Rewiring the Anxious Brain: Neuroplasticity and the Anxiety Cycle: Anxiety Skills #21

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You can rewire your brain to be less anxious through a simple, but not easy, process. Understanding the anxiety cycle and how avoidance causes anxiety to spiral out of control unlocks the key to learning how to tone down anxiety and rewire those neural pathways to feel safe and secure.
In this video, I teach three essential things you need to understand about anxiety, three steps to face and overcome anxiety, and how the brain can actually change (rewire) its structure, function, and chemistry when you change how you think and act.
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[@Jm45789]

Great video! I am on a binge watching videos about neuroplasticity right now and this was an interesting and helpful approach to anxiety. Great work!

[@TherapyinaNutshell]

Awesome, thanks!

[@nancyfahey7518]

Food and no food has the secret to all anxiety and mental issues. Your putting chemicals in your body you have no idea. Yes keto and fasting is great. Eat clean organic food that won't poison you.

[@jonathanhadley2555]

On doing Keto did anyone have any problems with Kidney stones or Gallbladder stones?

[@nancyfahey7518]

Apple cider vinegar or lemon in your water.

[@jonathanhadley2555]

Been taking A.C.V & also Lemon juice as I've got a history of Kidney Stones

[@courtneymathias8138]

I beat my literally crippling anxiety by just not caring anymore. When I’d feel a panic attack come on I just thought “whatever, this is the millionth one and I’ve made it through the rest”. Took me a LONG time to get that way, but I haven’t had a panic attack in getting close to a year now.

[@dxrkknxghts]

Fr, a doctor told me this strategy and it didn't fix my thinking about things that make me anxious, but it fully beat panic attacks for me. I rarely get them anymore(it's been around 6 years) and if I do have one it lasts for like 10 seconds and I don't react to it other than thinking that this is just a panic attack and I'm not gonna give it attention. I get like 1 a year now. Definitely fixed it.

[@spookycat2679]

For me, it was this and working as a cashier. I believe it was exposure therapy. I made myself do the anxious thing every day until it stopped bothering me

[@Ludeboi420]

I'm working on one month since having one still get anxious alot tho meds are helping congrats

[@subzoronltd7779]

@@dxrkknxghts it helps a lot with anxiety disorders especially, but not as much with more specific phobias/anxieties. If it's more specific, then there needs to be gradual exposure to that thing, to demonstrate to the mind that it's safe and ok.

[@dxrkknxghts]

@@subzoronltd7779 Yeah definitely. Exposure is a huge thing. Mine is a specific anxiety and exposure to it along with this panic attack strategy has helped me along so much.

[@fierypickles4450]

When your brain is learning about your brain

[@brandonheaton6042]

I kno right 🤤

[@chantina9091]

Lol

[@gerrie720]

Learned

[@robin-cy4to]

The brain named itself too 🤔

[@alkahelen102]

Lol

[@zildian1983]

"Do the things you are afraid to do" or "seek discomfort" are the 2 mottos that have helped me overcome my anxiety.

[@isharajoria7324]

I have irrational fear of slow death/human loss and guys.

[@nylakhan5658]

What about a roller coaster 😂

[@zildian1983]

@@nylakhan5658 I tried that once, never again! 🤣🤣🤣

[@nylakhan5658]

@@zildian1983 I suffer from anxiety I would really like to speak to someone as it affects my daily life.

[@zildian1983]

@@nylakhan5658 what are your fears?

[@elizabethwilliams6651]

Psilocybin saved my life. I was addicted to heroin for 15 years and after Psilocybin treatment I will be 3 years clean in September. I have zero cravings. This is something that truly needs to be more broadly used in addiction treatment.

[@APOLLINAIREBARTHOLOMIEU]

A lot of people have testified about this and I really want to give it a shot. I put so much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels

[@Jennifer-bw7ku]

The Trips I've been having have really helped me a lot,I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well

[@AnjeloValeriano]

Shrooms was the best trip I had. It was an amazing experience.

[@patriaciasmith3499]

Dr.spores is the best, he's been my supplier for anything psychedelics.

[@VictoriaMarch13]

Be careful with the scammers in these comments. Do not buy anything from them or the ones they recommend on Instagram.

[@musicforhealingandabundanc8189]

Anxiety happens when you think you have to figure out everything all at once. Breathe. You’re strong. You got this. Take it day by day.

[@anneasinyen9843]

U are right

[@wildflowerwind6941]

Thank you.

[@ameliaelizaax2895]

my anxiety isn't like that, I have emetophobia soooo it happens when anxious thoughts come into my head

[@rezoan7225]

thanks..it helped..really thank you so much

[@LexiA0327]

@@ameliaelizaax2895 me too,well the part about anxious thoughts.There is hope for us yet!Hugs.🤗

[@dopehat868]

It’s the fear of anxiety that is the problem, not anxiety itself. When I realised that anxiety is the same physically as excitement and that it’s just how you frame / perceive those feelings... things changed. Don’t fight against it, meet it with love, acceptance and open arms. Don’t ignore your thoughts, welcome them but don’t hold on too tight to any of them. Remember, you are the observer, not the thought.

[@nicolejacobsoncovers]

Yeah you are so right

[@lilianavargas9089]

@@suriyasuriya-bz9ev i would say to fully accept the thoughts because that way they go away. What we resist persists

[@shannane5171]

I love this x

[@BettieBoo]

@@shannane5171&

[@Webbgurl2000]

In other words, Give Yourself a Break. I like what you said about anxiety and excitement. My son who had crippling anxiety did this same thing and he’s working and has his own place.

[@Fromaddicttoentrepreneur]

My anxiety used to be so bad that I thought that I wasn't able to do any sort of activity without first taking some kind of opiate/pain pill. Thank God I'm able to do things without now and have been sober for 1.5 years. Hallelujah! You all can do it too! I have faith and believe in you! ❤️

[@ThankyouJesus81]

Please pray I can stay sober. If I relapse again I may die. Last year I went three months sober. This year 2 months then slipped up. Never been a daily user. It’s alway once a week I break. I know what I have to do please say a little prayer for me thank you

[@Jeremy-ge6zv]

@@ThankyouJesus81 May The Grace Of Jesus Christ The Love Of Our Heavenly Father And The Fellowship Of The Holy Ghost Be With You And Your Family Forever Brother 🙏🏼

[@Njfishingmaniac]

Good for you I had that issue too

[@virginccyy7645]

Do you remember how hard it was to be able to feel something uncomfortable without opiates?

[@bencordova142]

🙏

[@m0thmuse]

I really hope everyone overcomes their anxiety! Whoever has it you can do it. I am working on mine and its been so hard. I’ve been anxious just for being anxious this past year. Especially with the pandemic it made it even worse because I was able to avoid going out and stuff. My brain has drove me crazy with it and I wouldnt ever wish this on my worst enemy. It really can be the worse thing ever and some days are the worst and can make you feel like you dont want to live at all. But i’ve been trying to be in control again and I know gradually I will make progress. I wish everyone below the comments who has anxiety, that one day you guys will overcome it. We can do it :)

[@abigaillll._]

i relate to this comment so much.....i have gotten so much intrusive thoughts bc I’m always home and my mind wanders when I’m not doing anything...

[@aerediamond1008]

How you doing

[@tonjo575]

Are u better?

[@m0thmuse]

@@tonjo575 well I’ve been to therapy and been working out and meditating. I’m making progress but some days are harder than others. I’m beginning to not fight with my inner thoughts as much and just learning how to breathe better too. Its a mental battle everyday but slowly i will get there :)

[@tonjo575]

@@m0thmuse good job You got this :)

[@RyanAmero]

• Step 1: Exposure yourself gradually • Step 2: Change the way you see the situation • Step 3: Face the fear

[@BitmapJack]

Just be mindfull not identifying yourself with what the thought says , youre not what the though says youre going to be , cut the link, pratice not following the thought ,mindfully, youre welcome guys

[@djmurcs]

How can I use exposure therapy and face the fear if by law they have made us not allowed to see people because of this corona virus going around, any other techniques?

[@sphamandlazondo2854]

@@djmurcs face the fear of hunger. Fast. Face the fear of isolation, dread and illness. Its just how you choose to view it.

[@will1255]

@@djmurcs depends on the fear/anxiety. If its social, deconstruct what you really fear and establish the worst parts. If you fear others watching you, you could post videos on social media. Before doing so, you could set out some hypotheses of what you think will happen. Afterwards, you could sit down and evaluate what actually happened. Did what you fear actually happen? Etc. You could do this with other things too, if you fear looking sillyor embarrassed you could build up to posting silly posts online. These are some really simple ideas that may work online given the current circumstances. Hope this helps.

[@m.m7732]

Ryan A yes

[@sw1216]

Avoidance feeds anxiety, so very interesting and true.

[@redditsource1972]

OH yes! very much so!

[@icarus7552]

Anxiety creates avoidance too lol, it’s a paradox until you have a good mindset and take courage

[@sw1216]

@@icarus7552 Oh yes. Like depression and isolation and loneliness, which then leads to more depression, etc... it's a spiral going downward unless you can pull yourself out.

[@icarus7552]

S W Like a rabbit hole lol, yeah it’s really awful

[@MolyMo-tt4yi]

So true. Like feeding a monster. The more I pay attention to it, the more real it feels in my brain.

[@irefuseetosink69]

First time in my entire 24 years that I feel like my trauma, anxiety and struggles are VALIDATED! Your videos have changed my life and I am currently on a huge journey to help myself. THANK YOU

[@ritadelille]

I m there with you. It s so hard but I can t see any other way.

[@markcannon8522]

Im 24 too, it hit all at once, it’s horrible. The despair, the hopelessness, the regrets, the guilt, honestly I want out sooo bad. But I can’t. Will life ever get better

[@ritadelille]

@@markcannon8522 life will get better.

[@christopherbullard6975]

Anxiety still annoys me and overwhelmes me a couple times a week. But I feel way better day by day from eating healthy and working out 5 days a week! Disciplining myself has helped greatly! It makes you feel like you’re in control!

[@rodascorner]

i’m so grateful for this comment section. key words: self acceptance and reassurance. thank you all for sharing your stories, it helps me truly.

[@diagnosticbio7903]

Are you suffering in anxiety like me

[@leonard8766]

Fear of abandonment, rejection and embarrassment while also pushing everyone away. It’s lonely out here 😞

[@bhenderson3536]

Leonard, you are not alone. This used to be my life, now I'm a therapist, thanks to good therapists. There is good help and much hope. Reach out and Hang in there!!

[@febipurnamasari1843]

I feel you :(

[@eviesabo4871]

Isn't this the most backasswards way of being. This is me in a nutshell. I am deathly afraid of being alone. But i don't want to be around anyone when i have high anxiety moments.

[@cintowin]

I get it

[@NatashaNgwerume]

I feel you

[@bazbbeeb7226]

I've been having an extremely stressful and anxious period in my life. I've recently tried cold water therapy sitting for 2 minutes in a freezing cold pool of water in a mountain creek, afterwards I was a different person. I now take cold showers during my sauna sessions, I highly recommend it.

[@jennyfinnell7719]

Maybe freezing water calms the mind because the mind is distracted and focusing on the discomfort. Thanks for sharing this!

[@flowerchild7820]

That’s awesome . Thank you so much for sharing. I’ve studiesd wim hoff . I’m happy for you .

[@Rene-hf9zm]

Thanks for sharing

[@sanhara2747]

What the.....?

[@paihobbes8680]

The cold water activates the vagus nerve. Check it out for yourselves

[@Ajnos55]

To anyone who is struggling right now: it doesn't have to be and it won't be like that forever. I used to be so anxious and depressed and I thought I would never experience anything new because I was so afraid. But the thought of not doing anything with my life terrified me too and that's what kept me going. I'm now much older, anxiety comes and goes but I'm happy and I meet new people and do new things all the time! 🥰 u can do it! ❤️💪🏼

[@crazymac6363]

This lady has a calming down effect when she speaks

[@brenttongol6058]

True

[@B3l0v3d05]

Agreed 👍

[@mariannefreyagutib4113]

indeed, its a gift

[@listenforrelaxedmind8277]

Yes

[@Tobrina]

What scares me is that I have everything I could ask for in life and my family loves me but I still have anxiety...

[@asapamna6640]

callmehina it’s okay forgive yourself and work through your anxiety

[@PavanKumar-pz9cj]

Anxiety will be with you until you become calm

[@aig5429]

I'd get checked out you may need medication

[@BlueMoonlight777]

I think that isn't important for anxiety. Just because someones life is "good" and save it doesn't mean that you can't get mental health issues. The brain is too complicated for that logic xD

[@SAMoralesTP]

There might even be things you haven't processed/things your subconscious isn't okay with that you haven't realized yet. It's okay your feelings are valid and you can get through it. The only way out is through so just keep swimming :)

[@mermaid4769]

This therapists voice is warm and very comforting. I always feel reassured.

[@jacobcuntington2540]

This saved me from my biggest panic attack I've ever had. God bless.

[@saphirecheetah8350]

Matthew 6:34 “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

[@factviews8474]

I need you to help me about my worry. For example: I always get afraid of loosing money in stock market and get anxious I will loose all my money. I always feel once I recovered my money I will be cool. Until I recover I live in anxious period. How can you advise

[@00Mali00]

Past and future are merely a construction made up by humans. The only thing that really exists is this very moment and one should always try to experience it fully and conciously feel it.

[@thebasementonlinegaming5394]

@@factviews8474 stop worshipping money

[@vals74]

@@factviews8474 - Is it really necessary to play the stock market? Your life is worth so much more than the things of this world. I think relationships are a major component to anxiety and happiness. Especially a relationship with the One. 🙏🏻

[@FatTitsFatStacks]

God Bless, protect, aid anyone going through anxiety 🙏❤️

[@Dchane]

"Your world shrinks". So true.

[@frankmattheu7383]

Sad but true

[@monicamomney8756]

I started learning piano at 27. Now 37, I can tell you it made me realize how much I wasn’t able to focus. (On learning anything)

[@strikermodel]

"When you experience something, and you don't die, your brain tells you it's safe" I genuinely laughed, because it's so simple, yet so true. I've denied myself a lot by falling into the cycle. However, by comparing something like comically exploding to the actual worst case of her saying no, it makes the concern feel trivial. Now I begin to feel like things like that aren't a real risk anymore.

[@darkfeather6857]

Thank you! I've wasted twenty years going to five different therapists and not one of them ever mentioned these techniques. KZbin is such a gift!

[@OswaldDigestiveClinic]

If you liked this video, you may also want to check about this video about which nutrient deficiencies can cause anxiety! Hope it's helpful! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZvIdnqVd5eYn6c

[@luckyrabbit2167]

Things I found helpful in dealing with anxiety are: acceptance, be grateful for all the little things you have, focusing on breathing, meditation and outdoor activities. The most important of all is to be grateful. While anxiety puts us in a constant state of fear, gratitude gives us peace and joy.

[@secreteobsession3584]

Thank u

[@YashSharma-qo1sy]

This is too annoying,I have had minor ocd when i was more younger but It started around 1.5 years back. I was having fear that if i don't do this something bad will happen to family members or something bad will happen in general. Then it was number based theme, i mean i had thoughts to do things for a particular number of times and it was so annoying. Then since last few months some other things came like checking windows of room again and again that someone is not looking at me. And recently due to a fear that someone has tried to do something bad to me a thought again and again comes that something is coming from back some bad energy or something and I have to fight it and change my thought and it exhausts a lot, takes a lot of time and disturbs focus Can you please help in how to fight this and remove it.

[@shyaaammeneen63]

A great video. Be careful what you feed your mind. To feel better reduce negative thoughts and overthinking. Avoid comparing with others, daily morning sunlight walks, reduce negative social media and avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives relief from stress-anxiety. To relax sit on a chair or lie down, neck straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Never meditate with expectations but with awareness. Don’t fight your thoughts. With daily practice the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Observe your breath sensations before sleep, in college, at work, taking a walk, when reading, etc.etc. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a better life. Best wishes--Counsellor.

[@superscience4817]

Thank you for that. :)

[@ik2254]

I beat my sleep anxiety by saying: "fuck it, if I die of sleep deprivation, so be it." And my sleep actually normalized and I now can sleep decently. Beating anxiety is actually going on a downward spiral all the way in your mind, accepting it and living it.

[@kittyvalentin3748]

This works. Many years ago a counselor told me when I’m having a panic attack say “bring it on”. Eventually I just started saying “fuck it I don’t care anymore” and it would make it stop. That that worked for years. Now I have developed severe OCD after a prolonged traumatic event and I can’t seem to get a grip on the anxiety/panic anymore, but for many years saying “fuck it” really did work.

[@soulplexis]

I was at the store I had anxiety attack and I told my mom I gotta get outta here but then I thought "actually no" and then it stopped lol

[@dishanama9810]

@@soulplexis kzbin.info/www/bejne/kITQZ5ewpLimrs0 Check this to video this technique of meditation brings back the balance emotionally ,physically, spiritually..As well as You awaken your dormant energy

[@ThatAnimalChannel]

*snap* nice

[@yanyan9861]

I'm going to try this tonight!

[@catlenamcmanamy3164]

I feel like I'm over coming anxiety just by watching this 😂

[@meld8728]

Lol

[@jbeamon1994]

You are

[@jbeamon1994]

That’s how programming starts.

[@thomaslevy9985]

I known.. but the anxiety is real we have at least respect it cause it can happen to any one. I have it for 2 year ready .. guess what.! Now the anxiety create my apnea so when I have Apena attacked The Apena sent a electric signal a shock signal to the heart, Hurting my heart badly 💔.. thk to God 🙏 you not suffer of this. TKS..

[@7h268]

@@thomaslevy9985 hope you will get better soon

[@ajas7851]

As a person suffering from anxiety disorder and panic attack, a few days ago when I was giving a lecture to participants, i got a.panic attack and started sweating..naturally this is very embarrassing and awkward feeling..However I persisted and still continued and completed that lecture...while the lecture did not go well as per expectation, however I was happy that despite my panic attack(extreme sweating) and the embarrassing situation, I continued to persist by giving the lecture...

[@joshbowman9481]

As a young adult going through a bout of crippling anxiety, these videos are increasingly helpful. Thank you so much

[@sugardaddy9992001]

Emma’s videos are pretty awesome. Gives me more answers to the WHY’s. Glad google pointed me towards her videos.

[@stephaniefromtx9466]

My brain right now cause I’m watching how to rewire it .... “🤨” Lol

[@Maybajpa]

Well done doctor, my personal experience to overcome from anxiety is to follow below steps 1. Deep breathing 2. Don't avoid fear 3. CBT practice 4. Positive affirmation These steps will developed new nuro patterns.

[@ricoevangelista170]

He man what is cbt?

[@tiit112]

@@ricoevangelista170 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

[@taranextstop]

Currently doing all these. My psychologist said that I should celebrate my progress no matter how small they are. But there's this fear that I might go back from the start, it's like a fear over a fear...

[@johannes3174]

I suffer from depression and anxiety. I often thought "why is there no manual by nature on how my mind is working". now i found it. Thank you.

[@smittywee]

I was looking up the amygdala, and fell into this one. THERE ARE NO ACCIDENTS. This person is GREAT and giving over info, in understandable terms (with meaning). A true sign she understands the material thoroughly.

[@Jst4fun817]

I've watched a lot of videos on anxiety. Never came across any that offers practical solutions like this one. Love the way you explain things. Makes a lot of sense. Gives me hope.

[@Macrotodon]

Polyvagal Therapy: e.g. Stanley Rosenberg, Deb Dana, Stephen W. Porges, Peter A. Levine

[@kathleenrogers3928]

Europe Zacbol …

[@Jst4fun817]

@Europe Zacbol She has a lot of videos on different grounding exercises. Try and see what works for you. If nothing helps, you could try meds.

[@OswaldDigestiveClinic]

If you're interested in practical solutions, you may want to know that certain nutrient deficiencies can cause anxiety! Medications such as birth control can deplete magnesium and vitamin B6, both of which can lead to anxiety. Vitamin D deficiency can also cause anxiety! For vitamin D deficiency, you may want to plan a location in a sunny place, buy a sun lamp, or supplement with 2000 IU/d in the winter! Just make sure to check with your healthcare provider before beginning any supplements!

[@annafranc8081]

Proof God exists: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5K8ZomsYsepopY

[@ahoj6614]

No more palpitations!! No more heart racing!! Goodluck everyone!!

[@Julia-mq1zp]

How?

[@ahoj6614]

@@Julia-mq1zp just relax your eyes, like you were about to sleep. It works for me-)

[@annafranc8081]

Proof God exists: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5K8ZomsYsepopY

[@annafranc8081]

@@Julia-mq1zp proof God exists: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5K8ZomsYsepopY

[@annafranc8081]

@@Julia-mq1zp how God wants us to dress and look outwardly: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJfcZql9gt6aqsU

[@geordieboy8945]

Anxiety is the tide and my life is a walk along the beach. It sometimes laps around my ankles, once in a while it feels as if I'm wading through it, but it helps to know it will go out again at some point. The trick is to learn how to side step that first wave, whether it's talking to someone or learning to help yourself by watching video's like this. Thinking this way helps me to separate anxiety from the core 'me', if that makes sense, and I can therefore 'own' it rather than let it engulf me. Find what works for you.

[@Miki-xh6fb]

That was the most simple and logical explanation about anxiety, even my mind couldn't say anything about what you said, more like "ok, she discovered our Strategie" 😂 Thanks for the explanation!

[@VakmanCA]

The worst things are avoidance, escapism and coping. Just stay with the sensation, accept it fully and let it go. Do this many many times. It's not easy but that's the only way out.

[@franciscogonzalezlorenzo2474]

Nah, that´s not the way. It tells you a person who has done it all his days and he also keeps feeling really bad. The change passes by other way.

[@Shreddios]

@@franciscogonzalezlorenzo2474 which is?

[@franciscogonzalezlorenzo2474]

@@Shreddios idk, last days i am thinking by finding its origin, but maybe there is no a solution and we have to live better we can with this

[@kayligo]

Step 1 exposure to what you fear step 2 willingness to be uncomfortable. Start small. Step 3 imagine the situation being ok.

[@theconservativeliberal6967]

Kayli G I use to assume situations would go terrible. The. One day I asked myself “what if it goes extremely well” I didn’t know so I had to go and try but the idea of it possibly going amazingly was motivating

[@mina0rahman]

I practiced all three steps when I was trying to get better. One year later, I only came out even more crippled, with PTSD.

[@jesusmywholehaschanged]

@@mina0rahman have you heard if Dianetics? I know it's associated with Scientology and a lot of people she away from that, but Dianetics itself is essentially what she described here, but in more detail. I go to therapy and my therapist practically echoed what is said in this video and videos I've seen on Dianetics.

[@kayligo]

@@mina0rahman I hope you find a good counselor or something that helps and can feel better soon. Learning to meditate helped me a lot. And Jordan Peterson videos.

[@jennyhughes4474]

@@alegriart Yes, those who seriously injured me then lied & denied & covered-up after (doctors & their legal teams) traumatised me repeatedly & knowingly: torture & malice, I could've died but they didn't care, they only cared about themselves.

[@krishnagiridhar3692]

Thank you. Simply acknowledging anxiety and embrace it not fighting it brings it down. Great teaching🙏

[@meghanatuppad9214]

Sometimes it is really difficult to differentiate between a trigger and anxiety. I've worked through both. We have to put conscious efforts in recognizing and acknowledging them. If we deny then definitely as you said being avoidant increases our anxiety.

[@Lalabooey]

i have really bad social anxiety and it gets in the way of my every day life. i’m unemployed, have no friends or a relationship because of it and i’m over it. i’m tired of feeling anxious and terrified whenever I leave my house. like i get anxiety from even talking with my own family, i can’t keep living like this so this week i am going to start an exposure hierarchy and see if this helps me!

[@ruhikhan6541]

Hope you are doing well with that good luck

[@swirlingfudge]

Hey TypicalNora, how are you doing?

[@Lalabooey]

@@swirlingfudge hey, i’m feeling pretty much the same as when i posted this comment. my social anxiety is still pretty bad but im still working on it and hopefully getting a bit better slowly. thank you for asking

[@ritika2563]

@@Lalabooey hello. What are u doing to help urself? Are u following a routine of sleep diet dressing well and exercise? Socializing is anyway difficult these days, how are u coping?

[@ritika2563]

@@Lalabooey do you have anything that u r conscious about urself? Any physical feature? Any past trauma(fear of rejection, isolation, abandonment)? Or have u faced it everm

[@phillipchavez1321]

Omg, you're fantastic! Thanks so much! ❤ 👌 👍 Notes 📝 0:14 Woah 3 steps to take control of your anxiety: 1:30 1:50 (If you want to change how your brain processes anxiety) *Three principles of anxiety #1. 1:56 What is anxiety? #2. 3:07 Disordered anxiety #2-a. 4:09 The second variation of disordered anxiety 4:40 What causes anxiety? The anxiety cycle 5:46 "Every single time that we avoid a threat and survive, our brain thinks, 'Let's do that again'". #3. 6:20 Avoidance feeds disordered anxiety 7:41 8:57 3 big steps to intervene anxiety: #3-1. 9:32 step1: Make an exposure hierarchy #3-2. 10:02 step2: Change your rules #3-3. 11:17-12:30 step3: Face your fears

[@Therapynearmelv]

You are so gifted Emma!! Your ability to break things down into understandable, doable parts is so helpful. Fellow LMFT here, and so incredibly grateful for your channel. I refer many of my clients to your videos.

[@karenj8406]

Anxiety happens when you are trying to control the future instead of living for today. Another challenge is that there is no need to "be and do things perfect". Our imperfections is what makes us unique, we were born to stand out

[@publicserviceannouncement4777]

Walnuts are a great brain food. Just thought I'd throw that out there. Magnesium really helps too. I just learned many people are deficient and it causes anxious feels. Vitamin D levels can be low too. It helped improve my seasonal affective disorder a lot.

[@outdoorgal9602]

Eating a diet as free of chemicals as possible helps, too!

[@Iris-fp4uk]

@@outdoorgal9602 so just eat nothing haha? everything is a chemical. literally everything

[@gimmetea5615]

Jessica Burchell very true. Don’t forget K2 along Vitamin D protocol. It’s changed my life.

[@anthonyramirez2576]

Jessica Burchell magnesium is key, nuts are good. Try Deez

[@publicserviceannouncement4777]

@@anthonyramirez2576 I see what you did there haha

[@BlightBreedOfficial]

Perfect example of getting over my fear of elevators (I got stuck in one when I was a teenager for three hours) I could hardly even look at an elevator for many years. Eventually, I moved into an apartment with a friend, and he lived on the 8th floor. Everyday I would walk up and down the stairs completely avoiding the elevator. This was so tiring. I took a leap of faith and used the elevator. Nothing happened. I eventually started using the elevator everyday. Now, I don’t even have a second thought when I use one. It’s not scary anymore, and even if I think about getting stuck again, it doesn’t scare me 🤷‍♂️

[@Sky-de7oy]

i use them but they still scare me and i'm always tense. elevator-vertigo combo :) worse the higher the floor. but there's no way i'm taking stairs to the 10th floor either. my luck is having to go to a high floor is very rare. and those glass elevators.. like hell i'm looking through. One day i'll have to go on a glass floor elevator to a reeeally high building and my soul will escape my body but i'll do it hahah

[@Jane-gv3cn]

TenTonKoala same thing happened with me👍🏽

[@MOBU76]

My friend got stuck in the elevator 7 times. I would NEVER take elevator with him, the chance we get stuck is high 😄😄And anyway he is scared of taking elevator till now, and also airplanes.

[@umangmehta582]

Great work! The level of detail explained to understand your anxiety and how it works against you is fantastic! looking forward to more such videos.

[@thehealinghousewellness]

I suffered with a major anxiety and panic disorder for over two years. Face, accept , floating, and let time pass is what cured me. Panic is just an electrical flash that is it. It is superficial and the more you except the feeling of anxiety and panic the less grip it has. The less grip - the less tension- the less tension- the less panic.

[@Mayu1505]

This was one of the most amazing vid about anxiety on youtube

[@TherapyinaNutshell]

Wow! Thanks :) It's always nice when someone takes the time to say something positive :)

[@Mayu1505]

@@TherapyinaNutshell I wanted to ask that when "I don't want to study" its becaz laziness sometimes and sometimes anxiety so how to handle that

[@DaimonTrilogy]

@@TherapyinaNutshell I have to agree! IMHO it is not bound to the video format, but the way how you share your information. I notice how much "honest knowledge" (knowledge you tested out and not just taking it for granted) there is in your way of talking. This was very intriguing and now I have a bunch of information I can now put under test myself! Thank you for that!

[@jmccormick1490]

Very true. Cognitive therapy is the only thing that will change chronic anxiety. I have dpdr and got rid of it once but it returned because I haven't stayed on top of my maintenance. This is a great video. When I think about the science of the brain and neuroplasticity, it gives me hope that I'll feel normal again. New subscriber to this wonderful gal.

[@leelammapovelil6438]

@@TherapyinaNutshellt Iam watching it for first time i will do it later.I am a parkinson patient

[@PragmaticEmpath]

This was so useful for sensitive people or anyone with anxiety. Your detailed process was so helpful. 🙏

[@lindaturcotte7217]

Health problems conquered with these programs. Feel better, heal better no matter what you are dealing with. You DON'T have to get the BrainTap headset. Just use your own headset. Institute for Whole Body Wellness braintap.com/bundles/#a_aid=1907JOTU&a_bid=c26267b7

[@sadjadasadi4575]

Your videos including this one are really really helpful. You explain scientifically and give solutions which literally can save one's life. Thank you.

[@piiph]

I never comment on videos but this one really helped me a LOT! I just want to send you a big and warm thank you, you are truly changing others peoples lives to the better. We need more people like you in this world 🙏

[@yaaaaaa6664]

I wish they taught this in school. After feeling depressed and anxious for years, I didn't have much hope that I'd ever feel better. Now I feel more in control, and motivated to put this advice to use! I'm so thankful for this video ❤

[@ellen5276]

you got this. you can do it!

[@sfarzanyar]

How are you feeling now?

[@deannailiano4132]

Mental heath should be a subject in schools. At all levels to varying degrees. Maybe if children were given the knowledge upfront they could avoid some of the damaging behaviors that lead to anxiety later in life. Knowing what resources are available is paramount in schools too.

[@lifestylewithtweesha2496]

@@deannailiano4132 you right

[@princeofpersiagirl]

This. Is literally. Therapy in a nutshell.. my god how did I not find you before... This is exactly what I'm working on with my clinical psychologist. It works guys, it takes a lot of work and time but it works. Thank you for the video.

[@connshell4638]

Thank you for this video I’m going through healings at the moment and this video gave me a lot of realizations ❤️

[@oopswrongplanet7309]

You are amazing! My daughter has severe anxiety about school and grades and this will help me in my working with her to overcome it. Now we BOTH will have a much better understanding and I am sure this will help us move forward. Thanks!

[@BalancedwithAlex]

The brain is such an amazing organ. It's so cool how much it's able to change and grow. I love that we have the power to dictate how these changes can happen with a little effort.

[@KarlaZel]

Best description about anxiaty I've ever heard. I'd get so much anxiety about driving that I didn't get my license till I was 30 years old and I still struggle when there's a lot of traffic. Anxiety sucks 😏

[@smiley8106]

Barbie latina same I cannot drive

[@lizr9894]

My 22 year old son had so much anxiety when driving he quit 4 years ago.

[@smiley8106]

Liz R at least he tried but I cannot drive for more than 10 minutes 😩😩😩

[@lizr9894]

😔

[@dg-pc6yp]

Just started watching these and omg….they are helping me realize the root of my GAD. It’s been eye-opening to learn not only how to calm myself, but how/why I got here in the first place. Thank u so much for sharing ur wisdom and expertise. I’m in therapy and on medz, too, but ur videos have helped me make HUGE progress on my own, and frankly, given me hope. 🙏❤️

[@Jessicawhatevaa]

I am sooooo thankful for your videos. I feel so lucky that I’ve come across them. Thank you so much for these 💞

[@nunya257]

A book that changed my life a long time ago: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway

[@lifeann30]

Author Joyce Meyer

[@kathyross60]

No it was Susan forward

[@ettaphil9586]

@@lifeann30 Do it Afraid

[@whotelakecity2001]

It's by Susan Jeffers. And it is garbage.

[@payalmandal4836]

The most practical and simplest video I ever came across on anxiety. I can understand where my problem was, I avoided anxiety and performed grounding activities, now I know what my exercise should be. Facing my fears a little by little.

[@CallyTran]

facing you fear and finding out the root cause will help you find relief

[@ai.FIT69966]

Overcome kr lyee??

[@hhunns9086]

I watched this on a whim and thank God I did. My anxiety with school starting back up has been awful. I followed your tips and after one day I feel so much better. I feel productive with my work, and am taking this one day at a time. Finally going to check my email and order my textbooks. Thank you I'm so glad I found you!!

[@eventsbyzia6825]

I have been doing personal development for 6yrs now and I'm a certified Master Practitioner of NLP, Hypnosis and TLT and I must admit; it is one of the simple and effective video on anxiety I have come across in a very very long time! Bless your soul!! 💐👏

[@jenelmarian9946]

I have been practising the Mindfulness of Breathing technique kzbin.infoUgkxIIDVgnLN8pF_fPOyoZ1nTjbLvvZcib6r as taught in this CD for about 2 years having read about it in Paramananda's Change Your Mind book and taken a real liking to it. However at times I struggle to remain focused on the breathing and thought that at such times this guided version might suit me. So after two years I finally decided to buy it! The first 7'24 of Track 1 of the CD is a body relaxtion which I do not use: I don't like body relaxation techniques and I find 27' just a little too long for meditation. The remaining 20' of gentle, guided meditation helps me tremendously to relax and stay focused. I find him's voice very soothing and whilst he is present to guide you through the 4 stages of the meditation, his presence is not intrusive or distracting. For the past two years I have tried to follow this technique as best I can with gentle meditation music despite music not being recommended. Having used this CD a couple of times I think I will try from now on to adopt a new routine of no music and just this CD as I find it so helpful. I realise now that the music really is distracting and I have enjoyed listening to the ambient sounds around me which I am normally unaware of. I can not comment on the other 2 tracks of Metta or Walking Meditation as I bought the CD solely to help me with the Mindfulness of Breathing and it does just that - very effectively. In my opinion this CD is money very well spent as it will guide you through a thoroughly useful and beneficial meditation technique and I don't think you can put a price on that.

[@kimeriksson7445]

The point about avoidance is a truly great one, crazy i haven't heard it elaborated on before!

[@TherapyinaNutshell]

Yep, our society is all mixed up about mental health and anxiety, they essentially encourage avoidance in the name of empathy, but it can be really harmful.

[@carrievieira5894]

I have “general” anxiety disorder... SO many thing make me moderately anxious all the time, and other things that create severe anxiety. Most my anxiety is somatic now. But, doing this to one by one address things/places/situations/emotions that make me anxious would take more time than I have left! 😢

[@littlestlove]

You are the best therapist i've run acros for now, i am very very gratefull you are sharing your knowlegde. Also the calm way you do, it's really inspiring and helpfull, thank you so much!

[@JoyLady-1966]

Today I was in a crowd of people for a while…I was my authentic self…I felt safe there…I was able to observe most of the time and not absorb the different energies After the event was over I took time to relax and just sit with my emotions. It was ok but a different experience.

[@arreyray]

Her asking me to sit with it until my anxiety decreases, just listening to it almost had me crying. 😢

[@j.s.1816]

"If it were easy you would have already done it." Thank you for acknowledging that. Sometimes the programming starts in the family of origin. And one knows that nothing else exists. And sometimes it's generated in adulthood, for ex, toxic work environments. You can't avoid it, and most are resistant to change. These settings generate anxiety.

[@CallyTran]

that is so true.. it occurs from past experiences and becomes anxiety because you think it may happen again. Working with your how it all happened and resolve it will bring forth relief and decrease ypur anxiety

[@hai_cece]

does anyone notice how calming her voice is 😊

[@maha-tg7df]

I didn't want this video to end. Thank you. I'm gonna watch it again to take notes agoraphobia, I shall beat you!

[@wendywadford6366]

it takes over everything

[@lloydbishun43]

Yes, she seems to be talking about simple anxiety here. What about super OCD,, your brain talking every second, with a hyperventilation type state where cortisol takes over your brain!?

[@Netra06]

Thank you so much for this! I’ve been hiding from my anxiety and stress for too long and I’m now physically exhausted

[@praveengasti0808]

People like you are so much needed in life of people suffering with mental health problems

[@utubeuser7314]

Writing therapy has helped my anxiety a lot. But it was writing about the actual source of my anxiety (scarred family relationships and gaslighting). This helped me confront the issue and retrain my brain on how to handle uncertain situations. Am still on the journey but it’s really helped me open up.

[@ellacorrigan7935]

All my life I've been super anxious with almost a claustrophobic feeling when in crowds, big cities, and heavy traffic. No amount of exposure has been able to rewire my brain, and facing the fear doesn't make it more bearable over time. I think we're adverse to certain anxiety-provoking things in life and at the end of the day, they should simply be avoided rather than 'remedied'.

[@jane_7193]

Excellent presentation! When a young girl and woman (long ago), due some reasons, I had anxiety and real panic attacks in group situations. My face flushed really red, I lost my train of thought, I was gone. I was afraid of dogs, too, I had been bitten. In all of these cases I approached very logically. I never run away. 1) What´s the worst that can happen? (Eg I reasoned, the dog bites me, I will go and get help, that´s all.) 2) I decided I don´t care what other people think. - Even as a mature woman now, I am amazed at my brain´s own inner capacity to help me deduct and solve my problems (which were really serious). And heal them. Today, I have no such fears. My own brain healed them.

[@anxietylab9126]

That is wonderful! I too believe my mind healed itself after much hard work.

[@jacobcuntington2540]

This was amazingly influential on me and the journey I'm on. Just wanted to say thanks

[@ceeejay19001]

Thank you for making this video, I'm studying fear and anxiety for a presentation. Your video really helped me with this topic.

[@HaneefaTheHaneefa]

I wish I could afford therapy, this is heaven sent. Thank you 😞

[@lindaturcotte7217]

Health problems conquered with these programs. Feel better, heal better no matter what you are dealing with. You DON'T have to get the BrainTap headset. Just use your own headset. Institute for Whole Body Wellness braintap.com/bundles/#a_aid=1907JOTU&a_bid=c26267b7

[@rareone5041]

Imagine being stuck in constant fight or flight mode due to a unique state of being that you know no one will ever be able to comprehend. 😏

[@aprilbennett4322]

Rare One... I feel your comment

[@monicadupont9606]

😭

[@jaymzbeaman6116]

Being stuck in it isnt a good idea. Its best we learn to turn it on and off depending on the situation we find ourselves in.

[@sherrydion2418]

Dr. Peter Levine offers a way through fight/flight/freeze mode by using the Somatic Experiencing approach as treatment for CPTSD/PTSD. There are loads of video on YT to view and there are many certified practitioners using this approach in clinical therapy in every city in North America. It is a very beneficial treatment primarily because it is non-invasive as it works with the nervous system to release physiological energy using primal body mechanics. Fascinating and highly effective. Do check it out, it truly is a game changer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ6tdZ6webKfosU

[@keisha2544]

Your brilliant!!! Wish I knew this information 15 years ago. Thank you so much for caring about others enough to make this.❤️

[@brandonbest8489]

I've been stuck with this exact problem to a drastic degree for along time. This information was so impactful and explained so well.. thank you! I wish I could have heard this way sooner in life.

[@edithzamora2220]

Have u applied this? How are u doing now?

[@brandonbest8489]

@@edithzamora2220 I am indeed slowly improving. The breakthroughs are.. sparradic lol 😅 but indeed it works.

[@Daniellevoices]

I'm scared to go for walks because I was almost taken while on one. I am traumatized and just starting to walk outside again. this helps.

[@gaye6445]

You can do it!!!

[@emirojas92]

This video and comment section is so wonderful! Look at humans trying to help one another. My heart feels such joy.

[@pukabowers4353]

My mental health has improved this year, largely because of the work I am doing with my brilliant counsellor and partly because of my own online learning, particularly from videos like this from Emma and other KZbinrs. Not only has it improved my wellbeing but I plan to train as a counsellor/therapist because I have developed such an interest by watching these kinds of videos.

[@Fromaddicttoentrepreneur]

Definitely sharing this with my sister. I love her so much and want to see her be able to live life normally. 💗 I was able to conquer my anxiety and she's a lot like me with strong will power so I know that she can do it too. Just takes time and effort.

[@nandipanompumza255]

How did you conquer please share

[@Aria.Klungland]

Thank you, this video made me realize that I tend to blame my anxiety on the fact that I am introverted, highly sensetive and an empath and that way let my anxiety worsen. I just sent a message to my therapist explaining exactly that. And its a huge step for me because I always send short messages with no context. You might have actually sent me in the direction of recovery. Wish me luck!

[@eileenortiz-camacho7302]

My anxiety messed me up in my learning as a child. I had so much trouble learning and sometimes I still do. I feel that it came from my childhood. I was treated very poorly as a child by my parents.

[@josezamora1639]

You’re not alone

[@ryanharvin3493]

You are so amazing in how you educate others. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@mirpanda1]

I've watched several videos on Anxiety. This is by far the most useful one so far.

[@65Tunes]

Thanks for such a clear explanation of anxiety and how to manage it. Your communication and presentation skills are great. Really appreciated

[@Malaika_Ellen]

Mind-blowing! This is the most tangible explanation & advice I've ever come across. Thank you.

[@ShinbrigTV]

Thank you, I think you've explained how to best face anxiety from other video's I've seen so clearly.