We are all in this together 👊

He loses family, works in the stress of A&E, still wants to look after us, what a man. Keep it up alex 💪💙

I nearly lost a parent to mental health. I’m currently studying mental health nursing at university and it was the best decision I have ever made. I have severe anxiety myself but I want to help others and save lives, you are one of my biggest inspirations. Keep doing you Alex. 💙

Alex I said for years, we need to train kids in school how to deal or at least help deal with mental health. Thank you for using your public platform to try and make it happen xxx

Grieving is a continuous process. I can't promise you it gets easier but we do eventually learn to cope with that grief. I truly admire your honesty in everything you do. Please also remember to take care of yourself when you're trying to help everyone else in these uncertain times.💗

I am currently detained in a mental health hospital under section and I haven’t been home in 3 1/2 years :( I have tried to end my life many times and But I am 48 hours self harm free and I’m so proud of myself ! You’re so brave ! You’re so inspiring ! And I know you’re making your brother so proud :) x

The fact that you are so actively caring for others in a time of immense grief is just a testament to the person you are. I'm grieving at the moment too and at the end where you said sometimes you wake up and dont understand at all, and other times you have a grip of it, really spoke to me. I didnt realise that was part of the grieving process until you said it, so you are not alone in that and neither am I. Thank you so much for everything you do, best person to come out of Love Island! I am so glad you got this platform to share what you do, because you really are making a difference right now, as well as with the plans you have in place for the future. Be gentle to yourself and know that this community is here for you too!

My sister worked in A&E for years and never wanted to be a GP, but after a few years and when she was planning a family she actually decided to move to GP, and she absolutely loves it. Largely for the stable working hours - more family appropriate as her husband is a consultant so it often on call, so its nice that one of them is at least in a more routine/time-predictable setting. I know you don't have children so that's less necessary for you - BUT, I do know, that despite never ever fancying GP, she absolutely loves it and has been there happily for many years now.

My Dad died in April of suicide and I really appreciate you speaking about your struggles and normalizing the feelings of grief. You're not alone in your sadness that it sooo incredibly difficult. x

I lost my mum in may. Grief is just horrendous and one thing people don’t understand unless you’ve been through it is just how exhausting it is. I’m only 6 months down and it just doesn’t get easier. Good weeks and bad weeks. Sending you lots of love and warm hugs!

Dr Alex you asked about the grieving process. I lost my husband of 28 years to cancer. My take on grief is that you never get over it. It's like losing a limb - you learn to adapt. I'm 10 years since his death. Life will never be the same but the rawness does abate. I'm so very sorry about your brother. The work you're doing for mental health is amazing. Please keep it up. Sending you love & light 💙🙏 xx

Excited to see more videos from you

Thank you for this. You are a calming presence in this difficult time.💙

You are so incredible and such an inspiration. Sending you lots of love 💕

Alex I am so sorry for your loss. Grief is a long and evolving process and I cannot imagine how hard it was for you and your family with the passing of your brother. I lost my father at 11 in 1998 to suicide and subsequently trained as a mental health nurse and until this day like you I found healing in helping others. I wish you nothing but strength and support in the road ahead. God bless.

Hi Dr Alex so lovely to have you back here. 🙏❤️

Aww! I'm so sorry for your loss Alex. I think you're so brave & amazing! Love from CA :)

Thank you for everything, you always seem to calm me and bring a smile to my face !! Hope your looking after yourself as best as you can , always sending my love 💚

Hi Alex, love your videos they give me a sense of calmness. I’ve also had a horrendous year and am also dealing with some hard stuff. I’ve found that I am absolutely dreading the cold/dark nights and also Christmas as it used to be my favourite time of the year but just can’t get into the spirit this year as I’m dealing with a lot of grief, not from death but from so much change and hurt in my life that has happened. And Christmas to me is happy, colourful and jolly which I am none of at the time being, so it’s going to be a struggle. Just know You’re not alone Alex, so many of us can relate to your struggles. Thankyou for talking about it and I hope you find peace soon❤️🙏🏼

Your words are uplifting, the drawing is lovely, I lost two siblings, and it comes in waves, take care

Keep going your an inspiration! Looking forward to all the content coming

I find you such a calming inspiration in these difficult times.

You are an inspiration for us all! Thank you for all that you do 😊

Hi Alex thank you for making this video it’s great to see you back I love all your videos my husband has COPD and it is so worrying at the moment I got to the ripe old age of 56 and started suffering from psoriasis it literally covered my whole body after 18 months I eventually got to see a Dermatologist and I am now on a course of medication which is really helping but recently I have have several flare ups , and have also suffered from a basal cell carcinoma to the left side of my nose unfortunately practically all that side had to be removed but is how healing really well . At 62 it was a terrible shock . I would love more updates on the pandemic on the front line too . Take care we have really taken you to our hearts stay safe and well ❤️

Love this! Positivity and optimism 👍and it’s great to see Figtoria. Love this channel. Hope you are well! 💙

You’re so inspirational! Thanks for all that you do, no doubt it’s helping so many people. Sending positive vibes 💙

Thanks so much for all your videos and everything you do to help others. You're such a humble lad 💙

Lovely to see you back, you always put a smile on my face x

Aww that picture is amazing ❤️ Sending you loads of love x Look after yourself x

Great work as usual Dr A!! I totally agree with you around the education of young people. Myself and a few other members from my department have been fighting for regular PSHE time in secondary schools. It seems to be labelled as "less important" than every other subject in the curriculum. Heartbreaking, but I'm doing what I can for now! 💕

Good on you mate. Your help will definitely be needed by us all. I think mental health is the most important thing, especially to get through this winter. Appreciate you Alex. Great content man.

You’re so inspirational, the way you are ploughing through life through your hard times is mesmerising. Love your passion and love how you want to help everyone , remember to take care of yourself too though , lots of love Alex xx

Thank you for the information that I have to take care of myself 💙💙💙

I’ll be patiently waiting for all the new content on this channel! So excited!!

Love your videos Alex. You have really helped my anxiety through all this. I’m so sorry for all you’ve been through and I’m sending you and your family so much love. We all appreciate you so much.

Your an inspiration to yourself and many many others Alex! Stay strong, your brother would be so proud of you ❤️

Hey Dr Alex. Great talk. Thank you We all have to try n be positive n keep moving forward. You inspire me. I wish you all the best in your life. At this present moment in time we are all walking the yellow brick road. Keep smiling. ❤

Would love to hear about everything you have mentioned health, fitness , wellbeing ,health conditions ,covid etc thanks for making this video its helped abit as struggling with everything atm and hope you have settled into your new flat ok🤞💜to you at this time and thank you for all you do for this country your amazing😊

You’re so strong. Thank you for speaking about these topics & for sharing your knowledge / time, sending love to you x

alex i just wanted to say thank you! you’ve kept me going through all this, thank you for wanting to support us even when you have your own struggles going on. when im having a bad day i always think about you saying “theres always hope for a better day”

I can just watch your videos without feeling overwhelmed, stressed and emotional. I can literally watch at ease with positivity. You are genuinely such a good person. The fact that you are so caring about us as people really speaks a true testament to your character. You are genuinely amazing. It’d be nice to see videos about mental health, self love and confidence. It’s also nice whenever you say Lewisham, it reminds me of home as I’m a born and breed Londoner. Hehehehehehe. Your words are always so encouraging. Keep up with the videos, you are doing an amazing job 💙

Thank you so much for everything you are doing Alex, make sure you take care of yourself too!! Xx

Great to see you back on KZfaq Alex. Fantastic idea regarding mental health in the curriculum, I wish you all the success with it.

Thanks for this video. The next few months are going to be very testing. We need people like you keeping us informed. Your advice is appreciated. Stay safe and keep posting. It means a lot to all your followers too.

This video is so refreshing - to hear someone talk so positively about their plans for the future is so heart-warming. You have done an amazing job and I look forward to hearing what you get up to next. Just do what feels right for you.

Good to see your back Alex 💙 I have eczema and ectopic dermatitis and suffer with anxiety and depression so am exited for the upcoming videos 💙 The NHS are always so kind to people who suffer with mental health and I would still be here without amazing doctors like you who keep me going ❤️

You are truly inspiring and genuine. Thank you for your content. I rarely comment on KZfaq but seeing your attitude in these hard times gives me strength as well. Accepting this year was rubbish is definitely not negativity. We all need to accept our grievances and move on when the storm passes. I wish your healing process will go as smoothly as possible.

Happy to see you back thank you for your great contentxx

Just saying you’re very inspiring person and I do enjoy listening to you. Thanks for your openness.

Yet another fab video, always good to see you doing your thing. Every admiration for you buddy, i can't even begin to imagine what you're going through. Keep up the good work...👍

Love your channel and all your content 😊 stay strong, you’re doing so well 💙

Loved this video! Your such an amazing person. Keep it up Alex🤍

Hey Alex! We’re glad ur back it’s good to work hard keep ur mind occupied!! Xxxx

One of my favourite people 💙 you have the biggest heart, looking out for others in the mist of your own pain and grief. Xx

Thank you for being open about your mental health. Its so helpful to see someone hardworking, smart and educated feeling the same as us

Love your vids! They are getting me through the Belfast lockdown- miss not being in school with my friends and stressing with A-levels

I think you are just amazing. Your positivity shines through despite all you have been through. You must be a joy to work with and i can bet are so kind to your patients. I’m an A&E medical secretary and wish my lot were as lovely as you!!

This video hits so close to home! I just recently lost my nana and came out of a long relationship! I'm a newly single parent and have another on the way! I'm so depressed but I'm really looking forward to your future videos as you helped me with the first lockdown! I'm so sorry about your younger brother, this year has been a awful year 💔

I love the way you use your platform! I’m a student paramedic and it really helps me to see your frontline videos to know more of what goes on in the actual hospitals :)

Hi alex - thanks for being so honest and open about this. It’s a real inspiration especially for men about how important it is to speak out about their feelings and mental health. Hope you’re doing well alex ❤️

Youre very brave and humble dr alex, i hope to look foward to your book someday, im sure it will help and benefit many ppl.

I just think your amazing and your brother would be so proud of you! You've helped me so much with my anxiety. The drawing of you and your brother is just amazing! I would love to get some tips on psoriasis as I'm covered in head to toe and it flares up with stress and so itchy and red. We are definitely in this all together and we will get through it 👊💙 xx

Just seeing this video has put me at some ease and helped my anxious little heart. Thank you for all that you do and for showing all of you, we need you whether it be a good day or a bad day. Thank you Alex

You are such an amazing person,just great you are doing so much on the mental health problem I hope your plans work out for you,take care of yourself and keep up the good work.

Alex you have such a kind soul. I look forward to watching your upcoming videos.

Thank you for the your positivity Alex, looking forward to your future house purchase, take care and keep doing what you’re doing - you truly do make a difference 🙏🙏🙏

Thanks for all your positivity, remember grief is a roller coaster but it’s so true that time heals 😍

Thank you Alex for just being there. It’s very comforting in these anxious times. I have severe asthma and the threat of covid is real. I love your videos and interesting go to learn you are at a crossroads in your career. What would be the most fulfilling? I think that currently the buzz of a & e is a plus factor as opposed to being in a gp practice. However you are such a people person but surely being in the frontline where you can visibly see you are helping people would be better than referrals. Plus I don’t see you being able to give just ten minutes to each patient work!!!! You are such a good person. I hope you find happiness. I’m still grieving from the loss of my parents twenty years ago. I don’t think it ever goes away just something you learn to live with. Just be there for your parents. They must be so proud of you. Keep safe. Avril

Just keep being you, you provide such realistic optimism and I appreciate that! Life isn't always rosy but we have to make the best from what we have!

Eternally grateful for everything you’ve done for us over this past year Alex & just feel incredibly privileged to be on this journey with you-can’t wait for future videos & updates & your strength & pure presence has made such a difference, certainly in my life xx💙💙

I just wanted to say I was so sad to hear about your lovely brother. It’s lovely to have you back . Really love your videos ❤️

You are great person . Keep up the good work x

Would love to see more vlogs from the frontline. Find it weirdly comforting to see, first hand, what you’re dealing with. There’s so much speculation in the media and online, so it’s nice to get that insider perspective, whether that be positive or negative. Keep up the great work 💙

Every time I watch your videos you inspire me so much. I’m a registered nurse and like you say this year has been rubbish 😕 We will get through this 👍 Your determination to help people clearly shines through your personality. I could definitely see you working as a GP doctor. Keep up the great work doc. Your amazing 🤗🤗🤗

I definitely think you are the go to person for, calming and to the point advice with regards to the covid situation. I'd like to hear about how the frontline is managing etc. Be kind to yourself, grief never leaves you, it comes in waves. You are doing fantastic work, wanting to help others and break the stigma around mental health. Infact you already are💙

Totally agree with mental health education. Poor mental health can manifest itself in so many different ways. Eating disorders, self harm, bullying, aggression etc. can all be a sign of poor mental health. I suffered from bulimia in my early 20's....nothing to do with being skinny, it was more of a control thing as my personal life was taking a sharp nose dive at the time. I kept it under control through exercise for the next 10 years, but it would have been easier and quicker to properly rehabilitate if I had more knowledge and better skills to do it. Alex, we're all aware that you live in your own which must be hard considering what you're going through and the fact we're going into Lockdown 2. We're all here for you when you need us. Keep chatting my friend. ♥️

Thank you for everything you and your colleagues do in the NHS! 💙

Not sure what I can add to what already has been said. The love you have for your brother will always be there. The videos you make are so helpful and genuine and I know help so many others. When it comes to a choice between A&E or GP practice, follow your heart. If your heart has not yet told you which way to go, just give it a little more time and it will let you know 💕

Sending love Alex, would love to see a 'Day in the Life' that encompasses little tricks of self love for mental wellbeing x

Alex i love your videos so much always makes me feel better listening to you so thank you xx would love more mental health/anxiety chats? Stay strong cant wait for next vid xx

Love your videos, keep them coming. Your positivity is inspiring💙

First time I'm finding you - saw your lovely face - Couldn't believed your energy and your passion even in this time. With all the the plates you have to choose from, I wonder which it will be? I had to go to doctors 2dys ago and wondered why you would be a GP with all the continued mundane everyday things you have to deal with. I couldn't be a GP. Look forward to following you with interest on your quest. 🙂 An admirer

Got my final clinical osce next week! The covid news isn't helping with the anxiety! Thanks for the content and keeping us all smiling!

Hi mate, it's definitely been a crap year, I had quite a big brain hemorrhage two months ago and am still recovering now, I'm only 22 and have really struggled with it, but seeing your videos and positivity is really refreshing in such rubbish and depressing times. Keep uploading 🤙🏼

whatever the content, i love ALL your videos - you're really relaxing and inspiring to watch, I'll be sure to tune into any and every video you post 😊 (and the podcast). Thank you for everything you do

Thanks for everything you do Dr Alex. I’m not sure you realise how reassuring you are to us, from your honesty to reassurance, to advice. You would be AMAZING in a GP practice! My only concern is that GPs just do not seem to have the time to help with mental health and I wonder if that would cause you frustration too. Best of luck with all of your mental health work, we are all backing you 100% xx

I adore what you are doing. Please remember that most of mental pain is silent. I hope and pray you manage to reach the silent ones ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I lost my brother to mental health a few days after you and I really appreciate you talking openly and honestly about grief, it’s such a roller coaster of emotions. Thinking of you.

I'm a therapist and things are incredibly difficult for services now. Our mental health is in pieces and we are horrendously overworked and under resourced. Covid has definitely had an impact but things were tough before then. I do feel the tide is beginning to change and hopefully as people demand change, services will get funding.

Aww Alex, sending positive battle on safety smiles ✊🏻👍😘

Alex ..grieving takes along time ..I lost my mum 4yr ago who I cared for for 9yrs with my brother I still have my moments I can be watching something that does even relate to her and I just cry ..I spend alot of time talking to her and my mother in law who I loss a yr ago now ..I have there ashes each in a ceramic heart ..I have lost 3 brothers sister in law and both parents but we just have to deal with it best way we can and one day at a time...xx

Hi DR Alex~ it’s really nice to see you again~ you are well and truly one nice person~ I hope your work is going ok and your not to overwhelmed with COVID~ as for a crap year your not wrong~ I’m 49~ I live on my own and am virtually stuck in bed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis and lupus and asthma and am partially sighted~ I’ve also got BPD but I’m stable~ But I have one amazing GP!!!~ I’m Sending love and huge supportive hugs~ Xxx Xxx

Wow sounds like helpful videos coming just what's needed Victoria looks well 😄 keep happy memories take care xx

Dr Alex is just amazing

Good luck in whatever path you take Alex xx

We are always here for you Alex, never feel alone. I know what you are going through and it isn’t easy. Feeling down is all part of the healing ❤️

I’ve worked as a mental health nursing assistant on an inpatient ward through the pandemic Alex. I think what would be really helpful for mental health self care is some tips for resilience and how you can build it and keep your resilience up! Thanks for the video and love hearing about your plans!

Good video Alex looking forward to your new KZfaq video 👍

I would love to hear more about Mental health and Fitness. Thank you for your videos 💗 Take care everyone 💗

Hi Alex, You are an inspiration to us all. Regarding your future, I have two points - a career isnt everything - I literally worked so hard for so long, the stress gave me a stroke at 35, and secondly - you are in a fairly unique position with your fame, your kindness and your talents in healthcare - maybe you should look at something bigger that may help more people, the media is an obvious choice? However - in regard of point one - look after yourself first and that gives hou the ability to help others. Take Care.