Anxiety Advice

[@madeleineoakley9562]

I struggle with anorexia, depression and anxiety and you honestly have no idea how helpful I found this video. It made me feel like I am less alone and other people also feel the same as me. Thank you so much

[@themaddiebruce]

+Maddie Oakley I'm so glad it helped you, stay strong my lovely 💗

[@xTj321x]

Its so comforting how when you describe you anxiety I can completely relate

[@themaddiebruce]

+Tilly Jayjay 💗💗

[@lifewithemilylouise]

My anxiety and depression has gotten so much worse recently this couldn't of come at a better time, these helpful videos make you know you're not alone 😌💗 I've just started that beta blocker too and after years and years the GP finally has booked therapy so hopefully that helps 😁 thanks maddie for using your struggle in a positive way and trying to help others ☺️ hope you're doing well xx

[@lillym6843]

I know we've spoken over email about this but well done again. You don't realise how many people you are helping by being so incredibly honest. Top girl you are! Xxx

[@themaddiebruce]

+Life With Liv 💗

[@MuffinTopGirlLikeYou]

Hi Maddie, hope you're reading this. I just wanted to say what a blessing you are. I've been feeling very anxious lately and just watching your videos alone has helped me relax so much. It takes my mind off things and makes me feel more 'normal' (I hate that word) so thank you for that. Xx

[@ChloeBayberr]

I remember the first time I braved going to the doctors for depression and anxiety and he said 'I don't get why you're here'. He was very belittling and for someone with suicidal thoughts that was such a bad approach for him to take. I've now gone to a different doctor and I'm on anti-depressants, battling my illness every day. I just have to remind myself that I'll get through this. Thank you for this brilliant, reassuring video! Fully appreciate you talking about the little things which I forget to do. Also, ive never noticed the jaw thing and now it really makes a difference. X

[@infinit3ly]

God, I just can't believe I have found your channel and this video. I've seen other youtubers talk about anxiety but it's never to the same extent as I have it. I've (relatively) recently increased my dosage of Citalopram from 10mg to 20mg and it's made such a difference. But before I was on medication, I was having such horrendous days where I didn't even want to wake up because as soon as I was conscious, this overwhelming anxiety (over no particular issue) just overtook me and I was filled with hot dread. I know you'll understand, and others will think this is an over reaction but after a while of the anxiety over powering my days and waking me up at night, everything stopped feeling worth it and even normal everyday tasks brought me to tears. It's so important to get help. I hope you're recovering okay x

[@jademillardx]

I think I have anxiety myself, and I really struggle as my chest often gets tight, and I feel all emotional, panicky and the need to escape whatever situation, even if it doesn't seem like a big deal to other people. Thank you so much for this video Maddie. It's really helped and reassured me. I love these advice ones. Mwah xx

[@themaddiebruce]

+Jade Millard so glad it helped you, thank you xx

[@Emilybailey889]

I find it hard to speak about anxiety to my friends as I'm only 16 and none of my friends understand, I can't go into school assemblies because I panic. It makes me feel very different and singled out but I'm trying to over come it, I went into the assembly for the first time in 2 years yesterday and I feel amazing for doing it! Your advice really helps xxxx

[@emilyc8462]

This was SO SO helpful, thank you so much maddie. You really are the sweetest person, and you're such an inspiration to so many people. Keep your head up high gorgeous xxx

[@JessBartley04]

Get so emotional watching these videos just cos it relates so much! Im a fighter tho, and i know you are too Maddie so strong you've been through so much! And im loving the new piercings 😏 you have forward helix like me, love it!! Love you 😘 xx

[@themaddiebruce]

+Jess Bartley thanks so much gorgeous! yeah I got them repierced, love them so much!xx

[@madisonthacker7236]

I have been having really bad spells with my anxiety lately and watching this made me relax a little bit so thank you and I am so glad someone is feeling similar to the way that I am .

[@themaddiebruce]

+Anna Clifford 💗

[@pippacrossland5061]

This has helped so much to identify what I'm feeling right now. Also - I really want one of those twisty things for when I feel anxious now! Thank you for helping Maddie xx

[@themaddiebruce]

+Pippa Crossland ah I'm so glad! Yeah do it! I found out its called a tangle xx

[@pippacrossland5061]

Thank you!xx

[@alicew7399]

Your advice series is so helpful and it's great that you are making videos that are helping all your viewers:) thank you for taking the time to listen to us and help us, as they honestly have helped me so much x

[@themaddiebruce]

+Alice W thank you so much, so so glad it helps xx

[@zxzxzx467]

This video helped me so much thank you maddie xx

[@EmmaLillianxo]

This is so inspirational, I have really bad social anxiety, I litrally don't meet anyone ( friend wise) the only person I'm comfy being around is my boyfriend, I could plan meeting a friend, and then I'll panic the day before and get so worked up! And I'll always cancel! So it's so nice to know other people's anxiety! And how they feel and deal with it

[@themaddiebruce]

+Clouds Of Pastel thank you lovely, I promise you can do it, take small steps and it'll gradually get easier!

[@EmmaLillianxo]

+themaddiebruce it's so frustrating, because once I'm out I enjoy myself so much! But just takes so much to tell myself I'll be fine! But your videos really really do help! Xxx

[@larshansen4980]

Dr Bruce, very impressed by the quality of your videos… The best way of helping our self is exactly by making an effort for others.... Exactly what you are doing through this work

[@flojones9954]

I love your advice videos! This one was so helpful for me 💗

[@themaddiebruce]

+Flo Isabella 💗

[@emilywatts2360]

Where's your jumper from?😻😻

[@annaclared_]

I'm on medication after suffering anxiety and panic attacks for years, and i am honestly a different person. I know medication doesn't solve the problem but it honestly has changed my life

[@kerryirving2949]

I've had anxiety every from when I was 14, I'm 33 now. These past 2 weeks or so my anxiety is worse than normal. I feel I can't function & im just suck still for hours before I can move ( in maybe isn't allways hours but it feels like it) I'm gonna have to make a appointment with my doctor. I don't have a cpn anymore because I was discharged last January. The only thing I feel gets me out of a panick attack is to be on my own & time

[@abbiewhiting2026]

Thank you so much for this video Maddie, I suffer from bad social anxiety and I'm only 13. I've totally dropped out of school and it's so hard😔 my dad is paying for me to go and see a private therapist. And I like him but it's still really hard to open up to someone and tell them everything your feeling. I'm not going back to the school I was at and we don't really no where I'm going to go yet as I have to go to some sort of school to get an education! Wish me luck on what ever happens. Love you Maddie! ❤️

[@MrJessicacotter85]

Your such a stunner, great video sweet 🌺💖💖💖

[@nuria9333]

I think I have anxiety (and other problems too) i really want to see a psychiatrist/therapist because is want to know what's up as I'm worried with my mental health. but I just don't know how to ask my dad because I don't want to worry him or upset him :( any advice? thanks for the video really helped :)

[@IEatCheeseCake2466]

Your parents would be more upset if they found out how you were feeling and knowing that you thought you couldn't talk to them. Honestly, your dad will be so much happier if you told him rather than suffering on your own, and it will make you feel better too I promise:)

[@nuria9333]

+Mia Rose thanks, you are right, but its like when you try and say something but your mouth doesn't move along to it. but thank you though I will try x

[@IEatCheeseCake2466]

+Eliana sa I know exactly what you mean but you'll feel so much better afterwards!:) xx

[@nuria9333]

+Mia Rose I know and I can't wait until it finally gets out! so much weight off my shoulders :D thank you x

[@IEatCheeseCake2466]

+Eliana sa I hope everything goes well for you:Dxxx

[@amyyleeaah]

This video has really helped because I don't suffer with it but my best friend does and she thinks she has anxiety but doesn't know for sure so this video I think will really help her and for me to give her some advise so thank you Maddie xx

[@Bexie151]

Does anyone get burning skin constantly with anxiety? x

[@JaimieBennettChannel]

My doctor says I have anxiety and prescribed me some stuff to help me but i'm not quite sure it is, can anyone help? I get a really tight chest like you said but I also feel really sick and then I feel like i'm going to faint which is what usually happens or i'm sick. I worry about being sick so then start panicking more. I've experienced this ever since I got trapped in a glass elevator on holiday when I was 9. Ive always been that 'worrying child', this is why I think i'm not sure if it's anxiety or just worrying now and then. I mean I worry about when we park the car if someone is going to break in or steal it and it used to be worse, every minute i'd think of something bad but ever since my confidence has grown through dance, it doesn't happen as much. Is it just a phase? I still have panic attacks and stuff but i'm never quite sure, it's so confusing. I get what you mean by you thinking it's the end of the world, when I get bad 'anxiety' I think to myself "how can I get away....

[@JaimieBennettChannel]

from this?" "I really want to faint or pass out right now just to get away from this feeling". After a panic attack i'm definite that I have a disorder but when I look back on it, I think i'm just being stupid.

[@MuffinTopGirlLikeYou]

+Jaimie Bennett I can't answer for a professional but all I can say is that it either sounds like panic disorder or GAD. Look up both of them. It's okay to disagree with a doctor - seek other help from many charities in your area and they will most likely give you an appointment and find the best help for your situation. Stay strong x

[@JaimieBennettChannel]

+MuffinTopGirlLikeYou tysm

[@Amaliefalck24]

I wish that I had seen this video when I was 15 / 16 years old, it would had help me, Thanks you for your videos Maddie ❤️

[@kate3414]

I'm feeling the exact same. I have an oral in English I start to have a tight chest, I start hyperventilating and feeling like I'm going to faint and I can't catch my breath. :(

[@justinesacristan2056]

thank you so much Maddie this was great help ❤️

[@sophiedevaney8203]

Where is your top from?💜

[@sheyda6073]

This video actually helped me a lot Maddie, thank you so much!! But another issue is that I am afraid to tell my mom about these things, she already has so much to worry about and deal with. She has her own problems, and I just can't add to those by telling her. I feel like it would be doing more harm than good. I just don't know wot to do :(

[@abbigibson4647]

I have anxiety for a couple of weeks now but I am scared to tell my parents how should I tell them x

[@maysaraaltaee189]

LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU 💜

[@lifewithemilylouise]

Ah I can totally relate to that on edge feeling! But rationally you're right just need to tell myself that 🙄

[@lifewithemilylouise]

Ps your puppy is adorable 🐶

[@raghadal-harbi1041]

I love you so much 😫💜💜💜💜

[@Oliviaxx44]

I swear I saw you on the X factor adverts!!😂😂

[@themaddiebruce]

+liv yeah hahaha you did!

[@Oliviaxx44]

+themaddiebruce thought so hahah!

[@jasmineanderson3386]

you help me so much 😊 thank you !!

[@themaddiebruce]

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[@alicemaysnell]

I wish there was a 'love' button! xxx

[@themaddiebruce]

+beautybyalicee 💗

[@Bexie151]

+themaddiebruce Did you get burning skin with your anxiety? Thank you so much for this video! x

[@Bexie151]

+themaddiebruce Did you get burning skin with your anxiety? Thank you so much for this video! x

[@شهدالمحيميد-ن8ش]

+themaddiebruce love you. ♥♥♥♡

[@katharina6675]

i relate so much

[@ShannanLynch]

Always happy to see you in my subscriptions ☺️ I just did a winter glam make up tutorial, I'd love to know what you guys think 💙💭

[@graceb3402]

Thumbs up for this great advice :)

[@emilyashton2555]

Were you on a talk talk sponsor for X factor tonight? There was a cat thing and I'm sure your face was in them? 😂x

[@aenas_iq5047]

Nice

[@rabiadogan2003]

I SAW YOU ON THE X FACTORRR!!!! LAST WEEK

[@themaddiebruce]

+Rabia's Life hope you enjoyed me as a cat ;)

[@deedyalshmmari9388]

انا بحبك

[@charlottehartgrove]

❤️

[@themaddiebruce]

+Charlotte Emily 💗

[@aleksandrakoosowska4375]

nice video!

[@hannahlewis6052]

Amazing video, I have depression and anxiety too and I can relate so much and even though I was diagnosed 6 years ago, it still makes you feel a lot more at ease hearing that other people are going through the same things. Talking so openly will help so many people, such a beautiful video. I have started writing a blog, literally only 3 posts and they are nothing special and are so basic but I am using as a way to vent and just talk about things that are on my mind, I want to be able to look back in the future and see if I have improved and tackled these issues and if I haven't continue to try. If anyone is interested in reading them hannahlewisblog.wordpress.com/ ...if they help anyone because they can relate or just are an interesting read I would be really happy! Thank you again for this amazing video Maddie!