My Body Sensations Scare Me: Anxiety Sensitivity

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If you experience this kind of hypersensitivity to bodily sensations or emotions or have a history of high anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia or health anxiety, then this video on anxiety sensitivity is important for you.
I am going to describe what anxiety sensitivity is and why it is important, how it relates to panic disorder, health anxiety and other anxiety disorders and phobias and how to treat it.
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What is Anxiety Sensitivity?
Anxiety sensitivity is the fear of internal bodily sensations associated with anxiety and the concern that they are very dangerous and could lead to devastating outcomes. Anxiety symptoms may include a racing heart, arrhythmia, palpitations, chest pressure, skipped beats, difficulty breathing, throat pressure or a lump in the throat, nausea, digestive discomfort, tingling sensations, muscle tension, light headedness or dizziness and dissociation experiences like derealization/depersonalization.
At a basic level…anxiety sensitivity is a fear anxiety or a fear of fear.
Having Anxiety sensitivity puts you at risk for developing an anxiety disorder like panic disorder, agoraphobia, ptsd, somatic symptom disorder, illness anxiety disorder or health anxiety. People often interpret the intensity of their sensations as something catastrophic, like they might be having a heart attack, a stroke, maybe they are going insane or crazy or they might fear being socially humiliated or embarrassed or any number of other catastrophic events.
People WITHOUT high anxiety sensitivity accept those sensations as anxiety based and do not become overly attentive to those symptoms. They do not associate those symptoms with danger, fear, embarrassment, or a warning sign that something catastrophic might be occurring.
People with high anxiety sensitivity not only fear those symptoms, but they also begin to react to their symptoms and bodily sensations by doing certain behaviors to prevent or avoid those symptoms.
If this relates to you, you may be avoiding exercise or going certain places where you might feel anxious or panic. You might have safety behaviors like having someone with you, having medication or water or snacks with you, staying within a proximity to a hospital, or you might perform certain rituals or compulsions to calm yourself down. You might breathe a certain way, check your pulse, take your blood pressure, call your doctors, or google symptoms looking for reassurance.
All those reactionary or preventative behaviors only reinforce or strengthen your anxiety and feed the anxiety cycle that causes suffering.
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[@jondeauxman]

I had a huge skipped beat during a stress test, my cardiologist said it was normal, more importantly he told me "most people wouldn't have even felt it" that has helped a lot, knowing that I just happen to feel these normal sensations more strongly lends comfort

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Yes. I agree. It is so helpful knowing that.

[@rajr5936]

I have not seen any other video explaining this so clearly and precisely. I can't thank you enough.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you. I appreciate it.🙏

[@slim9978]

She is great

[@MrDeadbweast]

I wish i could make videos. I just dealt with this for 3 years. Im at the point were im almost forgetting what it was like. I just sumbled on this video and almost got reminded i just had this. Whoever you are you will recover!

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am so glad you are feeling better.

[@EliteKidd95]

Thank you so much, I feel EVERYTHING in my body and I've always been very sensitive but I started having extreme panic attacks two years ago, they got so bad I started having them about three times a day, for basically no reason, I have a fear of having a heart attack. The after effects of the panic attack is the worst part, depersonalization, strange body sensations and now my panic attacks have almost stopped. I get them sometimes, but I’ve started getting internal trembling or like a rumbling sensation in my leg. It really scares me. I’ve always felt like I can feel pain more intensely than other people and just sensations in general.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am so sorry. Yes, it sounds like you may have a high level of anxiety sensitivity and possibly health anxiety , meaning you are sensitive to what you feel in your body and interpret what you feel as dangerous.

[@AllThingsFitnessandLifestyle]

This video helped me fall asleep without having to hop up last night. I just let it be!!! Hypersensitive more h than ever and I’m over it, just let it be and keep on with my life.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Good for you. That’s exactly what you need to do. ❤️

[@matthewhelfrich7571]

Thank you for this. I am so sensitive to the feelings in my body. Sinus pressure can cause an instant anxiety attack. Really slows me down

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Hi Mathew. I’m sorry that you have to deal with that.

[@shraddhakapoor6671]

You are superb i was having a bad anxiety attack... listening to you was so liberating ❤❤

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

That’s good to hear. Thank you 🙏❤️

[@Hyperbeas_88]

This explains what I have, I have severe anxiety and panic attacks. I’ve been seen by doctors but my mind tells me to run to the ER.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Hi Oliver. I am sorry that you have severe anxiety and panic attacks. I have a program that teaches you how to do interoceptive sensitivity reduction training coming out in January that can help you recover. If you would like to be notified when the program becomes available, please join my newsletter at paigepradko.com. It is called “Your Panic Attacks are Not the Boss” and in the program I teach you how to retrain your brain to recover from panic disorder.

[@tinawilliams6576]

I always feel like I’m going crazy, like I see myself from the outside. Lately more so since I’m trying to wean off the Alprazolam. I’m only taking a very low dose 0.25 mg. I don’t want to be on that stuff. When I take it I feel funny in my head too and it scares me. I try to ignore it and do what I need to do. I have Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue symptom. I live all by myself, no family close. I’m often afraid something horrible is going to happen while I’m alone. All I want is someone to hold me and tell me, I’m going to be okay and I’m safe and I’m not going crazy.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Hi Tina. I understand. I do think those are normal human desires. Going off of that medication can create rebound and withdrawal anxiety. Please do so slowly under your doctor’s care and see benzoinfo.com for more information. I have a health anxiety course with a support group if you feel like you need more help and support. www.paigepradko.com/healthanxiety

[@erinsanders7559]

Ever since my mom died suddenly, i constantly feel sensation that make me fear the worst. Heart attacks, stroke, aneurysm, clots. I stopped enjoying live like I used to. I constantly scanning for those sensations. This made things clearer. Thank you so much.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am sorry for your sudden loss of your mom, Erin. It sounds like the loss triggered health anxiety. I hope that you are helped by the video. There are more resources at paigepradko.com if needed.

[@sunnyr6884]

Thank you for your video. I was suffering from "prick the body with needles" due to extreme fear. Those who are suffering like this, I want to suggest that don't disturb the sensation. Let it exhaust itself. In course of time the problem will get reduced, and it will vanish.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Great advice. 😊

[@AbbyWoodlandAuthor]

This is perfect! Thank you for sharing. I’ve had agoraphobia for 10 years so far and just starting EMDR for trauma. I am highly sensitive to nausea and choking and a few other body sensations. I don’t leave my house at all because I’m always afraid of throwing up in public, having an accident, or choking and dying. This video has been super helpful.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Agoraphobia is very tough, I am sorry you are going through that. I have been working on a course for people with agoraphobia for over a year and hope to be completed soon. If you would like more information on when my program will be available and what it includes, you may join my newsletter at paigepradko.com and I will announce my new programs there. 😊❤️

[@margaret3239]

I agree with you that people with this problem also feel it more. I consider myself a highly sensitive person, and I have anxiety and depression and deal with the body sensations and my emotions are very strong as well.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Yes, I agree that some of us have much more sensitive nervous systems too.

[@EricSanchez]

You are absolutely phenomenal ❤

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you 🙏❤️

[@salt_and_light03]

This video is revolutionary. Thank you. Blessings

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Glad it was helpful! 🙏❤️

[@trishablaylock5690]

I’m thankful for you making these videos ❤ I’ve been struggling all day with not being able to breathe properly and having dry mouth. I feel extremely exhausted and just want to breathe normally. It scares me when I feel this way and keeps the anxiety going.

[@Dreammy7]

What a sweet dog, listening to all you say. So calming! Keep your good work. Really good explanation. Love your work!

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you, Sanja. 🙏❤️

[@patfitz6098]

May you really be blessed in all the things you do and touch. Can't thank you enough how helpful you've been to me

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you, Patrick. I am so glad I could help. ❤️

[@tinbane77]

All of your videos are so incredibly insightful and helpful! Thanks for all of your work helping so many people!

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you for saying that. I appreciate it. 🙏❤️

[@zenobipowell1015]

Ooooo this is def me all over. And two of my children so far. Debilitating. Thankyou so much for the Info xxx

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Yes, it can be genetic and debilitating if you interpret bodily sensations as dangerous. It’s important to remind yourself that anxiety symptoms can be uncomfortable but are not harmful or dangerous.

[@barbarav108]

You are a very good therapist. Thank you.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Wow, thank you 🙏

[@user-ug5dx5zw9m]

Thank you so much for this video. When i started taking medications for anxiety disorder i started having discomforting painful sensation on the face, eye and inside my head . It was so distressing for years, i had to go off medications when things were the sensations start to interfere with my daily life. i still struggle with them, though i had gone off medication though not as severe as when i was on meds .these sensations are wierd , disturbing and hard to describe. i look forward to knowing better coping mechanism and journey to healing.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I’m sorry you have those sensations and hope they resolve.

[@timb7281]

I feel like you were describing me perfectly! I want to stop taking meds for it... but hesitant

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Hi Tim. I appreciate your commenting. Here is a playlist for help with health anxiety and hope some of the videos are helpful. kzbin.info/aero/PL1lUhuKpYUYonn-zlZxzTRR8V4myEHgCY

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

I have em all, all the time!😬Your videos are a great help.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am glad they are helpful.🙏❤️

[@larrybacheller7832]

Thanks Paige!!

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

You bet!❤️

[@nicolas_-_-_]

Hello! Thank you very much!

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Hi Nicolas. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏❤️

[@ericzy3048]

Thank you so much for such a fantastic video. I’m experiencing health anxiety these days, feeling palpitations from time to time. I have already run many tests including ECG, Holter, 24 hour BP Monitor, blood test, Artery CT scan, cervical and brain CT scan. But I was told by my doctor that nothing wrong with my body. 😢

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Health anxiety can really take over. I am so sorry you are going through this. If you need help turning this around, you may want to check out my program to help people recover from health anxiety: www.paigepradko.com/healthanxiety

[@kjs1328]

I have bladder kidney cancer I've also had leukemia, I've been fighting disease since I was 15 years old however I am now stuck in this hell's anxiety / trauma rut, for the last 2 years, realistically I've been suffering with severe anxiety for 10 years or more but most recently I overcame anxiety but since my recent rediagnosis of the bladder kidney cancer I've had it out of control and I can't do the things I love, I can't go shopping, I don't have joy in my heart anymore, constantly dizzy feeling like my heart's too slow, too fast, basically every single thing you talked about is what I'm having, I just found your videos and it's like I found a gem in a haystack, I've known about CBT but I've not heard it talked about like you have talked about, even about eating certain foods, I try to avoid because they cause me anxiety, it's so crazy you're describing me to a t, and I thought that there was no hope, the cancer is real but the anxiety is not, and I know that the anxiety is just anxiety and not more symptoms but sometimes I mistake them for more cancer symptoms and it makes me so tired literally and figuratively,

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Living with cancer and doing what you have to do to treat cancer is challenging enough without the added high levels of anxiety. I am so sorry you are going through this. Health anxiety is experienced by people with real medical conditions and without it, but the anxiety itself can add considerably to your suffering and rob you of living your life. I am also a cancer survivor and can understand the trauma you are going through. I would love to help you in my online course and in my support group of people doing this work to heal from health anxiety. Please feel free to contact me at paigepradko.com. Here is a link to my course and support group. www.paigepradko.com/healthanxiety.

[@speedypete3725]

ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO!!!

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

You're the best, SpeedyPete! Thanks for watching!

[@georgewashington4552]

Thank you!

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

You’re welcome 🙏❤️

[@Safely2024]

Can relate 💯 %...but trying different techniques to overcome

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Wishing you the best, Nani. 🙏❤️

[@kevinagee4528]

I took Clonazapam for 4 1/2 years for anxiety. I am now 7 years off and have way more anxiety then I did ever before. I have all the symptoms of anxiety sensitivity that you were talking about. I do get blood drawn every 6 months to make sure things are okay and so far so good. I actually start seeing a physiotherapist tomorrow evening that does CBT. Thank you for explaining this subject, it makes some sense out of this craziness I’m dealing with.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am sorry that you are dealing with this, Kevin. It seems to be a common symptom after withdrawal from benzodiazepines.

[@rebeccamcclelland220]

Do the withdrawals ever go away from anxiety meds? If you been on them for yrs?

[@pitchbuckets2860]

@@rebeccamcclelland220I also took klonopin myself for 8 years prescribed and then took 5 months to taper .. the taper was bloody dreadful ( severe paranoia , anxiety , almost like my brain was in another dimension ) I am Now 7 years free of klonopin and my anxiety is terrible again. Klonopin did not make me feel anxiety ( it made me fearless ) besides thoughts that ran rapid. But I feel like Benzos beat up my amygdala and nervous system that it’s very sensitive now after being off for many years

[@babyhugsbear08]

I love your video explanation. I am worried about my heart bc I have uncontrolled POTS and gastoeperesis. The "coping" reactions and preventative behavior is spot-on! I know I have had anxiety since I was 11 as multiple disorders, so I know deep down, anxiety is the problem. I am still worried of the pots and gastoeperesis being not treated and I am immobile (literally) laying down flat even feels like I'm gonna die!!!! I'm desperate for a CBT therapist and gi appointment. I pray the bad pots and gastroperesis isn't killing me

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am so sorry you are dealing with POTS and gastroperesis and anxiety. It is a lot to deal with and I hope information in my videos will be helpful.

[@babyhugsbear08]

@@PaigePradkoTherapy i highly appreciate it!! Thank you. You t ally care about your clients to the point where you will give advice on KZbin. 🥰Still waiting for a CBT therpaist to help me handle my health problems mental and physical but I will always watch your vids and other ones like yours. I really am convincee I'm dying bc my pots is so severe right now. I don't want to die.. that's been my most huge fear all my life. Drs said my fear was that bad as well . I have babies. (nieces and nephews) I became a great aunt in November bc my litten sister aka my niece had a beautiful little boy and I only saw him when he was first born. I knew as soon as I held the baby I would get worse I felt it. I'm not trying to have a pity party. I just love them so much. Being an aunt to so many little babies and my little sister aka neice as well she's barely two years younger than me. It is my main reason I never want to die young. But also, I just LOVE my life that much. Like wow, life is amazing! Even with all I'm going through..... You really don't know. :( I still love my life and if I had to deal with this extrme stuff I do now everyday for the rest of my life as long as it wouldn't kill me I would. I really love my life and family. I love my neices and nephews and my siblings and mom. I am mean to my mom too much bc I feel like I am really about to die and see loves me so much I'm just really scared but i apologize and tell her im just very scared. I just feel like I wish I wasn't born. Bc I might have to face the worst fear ever. Not because I'm suicidal. I'm the total far opposite. I just hope I get better. And everyone else suffering from mental and physical diseases. Young people should never get this way. It makes me sad 😢 I will make sure I watch all your videos when you post from now on . Hope you have the best week!!! 🌻🤗

[@babyhugsbear08]

Sorry my phone is messed up lots of typos everytime I type lol🤦‍♀️

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Sending you a hug and hope that you will improve and heal.🤗❤️

[@dignifieddan.4198]

I’ve always had anxiety burns recently went though an intense period of health anxiety which has led to being overly sensitive to my bodily sensations. It leads to googling and panic. Ir sucks. And it definitely spirals. But we can beat it. We can overcome it. Give it to God and just keep moving forward.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you for sharing hope and inspiration.❤️

[@dignifieddan.4198]

@@PaigePradkoTherapy thank you 🙏

[@wheatley1032]

I watch your videos often.i have ocd and health anxiety very bad.it’s gotten so bad it is hard for me to drive on the highway a lot of times,I start to feel dizzy spells and brain zaps and have to exit the highway and ride on the feeder.this has become a problem for me.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am so sorry, it sounds like the health Anxiety (ocd) is also causing symptoms of agoraphobia. If you would like to work on turning this around, I can help you learn what to do to recover. Here is more information: Health anxiety assessment www.paigepradko.com/healthanxietyquiz OnLine Course: Rapid Recovery from Health Anxiety www.paigepradko.com/healthanxiety

[@lemieuxlara2724]

Thank you Paige for all this information ! I have been suffering from pannic attack and anxiety for a long time and when a new symptome appear i focus on it ! I am happy to have found you ! Could people with anxiety have sweaty hands like almost 24/7 ?

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am glad you found my channel. Yes. Sweaty hands, unfortunately, is a symptom of anxiety.

[@gtbike8142]

I have been feeling this way for over 3 weeks

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am so sorry. Feel free to leave me a message at paigepradko.com if I can be helpful.

[@SPerri99]

Thank you so much for this video, it really is explained so well by you. I have had health anxiety for the past 1.5 years and it’s terrible, I have had every symptom you mentioned, the one I can’t shake lately is this shortness of breath/tight throat feeling almost like I have to cough, can this be caused by anxiety? It doesn’t seem common and worries me.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Yes, it can feel very uncomfortable, but that is likely an anxiety symptom. Some people describe it as a lump or tightening in the throat, others feel like it is difficult to get air in. It is not dangerous and resolves on its own. If you need help with health anxiety, I have resources available at paigepradko.com

[@pamelapowell4463]

Thank u

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@JonnyQ408]

When I started experience, panic attack for the first time in 2016, that changed me, I started fearing chest pains, dizziness, headaches etc.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

That sounds terrible. Have you worked with someone on how to treat that fear and panic?

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

Great video. I often wonder why I ended up with anxiety. I think I was always a bit of a hypochondriac looking back. But in 1979 I saw an elderly woman drop dead in a crowd a few metres from me. She died of a massive heart attack that day. My dad ran through a field to phone an ambulance and when it got there it was slipping and skidding in the wet grass. Two months later I say a 12 year old boy dead on the floor of a room off a small shop. He’s mother was screaming crying. This must of had an effect.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am sorry you witnessed those terrible events. Yes, those traumas could have been enough to express the genes for health anxiety and anxiety in general. It is not unusual to have it triggered by a past traumatic event.

[@hereshoping6992]

That'll cause it 😢

[@blissfulheretic6281]

Powerful

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

🙏❤️

[@stevebrown-bz5ry]

Random pains...anything...and im steaight on it...focussing..obsessing.....CANNOT stop my brain from doing it......nno matter wgat I try...... Im in such a deep hole with this....and never give up trying things to help myself....but....i am constantly losing this war.....

[@hereshoping6992]

Same 😢

[@hereshoping6992]

Fear of fear 😢 it sucks i cant hold a job because of it, i barely leave my house

[@-piccolo-791]

This content is 🔥🔥 Could you talk about the symptom that feels like im walking on loose rope? Or i feel like my legs are going to give out? That feeling kills me 😞

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you. Oh, the ol’ wobbly legs. Another sensation from our lovely adrenaline surges. I have a video coming out in 2 weeks called, “Trembling, Shaking and Vibrating: The Anxiety Dance”. I should have called it “The Wobble”.

[@-piccolo-791]

@@PaigePradkoTherapy I am looking forward to it. God bless you!

[@sobaanmohammed3304]

Hi Paige. Is it possible for anxiety sensations to jump around? Palpitations, chest heaviness and shortness of breath were there initially, and I am now used to / no longer afraid of them. However nausea, fear of vomiting, and a lump in my throat have now entered the picture, and nausea especially is difficult to ignore. I've returned from my daily exposures feeling WORSE because the nausea doesn't go away and of course my attention then remains on the nausea. Am I doing anything wrong with my approach? Thank you so much.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

It sounds like your brain is taking you on a tour of all of the symptoms caused by anxiety. You treat every symptom the same. You ask your brain to bring them on…and allow the symptoms to stay without judgement. If your brain interprets that you don’t like the symptoms or are fearful of the symptoms, it will hyper fixate on those symptoms and can even make it occur and last longer. Just allow whatever pops up and ask for more. Anxiety is always treated paradoxically.

[@ZENARBUABENG]

I have anxiety and panic attacks which has led to depression now am on an antidepressant Been with dis anxiety for the past 6years and its not easy something i feel am dying in the nxt minute😩am not fine

[@tudorbivolaru7390]

Are these presented facts somehow related or similar to fear of checking (having) HBP (High Blood Pressure)? It seems whenever thinking of checking BP for no reason or symptoms, feel a prior anxiety and the outcome, of course, is not the one I wanted. This, most likely, could be "translated" to "white coat hypertension", isn't it?

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Yes, health anxiety is reinforced by repetitively checking body symptoms like blood pressure. And yes, it can transfer or translate into white coat syndrome. Thank you for such an important comment that I am sure others can relate to as well.

[@wtbwrites1806]

Well, I have been in Klonopin for a year. I'm going to taper off soon, but I just went though a really bad bout of anxiety. I was going to wait and taper until I'm in a better place

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

That sounds like a good plan.

[@sunshine2049]

I’ve always struggled with it. But symptoms for me came to ahead when I was first entering a new high school I felt very alone, lost, unsupported, subsequently, I had many academic and social issues. Any kind of change is still a big struggle for me, and I start to get bodily symptoms as a result.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

It is so difficult to enter a new school. I’m sorry that happened to you and it is so difficult at that age to verbalize what you are feeling and to find support. I hope you are doing better now.

[@sunshine2049]

@@PaigePradkoTherapy hi Paige, thank you for your response to my comment. I like your videos, and I am a new subscriber. I hope to learn more about this anxiety journey. I’ve been doing meditations to help relieve the anxiety instead of relieving it it gave me more. Is that possible?

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

@@sunshine2049 , yes, that is possible. Meditation can reinforce the anxiety cycle if it is done when experiencing anxiety. It is like you are trying to avoid the experience of feeling anxious. Meditation is better practiced as part of a regular routine versus trying to use it to reduce anxiety. Allowing anxiety sends a message to your brain that you are not afraid of anxiety symptoms themselves, and that helps you to not only tolerate symptoms but reduces anxiety in the long run.

[@sunshine2049]

@@PaigePradkoTherapy that makes a lot of sense. Since listening to your videos on ways to cope with anxiety, that has helped me to basically allow it and not to tell your brain that you’re in an anxious state. I get crazy body symptoms when I’m anxious, like blurry vision, the feeling that I can’t breathe many to be enumerated.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am so glad you found my videos. Even though the body sensations are uncomfortable, remember that they are not dangerous or harmful. When you are able to welcome them and let go of the fear, there will be no reason for your brain to be in a fearful state.

[@Ta-zi5rd]

Hi!! Thank you so much I’m struggling super sensitivity of eye floaters😢 What is the way to fix the issue? I know it’s because of the mental issue.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Those eye floaters can be annoying. I think of them as smeared bugs on my windshield. The more I focus on them, the worse they get. Do your best to look paste them. I am not a medical doctor and do not give medical advice, but my optometrist suggested taking a daily supplement of copper and zinc, and I found that to be very helpful. (It may or may not be a placebo effect…but it worked for me!)

[@Ta-zi5rd]

@@PaigePradkoTherapy Thank you for your advice. I will think them as bugs from now on 😊 There is no value to pay attention to bugs anymore!!

[@usi-domerrectorn.9790]

I am experiencing this for about 5 mos. I got an intrusive thoughts that there will be unending music in my head that cannot be stop. it happened when I was studying and thinking of my lost cap and certain song pop up in my mind and I cannot put it out in my mind. now my problem is the music and lost cap worries is gone but the intrusive thoughts of that any song might play endless gives me anxiety. i always feel numb, stomach and when I sometimes sing, my brain register the intrusive thoughts. i dont know where to go 😭

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Yes, those stuck songs can be annoying. It happens to me as well. Even though it annoys us, you have to do your best to not let your brain know that you are annoyed. If you act irritated, worried, annoyed, angry, the brain will associate the song as important and keep reminding you that it is there. Also, don’t mentally check to see if it is there. That can also make it worse because we always find what we go looking for. Use my I. A.M. technique and just allow it to float there in the background unattended. Here is my I. A.M. technique kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5-odGuvfsx5gck.

[@usi-domerrectorn.9790]

@@PaigePradkoTherapy I’m confuse if it is ocd since my brain already register songs or any music as trigger. whenever I hear music my brain trigger to urge me to sing it to seek safety.

[@ChrisSagard-vm5lp]

I always have cramps in my stomach muscles , 24 hours a day , it gets better when I don't think, does anyone else have this ?

[@rubinamshetar8142]

Hiiii mam today i came across to ur vedio thankyou so much for this I'm from India Plz mam tell me why I'm so much concerned about my left side of the body and when i concern i gets too much sansation this puts me in fearful situation and breathing problem

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Hi Rubina. Sometimes our anxiety can trick us to believe that something is wrong even though medical examinations prove that we are fine. If this is the case, we welcome the anxiety to be there, but do not avoid activities, tell ourselves fearful thoughts or try to help ourselves feel safe. That only reinforces the anxiety.

[@user-ht3eu3fs1w]

Doing your work and dr Joe dispenza work has helped me so much! Thank you so much

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Great to hear! Thank you 🙏😊

[@MuhammadIqbal-lx2wt]

Nice

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you 🙏

[@fahimdawer]

Dear, I have been worried about my health all my life and sometimes I convince myself that I have this disease....I also search for various illnesses online and symptoms....I have panic disorder and as soon as I have any little problem about health, finance or anything it trigger my panic attacks and also it take me into depression and then I feel depressed not enjoying the things which I used to, takes little meal, worried and feeling helplessness....Im sensitive to everything even watching any emotional movie will trigger my depression....fear of death is also triggers panic attacks.....I know I have panic attack disorder but I don't know if i have also GAD, OCD or any other disorder.....But when my brain gets tired of all these overthinking/mess then I return to normal life and I give up....I only take escitalopram....i believe im very emotional person....

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am so sorry. Health anxiety OCD and panic can get very cyclical. It can cause so much suffering. It’s great that you come out of that cycle. I wonder if you recognize what it is that you do different to stop the cycle?

[@fahimdawer]

@@PaigePradkoTherapy yes dear I suffer a lot....I don't know but the cycle ends by itself may be my brain gets tired of thinking about worries and sadness ....and after sometime a small problem triggers it again....especially in the morning when I wake up from sleep I feel terrible sad and dreary. I don't know how to completely eliminate this

[@lulee7375]

On symptoms you forgot wobbly legs and the feeling you may faunt ❤

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Yes, you’re right! Thank you.

[@rebeccamcclelland220]

Hi Paige,Is it true you can feel like your anxiety is under control for a few days then Wham! You go into electric shocks up your spine face numbnes,severe hissing in your ears,shaking legs and feet,and it stays with you a couple of days? Its so damn debilitating, !!!!! As anyone reading this ever get this?It scares me so bad....Thanks

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Hi Rebecca. Yes, that can happen. It is your body’s response to an adrenaline surge. It helps to practice daily stress management routines like exercise, yoga, meditation, healthy diet and sleep. 😊

[@avamiller2325]

Yes same here, all the time😞

[@AllThingsFitnessandLifestyle]

Yes, it happens to me at night mostly. Tremors.

[@rebeccamcclelland220]

Thanks Ava,how do you cope?

[@rebeccamcclelland220]

Infinite G,how do you handle yours?

[@marcleroux3426]

how do you know whether its anxiety or some medical situation though?

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Sometimes it is difficult to tell the difference until we are medically checked out and have necessary medical tests that rule out any problems. Afterwards, you can attribute the symptoms to anxiety and some of those symptoms can be very uncomfortable but they are not dangerous.

[@pattyboucetta1897]

Eye symptoms are my issue. It’s maddening. 😢

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am sorry you have eye symptoms, Patty. That is difficult. Are the symptoms stress and anxiety based?

[@pattyboucetta1897]

@@PaigePradkoTherapy yes. I’m positive about that.

[@deborahbain9915]

I have fibromyalgia due to years of anxiety

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I’m so sorry.

[@maguifreitas]

Chronic stress can cause tingling in the body and persist for months?

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Anxiety can cause tingling and numbness, but it tends to ebb and flow.

[@hf8hf823]

I dont understand one thing that no therapist ever mentioned or addressed. The recovery is all about being aware and mindful. So I need to be fully mindful to understand this is not real - this is just a thought and anxiety and I need to accept that. When I want to sleep when I just woke up - i am not able to understand that is this thought and anxiety when I want to sleep it just as real.

[@hf8hf823]

I mean the whole idea of recovery is being able to move from - this is real to UNDERSTANDING this simply anxiety, a physical symptom, that is not harmful. But when I am sleepy I am simply physically not able to do that.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Yes, you have a good point. It is difficult when you are feeling anxious and cannot sleep, or wake up feeling anxious. Sometimes our mind and body are anxious and it becomes our job to calm ourselves just like we would calm a child that had a nightmare. Our brain got it wrong and we try our best to not add to the worry.

[@SomeQueerWhiteGuy]

Hi, I am a transman, I am 17 years of age and am currently not on any form of hrt but a few months ago my cycle has stopped (I am not sexually active nor taking any medications) I have heard that anxiety and stress can cause your cycle to stop for months on end. Is this true? Idk what to do, I am scared I have something more serious going on. My physical symptoms are I can't sleep right, my heart rate is odd, my blood pressure is high, I get headaches everyday, I feel dizzy, nauseous, hot flashes, shaking, tingly sensations, etc. I also have severe death anxiety so maybe that I has a part to play too. I am at my limit I have no idea what to do. I am fearing the worst. like I am gonna be diagnosed with something fatal or something like that. I don't remember the last time I was relaxed.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am sorry that happened. I am not a medical doctor and want to advise you to see a doctor. I do believe that stress and weight loss can affect your cycle.

[@SomeQueerWhiteGuy]

@@PaigePradkoTherapy It's okay, thank you. I was hoping to see a doctor soon because the last time I went to a see a doctor and I mentioned it they didn't even talk about it with me. Oh okay, thank god, I was hoping that was the case but I will still go see a doctor, thank you!

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I hope they will acknowledge your concerns and offer helpful advice.

[@annaberg1200]

I have a high pulse around the clock. At rest around 100, is that normal?

[@raybellows9851]

You should see a doctor

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

That sound a tad high at rest, but it can depend on so many factors including medications. Best to get it checked out. Wishing you the best.

[@tinawilliams6576]

It could be as simple as your thyroid, I have hypothyroidism and as I get older, my levels were too high and made my Heart rate go way up and caused me severe panic attacks. Always make sure you see a doctor first and get everything ruled out. 😊. God bless you

[@fifiearthwanderer]

My body gets so tense. Because i want to push the sensation away. How do i stop doing that? I was totally afraid of the symptoms and it only madr it worse i understand that now.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Try doing the opposite. Instead of trying to push it away, speak to the symptom and invite it to stay as long as it wishes.

[@fifiearthwanderer]

@@PaigePradkoTherapy thank you so much!!! I really appreciate your response. I will work on practicing that. Because it is so painful to always be tensing up so tightly.

[@nmash6835]

I feel like I can't think clearly and I can't make decisions anymore. I feel like im 60years old

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am so sorry. That must be terrible.

[@raybellows9851]

Watching your videos and learning about ERP have helped me immensely. Distress toleration has changed my life.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am so glad that the videos are helpful. Thank you for sharing that. 🙏❤️

[@aaronrussell6241]

​@@PaigePradkoTherapyHave you considered doing a video on Autogenic training which has a good evidence base for treating mental and physical ailments including anxiety, depression and asthma. I'm learning via zoom but it's just something else for the toolbox. Here's a link that might be encouraging. This mind/body intervention uses words instead of visualisations which works best for me. Here in the UK therapists are expected to train I think and become certified teachers in it and my therapists is a retired junior doctor. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autogenic_training#Clinical_application_and_evidence

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Hi Aaron. Thank you for the link. I am intrigued as I have never heard of this. As I was reading about the use of images in relaxation, one of the suggested images was for hand warming. My hands are freezing 🥶 and would love to try it myself. Thanks again for the suggestion.

[@aaronrussell6241]

​@@PaigePradkoTherapy I have O.C.D and autism and have been subscribed to your channel for a year or so as you helped me differentiate between anxiety and worry and worry can be more distressing at times than anxiety in my experience. For example, with worry we have a clear reason to fear something whereas anxiety can occur due to past trauma but you still know nothing bad will happen like visiting the dentist for a check-up. You're a gem and hope my contributions will keep you thriving in business even more!

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you, Aaron. I appreciate your support and your sharing. I am grateful if my videos have been helpful. 🙏❤️

[@vocalsbymohsin]

want to contact you? how can i?

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Hi Mohsin. You may contact me through paigepradko.com and send me a message. 😊

[@michellesalcedo5253]

Just i feel shaking my body at night with palpation?i cant sleep

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Hi Michelle. If you have been checked out medically and everything is fine, it may be anticipatory anxiety that is creating that shaking and palpitation. Although things like caffeine can produce the same symptoms. Going for a walk or other movement activities can burn off some of the built up adrenaline and cortisol for those symptoms if they are indeed caused by stress or anxiety.

[@aklikesraoui341]

Me I never avoid places only where my enemies are just because I don't want to see theme ..

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Yes, I can understand that.

[@AllThingsFitnessandLifestyle]

Anyone else have bad acid reflux and nimbleness in left arm?

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

😥

[@AllThingsFitnessandLifestyle]

@@PaigePradkoTherapy it’s horrible

[@wtbwrites1806]

Heart PVCs are terrifying.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I’m sorry that you have those.

[@normansinclair1764]

I have asymptomatic pvc. The more I think about it, the more I feel them. So whenever I feel the pvc, I just ignore and not think about it. So I feel them less frequently, and it reduces my anxiety of me thinking that I’m going to have a heart attack..

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Yes. Good for you. It does decrease the anxiety and the frequency if you just go about your day and do not check for them.

[@justmadeit2]

Long term stress is bad for health that’s for sure

[@evonsoulos4218]

🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

🙏❤️😊

[@MyBeautifulHealth]

Okay- but what if these sensations ARE actual issues? People write themselves off and then end up dying because they ignored the problem by talking themselves out of it.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I understand your concern. I do not advocate that someone should ignore painful and unusual symptoms. And we do need to be our own advocates in the healthcare system. However, this video is meant for those people that experience health anxiety and panic symptoms and have been living with these intense cycles of anxiety and bodily symptoms for quite awhile and medical conditions have been ruled out.