Karnataka boy confronts social anxiety in emotional vlog that has moved thousands

A boy from Karnataka recorded a vlog as he tried to confront social anxiety despite stammering through his sentences. The clip received emotional and encouraging responses from social media users.

A 16-year-old boy from Karnataka's Belgavi shared a vlog documenting his attempt to overcome social anxiety, even as he repeatedly stammered through his sentences on camera.

Anushka, an X user, shared the video where Narhari Gulbani, the boy, began by looking into the camera as he said, "I'm here to overcome my social anxiety and not to care about others."

As he continued speaking, he stammered through some words, giving viewers a glimpse into the challenges he faced while putting himself out in public.

Despite the interruptions, Narhari continued with his vlog, choosing to stay on camera rather than let the stammering stop him from doing something he wanted to do.

Anushka wrote that watching the boy’s vlog had left her emotional.

The video was later re-shared by Neelesh Mishra, Founder of The Slow Movement. Sharing the clip, Mishra sent Narhari his love and encouragement, telling him to keep making vlogs because he appeared to have a natural flair for it.

The video also received an outpouring of supportive reactions from viewers. Some users felt that Narhari’s decision to confront his fears himself was precisely the point of the video, while others encouraged him to keep going and not worry about what people thought.

Several viewers also wished him happiness, peace and the support of kind and compassionate people, while others praised the courage he showed by continuing to put himself out there despite his tics.