Finding Comfort in Chaos: Dangerous Driving and Snakeybus

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In periods of intense stress or anxiety, I find myself gravitating towards the pure, escapist joy of driving games. Lately, though, I've been playing a couple of smaller, weirder games that, rather than letting me switch off from my anxieties, hold a mirror up to them. Let's talk about that.

[NicoBleackley]

Hambo, we all love you and will always be here for you duder!

[FPSDIESEL]

Hamish been watching you for awhile since like 5k or so and it was nice to hear another creator I watch alot talk about how they are feeling with the job and being so frank about it. I relate alot and it helps to know I'm not alone. I appreciate it.

[IsThatSmoothJazz]

Hey Hamish,

This is honestly a fantastic video. I really enjoy the tangential route looking at your own life - subjective video essays like this are always better than *OBJECTIVE REVIEWS*.

Glad to hear you're doing well!

- James McPherson

[AveragePixel]

damn dude, this was much more heartfelt than i was expecting. I really respect that

[Yindoom]

jesus christ, this video started out feeling very relatable, talking about feelings and video games
then it segwayed into the existential horrors of relying on so many strangers for your livelyhood, and the stress that accompanies it
I need a nap now

[rileyzook-moran]

You always seem to find these really interesting perspectives when playing these games and I'm really glad you share them! Keep doing what you're doing Hamish!

[Bolehillbilly]

The first minute or this is spot on. I would also include the knowledge that a race will only last a few minutes.

[saedt]

Remember we subscribed because we like what YOU did, so do you, Hamish.

[clemdelaclem]

you talking about your mental health is what got this channel started and videos like these are far more interesting to me than a 10minute video on the newly released AAA game

[theoneandonlyjs]

This is your best video mate. I appreciate when you directly tie personal experiences to your experiences in video games.

I hope you can continue to do this at a pace that both suits you and supports you. I know that is a tough balance but I think your audience can attest to that being the thing they care most about here

[Tammys_tunes]

good thinkpiece as always, Hamish. glad to hear it's been an upward battle!

[LordofBroccoli]

Good luck dealing with your depression and anxiety, Hamish. As someone struggling with BPD and its myriad of symptoms, everything from emotional turbulence to dissociation, I know mental health can be a bitch. I guess the best piece of advice I can give you right now is that it never pays off to skip meals and food. What you buy in saving money and hours you always lose in productivity and sanity.

Great video as always, and I'm always here if you want to talk :)

[fv]

Most Gaming YouTubers: Here's a funny game Snakey Bus, ha ha.

Other Gaming YouTubers: Here's how Dark Souls helped with my depression.

WoG: Here's a breakdown of how I confronted my mental state and existential chaos, using *Snakey Bus* .

[MrTheMrLol]

Im so glad i discovered your channel. Im always surprised, how good your videos are and they are a joy to listen to.
For me its 10 min to relax and get different thoughts, it literally gets me thinking.
I hope your doing good, dont look at the numbers, many Youtubers have problems with that.
Ill be waiting for your next video!

[gunslingerplays]

Love your videos man, they are truly an inspiration for me. I wanna end up writing essays or whatever and release them as videos on my favourite games.

For my Master degree I'll be writting a thesis on the beauty of escapism and emergent gameplay in open world games, especially in post apocalyptic games.

[gn]

Damn that was emotional, hope you're doing better now. This response to a game not as just a means for entertainment per se but also as just a way to zone out and forget about everything is something that was quite resonant, and definitely something I could relate to

[inframeout]

There is no better lad in all of journalism and you are the very best of us. Let's watch "Shin Godzilla"

[mariapazgonzalezlesme]

That's an particular way of viewpoint and relatable. Every time I dealt with negative thoughts, I used to hear musics and play mobile games, they helped me to deal with them, until I forgot about them.

Take all your time to feel better, WOG.

[wmstewart]

As someone who also suffers from anxiety/depression, your videos have meant a ton to me. Hang in there, bud!

[VooDooGamingPT]

I've been dealing with some anxiety problems recently, due huge amounts of pressure on my job, and lack of sleep.
And seeing this is so refreshing and heartwarming. We're always so focused on what tomorrow can bring, that we forget to appreciate the little things.

Seeing that games can impact you're way of viewing things its incredible. Don't rush it, take your take and stay strong!