How the Aquarium Hobby Changed His Life
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ธ.ค. 2023
- How the aquarium hobby changed his life. In today's video, Mike shares his inspiring message and background with us. Like many other first responders or service members, Mike dealt with combat issues, PTSD, and trauma, and his fish room and aquariums gave him a valuable outlet and positive hobby to improve his well being and mental health.
So many others deal with similar issues, whether it is coming back home from deployment or other traumatic life events, and Mike's message is meant to help those struggling, and show how the aquarium hobby can help them as well.
Links below to Mike's channel, Cich Psyche.
- IG: / cich_psyche
- TH-cam: / @cichpsyche
Feel free to reach out to Mike, or leave a comment below, if you've had a similar experience or have a story worth sharing.
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Epic video, love how he mentioned fish dates. Me and my wife do that, grab a nice dinner, go by Sephora and hit a few fish stores
I started this hobby as me and my wife were undergoing a rough time in our lives. I spent my after office hours learning about the hobby. I started with 20-gallon tanks. Now, I have an 80 and 65 Gallons tank for my African and American Cichlids. We watch these fishes swimming peacefully and love feeding them. It became a part of my life.
I'm disabled from a brain injury and PTSD. My friend gave me a 29 gallon tank a few months after my iniury and that really changed my life. It is great for mental health and brings nature into our homes. We can also do it at our own pace. I gifted my mom a tank (recent widow) hoping it can be rewarding to her as well. Keep up the great videos Cichlid Bros!
This is a similar reason why i joined the hobby. I injured my back to the point of being in a wheelchair for months unable to leave the house. I needed a hobby that i could do and enjoy in my own home. I started with a 20g tank and now have a 15g, 20g, 32g, and a 75g. It's been the best decision for my mental health to date. The fish bring so much joy to my life and they have such unique personalities.
What a great idea to help veterans
This hobby definitely saved me and my marriage. I also suffer from PTSD, but as a Domestic Abuse Survivor when I feel myself sinking into that dark place I go and watch one of the aquariums. I agree it really helps with the mental health and has a calming effect. My husband and I are currently working on getting my fishroom up and running, it will double as my office. Thank you for your Service to our country and for sharing story with us may it reach many who are going through similar struggles.
GREAT VIDEO......GREAT INTERVIEW.......KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK....
Awesome 👏
Very cool
Thank you for sharing and thank you for your service. My husband and I are just getting back into the hobby after a 20 plus year hiatus, and were so excited to rediscover our love for hobby , together. As for the expense, we could and have, in our past, spent money on far worse.
Such a great story! Thanks for sharing.
Agree with all the comments and the calm and mental benefits of the hobby. Is a great addictive hobby ( in a good ways). I am a full time RN 2 jobs( one ER). Most of my free time( not much 😄) most of it is spend with the care of my fish
I have crazy anxiety and depression since I was 16 I’m 48 now and this hobby and its influence has definitely saved my life for sure . Thanks for sharing.
Great interview
Thanks!
Absolutely appreciate his outlook on this hobby, it’s more of a foundation and outlet for me as well, really keeps the mind trained and allows you to focus outside of your daily issues
Great story and my own is similar....I was heavily addicted to drugs/pain killers about 10 years ago and the aquarium hobby is the one thing that brought me out of a rut I was in for 15 years....I been clean about 10 years and keeping fish as crazy as it sounds helped me overcome it. I tell people you cant force anyone to quit drugs, they quit when they are ready. No rehab, punishment, jail, whatever helps until that person is ready for a change. A hobby is key to this. Ive always lifted weights and played guitar so it was nothing different but as soon as I got interested in keeping fish my focus changed from spending all my money on drugs to having a great career, home, guitars, and now fish that key to the drug addicted mind keep it busy for days and days. I thank my fish everyday. God bless the great man and every man and woman struggling after defending our country. Shame its being destroyed from within now but ill keep politics out of the fish channel.
Thanks so much for sharing this!
@@CichlidBros hi...could you mention your tank sizes
Great video guys Love the people in the fish hobby.
fantastic vid, i hope you guys are able to make more like these, perhaps with a quick tour of the interviewee's tanks
Definitely would like to keep sharing positive stories like this. Full fish room tour of his tanks will post in a few days!
very inspiring and impactful. so cool you are making a difference in people's lives by sharing your love and knowledge of the hobby. great work cichlid bros. also excited to keep following mike's journey!
Great Video Troy….i like the idea. There are so many People out there that can benefit from this guys idea and passion. I can relate, I’ve been in the hobby a long time now and can 100% say it helps relax me and really take my attention and stress off what’s going on around me with the craziness of business and just life in general. Good choice on the Brazilian Steak House also 👍🏼 Me and my wife love that restaurant!
Absolutely a positive message. As a disabled Veteran that deals with chronic pain and PTSD. My tanks and fish are my peace makers. Keeps me calm when I need that alone time. I have subscribed to his channel because of this video and Mike thank you for your service
Thank you! This has been one of most enjoyable experiences of my life, the whole journey!
@@CichPsyche I think your channel will do well especially having the Cichlid Bros behind your they are a great channel and you will do well. I have a small channel but I'm not very good at it but I love sharing what I do know
@@razinfishes1918 thank you! I am working on my first video now and hope to put out something very soon. Thank you for the encouragement!
Great job, Mike!!! Very informative and an even greater story!
Thank you Auntie Nessa!
Incredible story and message. Thank you for sharing
Can't wait for this fishroom tour video.... that black nasty cichlid is 🔥
Thank you for your service Sir🇺🇸and your message ♥️
I'm really happy for Mike, he built a beautiful fish home and I hope this message reaches everyone who need it.
Kudos to Mike for sharing his story. I’ve never served but I can attest to the calming nature of fish keeping. Hope you were able to take in the sites in DC.
Got me trough depression anxiety plus self harm self destruction recovering from addiction.
would help me relax when i would get stressed really help me with PTSD.
I started 7 years ago and am so addicted to it now..
Mental health is a real thing us men are aloud to cry aswell..
Dont be afraid of reaching out to a friend..
What a great video!!
Yes sir yes, sir 17 years of service United States Navy been deployed 16 times in my career. I picked up the hobby two years ago and I never felt better in my life than to come home and to look at my fishes peace in my heart. Thank you brother…🤙🤙🐸🤙🤙🤙🇺🇸🇺🇸⚓️🤙🤙🤙
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Golf and fish keeping, two of my favorite things in the world! 🍻
Dope tanks brother glad you found an outlet from your experiences. Thank you for your service, keep growing.
Rad tanks! Thank you for your service!
Thank you!
Great message! I have PTSD from combat but i have also found comfort in the fish hobby! i dont have this many tanks but i do have 5. awesome tanks great to see your guest is finding comfort in this great hobby.
Man all his tanks are nice and clean very clear..
What a lovely guy I’m glad he found his fish and yes they are very relaxing to watch, they certainly help me de stress ❤
Wesołych świąt Bożego Narodzenia 🎅🤗
i started getting into the hobby and at first my parents didnt like it but then my dad liked it more then mom that he kept upgrading my tank. i have two tanks one 110 and 75 gallon. the 110 is angel community and discus in the 75 gallon. i have cerebral palsy and it helps with my relaxation or when i get overwhelmed. i have my tanks in a area of my house where i spend most of my time which is my office for my business Paige’s Paracord
Thank for making this video! i got into cichlids lasty year . i can not stress how much it has helped me with my ptsd and Anxiety! i have enjoyed my 7 tanks so much. i Have several mbuna tanks and getting ready to set up a peacock and hap 125 to go with my mbuna 135 gallon. this type of help is exactly what i am trying to start doing for other people like me as well.
Great video. Can't wait for the tour think it will be amazing. Thanks for sharing
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Mike, thanks for sharing. Excellent interview. The tanks in the background look fabulous. I'm waiting for a closer look. Next time, my friends.
Great video Thank U for ur service Detroit
Incredible story and love the push here for a good cause. Thank you
Wonderful story! Mike seem very nice guy and hopefully he can fulfill his visions.
I agree with the mental health aspect. For me, I have always been super competitive. Anything I do, I go deep and fully, need to master it and compete with others. That is most of the times really painful as you never can be the best. I was bit hesitant to even try new sports that I wouldnt end up in the same rabbit hole again and again. So for me, it has been so wonderful to finally find a hobby that you basically cannot even compete or burnout. It is just pure joy (most of the time) and relaxing. Therefore it is great for my mental.
Fantastic interview. Thank you for sharing!!
This is by far one of the best aquarium videos I seen so far you guys are the best 💪🏾💯🐐 also you guys came to my city and didn’t tell me lol the beef is real lol just kidding all love bros and keep up the great content…Alll🔥🔥🔥Son
I love this ❤
One of the best video, Bros. Thank you for your service 🇺🇸 Shared this video with my Veteran Niece. I will be following your hobby journey.
Thank you!
These aqu!riums are real support and comfort.
Thank you for sharing his story. I have also found fishkeeping to help with my mental health. It has definitely got me through some difficult times. Have a safe and happy holidays.
Hey Mike fantastic video of your fish room and your story is very inspirational I too have 21 fish tanks going I'm 64 years old and it really keeps my mental health in check as I age thanks for your story
Exactly what I love hearing most!!!
Grate job ❤
Thank you Mike for your service. Your story is uplifting. Good luck in the future.
Great video! I am glad the hobby is helping so many people! Just curious I’m from the DC metro area and House of Tropicals, Congressional Aquarium and Nova Tropicals are my go to stores and home based African Cichlid breeder TJ in Ashburn, Va is great! Where do you go?
Stay strong everyone it gets better!!
That’s awesome! I go to all of those locations as well! You should take a look at Londontowne Tropicals as well!
This shit is really and actually inspiring. Well done fellas.
Thank you for your service Mike
Thank you!
He should definitely reach out to George Farmer. George used the hobby to overcome mental issues related to serving on the bomb squad for the RAF. They could do a collaborative video to reach out to veterans and show even from different angles, the hobby could potentially help.
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Hi Mike, how do I get in touch with you.
And my wife thinks im crazy for having 3 tanks. 🤣. She doesn’t get it
Great interview