5 Minute Therapy Tips - Episode 01: Anxiety

In the assessment of anxiety, we can be thinking about "how is this person anxiety-ing?" How is this person "doing" anxiety? For the patient, it feels as if the anxiety descends upon them. But there is some process, perhaps outside of consciousness, that is causing the individual to participate in their feelings of anxiety.
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with Jeff Zeig, PhD
Presented by:
The Milton H. Erickson Foundation
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Sponsored by:
Evolution of Psychotherapy 2017
December 13-17, 2017
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[@queencee6343]

Thank you so much I needed this because it's hard to see a Dr during this pandemic.

[@ericksonfoundation]

You're very welcome!

[@inabaron9651]

Great

[@marceloacosta8286]

@@ericksonfoundation oo

[@acadiantherapist9781]

These are hard times, for sure! Best to remember we’re all doing the best we can during a very unique situation in history!

[@mariemanila7239]

i hope you are doing well....

[@casseycervantes7737]

I always cry if I think about depression or Anxiety part of me can’t accept it but I know I have to deal with it in order to be back to normal.

[@TW-pm1sd]

Same I’ve been crying for the past week everyday bc of school and just unwanted stress, family ect. I’ve haven’t been able to eat full meals too I just cry.(kinda think I need therapy)....

[@talentthingsushakumar7973]

Yes , can't help myself.

[@souravjha263]

I was crying last night so hard m extrovert but I know m depressed but m not accepting it

[@s.kyadav97]

1st steo is to exept it;)

[@un_Known488]

Same situation with me . Iam crying for one year..still now😭😭😭🙏

[@themormonblacksheep]

Thank you. I have PTSD and when it's triggered my anxiety is so bad I get physical pain from the anxiety. I like how you frame this for us. 🙏 Thank you

[@stephaniemoreno5043]

I feel like In my case it’s weird because like 2 months ago I was good . I wouldn’t feel this amount of anxiety like I did before. Now I feel so much anxiety when I’m in public. I don’t know why I’m getting so much anxiety to the point where I don’t want to go out.

[@rickyruiz9908]

@@ssteve92 thought I was the only one

[@ulysespaz4643]

How are you doing with your anxiety? I have the same problem 😕 😪

[@stephaniemoreno5043]

@@ssteve92 yes your right!... I try challenging my self but I just end up embarrassing myself . I’m also socially awkward. When i feel someone is looking at me I start getting anxious and I end up shaking. And then I just have ppl looking at me weird. ☹️

[@stephaniemoreno5043]

@ali In all honesty, I don’t believe in therapy. Plus I can’t afford it. I turn to god. I pray every morning about my anxiety.

[@stephaniemoreno5043]

@@ulysespaz4643 honestly it’s gotten better just a tiny bit. I’m currently trying out L Theanine, Omega 3, magnesium . Only one I noticed that calms me just a bit is omega 3 . Tomorrow I will be trying B complex hopefully it works. But I hate it here man. Just couple hours ago I was tearing up cus of how much I hate having anxiety and wish I was like other ppl.

[@whisp96]

a friend has anxiety and i think this gave me some ideas on how to help them. Thanks man

[@lacklusterdreamer6446]

That's wholesome, your friends must be lucky to have someone like you.

[@hanromanfay]

you’re a good person

[@immnnourr1202]

Be my friend 😢

[@edithdlp8045]

I wish I had a friend like you but I don't. 😥 😔

[@veiraiduleeshe2895]

@@edithdlp8045 here Iam. 🙂

[@durganaveen4152]

Everybody somebody talks about i get anxious. Is it normal? I can hear my heartbeat go faster.

[@howitzerlance9689]

I hope you are okay now. will pray for you

[@marianolouise6294]

Same and i cant breath normally now

[@stavroulaorfanidou9958]

Same !

[@yemeemaswetha4809]

Same I feel like my heart gonna explode anytime , if I can't be calm at that moment

[@sc6130]

Thank you and the Erickson Foundation for your time, experience and effort to give back to the community. We all are short on time and also need our clinical cups refilled...everyone has 5 minutes. Thank you!!

[@ericksonfoundation]

Thank you for the comment - we are glad you enjoyed these 5 minute therapy tips!

[@lauraforrest7662]

thanks Jeff, I was a student in the MS in Cxl and then in the PhD in CPY @ ASU from 1994-99 and was blessed by many trainings with you (Neal & Gordon were my prac sups). I am a prof now and will pass this on to my students.

[@Sassafras30]

I liked the use of energy that generates anxiety into formation, like butterflies in the stomach: make sure they are in formation. Herding cats: get them to sit down together, etc. Great help.

[@rdktalks04]

Hi

[@SA-ul1rs]

thank you so much.. these 5 minutes were most precious one i have ever had on youtube

[@ericksonfoundation]

Thank you for the kind words - we are glad you like the 5 Minute Series!

[@naretason4558]

I feel like most anxiety revolves around you and other people’s actions that may cause you to create a bible of things you constantly create/form inside your mind.

[@nintendy]

Thanks for this - much appreciated. I could not take my eyes off your hands - you have nice hands. Strangely comforting.🙂

[@roxannaericksonklein9130]

Jeff, this is a well done overview of a huge problem. I think all therapists will benefit from hearing this summary --- it opens up a lot of ideas for creative interventions. Thank you for putting it out.

[@janeburke147]

What a gifted person you are.I find through the night anxiety terrible due to grief but I do find what you say to be correct,it is hard to relax when this is happening.

[@biodescodificacionenbarcelona]

Beautiful way to summarized it! It reminds me of Osho's approach, about embracing your fear and get to know'em. There some techniques, I use with my clients using Mind Therapy Field technique that are really fast and useful, and it's really half way to both approaches, being one, relaxation and becoming the fear in a third person way.

[@energypsychologythatworks3849]

Like the idea on how someone is 'doing' anxiety.

[@ericksonfoundation]

Yes, that is a wonderful idea that Dr. Zeig presents.

[@lindaollie]

Love you, Jeff long time no see.

[@nikigreen6921]

You are just phenomenal. These tips are so useful and helpful for my profession. I send much love and appreciation to you, thank you.

[@edithdlp8045]

I came here looking for relief. I just had a panic attack because for a second forgot that I took my anti seazure medication and thought I would fall into a seazure. But I have alarms on my phone with date and time and realized I already had taken them. It was very scary, I am still shaking.

[@tg2314]

Dr. Zeig love your breakdown of the Lady who had an apparent "Airplane Phobia " in your book....."How Dr. Erickson was able to change the location of her phobia to a chair

[@nilayrachchh3371]

Thank you.

[@ericksonfoundation]

You're welcome! 😊

[@olaide2941]

Thank you sir, this was really helpful. Anxiety is one thing that has tied me down over the years and I'm so grateful for an opportunity to get therapeutic advice. I sincerely admire your altruism and may God bless you.

[@ericksonfoundation]

We are so glad these videos are able to help those around the world, thank you!

[@uservolgan]

Really thank you!

[@limeconsumer5902]

I have been thinking about the future a lot like what will happen when I die will I just keep getting put into different bodies and I have also been thinking about a huge catastrophe that could happen like what will happen to all of us when the sun or earth explodes this video really helped me a lot, thank you.

[@michaeljude7405]

It’s a process. Thank you

[@janellebarcega]

much needed this right now..

[@ericksonfoundation]

We are glad it could be helpful to you, thank you!

[@sah2u230]

Hi, thank you for this video it really helped me out alot, I"m actually having trouble with living my life and actually going back out there and "figuring" things all out. I'm not sure if it's because of the pandemic but i'll be honest these last (2) years we're really weird and VERY different than normal. I'm trying to put my finger on what exactly it is I feel anxious a lot of the times but I feel it's something more than that. I just turned 27 years old my family and I barely communicate its like everything I've had vanished in a matter of seconds. On the other hand I feel that I'm around people who hurt me, "in-a-way" because i need my family but I also don't want to go back to anything that's hurting me.. Sometimes I watch "HomeAlone" to take my mind off the things I'm mainly concerned about I wish I could be adopted by a family such as the "Mccallesters" anyway at the point I'm just typing to get these thoughts off my mind. I'm sure if you do take the time and read this you, Too can relate. We're all living in a world of uncontrolled emotions and thoughts we'll be ok though, everything will work out just fine. Have a great New Year! be safe! and remember stay away from negative thinking.

[@acadiantherapist9781]

I love the incorporation of Gestalt therapy! It’s such a rich way of doing the work!

[@ericksonfoundation]

Thank you - we are glad you enjoyed this one 😊

[@AlfredPetrie]

Wow, just discovered you last week. So happy with the clearity of every topic you talk about. Very grateful and thankful for this.

[@TheUnwantedTruth]

Very helpful. I suffer from PTSD & these tips helped me a lot mentally. Thanks man

[@ericksonfoundation]

You're very welcome. We are glad it could help!

[@Ross-hr9oj]

so interesting! thank you

[@Freakazoid123]

Helpful Dr. Z

[@cjbradrat657]

I must mention that I enjoy these videos. They are insightful and helpful. The whistle tone s sounds are distracting from that. Is there something that can be done from your end. Turning down the volume doesn't help with that.

[@nicholasduhamel6216]

Clinical MSW student here. Thank you for these tips. Interesting idea, to be more confrontational with anxiety and less prescriptive of relaxation.

[@saeedsobhani4213]

Thanks dr, I have severe anxiety disorder, and progressive muscle relaxation as well as breathing therapy working on me. Anxiety has root to past trauma as well as your up bringing, not sure if it has genetic connection!

[@yathribbani5756]

I really love you doctor 🤗🤗🤗❤

[@rdktalks04]

Hi

[@monalisa2272]

Thankyou doctor 🙂💟

[@kristinesalamone9782]

Thanks, Jeff. Great, succinct overview with wonderful analogies....love the "doing anxiety".... freeing in itself!

[@kirankumar-wk4cd]

Thank u sir..✨

[@josephbarclayross6216]

Great insight, thank you, Professor. I love Milton Erickson's work and those who use it. Very effective.

[@ericksonfoundation]

Thank you for your kind words. We are happy to hear you are a fan of Erickson's work. Thank you!

[@amogus-fd7wo]

This is so helpful! I've been into alot of stress this month, This really calmed me, and helped me relax. I hope you reach 5mil or even more in the future.

[@ericksonfoundation]

We are glad it was able to help you, thank you! 😊

[@MicroritishalBSIMGoel]

This relaxed me too

[@MicroritishalBSIMGoel]

Ur videos are great ,it helps to give an overview of why it happens

[@skiak004]

Remarkable listen. I thank you for your direct and professional, yet empathic, delivery, and wonderful tips. I'm going to give these ideas a try for sure. I'm hoping you might start a podcast~have you thought about starting one?

[@ericksonfoundation]

Thank you for your kind comment! Yes, that is an idea we have thought about, but won't be happening in the near future. We will keep it in our minds though. Thank you!

[@victoriahamilton3659]

Hi, I loved this session so much. Thankyou so much for all your creative therapeutic suggestions. I found your video very inspiring.

[@whiiitttb7805]

I appreciate this. Thank you.

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[@versaceblanc138]

thank you so much i needed this

[@nietzsche14]

100% using this to study!

[@nicholasduhamel6216]

Really good point as well to think about anxiety as interest.

[@TW-pm1sd]

Ever since COVID started I’ve been on edge with myself like I’ve completed changed.. I started to feel really alone and sad, then developed anxiety from school and stuff from me so make me constantly cry every day and I hate it. I can’t go to a therapist bc I’m too afraid to ask my parents bc I don’t think they believe me so thank you for this video

[@EmotionMasteryLLC]

Love the dark into light analogy. very nice visual.

[@thomasjones7115]

..... start walking ..... and giving to others less fortunate ... let your hair down ... and remember we are not kings or queens to be served but rather servants to serve .....

[@XoRari]

THANK YOU ❤️

[@ericksonfoundation]

You're welcome! 😊

[@sofiag.6894]

Very grateful, please keep doing this interactive mini sessions.

[@cakesinthecity]

You’re amazing!!!!

[@kzkzkzkzkz9416]

Thank you

[@delnababu7840]

Very good session.👏🏻

[@iamnotthemessiahnowfocuson7469]

Excellent Advice Fantastic Understanding Anxiety and finding the right behaviours we can create the feelings of a Positive state like joy fun excitement happiness laughter just by going back into happy memories and recalling those feelings and the (drug) Feelings of choice technique dopamine is a drug produced when we experience something really good… the imagination is so Powerful thank you Jeff Milton Richard John Virgina Fritz and Gregory…

[@msdrugs_9405]

Thank you i really needed this:)

[@VioletScene2014]

When it comes back it feels like it's saying "die" In mind...

[@un_Known488]

Same here

[@energypsychologythatworks3849]

Subscribed ! Thank you.

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[@annehodgson]

Thank you! This format is really great, very helpful.

[@nafeesafiaz8797]

It was really great and helpfull

[@ericksonfoundation]

Thank you, we are glad you enjoyed it and found it useful!

[@gyans.tomasic6134]

I like that: how are we participating in anxiety... doing anxiety...

[@zapump1278]

This is a great, constructive video. Thanks!

[@markyspencer91]

Thank you so much doc you're so intelligent

[@nancy9249]

Very nice...’what if?’

[@NeoTesla]

I've been a high school dropout since I was 16. and I go through anxiety, depression, and anger issues. Plus I have a history of Aspergers aka a form of autism.. What do I do?

[@sadismydad6466]

I recommend meditation! It’s helped me sooooo much! Like I seriously don’t know what I’d do without it. It takes a while to get the hang of at the beginning but it’s seriously such a blessing

[@NeoTesla]

@@sadismydad6466 I could try do that. Literally, nobody helps me with my problem. Not even my own family. I grew up in a really dysfunctional family.

[@sadismydad6466]

@@NeoTesla I can also definitely relate to your situation, my parents don’t really understand how to deal with it or why it happened to me in the first place. Since I’m only 13 they think it’s just a phase. No matter what remember you are never alone, my parents may not fully understand me or know how to handle my anxiety but I know they’re trying! Whatever you want to achieve remember in the process there’s A LOT of suffering, misery and pain, buts it’s all worth it in the end of the day, because in the end no matter how hard It gets I get to look in the mirror and look and someone I’m proud of. Be tough on yourself and demand change. Never ever let your mind control you

[@melikam.lavassani7795]

Wow I just really appreciate that u r generously sharing your experience and knowledge

[@wowso4]

Thank you this was so helpful, being mindful and taking a slow deep breathe really helps. Also I’m trying to try meditation. try to think positive thoughts and go for walks in nature.

[@sajinamanzoor6624]

R Po to

[@eivorrudjyek9083]

Made me wanna crawl out of skin and this helped .

[@calmanxiety]

My playlist is designed to help with Anxiety kzbin.info/aero/PLJxmfjPfoKqvxAusCI2TpxJdUBqPtdSJy

[@EQCTV312]

hello sir, good day! Can anyone with anxiety can heal without medicine? thanks

[@rhondapelletier2141]

Absolutely 100% Yes!!!

[@EQCTV312]

@@rhondapelletier2141 thank you

[@aurliina8752]

Yes! Try the breathing method, you can find its tutorial on youtube

[@nvzoomzgaming279]

Great video I’m sorry but I couldn’t help myself and not ignore the little whistle on every S you spoke 🤦🏻‍♂️😂

[@manojgaude5777]

Sir what you would suggest how to communicate with person with anxiety? Which rapport techniques cn be used

[@tg2314]

Thanks Dr. Jeff, Trying to make someone relax who is anxious, seems to make them more anxious, unless we can disentangle their brains with imagery

[@chicken3826]

I found that if I just learned the mind then I could calm the mind.

[@happyhenri4313]

Dr Jeff, do you personally offer therapy? Fingers crossed you do

[@lostboy4628]

You have such a soothing voice

[@bugsbunny7997]

This might not be anxiety, but lately I did bad on my English mock exam. I wanted to die that day, I know what the consequences will be when my parents see my results. I can’t sleep at night thinking about the horrors that could occur and school is a hell for me. I keep reminding myself on how much I’m a failure I am and how stupid I am. Please give me words of advice to overcome this horrible feeling...

[@karjin5774]

very helpfull.can you make more videos about anxiety. for example how anxiety and fear of death, or fear of illness.

[@dude3279]

I love you

[@johnnaylor2577]

Superb

[@JBs_aces]

How to do the assessment??

[@idkanymore10010]

I think I have anxiety because everyday and night I would get scared if a person tries to break in my home and I would cry to sleep every night.My mom said that she is seeing that I have stress.Does that count as anxiety? Also when you said "they are acting like victims" I think I am like that :(

[@bunnysquad7244]

Yea that’s me to I think someone is gonna try to kill me or kidnap

[@kingzgraphicz4840]

He's hitting them "s"s EXTRA hard.😂

[@wetopxfener]

Thank you so much I watched KZbin kids at 3 am

[@davidtal523]

thank you sir. gives me some food for thought

[@afon6914]

as a future therapist, this helped me alot!

[@ericksonfoundation]

That is great to hear! 😀

[@theroserelationshiplearnin9905]

Great tips.

[@jocelynhyde2197]

*Haha, lol, my anxiety is kicking in as I watch this.* *Welp, ima go ask my Mother to take me to therapy.* *Edit: why the fuck am I now crying?*

[@hoffen8215]

Where is your office located, I just wanna give you a hug.

[@calmanxiety]

My playlist is designed to help with Anxiety kzbin.info/aero/PLJxmfjPfoKqvxAusCI2TpxJdUBqPtdSJy

[@jonmantooth5804]

i have bad phone anxiety I cant answer the phone no matter who is calling because I dont know why they are calling and I cant answer it I just cant. Im crying now thinking about it.

[@asiapersonalable]

how about if the person has been subjected to trauma where even though worked and did all correct things the basics are still not coming. Ie a young person was thrown out from they family cos they stood up to a cult the family was following. Had no proper preparation for life and for years had fend for himself with no support. Even managed to get professional job. Then was diagnosed with cancer. What would you say then?

[@seemagupta1395]

Thanks Dr. for making this video,could anxiety be due to acidity also??

[@olliedorman6582]

Will you do one on suicidal thinking and self harm

[@ericksonfoundation]

Thank you for the suggestion, we will keep that topic in mind!

[@pop_angel1567]

Thank u so much i feel A little better now

[@harshshekhawat9997]

Thanks I just calm down after listening you

[@jesskolbe609]

Great work, thank you

[@villafananaantonio]

Hi Doctor I'm from Arizona. And I want help but don't know where to start. Can you guide me in the right direction?

[@casseycervantes7737]

The reason why I got anxiety and depression cause of covid 19 smh I was doing well for 2 months and now it’s back ugh. I’m suffering in depersonalisation

[@vickykevich]

same here,covid is bringing back all the old anxiety

[@sararjnejad]

question: how to bring out the victim ? can you make a video with a demo or more explanation?