Depression /anxiety is not necessarily crying or wanting to cry. Sometimes an apt description is that life is in a fog that you can’t lift or get past. A person can suffer even when you can’t see anything particularly stressful or bad going on in your life.

As some who is currently suffering with mental health issues …. Crystal even throughout this podcast , I can see you noticing Aaron’s ‘distress’ signs …. The shaking legs , the ringing hands ….. keep noticing …. Even if no1 realized you did it’s very important ❤️❤️

Aaron saying he still doesn’t fully understand it is the best admission he could have made. The fact that he knows he doesn’t totally get it but wants to help and is willing to learn is the best thing for his daughter. I had parents who don’t get it and told me I was making it up and there was nothing wrong with me and that made me spiral even more. It’s such a scary place to be. My 7 year old now has anxiety and it breaks my heart because I DO get it and I KNOW how he feels and I know I can’t always help him. I feel guilty because I know anxiety runs very genetically strong in my family and I know that’s why he has it. Sensibly I KNOW I didn’t hand pick this burden for him and I’m grateful I do get it and know how to find resources to get him the help he needs but my guilt is crazy strong…every day I see him struggling.

I agree with what Halie said. We teens don't usually want to be a burden so we end up dealing with it silently. I've been through depression and it's really a hard journey. It takes courage to be able to deal with it. I just love the bond between the crazy pieces. I've been binge-watching their videos since yesterday, and I can't stop smiling.

Thank you so much for sharing your story Halie❤️ This is my story: I was diagnosed with autism last year at the age of 22 after struggling with my mental health especially from being undiagnosed autistic my whole childhood where my parents didn't know how to deal with my "challenging behaviour" which we now know to be meltdowns from feeling overwhelmed where I would scream, cry and lash out for hours at home especially when I had to do my homework, I was struggling at school to keep up with my peers so when I was 8 I got a teaching assistant to help me in school who unfortunately was a pedophile who went on to abuse me in his office, I was luckily able to get him to stop by refusing to go with him, I was kicking, screaming, throwing things around and hiding under the table, I was so out of control that the teachers had to clear the classroom, that was the last time I ever had to go with him, but the teachers or my parents never asked why I reacted this way, and I never told anyone before I was 16, because I honestly forgot it happened like my brain just erased the horrible memories until I was 16 when I unexpectedly met my childhood friend who was also abused by him, so when we started talking and she told me about what had happened to her all my memories came back which resulted in me getting hospitalized in the psych ward at 17 where I was diagnosed with anxiety and OCD I was struggling loudly between the age of 3-11 where I was punished for my "bad" behaviour, I was struggling so much that I ran away from home and tried to commit "S" at the age of 11, I was found by someone who knew my dad so the called him and he came to get me, but nothing happened and I unfortunately didn't get any help. Then the next day I was again having a big meltdown, I was so out of control that my mom put me in the car and drove me to the police station and said that if I didn't stop this behavior she would drop me of and let the police deal with me, I then promised to be good so she took me back home and then I just closed down and learned to never show any other emotion that happiness, but inside I was hurting so much. Then when I was 17 I started a new school and about 2 months in I just broke down and told my teacher everything she then drove me to the psych ward where I was admitted for 3 months where I got diagnosed with anxiety and OCD, I finally started to get some help and began to slowly open up to my parents about how I was feeling. When I was 19 I found my now ex boyfriend who unfortunately was very abusive, but I didn't notice the red flags before we moved in together in March 2020 when I was 21, I was finally able to leave him and move back home to my parents in February 2021, I was struggling so much to come to terms with the abuse I suffered and was then referred to an outpatient phych ward where I was diagnosed with depression, but after 3 sessions the therapist saw signs of autism so I was then referred to get assessed and was diagnosed with autism november 16th 2021 On November 11th 2021 I was then sectioned under the mental health act in a closed psych ward after planning and collecting what I needed to end everything, I'm forever thankful that my doctor saw the signs and got me admitted otherwise I probably wouldn't be here today, where I can share my story and maybe just help one person feel less alone. No matter what you're going through in life just know hope is real and that you've already survived 100% of your worst days and that's something to be incredibly proud of. Healing isn't linear there will always be ups and downs and bumps on the road, but it's how we learn to deal with it that makes the difference. I've learned that talking and being open and honest about what's going on and talking through my triggers is very helpful so that it all doesn't get buddled up and suddenly gets too much to the point where you don't know where to begin to explain what's going on and how your feeling❤️ Just in case no one has told you lately "I'm so incredibly proud of you" Love from Denmark🇩🇰 Ps: if anything is spelled wrong or grammatically incorrect that's because I'm Danish and English is my Second language😊

I wish there where more people like crystal and Aaron that don't judge and take a step back and think like they do. I struggle with depression and anxiety and the holidays are definitely the hardest for me, I want to see everyone happy but inside I'm dieing that's kinda how it feels. Good job Hailey for coming on and speaking!

I am so proud of Halie. I have had a hard time talking about my mental health. I’ve been struggling with my mental health for 12 years or so I am now able to talk about my struggles and I admire Halie for advocating for others.I relate to her because I am always wanting everyone else to be happy even when I am drowning in my own problems. Keep up the amazing work Halie you got this❤

Hearing her talk about how young she noticed her depression and anxiety...it makes me feel more normal because thats around the same time i noticed my own issues, thank you for sharing 💜

Just watched this (i'm behind on my youtube videos) and I have so much respect for you and the Journey you are going through. I love following you and your Journey, and I truly can see how much you wanted to help your dad when he said he was feeling down this season, and I actually think you can help him through it, because of your own understanding of it all. I know exactly what you mean when you say your diagnosis has helped get clarity. I have been incredibly ill this last year, with my intestines and it has affected my mental health badly. And both for my illnesses but also my depression, and anxiety (i especially have bad illness anxiety/health anxiety ) etc. It has helped to get those diagnosis because then there is an explanation. When you don't know why, it scares you more and sometimes stops you from healing and progressing. Thank you for being honest and talking about it, just sending you hugs for just being you. Sending hugs for Aaron aswell for going through what he is, and it will get better again. Love following you all💜🥰

Halie you are such a beautiful person inside and out 💞 You are an amazing and courageous woman to be able to sit down and talk about mental health and the hard things that come with it. Interesting enough I found Crazy Pieces channel and the first video I watched was your coming home video ❤ Being a person that suffers from mental health myself, hearing what you've gone through, how you got through it and even how you continue to grow is a strong reminder how important it is to talk about our own personal experiences to help others. I love how you said at the end it was actually therapeutic to talk about and you realized newer ways of thinking. Crystal and Aaron you are wonderful parents with so much love and intuition to love so deep but love each person as an individual. I know that has to be hard for Aaron to talk about himself feeling down lately, and also hard for others to hear but speaking up about it is the first step in learning how to cope with the feelings. I've gone through therapy now for 23 years on a very regular basis and it's helped me in ways I never would have thought! God bless all of you for your openness, honesty and ability to love others in every situation! ❤

I also experience some of the same exact situations that Halie and you are discussing in this podcast. Social anxiety, depression, other types of anxiety. I am still dealing with it. The holidays are difficult and I personally find myself wanting to be alone and declining invites to spend the holidays with friends and family. It just freaks me out at the thought of being surrounded by people sometimes. Sometimes I get in my car to go to a grocery store or somewhere like that and I get there and can’t even get out of the car. I just have such anxiety that stops me in my tracks. I just have to turn around and go back home. I also can relate to feeling like I just need to sit for a while and be sad and process whatever emotions I’m going through at that time. It really does help. It is so important that Halie was strong enough to approach her dad and to approach her parents to tell them she needed help. Not everybody is strong enough to do that. Not everybody can admit to themselves that they even have these issues. This awareness that you are spreading with your vlogs and podcast is very important. We all love each of you dearly! 😊

I’m so happy you guys did this, mental illness needs to be spoke about more, I’ve been struggling since I was 10 and it got really bad when I was 11, when I was at school teaches would shout at me about it and say it’s embarrassing so I hid it for years but eventually it got too bad that I tried to commit S and no one knew. My mum would always guilt trip me for struggling but since I left school 2 years ago I am so much happier. I still struggle but definitely not as bad and it’s nearly been 3 years since my last S attempt, I didn’t really have the support I needed but somehow managed to get through it. To everyone struggling I promise it will get better, I know everyone says it and it doesn’t feel true but it is, you’ve got this, it might be hard but stay strong, people do love you💖

Halie thank you so much for sharing your journey with depression & anxiety & how you work through these things. Your words & advice have helped this older gal. I have been struggling with depression & not having anyone to talk to that can understand & validate how I'm feeling. What I'm able to do has changed for me. I can't go on long walks, or ride a bike or go up or down stairs. I do what I can & the best I can. Christmas time can be a struggle but I make myself think on the positive, being with family. I feel it is so important for parents/guardians to validate your childrens feelings & work to understand & listen. ( Growing up my feelings were never validated. It was a get over it attitude, you have nothing to be depressed about) Listening is so important! Your child may not always want you to 'fix' things, they just want someone they trust to listen. For them to get out & release how they are feeling makes them lose there power over them. Great podcast! Thank you all for doing this!

This was SUCH a good podcast!! It’s so important to speak about emotions and even seeing emotions as a great thing, no matter which emotions you have! I also have PCOS, and with that it sometimes feels like my hormones are incontrolable! But it’s nice to be able to sit and feel them for some time. It’s so important to talk about feelings that do accuse, both with a diagnosis like depression or anxiety, but also without that diagnosis! It’s so very normal and beautiful so feel and experience the world with all the emotions! I know that I am very grateful for being able to feel my emotions! I love crying and getting things out of my “system”! I also want to say that I’m backing you Halie! I do recognize a lot of what your saying in general about how you handle the world, how you are caring for people around you, your emotions and how life can be, in my life! You and all you are and all your emotions are BEAUTIFUL!! I also want to say that the hate that your whole family is getting, especially the kids, is just awful! Although there are disagreements or someone see something that they think is bad, there are for the most part a reason for that! I appreciate being able to follow your family that does have so much love, care, humor and raw reality in your videos!

Thank you Halie, I seriously appreciate you being so open and honest. I'm 35 and have struggled most of my life too, and recently it's a struggle to deal with it all and a lot of my coping mechanisms just aren't working. This year I don't even want anything to do or think about with Christmas, I cry and have shut down and just don't know what to do. But I will try your breathing focus.

I watched this awhile ago...thinking of what to say. I do appreciate Halie's candidness .. I appreciate that you as a group support mental health! I do know people who are very aware of their mental health, and are addressing it. I also know some who took the other way. Sad for all in their circles. Kudos to you Halie tor reaching out to your Dad! You were brave to do just that. Thanks to your dad, you're here to partake in this interview. thanks to your mom in her observations! I do watch all your videos, may not comment on them all...but support you daily--when you post that is. Best to all 💕 from BC Canada

Aaron, I respect you so much for being able to speak openly about what you are going through with your family and those of us who are listening. It can be tough to be this vulnerable, especially as a man, where speaking about one’s emotions has often been looked down upon and heavily stigmatized. Although I am certain you are aware of the resources that you have available to you, I do hope that you can take some time to look into speaking to a therapist if that is something you haven’t already done. I think it’s so important that we have a safe space where you can explore these feelings/experiences away from our loved ones. It is completely normal to take these mental breaks and spend some time on your own to prioritize yourself. I believe that as a father of so many kids, who have also come from difficult backgrounds, you are likely carrying many responsibilities and high expectations for yourself. I am aware that you are likely also surrounded by lots of love and joy, but it is completely normal to also struggle with the stress and exhaustion that also comes with being a parent. Please remember to take time to practice intentional self-care and to have time to yourself as well to take a breather. Additionally, it is not only important to care for yourself emotionally but being aware of what you may need to do for your physical health is also highly important. Be mindful if you are getting enough (interrupted sleep), if you are getting enough meals, and if you are moving your body daily. Sometimes taking a solo walk or going to a nearby park on your own to listen to some music and sit, can be extremely healing. Please remember that “we cannot pour out of empty vessel”, therefore, it essential that you take the necessary time to put your well being first so that you can then be present for those you love and cherish. Wishing you the best Aaron and sending you a big hug!

I’m so proud of you Halie for going to Aaron and telling him how you feel and what you’ve been going through. There really is someone in your life that will be there to listen and do their best to try and help you through your dark days or get you in touch with a professional that can help you work through it. I’m sure that was a hard thing for you to do knowing that you tried to keep it in and deal with it yourself but sometimes we all need help dealing with things. My 16 yr old daughter was diagnosed 2 yrs ago with PCOS and I think I’ve taken it the hardest!! Although she works with an amazing dr it’s still hard seeing her go through the pain she has. I was diagnosed with endometriosis as well as ovarian cysts, they never called it PCOS when I was diagnosed, but I didn’t get the diagnosis of endometriosis until I was in my 20’s after I miscarried my first child. The ovarian cysts didn’t start until my mid 30’s after I had my 5th pregnancy but 3rd child however I suffered every month with extreme pain because we didn’t really have ways to cope with it until recently. I was so bad I would spend at least the first 2-3 days of my cycle in bed on the heating pad which was the only thing that moderately helped. Halie you are braver then you know and I’m so proud of you for reaching out for help!! 💜

halie, you are so brave and strong. thank you for sharing your story. thats incredibly brave to share with the world. i'm so glad you're doing well and how far you've come

Thank you for sharing that. I’m 45 and just in the last 2 years started to share with loved ones that I wasn’t ‘ok’. It is so freeing to admit and ask for help. It’s ok to not be ok ❤️

Thank you so much for sharing. I absolutely loved this podcast. I feel like I can connect with Hallie because I also got diagnosed with PCOS at a really young age and even now I struggle with what’s to come with the diagnosis. I finally feel like I can relate to someone close to my age. It’s an amazing feeling. Thank you so much for being so open, Hallie❤️

It's so hard having depression, anxiety, and PTSD all while being alone during the holidays! All I want is to be with my family for the holidays. I'm so proud of you, Halie for coming out with your MH issues. I remember when you came out with MH on the Crazy Pieces channel. You've come so far!!!! I'm so proud of you! Love y'all ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Much Love Always, Kristen B 💕💕💕💕

I have watched this episode 3 times and I wanted to say thank you to you but especially to Halie for sharing her experience. As the mom of 3 adults, I wish I had been more observant when they were kids.

Thank you for sharing, Halie and family! What a inspiration you are!!! Blessings to all❤

Thank You Halie for sharing your story with the world. You are such a beautiful young lady and an amazing person! Depression is such a mean and evil thing to have. I have suffered with it since I was in high school. But it got worse after my marriage ended 2 years ago (after 9 years) then a year ago (coming up on 2 years) I lost my daughter to cancer. I have my good days and then I have my really bad days. I am older than Halie but I truly look up to her for being able to ask for help when she knew she needed it. Sending love, hugs and prayers

I'm so glad you did this podcast. I will be rewatching it with my daughter. She is 13, and has expressed that she suffers with depression and anxiety. And as a mother who has always dealt with that as well, it hurts my heart for her.

Thank you for starting this podcast, truly! This episode is by fsr my favorite! Mental health is truly not easy to navigate. I've been struggling since I was young. I had a rough childhood and I think that didn't help. Then I lost my brother to unaliving himself in 2015. I was just starting to get myself on a good path after therapy and healing but then mothers day of this year I lost my dad. Then about a month ago my entire family including my mom turned on me and decided to sell my dad's farm behind my back because I wanted to keep his legacy going and they wanted fast money. This Christmas has been really hard cause I lost my whole family and my best friend, my dad, now lives in heaven. The only thing keeping me breathing is my 2 year old daughter. Everyday is a struggle but I refuse to let her childhood lack. I planned an advent calendar with her elf of Christmas crafts and fun things we can do together to make sure she still has a good Christmas. It's been so hard but I refuse to let it take me down. To keep me going after the holidays I signed my daughter up for gymnastics, honestly just anything to hold me accountable. She will not get the same childhood I got I absolutely refuse no matter how hard it is on me.

I like how fast things move along. There are no hesitations in asking questions or changing subjects. I have really enjoyed all episodes.

Hallie you are an absolute sweetheart and a breath of fresh air! I love your calm observant sensitive personality. These are things that make you strong and balanced. I can see how it can also make you a leader and a real “influencer” in that you can help others to stay balanced, cared for, self aware, and really make a difference for others who are either on the same sort of journey, or for others who have not yet encountered mental health issues to begin to understand. I just see you as such a positive light, and the potential you have. See this as your super power!!! You are stronger than you know, and you can do more than you dreamed. God has a plan and he has Always had a plan. Our lives have many pieces, you might be a piece in someone else’s journey. “I love that for you,” as your mom would say. Sending all the good vibes, hugs, sparkles and glitter, love and prayers. Also side note, that dog Harley(?) was such a mood, loved watching him, he should be a permanent guest!!! 😂❤ You did a super job girl, proud of you!

Thank you crazy pieces for talking about this topic. I also have depression and anxiety for quite some time. I as well didnt like to talk about my feelings even in my darkest times but i realized it was not healthy for me. I decided to speak to a therapist and each week she would give me a little assignment to do to work on myself and that does help. For anybody who does have depression or anxiety give yourself a break. Do something that makes you happy that can help release your emotions whether its painting, writing poetry, learning a new instrument, going to the gym etc. For anybody who has anxiety when you feel like its about to start just stop where ever you are and close your eyes, take a deep breath and count to 5. Repeat until you feel more calmer. I completely understand how Hailie feels because people in general tend to not talk about their real feelings or emotions. This is why we should check on family and friends every now and then like hey how are you feeling. People tend to make others happy and forget about themselves which is something I do as well. Give yourself a schedule of little things to everyday and change it up but also dont push yourself too hard❤ You are not alone, take little steps at a time❤ Opening up is the toughest thing to do but when you do a weight is lifted off your shoulders. You're on the right path Hailie and dont ever stop😊❤We love you!

December is a tough month for me because my depression and anxiety hit me really hard especially the last two years because I lost my younger brother and he should be here. Hallie keep your head up you are so much stronger than you realize because God gives his toughest battles to his strongest warriors

So proud of you Halie deal with all of it too and I can relate. Thank you for your honesty.

You are never alone, Halie. Anxiety is what I have, and most of the time, it's social anxiety. If I'm out shopping and if the store is busy I have to leave and go back later. What I hate is when someone tells you you don't look sick. That makes you just want to just sit down and cry, scream and just walk away. What's worse is when it's family.

Thank you Halie for being so open love x

I’m in the best place I’ve ever been, but just hearing her talk about it brought tears to my eyes as I remembered how I was. I’m so grateful to be where I am now, to have what I have, and to be who I am.

One of the best Podcasts I have seen. There is such great advice and true stories from different perspectives. My parents and I have one adopted, and 3 foster kids living with us. Anxiety and depression is a very common thing and the more it is talked about, the more people that are feeling bad might feel comfortable saying something to someone. Thank you for giving people a very valuable tool.

Thank you, Hallie, for your vulnerability in sharing your journey and experience with anxiety and depression. It is undoubtedly helping so many of us who struggle.

I watched most of this. And I am so thankful you started the channel. Mental health needs awareness. And therapy is crucial

Halie am so proud of you , am 37 yrs old and been going thru depression / anxiety for a long time just started to get help am currently in counseling and so far I’ve been okay ,your truly an inspiration ❤

OMG.. This episode made me cry. Just hearing what Halie went through and reflecting on some of the moments I suffered with Depression. Anxiety is new to me but I learned to reach out...thank you for this

Thank you for sharing Halie. Even though im the same age as your mom your story still helps. Knowing other people struggle and your not alone. I was diagnosed in 6th grade with depression and anxiety. I know I was struggling with it before then. I don't remember living without it. I am looking for someone to see now, I feel like I'm struggling lately with more than depression and anxiety and listening to your story gave me hope, and more motivation to continue to work on it.

This podcast this week really hits home this year I've been battling anxiety and depression for a few years now and I definitely feel how Halie felt especially this year I have had alot go on in my life and it's really triggered those emotions and it's so hard getting out of your own head and talking to someone about how you feel so I totally get it.

Oh wow, thank you for covering this. i suffered from depression in my teenage years. But in my case it was becoz i was hated by my dad & his family, except for my grandma. Hallie, you are a gem. Love you all lots.

Can I say thank you I spent most my life suffering from depression and seeing how Hailey works with her anxiety and depression helps me. The hardest yes is being open me being 31 I still have a hard time I don't like to open up. Hailey spoke on one of the most difficult parts fighting the thought of who cares its no one's problem but mine thats something I battle with daily. Thank you this was one inspirational and helpful video means the world to know we don't face these challenges being the only ones.

I have a daughter that is just like Halie - anxiety, depression, PCOS. I give her kudos for being open about it as my daughter isn't quite there yet (and she's older than Halie too). I try to be there and listen when it gets rough and I like the suggestions all of you offered. As a father, we feel it's our job to fix things but sometimes there are situations that just can't be fixed - at least without some outside assistance. This podcast was one that hits home to me and to others as well. Thank you.

What I do when I am out and about I just smile at random strangers and see how many people smile back. It is great to see someone with a sad face on and when you smile at them their faces light up with a smile.

I have masked how I feel when I have been really bad with my mental health, having family support is amazing,took me awhile to open up to all my family,keep being amazing family you are thank you

Aaron it's a great testimony to YOU as a Dad that Halie chose to take that very difficult step to speak to you about how she felt. Well done as a parent . !!!!

love this it been so hard i lost my hubby on Sept 13 2022. I've been grieving and down in the dumps and this kind of helped that I'm not the only one going through depression or grieving or any problems.

This time of year is really hard for me. My mom passed away from Dementia on December 23,2012. It still is hard but I still do have that support system from friends and family. Love all of these podcast y'all have done so far. Love y'all.

I love that y'all and especially Halie is so open with sharing these experiences. I'm 24 and I've had anxiety since I was a young child and have had depression since I was 12 as well. I feel Halie so much on needing to know exactly what's going on. I have to have a plan when I'm doing something and if the plan gets changed, it can cause a panic attack for me. I'm glad you're doing well Halie and I hope you're feeling better too Aaron especially since you can recognize what might be going on. Sending Love to you all💙

Sending some extra love for Hallie and Aaeon. Wish you both all the best!!❤️ I know what anxiety and depression could be feeling. And I know it is hard. You both are brave to talk so openly about it!!❤️❤️❤️

I struggle with depression and anxiety, I've found this year that wrapping gifts and listening to music to be calming. I remember growing up that it was taboo to talk about mental health, i feel like my mom was made fun of for having mental illnesses . I also find drawing, and talking and playing video games with to my boyfriend to be calming. Thanks for making this video.

loving this podcast. hope we can get an ep with hannah, perhaps delving into her story and foster experience, also her family and mom's story and how she deals with all the emotions? i really admire it

So proud of you Hallie for the courage to open up about your feelings. And proud of you, Crystal and Aaron, for embracing those feelings and figuring out ways to deal with them as a caring family 🥰

November andDecember are the hardest for me because both months I have had family passed away, on December 12 would be her birthday and I miss her

I will never forget when I first told my mom I had depression. She told me “if anyone should be depressed it should be me”. I also used to vent to my ex boyfriend ( not the one mentioned below I was actually talking to him about everything below) a lot and he told me my problems and my sh*t was too much for him to handle. That is something that makes you never want to open up and talk to others. What crystal said about the quote... situations don’t happen to you they happen for you but it’s very similar to the everything happens for a reason quote. I used to believe that until I went thru an abusive narcissistic relationship. Who then two months after we broke up got with my sister.. my family and him hide it from me for over a year until HE told me she was pregnant. I can’t wrap my mind around ANY of that happening for a good reason. Of course there is A LOT more to the story when it comes to my abusive ex and my relationship with him that I could be here all day writing about. Or family trauma... But with all that being said... and while I have no damn clue what I was meant to learn from any of the things I went thru.. If anyone happened to read this and has a theory I’m all ears.

Thanks for this. Timing was perfect. I have lost 11 people to cancer since 2017 including both my parents. I am a nurse with 2 out of 3 autistic kids. All 3 suffer anxiety and depression. I have rheumatoid arthritis so am always in pain, but I kept going . This year I got breast cancer, and as my psychiatrist said, that smashed my bucket, I could not help or help myself. I too have PCOS and the hormone treatment just tipped me as it made my arthritis worse. I have cried more in last few weeks than in last few years. Yesterday I tipped. I had a medical product in my work fridge which I did not trust myself to be around. I asked our pharmacist to remove it. Tomorrow I see psychologist to decide if I go into clinic. But my family is going on a road trip for 2 weeks. And I don't know if I will cope being alone over Christmas and New Year. I have no other family. Thank you guys for this. It's so needed right now.. ...

Really loved this pod cast with Hallie and also with Joanne, your mom… thank you! God bless you all♥️

Oh, Halie, you are such a darling person. I appreciate you sharing your mental health issues. I, to struggle w/both depression & anxiety big time. However, stories like yours help me feel like I’m not alone. Thank you again for sharing. Love & Smiles to you, sweet girl!!🤗❤️☀️

People who bully others whether in person or online aren’t happy in their life so the feel powerful tearing others down. You can let that get to you.Thank you for sharing your family.

Crystal you and your parents are amazing! I am so proud you can open up! I could never have done that . There was no communication in my family and expressing how I felt would have been off limits! But my adopted daughter and I like to go deep in sharing our feelings. She took classes in counseling and helped me understand people and why they act the way they do!

I have mental illness and also have SAD this time of year is so hard for me. I don't like how mental illness is so looked at and how people are treated and all we need is love and acceptance. Halie you would make a great peer to peer support specialist. God bless your family

Hailie I love how you open you are . About anxiety and depression I love watching your KZfaq channel and I love watching the podcast.

I know this all too well; I have struggled with depression and anxiety for quite sometime. And holidays add to it…which I usually also put on a front; because I want ppl to enjoy themselves without worrying about me. Journaling has definitely been my constant relief; and seeing a therapist helps also. Mental health is so important!

Several people in my family suffer from depression and anxiety their whole life... seeing it first hand gives you a good idea what they go through.

My depression was really bad last month, like I was genuinely scared for myself. Thank you for being so open about these types of things! Love how open Halie is and how comfortable she feels about talking to her parents about these things. I wish my mom and I had this kind of relationship.

I also suffer from Anxiety, depression and P.C.O.S. it is a really big struggle most days. I have had a lot of people in My life I have lost from death and it really makes it hard for me to deal with things from day to day. It has made it hard for me to be close to anyone in my life because I'm always afraid of loosing anyone I get close to. Watching all of the Keep It crazy Family Vlogs and all of the other families I watch is actually my happy place. It really love watching other families and following there lives. It makes me feel like I'm a part of the families.

What an amazing well adjusted young lady! You do you Halie!!

Thank you for sharing this! I can't wait to see Halie videos!😊. Happy Holidays to all!🎄

I have horrible anxiety and depression, I have worst case scenario about everything! I always stress and worry, I have panic attacks, always worried people are mad at me, I'm a people pleaser, I suffer daily. Halie is younger then I am, but she is such a role model to me 💜

Very special edition today! Thank you Halie ♥️🇿🇦♥️

I hope Haley knows that we recognize how courageous she was for coming to Aaron with her bad feelings. It's something that she did for all of the people that love her. Look at people who have chosen the alternative and how very sad their loved ones feel. So her stepping into that scary vulnerable moment is really something she did for her family!!!

I remember struggling a lot with mental health in middle school and high school and when I tried to open up to some “friends”, they literally told me that other people have things worst or are going through worst things so you shouldn’t feel that way and it hurt because it almost invalidated my feelings. Just because other people might going through something “worst” doesn’t mean that your feelings don’t matter or aren’t important. Something small to someone else could be big for you and vis versa. All problems/feelings big or small matter. ❤ Everyone feels things differently and are on their own journey in life

Thank you Hallie's for sharing your story on the podcast and I really relate with you andy your story. When I was 13 I had a lot of medical problems and having those problems it made me feel so separated from others in the world, I also love to see people happy because I felt like I couldn't be happy so I wanted others to be happy and I didn't notice that for awhile. I would also but on that fake mask to seem so happy but then I would hide in my room or behind closed doors and I would cry. My mom noticed and forced me to go to councilers and I was so indinal that I didnt really open up to them and always pushed away my feelings but after I Graduated in kind of took a step back and really saw where my life was going in was spiraling and wanted to change that. I was so scared to tell my parents and family so I went to one of my favorite teachers in had in highscool and expressed what I was feeling and she helped me so much she was an english teacher so she told me to write my feelings down and express what I am feeling, when, why, and what could change. And that has helped me so much even till today if I am sad I will go and write in my journal. Eventually I became more aware of my feelings and researched a lot, and then I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety and I shouldn't say it reassured persay but just like you said about like being sick like you have to figure out what will help you get better. And I can say since being diagnosed in feel like my overall health is so much better and I am a lot happier! okay for majority of the podcast I had cried with you haha sorry i dont know why I had to admit that but definitely want to let you know that you aren't alone and I definitely recommend getting back into journaling because it has helped me so much!❤️

I loved this podcast thank you all for your in put I have three grandchildren with depression and anxiety it helps

Can’t wait to see more Halie videos. I’ve been missing her videos

I have PCOS and depression and anxiety has really affected me in my life. Having an identity to my issues was a complete life changer because before it was like fighting an invisible giant and now that I know what it is I can recognize the symptoms and things in myself and it really helped me.

Thank you for speaking about this. Mental health care is health care and needs to be talked about openly. Also, “committing” S is no longer used as it’s not a crime, etc. It’s “died by S.” It can put guilt on the survivors. 💕

I've been having a tough few days with my depression so I'm looking forward to watching this

I watch the service member homecoming videos when I feel sad. The videos make me happy for the families and I get good cry that is a release. I have been having a hard time this year also

I really relate to halie so much, seasonal depression is so hard to deal with. It’s hard going through the holidays wanting to be happy being with your family but it’s not easy. Sometimes it’s scary but I like being sad, I wouldn’t say I particularly enjoy it but after so many years of being in that emotion it has become so normal to be sad. As a teenager with severe depression and anxiety it’s so easy to mask your feelings for others. You feel like your going to hurt them and they will look at you different. Unfortunately for me I tried to seek help but could never tell the doctor my actual problems.

I especially Love this podcast Crystal, it made me cry but it also made me happy… thank you so very very much for your kindness, you and Max are so sweet… I’ll never forget how this podcast made me feel … I Love You all so very much…🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️

Love you Halie!!! You are very beautiful inside and out! You are very loved!! I know you have a beautiful future ahead of you no matter what you decide to do! Sending you 🤗 hugs and peace in Jesus name!🙏🏻🙌🏻💜

I understand both anxiety and depression I've been dealing with both for 4+years and it all started after my health went down hill I've learned from experience that physical health and mental health are connected as a than 17 year old it took a toll on my mental health to get the diagnosis of kidney failure but journaling and being around others who understand me and what I'm going through is helpful for me if I need to talk things through i almost always go to my twin brother and it's really helped me

As someone who has depression and anxiety, it’s very difficult to stop putting on that mask and happy face to even tell someone. Hallie, I’m so happy you managed to stop that mask even for a night and tell someone to get that help. Even if you aren’t ‘cured’ because depression and anxiety can’t be cured, but you can have very good times and good years without a bout of it. Christmas is my favourite time, and it’s the only true thing that helps my depression and such. Other with depression tend to be worse because it is the time of year, the sun sets earlier, less hours of light and such. I hope you find ways to cope, both you and Aaron specifically❤️

I suffer from depression, anxiety and panic. I was so strong and at 32 years my life fell apart to depression,anxiety, and panic attacks. I got to where I could not even turn a light on. I have went to therapy and still do at 59. Breath in deeply, and excelling. I am happy now but with a heart disease and stints it is scary having a panic attack. I take medicine for all of mine and the PTSD. Praise God I am doing a lot better by the grace of God. It is very scary. Prayers for you Hallie and Aaron❤️🙏

Awe love love this!!.💜💜 Hailey your so strong as well as all of you are!! Its ok to not be ok.

Thanks Halie for sharing. Love you. In my culture, many people still live in denial about matters regarding Mental Health in that even if some are aware of it, its hard to figure out what one maybe be going through until its out of control. And again thanks Crazy Pieces and Crazy middles for the content, you have helped me through the times I think was depressed. Listening and watching you guys is to some extent therapeutic to me.

This was so good! I have a daughter who stuggles with alot of these same things. There has been so many ups & downs through her life .But mostly downs.Im the only person in our family that is there for her.Its nothing for her to call 11 or 12 times a day.Sometimes Im so exhausted I don't know if I can take one more day.Its then I lean on God & friends to help me through.I had a sister & brother do the s word .So I guess that's the reason I never not take a call is that is always in my mind.Thank u for speaking out.

Thank you Halie for sharing your story and thank you Aaron for shoring your perspective because I know personally to be the one hearing it. I can relate to the both of you .

First Halie is a beautiful young lady with a heart of gold and make a us realize that what you see from the outside that isn’t always what the person is going through! After having been with my wive for 60 years and having her gone for last 5 years my family has been able to help me through this sad time by showing their love and understanding!❤

I really loved this episode. Hallie is really brave. I suffer from anxiety myself. It gets worse if I'm about to go on a long car journey and at certain times of the year. And like Aaron I also feel in a low mood during the autumn and winter months. My anxiety has got worse since 2011 when I suffered the loss of my baby then my brother within 2 months of each other. My brother died falling down the stairs in my house when he was looking after my home and pets while I was on holiday. He was only 32. Since then I also lost my cousin to cancer another cousin to a road accident and lost a second baby through miscarriage and then my grandmother too. So I feel like loss of loved ones definitely contributed to my anxiety a lot. I am learning to control it a little bit.

Hannah very beautiful said and you put tears into my eyes. Keep your head up high

Depression is hard in many ways . There is help out there , thank god.... glad to see this video ty

Halie is such an old soul. She's such a beautiful little lady! Max is so sweet too. You could tell when Halie was crying..he isn't big on physical touch but I just felt like he so badly wanted to just hug her. She does truly seem happy and I really really hope she is and that she's not ever gonna let the devil take hold over her. Its God, family and friends. Let them be there if you need them to be. Love you Halie!

Seeing Halie crying when she said she didn’t want her dad feel sad and I just balled myself Halie ur not alone I have depression anxiety and bipolar

Hallie you are amazing! I am 41 and have been suffering with deprrssion and anxisty since I was around 10. I did not realize I had it and was in denial until I had a devorce 4 years ago that pusbed me over the edge. I never got to the point of the S word but I got really close. If not for my faith, my son,family and some amazing coworkers and friends I might have gotten to that point. Its important to find that support system . I ended up doing some therapy until my free sessions ran out and covid hit. I tried medicatiosn (but that made me become a zombie or made my anxiety worse) so I quit taking then (Hemp oil and Terripans have helped better than those) Anyway you are an ispiration! I am also hoping to start my own channel but have no equipment except my phone (no extra money either) and keep putting it off because I am also short of time (40 to 60 hour work weeks and single mom).

Hearing Halie talk about how it is like an overwhelming guilt and you don't want to put the burden of your mental health struggles on someone else by telling them made me think of when I told my mom I was SA'd and she basically put even more burden on me because of it. She has really bad coping mechanisms for that type of stuff, which is something I've only realized recently. She's always made me carry not only my own struggles, but also in a way made me responsible for HER struggles. What I want to say here is, if you're a parent, DO NOT "vent" with your kid if they tell you about their struggles. If your kid tells you they're depressed, have anxiety, have been through trauma etc, you CAN NOT go to that kid to talk about how hard it is for you being their parent. My mom also gets mad at me because I "never tell her anything", but when I do, she always finds a way to make me feel worse about it. Just can't do right with her.

Thank you for your transparency and openess in talking about mental health. I'm usually okay but I notice I get very down during the holidays lately. Christmas is my favorite time of the year but since my sister died, it's very hard for me to get excited about it. She was diagnosed with cancer in December and passed away in January. My birthday is in December and I don't even want to celebrate it.