A Powerful Health Anxiety Story You Must See / ANXIETY GUY CLASSIC
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Description: Health anxiety was something I lived with for over 6 years. It was a full day of living in hell, and there seemed to be no ending in sight. I truly new my potential, I wanted to become a professional tennis player, someone who provided inspiration and motivation for others, but health anxiety would be my biggest obstacle.
In this powerful video I break down my days with health anxiety into 3 sections. The morning, afternoon, and evening. You'll be able to relate to what went on in these 3 parts of the day, and it will provide some valuable insight as to why you suffer from health anxiety also. One example is how most of my panic attacks happened in the afternoons, the time where it was time to shine, and talk to people. But social anxiety for me always got in the way of life as a secondary anxiety disorder.
Life went on like this for years. Looking for a magic wand that didn't exist. Health anxiety crippled my spirituality, mentality, and my physical body. I felt lost and utterly defeated. My anxiety support team didn't know what to do. How could they really? If my anxiety support team didn't take the time to educate themselves, how could they possibly give quality feedback to a health anxiety sufferer.
One day my brother in law wrote something on a book as I was about to leave for work. He wrote the words; "You Are A Hypochondriac." That one sentence played a big part in my health anxiety recovery. I looked at the 35 anxiety supplements, herbs and antidepressant in my cabinet differently, and instantly started narrowing them down to just 3 supplements.
Sometime one inspirational/motivational success story can change everything. That is my goal for this anxiety guy video. To give you a deeper look into life with health anxiety, and what helped me overcome my mental health struggles.
Please share this video with other anxiety sufferers, as I feel it will truly help other people see that there really is a way out. Visit anxietyexit.com/coaching-1-on-1/ today to begin working with me 1 on 1, and begin turning your goals and dreams for yourself into a reality.
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The Anxiety Guy How did you manage to get over panic attacks? Do you still have them today?
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@Misael Justin yea, been using InstaFlixxer for months myself :D
Coming on here and seeing that I am not alone is very comforting. Strangers but we all face the same fear. Be strong, soldiers. I know I'm doing my best, so do yours.
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Being alone n this is hard. Hugs.
Yes!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
"I don't even know who I am anymore." Literally that one line made me cry, because it's how I feel every day. I get myself convinced I'm fine, then the next symptom starts and cycle starts all over again. I'm just so scared to let go of it all because if I do, I might ignore a "real" symtom of something. I'm just lost.
booking momma A vicious cycle.
Omg this is so true.
Its same always always always
I understand
I feel this everyday 😪
My favorite line is "just stop worrying"
Richiemylove You hear it all the time from people that don't know what it's like to be in a health anxiety suffererers shoes.
Yeah. lol. If we could stop worrying, we'd have done it already. haha
@@TheAnxietyGuy1 how many times did you go to the ER?
Covid with health anxiety is HORRIBLE. I had all the symptoms PLUS double pneumonia!! SUCKED
Easy to say
Has anyone had stomach pains due to anxiety?
me! mine is my stomach, intestines and bladder
Jimelda Elliott I think that's what my problem is. what symptoms have you had. right now I have pains on both my sides and nervousness.
Jessica Sigafoose I've ha pains on the left side of my stomach as well as lower abdomen and middle. I've also had burning sensations and nervousness
yup IBS and bloating from it too doctor says...yet when im distracted with a hobby it vanishes...
yep, i have and had.
I have been suffering from intense Health Anxiety for 15 years now. It has ruined my life and I am trying desperately to beat it. If it was just a mental thing I could but my physical symptoms are so bad all the time that I cannot focus on anything but my health. My heart is always off, my dizziness is always intense, no matter what I eat I feel awful, etc. I have been to so many doctors. If my heart would just leave me alone and my dizziness would go away I could beat my mental anxieties in one second flat. Thank you for trying to help people like us, I swear on everything that when I eventually beat this I will dedicate myself to helping others get over this. No one should live like this. No one.
Jason Smith Hey Jason 15 years is certainly too long to be suffering from health anxiety. The realization that I had to have a clear intent, involve breaking patterns in my mind and body was essential. Many health anxiety sufferers try to will themselves to desensitization with little success. The subconscious mind needs direction and until we engage in a strategy, reverse our habits, recognize the signs in our impulses and alter the physiology change is difficult.
The Anxiety Guy thank you for your response, I appreciate that. Is everything you said available in these videos or on your website? Do you have a program to purchase?
Everything is expanded into a CBT structured approach in the program that can be found at anxietyexit.com/my-program/ Jason.
I feel exactly the same, some days I feel like giving up but I just push myself.
my sleep pattern is out the window.
my ibs has increased
I can't be idle
I have TMJ
I will dedicate my self too. I know what's going on in you. I feel the same way.
"why me, why not that person over there" THIS RIGHT HERE, i literally say this in my head whenever anxiety hits
the only person who ive listened to who understands
With you every step of the way.
Hi there.
i can completely relate to everything from the morning to the night. 3 years ago i had a dizzy spell. I went from a bubbly person to a mental prison of what if its a tumour. Then a stroke etc. My anxiety always stems from fear of the Cancer monster. i relate to going on forums then feeling so anxious i want to run and never stop. What you have said resonated with me. I dont know if its just me but sometimes i would feel a symptom after reading about it online. Now i fear I have stomach cancer. As an intelligent person or i used to be anyway I cant believe I do this to myself. But as of now im heeding your advice. No more google ,no forums etc.
Thank you for an awsome video
ps i fear if im not vigilant i will miss something and then die because its too late. Crazy right
Inspiring Teri. So glad I could help you make that decision that will really help lessen your anxiety levels.
Yes, as soon as I read about a symptom, I begin to experience them. SO FRUSTRATING! You are not alone. I have been anxiety free for about 10 months, using mediation and mindfulness to help me. However my son got recently got bitten by a dog...he is fine, but the shock of this has caused me to relapse. Hoping to get back to where I was a month ago.
Yes! For me it's fear of stroke. Despite the fact that I've had five neuro exams and a couple of scans and all came back clean. Had a heart test. Clean. Cancer? Had a scan. I finally went to my GP and asked her if she thought I had health anxiety or hypochondria. Now I'm doing counselling - EMDR and CBT as well as regular massage. Health anxiety is brutal!
dale116dot7 I was having illusion of the Past heart palpitations sick of my stomach bowelsmovement until the fear that I was going to get stuck there and lose my mind
Dennis you have saved me. From thinking I was all alone in this world with health anxiety, to feeling some great support from your videos.
Grateful!
Its comforting to know that its not only me, I'm terrified of cancer and Alzheimer's. I want to live forever but I know that the universe will end one day. :(
All we can do is live in the present and be grateful for the people around us that care so much.
I feel you... I'm so afraid to die.
Is it true that keloid ingcrease the risk of pancreatic cancer
you have no idea how much i can finally relate to something that's connected with my state of mind right now.
let me tell you my story:
I'm 19 year old girl, never really cared about anything at all, i wanted to live my life as much as i can, everything was fun and i was really happy, never was much productive, i enjoyed cooking and eating food, pretty smart, could tell what's going on, enjoyed studying universe, interested in music, studied psychology, human body just out of curiosity, suddenly i had my first panic attack at night when i thought i couldn't breathe, i had my first panic attack it scared me and i thought i was dying, it was my first attack so I didn't really know what it was, i ran to my mom's bedroom and i was so scared i though i was gonna faint or die and told her to call the ambulance, that's how it started, the next day i was scared of what just happened, couldn't really tell, as time passing by, day after day noticing every single weird thing on my body and being scared what was going on now again n again, i found out i had a panic attack, but i was still scared of being sick or mentally ill it drived me crazy, i found myself a new doctor and emediately told her all my symptoms, blood reasolts said im fine, my doctor said im completely healthy, but i feel like im I'm out of my mind, like who am i? I wish i could go back when i felt strong, confident, happy, careless. but to be honest, i suffer from health anxiety for 3 weeks, i quit googling, im gonna go to see my doctor tomorrow and then i won't again unless something is really gonna be wrong, I'll find myself a psychologist (i don't want no medication tho) i never took meditation for anything, i was always the healthy strong girl, now woman, but damn the ringing in my ears, tiredness, can't think about anything positive, I can't just think how i used to, and im so mad and so sad, what happened? i miss the old me, but to be honest, this anxiety has it's benefits, i finally found work, i finally started gym, i recreated my room, and im trying to do something every single day just to stay distracted from my head and thoughts, but today was really tuff, i had beautiful day from beginning, had fun, joked around with my class mates, felt like me again then boom history class, i had panic attack and my anxiety was back again, went out for air was mad after, i was so mad and i cried because i don't know why the hell is this happening, what is the point of being more productive then ever when i don't even feel like me. my mind is still racing, used to go to bed in the morning now i go sleep at 8 cuz im just tired and nothing keeps me away from how i feel and why i feel like this, that's why ill find myself psychologist, convince myself this is my life now and that i have anxiety and i need to overcome it, i cant even eat because of the stress im gonna choke, wish me luck🙏🏻
One thing you said that I try to say to myself everyday is I'm better then I was yesterday. And I hope one day when I'm "cured" I can also speak out and help others just like you. Thank you Dennis
Hey Dennis I just wanted to tell you since beginning your program I have no more panic, fear or anxiety. I was so far in I never thought I would be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel thank you so so much
Justin Comfort You're so very welcome Justin and see you in the next program check-in my friend.
***** A great share for others 🙏
I'm investigating best treatment for anxiety and found a great resource at Aghy magic method (look it up on google)
I’m 15 and I just woke up feeling like I was going to have an anxiety attack, immediately I searched up your video Dennis. Your words always seem to calm me down, thank you!
The truth is that health anxiety not only affects the suffer, but the people that surround them. It truly is a painful journey and your videos and your program have given me a much better understanding and solutions that work very well. thank you.
For me evenings are absolutely the worst. I have absolutely nothing to keep my mind busy and that’s when the symptoms come. When I’m trying to wind down, and sleep. The tingles, the brain tremors, the euphoria, the flashes of light, the shadows in my vision, the aches and pains, abdominal and digestive issues.
Hi Dennis
I totally agreed when you mentioned about your story about talking to your boss and 50 % in the conversation and the other 50% checking up with your symptoms. Especially with my sense of dizziness that is on all day long from the time I open my eyes in the morning until I go to bed. I
I believe Perfect Love Cast Out Fear! Ty Jesus Amen
My dad is so direct and brutal, my mom dislikes it when I ask him about my hypochondria and it makes me nervous, but how straight and honest he is is wipes fear from my mind ... when I was worried and had chest tightness then I was scared I was going to have a heart attack he come and told me the real symptoms and the fact that when you have a pin point pain it isnt heart issues .... I remember the relief washing over me
Did you ever suffer with weird head pains and dizziness?? Feeling that your floating or in a dream but you know your not??? The only thing that gets rid of this is me laying in bed
I related so well and am so happy to be finding a group of people wanting to end anxiety like me. i have been working hard with the anxiety guys program and have seen such huge results. My anxiety on a scale of 1-10 used to be a 10 and now already feels like a 3. I feel like I want to be a part of this world now and it is the best feeling. Thank you so much
OMG ! This is me exactly, from the morning to the evening. I also get some relief in the evening. I'm having extreme anxiety. I wake up at 4am each day, my heart is pounding, I can feel it beating. I'm also exhausted by the evening. I want to say that I have watched quite a few of your videos, subscribed, and your videos have helped me soooo much. Thank you very much. I have googled every symptom, searched on youtube for weeks. So glad I found you. After watching your videos, my anxiety level has gone from a 10 to about a 3....ride the wave .
Best podcast, and anxiety support system I have found. I started in your program in September and my anxiety has lessened to half. I can actually be a functioning human in society and see a bright future for myself thanks to you.
i consider myself fairly experienced practitioner of surrender, i delt with depression and s... that way. i am now dealing with health anxiety having thougth i conquered it all, and since health anxiety has to it this specific component of "realness" to it , i struggled apply surrender. this video is such a perfect reminder, the way you presented it worded it, everything speaks to me. i managed to get in contact with the part that creates anxiety in me, immediately felt better. now i feel back on track knowing exactly what i have to do. thank you so much, health anxiety has been such a dark place for me, i really saw some light after this video
The "What If" is a constant problem for me. I'll think of something happening that I have no control over but know the thing isn't likely to happen. I'll get scared because it gets overwhelming and I can't find a way to fight back against the thought. Then comes frustration at myself for even thinking of such a thing.
There are times when I'm okay, then I'll look at something online, and the thought will come back, fuelled by the idea that what I saw is proof that it ( the intrusive thought) is right and anyone I talk to is wrong. I'll break out in a cold sweat, and it's like I'm being rained on by hot water while standing in cold water. There's a storm in my head, and it feels like I'm not even in reality anymore. Things that help me are pushed aside by the thoughts from pulling me out of the hole I was pushed into, and the thoughts just laugh and laugh like a snotty little kid. Then, when it feels it's hurt me enough, and only then, can I climb out of that hole and begin to recover from what it has put me through.
The anxiety guy podcast has literally turned me from pessimism to optimism. Best anxiety support around.
Your CZcams videos and podcasts have been a true answer to my prayers. I would highly reccomend you to anyone who informs me they have anxiety. Your voice is so comforting and everything you say makes so much sense and is a true eye opener for me! 🙏🏻 thank you, thank you, thank you!
Miss Kae So very welcome. ❤️🙏
Have a friend with health anxiety that I will definitely be passing your channel along to. Great help for so many anxiety sufferers.
I've been suffering with this for about a year now and really can't take this I've now convinced myself I have blood cancer and have been having a lot of panic attacks almost every day it's awful :(
Thebaldgamer i Have also hypochondria and im scared of having or Have cancer in My throat and many more places, i hate IT man ! But dont worry u Have to understand that it's ur mind tricking you bro, it's so bad
Yeah deep down I know my mind is playing tricks but most of the time I just can't shake it now son thing simple as a bump on the arm or headache has me in a full blown panic attack every day is a battle
Thebaldgamer One thing that really worked for me was recognizing symptoms of anxiety and being able to distinguish them from real symptoms which helped to calm me down
cuhnt Destroyer I suffer a lot when I'm on my own with my health anxiety, my thoughts start running off god knows where and I start to feel dizzy and like I'm going to faint, what I tend to do what helps is writing letters, I wrote letters to this anxiety acting as if it was a person, i have wrote poems and story's as well, it can really help, just gets your mind off of your anxiety and on the story or poem or whatever
Also count doubles in my head, like 1 and 1 is 2 ,2 and 2 is 4 and so on
My symptoms are almost identical to what he is talking about here. This channel is a blessing!
So thankful for you, Dennis! Health anxiety is absolutely debilitating, so it's very reassuring to find individuals who have overcome this "disease."
Katrina Chau As many sufferers there are there are as many recoverers yes. Much love.
When you talk about your story it is so unvelievably relatable to mine. I was always in the emergency room. your videos and end the anxiety program have been a god send thank you
Nick Peters Great to be a part of your recovery through the program Nick thank you.
Nick Peters same 🤦🏻♀️
Nick peters please contact me I would like to know ur personal experience
My id : nadish458bt@gmail.com
It would be life saviour for me plzz
Thanks for that video. I've suffered from daily anxiety since I was 10 years old, almost 40 years. It runs in my family and it's a challenge. Started with counting games, and what ifs...constant what ifs. In the last 15 years it's health anxiety and terror. I am now convinced that whatever symptom I fixate on will manifest. It has happened. Some days and weeks are better than others.
Dennis, you are just a blessing to the world. You took a horrific life experience and turned it into something amazing! You make us feel less alone, and you give us so much hope! Hearing that a fellow sufferer is experiencing success is just what I need! I'm so glad I bought your program, and my new goal is to listen to all of your podcasts, Facebook chats, and CZcams videos! I will beat this! Thanks again, Dennis. You are living the life you were meant to live!
Mary Ann Mangini Forward together Mary thank you for your kind words so very much.
The Anxiety Guy. i had a consume idea that i got a girl pregnant even tho i used protection.. Despite the fact that she moved on and got married i was overwhelm with anxiety on the thought that even had a baby by me or hidding it.. It really affected me with these delusional thoughts still believing she has my baby.. went for a year n half BELIEVINGG THIS.. is this normal.. Its constant fear thinking the what ifs.. Roomanint thought repeatedly. .. Despite that shes newly married n me using protection.. also when we stopped talking i wd see her FB n it shows her drinking alcohol partying with friends which were also indications that shes not pg.. Obviously i recognize am being peranoid.. But despite all the evidence why do i still feel fear or peranoid or goin thru what ifs thoughts.. WHY
Because you haven't shown your mind another way of looking at these catastrophic thoughts. The mind and body are doing what it can to keep you alive and safe. Our jobs is to condition it to believe what we believe is right, almost like training a dog to sit, do tricks etc. There are many skill sets through CBT that can help with this conditioning.
The Anxiety Guy Thank u
Sooooo true i un followed ALL the forums for health related conditions i have been diginosed with. I justified being on them by thinking i could help others by saying supportive things . But i was pouring from a empty cup . And even if i wrote a postive comment to someone in the forum . The notification msg was from someone replying to the person who wrote the post with a comment like " yes my heart races to" id read it then my heart would start to race . This is why i love your channel because you can help us and you have helped me more than you will know. And ill forever love u for that. Im not recovered not even close but my eyes are open and im ready to change .
Your understanding lately is inspiring for others, keep up.
Wow thanks for this video. This is totally me. I'm going to check out your podcast and try to cut down on the forums I read for matching my symptoms with other people to make myself feel better. I've suffered with health anxiety on and off for years and every time I get new symptoms I convince myself "it's something serious this time". The tension headaches just make you think you have a brain tumour and the feeling of unwell convinces you that you have cancer. It's one horrible vicious cycle that has led to depersonalization this time with short term memory confusion and feeling exhausted all the time. I do however get beacons of light and relief some evenings from it all and I feel much more relaxed. Thanks again for making this video.
Hi Scott. Thanks for he great feedback glad you could relate. Evening were a more peaceful time for me as well. I recognized that being emotionally and physically drained from my health anxiety battles from the day, led me to not caring about my battles in the evening. The white flag of surrender was held up, and the awareness as far as what to do for a full anxiety recovery plan was noticed.
I'm just at the beginning of this video, I have been struggling so much with health anxiety and it really is HELL. It all started when a lump popped up under my armpit 5 months ago, and even after having things checked out and Dr's assuring me that I'm fine, my days are filled with "What ifs?" it's terrifying and upsetting, some days are worse than others. I feel like my body is ridden with symptoms that I can't explain (tingly legs, rash on arm), everything points towards cancer in my head (lymphoma). If not now then next year I'lllget the diagnosis, perhaps the year after. It might be too late then. I'll never be married, or finish university or have children.
I'm about to turn 19, this has been one of my biggest struggles in life so far and I'm going through it so alone. I've pushed a lot of friends and family away because I'm too upset to speak to them. It's either I don't speak to them or I go on and on about my symptoms desperately trying to seek some kind of relief. I don't even feel my own body in the shower properly because I'm petrified I will find something. It's a horrible, horrible way to live and I don't wish this hellish lifestyle on anybody.
Sharan Grewal Not alone bro, just talk to someone it helps a lot, I'm about to turn 18 if u need someone hit me up
How are you doing sharan?
Hey Dennis.First of all thanks again.Your channel is awesome.I wanted to tell you my daily routine.Its similar to yours.On mornings when I wake up and let's say I'm dizzy or just feel weird I start to panic because the whole day is in front of me and I have to go to work.Dont get me wrong.I love my job,it's the fear that makes it hard.If I wake up like this I'm always afraid I will get a panic attack or I'll get sick,pass out whatever on the bus/subway.Subway is the worst I literally cannot do more stops then 2,then I get dizzy and I start to panick.At my work it's sometimes better,not always. Usually the nights are better when I lock myself and I know I don't need to go anywhere.I feel safe I guess.I was always friendly and loved to hang out with people but these days I'm in constant fear that something bad will happen.Sometimes I go to work out or for a run but I'm not always able to focus 100% on those activities as I used to.Thanks for any advice.Have a great day.
After watching this video, it already made me feel better, i have been suffering for 3 years now and still am, but watching your videos helps, many thanks, just to point out my main anxiety is heart pulpatations and muscle being distressed around it.
Knowing you're far from alone on the health anxiety recovery journey is comforting.
Kemal Bolat omg same here
My cousin, who I wasn’t even very close with, had passed away earlier this month from an infection-related cause. Ever since then, the thoughts, what-ifs, etc. have been consuming me and causing a great deal of stress, paranoia, and anxiety. I haven’t been myself at all for weeks, focused almost entirely on my health and these symptoms and sensations I do not recognize. Knowing how many other people experience what I have been is very reassuring. I’m not alone, and neither are you. Don’t be afraid to talk about it. Don’t be afraid to fight it either. Thank you so much for your videos, Dennis. They’ve been the biggest help recently.
Your story has been the only one I've been able to connect with. Literally I could finish most of your sentences. I really need more from you.
Sending ♥️LOVE♥️ to everyone who is suffering from mental health issues! Thank you so so much for your video's 🙏, i have learned so much from you then i ever learned from my psychologist in 15 years of suffering on and off.
You are a blessing for all of us who suffer ♥️. Lots of love from the Netherlands ♥️🙏♥️
Aw man. This was one of the most accurate explainations Ive ever heard. I go through this a lot. I've found ways to beat it, but sometimes it does win. You are so right!!
This is exactly me! I've had health anxiety for 3 decades on and off but I've never really been without it 😔, just plodding through one day at a time. The one line that had me burst into tears is the 'my standards were really low' 😭. I just want to make it through the day and be a reasonable mum in the process where I don't put my anxiety on my beautiful children. It's exhausting. Currently in CBT and I know what I need to do but fear is a powerful emotion. Love to you fellow sufferers.
Never thought, after 5 years here I am watching and understanding Dennis video about his health anxiety journey. For I am now ready to heal and not cope or just manage.This isn't easy, but it's gonna be worth it, God and the Universe got my back. ✨
I'm finding all these videos so helpful, and this one is top of my list. Its so nice to hear your story, I can relate to so much of it. My mornings and evenings are awful, midday seems to be my most relaxed time when I'm focused on work... I've taken your advice and started painting again, something I did a lot of when I was younger and it seems to be helping me a little.. thank you so much Dennis, u have helped me hugely x
Hi Dennis I want to thank you so much I am literally suggesting your end the anxiety program to everyone I meet with anxiety it has been a life saver. Thank you
Justin Comfort Looking forward to your next check-in through the program Justin.
I am laughing because I can relate SO F-ING MUCH to your story. This is exactly how I feel and hearing it from someone else who is going through it, make me realize how INSANE these thoughts are. Overthinking every little incident. Avoiding, planning, worrying, its so so sick what these thoughts we have are. I feel sick all the time because of this. Your videos are giving me so much hope. Im done living in this cage.
WOW. I’ve dealt with anxiety since 2012, it ‘disappeared’ for a few years and would occasionally have anxiety attacks here and there, however since last year it’s crept up again. The last couple of months I quit a stressful job and decided to focus on my well being. I’ve come to realize that this is all about ‘reconditioning’ really old thought patterns and emotions. I would love to work with you/do your program and I will be saving up to do this. I can definitely use the extra guidance.
Wow. This is just what I needed. Your story is my story. I will be checking out the rest of the videos. Thank you so much for this.
Musicislife99 Very welcome.
Seeing this after 2 years of following you to heal and I can say you helped me to overcome anxiety more than anything else
You described this EXACTLY. When I found your videos I was already on the road to recovery because I learned some of these techniques by walking this out. No I feel so empowered and realize how sufferers cower to fear. Thank you so much for wanting to help others. You have found your calling. GOD bless you.
Lorri Ruby Enjoy the channel. ❤️
THANK YOU!
You have just described my exact day living with this!! I laughed a few times as I do exactly the tings you described!! I have only recently realised I have health anxiety....before i just thought I was ill with physical stuff. Thank you so much for sharing your story....I feel there is hope after watching and listening to your teachings.
Enjoy the channel. ❤️
This is exactly what I deal with every day. Love your videos. It is nice to listen to someone that have been through and understand what you experience everyday. Its Good to know that your not alone.
MsDRILL88 Far from alone, enjoy the channel. 🙏
Incredible video thank you for your support with my recovery Dennis so thankful 😀
I’m sorry you had to go through that. You described my life. I have been battling with this exact thing for going on 4 years now and it has completely taken over my life. Thank you for sharing this.
I can relate to everything you said that you felt. The constant worrying about what is wrong and the dizziness is making me feel like I am going backwards. I just don’t know what else to do.
Thank you for reaching out and helping others. I like this video because you come off very sincere and open about your thoughts on anxiety. I've been starting to do this exercise with 1-2 mins distractions (ex: reading a line or two out of a book or magazine that I'm passionate about or learning facts I've never knew before) to ease my anxiety whenever I sense it coming up. Not every person will benefit from it but taking your mind off of it for even a few mins each day will lessen your symptoms, then you begin to sense the every bit of joy your gaining from it. The trouble I made all along was not having self-worth. You should value and protect your inner worth from being shut down and ruining your mindset. Voices that dictate you should be this or you're not good enough leads you into a stagnant dark place. It's not easy it takes time to overcome. Goodluck everyone.
This man is the real deal!
He's the most compassionate guy I've ever had the pleasure to talk with!
I promise you that he will be able to help you!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart Dennis!
Together forward Tina. #morethananxiety
After watching a few of your videos I’m starting to get a better grasp at what I need to do personally. Ever since I was 12, I’ve been dealing with anxiety attacks and panic attacks where it just made me miserable. Ive been having slight chest pains over the past few weeks that will appear and disappear within a few seconds. But with my anxiety, it makes me think it’s still there or it could be worse. So these videos do help out a lot.
Thank you Dennis I just want say I love you Dennis May God pay you for all your doing for us
Mustapha thank you very much.
Soo glad im like 75% cured cuzz god dayyum its crazzy literally living in a different universe.
Great to hear warrior.
Hi Dennis, you are right on! I'm listening to your vids and I giggle at times because I too have experienced so many of the symptoms you mention. The fear cycle we establish and the incredible work it takes to unlearn those established fears can be intense personal work. Though I'm not out of the woods yet, I'm able to do more. I see those "cloudy breaks" far more than when this all started for me. And yes, again, YOU are right on. I've been using another website that has been of tremendous help but requires a lot of reading, with you, (note, I just found your channel this week) I love that I can see a real person who has experienced many of the crazy thoughts and feelings I've had, so I can totally relate to you. Plus, I truly appreciate your honesty, which I think makes your channel that much more special. Too many people suffer in silence because they are embarrassed of what people will think of them. That is one thing, I haven't been, when I share my story, just about everyone I talk to has experienced the same or similar yet they would never just share and that's what keeps many stuck. I will definitely be sharing your channel. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your honesty and the tremendous work you are doing her. God bless you!
Grateful I could help you relate my dear. Thank you very much for the shares as I believe one health anxiety success story, could create rapid changes in a sufferer.
I am in the middle of a health anxiety 'crisis' right now.. This made me cry since it was so relatable. Thank you so much for bringing this realization to me. My mom even said it to me.. I'm so in touch with my own body I am being disconnected from my outside world. I'm going to be watching these videos religiously to help me practice the things you preach.
Ray I'm sure this channel, the podcast and the program will help you find your freedom Ray.
I've been suffering with health anxiety for about 3 months now. It all started with me noticing a small lump on my chest. I'm a teenage boy BTW. Initially I thought it was breast cancer. So one day I started worrying so much that I went to my mother and asked her what it was. She knew that it was my hormones straight away. But this wasn't enough for me. Then one night I stayed up until 4 o'clock worrying and checking my symptoms on google. Even google, which is known by many of us here to exaggerate with symptoms, said that it's natural for my chest to have lump behind the nipple. But I didn't stop there. I needed to know the symptoms of male breast cancer. So I saw them and found out there was nothing wrong with me. Yet still I refused to accept that. My worrying about that specific thing stopped after a week. However, after that I was worried about anything I felt. If was hurting anywhere I would immediately assume it was cancer. Then I started getting headaches. I was really worried about them possibly being a brain tumor. And after that I googled about my headaches... It didn't help at all. I got so worried I started crying everyday about it. My mother, once again, knew exactly what was going on. She knew I kept googling things like brain cancer symptoms when I had nothing wrong with me. Despite my mother reassuring me daily and continuously that there was nothing wrong with me I still cried. When I showed symptoms like feeling tired and a bit of dizziness I would panic and immediately seek reassurance from google. That made my anxiety even worse. Then I would go to my mother and cry. She helped me. But my anxiety never went away. At this point I was stuck in a cycle of what I mentioned above. Nothing would help me. Then I started thinking that I might not have a brain tumor and I'm worrying pointlessly. I learned about health anxiety and noticed I showed many of its symptoms. I started to feel better then and I started to listen to this guy's advice and I've never felt better. I still get occasional panic attacks but my condition is getting better.
What was the point of this comment? I don't know. But I hope people that read it and feel similarly to me are helped by it.
Duck5 Bond hiiii I'm 19 I'm going through samething but its about brain tumor at first my anxiety start with me thinking different about myself but I get through with it the first time I start to think positive motivate myself an I talk to my teacher it help I get through but then three weeks I fall back for anxiety trick I start to get headaches an I thought it was a brain tumor soo I went I Google the symptom an totally regret doing that it makes it sooo worst I wish I knew then that googling the symptoms can make the situation worse but I'm feeling a little good I'm trying to fight it an keep thinking positive an not let the negative thoughts get to me but can you help me a little abvise what you did.... How did you get through with it Are you feeling better now!!
@@christineseetaram9492 you I'm 17 and going through the same thing how are you now
@@onlyabdelix I'm doing great now, feel much better but sometimes I feel lightheaded an tiered but I always motivate myself. How are doing an feeling?
Hey man, loved this video! I relate to almost everything. Very nice to hear that I am not the only one and the fact that others are experiencing same thoughts and emotions at same times during the day as I have! I appreciate you so much!
Thanks, you too!
Omg!!! You are describing exactly how I been feeling for years 😢😞... thank you... I’m so thankful to God that I found you🙏🏼😢
This is probably one of the only videos where I could truly identify with what the speaker was talking about. Health anxiety can be pretty different than other types of anxiety so this just really reassured me in the best way possible. Thank you endlessly
So happy you were able to relate Madison. For me it was such an amazing starting point to just know others were going through the similar experiences as I was.
I agree with you completely about health anxiety being different than other forms of anxiety because you can never escape your body.
Wow, I felt like you were in my head. while I was watching this video..... You described my day to a tee! Today was a rough day for me. I have been extremely stressed and for good reasons. I have a sick father and husband. I guess I was ignoring what stress was doing to me. I have been light headed, jelly legged, tired, and shaky for 2 to 3 days now. I ignored it until today. I thought this morning "Oh my gosh why do I still feel like this again?" Then I had to put that question aside and teach school "Pressure was on" Then I started feeling overwhelmed by trying to be the best teacher, wife, daughter, and mom while feeling very light headed. Well by 1 PM I was doing some laundry and I felt funny in my head and I allowed it to scare me. I started to hyperventilate and I freaked out. I was hit with a full blown anxiety attack. I have not had an attack in a long time. I forgot how scary they are. Then I tried to calm myself down and I could not. I was in a terrible anxiety state for 4 hours after the attack. I felt uneasy, wobbly legged, dizzy and horrified for 4 hours. I kept getting head rushes, cold and hot flashes too. Finally after 4 hours I started to chill out some. I guess because after 4 hours I was feeling too tired (just like you said) to be scared of the body sensations. I do feel a little off even now and my attack was 7 hours ago. I even cried my eyes out tonight over this. I am literally walking around slower, talking slower and getting up and down slower so I don't trigger another attack. I feel like it would not take much for me to have another attack. I am so sensitive to any and all body sensations right now. Its like I am sneaking around quietly to make sure the anxiety monster stays asleep as long as possible. I have suffered from this off and on for 20 years "YES 20 years" I have been to therapy many times and I have tried programs too. I hate having this and I have a fear that I will always have this issue when I become stressed. I mean hey its been 20 years. It does make me feel like I cant handle life's ups and downs like other people. Its tough and painful to live this way off and on. I am really sick and tired of the roller coaster.
It's so comforting to know I'm not alone in this. This has been the worst year of my life.
Catherine Far from alone Catherine. I work with just over 40 people weekly online going through health anxiety challenges. Glad the video helped ❤️
This was a great video . Exactly what I am experiencing. At the moment working towards healing. Thank you so much for putting this together ... it can get lonely when other la cannot relate. 🙏🏼
I'm 5 minutes in and the how much I can relate is crazy. It's awful feeling like you're alone in your health anxiety, and I'm already glad I found your channel and can't wait to watch some more.
Julie Bee Join us Julie - facebook.com/theanxietyguy ❤️
The Anxiety Guy I definitely will!
This is SO SPOT ON! I have lived this on and off (mostly on) for 11 years. I'm DONE and ready to be free. thanks for your work!
Melissa Davis Enjoy the channel. ❤️
I suffer from daily panic attacks and you're voice and demeanor is comforting. Love your podcast so much also!
Thanks for subscribing to the anxiety guy podcast Gary.
Fantastic to here you talk about this. Thank you!
essens identity Very welcome. ❤️
I just think i have cancer all the time because my back is sore all the time , and heart attacks and thinking cars are going to hit me or someone will stab me or bomb places were i am ,,, tis fucked up ,
Inspiring. Seeing other peoples health anxiety recovery story helps me so much. Thank you for an amazing podcast as well Dennis.
Glad you're enjoying the anxiety guy podcast Joey.
My life! This video just described my life right now almost to a T! Thank you for making these videos, I just started watching your videos yesterday after hearing about you on Facebook! Just from watching yesterday I'm starting to feel better! Thank you so so much for the videos and helping all of us with our anxiety!
Brittney Bennett Grateful. Hope you were able to catch the inspiring Facebook Live session today.
thank you for sharing your story :) its very helpful. i can relate to everything as Ive been struggling with HA for about 6 years. Its so incredibly tiring.
you nailed it Dennis. everything you said is absolutely true. I started having anxiety over a year now and have since been thinking too much. i worried myself so much to the point where i now have health anxiety. i have been to the emergency room and many different doctors for the many symptoms with no answers. like you said its like a record being played everyday i wake up and it starts a vicious cycle. i am really thankful for your videos and am really trying to get better by stopping the scenarios i am making in my mind.
Thank you my friend. I'm sure you'll gain some valuable inspiration through the latest AnxietyGuy Vlog video as well: czcams.com/video/OnQwwNTCox4/video.html
Great video. I can relate so well you are helping me more than ever overcome anxiety. I love our one on one chats. Keep making videos like these 🙌
I felt like you just told me about my life the past 4 yrs. Thank you for sharing your story! It was very well explained aswell.
But I end up with dizzyness and puking quite often. I am going to delete the anxiety forums I have on fb.
for me the last few months have been horrible thinking I have ms. its finally feeling better like Theres a light at the end of the tunnel. these videos really help.
Dennis, you articulated exactly how I’m living right now! Although, I’m passed the ER visits part. Now I know I’m at above average health for my age. It’s the “what if’s” and “fear of fear” that’s holding me down. All this started this past spring for me, I don’t know if I can take this for 6 years. That’s impressive my friend, cause this is pure hell. Luckily for me I have a great support base of family and friends. Anyway, this video is on point how us suffers are dealing with the daily grind.
Joe Russo This channel and the program contents will guide you to recovery Joe: anxietyexit.com/my-program/
Had health anxiety for years, this video I could relate to big time. Thanks for all the inspiration love the program as well
By far the best explanation and advice from someone on health anxiety on CZcams. Shared and subbed thank you for all you do.
#morethananxiety Jill, thanks for being a part of this incredible community of people that are finding a way through anxiety.
I appreciate this channel so much. It seems that health anxiety is something that many people cannot understand. And I get it. From the other person's point of view, everything seems perfectly fine. But the worry, the pains, the nausea that ensues even after seeing doctors. Even after knowing it is anxiety, the symptoms try to trick you otherwise. This is a struggle that I am currently going through.
Joshua Mihok Enjoy the channel my friend. ❤️
4 emergency room visits, 2 ambulance calls to my house 12 doctors visits, 3 different doctors , 5 EKG’s 2 CT scans, lost count of how many times I had blood work, 3 X-rays, one ultrasound, one upper GI done and bacteria test latter EVERYBODY confirmed it’s just “Anxiety” and as soon as I get home boom I get the “what if they missed something?!” “They have to be wrong” “this isn’t anxiety I’m not crazy” “how does anxiety make you physically sick?” “I’m losing it” “ I can’t go on” “how can I live like this” “ there has to be other tests because I know I have something” “why can’t anyone help me?” “Why do I get these chest pains ?” “I must have cancer” And then hours on google latter I only make myself more anxious and in denial and depressed and oh boy it’s just so hard 😔 at least I know I’m not fighting this battle alone!
Laura A Far from alone, here’s a Health Anxiety podcast that will help: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/health-anxiety-show/id1461441374
This guy is so on the money with the way my mind works, that is crazy. I have noticed that photography really does take my mind off of the negative thoughts. Photography is an underrated method of dealing with anxiety because you are literally forcing yourself to observe the world and let it catch your eye, it just takes your mind off of anything else.
Simon Keel photography is amazing for anxiety .
I just started binge watching your videos yesterday and I immediately started to feel better. I have dealt with fear, worry, doubt, pleasing people, inability to say no, perfectionism for YEARS!! I started having really really bad heart palpitations/tachycardia late last year which in turn has brought a downward spiral of anxiety as well as numerous ER visits and a cardiac monitor smh. Still unsure if there is true a heart issue or if it's just severe anxiety. However, I realize while watching your videos that I can change my mindset during my wait! (Ahhha💡moment) Like you I have been through the "what if" scenarios, perfectionism, and overstimulation are a terrible combination. It's like a big ball of worry! I'm ready to conquer this and prayerfully become a warrior!
How r now cuz this is me..
I like listening to you. I had a huge panic attack in the very early morning today!
simoliz03 This video will help with those panic attacks: czcams.com/video/VINp0HYs4D4/video.html
Hey Dennis, thank you for posting this video. Everything you explained in this video was exactly what I was suffering. I've had uncontrollable health anxiety (Level 9-10) now for about 2 1/2 months (in and out of the ER) Anxiety 2-5 for over 5 years or more. I've watched a few of your videos that validated my attacks, I've been using the band technique 4 days now feeling better than ever. Thank you for posting this video. Everyone else out there suffering from Health Anxiety, your a Warrior and you can get through this. Thanks again Dennis and I'm sorry you had to suffer for so long. God Bless you ALL 💯
-Paul
Much love my friend welcome to the channel and thank you.
You are really really helping me right now... Three weeks of the most crippling health anxiety I've ever had... So indepth I wish I could show this to every person I come into contact with... Health anxiety is so completely different I feel to other anxieties... That people mistake it for just anxiety... Its so intense and so terrifying... I'm still currently in my cycle... The mornings are the scariest for me... It sees me right through until mid evening it easies up a round this time... I start gaining a bit of my vision and balance back... I need glasses to see anyway... That coupled with dizziness from my anxiety is horrific I just feel blind... I can actually feel the adrenaline in my feet when I'm lay still... I pray for every single one of you going through this terrible illness... Ppl think your being selfish with this illness and can become so frustrated with you... And inside your screaming so loud... Because you just want to get back to your old self... My heart aches for everyone going through this... Dennis your outstanding at your indepth talks through CZcams honeslty you need to do tours like tony Robbins... Ppl would literally come and listen it helps so much ❤
Lauren Shaw Thanks so much it means the world.
So relatable .I literally only look forward to the last 2 hours of the day so i can try and switch my mind off and and it all comes back the next morning .I hope you are feeling better than when you posted your comment .stay trooping on
Thank you so much for your help! Much appreciated
Thank you for sharing this story Dennis. The way you describe things is spot on, I can relate a lot. My anxiety issues started in 2014 but I've really been to my darkest places these last 5 months where I was working a job I hated. I had so much stress that it triggered a relapse of me going into panic attacks that were harder to control even though I thought I had overcome them. I would go into work everyday putting on a mask and just watching the clock to when I could go home. I would have symptoms every day ranging from dizziness, racing confusing thoughts/dp, over sensation to every feeling in my body, especially stomach issues/nausea (with nausea that is the hardest thing to stop thinking about to date) Luckily I left this job that was not serving me this past week and hopefully that helps me to reclaim that lost progress and gain some of my confidence back. BUT the problem is I am still worried about how things will go in the future, next week i am starting an internship I actually want to be doing, but because I am still worried about feeling sick/nauseous at work, I'm worried I'm just going to self sabotage myself and never be able to feel confident about going to work or out anywhere else for that matter without this feeling of sickness and dread. These thoughts and worries plague me day and night, and I just don't want to live in this state the rest of my life. Something has to change.
It's amazing how much anxious minded people live in the future, and completely take themselves out of the present. We become very bad fortune tellers, and psychics and yet we still insist that the worst scenarios will manifest. Thats for your amazing feedback and i'd love to hear how your progress is going in the future.
The main thing that is causing my anxiety attacks are intrusive thoughts. I start imagining myself having a stroke. I start imagining the scenario and it gets stuck in my head and start imagining that my Brain would get like this severe pain shoc and I'd crash and breakdown. Compulsively thinking of this scenario uncontrollably sometimes is my main problem. And of course along with it comes the self created symptoms (headaches, heart palpitation ect.) I'm not Googling as much as I did which is helping me. I'm trying to be more positive and trying to replace negative behaviors with more positif ones and... It's a process.. I'm Better than before.
Thank you for this video. It made me cry because the thought of you suffering like this also. I just want to be strong. I hope it happens.
OMG you basically described my day to the dot. This EXACTLY what I go through everyday. I swear this is it, and I hope I get through it like you did. good on you my friend
Mahmood Mammoth Welcome to the channel my friend.
Love your podcast, it has given me a very real direction to move towards and overcome health anxiety naturally.
You're very welcome.
I related so much to your past issues with anxiety. You literally described me and it made me smile and laugh in agreement. Anxiety is definitely fear. We plan scenarios because everything has to be perfect. They are protective measures that we create. Thanks for all the laughter today :). This video made me feel good knowing how much we are alike. X
My twin! ;)