getting out there...

Today, I have for you my first vlog ever! Overall, I had a good day. One thing I have been really struggling with since my Mom's passing has been getting back out there and enjoying the things I have always been passionate about. My anxiety had gotten so bad that I couldn't leave the house and socializing in public was equally as difficult to do. I have already come a long way since then, but I need to keep pushing!
Today, I was able to get up, get work done, get some physical activity in, and even make a pit stop on the way home at one of my favorite stores. I hope you enjoy the vlog and I hope to see you in the comments section!
My next video will be going into detail about my plans moving forward - my initial weigh-in, weight loss goals, mental health goals, food plan, and proposed exercise routines will be revealed so stay tuned for that!
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the elevator pitch
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My name is Craig and I am on a journey to take back control of my physical and mental health and I want you to join me! I have been suffering from anxiety and depression for 25+ years and found myself in a dark place after the loss of my mom to lung cancer in 2019. This included the development of a binge eating disorder and reaching an entirely new level of both anxiety and depression I didn't think was possible.
This channel will document my life - the good, the bad, and everything in-between. I'm doing this for myself - to hold myself accountable and have an archive of documented moments from this crucial time in my life. I'm also doing this to honor my mom's final wish of me finding something that truly makes me happy, which leads me to the final reason I'm doing this - to reach someone out there who is also suffering and hopefully making an impact on them.
The most joy I feel is when I am helping others. Whether it's my day job of teaching in higher education, giving some pointers to the young locals at the skatepark, giving advice, or simply being there for someone who needs to vent. I do feel that I was put on this Earth to help others and that's what I aim to do while helping myself in the process. The better I can feel about my own life, the more of an asset I can be in my goal of helping others.
Thanks for being a part of this.
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the contact info
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instagram: @helloitscraig
email: [e-mail]
#mentalhealthjourney #anxiety #depression #bingeeatingrecovery #mentalhealthvlog

[@jennminese3017]

Hey cuz!! I really enjoyed this vlog!! I cannot wait for the next one!!

[@itscraig6840]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@markbruesch1557]

I got tingles

[@tvieso]

Love it, man! Glad to see you getting out and having fun. Also, your design decisions and technical skills are already better than a lot of crap on RUclips. So great job. Was laughing hard at the ASMR callout. 😂

[@itscraig6840]

Thanks, man! I had a lot of fun editing. You know I'm still an extreme noob with Premiere Pro, so hopefully one day everything isn't just digitally duct-taped together :) haha. But I appreciate the support and I am really looking forward to the next video in particular! Perhaps you'll even get some more cat ASMR. Who knows?!