Can Anxiety Be An Advantage?

[@Fads]

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[@delphinidin]

The fact that people who grew up with childhood trauma are more likely to see neutral facial expressions as angry is the reason why all of us have at least one friend who's always asking, "Are you mad at me?"

[@CjqNslXUcM]

Honestly, this is a great insight. I struggle a lot with anxiety, but my avoidance of those situations probably hurts my life more than the stress itself.

[@jefftezos]

I see anxiety as excitement thats been contorted by our attempts to compulsively press a brake pedal that doesn't exist--resisting that excitement.

[@annie.hi.]

I appreciate that you brought up the study about those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds interpreting situations with more danger. I believe this is true of a lot of types of childhood trauma, and it isn’t just about changing the momentary narrative of anxiety vs excitement but also a larger narrative that has been created over a lifetime of experiences. An inner voice from childhood that was once there with great purpose to try and protect you is still very present trying to protect you even when the danger may be gone. Changing that narrative may be a much bigger process of intentional reflection about where that voice is coming from.

[@meganm8238]

As someone with an anxiety disorder, this gave me something new to look into. Great insight.

[@inkompetenzkompensationsko4188]

I did that for a while as well but it is incredibly exhausting and the pandemic has undone most of my progress. So for anyone trying to do more that makes them uncomfortable, please take care of yourself and scedule time for self care. Maybe i'll start trying this again as well, i just really don't know where to start.

[@Shxdeeee]

You might be starting without knowing any start is a beginning everyone will need there own time too. You will know what to do x

[@TT35109]

Start with a dbz yell outside. Try your hardest to turn into a super saiyan without worrying what others think. Who cares what they think? XD

[@user-yooo]

First of all you are criminally underrated, I think your channel deserves way more views. I grew up in a poor area but went to a prestigious uni and that’s where my anxiety really started to grow. I agree that socioeconomic background has something to do with this because I have seen other students, with similar backgrounds, dealing with the same issue. To me one method of overcoming my anxiety (which does not always work) is to “try to enjoy the task”, perhaps similar to turning an anxious feeling to an exciting one, and at certain times it really has worked. Before, I was avoiding all the social events, prefer to stay alone but this year I have been trying to say “no” less and trying to get involved a bit more and it was really rewarding if the situation turned out alright. Sometimes I feel like I am overwriting a “faulty” component of a program constantly so that I could encourage myself to do something really out of my comfort zone.

[@tagliatelle]

I've done this without knowing that it's an established strategy! Like when I was scared of doing a presentation, I'd try to focus on how I'm looking forward to helping people understand the topic I'm presenting, and then I'd tell myself that the nervousness I'm feeling is actually excitement for that reason. Really cool to think about in what other situations our feelings might just be a result of what we think we're ~supposed~ to be feeling

[@dinnerwithlydia]

My anxiety disorder has morphed and changed over the years, presenting new fears and feelings of threat over time (that I can easily trace to traumatic events) and I have only recently discovered the idea of reappraisal, or reframing. This was such an eloquently presented and REAL take, and I really appreciate it!

[@DrSulikSquirrel]

Great video. I found what (often) works for me is to try to understand the anxiety, where is it coming from, why am I really feeling anxious. Often it turns out to be something stupid, like jumping to conclusions because you don't know something so you assume the worst (the tiger in the bush), so suddenly it goes: oh I'm just being an idiot, and the anxiety becomes funny and disappears.

[@DrSulikSquirrel]

Although I think it may be a side effect of curiosity: the anxiety about a certain topic will tend to come back until you really understand the topic. For certain topics, it can become annoyingly time-consuming.

[@Halberddent]

I'll tell you what though, sometimes even when I know a fear is irrational, that doesn't make it go away. It helps, but I just have to learn to tolerate what's left over.

[@lifmon34rus]

That's actually a great thought. I'm trying to think alike. If something brings anxiety to you, try to think of it as an opportunity to learn something new through this experience. Try turning this fear of failure into the courage of exploring more about this world.

[@bcpersonalprofessional687]

As someone who loses their confidence more quickly than gaining it, I found this video to be very helpful in reframing anxiety. I thought there was something "wrong" with me as I was having a hard time getting by in everyday interactions. A few months ago, I was fine as I wasn't too far from my friends at school, and since the same things happened most of the time, I felt calm. Now that I've kind of fallen back into a "quarantine" this summer, which is me working on hobbies, not having COVID lol, I see how I lost that fragile sense of confidence that was detrimental to handling anxiety. Even as someone who tries to lean into things and accept them rather than suppress or prolong it, your words healed me. It's also crazy how many people refer to controlling it rather than trying to understand it or accept it. But, it'll happen here and there because we have to reframe our survival instincts, like fear, to survive in the 21st century. Once again, I loved this video. I'll take it into heart so I can do one more uncomfortable thing!

[@gluesmith8594]

I love this channel to have incredible video essays in bite size pieces and at the end being honest that it’s not a end all solution but showing it is a tool that might help people. You are doing fantastic keep it going!

[@kasiasadowska3061]

From the moment I clicked on this video, I felt the need to comment that you seem like an interesting person and I enjoy watching your content (even tho I found your channel yesterday). So you have a new viewer :D I'm waiting for new content and in the meantime, I'm going to watch your older videos. Take care!

[@yeahok8259]

I was doubtful about reappraisal until I repeated “I’m excited” out loud, and physically felt my tension lower. I genuinely smiled

[@nononononono1730]

I loved that you addressed the difference between "normal" anxiety and anxiety disorders, high quality content as always ❣️

[@Feisty-Garbanzo]

Never thought of transitioning anxiety to excitement, but it makes so much sense! Your videos are fantastic and deserve so much more exposure - thank you for producing such great content, man!

[@monicaabbott5427]

U offer amazing insight into understanding the underlying reasons of one who struggles with anxiety and the fact that you offer options in dealing/ or managing our anxiety is very comforting! Thank u, you are awesomely brave that u push yourself to ultimately overcome your anxiety and Ive got to say, it's very inspiring. So thank you for the insight!

[@EliteNormie]

Love your content in general but think this is my favourite video yet. You structure your script so well, and the editing is on point. It's a shame you don't have more subscribers.

[@quentinh5566]

I've been doing this for years and been telling my friends to do it too, never knew there was scientific backing behind it! Great video as always!

[@DrReemAmeenAlmusawi]

I love your ideas and how you describe them…I find your videos very calming and insightful😌😊

[@SUPERHECO]

A great discovery ! Thanks

[@yinndragonyang]

Thanks so much for creating this content! The formatting of your videos is really concise and I really appreciate what you said here as I grew up in a highly dysfunctional household and used to dig into the reasons why my brain would be the way it was or the effects of living in such environment on the brain. And as I am now in my first year at university I'm just trying to navigate the spaces without letting the entire world of doubts consume me (':

[@johnman120x]

I really liked the last 2 minutes felt more personal and relatable.

[@Young-bx2pf]

Great video! I'm diagnosed with a general anxiety disorder, and I've never heard of this technique. Thanks for teaching and giving great insight on the topic, liked and subbed.

[@justinspanos4382]

I love your videos; I often find your insights unique, meaningful and helpful. Keep up the good work! I look forward to seeing your future content!:)

[@erburu]

Your editing gets better and better. Your discussions are relevant and interesting as ever. Loving the videos, keep it up! ❤

[@jasminecontreras7341]

Thanks for the video! You’re exactly the kind of stranger I’d like to randomly have small talk with on the subway

[@asynchrony]

Straight to the point, insightful, eye-opening. Excellent video!

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[@mathieuqenan4218]

That was a really great, well-researched (and helpful) video, thanks! And also thanks for providing references and sources! This is definitely the kind of quality content this site needs more of.

[@tbeartom4855]

Came along at just the right time for me! Thank you so much, I needed a new perspective

[@xeya3500]

coming back to school soon, this will be very helpful! thank you ^^

[@Anja_Pearson]

Same, lol. School has so many different forms of stressors... :/

[@PaintHim]

Great video! I recently was in a group of new hires presenting our experiences at our jobs and came into the room rather anxious, not wanting to fail and form a negative image of myself in the minds of everyone watching. As I watched more and more presentations and as the time came for me to present, I noticed that I still felt anxious, but I was also unintentionally smiling. I was able to repurpose the anxiousness into excitement, and it made the experience much more successful and enjoyable!

[@tinkywinky2854]

From my own experiences I knew that reframing a situation in such a way is definitely often helpful (and liberating if overthinking is involved), but somehow this resemblance between anxiety and excitement was strikingly new to me and lit something up in my head. I really liked the visualizations/animations and the fact that you also mentioned how widely and differently the term anxiety is used nowadays. Great content, wish you all the best!

[@rik5607]

Thanks for this! It's a really helpful video and I really think that if you keep going like this, you could become a huge content creator on this platform and I really hope you do, you deserve it!

[@krumblemumble8628]

Wow, your videos are wonderful! I'm so glad you were on my recommended page. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@luisgregson7140]

Another great video. I love watching your videos because they're educational about subjects that I'm interested in. But also, your editing, tone of voice and pacing are also great. Just thought I'd comment on how I think you're doing brilliant in my opinion.

[@Anja_Pearson]

Thanks for the video!! I'm on a break from school rn, and can definitely feel the anxiety surrounding going back. It's been building up in me for weeks at this point... I'm going to try doing this, because it's worked for me in a lot of different situations. ❤️

[@Pfizzledizzl]

Very insightful! Just found your channel and loving it! Thank you!

[@RyeBreadFF]

Excellent video with a lot of great pacing and visuals choices!!! Hopefully reappraisal will help me going forward

[@georgiagalaxy]

See this is something I need to work on (especially being more verbal about this) because I’m often not honest about my anxiety, thank you so much for this video.

[@georgiagalaxy]

I agree with the uncomfort bit at the end, I always enjoy life because I’m usually almost always sure that everything is going to be ok, and I will be in a better place someday :)

[@Leticia-rc4dy]

Damn I was thinking about this and your video come across and explained so well! Amazing video as always

[@paletteoflife4436]

well explained, thanks for sharing this

[@daimondfire1881]

thank you so much for your content, you work really hard and i hope you know you are appreciated!!

[@LegionOfWeirdos]

Has anyone every REALLY calmed down when someone says "calm down?" 🤣 Great video. Glad I subscribed.

[@Fedchu]

Was that a Better Call Saul reference at the beginning? Great video :)

[@ETBrooD]

An unexpected video. I'm not sure if I can agree. I came to a similar conclusion as a young adult, drawing energy from my nervousness (not clinical anxiety) rather than treating it as a nuisance. This did help me many times over the next two decades. But here's the problem. Is nervousness the same thing as anxiety? A quick search shows that there are a few key differences, and that anxiety is not the same thing you feel when you're asked to perform in front of others. I think this video addresses nervousness, in particular performance anxiety. This is not the same thing as clinical anxiety, which I assume must - at least in some cases - be dealt with differently.

[@katzetante5599]

I just found your channel and love your content

[@endlessnameless7004]

Man, this was really helpful. Thank you.

[@bluemarble5722]

amazing video bro

[@OktoberJournal2]

That's very interesting! Would you say it's kind of like "fake it till you make it"?🤔

[@Fads]

yes to an extent! It's more like creatively faking it in order to take advantage of your body's reaction

[@scary5455]

Wonderful video!

[@premanshchanderiya2581]

Hey a question that comes to my mind is what do you do for a living, because it seems like you are already financially free to have the kind of freedom to think this way right? Most people aren't even at this level of thinking 🙂 and videos are so much good!

[@Fads]

oh I tutor maths lol. But I have a background in psychology/neuroscience which serves as the foundation for these videos!

[@sonalattapattu4402]

@@Fads your videos are amazing!! I’m so glad I saw this channel on my feed! Your videos are gonna blow up soon hehe! Thank you for this friend :)

[@HelloWorld-tt3dq]

Great explanation

[@navineon4961]

Has anyone ever told you how similar your voice sounds to Gus from breaking bad? Unrelated, I'm enjoying your videos so much but can't stop noticing this now ;"D

[@kruci6091]

Nice shirt, i am just excited about my future :D

[@thinksie]

Good video, it is true, I shall know it (;

[@windy-.4-3.-feet]

How can it be interpreted as excitement if a cloud of doubts above your head keeps growing?

[@richerdwendiger8046]

❤️

[@Lion-wd1px]

wait so I am chasing highs all the time ? Because either its negative bcs of anxiety or positive like video games, I am techinally all the time chasing highs? Can this cause depression?

[@Ladyblue7620]

❤❤

[@josephandino3049]

Bro, I have been repurposing emotions for so long. Instead, I am excited. I say the lord is holding my hand or lord with me. Like a child know their parents are there to protect them from damage. For anxiety trust in God's incredible things, he will teach you.

[@savannah2607]

Excellent thoughts but also, u cute 💯💯💯

[@dalcop4702]

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