On Hiatus
Hello! I'm going on a mental health vacation for a few weeks. When will I start making videos again? I don't know, but not until I'm good and ready. What's going on? You may have noticed I've already been quite absent lately. I'm on anti-depressants now, and I just need some time to get back to normal.
In addition, I'll be changing my Patreon model from monthly to a 'per creation' basis after the first of next month. I've simply been too absent to charge you all every month. In the future, I'll only charge during the months where I put out a video. More announcements to follow eventually.
EDIT: I can't change Patreon to per creation, unfortunately. I made an assumption that was incorrect.
Cheers!
Comments (31)
Robert, I just wanted to let you know you're not alone. This summer has been a particularly bad one for me with depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. Having been through this before, I know they'll pass, but it doesn't make it any easier when you're going through it. I take a bit of medication for it, and I'm back to weekly sessions with my therapist. No matter how many times I've watched them, your videos give me a lift and a laugh on days that are otherwise pretty dark. Hang in there, and when you're ready to entertain us again, we'll all be here for you.
I hope you're doing alright, Robert.
We love you Robert <3 take all the time you need
Hope your doing well
Everyone has their own take on Patreon, but I don't view it as transactional. I don't have an expectation of getting X for my monthly dollar. I just want to support the cool things you do. So take care of yourself, and worry about us later.
Robert, i've been a fan of your channel for a while and have just signed up for Patreon after seeing this, so I can support you a little. I know money doesn't improve mental health, but if a few more of us pledge a dollar here and there it's certainly going to make things more comfortable. Enjoy your break, and remember - quality not quantity. We're all happy to wait. H x
Robert, all the best wishes! Please take care, and see tpo yourself! We'll be here for you when you decide it's time to come back...!
Good luck!
Take all the time you need, no pressure. I can relate somewhat, having known a couple of people with long-term depression and it's often not taken seriously (people mistake it for meaning 'a bit sad'). I don't know about your own circumstances but switching to YouTube full time must've been difficult, Brian from Regular Car Reviews has said a few times it gets quite lonely not having people to work with, but you find ways to fix that. Anyway, as others have said, we'd rather you were happy than churning out videos (you've made enough great ones to keep everyone going in the meantime), so take it easy :)
Good call First things first. Also staying.
Take your time, man.
Take your time. Slow and steady, like the Trabant right? 😜 Feel better!
Robert you make the best video on you tube. Take your time, get feeling better. Good things come to those who wait. Thank you for all you do!!
You do you my friend. We'll be here waiting. I think you may be blown away at how many of us have been in your same boat before. It will get better I promise.
Take a break, take a vacation, go to a place not to film, but just to experience it. Go to Chicago for a day or two, Visit a museum or two, etc. Just don't go to make content, go to make...yourself relax. We won't expect anything from you other than you to be healthy mentally.
I get it. I was just on disability for five weeks from work due to mental health. I know how important this is, I'm so glad you're doing something about it. Keep going, my friend.!
Figures Patreon would break that. Take all the time you need man. 👍
Best wishes Robert!
Take all the time you need Robert. You've got a great perspective and we'll still be here when you get back.
Best wishes , take your time and get better
Take your time and relax Robert, all the best!
Do what you have to do... Take as long as you need... We'll still be here.
You do you bud. Your mental health is the most important thing. We'll hold down the fort.
Take care Robert. We'll be right here whenever you're ready.
You have our support!
You're mental health is way more important than YouTube, take as much time as you need, you don't owe the community anything.
No worries, Rob! Mental health is extremely important. I've been battllng with similar issues as well. Take all the time you need!
Hope you’re ok Robert, I’m sure I speak for all your Patreons when I say take all the time you need and we’re looking forward to your return!
Take care! I am staying too!
Do what you need to.
Feel better Robert! We're all here for you if you ever need us.