Best advice for newly injured paraplegics
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2023
- A video inspired by a recent comment on my last video. I hope someone can relate to it and it can help whoever needs to hear it.
To hear more details of the mental health dip that almost took my life, this episode of the podcast is very raw and honest
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Details never spoken of on a public platform come to light and while raw and emotional at times, it is handled with humour and tackled sensitively
We talk about how psychedelics inspired a remarkably powerful act of forgiveness.
The spotlight of social media “progression” posts and the pressure of cheerleading.
The instagram highlight reel vs the shadowy reality of depression and poor mental health.
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I've been loving the comments that inspire videos like these, if you have any ideas for future videos, don't be shy to suggest them here, and of course any other thoughts welcome. Thanks x
Your message does not only apply to people in a similar situation, it applies to EVERYONE.
I do hope that it can inspire everyone that sees it then 😁
You can’t enjoy the big things if you can’t enjoy the small things…words of wisdom
This actually made me cry because I relate so deeply with every word. I still don’t know if I would “get it” even if I met the future me at the time of my injury. It took going through those dark times to appreciate the good. So while hindsight is 20/20, I’m not sure there is much I would change. Yes, I could’ve made the process a little easier knowing what I know now but that’s where you and I come in! It’s all good stuff.❤️
Couldn’t agree more, while those dark times were deeply disturbing and undesirable, they shaped the person I am now.
I hope these words can resonate with someone who needs them, even tho they sound overly simplistic with hindsight.
So glad you enjoyed the vid Brian, this is why we do it ❤️ ✌️
That helped me greatly. Thank you!!!!❤️
I'm in a wheelchair because of multiple Sclerosis the extra thing is I don't have use of my right arm and hand. So my independence is limited. I wish I had use of my right arm and hand. I depend on my husband for a lot. You are so uplifting.
Thank you, Fred for this video!
Remember you are good at what you are good at . Positive all the way .
oh my god you answered my question beyond anything i could've hoped ..i have cried a bit but what you have said applies to so many of us . Since watching you i am so much more engaged in life and i cant wait for my patients to see this ..i dont know why i cried but it was happy tears that you made it Freddo ...the great guy xxx ok Freddo the great guy was a bit much hahhahahh😅
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, and I have you to thank for the inspiration to make a video like this. Thanks for the kind words, it means a lot that these videos have a positive impact. Any more suggestions very welcome ❤ ✌
You are a machine, dude! Your positive outlook is indeed admirable. Quite frankly, we are having a much harder time over here, accepting and dealing with grief, or whatever the heck you want to call this event of a life changing illness/injury. My perspective as a spouse/caregiver is, that 99% of strangers are extremely kind and much nicer to my husband since he’s been in a chair, unfortunately the opposite happened to his/our close circle. I am so happy to hear that you were able to get closer to your loved ones. That’s massive! Thank you for sharing this video and spreading positive vibes.
Thanks so much for the kind words, I am sorry to hear things aren't so easy for you guys right now. Stay strong and positive ❤ ✌
I didn’t realize I needed this video till about halfway through where I broke down. I had my accident 2 1/2 years ago (SCI very similar to yours), and am still trying to get to the silver lining part of things.
I love your perspective of life on hard mode, and giving others the gift of realizing how easy things really are. Those are things I’ll definitely never forget.
These comments warm my heart man ❤️
Thanks for taking the time to write that.
I just heard you saying, that this video "underperformed".
My only explanation is, that UA-cam did not show me this video and the first video with Brian in my "inbox" at all.
I had no idea, you uploaded those videos, this is why I am very late "to this party" !
Oh dear! I’m guessing you must have notifications turned on, seeing as you normally comment straight away.
I wonder why UA-cam didn’t show you these other vids?
Thanks for letting me know! ❤️✌️
What an amazing informative video Son, I’m sure it will help a lot of people. Your positivi😊ty oozes out the screen. We are so proud of you , and the person you’ve become, and the inspiration to people in the same situation as you. Love you so much from Mum and Dad xxxxx
Thank you Mum, I am so grateful to have you in my life, always being so loving and kind, it means a lot x
Great positive video and vibe. Inspiring honesty 👏 Even saw my mate Alex rocking the bass who told me about your channel. Love your videos & positivity 👍
No way, you know Alex Tarrel? Small world. Thanks so much for the comment 😊
Yep AT old school best friend, Love him 😎. Again great videos Freddo👏 💪
Freddo what an excellent video. ❤ I love your positivity and I love your message to your depressed self. It applies to many people and I think you are inspiring.
Thanks so much ❤ ✌
What a great video and message!
Thanks as always ❤ ✌
Thanks for the encouraging video. I'm 79 and am in a "temporary" wheelchair, I hope. Been here for over a year and recovery is slow, so your story helps. I loved your dog training video, I'm trying to train my 2 little guys to walk beside the chair. Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much for the kind words, I'm so glad you enjoy my videos ❤✌
It is true walking don't mean happiness. I got a disorder that makes walking painful & it damages my legs. It get worse with time so I can't walk or stand for long even though I am 25 but can't go to a store, mall, school or any activity without being in pain & often falling down. I will start using a wheelchair before 30 but that's fine as I would actually enjoy my life & bieng able to do more instead of getting injured from walking & falling down from pain. I think it's easier mentally to loosing walking capability over a longer period of time, can't imagine how it feels to loose the ability to walk after an injury. I was talking snowboarding with a friend & that I can't do that again so that was sad to think about so I needed to see this
I’m really happy that the message in this video resonated with you. Using a wheelchair is a great tool for mobility and there’s no shame in using one, even if you can walk, if it makes life easier.
Love watching you enjoy sports! Your advice in this video is the best! Keep these great videos coming.
Thanks so much for the kind words ❤ ✌
Great video Freddo strong words I can relate to a lot of it. and I love listening to your podcasts keep doing what you doing.
Love the video with you on your boat enjoying life, it’s made me and my wife Lauri wanting to get a one watch this space.. 😉
yeah man the boat is great! Especially now you can swim! Thanks for the kind words ❤ ✌
The video you posted today with Brittney was great! Deep thoughts man! I was a lil concerned when I saw the title, but then you guys went off on a tangent.
Thanks. Title always needs to have clickability - I try not to click bait as such, but if we’d called it something with more nuance, it will get less views. That’s UA-cam! 🤷♂️
@@FreddotheWheelchairGuy So true. “Sizzle Sells” was my motto when I did advertising back in my work career.
This helps me Appreciate my legs more god bless
Glad it helps - stay grateful ❤✌
Great video.
Thanks so much 😊❤️✌️
I love my chair more as walking, less pain, o yeah and I can rolling and no more walking without a wall, table etc, so I’m even free as walking, only I most think 10 times from a-b, mis only standup and go, but I’m more happy and feeling better as last 3 years … mind, mis my body from before I had my spine cord injury, but I work hard to be the best in a chair 😉
Freddo, I wanted to send you a photo because this is September. How can I reach you? I’m on Messenger if that help.
I’m able bodied and nowhere near as positive as u
Everyone has to start somewhere, what are you grateful for today?
@@FreddotheWheelchairGuy I am grateful for u sir