This is the longest he has gone without saying “Twitch prime”

It’s okay Ludwig, I talk about our friendship with my psychiatrist weekly.

I love how Ludwig goes from "I had an indoor pool" to, "my dad died", and then to "3.0 GPA" as if it's not at all important to know that he had an indoor pool.

"Dad died, high school was great" I laughed more than I should have.

You gotta appreciate Lud’s positivity and his openness to talking about his issues. What a trooper

he’s been speedrunning since the shower races what a legend

Imagine being in actual therapy and telling your therapist: Yeah bro let's explore that, it'd be hype. Twitch makes everything so strange lmao

I love how at one point Dr. K is like "so you think people with anxiety are more deserving of therapy than someone who's dad died tragically of alchoholism when they were very young" and lud just agrees with him

Random comments aside, talking to a counselor, therapist should be normalized because you can understand yourself and others better

"When someone dies, it's a constant war to keep them in your lives for as long as you can, and you can't because you will lose to time every time." Uh, damn, did not expect Lud to be able to whip out some deep ass shit like that on the fly wtf

All jokes aside, it breaks my heart that guys like Ludwig carry this kind of "I don't deserve taking up a therapist's time" sentiment with them. It's not a matter how who has it worse-- everybody deserves therapy. Ludwig's problems are just as important as someone severely depressed; he would deserve therapy even without his heavy history, and so would all of us.

I'm not even halfway through the video, but it's so fascinating to see Dr.K slowly disarm Ludwig, even when Ludwig started giving involuntary reflexes to guard himself. Dr.K was able to do so in a way that could point Ludwig to what he was doing without being insulting. Kudos to him for being able to maneuver so efficiently, but doing so with empathy. And kudos to Ludwig for being open and allowing himself to be vulnerable.

This video is actually really interesting. As a person who goes to therapy, this is a real eye opening experience. It's not often that you'll see another person open up about their problems. I do really like this.

I just need a clip of Dr. K saying "You are just as deserving as everyone else" to cry myself to sleep to.

I had just started crying and then Dr K went for a tissue... The thing with "having gone trough some rough times as a kid but overall having had a good childhood and much to be grateful for, and thus not feeling deserving of attention or help" really hit home. I mean, it was a major theme in my 3 years of therapy and still... Everyone deserves mental health, get help sooner rather than later, friends.

I lost my brother a little over a year ago. This video helped me realize i need to go back go therapy to process this. Thank you Lud and Dr. K.

Ludwig: "One of those nerdy degrees" Also Ludwig: *Has an english degree*

Jeez says he's not deserving of therapy or having a session yet then tells us a childhood of having a dead alcoholic father, I think he deserved to talk about it and figure out some past stuff with Dr. K. Very good episode.

This was great. An odd thing that occurred to me was that the kind of relationship we might form with a deceased loved one would technically be a "parasocial" one.

Amazing and insightful chat between two of the best on here

My father passed away a couple months ago due to cancer. For context, I’m 20 years old so definitely more developed and capable to handle trauma than a ten year old, but still it sucked. Actually, today his obituary was posted in the newspaper in his hometown. Anyways I found this conversation between you and Dr. K extremely relatable and that we both had a very similar coping experience with the situation that we were dealt with. It was easy to close my eyes and superimpose myself into the discussion and pretend that I was the patient. Honestly, this conversation helped me a bunch and helped ease some of my pent up sadness. I already planned to go see a therapist at my uni because its free and why not, but after watching this, it solidified my decision and gave me some urgency to make an appointment. Thank you! **Edit** Thank you for everyone’s support and good will towards this post. I also want to thank those who were brave enough to share their stories and experiences too. On a final note, I want everyone to know that there is always someone who cares about them no matter how sad or depressed they are feeling.

healthy gamers next video... "I am not your therapist"

I can't begin to say how valuable I found this stream. I have been struggling with this idea to get into therapy, I'm 35 and after watching this, I am now the most comfortable with that idea then I have ever been

This stream made me realise how much I want to at least look into being a therapist in college. Also good shit Lud for being brave enough to livestream a therapy session like that

This is pretty amazing and brave to basically get into the underbelly of your life live on stream. I'm a 21 y/o college kid and Lud this stream is for sure your most impactful for me. If you can broadcast a therapy session to 20k people and upload it to 1.26M people I can do therapy too.

This should show everyone that people are complicated. It's obvious once someone says it, but it's often very hard to imagine the trouble that most people have throughout their life.

Those moments like when Ludwig notices he became a class clown after his dad died or when the parasocial relationship increases when he didn't "come up for air"/light-hearted banter is one of the reasons I like being a trainee counsellor. When you let clients realise big connections about themselves that was unconscious before is quite freeing.

This made me see therapy and therapists in a whole new light. I went to a therapist for a little while when my parents divorced but it was court ordered and I didn't want to go. I wasn't in the right headspace for it then and wasn't cooperative. I guess what I'm saying is that I had a really unhealthy childhood and I'm finally ready to talk to a therapist if it will help me. I genuinely think I need it

I don't know where to put this msg but my father died 2 years ago and seeing Ludwig talk with Dr.K helped me alot. Thank you.

“Is it okay to not go for the bars?”

This was a lovely chat. His energy is infectious when he does come up for air, but I must say, he is quite insightful and equally as charming when he stays underwater.

Dang man, I appreciate you being vulnerable. This was really cool to see from a third person perspective. More Journalism like this appreciated. XD

"cause you will lose to time, everytime." holy fuck lud that stings.

Ludwig asked Dr. K what a word means. Dr. K is now the english major

It’s amazing after what he went through, how he’s is such a good spirited person. Thankful for all the laughs lud. I’m grateful that you didn’t go down a darker path.

Never have I ever realized how much a Therapist can help until this video. I have always been scared to reach out because even though I have had moments in my life that I haven't felt okay, I never really thought I deserved one. As in there are people who are struggling more than I am, so therapists time should be available for those people. But seeing Ludwig who said he was happy get so deep in life in such of a comforting way makes me realize that therapy isn't only helpful to people who are in the worst condition. This can be life changing for literally anyone!

Smallwig asking "how many lives do we get it?" is the saddest image in my head

I’m a therapist myself, not a psychologist (though I have a degree in psychology) but an occupational therapist. For whatever reason I have these sorts of discussions a lot and it’s so affirming to see that Dr. K went down almost all the same roads that I identified I would go down. I really hope Lud uses his strategies and learns to live with the uncomfortable in between.

this is making me miss therapy. as hard as it is to say that I did therapy "wrong," I really did. I expected to go and get "fixed." I never really opened up as myself, and listening to this is night and day from my experiences. I was in such a bad headspace then, I had the wrong expectations of myself and kinda still do now, and I wanna take another shot at opening up to a professional.

"It's a constant war when someone dies to keep them as much as you can in your life and you can't because you'll lose to time every time." Man.. that made me cry pretty hard pretty quick.

"Wait ..I was 10 Doctor K" This was sad and hilarious at the same time.

already watched the vod on twitch, it was a very interesting discussion although, difficult to listen to at times, because i also lost my dad at a very young age i can imagine how hard it was for ludwig to talk about it, especially since he wants to keep his streamer persona separate from his personal life nevertheless, it just made me appreciate lud even more thank you for this 🖤

actually really appreciate when streamers do this stuff, watching xQc and then now watching Lud actually sit down and take something like this seriously is pretty important for a lot of people who feel weird about seeking help, i've always felt really uncomfortable asking for help with stuff like this, but it helps when it's normalised by people with big platforms, not as much stigma

I kinda feel like this gives a lot of insight into the "i'm not your friend" video. You see yourself more as a comedian and character than a streamer. Probably has to do with your audience being SO large too compared to other steamers that can really get to know certain usernames in their chat to some degree. Makes a lot of sense to me now that I am seeing it that way.

Loved the vid didn’t think I’d make it through the vid but it was actually really interesting

I lost my dad when I was 11 and I’m 21 now, when lud and dr k started talking about losing him piece by piece it made me burst into tears.

Funniest moment ever: "Dad died. High School was great!" - Lud And Dr K's visible shock

“Called him a pimple butt... should have seen him after that one” 😂

This was a great watch. I've always known that you're a pretty strong willed, intelligent guy, but hearing how you articulate certain feelings and the comfort you have to talk about your past with some levity was refreshing and even a little inspiring. Thank you for sharing this with us!

This was a genuinely fantastic video, I'm 25 too and my dad passed away from cancer a couple of years ago. I feel the same, the whole 'I'm not allowed to complain' thing cause I know others have had it worse, I had more than 20 years with my dad and grew up in a middle class, 2 parent family too. I guess it was refreshing to hear that it's valid to feel thankful for the time but also upset/angry that the time was cut short. Thanks man.

Dr. K is really good at his job, the way he makes you explain everything is a tactic, it is not only to actually understand what you are saying but it also gets you to speak your thoughts which will help yourself understand. Sometimes you have the answers right in front of you, you just haven't thought it through and pieced it together, he literally just pushes you to put it together. Good video.

Me: "He's so smart, I really like him, I'm impressed" "Coming on this show could promote parasocial relationships" WAIT HOLD UP

I don’t want to offend people, but I think that possibly people dm him the same way that they might pray to god or send a letter to Santa. They really want something and they know that they probably won’t get a response, but they’ll still say it just because I think it kinda feels good to say something and feel like maybe someone will listen or someone might see it. You don’t really want a response you just want to get it out there.

Ludwig vents and tries to open up.. The whole comment section: “It is truly disgusting, that some “people” would do this horrible thing”

Long story short, lud’s still not our friend But we need to accept that he is not beholden to our needs

That was a hilarious and touching moment when Lud added 2 and 2 together regarding his father and interest in comedy.

I dont think everyone wants the stupid jshlatt comment on their videos especially as this is a more serious video.

Here when the title says "Ludwig Gets Honest With Dr.K."

Thank you both for this. It’s very interesting to see someone else in a therapy session, I like ludwigs outlook; about death and the past. It’s something I’ve struggled with all of my life, the dwelling on the past which has stopped me moving forward in times of my life. It’s interesting to see how someone else copes with life and death.

psychologist: “Have you ever said I love you to a KZfaqr” Lud: no Uh oh what about qt...

Of course y'all choose a serious discussion video to start spamming

A lot of respect to Lud, that kind of thing isn't easy to open up about at any time. Big props

17:33 out of nowhere and *immediately* moving on. That cut to Dr. K was awesome

Tbh, this is an uncomfortable mix between wholesome and depressing, but, in the end, I absolutely loved this. Thank you so much for this, Lud.

"I'm guessing you don't drink-" "I do a classy once a week" "You do a what?" "A classy once a week." "...What's a classy" "Like a classy once a week drink" "Wha-What does that mean?" "Like, You know! Just like a classy one. It's not early and often. I'll just do like once a week. Just have my classy drinks and move on with the rest of my week" "..............ok....." that was a beautiful clip 50:05

Great vid Lud, you make all of our lives so much better just from a livestream/video, idc about the whole parasocial thing bc your honestly my inspiration for being the person I am to this day. I really appreciate the things you’ve done and hopefully succeed a lot more than you’ve have already. Thanks for the daily vids man, honestly man, thanks

Hey so I really just needed this today I think. My brother has passed away 5 years ago and during these days I try to remember him a lot. Found out yesterday I couldn't recollect his voice, and it frustrated me so much. That piece about fighting against time, and losing them more and more piece by piece really resonated with me. Thanks Ludwig

Ludwig, this video is honestly SO COOL and felt like a privilege to watch. I have my own massive issues regarding parental death, so it’s incredibly reassuring to know what you have gone through but to also see that you’re still okay. Big respect to you

"someone else had it worse" is really telling, i feel that with my own depression so to hear it from another is something else, its always "someone else had it worse"

The schlatt joke is kinda funny but it feels odd when people are commenting it on this pretty serious video.

"Do you feel beholden to" "What does that word mean" -English Major

hearin lud talk about this was really helpful. I lost my father at 13, so hearing perspective from another person who also lost their father at a young age and their grieving process was very good for some self reflection of my own grieving process and how I personally have dealt with things and my feelings about everything.. Thanks for doing this Ludwig and Dr. K.

I wanna see sykkuno talk with this guy

I say this with complete sincerity, and I don't believe that I'm alone: I would love for content involving this side of Ludwig to become more regular. This is really cool, and not an easy thing to do. Pog

My dad is getting on in years and listening to Ludwig talk about his dad dying in such a nonchalant way almost made me cry. Really educational video, thanks for posting.

As someone going to therapy currently, mad props for BOTH talking about this kind of stuff live, and putting it on youtube.

Low key proud of my boi for talking about his problems that live, im scared just to talk to myself about my problems

This was great. I love when Lud gets more serious. Dude is smart as fuck. Would be great if you had another talk

I personally think it shows how empathetic Ludwig is because he is worried that he's not capable of reaching out to his audience in the way that a good friend can. It's impossible for him to read all DMs, and to really solve anyone's problems, of course, but it's nice that he cares at all.

God I love therapy. It's so satisfying seeing people realize things about themselves. Thanks for being so vulnerable publicly Ludwig!

i actually really like this it was nice to see a more personal side of lud

Ludwig I think it’s awesome that you’re putting this on your KZfaq. Being able to be so personal in front of a ton of people really sets a great example for people being open about their mental health. 👏👏👏

One of my favourite videos you've done, super important, mad respect for being so vulnerable, real admirable.

Wow this was amazing. It’s awesome to see someone that seems to have everything going for them still be able to learn. I’ve always felt like therapy isn’t for me because I’m not “broken” enough, but this showed that anyone can benefit from professional help. Thank you for doing this Lud you’re awesome ❤️

“I feel the boomer inside of me” “Yeah, I feel it coming too” Pause lmao

Omg I can’t believe of all vids this is the one that’s gonna get spammed with “it is truly disgusting, that some “people” would do this horrible thing”

This video broke my heart. You’re deserving of this place Lud, you always will be, as much as you deserve to be sad and deserve to be happy. I hope you can recognise this someday. We love you.

I always love listening to Dr. K experiences, even if I can’t relate to them myself. It’s so nice to see a side of Lud thats past the jokes. Lud is so entertaining but it’s also so humbling to see a side of him thats more serious and open

"so are we starting with parasocial relationships or death?" 🤔

Really respect Ludwig for doing this, can tell he’s doing solid but it’s still healthy to have these conversations.

“what does that word mean?” - English Major

This was awesome to see you do. I have a very similar story with my Father and I think a lot of others do too. Hearing you talk about this kind of stuff could help a lot of people with their own problems. Keep doing your thing Ludwig, you're the man.

English major: “what does that word mean?”

The topic of death really resonated with me, thank you for opening up about that as it's something that definitely haunts me and I try not to think about too much but I feel much better personally thinking about it to myself and even going over it with my own friends and family. Hope this stream/video was comfortable and helpful for you. Thanks Lud!

Listening to this while I work and I can't help to think how much I miss therapy and how good it was for me. Maybe it's time to go back. Thank you Ludwig for opening up (even if this exposes you to parasocial relationships even more) and Dr. K. for doing his job so well. Mental health is important and so is awareness.

This past year made me attend therapy for the first time in my life. My Dad passed away when I was 12, and I only recently learned that he was an alcoholic. It was post-operative sepsis that he never got treated for, thanks to negligence from both him and the nurses. I never knew as a kid. So that dredged up a lot of feelings I haven’t felt for a while. I think this video sends a powerful message about how therapy is something normal, and it doesn’t make you weak or lesser. I think you’ve done a great thing Ludwig.

I could relate to a lot of the experiences I've had in therapy with just the short amount you spent with this. Like him pointing out you making a joke to lighten the mood or if you felt uncomfortable. I remember feeling the exact same emotion I saw on you when he pointed it out. Was kind of refreshing to see others not being so different when barriers get dropped.

Damn Ludwig’s so real, I actually like him now!

Absolute mad respect for this. Even though you don’t feel like you can help every person reaching out, you do way more than you could ever imagine. This video alone will help countless people understand their situations

I watched the VOD of the whole session and this really helped me. The talk about death really helped me deal with the fear of death. Thanks Dr. k and thanks Ludwig for opening up! This should be normalized ❤️