10 quick anxiety relief techniques

10 quick anxiety relief techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy that are simple coping skills, reduce anxiety fast, and can instantly help you feel more calm.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Disclaimers
1:09 - Get ready to use these skills
1:38 - Get grounded
4:41 - Make friends with your anxiety
6:31 - Change your body’s chemistry
9:12 - Stop fighting your thoughts
13:17 - Opposite action
14:22 - Use a coping skill
17:39 - Do something you love
18:53 - Recharge
19:38 - Remember your why
20:28 - Get help
21:46 - Long term treatment
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[@drali]

Timestamps: 0:23 - Disclaimers 1:09 - Get ready to use these skills 1:38 - #1 Get grounded in the present moment if you experience depersonalization or derealization 4:41 - #2 Make friends with your anxiety 6:31 - #3 Change your body’s chemistry 9:12 - #4 Stop fighting your thoughts 13:17 - #5 Opposite action 14:22 - #6 Use a coping skill 17:39 - #7 -Do something you love 18:53 - #8 Recharge 19:38 - #9 Remember your why 20:28 - #10 Get help 21:46 - Long term treatment

[@derrickgonyea2134]

Bro I derealization I need help on how to get through this

[@derrickgonyea2134]

Your the best

[@derrickgonyea2134]

You described everything im going through

[@JaredVonBaren]

Thank you for all the assistance with helping me to sort my thoughts and anxiety out in a way that's healthy, and not harmful in a mental way. A lot of times, I berate myself mentally for being "afraid" or anxious about something, or to try or do something, but I need to remember what you said about...okay, so, what would someone without anxiety do?....and then give that a try. You know your stuff, and I appreciate the coping tools.

[@jovelinasevilla9157]

1111in2

[@helenaharms4110]

I don't want to live with this, i had a life with out anxiety, I want it back.

[@my_autistic_dexlexic_life]

Thay happened to me, if it feels like your supposed to be doing something but don't know what it is 1st thing in the morning. That was just before I found my" gift". You will trip over your gift when the time is right and you owe it to the world to share that because that's why your here.

[@blockflute]

Just hang in there, it gets better :)

[@picalingo5244]

I feel the same, I even have the thoughts of ending this but we have to believe people got healed from this, so can we :) When you experience the attack, don't forget about us. Let's suffer together and let's get healed together

[@my_autistic_dexlexic_life]

I believe that we all know whats eating us up. If you going to try to settle with what your told is life then you will have those uncomfortable feelings whenever you least expect it. The only answer is to change the things you can and embrace the things you can not

[@shyaaammeneen63]

@@picalingo5244 Take action today to enjoy life.For more relief sit on a chair or on the ground and do the simple alternate nostril breathing meditation twice a day for 5-10 minutes for relief from anxiety as it reprogrames the mind. This is practiced all over the world. Watch the videos on Google search. Inhale-exhale slowly and feel the relaxed feeling flowing in your mind and body. . Negative thoughts will reduce. Make meditation a daily habit and enjoy life. Shyaaam Sir-Mentor-Counselor.

[@Arlenec529]

We are not alone We will together fight anxiety together 🙏🏼

[@bullsharkguy4643]

YES

[@whiteybopbop9232]

Yes

[@finoballout]

YES

[@topfivethings7793]

yes and we will win one day ✌️✌️

[@glezandmusic3840]

Ryt

[@pausemental]

Anxiety is physically crippling , it's like an itch on your heart that is severe that you can't scratch

[@ratnadipabiswas1999]

Exactlyyyyy

[@adamsparks3448]

Been dealing with it for 5 days straight and it’s the first time dealing with it

[@pausemental]

@@adamsparks3448 the way that I deal with it now is, I receive it as a guest, I acknowledge that it isn't who I am but rather look at it as it has arrived within me again ( the anxious guest) I analyze it while it is there, it's kind of like "hello darkness my old friend you've come to sit with me again" and I just let it run its course but I don't receive it within my whole being , if that makes sense. Separate yourself from it, pinpoint where the filling is located ,often times in your shoulders and in your back and focus on that for a little while but understand that it is not you and know that it will go away. It's a temporary visitor. Kind of like when your boss calls you into the office, it's uncomfortable but the moment will end.

[@iamjennie4603]

Me too😭😭😭😭😭😭 and I couldn't sleep I can't breathe .. panic attack

[@jimmcmonagle903]

more like a knife in your heart

[@chillmorgs]

i love whoever is reading this

[@dulcetlovers635]

❤️❤️❤️

[@avamiller2325]

Love you back!

[@asmodeus1791]

🥺

[@zoey_lyric]

UwU 💖❤️💖😌🥰

[@lilhedgehog8576]

Sometimes I get anxious for no reason no reason at all.

[@avamiller2325]

Every Day!

[@nadiaseabury8461]

i have general ideas why i’m anxious. but when i am anxious, it’s just a physical feeling that cripples everything i do

[@melanie_batty2084]

I get so anxious I’ll feel the anxiety in my hands and feet, they’ll start tingling and feeling like they’re not even a part of my body anymore

[@marybetterton9896]

ME TOO! Rotten isn't it?

[@GrabbaBeer]

Do you ever feel fear for no reason or that you are going to die?

[@leondepassier]

ok so anyone who is having an anxiety attack right now, know that the next time you see this comment it will be gone and I just went throught it, so it will pass and then you will have probably learned something about yourself

[@PCVSGAMESREVIEW]

Put a like and there will be no alarm

[@RandomGuy-py3el]

I also practice this trick when I have to do any task which makes me anxious but can you please tell me what to do when all of a sudden I have to do any task and I am anxious about it Please help me 😭

[@PCVSGAMESREVIEW]

@@RandomGuy-py3el Look to get rid of anxiety-when you need to do something. I understand your fear . But look, start breathing deeply + still hold your breath as much as you can, then rub your hands on your earlobes and the palms of your hands. Still any physical exercises from squats or jumps . And then there's the life hack. Imagine that you are a fish and you are swimming with the current and-when you have a panic alarm . You feel like you're in a cage. But imagine that you have no panic and you are free - you need to learn to see more around you. Look at objects or people and divert your fear to something else

[@randomfemale4322]

Thank you

[@jordrngallagher6091]

Exactly but im not sure if im having a heart attack! I feel chest pain

[@Moistmochi_]

The get grounded segment really hit home with me. Anxiety makes me feel like I’m not real. I’m so relieved to know I’m not the only one that feels like this

[@ajpello2003]

It’s one of the worst feelings aside from the fight/flight sensation

[@jessicacoley1812]

This makes me feel so much better that I’m not the only one, it makes me feel like I’m not actually here or not real

[@ajpello2003]

@@jessicacoley1812 Right or that awful panic fog that's hard to come down from

[@DeathToTheWoke]

Amen

[@EaZyGamingOP]

same dude :)

[@wolfs4242]

My anxiety makes me feel like my throat will close or is closing makes me feel like I’ll stop breathing

[@mwihakianne9355]

I'm feeling this right now!it's so bad😫

[@wolfs4242]

@@mwihakianne9355 dw man it’s all in your head try take your mind of it or get some rescue remedy spray or gummies they are natural and work so well hope your doing good:)

[@omara323]

@@wolfs4242 are u better lol I'm going through dpdr right now and it sucks

[@sasukeuchiha681]

Yea same had this for a long time I guess my anxiety is severe

[@jamesrey6327]

i always have a bottle of water when i go out because of this

[@ronaldpecore1488]

I almost lost it. But it past after a hour . And I feel at peace. It will pass. Take control. Be patient. Your not the only one

[@avamiller2325]

I feel like i'm the only one!

[@bullsharkguy4643]

Thanks bro

[@mellc1395]

I needed that!!!

[@isamidnight]

Anxiety makes me feel sick to my stomach, and part of my anxiety was over medical issues which doesn't help at all. I decided to try to review my CBT skills and this video really helped. Thank you.

[@PCVSGAMESREVIEW]

Although I am a Russian person who lives in Russia, I often watch videos related to getting rid of fear and anxiety. And I always write them down in my notebook. And the most important fear is our thoughts . We are afraid of what is not there. Either we are afraid to do something that we don't know, or if we had a negative experience .. Personally, how I motivate myself. I take deep breaths up to 10 times and stupidly go and do not care even if the alarm. And then I write down my feelings in a notebook .. And then when I have to do something again - and I'm scared - I read what I felt . And somehow it becomes easier

[@dollymadison7365]

Same here I have health anxiety

[@xflowerssx7603]

Same! It might cause me stomach pains or nausea. I’m sure it will go away eventually though. It does for most people.

[@leoninsley4947]

Has it gone away?

[@lG22209]

@@leoninsley4947 well you can’t really get anxiety to go away. Everyone has anxiety but some have it worse. It does get better and some days, weeks, or months you will have little to no anxiety

[@DM-rj1sl]

Everyday I feel anxious about something bad happening, thank you for this

[@jennifervelasquez1943]

I feel the same

[@avisfrontyard8041]

Same here!

[@shaheervlogz2922]

Same

[@shyaaammeneen63]

@@jennifervelasquez1943 There is a solution to every problem in life if we desire. Meditation heals anxiety as it reprogrames the mind. Watch alternate nostril breathing meditation videos on Google and do it for 5 to 10 minutes if possible twice a day. You can sit on a chair or on the ground and do it. Inhale-exhale slowly and feel the relaxation flowing through your mind and body. Negative thoughts will reduce. Do meditation with feeling and passion to enjoy life. Shyaaam Sir-Mentor-Counselor.

[@tyraenqvist2697]

Me too, I have been diagnosed with anxiety idk which one but ya. I take medicine everyday plus that I have ADHD and take medicine for that to som like ya, life is hard :/. Before I got diagnosed with anxiety I had not sleeps a hole night in one and a half year it’s sick so ya ik how anxiety feels like :/.

[@chiamaka_okafor]

What helps me is reading the comments, and knowing that I am not alone🙏🏿

[@youtubeaddict5663]

+1

[@gilweitzman]

Same it helped me knowing that my feeling isn't just mine

[@charlescarter2072]

Prayer has lowered my anxiety. It has also cleared my head so i can be honest with my doctors and therapists and get more specific treatments from them.

[@bobcunningham6953]

This NEEDS to be a poster. I want this on my wall. Do a PDF to get the info out there to those needing it immediately, but also offer nice prints as merch.

[@drali]

That’s a REALLY good idea!!!

[@bobcunningham6953]

@@drali The poster can be directly tied to the video by including a QR code for the video URL, and maybe even for each of the timestamps. The only problem comes when you eventually decide you MUST update the video...

[@katieroselynch1]

Always remember anxiety does pass. It is only temporary. It will pass I promise ❤❤

[@hashinachhetri4007]

🥰hope Urs msg gave me some hope Maybe its temporary🥺❤

[@rebeccarangel2468]

Just hearing you speak helped me cope. I felt like I was in a therapy session. Thank you for this!

[@drali]

Happy to hear it helped!

[@jyotiwagh4984]

@Rebecca Rangel same here

[@tenche705]

Same here

[@partysnail3552]

You are a lifesaver oh my god. I’ve been battling anxiety for about 4 weeks now. One day I just woke up and was panicking all day, and that lasted for about 2-3 weeks. Only time id get a break is when I was sleeping. But I’ve gotten better, at calming myself and understanding. Now I just occasionally feel weird, it really does help knowing you’re not gonna feel this way forever. The anxiety is gonna go away, it can come from stress building up too! I love you all, you’re gonna get through this :)

[@LSwaggard27]

Thank you for the hope!

[@reeyajm4746]

I have been same

[@tanyakas4111]

I feel the same.started weeks ago

[@empress2Fine]

Same 😞😢

[@rileyjosephs2139]

A good thing that helps me whenever I’m stressed and cannot think straight is try and remember what you ate for dinner three days ago. This tricks your brain think into retrieving information from the past distracting you from the present moment.

[@milanthapa2526]

I have been suffering from anxiety disorder from the start of the pandemic and the thing that helps me the most is closing my eyes and focusing on my breath whilst telling my self that this will pass. Another thing during a severe panic attack is not reacting on it and staying still. I get the urge to move in a frantic way so while i dont act upon it, it makes it easier to deal. Another major thing is meditation. It helps. You will get through this and nothing bad will happen.

[@guywebster8018]

I really got bad when my father had bypass surgery. Never been the same since

[@cohlefowler3172]

Just reminding myself I’m not actually in physical danger gave me instant relief.

[@potatomuffin4420]

The only thing that has worked for me and has gotten me to recovery is Acceptance and Commitment therapy. I have no control over what my body does, what thoughts come into my head, though I have control over what I choose to do. Over time, those peaks have lessened and lessened. I still have my moments, though I know that they will fade. Attempting to get rid of anxiety only makes it worse, because you are expecting for it to return again so you are on guard for when you may or may not have an anxious moment. Mindfulness isn't about getting rid of anxiety, it's about allowing it to be there and accepting what is, verses what was or might be. People get caught in a loop.

[@typical_doza]

I haven’t been able to sleep very well, I wake up feeling my head lightheaded and then my heart begins to race. I don’t even know why I’m getting a panic attack. Now I’m just afraid I’ll never feel normal again, cuz this stupid anxiety is ruining my life. I’m afraid of this anxiety, I don’t want to feel like this forever.

[@oma3487]

Same like you sir_Doza

[@rikyv9538]

Hey! Don’t worry it really does get better! I’ll pray for you and hopefully you will feel better! If it makes you feel better your mind creates a lot of fears that most likely won’t happen in real life. This is something almost everyone goes through just look at how many famous and rich people get anxiety and depression! Or people in the military or others who have went through trauma! A lot of them manage to beat it! So you can too❤️

[@lexxilockdown5511]

I’m so glad to know I’m not alone. It all of sudden triggered out if nowhere a month ago. I was at work, my mouth got super try even though i was drinking water, It wouldn’t go away. I went to the bathroom and saw my pupils were massive, ran to my boss, we took my heart rate and It was 130 and my body began to snake. Ever since, it’s like every little thing triggers It. I can’t fall asleep without feeling my heart racing, sometimes i feel like i can’t breathe and my chest is tight. I try to distract myself but It just doesn’t work. I try to talk to others, and they just say to ignore It... i sometimes will be walking and all of a sudden i feel like I’m off balanced, like I’m sinking into the floor and then my heart begins to race and i panic. I want to feel normal again so bad. But all i can do is cry

[@leonieatkinson7130]

i thought it was me alone getting this is horrible

[@cuttiemx]

Same here!! My heart is racing when I wake up! Feeling dizzy and hearing a ringing in my ears :(

[@tashkahm]

does anyone else get anxiety when you get excited or overwhelmed? it feels like i need to throw up and i can’t sit down... what helps?

[@aurorapizzi5241]

same I literally can't sit anywhere or even lay down

[@finoballout]

G bruh

[@deannascorner8112]

Sometimes I remind myself that anxiety is a body’s natural response to being excited! I lean into the excitement and remind myself “I’m so excited because this is an awesome experience”

[@trezfalsetto8438]

@@deannascorner8112 thanks needed that

[@EmergingForward]

For me the quickest relief is to do 4:8 breathing (in for four, out for 8). I do notice that anxiety can come with excitement as well as negative emotion.

[@cherishmitchell1179]

I went to the hospital thinking there was something wrong with my heart and lungs, only to find out I have anxiety. This video helped me really think this through. Thank you!

[@MysteryT]

That’s what I’m dealing with. Sometimes I’ll just be trying to eat and for a split second I’ll think about my heart rate and it just goes up and up and that will scare me then I feel like there is something wrong with my heart then it just gets worse.

[@anishshahi8216]

I feel breathlessness daily...

[@rakeshnayaka1574]

@@anishshahi8216 Are you okay now? I had panic attack too

[@anthonyespina242]

Oh my God we're the same . I've done alot of laboratories as well and only to find out i have severe anxiety

[@ruchitaofficial9653]

Hey all i m suffering from same i feel like i will die suddenly my heart gets fast i m chanting mantra it relief little but i want solution for this

[@cookiemekha9413]

My problem is once the panic attack hits my mind is soo powerful I cannot reason with it.

[@jazzylandaj6116]

same here

[@Maltechr]

Hey Ali. Ive suffered from anxiety for years. I hope you know, how powerful it is for a clinical psychologist admitting openly, and share about his personal fight with anxiety. Hats of to you. I also hope you know how big it is, being treated by somone who really understand what youre going through, and not just from text books.. I always say the best midwifes have kids ;) I was once told to stop trying to "get rid" of my anxiety, rather I should take its hand and learn to lead it, not follow it.. Always gave me a powerful image. As for what has helped me.. I always find it helps to ocupy your thoughts.. Like with a game, play with your kids/nieces/nephews.. Always liked to have music close at hand, and a shower always helped me too.. Thanks for posting this. And keep up the good fight.

[@drali]

Thanks so much for your wonderfully supportive comment and feedback!!! 🖖🏽

[@shyaaammeneen63]

Malte Chr, Meditation is the permanent way to a relaxed and stress free life because it reprogrames the mind. Enter "Alternate nostril breathing meditation videos" on Google search and do the simple meditation for 10 to 15 minutes if possible twice a day. Also read the benefits of alternate nostril breathing meditation.Try to be still while doing this meditation. It can also be done sitting on a chair. Best wishes. Do meditation daily to enjoy a relaxed life. Best wishes--Shyaaam --Life Coach.

[@my_autistic_dexlexic_life]

Wow, you got it !

[@TiamatStorm21]

Whenever I get anxious I feel like I can’t speak. The anxiety goes away until someone asks me to talk and then it comes back worse than before

[@lindalarsson9442]

Yea I think talking helps especially with a loving non judgemental person.❤️ Consider yourself lucky if you have someone who really cares. When the time comes you can't talk the anxiety is horrible

[@EmergingForward]

Yeah I feel like that is common, I have experienced that. Controlling my breathing is the most helpful to me (longer exhale, even holding my breath a bit at the end of the exhale). and breathing in a rhythm.

[@chrisf1486]

Wow!!! I absolutely love this!! Super helpful. I love your approach with dealing with anxiety. THANK YOU!!!!

[@Beck02]

Just had Dr. Mattu speak at my school, and I was excited to find the same informative, helpful info on his channel!

[@yoshi41301]

This is an incredible video that I wish I found sooner. Thank you for making this

[@reb_d1143]

Brilliant. Sensible, doable advice. Thank you so much for this information.

[@charlesbelliveau186]

This video is great. Explains things in a way everyone can understand. Would love to see a video of you roleplaying a session, where you demonstrate specific techniques in practice.

[@lucia-maria]

I am so thankful for this video. Literally life changing ❤️☔

[@AmaleeWilson]

Most underrated KZbin channel. Doin the good work.

[@sunnybrampton9206]

The segment about befriending your anxiety actually helped alot. Thank you

[@liz257]

I don't usually find anxiety help videos actually helpful but there were lots of tips in this video that I have never heard about before and seem like good ideas. Thanks for this video! I feel like next time I have an anxiety attack I can deal with it better.

[@pogostick9238]

Thank you for this! You came to my school to teach about anxiety and it really helped. I especially enjoyed your relatability. You were funny, but also gave useful advice. I wasn’t able to talk to you but I just want to tell you that I appreciated your speech greatly ^^

[@A5_lifts]

AMAZING video! 👍I’m going through it, with anxiety so bad right now and this video was beyond helpful! I am so grateful for you taking the time to be so detailed, organized and specific with everything in this video. Thank you

[@aryansaeedi7618]

Thank you. Just the way you speak is what I needed to hear. And great suggestions.

[@Chudz_1]

One of the best or if not the best video about anxiety i’v seen. Really helped me👌🏽

[@CluviNcam]

Thank you for your video, I pray all of us can completely overcome this.

[@jessicamichaels9989]

Thank you so much for these videos. You have absolutely no idea how helpful this was. I love how you actually give useful tips that are more explained than just saying “practice breathing.” So grateful! I’ve been having the same ocd intrusive thoughts that I will lose every job after being fired one time 5 years ago and I haven’t been able to get past it, fearing I’ll be homeless later in life, that no one wants to hire me, constant worry and it’s kept me from moving forward with becoming a Licened MFT, even though I know I would absolutely love that field. My imposter syndrome is so bad.

[@PS1982SHS]

These are EXCELLENT ideas and tips! Thank you!

[@KeyDyer]

This was very helpful during a panic attack. Thank you. Seriously.

[@jimbojerry596]

There's more to you than just information about anxiety! Your voice and character in itself can bring me from an attack sometimes. Would love to see more videos on this topic! God bless you and your family my brother

[@avamiller2325]

So happy i found another Anxiety Video that's GOOD! And I Subscribed!

[@amielou_amiescrojo]

Listening to your voice actually just helped me calm down and relax. Thank you.

[@lisaknox4113]

Thank you for these tips. I'm so glad I watched this. I've learned so much more about this. Ideally appreciate this.

[@jordanabcd5549]

Hey man after I had covid I developed an anxiety disorder and now I feel so lost and after watching this I feel motivated in trying to recover I just wanted to thank you for this thank you so much man

[@sandyshunk3224]

Me too and now I have it again!! It's the quarantine that triggers mine. I'm constantly thinking I'm going to die! It's gotten worse since I lost my husband in2019.

[@randomcosmoswave]

Me also inflame feeling in the head . Sound sensitivity and back pain . Stomach prblm

[@MellowEscapes]

Great tips! Hope everyone is feeling more mellow after this! 🥰

[@evanburke4269]

This was such a help. I truly cried with happiness . Doc thank you so much

[@digvijaynikam3169]

Thank you so much Ali ❤️❤️ You helped me.

[@bijayshrestha6955]

Last week I ran my first 5k without stopping and all the time I could hear the voice in my head saying that I can do it. Forwago, thank you so much for everything!!

[@l.g.8028]

Thank you Dr. Mattu, another great video from you, what a great gift as anxiety is a terrible thing to suffer. Wishing you the best!

[@drali]

Thank your for your kind words and encouragement!

[@amandabyrne586]

This video helped me to calm down from a severe anxiety attack, by writing all the information down, Thanks so much!! I appreciate this video so much right now

[@aalishajanat1830]

Great. You have explained very well. A big solution to my anxiety.

[@trueTamilgirl]

I am blessed to find this video. As someone who gets panick attacks, the the cold water HELPED SO MUCH!!!!! When I feel my anxiety is creeping up, this strategy prevented me from having a panick attack and stopped dead and made me calm down as welll as other tips! THANK YOU!!!

[@emiliam778]

Very helpful, thank you for making these videos.

[@drali]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@susieboodoo8464]

Thank you, you truly understand, since I started going through menopause, my anxiety has gotten worse.

[@SavannahStuermer]

This is such a good comprehensive video. I will be coming back to this again and again.

[@thetrustysidekick3013]

I needed to hear this. I needed to hear it so bad. Thank you, Dr. Mattu.

[@avamiller2325]

me too!

[@paulinatobias7273]

Me to i really suffered with anxiety and think this will help me

[@xzonia1]

Great suggestions, Dr. Mattu! I really like the idea of having a worry time because then I can feel like I'm addressing those concerns instead of trying to ignore them. Thanks! Live long and prosper. :)

[@drali]

Try it out and let me know how it goes! 🖖🏽

[@xzonia1]

@@drali Okay :) 🖖🏽

[@marfialennox2642]

I am grateful to God your site popped up. Thank you for helping me understand and make peace with my thoughts. I will play this video again.

[@JRLC420]

Thank you for this i really appreciate your videos I needed this brother 🙏 🙌

[@rahulajayan5546]

Wearing a mask increased my already bad anxiety, as it felt like I'm gasping for air.... This kind of exposure therapy really is helping me....I tried using a mask while I was at home and made sure its not killing me and gradually it helped me ease the feeling when I had to go out side wearing one

[@OldManTony789]

If you feel like this you shouldn’t wear one

[@manda.tingles]

I’ve been so anxious lately. My anxiety affects my eating habits and i feel a huge knot in my head and throat like their gonna burst if i breathe too hard. Sometimes it’s overwhelming to where i feel like I’m gonna go crazy. I’m definitely gonna try to work on these tips. I’m will to try anything

[@doreenanoralcoseba8904]

if you feel your anxiety is comin, just drink a lukewarm water, try to hold your breath for 8seconds then take a deep breath, and I go outside i keep myself busy with my plants and the view outside i look up in the sky and see things around me, that's my technique if my anxiety bothered me..

[@h9peless]

@@doreenanoralcoseba8904 my problem is that I’m agoraphobic

[@istaynstilettos]

I’m with you on this. How are you doing now?

[@manda.tingles]

@@istaynstilettos I’m doing way better now thankfully! I appreciate you for asking!

[@manda.tingles]

@@doreenanoralcoseba8904 thank you so much

[@meditationtreasuretroves9579]

Another great video! Easy Techniques explained!!

[@drmehboobalishahpsychiatri9625]

Dr Ali you explain things extremely well. I truly appreciate 🙏 ❤️

[@AlexrYoung]

Thank you, I've been struggling all my life with this. This video really helped me during an anxiety wave

[@shyaaammeneen63]

Alex Young, Meditation is the permanent way to a relaxed and stress free life because it reprogrames the mind. Enter "Alternate nostril breathing meditation videos" on Google search and do the simple meditation for 10 minutes if possible twice a day. Also read the benefits of alternate nostril breathing meditation on Google search. Don't move too much while doing this meditation. It can also be done sitting on a chair. Best wishes. Do meditation daily to enjoy a relaxed life. Best wishes--Shyaaam --Life Coach.

[@ashleyladan]

I just came across your videos for the first time and I love it. here to stay dude Good job 👍

[@drali]

Welcome aboard and thanks for being part of the community!

[@BBradford1825]

Outstanding video! Great information that’s useful. 👍🏾

[@cedarraine7829]

Vibrational drone soundscape sessions have a powerful calming effect on my severe anxiety symptoms.

[@nadiayvonne3933]

Hey! I just saw you talk at my school, and you were great! I had a question, but I was 1. Too nervous to get up and 2. We barely had any time. So, my question is: how can I deal with self harm? I’ve been clean for over a year and a half, but I’ve been falling deeper into a pit, and it feels inescapable. It also doesn’t help with the stress of school and social life. I know this is off the main point of the video, but I wasn’t able to get my question out earlier today. Thanks!

[@olivest509]

Playing this video on loop all night and just relaxing and following the instructions whenever I wake up with a night terror had been so helpful. Your voice is calming and the techniques help to ground me.

[@51o.samanthaa]

I hope you’re doing better!! I’m struggling with anxiety right now but hopefully it will all get better. You’ve got this🤍!

[@gracesklein2567]

Wise, practical, and easily applied advice. Thank you 🙏💖

[@favourgift7528]

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[@amarilisortiz3982]

These are excellent guidelines! Thank you

[@californiadreaming6560]

Your one of my coping skills. Thank you. Going through grief now.

[@shyaaammeneen63]

Mj Brooklyn, Meditation is the permanent way to a relaxed and stress free life because it reprogrames the mind. Enter "Alternate nostril breathing meditation videos" on Google search and do the simple meditation for 10 minutes if possible twice a day. Also read the benefits of alternate nostril breathing meditation.Try to be still while doing this meditation. It can also be done sitting on a chair. Best wishes. Do meditation daily to enjoy a relaxed life. Best wishes--Shyaaam --Life Coach.

[@liz257]

I come back to this video every time Ihave an anxiety attack -including just now it's very good thank you so much. I owe you 😅

[@PCVSGAMESREVIEW]

I will tell you my secret - how I will cope with anxiety. I started a diary and write there-appreciate it for the day. Plus, even if I'm afraid to do something, I reread what I wrote out - what I need to do or recommendations when there is an alarm. And how to get rid of it . And I do. Yes, first there is an alarm. But she's not always with you. It's just that we drive our brain into a negative state and this causes anxiety

[@oma3487]

You are amazing person many thanks god bless you u. Feel better after watching ur videos

[@avamiller2325]

Plus your voice is so calming!

[@fudgedrakostudios8864]

I just wanted to comment about this helped me calm down when having a sudden anxiety attack. My parents had a really bad fight and it took awhile for it to affect me, it was sudden but I tried to do the breathing technique I usually use. It wasn't doing anything, I was able to stay calm enough to think about finding more techniques. The 5-4-3-2-1 helped me the most. I'm so thankful for videos like this

[@deborahwallace1847]

I’m sorry your parents arguing, caused you anxiety. This happens in our household too. I’m a mom, and I know how it also effects my son, when his dad and I argue. I’m glad you’re seeking help. I’m seeking help too !

[@mm-ok2ql]

TIPP skills are something i just learned yesterday💞 great video!

[@drali]

They’re the fastest of everything I discussed here!

[@mm-ok2ql]

The Psych Show definitely! my therapist gave me an ice pack that is used for muscle pains for the temperate control/dive reflex skill! super helpful since you can’t always put your head into a bowl/bucket of cold water lol!

[@drali]

Your therapist rocks 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@remarkableminds5436]

God, thank you so much my friend ! I was having a attack on a 12 hour shift by myself and I found this video it saved me ! Thank you

[@tal8871]

Wow, loving the practical tips.

[@JordyanBWolf]

*The moment you relax in your chair and become more stressed because the beat of your heart is rocking you back and forth* --Actually kinda comfortable. But freaking me out. Just want to get through these next 4 weeks... and pass with an A or B... I'm so behind.

[@JordyanBWolf]

I survived with all As ♡♡♡

[@miserablepumpkin9453]

@@JordyanBWolf congrats!

[@BrainsApplied]

These are pretty cool tips :) Thanks for sharing!

[@drali]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@joeymckneely913]

Thank you for what you do. Listening to you is inspiring.

[@tbandbb5127]

ur awesome this totally cooled me down from a panic I have anxiety and ptsd and it often interferes with just existing , this brought me back to ground level

[@kaytlinmartin9789]

I really need to try all of this. I'm always in a panic bc I'm always focused on my breathing and I feel like everytime I breathe I'll have a panic attack. I can hardly keep food down bc when I'm panicky I get sick :( I'm so tired of getting sick

[@arctictern726]

Exactly same...thinking of breath

[@kaytlinmartin9789]

@@arctictern726 that is everyday for me.. UGH

[@harleypaynter5848]

I got sent home from work for getting sick from an anxiety attack so I'm there with you

[@kaytlinmartin9789]

@@harleypaynter5848 I'm so sorry

[@avamiller2325]

I hope you are better today!

[@dhruvivora9763]

These are a wide variety of techniques to use. I've used some before and yes it takes a while to figure out what works best for you. This also give me tips to use journalling in a different way. And I'm definitely going to put couple of techniques on trial and error soon. Such videos have been a source of self help for me, which have helped me reduce the intensity of my anxiety in specific situations.

[@drali]

Awesome to hear! Journaling can be a great tool but you also don’t need to do it forever. I dive in and out of journaling based on what’s going on in my head.

[@musicmoodandmindset8380]

That’s awesome that you use journaling! Have you ever tried song writing for your mental health? As a board certified music therapist working in mental health, I find that for my folks who struggle with writing for long periods of time lyric writing a good format for them.

[@dhruvivora9763]

@@musicmoodandmindset8380 I haven't tried this yet. I would search more on this.

[@lisaknox4113]

Thank you do much for explaining what anxiety really is. And how to get anxiety to work for you and not against you.

[@Sonny0276]

Great Video. Thank you for posting.

[@PracticalInspiration]

Great share, I wasn't aware of the dive reflex, will give it a try

[@drali]

The dive reflex is a wonderful gem of a skill!

[@ericcastro7197]

My anxiety started with a bad high one time my heart started beating really fast and I couldn't control it or my breathing now every time my heart beats fast and I can't catch my breath I start to panic like I might die.

[@Dragunity182]

Same bro

[@manishabiswas9438]

Same with me as well, I've stopped smoking since then.

[@horizon7035]

You should breath in and out through your noise not through your mouth.kerp your mouth close as much you can

[@lynnesuszek]

love this. Retraining yourself to stop out of control associations that cause you panic.

[@guadalupegladu4171]

Thank you for this video. Great típs! I am currently struggling with health anxiety.

[@Revengealexor]

Thank you for the video. I struggle very bad with anxiety to the point I cant even go outside anymore or do anything on my own. Ive seen multiple doctors and nothing works so Im kinda alone for the ride. There were a few things you mentioned that helped me in the moment so I appreciate that thanks.

[@avamiller2325]

same here!

[@rikyv9538]

Trust me hun your not missing on much! Learn about yourself and find things your passionate about! God created us all equally. If it makes you feel better lots of Prophets who were chosen by God had anxiety/depression but they prayed to God for help! And help came running💛 and look at all the celebrities and rich people who are so unhappy still with all that money and fame bc it’s something we are all born with! It’s ok tell yourself that your truly not the only one! Hold it’s hand getting rid of it never works you gotta hold it’s hand!!!!💪🏼

[@ExOTrOnHD]

Hey, im currently having the Same Problem. Did you find any success in getting better?

[@Revengealexor]

@@rikyv9538 thank you for that

[@Revengealexor]

@@ExOTrOnHD Not really it seems some days are just bad and some are ok. What is helping me right now of all is that I somehow have cope with it and I just remind myself to keep breathing always from the stomache not the chest. This has been a life savior for my bad anxiety. I still struggle everyday from the moment I wake up to the moment I finally fall asleep.

[@patrickhandlovsky7665]

Thank you so much for this video! As someone whom never experienced severe anxiety before - the techniques here are really helpful and logical (coming from a psych major myself) - I developed pretty severe anxiety by dealing with daily chest and back pains for the last six months or so - been checked by doctors several times and everything with my heart comes back fine - no physical issues - what they do tell me is that I have an msk issue related to stress and anxiety - they advised therapy and anti-stress drugs moving forward - I am also going to see a physio and chiropractor next week to see what is going on physically here - but it's scary - I get the anxiety attacks basically anywhere and they can last from 10 minutes to up to 2 hours - always thinking I'm going to keel over and die - just terrible thoughts really when the science is telling me otherwise - but the brain can be our best friend and also worst enemy with anxiety - now I know! I will definitely try some of these techniques for sure to get me feeling like a normal human again :)

[@boowrathgaming1275]

same here im feeling like i have a heart problem or something because i have a trouble in breathing sometimes feel like dying from heart attack until the doctor checked me and said it's only stress anxiety.

[@zorayaayala5871]

Same here! Had Covid 3 months ago and I was never super sick, but the stress and anxiety made me feel horrible. 3 months later I am still freaking out any little pain anywhere!

[@chalk_bird6805]

thanks so much for this video! reassuring to hear about techniques i'm already using, and great to learn about new ones!

[@drali]

Yay! Glad it was helpful!