This is why you don’t go around causing people grief. EVERYONE has their own personal battles.
@ratm30022 жыл бұрын
Very well said.
@noeminoemi13502 жыл бұрын
Yes it helps to spread kindness so much hate nowadays.
@ashleyshim20782 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@UGOOMERO2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@alezandradavila25812 жыл бұрын
Yep
@christylibra332 жыл бұрын
I love that his family understands and supports him. Because most families are sh!t concerning mental health. I’m so glad for him.
@Rodnyet2 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@feffnordana53442 жыл бұрын
FACTS
@mshill24062 жыл бұрын
you're right
@faithrhine68312 жыл бұрын
I Totally Get It
@vaehkeepsitreal Жыл бұрын
i’m 17, been going through this since february 5th, 2022. i’m a high school graduate ho can’t leave her neighborhood. i stress about everything in my life, future adulthood and everything. my family believes i’m lying. i can’t tell u how good this feels to hear.
@WilldoAldone2 жыл бұрын
I suffered from this for years. It got so bad that I worried about going to mailbox. With me it was fear of people. I finally had to take charge of my life and met everything and everyone head on. It was extreemly hard, but I kelp putting myself in scary places, and when alone would rehearse in my head about going out in public alone and what I would do, say, and react. It took a couple of years, but I shook this whole agoraphobia thing and crushed it. I now can go anywhere alone and walk into a crowded room without crippling fear. I still have just a bit of fear,but I push through.
@esils2 жыл бұрын
Fear of people helping you get ya rocks off too?👀
@tyrabandz28452 жыл бұрын
so proud of you ! congrats 🧡
@DJRenee2 жыл бұрын
Some of it is also intuition. So being able to separate that from pure anxiety is important.
@shellianne57672 жыл бұрын
That's what I am planning to do, put myself in the scary places but also plan to have someone with me at least at the start.
@aprilgarrett25962 жыл бұрын
Same for me.
@Tainoblazed2 жыл бұрын
Anxiety is no joke. It can destroy your entire life if you allow it. Good luck to him and many others who struggle with anxiety. It’s more difficult than anyone can know
@saimamairaj7426 Жыл бұрын
So true, it’s definitely destroyed my life😥
@JewelTrendsetter2 жыл бұрын
You know it’s real when he said “to be seen” ANYONE who suffers from anxiety can relate to the isolating reality of literally being invisible…
@firstlast82582 жыл бұрын
👀
@Picachki2 жыл бұрын
Cecil I feel so relieved watching this. After my sexual assault years ago I have immense trouble going outside anywhere alone. I finally understand that this is a huge part of what has been holding me back. It got worse when I saw my rapist out in my neighborhood near where I live. It’s been such a struggle and I think I’m ready to finally talk about it in therapy. Thank you for sharing your story. Maybe someday I’ll be ready to be seen as well.
@bakeembakeem98522 жыл бұрын
You are ready now, I will never tell you to forgive however, I will tell you to live unlike no tomorrow, live for the ones, who can not
@sexymama19662 жыл бұрын
@@bakeembakeem9852 you know, you gave a great response and I will use that for myself. Thank you!
@shellianne57672 жыл бұрын
I was attacked by 4 men about two decades ago but the anxiety attacks began about 10 years ago. This will help me believe that I too can overcome it.
@oneeyeddog30452 жыл бұрын
I pray you will🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@esils2 жыл бұрын
Rapist out in the neighborhood. 😳Why ya rapist not in prison? 👀
@shawnamorder22052 жыл бұрын
He’s very brave a lot of us suffer in silence
@firstlast82582 жыл бұрын
Pain is inevitable but suffering is optional
@user-gm8mf8zo3k Жыл бұрын
Yes very true.
@shawnekia7512 жыл бұрын
I am 50 years old and have been dealing with Social Anxiety half of my life. This guy explains it perfectly.
@lourdesprudencio56472 жыл бұрын
take lemon balm, it works....
@shawnekia7512 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much....I'm going to try it
@GreedyBedies2 жыл бұрын
I’ll be 43 next month and I’m still slowly getting better.
@Apple_452 жыл бұрын
@@lourdesprudencio5647 what’s lemon balm?
@lourdesprudencio56472 жыл бұрын
@@Apple_45 It is an herb at the herb store, for anxiety and depression. I take it at night. It really works. I also take passion flower and balanced woman for change of life. NO MORE SWEATS AT NIGHT OR HOT FLASHES.
@princevalium252 жыл бұрын
Ive been dealing with agoraphobia since 2019. When I clicked on this today, it inspired me to go out and get my long-needed blood work done. Ive been putting it off for 3 weeks but I did it today.
@ForTheGoodOfHumanity2 жыл бұрын
So proud of you!
@arhae872 жыл бұрын
awesome, Shawn!!!
@caramelcosmo711472 жыл бұрын
Amazing!!
@octislife2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's awesome!! Congratulations
@tumama0302 жыл бұрын
How did the doctors appt go
@s0fa2742 жыл бұрын
He should feel so proud to have succeeded at what seems like everyday tasks for us. Praying this man only gets better with time!
@mamarobyn2 жыл бұрын
As someone who struggles with anxiety and depression and has a parent that just doesn't understand it just wants me to snap out of it get on with my life be grateful for all my blessings blah blah blah.....Having your struggle understood and realized by someone means more than you know.
@rebekahdavis59352 жыл бұрын
Wow, yes. I have battled so much guilt feeling like I've let my friends and family down because of my anxiety. I validate what your going through Robyn and good luck with everything.
@Garnet09082 жыл бұрын
This is incredibly brave of him. I feel like I am developing agoraphobic tendencies and it’s so helpful to make struggles with panic and anxiety like this public. Especially as a POC and a man. I can only imagine how important seeing this would be to someone else struggling with this.
@sharonhicks-jones54712 жыл бұрын
Yes.....mine has gotten progressively worse over the years. I am able to fight it off sometimes other times I loose terribly & we are stuck inside. #BLESSINGS
@j.cutrone2 жыл бұрын
So brave of him. I struggle just going to the mailbox and taking the trash out... This has inspired me to step into the heat.
@j.cutrone2 жыл бұрын
@Priti Singer thank you so much 🙏🏽💙
@xmunki13892 жыл бұрын
I have a social anxiety and can totally relate. I hate going outside unless it's a nighttime.
@Kwelar2 жыл бұрын
Me too. I can’t even walk my dog down my street during a beautiful day without feeling like I’m being watched by all my neighbors. Even stepping out to get the mail is really uncomfortable.
@sugarbear05022 жыл бұрын
It's so exhausting am I right?
@dia_na3692 жыл бұрын
Same
@SurrealSurrender2 жыл бұрын
Omg. I thought I was the only one.
@peacepeace57882 жыл бұрын
Lol, I changed my work schedule not because I like it because in my mind at least people can’t see me. It’s weird
@davidk.10892 жыл бұрын
This was such a well done story.. they weren't making fun of him or anything. It was really inspiring to see. My grandma suffered from undiagnosed agoraphobia, and I believe I have it, as well. I've gotten treatment over the years because I have generalized anxiety, and get panicky at the supermarket. My issue is public speaking, but it is very common. I give this guy a lot of credit for putting himself out there, as well as the team at CBS News for doing this story. Thank you!!
@pinkrose57962 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on getting therapy!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ Wishing you well!
@Apple_452 жыл бұрын
I have GAD and SAD, how did you get over the grocery thing? I feel like I’ve developed agoraphobia and I can’t even leave the house even when i need to
@davidk.10892 жыл бұрын
@@pinkrose5796 Thanks so much, I really appreciate it!
@firstlast82582 жыл бұрын
🙄
@silverlve702 жыл бұрын
We never know what is going inside of someone else's mind. Am happy for him.
@user-fj4zc2sr5z2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for talking about this. I’ve been struggling with this for over 10 years and it’s really difficult. Proud of this man.
@mildredwilliams81072 жыл бұрын
God bless you. You are in my prayers. Don't give up. There's light at the end of the tunnel.🙏😊
@StandingInMyPower2 жыл бұрын
Me too. I never knew what it was called until now.
@user-fj4zc2sr5z2 жыл бұрын
@@mildredwilliams8107 thank you so much 💜
@user-fj4zc2sr5z2 жыл бұрын
@@StandingInMyPower you are not alone 💜 sending love to you
@mildredwilliams81072 жыл бұрын
@@user-fj4zc2sr5z You are welcome.🙏✌️
@willyjilly96842 жыл бұрын
Wow his mother struggled too. Glad he is doing better
@manestage54032 жыл бұрын
Hearing him recount the email his sister wrote him broke my heart. Thank God for compassionate and understanding loved ones if you have them. It seems that he does.
@KYLOWW2 жыл бұрын
It just goes to show us that mental health awareness is very important and were not alone and I know he will be a huge inspiration to others. I hope that Cecil Jackson can conquer is fear and live a good life.
@kevinhoward95932 жыл бұрын
I will never take traveling for granted again. I never knew how much travelling can cause so much stress. I admire him for getting through it all.
@sexymama19662 жыл бұрын
I'm reading the comments for those who are dealing with agoraphobia. I had no idea that is a challenge for so many people. Thank you Cecil for being brave to share you story with us! Thank you to the commentators for sharing your stories as well.
@MoeSoNatural2 жыл бұрын
Wow it just goes to show how the enemy/adversary really tries to ruin ppls lives. So glad that he is working to overcome.
@FaithandNova2 жыл бұрын
Yes it does. One of my sister's friends is going through this and we couldn't figure out why. Now we know the name for it
@1lebero2 жыл бұрын
We wrestle not against flesh and blood
@MoeSoNatural2 жыл бұрын
@@tondaniraluswinga2590 I totally understand. Sending you love and best wishes
@MoeSoNatural2 жыл бұрын
@@1lebero listen!!! Speak that word sir
@lvi89572 жыл бұрын
@@1lebero Its a spiritual warfar
@fabiGBOtown2 жыл бұрын
I suffer from agoraphobia, I'm older than this gentleman and ive let myself go, i do not look good. I was rooting for him during this entire video. I wish I could conquer his fear like he did but such is life.. good job and i really hope you can stay the course.
@GreedyBedies2 жыл бұрын
I’ll be 43 next month and I’m still suffering. I’m doing much better but I’ve lost a lot job opportunities because of my anxiety and panic attacks.
@HealthyHairJourney2 жыл бұрын
You can do this 💯! Take 5 minutes a day visualizing yourself doing something fearful. Visualize it in detail and how you would respond in a calm way. Then take small steps. I promise u got this
@xbabygirltx2 жыл бұрын
You possess the same courage to conquer your agoraphobia too. I hope you will receive the support to get you there. We're rooting for you!
@fabiGBOtown2 жыл бұрын
Thank you do much
@queenchiomaofficial2 жыл бұрын
You can do it. Pls look for a guy called Shaan Kassandra on KZbin he has lots of videos on how to overcome anxiety, agoraphobia, derealisation and panic attacks, many of his students/audience have overcome just by watching his videos or by taking his mentorship programme. Never give up hope. If you’d like to talk and get some tips on what has helped me…please let me know and I’ll send you my email. 🙏🏽😊😇
@rightybricks15822 жыл бұрын
If you have this kind of phobia, don't expect your FAMILY and RELATIVES to understand and support you. They would just think you're weird and tell you to get over yourself.
@j.cutrone2 жыл бұрын
I'm dealing with this now. I don't think they'll ever get it unfortunately
@rightybricks15822 жыл бұрын
@@j.cutrone Family is over rated. I hope you can get help from your friends and medical professionals
@queenchiomaofficial2 жыл бұрын
Very true. It’s a very challenging thing to go through esp if you don’t have much support.
@wednesdayschild3627 Жыл бұрын
Or worse ridicule. I had them say just take a pill. I worked today hard and got on a plane and the complained. I decided, I do not need to be with these people.
@PleaseViewMyChannel2 жыл бұрын
Been struggling with this since 2012. It is truly not easy. Most especially here, where nobody actually knows what it is. What's worse is being shamed because of it, saying Im just an "arrogant and rude person" whenever I try to avoid people, places or events that triggers it. Its hard. So hard fighting this battle alone. So hard when you know no one understands you. I hope everything gets really better for each and everyone battling this. All will be well.
@lindahyatt51542 жыл бұрын
What do you think caused it? My daughter is having a c-section alone because her partner won't leave the property in a car. My oldest daughter suggested hypnotherapy
@agoodgurl2k2 жыл бұрын
Yes, especially when it's a loved one. 😪
@hopemcleod19002 жыл бұрын
Bless you I hear you
@PleaseViewMyChannel2 жыл бұрын
@@lindahyatt5154 i honestly dont have an accurate answer to that. Idk what exactly hypnotherapy does either. But mine, I think what caused this is some previous experiences that werent good. I used to be a social butterfly. But things turned out crazy. A therapist could really help your son-in-law, Ma'am. Theyd be able to diagnose him and provide appropriate solution. Im not so sure if that can be treated tho as I myself havent been to a professional. Either way, I hope everything goes well. 🙏🙏🙏
@PleaseViewMyChannel2 жыл бұрын
@@agoodgurl2k that one hurts the most.
@lettybagdanov11672 жыл бұрын
Here's the thing, I suffer from anxiety and it's easier for me to do things and go past my anxiety with someone standing next to me or someone in the car with me. The being alone trying to get past a anxiety attack is very difficult for me.
@jeepgirljody2 жыл бұрын
Teamwork helps for sure
@mikeycroker34802 жыл бұрын
The breathing REALLY works. But not the way they are doing it. For me? Breathe in your nose slow and out your mouth (breathe out as much as you can) and repeat for 5 times. It lowers your heart rate and makes your brain think the anxiety is going away? But it does. Try it
@ajdavies46772 жыл бұрын
I deal with the same. Being alone amplifies it. The being alone is a trigger for it even.
@kristingallo21582 жыл бұрын
I don't have anyone.
@dawnw.65592 жыл бұрын
Me too.
@joekev272 жыл бұрын
I've had bad anxiety my whole life and what I've learned is the best way to crush anxiety is to face it head on. It will be some of the toughest battles you will ever face but if you can truly face them you will find such great peace on the other side. I started to adopt a real David Goggins mentality and it changed my whole life.
@AN-gq8zr2 жыл бұрын
I love Goggins
@Biracialbaddie2 жыл бұрын
Exactly it’s really the only way you have to become stronger than it!
@youtubeuser64182 жыл бұрын
I was agoraphobic for 6 years. I had panic disorder and was afraid of having another panic attack so I just stayed home and tried to avoid the panic...
@Haddy26 Жыл бұрын
That's where I'm at right now. Did you recover eventually?
@craftygal44942 жыл бұрын
I was diagnosed with OCD (also an anxiety disorder) in my 20s although I suffered in my teens. Im now in my 40s and I also feel like no one sees what I actually go through. It doesn't help that many see OCD as something that just makes you clean a little too much or are a little more particular about things. That causes me to open up to basically no one.
@kkpenney4442 жыл бұрын
I feel your pain. I only recently gained some insight into something I've suffered through my whole adult life- avoidant personality disorder. The circumference of my life is now limited to my bedroom and a couple of texts a week from my sisters- probably just to check to see if I'm still alive, but beyond that not understanding at all. It's become impossible for me, too, to open up to anyone. Strange that I'm even writing this comment. Just want you to know that you are seen.
@pcbusby2 жыл бұрын
I feel you. I'm in my 20s now and experiencing what I believe is the first couple of stages of OCD and anxiety. It's gotten a lot worse the last year and I worry that it'll get to the point where I can't leave my house and cleaning everything 20x a day etc. I'm sorry you have no one to relate to in real life but I'm telling you right now that I believe you and I'm scared too but let's continue to heal ❤️❤️❤️
@Nadinevocals2 жыл бұрын
Hey I know it sounds strange but I just want to share this verse: 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
@jessica17332 жыл бұрын
I love when people are vulnerable and honest
@moonsyoungestsun65502 жыл бұрын
I love it also. My mother is the type that likes to make people think that we (myself, 2 siblings and our mom) don't have any real problems and is hush-hush about everything. I suffer from depression, my brother has not worked in 14 years and lives with our mom and my sister is on the verge of divorce. My mom acts like these issues don't exist and will lie to other family members about us, making it seem like everything is normal. She doesn't realize that what's done in the dark will eventually come to the light and when it does, she will look even worse for trying to hide things.
@hopemcleod19002 жыл бұрын
I agree..becoming a lost art
@Jennifer-bw7ku Жыл бұрын
Psilocybin containing mushrooms saved my life. The drastically reduced my benzodiazepine withdrawal allowing me to quite illicit pill addiction after three years of heavy daily use before it would had became medically dangerous to quit. It has also helped me survive depression.
@elizabethwilliams6651 Жыл бұрын
@Ryan Robinson I was having this constant, unbearable anxiety because of university stress. Not until I came across dr.sporess, a very intelligent mycologist. He saved my life honestly
@patriaciasmith3499 Жыл бұрын
I am feeling the same way too. I put too much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels. I am also glad to be a part of this community.
@zarkos2313 Жыл бұрын
came across the comments about dr.sporess and I must say he is a genius.
@elizabethwilliams6651 Жыл бұрын
@Ryan Robinson He’s on Inst
@elizabethwilliams6651 Жыл бұрын
@dr.sporess
@patriciagurwitz5092 жыл бұрын
It’s worse than being in prison. I haven’t left my home since right before COVID-19. It’s even more challenging for me since I am widowed and orphaned.
@lenamonique182 жыл бұрын
Praying for you.
@Goldton52 жыл бұрын
Mam you need to leave, start with short walks, a short ride with someone you can trust & you find a good counselor from psychology today
@pcbusby2 жыл бұрын
God my anxiety and depression gets so bad that sometimes I cannot leave my house in fear that something will happen or just trying to avoid people. I worry that it'll get worse to the point of this story. With what's going on in the world, shootings happening pretty much everyday, etc I don't blame him. I hope he's okay and I'm glad someone is talking about this.
@lourdesprudencio56472 жыл бұрын
Take lemon balm, it works....
@gone.golfing2 жыл бұрын
Try an SSRI. It’s life saving.
@pcbusby2 жыл бұрын
@@gone.golfing I have. It worked for a while once I found the correct dosage but unfortunately I was one of those patients who thought I could bite the bullet so I stopped taking it. I need to get more asap
@gone.golfing2 жыл бұрын
@@pcbusby No way man! Especially cold turkey. Taper off the SSRI if you want off it. Personally, I have no interest at all to stop taking it. I know it also has a placebo effect too but again, that’s where my mind plays tricks on me. Just taking it every night keeps my mind at ease that I took my anti panic pill. If you don’t mind me asking, which one were you taking?
@pcbusby2 жыл бұрын
@@gone.golfing I was on hydroxyzine and paxil. I took fluoxetine but it gave me nightmares. I know it wasn't the right thing to do and I regret it. I feel like the hydroxyzine helped more than the paxil but idk.
@Complexanxiety2 жыл бұрын
As someone with a social anxiety disorder since adolescence, I relate to him so much!!
@Itskikibxtch2 жыл бұрын
It’s so wild to think you are alone and no one understand but you see this and everyone commenting and you know you can absolutely “step into the heat.” Anxiety truly is a monster and everyone should be able to over come it without giving an arm and a leg.
@hopemcleod19002 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@KatinaBlue2 жыл бұрын
I also have a anxiety disorder and OCD and have a KZbin channel dedicated to talking about my struggles and natural remedies I've tried. I can totally relate to his pain. I am so proud to see a black man openly talking about mental health issues, considering the stigma in the black community. I see very few black men talking about having anxiety disorders. So I'm inspired and encouraged.
@musicandpoetry_810 ай бұрын
I’m white but I’m suffering so bad at the moment :( I have agoraphobia, OCD and bipolar disorder, I’m on meds but I can’t hold down a job or get on disability :(( every day when I wake up, it’s getting more difficult..I’m also autistic..sick of this suffering
@godvibesonly71372 жыл бұрын
Dang this is deep. I never knew people dealt with this. S/o to Cecil
@redxgaming59542 жыл бұрын
I have social anxiety. Already 9 years with it. Its always hard when i have no other way but to face it when its time for grocery shopping ect. That nervousness, sweating, panic feelings ughhhhh
@dracotony16512 жыл бұрын
This means The World To Me. My Mother Also Suffered. Bless This Man And His Bravey . Six Years Payed Off. So Inspired !!
@hopemcleod19002 жыл бұрын
Hi there God Bless You
@dracotony16512 жыл бұрын
@@hopemcleod1900may he bless you too🙏🏿thanks
@MyThoughtzAndOpinionz2 жыл бұрын
I think it’s triggered by a traumatic event. I noticed that mine was linked to lack of sleep and high blood pressure. The moment I started prioritizing sleep, diet, and exercise. I was able to drive further and further and further. I’ve also learned how to talk myself down. BUT, you must drive long distances on a regular.
@cherrymisha47972 жыл бұрын
Cecil proud of you man. from experience they key is to go really early in the morning 🌄. good luck on your NEW LIFE! YOU GOT THIS!💕🥰💕👏👏😘😘😘
@cosmicpants72612 жыл бұрын
I have been agoraphobic for 18 years, I don't leave my home except for the garden or my road and thats it. Its now a part of who I am and its very difficult to remember what it was like before. Good on this man for doing so well. You are very brave
@katg25452 жыл бұрын
This interviewer was perfect for this. Love this whole story. He seems like such a great guy and it was beautiful to see how far he has come
@rlsimmons12142 жыл бұрын
May GOD Bless him to full recovery.
@GreedyBedies2 жыл бұрын
I would’ve never been able to pull off in the car when going to the therapist. Idk how those exercises worked but I think I need extensive work to get to that point. I’m happy he’s getting where he needs to be. I’ve missed so many therapy sessions just because of panic attacks. It’s crazy.
@traceydunkley36552 жыл бұрын
Lots of people dont know how real this is
@mreed31242 жыл бұрын
Me too 👋🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@tammystewart102 жыл бұрын
I've missed sooo many appointments and opportunities as well. Been suffering since 2011..
@moonsyoungestsun65502 жыл бұрын
I had this in college in the early 2000s but didn't realize that I actually had a disorder. I would miss classes, procrastinating about the smallest things like getting dressed, gathering my info. needed for classes, telling myself that I'd leave my room right after the hallway cleared of people getting on and off the elevators, after a particular tv show would go off, etc. It would be anything just to avoid the anxiety I had thinking about walking across campus to classes. I knew that I was failing but that still was not enough to make me hustle to class. It was like a force was stopping me from being able to do what every other student took for granted. Then after I'd miss a class, I'd have a wave of guilt over me because I let myself down. It was a real struggle. One of my professors thought I was just lazy. I never explained to him what I was going through because I was too embarrassed and thought he'd think that I was making an excuse. Also, I didn't want him to spread it to other professors, which would have made it worse.
@MyDogSteppedOnaBeee2 жыл бұрын
Great story! what is the name of the breath they are doing with exhalation? Anybody knows? I think it's some pranayama breath, but I am not sure the name
@Shae_Is_Here2 жыл бұрын
I'm so proud of this beautiful black man!!! ♥️🙌🏾
@MsWing-ij9nb2 жыл бұрын
Go, Cecil, go!!! You are doing it- overcoming this major hurdle of conquering what must’ve felt like moving mountains and walking through fire. And yes, we see you! Thank you for being brave, sharing your story, and keep shining bright :)
@linda1stimp2 жыл бұрын
Wish I could find help for my son🤕he has been in the house since right B4 the pandemic. I'm old and can't even make him see that it's something so wrong. But this story gives me so much hope because he is a great guy too.
@stephanniesenegal2 жыл бұрын
Prayers for you and your son!!
@linda1stimp2 жыл бұрын
@@stephanniesenegal thank you your prayers are so appreciated. If I had any strength I'd pull him out to get him help! .
@darnhappyliz60452 жыл бұрын
My mom had this The world now makes it so easy to stay at home I make sure I keep going out To break the chain Keep going Walking out the door Praying for you
@sandyheller54382 жыл бұрын
I am 62 years old and I have the same things this man has or had. Since I was 16 years old. I have been in therapy and on every medicine out there. I’m worse the older I get. I don’t know how to get better. You live in a jail in your own home and even at home I still have panic attacks. It is so hard and so silent because you desperately want to feel normal. This really made me cry because I wish I could do why he did. Bless him. 💕
@billion862 жыл бұрын
I pray you 1. Seek the Lord Jesus Christ. He loves you, He created you and thus can and will heal you. Pray He leads you to a person who can deliver you and disciple you more and more into His Love everyday ❤️
@sandyheller54382 жыл бұрын
@@billion86 Thank You 💕
@alexisdondawest41522 жыл бұрын
It is so very hard. Going through the same...I will be 40 this year.💗
@AniqaAmer4 ай бұрын
Do listen to shan kassam on this
@jjackson95962 жыл бұрын
We see you Cecil! Thank you for covering this story! So proud of him for taking these steps to have the life that he wants for himself. Agoraphobia and the anxiety around it is real. This story shines a light on the struggle and the success of handling life's challenges.
@MISNM02 жыл бұрын
Mr. Cecil Jackson!!! I started typing a comment before the end of the video that You Are Seen! To a lesser degree this has been my life for four years. I didn't feel seen either. You bring in this clip is huge!!!! Thank you for opening up your life this way. It's bold and it's smart. I applaud you and hope that you have as many dreams come true as you can.
@kristingallo21582 жыл бұрын
To those of you suffering but have a support system, family, friends take a moment and thank them. Some of us are alone in this.
@BobBradford2 жыл бұрын
I completely understand what he is going through. I have suffered from this since my mother passed back in 2019. Can't explain why this happens. I am able to drive to places, but I still have trouble crossing bridges. I feel as if I am going to black out from anxiety. It is a tough life to live. I pray that he overcomes this.
@AfricancoolChic2 жыл бұрын
God I hope it's not hereditary. My mother couldn't drive over bridges, neither can I. I hope my children never experience this.
@BobBradford2 жыл бұрын
@@AfricancoolChic it is strange because I only started to experience when I hit my 30s. Here I am almost 40 dealing with it.
@Chuckfinlee4322 жыл бұрын
I struggled with that for two years as well as not wanting to take the mask off in public. I found myself going on drives but not being able to leave the car. It was a long two years. Now I’m more active and am out more because I have to be.
@saranwright71132 жыл бұрын
It’s trapped emotions from past trauma .
@AliKat143Always2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this segment. Someone very dear to me suffers from tremendous anxiety and panic attacks. This was moving to see this man's triumph over his personal struggles, and pray he continues to get better and be seen.
@mildredwilliams81072 жыл бұрын
I understand this illness. I'm so happy that this young man is actively healing. God bless him.🙏☺️👍
@lexasakie81072 жыл бұрын
I am so happy for this man. It’s usually hard for people in our surroundings to understand anxiety, PTSD, and how paralysing it can feel. And I’m so glad he over it because it isn’t an easy journey.
@jesusfkingchrist53792 жыл бұрын
Wish you the best man
@sarahbliss84172 жыл бұрын
To this man, I commend you for your bravery not only to admit the problems but to also survive and heal yourself....and to open up the world to yourself. You give me hope for a better life for me and my children.
@jeepgirljody2 жыл бұрын
That is major courage - I am so glad this gentlemen reached out and got outside his bubble. It is part of social anxiety, doubled up with covid isolation. It is constant fear. It helps to practice and think positive and realize that no one is looking at you - no one will remember what you did or didn't do. I repeat in my head "so what and who cares" it helps to have a good mantra for those uncomfortable times.
@noeminoemi13502 жыл бұрын
Good comment. God bless
@Yummy2u2 жыл бұрын
Yup. So what who cares are the words my therapist used to help me with my anxiety 16 years ago and it helped. Now that the world is opening back up here is anxiety/agoraphobic type alarms (tensing up while walking because I literally stop breathing when I walk past people happening again. I started telling myself "so what, who cares" again followed with exposure.
@noeminoemi13502 жыл бұрын
@@Yummy2u I think it's worst when you're younger it's how the undeveloped brain of a young person is wired, to worry too much what other people think as you get older you get wisdom and know that it doesn't matter and yeah who cares.
@zorkwork38412 жыл бұрын
I have a fear of highway driving because of an incident that happened years ago.Though I can drive on country roads and everyday driving...I panic when I'm on the highway because of high speed and people driving recklessly...I've tried many therapies but it hasn't worked ...yet.
@antwto87842 жыл бұрын
As someone who was housebound myself for six years, I understood everything he was going through. Its so nice to be free when you finally overcome it.
@orisdawood80562 жыл бұрын
You didn't leave house for 6 years
@antwto87842 жыл бұрын
@@orisdawood8056 no
@BeingBetter2 жыл бұрын
I didn't leave the house for 4 years. I recovered last October.
@antwto87842 жыл бұрын
@@BeingBetter yayyy!
@Haddy26 Жыл бұрын
How did you recover?
@Shefightsdifferent2 жыл бұрын
Amazing!! So proud of him for doing this! I need to do this on a plane. I’m 38 and have never flown and don’t really travel p anywhere and definitely never been out of the country. This gives me hope to try something new
@danapine27212 жыл бұрын
I can under stand this guy pain. It is a struggle everyday. The times we are living in is just to much to bare. I just pray put it in God's hands. And take deep breaths and cry it out. We will get through these trials and tribulations.
@jeepgirljody2 жыл бұрын
It helps to get out into nature... take mini steps. You can find a quiet place to reset away from people.
@esils2 жыл бұрын
You still having sex with humans tho. 👀
@kathysanchez59452 жыл бұрын
Great job...an Awesome example of his recovery!!! He is helping so many people!!! Blessings to him!!!
@Cattt012 жыл бұрын
"My goal is to be seen." ❤ Thank you for sharing.
@jessicajennifer98272 жыл бұрын
I went to school with a friend who's older sister had Agoraphobia. They also happened to live down the street. In addition to her Agoraphobia she was a hoarder. They were renting the house they lived in and when the landlord evicted them she became homeless temporarily. She was able to get Section 8 housing, then subsequently lost that from the hoarding, I guess they do inspections every year, they gave her chance after chance but to no avail. Then she got a Guardian. Third housing was lost due to the same condition. I believe she's in a home now. Very sad situation
@phoenixchick50882 жыл бұрын
Yep yearly inspections. Just had mine yesterday. Depending on the worker they can be petty. She actually turned off my ceiling fan and took a pic of how much dust was on it. I also have pretty bad mental health struggles and every year before inspection I basically have whole nervous breakdowns getting the apt perfect. I always feel better once it's done and everything looks and feels good. Just the process everytime is draining
@LVXMagick2 жыл бұрын
I know a man who hasn't and can't leave his small little town near the city I live in. He hasn't left the town his entire life, over 50 years. It's sad. Hope the best for everyone struggling with this.
@Val-ep5zq2 жыл бұрын
My anxiety has been crippling the last few years! I finally took the first steps in getting this together.
@rosewest51682 жыл бұрын
Its been 20 years for me ...I don't go out on my own, don't drive. Its harder than people think and not a lot of help :( I want to live
@Mandimentionschannel2 жыл бұрын
I live with agoraphobia. I have had it for years. I lived in Houston and recently moved to a much smaller town in another state. My hope is to someday feel comfortable walking around my new town without needing my husband always with me. Many factors went into me getting to this point so I know it will be a lot of work to break the cycle and regain some freedom.
@esils2 жыл бұрын
Wow, ya husband is having fun outside the 1 mile radius without you. Hurry up and get better so you can ruin his fun and catch him with the paid sex workers
@Enimasj912 жыл бұрын
Wow I would have never thought that by looking at him. He's very handsome and well put together. I'm glad he is doing a lot better. I have anxiety issues to but not to that extent.
@rach4962 жыл бұрын
Thank you for coming out seeing another black person go through the crippling nature of an anxiety disorder makes me feel hopeful about my own. Mental health disorders are seen as a ‘white’ thing but the reality is they are not bound by race. You are my inspiration!
@newnewme64702 жыл бұрын
WE SEE YOU CECIL!!!! And we are oh so very proud of you!!! 💐🎉
@not_enoughmana2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for covering this. I've been trying to overcome agoraphobia as well that developed in recent years as a result of PTSD. The road to recovery isn't easy but it's not impossible. I think one of the most difficult things about it is really how misunderstood it is by others that assume something else. I've only seen it depicted in films (Kimi, The Woman in the Window, Copycat etc) a handful of times as well. Definitely needs more coverage.
@Lalaaaa19952 жыл бұрын
I know how he feels… I struggle with social anxiety. It is very difficult. It is hard for me to keep a job and to make friends and go to school in person and the store. I hate it.
@veenus932 жыл бұрын
Way to go, Cecil! Thank you for your courage and for being an inspiration to others!
@8786Was2 жыл бұрын
It’s the spirit of Fear that keeps people bound like this. I pray he’s completely freed from it.
@romstar2 жыл бұрын
You touched on earlier trauma about his mother being agoraphobic-I’d wished there was more -to get to the root of the cause of his courageous young mans panic attacks.🙏❤️
@kkpenney4442 жыл бұрын
likely genetic.
@trildi2 жыл бұрын
@@kkpenney444 Panic attacks are not genetic. He has childhood trauma and a learned behaviour to an extent.
@kkpenney4442 жыл бұрын
@@trildi Anxiety disorders can be both genetic and environmental. Fact.
@trildi2 жыл бұрын
@@kkpenney444 A genetic pre-disposition can be a factor, but what gets you over the edge is trauma and learned behaviour - the responses to your lived environment. ''Fear and anxiety are influenced by many genes; there is no such thing as a simple "fear" gene that is inherited from one generation to the next. The genes controlling neurotransmitters and their receptors are all present in several different forms in the general population. The particular combinations of these different forms that we receive from our parents will *predispose* us to respond with greater or lesser degrees of anxiety to events in our environment. *But the degree to which our lives are affected by this inherited predisposition will depend to a very large extent on our individual histories* -the number, strength, type and duration of events that elicit such reactions in the first place.'' www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-our-tendency-to-experi/
@joeystroud2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story. I suffered alone for a long time. Thank God, good meds, and an even better therapist. I owe them my life.
@DesertRose63 Жыл бұрын
It's life stealing! And there's so much guilt when you can't get out of your house. Constantly canceling plans. It's a nightmare existence. I'm a much more complicated case than this gentleman. I'd be open to documenting what it's like living with it. 😔
@opheliapain33982 жыл бұрын
So happy for this Cecil. He deserves happiness thru all the suffering he’s been through. His eyes weigh heavy. I see you pain. I know this pain. May God continue watching over you and blessing you with overcoming your demons.
@dawnw.65592 жыл бұрын
He said the exact same thing I was thinking. Agoraphobia feels like prison.
@Mushroom321-2 жыл бұрын
I'm happy for his progress!! 👏👏🎉🎉🎉🥳🥳..
@norielli122 жыл бұрын
I have been dealing with this for 3 years ever since I had my second concussion due to a bad car accident. I felt this whole segment in my soul and it helped me remember that I am not crazy. This was truly so inspiring. Sitting here with tears rolling down my face wanting to thank and congratulate Cecil on his path to recovery and the bravery it took to share. Suffering in silence and screaming to no one’s understand is hard. I hope to get to his point soon and know he will overcome it with the courage he displayed. Much love and blessings 🤍
@esils2 жыл бұрын
You still be given up the cheeks tho right?
@jaslyn55012 жыл бұрын
Keep going girl, you got this.
@tiffanyboykins79822 жыл бұрын
I hate having anxiety. Sometimes I am paralyzed with fear I can't get out the bed. I have to stop letting people opinions, emotions and problems affect me. I have a problem with worrying about things I can't control. It's easier said then done.
@peacepeace57882 жыл бұрын
He still better than me, because he can be in front of camera and hug people talk with a clear voice. You better than lot of people like me.
@peacepeace57882 жыл бұрын
@Paradigm Climb I just laughed😂 because I say this all the time, I want to be seen too or be normal like anyone when I have to do expose in school but it always end horrible
@jo_jo-dt9sl23 күн бұрын
Right? He seems so composed. I would be stuttering and freaking out lol
@kturn652 жыл бұрын
My wife suffers from Agoraphobia I pray she overcomes like this Brother
@m.v.92492 жыл бұрын
Wow... What a inspiring story... A lot of people can relate too. I thank everyone involved in this story...
@god4childmarychilds3702 жыл бұрын
My favorite part was watching the beginning segment of him taking a jog. That gave me hope. Congratulations and I wish you continued success God bless you
@ericamour83682 жыл бұрын
Am afraid to go to new places, meet new people, make an appointment on line, answer my phone when it rings, my fears affects all areas of my life people who don't have this anxiety may not understand but its real to me.
@kl90452 жыл бұрын
Lmao 🤣 🤣
@noeminoemi13502 жыл бұрын
@@kl9045 its really not funny , it's a mental disorder.
@kl90452 жыл бұрын
@@noeminoemi1350 lol you for real y'all have excuses everything these days. Smh
@noeminoemi13502 жыл бұрын
@@kl9045 yes not everyone's tough guy like you.
@hmmm85522 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your story! You have helped countless people!
@C_Dub32 жыл бұрын
This brought me to tears. So happy for you Cecil and everyone else conquering their fears. 💙
@ugandareacts19942 жыл бұрын
I suffer from Agoraphobia past 3yrs and coming from the country that doesn’t take anxiety seriously I have relied on KZbin a lot am concurring it on my own and I know this year is the year am overcoming my fear
@dia_na3692 жыл бұрын
I have been dealing with this for 4 yrs but I won't give up. Great story thank you for sharing. 🙂💜
@elainecongo38272 жыл бұрын
I So Glad He's Moving On!! I feel his pain..Keep Moving...Some People Don't Understand!
@houstonblue43182 жыл бұрын
This man has courage! Anyone out there that is dealing with difficult circumstances - YOU CAN OVERCOME IT! Keep pushing:)
@Sharon-sw7mr2 жыл бұрын
Cecile, thank you for telling your story. You are an inspiration to me. I'm so happy for you. Many hugs from me to you.❤️❤️❤️
@mijajajaja2 жыл бұрын
I am so surprised at how emotional this had me..after just a few minutes too. Based on appearances alone, I see a very handsome, well kept and in-shape man... attributes that I just assume would naturally make someone exude confidence. But instead, he was so vulnerable and honest about his weaknesses. If there's one thing I can say, it's that he's definitely strong and even though I don't know him, I get what he's going through and for the first time I'm so incredibly proud of a complete stranger.
@kevinrothman51892 жыл бұрын
He is So Positive This was . great who ever Edited The Story Really Brought it. I feel what he's saying . This is like our voice . A positive one. Hope to see him again.