Is Making Videos Hurting My Mental Health?
“Why I Don’t Play the Trendy Mental Health Game 🎭💥”
Look — you’ll never see me wrapping my trauma in some sparkly viral bow just to rake in clicks. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: mental health isn’t a performance piece.
If one video here hits 300 views and the next hits 1.5K? Cool. It’s not about views — it’s about truth. Because if one person watches and gets a spark of hope, that’s all the ROI I need.
Too many people online package up generic, feel-good psychology in fancy fonts, slap a sad piano track under it, and pretend they’ve cracked the code. And sure, some self-help voices are helpful — Mel Robbins, for example, has insight and drive, and she’s real about her credentials. But there’s a big difference between good advice and professional therapy.
I’m not here to be trendy. I’m here to build a library — a place where you can come back to real talk, raw honesty, and tools you can actually use. If I say it, I’ve lived it — and I’ll back it up.
You deserve more than clickbait quotes and shiny BS. Stay raw. Stay sober. Stay learning.
This video is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room.
About Michael
I'm Michael, a mental health creator, recovered alcoholic, future therapist, and the host of Sober Psychology. After realizing how much of the traditional mental health conversation misses the mark, I decided to build a space dedicated to raw, unfiltered self-examination and personal healing. My approach combines psychological principles with brutal honesty and hard truths, cutting through the noise to help people navigate their own growth. No toxic positivity, no hidden shame—just real conversations about what it actually takes to heal.