Louis, your openness and honesty about your mental health struggles are truly inspiring. Your courage to share your journey and continue creating content despite your challenges is a testament to your incredible strength and resilience. By sharing your story, you are validating others going through similar experiences and empowering them to embrace their own struggles. Keep shining your light and making a difference through your content and vulnerability. Understand that we love you, stand by you and celebrate your strength and growth.

We didn't go anywhere, we're all still here and still love you. Missed you. Glad you're back.

Out-of-character is the best character. It's really good to have you and your content around.

I suffer a lot from ptsd after finding my mother......... in 2009 I can totally understand what your going through it really hits me hard so much even when I'm on buses . I have been through multiple therapy and it is helping . Sadly I have lost both my parents and grandparents so I have not much to talk and mostly on my own but having channels such has yourself help me sooooooo much and I completely respect that and thank you . I do watch you on Twitch but never comment has I have fear of I may say something wrong to people . Stay awesome and keep please doing the content ❤ .

I can't imagine how many deep breaths came before this video. For all the reasons you listed, thank you for putting this video, and yourself out there

it's great to see you back and doing better mentally. I don't often comment due to social anxiety and such, but I always love seeing you (and your adorable ratties) in a video

oh there you are. glad ur as ok as ok can be

I worried a bit that we hadn't seen you in a while, it's great to hear you're managing better these days. You seem healthier as well in your new videos.

You have a purpose. You give meaning. You make people smile. You mean something to people. You are loved, and I am glad you pop up in my subscription feed.

Self hatred is a self-fulfilling prophecy. IMX hating myself has always lead me to behave in ways that justified my self hatred. It's a lesson I've learned over and over in my life, and will probably have to keep learning. I just discovered your channel and I greatly enjoyed it so far. Good luck and I hope to see more because I'll probably be done binging it all way too soon.

ngl i breathed a sigh of relief when i saw this video popping up, i’m really glad that you’re following a more hopeful path. i’m not going to be the oversharing rando on the comment section but things hit close to home and i know how hard it is to not succumb to your darkest urges. you’re very brave for talking openly about your experiences and keeping on fighting also the lingering question that nobody seems to have asked thus far - is it louiE or louiS? the world must know

I want to say thank you for all your content it has changed the way I view vintage games and has brought me and my son together we have played countless hours of most the games on you reviews. It’s you that makes the channel so good though. I don’t know what else to say apart from thank you.

I like having you around trust me I've had brain cooties for 40 years my first stay in hospital I was ten years old lmao don't know you but proud you pushed to get this out to the world glad to see your face 🙂

It takes real guts to put yourself out there and do your videos. You're much braver than you realise . Best foot forward, you honestly rule and are much loved ❤

You are ABSOLUTELY worth my time and attention. Keep on truckin'. SO happy you have made progress- congratulations!

Octavius has always been very entertaining, but YOU are the character I've always loved. Every time you post one of your very personal, introspective videos, I am reminded of that fact. Please don't ever try to hide your true self or think that there's anything positive that you don't deserve. That is a deception that you came up with yourself. I am SO glad you have started to realize that and have turned a corner; you are definitely on a better path! Many of us, myself included, are going through or have been through the same things you are. Don't ever be afraid to tell people how you feel. You have friends and followers who will always support you.

A lovely and real message. For different reasons I understand what you are going through, and I send all the love in the world your way. Thanks for the video and the honesty.

This was a really good video. It's also nice to see the great progress you've made.

Glad to see you back. I've got friends who have been through similar things to what you talk about in this vid and it's very brave of you to share such things. Can't remember which video of yours led me to discovering your channel, but I remember laughing a whole lot and feeling uplifted. So I'm gonna keep watching your stuff. Be well

Thanks for your great content! Enjoyed it for years 🙂 I have the feeling that it will be even better from now on! You're a brave and strong person, many people are proud of you!

Love,I'm glad that you're alive and well,glad also that you're making steps to putting yourself out there for us all again

I feel like we always here and say, that everybody is different but rarely we really take it serious. Especially when we feel like to ones who are different. We are sad, because we feel different from everyone else, and we forget that it is normal to be different. It is okay if you are slower in some aspects, or if you have special interests. Happyness is leages more important than being what is considert "normal" and should be the goal of all our actions. I personaly really love this line from a song sung by Cass Elliot, because it highlights the fact that happyness is more important than fitting in. "Make your own kind of music. Even if nobody else sings along"

Was just thinking about you yesterday. You are looking and sounding healthier. Good on you.

So glad to see you again.. love everything you do.

It's ok to not be ok. You got this. We're here for you.

Glad to hear you are dealing with stuff that needs to be dealt with and most of all glad to see you back! I watch your videos to be entertained but often learn a little something at the same time too and I very much like the style you do your videos in. All the best for the future and do take care of yourself and do let others help you too.

Thank you for your bravery and vulnerability. I'm going through and have gone through much of what you have, and I'm just amazed at the love and humour you put into your creative projects. We're on your team!

I love this video. Thanks so much for sharing your life with us all. There's a lot more of us out there than you can ever imagine who can relate. You've got me through so much, watching your videos has got me through some dark times- I'd watch your entire back catalogue, 1 or 2 a day, and for half an hour I'd laugh and feel well. You're an amazing and brilliant person and I hope one day you'll see what the rest of us can in you.

I'm so happy to see you getting out and about. More contact and communication with real like friends and family is essential. You're doing do well and have come so far. WELL DONE YOU.

Glad to see you back, we're all here with you ♥! Missed your quirky and hilarious reviews of utter bobbins, off to watch something about about some ball controller right now...

Thank you for sharing! And for hanging on! We love you!

Thank you, Louis. I needed this today

It's so good to see you back. You look great. Like really great. And I missed you and your videos very much. You make us smile and laugh and that is so special. Thank you.

This video made me happier than any video I watched in months. So glad to hear you are being stubborn in the right direction and actively working on really really tough shit. And the fact that you're sharing all that with us is just... I'm not gonna use the word brave, that word has become a tired old cliché for dudes who talk about their male pattern baldness on reality tv. But it is amazing that you're willing to share yourself and your battles with us. It helps me to face some of my own struggles and also makes it easier for me to relate to other people with similar trauma. So from the bottom of my heart - Thank you. If I could hug you and that would be okay for you - I definitely would.

It's always nice to see you. Thank you for sharing these thoughs, looking forward to the future stuff you will have!

Great to see you back. "My rats are having a fight" is a great book title 8-)

Welcome back, and I think all of us have gone through some stuff at some point in our lives, so just know you ain't alone, and here's to a better, and brighter tomorrow!!!

I love your content, and watch your videos for entertainment. And I glad to hear that you will covering topics that you find interesting yourself ❤

Scars, visible or otherwise, all tell a story, and no one can ever judge:)

Glad to see you what are doing what makes you happy. You are loved.

You are remarkably talented, and I love you unconditionally. ❤

I appreciate how difficult it can be to be transparent, and I really appreciate that you are trying to resonate with people. I love your channel, and you are someone I have a very easy time rooting for.

"If you want to skip this one and wait for oddball humor...." *Sees next Octavius video is on a 'ball' controller Don't know if that was intentional, but nice. 🤣

Happy to hear you have that support in your life from your family and Friends

Glad to see you back :) .. I have missed the totally crazy stupid games you cover on your channel (A lot of them from my childhood in the 80s and 90s ) so very much looking forward to new content from yourself.

I really enjoy your videos. I’m glad you are back!

This is a beautiful video. You and your rats are so loved. I look forward to new Octavius videos and your journey and experiences.

Great to hear you're in a better place Louie/louis/lou, and great to hear you've got some spark back! You got this 👊❤🤘

Its people like you talking about real issues like this that make the internet a better place. Thank you for being you, and I hope everything in life just keeps getting better! Much love!

Thanks for the vids! I've really enjoyed them!

Sending all the love! Great to have you back.

credit to you! you'll get there - been through mental health issues all my life and its a constant evolution :)

Good to see you're in a better place, life and people can be shit particularly for us that are neurodivergent but you've made it a better place for many people which is something to be proud of. Hopefully things will only get better.

Appreciate you sharing your story. It's great to meet the wonderful person behind the character.

I enjoy your content and Followed a couple of years ago because your sense of humor is so unique and amusing. Grateful to you for coming out-of-character and sharing your humanity with us, because we're all human and you don't always see that online. By being forthcoming, you make other people who sometimes feel isolated feel less-so, so thank you for being open and I wish you luck with your ongoing adventure.

Glad you're in a (bit of a) better place. Just take it as you want to. I'm sure most of us are here because we love your content. Keep on keeping on - whenever you like.

I admire your bravery telling us this personal story. Mental health has held me back big time in life and I'm finally getting the help I need. I'm so glad you were able to go to that event because I understand how big a thing that is getting out there socially. Love your videos and have to say you're an inspiration to men and women like me. Keep being you.

I'm proud of you for having the courage to do the things you needed to get out of your dark place and to make this video. I can't wait to see your new content as both yourself and Octavius!

You are not alone and you are loved.

Welcome back, Octy/Louis! You have been greatly missed, and I'm glad to see you're doing better and have brought back Octavius to deliver the snark and shitty game reviews. And you absolutely deserve all the love and support in the world! ❤️ Take care, and best of wishes!

I will be honest with you. I am not into games, could care less about games but your commentary on games is interesting and yes entertaining. No one can define normal, heck normal changes daily. I think your unique and I love that unfitness its really an asset because when your creative your creativity explodes. I understand you have issues you have to deal with, and I probably can't fully comprehend those issues but know this I certainly do appreciate the work you do because its unique and I love the commentary even though I have no interest in games. While you may think otherwise just know I think your a wicked cool young lady which is why I keep hanging around and I am certain others feel the same way.

Hi, Louis. I'm here because of your cameo on Nostalgic Nerd's Action 52 episode. I just now subbed. Hang in there. As a fellow sufferer of this condition, I find myself struggling for weeks sometimes before those feelings somewhat subside. Glad I discovered your channel!

We are here for you, we love you and we missed you. Stay strong.

We love Octavious character, but you are the person who is so beatufull and have this exciting tone of voice and sense of humor that make us feel hypnotized every time we watch the show.

Your channel has a very unique charm. Perfectly captivated by your intro song (bring it back please). My favourite gaming channel by far.

I just found your channel through Nostalgia Nerd's Action 52 review, and I went through this for several years myself, and I am glad to see we both came out on the other end, and are working on it. Keep going, you got this.

I'm so happy to hear that you're doing even a little better, Louis! I've always been excited when I see your videos pop up in my subscription feed. I don't have a lot to say, but I want you to know that you have my support! I'm very interested in seeing more of what you say out-of-character; discussing empathy and trauma experiences in games is very compelling!

Great to hear from you. It's not easy to find self awareness and make honest improvements. You're doing amazing. We love you and always have your back.

Thank you so much for sharing an update with us. Keep at it and you will continue to move forward. Your videos bring a moment of relief and happiness to many of us.

❤ sending love and support, we've never met, but I feel I know you. Your feelings are always valid, if people don't get it that isn't your problem it's theirs. Take care.

This dropped up in ny reccomend. Very glad to see you are still with us. I feel the neurodiversity, anxiety and depression. Really hope you get the help you need and the answers you deserve. You seem like a good egg and all round excellent human. Don't give up. Don't be afraid to talk about your experiences, not only will this take away the power it has over you, but it may also help others. Treat yourself with kindness and love and the rest will slowly follow.

I find you entertaining and you seem like a fun person to be around. I am always looking forward to your new content.

Thank you very much for sharing what has been going on in your life. We've missed you, and it's so good just to hear your voice and be able to share your life's travels (and travails). Best wishes from a fan across the pond, can't wait to see what you have in store for us. You are an inspiration for many of us and a simple thank you to you is not enough. Long Live Octavius King!

I've missed your videos! Great to have you back! ❤

Just...thank you. I really enjoy your videos and you've done a brave and good thing sharing this. All the best, you deserve it.

No one is normal, and no one is ok. I'm glad you're still with us and we can still be here for you.

Clicked on this as soon as it popped up. Great to see your channel back. Much love. X

We love you and Octavius ♥ I go thru weeks of depression at a time sometimes and just going through it atm and hopefully on the way out I hope it feels like I am but I can so easily slip back into my dark place. I feel you on so many levels and have been a fan for so long. You are such a funny intelligent beautiful person and never forget it ♥

Just wanted to add to the cacophony of support you're getting here Louis. I'm glad to hear you're looking at things more positively, and I'm glad you're going to be continuing to make videos as I've enjoyed every single one you've made so far! Talking openly about your struggles is a very admirable thing to do, it can't be easy to open up to the world about things like that.

It takes a tremendous amount of strength to share this. All I can offer is clicks and views, and I salute/support your clear distinction between in-character and out-of-character. You take all the time you need; whenever you want/can upload, it'll get watching because of the quality of what you produce.

Always look forward to your videos popping up, raise a smile every time. Your honesty does far more for anyone struggling at any level than you realise. Take heart in the good that you do and take some for yourself, its well deserved and most definitely earned x

Good to know you are taking ,gradually charge of yourself. Been down the depression road myself from 27 to 30 years of age. Not gonna blab on about how to get through it but there are hurdles to leap over and, trust me , depression WILL fade away . It doesn't last forever. Go for it girl!!

Always enjoy your shows. Good luck!

Louis, I’m so glad to see you’re still taking care of yourself and doing what you love. One of the things i love about your channel is that i can relate to you as i am also neurodivergent and with severe depression and anxiety. And I don’t feel alone. And I love videos about the worst in media. You’re amazing and loved.

what a lovely message! I have been a fan for many years and am really stoked and looking forward to any new videos you make. sending you love!

I’m always delighted to see both you and your fancy rats, and clearly a great many think the same. Wishing you all the very best:)

I completely understand and relate as far as Depression and PTSD. Nothing but love. *Hug*

Thank you for your bravery. It helps others in the same boat. I am 40 and find life so difficult. Videos like this make me feel less alone. Sending the love that you deserve as an amazing, unique and incredibly brave person.

Thank you so much for you openness and everything you produce, I love the content you produce. I was at Insomnia and The Dark Room on Saturday so I’m gutted I didn’t know you were there and get a chance to tell you in person to keep up the good work.

Glad to have you back and thanks for all the content!

I have a hard time just leaving my house these days. Big props to you for mustering the courage to go out and face a large social event like this. I admire the strength you can show even in your weakest times.

As a CPTSD sufferer myself I empathise. Hope you're well today

You are a truly amazing human being much love to you x

Your videos are amazing, and I absolutely love them. The shittier the games you're presenting, the better :D

It is reassuring in a way to see someone else struggle with the same things I do. Thank you for being so transparent x Love you lots x

As a PTSD sufferer from a traumatic childhood, I empathize with what you're going through and the desire to "just be normal." I think it's very courageous of you to share your story, and I hope talking about it will help you and others. It definitely helped me to feel less alone.

Louis we love you and it is wonderful seeing you making stuff again! Take all the time you need and please take care of yourself! Keep being awesome!

I just found you and I like what you do. Thank you for giving me some laughs. Look forward to watching your back log of videos. Cheers to your future

So proud of the steps you're taking - you speak so eloquently about your mh struggles, and it helps to hear we're not alone. I love your Twitch stream with the rats, bun and chaos. Long may you reign, Louis xxx