What's normal anxiety -- and what's an anxiety disorder? | Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter | TED
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- Everyone gets anxious at times, but how can you tell when it crosses the line and needs attention? Dr. Jen Gunter shares the science behind your brain's threat-detection system, what makes it malfunction and the most effective ways of treating it.
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This video about anxiety is giving me anxiety about my anxiety.
Update-20,000 likes! That’s insane.
same when she said our brain works differently and how our body sends signals that kinda panicked me and also the pictures are kinda scary lol
I looked for this comment before I watched this. Nope can’t watch this
Lmaooo same, always happens
I've benefited so much from psychedelics. My depression, anxiety, insomnia and also psychedelics has improved my creativity and focus. I got my stuffs delivered discreetly from
mycogeorge
My favorite part of anxiety is when there is literally no reason to be anxious but your body is tense and your heart is racing all day.
Ever since I've been on anxiety medication, it's been life changing.
I want to reach out for help, but every time I try to, I feel the anxiety coming and flooding my brain with thoughts. “They don’t care about you. They’re gonna judge you! No one really understand you. You’re crazy.” Tomorrow I will try to reach out. I can’t sleep right now
@@Tttruuu you'll eventually get to your tipping point and push through all of that to get to any form of relief. It's hard to turn those feelings off but just know, you gotta live for you. You can't live for anyone else, so ask for help and forget what people say. Just because something didn't work out for them or they don't need it, doesn't mean that it's like that for you. Everyone is different and you're most certainly not broken.
@@joshe1569 Thank you, bless you 💗
i wish i was put on anxiety meds but my parents say it makes people “nuts”
@@lizzylaflamme7799 not at all.
I wish that people who don’t have anxiety would understand that anxiety is a physical feeling, like your heart and stomach compress and it literally is the worst feeling and the more you think about it the more intense it feels
It’s only adrenaline
@@jazzy9983 I mean you don’t have to believe me. Lmfao. I have severe anxiety too. It’s the flight or fight response activated.
@@jazzy9983 and yeah it can cause physical symptoms most of the time.
@@jazzy9983 I have always had heavy anxiety but just recently developed panic attacks almost daily and I thought I was going insane. The symptoms werent only panic attacks but extreme depersonalization and phobias to sound and vision. It was a nightmare. I am still undergoing it but thanks to meds I have improved a lot but not entirely yet despite it being 5 months now of taking them. Anyway, well I also struggled with chest, neck, and abdomen/diaghram tightness which is awful because I cant breathe and end up getting anxiety attacks due to that.
Yup, but medication doesn't fix it all method.
I had horrible social anxiety and I had no idea it was anxiety until I realised it was taking over my life. I am no longer suffering from it, and I believe the main reason is that I faked it until I made it, and I pushed myself out of my comfort zone no matter how scary it was. I remember crying in the gym changing room because I was too scared to work out around others, but I pushed myself. I also remember forcing myself to attend my university lectures, make new friends, make phone calls (despite my sweaty palms and extensive planning before the call) etc.
wow. I have social anxiety too and your comment empowered me. Takes a lot of strength and courage to get through it on your own, so I respect you a lot for that! God bless.
Heyyy i have social anxiety as well can you like give me a few pointers as to how to get rid of it
@@hermionegranger6986 My biggest advice is don't worry about everyone else and stop caring about people's opinions. Once you start doing that, you'll see everything get easier. Faking it is one way I started doing this, do things that are completely outside of your comfort zone. Take on roles at school/university that you are uncomfortable with. Again, don't listen to negative people or don't worry about what people will think! Slowly you'll notice that you are making huge progress. Always remember that the next human being is just like you.
@@realest_ aahh thankyou so much!
I was freaking out about makeing a call when i looked and found this vid. then your comment, it helped alot thanks.
"Severe anxiety is NOT a moral or personal failing - it's a health problem"
Thank you as always Dr Jen 💕
@@oscar_delicsonig8389 bro, does he sells cat p***
@@oscar_delicsonig8389 last time I did mushrooms I had a bad trip
@@hollowpointgaming6097 So sorry,nobody guided you, adam will guide you through. Just hit him up
That explains why I'm going through so much pain
Saw that right as she said that
Talking about anxiety revs up my anxiety.
Yeah I couldn't even watch much more than a minute of this video I'll have to come back to it 😭
True.
Fr :/
I want a Netflix series about it ahah
So true !!!
I'm a veteran, was actually addicted to alcohol and cigarettes. I suffered severe anxiety and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.
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.
Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Australia. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.
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.
Mushrooms are very medicinal. This is why anybody familiar with psilocybin and any other kind of fungi will tell you, "They are alive." They have a very ancient wisdom. To my experience, all mushrooms have always said, "Pay attention to your life. How you think, how you feel, and what will you do with the information that you always knew, but now are seeing in this point of view." This is why mushrooms are so respected in tribal cultures. This mental health treatment works for me too. Half micro doses do the trick for me. At least a few days at a time with lengthy time in between. Thank you for sharing this point!
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
I feel like after covid and all the self isolation, our social anxiety has increased. Like I was a lot more confident two or three years ago than I am now
I am sure everyone can relate to you 😓
Ditto! You could'nt have said it better 😅🙆🏻♂️
So true
I feel lost.
@@marylevin9262 we will get through this Mary! Keep it up :)
When my anxiety kicks in, I always feel a pain in my stomach. That feeling when you did a plank or a sit up, the feeling is close to that. I hate anxiety and its physiological effects
Please do not do drugs. If this is something that happens to you a lot, you could become reliant on the drugs. Please seek either a therapist or an anxiety med that combats those things.
Earl Espiridion, Do not delay taking the right medication. To feel relaxed reduce negative thoughts with a simple practice. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a better life sit on a chair, back straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. Slowly the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Day or night, when taking a walk, when reading, on the phone, before sleep etc sit or lie down and observe your breath. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
André Manchester shrooms actually made my panic attacks worse. Thinning the veal and seeing how fragile our psyche is made me think I was having a heart attack. It’s really not for everyone
@André Manchester as someone with anxiety I really don’t recommend using drugs like shrooms. Yes, marijuana can help sometimes but it’s really different for everybody. For me personally I used to smoke weed and maybe a few edibles but I found that It barely helped me at all and made me feel more paranoid when I was high. Again, this is different for everybody.
There is medication and therapy for that.
Why is this me...
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.
Psychedelics definitely have potential to deal with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression, I would like to try them again but it's just so hard to source here
I have been having constant and unbearable anxiety because of university. Dr.healingstrain is life saver. Thank you
my whole outlook on life.I became a better LSD and mushrooms completely changed version of myself This experience gave me a A bunch of bad thought / behavior patterns lot of confidence about my self and my body
Where to search?? Is it IG??
I also highly recommend them! I've been using their mushrooms for a while now and I've noticed a significant improvement in my mood and anxiety levels. It's been a lifesaver for me.
I just want to encourage people. I was diagnosed with a combination of anxiety and depression many years ago. I went on medication, we tinkered with the dosage and combination, I did talk therapy, then I got introduced into shrooms it worked on myself, and while I would say everything perfect, I have a good life, one which I'm grateful for.
Stay safe people, respect this sacred fungi and it will resepect you.
These are great healing compounds! When used in proper context.
I've had my fair share of pure magic mushroom and I can say it's definitely a great psychedelic tool.
Hello! It appears I have interests, I want to get some.. where do you get from?
dr.rinehartwoods
I got teary eyed watching this... I ticked all the boxes when she mentioned the symptoms and I feel like my pain is being validated -that it is real and I'm not alone. I hope we all get better
me too omg 😭😭
reading this comment made my eyes teary
Reading ur comment got me teary eyed didn’t even start the video
This made me cry
@@renye4278 . To feel better reduce negative thoughts. Your breath and mind [brain] are closely related causing stress-anxiety. For a better life sit on a chair, neck straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. Slowly the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Do the practice without any expectations. Change happens from within by itself. Day or night, when taking a walk, sitting in a park, when reading, at office, before sleep etc sit or lie down and observe your breath. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Reduce watching negative social media. Avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes. Senior Counsellor
I’ve had anxiety eversince I can remember. I always thought it was shyness because I’m Asian and I usually get shy around people, until it wasn’t. I’ve went through a lot of traumatic events and abuse. Since mental health is taboo in the Philippines, it was never addressed. Until I got here in the US, I was blessed to have a very loving and supportive husband who stood by me through my darkest days. Last year my depression and anxiety got so bad that I was suicidal almost everyday. I started taking medication, it helped but it wasn’t the best for me. Then early this year I started therapy and my life changed tremendously, I started to feel normal again, happy again, I can feel sunshine again. I also started walking every morning, like really early where it’s still dark and so peaceful that it helps me with calming my brain and emotions. I would never want anyone to experience anxiety or depression, it’s like being alive but feeling dead inside…
My advice to anyone suffering is you can get help, you don’t have to suffer alone. Therapy is amazing and getting sun every single morning works wonders🥰♥️
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I can relate with your story, I’m also from the Philippines and I have an anxiety disorder called selective mutism. I can only speak at home, I can’t even talk at school. My Nanay thought I was just shy, so she never really addressed my problem. I’m now okay, my social skills improved every since I graduated high school. I don’t blame my nanay, I know she loves me, she’s just not aware of mental disorders, but I wish I had someone to talk to about this because growing up, I always question why I’m different, why I can’t speak and why It’s so easy for other kids.
I have generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). I've always been an anxious person, but got diagnosed almost 2 years ago. However, I struggle with pushing myself to go to therapy, because I feel like I don't deserve it. I've had a good life and I "don't have any reason to have anxiety", whereas I feel like a lot of other people have a good reason (ex: trauma, abuse, etc.)
Psychedelic's definitely have potential to deal with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression, I would like to try them again but it's just so hard to source here.
Can you elaborate on this? I am new to having anxiety and experienced two anxiety attacks in the last 4 month and constantly feeling an anxious dread throughout the days, I’ve been told by my bf who’s taken shrooms and psychedelics that it’s a potential to deal with anxiety but am hesitant , I’d just like to know how that feels and how it may resolve it?
@@mars2783 myco_louiis will help
yes, but also no. i have both, anxiety and depression, and tried psychedelics. now i hallucinate occassionally and my anxiety is beyond uncontrollable. i took quite a small amount, yet here i am. it can work for some, but for those like me, it ruined my life to the point of no longer being able to exist without the fear of hallucinating again haunting me nearly every waking moment. it feels like there is no hope for me, even with prescriptions, of ever being calm again for a single day
One thing I love about these types of videos regarding feelings of mental health is that the comments section is a community of people who all feel the same feeling and who go around supporting and resonating with others in the comments. No anger, no politics, no arguments, no assumptions -- just people being a community. That's a beautiful thing that we don't have enough of in this world. Take care of each other, we are all we've got ♥️
"Anxiety is anxiety about anxiety. That feeling is anxiety. Just a feeling."
These words were spoken to me during a panic attack and it's forever since changed anxieties affect on me.
Thank you for sharing this 😊👍
use fish twice in a week for anxiety disorder it is too beneficial, Its help me alot
Every time I’ve had a panic attack I literally felt like I was going to die.
I got diagnosed with severe anxiety as well. The persistent dizziness kills my life. I've been on lexapro 20mg for 6 weeks now and the dizziness has subsided but other symptoms are still present? How was your experience how long did it take for full effect.
@@joshe1569 thanks bud but crying out to sky daddy isn't going to help my mental health
Finally, someone who isn’t telling me to just get over all the anxiety I get daily and isn’t telling me i shouldn’t even have anxiety meds bc it’s not a problem
It's a problem. And meds help. You are not alone. Sometimes people don't get it until they don't experience it themselves. I hope you don't get bothered by it. Sending love
@@anotherone3666 I personally didnt like the medicated approach. I like to workout 2 hours + everyday running/hiking to help and I just deal with the rest of the anxiety. Much better than being high af on some meds trying to operate equipment on a jobsite.
@@dm1972 You are right. I don't have enough time to spend that much energy. I only workout like 4 days a week. It helps enormously, but still not enough. Your way it's the most sane and scientifically efficient. I'm working full time plus studying so can't do it. Since I work from home I should really just jump around in my apartment hahaha, truly.
Anxiety disorder is the hardest and saddest mental illness to deal with. Almost always I’m anxious
How are you doing now any better? I don't know where you are on your journey but TheAnxietyGuy on CZcams has lots of content for every part of your journey. 😄
Have you tried all mental ilnesses?
Swap you over for suicidal depression any day....
Not to minimize anything but borderline plus anxiety plus BDD is no peach either...
It’s the hardest and saddest to deal with? Seriously? What about Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Dementia?
I didn’t start having real, actual anxiety until a couple years ago, when I entered my 30’s. It gets so bad sometimes that I can’t even sit down or lay in bed. Even the thought of going to bed would give me anxiety. I’ve had a couple panic attacks where I legitimately felt like I was dying. Anyways- I saw a video here on CZcams where a doctor suggested taking magnesium. That has actually helped, along with working out. I haven’t been doing it as much lately- though I am trying to find the time to work out more. It helps for me to think I won’t feel like this forever. If you’re reading this- I hope you and me both start feeling better.
It's very good when working out becomes a habit.
Ôi mê ly! 🤩💯
How are you now friend? I’m 25 and struggle
@@notoriousosc1669 I’m actually doing better. I got Covid a few months back and that was a huge setback. I felt like I couldn’t breathe and it kick-started me right back to feeling anxious. So In addition to still taking Magnesium and Vitamins, and keeping up with excercise and going outside a lot, my doctor started me on Celexa. That’s been working pretty well in addition to the other things. I’m almost completely anxiety-free. I still have problems, but I feel less nervous all the time.
@@notoriousosc1669 So are you struggling with anxiety? Tell me how that’s going.
Mental health is really important. We need to take care of it...it's the power house of the body.
isnt that mitochondria?
@@cinnamon8884 mitochondria is the power house of a cell… biology thingssss😜
@@liliguess3795 ❤🤭
Our sympathetic nervous system often reacts to modern life situations as if you encountered a tiger and can't wind down until you react accordingly. High intensity exercise is a great way to trick your sympathetic nervous system into believing you fended off this non-existent tiger. It really helped me to deal with anxiety and procrastination.
Sorry this is the wrong topic for this video, but I really love your pfp! I used to have it all the time! And it reminds me of my online classes, last year whenever a teacher would do attendance he’s say he loved the little froggy and made froggy noises, it was cute lol
@@I-Isa7 aw thats sweet :0) ngl i do miss that weird time, its rlly weird to think its already been a year! It is lowkey fun to choose a profile picture for classes, somethin about it :)
Good one
I got diagnosed with severe anxiety as well. The persistent dizziness kills my life. I've been on lexapro 20mg for 6 weeks now and the dizziness has subsided but other symptoms are still present? How was your experience how long did it take for full effect.
@@TheDjaypattalion i was on lexapro but it made me suicidal. It depends on each person so if lexapro doesn’t help then maybe try a different medication. Also check to get your gut tested, 90% of serotonin (what medication is trying to give you) is stored in the gut. If you have depression or anxiety there’s most likely a gut problem. Literally the gut is the second brain.
This pandemic made me develop anxiety which really is unfortunate, wish everything would go back to normal. Also wishing the best for everyone, keep fighting!
Same, you too.
I got teary eyed watching this... So painful to find yourself in those symptoms. This video must be seen by everyone. Worth sharing it with all from Voicely, people must be aware that they are not alone!
Yes having gad myself I tear up at almost anything emotional
I have diagnosed generalized anxiety disorder. I’ve been extremely anxious almost as a constant since I was about nine or ten; diagnosed at twelve. I cannot tell you how validated this video makes me feel. Many people don’t make any effort to realize how draining anxiety can be in your day to day life. Even after getting on medication, it can still get overwhelming some days. Thank you for making this video.
Did you get medication?
I know what you mean. I've been through almost every anxiety disorder except for ptsd because I've never been in a very traumatic situation thankfully. But it started with ocd when I was 12, then 13 to 14 my social anxiety and agoraphobia started and became debilitating with constant panic attacks for many years. I constantly feel like everything's crashing down on me and that everything is a big disaster, I'm constantly worried that I'll do nothing with my life and I'll be a bum and a disappointment to my family ( I can't tell if this is ocd or gad but I'm leaning towards the latter). And to top it all of i also developed severe depression and binge eating disorder because of my anxiety. I'm 21 now and I'm so much better than I used to be, my anxiety isn't debilitating anymore and I can function though I now have to pick up the pieces of my life and I'm so so lost. I feel like I've been having a bad nightmare all these years and now I've woken up but I have to make sense of reality. People indeed don't get how devastating anxiety disorders are. To me if they are severe anxiety disorders are very much a disability: you can't sleep,can't concentrate, your entire body hurts from constantly being tense, you can't go out and talk to people, you are constantly fatigued... it's just awful really
What is your symptoms?
Same here generalized anxiety disorder sucks. I hope you doing well
I got diagnosed with severe anxiety as well. The persistent dizziness kills my life. I've been on lexapro 20mg for 6 weeks now and the dizziness has subsided but other symptoms are still present? How was your experience how long did it take for full effect.
To all of you who are also suffering from constant anxiety; be kind to yourself. It doesn't magically make the anxiety disappear, but it makes it slightly better. At least for me it does.
If you on the other hand keep blaming yourself and seeking perfection in everything you do, it makes it harder to live your daily life.
Most importantly, appreciate what you have and the things you've accomplished - even if they seem like tiny things. Studies have shown that people who learn to appreciate the things and people around them suffer less from demotivation, depression and anxiety; something I'm personally still working on, but it seems to be quite effective. 😄
Strength to all of you wonderful people out there!
Thank you for sharing... And I believe it makes sense. Once I start appreciating and seeing what I have achieved. I become better.
I love your message, it has brightened my thoughts, thank you 😊
God bless you for this. I really really needed to hear this right now
Thanks for the words
You’re so sweet, thank you
For me it was really helpful to hear how anxiety is a natural function of my body. I dont have to look at it like an enemy, more like a friend trying to keep me aware of threats although it may go overboard sometimes. Im no expert but i feel like shifting that view of it in whatever method necessary can be helpful in getting the beginning steps in the right direction.
My chest is tight, very tense muscles, chronic fatigue, migraines, GERD, panic attacks, ever so changing fibromyalgia pains, talking to myself, and feeling restless, ill and weak…I’ve been dealing with anxiety since I was little and now I’m 25. It’s only gotten worse over time. I recently got a mental health assessment done and will have my results by June 30th. I hope it’ll lead to much needed relief and answers … for now I will do my best to include more exercise and correct my sleep schedule… because it makes me fear getting a job and being too sick to stay ontop of it.
Sound like my symptoms
Same here
How are you now?
One of the worst things definitely has to be when you wake up out of your sleep into a panic attack or a feeling of extreme anxiety :(
I recommend meditation.
@@offical_tripworldoninstagr2153 drugs only make it worse. stop that
Hays.
Yes . Have been happening 3 days in a row 😢😢😢😢
Nocturnal panic attacks. They are literally horrible. Mine are that bad I knock myself out with pain killers
I feel so mentally exhausted. It affects my sleep and appetite, and makes me nauseous too.
I hope things will turn better soon.
I Hope whoever reads this has an amazing day
I feel exactly the same I plan to goto therapy but how’s it looking for you?
@@kingjr7021 woke up at 2am, currently 5am n feel like this is it. Only happens during the night
@@giovannijuarez8522 same i barely get any sleep it’s hard out here only thing we can do is look up I’m planning to change my mindset and the way I live for the better
Nobody deserves to live with anxiety for a long time. Contact Dr Eromon now on CZcams, His herbal 🌿 medications helped me get rid of my Anxiety
You're gonna make it, Ayanami. Best girl. 💗 stay strong
I have debilitating anxiety. Insomnia, agitation, heavy chest, shortness of breath, sensations up the neck, ear drums and eye balls feeling like there going to bust out of my head… all leading to a faint spells. It’d be nice to hear somebody talk about those symptoms, and not just a basic, mild, textbook version of it. I’m on medication now and doing much better.
Try exercising everyday. It releases feel good stuff in your body when your workout/run/exercise. Really helps me
yes! the tingles is what i like to call them it starts in my chest for a min then it goes to my neck, lips and sometimes eyes. this is like a major trigger as it just makes me freak out even more and i just feel like i am going to die
I got diagnosed with severe anxiety as well. The persistent dizziness kills my life. I've been on lexapro 20mg for 6 weeks now and the dizziness has subsided but other symptoms are still present? How was your experience how long did it take for full effect.
me too
Yes I never see stuff on this, I have constant panic attacks lately and my head always feels like it’s filling up with water, I have pins and needles in random spots of my head and it makes me freak out more because I’m fearing the worst. It’s reassuring to hear other people get the numbness sensation
i suffer with emetophobia (phobia of vomiting) and it makes me glad to see someone correctly including phobias with anxiety disorders. the amount of times that i've been told "it's just throwing up, calm down" or "fear and phobias are the same" is insane. people need to talk about phobias more often and how you should not take that title lightly as it can ruin someone's life. thank you for this awesome video!
I often feel nauseous and like I need to vomit any second when Im in a situation that makes me anxious. Sometimes I need to leave the situation because I cannot handle it. Is that part of a anxiety disorder as well and if yes, what can I do about it?
It is. I was just like you growing up and all the way up to my 30th birthday. I've been taking Zoloft daily for the past 10 years now and it has helped tremendously. This only thing that did it for me was medication.
Have you heard of ISTDP? It worked wonders for me.
Yes, nausea can come with your anxiety disorder. For me, nausea has always been the biggest part of my anxiety disorder and ultimately increases my level of anxiety since I am afraid of vomiting. Ultimately, I don't think you can target the nausea alone. You have to treat the anxiety disorder in order for the nausea to go away. Speak with your therapist, a psychiatrist to give you medication, or deal with the anxiety yourself. I always carry a water bottle with me to drink from when I have anxiety induced nausea. Whenever I'm at a point where I am about to get up and just leave, I grab the water bottle and take a small sip of water. Of course, this doesn't get rid of the anxiety or of the nausea, but for me it's become more of a comfort thing. You can try to find something that makes you comfortable and distracts you when you're feeling nauseous.
for me i kind of get bubby in my stomach and i can taste stomach acid in my throat when i get super nervous
@@losttrackoftimeagain I know exactly how you feel. You described my symptoms/comfort methods to a "T". I've been dealing with the same types of symptoms (including fear of vomiting, which triggers more anxiety) since I was 12 and it can be very debilitating in social situations. The only thing that has really helped me is taking sertraline daily and having xanax available for those panic episodes. That combo has made a world of difference for me. I wish you all the best!
A big problem with anxiety disorders and other mental illnesses is that others who have never experienced it cannot relate and, thus, lack empathy. Hopefully, videos like this can raise more awareness that these conditions are real and need to be dealt with just like a broken leg or an inflamed appendix.
My husband lacks empathy. We’ve been together for 5 years, my anxiety and panic attacks just started this year. It’s like he becomes my enemy. It hurts so much.
@@nicolesaunders5851 I hope you’ll get to communicate your worries to him and how it has impacted you. Sadly, people can only empathize so much. He should be always loyal to you and here to help, but you have to make progress on your own and fight your fears.
Usually, the thoughts are more scary than the actions. The only way to overcome fear is to face it.
Wether it be rejection, abandonment, mean comments about your appearance or personality, an animal or a social situation, you have to face it.
It’s an active process to overcome fear, staying home waiting to get better doesn’t help at all.
What I realized is that 99% of the time you’ll experience what you’re afraid of.
Are u afraid of being betrayed by your partner, it can happen. Are you afraid of people making fun of you, may have happened too. But you will always survive from it. Fear makes us believe that these stressful situations will kill us, but they won’t. It’s the anxious thoughts that will.
I’m with you, please take care of yourself and good luck!
@@nicolesaunders5851 maybe you don't consciously realise it but just you feeling your husband to be (or knowing your husband to be) lacking in empathy for you is actually causing your anxiety too, to an extent.. another viscous cycle if the anxiety beast!
this made me feel so much better - i have a panic disorder and general anxiety, and even with meds it’s very difficult. i struggle in school a lot, and it’s really surprising at times how ignorant people are towards it, or just now little they know - it’s invalidating and certainly doesn’t help the anxiety. hearing this, and being reminded that it’s not just an over-reaction or an immature response/attitude, but a real physical dysfunction has done me the world of good. thank you
The explanation about the brain is very helpful. It's important for those who suffer to understand that there is a physical component to the anxiety and it's not just "mind over matter".
I watched the video and recognized the symptoms in myself hours later, when I got an email from Microsoft asking me for an initial screening for employment. Instead of being panicked and saying "No thanks", I waited until the feeling ebbed a bit and did the screening.
How did the screening go?
@James
Two weeks after applying his method to my life, my life has completely changed.
Public speaking, social anxiety problems, and various types of addictions have begun to disappear.
search youtube "paradox of I can do it"
Thanks it really works 💪
Speaking personally ...it is TRUE! It is intangible, and comes out of nowhere, often without warning, and can be utterly debilitating. It truly needs research and therapy. I've found that group discussion with similarity afflicted people can be helpful. It provides affirmation that you are not alone, and you are not weird. Knowing there are others that share your burden can be cathartic.
Yes I luv not feeling alone especially when someone in group says my feelings - tremendous help 💜
I've had times where an anxiety/ panic attack has occurred when there has been no logical reason. I was out with friends, relaxed, having fun...and all of a sudden, increased heart rate, cold sweat, shaky nerves
@@maryclaudiapitman If it affects your physical health meet a psychologist. To feel better reduce negative thoughts with a simple practice. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a better life sit on a chair, back straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. Slowly the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Day or night, when taking a walk, when reading, on the phone, before sleep etc sit or lie down and observe your breath. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
I'm so glad this is being talked about. I have been struggling with all or nothing thinking for a long time and knowing that means I can show myelf more compassion and understanding for why it feels challenging to reach for independence.
Ive been dealing with anxiety and I didn’t even know it . I even went to the doctor once because I couldn’t walk for a few days and the doctor did some blood tests and told me everything was normal, which I knew wasn’t . After some time I figured out it was anxiety and the reason my muscles always hurt was because of a lot of muscle tension caused by anxiety. This feeling never goes accept when I sleep and I’m in constant mental and especially physical pain 😭 I just want to be able to relax again and not be in pain but I don’t know how. And going to therapy unfortunately isn’t a possibility because mental health is just nonexistent in my country
Rapid heart rate?
I also was recently diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. I was used to having intrusive thoughts constantly; that's just your inner monologue, right? But I couldn't shut them out, to the point that they would distract me from my work and even conversations with people. I didn't realize this was abnormal until I had a major traumatic event and took lorazepam to help me through it. Immediately I felt more calm than I have had before and that inner monologue was silent. Sure, I could think to myself if I wanted to, but it was on-command, not on constantly. That's when I knew something had been wrong all along and that I needed to fix it. I feel so much more clearer and capable since getting treatment. I did well to deal with it all my life, but now I don't have to continue fighting it.
You can try online therapy , it's available online. There's also hotline that offer free service
this content might help you, search The Anxiety Guy on youtube. he has lots of free content to watch,
i was diagnosed with social anxiety when i was 15. im 19 now and it really does suck :/ it’s hard making friends and holding conversations with people at work. i feel like i’m being judged by everyone everyday😭 but i have really educated myself on anxiety and learned coping mechanisms. it still sucks though 😂
I have it aswell and I feel like I can’t do anything :(
Im 27 and the same way. Don't waste your 20s letting it get to you though. Exercising is what helps me the most. I don't want to take meds so I Hike/run 7-10 miles a day. I make it impossible for my body to be anxious because its sore from me being out of breathe for an hour and climbing hills.
Yeah it sucks 😢 we all need a break from life seriously.
@@yugeno i’ve had this too along with just holding my breath and stopping everything
@@yugeno I thought it was only me😭. One time I had to deliver a speech on the assembly in school, I felt like my insides were being imprisoned. My throat felt like there was a blockage, heart was racing so fast, thoughts were literally having a marathon in my mind. I fumbled the speech so bad, I had to re-do it. And you know the worst part... I fumbled again🥲
Mental health is so fucking important. I remember having a 2 day fever, accompanied with 3 days of having fever dreams, because I was stressed of making a decision. Even though this decision occured in my head, it affected my entire body.
I think a lot of anxiety disorders can be tied to lack of community support. People are so focused on the ‘self’ which I understand, but humans need each other. I myself feel my worst when I’m alone and don’t have anyone to confide in. I can’t afford therapy as a student and it’s difficult to have to always rely on myself to overcome bad days.
You can turn to god. Just speaking to a higher power in your mind can help
Good insight
Agreed, who ever said "One must love themselves first, before they can love anyone else" in my opinion is a total crack! I believe that we love and show love to others and in return get love which in turn causes love in ourselves. On another note though, when it comes to help I do believe you must want to help yourself before you can accept help from others. But that's another thing :).....
I'm so happy for the generation coming up today that we have access to information like this to know we can get help and heal! Cheers to you all.
I did Cognitive behaviolar therapy, psychotherapy and exposure therapy for 8 months to overcome an anxiety/panic disorder. It's awesome how effective it was for me. I also made the personal decision to not take any drugs. It was the best choice for me.
hiya! glad to hear you’re doing a lot better :) i was wondering if you found one type of therapy stood out more or was particularly helpful? or whether it was the mixture of everything together that helped you?
@@joshe1569 Amen!! Praise God!! God actually led me to doing therapy instead of drugs. He saved my life.
Hello. Can you please tell me more about your experience?
SO happy you're doing well now!!
@@joshe1569 Amen!! God bless you!! ♥️🙏✝️
We live in an era, especially in westrtn culture where we are supposed to be self-reliant. But honestly, this is really bad for our mental health and emotional well-being. Close-knit families where generations of family members live together have far better mental health than those of us in the west.
We clearly need to rethink, and reset our bizarre value system.
Grass seems greener on the other side. Coming from a family-based society, unconditionally having to be stuck with family for life can be really toxic and come with a lot of codependency issues, emotional blackmail, unhealthy financial dependency - especially when values don't match across generations. There are plenty miserable people in India too stuck with their families.
I loved this exchange of experiences. We should aim to something more balanced! 💪🏻
@@innerDialectic omg so true!! Being from India i have always wanted to live the western culture and wanted to be a part of it. Tbh i feel many people in this situation feels that the foreign lifestyles are better to theirs, while i believe it's how human nature really is.
@@gtm2479 I think there is no one correct answer, everyone should find what works for them. I'm pretty happy being much more aligned with western values, because I'm personally much more individualistic and have those values.
Well it really do depends on what works best on every individual. While its true that western culture lean heavily on individual freedom, and its bad for the mental health, the tight knit family and society you dreaming of is not much better. Once u lose support and have different opinion from ur family, u can be abandoned and its difficult to find any support when you dont have family and to back you up.
Thank you for explaining anxiety in such an understandable manner.
I always tell others that there should not be any stigma about mental health...there is no stigma around physical health. They are both conditions that may require treatment
How wonderful. Thank you for this beautiful session. I found your knowledge and explanations so sensitive and soft and warm. When there is a willingness to connect with others, anxiety can be explored, with awareness in order to reduce it's impact. Patience, showing up and being kind to ourselves when we fall is like retraining the amygdala in the present moment. With awareness, this becomes our super power to being with the anxiety that comes and managing it better. Waving to you with love, Marie-Louise from Cornwall, UK ❤
Being around people gives me anxiety. I was ostracized badly in middle school and high school due to my sexuality which made me become super self-conscious because I thought if I was consciously aware of my behavior at all times, I could control it and act in a way that would reduce people noticing me. But the exact opposite effect resulted and I became more of a target of suspicion and mistrust due to my akward behavior. I am 31 now and nothing has changed. It's really hard when I am working with clients or anyone really and they can tell something is off with me so the typical responses I get from people are angry/malevolent facial expressions, looks of pitied amusement, people mirror me, or people avoid me. It's very difficult to deal with everyday.
I hope you’re doing well and if you ever need someone to talk to here’s an internet stranger who doesn’t mind
I can so relate to what you’re saying except I am straight but act very “feminine” so people put me in the box as being gay and it’s so hard on me.
I hope you will feel better
I hope you are able to get the help and the support needed to treat your anxiety. Wish the world was more accommodating/kinder instead of excluding or marginalizing people. idk you but just know you’re not alone, I’m rooting for you.
I’m also 31 this year and I’m doing exactly the same thing. I thought by controlling everything I can get the expectations that I wanted. But no, it made me more resentful & bitter. Especially when I cared too much.
Just learned that anxiety can go away and you’re not stuck with it your whole life.. which reduced my anxiety of 40%
My cousin's daughter has panic attacks routinely, and calls her mom for support. This is excellent advice and I'm sharing it *now*. God bless.
Thanks for creating awareness. As someone who has had Anxiety since young I can confirm that holding it in and hiding the issue in order to feel normal makes things much worse. :( All I can say is that I wish I had reach out for help earlier in life.
People with anxiety are amazing. It's not often that I can hear about other's experiences with anxiety and relate so much to such a deep struggle. I'm so thankful we are able to understand one other to a certain level. These comments give me hope.
There is definitely hope! I was able to heal my anxiety naturally on my own last year and it completely changed my life for the better!
Wishing you all the best
How are you doing
To all those watching this video for their mental health, in case no one tells you today, just know you’re not alone (a lot of us are here for the same reasons) and you’re doing an amazing job getting on top of your mental health. And you should be proud of yourself for doing so. I hope you have an amazing day, and know we’re all here with you :)
Thank you, you too! ❤️
I can't find a source anywhere for any good psychedelics in my area, I suffer some pretty bad depression and i got a chance to try K and man it was a miracle substance, I felt free,the only high or euphoria was from the relief of my vices being released, that's exactly what it did
The psychedelic experience is temporary but many people have permanent results
Check
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He's got psych's*
I had 3.5 grams dried lemon tek most beautiful experience ever!!
@@angelacarter2759 Yeah, he's got magic mushrooms, LSD, dmt etc
@@johnkeleher5563 thanks, I will get some right away
I remember waking up once on a school day and being unable to even get up, because I was worried about everything that could go wrong. The feeling was so intense. It vanished when I let myself think I didn't have to go to school that day (I ended up staying at home). My mom (and what I believe everyone else) thought I was just being lazy. The scary part is, the further I get from the experience, the more I start to believe them. It's hard for me even now to clearly explain what happened that time. I think that was about 2 years ago. Then quarantine started, classes became online, and I haven't felt that anxiety since.
I'm afraid of everything all day every day, my amygdala is killing me...
Sorry for you :( but there is a treatment
@@batuhankilinc your comment scares me...
Find a doctor. He'll treat you. Also meditation and breathing exercises helps. Try to socialise. Isolation breeds anxiety.
I felt the same way, I couldn’t function like a normal human for about two years of my life. I felt so foggy, like an empty shell without any emotion. Ask yourself this question when you feel overwhelmed, “will worrying about this topic solve the problem or help me?” Feel confident in your answer, don’t worry about if the answer is incorrect because you’ll just go back to being anxious about it again. I didn’t have any confidence in myself and my ability to solve my problems because of my anxiety and I even worried about my solution being wrong, but it’s better to try and fail than not try at all. Your anxiety won’t ever completely go away, so as long as you accept it to an certain extent, it will be a lot better. I don’t know if you can relate to any of this at all, but just keep working at it. I know it feels hopeless to keep trying to fix your anxiety, but keep working. It will get better.
@@rami3465 great comment. If you continue to have issues look into ISTDP therapy. It worked wonders for me. ...And find a therapist that does it and NOTHING else (i.e. uses no other techniques/modalities), and who has completed "CORE" training from the ISTDP Institute.
I’ve suffered with anxiety for as long as I remember, since I was in primary school. This makes me feel very validated
Same here! And I wasn’t diagnosed with an anxiety disorder officially until I was 13. I’ve been in and out of therapy since primary school and on a medication since middle school.
This also makes me feel validated and less alone. Solidarity.
Nobody deserves to live with anxiety for a long time. Contact Dr Eromon now on CZcams, His herbal 🌿 medications helped me get rid of my Anxiety
What have you done to try and help yourself? There's many ways to treat anxiety now a days. I had crippling anxiety since i was a kid too. God helped me alot. Also learning some CBT helped me quite a bit. @theanxietyguy has lots of content pertaining to CBT That may help you.
The anxiety guy has helped me too , so many valuable resources
Psychedelics saved me from years of uncontrollable depression , anxiety and illicit pill addiction . Imagine carrying heavy chains for over a decade and then all of a sudden that burden is gone . Believe it or not in a couple years they'll be all over for treatment of mental health related issues .
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
I have been diagnosed with this and some social anxiety sprinkled on top.
What a treat.
@@keylamaria4072Yes I was having this constant, unbearable anxiety because of work and home stress. Not until I came across dr.mile, a very intelligent mycologist. He saved my life honestly
The Trips I've been having have really helped me a lot,I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well
Hearing someone tell me what anxiety is, even though I know what it is, helps me identify what's wrong and deal with the problem, thank you good doctor
My aunt literally told me to stop biting my nails and that I can’t have anxiety because I’m a kid and have nothing to worry about..
your emotions are completely valid, it's not impossible that your aunt has gone through sth similar and was told the same:/
It's ok, give her space, it's not your job to educate her. As long as you you have faith in yourself you won't be brought down by others:)
my aunt and mom do the same to me. they say because i'm so young, i shouldn't be in pain or have anything to worry about. like, sorry i have bad lungs and a bad back and anxiety? that's not going to go away because you think i shouldn't have them
I told my mom my friend bakes when she’s stressed and she was so shocked because she didn’t understand how a 14 year old could be stressed lol
Yk the worst part is that my aunt herself went through severe depression and her doesn’t understand me
@@miss.random2235 that it the worst, I’m sorry
I am always anxious.
Even though there is nothing happening, my mind is always worrying of things to come and replaying things of the past.
The only time it stops worrying is when I am asleep.
But I learnt to embrace it as part of me.
That's who I am, that's how my brain is wired.
As long as I get my things done, my work done, and I can live a "normal" life.
In fact, my constant worry and anxiety sometimes provide fresh insights and new perspective in my work or personal life that others don't see, just because I think and worry a lot more than normal human being does.
Sometimes I need to psych myself and keep reminding myself not to worry so much.
It takes effort and mental strength, but most importantly I embrace it as part of me.
🙌🏽
I've been struggling with the same problem for 15 years. It's not something I can just get rid of, but I've learned to cope and found some ways to relief the feeling.
For me, taking a moment to just sit or lay down, thinking about the vastness of the nature and the universe makes my anxiety feel quite insignificant - because it is.
Appreciation is the strongest weapon against depression, stress and anxiety.
I wish you well!
Yes sometimes anxiety can be helpful when thinking about certain decisions and what not. Only SOMETIMES though.
But it does not has to be a part of you. Sure it may give a little, but the price is SO high. It’s really unhealthy so please seek some treatment.
@@feliz8423 exactly! there's no need to make it harder for yourself than it needs to be
As someone with diagnosed anxiety, depression, ptsd and adhd (as well as an eating disorder), many times you cannot do all those "helpful" things like exercising or eating right. Getting out of bed is a struggle. Eating food at all is a struggle. Going to work and making it through the day is more than a struggle. Reach out to health care professionals when you have a moment of strength or energy and be brutally honest about how you feel. Right now I'm trying to advocate for myself with doctors and specialists to get everything treated and it hurts so bad to try and stand up for yourself when you hate yourself most days. But you are worth it. I'm worth it. Keep fighting for that help and accept it when it finally comes. You can do it.
I feel tensed is some days like I'm waiting something horrible to happen all of a sudden. then there's the "feeling so anxious for someone to the point you are projecting their emotions". overthinking, thats a common😭
Honestly, I couldn’t stop myself from crying when I heard “you don’t have to suffer”. So much of the time I feel like it’s my fault that I’m not okay, and that I just need to calm down. When I talk to my family they just don’t understand and it’s so frustrating… I’ve been pretending I’m okay for so long, I just can’t seem to understand the signals my own body keeps sending me
That is tough when family is understanding. I’m curious, what have you tried so far for the anxiety?
Yes it is very important that we recognize All Mental health & that there is treatment with out stigma.
You’re voice is comforting and the way you explain it makes me believe that i can defeat my anxiety
You are my hero. This is the video that hooked me on your channel. Thank you for this. It finally gave me something to send to people when they dismiss or say they don't understand the severity of a diagnosed anxiety disorder.
She is so sensible and well rounded when it comes to health and how human physiology works. Love her💙
Absolutely. She is easy to understand and makes complex topics less scary, if you will
@@joshe1569 bruh.
Her: Eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep
Me: Continue with my lifestyle
Also me: *anxiety*
this...
I ate well, slept for 8 hours every night and did yoga but here I am, still anxious and agoraphobic
@@simphiwezungu2124 yes, I am tired of hearing, just fix your diet and workout. like ive tried! and also its mentally exauhsting eating well and working it on the regular. we are wired differently.
She mentions them as important first steps, but not as a silver bullet. For some people, that alone can be enough. Some of the symptoms of poor sleep include increased anxiety. People without anxiety disorders can still struggle to deal with normal anxiety because of other factors like stress, lack of sleep, and overall poor health.
But that's not to say that those three things are definitely a cure. Heck, those three things can often suffer because someone has anxiety that interferes with them in a terrible feedback loop. She goes on to explain several other things that can be done to address more serious anxiety disorders. Don't sell her suggestions short; she certainly didn't imply that a healthy lifestyle will cure all anxiety.
Thank you Dr. Jen. You have summed up my life with a newly diagnosed Anxiety and Panic disorder perfectly and I have shared it to my social media to help describe it to my friends and family
I used to get nervous when i couldn't breathe and I did not know what was happening.. My hands and shoulders trembled (still do). But now I know some methods that I have tried myself over the years and they help me a lot! 🌺
This is the best comprehensive explanation of anxiety I've seen yet!!
Meanwhile everyone is listening to her i cant take my eyes off of her hair its so stunning
I came to the comments to see if anyone posted this! It’s so full and beautiful! Her content on this subject is great, I didn’t understand this at all until I married a man with GAD and realized most of my own family likely has undiagnosed mental health issues that they refuse to address.
Beautifully explained, thanks so much. Especially for the part which mentioned that this is not your failing or weakness. This video helped me be more sensitive to GAD, thanks for that.
thank you. i'm showing this to every person that dismiss me when i get into those. it's good to know that this can be treated and there's help. thank you.
I have no choice but to battle this myself. Stand strong fellow GAD sufferers. Get your body strong and your mind will follow suit. Meditate and think positive thoughts. Flee from Bad energy. If you can't stand your ground stay HARD.
I really love this video, it explained everything I'm going through perfectly... I keep avoiding school because of my social anxiety even though I used to love going. Therapy and medication has been helping these past months, but it seems like it's acting up again idk. Hope everyone out there will get the help they need to fight against anxiety and other mental disorders
I have an anxiety disorder and it’s not fun. Everyday i just worry about everything, even things that have a very high chance of not happening. But, even though my social anxiety have become even worse than before, i still try to fight it as much as possible, to not let it get to me.
Finding this video is so helpful and the comments 😮 I wouldn't wish social anxiety on anyone but it's good to know I'm not alone. Recently I have felt like everyone has been able to ease back into life after covid and Inwardly I feel like I'm drowning and suffering with anxiety symptoms which are impacting my entire life. Thank you for this video, I urge anyone that is struggling to reach out for support
Thank you for another amazing video
My panic attacks have come back after years of being okay...I don't have the energy for it...It's exhausting.
Have you heard of ISTDP therapy? Worked wonders for me.
@Dr Tf sorry, you are responding to the wrong person. I never said that.
I know exactly how frustrating that is, but after 7 years of comes and goes i think i'm starting to ge the hang of it... It's been a hard, long-term working process but it's definitely worth it. I've been on a combination of medication and therapy for years.
@Dr Tf hahaha don't worry about it 😆
@@misilva.bordados Oh sweetheart, i applaud you! Fantastic work. I hope it sticks. You're gonna be ok. If you continue to struggle with standard therapy at any point down the line please look into ISTDP. It works quite a bit quicker (weeks not years) and results are permanent. I wrote a bit of a scathing review of this video in a comment, where I gave more details on ISTDP therapy, and what credentials a therapist should have , if you become interested. In the meantime keep up the good work! 🤩
I've had an anxiety disorder and I did 2 and a half years of therapy which really helped me deal with lots of different traumas and situations from the past that I was not aware of or that I was avoiding. I learned that there's a pattern for every one of us, everyone has their own triggers and intrusive thoughts which can be controlled in many ways, depending on your preferences. I've tried many, but I chose 2 main solutions with my therapist: during a panic or an anxiety attack, I had to visualize a specific image in my mind that would give me peace and positive emotions; another really helpful way of dealing with my anxiety was a specific exercise she would made me do during our sessions, in which I would almost be "hypnotised" and she would help me go find the source of all that discomfort I was feeling that led to my anxiety. Now I'm much better, I know my body and the physical signals so it's much better to control my anxiety. I also gained lots of confidence and self love, it has been a difficult yet beautiful journey that will always continue during my life, I'll always have to take care of my mind and my body in order to feel better.
I have math anxiety and social anxiety (in big crowds of people and at new schools ).Thx Dr.Jen for explaining it and I hope other people with different types of anxiety can slowly improve like me :)
I've had social phobia my entire life and have long been ' social distancing' myself from others before social distancing was a catchphrase of this pandemic period. Knowing others suffer from this helps me out. I don't feel so alone and 'weird'. At my current age of 63, the decades of living with social phobia have worn on me. I'm tired but keep going forward.
I read that an organization called MAPS: Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelics Studies has made some huge breakthroughs in the treatment of PTSD and other mental health issues. I hope someday we can all live a life without fear of our own species.
Just learned this year that ADHD and Anxiety are often linked, made SO MUCH sense after my doctor explained that to me, now I have a medicine that I take that keeps me from having an attack!
yep they are! usually when people have autism, they also have adhd/add, and they usually also have an anxiety disorder. :)
The first thing she said made me instantly like this video I’m struggling so bad right now Thank you for the help provided in your video ❤🥺
I am in a situation in my life where i cant get diagnosed. And videos like this are very validating in a world where only diagnoses matter and are true telling of mental health issues.
Its helps me remember im not...broken.
Awesome thank u ted for spotting the light on such important issue and for helping alot of people with valuable information ❤
I was feeling really bad rn but just listening to her, really calmed me down thank You 💖💓
thank you for giving me a little bit of hope in a troubling and sad time
Thank you for this great video that explains the issue well.
I live in a country where mental health is nonexistent. I’ve suffered from anxiety symptoms my whole life, I’ve never been diagnosed, but it’s affecting my life so much that it’s so hard not to notice it at this point.
Coupled with the fact that I have stress induced psoriasis, all I can do is cope with it.. because mentioning it would only get me more stress than help.
anxiety has been a part of me for as long as I can remember...since I was 5 I was always shy and my mother and others thought maybe eventually I'll "grow out of it" but it only got worse through out the years and for some odd reason i am petrified to make a squeak to my mother.. I'm scared she'll just tell me to shake it of or yell at me for being weak... it has gotten so bad that something as simple as going to the grocery store or even thinking about getting through my day is a BIG struggle which why I despise school presentations, socializing, answering questions all of those just scare me.
You’re not alone ❤️
To anybody who’s reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind right now. May clarity replace confusion. May peace and calmness fill your life.
Oh dear thank you .cus I need this applied in my life ..I’m going through mental instability that cause me heart ache and palpitations that last 247 all my test are normal ,and been diagnosed with severe anxiety and impulsiveness…every little thing that use to be normal to me triggers me ..at every slight provocation I get fast heart beat ,shocked and blocked sensation that makes me gasp for air ..
after having cbt, i changed so much for the better. i was able to push myself to do things that a year previously i would’ve never dreamed of. it really helped to understand my anxiety, learn that it’s normal to feel that way, and educate myself on how my brain works, what i can do to push myself (not to my limits, but enough to help make a difference) and slowly but surely, i’ve become more confident in some situations. obviously my anxiety will never totally disappear, but i’ve learned what i can do to work around my anxiety, not to bash it
If you tell yourself something won't go away then you're definitely right lol. But you're wrong bc anxiety in fact can go away. Do more research boss lady and continue to rehabilitate WITHOUT telling yourself "obviously your anxiety will never totally disappear" bc it can.
Thank you so much for giving us the facts, but for also validating that our experiences are real. I've had anxiety since I was little but thanks to my upbringing I wasn't diagnosed until I was 17. Even as an adult today I have to fight all the misconceptions I was told and remind myself my experiences are real and they matter.
Very true about the experiences are real, have you found solutions that work for you?
this video really gave me a sense of comfort i was always told to suck it up and be tough whenever i tried opening up about my problems with anxiety now that i actually understand why im like this i dont feel like im the one whos not ok and that theres other people who are going through the same thing i hope we can all get over our anxiety soon
Me too-this channel helps a lot
The editing in this vlog is top-notch. It feels like I'm right there with you on the adventure!
i’ve had social anxiety since i was 7, i just got medication in feb as a 20-year-old and i feel so much better now
how i describe anxiety: it’s feels like being manipulated and gaslit by my own mind, body and emotions.
Do we have to keep taking the medication forever to keep feeling better?...for those of us who chose meds anyway.
@@icantpaychildsupport6151 yes i do, the doctor and pharmacist told me not to stop them. if i were to stop them i would have to slowly go off them so i don’t get withdrawals. but i really do feel better with medication