Bird Photography Saved My Life (Here's How)

I struggled with generalized anxiety disorder. A few years ago, it got so bad I couldn't function anymore. Then on January, 2020, I photographed a European Robin, and everything changed. That small bird became my symbol of courage and started my healing journey through bird photography.
In this video, I'm sharing how birds and bird photography helped me overcome anxiety and rebuild my mental health—from panic attacks and health anxiety to finding peace and belonging in nature.

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0:00 - Intro
1:51 - My Struggle with Anxiety
05:04 - The Robin
9:24 - How Birds Became Therapy
11:27 - How Photography Changed Me
15:20 - Overcoming Fears
24:36 - 5 Lessons Birds Taught Me
26:10 - The Poem
28:16 - Message of Hope

This is the most vulnerable video I've ever recorded. Birds gave me something to hold onto. They taught me patience, gave me permission to be a beginner, and showed me that ordinary backyard birds can bring extraordinary healing.
You don't need expensive gear or exotic locations. The extraordinary is already around you.

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