What to do when your life falls apart

Wow! Life has really gone downhill the last month. Though I'm on the upswing, I was in a very dark place for awhile. Here are some tips for when life explodes in your face. Mostly it's about crying and relying on your friends and how I can totally relate to that little dog meme.

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Tom Spriggs at The Coronel Group

shot & edited by Eric Lombart

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This video is sponsored by Squarespace, but per usual, all opinions are my own.

[qmaster]

why is this a universal feeling? i feel like literally EVERYONE isn't happy. this is not the adulthood i envisioned when i was a child.

[Biskwyy]

" Are you okay ? "
" Are you really okay ? "
Sometimes saying something twice makes a huge difference .

[musicObseSSion]

"Just cause your life falls apart, doesn't mean you have to lose your desire to live it. "

Damn right, Anna.

[randomperson-pnis]

“text friends and family”
what if they’re the reason my life’s falling apart?

[AyannaActing]

It's so saddening to see us all relating on this depressing level. We need a big group hug. Come here. We're all so sad.

[lucymoon]

There's a dark humour in relating to something this much

[lindabuth]

that laugh after taking her deep breath 😂😂😂

[simeonbusano]

This is actually the most comforting thing I have ever seen. I feel so much less alone in this world. Thank you, earnestly.

[Antonio-tkkw]

Your life can't fall apart if you don't have one.

[GabeJohnson]

Your life is falling apart and here you are, trying to help others deal with their lives. You are a good person, Anna.

[canteatdonuts]

Her life is falling apart but her makeup looks good

[arishiasol]

I see a lot of comments regarding whether she brokeup or not.

You know... I have the good luck of having a supportive partner, and you can still feel like your life is falling apart. Sometimes that's me. Just know that having a partner or not is neither a solution nor a cause.

Even when someone breaks up with you, it is very likely that it's because some parts of your life have been quite messy already. It's more of a nail in the coffin rather than the cause.

The moral of the story, guys, happiness can only come from oneself. No one else is going yo give it to you.

[noemieedits]

I think they broke up :/ stay strong Anna we love you💕

[meowmew]

Hey someone made a documentary about my life!

[chandlerfoushee]

Hey Anna,

I don't know if you'll ever see this comment but i just wanna say regardless of what happened in your private life (brad, friend, family, whatever related) it isn't our business. i just want to say I have been watching your videos quite regularly for several years. I have taken great inspiration from you in a number of your reactions to life. I am proud of you for looking for your support system and healthy things to be distracted with. I have had plenty of traumatizing life experiences make me just as hopeless and I think you getting up and deciding to keep going each day (even if you aren't happy even if it's not easy) is very strong of you and I want you to know that while I don't know know you, I do have a lot of respect for you, your brand of art, your humor, and in general being a role model. You are one of the few you tubers I'd encourage a younger person to look up to. I am 21 and have gone all through high school and college watching your videos and I just wanted to send love and encouragement. Cuddle all your sweet cats and keep making art !

[francesgoyokpin]

"Just because your life falls apart doesn't mean you have to lose the desire to live it". Anna Akana, thank you.

[terminallyelleofficial]

Perfect timing for this. I feel like it is never gonna get better

[Yaneli.]

So... what if... you don't have friends? Or a support group?

[Candlekeepdeep]

This could not have come at a better (worse?) time. Feelin' this right now. Hugs to everyone who wants hugs.

[yhlitmg]

that's when you know things are REALLY fucked up, when you just start laughing about it all. like if i'll ever be in a plane crash i'll probably initially freak out and then just start hysterically laughing. cause losing everything you held dear and valued... well that's the biggest joke of all.