Let's Talk About Anxiety

[@tammyminks]

I’m so happy you did this video! I was diagnosed with extreme anxiety and I’ve struggled with it since I was a teenager. Now that we live in Texas I’m struggling with depression on top of it and it sucks so bad. I totally get what you’re saying about not even being able to go to the grocery store. Same here. My husband has to do a lot of the shopping because I just can’t handle it. When my kids have any kind of school function it’s hard for my husband to get me out the door to go. He’s so amazing though because we’ve been together since we were 16 and we’re 40 now so he’s been through a lot with me. When we were in high school the first time I had a really bad panic attack in front of him I thought he was gonna be out, but he stuck by me and helped me right though it. I am right there with you about the Xanax too. I never wanted to take it then I was prescribed it for a plane ride back to Seattle and it helped so much I went back in asking about getting on it at a low dose. So again, I’m so happy you shared this and for anyone struggling with anxiety and depression just know that no matter where you are, young or old, you are not alone! Sending love to everyone and hang in there because it will get better! ❤️ 🤗

[@addyduncan1544]

I think it’s so vital to speak about this topic especially on social media and platforms. So many teenagers and adults kill themselves or don’t seek help because they feel like no one will care. The stigma of mental health needs to end! I relate to you so much, I have both anxiety and depression. But anxiety is literally hell because of paranoia and not being able to get simple tasks done because you worry! I honestly am so happy you talked about this, and you are one of my favorite youtubers because you are so real!

[@iambentlee]

Addy Duncan thank you so much 😭❤️

[@ellynnnoonan9446]

Thank you so much for talking about this. I’ve been diagnosed with depression 6 years ago- life got too much recently and I now I’m diagnosed with acute anxiety disorder, brought on by stress. When I panic, I feel sick, light headed and I start convulsing, like an epileptic fit or something. I’ve tried Xanax, I’m glad it worked for you, it didn’t fit me at all. Had a bad reaction to it. I’m on Diazepam now and it’s working really well. Thanks again for highlighting this issue you have, it’s so reassuring to know it’s not a myth and that it is a real issue for some people. I’ve now subscribed to your channel- I’ve become a massive fan ❤️

[@daraalford5018]

Literally going through the same thing. Went to the dr and finally put my pride down and asked for help! It’s ok to not be ok sometime! And it’s ok to ask for help! Sending love and positivity your way❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@torijane8105]

Oh my gosh I fly and travel a lot.. and every single time I am an absolute disaster on the plane and before due to my severe anxiety. I think the plane is going to crash, every movement and bump my heart races. I’ve thought about going to the doctor for it but I didn’t think they could do anything for it. I have anxiety attacks all the time and have been against meds too (for myself personally), but I’m glad you’re taking the steps to feel better!! ❤️💪🏼

[@samanthasage3436]

I can relate to this so much, all the way down to the random British voice haha, I struggle with everything you mentioned. I have been wanting to start my own channel for so long, I’m slowly building the courage to find my voice and put it out there for the world to devour, I often find myself fighting the voice that wants to talk me out of it. So, its inspiring to see someone like me put the message out there! Thank you for posting this and helping me feel a little less alone.

[@iambentlee]

*PLEASE READ ME* I want to clarify a few things. In this video, I mentioned a couple supplements I've used, to get rid of my anxiety. I didn't name everything. I've tried CBD oil, other herbal remedies, other medications, I've seen a psychologist, therapist, psychiatrist, multiple counselors, etc. I appreciate the hell out of you guys for the advice on various anxiety relief methods to try but BELIEVE ME when I tell you, I have tried them already. I know you guys are wanting to help, but this is something I have struggled with my entire life. I'm not just jumping on xanax because it's available for me. It's my last resort at this point. Thank you guys for watching, and I love you all.

[@kathiparker9260]

Hi Hailey I have just know found you. First bless you for your struggles. Depression and anxiety sucks period. Let me tell you a little about me. I am 47 I have had 9 miscarriages 2 of those I was carrying twins. I am a 5 year survivor of kidney cancer and lyomysarcoma. 2 cancers at once that was an odd feeling. The second one was a suprise they thought it was a fatty tumor whic turned out to be stage 1 or 2 I can't remember now. Anyway that's when my doctor put me on Paxil now I have tried multiple drugs. I have been on Paxil has been like a Godsend. Now with that said the last 2 years it seems like it's not working as well. So now I have Xanax for those days that just sucks. But maybe you could try something for a more permit fix which can be revised. Thanks for reading

[@gretchenxlyn]

Thank you for sharing your experience(s), and opening up about even details that seem small on the outside but feel huge on the inside. So much love for you.

[@iambentlee]

gretchenxlyn ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sarajayz2480]

i just found your chanel. i am from romania and you helped me a lot today. i just wanted to thank you so much. you are the best. i love you end i really thank you.

[@EricBZink]

Great share and real! Definitely give you props from bringing awareness! I find videos like this inspiring for my own channel! Keep doing you!

[@iambentlee]

Dr1ven Industries thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@EricBZink]

Hailey Junkin all the support for you!

[@savannahmarie3954]

Thank you for posting this Hailey.. 💖 because of my anxiety, I have failed to graduate from highschool (had to join an alternative one with less students and student interaction) (more like a teacher one-on-one based school)whilst all of my "friends" are all in college. I'm supposed to be finishing up my last 6 credits but honestly it's just hard. I just feel like dropping out and giving up on it all the time.. just feels hopeless

[@jaimiebarry9030]

I know we just talked about this like two days ago lol, but I’m so happy that you’re helping yourself ❤️

[@iambentlee]

Jaimie Barry love you girl ❤️

[@itsabeckything9648]

I'm so glad you made this video! It's still feels hard to talk about anxiety, depression, and mental health issues. Also, I have suffered most of my life with severe anxiety and depression to the point it's hard to function. I have tried a wide selection of pills and have been off of them for a year and let me tell you it's hard. My anxiety and depression makes it hard for me to sleep, work, and to do everyday things. Thank u for sharing.

[@felicianahernandez1902]

i love these kind of videos bc it shows awareness ❤️ Honesty it makes me feel a little less alone knowing i’m not the only one dealing w this. i don’t have as bad anxiety as you so it sucks but i know what’s it’s like to freeze while working and lose my breaths bc i get so anxious and feeling lost. I think you should sing in your into more often you have such a great voice 🥰

[@iambentlee]

Feliciana Hernandez thank you so much ❤️

[@roxywalker602]

My heart breaks because this is 100% me everything you said I’ve said and felt... it’s so difficult because we are “people persons” but yet it almost cripples us in other ways. I commend you for talking about it and for always still pushing through and living your life the best you can! I feel like my own anxiety gives me a better sense of humor and more compassion for others too ❤️ I appreciate you so much for sharing!

[@jessicaraymond7056]

Hi Hailey ! I just got a class at uni today and we were talking about anxiety. I asked my teacher a bunch of questions cause I'm anxious too and I had episodes of depression. Here's a little advice she gave me : beside the medication (wich should works cause they rebalance your chemicals connexion in your brain, something like that) it's helping to learn some ways to get the anxiety down on your own. For example you can face a situation by asking you what's the worst that could happen? Like when you freaking out to go to the grocery store. The worst is that people judge you. What's the worst that could happen with people judging you? and then you go down as far as you can. And when you reach the lowest point, you asked yourself : What are the odds that this is gonna happen ? it helps recenter your brain understand that You Got This and this situation is not a real threath to your life. Anyway, sorry for the long text and my poor English. Love from Québec, Canada ♥

[@icedcoffeeandbookss]

I honestly can’t stand when people think there’s only one type of anxiety. I haven’t recently, but I struggle more with night anxiety and it sucks!

[@mirielle20]

I’m not a bandwagon kinda girl, but I couldn’t help but think of CBD oil when you were talking. I have several friends who have used it for anxiety and depression and it’s helped (if you’re still at all hesitant about Xanax). Virtual hug felt! I love your heart for wanting to help others. ❤️

[@iambentlee]

I tried CBD oil for a few months! It didn't really help me!

[@mirielle20]

Hailey - awww, sorry about that! Sounds like you have a good plan in place. ❤️

[@fermay13]

Oh girl. This video speaked to me. I’m 31 and I’ve struggled with depression since I was 14. It’s really hard and I’ve been depressed for more than half of my life. How sad is that? I also struggle with anxiety and particularly 2017/18 it’s been worse. Like I can’t leave the house unless it’s work (bc its an obligation, I’m very responsible) but I literally don’t go out with friends, don’t go out to eat, like I just physically CAN’T make myself leave my house unless it’s work. I get super anxious around people and I sweat LIKE CRAZY. I also get dizzy and I’m constantly scared to pass out in public. It’s been really debilitating lately to know I have to deal with this (I’m not doing any treatment atm bc all of them involved medication and I just don’t want to take meds rn). It’s great to hear your story and to know other ppl we admire go through similar difficulties. Thank you for your honesty. I know it takes a lot of courage! You are the best, really! Let’s keep fighting this.

[@iambentlee]

Mayara we’re in the together ❤️ Thank you for being open and sharing your personal life with me! I really appreciate and applaud your honesty!

[@zoeygelegan283]

I don’t like the idea of meds either so cbd works great for me, try an extra strength one :)

[@shannonbethany864]

My anxiety is crippling, literally cannot function at times. And it goes in waves. I swear it’s just this world we live in. Although mine is more of a severe hypochondria and self diagnosis’s. Everyone has anxiety for different reasons but thank you for sharing. I’m prescribed meds too. Very needed lol. 💓

[@iambentlee]

Shannon Bethany same here ☹️😞 It’s hard just to do simple things like get gas or groceries. Thank you for sharing. We’re in this together 💗

[@Moonwalker80]

You nailed EVERYTHING about depression and anxiety!!

[@breannaclark9847]

I’m so happy you made this I have bad exiety to I have lots of panick atacks at school and I can’t talk to anybody and I’m always worried and nevervous it drives me nuts people has been recommending medication to me but idk if I should do that because of stuff like you said and it’s good to know where in this together ❤️❤️❤️love you have a wonderful day

[@iambentlee]

Breanna Clark love you ❤️

[@breannaclark9847]

Hailey Junkin yay I’m so happy that you said that I’ve been having a very very bad week and you made my day a lot better❤️❤️❤️

[@victoriamacdonald348]

Girl I seriously didn’t know that anyone else felt the same way I do on a daily basis.... sometimes I walk home in the middle of the day (I’m a student so I have this privilege) because I’m so anxious I feel I could cry.... then being in my room alone I feel anxious cause I’m closed off to the rest of the world.... but I won’t medicate myself because there are so many bad side effects and once your start you can’t get off it... so yeah..

[@rodrick6139]

Thanks for this Hailey I need this because I am very anxious right now! I'm close to dropping out of school!

[@aln123434]

Same to everything you said!

[@error8735]

Honestly I’m so happy you spoke about the trembling that comes from anxiety 😭. I’ve walked out of my classes in college cause I couldn’t control it and was so embarrassed . It was nice to know someone else experiences that also / that I’m not alone .

[@emmacompton6419]

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[@stefishock]

God we are so alike... the fact that you made that video knowing it would probably create more anxiety and you still gone through it!! You are a tuff cookie

[@iambentlee]

stefishock ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@veronicaharms]

Oh my gosh hun. You are i are in the same boat exactly. I dont take meds for mine either. It is a 365 day struggle with both also for me. Love you hun and we can and will get through this.

[@serenafanlife4226]

A low dose of Xanex 0.5 mgworks very well minor anxiety. I, endure Severe Major Depression. I am functional at work and I can take care of everyone else, but once I get home, I crash in my bed for days, no eating, just sleeping. Head constantly feels like it is in a dark fog. I, am soo thankful that tomorrow I am seeing a new Doctor. Hopefully, they can find what will help me get out of the dark fog. Cheering on everyone else, whom battles Mental Health disorder's. Stay positive and strong. Find whatever will help u get out of the darkness.

[@iambentlee]

Nurse Calls I hope things work out love! Rooting for you and your well-being, and sending you lots of love ❤️

[@sarahyaps]

dang that intro was angelic

[@iambentlee]

Sarah Isabella thank you 💗

[@montanamccabe9600]

Feel this on a spiritual level! Don’t worry you’re not alone!❤️ here if you ever need to talk to anyone (even though I’m a complete stranger to you)🙈

[@Alltheragewithpage]

I don’t really know you, but I miss you and realized I haven’t seen anything from you in a while. If you’re just taking a break - enjoy & disregard! But I wanted to reach out to say I was thinking about you and hope you are doing well. Much love from a fellow WA girl! ❤️

[@iambentlee]

Page Wood hey Page! Thank you for the kind words 😭❤️ Social media makes me sad so I’m taking a break for now, trying to focus on real life and getting my career going! Thank you for thinking of me ❤️

[@mintdoki]

I have severe depression and not exactly severe anxiety, but I am having it to an amount that it sometimes drives me crazy. Before I didnt like going out because I had anxiety that people knew I was having depression. It was just terrible, I didnt always have it so I sometimes dont know how to deal with it.

[@mikeanthony3986]

Thanks for sharing dear.

[@serenitynow9980]

Xanax is a life saver, especially when anxiety turns to panic attacks. I can't fly or take trains without it

[@SarahDiana40]

I relate to this so much ♥️ I’ve had it for a few years it got worse when with my ex but now I try fitness and jogging they help, yeah lol I love coffee 😍 but I try to have one coffee a day but I struggle with that as I always have about 3 lol thanks for this Hayley x

[@taylorthemeek]

GIRL. I feel you. I've suffered with anxiety and depression for many many years. I've tried medications, herbs, therapy, etc. and didn't get much relief. I just recently started listening to the book 'Dare' on Audible and I've already started implementing some of the techniques and they seem to be helping! You might want to check it out 😊 They also have a free app and a workbook I think I might buy.

[@iambentlee]

Taylor Meek ohhhhh! Thank you SO MUCH. I will download it asap. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@taylorthemeek]

@@iambentlee I hope it helps! We're in this together! 💕

[@sarah-bethblaney2538]

I’m so glad you made this video. Do you ever have really bad anxiety while you drive to the point where you avoid and are scared of driving? That’s what I’m going through right now.

[@iambentlee]

Sarah-Beth Blaney thank you! Sometimes. If I’m in a city I struggle with driving around but on the other end, driving around in a smaller, more rural area, is my favorite. Especially around Washington. Like the Olympic National Forest area. SO BEAUTIFUL. Music blasting, windows down, that’s therapy for me haha

[@iambentlee]

I’m sorry you are dealing with that though ☹️

[@elise5019]

Magnesium supplements really help me with my anxiety and sleep. Also drinking more subtle amounts of caffeine, like substituting tea for coffee :)

[@xoierr]

You’re a mess, but the Most Beautiful mess I know and have ever seen and that I think is absolutely wonderful 😩❤️

[@knorregrisen7116]

How do you get over it tho? I cant take it anymore.

[@leoniesokolowski3212]

Hey, you haven't mentioned anything about seeing a psychologist to help with your anxiety/depression. Have you ever ? If not, you should, it helps a lot just in general to figure out stuff about ourselves and I'm guessing it could definitely help with anxiety/depression. If yes, what happened, did it worked, or not really ?

[@iambentlee]

Yes. I've seen many over the years. :(

[@jessicaladd85]

I can relate to this on so many levels!

[@amandareinert5723]

I feel you 100%. I also suffer with anxiety 😔. Have you tried CBD oil? It works wonders!! Super natural and it's just amazing. ❤

[@Assashimaru]

Try taking biopqq 💗💗❤

[@jameswalker5294]

😎

[@xWe2s]

Sweet mess. It's more and more common because of the today world. It's times more stressful and hard to live now, than before even 15-20 years. And older people saying you "Ooh god, you are young", or "what problems you have, you are young and have many more years". Doh. Bullshit. Together is the thing.

[@dss943]

If we are all honest with ourselves, we all struggle with something that we don't feel like anyone else would understand. Thanks for being honest. Just one question: what about medication AND meditation?

[@iambentlee]

dss943 I’ve just started meditating lately and LOVE IT! 🙌

[@megucis5680]

that’s why i quit school 🤘🏻

[@genesisrestorivera5042]

Firts comment, yeii ❤ love u

[@danamuller5016]

WOW FUCK I just discovered you but are we the same person??? I am also bi, I also love singing, have a big personality , LOVE people and I have depression and (sometimes) anxiety...

[@angies_fashion]

Is this why you've been deleting a lot of your videos :(

[@amberklaire9419]

ADHD fueled by Anxiety Also, Valerian root helps me sleep as well as helps with my anxiety. Obvi ask your doctor but it helps me personally.

[@nati1899]

Thank you

[@memint2474]

I have a question out of this topic... You have done quite a lot of surgeries and stuff on your face, which I totally respect. Being comfortable in your own body is very important. I really wanna do a rhinoplasty of some sort when I get a bit older, as my current nose is extremely wide and simply very big. Aaanyways, my question is, how did you afford it? :) (ye a big comment ik let me be)

[@iambentlee]

meMint hey there! I’ve just had one facial surgery (rhinoplasty). I put it on my credit card, and paid it off over two years. I have a great credit score, so I had a low interest rate, and I had 15k of available credit (due to my high credit score as well). It may not be the smartest option, but that’s what I did and it worked out for me!

[@memint2474]

Alright, thank you! With surgeries I meant fillers and stuff, maybe wrong word to use, should've checked more of your videos before commenting, my mistake :)

[@xWe2s]

"Imma mess" kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqW5Yqylmq6ihq8

[@MrUfojunkiedavid]

You're a mess. Anxiety is a byproduct of a psychological disorder

[@iambentlee]

I’ve had severe anxiety my entire life haha so are you insinuating that I was just born a mess? 😆 Thank you though David. I really appreciate your kindness and empathy!