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[faithmwikali]

This is actually my first time seeing Liza be so serious for a it was worth it

[marziadelevo]

She is so real and honest. Perfect for delivering this important message. We love you, Liza ❤️

[grizzles]

I went through something similar recently. It is wonderful knowing that there are those who care deeply for you and love you. Thanks again everyone for that

[joseguardiola]

It's so hard to imagine liza being akward when talking to someone, or even struggling to make a friend. Sometimes when I try to overcome my own social anxiety I think of funny sociable people as references to the type of confidence I should have when interacting with others and sometimes liza is one of the people I think about. This is a very heart-warming video.

[esmeraldaportillo]

I struggle with depression and social anxiety disorder and I never really felt comfortable communicating my emotions and I always wished that I had a strong and loving support system! I know now that I shouldn't be ashamed about my mental health and that I should find comfort in knowing that there are people like me fighting every bad thought and are just trying to get through each day. I am proud of Liza for not being ashamed of her anciety. Thank you for giving us a chance to this side of you. 💖💚💖💚💖💚

[nawrayousif]

When she talks in a serious sound I always think that she’s gonna cry..I love her💘

[whoisjordan]

“Anxiety hit me like a brick, *nervous laugh* “

[seharbajwa]

Liza, this video just made me idolize you so much more. I’m fourteen and my anxiety has been a big part of me. I’ve had anxiety attacks in the middle of classes and I’ve felt like all eyes were on me at all times. I’ve had so many issues and feelings and it’s been hard for me to cope. The fact that you, an outspoken, successful, empowering woman, faces the same problems as me and pushes through it like you do, it means the world to me. So thank you so, so, much. Really, thank you.

[tani]

"I can't let Tiffany get the merch first."- My life sucks- Scotty Sire

[sleeponourbednotontherose]

See even the people who make you smile and laugh the most are battling something, it's so weird that sometimes we cant see it tho

[yaraheart]

"Anxiety is a part of me but it doesn't define me..." This is so deep and it helped me a lot. Thank you Liza💜💜!!

[PartyUpLive]

"Everybody has some sort of mental health to take care of". I've been saying this to family, friends, co-workers, and everyone I have a conversation with. Just to remind people that we all have our own issues, or battles. Things we deal with every day that we are ashamed of or try to hide but everyone is going through something.

It's great when you find someone to talk to about it, that will listen, not judge, and be there for you to vent or, just have someone to talk to about whatever you're going through.

[living_underneath_my_skin]

This is something that's really important and I'm glad it's something that people talk about

[emilyemily]

Liza you are amazing, you manage to inspire thousands daily, deal with your anxiety and be such a wonderful roll model. With all of that and you can still post on wednesdays/thursdays lol. Just saying that you really are great fun loving being but still has to manage with anxiety and i hope that this opens eyes that some people have to deal with some things in their life and its not all about fun and games, For the people who might have a life like that great! But for the people who don't you don't have too let something like anxiety stand in the way who you want too be. Liza you keep on pursuing and dreaming and don't let anything bring you down love you -true fan

[simondog]

I have ADHD. If you don’t know what that is, it’s kind of different for different people. For me, I cannot sit still easily. It’s super hard to not wander off in my thoughts. And sometimes ppl that don’t know me say “just sit still” and it’s a struggle I go through every day. ❤️

[kb]

I’ve dealt with Depression, an Eating Disorder, Anxiety, PTSD, a Personally Disorder, and Genophobia. Pretty recently tho my depression has went way down👍🏼 I’m glad we can have this conversation!

[randomkid--]

I have some anxiety too. Except it’s not social... I am a very social person and like to talk to people but... sometime it’s weird. I remember when i was in fifth grade and I was reading in my reading group we have every once in a while with our teacher and some other students. It was my turn to read and I was like okay it’s all good and I was sort of a class clown too. But then I was half way through the article when I realized... everyone was listening to me read aloud. And my hand just went HOT 🥵. I started stumbling on words and skipping sentences on accident and it felt like it took an hour to finish that paragraph... I hope you get better Liza!! ❤️

[pinterestjunkie]

Thank you for sharing its not always easy to talk about but I struggle with anxiety depression and OCD and it sometimes makes life hard but I got the help i needed and even taking meds only work sometimes there's good days and bad days but it's nice to know I am not alone because even with a thousand people around u sometimes u can feel so alone and to know there other people out there to talk to that understanding what your going through makes me feel so good :)

[Nightowl]

Social Anxiety has been a huge huge problem in my life. In College it led to me using alcohol as a crutch to go out and led to substance abuse issues my whole life. It’s so hard in this world now where everything is public to be an introvert and have social anxiety. The only time I truly feel at peace is by myself or in 1x1 situations. It’s a real thing that is so hard and I’m still trying to figure out how to manage my life with this. Thank you Liza.

[elixoxana]

I love Liza so so much, she inspires me to stand up to people who irritate me, become more confident as an individual, as I'm doing my GCSEs and going to College this year and also just to be me, i have Autism which means my anxieties are like monsters in my head, but i can fight them and maybe be like Liza one day 😊❤