Dr Claire Weekes - Managing Anxiety

[@JohnRBIV]

Posting this to potentially reassure somebody, about three years ago I went through a severe period of anxiety and panic that lasted about a year. It was debilitating and I was convinced I would die, constantly, and I was totally terrified and exhausted. It took me “perseverance and courage”, but little by little and with patience I made it out of my bed, to my chair, to the mailbox, eventually back out into the world. I would shake violently every night, and now? Well I still deal with things and experience anxiety, but I genuinely do not think I can ever have panic attacks that severe again. I’m just not afraid of them anymore. I couldn’t make myself have one.

[@anandadeirdre]

Thank you, John 🙏

[@mickydee1289]

@@anandadeirdreDear John, i am going through the same process now. Knowing that it will become less pain brings hope to me. I have had several severe anxiety phases in my life that lasted over months with unbearable fear, adrenalin, heart race, body pain, sleepnessnes, sadness which automatically arises when facing this nightmare. But as you said, after time the symthoms didnt bother me anymore. I dealt with severe insomnia for 6 years. I was afraid that i wouldnt fall asleep...and it became a selffulfilling prophecy. But after 6 years it was that severe that i hardly got 30 minutes sleep per night. All days were ruined and i was frightened only what the next night might bring. No concentration no hope..just pain. But then out of the maximum of sleeplessness i became grateful for every minute that i slept. I didnt care anymore because i knew i wouldnt sleep. That was the way out. So nowadays i sleep. And if for some rerason i dont sleep then i dont care anymore. Same phase i had with heart arrythmia.Through the stress my heart wasnt beating normal and i started to panic. Another circle began and I ended up 7 weeks in terror until i got used to it. Right now when writing this i am facing my greatest challenge so far..the seperation from my wife. So now I kind of know time will bring peace. So i can be grateful for all the former times taht i was going through it.

[@jamie8039]

⁠this is absolutely what I’m going through right now . I don’t know how to get through it. Any other suggestions on your break through thought process?

[@hannahjayne4097]

@@mickydee1289🤍🤍🤍sending love

[@mickydee1289]

@@hannahjayne4097 i received it ❤🙏 Thank you so much

[@alisonronan4967]

Having been an ardent follower and fan of Dr.Claire Weeks...i found this interpretation and slightly"tweaked" version incredibly helpful...with the very relaxing smooth dulcet tones of this ladys voice...i am now a huge fan and finding some kind of peace with her help....Having suffered from anxiety for over 50 years and watching my mother go through a nervous breakdown at a young age...believe me..i could teach the teachers....i whole heartedly wish everyone of you out there hope...peace ...from your suffering....it still remains to be cured...and only YOU...and the support of others CAN do this...Quote...I ASSURE YOU OF THIS.(Dr.Claire Weekes)....Xxx

[@ahmadj3353]

Make more of dr claire weekes book narration.. it helps a lot thank you❤🙏

[@NadineMills-z7u]

I have been suffering from anxiety on and off for a few years since going through a period of immense stress. I have read two books by Dr Claire Weekes and they have been a godsend. I am practising her method and it really helps me. One of the issues today that she never experienced was sufferers googling symptoms and conditions or joining peer groups which can lead to more fear. I have been prone to this and it is so not helpful. I do trust the method can get you well. She was quite a lady and what a fantastic legacy to leave behind. Thank you so much for putting her words into such a lovely piece - I am finding it very comforting and love the music and beautiful images.

[@hijabfatima4903]

Do U have pdf of her books??I need it plz

[@NadineMills-z7u]

No I don't but her books are still available on Amazon

[@SubiJan-zt4fu]

​@@NadineMills-z7ubooks name?

[@1STBUCKLEY]

Claire Weekes ahead of her time 🙏 Thank you for narrating this so brilliantly 🙏

[@johnnyd9441]

Once u realise that its possible to remain calm in the middle of the storm.the storm subsides...the feelin will still come.but once u dont fear it but accept it as an unwanted part of you that can be controlled it will subside ..believing it can be controlled by you is the silver bullet..it is 4 me..i have learned to control my anxiety..tg..

[@nigelstafford635]

Awesome

[@nigelstafford635]

Are you free to DM ? If not that’s okay

[@johnnyd9441]

Regarding??

[@nigelstafford635]

@@johnnyd9441how to remain calm within the storm

[@magueysunset]

What's helped me a lot has been practicing mindfulness meditation to cope with the dreadful feelings of fear and panic that arise sometimes out of the blue. Books like "30 Days to Reduce Anxiety" by Harper Daniels have been a nice simple help. It's important to dive deep into the self, scary but important.

[@lindac4494]

Four years of going through one trauma to another feeling like I don’t want to help myself because I don’t feel like meditating, doing yoga, go for walks, eat green vegetables, drink plenty on water and worst of all talk to friends and family, I don’t have any so it feels insensitive, has put me further into a state of desperation and despair. I will do my best to try this but I have several more hurdles to deal with without any energy left. I’d like to ask if anyone gave up and lay in bed 27/7 I’m stuck in the freeze response. The most helpful thing I just learned here is recovery takes time even up to 6 months for repeated trauma that’s something that I never considered I expected to be me again in a week or two. Thank you

[@anandadeirdre]

Linda, what you describe can happen. Complete loss of energy, stuck in freeze. I spent many months in bed unable to do anything. Keep going, there is a way out. Losing your fear of all the sensations that anxiety has caused you. You don't have to do all the other things you mentioned. Let go of all of that, beating yourself up, being heavy on yourself. Take care of yourself.

[@kaylavontress8256]

Recovering does take longer than we expect but it does happen. I send you strength, courage, & love to live another day ❤

[@benjones-uq2xt]

This is my story I've lost years not being able to get out of bed

[@elmuthalleth1384]

❤so calming and helpful, like a big hug in the middle of anxiety❤

[@anandadeirdre]

Thank you ❤️ Wishing you well.

[@tracyhughes5092]

My anxiety symptoms are debilitating 😢I am suffering so badly. I get one after another and the worst one is hanging on but it will go away if I accept,not fear and float. Thank you for this

[@anandadeirdre]

I wish you well. The method works. Losing the fear/dislike of fear is key. And seeing the small beginnings of anxiety inducing thoughts we leave hanging around in our mind. Just awareness when they crop up - I see you, we say. No judgement, just awareness.

[@alexdelgadillo1569]

Claire weekes book hope and help for your nerves is helpful

[@CuriousCattery]

You could also try the DARE approach.. it's quite similar.

[@barbarotanquero2115]

Trust me I’ve been dealing with this for over a year now and I’m doing soo much better almost back to normal this 100% works don’t give up hope

[@Truerealism747]

Do you have pain symptoms

[@JulieLillie-d2z]

Love this I'm in a setback and listen to this every morning and night ❤

[@kickpublishing]

Thank you for narrating this. It’s appreciated

[@anandadeirdre]

You are very welcome 🤗

[@elenafrodin6707]

So beautifully explained of Dr Claire Weeks. God bless you, for sharing this important information about anxiety❤🙏. Though sooo many suffer from their tired nerves.

[@pjprevite3021]

Practicing for 2 months now. Still sensitive but willing and accepting that i must allow more time to pass.

[@CuriousCattery]

Have you tried the DARE approach yet? It's very similar and helpful in conjunction, the podcast is also quite funny.

[@pjprevite3021]

@@CuriousCattery I tried dare a long time ago but went about it the wrong way using it as a I hope this goes away right away mindset

[@dmt99vn]

i show you a method , whatever trigger your Anxiety, just let it happen, accept it by let it make you fear and sad then feel it and go through it. Repeat it overtime until you no longer feel Anxiety from it.

[@Truerealism747]

2hat were your symptoms

[@beatrizrosado898]

Praying to the Lord has helped me so much 🙏 VIVA CRISTO REY!

[@CuriousCattery]

I love the original narrated book but this is really helpful for sleep and letting go, thank you!

[@bhargavdivakar7159]

Thank you for video. I go out and symptoms comes, I hear your voice that give me courage to face the symptoms and accept it. I wish no one has to fight this battle.

[@anandadeirdre]

Thank you Bhargav, may the symptoms lessen with every day

[@Oo00o0o0]

, forever grateful to you for making this

[@anandadeirdre]

Wishing you well 🙏

[@swagkidm10]

I was 8 months free from tachycardia and panic attacks but they came back with a vengeance. Gerd has made my anxiety and palpitations so much worse smh will get there again 💪🙏

[@bombchellez_24kt54]

Me too what helps you

[@JennySumpter179]

Same here

[@LorraineMatthew-oe3mm]

FANTASTIC. STARTED TO FALL ASLEEP

[@pramodsharma7284]

Whem o feel down , i alwys compare myself to other then i feel down , i tell myself i sesetise, when i feel my past image is full of comfidence i 18:01 Tell.myself i m sesetise, let the time pass let the panick go let the feeling go let the emotion go let the ghought go, dont think anxiety or panick as a problem your nervous sysstem get sesetise so give him some rest and time to go down

[@nickturnbull4105]

Thankyou so much Ananda ,you have made a beautiful job with this ,your tone and the pace of your voice are perfect ,and the beautiful photography and calming music make this presentation very reassuring and special . Do you have any suggestions for the mornings ? I find waking up and getting out of bed the hardest part of the day ,and have the worst feelings of dread and anxiety at this time . Thankyou again , what you have made here is very special and will be an enormous help to anyone suffering the curse of bad nerves/ anxiety .

[@anandadeirdre]

Thank you Nick. You are kind. Everyone has their own time and circumstances where it is hardest. The same principles apply, I think. Not to be overly impressed by how you feel, but to face, accept, float and let time pass. But if I was to offer some small suggestions outside of what Dr Weekes always said, then viewing morning light first thing after waking for ten to fifteen minutes, is good for us. Even if the sky is grey, go outside and spend some time after you wake up. And perhaps doing some slow easy repeating rounds of sun salutation (Surya Namaskara) afterwards indoors as a daily exercise, which can burn up the dampness of early morning dread.

[@nickturnbull4105]

@@anandadeirdre Many thanks for your suggestions Ananda ,I shall try this and see how it goes , I'm sure it would be much better than my usual routine ,which usually consists of smoking three or four cigarettes and two cups of tea within 30 minutes or so . With thanks and best wishes ,Nick .

[@slim9978]

A curse for sure

[@eamonfranciscarroll9194]

Excellent voice eddie

[@JessicaTherrienBooks]

Please make more videos like this where you read from the book 🙏

[@xavierdavies1983]

Thank u so much for this, its really helped me and really beautifully narrated. Thank u, god bless Claire Weekes xx

[@anandadeirdre]

You are welcome 🤗

[@jackiejovanoska9755]

Thanbks for narrating this in such a nice way!

[@anandadeirdre]

You are welcome 🤗

[@pramodsharma7284]

Yes yes main problem is only true acceptance

[@LorraineMatthew-oe3mm]

LOVE THIS VIDEO ❤❤❤

[@yaslh3534]

Thank you.🙏🏻💕

[@chickenfeetfordinner5804]

10/10 guys ! Loved it

[@ConsciousGrowing]

Thank you from all my heart. I'm right in the process❤

[@anandadeirdre]

All the best to you.

[@djdb1214]

Ive been suffering from panic disorder and derealization for over a decade. Its loterally hell on earth. I can't imagine a feeling harder than this, and having to accept it? Its so hard. I can't do it and i rely on anxiety pills. :( I can't be cured with acceptance because I can't differentiate a real emergency from a fake emergency. Every single panic attack feels like my last day on earth is upon me. How can I accept this???

[@bhargavdivakar7159]

whenever you feel discomfert, say in mind it nervous illness nothing more. Its disorder not chronic disease. if god wanted you dead, you would been dead long before. You will recover....

[@slim9978]

That is true everyone does feel like it's your last truly I have been able to do one or two acceptance and it does work but that's also difficult in itself

[@djdb1214]

​@@slim9978I'm glad it works for you

[@canoegirl6335]

Nothing wrong with meds. Sometimes they are crucial!

[@slim9978]

My main form of anxiety is that i avoid confrontation at all cost but it comes back to bite me because people think you are afraid of them so they dig me more 18:01

[@Lenneke8422-b3t]

Sooo good and sooo helpful ty ty ty ❤🙏🙏🙏

[@anandadeirdre]

Dr Weekes was the best. Still is.

[@Lenneke8422-b3t]

@@anandadeirdre ok just found her ❤️🙏

[@Lenneke8422-b3t]

OK ty will keep listening to her 😘😘🙏😘

[@yashupadhyay3905]

Nice...

[@jackiejovanoska7362]

For me letting time pass is so hard now as in the longest setback and getting impatient and fed up. My mond goes in curckes convincing , my VOD stronger thsn before. Why did this happen ?Any tips for that?

[@atulalkr2867]

We can talk about it?

[@atulalkr2867]

Hi

[@kendraharold7797]

I have a question on days of recovery will I still have symptoms I’m learning how recovery looks some days are good symptoms are less yesterday I had it intense could that be a set back ? Talking to my symptoms could that be focusing?

[@anandadeirdre]

Hi, recovery does involve symptoms still being there for the moment. Your nervous system is trained to produce them. It takes a while for it to settle, good days and other days. Talking to symptoms is not bad per se, I see you, I accept you, you are there and I will let time pass.

[@kendraharold7797]

@@anandadeirdre omg that’s exactly what I say yesterday and today I was feeling dizziness and nausea and haven’t in a while I was like omg did I mess up some where

[@anandadeirdre]

@@kendraharold7797 No, you didn't mess up. Don't fear anything, including messing up. Just keep going. Best wishes.

[@kendraharold7797]

@@anandadeirdre thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@kendraharold7797]

@@anandadeirdre sorry I have another question I use to see ppl say all u can eat with anxiety is green food is that correct because my daughter birthday next week what is a party with no cake

[@katiebresser8914]

How do you float threw it when you can't breath and your heart is crazy. Tell me please

[@anandadeirdre]

@@katiebresser8914 it's difficult. But consider this - the same symptoms have happened to you again and again. And here you are, you survived every time. You didn't die. You didn't have a heart attack. You got enough breath. The symptoms are fear. You can't switch them off instantly because your sympathetic nervous system is sensitised and triggers easily. What you CAN do is not add the second fear. Let them happen. Without being impressed by them ( that's the phrase Dr Weekes used to use). That's floating through it.

[@Plainjane_02]

I struggle with irrational fears extremely bad. Does anyone know which of her books would help with that ?

[@anandadeirdre]

Self Help for Your Nerves is excellent, in my opinion. Irrational fears are like obsessive thoughts, she speaks about those. Thoughts that don't seem to want to go away, and that focus on extreme irrational fears.

[@CuriousCattery]

You could also try the DARE podcast, it's helped me a lot.

[@TheGuitarSlinger89]

Panic attacks are one thing , but what if there is no " the next time a spasm of fear " what if there is literally no break from the inner tension , its constantly there. the tight throat , the tension in the head , the beating heart. Will the method be effective even then?

[@anandadeirdre]

@@TheGuitarSlinger89 yes, it is effective against long term sensitisation of the nerves. It might not be fear you experience, you might call it "dislike" or being fed up of the symptoms. But they are the results of a tired sympathetic nervous system. Face and accept that the symptoms are there, then soften as much as you can and let time pass. Notice checking in on them, notice weariness or dread of them etc, face, accept, soften and let time pass. I recommend reading Dr Week's books as she speaks about this kind of ongoing supertension, the ongoing depletion and symptoms all over the body from prolonged tension. Best wishes.

[@wandajames143]

Thanks for this! The way out of hell!

[@woodfloorsjohnny]

I'm trying to remember what she says about Dizziness feelings?? 😢

[@anandadeirdre]

Dizziness feelings usually come from subtle hyperventilation. Hyperventilating comes from anxiety. It's all linked. The key is to stop it at root by losing the fear of fear. Symptoms will hang around for a while because the nervous system is sensitised, and you are tired, and the sympathetic nerves are easily triggered. But practice the basics and don't concentrate on any symptoms as if they are special, unique or connected to something else besides anxiety. Take care.

[@woodfloorsjohnny]

@@anandadeirdre thank you...🙏🏼

[@thegoatleo]

What about depersonalization, how to deal with it?

[@anandadeirdre]

Depersonalisation is a big topic and would take a while to address. I found a blog post which I think is good on the subject - anxietynomore.co.uk/2018/06/recovery-from-depersonalisation-derealisation/ Depersonalisation is a trauma response to suffering. It can be managed using the same techniques of facing, accepting, floating and letting time pass. Though it's helpful to have physical activity that is absorbing while practicing. It's a normal response - it makes sense. Knowing it's normal and happens to others can help. My first panic attack was so severe that the only symptom I had for months afterwards was depersonalisation. At the time, I hadn't a clue what it was. It would have helped to know it was normal. Best wishes.

[@canoegirl6335]

@@anandadeirdrethanks for your post. Makes sense

[@kimb.1878]

3:53

[@jp2726]

I’m so scared. My heart is pounding. I let the sensations come and I allow them. I am liberated

[@Truerealism747]

Is sensitisation central sensitisation?

[@anandadeirdre]

Sensitisation is when the sympathetic nervous system has become too reactive. It means there's an almost constant feeling of edginess, low grade anxiety etc, and the smallest thing sets off adrenaline. Nerves become sensitised from exhaustion, rumination, constant fear of fear.

[@Truerealism747]

@@anandadeirdre yes thankyou what I mean is is central sensitisation the same thing

[@pramodsharma7284]

The only way i find some relife

[@anandadeirdre]

I wish you great and long lasting relief. Best wishes.

[@pramodsharma7284]

@@anandadeirdre yes I ordered book of Valerie week now o depand upon her method only because she is true pioneers of anxiety recovery

[@pramodsharma7284]

Are you also come out of it

[@anandadeirdre]

Yes. I recovered from anxiety and used this method. Plus elimination of caffeine.

[@pramodsharma7284]

I also get track but I suppose that this is not by caffeine or any other issue relate to it it's only the fear that bluff yoi

[@jackiejovanoska7362]

@@anandadeirdre how long did it take you?

[@anandadeirdre]

@@jackiejovanoska7362 it took some time. Which is the patience part that Dr Weekes talks about. I had experienced severe anxiety for years so my nerves were very sensitised. But using this method and being aware of the small anxiety inducing thoughts I left carelessly lying around in my mind - simple awareness of them, I see you, nothing else - was the way the anxiety lessened until I have not had it for many years. I honestly thought it was impossible to stop, but it did. Not being afraid of fear, losing the second fear, is the way to turn down the adrenaline.

[@jackiejovanoska7362]

@anandadeirdre thank you. I've had it foe years too!