hey you didnt do it right, so i was like, well sure ok, if that wasnt good enough, then im gonna do it. im addicted. i cut myself, its my way 2 punish myself.
Btw- when your hair is short, you're really hot!
HejMrEmma 8 months ago
You look like Shane dawson
EricVierthaler92 9 months ago
Thankyou.
Sherubiiii 9 months ago
Since I was 14 I had crazy shit in my life, which, in time, mest with my head and when I was 16 I thought of suice, like seriously. It was a constant thought in my mind, but obviously I didn`t do it and the reason was simply my family. (The reason why I wanted to do it was... Ok, when I was 14 my father pass away infront of my eyes and that seriuosly fucked me up) I just knew, that if I do something bad to myself, my mom will not handle it. So I had no other option then just to "man up".
IzzaFeja 9 months ago
@IzzaFeja So, all that shit that`s in your life is hard, I know, but you have to realize that, that shit will not go on for ever and better days will come in life, you just have to be patient, and wait and ceep holdin` on.
IzzaFeja 9 months ago
Can I just hug you?
Thisdiastertown 9 months ago 52
you under stand mee .... i would high 5 you if you where in front of me
TheTresman 9 months ago
I want to give you a million thousand billion trillion dollars.
It's like you read my mind.
TheAmandaEEE 9 months ago
hey matt i have a friend whos suicidal and i showed him this video. He started crying and wanted me to say thank you for him and for saving his life :) youre such an inspiration and i love you for your videos and the great person you are!<3
SuperStarD28 9 months ago
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mandirawr 9 months ago
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mandirawr 9 months ago
Thank you .
tinybite98 9 months ago
I admire you. Thats all I can say. I admire you.
MrsMetalFreaaak 9 months ago
@MatthewBrianBrown
I wish I knew you Matt 'cause you are like, the most amazing human being ever! And just.. I dont know, I'm speechless. I know it's cheesy, but I think I just found my rolemodel.. or Idol or whatever it's called.
o:)
alfheidur352 9 months ago
well, i love the way you are saing it, and, i just cut my self, and i do it becaus it makes my psychic pain go away with my phissical pain, it's like a highway, you start at the bigining and you drive to the end, but, i think u r right, like, i don't think i can stop but, maby i'm not man enogh, but, others that is man enough should make it just by watching this wideo, and dude ! u should totaly make a video about how to stop smoking ! :D u'r the best ;)
koko8558 9 months ago
I have never had my breath taken away like when i watched this video.
Letmegotowonderland 9 months ago
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jaspertheguy 9 months ago
I can't believe you managed to say that whitout crying. Really. If that was me saying all that, I would cry my eyes out. Well. I lôôôvvehv you, Matt. You make my day.
DiaryOfAMadgirlBlog 9 months ago
Matt, oh my God, okey well...first of all, THANK YOU for making this video, its basically helped me ALOT. & sorry for what happened to you D; ...im serious, i cried basically the whole video ;( thanks for the advice, ahh, this is like complete therapy, thank you♥ i really do love you, your a stranger to me, & im to you, but SERIOUSLY thank you, and you have all my support :))
dianaly1353 9 months ago
I have no clue about why some people harm themselves, like Matthew said, life hurts you enough.. I know that when people say they are self-harming to people, they are mainly attention seekers, which really bugs me and its the ones who stay quiet that are serious, but just incase Matt's extremely moving video, doesn't make a change, just think about the people around you that are also being affecting by the world, and in some cases go through worse. I find making people smile keeps me going.
JimmyScene69 9 months ago
@JimmyScene69 No, it's not just the quiet ones that are quite serious, have you not thought that the ones that tell people WANT HELP. No, you clearly haven't.
katethefox 8 months ago
@katethefox I do have a mainly in front of attention seekers which means i understand that not every person who speaks out is one. Obviously theres some exceptions but to be honest if someone is gonna seek out help they're not gonna make it public knowlage, generally they'd consult a really close friend, though every human is different - fair enough. And unless you have a medical condition, I dont know exactly how much help is required apart from support off of people close to you?
JimmyScene69 8 months ago
this is excelent, nice speech....
if you are cutting yourself, why are you doing it?
solodam123456789 9 months ago
@MatthewBrianBrown
Man, I think I've seen approximately 999.999.999.999 videos here on Youtube but this one is one of the very few ones that really tells the truth and touched me. Go on and stay the way you are. Especially young people can learn a lot from you.
killercroc89 9 months ago 2
Matt I fucking love you, I've got depression and I've kicked the cutting thing, my best friend who was more like a brother to me killed himself a month ago, he was depressed for years and suddenly he felt the need to kill himself...it really opened my eyes. I've always hated it when people make up excuses to why they cut themselves. I saw a girl with cuts on her arms and she said it was because she is over the fact that we have wars...I'm sorry but that isnt gonna solve it
NomiGoesBrawr 10 months ago
You gave me hope <3
beliievexagaiin 10 months ago
I love you Swifty. I sent this video to my friend, who has been going through issues and cutting and stuff. And i really hope she watches it. And listens to you. I love you Swifty, but hey where is that other rant video? The love rant one? Just wondering. (:
KittyKat152 10 months ago
I love you, dude :)
evaisepicful 10 months ago
Aw Matt ur amazing.
zuzialovesya 10 months ago
"The world will hurt you. Life hurts you enough. Why would you EVER want to hurt yourself?" Those words, right there, saved my life. I honestly, love you. Thank you.
MiaDragonFireElf 10 months ago
if you self-harm, go to counseling. seek help. if you're sitting in your room driving a blade across your wrist, you're either seeking attention (yes some people do it for attention and dont anyone fucking act like its not true) dont want help or are afraid. dont be scared, there are people out there who live solely to keep you alive, healthy and happy. getting help isnt hard, you just have to want it. life's a bitch and it'll fuck you hard unless you fight back.
crazylatingirl94 10 months ago
I love you and everything and I'm so proud that you got through all of that tough shit but its SO hard to stop. Thank you for making this, I still hope you support TWLOHA <3
anonymousollie 10 months ago
Not clinically depressed or ill ? Self mutilation is a sign of some deep, serious psychological problems, the sufferer needs understanding, they don't need insensitive ignorant comments such as telling them to "man up" !
Low mood, tearfulness, lack of motivation, or loss of energy can be signs of depression which may lead to self-injury. Serious clinical disorders need professional attention so if you don't know how to deal with it STAY AWAY from the sufferer until you've learned how to.
TonyBurke100 10 months ago
if u ever go through bipolar, bulimia or anything like that then you would honestly understand why people do that? people have different ways of expressing anger. if your so strong well thats you... and i am happy that u you are strong enough to fight though ur pain. but i dont appreciate how your so careless and free to be mean to people who are doing this to themselves. Think before you speak... everyone is different!
nazgoonable 10 months ago
I have gone through so much shit and have several time thought about suicide or cutting myself, but I cant stand pain. Even when I get a paper cut or a cut from shaving I cant stand it. Nor can I stand the thought of my friends standing at my grave crying and saying "why couldn't we have saved her?"
I cant do it. I love them too much to hurt them by hurting myself. So no matter how much my life sucks I just think "someone out there has it way worse than I'd do" and get over it. Because I'm not
noemidlt09090 10 months ago
I was a cutter, I still have scars, I've been through hard times in my life and yes I wanted a way out, trust me guys, cutting is NOT worth it, soon after I started cutting I couldn't stop, it's an addiction, for me anyway, I've tried and tried to stop but I always gave in, even when I was perfectly fine, every time I got upset I thought about cutting, every time. DONT RESULT TO CUTTING. Now, with support from friends and my loving boyfriend, I gave up cutting, and hopefully for good, it's been
DaMooseRules 10 months ago
he lookks like he is cutting himself
MrEdvado 10 months ago
I'm clinically depressed and I don't take medication and my parents get down on me for the stupidest things and I don't cut I've nearly killed myself and I don't cut I found help and went to counseling so just don't cut it doesn't get you anywhere to better just worse
whatshername1998 10 months ago
'what a guy' -smoke him a kipper he'll be back in morning
Thatkidwithguns 10 months ago
So I'm guessing you don't support TWLOHA anymore.
thunderaschickedy 11 months ago
thank you for making this my mom died in an house fire ind i got really depressed this seriously helped
lolzkitty101 11 months ago
well take your advice and stick it. you suck and who are you sure not god so don't judge. if u was to cut u need to do the world a favor and cut your throat
slaughterrocket 11 months ago
awe matt!!!!): i love you<3
LAstudioproductions 11 months ago
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adimlylitcloset202 11 months ago
That was exactly what I needed to hear. Honestly, people don't talk about this enough. They almost glorify cutting, making it seem like a rite of passage. You're SO right.
adimlylitcloset202 11 months ago
swifty youre totally right and im not a cutter either, and ive been through some bad shit but i dont wanna complain bout it, honestly it was pretty bad e.g. my friend commited suicide when she was 13,on christmas day!!! and my friend from school cuts herself because her crush wont talk to her, so i told her to man up, i recon that term should be on a t-shirt lol
skyeeecaseyyy 11 months ago
ur a realy wise guy....no joke
Carazigirlll 11 months ago
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I love this video. I think about suicide a lot (probably a lot more than normal people should), but I'm 21 years old and supporting myself financially with 2 jobs and full time college.
And what you're saying is true. The next day is always brighter, and cutting leaves scars. They leave impressions that just remind you of those crappy moments in which you wanted to hurt yourself. Sometimes, you just need to take a deep breath.
Matt, I haven't followed you for long, but you are awesome.
<3
leafytreehouse 11 months ago
this...... is why i love you...
jecho77 11 months ago
You sound like David Spade...
krocialblack 11 months ago
I want to thank you Matt, I have cut before, and I've been depressed, and then I stumbled upon this video. You really helped me. Thank you Matt AKA Swifty :)
TheRainbowPants 11 months ago
I don't think "man-up" is the term you should've used, and some people can't handle the shit they're going through psychologically like you were able to. However, I do agree with what I think you are fundamentally trying to say - and I speak as someone who used to cut. I'm sorry for all the shit you've had to go through too, but once again, maybe take into consideration that not everyone is the same, and not everyone can handle things as well as you say you have been able t