How to Spot Normal Anxiety VS Anxiety Disorders

[@MedCircle]

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[@lauragadille3384]

Petting and playing with my cat

[@sarahsunshine7248]

Walks, pets, yard work, music, deep breathing.

[@johndeal4381]

I suffer from Empty Nose Syndrome. I know it sounds crazy. But since my nasal surgery [deviated septum] my anxiety level has tripled, due to change in airflow through my nostrils. I hyperventilate, suffer dry nose [like sandpaper in nostrils], and cannot sleep. I am in a constant state of anxiety due to this surgery. I think my sympathetic nervous system is overtaxed. I feel I will die too soon, as I cannot deal with this constant state of sympathetic arousal. Not from suicide, just exhaustion.

[@hfortenberry]

@@johndeal4381 That sounds horrible! I'm sorry. Please try the methods I recommended in my other comment as they really help with the anxiety. But I also hope you find a way to help your nose breathing. If your doctor is not helping with that, then consider finding a new doctor and get a therapist to help as well with the anxiety.

[@lynutermark1454]

I'm a clock watcher... nothing lasts forever...

[@sunnirv]

“They are just illnesses. They don’t define someone” she is so awesome!!

[@sharonlajeuness6942]

Wow, @s b , which must stand for SMALL BRAIN, bcz Sunnirv, nor the Dr, never said they were a “problem”, she said “They DON’T DEFINE SOMEONE”!!! Are YOU crazy??? Or just uneducated??? 😉 🤷🏼‍♀️ Psh......smh......🙄 Maybe you should open your ears more and close your mouth?!!! 🤐Js....

[@terrybuckley2850]

So true! And, everyone should remember that no one goes to the store to buy a disorder, illness or "problem" as @s b implied. Plus, she specifically noted that the illness does NOT define any person, which totally went over your head. I am not sure why, but it did. I don't know what you think an illness(es) is, but the definition is "a disease or period of sickness that affecting the body and.or mind." A problem is something totally different...get the definitions in your head and know the difference before you comment and say something that really doesn't make a whole lot of sense. The definition of problem is "a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome." If you cannot differentiate between the two -- you have way bigger issues to address.

[@levelUpmarketing0]

I really like her

[@montesa9136]

@sunnirv - If you ever experienced Severe Chronic Major Depressive Disorder you would know it TOTALLY DEFINES you!

[@sunnirv]

@@sharonlajeuness6942 where did I say problem wow take your own advice. ✌🏼

[@aaliyahprice1660]

i’ve never been able to describe the terror and helpless feeling i get from just the thought that i cannot control it when it gets bad. i’m anxious all the time because i’m watching for my next anxiety attack so that i can prevent it. she put it perfectly

[@discipleofjesus719]

Sending you love 🩷 hope it all goes well for you and prayers that you feel better. You’re not alone in this “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you” 1 Peter 5:7

[@tslilbearshoppe9870]

lean on God is great advice. :)@@discipleofjesus719

[@tslilbearshoppe9870]

get professional help AND pray!

[@danieltongaww]

Yesssssss !!!! I am a gay black male and thisss is even worse for meeee ughhhhhhhh I hate this feeling and it’s like I have put my self in a dark space and can’t get out

[@DilanDilray123]

​@@discipleofjesus719Amen

[@mday3821]

I had anxiety since I was a small child. I never realized that I have been ruminating my whole life. People would get so frustrated with me because I couldn't let things go. I always thought of it as a hick-up in my brain. I hate it. Thank you, Dr. Ramani for helping me to understand myself more & more.

[@discipleofjesus719]

Wishing you the best 🤍 keep your head up. God bless and Jesus will support you whenever you feel anxious

[@mday3821]

@@discipleofjesus719 🙏❤️

[@kate4biglittlevoices]

It’s like being paralyzed by fear constantly , watching your heart beat out of your chest bc you are going about your day and though it terrifies the sh!t out of you, it’s part of being an adult and you have to, nothing to be afraid of, that you can tell anyone, but at the same time you want to cry your so scared - It sucks the possible joy and every bit of strength you have and never ever gets better

[@user-ot5gc9rg]

I'm so apologize to my wife for not realizing that she has this condition and ik it's cause of me I ask God to forgive for hurting the love of my life I pray to God that she can find it in her heart to forgive me.

[@stuartmcneil2]

A person has the “right” to any emotion that they are feeling. 👍 Too many people make them feel guilty/don’t believe what they are going through!!

[@danyellaguerrero9872]

That is so true... I use to beat myself up about feeling any type of way that I got physically ill and had disturbing hallucinations...

[@kattcarr32]

yes they have that right, and i think how they react to those feelings define them more..

[@katerinasofie6879]

Thank you so much ❤️ my family told me I’m overreacting and my brother said I wasn’t raised well if I’m so anxious. So this makes me feel better

[@ArtsyIslandGirlJamaicanVlogs]

We do have that right and should never fear talking about it. I suffered from anxiety way before the epidemic. But for some reason I don't feel that anxious now. Why? I've been practicing a few things before the epidemic and continue to practice now. They helped me and I think they could help you. These are in addition to what the doctor suggests. Here is the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipiTd5SHlqiCqZI Let me know if these knew habits I shared work for you

[@Buttermommy]

That's exactly how I am. I continuously and open binge these types of videos to try and decide for myself whether or not its worth saying something about it, yet I question whether or not the extent to which I fit into a certain symptom is justifiable or true and I never know where to go from there. Especially my parents would deny me saying anything about me not being "normal" or "happy" because apparently I always seem that way, despite noticeably being quiet, avoidant of other people, straight up saying I don't like people since being a child, and occasionally bringing up possible issues.

[@erinkayeozga9947]

I met Dr. Ramani at a seminar in Los Gatos in February. She is absolutely incredible! Dr. Ramani is what our World needs NOW!

[@Betternow1974]

She's the most excellent Doctor🙂💖

[@capricornfield5571]

She IS a blessing!!!!💕

[@MyHealthytude]

Go easy on yourself if you're experiencing more depression or anxiety than usual. You're not alone in your struggles. Maintain a routine as best you can. Even if you're stuck at home, try to stick to your regular sleep, school, meal, or work schedule. This can help you maintain a sense of normalcy.

[@gandharaorganicfoods]

Where are you from and do you still get anxiety attacks..? Is this because of financial problems or your's have a different reason.?

[@foxiefair123]

I didn’t have anxiety till the world started to suck.

[@Castiel1999]

so u always had it ?

[@clayandputtyvideos1647]

Was there ever a time when human society did not suck? At least not in my life time.

[@raewynhaughton1585]

When exactly to you did the world start to suck?

[@pamelac.5600]

I'm with ya girl!!!!!

[@ycrep1993]

Same, this whole situation is hell

[@Robert-wp2nd]

Microdosing helped me get out of the pit of my worst depressive episode, a three year long episodeenough to start working on my mental health

[@RichmondChris-it1km]

Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them.

[@PaulRoberts320]

Yeah doc.coby

[@Williamgregory-zb6et]

Is he on Instagram??

[@SophieDee-in2se]

Yes he is

[@RichmondRiches]

The shroom experience stands as my most remarkable journey, an awe-inspiring encounter that left an indelible mark of amazement.

[@ashleyalston4433]

This Coronavirus is literally breaking me down mentally emotionally and physically. I convince myself every other day that I have it even tho I don’t leave the house. This helps so much

[@tiiaturkulainen695]

Hi there! There are many distraction tools out there to help you stop ruminating or thinking about some of the thoughts that make you nervous. Anything that gets your mind away from those more negative thoughts into something more positive and something that grounds you, will help. This pandemic time is unlike anything else and I would gently recommend to try and stay as gentle and kind with yourself as you can. It's okay to be scared, it's okay to be nervous, these are really extreme times. I'm a masters in counseling student and would be happy to help you talk through some of the worries you're having if you want to. Here's how to contact me! ​talkitoutwithtiia.com :) Take care!

[@justinm8131]

You are not alone.

[@abigaelfraser580]

YOU ARE NOT ALONE. REMEMBER THAT PLS

[@coconutmuff]

SAME I need therapy or I'm gonna go bonkers 👀

[@shyaaammeneen63]

Ashley, God has given us life to enjoy. Meditation is the practical way to handle anxiety Watch alternate nostril breathing meditation videos on Google search and do this simple meditation for 10 to 15 minutes morning and night. 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

[@pkelsey93]

I love her voice and explanations

[@hfortenberry]

Exactly! And she has the prettiest smile. It conveys love and true caring.

[@sharonlajeuness6942]

I really like her too!!! She was great on that show “My Shopping Addiction”!! (The male Dr was great too)!! Can’t remember his name exactly, but I believe his last name is Toller” (sp?)....maybe??!! Lbvs.... It was a great show especially for me as I’m a former “shopaholic”, and was sad that it didn’t make it......in fact, I don’t think it made it through a whole season!? Ughhh 😬

[@heloisamos]

me too!

[@juliemarie4119]

Oh my friend sent me a thing about her ex I knew him longer and this woman was explaining narcissistics and what he did gaslighted her and other things.

[@levelUpmarketing0]

Me to

[@shweetiepetina1563]

As youngest child, I was brought up with family always correcting my English, interrupting ,not listening and/or cutting me off and dismissing me when I talked. It has wired my neuro system to make conversing problematic when I don’t feel supported. Public speaking with ease is not my forte. If I am talking to someone I feel is rejecting or a judging person, it’s so challenging. It’s like my family is close and ready to pounce.

[@EduBarbosa08]

I am 28 years old and I have been treating general anxiety disorder for about 8 years. From what my mom tells me, she had noticed my anxiety for a while already. Through this video I was able to recognize I have been dealing with rumination. Although I don’t want the fact that I did something embarrassing when I was 10 to mess me up, sometimes it still comes up in my head. Even when I have a “successful” night with friends, later at night when I am trying to sleep, I tend to go over the entire night in my head, and I end up finding something that will bother me for a while. Anxiety disorders are so debilitating and it’s so much more than what people think.

[@micahgmiranda]

I get that way too but I don't even have friends. I'd say, try to focus on the good experiences you did have because good friends are hard to find and everyone makes mistakes.

[@mavc24c]

@EVOLVE FREELY Sometime back I had panic attack and it feels like having a heart attack but now I am free there is no more anxiety and fear in me. I am calm and I have peace. This video helped me, I hope you hear this and it helps you too - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3iZf5tqi9uGiJY

[@BimmerWon]

I think weed gave me an anxiety disorder. Thing is I can’t tell anyone because I don’t want it on record anywhere and my family would disown me. Anytime where I’m not distracted with something now my vision gets blurry, I get severe brain fog, and my mind starts racing with negative nonsensical thoughts so fast that no thought is coherent. The thoughts are like what people describe severe schizophrenia to be like except I can’t actually hear them but they overwhelm me still. Oddly my heartbeat doesn’t start racing but I can feel it beating and I get fidgety. I get a headache in the back of my head and I feel super jittery like I just got a shit ton of sugar injected in my veins. I’ll often wake up in the middle of the night wide awake feeling like this with seemingly no trigger. I don’t even know what’s causing it. I feel like my brain is just broken.

[@vanillali67]

​@@BimmerWon​ I have chronic migraines which feel like what you describe the blurry vision, pain at the base of your skull where it meets your neck (if the pain gets worse for you, does it feel like the pain is extending from the base of your neck up over the top of your head towards your eyes?), even the brain fog. I'm not saying the weed didn't cause any thing because we don't really know the long term affects of anything (this is one user to another although, I'm using to help with my anxiety lol) but you could go to a doctor to seek treatment for that lay of the weed, if you want, and just tell your parents about the migraines and not the weed if you get diagnosed! 🎉

[@BimmerWon]

@@vanillali67 oh. My symptoms actually fully went away so I’m good now. Took until about mid summer of last year to feel normal again.

[@MegOkumura99]

I've had GAD, social anxiety, agoraphobia of and on, MDP, and CPTSD since I can remember. At 25 years old, and after more than a decade of different therapies/counsellors/medications, I finally found something to help me. I was having my first appointment with my current counsellor, and she gently cut me off when I was in the middle of verbally explaining the rumination I was stuck in. She then took me through a guided 'anchoring' using ACE. Life changing moment there. I will always be grateful for my counsellors kindness, patience, and the techniques she has been teaching me.

[@deborahparker1731]

My anxiety feels like I'm having a heart attack, I never have had a heart attack but so I'm just imagining that it may feel like an elephant's sitting on my chest.

[@clayandputtyvideos1647]

I highly recommend to you to meditate while listening to the conversations between Jiddu Krishnamurti and Dr. David Bohm. They saved my life. I go to sleep listening to them.

[@saintlunatik4495]

It's gonna be ok

[@ratedr9672]

Sorry hunni, deep breathing and meditation 🧘‍♀️ will help.... believe me. You can message me if it becomes overwhelming! ☹️

[@ArtsyIslandGirlJamaicanVlogs]

Oh I know about that exhaustion because of continuous anxiety and overthinking. It will work out, believe me. There is better yet to come. I suffer from anxiety way before the epidemic. But for some reason I don't feel that anxious now. Why? I've been practicing a few things before the epidemic and continue to practice now. They helped me and I think they could help you. These are in addition to what the doctor suggests. Here is the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipiTd5SHlqiCqZI Let me know if these knew habits I shared work for you

[@guycunliffe7633]

I have the same anxiety feeling from time to time, and very often at the moment. The other morning I woke up and had it in the left side of my chest and even thought "damn, is this a heart attack?", but I was fine (I am 27, relatively fit, not overweight, so it seemed very unlikely). But yeah, I get the chest thing all the time. I've had it checked out by my GP, and chest is always clear, but the feeling persists, and is exhausting and impossible to ignore.

[@fifichii]

I never really talk bout my anxiety with my pschiatrist but personally I believe it was a result of my upbringing where my every move was criticised harshly by my parents and guardians. As an adult, I prefer to be alone because just a change of tone from people around me can make me feel anxious, even when it doesn't relate to me at all. You can criticize someone that I don't even know and I'd feel like it's me who's being criticized so I would panic and get stressed for no reason. It's super tiring emotionally. 🤧🤧

[@missorchid94]

I have lived with clinical anxiety and depression for 6 years, although had anxiety since Kindergarten. I have seen about 5 different Australian psychologists, and this is the first time I hear about rumination...I'm a ruminator. I do this all the time. Insomnia, racing thoughts the repetition of it. Now it makes sense. Thank you for this informative video MedCircle and Dr Ramani. 🙏

[@micahgmiranda]

Yea I've been to quite a few therapists as well and they tend to be mostly reflective rather than informative which is not very helpful since I'm always reflecting anyway.

[@shyaaammeneen63]

Sonia, God has given us life to enjoy but he wants you to take action. . Meditation is the practical way to handle anxiety Watch alternate nostril breathing meditation videos on Google search and do this simple meditation for 10 to 15 minutes morning and night. 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

[@-HiddenInPlainSight-]

As someone with agoraphobia with panic disorder, ADHD, OCD, BDD, health anxiety/phobia since my teens....that sounds "sooo difficult" you really have you no clue my friend, you, you couldn't imagine...I feel like I am drowning in my own sea, and there is no one out there that can help me. It's like screaming outside the school of the deaf. Only the truly strong can bare this. Which is ironic in a sense.

[@discipleofjesus719]

I’m so sorry friend. I totally get how you feel. Just wanna say never give up. You are strong and you got this. God bless, and know that He is there for you all the time, even at the lowest times. “Come to Me all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28

[@armandotorres504]

🙏🏽

[@mercedesherrera5142]

Thanks for the video! I left my husband and my autoimmune disease went away! Anxiety takes a toll on the body, so grateful to be out of that situation!

[@wednesdayschild3627]

See work of doctor john sarno.

[@ddonlee]

So your ex hubby was the disease . Lol

[@sarahjohnson3747]

They didn't talk about Coronavirus at all?? It would be very helpful to hear Dr. Ramani's expert advice on overcoming anxiety in this time of massive uncertainty and isolation.. Disappointed that this was not explicitly discussed given the title of the video..

[@neverendpt]

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[@MagisterialVoyager]

Yes I feel it's pretty clickbait-y as well.

[@jessicaabbott10]

I’ve been diagnosed with GAD and SAD. I used to have panic attacks going into adulthood because I was homeschooled and struggled to adapt socially into the world once I started working. I was able to get myself under control with medical help for quite a number of years until Covid happened; between getting hoovered back into my toxic family and the isolation with Covid, I’ve been once again struggling with panic attacks and it’s been so hard. I’m starting again in July and as relieved as I am that help us on the way, I’m panicking about that at the same time and it’s so frustrating. It’s nice hearing all this be broken down by someone who gets it.

[@djbabyv]

I hate when people think I'm being dramatic or tell me Don't worry, just be happy. They minimize my anxiety like it's not a real thing. Overthinking, over worrying, not being able to make a decision. I remember being having anxiety as early as 3, but didn't know what it was. I don't even tell people anymore about my anxiety because they will just roll their eyes and tell me to get over it

[@DavzS]

I agree with her so much. I am 32 and have been suffering from anxiety for past couple of years and it gets worse. I hope it gets better soon.

[@stitchlightly5995]

I'll be going back to therapy next week and plan on requesting medication which is huge for me because I haven't had meds in 15 years. This whole channel has been so helpful for me. I had no idea I let myself slip so much with my mental health.

[@jazzynicks]

I had a horrible youth filled to the brim with trauma, and as a result I started having full blown panic attacks at 18. I am 33 now and was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder at 27, after many years of seeing doctors and psychiatric professionals. It's sad that my life was so distressing, so young, that I had such a young onset of this disorder.

[@Hyberlol]

My anxiety got way out of control and I was scared that this was going to be my life.....but it passed. It took a few months but it did get much better. Have faith that it will lessen but it takes some time.

[@garethperry3575]

Can I ask what you did to overcome this please? Did you go on medication for a few months or was there other methods

[@spillledmilllk]

I wish that anxiety would be less normalized. I was diagnosed with General Anxiety at 19 but was having panic attacks in 1st grade because i forgot homework. Its so frustrating how people throw the word around these days & then when i get anxious doing literally nothing people think im overreacting, like duh thats what anxiety really looks like.

[@katrinat.3032]

Same with OCD. People who like to clean or be detail oriented say they are OCD. What about people with real OCD?

[@KS-lb1tu]

​@@katrinat.3032It's a nightmare to deal with.

[@cristianomesquita7782]

Wow, what a coincidence! I would wake up in the middle of the night calling my mother, because I thought I hadn't done my schoolwork, or that I had missed my school day!

[@TAKEABREAK222]

Is it normal not be able to talk because of it? I've experienced it a few times now and I can't quite tell if that's normal or not

[@kushotakuvon4202]

I live with anxiety and I can tell you it's very hard to deal with at times. Talking to somebody is sometimes easy or extremely hard. Because I don't know if I offered the person with my words or action that sometimes I just pick myself and leave the room.

[@mavc24c]

Sometime back I had panic attack and it feels like having a heart attack and i just cannot focus on things that i need to do. I felt like a complete failure. But now I am free there is no more anxiety and fear in me. I am calm and I have peace. This video helped me, I hope you hear this and it helps you too - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3iZf5tqi9uGiJY

[@msmom1183]

My daughter has Generalized and Social Anxiety Disorder. For example, she's too anxious to learn how to drive or take public transportation. She never leaves the house by herself. She's tried to mow the front yard, but the neighbors came out, and she got so anxious that it made her sick. She's on medication and seeing a therapist, but I don't know what else to do for her.

[@memyselfi2005]

Talk to her and let her know you’re there for her no matter what. Compassion can do so much. I remember having anxiety and asking my mother to brush my hair like it’s pretty because I felt so ugly & she just didn’t have a reaction. Touch is underrated. Love is so healing! ❤️‍🩹 I wish you both the best!

[@broken_rebirth]

I used to be that bad and the thing that helped me the most was literally treating my anxiety as a science experiment. So when I'd have a panic attack and then just be in a state of constant anxiety I would do something physical, like running, or martial arts and while I was doing that activity I'd ask myself "Vanessa, why were you anxious? What triggered you? What's the worst thing that could happen? Well if X happens, how would you overcome X, and if Y happened, how would you overcome Y..." and so on.I'd write down how I felt each time and limit the exposure of that thing until I could find a way to mitigate some of that anxiety into somethign else. So brining a stone or crystal to rub, smelling oils, a song to hum, etc. so that way I could go to events and not lose my shitze. I literally cannot look around me in events or I will feel like I'm going to pass out. I need to take someone with me and hav our phones on and all that stuff so I can text them if we get separated. I pay very close attention to how my body feels at all times and will remove myself from a situation when I've reached the 40% mark. Go to a bathroom, dark cold corner, etc. I never took meds because I get panic attacks when I feel like I am not in control of myself and meds cause me to feel out of control. I don't do THC, alcohol etc. I had to learn how to use self control and feel the most subtle of changes in my body and do a lot of breathing and self soothing mind talk. It's nto something you learn over night. You have to expose yourself and fail a lot. So with your daughter I'd go out with her, walk with her mowing the lawn. Have neighbors go outside when she's mowing and repeatedly expose her to it. Saturate her. Make sure she's not on meds. You need her nervous system to be able to learn how to cope. not mask the symptoms. that does little good. she will become addicted to the meds and going off them is torture the longer you are on them. I take several herbal supplements to help my adrenals: holy basil, lavender, maganesium glycinate, b12, riboflavin, ashwaganda and more. my pcp fully supports this approach as it teaches your nervous system to cope every time your brain spirals out. it takes immense will power to resist spiraling and freaking out basically. if you can catch your panic attack before it's fully blown, you've won the battle. when she feels the onset of panic, a good way to miss direct her panic would be to write it all down. shut the mower off. pull out a note book and write down. "My neighbor came outside. I immediately feel like she's judging me. i'm going to die. something bad will happen. but why? why would anything bad happen? that doesn't make sense. it's just my neighbor. i'm mowing. what do I smell? I smell grass, it's nice out today. the weather is nice. I have something to look forward to tomorrow." and keep trying to miss direct your brain away from the distress trigger after you've written down what it was and how it made you feel.

[@jenniferday2120]

I am a veteran with PTSD and TBI. I was diagnosed with a severe anxiety disorder when I returned to civi Street after active service overseas. I was left 40%Disabled having been the victim of an I.E.D. Most my ptsd is related from the effects of my military service. My Anxiety crippling.

[@BimmerWon]

Damn that sucks. Thanks for your service though. Does your heart rate ever stay the same when you’re having a lot of anxiety? For me it’s like I get injected with a bunch of sugar so I’m jittery af. I’ll wake up in the middle of the night with chills and blurry vision and I can hear myself breathing and feel my heart beating but it’s not beating fast.

[@discipleofjesus719]

I hope you feel better. I know it’s hard, don’t let it overcome you because you can get through it. Wishing nothing but the best and God bless “So don’t worry, because I am with you. Don’t be afraid, because I am your God. I will make you strong and will help you; I will support you with my right hand that saves you.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭41‬:‭10‬ ‭

[@eobeobeob]

Thank you so much for this video. You obviously have much compassion for anxiety sufferers, so it would be wonderful to see more on this topic from you.

[@maddysophie0249]

I used to have a rumination problem when I was around the age of 12-14. It may sound silly that a little girl was experiencing something so difficult, but those were probably the worst years of my life. It went from rumination to depression, and I became less active socially, and less willing to do things. The thoughts that had me rethinking them over and over again were so mind numbingly stupid, and that was what made the whole thing even more frustrating. I’m at least happy to be able to watch this, and understand that what I was going through has a label. I don’t feel as stupid for thinking that way now:)

[@discipleofjesus719]

You’re not stupid at all. I could imagine it was a lot. Hope you’re feeling better. Have a great day and Jesus loves you and is there for you

[@laradesautel3013]

Could’ve been my own comment!

[@katelynpribula9206]

I really needed this, I’m gonna share this with my parents too, she explains it so well. They never really seemed to get it and I never really seemed to be able to explain it right.

[@lalakuma9]

Yeah when I was in elementary school I used to be deathly scared of talking on the phone. I also cried when I got 80% on a math quiz because my dad expected me to get 100% every single time. I'm 30 now and it's still wrecking my life.

[@ezinspiration1]

During this time I found it helpful to allow my anxiety to motivate me to take action about what I could do to be safe, to contribute to helping others and that helped me also get a sense of purpose and hope.

[@adrian3747_]

This helped! Everytime i open my facebook and watch Tv i always get anxiety to the point that i think i have corona virus. I would get easily exhausted, uneasy and restless. This calmed me down

[@MedCircle]

We are so glad to hear this helped you in some way.

[@missorchid94]

Oh yes our social media. Instead of one news companies we have 7-8 lol. Advice is to choose one source and keep it to 2 videos per day. Now would not be a good time to "take a social media break" but just limiting the amount your exposed to. For me this is what really helped. I also have a cat. I think everyone may as well have coronavirus but some get infected. Others are healthy carriers.

[@cameronhubbard7729]

I love this doctor super calming to listen too and she explains it perfectly. Wish more mental health professionals were as intelligent and kind as her. I’ve been suffering from GAD since I was 18.

[@garlicgalore]

For me the depression comes when I get tired of dealing with and "managing" the anxiety. It's just so endlessly hard and really nothing fixes it, so sometimes I just lose the motivation to keep struggling for normal. I get tired of how much energy-vs-result it takes to keep meditating, exercising, speaking cbt to myself, tapping, counting, doing the fives senses thing, stimulating that vegus nerve, etc. It's depressing when you realize it's so endlessly hard to try and make yourself function.

[@warlockofwordsreturnsrb4358]

Rumination as described here is a problem for me at times, I need to figure out more ways of disconnecting from those ways of thinking!

[@Rich-eu8qi]

Have you tried DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)? Look into it or talk to a therapist about it. It has done wonders for my ruminating thoughts. Highly recommend it! I’ve been dealing w GAD for over 35 yrs and DBT has helped me the most.

[@roselynnencizo3074]

I have generalized anxiety and its so tiring because the forms of anxiety shift. Sometimes it will be social anxiety, sometimes I will just have one thing that I ruminate over for a while, and then once I’m done with that thing, I’ll find something else to ruminate over that will cause me so much anxiety as well. Sometimes I’ll get a type of anxiety where thought wise there seems to be no cause, but I’ll have such bad derealization/depersonalization. Then, once i get too tired, I get depressed.

[@jlappin6277]

You are spot on in the age when these disorder hits for me it was Exactly 31 years old. I want to thank you for being able to explain so well in such a simple way how this all occurs for so many of us.

[@Omneyvdwatering]

I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder a few years ago. I had some therapy but ultimately the best thing that worked was medication. Now years later I finally know where it's coming from. I have been anxious my whole life because of the way my narcisistic mother treated me.

[@danielkinahan7814]

Which medication may I ask? :)

[@danielkinahan7814]

Which medication may I ask? :)

[@josiemeltesen8691]

My son was diagnosed with agoraphobia because of his fear of clear skies. More specifically, he said he is afraid of "falling up into the sky and being sucked into space." (His words) He is also autistic.

[@flossiehoward7615]

This is amazing - perfectly describes my anxiety journey. I have always had anxiety that i could control - then last year i had a series of very stressful events and my anxiety just exploded- i am in my early 50’s - i am on medication and am having talking therapy- i feel i am slowly coming back . Videos like this really help me - make me feel i am not on my own .

[@k8marlowe]

It was so helpful to hear that it’s not unusual for people who seem outgoing to have social anxiety disorder. I have experienced some imposter syndrome regarding diagnosis, because- in the eyes of my family- I was always the “social butterfly.” The truth is, though, that for years I had to consume large amounts of alcohol to be that outgoing, friendly person. Inside I was petrified and could not have worked with the public or gone to a restaurant with friends without self-medicating. Much better now, though. And sober.

[@love_mandyxo]

Started having anxiety and panic attacks last year at 33. So that part about late onset of mental illness speaks to me

[@zentanglezen2740]

Dr Ramani helped me find sanity through the most toxic break-up

[@kristanwilson6813]

You hit the nail on the head with the early thirties onset of anxiety

[@sisterinchrist4698]

Please interview her more!!

[@warlockofwordsreturnsrb4358]

The big work of teaching those of us with anxiety issues NEW interpretations? Sounds amazing, I've been trying to do just that in more situations.

[@rebeccavillalobos3361]

This is so eye-opening. Thank you so much medcircle

[@gfleming5136]

I have anxiety over surviving financially but that existed long before the Corona virus. I take adequate precautions as recommended but the thing doesn’t scare me at all. I am quite secure in my feeling that it’s not worth it to live to an old age. Too costly for one, and the world is just too messed up. Never liked people really and seeing the way they react to a little inconvenience is eye opening. No thanks, I’ll continue to sequester myself as always. But now I’m not viewed as weird. For once I fit in! Who cares, not me.

[@joseenoel8093]

It's a pretty legitamite stress sugar, but I tell myself and others, relax you've no body pockets and you can't take it with you! XO

[@shyaaammeneen63]

G Fleming, God has given us life to enjoy but he wants you to take action. . Meditation is the practical way to handle anxiety Watch alternate nostril breathing meditation videos on Google search and do this simple meditation for 10 to 15 minutes morning and night. 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

[@brianh2176]

So many doctors/therapists don't understand this! These descriptions are on point.

[@jessicagrissom2182]

I have had anxiety since childhood; maybe 10 or 11. I didn’t get diagnosed until i was mid twenties so i spent my life thinking i was so weird because i had no idea what anxiety was. I’m 33 now and have been in treatment for almost 10 years and i finally have a good handle on it but i still have moments. It never goes away but it does get better.

[@trilabradorable]

I have social anxiety and have been out of work and isolating for over two months. I have been called back to work Monday and my anxiety is through the roof.

[@rebeckasvensson838]

13:50, when she is talking about agoraphobia, divorce, panic attack, thats literally my dads experiences. He rarely leaves the house, has no friends besides his brother, now that my brother has twins he is there all the time. But he does not do his own shopping, he NEVER takes spontaneous walks. Nothing spontaneous ever. Plus he have narcissistic traits. It was tough growing up...

[@reverendmothercheryl2276]

I tried to activate Closed Captions, but couldn’t. It will be helpful for those of us who have difficulty hearing.

[@MedCircle]

Thank you for bringing this to our attention - we are working on making this available.

[@MedCircle]

Hi @Revered Mother Cheryl, we've now added captions. :) Thank you again for the feedback.

[@alyshaburrows2513]

Omg !!! For the last week and a half I've been having panic attacks for the entire duration Im at work. When thursday came and the announcement went out about the kids not going to school due to the coronavirus. The store I work at got swarmed by panicked shoppers and cleaned everything out. I've panicked at work everyday since for about 6 hours at a time. I've left the floor in tears because I couldnt breath. When my flight or fight response is so high for such a long period of time, my hair falls out in patches. Come june I'll be patchy 😐. We got a notice that we could take 2 weeks off to self isolate with job security... I jumped at it. I'm terrified I wont want to go back to work now though, and I'll just stay safe in my house for the time being. In my early twenties I didnt leave my house for almost a year... took a lot of work to get me to leave the house and a shit ton of therapy... I pray this will blow over so I can feel safe leaving the house and able to go back to work. My fear is of people not the virus, just to be clear.

[@mishas.]

Thank you so very much, Doctor Ramani, thank you Kyle. You are such a perfect professional and are saying things as they are in a very understandable form, you are our voice, Doctor Ramani. The suffering we have to go through, or what is happening in our minds people usually don't understand, and you say so much of what is so very important. I wish that the whole world heard you, you talk about many topics and especially your work on narcississism and psychopaths is very important for our whole society, I'd say everybody nowadays. I only wish that your voice is heard in the whole world, Doctor Ramani. You do so much good for us, and for people not affected by anxiety disorders, PTSC, narcississtic abuse, etc., because these pathological characters are everywhere. As you yourself said in some other video - even judges, lawyer, etc. working with victims of abuse need to be aware of things you talk about. Your words and teachings are so important for everyone/very many people of this world. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH, DOCTOR RAMANI. THANK YOU KYLE, you're also doing a great job in your interviews and you're really brave to open up about your social anxiety. THANK YOU BOTH SO VERY MUCH...

[@clay09]

Oddly enough, my anxiety lessened overall. Or maybe I felt more comfortable than most because it seemed like everyone else's anxiety levels rose closer to mine? The start of the shutdown felt like the world was all of the sudden doing what was somewhat normal for me, it was calming in a strange way.

[@zogon89]

as a Pscyh student i found this video quiet interesting and informative. Thank you!

[@hfortenberry]

We all love Dr. Durvasula but don't say it too often but Kyle, you are a fantastic interviewer! You always have great questions and you are such a good listener. Thank you!

[@BimmerWon]

I think weed gave me an anxiety disorder. Thing is I can’t tell anyone because I don’t want it on record anywhere and my family would disown me. Anytime where I’m not distracted with something now my vision gets blurry, I get severe brain fog, and my mind starts racing with negative nonsensical thoughts so fast that no thought is coherent. The thoughts are like what people describe severe schizophrenia to be like except I can’t actually hear them but they overwhelm me still. Oddly my heartbeat doesn’t start racing but I can feel it beating and I get fidgety. I get a headache in the back of my head and I feel super jittery like I just got a shit ton of sugar injected in my veins. I’ll often wake up in the middle of the night wide awake feeling like this with seemingly no trigger. I don’t even know what’s causing it. I feel like my brain is just broken.

[@lasarod]

If you seek help from a therapist, there is patient confidentiality to protect you. ♥️

[@BimmerWon]

@@lasarod those symptoms went away so no need now. Took like 6-9 months to get fully better. I feel like my normal miserable self now.

[@thistoowillpass4852]

I overcame my anxiety by reading Said Nursi's book: "Message For The Sick". I definitely recommend it to everyone. "O sick person who worries unnecessarily! You worry at the severity of your illness and that worry increases it. If you want your illness to be less severe, try not to worry. That is, think of the benefits of your illness, the recompense for it, and that it will pass quickly; it will remove the worry and cut the illness at the root. Indeed, worry increases illness twice over. Worry causes an immaterial illness of the heart beneath the physical illness; the physical illness rests on that and persists. If the worry ceases through submission, contentment, and thinking of the wisdom in the illness, an important part of the illness is extirpated; it becomes lighter and in part disappears. " Flashes - 273

[@kylebrotzel]

I am taking medication for my own anxiety disorder. Unwanted thoughts(frequently) , racing heart, a little light-headed, panic attacks and sometimes a bit of chest pain

[@johannas3571]

I live with agoraphobia, panic disorder and terrible anxiety. It sucks and I also have BPD traits... Years of therapy, I'm still pretty miserable on certain days.

[@Ominovisiones]

As I've told people before about my anxiety is that I don't wish this on anyone, not a single person. Good thing is that there are tools we can use.

[@warlockofwordsreturnsrb4358]

Interesting. I was 26 when I developed an anxiety disorder, so that seems to tally with what Dr. Ramani says here, makes sense, I wasn't a noticably nervous kid or teen on the surface.

[@vatsalsingh2554]

Hi there. I am 26 and I have had anxiety disorder for five years. Could you share how did you recover?

[@warlockofwordsreturnsrb4358]

@@vatsalsingh2554 It's more learning to deal with the condition, I still have it. Exposure therapy is so useful, exercise, better sleep, diet, challenging negative thought patterns, all helped enormously!

[@vatsalsingh2554]

@@warlockofwordsreturnsrb4358 Thank you. I just got into yoga and exercise. I am currently on medication. I am going to give my all to fight this though.

[@guitarmanplayzloud936]

You guys are so awesome!! I do think this is highly needed right now.

[@sheralimalik5525]

Love this lady

[@bigceazer]

me too she's amazing.

[@princessadora]

you just made me realise my agoraphobia started when my relationship ended with my boyfriend. i never suspected that could be the reason

[@DakiniDreamer]

Dr. Ramani is the bright light.

[@SehrKhan]

Something that's been helping my depression and anxiety during quarantine is knowing that even if I'm not productive, it's okay. I won't beat myself up for not being my best self in this weird time. However I do keep a journal and use it as a brain dump for random thoughts and doodles. You guys should try it!

[@toddpekelder8768]

All of this is so complex. For me it comes and goes from second to second. Each second is a volume of books. It is never that simple. you can't single any one thing out. It's like a machine gun going off in your brain. People with mental issues are masters at hiding their issues because we still want to be able to live in the real world. Mine started at maybe kindergarden or first grade. You are very correct at what you say about meeting people or talking to people and what they think of you and how you react. I just have issues with therapists that talk to you like you are simple minded just because you have a mental issue. Most cannot talk or explain well what is going on with spoken words but they are much more in tune than you think.

[@NovelettSmith-Brown]

Since I moved to the USA I’ve been struggling with anxiety especially when I’m to get a job. Just the thought of it brings it on. Nervousness, heart pounding and tremors begin. It’s like I’m suffocating I need help

[@hinafarooqui3459]

Very informative and helpful. Dr Ramani is amazing.

[@m16fermy]

Asking for things made me hyperventilate and it took me years to get over it but it involved addin anger issues into the mix to stop giving a F

[@philholding6905]

The dominant components in GAD is worry and intolerance to uncertainty. Negative rumination is usually associated with depression (in the past), worry is future time travelling. Fear is NOW. Anxiety can be seen as a motivational (functional) force, but this is a bit of a misnomer. Anxiety is not genetic (although someone can be more genetically predisposed to it). Threat is genetic, not anxiety. they are different. We are all born with a primitive survival threat mechanism, which is non-conscious, anxiety is a leant conscious emotion. Anxiety comes from language and culture. We have around 36 plus different words relating to anxiety. most anxieties are generated in childhood. If our significant others/care givers have an anxiety disorder we are much more likely to get one. Why, because we are brought up in the same social/family environment, and absorb the anxious language and cultural interactions of people around us. We mirror other peoples emotional actions (culture) and they are contagious. Agoraphobia is related mostly with panic, but it is fear or anxious about being in open spaces like parking lots, market places and bridges. Odd thing is, it can also be in closed places like shops theatres and cinemas (Code F40.00) DSM-5.

[@nehemiahmarcus308]

I always wondered why some people have anxiety about common things while in situations that would cause panic in the average person, they seem perfectly calm and clear thinking. For example, I used to repossess cars. I hate driving even though I can push through the anxiety, yet when dealing with violent people or being confronted by firearms I tend to feel relaxed and am able to think clearly. My level of outward calm helps to deescalate the situation which is good, but I never understood why.

[@boojieboo7510]

Had traumatic recurring nightmares and sleep walking when I was little. Now, I’m GAD. When I was a kid, the doctor told my parents I needed to see a therapist or psychologist. Did my parents take me? No.

[@meowleymontana]

I am very happy I came across this video. Helped me SO MUCH.

[@Manish-bs4mh]

Thank you ma'am for sharing this idea with me.

[@caleuxx9108]

Rumination as a sign of depression. I see that.... stuck, not able to move forward. I so get that. I have come to understand that depression might be a "stuck state" in the 4th stage of emotional processing (grieving). ---------- Anxiety disorder..... so lets talk about abuse and narcissistic relationships here.... so constant threats (in reality psychological, by they are toxic) - feelings of walking on egg-shells... daily... never knowing why or when someone will blow-up in your face to psychologically attack you (yelling, destructive critisism, manipulation, etc.)..... So, when the person does not feel like they have the tools to manage such a reality, they might also be frequently anxious.... but is that not just reactive to the violence that is around them frequently?

[@samsamed2370]

Positive provocation helped me with this problem. Friends accept that you have anxiety and push you to go and discover what scares you. The more you venture out and face your fears, the more you discover that the world is not what you think, because the reality of anxiety is the first perception you learn about the world as a ruling world, a dangerous world, or other things that we learn. About the world in our childhood and make us anxious Positive provocation from a group that shares the same values ​​as you is very helpful or buy yourself jamp there and Take a risk

[@hfortenberry]

I never felt anxiety in my entire life. Then at about 43 I was heating up some food in a microwave and a small piece of the ceramic dish cracked off in my food and I swallowed it, cutting my throat and bleeding. I was terrified and I instantly gagged myself to try to get it out and then we went to the emergency room. I turned out that I had gotten it out when I gagged myself (which I was apparently not supposed to do because that can also damage your esophagus - but I don't regret it) so the x-ray showed no glass in me. But from that night on for a few months, I had terrible anxiety at night and had a hard time going to sleep at night. Ever since then, I can tend to get anxiety if I am fearful about my physical well-being and I have also had anxiety resulting from financial difficulties which only subsided a bit when I took on a second job. I have had a couple of panic attacks that led me to go to the ER. I'm 51 now and it has gotten a lot better because I took on that second job and I also learned several techniques for dealing with panic attack in the moment and I am taking magnesium as well. Also, I learned that what I have is really more PTSD so that made me feel like I didn't have to think of it as some kind of disorder that would affect me the rest of my life. But yeah, I was much older before I experienced anxiety. It's HORRIBLE, MUCH worse than normal test worries or fears I had in college where your heart is beating rapidly. It's way worse than that. It can make you nauseous, dizzy, truly terrified that you are dying, and a lot more. I'm so glad I've learned techniques to help and that I found magnesium. Good techniques are "5-4-3-2-1 Game" and WALKING. If you are in the middle of an anxiety or panic attack, stop what you are doing and go walk! Don't walk too fast or run, just walk at a normal, steady pace, around the block or wherever. I've even done this inside my house, walking circles around the rooms in my house late at night when I didn't want to be outside. It helps regulate your breathing so the dizziness subsides. Also do Bundling, wrapping yourself up tightly in a snuggly, warm blanket. It will stop your trembling and subside your fear a bit and take the edge off. I use a heated throw that I got from Walmart for $20 and it really helps. A therapist told me that it works on the same principle as swaddling for infants, mimicking when we were safe in the womb. Also, remind yourself that a panic attack will peak in about 15 minutes so there IS an end in sight. You can make it through and you are NOT dying. These techniques really help. However, ever since I started taking Magnesium I have not had a full blown panic attack ever again and my anxiety has drastically reduced.

[@mbrights3158]

thank you for sharing you story. it's awesome that you have been proactive. i appreciate your methods, such as "swaddling" in a blanket..I will try that! Also will start walking. Can you tell me how much (and what kind) of magnesium you take. thank you...

[@hfortenberry]

@@mbrights3158 Sure, aside from the magensium, I really can't recommend walking enough. It really gets that breathing back on track which helps with several of the other symptoms. I've tried breathing techniques and they are difficult for me and often just don't work well. Walking WORKS for me. Aside from mg, walking is my first go-to when I feel an attack coming on. Re the mg., I take magesium citrate powder because it's one of the most absorbent forms of magnesium. Every morning and every night, I add a teaspoon of the powder in my 20oz water bottle. So that's 2 teaspoons a day, spread out across the day. Depending on which magnesium brand I'm using, there may or may not be flavor added. If not, then I like to add a half packet of Crystal Light lemonade flavoring. Although I don't seem to need to add the flavorings as much anymore now that I've grown accustomed to the flavor of magnesium. There are other forms and one is more expensive and works even better (I forget that one) but I find the normal magnesium citrate works well for me so I am sticking with it. You can pick it up in the supplement/vitamin section of Walmart or your grocery store. There are countless brands online as well. I liked the Walmart Spring Valley brand because it doesn't have the added flavors in it and it's less expensive. But they stopped carrying it so now I started buying "CALM" which has Stevia for flavor and is a lot more expensive, but it works. I then went to Amazon and found more non-flavored so I can add my own Crystal Light flavorings. I drink a water bottle with it in the morning and another bottle about an hour before bedtime. It also helps you feel sleepy which is an added bonus.

[@tslilbearshoppe9870]

Normal: worry situational response. Anxiety can be good if it's normal amount. Anxiety goes away when issue goes away. Not normal: Not letting go of worries. All day every day worries. or opposite side; Psychopathy.

[@dough-moh]

That room probably triggered everyone with agoraphobia, I feel like outside in the woods would feel cozier, and with some tea. Tea is always cozy

[@bunniewood]

My anxiety makes work so hard. I cant focus and i get so stressed I freeze. Ive never slept well in my life and i get sick all the time. My anxiety developed at 31 too!!! Medication has helped so much though

[@cookies4isaac522]

I never knew I had that ability to freeze during a test until I had to do state boards. The whole time, all I could think was, these people testing me have no idea what I have been through to get here, and they could care less. It froze me! My test was incomplete and I failed! I had to go to my doctor and ask for ten anti anxiety pills to get me through the make up test! It worked and I passed! But what an experience!

[@Fegga1955]

Thanks so much .Take care.

[@suekelley6461]

Your a true reporter!! Ty for sharing your story!

[@justinrobinson9583]

Thank you for this production.

[@broken_rebirth]

It's kind of ironic to hear her talk about the testing anxiety. So when I went to uni at the age of 26 and having taken out loans, I did not want to fail, or even get less than an A on a test. Like I'm going into debt darn it and an A means I really learned the material. The issue was that every little sound triggered me and I could not focus. The anticipatory anxiety, the environment itself, all prevented me from even focusing my thoughts. So, in order for me to get medical accommodations so I would stop flunking my tests and doing copious amounts of extra credit research to up my grade back to an A, I went to therapy to discuss not only social anxiety, but my test anxiety and my overall chronic worrying and perfectionism disorder. Eventually after 6 months medicaid covered a psychology appt and I got a medical note for testing accommodations where I could test in a private room with extended time and use ear buds to block out all sound. So it was worth it for that aspect but, I went in knowing what I had and was hoping this therapist could help me rewire my brain as I have a phobia of meds due to lots of medical trauma and it goes against my religious beliefs. I actually have panic attacks if I feel drugged up at all, or not myself. I dont have 24/7 anxiety and I'm capable of relaxing, i just cannot handle a lot of stress/stimuli (sights and sounds or social interaction) and medical anything causes immense anxiety. I keep a routine in my daily life and do a lot of coping mechanisms. All of which do take up a lot of time and prevent me from working more than 15 hours a week. But, I made a vow to focus on my health and have three other disabilities, one of which is physical. So to me, being true to myself is worth it bc I'm not going to grow a new body to appease society anyway LOL. Doing things in a way that make me feel safe and proud of myself is key. Like poly vagal therapy was 1000 times more useful than going to therapy and complaining to someone hoping they could teach me what I didn't already know about how to cope with anxiety disorders. So I highly recommend people try out many different techniques to cope and know that medication will mask your symptoms and masking does not teach you about coping, mitigation, and relaxation techniques. It just alters your brain chemistry. My anxiety is trauma based from my childhood. I was trained into an anxiety state because I was always in fight or flight mode protecting myself. So working on calming my nervous system with herbal remedies and meditative breathing techniques, while minimizing all stressors is waht works best for me. This means telling people I can't do more socializing this week, i'm at my cap as an introvert loner, this means just shutting my phone off, not going to another dr appt, not leaving my apartment for three days, cuddling my cat, etc. and as long as I respect what my body tells me, I'm pretty content. I will say that for anyone struggling, you may need to define your boundaries and religiously stick to them. Even if that means prioritizing your health, over making money. Doing too much can really stress your adrenals and that ALWAYS makes anxiety disorders WORSE.

[@whracing]

I’m bad with paying bills, then I get anxious about my post/letters. It’s a vicious circle.

[@MsTMarie83]

Love prayers an good vibes to anyone battling the anxiety, isolation, hatred and anger due to this virus. Sincerely, A random, sad, lonely, hippie chick in North Carolina

[@kjosemaria9373]

19:00 is really helpful and encouraging... thank you so much.

[@CamiiGianna]

She is amazing! Very good at explaining, I could listen to her for hours!

[@crissieroserose]

My 38 year old daughter is borderline p d. I as her mother I didn’t understand my symptoms . Iv just realised I have an anxiety disorder . As a consequence of letting her bully and abuse me . I am actually scared of my 38 yr old. . How ridiculous is that ?

[@ddonlee]

Very very great content . Love this amazing Doctor. So articulate, so clear and concise in her explanations. Very knowledgeable Doctor