Psychiatrist Daniel Amen Answers Brain Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED

Dr. Daniel Amen uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about how the human brain works. Why do we sometimes completely forget common words? Why does our brain seem to work best in the shower? Why is our anxiety through the roof during quarantine? Dr. Amen answers all these questions and much, much more!
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Dr. Daniel Amen is a double board certified psychiatrist, 12-time New York Times best-selling author and founder of Amen Clinics. Check out his new book, and the work they’re doing at his clinic below:
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[@lubondochilekwa]

I don't get why negative thoughts ruin us. LIKE C'MON BRAIN WE'RE ON THE SAME TEAM

[@mikuenjoyerXD]

It sucks because, okay, what's wrong with me? my brain. but I can't really get rid of it lol

[@lubondochilekwa]

Candle Lynx like essentially we are the cause of our suffering.

[@marus815]

@@lubondochilekwa "We are the cause of our suffering" Pretty much, yeah

[@aleta833]

Don’t respond to it with annoyance, negativity, hate, any negative emotion. Practice consistently being neutral and then responding to it with love instead. Tell that voice you’re friends, that you accept it. Acknowledge it. I had intrusive thoughts for awhile and this was the way I was able to completely get them out

[@jennamomenna5750]

Negative thoughts and anxiety are there to help us, even though they're often too active so it actually hurts us. Like a broken alarm

[@HAIFA-gn3qx]

“Mental hygiene is just as important as washing your hands.”

[@lisasargent2841]

Excellent comment & so very true!!!

[@brandondixon2138]

Pour soap on your brain

[@mikurat2062ofcyn]

@@brandondixon2138 anyone dumb who didn't understand the joke For the love of baguette , please don't .

[@fmjjjjn7510]

I didn’t know that

[@fromanaltreality1020]

@@mikurat2062ofcyn you say that as if people would really wash their brains with soap

[@joulepi9298]

"When people stop learning, their brain starts dying" is the kind of motivation I needed for studying

[@vmonroig21]

I’m gonna buy a book now

[@JosiahAndrewNavarro]

Me: *Glances at my study books* Also me: I lived a good life.

[@somethingelse25]

Drinking coffee, gonna read

[@canthandlethisass]

stu dying

[@kathryncarter6143]

So agree

[@cottoncandy2023]

We should really have mental health classes in schools, it’s so important

[@radiamed98]

THIS!!! Why isnt this a thing yet!!!

[@arieailezion611]

we should reform school (in the us) but thats on a different topic

[@user-gd5bj8kj8i]

There should be a precursor to school (or maybe a bi-annual course) that's a year long and teaches you the basics of being human and coping with human emotions in a healthy way. I'm not math, I don't use math in my adult life.. WHY DO I KNOW MATH BETTER THAN I KNOW MYSELF. *Cries in Algebra*

[@MM-jy2zg]

Daniel Goleman (author of Emotional Intelligence) also wants Emotional Programs(relating to Mental Health) for schools. Yet most School Supervisors and Education Administrators say it’s too “Personal” and “out of topic” for the school

[@katr2773]

Agree! What topics do you think we should cover?

[@illuminatiCorgi]

Dolphins flexin' on us...

[@bonnibelbubblegum6743]

... j o t a r o . . .

[@nitushokeen4970]

True

[@jazzr5398]

And corgis like they be in the Illuminati

[@nosyDetective]

@@bonnibelbubblegum6743 D i o

[@johndo8481]

@@bonnibelbubblegum6743 i see jojo reference everywhere

[@mamicu_ti]

It's funny how you can put me in a room that has nothing but a book to study and I'd still find a way to procrastinate and get heavily distracted

[@haikyuumyserotoninbooster7658]

Same

[@tetepeachy7026]

same??💀 and then it's a downward spiral of thoughts 🤡

[@quincy2415]

*Me:* Reads the first paragraph *Existential Crisis:* What you doin? Huh? You think this is funny? You just gonna sit there reading when you can contemplate why you’re not a squirrel?

[@bo0h0o80]

I'd probably draw eyeliner and lipstick on the people in the book

[@scarcitysaidno]

Well, I have my imagination to think about xiao all day lmao

[@kecym.4808]

"lack of sleep, not eating, negative thoughts, low blood sugar" *that's me*

[@mariecarie1]

All of these are things you can fix!!

[@ezekielx5]

These are easily fixable. Don't know why you haven't taken action against it

[@ezekielx5]

@Bltck123 guess that's a reason

[@Yln4]

@@ezekielx5 not the negative thoughts part. And if you have insomnia, sleeping properly is hard, if you have an eating disorder, eating properly is hard and same with low blood sugar

[@savesoil3133]

#ConsciousPlanet #Innerengineering

[@katyt.3418]

I started with low expectations here but this was actually informational. Most psychiatrists I've seen have been trash & thrown pills at me, this guy actually has some good suggestions.

[@junkyupedia7348]

yup agree

[@semalau11]

His science has been disproven as pseudoscience by a lot of universities so make sure you do research before trusting him fully

[@halinaqi2194]

You got any sources? I dont feel like researching it myself, but if you want to make a claim you should atleast bring a source to the table.

[@cyan_oxy6734]

@@halinaqi2194 Just the fact that he suggest you should avoid gluten is reason enough to doubt his scientific accuracy.

[@SlipHailz]

He cant through pills at you through youtube. You have to wait for the appointment

[@ungodlygrace3216]

I love how animated he talks.

[@heynyquildriver]

Yeah, I bet he works with kids or people with AD(H)D so he has to be really animated to keep people entertained (and informed!).

[@powerofroses1670]

@@heynyquildriver are you ok bro? you sound stinky. 😂😂

[@chs2385]

@@powerofroses1670 what are you talking about?

[@bidyo1365]

I actually joined him when he talks. It enjoys me lol.

[@nataliebuchoz7246]

Follow him on IG @doc_amen!

[@studiosherlen]

i wonder how many times he experiences "can we get an Amen" jokes

[@Cardinalbins]

Snoften i guess

[@monique-octowhale]

It's a middle eastern/arabish last name, so perhaps in the western world- alot, lmao.

[@jackieweaver3884]

Amen

[@mr.worldwide4758]

Someone: Can we get an amen? Dr. Amen: Present

[@zfox4743]

.

[@PlotMasterX]

"We have to destroy the ANTs" >> Is that why he has an ant-eater on his shelf?

[@yayow_p]

Yooo I just noticed this

[@iansteelmatheson]

YUP

[@vaiyacondios8567]

Yes it is; check out his books, I think the anxiety one talks about ANTs, iirc.

[@denisa_the_jedi]

Dr. Amen: "Getting your sleep right is so important". Me: **slowly turns head to look at the clock**

[@nurazlina4313]

Ouu... I guess this is what it feels like to have online session with your psychiatrist...

[@daviesdavies538]

Lol actually makes me consider talking to a professional about my anxiety

[@Eighthook37]

@@daviesdavies538 I feel it

[@granteus2499]

90% of it is managing medication what he's talking about is often spoken about with a psychologist. Psychiatrists are too busy to give this much time.

[@strangersontheinternet]

I actually have online therapy and yeah it’s kinda like that

[@larouge9395]

This is what it feels like to be a psychology student with online classes haha

[@johnwalker1058]

Me: *eats oreos while watching video* Dr. Amen: "sugar increases inflammation and contributes to immune problems" Me: *continues eating oreos, but more slowly and nervously*

[@sweetagain]

Eating slowly decreases the amount you eat on average. You might have just done good :)

[@marchella9693]

( widens eyes and looks around left to right ) ( continues to eat )

[@katsim6799]

I only eat as many as it takes to make them be .... gone. Lol.

[@MyCatNeedsAnExorcism]

bro why am i sitting on the toilet eating oreos watching this too👀

[@SkyLene]

@@MyCatNeedsAnExorcism no

[@nero.blackstar]

This reminds me of my grade 5 class when a speaker came in every week to teach the kids about mental health. We learned about breathing, different coping mechanisms, and even made our own "relaxation toys" which were water bottles with glitter in them. They were used to help us when we were feeling anxious, so whenever that happened we'd focus on the glitter and try to count the glitters in it. It helped!

[@maryiv2259]

country?

[@nero.blackstar]

@@maryiv2259 Canada

[@KhushiSharma-ff6oc]

Really well explained video! But I would like to emphasize that end of mental illness is not just related to brain health, there's also a need to understand if there are any social, emotional personal issues and address them as well. The end of mental illness would be addressing and acknowledging these social-cultural issues, gender issues, and personal issues along with brain health.

[@emerald4812]

Finally someone who said it! I do agree that brain health will play a very important rol, but it isn’t the only reason. If someone was abused for years that has nothing to do with ‘brain health’.

[@v.e.jansen7720]

Yes it has soooo much to do with society and relations and domination etc. It's really not just personal brain chemistry and personal issues. Thank you!

[@Msskellington12]

@@emerald4812 it actually has because all the abuse would have damaged the brain health.

[@emerald4812]

@@Msskellington12 how? How could that have damaged my brain? That doesn’t make any sense. Something like words are not going to effect my brain health. It might effect the way it functions at a psychological level, but nothing in the structure or absolute function will change.

[@Msskellington12]

@@emerald4812 it actually could .. emotional abuse could change how brain works, impairing the neural connections in the brain and could make permanent changes that would potentially cause psychological and emotional problems in gj future. there have been a lot of studies about this matter and some clicks on google can get you to that :D it's great to learn something new everyday..

[@farahiccol3424]

I want this man to analyze movie scenes with characters who have mental illness

[@vikkivaporub]

THEY SHOULD MAKE THIS VIDEO HAPPEN OMG

[@vikkivaporub]

I would seriously love to know his perspective

[@farwarter]

totally Hannibal

[@elizabetharias5026]

No

[@farahiccol3424]

@@farwarter Hannibal too, absolutely

[@itzolie]

“Genes load the gun, our behavior pulls the trigger” oof chills. I love that so much

[@ame-chan579]

That's BULLSH*T. I didn't do a single thing to be color blind yet here I'm. Worse of it, nobody believes me because I'm a woman! :'(

[@isadora5826]

@@ame-chan579 But colorblindness isn't something you develop, of course you're born with it. And just go to an eye doctor and ask them for a test. If you're diagnosed, it doesn't matter if people don't believe you. The OP was talking about, for example, depression, hypertension, cancer, etc. Stuff your genes make a lot easier for you to develop, but your behavior is what ultimately determines if you develop them or not.

[@ame-chan579]

@@isadora5826 I am diagnosed, yes. My point was that the statement is not an axiom, an absolute statement due to the fact that a lot of conditions you have when you're born also makes your life harder and you didn't do nothing to have them.

[@isadora5826]

@@ame-chan579 I understand! In the case of some diseases/disorders/abnormalities you're born with it and there's nothing you can do. But these are not acquirable. You can't catch or develop colorblindness. But you can develop depression and hypertension by living an unregulated lifestyle. Do you know what I mean?

[@sab-nm9di]

@@ame-chan579 good way to completely miss the point

[@palomatokio]

"mental hygiene is just as important as washing your hands" RESPECT

[@AC-xn9gh]

This. This is what they need to teach in schools. As somebody with severe depression and anxiety, hearing this would have been (and is now) so incredibly beneficial. NOT: "feeling depressed, hey that's normal! go on a walk and spend time with your family! oh and here's 11 assignments to ensure you don't actually have the time to do that anyway." part of me is so tempted to email this in and ask them to share it as a proper form of mental health education

[@mayechilde2]

That's been something I've been talking to people about for years bc I had panic disorder and PTSD and all sorts of crap in elementary school in the early 80s and I guess they didn't think kids had that back then, but I've been told, there are psychology classes in school, they teach it (no, that's obviously not what I'm talking about🤦)

[@pas_du_tout]

Schools aren't interested in teaching kids useful things.

[@asmael4787]

he... he has.... he has an anteater stuffie on his shelf . *_HE HAS AN ANTEATER STUFFIE ON HIS SHELF !!_*

[@selenemariscal5475]

Asma el it’s so cute

[@zinedinhadzajlija6225]

OmG lol I didn't even notice that 😂

[@noro4476]

This made me smile :)

[@PiepGuy]

Makes sense since he mentions he teaches his patients how to kill their Automatic Negative Thoughts or ANTs

[@IceCube-zj4nz]

B I T E

[@sorarose8360]

He seems like he's the the ONLY professor you actually like in college cause he he really loves what he's doing and knows what he's talking about 🥺

[@lucymedina862]

Man I love those types of professors 💓😭

[@sorarose8360]

@@lucymedina862 same they are the BEST PERIOD 😭💙

[@jackystar5099]

The two psychology professors I've had were really cool. One was no longer practicing but both discussed some patients in regards to the material. I remember one crying when mentioning how a client we'd been told of improved and didn't have to see her anymore.

[@asylasnow1371]

I would like him to be my professor 😂

[@michajozwiak5557]

Which makes it doubly sad that he's a fairly well known quack. Amen had made a career out of performing a certain type of brain imaging (called SPECT) to provide pseudoscientific "brain activity analyses" and selling a bunch of rather Gwyneth Paltrow-y books which mix baseline medical advice with alternative medicine mumbo-jumbo.

[@RipleyStirling]

the segment about brain fog genuinely made me tear up because this is something i have been struggilng through for years and i always felt inadequate. hopefully after taking notes and trying to change my habits i can finally have some peace and clarity

[@jiashineees4811]

he is actually providing very useful tips yet simple explanations and terms to people like us so we can understand and apply

[@damondominique]

shoutout to dolphins

[@youtubesucksbutt10]

No

[@N.06]

No

[@JarodJesus]

Their brains are thicc

[@mirtilo9498]

damon you here hi

[@larapalma3744]

F the dolphins

[@KolorMeyellow]

Why do I feel like I owe him a consultation fee for this?

[@usernh768]

Because you live in America.

[@rakanmahmood6561]

@Chase Keeney Ha Truee

[@checkennugget4448]

Chase Keeney I feel called out

[@gfaruk272]

@@usernh768 LOL😃

[@TheGoodContent37]

@@usernh768 I came just to reply exactly that xD Usonians had been brain washed into thinking health care should not be universal or a human right. Too many rich corrupt people pulling their strings.

[@mirrencorin]

„Mental hygiene is just as important as washing your hands.“ Amen.

[@tylerkussee4613]

"As your weight goes up the actual physical size of your brain goes down. That should scare the fat off of anyone!" Love it!🤣

[@kimmiewise1044]

Kinda proof that fat acceptance is a complete lie. No fat person can genuinely be happy with higher rates of heart disease, high blood pressure, severe depression, anxiety, binge eating, fragile joints, muscle atrophy and MORE. There is nothing beautiful about poor health, physical or mental.

[@justme-rz1kx]

Where was this guy when i was a struggling teenager!? This should be taught in school health class.

[@juanruiz325]

Shut up and just man up

[@hanawahban9485]

juan ruiz telling someone to “man up” doesn’t solve their mental health issues :)

[@hanawahban9485]

juan ruiz there is literally nothing wrong with mental health and you shouldn’t shame someone for it

[@larouge9395]

Mental health is underrated and overlooked

[@Kelly-uw1xr]

I honestly think every school should have a psychiatrist to help the kids in trouble.

[@sulfa5506]

They really SHOULD teach second graders how to breathe and deal with anxiety!

[@J0lly_jackson]

Second graders? Try high schoolers

[@sophialente]

@@J0lly_jackson both

[@anunaysharma2718]

They have started in my school two years ago

[@jaida1066]

Jolie Jackson anxiety begins to develop in childhood, the earlier we teach people how to deal with these anxieties, the better they’ll be able to manage them in the long run

[@luvcherry]

@@J0lly_jackson 2nd graders grow up and become high schoolers

[@theena]

Wired, this is one of the best tech support episodes you've ever done. I want this man teaching kids in school onwards.

[@artemis_mave3512]

I’m halfway through the video but I appreciate that he gave direct advice instead of proceeding to tell people to go see a doctor about it because it might not be an affordable option for everyone.

[@doddleoddle]

Uhhh can I hire this guy

[@celestialpink3944]

i see you're here too, dodie 😔✊🏻

[@lilylocke7896]

oh my god i’m trying to be a psychiatrist and then i see you here ! so cool !! love you so much, keep doing what you’re doing dodie

[@tommyshelby9899]

that would be $800, an hr

[@rachella8065]

I was wondering the same thing then he said he's Justin Biebers doctor and I went OoP

[@Iamthatknows]

Nope, cannot.

[@yehbuddy4251]

20 year old me with severe anxiety who occasionally forgets simple words: *omg I’m going to die a slow ugly death*

[@mudkipclove]

I turned it off after he said that, i don't need this 😂

[@spoopyscaryskelebones3846]

Brother man life isn’t that serious chill out a lil

[@mudkipclove]

I wish i could chill a lil

[@saniyahahmad7217]

@@mudkipclove same I legit paused the video. I’m done

[@mudkipclove]

@@saniyahahmad7217 Don't read the comments either lmao I had to chill out for a while after that. Thanks to COVID for exacerbating all my anxiety symptoms so I can barely watch YT videos now 😅

[@beactivebehappy9894]

13:48 I love how he talks, you think that he's going to smile but he keeps saying things

[@Bansheexero]

Never had the creativity thing in the shower, but I have OCD and MDD. I get angry thoughts in the shower, and sad thoughts when I start to go to sleep.

[@moonlight.z6543]

*When people stop learning, their brain starts dying.*

[@apersonwholovescats79613]

my brain is dead then I think.....

[@kazakukog]

@@apersonwholovescats79613 well you watched this video and learned something 👍

[@markphilipaquino4800]

That actually scares me coz I stop my study and didn't go to college plus im not having enough exercise.

[@kazakukog]

@@markphilipaquino4800 yes try to always be mentally active and learn new stuff

[@livelaughdeftones6895]

Guess who's rotting

[@shootdj]

Can this guy start a podcast, I would gladly listen

[@__Fatimah__]

he has a lot on his channel

[@giuliab8484]

@@__Fatimah__ What’s the name of the channel?

[@tsukitouza]

@@giuliab8484 AmenClinic, I believe this is the channel Siti means.

[@giuliab8484]

@@tsukitouza Thanks!

[@__Fatimah__]

@@giuliab8484 If you type Dr Daniel Amen, you can find his personal channel or his clinic dear

[@atlys258]

I've always referred to ANTs as "my rumors", I still struggle with them myself because they can run rampant and overwhelm me, but I try to remind myself daily that it's all untrue bs, until proven true. Sometimes I'm able to conquer "my rumors" and I feel much better, even if I eventually learn one of them turns out to be true.

[@brookieb123]

im 22 and over the past year I noticed forgetting words mid-sentence started happening to me multiple times a day to the point it was frustrating for me to even want to speak or have conversation period, turns out I actually had an infection starting in my heart and bloodstream and spent 3 months in the hospital with endocarditis, sepsis, and multiple blood clots... it happens way less now I wonder if that was correlated ? It's crazy how when you're sick how many signals your brain gives you that something is wrong that can easily be over looked

[@WoWhistorian]

What other symptoms did you have, if you don't mind me asking?

[@widiyarisma5744]

Why does he look like Einstein the clean-shaven version?

[@pilarhunter3154]

He kinda looks like Picasso

[@lovelyrita8371]

Lol!!

[@gawore]

he is

[@longge6395]

He looks exactly like my cardiologist..

[@Xristosanestii]

Stan Edwards because it’s silly to compare people to Einstein

[@laurenlarson4975]

this man makes me want to have a healthy brain so bad

[@zoeyiguess8358]

Frrrr

[@agstinacueva1673]

U need money for that lmao

[@Nabalayo]

Is that an option in this world and in this economy 🥲

[@stuckinoblivion]

i want to but idk how my brain only knows trauma

[@rickydickydoodahgrimes1234]

Here's advice; get off the internet and interact with people.

[@onedaybutnottoday63]

Really would like to hear him talk about borderline personality disorder. I’ve been diagnosed for almost 8 years. I’m 27 and I’ve felt I’ve dealt with being this way all my life, can’t pin point a change in myself. Having answers makes a lot of difference

[@wigglebolt4079]

Ask someone that works with people, this Dr has. credentials but he’s always selling his books and products online. He’s been labeled a snake oil salesman but he’s popular with Hollywood. Talk to a Dr or LCSW who works with people

[@mely1022]

i love this video so much! it actually helped me realize that im NOT doing good at all. He listed a lot of things that i have been dealing with for a long time but just became unbearable the last 6 months. I had my first therapy session because my negative thoughts were just too much for me to handle. I got diagnosed with anxiety and depression. Right now, im seriously working on getting better!!!

[@djan71]

how are you now?

[@icyfear321]

I was wondering why there is an anteater on the bookshelf and then he mentioned ANTs (automatic negative thoughts) ... my curiosity is sated

[@bbuuttercupp]

I love the symbolism! Never would have noticed

[@auxiekitty]

he's there because he's the best anteater and he deserves it

[@dumbfridge7576]

off topic but the anteater plushy is adorable

[@kleinestannchen4409]

In Germany we call it 'Ameisenbär' which translates to antbear in english. But anteater seems more accurate to me 😁👐

[@meking1808]

The anteater eats negative thought

[@TheClumsybum]

“You can be better” ... why am I crying? I’m so relieved to hear that. I don’t know why, but hearing “you can be better” brought on much more positive feelings than the usual, “you need to manage this”.

[@berrybear04]

Aww girl I hope everything will get better for you. You deserve to be happy 🤍

[@TheClumsybum]

Brooke007 thank you! I’m working on it ❤️

[@alycias7345]

same, I had a slow constant stream of tears coming out of one eye when he was talking... the whole video.

[@TheClumsybum]

no purpose Awh I hope they were tears of hope and relief. You can do this.

[@Josh729J]

sometimes the storm in your head just disappears. You just need to truly believe that it can.

[@sweet_schnitzel]

You are so right about the mould. I lived in a mouldy apartment for months and when I tell you my depression became way stronger and more frequent (the episodes i mean) than before .. i started having very anxious responses to everything happening. I was constantly overwhelmed. And i couldn't breathe properly, always had the feeling i need to blow my nose but nothing would come out - all of those webt away when i moved out.

[@georgewilson1890]

"Certian music will make you more anxious" this is so true, whenever I hear the song cannonball or that song that goes "heaven is a place on earth for you" gives me an impending sense of doom. Both of these songs have pretty happy themes but for some reason it gives me mad anxiety.

[@lanainmydreams]

Video Games by Lana Del Rey? It does have a heavy bass/drum that feels echo-y and makes me a bit anxious. Other songs like The Archer by Taylor Swift are meant to induce anxiousness in the listener, to convey the meaning of the song, the instruments in that song keep trying to reach a climax but they never do, but it's a nice song overall.

[@mollymontana509]

Bruh it took me a hot minute to spell “purple” today and it freaked me tf out

[@krystalb661]

I sometimes forget what my birthday is or what age I am for a sec

[@anthonyalbanese5962]

I constantly forget where the “I” should be and where the “e” should be

[@Nevisblau]

It took me a few tries to spell bureaucracy last time. I had to give up and looked it up online. Dang.

[@lostsoul5235]

I once forgot my name, so now I use it as an excuse since I'm really forgetful, so whenever someone gets mad at me since I forgot to do something they asked me about, I answer them I literally forgot my name and expect me to remember that.

[@alyssamaecampos4500]

@@krystalb661 omgg fr 😭

[@Yakikitsu]

man,I read the Book behind as "End Hentai Illness"

[@Anthony419o]

i might have to get that, i gotta problem z🥴

[@LupaDomina]

Erm...I thought it was just my twisted brain that read it that way too! 😃

[@sanjanasandeep9948]

Lol😆😆

[@jamnalhardik2148]

😂😂😂

[@vandy5206]

That is what it says- It’s my favourite book

[@kay-md4ur]

This is so useful and entertaining. He really explains it in the way people who doesn't study brain nor psychology can understand. I love this so much

[@generalwrex]

Just watching this video and hearing his voice and the way he explains things actually took my current anxiety away.

[@genesislove2318]

I hope this pandemic stresses how important it is to normalize healthy mental states. Internet culture has thrived for too long with broadcasting symptoms of mental illness as "relatable" and im ready for the world to catch on to the fact that its not normal to be miserable all the time

[@veritush]

might not be "normal" but it is *common*. before people started talking about it, less people were aware. taboos are slowly being disarmed, it will take time before more people access treatments

[@genesislove2318]

@@veritush thats also why I used the word healthy when referring to ones actual state of being instead of normal. Even neurodivergent or mentally ill people have a chance at being ok, and I think its important for that to be understood by the ones going through these things

[@moshi2075]

Exactly

[@h00db01i]

no idea what you're saying. "normalising healthy mental states" is simply not happening.

[@loutrechan8332]

Imagine a world where u actually understand what's wrong with every mental diseases, like anxiety o: like a scientific response and not suppositions, if we know what's wrong we could act on our problems a lot more Sowwy im not english - -'

[@pomly9]

"the thoughts in your head often lie to you, they often terrorize you" this hit me in the core.

[@annaohare8263]

Same!!

[@miha3847]

I’m really confused with this @@

[@carolinemoore2331]

his advice about writing down a circling thought is actually super helpful for me. i struggle with intrusive thoughts and especially late at night the thought will just start repeating over and over again and if i try to write it down i have to focus on capturing that single thought out of the loop and the loop stops.

[@outtaspace1566]

Thank you so much for this video. I’m struggling with anxiety and i often scared to try anything even though i used to be curious person and loved to try anything new. I would listen to you talking about these for hours.

[@yoongles4531]

I envy his children and grandchildren

[@jonisuh]

fr👁👄👁

[@TheAlmightyShyOne]

Same

[@pianofever8586]

Meanwhile he may not even be married or have children...

[@unzillaahmed]

I swear

[@h00db01i]

that's reaching, he might be an arsehole in daily life

[@feets.enthusiast]

"BUT-*DOLPHINS!!* DOLPHINS CAN!" love that part

[@d_g1068]

Jotaro: Hmmm *interesting*

[@d_g1068]

@@melbii2912 hello fellow stando tsukai

[@iansteelmatheson]

I kind of wish he had taken the time (or maybe he did and Wired cut it out) to debunk this myth of people being right- or left-brained in that one side is dominant over the other. that's not a thing. *everyone uses all of their brains all of the time* they're awake. sure, certain specific functions occur more on one side than the other, like language comprehension, but most things use many parts of it.

[@Merelisdebest]

Please include more of him and these videos, this is eye opening!

[@camillamerighi6833]

I wanted to say thank you for this video. I think today's narrative about mental health is well intentioned and had the important role of spreading awareness and normalizing it, but it also harmed me by making my feel helpless and unable to take action. So thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in a clear, linear and accessible manner.

[@_-_julie_-_7834]

Anyways, stan Ringo starr, with peace and love 💞✌️

[@raygoss4371]

Well, he is a brain doctor. He should be good at talking to people...because he can understand your brain

[@jimcanterak7349]

The sign of someone knowing what they are taking about.

[@nanwijanarko1969]

Don't forget being respectful to each quetion, no matter how funny they are worded

[@maemeebaby]

This is why everyone needs a therapist / psychologist / psychiatrist / professional human to talk to!

[@M377ow]

See all the books behind him... they're not decorative.

[@rachoule69]

"If you forget words more often than 10 years ago, start to worry" ... I'm just becoming increasingly byelingual, I promise I'm not having a seizure

[@Finaphinees]

🤣🤣🤣

[@alegomez9475]

"Byelingual" LMFAOO

[@shellyloonatic5318]

Omg byelingual had me DEAD

[@hawkins347]

My bilingualism causes my byelingualism xD

[@rachoule69]

@@hawkins347 that's the spirit 😂😂

[@bmruby26]

he seems so sweet and encouraging but also so real

[@railwaystreetstanthorpe5555]

So glad to see you still make shows. Informative , calming, positive, feeling, entertaining. Well done on this.

[@cresdc8481]

Late Lazy Procrastinate Easily distracted Short attention span Act on impulse Disorganize Me: *sweats nervously*

[@elishamarie]

the way i had to google ADD after what he said

[@kavyaeathakota940]

I was like 👁️👄👁️

[@biski800]

Im trying SO hard not to self diagnose myself rn but i have all of these and have struggled a lot with them for a long time...

[@TayumiUzumaki]

LLPESAD.. haven't heard that mnemonic before

[@crstph]

oh hun...check out the adhd subreddit if you’re actually curious but this rly do sound like it and for the record: you’re NOT lazy. i hate that word and if you’re trying your best you ARENT lazy😠😠

[@DhantExMachina]

"And we have to kill the ants" Wait WHAT "Automatic negative thoughts" ah

[@gabeitches87]

but kill the actual ants too

[@mylord9395]

KILL THE ANTS FOR A HEALTHY BRAIN!!!!

[@pinez868]

he has an anteater plushie behind him,,,

[@sorryikeepchangingmychanne6599]

Kill meruem

[@Arkasic]

@@sorryikeepchangingmychanne6599 my guy

[@jkim1316]

I love that beginning question! You always hear that exercise helps with anxiety and depression. I always knew that, but I sometimes battle my brain/ thoughts and almost argue the day away instead of just doing it. I can attest, just even a 30 minute walk can help.

[@bee-brie]

I’m a very anxious and stressful person. I deal with extremely negative thoughts, my brain just attacks me almost every second of the day. When I tried the breathing technique, I almost fell asleep! That’s how calm I felt. It was insane, I’m going to keep trying to do this when I’m not feeling good (mentally) which is almost all the time. Thank you so much!

[@ChillaMuzasi]

Keep this in mind: 3 seconds big breath, - Hold it for a second - 6 seconds out, - Hold it for a second - He says, it aims to lower you anxiety! Try it :))

[@gaj30]

and he said do it 10 times

[@i1fabela]

Yes this is actually similar to the yogic breathing practice called 3 stage pranayama. It’s so encouraging to see science back up ancient techniques used for centuries.

[@Maryaminx]

Box breathing, or 4-4-4 is really good for slowing your heart down during a panic attack.

[@toqa6735]

**takes screenshot**

[@toqa6735]

@@Maryaminx can you tell me about it?

[@hikeoverheels5429]

Why do we have do to soooo much just to be normally happy and healthy, it's exhausting haha

[@allyson--]

Sometimes it's easier on the brain to be miserable & unhealthy, but where does that lead you in a lifetime ... **sigh**

[@blueshoes5145]

It's only exhausting if you were anxious or had bad mental coping mechanics to begin with. If you were healthy and happy, chances are you are doing all this plus or minus one or two things to begin with. But it's ok, if you know you need help you are already on the right track. Just do these things till it becomes second nature.

[@birdgirl8390]

Because we were taught how to do the bad stuff and we were taught that the good stuff is hard when it's actually not. Looking at all the fake sad sacks in my life who don't want anything to get better because of their dumbass aesthetic.

[@minie7950]

because humans are vastly more intelligent than any other animal and the sacrifice for that power is having to struggle with it. our battles with mental health are our version of an animals battle for survival in the wild.

[@fictionmeister]

It's difficult because of capitalism

[@SauceMeGud]

Is it hypocritical of me to be watching this at 4 in the morning after a day of eating junk and thinking negative thoughts? Maybe. But I'm overjoyed nonetheless to hear a professional say that I can turn my brain health around. And this right as a very hopeful sunrise greets me. You know what? Thanks, doc. Thanks, Wired. I really needed this.

[@justinabissett9715]

This was so refreshing to hear. I think a lot of doctors are so fast to prescribe drugs and not see the underlying issues. ESPECIALLY physical issues like diet, exercise, head trauma, etc… A healthy body can help so much, and I feel like there’s this trend going around of people saying that healthy diet and exercise is “fat-phobic”, which in turn causes more issues. Can cause this endless cycle of depression because of how you look, then when you try to change it you’re told it’s not good, which causes more depression, etc.

[@jenandjuice_]

This was so helpful and insightful. Especially the sleeping tips

[@daviesdavies538]

I'm so thankful for those

[@killatrackz2467]

Didn't like to keep it at 420 🍁

[@Pageback]

They made cool episode on sleeping :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqHPgKSHqKeLhsU

[@jenandjuice_]

Pageback yes I just watched that one too! Thank you

[@caroline8166]

me watching this @ 2 am

[@evaangel9664]

Tell him to drop his playlist.

[@sharleenann6009]

podcast*

[@ruthyan98]

Definitely check out his podcast called the Brain Warrior’s Way!

[@evaangel9664]

Ruth Yan Thank you. I will definitely give it a listen. 🤍🤍

[@sahtification]

I actually want to listen to his playlist

[@tetsusiega2]

This is the first psychiatrist I’ve seen that doesn’t just recommend SSRIs as your only option without providing more information. Congratulations. More like this.

[@kayragurses9348]

He explains it all like a a dentist does or something. It's nice. The whole bit ''if you are forgetting stuff watch out'' was a little intense though. As a multilingual person I forget words ALL the time. Doesn't have to mean Alzheimer's or Amnesia...

[@vitoraugusto8793]

I think the addressed problem here is not confusing the word, but rather when it drifts away, kinda like it was flushed down and you can't grasp it.

[@sydneyd2094]

Well psychiatrists are medical doctors firstly

[@bornlover01]

Id start crying before he even asks whats my name

[@ja-111]

bye cause same

[@somebody9596]

Lmao sameeeeeeee

[@pianofever8586]

Crying is good

[@dustbunny6381]

Id cry before he even walks in the room

[@AnthonyVillalobos-dr5hy]

Ok

[@sohaibdad5149]

Watching this at 4am is so ironic

[@anaidceniceroscruz6752]

Me rn lol

[@siyabongamngomezulu9743]

Me 5: 22 a.m

[@lauramessy]

me almost 10am, not sleeping since yesterday

[@Lina-hi5ji]

ME 4:18 am

[@lenag7486]

Oh hi there to you too

[@Charles.999]

This is one of the best videos on youtube where i learned something that is truly important. That was so great !

[@kendyljae1938]

0:48 "If it happens once a week, I wouldn't worry. But if it happens three, four times a week, that may be an early indicator of impending problem." Me, who forgets a common word at least three times a day: 😳

[@andromeda3629]

Yo right here with ya 😭😭

[@adebayoomolumo1938]

"I worry you brain is not as healthy as it should be" hmmm

[@dkdkxkcjfjfjfj]

Could*

[@Linda-jl5lx]

It can also be cptsd which can be confused with adhd. I cross every box of the stuff he mentioned and i have it on paper that i have cptsd. But People have asked me if I have adhd. I also have gut inflammation, common with People with my disorder because of the insane stress levels we've had for so many years. Diet and workout is key, and mental help, in my case.

[@teknosisglitch2432]

Ancient wisdom tells us, "a relaxed mind is a creative mind." Modern psychiatrist "a relaxed brain is creative"

[@seeexy]

o reli

[@indiciaobscure]

I come up with all my best writing ideas playing solitaire. Just really intense stuff. No other activity does the same thing.

[@idontevenhaveapla7224]

No wonder I've been unable to write for so long

[@teknosisglitch2432]

@@idontevenhaveapla7224 .... Exactly! Try doing something like vigorous walking outside, or chores or whatever thing gets your brain hyper focused on the present. Then try your creative task... 💖💖💖

[@serenity8876]

Loved this, thank you so much! Can Dr Amen come back again to teach us more? :D

[@drewcifer8489]

What's helped me is looking inward & working to understand "why," I respond the way I do to certain situations. I'm not done.

[@hanzios]

as an aspiring psychiatrist, this was extremely insightful. i hope to be as good at his job as him in the future.

[@cajun7074]

me too!

[@hanzios]

@@cajun7074 good luck to us, dude!

[@cajun7074]

yeeeep!

[@jackieweaver3884]

Yas! Can't wait to see you succeed

[@magicalpegacorn4886]

I also want to be a psychiatrist good luck to all of us! :)

[@aanabtahir3081]

the first question: why does the brain sometimes forget words me: *literally experienced that two seconds before the clicked on this video* Dr: one of the reasons could be not sleeping and not exercising Me: *hasn't slept in two days and never works out*

[@LilChuunosuke]

I would definitely check out a website called darebee.com that I found a while back. It has exercise routines and stuff you can organize by type and difficulty and such. (there's so much to it that I haven't seen yet because I rarely use it). There's even one I love that says it's for better sleep! It's obviously not some magical cure but it definitely helps loosen up the right muscles if you go to lie down in bed and feel stiff and uncomfortable. It makes it easier to sink in and relax.

[@kevitamaster-brewkombucha5472]

SAME I GOT 3 HOURS OF SLEEP LAST NIGHT AND ITS ALREADY 12 AM!🤣

[@stevecolour8010]

Not going to lie this video made me tear up a bit. For the first time in 1.5 years did I feel ok with letting my fears catch up with me without escaping into another distraction. Maybe I should really look into conseling and if anything this video gave me the strength to do it. Funny how the video just answering questions has such a therapeutic effect. Massive thanks.

[@dillongebler4411]

I really, really needed to hear this. Feeling blessed I found this video just now

[@anantvarmanprasad881]

I like how he took all the meme-ified tweets seriously

[@Sinyao]

Memes can easily be a cry for help hidden behind humour. It's a traditional coping mechanism.

[@yes-ge4nm]

@@Sinyao yes. That person was obviously wanting to turn of the left part of their brain dumbass.

[@Aaron-dl3lu]

@@yes-ge4nm ?? did you even read their comment. no need for the dumbass part of the comment

[@erastal]

@@yes-ge4nm your comment make absolutely no sense

[@bibidibobidi2641]

@@yes-ge4nm ah so now asking questions and being curious is being a dumbass, you got a really good logic there

[@koalix5750]

am i the only one that has horrible anxiety when i have insomnia? like i cant get my brain to stop thinking about how much time im wasting by staying awake.

[@user-kv8wi3dl4l]

Me too, and these days i'm not sleeping that good. My whole life seems to turn upside down when i can't sleep early :')

[@jaegerbawmb687]

Felt that too hard, when my sleep is disturbed at night I feel so anxious I start to cry

[@theronverburg8174]

What helps me is going to bed at a specific time and actually trying to stay awake. So, say you go to at 10pm, make yourself physically get into bed at that time, even if you're not tired, and try and stay awake. Make a mental note of what you have to do tommorow, what went well today, pray, or just talk to yourself about something. Eventually I'll fall asleep without even realizing it. But theres a lot of different techniques. You gotta find one that works for you.

[@annak.9483]

idk if you're looking for advice, but what helped me was reading a study about how lying down in bed with your eyes closed, quiet, relaxing, even if you're not fully sleeping, is almost as healthy as sleep!! I used to be like "omg only 4 more hours of sleep time left!!!!!" and now I'm like "well at least I'm resting like this"... also, breathing exercises and guided meditations help a lot. I can also recommend the podcast "Sleep With Me", that one's helped me through some tough nights. Good luck 🍀

[@Luo_binggeharem]

I enjoy insomnia. I didnt sleep for 24 hours 😂 No sleep : more novel I can read till I sleep automatically.

[@nikkilope5285]

Didn’t realize this video was a whole year old already! Clicked on it just because but this has been INCREDIBLY helpful!!

[@Shariberry11]

I think this was more helpful and informative than any therapist or doctor I've ever seen. Would love to see more videos like this!

[@semalau11]

His science has been disproven as pseudoscience by a lot of universities so make sure you do research before trusting him fully

[@angeliquevieira7207]

Am I the only one that noticed the little ant eater in the background as he was talking about ANTS (Automatic Negative Thoughts). So it’s like we have to be the ant eaters of our own brains so that we can be happy!! I can’t lmaooo

[@proofthattonystarkhasaheart]

I noticed it right when I saw your comment. It's so cute 😂

[@Sunflower-fh1nw]

You surely can

[@BlairMountainNetwork]

Yaaasss... I commented this before I read your comment! 😉 Good catch 'eh?!

[@paxtoncat9795]

7:07 “especially if you have any screen on after dark” ... as I watch this video in my pitch black room at one in the morning

[@whammy8139]

Same queen

[@nac2016]

Meee too

[@eafesaf6934]

Crap 1:25 bye i go sleep! :')

[@mariammourad5232]

same

[@salwanausheenbariah4300]

Doc be so expressive!! Makes me feel involved!!

[@lukenaoumovitch4477]

I gotta say, I don’t even like psychology, but this guy teaches things so effectively and has a soothing voice and I can listen to him for hours

[@Ana_Ng]

i can't stop looking at his books my brain wants it to say "end hentai illness"

[@cl1521]

lmao !! thank to you , now i can't unread it

[@bal_masque]

If that book did exist, it would've been a bestseller, we need to end hentai.

[@xevino833]

@Hu3?mi no way!!!!

[@lcvnmi]

HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAA

[@ArayaRetta]

Ty berry cool can't unread it now.

[@heresmspaint]

"If you have brain fog, anxiety and depression, I want to make sure you don't have mold in your house." Me, who grew up and still lives in a massively mold infested house, to the point where my mental health has gotten so terrible that I can't go outside, or even get a job: "Interesting."

[@aurixiaispreppy7454]

me with completely black mold at the side of my bathroom :))

[@marz9172]

Hoarders?

[@RilanaWandir]

@MS Paint I hope you are able to find a way to get it looked at, that sounds a little frightening

[@LV-lu5pv]

Oh no pls stay safe ;-;

[@itssheep685]

Oh gosh, that doesn’t sound very good 👀

[@mel-wq7wl]

watching brain support feels like a free psychological webinar I LOVE IT SO MUCHHH

[@goodmorning41]

This man loves you. He's speaking the whole truth about your brain and mental health. It's everything, everything we do matters