Breaking The Loop of Anxiety | Colin Bien | TEDxLeuphanaUniversityLüneburg

Colin suffered from a panic disorder caused by a malaria prophylaxes for over 2 years. During a behavioral therapy, he learned how to break out of the vicious circle of anxiety. But not only that, he also realized how to use the same approach to form new stress relieving routines in his life. A personal journey about anxiety, stress and happiness.
Colin Bien is research assistant, PhD-candidate and founder of True Fabrics, a sustainability oriented online shop offering fabrics from small-scale manufactures all around the world. He studied at the Leuphana University Lüneburg, the University of Oldenburg and the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. He is co-founder of the student initiative Nachdenkstatt. Colin has consulted the European Court of Auditors in greening their procurement processes and was invited as an expert in the field of sustainability reporting in higher education by the German Council for Sustainability. He co-initiated the Sustainability Reporting Network in Higher Education, now HOCHN. By the age of 24 he and two friends founded Boom le Choc, a DJ Team that shared stage with numerous DJs from all across the world.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@waleedalhelo3941]

To whoever dealing with this. IT WILL GET BETTER. I promise you that. You are not going crazy. U will not die because of it. U will be better. Focus on not being scared of the symptoms rather than focusing on getting rid of it. Change whatever can be changed. What can’t just say screw it and move on. It takes a little bit of time but ur effort will show later not right away. Be patient and strong. When u overcome this, u will be wayyyyy stronger than before. Much love and I wish you to be happier than ever

[@parthasarathisahoo3797]

How ironical it is. I like there are people who care about others still in this age. In my case , I actually wanted to die from my anxiety flicks, but it's not happening. Rather it's just frustrating and deepening itself. Being this hopeless, is very cruel ever I've felt, the more it became when the parents and the friends themselves don't understand about it at all, and just crack it as a joke. Even, may be , they are the root cause of this . But at the end, I know I've like no future..... Aah, leave it, i just can't express anymore.

[@Deathrow-li8qt]

much love!

[@Deathrow-li8qt]

@@parthasarathisahoo3797 Take sometime and reflect about everything, keep motivating yourself and remove the negative things in your life

[@lucyloose8598]

Thank you

[@marysheehan3841]

Thank you so much for this comment.

[@O.Shawabkeh]

Brave young man, he made the talk anyway despite his anxiety levels.

[@armchaircritic4178]

I have a lot of respect for him. I take notes and listen to everything word for word from such people because they know exactly how it feels..,

[@andresrojas5222]

it is amazing that he is even able to analyze the effects when having a panic attack, awesome

[@kiyoshikoizumi6910]

@@armchaircritic4178 c０い

[@gabrielpssoa]

If you're having a panic attack whilst reading this, the only thing you need to have in mind is that IT WILL GO AWAY, no matter how it seems that it will last, everytime just accept the truth that the panic doesn't last forever

[@NeverHappened]

And that intrinsically, it's not "dangerous" at all.

[@HeatherRiderCoaching]

Good point Gabriel.

[@lilc4480]

Try cbd or delta 8 for panic attacks it works for me and the physical anxiety symptoms!

[@louisedery1049]

EXACTLY it always goes away. Think of it like you know that relative that just showed up at your door and you were not prepared. Don't make it too comfortable for them and they wont stay lol

[@sarthakmohapatra3738]

Anxiety comes in 3s....1. Uncomfortable physical feelings 2. Distressing feelings 3. Upsetting thoughts

[@terimurphy4009]

So true

[@alejandrahunter3255]

SARTHAK MOHAPATRA can you explain upsetting thoughts?

[@kingghost5923]

Alejandra Hunter I think they mean unwanted, and persistent thoughts/ideas of stuff

[@AlejandroAArellano]

But how do you stop these 3s????

[@AJ-pz2yd]

Wrong

[@Tahir9987]

Acknowledging and accepting your panic is the most difficult thing to do.

[@hossamhassn2205]

It will go away once you answer the question, is there any really threat out there? No. so let it come I'm all here.

[@zefyr2154]

@@hossamhassn2205 no it wont go away this easy

[@alexc7120]

@@zefyr2154 true,he don't know what he's talking about,we all go through anxiety very differently

[@PVAPlayy]

Wrong--it's incredibly simple to do. You just need to trust yourself and your body enough to do it. And once you learn to accept your symptoms and "ride the wave," then you'll be so much stronger for it. Stop doubting yourself and have some faith.

[@louisedery1049]

@@PVAPlayy Trust is key.. very very good point. Most people are so stuck in their thoughts of fear they do not trust themselves.

[@pk-pj4sz]

I literally had an anxiety attack in the middle of this video because he made me more anxious talking about it

[@louisedery1049]

Thank you for this video. I am a former Panic Attack Victim (PAV) . I have not had a panic attack in over 20 years by doing exactly what he is saying. When you don't give the anxiety any power power they just don't show up anymore, its pretty amazing.

[@ArizonaWillful]

This young man gave me clarity on my anxiety which began after a sudden attack of vertigo 4 days ago. The vertigo ended and has not returned but I remain extremely anxious (which ironically manifests as other physical symptoms). Why am I anxious? There are probably several levels, but he put a word to it: UNCERTAINTY. Whenever I have a physical issue, I became very anxious because I do not have control over it. I do not know where it will lead? Will I start getting attacks of vertigo all the time? Will I end up on the street homeless unable to open my eyes due to vertigo? Will my entire life be ruined? Such is the unconscious monologue. It is the UNCERTAINTY that drives me crazy. But I did not pick up a way to learn to live with uncertainty, especially when it involves your own physical body, upon which your ability to think, move and interact depends. So how do we learn to accept uncertainty? For me, I have historically needed some medical authority figure to tell me it is gong to be OK. My subconscious seems a sucker for the views of such authority figures for good or ill. I am not yet able to just set asside this anxiety though until seeing such a figure. Instead, there's a scared person inside me making me shake with fear.

[@zcarver25]

ArizonaWillful very well put. I am the same way

[@alyssamiller9329]

This sounds incredibly familiar to my own story! I get vertigo attacks also first 😢

[@teganw2686]

I am exactly the same way thank you for writing this

[@marwanaboelenin2625]

Depersonlization

[@andreaboldingwellness8379]

I used to love controlling everything my work - just right. My kids: all organised , all the ducks in a row. when things came up I just worked harder, made myself more skilfull and didn't give an inch.Then a few massive life events happened and it all hit the fan. The floor and earth literally were no longer underneath me - nothing was predictable nothing certain and there was no end insight. this went on for over a year and circumstances didn't improve. So I went "Man - I am comin undone", I can keep reacting to this need for certainty where there is none - or I can look the situation clearly in the eye and go 'damn!!" now what? So I figured another response is to look inside myself and see what do i need - I need a basic sense of safeety: roof over my head, food, to know that my kids are ok - and let everything else float around me - in the meanwhile I will work hard at building stability within. That's what I did - I used iRest Yoga Nidra in detail getting up close and personal with my sensations and feelings and the sense of 'who I really am'.CBT, loads and loads of other stuff. My world has changed for the better - and I am open to new opportunities a lot more. Bad stuff has still happened but I just realise it's horrible and deal with it moment by moment - not total derail.

[@lasredchris]

-Anxiety is like being chased by a bear. If you RUN...it'll keep chasing you. If you STOP and acknowledge it, it'll eventually lose interest and go away. -you're not alone -I feel anxiety from people talking about anxiety. -job produces a stress. -work more, ... approach more

[@organicchemistryjuice8106]

All the best . Facing your fears

[@PVAPlayy]

You're gonna get a lot of people eaten by a bear with this bear propaganda.

[@Sid-md5en]

Depression is very hard to get of. Battle with yourself is more painful than with others.

[@trafficjon400]

Depression a sickness is not some thing to get off. you deal with hoping for a sooner recovery.

[@Dark_Abyss375]

My depression is okay when I am surrounded by non toxic people. But I have been around toxic people my whole life and they have always managed to make my depression and anxiety worse by how they treat me. These are people I could not escape.

[@trafficjon400]

@@Dark_Abyss375 Horror but true. depending on weir you live. and could be any where.

[@shirleysarradet4603]

In her book, written in early 60’s, Dr Clair Weeks gave this advice of accepting all the anxiety and panic When going through them. Her book- Hope and Help for Your Nerves- is still the Gold Standard.

[@canahata]

best book ever

[@22fordfx49]

Craig Haylett What helped you the most from the book? I mean I read the book, I tried floating, accepting, facing. Nothing really helped me get through the pain even accepting what it is.

[@22fordfx49]

Craig Haylett Huh I think Claire weekes had something on 'floating through panic' like you said. I used to try to just float and when I felt panic come on I would just kind a give up on it but floating through the worse like the panic itself seems to have helped my episodes. Its interesting on what the science behind that is.

[@kayjames6222]

Her book.. Peace from Nervous Suffering is excellent

[@alyssamiller9329]

I need to read this. Thank you!

[@Zero_Ego]

The best TEDx Talk on curing and managing Anxiety I have heard thus far. (And I have been searching for answers for a long time) Thank you very much Colin. Regards Australia. (The only thing I didn't like is having to get up and start running in the morning each day.....man what a bummer. I hate exersize.

[@Shahed2112]

I feel anxiety from people talking about anxiety. LOL.

[@GoldGimbarr]

Shahed Ahmed it is because when you are reading or watching videos about anxiety, you are subconsciously reminding your brain that there is a problem to solve, so it makes you anxious to help you with it. So, you should get the information you need and spend rest of the time practicing it and just live your life This is the reason why all those sufferers on anxiety forums never recover.

[@BleghValkyrie]

I'm the same. Makes me angry tbh.. Never feels like they get it.

[@cuzzo5143]

It has been the most horrific thing in my life past 2months, im just in bed all over the internet trying to get to know if i have actualy gone crazy but i narrowed it down that i have anxiety and panic disorder and diagnosed by the local gp but also came to know by xray of my head that i have sinusitis which lead to my anxiety occurring constantly. Its hard 😓

[@cleapatra82]

@@GoldGimbarr Excellent answer.

[@bamabelle7075]

@@GoldGimbarr I was thinking the same thing. I'll get to feeling better, then watch a video on anxiety, thinking I'm doing the right thing, but it makes it flare up. I do think it's important in the beginning for sufferers to educate themselves. Like you, I feel we need to learn as much as possible, then stay off these forums.

[@cohentasker9482]

This video has helped me so much, i have just watched this for the first time during a panic attack and it has helped me to stop and overcome my trigger. I will keep this video handy.

[@Danman4000]

Best lecture I've heard on panic attacks and anxiety! Thank You!

[@234pinnni]

Dan Hughes 🙏🕺🏻🎤

[@joeyvieira9618]

Mine is social. Too many people and I feel weird. Never used to be like this.

[@ikeozuzu645]

same former prom king then boom 4 years ago i got social anxiety

[@woofwoof7076]

Same nd i dont even know if ill land a job

[@Miltonbosss]

You get rid of that by not avoiding that situation. Call yourself the badass you are and go In there. Who cares what happens. You’re you and that’s enough

[@a.j_lifetimea.j6494]

Andrew Milton I’ve had anxiety for 2 years now, I go to school, it doesn’t really help.. I face my fears but it just gets worse & worse, I’ve now started a new year of school & I’ve almost had a panic attacks.. so facing my fears hasn’t really done anything helpful.. it’s just made it worse.. :/

[@abdallahelias6937]

looool me i have the vertigo and social and i never ever been like this

[@kennedynjuguna]

I also experience the same and I totally agree that the first step is recognition

[@FromPanictoParis]

This is exactly what I have Calling my Mam while I am in the middle of the panic attack So many avoidance behaviours and safety behaviours I know I can heal myself from this

[@itxach]

Glenn's ZenDen exactly same here lol. Everyone did tht for reassurance 🤗

[@sadstrawberrygirl]

this is so sweet. i hope things get better for you. i really do. sending love

[@fishsquishguy1833]

mr zakwan I’d do the same. I do think trying to do something “normal” when you’re feeling abnormal, would alleviate the attack for the short term anyway. It is a curse though, sucks but it’s comforting to know that there are others who understand. The worst thing is talking to someone who’s never suffered from it and them trying to downplay it. Much more help out there now thankfully.

[@steve_ai]

Truth is you can. You can totally overcome the fear. It's all in our minds, and has a physical response, but it's just that: a weird physical response, the world isn't going to end neither we. What I usually do is to breath deeply (no matter what I'm feeling or thinking), move my body ( walk or something) and distract my self, knowing that I'm just having a panic attack and that I'll be fine.

[@ashiskumarpradhan243]

Thank you so much..this is really working for me... accepting the emotion, it is making me less worry & restless..grateful that i have landed here

[@Bigwave2003]

This talk gives me anxiety with the constant description of the problem and so little on a solution.

[@gameskyjumper1721]

she did gave out the solutions. it was to focus on helping others and allow yourself to make mistakes. Dont be a perfectionist. It will make your life easier and you will be a much happier person.

[@pezeron24]

He did give a solution: break anxiety-generating habits through discipline, continuity and motivation. But there is no magic bullet, as everyone needs to figure out their own anxiety triggers.

[@Thetrucky69]

Yes sadly talking about anxiety can actually reinforce it, not manage it.

[@Tamarahope77]

@@Thetrucky69 Actually, it's the avoidance of talking about it that reinforces it, because it rewards the temporary relief from avoiding or cutting it short, which means that the mind doesn't learn that anxiety is a false alarm. If a person keeps listening to the talk, the anxiety will go away because the mind will learn that there is no danger, and there is nothing worth taking action on.

[@gmathew7953]

Thank you Colin. It was a helpful talk. You have singled out things an individual can work on and control( Stoics would tip their hats). The point of setting up routines (habits) which ease anxiety was insightful. God bless.

[@angelchavez2885]

I haven't had a panic attack in months but I do deal with the left overs of anxiety and feeling anxious that's where the battle field is.

[@TeamDrif-Tastik]

Mine is mainly work. It'll be four years this nov. I was at the warehouse. And they moved me back to the office. Dealing with contractors and figuring out measurements on small and huge jobs is a huge weight on my shoulders. My anxiety gets the best of me. And affects my memory and general performance.

[@albertgallardo1840]

He was actually getting anxiety just talking about it, I can tell cuz I get like that when I talk about it, he'll pause and take deep breaths in between his sentences, fuk anxiety.

[@donnaharrison1992]

I use to have panic attack on train everyday. My attack got worse if got cancelled or delayed. One day i when to cognitive therapy to deal my anxiety. I learn how to manger my panic attack, i don't have panic attack on trains anymore.

[@killanige]

I've always been an anxious person. But I never gave it credence to the point where it affected me at all besides getting the anxiety then getting over it. I've never had panic attacks until the last month. I always prided myself on mental toughness. I would always say even if my body was broken my mind would never be. This anxiety has made me re assess myself and now I feel weak. Its uncontrollable and and now it just comes on, but I feel it. I get light headed sometimes then my heartbeat gets rapid. Afterward will feel extremely anxious. I have an appointment setup with a cardiologist because I think theres something physically wrong based on an ER visit. It's crazy man. Never knew this would affect me like it has. But just talking about it and facing it helps me so much. To know theres others in the world that this affects helps me. My journey has just begun but I dont want it continue.

[@morganj5321]

killanige49 how are you doing? Mine sounds just like yours. Had a panic attack in August and have been dealing with extreme anxiety since then.

[@anamikaraj8553]

Same

[@AAQureshi]

Same here. Hope you guys are doing better now. Would appreciate if anyone has helpful advice for me.

[@umermaqsood3486]

U have gone though that my friend and i m begining my apppoitments with heart specialts becoz suffering with same feeling..

[@vpd2121]

@@morganj5321 how are you doing now??

[@RamenNoodlez258]

Works well for OCD sufferers as well. He's basically explaining ERP/ACT therapy. Very good video!

[@kl0van835]

I don't know if I am Actually in an anxiety circle but an important thing I know is who ever enter in a circle and quit after a while will become STRONG MENTALLY AND THAN FISICALY because a good mentality is followed by a good body

[@messpilo]

It is very wise to put goals so your mind is reflected into a new direction! Anxiety is caused by the mind!

[@EeeBeee2]

Another video, and another brick wall for me. I already do all the things in this video. I run, I eat well, I recognize the thought patterns etc. Still no escape.

[@thatgirlthere1201]

Same. These things work for SOME people but certainly Not for everyone

[@ryleeperez2470]

@@thatgirlthere1201 how are you now ?

[@ryleeperez2470]

how are you now ?

[@hannahlockwood1511]

I used to imagine it was a monster in my head. And then over time I started to pretend the monster was my friend and I'd talk to him, draw cute pictures of and imagine the monster was apologising to me afterwards... It helped to change how I was visualising the attacks instead of feeling like I was trapped and couldn't breath. I'd look at the cute pictures I drew when I felt an attack about to happen to remind myself that, most of the time, the monster is my friend.

[@viviansmith1976]

Sounds more like schizophrenia than anxiety

[@jasonleonard5216]

This is interesting advice! Never thought of turning the fear into a friend. I’m going to test this out.

[@IMZOR0]

I almost ruined my relationship by overthinking about leaving and being scared of that thought, I don’t want to leave but I followed that thought and started to believe it. I took a break so I can help myself and come back 100%!!!

[@ryantaylor6706]

How is that going now?

[@IMZOR0]

@@ryantaylor6706 I realized with that break that one of the triggers for me was actually the relationship it’s self, we split but honestly it was for the best!

[@indiradyaldominguez]

Connecting is the four step method (Connect, Listen, Trust, Act) that teaches you how to disengage your mind to access the intuitive part of you, called your Self. In the practice of Connecting, you learn how to connect to the Self. You eliminate the feelings and emotions that come from the mind and keep you from having the results for the life you want.

[@terimurphy4009]

I too am hugely triggered by dizziness. My first attack in 2013 started with dizziness. I associate it with a brain tumor and dying. It's terrible. I'm much better after therapy but it still tries to come. Thank you for a wonderful talk x

[@Jayden79788]

The one thing that really made me feel better, energized, and determined to reach my goals was Forwago. Thank you so much !!!

[@davegonnaway6007]

I used to have panic attacks really badly but only get them now and then and less intense I find that looking at things from a different viewpoint to what I did helps

[@kimbruney6843]

How did yours stop?

[@davegonnaway6007]

@@kimbruney6843 I still have them but not as intense

[@davegonnaway6007]

@@kimbruney6843 I think good health and confidence helps keep them at bay

[@sh3rae]

I’ve never thought I’ve had anxiety before but clearly after watching this video I get them very often, I’ve never noticed it because I thought it was something normal I’d have when I’m uncomfortable, stressed/scared, I have attack’s and I feel like I’m not able to breathe, I’m scared that it’s going to get worse, I’m doing research right now and I’m trying to understand anxiety exactly

[@user-pe3lw6py9c]

everyone has already at least had anxiety so if you think that you didnt have it before, continue your research

[@LukeWarmLiving]

I turned 27 this year. Not as my finest self but I’ve gotten through the worst of my anxiety and depression. I was stuck at home. Couldn’t look or talk to people. I couldn’t even walk properly anymore, especially in public, it was like I had forgotten how to use my body. I thought I wasn’t going to make it but here I am now with a more accepting mind of what I’ve gone through and where I am now. I still have crippling anxiety, my face has change and so has little things like my hair. I feel at peace and calm and watchful of my own thoughts but how do I really get rid of his constant anxious and tense state? My eyes strain and I’m tired all the time

[@viviansmith1976]

I'm so sorry to hear that. It sounds like you are very depressed. You need to see a doctor as soon as possible. I hope you are not suicidal. You definitely need to go see a doctor as soon as you are able to. Call someone please

[@rajnish7361]

Brother just be spirituality strong .... Give your 100% on spirituality same thing happens to me. Although I am good now after 1 year of suffering

[@lazaruschandler3750]

Step 1. You must realize that anxiety is not a "disorder" or a "mental illness." Anxiety is an emotion , it is there FOR you , not against you. If you didn't care, you wouldn't have anxiety. You have anxiety because you care.

[@RazbenOfori]

I have recently been diagnosed with Anxiety Neurosis (around 2 weeks back) and the things have been pretty different for me. Never thought anything such as this would hit me (believe all had the same thought). Nonetheless videos such these help a lot. Thanks for the share Colin. Guess life begins with a new turn for me. Have a great day everyone.

[@Rangerdanger575]

Ashok Kumar Sharma hang in there, you are not alone in this fight against stress and anxiety.

[@joeyvieira9618]

You had panic. And now you can do public speaking like this ? Wow

[@jimmyjam6483]

Some people have anxiety disorders and aren't afraid on public speaking!

[@Linusrox123]

In my case I was cofortbel speaking on something I knew well to people who wanted or needed to hear it. So that is a bit different than the chaotic unknown of day to day life. Hope that is an okay explanation? Also he is recovering from this so he can now speak to a crowd, a

[@mrseven07k78]

My friend has anxiety disorder and she’s really good at public speaking

[@HeatherRiderCoaching]

Inspirational, isn’t it?

[@deepanshjain3280]

I am okay now everything will be alright with time believe me

[@donnaharrison1992]

i just to have panic attack on train everyday. it was when train was cancelled or delayed. one day i when had cognitive therapy to deal with my anxiety. I learn how to manger my panic attacks. I don't have panic attack on trains anymore.

[@Tahir9987]

How did you get over the panic attack ?

[@prashantkaul8151]

I saw many other videos on the same subject, yours is precise and hits the nail on it's head. Thank you

[@kritihanda7348]

Thankyou,speech is wonderful..This is what i am going through,actually 2 years back i was having enormous panic attacks.. But in 2017 i was okay.. Slowly slowly it happened but now in 2018 ,from past few days or let it be a month, again i am suffering from anxiety,i feel like i am going to die in next minute,i feel like i have to inhale oxygen with opening large mouth for more seconds than actual in order to inhale oxygen so that i dont die, i mean this feeling comes..but i ll change my routine again like you explained and in past also i had done all these things by motivating myself,by saying i can do, i can also enjoy the life like normal people with stressfree and cool mind..

[@hemantabhandari4225]

How are you kriti ?

[@smokinmnpurps]

I have social anxiety and I work in a very social environment. For me I have trouble initiating conversations and getting to know new people. How ever if someone initiates a conversation with me I have no problem talking with them. I also feel like everyone expects me to be some super out going guy because I'm tall and decent looking. Everyone always says how many kids do you have even though I'm not married and have been single for about 10 years now. When I tell certain people about my social struggles I always get well if I looked like you I'd be killing it out there. Ah the struggle I constantly tell myself I just need to talk more this and that but I have a hard time trying to get over this mental hurdle.

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[@modess0128]

Crazy bro , I can definitely relate.

[@williammorris830]

I heen on drugs for 20 years for severe panic attacks. I would give anything to get off the drugs. They have affected my health physically and mentally in very negative ways.

[@sultanagallani9815]

I want talk to you

[@stanleymessiless9717]

I'm suffering from anxiety but now I'm rocking it like a gold🙅🙅🙅🙅🙅🙅🙅🙅🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kimbruney6843]

How

[@surendipity1]

I really relate of everything you said. Thank you.

[@JoaquinPhi]

I fully agree with this guy the only problem is that to get out of he routine requires money. What happen if you don't have it..??

[@francismausley7239]

Seek Spirituality & its practices such as faith, prayer, meditation, deeply study... "Tension comes from the fact that in man there are two natures; his spiritual or higher nature and his material or lower nature." ~ Baha'i Faith

[@smoozerish]

Anxiety and panic attacks is simply your subconscious mind forcing you to change the flow and direction of your life. Your conscious mind already knows these changes are necessary but is too stubborn or fearful to act. Hence the onset of panic and anxiety.

[@HeatherRiderCoaching]

Thanks for sharing your personal story Colin.

[@sakura118]

This would work for some people but sadly not for me even if I acknowledge my panic it's still as strong as ever

[@deekay6526]

There can also be biological reasons for anxiety that might need to be checked for you. Please check hormones as PCOS, perimenopause, etc. is strongly associated with anxiety. Also low iron levels, vitamin B12 levels, and vitamin D levels are associated with physical causes of anxiety too. For me, a multi vitamin with a good amount of B complex vitamins, vitamin C, Vitamin D and cod liver oil each day have made a world of difference for me. I had some serious depletions due to my autoimmune disease. Good luck!

[@jadynmanning8588]

watching this helped me stop an anxiety attack, thank you

[@bubblekittea]

I'm 25, I had to drop out of school, all education, from childhood anxiety from trauma, now, at 25, my anxiety is debilitating, I've had to stop myself from ending it before. the anxiety is just too much, I have PTSD and trauma, and severe general anxiety, I can't eat, or wash, without panicking. unfortunately, you need money to get help, so this willl be my life while I wait to die.

[@anisa8733]

Try magnesium L threonate. It’s helped me.

[@conssiensia2898]

Listen i have the battle fir the last three years.Time is a good healer in general but you have to try too. I got it after a break up.

[@andybrown3016]

Anxiety usually gets easier as you get older. Your in a bad place at the moment and can’t see any way out. I know I’ve been there. I would suggest mindfulness and meditation, this will help you try to get a handle on your negative thoughts.

[@hxhxhxx7886]

Please listen i know its been 6 months since you're writing this but i used to suffer from constant dizziness from anxiety and it was hard for me to do basic stuff like showering reading even sleeping so i know how it feels to not be able to do anything and i just want to say it gets better i got better and i was thinking of suicide at the time i got out of the dizziness loop in just a month after suffering for almost 4 months

[@rochwilliams4626]

Dont give up. I wanted to quit my job so bad because of anxiety. I still have it but I realize where I'm getting better. Ensure you are having a great diet. Also check your thyroid. Could be that. Please meditate, try breathing techniques and drink lot of water. You have to force yourself to think positive. I know it is hard but if you want to live you have to say to yourself that you are positive and act upon it. Have a journal and write down your thoughts. Keep track of your feelings. Drink green tea it helps. Good luck.

[@lepermessiah2608]

Am I the only one that thought the first thing he said was "This is a psycho"?

[@khoitran9016]

when in stress loop you can't break .. stop and meditate until you are back to neutral ..then try to connect your conscious mind to your subconscious mind and BREAK the loop .. you will feel back to normal and happy again .. feels like we are in simulated software loop, got to reboot !

[@mrnt1257]

Goals freaking stress me out!

[@manojbhargav320]

One other solution is acknowledging the anxiety and analyzing the core values , and re writing the anxiety thought , it is almost similar to exposure therapy , but it has helped me a lot

[@TheMartinick]

This talk was interesting. He sounds like a high-strung individual. But, like I was saying, his information was interesting and gave me some food for thought.

[@messpilo]

I have born with Anxiety and mine is not due to stress. I remember myself in primary school with anxiety! It is inherited !It is part of myself! I can not imagine myself without anxiety!

[@emilijalaivina9110]

This really helped me, thank you!!!

[@acidburn3562]

"JUST IN CASE PILLS" omg same here, im in horrible state rn but hope we all get through this

[@nicolascaffetti46]

You will. Wanna talk about it? :)

[@acidburn3562]

@@nicolascaffetti46 it is what it is man :)

[@nicolascaffetti46]

@@acidburn3562 So you are feeling better? :) That is epic, dude

[@mrjack2617]

All the videos on KZbin tells you what it is, but never the cure.

[@siriolsen7805]

We seem to think of mental illness and conditions as it coming only from an emotional place, and that we need to work on emotions in order to heal. But in fact the the brain is a physical part of the body as the liver, kidneys, heart, etc., and in the same way these organs can get damaged by lack of nutrients/wrong nutrients, toxins, impact injury etc., so can the brain. And recent science also have found a very strong connection between the gut and the brain, where the gut bacteria communicate with the brain constantly, affecting how we think and feel, which makes a strong and healthy micro biome essential for good mental health. And you can only imagine how detrimental antibiotics (prescription and in our food), and the modern diet is to our mental and physical well being. We have to eat vegetable fiber in order to maintain a strong and healthy micro biome and those should be pesticide free, because pesticides are created to kill bacteria.. And that is another big part of the problem and maybe the biggest one, the environmental toxins we are surrounded by. From pesticides like glycophosphate (Round Up) to microplastic/BPA to lead and mercury that is truly neurotoxic and making people very sick. Lead is found in old paint, some dishes/appliances, especially common the ones with red paint, maybe your water, and mercury is found in fish (more in the big ones like tuna, shark), amalgam fillings (if you ever remove them if must be done safely by an IAOMT dentist or you could get severely ill), some vaccines, CFL light bulbs and maybe your water. It is worth checking if you are getting exposed to these metals and removing them. There are a lot of very ill people, both mentally and physically, who have gotten well from getting rid of these toxic metals and then chelating SAFELY. You can read some of the success stories by googling «andy cutler success stories». But I have to emphasize that you have to do this safely, there is a lot of very dangerous «natural detox» protocols out there that have made people very very sick, like taking cilantro or chlorella, you can read some peoples experiences with these by googling «andy cutler what not to do». I can’t stress enough how important it is to do this safely and I would encourage anyone who wants to look into this to read about the Andrew Cutler protocol and understand why it is safe, and join the Andy Cutler Facebook group to to get accurate information, see other peoples experiences and get support. So, what I am saying is that it is a physical aspect to mental illness that involves toxins and lack of/wrong nutrients which causes inflammation in the brain, and it can be reversed. But I’m not saying that talking about problems and working on emotions in a way that works for you isn’t helpful, cause it absolutely can be, but it might not be the root cause.

[@mariademers3111]

He’s correct

[@carolinepitzer]

Cool, gleich mal True Fabrics bei IG folgen. Danke für die Doppel-inspiration, much appreciated 😊

[@RandomvideosGRs]

Well, The instant cure for anxiety is to understand the fact that there are infinite amount of possible outcomes in this universe and our brain only thinks of a handful . A bad outcome can become the means of a good outcome in the future. Just like that a good outcome can become the means of a bad outcome. For example, you lost your job (bad thing). But then you got a new job which is better ( bad thing led to a good outcome.) It's an endless cycle. So just go with the flow and don't think about it . 😄 Goodluck.

[@-cherie7918]

I started an anxiety loop after having food poisoning and puking right before bed, then for a long time I started feeling nauseous before bed every. single. day, but it stopped for a while, only to come back now ;-;

[@SyedFaizanMahmood]

By listening and understanding about Anxiety triggers my anxiety lol !

[@xoYaSsYox]

that is totally normal

[@Liam-us3cq]

Excellent talk , very informative!

[@fawkes.6820]

The solution is becoming AWARE. That is… Acknowledge & Accept Wait & Watch Action Repeat End Step #1 Introduce yourself into a situation that would typically lead to high anxiety or a panic attack. Step #2 Acknowledge - Here you acknowledge that you are afraid and begin to panic. You do not ignore it, or pretend it’s not there. Accept the fact that you are afraid at the moment. Do not fight the feeling. Accept it the way you accept a sneeze. Do not desire it to be gone, accept that it is there. Step #3 Wait - Because panic attacks temporarily robs you from the ability to think at the moment. Don’t jump into action too quickly. Postpone any decision temporarily and stay where you are. Watch - Become the observer of panic attacks and anxiety. Observe it as excess adrenaline burning itself out. Work - In active roles like giving a presentation or driving, continue doing what you were doing before. Panic attacks and anxiety give us the impression that we are not in control, when in fact...we are. Step #4 Actions - Get comfortable. Find any tension in the body and begin to release it. Let the anxiety and panic sensations go through. Step #5 Repeat - repeat steps 1-4 for as long as the anxiety and panic are there. Step #6 End - panic attack and anxiety ends (it always does) Congratulate yourself for experiencing panic attacks and anxiety being another step closer to full freedom. Shaan Kassam look him up. It helped me so much

[@foujdaars]

Okay

[@thetruthseeker6409]

How familiar all the feelings are.

[@Stevejoohee]

1 or 2 days being anxious will be at least a week of stomach issues

[@mindfulnessmeditationmusic1130]

I suggest you try meditation or simply relaxing music. It's a simple way to reduce stress and anxiety. Meditation provides a soothing of the mind and helps to connect with yourself. Obviously, this does not prevent being followed by a health professional. However, I believe it's a good way to take care of yourself and make you feel better. I sincerely hope that you will find your means to fight your anxiety.

[@alex-wn2cb]

I was a social person for pretty much my entire life, i’ve just got to uni and my anxiety is through the roof, i’ve been here for two nights and i’ve still not spoken to anyone. I genuinely don’t know what to do

[@chrisnenshati7400]

Overcome your fears. Most of the time our fears are illusions.

[@levelUpmarketing0]

I started talking about my anxiety on my KZbin channel and it helped me reflect on the positives in my life

[@floridawildin9231]

is that hamster ok?

[@garethhancock8525]

Yip

[@48ihkb5]

He died at the wheel

[@s.k.vi4life832]

Lol

[@jamore9281]

Right

[@raulvela688]

Rip anxiety hamster 🐹 you'll always be loved 😭😂

[@sullystone307]

I got my anxiety from getting in my mid 30s and stressful job, getting old sucks.

[@abdallahelias6937]

35 ? welcome bro here too we are 3 guys living the same, you are not alone bro

[@abdallahelias6937]

we developed gerascophobia too, and i cry remembering the past when i was happy

[@manpreetsandhu3885]

Thanks bro..

[@sunset33533]

This pairs well with the mindfulness workbook "The Days to Reduce Depression" by Harper Daniels.

[@zahrasaeed2584]

I had a flight in 2 days to go see my husband, which i cancelled because I had a panic attack and my anxiety telling me that I'm going to die.

[@trudyfox938]

A panic attack isn’t the same as generalised anxiety.

[@mrc.p8423]

No its not. I had a couple of panic attacks two years ago and have had anxiety ever since. Its like ive developed a fear of fear that wont subside

[@vinselvin]

There are 2 types of anxiety one that is real and the other that is not. if we are anxious, we can validate our anxiety feeling with people who we think are successful and professionals like doctors, professors, or even those people whom we think really care for people as people. Make sure we survey from them as many as possible. Then, we would know it from there. Most of the time, we know our anxiety isn't real. It is just that we care too much of what others we think might say when we would just do normal things in life. We tend to care so much when we know we are not doing anything that may harm other people and that we ourselves won't judge if we find someone else had the worry like ours at that particular moment. Anxiety is there as our guidance to avoid situations that may cause trouble, pain and death but sometimes even I myself can have irrational anxiety or worries. So the best way to beat it is to acknowledge it, validate and take action with caution. Live and let live.

[@johnkuthe1]

i LIVE on Stress! Looking for the Missing Middle! 🙂

[@anonym7099]

Well spoken and good attitude Colin ;)

[@RyRobio]

This is powerful! Holyyy nuts

[@slksmg5875]

so brave i loved the talk much better than a youtuber who made a google search about the subject to make a 10min well edited video hope he's having a good day

[@ruchika6538]

Brodely syrup maintains the overall activity of the brain. As the herbs used for the preparation of this syrup are Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Dhania (Coriandrum sativum), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Saunf (Foeniculum vulgare), etc. These all act as a mind relaxant. It is the best Ayurvedic medicine for anxiety. The use of this syrup provides good results to the dementia patient. This syrup has the best memory boosting power and helps in increasing the blood flow to the brain. It is used as an antioxidant that increases the retention power

[@jonrye7131]

I get anxiety about my health at night when I’m by myself. Then I can’t sleep. I haven’t had the best health in my gut cause I used to drink everyday for a couple years. Now I don’t drink but have a lot of health anxiety I’ve had CT SCANS endoscopy and colonoscopy and all reports were good and normal according to the doctor. I have bad indigestion and burping problems and sometimes muscle spasms. Any tips on how I can not think I’m dying every night i never used to be like this but past 6 months due to my health issues I been trippin out. It sucks and it’s exhausting running in these mental circles in my mind

[@israelalao8515]

Move your body. Excercise, stretch, yoga, meditation and proper eating will help.

[@ramonesensei5941]

me reading this remind me of me. promise we gone get through it bro, just believe no matter what

[@ymment.4323]

Goin thru it praying thy Jesus heals

[@SlickySol]

@Robbiee does this work the same way you think with like other drugs?

[@HeatherRiderCoaching]

There is a 90 second rule. Your body is processing a sensation for only 90 seconds. After that, it’s your mind caught in a loop of worry ABOUT the sensation that’s causing the issue, not the actual sensation.

[@stevenreiss]

it is very advisable to have cognitive behaviour therapy and medication so you can break through the cycle of panic which causes great problems of all kinds in everyday life. so an antidepressant and xanax or ativan available has been greatly beneficial and makes things much easier on the sufferers of which there are quite a few. also keep a diary of medication used and set up a treatment plan with the doctor treating. at least that is what i found. obviously anxiety can have many different effects - avoiding coffee and stimulants is obviously a good idea.

[@lourenssianturi4373]

i love you,, thank you so much,,

[@philvandamusic]

Better, faster, stronger... You forgot Harder

[@amitg4284]

Acceptance of situations enervates panic attacks

[@momo2cool4skool]

I get panic attacks when im high off Marijuana and THC makes it more intense.. but this makes sense..

[@Romansgaga]

That's what started my anxiety disorder I smoked weed for the second time and ever since then I've suffered from panic and anxiety. But lately I've been getting it more under control.

[@stephennjuguna2531]

Weed also made my anxiety intensify...

[@najawright5945]

Samee weed my my anxiety so muchworse

[@minidocstv3339]

Same sometimes with cbd oil smh

[@pinklotus3989]

feeling anxiety going up while watching videos about anxiety

[@SYD3785]

The way he changed his life by cutting down on carbs starting on sobriety and running etc - makes me really anxious and depressed.. I’m sure there is an easy way to overcome anxiety than creating an awful life leaving out all fun’s 😢

[@Tahir9987]

Basically he is saying to ‘change your reaction’ to the panic attack and anxiety. That takes a long time and patience.

[@BC___1]

The look on some of those people faces after the hamster thing. The thing did it to itself and they were triggered because he showed it

[@jesskolbe609]

Thank you for sharing your experience, it means alot... I'm sure to many.