Therapist reacts to Slipknot “Wait And Bleed”

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[JeremyMiller-snnh]

Your insight on the lyrics is dead on, most people don't realize that metal music is a therapeutic outlet for a lot of people who are going through a lot of things. Enjoyed your reaction

[twistedrattproductions]

Damn. Someone actually gets it! My wife is a licensed therapist in drug and alcohol treatment but has 3 degrees in psychology. She always says that this song is powerful and on point. We both suffer from mental illness. After 14 years, I still have trouble going to her and opening up. But without her, i wouldn't even exist right now. Case in point, I should be dead right now. She saved me.

[andrewvierling]

I'm 36 years old. This band saved my life in the 6th grade. The lyrics of this band connected with me so hard. They wrote my soul into songs and packaged it just for me. Thank you for doing this.

[dzibird]

For someone who was not allowed to express feelings out of fear of conflict and believing none of my problems mattered, bands like slipknot have been a lifeline. Especially when having to confront things like grief (mine and others) and realizing I may have had more abuse and gaslighting than I realized.

[JMulvy]

"I wander out where you can't see, inside my shell I wait and bleed." - its like I am moving to a space that you don't even know exists because you don't see it in front of you. and yeah it is still painful and lonely but bleeding is what starts the healing process when you are cut. The blood coagulates forming a scab and if left alone to heal it will scar. Making that particular area stronger than it was before. So from now on when I am cut, I know how to make myself heal.

[atomfallen]

Man when this came out fresh it helped me navigate school and life thanks fellas🙏

[windy-oodi]

I really like how you can see the link between this sort of music and how it can help in the "conquering of your demons". Corey Taylor's lyrics seem to come straight from his soul and when you can identify with what he is singing about it is a tremendously cathartic experience. That linked with the outrageous sound, energy and yes the masks that is Slipknot is in my view one of the ultimate forms of therapy and no medication needed. It's as though you know your not alone in your suffering and it provides a healthy outlet for the anger that can eat away at you from the inside. I speak from experience.
I am a nurse on a paediatric ward and we are seeing a massive increase in teenage mental health which we are not really trained to deal with. I never really know what to say to them to make them feel better. I sometimes think that if they listened to stuff like this they might have had a chance to deal with their problems like I did. Rather than prescribing them prozac etc maybe we should get them to listen to some Slipknot, Linkin Park or SOAD. And yes I am being serious.

[miguelgomes]

Still my favorite album by them love all songs in there, congrats for the channel

[faithsdad]

As a long time slipknot fan and fellow advocate, I am quite fascinated in the detailed insight diving into the mind of these lyrics! And she is fun to watch!! 😂 👍

[Remmy-iqbs]

I’m 43 years old this band saved my life. Still struggling but fighting. Thank you again. Love your videos.

[PIZZAdayisback]

The way she almost paused at "i wish i didn't like this" is such a relatable reaction to that

[Breaker]

Just damn. With as long as I've been listening to Slipknot, I've never gotten more out of their songs than when you talk through them. I'm at a point in my life when I really need this too

[bodhiphotography]

MY favorite track for over 2 decades now.

[mikegraham]

I love how excited you get and break down the metaphors it’s like the kids on the movie Goonies when figure the map out lol exact feelings I had the first time I jammed the Knot.. can’t wait to see you when Pantera Domination in Moscow is on your screen! Mad respect

[mikenewfer]

I am a survivor or Vanishing Twin Syndrome. My twin passed before we were supposed to be born into this life. My loss still effects me in a heavy way.... This was my first slipknot song when the album came out this was the first song I fell in love with by slipknot and have been in love with them since.... Thank you!! So much for helping me understand why... "I wondered out alone with out my twin into this world.... In side my shell I wait and bleed...we are both bleeding together but totally apart in every sense waiting to be saved he needed was unable to save Now I wait for him to save me from all this life has thrown at waiting forever to bleed for him because I lost him and he lost I'm a wreck now this song has never made me cry until today!! Thank you.... So much Slipknot 💯💙🖤

[claudiasolomon]

You offer insightful analysis girl.

Songs a therapist can really work worth
- Eyeless
- Surfacing
- Diluted
- Scissors

Trust me.

[erickhanna]

I really appreciate you venturing out into the rabbit hole of Slipknot's music. I have another one for you from them called Killpop. That song is amazing and I would love for you to dissect that song. Much love. Rock out!!

[athemioszed]

4:05 was skeptical at first but you(& your analysis) totally won me over. Keep up the good work😅😊

[mrt]

I'm a psychologist and i love this band because their lyrics are so much more than people think...metal and rock are so much more than people think, specially for introverts

[julierfstorie]

One of my favorite slipknot songs always has been. So relatable but if you've been burnt too many times being vulnerable all you can do is keep it in and suffer in silence.