The Year I Lost My Friend and Mental Health | 2022 Recap
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- Опубліковано 31 гру 2022
- 2022 was a year full of ups and downs like any year. Despite competing in my first ever bodybuilding show, powerlifting meet and half-marathon, I never have also never lost a friend to death and diagnosed with a mental disorder. Sure accomplishments like I mentioned are great, but I would trade any and every accomplishment in the world to simply just have my friend back. However, that's not the way the world works. 2022 was a living nightmare for me. A nightmare I hope no one ever has to live through. Unfortunately, some of us will live through nightmares similar to the one's I went through. There is hope though, and I hope to provide that to you guys in 2023. Whatever difficulty you come across just know you're strong enough.
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Unfortunately, men don't usually talk about their problems. We are 'supposed' to be strong and quiet. All this has a huge impact on our mental and physical health.
100%. Its important to be in communion so we dont feel the weight of our burdens on our shoulders.
Inspiring dude.
I started 2022 by getting fired from my job. Found part time work at a local gun shop while I rebuilt my media portfolio all over again.
I met you probably 7 months ago when you came in to pickup a Sig and mentioned I was hoping to start making shooting videos myself since media is what I do.
A book that might help you too (I’m autistic, and suffered from BPD and eating disorders for years) it’s called “the courage to be disliked” really helped me rewrite my brain.
Flash forward to now and I’d consider all the hell 2022 brought me to be the best year of my life.
Im sorry about the job situation man. Losing a job is not easy. It allows for so much uncertainty and stress. Im glad you got a job at that gun shop though because that's how we got to meet! Also, I will definitely be checking that book out. I enjoy reading and obtaining as much knowledge as I can.
Levi, you are really cool. Just had to let you know that. I lost a friend due to mental health too and it sucks, but the fact that you’re here and you’re saving lives is a blessing.
I lost my grandfather almost two months ago. It's so hard, he was like my father. I hope you all have a great 2023. God bless you 🙏 🇦🇷
Im sorry for your loss man. Its not easy losing someone. Especially if it's family. We all will experience loss in this life and that's just a part of life. God bless you as well man.
@@LMACKK Thank you so much Levi. God will guide us 🙏
Great inspirational video man, I'm sure your friend is proud of you and I pray that you will continue to share his legacy with everyone! 💯👊🏽👏🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾♥️
Thanks so much man. I am sure he is too. Im going to do anything and everything i can to help him get his message out there
bro i write about my health throw my routine nonstop because i,m always staying shredded nonstop all the time 😎
Something that may help with your specific mental conditions, is cruciferous vegetables, especially broccoli. Try to stay away from sugar and simple carbohydrates.
I lost my oldest cousin last year in 2022 worst moment ever but one thing he told me as a kid was as a man you gotta stay strong and move on in life that will stay with me forever till this day💫🕊
Im sorry for your loss man. Like you saw i can most definitely relate to that. However, I also want to say that im glad you were able to take the good out of the time you got to spend with him!
Happy New Year Levi! I pray for peace and growth for you in 2023! Luv ya bro, just keep being you things will looking up for you!
Back at you man! 2023 is your year go get it!
Wow, this is an amazing video! Really proud of you for being so open and honest! Life is difficult but you are stronger than your difficulties. You are a KING and you are not your mental health struggles. Also everyone deals with sadness and loss in different ways. I love that you are there to help and continue your friend’s dream. I wish you much happiness, peace and success! Even though I don’t know you personally, I can tell from your videos, your work ethic etc… that you will overcome!
God never gives us things we cannot handle and I believe that. Thanks so much for the encouraging message man. Although i do not know you personally either but I can tell you're a very genuine person!
Happy New Year Levi, I'm sorry 2022 was a bad year for you. I'm sure your friend would be proud that you're carrying on his dream to help kids. Here's to a better 2023 and good luck with all your endeavors! 👏❤
It is okay! Despite a bad year leads to good. Even if I cannot see it now. Thank you
Happy New Year Levi, wishing you a comforting and successful 2023 despite the many difficulties you faced in 2022. May God continue to use you to bring forth inspiration and motivation to others through your youtube content as you have done for me these past few years. Peace bro 🙏🔥👊
2023 will have its good and its bad just as 2022 did. I will continue to grow toward God even more during this year and years to come. God bless bro and take care!
I know sometimes the bad overshadows the good, but you have had so much good this year, too. I know it is hard. When you talk about your struggles, it reminds me how far I have come. It is doable, and you are going to overcome this. I cry a lot... two years ago, I cried every day because of poor decisions made by a loved one. The best advice I can give you is look at the good of a situation, keep your eyes focused on God, know there are so many people who love you and would do anything to help you, and never give up... never stop sharing with those in need. Love you, my brother!
There is always good in every situation and God reminds me that I may not see it now, but eventually one day I might. I will always choose life and God which means im never giving up. Thanks for your words of wisdom and courage Joe!
Wow powerful. It’s interesting that you say the anti-depressants “dumb down” your emotions as opposed to “helped settle” your emotions, as many people would say. Numbing pain doesn’t solve the problem, it simply masks it for another time. Good on you for making that distinction.
Yeah Ive experienced numbing and reduced emotions. Numbing definitely makes you feel like a robot and you dont feel up or down just borderline. As where reduced emotions make me feel emotional still, but not on the extreme side of them.
Tough video man. Phew 😮💨 Cried a little with that back story at the beach. It’s not easy, some people won’t understand that pain never leave, it will always be there. You’re so brave brother, I salute you 🫡 2023 finna be good to you bro I can see that 😌💪🏼
Thanks for this man. Also, thanks for your message on Ig too. Losing people is hard as you know… i wish it wasnt but it is and unfortunately its a part of life for some of us. God bless you bro
Levi I am so sorry for your loss. I also have OCD, and related anxiety. I know it is always a challenge, but you can do this. You are already an inspiration, and I wish you nothing but success in the future!
Thanks so much for this. I would say my mental struggles derive from perfectionism. Im always worried about not performing well and beating myself up over what could have happened. But thats where my faith has really helped me a ton. Thank you for this
2020 was a rough year, but I think the crazy circumstances made it easier to rally and try our best to get ourselves together, like an emergency response. 2021 was worse because things didn't quite get back to normal, and life had been irreparably changed by the pandemic, we were beat down and exhausted. 2022 felt like a bad continuation of 2021, with even more burnout, but I began to care even less. I was looking back at pictures from 2022 and there were really very few highlights. I regressed in my walk with God, my leadership skills, my relationships/friendships, general adulting responsibilities, and I pretty much gave up on dating about halfway through the year. The only progress I made was in my strength at the gym...after decades of working out (I'm 46), I'm the strongest I've ever been. But also I lost my consistency at the gym. I'm excited to start a new year and hopefully reverse the trend of things getting worse every year.
We may never know when things get better, but what we can do is have faith that things will get better! Faith has no timeline but what it does have is peace. 2020-2022 was half awesome and half terrible because as you said the pandemic caused a spike in things we have never seen before. Glad youve made improvements there man. Just continue to make improvements everywhere!
Crazy how the year went by so fast Brotha. How your living your life is helping others by inspiring and motivating them. Letting them know that they are NOT ALONE IN THIS. It SUCKS and we ask ourselves WHY ME and WHY CAN'T I be NORMAL or have myself back AGAIN and NOT deal with the negative mental illness, disease or whatever it is that's PLAYING WITH MY MIND... All i can say is PLS Continue to LIVE life and hopefully people can look around and just let their friends or anyone KNOW that we are FIGHTING through this and will be standing at the END🙏 you are doing AWESOME by spreading awareness but PLS make sure 50 percent of that is YOU taking care of YOUR body, mind and soul..also, let's not have our past remind us of our failure but a lesson to what we are about to endure and convey to others. Lastly, Blessed over stressed and Sky's The Limit🥇💪👏♥️🙏
Thanks for this man. I will never overload myself with worry or stress as I did in the past as that is all behind me and is not worth going through again. I will wake up and choose life every day i am on this Earth!
I love this message. I am also on meds which tend to blunt my emotions a little, but it is far more preferable than trying to do it without them. Perseverance got me there with a lot of therapy. I admire your drive ❤️
Unfortunately the meds blunt emotions which sucks. But trying to manage the emotions is a reck as well. I came off recently in august and was actually normal for a while. But ofc havoc struck in my brain and i had to go back on em. But thank you!
@@LMACKK I'm on Effexor (antidepressant) 150mg/day. I was on and off them for years to explore how much I needed them after ruling out others that didn't work as well. Hearing about your friend reminded me of a path I very nearly followed.
Long story short, the meds finally work with minimal side effects in conjunction with the therapy and some long overdue family trauma closure. They finally no longer feel like a bandaid fix. It literally took decades, and more patience than I would have ever thought I had in me. You're one of many such inspirations for me to keep going and whether I pay it back or forward, I'm glad to do so because I get to see healing in the world instead of just pain. ❤️
So sorry for your loss
its okay. There is good to come out of everything... Even death
@@LMACKK true but, sometimes it is harder especially when it is someone that you were close to and knew for a long time.
2020 : Lost my mum and my job
2021 : Mental Health
2022 : Best Friend and GF
2023 : Wanna and Will Improve on whatever i can
Life's Hard but still moving on 😊
Im sorry man. That seems like a lot of unfortunate events. I hope that you are learning to cope with it and are coping well with it! Take care man and best to 2023.
@@LMACKK Thanks for your reply, it means a lot. I'm trying my best to fix my life and to be strong. 😊
You are so awesome man ! change my address man I move love you bro ! You are are get to goal man ! And happy new year man ! 💪💪
Thanks Sam! you are the man too!
Hey, I know someone that can heal your mind. And his Name is Jesus Christ, ask him personally in faith for help and get to have relationship with him and your life will change for the better. God bless
Jesus Christ is someone im getting to know more and more everyday. Im in the midst of understanding his mercy so i can experience the peace he has waiting for me.
@@LMACKK I love to hear it my friend. God bless🙏🏻
Levi, you are really cool. Just had to let you know that. I lost a friend due to mental health too and it sucks, but the fact that you’re here and you’re saving lives is a blessing.
I appreciate it Josiah. Just here trying to do my best.
@@LMACKK you’re out here saving lives and that’s a great tune we all can dance to. This is your year, Levi. 2023 is yours
@@LMACKK you’re out here saving lives and that’s a great tune we all can dance to. This is your year, Levi. 2023 is yours
@@LMACKK you’re out here saving lives and that’s a great tune we all can dance to. This is your year, Levi. 2023 is yours
Levi, you are really cool. Just had to let you know that. I lost a friend due to mental health too and it sucks, but the fact that you’re here and you’re saving lives is a blessing.