G.A.D. Short film | A film about college students' anxiety

Adam is a college student who lacks confidence and has a type of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. In this short film we show G.A.D. case of someone who is experiencing it point of view. Adam is a student in every college class and people should be aware of that. Adam could be one of your classmates, so be kind to one another.
Written & Directed by: Mohammed Saffouri
Produced by: Moamen Ahmed & Mack Werner
Cast
Adam played by: Josh Biedrychi
The Professor played by: Francis Kosciesza
The lazy Student played by: Alexander Hammett
Caroline played by: Judy Phan

[@lilli7986]

anyone else rather face the consequences of skipping a class or lecture rather than walk in one minute late???

[@BaljyotSonar134]

Yup that's how embarrassed i feel walking in late and everyone judging me I can't imagine how I'll feel it sucks I'm come under group of people in college who no one knows..

[@shyaaammeneen63]

@@BaljyotSonar134 God wants you to be happy. . Meditation is the practical way to handle anxiety. Watch alternate nostril breathing meditation videos on Google search and do this simple meditation for 10 minutes twice a day. Your mind will be reprogrammed to relax. You can also sit on a chair and do this meditation. Inhale and exhale slowly. You can also read the benefits of alternate nostril breathing meditation on Google search. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir, Mentor. Make meditation a daily habit

[@ain964]

Me

[@drgamerstat66]

Me🤚

[@vaidehiranade3046]

Ofc..that's why I love online classes much better :)

[@snigdhadwivedi9260]

Well... I watched myself for 6 minutes.

[@salmaelghouzi7794]

Same (□-□)

[@tori4798]

same lmao

[@tictakx4145]

Same

[@layalreem6298]

Me too 😔

[@Itsyogurllily]

Same

[@Brendalopez25.]

The awkward moment when they look at you after you said something weird trying to socialize is the worst thing in the world. This is why college, or work, or whatever is so hard for me.

[@brucebravo2868]

The more you look at it, many of us suffer from anxiety and or many forms of it. Everyone goes through it a lil differently but the main thing is that "Anxiety is a real bitch" we can all agree on that. You're not broken, you are not damaged, you're just wired differently. Everything is going to be ok.

[@shyaaammeneen63]

Bruce, God wants you to be happy. . Meditation is the practical way to handle anxiety. Watch alternate nostril breathing meditation videos on Google search and do this simple meditation for 10 minutes twice a day. Your mind will be reprogrammed to relax. You can also sit on a chair and do this meditation. Inhale and exhale slowly. You can also read the benefits of alternate nostril breathing meditation on Google search. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir, Mentor. Make meditation a daily habit

[@brucebravo2868]

@@shyaaammeneen63 Thank you. I suffer from Anxiety period. Breathing exercises do work however they are only temporal, I have also found that CBD has been the best remedy for my anxiety

[@brucebravo2868]

@@shyaaammeneen63 Thank you. I suffer from Anxiety period. Breathing exercises do work however they are only temporal, I have also found that CBD has been the best remedy for my anxiety

[@shyaaammeneen63]

@@brucebravo2868 No issue but I hope you do not have a problem in the long run. Avoid over-consumption. You can include meditation daily and slowly reduce the consumption of CBD. Best wishes.

[@matthewJeanGilles]

❤️

[@DDhustles]

Scary how much I can relate

[@davel7037]

2:54 that literally happened to me today in my online physics class.

[@raehenne4082]

I can see a little bit of social anxiety as well.. he is intimidated by what others would think of him and his answers...his answers is so short because he know he will missed it all up if he goes on with talking in details.

[@nicholasbrooks7349]

Safiya Aden well that is a symptom of GAD other anxiety disorders are more focused on a specific symptoms that is why it is called GAD because it is mix of disorders. Like a a panic disorder or social disorder they are more focused on a specific symptom with GAD it is a mix. S

[@Kuromeuphoriczz]

This is so me but worse, i have social anxiety disorder my heart is pounding and my hands are shaking when i get into the class and when teacher give me to do some presentation i feel like im about to passed out fr and its sucks, i dont even have any friends...i want to get better 😫

[@shyaaammeneen63]

Aditya, God wants you to be happy. . Meditation is the practical way to handle anxiety. Watch alternate nostril breathing meditation videos on Google search and do this simple meditation for 10--15 minutes twice a day. Your mind will be reprogrammed to relax. You can also sit on a chair and do this meditation. Inhale and exhale slowly. You can also read the benefits of alternate nostril breathing meditation on Google search. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir, Mentor. Make meditation a daily habit

[@priajiugo4212]

Same here the whole class laugh at me while i'm shaking on my presentation, and i'm embaressed the whole day after that

[@Jenlisaismylôvê]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢same.i havent any freinds but have some friend 1 only but i cant have confidence💔💔💔bro huh i camt answer and people say that i am a quit student in class ahh and when i gonna do a talk to anyone thy say "hey see is she even talk"""""""

[@happy...338]

You can meet a doctor..also meditation helps to resuce this..​@@Jenlisaismylôvê

[@asran6941]

I have so much anxiety going to school makes me so nervous and all night anxious I ain't sleeping today I missed school for 2 3 weeks already And tomorrow I'm gonna talk to head so I can appear for finals... Btw I'm in high school wish me good luck I will then be able to study 📚✏ with free mind

[@eliskakordulova]

Very true. Except for the coming in late part; I'm always too early and then get anxious when no one is there yet.

[@shreyapendurkar5958]

Thank you for sharing this. It makes me feel so better after knowing that I am not the only one who feels this way.

[@YourfavSmallzz]

Same and I feel the same way

[@dancerlife9738]

Why is this literally me in math class

[@mnjjnm3273]

Happens to me every god damn class!!

[@Cyrotech]

This is scarily accurate

[@hajralone3191]

Omg. I can't relate more. Today, I came to know that I have severe anxiety issues.That's why, I always behave weird.

[@chrispatzelt6480]

This is exactly why I stopped going to community college besides the whole COVID situation which basically made me give up. But hey don’t feel bad I’m probably twice as better off without it and I have a decent job but how relatable this is just scares me and hope to never be in that situation again.

[@Niranjan04]

I'm in the same situation as you but I can't leave college because my family is expecting way too much out of me. I'm depressed all the time, anxious to attend my online classes and now my tests are coming up. Life just seems so hopeless for me.

[@Melissa-ht2fp]

@@Niranjan04how are u now?

[@Niranjan04]

​@@Melissa-ht2fp I'm much much much better! I've grown out of my anxiety, I also changed my college, made alot of new friends, I lost my depression/anxiety. I'm also working at a part time job for money. I also go to the gym, Life is so much better now. I used to think that I was the unlucky one but I realised that I was just worrying too much. I was also too hard on myself, I've stopped that now too. That's the mistake most of us do, where we think that we're unlucky but in reality were mostly just overthinking and scared. A great way of getting rid of anxiety is to do what actually scares you, college used to scare me but I forced myself to go and now I'm no longer afraid. I set goals for myself, and I started working towards those goals step by step. I don't worry about anything other than my goals and the loved ones in my life. I am so incredibly grateful for the life I have right now. Thank you for asking!

[@southasianbrat3878]

This small video explained my whole life

[@M0aad]

Nice piece of content Mohammed! I am really impressed! Keep up the good work!

[@arysmethic6422]

sometimes I have all the answers to the question and then the teacher will ask ," would anyone like to answer this question?" and no one answers it. I want to but at the same time, I'm too caught up with my own intrusive thoughts and the teacher moves on and you still want to answer, so you wait until the class ends and the teacher packs up fast and you just walk out of the class...

[@tracyinggriani7755]

this is so me in every formal meeting situation or even not formal except with my bestfriends.

[@meanqueen0024]

Worst part is when there is a grade for participation. Oof

[@itzquotez]

Just an FYI l.. Having thoughts like these alone does not mean you have G.A.D or any other anxiety disorder. This video is very misleading in that way. These thoughts are normal, anxious thoughts. I see a lot of people commenting I thought everyone was this way or something like that. And yes you are right lots of people feel that way and it does not mean you have anxiety disorder it just means you are human and care what people think of you

[@megan-alexaganza3330]

Yeah... These thoughts are thoughts anyone could have.

[@biscuitbutcher5710]

The underrated ones are the best

[@programlearning]

Why TF is this so relatable? 😢

[@marielduarte7543]

I dont know why most people dont understand the other who have social anxiety disorder 😭😭

[@joshblackmore257]

3:01 I relate to this the most - can't stand teachers who do it either.

[@hi-wc8nn]

I have social anxiety disorder and generalized anxiety disorder

[@shehrozkhan981]

can a person have both ?..

[@peachypeanut8464]

Shehroz Khan yes I have both

[@emediciones6645]

@@peachypeanut8464 which is the difference?

[@shojo__]

I go through this everyday 😔😔

[@thechelseachannel794]

this really is how it is

[@mehmonamalek8623]

i have anxiety and this is so relatable

[@gracetanner4132]

This video was a reenactment of my brain

[@YourfavSmallzz]

This is sooo true this is exactly how I am,I..I..have no words

[@anjalivishwakarma622]

Same here i also feel same i want to ans but i can't speak i feel scared

[@buddyelf4947]

Did I just watch myself for 6 minutes yes I did

[@maxmax5107]

Confidence is like a building ,takes time to build

[@100fulomar]

amazing ❤️

[@danisantos2135]

Damn I hate it when I talk and people don’t freakin hear me

[@isaaclikesturtles]

The sad part as a guy alot of girls and my own guy friends aren't really open with me saying i have trouble. The girls because we are for some reason supposed to be the stronger ones and fot the boys it's because anything that isnt funny is hard to explain.

[@Lovlyluv]

Its always that I always know the answer but I never say it

[@veronicaalfaro1552]

This is the story of all my life....

[@gabriellcollazo5783]

I feel like I have G.A.D but I also feel like I don’t but a can relate to this so much and more it’s hard to deal with because when you say I am going to say this or do this you just can’t you have so much anxiety and you are tense that you can’t do then when is done you always over think and feel stuck I hate the feeling so much it make me scared and feel like I can’t do anything without messing it up.😢❤️ Do any of you guys feel the same?

[@Dragonballwatchrb]

Yes, I can relate. I sometimes want to say something, but it gets stuck in my mouth so long that it's too late. I usually overthink everything I say, so that it doesn't sound stupid, not forced, not offending and not wrong. Don't know if I have gad, but I definitely have difficulty in conversations.

[@neonrain783]

I thought I was just shy....

[@Struenda]

Lol the last dude FACTS

[@shyaaammeneen63]

God wants you to be happy. . Meditation is the practical way to handle anxiety. Watch alternate nostril breathing meditation videos on Google search and do this simple meditation for 10 minutes twice a day. Your mind will be reprogrammed to relax. You can also sit on a chair and do this meditation. Inhale and exhale slowly. You can also read the benefits of alternate nostril breathing meditation on Google search. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir, Mentor. Make meditation a daily habit

[@RAIHAN-236]

It was interested for me

[@kimseokjinnie5193]

I am the same type of person too..

[@shyaaammeneen63]

Kim, God wants you to be happy. . Meditation is the practical way to handle anxiety. Watch alternate nostril breathing meditation videos on Google search and do this simple meditation for 10 minutes twice a day. Your mind will be reprogrammed to relax. You can also sit on a chair and do this meditation. Inhale and exhale slowly. You can also read the benefits of alternate nostril breathing meditation on Google search. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir, Mentor. Make meditation a daily habit

[@kimseokjinnie5193]

@@shyaaammeneen63 thank you for this advice..

[@GamerBinarypointlive]

I relate cuz I have GAD had it for 2 yrs now

[@elprofessor4668]

people comments be like : it was me! omg me! me! ME!.

[@ramonmackey5886]

Every class !

[@dreamsdeep1076]

The only talent I am good at is playing video games

[@liaann7391]

This is so me

[@MinecraftGirlPlayz]

I watched myself for 6 minutes

[@user-yb6xn3ut7o]

This is me! Other people don't get it.

[@GamerBinarypointlive]

I have that

[@alaasobhinassar3305]

Literally it's me

[@Zalmi83-up2jt]

Its so me.....

[@moon-kc9bw]

😭😭😭

[@AK-rz3zq]

Official me

[@Useryuic]

apple one with the honey baked hame and 400 followers acting like we have all the jobs in the world

[@unicornchickenz7083]

Wait I thought everyone was like this... no?

[@vaidehiranade3046]

And I thought...I was the only one with this :/

[@mohammadalqureshi5730]

Lack of confidence kills talents 💔

[@ayoonismail329]

محمد القريشي it's not about Conference it's all about anxiety

[@AlexandrBorschchev]

@@ayoonismail329 anxiety makes me lack confidence and it killed all my talents.

[@angryleaf141]

I'm sorry but your wrong it doesn't kill talents

[@angryleaf141]

@@mohammadalqureshi5730 lmao😂

[@mohammadalqureshi5730]

@@angryleaf141 😅😅🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[@julianquiamhor3314]

Its sad because most of the people don't understand us

[@marielduarte7543]

😔😔

[@kiera352]

3:02 this scene is so relatable!! this happens to me all the time and one time i said a silly answer as i didn’t really understand the question and i heard people laughing. so embarrassing 😬

[@liaann7391]

Even in virtual class im like this ugh it sucks huhu

[@isaiahjoiner1625]

This is me.

[@ayoonismail329]

Me too lol

[@syazwanihamzah5248]

me too.. every single times

[@asianguy86]

Me too

[@backseatgaming9087]

This is actually a fairly accurate portrayal of what anxiety is like

[@arbitrarylib]

This is so Accurate. I really hate classmates.

[@suhae2175]

I. Feel. Him. On. So. Many. Levels.

[@vaidehiranade3046]

2:27 - 2:56 OMG...this killed me...so relatable

[@King_of_Gotham]

as someone who has struggled with anxiety and specifically this type of anxiety a lot, this was very spot on and accurate, even if I know the answer I will feel dumb if I answer incorrectly and have people stare at me and think I'm stupid

[@EsraaAwad-hx7xb]

Anxiety is actually like someone push you to the water and you don't know how to swim

[@essenceofpsych]

That's an interesting comparison.

[@priajiugo4212]

when i talk to someone it always ended up i'm talking too much because of this, and feeling stuid for talking too much / repeating the same thing to make sure he/she understand

[@p.a.y.e2119]

I literally just watched myself.. Lol

[@sundus928]

I have undiagnosed Anxiety disorder too. Most specifically Social Anxiety and Autism. My school life was basically just trying to survive and There came a time when I just.... crumbled apart, shattered like Glass. I'm 22 years old now. Mental health has crippled, depressed and suicidal. I feel like a Zombie living on autopilot. I'm f*ckning tired and now I'm trying to live FOR MYSELF. f*ck depression, f*ck anxiety, f*ck everyone. Just say "F*CK IT !!" . Ain't nobody got time for this BS. Nobody's going to save you. NOBODY KNOWS !! It's about time you take the wheel and GET ON THE F*CKING LANE!! ( Sorry for the language but that's how I deal with anxiety)

[@essenceofpsych]

Therapy is always an option.

[@marlinaasik447]

Yes dude sometimes we have the answer to say but our negatives in our brain hold us back👀...

[@Marcyradomblake]

Can relate to all of this to be honest was even diagnosed with it

[@ruanganmeenn3715]

Thank you for this video. Exactly like me.

[@essenceofpsych]

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a mental health condition that causes fear, worry and a constant feeling of being overwhelmed. It’s characterized by excessive, frequent and unrealistic worry about everyday things, such as job responsibilities, health etc. Some level of anxiety is something we all experience but if it starts to make your life difficult seek help.

[@fauzianalwoga]

This is me

[@alexandriabryson7588]

Me! Everyday!

[@anastasiawill3729]

Thats pretty much me.. in every class I can remember in my whole life

[@zest1160]

When the teacher starts asking the students questions I just walk out to avoid it

[@druedavidson__]

I don't ever even talk in class, my english teacher asked me a question in class and I just froze, I hate english now😔

[@Mr_narendra_modi1]

I am also suffering from this

[@essenceofpsych]

Generalised anxiety is one of the most common type of anxiety. It can be very difficult but therapy and self-help can be of great support.

[@Holla1xyz]

Where was this video 10 years ago????? Lol 😂😭

[@evccrtt1480]

Nice

[@nekruzkurbonaliev4060]

😂😂😂