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Vlogging Cured My Social Anxiety

Although I no longer post weekly vlogs, I still pick up the camera every now and then. I want to share how vlogging helped me grow socially and rebuild my confidence.

For most of my life, I’ve been introverted. Crowds and social situations made me anxious, and I often felt like I didn’t quite fit in. Over the years, those feelings grew heavier, to the point where my confidence took a real hit. Speaking in front of people — or even being in a busy room — could trigger panic, sweating, and an overwhelming urge to escape.

Then in 2018, I stumbled into vlogging. At first, it was just an experiment — a way to push myself into discomfort. I set myself a 50-vlog challenge, and by the time I hit my 50th, I realized I loved it. I kept going for years, posting regularly until 2023, when I slowed down.

What I didn’t expect was the transformation. Vlogging forced me to step outside my shell, to speak up, and to share my voice openly. Over time, my confidence came back stronger than ever. Speaking to a crowd no longer rattled me. Performing on stage with my band felt natural, almost effortless. The anxiety hasn’t disappeared completely, but it no longer controls me.

That’s why I’m sharing this. Vlogging turned out to be more than just a hobby — it became a form of self-therapy. It won’t magically cure social anxiety, but it can help chip away at it. For me, it was life-changing. Maybe it could be for someone else, too.

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