The Secret to Being Calm When Stressed With High Cortisol

[@privateequityguy]

5 things to quit for all people: 1. Caring about what others think 2. Not believing in yourself 3. Not prioritizing your health 4. Wasting your precious time 5. Chasing meaningless relationships For those who are in the rush of changing their lives :-)

[@pmm3661]

and sugar

[@emgregory528]

Saving this list. Thank you!

[@lax731]

Sums up everything! Thanks

[@alkante2962]

Egoïstic people live longer, for sure...

[@trevnti]

Me: high in neuroticism, ADD, competitive... sounds great on paper but... only thing i'm good at is #5

[@jamielittlewood7103]

The first part to de-stressing/removing anxiety is to be kind to yourself. More often than not it’s the pressure we put on ourselves that’s causing the issue. Ask yourself, have you done everything that’s to be reasonably expected, if the answers yes then give yourself a break. Live in the present - be present. Give yourself permission to relax and actively choose the things you focus on, everything else is just noise. Sending good vibes to those that might need it.

[@Drberg]

Agreed

[@jackyhawkins1895]

Thank you. Good vibes sent to you too 😊

[@creedmccray7740]

Thank you sending Good vibes to you as well

[@kingofwesteros9868]

As for me, I meditate. In order to regulate my emotions, let them in, feel them and understand and let them go. I do not stick to emotions as they're just bursts. Meditation helps with managing nervous system and having control over things we actually can control.

[@Lifewithlori-xox]

What a meaningful comment to make! Just what I needed to hear. Thank you!

[@daisyj5837]

Tip no. 8: turn off the news.

[@healershealth5818]

Absolutely true 💯

[@aisha2luv464]

Exactly 💯

[@tralalala305]

Totaly trow the tv and minimalize look news on soc media i dont gave 2 years tv from time covid i desaid to salle it i live fine whut that the brein wasch

[@susandanielsen3258]

@@jay-brunet 😮 and the worst place to get your “knowledge” is the TV news.. it’s all garbage!

[@chrissaltzman9408]

@@tralalala305 Unfortunately, you were home schooled by Forrest Gump and can't actually articulate a single coherent sentence.

[@n9auu]

Overthinking is something that causes me stress. Something I've been following recently is "if it won't matter in 5 years, don't spend more than 5 minutes worrying about it"

[@timway6839]

I forgot that one. Thanks:)

[@bunk95]

Are you a slave?

[@mattparr3038]

I've been there. Trained myself not to worry about certain things, being aware of thought patterns n consciously changing it. With time n effort works wonders.

[@FactsCountdown]

Nothing matters in long term as we all be dead

[@crazymommadramalife3498]

Same! It's so hard to stop that habit though.

[@raindancer3330]

Believe it or not I cleaned out 3 bedrooms got rid of a bunch of stuff and just finished painting my youngest daughter's room now that she has moved. I'm working on my kitchen and going through the garage. This has helped me so much. The rooms look empty but it has given me a feeling of control. I went through everything being organized has helped me feel better about the things I can't control and let God handle that part. Seeing all the clutter just made things worse.

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

Absolutely agree with you 😊 I do exactly that it achieves positivity & you move forward use the stress for something to make you feel good . 😊

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

Amen.

[@laurenelizabeth2505]

[@trapstar_1386]

Ahhhhh the best feeling when everything is clean and tidy and you don’t have to stress where everything is. And the joy and accomplishment you feel after you organize your surroundings is literally priceless. Candles Soft music Also watching comedy stand up. Having a good laugh is everything.

[@larrylouraylo2711]

Great content about stress. We need to learn more about this. My father lived to 101 despite a lack of exercise or healthy diet. I think his secret was that he simply never stressed out about anything. He was an eternal optimist about every situation.

[@pas_du_tout]

Good genes also played a significant part too.

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Yes low stress helps a lot.

[@TheChampFighter]

@@pas_du_tout Good genes, only to a certain extent. Stress might not seem or sound like much but it is a MAJOR cause for many diseases, especially type 2 diabetes and heart diseases/conditions.

[@DenzilPeters]

Ignorance is bliss

[@phillipl2267]

I second this, my grandpa fought in WW2, smoked for a period of years, never watched what he ate, never exercised, and lived to be 100. THE major thing i remember is that he was always relaxed, never agitated.

[@Ashtarot77]

The biggest cause of stress are other people. That's why I stay away from people and if I do deal with them, decide they're not worth the stress.

[@opinions1234]

Hahaha

[@nomorebsplzbtrue9300]

I hear you.

[@ranjannag6378]

AxS ..Concentrate on ur self, exercise in nature n following any hobby which u like is great stress buster .... Love ur self rest is more dead than alive ur suprime ❤️🙏 take care

[@tuyl654]

Hear hear!!!

[@olgaok.8517]

You are sooooo right

[@woodenleaves]

When I had GERD, heavy painful heartburn, nothing helped me much as gardening. I can say that gardening actually saved my life.

[@dianeleininger704]

As a retired Landscape Designer, I can tell you I am still in the garden. It is the best to relax and get your mind relaxed. The best!

[@woodenleaves]

@@dianeleininger704 it proves many illnesses are actualy "byproduct" of stress, and nature indeed heals us (at least I feel that way).

[@Kitiwake]

ACV

[@daisymae913]

Being in nature is so healing. ❤️

[@k8lynmae]

Plus all the Vitamin D3 ☀️❤️

[@jonfin1017]

I got really stressed out had sleeping problems because I am almost always indoors. I'm 19 don't know how to drive, no job, dealt with a loss at 16. What I have noticed, is that staying home is not good for me. I am also really deficient in vitamin D. I have decided to take control over my life and I do put a lot of pressure on my self. I will take it one day at a time. I will make plans with friends and laugh and I will grow up, which is something hard for me to do, but I know I can do it.

[@theresa510mountain]

You can do it!!!

[@katerinatsayiannis9750]

I'm sure you can do it. Wish you all the best

[@sugeyramirez9578]

For sure you can do it and you deserve the best.

[@vipete1985]

You can definitely do it. Don’t believe anything else!

[@lulazeta8965]

You are young but your intentions show maturity. If I can volunteer an advise it would be to select your friends and remember that true friends are those who will get on your way when you are on your way down (and help).

[@amalafro3298]

I was so stressed and had lost of memories. I couldn’t remember things or places. I watched Dr Berg’s video on stress management and I started taking Vitamin B1. I have improved so much and my memory is very good now..Shout out to Dr Berg .Dr Berg is a life saver.

[@soing3752]

Staying calm when stressed with high cortisol 1 . balance mental stress with physical works 2. stay in action/moving to counter paralysis 3. B1 counter cortisol /hippocampus damage Magnesium Potassium Vitamin D3 e.g.salad 4. Keto, fasting 5. Adaptogens 6. Breathing sleep

[@magbissimon564]

Thank you 🙏

[@osher9393]

Thank you.

[@fazzlandchannel7123]

❤️

[@MoneyStrategiesSOULutions]

love this list! And many important parts to listen too as well :)

[@vcash1112]

You forgot Medical Cannabis, 😃💨

[@kirstenrissling879]

Yep, I'm gonna have to watch this twice. I spent decades stressed, depressed, and living with anxiety. The last six months have felt like an absolute miracle, thanks to you, Dr. Berg! Not even kidding, not exaggerating! This kind of info is better heard repeatedly, so I can remember why I never want to fall back into old habits!

[@Drberg]

I am so glad::))

[@jerryigwe7684]

Hi, how did you turn it around?

[@susandegross2198]

My cortisol was way off balance and several months of insomnia, panic attacks, horrible feelings of anxiety and worry and thoughts of suicide. My MD gave me meds to relax during the day and to sleep at night, these were awful and I found answers through my hormone doctor, with a urine test I found out I had chronic cortisol resistance and was put on a supplement called ‘cortisol management’ felt better and better over the weeks after being on this supplement plus meditation, yoga and therapy I am doing great!

[@Studies.8697]

Can u plz tell me how u are?

[@Studies.8697]

Is your heart fine?

[@dianeleininger704]

Try gardening. It is one of the best things to do to relax. I am a retired Landscape Designer and I was hands on with my crew! It is truly addictive in a positive way.

[@adognamedboo9474]

Nature is amazing!

[@andyanderson6522]

I love gardening but can't do it now... snow

[@GoOutside321]

I agree! Hands in the earth, handling roots, observing nature ❤️💕🥰

[@Capadona40]

I don’t garden, but hikes / waterfalls where I’m using my hands and grabbing rocks, limbs, Earth is super therapeutic.

[@foedeer]

I am so insanely grateful that this amount of knowledge is available to everyone. I have never felt more enabled to take care of myself. Our health care system and culture of working is so messed up, its literally killing us. Thank you so much for providing this information for everyone to benefit from ❤

[@moonscrafts8987]

How sweet you are!!!!!!

[@anucjs]

Dr Berg! You are savings lives and may god bless you! Conventional doctors are just minting profits not telling anything of this and exploiting people's lack of knowledge about physiology and or their inability to spend time or intellect on this! Once again, god 🙌

[@jamietodd9741]

Working in Health care is one of the worst.

[@kathygreen6043]

So true.

[@charleswalters5284]

Our "healthcare" is a crime syndicate, started by " doctor cancer", the same family that put lead in the gas and hired flexner wreck the med schools

[@equalizer1553]

The way Dr Berg addresses ‘the crowd’ is respectful and not dumbed down, so rare these days. Thank you Doc.

[@bunk95]

Doctors are fictional.

[@jessopedia-J]

This is very important...need of the hour...the best thing to de-stress is shift the focus to some activity you love...next thing is to help others in anyway you can...this may sound silly but trust me this helps. Take care😊

[@gloriao6262]

Well said. 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@charlotte11543]

Agree with that totally. Proven to work. Learning new skills also. Take your mind of yourself.

[@gert.t]

Yes focus on something else .. that you like. But the part about helping others didnt work for me i think helping yourself and get fixed is the first prio.

[@MrPaulcoster94]

Agreed take the attention of self and puts it on others

[@janetsaldanha9079]

@@charlotte11543 0

[@JacquelineMcIntoshNo1]

Keeping us in 'stress' is pretty much their plan. Thank God I unplugged my TV 10 years ago, can't imagine what it's like with it.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

imagine the cobwebs inside the tv now..

[@JacquelineMcIntoshNo1]

@@fidelcatsro6948 LOL, I should check!

[@wanderingwithkedar]

World needs more Real Doctor like You :)

[@calculatorboyz2553]

Dr. Berg is Truly a gift from the creator. A blind person can see that. What he has done for my family is simply too much to express with words. Two entire decades of hair loss, adrenal, thyroid and thymus issues corrected within months, to say thankyou is merely a understatement. Berg is The Man…Shalom 🙏🏿.

[@romasplace1]

What did you do to gain your health back please?

[@Capadona40]

What were the hair loss suggestions?

[@bunk95]

Doctors are fictional.

[@CinHalCedHerChance]

@@Capadona40 I guess caluclator doesn't want to share what he learned from someone who was sharing. lol

[@suzieg9076]

I’ve spent so many years in stress and anxiety it feels like forever, taking steps to escape this prison, hope it’s not too late, thank you Dr for all you’re time and effort 🌹♥️

[@brianhardy6919]

It's never too late. Good luck.

[@suzieg9076]

@@brianhardy6919 thank you.

[@MsSmellybob]

Been through 11 years of mental health counseling provided by the VA, what helped me the most is CBT, staying away from news in general, reading, and general acceptance.

[@andyanderson6522]

I like EMDR... I go to the VA too

[@kristalnunley7205]

My flight and fight mode kicked in so hard two years ago during a predicament and put me into full blown RA two weeks later! So much pain. Couldn’t walk, turn a door knob, brush my teeth! Stress and carb food is absolutely the culprit!

[@gurgurgur]

Lack of spiritual knowledge our mind stuck in nagtive energy then our body senses misguided us so god said keep faith in heart then souls connect with love and coprate in life. Be kind be honest be truthful be grateful obey souls respect souls respect rules respect nature respect women except everything happened in life somereason then people and nature coprate with love. Past is jail. Guilt and stress stop blessing. Moody and stubborn behavior brings lots fear in life. Cut down electronic stuff it makes mind unhappy. Sleep at night not day time. Cut down desire only grateful. Cut down sugar and eat fresh plant based. Married life is warriors life they always fight to win even they lose every day.

[@kristalnunley7205]

@@gurgurgur amen! Truth!!! Very well stated!

[@YourDaddy00007]

Same here it’s been two years still feel the same . What did you do to overcome this ? Any help will be highly appreciated

[@kristalnunley7205]

@@YourDaddy00007 low carb keto lifestyle has helped me tremendously

[@idlehourlinda6476]

As I lay here awake in the middle of the night worrying about a concerning looking mole I recently discovered on my back; thank you for your wisdom, your insight, and your calm guidance. I will say a prayer, get some deep restorative sleep, and make an appt with a dermatologist tomorrow rather than continue to worry. I needed to hear this. Many blessings to all 💕

[@whatwouldpicarddomakeitso9607]

. You are going to do the right thing by making the appointment.have a good nights sleep.💛🤍

[@idlehourlinda6476]

@@whatwouldpicarddomakeitso9607 Thank you so much! ❤

[@gail9906]

Try to get some sleep. You are doing the right thing seeing a Dr. ❤🇦🇺

[@idlehourlinda6476]

@@gail9906 Thank you; I already feel calmer just voicing this concern here. Xoxo

[@MDARUN-ph1dw]

I understand your feelings because i have a mole on my nose which is noticed very easy 😂😂normal mole but in middle center of my nose 👃

[@sheriserrano9599]

I’m a cancer survivor, close to my colon… anxiety and depression is a huge problem for most of my family… I’m so enjoying all your videos!! I have to share with my whole family! Thank you!

[@teetamtamera6050]

Is it appropriate to say I love you? I have been watching your videos everyday for the past week. I’m sitting here crying because chronic stress has been the primary issue for everything I’ve been experiencing. I have been trying to address individual problems without going to the root. I have felt so overwhelmed and to some degree helpless. I now feel like I have a substantial amount of tools to overcome this and have a better quality of life. I don’t even know if you still read comments from old videos but thank you Dr Berg💛

[@soniasias6226]

I love him, too! You got this!! 🙋‍♀️

[@TheHoriginal]

Hi TeeTam how are you doing now? Wishing you well ❤️

[@marysee6134]

I've been dealing with a lot of stress but now I am grieving also, which is by far the hardest to deal with. I just keep telling myself that this too will pass.

[@avamiller2325]

Going thru the same thing right now!

[@Capadona40]

Sorry for your loss 🤗

[@samt7966]

Since I started intermittent fasting on OMAD doing keto, my anxiety has finished. I lost viceral fat and tightness in my shoulders gone. I breathe better and have lots of energy.

[@Drberg]

fantastic

[@samt7966]

@@Drberg and it has only been 8 days! Thank you for your advice and your videos.

[@Bambina336]

@@samt7966 You l out visceral fat in 8 days?

[@samt7966]

There is still more to go, but the difference is significant!

[@fidelcatsro6948]

congratulations!

[@jaycarlton2010]

You have described an 88 year-old relative to a "T". She has been stressed most of her life by unnecessary worry and fear. At least twice per month, she stays up for 24-36 hours, and she has done this as far back as I can remember as a child. She is and has presented about eighty-five percent of the symptoms you have outlined. Her immune system has been so compromised that she has an allergic reaction to Benadryl. Chronic constipation, heart disease, leg cramps, fluid retention, mood swings, are just a few of what you identified. Thanks Dr. Berg for your continued work.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

God bless her!

[@CarobVids]

She needs to change her diet to a whole foods plant based diet, and practice the 8 laws of health. NEWSTART = nutrition exercise water sunshine temperance air rest trust in God.

[@dfusa4869]

She is 88 ! She must have done something right .. 😀

[@SD-fk8bt]

oh she's lived to be 88 inspite of this condition 🧐 which means it's not life threatening at all Or maybe it increased her life span.

[@flutterbyenterprises8452]

Should I take vit d I have DISH disease

[@jameshoobler430]

Dr. Berg has changed my life! I am addicted to your content! I lost 35 lbs and I have so much more energy than most people my age!

[@joanneg665]

Well done!

[@jamesh9876]

Hi. i was very stressed working night shifts for 5 years it devistated my digestive system and mental health. So here is a few things that helped me. Swapped coffee for a variety of teas / water often and cut out adding sugars. Listen to music less and vary from different genres or music, use audible regularly and radio from time to time. Being mindful and describing the things I'm doing, how food looks or smells and I prepare or cook. Cold shower every so often. Cutting out carbs seems to have resolved my ibs and acid. I've just discovered the keto diet after getting benefits from low carb so I'm going to give it a go. Thanks James

[@soniahassan6830]

As someone who has been suffering from Stress for a long time, this video is absolutely life saving! Thank you so much Dr Berg!

[@anns1921]

same here!

[@loganwolv3393]

And another thing about stress is that not only it makes you feel terrible, but it's like you don't feel like doing anything productive for school, college or work.

[@jeffnelson2197]

Dr. Berg, I’ve been following you and your advice (plus some others as well) for a good hike now. I want to say “thank you” as you truly have helped me change my life. I’ve lost 40+ pounds, restored my blood chemistry to normal, look and feel like 30 years younger and am starting to live my best life. Always excellent advice.. thank you so much! ❤️👍🏼

[@Drberg]

Thanks Jeff::))

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@larrylee9076]

Just found out from my blood works that I'm prediabetic. I'm determined to beat this. Stress is an issue. Thanks Dr Berg for this.

[@HOMESTEADHEART]

If I had you as a Professor in Med school, I would have stayed. You are an excellent teacher.

[@calikari66]

Dr. Berg, I don't know if you will read this comment, but please know how much you have changed my life since I started watching your videos. THIS video though is the most impressive because this video is ME. I have high cortisol, low potassium, muscle twitches, tight myofascial tissue, thigh cellulite, constant fatigue, insomnia (poor sleep), esophageal dysphagia, poor memory, brain fog, weight gain around the belly.... This video right here was so eye-opening, moreso than the others of yours I've seen and I just want to thank you. I really have to work on this. Really. I am also a police dispatcher for 16 years... I have a LOT of stress at home and internal stress from childhood trauma. I will get migraines after a fight or flight event. So many things, I can go on and on... Just thank you. Thank you so much for the research you do and making it freely accessible to all. *tears*

[@songbird857]

I would say that this is ‘indirectly’ related… I am always tweaking the balance of electrolytes and minerals to prevent night cramps, with good success, but recently, I had an issue with bad cramps again. Raises cortisol and puts my body under stress. Cramps so bad that my foot would turn and I couldn’t walk for a few minutes. (I am flat footed, so if I have been on my feet alot during the day, my feet aren’t happy 😆) A few months ago, I woke up at the start of a bad cramp - normally I would tense up immediately in anticipation of what was coming - fight or flight? God literally spoke to me that night - He said STOP. BREATHE. WAIT. I forced myself to go against what my body was trying to do - tense up, and was just breathing slowly and deeply and praying… within 30 seconds, I literally FELT the muscle relax and release. I have done this every single time since that night, and it works every time.

[@ruthturkington1736]

Thank you I will try that

[@fernandosilver646]

Have you tried magnesium ?

[@fernandosilver646]

The breathing that your doing is through your nose

[@fernandosilver646]

Do you exercise and include a comprehensive stretching program

[@songbird857]

@@fernandosilver646 all of the above…

[@bobomomo3764]

Deep breathing with( longer exhalation) activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which reduces the stress. Focus on doing longer exhalation whenever u feel stressful

[@kathleenkarsten5739]

Thank you.

[@AdamN-uq9fy]

This worked for me. I noticed when my mind would start racing, I would do a few deep breathes with a slow exhale and it would slow my mind down tremendously.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

interesting.. i will try this.

[@funtimes8296]

And also breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth

[@ladyvirgo013]

So true!! I focus on the slow out breath

[@RainsWorldVegasSlots]

Practicing the “art of allowing “ is an important part of all this. So much in the world right now is out of our control so upsetting and maddening and I’ve found out the hard way there’s no virtue in a hard ride . There’s no upside to feeling down so control what you watch and think about ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@moirosalina]

Thank you for giving your reaction; I was looking for something like this: the art of allowing. I am have been watching very upsetting news and need to learn how to let go

[@kinbolluck476]

ICUP

[@samautotech3551]

I feel like you’re talking about me. I’m 43 and I feel like I’ve been in this mode since I was around 13. I constantly have tight muscles. Digestive issues. Joint pains. Ankle pain. Knee pain. Back pain. Etc…anxiety. Feeling overwhelmed always. Great video. Thanks Dr.

[@juliemclain5841]

Yeah, when he said that your body stays in this mode rather than the rest and digest mode it made so much Sense to me. When I was in a toxic household, my digestive system didn't work hardly at all where they were talking of removing my colon. At the age of 38, I had already had precancerous polyps and a yeast infection in my esophagus. I couldn't sleep for more than an hour.

[@samautotech3551]

@@juliemclain5841 it’s a relief hearing some kind of solution and reason for the problems. I pretty much never go to doctors unless it’s an absolute emergency. Thank God I came across Dr. Berg

[@kimgordon3695]

Study Eastern physical response.

[@Joker-lt7pf]

​@@kimgordon3695do u have some concrete link or video, advice what u mean?

[@L1...]

This subject truly needs to be addressed.

[@TheMoogaKing]

This video was exactly what I needed. My girlfriend of five years recently told me she needed space and it hit my system like a truck. I’ve been looking for something to help me manage my symptoms. Loss of appetite, inability sleep due to problem solving, brain fog, etc. Thank you so much for not only explaining the problem, but also offering a way of it, Dr. Berg.

[@Drberg]

Thanks great Genji::))

[@jerryigwe7684]

Hi. Please how do you sleep?

[@A2121-h3b]

You should give her infinite space by dumping her. A woman asking for space wants out, and/or is cheating. It will burn for a few weeks, cry it out (in private) if you have to. Then watch your stress levels dramatically decrease and your strength and peace dramatically increase. God Bless You brother 🙏.

[@Choclatcotton]

If you propose marriage if eligible, your stress might go away.

[@JohnSmith-lb6ww]

@@A2121-h3b i find weird is how it's always the women who initiates the breakup and how quickly they're usually with the next guy.

[@KenanTurkiye]

Besides the natural/normal stress due to life which is part of a normal healh balance, I believe there are interest groups who knowingly ''engineer'' local and global stressors in order to control humanity in different ways, to herd them to their aims.

[@martindavis2295]

This is the FIRST time I have seen this issue laid out so clearly and understandably. I have worked in a demanding shift work job for over 40 years and now the results are manifesting in my body. I have a yearly medical provided by my employer but no one has has ever gone through this cascade of endocrine catastrophe with me and I doubt many doctors would know of it or think it to be important. Thank you Dr Berg, THIS is such vitally important information. I have been reading the academic literature on this stuff for years but you have managed to condense it into an easily digestible form( pun intended) . Wonderful.

[@ndodier]

Oh my goodness I wish I had a doctor like you when I Was in severe stress and anxiety I was experiencing all of this

[@sandykay1593]

Sad but high stress today is a norm,if you're not stressed out at work could mean you're not hardworking enough. Being on edge, burnout and anxiety is part of our daily life. Loving yourself isn't selfish,we should take more care of ourselves so we can take care of others.

[@kraftwerk974]

Well said. We're close to feeling guilty for not being stressed enough at work 😕.

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Absolutely.

[@dmloredana]

Hello, Dr Berg. I wanted to thank you for all your work. A year ago I lost my father to covid and my life was pretty messed up. I am on IF and keto for about 3 months, and I feel so much better. I feel like I am in control of my life again. I sleep better, I have more energy than ever. Because my father died in his sleep without having other health problems, until I started IF I had panic attacks at night that kept me awake for hours. Not anymore. So thanks again!

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Wow ! Good for you!

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@jerryigwe7684]

Hi . What was your IF routine?

[@simi8450]

What is IF ?

[@jerryigwe7684]

@@simi8450 intermittent fasting

[@anns1921]

I have been in a state of stress for way too long and it has taken its toll on my mind and body. There is so much good information here and I will keep this video to review again and again. Thank you Dr. Berg for all that you do to help us and keep us healthy. God bless you!

[@patrickhandlovsky7665]

Dr. Berg, I have been watching your videos for the last month or so and they are soooo good!! The last year has been a complete train wreck for me - developed anxiety, health anxiety, and depression stemming from first losing my Father, than going through a divorce and then losing my job due to Covid - all in a span of under two years - my body reacted in a way that I have never experienced: chest and back pain (continuous), heart palpitations (usually at night out of all times) neck pains, tingling pains and even losing 35 pounds this year when all this started. Have been checked multiple times for everything and doctors cannot find anything major thankfully - they tell me I am dealing with very high stress and anxiety - after watching your videos on nutrition, and especially vitamin B1 (been taking nutritional yeast for 2 weeks now and I definitely can feel a big difference) - my symptoms are definitely much more subdued - thank you for all your help!! You are a Godsend!! God bless you!! : )

[@birdienumnums1]

how are you doing now?

[@patrickhandlovsky7665]

@@birdienumnums1 thanks for asking - I'm better - still dealing with chronic pain still but able to handle it better now.

[@ShannanThomasTrucking]

All of these things happen to us as professional truck drivers ....which onset the diabetes, heart disease ..depression or vice versa... ...this video is Fantastic in explaining alot of the conditions we find ourselves experiencing daily... GOLD INFORMATION ONCE AGAIN !!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💖

[@angeldee2602]

I suffer terribly from stress. Thank you for this Dr Berg.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

try taking dr berg nutritional yeast tablets.. i take 3 before night work..helps to cope

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

@@fidelcatsro6948 Agreed.

[@doug3819]

@@fidelcatsro6948 I wonder if taking nutritional yeast is the same as his tablets when I take nutritional yeast I get more anxiety ? The same with b 1.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

@@doug3819 i take dr berg NY tablets..are you doing the same?

[@marynordseth2788]

Today was the day that I really needed your video to show me that I wasn't going crazy, not OCD, but garden variety stress. Thank you Dr. Berg.

[@saltrock9642]

A doctors visit really goes down hill the moment the bp cuff comes out. My anxiety shoots through the roof at that moment. My anxiety actually starts on the way there. Any other time my bp is good, I check it daily. Thanks Doc!

[@donmatteo1569]

Me too, I understand you in full

[@JustJoyHowdy]

White coat syndrome. I got it too. 🤪

[@marvettesb9609]

Ditto!

[@felixcat9455]

I have same problem

[@britanyatan5106]

This video explains exactly what I suffered for 20 years. Getting up after 2 hours of sleep and not being able to sleep again. I finally figured it was due to artificial foods like additives, preservatives colourings flavourings etc and I had read that it was due to high cortisols. The part I have not figured out is why these artificial foods cause high cortisol levels in my body. The symptoms describe exactly what I experience like bloating and inflammation, dry skin, osteoparnia, brain fog, water retention and depression. Getting lots of sun and exercise really helps and is an antidote. Now i watch my diet, eat only home cooked food and get plenty of sun and physical activity and I can sleep through the night. Would love to understand why the cortisol levels are elevated with certain foods. Thanks!

[@beemer4950]

I have just found this video and it explains everything that has been happening to me for years - suddenly it all makes sense! I have followed for several years and appreciate the great advice, but for me this was the most important one. Thank you!

[@bundakambikambi9264]

With exams coming up, this video is a lifesaver. Thank you so much!

[@fidelcatsro6948]

Study hard!

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

I think he made videos especially for students’ ability to focus, to remember well, ect. that you may find helpful.

[@lillypod1337]

The #1 stressor in people's lives is their job. And most can't do anything about that. Even if the work environment is friendly, the fact of being tied to a schedule induces a stress response. In order to be truly happy and content, one would need to be financially rich enough to quit their job and be free to do whatever the heart desires every day and go wherever one feels they want to be that day (or month).

[@pamwilliams6630]

I am retired now and it is less stress BUT I truly believe the answer to life is to be appreciative for the time of life you are in at the moment. When we are kids, we want to be teens, when we are teens, we want to be 21, when we get 21, 30 looks good, and on down the line. Then you wake up at 60 and wonder why we are sick. Don't worry, be happy, like the old song says:)

[@tinad8561]

This is true. The digital revolution tends to mean we are tied to computers the same way factory workers once were tied to their spots on the assembly line.

[@zanzibarspice]

Great informative and actionable video as usual! My nature has leaned towards worrying and anxiousness as long as I can remember. One specific manifestation I finally figured out was cortisol’s effect on my skin. After stopping coffee this past spring and practicing daily breathing and relaxation techniques, my life-long acne is mostly at bay (historically it’s been significant on an ongoing basis). I also finding that I simply enjoy life so much more; being in the present and accepting life’s imperfections is becoming a joy. Who knew?! Keep up the great content!

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Great 👍

[@ThebudgetdoctorGTA]

This whole video explains the health problems of those with adhd or on the autism spectrum. Root cause is trauma and stress and is passed along through generations when not healed. Wow! This explains the illnesses rampant through marginalized communities that see higher levels of stress and hardship in their lives. Many dots connecting when watching this video.

[@Lover-of_TRuth]

That is exactly what happened to me about 20 yrs ago, a stress event to the point where I felt something snap inside of me and I have never been the same since and battling ailments.. My body is in a constant state of being tensed and thyroid nodules had developed. I will look for the vitamins you suggested and I hope it can help me, nothing bc else seems to work. Thank you Dr. Berg!❤️

[@creedmccray7740]

Thank you Dr Berg as usual you're helping so many people out my grandfather is one of them he's been watching your videos and taking your advice and he feels so much better again Dr Berg I say thank you and you're the best

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

So grateful to read that. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@loretagema9085]

Amazing! Thank you so much for such an in-depth explanation! As far as sleep is concerned, though, to some people it is a form of escape from continuous stressful circumstances. They sleep very well even without pills, but only to wake up to the same sressful situation to which they see no end.

[@sharonschall9226]

Words cannot adequately express my appreciation for the time and information you care to share. A BLESSING 🙌 of great value.

[@R.K.777]

Wow, I have inflammation in my legs and feet so bad lately that it's difficult to walk sometimes. I wake up every 3 to 4 hours then I can't fall back to sleep. I'm also having brain fog really bad.This was very helpful, thank you. 🙏🏼

[@sophiamason2238]

Thank you. I understand very well the Biological concept. My aunt recently told me that I have been running away for a long time. I knew she was speaking the truth, when we were finished talking on the phone I broke down and cry. However the part that I don’t accept is my early morning when I’m awake. I am awake certain time of the month and in the year 3am in the morning and this to pray!!! I am not doing this myself therefore I cannot run away from it! Overall a good lecture. I am taking better care of myself now because modern medicine has been slowing down my healing.

[@gobosMommy]

i've been dealing with high stress for almost 6 years now - i was finally getting better at year 3 (interestingly i was told by my dr to take magnesium to help me relax at that time) then it started again because of a new trauma. my issue always gets to where i can no longer sleep. doesnt matter how long i'm in bed, i wake up every hour, and sometimes i'll stay awake for up to 4 hours before finally falling asleep again. which of course makes me even more stressed...my vitamin d was in the teens, my blood sugar spiked to prediabetic levels, losing hair, zero memory... i really wish there was something that would just block the production of adrenalin and cortisol. its fine for that initial burst (like when i needed to call 911, or rush my dog to the vet after collapsing)... but once thats over, i just wish i could flip that switch. i know so many doctors dont think adrenal fatigue is real, but i sure as heck have just about every one of those symptoms that no one has been able to fix without just prescribing antidepressants!

[@jerryigwe7684]

Hi. Sorry to here about this, going through something similar, how do you get sleep at night?

[@quickpstuts412]

I know how you feel. I have been in flight or fight mode off and on for the last 12 years so it's like my body will be stuck there and reacts super easily to stress. It finally started affecting my sleep this year, and it would take me hours to fall asleep and then I would sleep really light and get maybe 3-4 hours. I even had nights where I didn't sleep at all. It took several months, but here is what's helping.... 1) Taking long walks (making sure I get 10,000 steps per day even if I had to walk around my house) 2) Taking magnesium and eating foods high in magnesium and potassium (leafy greens, etc.) 3) Working less and taking a break (I tend to be a workaholic. That's my escape from what I'm going through) 4) Getting a massage to relieve body tension (I was surprised how relieving body tension helps the mental part too) 5) Setting a regular sleep schedule. Dr. Berg is right. If you try to go to bed after 10:30pm, it becomes harder to get quality sleep. I sleep best when I get in bed by 10. 6) Deep breathing exercises daily Overall I think being active was the #1 thing. So if you do nothing else, try to increase your activity levels for a week to see if that helps. I went from 2-4 hours per sleep this Summer to 5 - 7 1/2 on most nights. Still a work in progress. I wish you the best.

[@chadwellington2524]

same.. maybe if you can try a 2-3 week getaway into nature... i never felt better than after breathing fresh air all day and sleeping by 10 pm

[@icidaimon5670]

This was extremely informative, I have noticed the shallow breathing, eye twitches and have suffered from acid reflux for years… I want to start healing this. This information is gold!

[@icidaimon5670]

@@sarahm3614 Yes, I follow her too 😌

[@anoopchalil9539]

I went to enourmous stress for a silly reason.....it made my digestive sistem upside down...only intermittent fasting and exercise helped me......thanks to kind hearts like Dr berg....

[@geno5169]

I’ve been feeling so stressed stressed and anxiety since I lost my optic nerve vision 5 years ago. From taking Cialis. . All I have now is prefer.i lost my drivers license. I can’t read menus.thank you so much for this video!

[@mia6089]

I’m so sorry 😞 hope Dr. Bergs videos and his advisors help.

[@geno5169]

@@mia6089 thank you 🙏. I really enjoy watching his videos

[@consciousmob]

Genius. Absolutely genius. This post is very very important to many people and they don't know it yet. It's so great to see my exact physical mysteries affirmed and answered by dr berg. The point of origin is my complex-ptsd. Nothing will get your cortisol going for years more than early unrealized childhood neglect and traumas. Dr Berg has offered one half of the answer. The other half is letting go the grip of fault. "Moving on" gets you directional and progressing.

[@dominicisidro2576]

As someone who lives a sedentary life, I could definitely use some movement, which I'm doing by taking a stroll outside every day. But I'll check out the other tips in this video too. Thank you!

[@estehfano]

I'm from Brasil. Dr. Berg is the best of the best. I'm so grateful for you Dr. Berg. God bless you very much. Cause you I'm improving my body and mental health, and my English also, every single day. Thank you so much.

[@maryfolks9368]

A study was done on 2 glasses of water. 1 in one room and another in the other room. Both were in identical rooms and conditions. The 1st room had negative, angry and hateful talk. Sadness and evil sounds. Arguing and put downs. Completelystressed. 2nd room had happy music. Love, kindness and encouragement. Meditation and positive vibes. Laughter and happy stories read in the 2nd room. The 1st room, the water was stagnant. The 2nd room the water was fine and drinkable. The study was told to me but I didn't write it down. I will try to find it though if anyone is interested.

[@laurenfinucci2780]

Very interesting.✌💛🌞

[@elizabethowens8548]

That was refereed to in the movie "what the bleep do we know?"

[@Wen00.4]

They also did this with plants. Positive words VS negative. Negativity caused the plant to grow less then the other one.

[@jenniferbyrne2980]

Google Dr. Emoto - I think he was the pioneer of this

[@maryfolks9368]

@@jenniferbyrne2980 oh cool, thank you 😊

[@musturafrancis3729]

Where have you been all these years...you are a blessing

[@addemacmansouri9537]

Hello, after a few weeks of inexplicable stomach pain, chills and sometimes fever and various blood tests and examinations at 4 doctors, I found out that there is nothing physically wrong with you, you are stressed and have anxiety!! now when I watch your clips and especially this one I get a thorough explanation that can help me move forward! believe it or not but after the video my health anxiety and stomach aches go away, i can go out and walk and think positive! thank you very much and god bless you doctor!!🤗

[@Inge508]

Very insightful lecture of what goes wrong in our body due to high cortisol levels! Thanks Dr. Berg for being a life- line for people all over the world! Hug from France 🇫🇷 ❤️‍🩹

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Bonjour!

[@scotniver7180]

Thanks for the presentation and analysis.. For 35 years, I've been a commercial fishing Captain.. mostly Alaskan waters. Total Stress in a very Real way. I've been retired for 2 years.. Luckily I quit all recreational drugs 31 years ago and replaced it with exercise. Your presentation; I gave myself a Pat on the Back. However, I took up kickboxing 2007 and that gets stressful. Only 3.. 3 minutes rounds. Every other day :-)

[@assiadz4353]

It 's as if you were talking about my case. I really learn from your instructive and very intetesting videos. I suffer from a high inflamation for 4 years and this occurred after a period of a very bg stress . I have the stomach constantly inflamed and i refuse to take any anti acid medecines pescribed by all doctors unfortunately. But in spite of my consumption of healthy food and vitamins I am still suffering from inflamation . I will follow your advice. I really learn from you. Thank you very much.Assia from Algeria

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Yes he made also other very helpful videos on anti acids and acid reflux, GERD, as well as on stomach health, ect. Totally saved my life.

[@s.stephens8690]

Dr. Berg... Thank you for this video. It describes whats happening to me. I have very high levels of inflammation and some gut issues even thou my Dr. says my tests are in "normal" range. I don't sleep well, my joints ache, I am pre-diabetic and have belly fat. Basically, I feel like crap every day. I KNOW my body is in chronic stress mode most of the time. I can actually feel a surge of adrenaline shoot thru my body into my legs - I get an instant tingling feeling in my legs that dissipates quickly, but it happens when there is a stressful moment (like a near car crash or something similar). It even happens when I just THINK of something stressful. I don't know if this adrenaline surge happens to other people, but I'm pretty sure all the things Dr Berg is describing in this video is happening in my body. I now feel like I can work on it as I now know what to do to help myself.

[@birdienumnums1]

How are you doingo now are you using nutrition?

[@pamboger3729]

This speaks to me. 3 or 4 nights a week i wake hours too early...can't go back to sleep. Always feeling stressed, muscle tension, holding my breath. I just bought a fitbit sense smart watches. Suppose to give me feedback on stress level. Tracks my sleep stages as well as the blood oxygen levels. My blood oxygen level stays at 93% during the day so far. Heart rate. Hope it helps my awareness AND I am exploring adaptogens and watching KZbin videos to educate myself. So I know I have higher cortisol levels and I want to combat that with supplements. Yes, I have gerd and Gastritis and ibs w/constipatiin and bloating that reflects my constant anxiety. I have high blood pressure, high blood sugars because i have a lot of sugar cravings. I have auto immune conditions and fibromyalgia. I have a huge apple body shape so lots of adipose fat. I am basically a mess! Your video hits home. I need to do more physical work to tire myself out and improve my sleep. I get overwhelmed often. Vitamin B1 is on my shopping list. As is some adaptogens. I take Magnesium and many other OTC supplements. Stomach digestive enzymes. I am on many prescription medicines. My diet is not healthy Thank you for your educational videos!

[@Acavinash]

Same with me i also wake up sometimes early and cant go back to sleep due to anxiety

[@johnboutchia2349]

I used to go to bed at 10:00 pm still awake at 2:00 pm then had a cup of chamomile tea and fell asleep, now that I’ve been correcting my diet I don’t have that problem anymore

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

So awesome 👏 to read! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@Eddy-my3zf]

Amen. I needed this video today.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

thy prayeth'rs has't been answ'r'd

[@Procooktip]

Thank you for everything Doc! As a healthy 58 year old, this is helping me become more aware!

[@kyrareneeLOA]

Another huge gem... I suffer from chronic insomnia. And I do have healthy sleep habits. One med helps it 100% with zero side effects, but at right dosage. I am here looking for ways to stop the cortisol to lower when I panic from not enough sleep or not falling asleep.

[@Tw1l1ghTT]

Watch the entire thing. This is the best video on cortisol on YT. I have been subbed since 2017 and u never seem to dissapoint me!

[@woodskid4ever]

Maybe your most important lecture. Very timely for me, and I’m sure thousands of others. Thank you so much for taking time to post. I developed high stress and now autoimmune issues while attempting nursing program. Not a good fit. I have every s/sx you’ve addressed and fear I’ve waited too long to correct the problem, but will follow your advice to try to heal. Much appreciated! Btw, changed course at age 55 and now a PTA, but still just cannot sleep or relax for very long.

[@murphhan1650]

thanks a lot Dr. Berg. When I am stressed, I will eat a lot of foods .And although I have already know that I am totally full, I just can't control myself at all. After that I will feel guilty and run for a super long time. I really think I should try to decrease my stress. this helps a lot.

[@sandyp2485]

This is exactly what I needed. I have been experiencing so many of the symptoms you described. I decided to watch this video because I seem to easily stress out and then cannot get out of the spiral. I'm so glad that you mentioned physical exertion because that seems to be the only thing that turns it around yet at times it seems I can't even do that--sometimes due to poor weather, sometimes I'm too wound up. I watched the recommended video as well. It was super helpful because now there is a way to relax and get to sleep at a more proper time. I'm excited, in a good way, to try out all the recommendations. (Now I feel like doing the Vulcan sign and saying, "Live long and prosper." Trekkies will get it.) I feel better already knowing there is a way out of this mess.

[@samuelreiter6412]

When you can’t go outside to exercise or work in your garden, you can always stay inside and clean your house. It’s actually very fulfilling and tiring.

[@sandyp2485]

@@samuelreiter6412 So true. There's always plenty of dirt to get rid of or cobwebs (seems like so many in the winter).

[@siobhanmcneenan3253]

Thank you Dr Berg. Stress causes inertia/depression when stress/no sleep goes on for too long. I have been watching your vids and am adding sea salt to my diet. I drink loads of water and sweat a lot but never knew anything about electrolytes. I felt brutal all the time and needed to rest constantly. Thank you so much. Greetings from Ireland

[@bubunaASMR]

Hi ! What is ur electrolytes drink ?

[@lavenderfields6583]

My depression, anxiety, OCD, ADD, excessive worrying, and daily cortisol spikes & emotional swings got better after I started taking Methylfolate. Major game changer.

[@norawajdi7642]

As well as certain herbal recipes and teas as well, they help a lot, plus hobbies like: listening to music or reading books, and practicing self hypnosis.

[@mostlyketo77egypt]

And prayers

[@fidelcatsro6948]

I do Ruqya on myself sometimes

[@mostlyketo77egypt]

@@fidelcatsro6948 😅😅

[@AnnaG121]

Excellent content! Always looking for ways to handle/deal with stress. I have been doing Keto for about a year and a half, and am good in so many areas (like ZERO migraines now!), but am convinced I still have high cortisol issues. Thank you for this video, Dr. Berg.

[@ladyofthewoods2448]

This is what my doc said caused my diabetes. I’m constantly fighting infection my face especially started with bad Tooth ... my eyebrows bad infection, ect . Doc. warned me watching my levels. So warning others years daily lots crying married many years. To a Narcissistic personality disordered person they said myself co dependent trauma bonded.. I’m divorced now. Thyroid meds now and on insulin blood pressure meds bad back knees and more. Stress not the type that traffic or bad day. I’ve and then . Yes chronic emotional stress that consumes mind can’t stop reoccurring negative thoughts of the situation. I’ve been told by doc reversing this will take years of perfection living because I totally 💯 depleted my adrenals. I just try get up each day and be thankful for what I have.. many people have difficulty. Thank you I don’t have stress so much now that I’m aware of , sometimes my mother or some family members like to throw an insult or two , I try to avoid them. Yet I’m single isolated 61 years old now ...

[@dawnalawrence6584]

@ Kim J I'm very similar to you. I'm in my 70s and I've been chronically stressed my entire life. My cortisol level was through the roof the only time I ever had it tested. I don't even understand how I'm still alive!

[@Drberg]

I totally hear you on chronic emotional stress - also take some B1, actually lots if you haven't already::))

[@karenjones8713]

I feel isolated too and I have family close by...

[@blueseptember2174]

Wow. This was my life too. Right down to the eyebrow infection(red inflamed itchy). My eyebrow has actually started turning white.

[@jerryigwe7684]

@@blueseptember2174 hi . Sorry about this , how do you manage this?

[@misskay6831]

Thank you! I've watched your videos these past couple of days. Last night I actually went straight to sleep without lying in bed for an hour stressed. I also did not eat before bed. I lost 1.6 lbs the next morning.

[@JV8391]

I love your content Dr Eric, this information on Cortisol is actual proof that work stress is making us sick

[@sara0731]

I have a friend who never stress, she is freak calm day and night , does not matter if she late for work, sitting in a car crash,no stress, that make me stress 😁

[@bryguy8203]

😁

[@UMERATH]

Lol thanks for sharing

[@michaelbassett546]

Been real stressed lately. Got things in order. This is exactly what I have been experiencing. Thank you very much for this information Dr Berg. 👏👏👏👍

[@dlg5485]

This video describes me to a T. I have suffered chronic stress induced insomnia my entire adult life and it can be debilitating. Even since I started IF, lost 60 pounds and became much healthier, I still can't sleep well, only getting about 4 hrs a night. I will put these things into practice and see if it works.

[@altheasmalling5826]

Hey, Dr. Berg! I have watched many many of your videos but this video here is absolutely the most impressive so far! I am an RN so your videos are quite easy to comprehend...so I would like to say at this point, thank you for promoting health in this way, taking the road others would not dare to and letting the cats out the bag! Hats off to you! I dream of the day when healthcare is proactive and not reactive. Blessings upon blessings to you and may all you do be a light for all to see❤ you are absolutely amazing and one of a kind❤❤❤

[@EJMG22]

Thank you so much. I've been under chronic stress high cortisol, weight tummy gain totally not normal for me. I don't have any processed foods no junk no alcohol, have high protein, low carb, no snacking. However, one home from work on the weekends, I totally crash, have to completely rest like my body shuts down. Exhausted fatigued. I've gained 12 kilos only 5ft female which is totally not normal for me. Bloods fine, but have raised ESR every blood work so inflammation😢Get to sleep fine and fast but wake as you mentioned 2,3,4 am wide awake overthinking then have to be up for work. I'm 66 female on my own, due to struggling for years as raising my son now 30 working overseas. Rents higher than ever and no home stability due to now housing prices raised up significantly here in Australia so landlords selling up making huge profits quickly before the crash so had to move a lot. Work in Admin so basic wages. I'm a mess. Worried about becoming homeless. Always been healthy but thus is killing me @drberg. Thank you for your informative vids so much appreciated 🎉