I have been gone for 2 years and I'm explaining why

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[@MiguelClimbs]

You really are an inspiration to many of us Eric. The sound design, color, composition, etc in your recent videos have not gone unnoticed. Sending positive vibes now and always. I've heard climbers get stronger the older they get. Maybe it's just a rumor, but I can't wait to see you crush the boulders again, hehe. 🤪

[@EricKarlsson]

Thank you man :)) Looking forward to climb with you in the US in the future!

[@NestorMandela]

I don't see this channel as not progressing, your videos are becoming better everytime you upload. The crew is amazing and I can say with confident that this is one of my top climbing channels in youtube for sure. Don't overwwork yourself, try to stay positive and I hope your health improve enough so you can achieve everything you want. Stay strong! Can't wait to see you trying hard in the next video!

[@_alex_y.not_]

Had no idea your health had made climbing so uncomfortable for you omg. I found this channel while you weren't climbing but never knew the background of why that was. Super glad you're feeling well enough to get back into it and excited for that next vid. Thank you for all the hard work and perseverance. We all are better for it. 🙏

[@taled7741]

No shot this man used his Ontario health card for his profile pic 🤣

[@gingobingo1567]

@@taled7741 hahaha

[@Cyrrith]

Been watching this channel for so damn long with so many amazing guest stars. Years and yet I still get excited for each EKB upload. Your crew and your content are inspiring to me as an avid climber. Devastating to hear that health has kept you from being your full self Eric...

[@SendStory]

Yusss! As someone who has been dealing with a lot of personal things (including finances, mental, and anxiety inducing life/health stuff) that have pulled me from climbing and my channel, I really appreciate this video. I can emphasize with the soul searching and appreciate that the focus away from climbing has lead to you honing in on your technical skills and craft. Normally I turn to your channel for climbing psych (and the focus on good filmmaking, of course), but I am happy for this update video and stoked to be able to see you climbing again and growing into bigger projects. Happy for you dude! Ride out this motivational spirit, don't get down when you hit setbacks, you got this. Let's go!

[@lonlygnome]

I've really enjoyed the exploration you've been doing with videos lately. Been watching for years and have always enjoyed your approach to film making. Can't wait to see you try hard at climbing again and wherever the film making takes you!

[@davidwilson12590]

As someone who has also been through similar things the past few years, I can relate to a lot of the things you’re saying and feel. Just know that no matter what happens, we’ll always be here to support whatever kind of content you’re making. I’m in it for the long haul man ❤

[@sdixon91]

Thanks for sharing your personal struggles with health. I have my own health struggles with cancer, and through times when I can’t climb I watch a lot of climbing videos, and that keeps my psych alive for when I can get back , and your videos are some of my favorites. Much love man

[@tylervega2801]

Hi Eric, I'm watchng your videos for a couple of time now and for me you're clearly the best channel about climbing that I know. By far. I really see the improvements in your filming, videos after videos and was always fascinating about your style and way to tells us these short stories with a unique mood. The sound, the way of filming, the composition of the image, the reflexion about movement, tone, rhythm, all of that shows that you put a lot of effort in it. You got a real talent. I'm sorry for your health issues and I hope that it will get better and better. Thank you for being so honnest with us. Can't wait to see you crushing ! Best wishes for your recovery and thank you again for your videos !

[@fysio_Kajsa]

Thanx for the update and for sharing ❤ Great to hear that your hard work is paying off . That is really inspiring for us that struggle with chronic problems, we need to stick together and keep on fighting! Keep posting good quality materials and we will be there to to watch and support!

[@kreparAZ]

looking forward to that next video Eric! love your videos! they are truly excellent and capture the beauty of climbing and the community around it. even if its just the gang seeing the vibe be so positive and fun, its infectious. great job dude!

[@Hopesfallout]

Glad to hear you're back on track. I've been a long-time viewer and I gotta say to this day I still enjoy a large majority of your videos which is quite the feat, honestly. I can only mention a few other channels that achieve that in the climbing sphere. Stoked to see what you've got waiting for us!

[@lennypong]

Eric, your emotional availability is truly admirable. I fractured my skull soon after finding your channel and after finally getting back in the wall after that suffered a shoulder injury that further prevented me from living the life I wanted. Your videos and open communication about your health struggles have been a constant source of perspective and strength. Please continue to do what you have been doing these last years as the effort is well worth the benefit and is much appreciated by your audience.

[@giacomoriccieri7058]

Your channel is the second one that I followed after Magnus' channel, and you and the crew are really the ones who made me psyched to climb and to deeply love this sport. Never stop posting, you make great stuff for me and the whole community. Thank you❤

[@getsomemtb7427]

Glad you're back and recovering from all the curve balls of life. Really hadn't been watching much since you faded away, but saw this pop up and hope to see more of what's in the future of your channel. Your channel was pretty entertaining to watch being I had started climbing 6 years ago. Took 2 years off during covid garbage. Still trying to get my first V8, but having fun! Cheers from the states!

[@Austinjwv]

When I saw the title of the video I got so excited! Super super stoked to hear that your health is improving and that you're getting back to the things you love! Every video you put out is so well made, so positive, and so inspiring! And your story here is so inspiring too. Your determination and perseverance is amazing and I think you're a great role model for so many people. Keep being your full self! You're so deeply loved!

[@bluemeaford]

So good to hear from you man. And thanks for being so open and sharing your journey. Looking forward to seeing more from you. (I can empathize completely- and it takes courage for you to not give up and keep pushing- I’ve been struggling with similar symptoms but apparently it’s related to a virus - post viral syndrome. The decreased ability to climb was a killer emotionally. And the insomnia is one of the worst symptoms).

[@HikeMoreWorryLess]

I've been following you for a while and can't wait to see you again! I'll wait for you here in Italy... in southern Italy - maybe - we are less known for climbing but I assure you there is a lot of passion!!

[@AllegraClimbingPsychologist]

I'm so happy as a psychologist that we see such good representations and discussions on mental (and the impact of physical) health. I'm happy to hear you are getting better and having new optimistic projects you are woking on!

[@nosreuter]

Erik, I feel you deeply here! Started climbing around when you're channel got going and was loving it. Then life struck me hard in several ways. Now I'm sitting here binge watching, having found my way back to your channel due to a longing to get back on the wall. And this video pops up. Wish you all the best and hopefully this will be a story of mind over matter for both of us!! Krya på dig mannen, du är grymt bra och det låter klokt så som du resonerar 👊

[@chrisembry3736]

Thank you for being so transparent with all of us Eric! We are all cheering for you and know your character that you'll always be fighting, and we are supporting you the whole way. You got this bro!

[@emilychilds7646]

Hey Eric. Been watching you for a long while now and have always enjoyed your videos. I’m also in a similar position with my health (joint and back issues), where it’s hindered my daily life but also my ability to enjoy climbing, hiking, and other sports I do. I totally understand your sentiment about accepting the loss of how you previously went about life. It’s hard finding the balance between being cautious about your health and also pushing yourself enough to progress and stay mentally healthy. Just hope you know I support you in whatever endeavor you do. I’ve enjoyed the indoor climbing videos as much as the other stuff. Keep pushing and I’m excited to see you get back of the wall!

[@hannesecker1215]

Hi Eric! Back when I started bouldering I remember your videos managed to increase my passion for the sport so much. I honestly felt like a part of the awesome EKB-crew while watching. Im grateful for your hard work you have always put into all the videos and I think your editing and filmmaking is already on top! :) You got this!!

[@Drizzt573]

Started with your channel and kept wondering why you didn't pop up anymore as I continued to watch other climbing channels come up. Appreciate you putting yourself out there and all you've done for those in climbing content as it has existed over the years since you began. Enjoy the climbing!

[@thompsonn1313]

Glad to see your doing a bit better these days. Still great content, well made and fun. Even without doing big projects you still make great videos. Some of my favorites are the ones with the crew hanging out and having a good time (old crew Tor, Kajsa, etc)(the videos in the park outdoor plastic). If your looking to add some variety to the videos you could always add in some technique demo/training, accessory training (gym work, how to, learn the basics), or fun drills on the wall and campus board. You could also do interviews with some of the crew like how did you start in climbing, whats your, goals, advice, etc. Or there's always the ever important how do you like your coffee question. Even if your not climbing it is good to see you in front of the camera.

[@xalingding]

I’ve been watching your channel since the beginning, I’ve always loved it and I think you started around the same time I started climbing so I’ve felt like your channel has always been part of my climbing journey. Such a shame what’s happened over the last few years but some of the greatest things achieved come from the darkest places so I hope this has only motivated you to create something truly special. My advice with videos would be that the one thing that’s missing from climbing videos is story. For me it’s exactly why the highest budget videos are expedition ones, in theory what they’re doing is fairly boring but most of the video is about building the suspense, the characters and identifying the different obstacles to overcome. I think if you could make a video about rock climbing that made you feel a part of a journey you’re going to have a cracker. I wish you all the best in the future and hope that this is just the beginning of something very special

[@Tentiqie]

You're inspiring mate, it takes a lot of courage to be vulnerable in public about your struggles. Thank you for not giving up, I think we're all glad you don't have to give up your passions! Keep crushing with that indomitable spirit 💪

[@erinmccargar7607]

Eric, I almost never hear people talk about the debilitating anxiety and struggle that often comes with hearing loss/tinnitus issues. I was diagnosed with meniere's disease 8 years ago which comes with constant/frequent hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo. I struggled for years to find coping mechanisms and with doctors who didn't grasp the anxiety that came along with these symptoms, especially when alone at night with nothing but silence, dizziness, and ringing. It is really just a battle of will to keep trying harder every day, and I thought I may never be able to do sports or make music again, but I have managed to find a way and keep improving. It takes a lot of inner strength to share and persevere as you have 👏 Thanks for sharing

[@jacoboblanco1555]

I sincerely appreciate your openness with all of these issues. I’ve had a lot of issues with anxiety and procrastination, and I know it’s hard to be open about it, especially in such a public forum. I’ll add myself to the list of people that think your channel is the best climbing channel out there. The artistry is very much noticed and appreciated. Please do what you need to do to be safe and happy. I don’t see the channel plateauing or playing it too safe or anything like that.

[@Tim_flips]

Glad to hear you're feeling excited and positive Eric! I love the content that you've been putting out the last couple of years despite the incredible struggles you're going through, and I wish you all the best for more improvements. I'll be waiting to see you crushing on the wall :D

[@BoulderingBobat]

❤❤❤ big love man, good to see you're getting healthy

[@hetistijmen]

You've been an inspiration to me for a long time man. When I first got into climbing my health was bad enough that it influenced my work and what I got to do with my life, and I wasn't dealing well with it. Climbing helped with that, but also created its own struggles with my body giving out on me. Probably doesn't help that when I reach some goal my first thought tends to be that the goal was obviously too easy and I should've tried harder. Seeing you recover and be so open about the struggles along the way really helps me put stuff in perspective. Dave MacLeod also just released a video on his recovery from a surgery that touches on a lot of similar points. Also, you don't need to climb hard to make good content. It's all V2 in our gym anyway. Your videos are at a level that entire teams have issues reaching and viewers, sponsors and other people in the field notice that. Your channel definitely screams quality over quantity. I guess what I'm saying is keep going at it at your own pace, you don't really owe us anything.

[@draven9823]

Just want to say that I really appreciate your videos. I'm fairly new to the world of indoor bouldering, and your videos are a constant inspiration to me. With more and more channels on KZbin trying to 1 up themselves, in doing so seeming to lose site of why they started, it is comforting watching your videos each week and seeing them consistently quality videos of quality climbing. Your eye for filming and content is what drew me in in the first place. I have faith that wherever you go next with your projects, it will be just as great. Happy to hear your health is on the up and up. Take care of yourself. I hope to see your channel going for years to come. Cheers.

[@danjoseph988]

Thanks for the update and being so open Eric. Can only wish the best for you. Looking forward to seeing what the future holds for you and crew!

[@SyvakK]

I'm really sorry to hear about your health issues. I've had vertigo now for a while that they don't know what the cause is. Best guess is I had an acute case of vertigo ~2 years ago where my brain stopped trusting my inner ears and started prioritizing my vision, and now the lingering vertigo is my brain still over-prioritizing my vision. So when something in my visual field happens unexpected I feel like I'm falling, but it's very short lived and I've never felt at risk of actually falling - it's just extremelyyyyy jarring for 3-5s. So I can only imagine if it was constant 24/7 and impacting my ability to walk. One of the most frustrating things has been not having answers, so I hope you've found the answers you were looking for, and I pray you are fully on the path to recovery and resuming a normal life. Keep up the great work, and as others have said it really is inspirational.

[@matthickman8823]

So stoked. I also haven't seen a plateau in the video quality. Noticeable increase in the banger metric every time bro.

[@Cr1ms0nSE]

Glad to see you back. First climbing content I watched and never stopped ❤

[@randomgaffer3328]

Great positivity and those 2 videos you mentioned were both fantastic. Hope to see more of you climbing in the future.

[@andrewkim9503]

I'm so, so excited for you! This has always been my favourite climbing channel.

[@stefansantavicca1942]

Right on brother. Coming from someone else who is inherently introspective and has had more waking time to think than most for their age (bad relationship with sleep), you are not alone. Mentally, it can be so difficult to fixate on something you love or simply want to improve at, learn everything you can, give it everything you have, only to break something or fall short seemingly every time. As you’ve clearly found as well, we can often get more out of those pursuits when we relax the standards we place on ourselves and find a better balance. I’ve loved everything you’ve put out over the past three years. Your bigger projects have been unique in the space, and a lot of fun to watch your artistic expression in that format, HOWEVER, I feel exactly the same way with your standard indoor content. I’ll keep coming back as entertained as ever even if you never pick up another “big project”.

[@Javiertr86]

Thank you for not giving up man! your videos are amazingly entertaining to watch and truly one of the best climbing material for people learning to climb. You're wrong that this channel has been plateauing, your videos have become more entertaining and somehow more eye-catching

[@amissirlis]

I’m inspired and proud of your openness and sharing your current mental and physical health status. It requires a lot to realize all of this and share it to all of us as well. It shows that you are in a good state, stronger than ever before and this amazing video proves it. Take care of yourself and don’t put to much pressure!

[@PenSwordTheFirst]

Mate! So awesome to hear you'll be climbing in the next video, and that you're feeling optimistic and that things can only go up. Bloody great news and keep up the hard work. Your videos are fantastic and all the effort and determination, however tough it gets sometimes, is all worth it. 💪

[@adamhaas141]

❤As a boulderer living with chronic fatigue, I really appreciate your honesty. It can be really hard to look like you're fit and healthy but know that you have some physical challenges. The advice that has worked best for me is "just don't give up". Can't imagine doing something you used to have the energy for? Be creative and invent new ways of getting the same or similar results. It's not easy, but we are climbers. Remember, we love challenges? Let's go!😀

[@kevinh.3336]

Your videos have always captured something special for me, which no other youtuber has achieved yet. It feels like a bouldering session with pals you meat at the gym, it's quite a cozy feeling. The increasing quality of the videos is very noticable and makes your videos sooo enjoyable and one can see that it is really a passion project for you. I hope your balance issue keeps getting better. I wish you the very best and hope for you to stay injury-free and healthy. Good grip on nikkens' boulder, i think you will need it! :D

[@Juliaaa05k]

I am excited and happy with every video that you upload, with or without you in front of the camera! Also all the best for you!

[@highonakaya7644]

honestly i really enjoy the indoor videos, they have a really calm vibe to them that i can just throw on in the background. hopefully you can figure out a way to make the bigger projects work, good luck my friend ❤

[@MineKnightus]

Really appreciate the raw honesty! You're so strong dude. Such an inspiration! You should bring back the Psyched merch. I would love to support you, and I love the design.

[@MrMax247]

Your channel has always been one of the best on KZbin for me and the entertainment really helps me and I imagine alot of other people to. So I would just like to say thank you and I am more excited the fact that you are progressing and have the potential to start climbing 😁😁😁❤️

[@kvasko2]

Excited to see what you can do, Eric, whether it is on the wall, in film, or something new. I am sad that it has been so hard for you, but I am inspired by your efforts to test and push your limits in ways that are manageable for you.

[@levijohnson2892]

Love your content bro! I’m a big supporter of what you do!

[@phillipelapierre3821]

Let's go! Ever think about a trip to Canada?

[@lestiefclimbs4629]

Dont be so hard on yourself, you are doing a great job and your story and dedication is really inspiring! I know its hard when you are not able to performas you want to be or as you think you should be, but its totally ok to step back in this periods of time. I really appreciate your work and hope you are able to keep finding motivation for nice videos! PS: you probaply may not remember it but we met in kletercentret three years ago and shared a session and we had a really good talk about video production and which ultimately led me to open up my own small channel which I really enjoy working with, so really thank you a lot for this! 😁

[@MaadcoClimbing]

Apart from the cool photography, banger boulders and just great vibes, your videos with Nikken inspired me to start routesetting. So an eternal thank you for that because it has been a huge change for good. Don’t ever feel like you’re not doing enough because what you guys do is awesome. Keep having fun and doing what you love, we’ll keep loving it

[@montpalme]

Keep up the good work Eric. I don’t usually comment on videos but you deserve the praises for your hard work. There’s nothing wrong with improving your craft in the way you know best. As a filmmaker myself, your videos constantly inspire me to progress in my own creative ways. Never stop what you do!

[@Morgan.Bentley]

Lfg Eric! Been watching your channel since sometime around late 2016ish, and you’ve always been an inspiration man. Can’t wait to see you back on some problems in the next one. Cheers!

[@YaddleGaming]

excited to see you climb again, great work

[@rashburner]

Just wanted to say, i really enjoy watching all your videos. And whilst some may think they're not big projects, they don't need to be. I look forward seeing the next one everytime. I also think you and Nikken work great together. I love seeing the thought going into boulders and the climbers reactions to them. I hope you continue to enjoy it for many more years, so we can all continue to enjoy watching.

[@vendrad]

So happy for you and stoked to get to see you climb!

[@theemptyset715]

I love your videos man! Excited for what you got going on.

[@Sozzzled]

This video is a video I was waiting for ever since I was a wee climber :*) I’m so happy you’re feeling better Eric, and I can’t wait to see your journey! I’ll be rooting for you every step of the way, always have been, always will!

[@MrSonny208]

Your film making inspires me a lot, all my best wishes from Colombia!.

[@m2ominimal]

You are awesome Eric 😊. You are my favorite climbing channel. I will always be cheering for you. And im psyched to see you back in your videos. I wanna see you, i don't need to see the strongest climber around. Please, please, if possible, ignore critic that hurts your mental. They never look deeper and have no idea what they are talking about. You got this ❤.

[@iismaa]

Lets goo Erik!!! Been waiting to see you climb again, so exciting!! 🎉

[@bena7228]

Damn, been watching this channel for years but had no idea about the extent of your medical issues. I am so sorry to hear that Eric, really happy for you with the development you've obviously made. Thank you so much for hours of entertainment with this channel! Wish you the best and good health in the future!

[@felixrouleau2395]

Erik I've been watching you from the begining. You've made me a better climber, much being from your early video. Back here in Canada, I've talked to peoplle setting in my gym where i'm happy they saw your' channel to improve what I've been climbing on. I've struggled with myself with issue where it's hard to climb. But please continue your content. We love you a LLLot

[@vazap8662]

No Way! I was literally thinking about you a few hours ago this morning, after discussing an eating disorder I have with a therapist. I was about to do a search on you, but YT beat me to it. Don't think it's got telepathic abilities, yet, so that has to be pure coincidence. Not being able to climb like you used to must be devastating, I feel for you and also respect your pushing through it. Glad to see you with more meat on your bones and healthier in any case. Keep fighting like you do man!

[@davidhelman3045]

Thanks for the update, hey as someone who had shoulder surgery and a 13 month rehab, I know its tough to come back, but it is possible, I am back doing one-arm pullups and front levers when the doctor's said I wouldn't even or shouldn't even do the basic dip again, anything is possible if you put your mind to it!

[@RunFreeRyan]

I wanted to reach out and say how impressed I am with you! I was just dizzy for 3 weeks and all I could do was lay in bed. The anxiety was the worst part so I definitely understand when you talked about the anxiety. I am so sorry this happened to you. Sounds like maybe a virus attacked your inner ear? Im glad to see youre back climbing again! And I hope you arent too dizzy, it sucks!

[@jonfoster6058]

I’ve been subscribed since this channel’s infancy and have enjoyed all you’ve brought to it. I was sad when you had to back away from the front of the camera and it’s so great to see your face again. I think not only has the camera style, coloring, music gotten better from its already amazing level, but I see a story being told now in the videos. Themes being created. Many climbing channels just put a bunch of random climbs and call it a day. I see your dedication in every video and desire to make them better for the next. Looking forward to your future!

[@EricKarlsson]

So psyched to hear that you have been with us for so long! :) I really appreciate this message also, thank you man :))

[@MightTower]

So good to hear all this. Every time I see a video from you I know it will motivate me for bouldering, getting better but most importantly it will make me happy. Wish you all the best, let's go!

[@cillianmoulton5341]

watching your videos is always the highlight of my day, I'm excited to watch your channel grow at whatever pace you can manage, wishing you good health and good fortune all the way from Ireland

[@happysideoffear777]

I just wanted to say that you've been a huge inspiration for me in both climbing and in life in general. You're an absolutely wonderful human being and thank you so much for making this channel, for being as open with your audience as you are, and forgiving a lot of us the understanding that things can be okay and you can do the things you love even if life keeps kicking you. See you I don't know how much it means but it's okay if you take some time for yourself and for your health. I know the world is kind of hard and you can't just put your finances on pause but even if you put up a video with nothing in it I'll let it run and I know the community will always be here to come to you if you need it

[@Jack-lb5ih]

I've been watching your channel since the very early days. Never give up. Your drive and determinism is an absolute inspiration to us all. I'm sure I speak on behalf of most if not everyone here - we have your back and will always continue to support you!

[@TheCureForInsanity]

You're the man Eric, so happy to hear you're doing better and recovering and cannot wait to see what you have in store for us in the future!

[@davidamir85]

Hej man, I love watching your content over any other climbing content, why? Because it's not about clickbate, views and so on - it's pure climbing, setting and having a positive atmosphere. So what you do is already great and always was the best! Strong man! Good luck and keep going!

[@quinnthompson]

Yooo thanks for the update video! I've enjoyed your vids since looong before the health issues & seeing the quality go up the last couple years has been a real treat! I never thought you needed to do more. The indoor content has been amazing, thank you! Psyched to see you get on the wall though! 🎉🎉

[@Scytherman]

Gonna be nice to see you climbing again. It's been so long since i last saw that.

[@beamusat3632]

Onward and upward, super excited for that next video

[@_Abra_Kadabra_]

I'm sorry to hear what happened to you. I remember seeing many reports of loss of or damage to hearing as an effect of the covid vaccines, so I was wondering if this may have been a factor in your case also, is it a possibility with respect to the timing? Regardless, I'm glad you're on the way to recovery, just be patient, and remember slow and steady wins the race!

[@Mylada]

Tbh This channel is super good quality. You can always pump it up if you want or can.

[@tiffanycui1288]

Hey Eric! So thankful that you have made this video and provided us an update about how you are doing. I was always wondering how your health has been and if you were alright (physically and especially mentally). I did watch the video of you climbing first then the short film you did then this. It was in a weird order but nevertheless, I have always admired every video you have made and will continue to make! Know that there are people looking out for you, even if you don’t personally know them. Take care of yourself.

[@EricKarlsson]

Hi Tiffany! Thank you so much for checking in on me, feels good to finally be back :) I hope life is treating you well also! All the best :)

[@guillaumecoullet7668]

I was missing the channel, happy Ur back n feeling better 😉

[@boyinred34]

I had my eardrum burst for a short amount of time a few months ago and I completely lost my balance, the whole world was spinning like I was blackout drunk. I was very lucky it fixed itself up in about 45 minutes or so but it made me realise how truly terrifying a loss of balance can be and how debilitating it could potentially be as a long term injury or illness. I'm super glad you're able to work around it and haven't let it completely break your drive to be creative. Your videos have a lot of value and I hope you keep making them for as long as you enjoy doing so

[@brennen_b635]

Keep up the good fight. And thank you for all the hard work and effort for all the amazing content you share with us.

[@audreygordon980]

Have always loved your channel and still do. Glad to hear you’re health is improving. Have you considered doing at consulting for other KZbinrs or aspiring film makers? You’ve learned so much that many people would find value in and would pay for. It would help you diversify your income and have an option to work from home sometimes. Just a thought.

[@jaern22]

i whouldnt say its plateauing. U keep up the good energi each time, thats is everything

[@boonachh]

Always look forward to EKB videos!

[@EricKarlsson]

Thank you Taylor :))

[@cbondoutdoors2891]

Ended up here from your video with Magnus. 3 years ago I had a seizure while sitting in the driver seat of my truck. Out of the blue, no past history, no real answers as to why. I was told it was a 70% chance I'd have another one in the next 3 months and a 90% chance of another one in the first year. Thankfully, it's yet to rear its ugly head once again. Fast forward to today I would say I'm perhaps the fittest I've been in most of my life, pursuing climbing photography and breaking new boundaries daily. Always with the lingering thought in the back of mind - "what if today's the day I have another one?" At the end of the day I'm sharing with you or anyone else who's maybe had some poor medical news as a reminder that in time, we get stronger, healthier and to just keep moving forward. Cheers and keep up the great work

[@bagrust]

I love your channel :) long time viewer and still enjoy all your videos!

[@loejohn509]

It's so good to see you in front of the camera with that excitement and positivity. I can't wait to see what comes next.

[@onsightmartin]

Take care of yourself! It's so good to see that youve progressed so far these years and good luck in the near future! You can do it!

[@adamolejniczak314]

It is good to see you smiling and in a better shape. Truly you are an inspiration!

[@Dave1507]

I remember the videos when Nikken was still a kid crusher, and from those days to now, the development of your own style that's immediately recognizable, the grading, the angles, the perspectives, and the musical choices, shows a great deal of progress. And on top of all that you managed to do this while struggling with your own battles, which is even more impressive! On to new heights, you got this!

[@bartthierens]

You are strong, Eric. Not only physically, but mentally as well. I takes strength to talk about ones issues like that. Keep going strong on your own pace!

[@kavali6320]

I want to thank you for continuing to follow your passion as a film-maker and sharing your videos with us. Looking forward to seeing you climb again. Nikken will provide some suitable boulders for you for sure ;) Take care.

[@R1C4RD0R3D15]

Having multiple passions and being open to new things is truly a blessing. If you discover some physical or health issue that stops you from doing one thing, you move onto the next. I suspect this is what life is like for most people. Eventually something happens that stops you from doing something (all together, or at your best). Have multiple passions, they are all backup plans to catch you and keep you going.

[@MrThidious]

All i can say is im super excited for your future and future vids!!! Stay strong! 💪 💪 💪

[@VedranBucko]

Bro, I didn't know you were going through all this! I can't imagine how difficult the imbalance and insomnia has been. Super stoked for you for all the progress you have made and will continue making! I don't agree with what others have said about you not progressing... it's very much the opposite and I think the majority of us here will agree! Keep progressing and we'll all keep watching and enjoying your vids regardless!

[@daanvdz7025]

For me it was a bit confusing because I firstly thought this was Nikken his channel since he's in front of the camera most of the time. But when I begin understanding you'll were a friend group and you filmed eveything I kinda like it and got used to. Your videos are amazing and for me this is one of the best climbing channels I am subbed to!