3 Ways to Reduce Anxiety

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

Which one will you try?

[@marios90221]

All of them! Thank you Barbara. I recently discovered your channel and It has made a tremendous impact in my life dealing with anxiety. Thank you for doing this for of us that need this. You are amazing!!!

[@aubreyblizzard1719]

As someone in active treatment for cancer, I can attest that crying can make me feel better pretty quickly. I know for me personally, being in survival mode makes me not express my feelings, sometimes because they are inconvenient, and sometimes because they upset those around me. And I know I need to cry, because when I'm alone and can relax a bit, I can cry over ANYTHING. So, long story short, crying is helpful! Thanks for these great videos, Barbara!

[@blucougar22]

Love this! I know all these to be true, but what a great reminder!! Thank you!

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

You are welcome, and thanks for letting me know!

[@RoxieWank]

Fantastic advice!

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annnakarenina]

I love these tips and I use them all the time when I feel anxious. I’ve also shared your video with a friend. These are all so positive, I really believe they can be helpful 😊

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

Awesome. And thanks for sharing!

[@jbar_85]

Omg, #1 is SO TRUE! When I had a small panic attack on the plane, I cried and then I felt 100% better. Laughing really makes me feel better. That’s why I love chatting with my girls.

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

Yes!

[@katiegreen5450]

Im glad you're doing that webinar again, i missed the last one. Thanks! ❤

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

I look forward to seeing you!

[@lisa5462]

Thank you for this video and your great tips. I love how you explain the science behind things in all of your videos in a way that's easy to understand. This video reminded me that I feel good after doing any kind of workout and has inspired me to get back to it.

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

Awesome!

[@erikacei9158]

Yes!!! CEL (crying, exercising, laughing) therapy really works for me.

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

Love the acronym!

[@tsukiraaquarius8746]

As a quick point, squats and desk-pushups are something that people who work in offices might be able to do while on the clock.

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

Great idea! I love this!

[@hanonmudy4160]

even though I feel pain, I can't cry these days.i liked the third one. I appreciate your effort thanks.

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

You're welcome 😊

[@johnykryll]

Crying is so amazing and it comes on even with silly sad things. My partner at the time was the complete opposite. She would often say. stop crying, be a man' we didn't last long

[@amyj.4992]

I love sweating! Exercising, dancing, and stretching helps me significantly. Plus, it's like nature's body shaping coping techniques for absolutely free. That's why people hate how joyful and out there I am. My mother always behaved in silly and goofy ways with me, to release anxiety. And my grandfather taught me how to engage in laugh therapy

[@Lena-zo2tl]

What if you can’t cry?

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

Yeah, this can be a problem, I know. The reasons for this can be very varied. I think tapping into the sadness that is under anxiety can help even if you can't cry - because it might be an emotion more congruent with the situation.

[@trailtoimprove]

OMG, there are 3 different kind of tears! True, I feel better after crying but also have a huge headacke. Exercise realy isn't an option. And do 3 a lot

[@DrRebeccaHeiss]

I love these tips Barbara! I love tip #3 because it usually ends in making us laugh...another great stress and anxiety reliever! Thanks for sharing these! :-)

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

Yes, @Dr. Rebecca, it is one of my favorites!!

[@sherryjohnson224]

Hi just found you the other day. Thank you for allyou do. words cant express my appreciation. Will you be doing another webinar?

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

Hi Sherry: The webinar is ongoing. It is interactive in that you can email questions as they arise and we respond. roadmaptojoy.life/rewiring-your-brain/ Also, if you make sure you get on my email list, you'll be notified whenever I go live! You can do that by downloading this: awakenjoy.lpages.co/negative-core-beliefs-pdf/

[@akovrova]

Thank you so much for sharing! 😊👍

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

You’re welcome! 💐

[@bellesantos8868]

Great tips! Thanks Barbara.

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

You are so welcome!

[@Just1Lis]

While I agree that crying can be helpful, I have to disagree with the idea of crying while you drive--your focus, concentration, not to mention your vision are all compromised. Best to pull over, or just sit in your driveway. My concern with crying at work is that sometimes when I get going I can't stop....just massive hysterical sobbing that goes on for 15 minutes.

[@victoriabowman1397]

I agree fully. Pull over. Crying while you are driving is just another form of distracted driving.and very high risk. Up there with angry driving and texting.

[@jesseskellington9427]

7:10 could you talk about the hormones of laughter like you do for the hormones of crying? I find it super helpful to understand how repressing your hormones can affect your emotional state like you've done in some parts of this video. :-)

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

Great question! I will add that to my list!

[@mariettelobo6722]

Where is the link to your free webinar? I can’t find it.

[@CatLadyKorea]

I wonder if sweating in sauna would have the same effect.

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

Yes, there is some research on this!

[@johnorkutcopero8656]

thanks barbara ! cheers from brasil ! :)

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

Hi John: I was in your amazing country a long time ago - 1986!!

[@johnorkutcopero8656]

@@BarbaraHeffernan when you have the chance to visit our country again, try to visit the south of the country, avoid rio or são paulo, here in the south we have a different culture, with very beautiful places. I wish you all the best

[@31416]

Look up the book "Laughter Yoga".

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

Laughter yoga is great!

[@31416]

@@BarbaraHeffernan I like it a lot. It does work for me in surprising ways. ☺️

[@azjargalbyamba9654]

yes these 3 ways sound more practical

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

Awesome! Glad to hear that!

[@jasonwyrick7768]

I’m recovering from CFS and other chronic illness, so the energy to exercise just isn’t there. Also, I have a hard time making myself cry. Any tips?

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

Hi Jason: This video walks through a process and may be helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYesfWSClN6jg8k

[@irektaflinski5449]

Crying helps! I attest to that!

[@whycook1674]

Me: procrastiiinating a ddl and need to rush ittt reaaaaaaly hard to catch up KZbin: 3 ways to reduce anxiety

[@annaberg1200]

I'm crying all the time. It doesn't help.. I have really severe anxiety, gad

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

I'm sorry to hear that... but yes, if it is a frequent pattern it is not likely to be helpful. I hope some other techniques are of use to you!

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

Wanted to make sure you saw this video on GAD:kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6iXnXaIn9iggqc

[@sussanecarr5493]

I don’t know about crying. Once I start crying I can’t stop and I get more depressed 😂

[@juanitajames8443]

❤

[@sherryjohnson224]

you mentioned you're on facebook ?Can i send you A FRIENDSHIP REQUEST?

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

Hi: Our Facebook page is here:facebook.com/AwakenJoy.Life