I'm that person who sits on my own sometimes I hate going for a haircut to that gives me a lot of anxiety that part where you have a tight stomach I get that a lot
I wish people would understand how exhausting anxiety is. And how crushing it can be when it hits hard and robs you of motivation, joy, interest, ability to properly care for yourself.
Anxiety is really exhausting especially when we have to deal with it everyday. How are you feeling right now? What do you do to take better care of yourself?
As someone recently diagnosed with social anxiety, this couldn't put it more accurately - anxiety is exhausting, you're constantly thinking that you have to do everything yourself, and to do so perfectly, because you despise yourself and believe other people do the same around you as well
I was once at level 5, this video doesn’t even scratch the surface of the horror it puts you through! My deepest empathy goes out to anyone suffering from ANY level, it’s the hardest thing I have ever endured!
For anyone who has never had severe anxiety and panic attacks: It is incredibly draining, when you have a panic attack you feel like you are having a heart attack and then afterwards you feel drained of everything.
Yesss, anxiety here at home runs in the family (as well as depression, after all, they are diseases), and my brother ended up developing cardiac arrhythmia because of anxiety, I believe I'm on this path and I want to be able to start treatment as soon as possible, I thought I was going to be able to get out of this on my own, but it's been 3 or 4 years and things are only getting worse, the family environment isn't favorable either... :/
@@letslmi feel like mines not normal.. i feel like no one had this everytime i have anxienty coming up it feels like im gonna get a seizure (im 10 years old so please someone help me😢)
@@deadmelon189 Talk to your parents about it and ask them to take you to the doctor for a check-up and see what it is, unfortunately anxiety is not taken as seriously nowadays but it is something that needs attention, and sometimes it can be something else, so by check-up you can clear up all your doubts. And don't worry too much about it, one thing I learned a long time ago having anxiety is that it's something you need to be distracting yourself from, so sleep well, do meditation and do something you enjoy and especially do sports or physical exercises (like half-hour walks, riding a bike and there are others that you can do some at home, search for "exercises for people who have anxiety" or something like that and I think it might help you a little), reading books and watching other things is also a good distraction, just keep your mind occupied, but remember to talk to your parents about it because you're very young so you need to talk to an adult about the things you've been feeling so they can help you. I hope you can get better and you definitely will :)
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!
I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.
As someone with crippling/debilitating anxiety, it genuinely BAFFLES me that there are people out there who can just...go about their day. Get stuff done. *Feel* productive Edit: I genuinely did not expect my comment to get noticed by anyone at all holy heck. To everyone who reads this, I hope you have a wonderful day. And to anyone who understands, I hear you. I see you. You are not alone. If you ever feel bad for how you are, Remember that no one gets to decide what your brave looks like except you. On days when you can only give 40% and you give 40%, nobody gets to tell you that you didn't give 100%. I see you. I hear you. I love you and I am so proud of you
Fr,i have stage 5 anxiety too and i can barely walk sometimes without getting black screens and feeling nauseous,some people can do many other things without having to stop every 5 seconds? The worst part abt it is that my mom just thinks i'm lazy,but since she is a racist-homophobic-toxic bitch i don't listen to her bs since her opinion doesn't even matter at this point.
Same. I’m baffled that people can just do stuff and be productive. It’s also interesting how anxiety can affect people differently. My anxiety is typically pretty severe but I don’t always have horrible physical symptoms. Then again, I also avoid a lot of stuff that makes me nervous or overwhelmed
true i really don't understand how people go out of there bed or house i cant even get up from my sleeping position sometimes and when I try to walk its like some drunk person's trying to walk
Anxiety destroyed me from my childhood all the way throughout highschool and I didn't even know or recognize it. I only started being treated for it when I got to college. That's why I appreciate these videos so much, thank you for this! Hopefully it will help prevent someone else from going through what I did.
I'm so sorry to hear about your childhood. Most important you are getting treated now. We are happy to help you out - did you relate to any signs from this video?
I was severely traumatized years ago as a teenage, got diagnosed with ADHD. Spent my whole life fighting ADHD. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my husband recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
Congrats on your recovery. Most persons never realizes psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives. Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here.
YES very sure of Dr.alishrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
Yes he's Dr.alishrooms.Shrooms to me is a natrual healer. I know a guy who has used mushrooms in the same way and they have really helped him. mah dudes have safe trips all.
From my experience it really works excellently! It doesnt even need to be a full hit. With potent shrooms 2-3 small ones will still make a clear difference. It will be a few hour cosy rumbling moment around rest time, but afterwards its just calm and you feel amazing and gain your freedom. Psilocybin is different dudes, its the only "treatment" I would recommend to someone who genuinely wants to get better. There is no addiction, withdrawal, or negative side effects. It's just pure healing., far more effective than any anti-depressant. You can thank me later,
To anyone who needs this. I used to have severe anxiety when I was younger and sometimes it would be so bad I wouldn’t leave my room that day. I tried breathing techniques but nothing seemed to change. But I just want to say now, It does get better eventually. Even if you feel it wont go away, trust me it does, it just takes time. I watched videos like this and now I would say I’m more at a mild/moderate stage now. Just remember, and keep this in mind: It’ll get better, just stay strong! :)
Same here. I used to have terrible anxiety, and couldn't go an hour without relaxing. I'm doing better now, but I still have my moments. Glad to hear you're doing better though
This made me hopeful, I’m 15 going through severe anxiety that came almost out of nowhere. I hope you know you’re strong as heck. Thanks for leaving this comment💗💙
thanks, these messages always seem to help even if it is only slightly. I'm almost 14 and suffer from panic attacks multiple times a week, they went away for a few months and I thought it was over then around a month ago they came back a lot worse sometimes. anxiety is absolutely horrible, I would never wish it upon even my worst enemy.
"Anxiety happens when you think you have to figure out everything all at once. Breathe. You're strong. You got this. Take it day by day." -Karen Salmansohn
It works until I realize my peers already have it all figured out. Or that taking it one day at a time makes me forget long term goals causing anxiety because I don’t do anything in life.
@@commentbot9510 Life doesn't happen in the long term goals. Largely it happens today. and don't worry about everyone else. Nobody has it figured out. Not really. Because it really is just today. And life-goals will change because our priorities or interest does. I know people who have changed their university major seven times because it just wasn't a good fit. Does that really sound like everyone else has it all figured out? If there's something you want to do, like become a doctor. Or a painter, or anything else really. Try writing what you need down. Like if you need to do x in April, or have x ready, or study for x that will happen in April. Write it down. Take painting for example. How to make a portfolio for a gallery in April? 1. Enjoy painting. 2. Paint. 3. Paint something else. I know that seems like bit of a unrealistic approach. But that's essentially what you need. A list. And the best thing for you is to find something you love. That when you tthink about it, you get excited. Then it'll make you happy instead of anxious. But think of it this way. The kitchen is a mess. I need to clean the kitchen. I don't know where to start. Now it's a bigger mess. Have a panic attack about it for two days, procrastonate beause thinking about it brings anxiety. So write it down. Even if it's in your head. Because even small things can seem very unmanageble. Put the cups in the washing machine, today. That's it. Just the cups. Because I can do the cups without becoming depressed, anxious and stressed. If I do anything more I'll start stressing again. There's realistic management and unrealistic management. And part of realistic management is knowing where and when to stop. It's knowing that you will get stressed, anxious and depressed. It's about doing what you need to do at YOUR pace, and not what you think it should be. I'm sorry for it being so long. I hope this can give yo ua little bit of help.
@@0Jenna7 that’s simple enough. I know my comment was pretty vague, but when I say people have it figured out, I mean that they know *how* . I can’t make lists because I don’t know the steps. Not knowing the how is enough to never get started (you don’t know how to start). How would the painter get a chance to have their portfolio in a gallery in the first place? These opportunities don’t just come to you. This is what I mean when I say people have it figured out. Even something as simple as getting an internship is difficult. How do I make people want to hire me? How to I know what they want? How can I put on a facade to make them think I’m what they want?
My anxiety makes me procrastinate because the smallest tasks overwhelm me. I feel extreme dread, fear, and hopelessness at having to change clothes or put some papers on my desk away. I'm a bit better now, but a few months ago I used to wake up struggling to breathe in the mornings due to the gravity of my anxiety. What's worst is that I constantly feel alone; that no one is there for me and that I need to solve this on my own.
This describes exactly how I feel. I've been struggling with my mental for a while now and trying my best, I believe the both of us can get through this in our life. It'll be worth it in the end.
Anxiety is alot more terrifying then described in this video. I do appreciate the creator for posting this, but it is so terrifying. You feel like you have nothing and no one, everything feels dull, you feel like you are floating in air( i dont feel any kind of pressure of floating in the air physically, but the vibe that i get) ,there is all around black (I don't see everything as dark, but i feel that everything is just dark, just like shown in sci-fi movies where they show a future earth where everything is destroyed), and is nothing over there. It feels like everything going on is bad, this is what i feel like. Yet you may not understand what it feels like because for me it is hard to explain, but it's just terrifying. I don't know what my anxiety is like, but idc if i am at home or out, i feel the same.
Another thing I want to add is that you feel like you are trapped in a cage, doesn't matter in how much in open space you are, but it feels like everything is virtual , and you are trapped over there.
@@memer-mj9olI agree. I have depression associated with anxiety. When i get anxiety episodes, I feel like I’m stuck in a bubble even though I’m in a big or open space.
i feel as though over the years my anxiety has gotten so much better. or rather, ive been able to deal with it so much better. i used to be at level 5. constant anxiety attacks, didnt leave the house for weeks, months at a time, i even dropped out of school because my anxiety and depression got so bad and i tried to end everything… but now, now im in between level 3 and 4. im so proud of myself for how far ive come in the past 5-7 years. ive really grown. it IS possible to get better! even if its just slightly. i believe in each and every one of you guys. just have faith and carry on working on yourself. it may seem impossible, it MAY be impossible, to you… but we can all make the impossible, POSSIBLE❤️i believe in you. you are amazing. ps. thankyou if you took the time to read a little bit about me💞i really appreciate it.
From watching this, I have severe anxiety, I've had anxiety for most of my life, I go to therapy for anxiety and it has helped me. I still have anxiety to the point I may pass out or feel dizzy. To anyone struggling with anxiety like Me, just know you are not alone in this hard struggle ♡
I'm sorry you are going through so much.. it's not easy at all and I'm happy you took the first step toward finding help. How are you feeling right now?
I'm also sorry about what youre going through, but hey, hopefully we can all fight through this together. In the meantime, get some food, a laptop and headphones, and treat yourself to an all-nighter. You deserve it :D Edit: But get some sleep too lmao, that's important!
At its worst point, my anxiety caused me to hallucinate, which was definitely the most terrifying experience of my life, already having a panic attack in the middle of the night, then hearing someone break into my home. I’ve been medicated for a while now, and my anxiety is down to mild-moderate.
This voice. Idk what about this voice it is but something about this voice it calms me down. I was literally just freaking out and overcome with major anxiety but I’m a lot better now after I turned this on.
2 years ago i had debilitating anxiety, i couldn't leave my house, it was a panic attack after panic attack. I couldn't eat or sleep, even if i wanted to. It was honestly the scariest time of my life, i thought i was gonna die. Months later i got therapy and my anxiety leveled down to severe last year, and slowly going down to mild this year. I am proud and happy of what i survived, finding the courage to fight it.
I’ve had anxiety my entire life. In childhood it was shrugged off as shyness. But I had terrible physical symptoms too - from teeth grinding to waking up in the middle of the night from a nightmare with horrible stomach pain and violent shaking probably about 3x a week. I finally realized I needed help after college when I had such a bad panic attack I thought I was having a psychotic break. I almost felt like I was floating away from my body if that makes sense. Anyway I started medication and my physical symptoms have disappeared. While I still have breakthrough anxiety I am able to function much better and am forever grateful for what medication has done for me
I wish this day could come for me. I have had the same problem. I can’t even do anything a basic normal human being does everyday. I was given tums for my stomach but the doctors don’t want to give me medicine for my anxiety in general.
Trust me on this get gum. I chew on everything when I have random bouts of moderate anxiety, gum will help you with not destroying your nails, pens, shirts, etc.
Same everyone says that’s it shyness cause there’s no history in my family of people having but me and my attacks are like that to so when I have one I don’t say anything
I don't leave my house much because I have horrible anxiety. It fills like the older I get the more I get worsening anxiety. I appreciate these videos you post. Lots of my family tell me it's all in my head that I can control it. I wish people would understand it's not as simple as a way of thanking.
people who say that it's all in your head are uneducated about this problem and they're not helpful to you. Stop seeing them and find understanding sympathetic positive environment. Be strong!
i've been feeling anxious for several days now, and although i've been feeling anxious for years, it was smth that "come and go". but these days, it felt like i was getting worse and i was relapsing. it's so hard to sleep at night and i always fear for my life whenever i go out. after watching this video, i just realized that this anxiousness i'm feeling may be severe at this point since i experience quite plenty of physical manifestations. i'm so glad i've finally opened up to my mom about seeing a psychologist, and i'm happy that she will allow me to. i really wanna get all this over with, i wanna live a life where i'm anxious-free and am able to function without thinking about how things will end up badly. just thinking about a life without constantly fearing for my life makes me so emotional and the amount of joy that i will feel once i get over this is something i am looking forward to. ps. i'm a psych major and it's honestly so ironic how i'm having such a difficult time myself, but one thing is for sure. i am human and i am encouraging EVERYONE to seek help when you know that you NEED to.
I think I might be on the mild stage, which makes me incapable of understanding what people with severe or debilitating anxiety have to go through, but my heart goes out to all people struggling. I truly can't even imagine how bad it can be, how terrified you must feel and how it can heavily affect your ability to do anything. It sucks. And anyone who has to live with it, I admire you and your strength to push through.
it's so nice to finally hear anxiety being talked about for what it truly is and not dressed up and sugarcoated. its true, it does really mess up your day, plans, emotions, schedules and all of it. its not a good thing having severe anxiety and i wish people would understand that.
It's not that I hallucinate but I keep having this feeling that I'm not alone I mean sometimes when I was younger I used to hear random things but I'm glad I don't anymore. To anyone who is experiencing anxiety I hope you will get better ASAP ❤️
I went from severe to minimal. I can barely remember those dark times when i had severe anxiety. Try to enjoy your time with friends and family. Everyone deserves it. Fill your brain with lots of knowledges, it'll help you think clearly. It heals you, trust me. The feeling you got when you master a particular thing will ease the pain. All you need to fix is your mindset.
I am so, so glad my anxiety is on minimal, and ive had lots of friends with severe- debilitating anxiety and i help them with panic attacks and just trying to get them through the day, so everyone struggling with serious anxiety i am so proud of you for getting through your days and staying strong.
Psilocybin saved my life. I was addicted to heroin for 15 years and after Psilocybin treatment I will be 3 years clean in September. I have zero cravings. This is something that truly needs to be more broadly used in addiction treatment.
Please does anyone know where I can get them? I put so much on my plate and it really affects my stress and anxiety levels, I would love to try shrooms
For me, anxiety is a lot like feeling unable to breathe. It’s this constant weight on my chest that prevents me from truly being me in the outside world. Taking deep breaths doesn’t even work at times because my chest feels so tight. When I’m in areas with a lot of people I tend to start shaking uncontrollably, to the point where I remember someone asking if I was okay in school because I couldn’t stop shaking due to the anxiety that I felt being in an auditorium full of hundreds of people. It sucks.
Same kinda? For me its like ik wat triggers it and i think its anxiety but im not sure? First it starts of with a thought then I spiral to the point where im trying to breathe and i cant rlly speak cuz im so focused on trying to breathe to the ppint where my head gets all tingly??? And then sometimes it gets physical with either running away or other stuff… And the thing is when i run its like a blur- im constantly on flight mpde cuz so many basic things trigger this feeling like school, math, my legal guardians, lack of control, and church. I cant focus in class sometimes cuz Im not sure how to handle it yet
@@koric3900 for some reason when you said ''First it starts of with a thought'' it reminded me of ''the call'' from narnia at least I think that's what it was *call* ed. But seriously I'm not sure and I would recommend reaching out to a mental health professional about what 3 of you (the commenter and the replies not including me) are going through
as someone with anxiety i’m really glad you made this video, a lot of people don’t get my anxiety, they simply thought i was weak and clingy, so they used me, i have tried so hard to fit in with them, that i never spoke up about how they ignored me a lot, i didn’t want to be alone, i hate being alone. thank you so much psych2go for this video
For all my fellow people out there fighting out there with servere anxiety, I want to say that you guys Are just the best, man. Yesterday I was shaking through the entire day and it’s a living hell. To all the people out there who doesnt have anxiety, I hope you do your best to understand it if you have a friend who has it, give them your full sympathy and support
Plz help me I'm 16 I suffer from severe anxiety What should I do I get more anxious while taking shower I haven't showered for few days I am really scared
@@shrutirani8768 Hey man, listen. I struggle with severe social anxiety as well. Tomorrow I am leaving for a month out on the sea with over 50 strangers. It's going to be a living hell. I'm going to suffer alot but I will push through, because here is the thing; The only way you can beat social anxiety, is by facing your fears. You have to face the things you're anxious for. It will feel like you're going to die, it will be a living hell, but once it's over, all will be better. If you keep going outside, gradually exposing yourself for all the things you're terrified of, you will eventually no longer have social anxiety. But you have to keep it consistent and stay brave and positive. It's a massive challenge. But you can do it. And so can I, and everyone else. A good therapist is also advised. Just know that at the end of the day, you're the only one who can change your life. Other people can help, but you have to make the choices. Starting by consistently taking a shower, once every single day, Then consistently going to the supermarket once every day, keep building up, eventually you consistently go out to social gatherings man. Know that what you're afraid of is only in your head, it's your brains natural reaction to being humiliated, stigmatized, disrespected, etc, but you can and will beat it. Fight this man, you got this. It will be a long journey but I believe in you.
@@shrutirani8768 Im glad to hear that:)) And your english is good! Remember though that there won't be an easy, quick fix unfortunately. You will have to be the bravest you can be. But with the support of the people around you I know you can and will make it
My anxiety is getting worse and worse after some time and I can't tell and express to other people how worse my anxiety is. I can't even tell them that I can't breathe and I'm ventilating cause I'm afraid that they'll tell me that I'm just acting, my anxiety is so bad it came to the point where I would just lay in bed and stare in the ceiling all day cause I don't have the energy to even stand up.
I feel you. At my lowest my anxiety was so bad I couldn't get out of bed because I was struggling to breathe and felt like the entire world was ending. It didn't help that I was also hungry but had no power to make food as well..
i can really relate to this. im afraid to talk to people because I'm scared they'll think I'm seeking attention. and more than anything I can relate to the breathing. it got really bad last year to where from the moment id wake up to the time id be going to sleep I would constantly be straining for air and feeling a constant tightness in my chest for months on end. it didn't help that I had no idea what was going on and my doctors told me i was just imagining it. it makes you feel really helpless when you don't know whats wrong with you and everyone in your life is telling you to "just breathe". i just recently learned it has something to do with severe anxiety, but whenever i talk to someone about it, they're 100% sure i don't have any form of anxiety. I don't know what to do.. i kinda hope it'll just magically go away one day, but i don't think that's going to happen..
I have anxiety, my anxiety is kinda the level between to severe and moderate but I'm getting through it. Remember you matter and I'm proud of you for making it this far.
I definitely have debilitating anxiety. And for anyone who sees this, you are not alone in how you feel. There are people who can help, who can ease the pain, but you have to let them in, even if it kills you inside, let them in. It's the only way. It may sound cliche, but you WILL get through this. ❤
I’m glad I’m not alone through this. Anxiety is so under looked, people think it’s not that bad but when you’re panicking so bad that you throw up, pass out, or even hurt yourself it feels like no one is hearing you. I’m glad this community exists cause we need it!
I’m seeing this after watching inside out 2, I didn’t think I’ll cry so much that my pillow would be soaked. I liked how the movie how showing when anxiety takes over, it affects you and the decisions you make. But they also showed how your emotions shouldn’t control who you are, whether it’s one or a few. All your emotions should have a balance between each other because that’s how you gain experiences. It’s apart of who you are. I really liked that message. I feel anxious all the time, and I always just want it to stop. I noticed how Riley would act when anxiety took over, and it was like me. I realized how much more intense mines have been. I’ve had 3-4 panics attack before and it’s my first time ever saying this, like ever. I don’t talk about it because I get scared of what others think, and I get worried because I was taught to never talk about it as a child of a first generational household. I noticed that they’ve become more frequent whenever my mom is in a rush. It makes me anxious, but it’s recently have gotten worse where she would threaten to call my dad which makes him not feel good, then I’m in flight or fight mode. This happened to me a few months ago as I was doing something, and she started screaming at me and threatened to call my dad. I tried telling my sister but she screamed at me saying that she didn’t care and that it was my fault. So then I had a panic attack, and she continued to scream at me. Writing this brought tears to my eyes and made me realize how bad anxiety is when it takes over and I honestly feel like it’s been with me all along. Once I moved 2 years ago I remember feeling a little nervous to start a new school, specifically high school. My freshman year was cool as I made some friends but I was scared of being with my old friends because of what they’ll think of me due to family issues. Sophomore year, I was anxious about being in the right classes and what classes to take. It started getting worse when I started isolating myself at my new school, and this was a goal I wanted to make sure I didn’t do. So when it started becoming frequent I started believing that I wasn’t good enough just like Riley did. I came home wanting to cry everyday. When I started feeling that way I started feeling ugly with the way I looked, acted, and existed. I joined track season towards the end of the year and it honestly made me happy. I had times where I actually felt joy and didn’t feel judged. But there was still times where I would come home, and cry when I sleep because I felt too ugly, or just didn’t want the self that I had then, existing. I wanted to be a new person. But even now, I realized that I actually need help but I don’t know how. No one in my family believes in so, I don’t want anything to happen nor be taken away. I just want help, so I can continue highschool, be happy, and continue with my family and future family in my life.
I have loads of exciting plans for the future of my life, I want to go to college for a bachelor’s, travel with myself partner and the my family, learn new languages, buy a apartment, buy a house and own it, buy a car, etc. I want to do it all. But I want to get help. I’m a Black, African, and first generation in America as my parents came from another country. I don’t know how to get access to therapy for families that fit that category, or specifically with those struggles that will under first generation families at least.
as i've grown older, panic attacks and other physical symptoms have become more common. Just a couple months back i've started research on it and turns out I actually suffer from anxiety somewhere between the moderate and severe degree. I haven't talked about it as much because it has kind of become a part of my life to just feel this way. I've contacted a psychologist for depression and anxiety now and i hope all of you with any mental and/or phsysical illnesses that you will heal. I truly wish you the best.
@@Leesa111_0 Philippians 4:6-7 New Living Translation 6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
I've had it too for two months i had moderate to rehabilitating anxiety further unraveled by venting at an unhealthy amount it came to the point where i wanted to hurt my self just to make the thoughts go away im a little more stable now but i need advice
As a person with severe anxiety since I was 3-5 it's had been very hard and difficult with my daily goals, it is also very scary to leave the house, I love this video because it shows that anxiety is not easy and it's a challenge it deal with, psych2go I'm very glad that your bringing awareness and positivity though out the social media, thank you.
🖤It scares me, that I have been there, on the highest level - debilitating anxiety... It was very tough back than. Nowadays, I am still dealing with anxiety, somewhere between mild to moderate anxiety. Some days are worse, some days are better. For everyone reading this through comments, dont believe your anxiety, you are not alone.
I have anxiety, when I get stressed, I normally cry and get really worried about things. Anxiety honestly sucks. For all the people who are suffering from anxiety or get stressed a lot, i hope you are okay, we are all here to help you. ❤
This is exactly how I am, and I hate it. I can normally float between stages 1 and 2, but the more stressed I get, the worse my anxiety gets as well. There have been times where I’ve had to stop working during my shift to find somewhere to be alone and just cry until it passes.
I have had anxiety for years, and it is so hard. I get migraines, panic attacks, lack of sleep, and can barely go to school without completely freaking out. Anxiety is hard, but you are so strong. You are not alone and people care. Whatever you’re going through you will get through it I promise you that. ❤
I've been watching all the anxiety videos because I want to understand mine better. This was extremely helpful and my anxiety ranges from moderate to debilitating in the winter months. I recognize it now it's linked with seasonal depression. This video actually makes me feel less crazy for having these symptoms. Thanks you
I've been sitting at moderate to severe to often debilitating for a couple years now. I feel for anyone with anxiety. It's ruined countless good times in my life, making even shopping for food impossible some days. I truly wish you all the best with this fight, because it's one of the hardest things I've ever been through. Love to you all, we are not alone.
I have severe and debilitating anxiety it can be tough but as long as we have each other we can get through this and thanks hope you are doing better too❤
It seems very bad based n what I know I’ve never felt anxiety but I’ve went through a panic attack and anxiety seems worse I hope you guys improve and have a healthy mental state😊
Thank you for making this video! My friends want to know how it feels to have anxiety and I didn’t know how to explain it until i saw this video! I have severe anxiety.
Ordinarily I wouldn't share my experience about depression/anxiety but I think just this once I'll do it for awareness and to make myself feel connected to whoever's reading this. Feeling utterly alone (mentally) is a huge part of depression/anxiety (for me) and something I'm told sometimes by people in real life or wherever I may be online is that I'm NOT alone. During my day to day life I can't think of anything that "pops out" at me. Most things feel very bland and extremely mundane. Almost everything I do feels like a giant chore even if it's something really simple like laundry. Food mostly tastes the same, yeah there's a little variation but overall food is "just food". And without making this sound overly depressing as I'm sure it does aha, most of what would make a normal person excited or happy-go-lucky pretty much goes over my head. It takes extreme behavior, if you will, for me to feel anything and sometimes that doesn't even do the trick. I've seen a lot in my 20 or so years of existence and for about half of that I've felt extremely numb and dull to the environment around me and to the people surrounding me. Something that's made me feel "connected" is ASMR. I rarely get the "tingles" but I watch the content since it's a calming environment in an otherwise chaotic world. The ASMR community is also peaceful, there's really no arguing, especially over trivial things. I hope you're safe and sound whoever you are reading this. 🙂
Never thought that ASMR could help. It makes sense though because you are focused on the physical sensations triggered by ASMR instead the storm inside your head. Very clever! Definitely going to try this out and hopefully it helps. Thank you for taking the time to share your story. It's hard being vulnerable on the internet . It's also comforting (as weird as that sounds) knowing that you are not alone. Keep going my friend and be kind to yourself. We will get through this 😊
Replying because I relate to this a lot. Most of my depression comes from my anxiety, as it prevents me from doing a lot of basic things I feel like I should be able to do. I'll go weeks without eating or sleeping, I can barely walk around and interact with my family and I have always felt as if my friends weren't truly my friends. I don't get excited often, as I always expect disappointment or for something to go wrong. I think the worst part of it is how often I ask for help and people don't believe me. I am 17, but I have struggled with anxiety for as long as I can remember. Because of the stigma around and anxiety and because people can't believe somehow that a young kid can have anxiety. It has gotten progressively worse over the years and it is still something I struggle with a lot. Just daily tasks and basic survival is hard. It is getting better, as I mentioned in a comment above I completely changed the way I was looking at my anxiety and why I was anxious, which helped a lot. Overall I think I am doing better, I have been to therapy and I am working on finding a medication that works, but now I can eat at least once a day and my sleep schedule isn't so bad. I guess what I am trying to say is, yeah it sucks a lot and it's bad for a while, but is isn't bad forever as long as you are trying to get better. Even if you only put 0.5% of effort in everyday, it's still only 200 days before you are at 100%. (This is a dramatization as it definitely takes wayyy more than 200 days to "cure" anxiety, but it is a good mindset to have). Hope this helps anyone reading.
@@oliviabenton409 I understand your struggle. I hope you make a lot of progress toward lessening your anxiety so that you can function properly. When I was your age I had depression and anxiety but it affected me similarly to how it does now except now it's arguably worse. If you find a medication that makes you feel better or even "normal" than kudos to you. I must say I don't recommend medication but we all gotta do what we think is right even if it seems wrong to someone else. I've been attempting to better myself every day by being positive and it's hard as hell, I feel like that new Joker who says "All I have are negative thoughts" to his therapist. I'm 26 so if you can heal yourself before you're 26 than I'd say you should be very happy and if you reach 26 and you're still feeling how you have been keep trying. If there's one thing I can tell growing kids/teens that feel like they are carrying the world on them it's that if you're alive keep fighting even if you're feel the worst you've ever been. Why? If you're alive than you haven't given up yet and it's in your best interest to stay alive so that you can continue to love and care about the people you have in your life as they love and care about you (granted some say they do and actually don't). You can tell who cares by who goes out of their way to be there for you in your darkest times. :)🤗
I can barely remember the last time I was not anxious... It's like I've been mildly anxious my entire life. But I can count the few times I've had debilitating anxiety: I literally couldn't keep my fingers stretched and move my face muscles. I'm doing therapy sessions that help a lot, and the best way to deal with it is actually trying to pay attention to yourself. It's tough, guys, but we're in this together. Hope you all have better days. Edit: I have weekly therapy sessions and now I'm taking meds. Really looking forward to a better future. Hope you all have the opportunity to feel better as well.
I have gotten to the point where I felt completely numb because of how high my blood pressure was from my anxiety. I am trying to seek help so if you guys have any tips please let me know
@@Doritostastegoodddd getting a therapist has been very helpful for me. You have a completely unbiased person whose only job for the next hour is to listen to you talk and help you figure out ways to better yourself and your life. I had a panic disorder a year ago, where I would have a panic attack every day. Now I don’t get them at all and can calm myself down with the skills and healthy mindset I got from therapy! It’s genuinely life changing. I will say, it does take time and Work and you might need to go to multiple therapists to see what’s right for you. That and seeing a psychiatrist about medication has been life changing. Hope this helps!
Ive always had anxiety since i was young but since the beggining of this year i have been going through stage four almost daily. Sometimes days or weeks of stage five. For some reason knowing that im not alone helps me. Im not really a religous person but i pray that anyone going through this is going to be ok and get through it.
Anxiety for me is mostly that when something that could be a life changer is put onto my back, I break down because everyone will look down on me if I loose it. I cry and I feel out of breath, it's just too overwhelming. I wouldn't say my anxiety is horrible like some other people's, but it hits me HARD when something I have to do thats big and would change a lot is put on me.
I never knew what anxiety was as it never reached to me until fourth grade. Being whispered at, getting excluded from my “friend” group, etc eventually gave me social anxiety. It sounds very childish but years have passed and I still cant get over with it. I get immensely nervous even with my friends or close people. I just want others to clearly know that anxiety is something we should all consider seriously about.
Yes social anxiety... From the last a year in my middle school, thgrou the high school - I got it and it was really painful x') now I'm in the college and still have this one (probably not only this one), but... I somehow move forward and I'm happier. Yes there are days, when I really want to cry or just being in bed the whole time, because... It isn't easy, but seeing that I'm not the only one, who had it around the hight school - it's really crazy...
I relate to this comment so much.. Ik it might sound stupid, but I'm an adult and jn primary ppl would always exclude me and judge me and I didn't have any friends bc no one liked me. In secondary I had LOTS of friends, but, ever since primary, year 4, I've been haunted by social anxiety.. Even now! From primary! People have no idea how much words impact ppl w social anxiety..
I had a panic attack a week ago where my body was shaking and i lost control of my body but i could speak, i went to ER in an ambulance, before this i did not have any anxiety but seems like it triggered me one, i have heart palpitations, i feel dizzy and shortness of breath, sometimes pain in the chest. This has impacted my school life because i always feel dizzy and feel like i will pass out when i go to walk for a while so i have not been to school for a week. I really want this to end and continue my life just like i did before the panic attack.
I'm also feeling the same thing for past couple of days. There is some tightness around my chest and my heart seem like it racing, and then my head also starts to spin, sometimes I even feel like vomiting It has greatly affected my daily activities 😢😢😢😢
Hey, I read your comment yesterday and am feeling anxious since few days now, I exactly had/have the same symptoms as yours, I also had a panic attack about 2weeks ago and since then I feel anxious all the time. Just know everything will get better. After reading your comment I felt so good to know that I'm not alone and someone is experiencing the exact same thing. Just tell your mind everything is fine and calm yourself down that has helped me so much. Take care and ik you will get out of it the same way I'm trying to❤❤
first thing youll have to face head on is the fact, which will cause a lot of anxiety, that youre most probably not going to be able to continue your life the way you did before. Anxiety as i view it is something like a constipation of the mind, more clearly a stressor you havent dealt with or ignored, and now that your brain is still stressed about it (unconcously) it sends you into fight or flight in an instance and your entire psychophysiologicy is extremely nervous due to that which hyperprepares you for death or whatever may come next cause you just dont know what the heck will come next, but please know, next comes a moment just like a moment came before that and this level of anxiety will cause delusions in form of infesting your entire being and thus thinking with this extreme way of perceiving any given second of just being alive as a threat, the way to overcome this is to make a reality check in the most basic form, meaning: state facts to yourself about yourself like ,,im 20, my name is Daniel and its 2023 and iam attending school and iam a human being and time passes and the next second will come and it will be fine'', as hilarious as it might seem to state these obvious facts, theyre not obvious to you at all in such a state of mind as you are in during an anxiety attack because you forget everything that makes sense and just hyperfocus on surviving whatever may come next, but please bro for the love of god get therapy to trace back the things that stressed you this hard and didnt make it through the process of handling with it causing this constipation of the mind. Im sure youll do just fine man always aim for your best!
@@samruddhigolatkar ♥️📖 Philippians 4:6-7 New Living Translation 6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
I have had anxiety before for the 3rd time. May 19 was the time that I experienced my 1st panic attack. At first, I didn't know it was a panic attack. I thought that it was a demonic attack. I started panicking and crying for help, and that's when my grandma came into the house, because she heard me crying. She was trying to get me to calm down, but I was still crying and panicking, and it is something that I will never forget. The 2nd time I had a panic attack is when my grandma was working on my hair. I was thinking about something bad, and that's when the attack was coming into me. My last attack was last week, which is the last week of my 1st college year. When I was at my 1st and very last class of the week, I started to have a hard time trying to breathe correctly. In my mind, I knew that it was an panic attack. I was feeling a little dizzy, and I was trying to take deep breaths. After my 1st class, I went to the cafeteria for some food. While I was eating and watching Pokemon on Netflix, it was still happening, and I barely finished my meal. Then, when I got back to my dorm room, that's when it all came out. I started crying, panicking, and placed a hoodie over my head. Then, my grandma called me to see if I was okay, and I told her that I had a panic attack. She told me to try to take a nap, and she'll check on me later. I did took a nap, and I felt the anxiety starting to go away, and I was feeling better. Thank you for sharing this video. It really helps me share my story to everyone, so that it can also helps them, too.
@@HazelChowdhury Thank you for understanding. It can be really hard to try to overcome panic attacks, because you might never know when it might happened.
When people find out that I am suffering from anxiety, they distance themselves from me and ignore me just because they think it's troublesome to be friends with a anxious person. I don't wish to be anxious either, it snatches most of the things I deserve and it's hard to make new friends. No one understands a socially anxious person unless they have experienced anxiety.
Bro, I’m 16 and just getting better from Debilitating Anxiety, on daily basis is very hard to do stuff, focus and most of the things mentioned on this video are true, the struggle is real, sometimes is hard but we can always keep moving forward. For those who are suffering from Anxiety: You’ll get better, You are loved, Nothing bad can happen to you, Everything is gonna be alright ❤
♥️📖 Philippians 4:6-7 New Living Translation 6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
hey man i'm 26 and had an epic year of pure hell/anxiety when i was 18, long story. i never spoke to anyone about it and had to go through a lot myself. i'd recommend talking to anyone like a doctor or go to your doctor and say you're feeling anxious and want recommendations to a psychologist
I'm a social person but always get nervous before and after a social interaction. I love being with ppl, but I always feel like I'm going to make a mistake and constantly apologize for everything. I believe it's from the bullying I suffered in school, never been made fun of for my looks, just for how I was on the inside. In my 20's now and still trying to unlearn things I thought about myself. In short, I'm afraid of ppl seeing the true me as something to ridicule
That’s why people who are bullied never reveal even the minutest details bout themselves. Instead they become defensive. That’s one true of a scenario!
It's common sense also to protect the true self there are a lot of a holes out there waiting for the opportunity to shit on you on your weakest spot. Keep up the guards in this shit society.
I, personally, am definitely between the severe and debilitating stage of anxiety, although I feel like my life is currently going into the right direction of anxiety "recovery". While only being 17 now, when I was younger - probably beginning at about 9 - I kept nearly vomiting each time I went to restaurants and over the years it actually got worse - peaking on a vacation at 16 where I constantly (and I mean in every second) felt shortness of breath and finally getting a panic attack in a hotelroom. Since then I've learnt about things like the "A W A R E" strategy, some breathing exercises and an overall more calm state of mind. I've still been struggling on public transport, but things are, from what I feel like, coming my way. Thanks to whoever read all of this. Not many know this about me but I'm happy to share it here with people that feel the same way. I wish you the best and stay strong ❤
I wish people could understand, I told my dad one time that I was practically paranoid all the time, and all he asked was "why?", because of my anxiety, " well if you have anxiety just take deep breaths and then you'd be fine", that's the problem, that doesn't work for me, like if I'm having a little bit of anxiety, it literally feels like I can't breath, and the worse it gets, the more I cant breathe. I dont like how, like that example story, people think that anxiety is the same as normal nervousness, when it's definitely not.. it sucks, and it's so exhausting
I've always had generalized anxiety but the symptoms are getting worse over the years and i've always felt like i was completely alone in this. I was thinking of getting medication for it but i'm scared that i'll become dependent on it and i don't want that too so it's a battle everyday. I just wanted to say that by reading all these comments my eyes started to water because i'm glad that i'm actually not alone in this and that alot of people feel how i feel which motivaties me to keep fighting against it and helping others with it too. Thank you for the people who are still kind to eachother, sometimes that's all you need🙏🏼
I completely get where you're coming from. I had a seizure four years ago which triggered my anxiety and I have GAD and Panic Disorder. I was deathly scared of medication because I didn't want to become addicted or lose control of myself. I started taking SSRIs and my anxiety is still there but a LOT more manageable. It's just what works for you.
thank you for mentioning the connection between anxiety and depression. being someone who’s suffered with anxiety for years and only recently found out how it has led me into a depression i think it is useful to help people see how they connect and can cause one another . i would love to see another video talking about their link specifically. thanks for being a massive help to all across the world.
I have anxiety almost 3 years, and it feels bad for me, most off all is the panic attack, im almost die, its difficult to breath and i can't sleep in night, i got insomnia, my arm is like cramp and my stomach,, im afraid of anything,, and all that i've experience of anxiety is challenge of me,, the one thing that i have a motivate to fight with it, is to pray and to cope with it, it is anxiety and it is from our mind, it is not true.. the more to think the anxiety the more its going bad,, and thats why i have to thank the lord and my family, and motivation quotes, that the thing is my strength to figth that anxiety,,, now, i can control my anxiety, if its gets inside my head and i will think that you are just an anxiety, its just me im controlling you, youre just not true,, thats the way i vanish my anxiety,, hope that you pass the anxiety and i will sure that you will like me... Im jonathan from cebu city ph. God bless you all❤
One thing I want people to know about anxiety is that we can’t just turn it off. Yes, we know it’s “stupid” to be afraid of this menial task that other people can do no problem. It doesn’t make it any less real
Watching this made me acknowledge that I have moderate anxiety but it hurts me to know people suffer with anything above moderate anxiety, just know that so many of us are rooting for you ❤
According to the video, my current level, of anxiety is debilitating anxiety, but I have all the other ‘symptoms’ in the other anxiety levels as well. I’m currently trying to reduce stress. One thing that really does affect me is thinking of dainty tasks and how they can cause death along with constant situations causing anxiety, especially at night I can rarely sleep due to panic or anxiety attacks I get. I honestly want someone to talk to, but my friends always pour their heart out to me, so I just have to comfort them and cover up my emotion. Although this is hard to deal with, I still manage to get things done in life and i’m striving to forget about past trauma. If you see this, thank you and always think positively of yourself. You’re amazing!❤
At first I thought I had severe anxiety but most of my symptoms related most to debilitated anxiety I deal with having a huge fear when going out in public and muscle twitching ect. It gets to a point I feel like I'm going crazy but to those who have this type of anxiety we are all in this together..❤
As someone who has debilitating anxiety among alot of other mental health problems you are not alone! It may seem hard now but you can get better I have to remind myself of this everyday, anything can set me off even the thought of going outside can send me into panic attacks, with chest pains, blurry vision and even my body shaking from adrenaline and shock, but everyday I wake up thinking this will pass it has to, so if anyone else shares the feeling or similar experiences never be afraid to tell someone never feel as you are different because your not, lots of us feel the same, never give in never give up because as long as your breathing your alive and aslong as your alive you can work to get better ❤
I didn’t get diagnosed with anxiety but I do think I might have it. I don’t see any psychical problems but I am kinda concerned that I can’t go outside let alone places I already went to and that I’m familiar with without feeling this continuous nervousness or insecurities if you will? Feeling this constant judgement of others on your shoulder. I can’t walk in my school’s hallways without worrying how I walk or look like, without feeling like everyone thinks I’m weird because of how I walk or everyone thinking I’m ugly because of my hair or my zits or because how fat I am. It feels impossible for me to sit down without thinking “What if someone wanted to sit here and now they’ll be mad at me or hate me?” It feels impossible to do anything. Even with my parents in our home even if it’s mild the nervousness, the insecurity, the self hatred keeps haunting me. I distance myself from everyone, I close my doors hoping I can just avoid reality, hoping maybe just maybe that voice in my head would shut up, hoping maybe I’ll be fine if I don’t interact with anyone. Again I’m not diagnosed with anything but I do have my suspicions, maybe I’m wrong. Maybe it’s just puberty.
I reached the debilitating state and its so difficult to understand what its like if you never experienced it. I look back and am proud to overcome it. I give props to anyone who is working to improve thier mental health because that state is pure fear and adrenaline. I remember how difficult it was to sleep, eat, drive or even breathe. My mom had to sleep with me to comfort me and I was annoying to them. No hard feelings. But I gain the strength and you can too if you are struggling. Don't give up!❤
@@normdodo360 Philippians 4:6-7 New Living Translation 6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
I’ve dealt with severe anxiety my whole life. I wished it was more widely talked about in young kids. I grew up having debilitating stomach pains because of it and everyday decisions became hard things get really overwhelming which turns into stress which turns into you questioning everything. A lot of times people think that you can throw medication at it and be fine and people get confused why people don’t. But the side effects of some of the medications is almost worse than the anxiety itself. The anxiety doesn’t go away and you are now dealing with other side effects like more headaches or maybe even hurting yourself. It’s the reality people face and the reality a lot of kids have to face alone.
According to this video, I most likely have severe anxiety, and I won't deny it. So much has happened and mostly all leads to my anxiety and how I acted towards people, including past friends and my current family
Based on this, I would say I have mild anxiety. I have had anxiety for as long as I can remember and if I let it get to me too much I get sick to the stomach and have muscles stiffness like the video said. I have gotten a little bit better with controlling it by trying to think of the good instead of the bad. I still have a really hard time in social settings especially when I have to interact with people I have not met.
Honestly I dont have like muscle aches or loss of appetite- I do um frequent panic attacks tho that disrupt my everyday life- I cant go thro a math lesson without having to try to calm myself down or getting fidgety- it might just b cuz i get triggered rlly easily mow but idk if its anxiety i think it is
As someone who had had severe anxiety, I believe in you guys. If I made it out of this nightmare, you can too. I feel with you, and trust me, it will be better with time. But if you still find it difficult to deal with it, I strongly recommend therapy sessions. Anyways, stay safe and healthy
im on stage 2 to 3 but its so horrible, terrible going through these stages because i get more overwhelmed by the thoughts that cause it than the symptoms itself, its so exhausting dealing with this everyday, trying to calm down with positive and comforting thoughts, and everytime, i have to be cautious with the triggers and thoughts. after this video, im relieved but theres always a thought that this satisfying feeling isnt permanent for your situation. the only thing we can do is distract our minds by taking care of our rotines on the present, instead of worrying about anticipating events that MAY or MAY NOT happen. its gonna be okay.
I am an avid mental health awareness advocate and spoken word performer, and I love this so much. I travel the country trying to bring that awareness on stages, in classrooms, hospitals, and on my CZcams channel, so I get excited when I see other advocates. ❤️❤️
Trust me, believe that it will go away. Because it will. Reach out and go to therapy, cause it actually helps so much and having someone to talk to literally makes your anxiety settle.
I just started taking meds because of my anxiety yesterday. I hesitated to take that step for a long time, but I am so glad that I finally did, because even after 1 day, I already feel better. This is most likely still a placebo effect, but it makes me realise just how many of my physical symptoms were due to my anxiety. Don‘t be afraid to ask for help or consult a doctor about anxiety meds. It is not a sign of weakness and sometimes it is a really big step in the right direction. I believe in you❤
Severe with occasional debilitating days. I’m straight up gonna bring this video to my psychiatrist appointment because it’s explained how I feel in a way that I haven’t been able to. Thank you ❤
I can relate to a lot of this. I’ll twitch and shake a lot and when I’m around people I scratch myself and get anxious. I have a fear consistently of my health, if people are watching me, if someone’s going to hurt me, if gods real, if something I did 5 years ago will land me in jail and I’ll stay up at night with my mind racing. My eating schedule consistently fluctuates from overeating to barley eating at all and some days it’s really hard.
I had severe anxiety for the past I think a few weeks and I didn’t know how to properly cope with it because I was constantly worrying about things I don’t want to move no longer hungry, but you also let me lose motivation in myself I don’t even want to play anything. The only thing that I wanna do stay in bed I pray for everyone that they will get better
I had debilitating anxiety a little less than a year ago, today I would say it varies between mild and moderate anxiety, which I would say is a total upgrade :) I wish more people would understand how anxiety affects people physically, like when you mentioned how it affects sleep and muscle control, etc. I tried to explain this to my dad, but I just got frustrated. It affects more than just mentality.
For me it’s hard to describe my state especially without the help of specialist. I don’t understand what type of anxiety I have and don’t know if I have anxiety. But I often feel out of this world and this feeling can appear at any time during my routine. Whether I’m eating in public, communicating and so on p. Recently I had this feeling again, I was thinking what I’m doing here, thinking that everybody is looking at me, just wanted to disappear. Started to pinch my hand secretly to get rid of this feeling. Sometimes when I made something that not everyone can approve, I just start to think about the worst consequences, that can give me the feeling of my misery and even leads to my hand shaking and body. Hate to feel this. I have a job that is everyday communication and oh my god it’s exhausting
when i was younger i used to watch this kind of videos and think to myself people with anxiety are just weak. because i didnt know what it feels like to have it. after leaving home to work in a big city, away from my parents and loved ones, i have faced many challanges both at work and in my personal life. ı still remember those moments, my boss threatening to fire me, landlord threatening to evict me. ın those moments i have experienced so much anxiety which later accumulated to anxiety disorder. ı wish someone was there for me in those moments, but alas. now that i live with anxiety i have lost the joy of small things. ı lost the ability to face life challanges, İ lost motivation, İ lost hope. today even simple phone calls give me anxiety. p. s. ıf anyone knows any tools how to manage it i would be so thankful bc therapy is very expensive in my country
I have been struggling with 2-3 anxiety. Maybe even 4, but I am just glad I am not the only one going through this. This made me feel just a bit better about myself. If I am being honest, you guys seem like the only people I would feel confident talking to. Thank you very much for this. I love you guys ❤
I have severe anxiety, based on this scale. It hinders my family and friend life a lot and I almost broke down hearing you explain it like that. It's very difficult and it feels like there's no end in sight. I do my best. Today I cleaned my counter and table so far and even that was just mentally difficult... It's like being pushed back into a corner and wishing desperately to escape it. And you can see the way out but you just can't take that step. It's a primal fear that just sits in your heart and soul all day long... I do breathing exercises and meditations, self therapy etc. but I don't think it will improve until I can fix up my living habits. It feels like a vicious cycle.
You really nailed it on the head when you said “it feels like you are pushed into a corner with no escape”. We are here commenting on this channel. Reach out and remember that this doesn’t last forever.
My anxiety seems fluctuate between mild to moderate on good days, moderate on an average day, and between moderate and severe on worse days. I have experienced debilitating anxiety on occasion, but usually the most i feel is on the severe level. Im trying to do better and help friends and family who have it, and i hope you do as well. Take care of yourself, and its okay to be vulnerable, just watch who youre vulnerable around. It can cause anxiety and stress in the moment of opening up, but in almost all cases you feel a lot better afterwards. Youre a beautiful human being who deserves to be loved, so remember that. 💜
As someone struggling with varying moderate to debilitating anxiety, most of this really hit home, and made me realize what could help me reduce my anxiety. I’ve had many moments when I’ve felt lost, depressed, and even physically challenged to the point I have to step back from basic things. But, through all these events, videos like this give me hope and that little boost of motivation I need to forge through life and help myself. I look forward to the future and seeing myself grow as a person. Thank you for making all of these awesome videos! :)
I’m so thankful that I was able to go to therapy to treat both my debilitating anxiety and depression. I’ve been able to cope with life and it’s so refreshing. I’m actually enjoying things, gaining weight, and making friends. Although I still struggle from time to time with moderate to serve anxiety, I have been much better and have the skills to manage both anxiety and depression when things get hard. So just a thank you to all the people who helped me get here. Thank you to me therapist for being there and teaching me how to deal with the constant adversity of life. Thank you to my best friend for being there and understanding. And thank you to my parents for helping me get the treatment I needed and giving comfort when things got too hard. I’m so grateful for being able to pull myself from that dark pit I was in and I couldn’t have done it without them.
At the very base root is fear. How fearful you are of everything. It's ingrained in us. Anxiety is stemmed from fear, you can try and tweak it as much as you want but life is scary and it's OK to be afraid. Your mind is your best friend and your worst enemy. It's all in your mind and it's hard. You got this.
I cried at the end of this video. I've dealt with from minimal all the way to severe anxiety. I've it managed to mild anxiety but sometimes leaks into moderate on the rare occasion. Even though it's obvious that there are people out there that would be happy to help, it's so good to hear and be reminded that there are. I feel so broken though and I wonder if that'll ever change
I cried too! Same story here, but the only difference that I had reached debilitating anxiety at some point. Still don’t know how I’ve survived that mess with no medication
You are not the only one to cry at the end of this video I’m crying right now after just watching it. I keep trying to explain to the people closest to me how awful anxiety is for me and I feel they just don’t get it. I’ve been called everything from lazy to dysfunctional and it’s really none of that. It’s just that having anxiety literally zaps me of all energy. And of course I have that along with depression, so I’m just really worn out at this stage. I think that we need to do everything we can to share some of this contact so that people who know us can hear it from someone else.
I think I’m half way between number 3 and 4, and before this video I thought it’s was normal to feel like your heart is beating too fast, that your lungs don’t have enough space in your chest, and that even a day filled with fun activities feels like a daunting task.
How did you feel after watching this video? Did you learn more about anxiety?
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A lot better thanks for this video!
@M Y T H I C A L N O V A *dies*
why bots 💀
I'm that person who sits on my own sometimes I hate going for a haircut to that gives me a lot of anxiety that part where you have a tight stomach I get that a lot
It made me anxious and sad tbh. It was like watching a flashback of all of 2020 and 2021.
I wish people would understand how exhausting anxiety is. And how crushing it can be when it hits hard and robs you of motivation, joy, interest, ability to properly care for yourself.
Anxiety is really exhausting especially when we have to deal with it everyday. How are you feeling right now? What do you do to take better care of yourself?
I didn't even know it was anxiety that made me tired or sleep less. I literally just found that out.
Fr I have anxiety and I'm young. :|
As someone recently diagnosed with social anxiety, this couldn't put it more accurately - anxiety is exhausting, you're constantly thinking that you have to do everything yourself, and to do so perfectly, because you despise yourself and believe other people do the same around you as well
@@just_me544 you have the same name as my classmate who loves pusheen, im not sure if its you though
I was once at level 5, this video doesn’t even scratch the surface of the horror it puts you through! My deepest empathy goes out to anyone suffering from ANY level, it’s the hardest thing I have ever endured!
Hope you are much better now. I have gone through it too. I am in a much better phase now.
@@gargiverma1468 I am! I’m glad you are too!
its gotten to the point where i fall ill all the time. im tired
Same. I thought I was going to die. 😢
@@gargiverma1468how?
For anyone who has never had severe anxiety and panic attacks: It is incredibly draining, when you have a panic attack you feel like you are having a heart attack and then afterwards you feel drained of everything.
Yesss, anxiety here at home runs in the family (as well as depression, after all, they are diseases), and my brother ended up developing cardiac arrhythmia because of anxiety, I believe I'm on this path and I want to be able to start treatment as soon as possible, I thought I was going to be able to get out of this on my own, but it's been 3 or 4 years and things are only getting worse, the family environment isn't favorable either... :/
@@letslmi feel like mines not normal.. i feel like no one had this everytime i have anxienty coming up it feels like im gonna get a seizure (im 10 years old so please someone help me😢)
@@deadmelon189 Talk to your parents about it and ask them to take you to the doctor for a check-up and see what it is, unfortunately anxiety is not taken as seriously nowadays but it is something that needs attention, and sometimes it can be something else, so by check-up you can clear up all your doubts.
And don't worry too much about it, one thing I learned a long time ago having anxiety is that it's something you need to be distracting yourself from, so sleep well, do meditation and do something you enjoy and especially do sports or physical exercises (like half-hour walks, riding a bike and there are others that you can do some at home, search for "exercises for people who have anxiety" or something like that and I think it might help you a little), reading books and watching other things is also a good distraction, just keep your mind occupied, but remember to talk to your parents about it because you're very young so you need to talk to an adult about the things you've been feeling so they can help you.
I hope you can get better and you definitely will :)
Hope you are better now
Absolutely. I found what triggered some of the worst of my anxiety through having a panic/anxiety attack
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!
I wish they were readily available in my place.
Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac.
He's constantly talking about killing someone.
He's violent. Anyone reading this
Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.
Is he on instagram?
Can dr.porass send to me in UK?
As someone with crippling/debilitating anxiety, it genuinely BAFFLES me that there are people out there who can just...go about their day. Get stuff done. *Feel* productive
Edit: I genuinely did not expect my comment to get noticed by anyone at all holy heck. To everyone who reads this, I hope you have a wonderful day. And to anyone who understands, I hear you. I see you. You are not alone. If you ever feel bad for how you are, Remember that no one gets to decide what your brave looks like except you. On days when you can only give 40% and you give 40%, nobody gets to tell you that you didn't give 100%.
I see you.
I hear you.
I love you and I am so proud of you
i know!! i don’t understand either they can just do it with no problems at all
Fr,i have stage 5 anxiety too and i can barely walk sometimes without getting black screens and feeling nauseous,some people can do many other things without having to stop every 5 seconds? The worst part abt it is that my mom just thinks i'm lazy,but since she is a racist-homophobic-toxic bitch i don't listen to her bs since her opinion doesn't even matter at this point.
Same
Same. I’m baffled that people can just do stuff and be productive. It’s also interesting how anxiety can affect people differently. My anxiety is typically pretty severe but I don’t always have horrible physical symptoms. Then again, I also avoid a lot of stuff that makes me nervous or overwhelmed
true i really don't understand how people go out of there bed or house i cant even get up from my sleeping position sometimes and when I try to walk its like some drunk person's trying to walk
Anxiety destroyed me from my childhood all the way throughout highschool and I didn't even know or recognize it. I only started being treated for it when I got to college. That's why I appreciate these videos so much, thank you for this! Hopefully it will help prevent someone else from going through what I did.
I'm so sorry to hear about your childhood. Most important you are getting treated now. We are happy to help you out - did you relate to any signs from this video?
i had mine when i was nine😓
I know how it feels
I'm very sorry to hear about your childhood
I am happy that you got help
Same thing I experienced as a child through high school. Extremely shy as well never recognized what it was until adulthood and becoming more aware.
I relate to it. I am glad you are being treated now.
I was severely traumatized years ago as a teenage, got diagnosed with ADHD. Spent my whole life fighting ADHD. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my husband recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
Congrats on your recovery. Most persons never realizes psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives. Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here.
YES very sure of Dr.alishrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
Yes he's Dr.alishrooms.Shrooms to me is a natrual healer. I know a guy who has used mushrooms in the same way and they have really helped him. mah dudes have safe trips all.
From my experience it really works excellently! It doesnt even need to be a full hit. With potent shrooms 2-3 small ones will still make a clear difference. It will be a few hour cosy rumbling moment around rest time, but afterwards its just calm and you feel amazing and gain your freedom. Psilocybin is different dudes, its the only "treatment" I would recommend to someone who genuinely wants to get better. There is no addiction, withdrawal, or negative side effects. It's just pure healing., far more effective than any anti-depressant. You can thank me later,
To anyone who needs this.
I used to have severe anxiety when I was younger and sometimes it would be so bad I wouldn’t leave my room that day. I tried breathing techniques but nothing seemed to change. But I just want to say now, It does get better eventually. Even if you feel it wont go away, trust me it does, it just takes time. I watched videos like this and now I would say I’m more at a mild/moderate stage now. Just remember, and keep this in mind: It’ll get better, just stay strong! :)
Same here. I used to have terrible anxiety, and couldn't go an hour without relaxing. I'm doing better now, but I still have my moments. Glad to hear you're doing better though
@@ItzOnyx6428 Thanks so much, same to you!
This made me hopeful, I’m 15 going through severe anxiety that came almost out of nowhere. I hope you know you’re strong as heck. Thanks for leaving this comment💗💙
thanks, these messages always seem to help even if it is only slightly. I'm almost 14 and suffer from panic attacks multiple times a week, they went away for a few months and I thought it was over then around a month ago they came back a lot worse sometimes. anxiety is absolutely horrible, I would never wish it upon even my worst enemy.
"Anxiety happens when you think you have to figure out everything all at once. Breathe.
You're strong.
You got this.
Take it day by day."
-Karen Salmansohn
Yes, you got this! One step at a time to recovery and we are here to support you
That's how it is, just one day at a time.
It works until I realize my peers already have it all figured out.
Or that taking it one day at a time makes me forget long term goals causing anxiety because I don’t do anything in life.
@@commentbot9510 Life doesn't happen in the long term goals. Largely it happens today.
and don't worry about everyone else. Nobody has it figured out. Not really. Because it really is just today.
And life-goals will change because our priorities or interest does. I know people who have changed their university major seven times because it just wasn't a good fit. Does that really sound like everyone else has it all figured out?
If there's something you want to do, like become a doctor. Or a painter, or anything else really. Try writing what you need down. Like if you need to do x in April, or have x ready, or study for x that will happen in April. Write it down.
Take painting for example. How to make a portfolio for a gallery in April?
1. Enjoy painting.
2. Paint.
3. Paint something else.
I know that seems like bit of a unrealistic approach. But that's essentially what you need. A list. And the best thing for you is to find something you love. That when you tthink about it, you get excited. Then it'll make you happy instead of anxious.
But think of it this way.
The kitchen is a mess.
I need to clean the kitchen. I don't know where to start.
Now it's a bigger mess.
Have a panic attack about it for two days, procrastonate beause thinking about it brings anxiety.
So write it down. Even if it's in your head. Because even small things can seem very unmanageble.
Put the cups in the washing machine, today.
That's it. Just the cups. Because I can do the cups without becoming depressed, anxious and stressed.
If I do anything more I'll start stressing again.
There's realistic management and unrealistic management. And part of realistic management is knowing where and when to stop. It's knowing that you will get stressed, anxious and depressed. It's about doing what you need to do at YOUR pace, and not what you think it should be.
I'm sorry for it being so long.
I hope this can give yo ua little bit of help.
@@0Jenna7 that’s simple enough. I know my comment was pretty vague, but when I say people have it figured out, I mean that they know *how* . I can’t make lists because I don’t know the steps. Not knowing the how is enough to never get started (you don’t know how to start).
How would the painter get a chance to have their portfolio in a gallery in the first place? These opportunities don’t just come to you. This is what I mean when I say people have it figured out.
Even something as simple as getting an internship is difficult. How do I make people want to hire me? How to I know what they want? How can I put on a facade to make them think I’m what they want?
My anxiety makes me procrastinate because the smallest tasks overwhelm me. I feel extreme dread, fear, and hopelessness at having to change clothes or put some papers on my desk away. I'm a bit better now, but a few months ago I used to wake up struggling to breathe in the mornings due to the gravity of my anxiety. What's worst is that I constantly feel alone; that no one is there for me and that I need to solve this on my own.
I am there for you.. we don’t know each other but i believe you ..! i really do.. i genuinely mean it
This describes exactly how I feel. I've been struggling with my mental for a while now and trying my best, I believe the both of us can get through this in our life. It'll be worth it in the end.
Me too.
.
That last part , I relate to it very much, I feel so lonely throughout the day even if I'm surrounded by people
Anxiety is alot more terrifying then described in this video. I do appreciate the creator for posting this, but it is so terrifying. You feel like you have nothing and no one, everything feels dull, you feel like you are floating in air( i dont feel any kind of pressure of floating in the air physically, but the vibe that i get) ,there is all around black (I don't see everything as dark, but i feel that everything is just dark, just like shown in sci-fi movies where they show a future earth where everything is destroyed), and is nothing over there. It feels like everything going on is bad, this is what i feel like. Yet you may not understand what it feels like because for me it is hard to explain, but it's just terrifying. I don't know what my anxiety is like, but idc if i am at home or out, i feel the same.
Yes this is really good definition of it
Another thing I want to add is that you feel like you are trapped in a cage, doesn't matter in how much in open space you are, but it feels like everything is virtual , and you are trapped over there.
@@memer-mj9olI agree. I have depression associated with anxiety. When i get anxiety episodes, I feel like I’m stuck in a bubble even though I’m in a big or open space.
i feel as though over the years my anxiety has gotten so much better. or rather, ive been able to deal with it so much better. i used to be at level 5. constant anxiety attacks, didnt leave the house for weeks, months at a time, i even dropped out of school because my anxiety and depression got so bad and i tried to end everything… but now, now im in between level 3 and 4. im so proud of myself for how far ive come in the past 5-7 years. ive really grown.
it IS possible to get better! even if its just slightly. i believe in each and every one of you guys. just have faith and carry on working on yourself. it may seem impossible, it MAY be impossible, to you… but we can all make the impossible, POSSIBLE❤️i believe in you. you are amazing.
ps. thankyou if you took the time to read a little bit about me💞i really appreciate it.
I do actually have anxiety I have autism as well mine has gone down over the years I’m either level 2 or 3
From watching this, I have severe anxiety, I've had anxiety for most of my life, I go to therapy for anxiety and it has helped me. I still have anxiety to the point I may pass out or feel dizzy. To anyone struggling with anxiety like Me, just know you are not alone in this hard struggle ♡
Thanks, I feel relieved to hear that
I'm sorry you are going through so much.. it's not easy at all and I'm happy you took the first step toward finding help. How are you feeling right now?
@@CandyGlitchYT that's good your relieved! Hope you feel better ♡
@@Psych2go I'm feeling okay right now, my anxiety can be bad sometimes but you have helped me realize pepole struggle to! Thank you♡
I'm also sorry about what youre going through, but hey, hopefully we can all fight through this together. In the meantime, get some food, a laptop and headphones, and treat yourself to an all-nighter. You deserve it :D
Edit: But get some sleep too lmao, that's important!
At its worst point, my anxiety caused me to hallucinate, which was definitely the most terrifying experience of my life, already having a panic attack in the middle of the night, then hearing someone break into my home. I’ve been medicated for a while now, and my anxiety is down to mild-moderate.
I hallucinate too, and very often. I'm in the same level of yours now. You can do this, guys, we can do this. We must be strong...
hope you get better
I'm glad its getting better! take care of yourself :)
I once hallucinated from anxiety. It was while I was with my dad. I saw slenderman just standing beside my house lol
wow thats like me, everyday
This voice. Idk what about this voice it is but something about this voice it calms me down. I was literally just freaking out and overcome with major anxiety but I’m a lot better now after I turned this on.
2 years ago i had debilitating anxiety, i couldn't leave my house, it was a panic attack after panic attack. I couldn't eat or sleep, even if i wanted to. It was honestly the scariest time of my life, i thought i was gonna die. Months later i got therapy and my anxiety leveled down to severe last year, and slowly going down to mild this year. I am proud and happy of what i survived, finding the courage to fight it.
I’ve had anxiety my entire life. In childhood it was shrugged off as shyness. But I had terrible physical symptoms too - from teeth grinding to waking up in the middle of the night from a nightmare with horrible stomach pain and violent shaking probably about 3x a week. I finally realized I needed help after college when I had such a bad panic attack I thought I was having a psychotic break. I almost felt like I was floating away from my body if that makes sense. Anyway I started medication and my physical symptoms have disappeared. While I still have breakthrough anxiety I am able to function much better and am forever grateful for what medication has done for me
I wish this day could come for me. I have had the same problem. I can’t even do anything a basic normal human being does everyday. I was given tums for my stomach but the doctors don’t want to give me medicine for my anxiety in general.
Trust me on this get gum. I chew on everything when I have random bouts of moderate anxiety, gum will help you with not destroying your nails, pens, shirts, etc.
Oh...
That's horrible! I wish can get to level 2 or level 1 of anxiety soon! So you won't live in this hell...
:(
Omg I just thought my teeth were chattering not grinding
Same everyone says that’s it shyness cause there’s no history in my family of people having but me and my attacks are like that to so when I have one I don’t say anything
I don't leave my house much because I have horrible anxiety. It fills like the older I get the more I get worsening anxiety. I appreciate these videos you post. Lots of my family tell me it's all in my head that I can control it. I wish people would understand it's not as simple as a way of thanking.
I feel like that too. I rarely leave my house. Everyone thinks it's in my head. Please know that you aren't alone ❤️
that's what I'm afraid of. To be so anxious when I get older...
@@angelartamesia2 How long have you suffered from anxiety?
people who say that it's all in your head are uneducated about this problem and they're not helpful to you. Stop seeing them and find understanding sympathetic positive environment. Be strong!
I can feel that. Now i am an adult. My anxiety is getting worse. I avoid stepping out of my home as much as possible
i've been feeling anxious for several days now, and although i've been feeling anxious for years, it was smth that "come and go". but these days, it felt like i was getting worse and i was relapsing. it's so hard to sleep at night and i always fear for my life whenever i go out. after watching this video, i just realized that this anxiousness i'm feeling may be severe at this point since i experience quite plenty of physical manifestations. i'm so glad i've finally opened up to my mom about seeing a psychologist, and i'm happy that she will allow me to. i really wanna get all this over with, i wanna live a life where i'm anxious-free and am able to function without thinking about how things will end up badly. just thinking about a life without constantly fearing for my life makes me so emotional and the amount of joy that i will feel once i get over this is something i am looking forward to.
ps. i'm a psych major and it's honestly so ironic how i'm having such a difficult time myself, but one thing is for sure. i am human and i am encouraging EVERYONE to seek help when you know that you NEED to.
I think I might be on the mild stage, which makes me incapable of understanding what people with severe or debilitating anxiety have to go through, but my heart goes out to all people struggling.
I truly can't even imagine how bad it can be, how terrified you must feel and how it can heavily affect your ability to do anything.
It sucks. And anyone who has to live with it, I admire you and your strength to push through.
it's so nice to finally hear anxiety being talked about for what it truly is and not dressed up and sugarcoated. its true, it does really mess up your day, plans, emotions, schedules and all of it. its not a good thing having severe anxiety and i wish people would understand that.
It's not that I hallucinate but I keep having this feeling that I'm not alone I mean sometimes when I was younger I used to hear random things but I'm glad I don't anymore.
To anyone who is experiencing anxiety I hope you will get better ASAP ❤️
@@thefandoms38 i know right thats so annoying especially because they dont understand. i hope it goes well for you
I went from severe to minimal. I can barely remember those dark times when i had severe anxiety.
Try to enjoy your time with friends and family. Everyone deserves it.
Fill your brain with lots of knowledges, it'll help you think clearly. It heals you, trust me. The feeling you got when you master a particular thing will ease the pain. All you need to fix is your mindset.
That is great news. Yes it's true, fill your time with your friends and family. It will always get better
@@Psych2go it wont.
I am so, so glad my anxiety is on minimal, and ive had lots of friends with severe- debilitating anxiety and i help them with panic attacks and just trying to get them through the day, so everyone struggling with serious anxiety i am so proud of you for getting through your days and staying strong.
I really appreciate her/he/they making this video because severe anxiety is hard to explain to other people
Psilocybin saved my life. I was addicted to heroin for 15 years and after Psilocybin treatment I will be 3 years clean in September. I have zero cravings. This is something that truly needs to be more broadly used in addiction treatment.
Please does anyone know where I can get them? I put so much on my plate and it really affects my stress and anxiety levels, I would love to try shrooms
Can nhr_syndicatee send to me in the states?
Shrooms was the best trip I had. It was an amazing experience.
Sounds like you just switched drugs. Now you have to depend on another one for your well being? No thanks.
I got massive anxiety from triping, not from trip itself but from depersonalization and hppd helped me and not helped at same time
For me, anxiety is a lot like feeling unable to breathe. It’s this constant weight on my chest that prevents me from truly being me in the outside world. Taking deep breaths doesn’t even work at times because my chest feels so tight. When I’m in areas with a lot of people I tend to start shaking uncontrollably, to the point where I remember someone asking if I was okay in school because I couldn’t stop shaking due to the anxiety that I felt being in an auditorium full of hundreds of people. It sucks.
Same kinda? For me its like ik wat triggers it and i think its anxiety but im not sure? First it starts of with a thought then I spiral to the point where im trying to breathe and i cant rlly speak cuz im so focused on trying to breathe to the ppint where my head gets all tingly??? And then sometimes it gets physical with either running away or other stuff… And the thing is when i run its like a blur- im constantly on flight mpde cuz so many basic things trigger this feeling like school, math, my legal guardians, lack of control, and church. I cant focus in class sometimes cuz Im not sure how to handle it yet
Omg same!! 😩
@@koric3900 for some reason when you said ''First it starts of with a thought'' it reminded me of ''the call'' from narnia at least I think that's what it was *call* ed. But seriously I'm not sure and I would recommend reaching out to a mental health professional about what 3 of you (the commenter and the replies not including me) are going through
Guys I think it can be solve
When you start to do meditation
as someone with anxiety i’m really glad you made this video, a lot of people don’t get my anxiety, they simply thought i was weak and clingy, so they used me, i have tried so hard to fit in with them, that i never spoke up about how they ignored me a lot, i didn’t want to be alone, i hate being alone. thank you so much psych2go for this video
Anxiety is NO JOKE! I had crippling anxiety until I was 15, and my best way to describe it is a constant feeling of your heart sinking.
For all my fellow people out there fighting out there with servere anxiety, I want to say that you guys Are just the best, man. Yesterday I was shaking through the entire day and it’s a living hell.
To all the people out there who doesnt have anxiety, I hope you do your best to understand it if you have a friend who has it, give them your full sympathy and support
Plz help me
I'm 16
I suffer from severe anxiety
What should I do
I get more anxious while taking shower
I haven't showered for few days
I am really scared
@@shrutirani8768 Hey man, listen. I struggle with severe social anxiety as well.
Tomorrow I am leaving for a month out on the sea with over 50 strangers. It's going to be a living hell. I'm going to suffer alot but I will push through, because here is the thing;
The only way you can beat social anxiety, is by facing your fears. You have to face the things you're anxious for. It will feel like you're going to die, it will be a living hell, but once it's over, all will be better.
If you keep going outside, gradually exposing yourself for all the things you're terrified of, you will eventually no longer have social anxiety. But you have to keep it consistent and stay brave and positive.
It's a massive challenge. But you can do it. And so can I, and everyone else.
A good therapist is also advised.
Just know that at the end of the day, you're the only one who can change your life. Other people can help, but you have to make the choices. Starting by consistently taking a shower, once every single day, Then consistently going to the supermarket once every day, keep building up, eventually you consistently go out to social gatherings man.
Know that what you're afraid of is only in your head, it's your brains natural reaction to being humiliated, stigmatized, disrespected, etc, but you can and will beat it. Fight this man, you got this. It will be a long journey but I believe in you.
@@gurg6950 I'm feeling so much better now !!!
Btw I'm a girl and i have health anxiety
Thank you so much🙏
Sorry for my english..
@@gurg6950 can't believe
You typed that long
Thank you
Thank you so much
Feeling a lot better
@@shrutirani8768 Im glad to hear that:)) And your english is good!
Remember though that there won't be an easy, quick fix unfortunately. You will have to be the bravest you can be.
But with the support of the people around you I know you can and will make it
My anxiety is getting worse and worse after some time and I can't tell and express to other people how worse my anxiety is. I can't even tell them that I can't breathe and I'm ventilating cause I'm afraid that they'll tell me that I'm just acting, my anxiety is so bad it came to the point where I would just lay in bed and stare in the ceiling all day cause I don't have the energy to even stand up.
I get that
I feel you. At my lowest my anxiety was so bad I couldn't get out of bed because I was struggling to breathe and felt like the entire world was ending. It didn't help that I was also hungry but had no power to make food as well..
same bro
i can really relate to this. im afraid to talk to people because I'm scared they'll think I'm seeking attention. and more than anything I can relate to the breathing. it got really bad last year to where from the moment id wake up to the time id be going to sleep I would constantly be straining for air and feeling a constant tightness in my chest for months on end. it didn't help that I had no idea what was going on and my doctors told me i was just imagining it. it makes you feel really helpless when you don't know whats wrong with you and everyone in your life is telling you to "just breathe". i just recently learned it has something to do with severe anxiety, but whenever i talk to someone about it, they're 100% sure i don't have any form of anxiety. I don't know what to do.. i kinda hope it'll just magically go away one day, but i don't think that's going to happen..
Yeah,and it's even worse when those symptoms kick in when you're on your period (happened to me sadly)
I have severe anxiety, and now i know it. My chest hurts sometimes, and I am always lonely during class.Thank you for the video it helped me alot.
I have anxiety, my anxiety is kinda the level between to severe and moderate but I'm getting through it. Remember you matter and I'm proud of you for making it this far.
I definitely have debilitating anxiety.
And for anyone who sees this, you are not alone in how you feel.
There are people who can help, who can ease the pain, but you have to let them in, even if it kills you inside, let them in.
It's the only way.
It may sound cliche, but you WILL get through this. ❤
i have severe anxiety
Thank you. I also have debilitating anxiety I have friends that will help me through this and I know it. ♥️
i feel so alone
i will probably not get through that ngl
How do you manage it i am diagnosed with server anxiety and I'm struggling because the people around me dont know what it feels like
I’m glad I’m not alone through this.
Anxiety is so under looked, people think it’s not that bad but when you’re panicking so bad that you throw up, pass out, or even hurt yourself it feels like no one is hearing you. I’m glad this community exists cause we need it!
Thank you for your comment. Our job is to spread awareness to those around us. Anxiety is under looked and I'm happy you are learning from our videos
I have reached severe anxiety and im getting tired of everything and everyone day by day and that makes me wanna cry.
I’m seeing this after watching inside out 2, I didn’t think I’ll cry so much that my pillow would be soaked. I liked how the movie how showing when anxiety takes over, it affects you and the decisions you make. But they also showed how your emotions shouldn’t control who you are, whether it’s one or a few. All your emotions should have a balance between each other because that’s how you gain experiences. It’s apart of who you are. I really liked that message. I feel anxious all the time, and I always just want it to stop. I noticed how Riley would act when anxiety took over, and it was like me. I realized how much more intense mines have been. I’ve had 3-4 panics attack before and it’s my first time ever saying this, like ever. I don’t talk about it because I get scared of what others think, and I get worried because I was taught to never talk about it as a child of a first generational household. I noticed that they’ve become more frequent whenever my mom is in a rush. It makes me anxious, but it’s recently have gotten worse where she would threaten to call my dad which makes him not feel good, then I’m in flight or fight mode. This happened to me a few months ago as I was doing something, and she started screaming at me and threatened to call my dad. I tried telling my sister but she screamed at me saying that she didn’t care and that it was my fault. So then I had a panic attack, and she continued to scream at me. Writing this brought tears to my eyes and made me realize how bad anxiety is when it takes over and I honestly feel like it’s been with me all along. Once I moved 2 years ago I remember feeling a little nervous to start a new school, specifically high school. My freshman year was cool as I made some friends but I was scared of being with my old friends because of what they’ll think of me due to family issues. Sophomore year, I was anxious about being in the right classes and what classes to take. It started getting worse when I started isolating myself at my new school, and this was a goal I wanted to make sure I didn’t do. So when it started becoming frequent I started believing that I wasn’t good enough just like Riley did. I came home wanting to cry everyday. When I started feeling that way I started feeling ugly with the way I looked, acted, and existed. I joined track season towards the end of the year and it honestly made me happy. I had times where I actually felt joy and didn’t feel judged. But there was still times where I would come home, and cry when I sleep because I felt too ugly, or just didn’t want the self that I had then, existing. I wanted to be a new person. But even now, I realized that I actually need help but I don’t know how. No one in my family believes in so, I don’t want anything to happen nor be taken away. I just want help, so I can continue highschool, be happy, and continue with my family and future family in my life.
I have loads of exciting plans for the future of my life, I want to go to college for a bachelor’s, travel with myself partner and the my family, learn new languages, buy a apartment, buy a house and own it, buy a car, etc. I want to do it all. But I want to get help. I’m a Black, African, and first generation in America as my parents came from another country. I don’t know how to get access to therapy for families that fit that category, or specifically with those struggles that will under first generation families at least.
as i've grown older, panic attacks and other physical symptoms have become more common. Just a couple months back i've started research on it and turns out I actually suffer from anxiety somewhere between the moderate and severe degree. I haven't talked about it as much because it has kind of become a part of my life to just feel this way. I've contacted a psychologist for depression and anxiety now and i hope all of you with any mental and/or phsysical illnesses that you will heal. I truly wish you the best.
My anxiety started up again with panic attacks as I've to gotten older turns out I'm in peri menopause it's so debilitating 😔
same but still I don't wanna go to a psychologist cuz I fear that they also won't understand me and I won't be able to explain myself or my feelings
@@foxylady5 I totallly understand, i dont really know if they'll understand me either but i think it might be worth a shot
@@EmilayIsHot ur right
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Philippians 4:6-7
New Living Translation
6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
I’ve had debilitating anxiety before. It was the worst experience I’ve ever lived through. I still have moderate anxiety but im working on it.
I'm proud of you for working on it - how are you feeling now?
@@Psych2go moderate anxiety
@@RedEveTillDawn If you're joking about it, it means you going well. Keep it up buddy.
I've had it too for two months i had moderate to rehabilitating anxiety further unraveled by venting at an unhealthy amount it came to the point where i wanted to hurt my self just to make the thoughts go away im a little more stable now but i need advice
@@blairetaylor2121 advice?
As a person with severe anxiety since I was 3-5 it's had been very hard and difficult with my daily goals, it is also very scary to leave the house, I love this video because it shows that anxiety is not easy and it's a challenge it deal with, psych2go I'm very glad that your bringing awareness and positivity though out the social media, thank you.
🖤It scares me, that I have been there, on the highest level - debilitating anxiety... It was very tough back than. Nowadays, I am still dealing with anxiety, somewhere between mild to moderate anxiety. Some days are worse, some days are better. For everyone reading this through comments, dont believe your anxiety, you are not alone.
I have anxiety, when I get stressed, I normally cry and get really worried about things. Anxiety honestly sucks. For all the people who are suffering from anxiety or get stressed a lot, i hope you are okay, we are all here to help you. ❤
This is accurate as to how i've been feeling lately
Tysm :)
This is exactly how I am, and I hate it. I can normally float between stages 1 and 2, but the more stressed I get, the worse my anxiety gets as well. There have been times where I’ve had to stop working during my shift to find somewhere to be alone and just cry until it passes.
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Thank you ❤😔😔😔🙏🏼
I have had anxiety for years, and it is so hard. I get migraines, panic attacks, lack of sleep, and can barely go to school without completely freaking out. Anxiety is hard, but you are so strong. You are not alone and people care. Whatever you’re going through you will get through it I promise you that. ❤
I've been watching all the anxiety videos because I want to understand mine better. This was extremely helpful and my anxiety ranges from moderate to debilitating in the winter months. I recognize it now it's linked with seasonal depression. This video actually makes me feel less crazy for having these symptoms. Thanks you
I've been sitting at moderate to severe to often debilitating for a couple years now. I feel for anyone with anxiety. It's ruined countless good times in my life, making even shopping for food impossible some days. I truly wish you all the best with this fight, because it's one of the hardest things I've ever been through. Love to you all, we are not alone.
I have severe and debilitating anxiety it can be tough but as long as we have each other we can get through this and thanks hope you are doing better too❤
It seems very bad based n what I know I’ve never felt anxiety but I’ve went through a panic attack and anxiety seems worse I hope you guys improve and have a healthy mental state😊
For sure I have severe anxiety, but after watching this, I definitely fix better with the last one.
Thank you for making this video! My friends want to know how it feels to have anxiety and I didn’t know how to explain it until i saw this video! I have severe anxiety.
Ordinarily I wouldn't share my experience about depression/anxiety but I think just this once I'll do it for awareness and to make myself feel connected to whoever's reading this. Feeling utterly alone (mentally) is a huge part of depression/anxiety (for me) and something I'm told sometimes by people in real life or wherever I may be online is that I'm NOT alone.
During my day to day life I can't think of anything that "pops out" at me. Most things feel very bland and extremely mundane. Almost everything I do feels like a giant chore even if it's something really simple like laundry.
Food mostly tastes the same, yeah there's a little variation but overall food is "just food". And without making this sound overly depressing as I'm sure it does aha, most of what would make a normal person excited or happy-go-lucky pretty much goes over my head. It takes extreme behavior, if you will, for me to feel anything and sometimes that doesn't even do the trick.
I've seen a lot in my 20 or so years of existence and for about half of that I've felt extremely numb and dull to the environment around me and to the people surrounding me.
Something that's made me feel "connected" is ASMR. I rarely get the "tingles" but I watch the content since it's a calming environment in an otherwise chaotic world. The ASMR community is also peaceful, there's really no arguing, especially over trivial things.
I hope you're safe and sound whoever you are reading this. 🙂
Never thought that ASMR could help. It makes sense though because you are focused on the physical sensations triggered by ASMR instead the storm inside your head. Very clever! Definitely going to try this out and hopefully it helps.
Thank you for taking the time to share your story. It's hard being vulnerable on the internet . It's also comforting (as weird as that sounds) knowing that you are not alone. Keep going my friend and be kind to yourself. We will get through this 😊
Replying because I relate to this a lot. Most of my depression comes from my anxiety, as it prevents me from doing a lot of basic things I feel like I should be able to do. I'll go weeks without eating or sleeping, I can barely walk around and interact with my family and I have always felt as if my friends weren't truly my friends. I don't get excited often, as I always expect disappointment or for something to go wrong.
I think the worst part of it is how often I ask for help and people don't believe me. I am 17, but I have struggled with anxiety for as long as I can remember. Because of the stigma around and anxiety and because people can't believe somehow that a young kid can have anxiety. It has gotten progressively worse over the years and it is still something I struggle with a lot. Just daily tasks and basic survival is hard. It is getting better, as I mentioned in a comment above I completely changed the way I was looking at my anxiety and why I was anxious, which helped a lot.
Overall I think I am doing better, I have been to therapy and I am working on finding a medication that works, but now I can eat at least once a day and my sleep schedule isn't so bad. I guess what I am trying to say is, yeah it sucks a lot and it's bad for a while, but is isn't bad forever as long as you are trying to get better. Even if you only put 0.5% of effort in everyday, it's still only 200 days before you are at 100%. (This is a dramatization as it definitely takes wayyy more than 200 days to "cure" anxiety, but it is a good mindset to have).
Hope this helps anyone reading.
@@oliviabenton409 I understand your struggle. I hope you make a lot of progress toward lessening your anxiety so that you can function properly. When I was your age I had depression and anxiety but it affected me similarly to how it does now except now it's arguably worse. If you find a medication that makes you feel better or even "normal" than kudos to you. I must say I don't recommend medication but we all gotta do what we think is right even if it seems wrong to someone else.
I've been attempting to better myself every day by being positive and it's hard as hell, I feel like that new Joker who says "All I have are negative thoughts" to his therapist.
I'm 26 so if you can heal yourself before you're 26 than I'd say you should be very happy and if you reach 26 and you're still feeling how you have been keep trying. If there's one thing I can tell growing kids/teens that feel like they are carrying the world on them it's that if you're alive keep fighting even if you're feel the worst you've ever been. Why? If you're alive than you haven't given up yet and it's in your best interest to stay alive so that you can continue to love and care about the people you have in your life as they love and care about you (granted some say they do and actually don't). You can tell who cares by who goes out of their way to be there for you in your darkest times. :)🤗
I can barely remember the last time I was not anxious... It's like I've been mildly anxious my entire life. But I can count the few times I've had debilitating anxiety: I literally couldn't keep my fingers stretched and move my face muscles. I'm doing therapy sessions that help a lot, and the best way to deal with it is actually trying to pay attention to yourself. It's tough, guys, but we're in this together. Hope you all have better days.
Edit: I have weekly therapy sessions and now I'm taking meds. Really looking forward to a better future. Hope you all have the opportunity to feel better as well.
Honestly same, I can’t remember of a time I was not anxious but I told one of my friends and she helps me through all of it
I have gotten to the point where I felt completely numb because of how high my blood pressure was from my anxiety. I am trying to seek help so if you guys have any tips please let me know
Pay attention to urself? What that means?
@@Doritostastegoodddd getting a therapist has been very helpful for me. You have a completely unbiased person whose only job for the next hour is to listen to you talk and help you figure out ways to better yourself and your life. I had a panic disorder a year ago, where I would have a panic attack every day. Now I don’t get them at all and can calm myself down with the skills and healthy mindset I got from therapy! It’s genuinely life changing. I will say, it does take time and Work and you might need to go to multiple therapists to see what’s right for you. That and seeing a psychiatrist about medication has been life changing. Hope this helps!
No.. I know what to do . I'll kill myself :D seriously.
Ive always had anxiety since i was young but since the beggining of this year i have been going through stage four almost daily. Sometimes days or weeks of stage five. For some reason knowing that im not alone helps me. Im not really a religous person but i pray that anyone going through this is going to be ok and get through it.
Anxiety for me is mostly that when something that could be a life changer is put onto my back, I break down because everyone will look down on me if I loose it. I cry and I feel out of breath, it's just too overwhelming. I wouldn't say my anxiety is horrible like some other people's, but it hits me HARD when something I have to do thats big and would change a lot is put on me.
I never knew what anxiety was as it never reached to me until fourth grade. Being whispered at, getting excluded from my “friend” group, etc eventually gave me social anxiety. It sounds very childish but years have passed and I still cant get over with it. I get immensely nervous even with my friends or close people. I just want others to clearly know that anxiety is something we should all consider seriously about.
Exactly, social anxiety is so hard for me because no matter how long I've known my friends, I'm still never totally comfortable around them.
Yes social anxiety... From the last a year in my middle school, thgrou the high school - I got it and it was really painful x') now I'm in the college and still have this one (probably not only this one), but... I somehow move forward and I'm happier. Yes there are days, when I really want to cry or just being in bed the whole time, because... It isn't easy, but seeing that I'm not the only one, who had it around the hight school - it's really crazy...
I relate to this comment so much..
Ik it might sound stupid, but I'm an adult and jn primary ppl would always exclude me and judge me and I didn't have any friends bc no one liked me. In secondary I had LOTS of friends, but, ever since primary, year 4, I've been haunted by social anxiety.. Even now! From primary!
People have no idea how much words impact ppl w social anxiety..
I had a panic attack a week ago where my body was shaking and i lost control of my body but i could speak, i went to ER in an ambulance, before this i did not have any anxiety but seems like it triggered me one, i have heart palpitations, i feel dizzy and shortness of breath, sometimes pain in the chest. This has impacted my school life because i always feel dizzy and feel like i will pass out when i go to walk for a while so i have not been to school for a week. I really want this to end and continue my life just like i did before the panic attack.
I'm also feeling the same thing for past couple of days. There is some tightness around my chest and my heart seem like it racing, and then my head also starts to spin, sometimes I even feel like vomiting It has greatly affected my daily activities 😢😢😢😢
@@Business_kida That sounds awful. Just remember that you will get better, i feel some anxiety still but its only affecting my gym life
Hey, I read your comment yesterday and am feeling anxious since few days now, I exactly had/have the same symptoms as yours, I also had a panic attack about 2weeks ago and since then I feel anxious all the time.
Just know everything will get better.
After reading your comment I felt so good to know that I'm not alone and someone is experiencing the exact same thing.
Just tell your mind everything is fine and calm yourself down that has helped me so much.
Take care and ik you will get out of it the same way I'm trying to❤❤
first thing youll have to face head on is the fact, which will cause a lot of anxiety, that youre most probably not going to be able to continue your life the way you did before. Anxiety as i view it is something like a constipation of the mind, more clearly a stressor you havent dealt with or ignored, and now that your brain is still stressed about it (unconcously) it sends you into fight or flight in an instance and your entire psychophysiologicy is extremely nervous due to that which hyperprepares you for death or whatever may come next cause you just dont know what the heck will come next, but please know, next comes a moment just like a moment came before that and this level of anxiety will cause delusions in form of infesting your entire being and thus thinking with this extreme way of perceiving any given second of just being alive as a threat, the way to overcome this is to make a reality check in the most basic form, meaning: state facts to yourself about yourself like ,,im 20, my name is Daniel and its 2023 and iam attending school and iam a human being and time passes and the next second will come and it will be fine'', as hilarious as it might seem to state these obvious facts, theyre not obvious to you at all in such a state of mind as you are in during an anxiety attack because you forget everything that makes sense and just hyperfocus on surviving whatever may come next, but please bro for the love of god get therapy to trace back the things that stressed you this hard and didnt make it through the process of handling with it causing this constipation of the mind. Im sure youll do just fine man always aim for your best!
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Philippians 4:6-7
New Living Translation
6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
I have had anxiety before for the 3rd time. May 19 was the time that I experienced my 1st panic attack. At first, I didn't know it was a panic attack. I thought that it was a demonic attack. I started panicking and crying for help, and that's when my grandma came into the house, because she heard me crying. She was trying to get me to calm down, but I was still crying and panicking, and it is something that I will never forget. The 2nd time I had a panic attack is when my grandma was working on my hair. I was thinking about something bad, and that's when the attack was coming into me. My last attack was last week, which is the last week of my 1st college year. When I was at my 1st and very last class of the week, I started to have a hard time trying to breathe correctly. In my mind, I knew that it was an panic attack. I was feeling a little dizzy, and I was trying to take deep breaths. After my 1st class, I went to the cafeteria for some food. While I was eating and watching Pokemon on Netflix, it was still happening, and I barely finished my meal. Then, when I got back to my dorm room, that's when it all came out. I started crying, panicking, and placed a hoodie over my head. Then, my grandma called me to see if I was okay, and I told her that I had a panic attack. She told me to try to take a nap, and she'll check on me later. I did took a nap, and I felt the anxiety starting to go away, and I was feeling better. Thank you for sharing this video. It really helps me share my story to everyone, so that it can also helps them, too.
Sry itzz happen same to me ..but no one understood ... every one thinking that,s we are doing fun with them!
@@HazelChowdhury Thank you for understanding. It can be really hard to try to overcome panic attacks, because you might never know when it might happened.
@@syryeiahlott5585 hey i know how it feel ....just believe on me... please I also know how to overcome with that!
I got panic attack last time I think 9 month ago after this I can,t got...
@@syryeiahlott5585 beleive me you can over your anxiety from roots!! I am not joking i know it I got ans how to handle it!!
When people find out that I am suffering from anxiety, they distance themselves from me and ignore me just because they think it's troublesome to be friends with a anxious person.
I don't wish to be anxious either, it snatches most of the things I deserve and it's hard to make new friends. No one understands a socially anxious person unless they have experienced anxiety.
Bro, I’m 16 and just getting better from Debilitating Anxiety, on daily basis is very hard to do stuff, focus and most of the things mentioned on this video are true, the struggle is real, sometimes is hard but we can always keep moving forward.
For those who are suffering
from Anxiety: You’ll get better, You are loved, Nothing bad can happen to you, Everything is gonna be alright ❤
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Philippians 4:6-7
New Living Translation
6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
May god bless you, thank you for this, I really appreciate it!
Hope you’re doing alright!
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hey man i'm 26 and had an epic year of pure hell/anxiety when i was 18, long story. i never spoke to anyone about it and had to go through a lot myself. i'd recommend talking to anyone like a doctor or go to your doctor and say you're feeling anxious and want recommendations to a psychologist
@@CodCats Thank you brother 🫂
@@CodCats You are a strong man, never forget it! God bless you 🙌🏼
I'm a social person but always get nervous before and after a social interaction. I love being with ppl, but I always feel like I'm going to make a mistake and constantly apologize for everything. I believe it's from the bullying I suffered in school, never been made fun of for my looks, just for how I was on the inside. In my 20's now and still trying to unlearn things I thought about myself. In short, I'm afraid of ppl seeing the true me as something to ridicule
SAME!! I absolutely love going out and meeting people but then before it happens I start to panic on what if this happens or this happens
Don't worry, those bullies surely don't really wanna remember it too.
O my god 😖😲 your last line......it's also me experiencing same things....and I just can't able to express on words ..
That’s why people who are bullied never reveal even the minutest details bout themselves. Instead they become defensive. That’s one true of a scenario!
It's common sense also to protect the true self there are a lot of a holes out there waiting for the opportunity to shit on you on your weakest spot. Keep up the guards in this shit society.
I, personally, am definitely between the severe and debilitating stage of anxiety, although I feel like my life is currently going into the right direction of anxiety "recovery". While only being 17 now, when I was younger - probably beginning at about 9 - I kept nearly vomiting each time I went to restaurants and over the years it actually got worse - peaking on a vacation at 16 where I constantly (and I mean in every second) felt shortness of breath and finally getting a panic attack in a hotelroom.
Since then I've learnt about things like the "A W A R E" strategy, some breathing exercises and an overall more calm state of mind. I've still been struggling on public transport, but things are, from what I feel like, coming my way. Thanks to whoever read all of this. Not many know this about me but I'm happy to share it here with people that feel the same way. I wish you the best and stay strong ❤
I wish people could understand, I told my dad one time that I was practically paranoid all the time, and all he asked was "why?", because of my anxiety, " well if you have anxiety just take deep breaths and then you'd be fine", that's the problem, that doesn't work for me, like if I'm having a little bit of anxiety, it literally feels like I can't breath, and the worse it gets, the more I cant breathe.
I dont like how, like that example story, people think that anxiety is the same as normal nervousness, when it's definitely not.. it sucks, and it's so exhausting
I've always had generalized anxiety but the symptoms are getting worse over the years and i've always felt like i was completely alone in this. I was thinking of getting medication for it but i'm scared that i'll become dependent on it and i don't want that too so it's a battle everyday. I just wanted to say that by reading all these comments my eyes started to water because i'm glad that i'm actually not alone in this and that alot of people feel how i feel which motivaties me to keep fighting against it and helping others with it too.
Thank you for the people who are still kind to eachother, sometimes that's all you need🙏🏼
God bless you ❤
Got the same issue. Gym greatly decreased my anxiety , n reduced coffee
I completely get where you're coming from. I had a seizure four years ago which triggered my anxiety and I have GAD and Panic Disorder. I was deathly scared of medication because I didn't want to become addicted or lose control of myself. I started taking SSRIs and my anxiety is still there but a LOT more manageable. It's just what works for you.
You are NOT alone! We come to this channel for understanding and comraderie. Reach out and we will help you through those level 3-5 days
@@trishensookraj6193 The gym helps TREMENDOUSLY. After I finish this debilitating attack, I am running back to the gym
thank you for mentioning the connection between anxiety and depression. being someone who’s suffered with anxiety for years and only recently found out how it has led me into a depression i think it is useful to help people see how they connect and can cause one another . i would love to see another video talking about their link specifically. thanks for being a massive help to all across the world.
Yeah, same here! Hopefully we can all fight through this together, good luck!!
I have anxiety almost 3 years, and it feels bad for me, most off all is the panic attack, im almost die, its difficult to breath and i can't sleep in night, i got insomnia, my arm is like cramp and my stomach,, im afraid of anything,, and all that i've experience of anxiety is challenge of me,, the one thing that i have a motivate to fight with it, is to pray and to cope with it, it is anxiety and it is from our mind, it is not true.. the more to think the anxiety the more its going bad,, and thats why i have to thank the lord and my family, and motivation quotes, that the thing is my strength to figth that anxiety,,, now, i can control my anxiety, if its gets inside my head and i will think that you are just an anxiety, its just me im controlling you, youre just not true,, thats the way i vanish my anxiety,, hope that you pass the anxiety and i will sure that you will like me...
Im jonathan from cebu city ph.
God bless you all❤
One thing I want people to know about anxiety is that we can’t just turn it off. Yes, we know it’s “stupid” to be afraid of this menial task that other people can do no problem. It doesn’t make it any less real
I’ve battled anxiety and depression my entire life. I have felt every level of anxiety described in this video.
I'm sorry to hear that, how are you feeling now? Is there anything you do that helps with depression and anxiety?
@@Psych2go therapy, meds, yoga, spirituality and prayers
Watching this made me acknowledge that I have moderate anxiety but it hurts me to know people suffer with anything above moderate anxiety, just know that so many of us are rooting for you ❤
According to the video, my current level, of anxiety is debilitating anxiety, but I have all the other ‘symptoms’ in the other anxiety levels as well. I’m currently trying to reduce stress. One thing that really does affect me is thinking of dainty tasks and how they can cause death along with constant situations causing anxiety, especially at night I can rarely sleep due to panic or anxiety attacks I get. I honestly want someone to talk to, but my friends always pour their heart out to me, so I just have to comfort them and cover up my emotion. Although this is hard to deal with, I still manage to get things done in life and i’m striving to forget about past trauma. If you see this, thank you and always think positively of yourself. You’re amazing!❤
I think I’m between mild and moderate anxiety right now, and it’s exhausting but I’m pulling through
I can't imagine almost 10 million souls are gathered here in this relatable community 😌🙏
You guys helped me, thanks a lot!
Yess we are so close!! Thank you for being apart of the family
At first I thought I had severe anxiety but most of my symptoms related most to debilitated anxiety I deal with having a huge fear when going out in public and muscle twitching ect. It gets to a point I feel like I'm going crazy but to those who have this type of anxiety we are all in this together..❤
As someone who has debilitating anxiety among alot of other mental health problems you are not alone! It may seem hard now but you can get better I have to remind myself of this everyday, anything can set me off even the thought of going outside can send me into panic attacks, with chest pains, blurry vision and even my body shaking from adrenaline and shock, but everyday I wake up thinking this will pass it has to, so if anyone else shares the feeling or similar experiences never be afraid to tell someone never feel as you are different because your not, lots of us feel the same, never give in never give up because as long as your breathing your alive and aslong as your alive you can work to get better ❤
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I didn’t get diagnosed with anxiety but I do think I might have it.
I don’t see any psychical problems but I am kinda concerned that I can’t go outside let alone places I already went to and that I’m familiar with without feeling this continuous nervousness or insecurities if you will? Feeling this constant judgement of others on your shoulder. I can’t walk in my school’s hallways without worrying how I walk or look like, without feeling like everyone thinks I’m weird because of how I walk or everyone thinking I’m ugly because of my hair or my zits or because how fat I am.
It feels impossible for me to sit down without thinking “What if someone wanted to sit here and now they’ll be mad at me or hate me?”
It feels impossible to do anything. Even with my parents in our home even if it’s mild the nervousness, the insecurity, the self hatred keeps haunting me.
I distance myself from everyone, I close my doors hoping I can just avoid reality, hoping maybe just maybe that voice in my head would shut up, hoping maybe I’ll be fine if I don’t interact with anyone.
Again I’m not diagnosed with anything but I do have my suspicions, maybe I’m wrong. Maybe it’s just puberty.
I reached the debilitating state and its so difficult to understand what its like if you never experienced it. I look back and am proud to overcome it. I give props to anyone who is working to improve thier mental health because that state is pure fear and adrenaline. I remember how difficult it was to sleep, eat, drive or even breathe. My mom had to sleep with me to comfort me and I was annoying to them. No hard feelings. But I gain the strength and you can too if you are struggling. Don't give up!❤
how did you overcome? please share your journey to help me. i am suffering from anxiety and depression
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Philippians 4:6-7
New Living Translation
6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
▪︎TIMESTAMPS▪︎
1. 0:31 - Minimal anxiety
2. 1:04 - Mild anxiety
3. 1:42 - Moderate anxiety
4. 2:12 - Severe anxiety
5. 2:56 - Debilitating anxiety
Hope this helps! Xx💖
Thank you for including the timestamps for our audience!
I’ve dealt with severe anxiety my whole life. I wished it was more widely talked about in young kids. I grew up having debilitating stomach pains because of it and everyday decisions became hard things get really overwhelming which turns into stress which turns into you questioning everything. A lot of times people think that you can throw medication at it and be fine and people get confused why people don’t. But the side effects of some of the medications is almost worse than the anxiety itself. The anxiety doesn’t go away and you are now dealing with other side effects like more headaches or maybe even hurting yourself. It’s the reality people face and the reality a lot of kids have to face alone.
According to this video, I most likely have severe anxiety, and I won't deny it. So much has happened and mostly all leads to my anxiety and how I acted towards people, including past friends and my current family
Based on this, I would say I have mild anxiety. I have had anxiety for as long as I can remember and if I let it get to me too much I get sick to the stomach and have muscles stiffness like the video said. I have gotten a little bit better with controlling it by trying to think of the good instead of the bad. I still have a really hard time in social settings especially when I have to interact with people I have not met.
Honestly I dont have like muscle aches or loss of appetite- I do um frequent panic attacks tho that disrupt my everyday life- I cant go thro a math lesson without having to try to calm myself down or getting fidgety- it might just b cuz i get triggered rlly easily mow but idk if its anxiety i think it is
As someone who had had severe anxiety, I believe in you guys. If I made it out of this nightmare, you can too. I feel with you, and trust me, it will be better with time. But if you still find it difficult to deal with it, I strongly recommend therapy sessions. Anyways, stay safe and healthy
im on stage 2 to 3 but its so horrible, terrible going through these stages because i get more overwhelmed by the thoughts that cause it than the symptoms itself, its so exhausting dealing with this everyday, trying to calm down with positive and comforting thoughts, and everytime, i have to be cautious with the triggers and thoughts.
after this video, im relieved but theres always a thought that this satisfying feeling isnt permanent for your situation. the only thing we can do is distract our minds by taking care of our rotines on the present, instead of worrying about anticipating events that MAY or MAY NOT happen. its gonna be okay.
I didn’t even realize I had anxiety until recently and I’m learning how to deal with it due in part to these videos so thank you ❤
Thank you for your message. How are you feeling and did you get diagnosed by a professional?
I am an avid mental health awareness advocate and spoken word performer, and I love this so much. I travel the country trying to bring that awareness on stages, in classrooms, hospitals, and on my CZcams channel, so I get excited when I see other advocates. ❤️❤️
I’ve been at level 5 for over 7 years now, not sure why but when I became a teen is when it really hit me, I don’t think I can go on much longer
Trust me, believe that it will go away. Because it will. Reach out and go to therapy, cause it actually helps so much and having someone to talk to literally makes your anxiety settle.
I just started taking meds because of my anxiety yesterday. I hesitated to take that step for a long time, but I am so glad that I finally did, because even after 1 day, I already feel better. This is most likely still a placebo effect, but it makes me realise just how many of my physical symptoms were due to my anxiety.
Don‘t be afraid to ask for help or consult a doctor about anxiety meds. It is not a sign of weakness and sometimes it is a really big step in the right direction.
I believe in you❤
Severe with occasional debilitating days. I’m straight up gonna bring this video to my psychiatrist appointment because it’s explained how I feel in a way that I haven’t been able to. Thank you ❤
I can relate to a lot of this. I’ll twitch and shake a lot and when I’m around people I scratch myself and get anxious. I have a fear consistently of my health, if people are watching me, if someone’s going to hurt me, if gods real, if something I did 5 years ago will land me in jail and I’ll stay up at night with my mind racing. My eating schedule consistently fluctuates from overeating to barley eating at all and some days it’s really hard.
I had severe anxiety for the past I think a few weeks and I didn’t know how to properly cope with it because I was constantly worrying about things I don’t want to move no longer hungry, but you also let me lose motivation in myself I don’t even want to play anything. The only thing that I wanna do stay in bed I pray for everyone that they will get better
I had debilitating anxiety a little less than a year ago, today I would say it varies between mild and moderate anxiety, which I would say is a total upgrade :) I wish more people would understand how anxiety affects people physically, like when you mentioned how it affects sleep and muscle control, etc. I tried to explain this to my dad, but I just got frustrated. It affects more than just mentality.
im so proud of you fr!! even if the anxiety is still pretty strong, its still huge to feel better than before:)
Timestamps
1). Minimal anxiety 0:31
2). Mild anxiety 1:03
3). Moderate anxiety 1:41
4). Severe anxiety 2:12
5). Debilitating anxiety 2:56
Hope this helps you out.
Thank you for including the time stamps for us!
For me it’s hard to describe my state especially without the help of specialist. I don’t understand what type of anxiety I have and don’t know if I have anxiety. But I often feel out of this world and this feeling can appear at any time during my routine. Whether I’m eating in public, communicating and so on p. Recently I had this feeling again, I was thinking what I’m doing here, thinking that everybody is looking at me, just wanted to disappear. Started to pinch my hand secretly to get rid of this feeling. Sometimes when I made something that not everyone can approve, I just start to think about the worst consequences, that can give me the feeling of my misery and even leads to my hand shaking and body. Hate to feel this. I have a job that is everyday communication and oh my god it’s exhausting
when i was younger i used to watch this kind of videos and think to myself people with anxiety are just weak. because i didnt know what it feels like to have it. after leaving home to work in a big city, away from my parents and loved ones, i have faced many challanges both at work and in my personal life. ı still remember those moments, my boss threatening to fire me, landlord threatening to evict me. ın those moments i have experienced so much anxiety which later accumulated to anxiety disorder. ı wish someone was there for me in those moments, but alas. now that i live with anxiety i have lost the joy of small things. ı lost the ability to face life challanges, İ lost motivation, İ lost hope. today even simple phone calls give me anxiety.
p. s. ıf anyone knows any tools how to manage it i would be so thankful bc therapy is very expensive in my country
I have been struggling with 2-3 anxiety. Maybe even 4, but I am just glad I am not the only one going through this. This made me feel just a bit better about myself. If I am being honest, you guys seem like the only people I would feel confident talking to.
Thank you very much for this. I love you guys ❤
I have severe anxiety, based on this scale. It hinders my family and friend life a lot and I almost broke down hearing you explain it like that. It's very difficult and it feels like there's no end in sight. I do my best. Today I cleaned my counter and table so far and even that was just mentally difficult... It's like being pushed back into a corner and wishing desperately to escape it. And you can see the way out but you just can't take that step. It's a primal fear that just sits in your heart and soul all day long... I do breathing exercises and meditations, self therapy etc. but I don't think it will improve until I can fix up my living habits. It feels like a vicious cycle.
You really nailed it on the head when you said “it feels like you are pushed into a corner with no escape”. We are here commenting on this channel. Reach out and remember that this doesn’t last forever.
same with me... i feel stuck and I'm scared
My anxiety seems fluctuate between mild to moderate on good days, moderate on an average day, and between moderate and severe on worse days. I have experienced debilitating anxiety on occasion, but usually the most i feel is on the severe level. Im trying to do better and help friends and family who have it, and i hope you do as well. Take care of yourself, and its okay to be vulnerable, just watch who youre vulnerable around. It can cause anxiety and stress in the moment of opening up, but in almost all cases you feel a lot better afterwards. Youre a beautiful human being who deserves to be loved, so remember that. 💜
As someone struggling with varying moderate to debilitating anxiety, most of this really hit home, and made me realize what could help me reduce my anxiety. I’ve had many moments when I’ve felt lost, depressed, and even physically challenged to the point I have to step back from basic things. But, through all these events, videos like this give me hope and that little boost of motivation I need to forge through life and help myself. I look forward to the future and seeing myself grow as a person. Thank you for making all of these awesome videos! :)
I’m so thankful that I was able to go to therapy to treat both my debilitating anxiety and depression. I’ve been able to cope with life and it’s so refreshing. I’m actually enjoying things, gaining weight, and making friends. Although I still struggle from time to time with moderate to serve anxiety, I have been much better and have the skills to manage both anxiety and depression when things get hard. So just a thank you to all the people who helped me get here. Thank you to me therapist for being there and teaching me how to deal with the constant adversity of life. Thank you to my best friend for being there and understanding. And thank you to my parents for helping me get the treatment I needed and giving comfort when things got too hard. I’m so grateful for being able to pull myself from that dark pit I was in and I couldn’t have done it without them.
I just realised that I do have moderate anxiety because I could relate alot to it and the symptoms ......... thank you so much for this information
At the very base root is fear. How fearful you are of everything. It's ingrained in us. Anxiety is stemmed from fear, you can try and tweak it as much as you want but life is scary and it's OK to be afraid. Your mind is your best friend and your worst enemy. It's all in your mind and it's hard. You got this.
I cried at the end of this video. I've dealt with from minimal all the way to severe anxiety. I've it managed to mild anxiety but sometimes leaks into moderate on the rare occasion. Even though it's obvious that there are people out there that would be happy to help, it's so good to hear and be reminded that there are. I feel so broken though and I wonder if that'll ever change
I cried too! Same story here, but the only difference that I had reached debilitating anxiety at some point. Still don’t know how I’ve survived that mess with no medication
Same here 😢
Hope it gets better soon
You are not the only one to cry at the end of this video I’m crying right now after just watching it. I keep trying to explain to the people closest to me how awful anxiety is for me and I feel they just don’t get it. I’ve been called everything from lazy to dysfunctional and it’s really none of that. It’s just that having anxiety literally zaps me of all energy. And of course I have that along with depression, so I’m just really worn out at this stage. I think that we need to do everything we can to share some of this contact so that people who know us can hear it from someone else.
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I used to think Anxiety wasn't that bad but now I've learned that people with severe Anxiety must be going through alot,I've learned alot! Thank you.
I am one of the cases where anxiety physically harms me by giving me chest,stomach and sometimes even back pain!its a pain that won't go away
I think I’m half way between number 3 and 4, and before this video I thought it’s was normal to feel like your heart is beating too fast, that your lungs don’t have enough space in your chest, and that even a day filled with fun activities feels like a daunting task.