what I do on high-anxiety days (to try to feel better)

[@fleurishes35mm]

Sometimes doing the bare minimum to avoid having a mental breakdown is the most productive and constructive thing you can do

[@basicallyreese]

i agree😌

[@hexfloo]

I am an introvert, I loooove being alone at home, work from home, etc. BUT I find myself spiraling into anxiety and sadness if I’m at home alone for a long period of time. I get you! Feel well soon 🍀💚

[@basicallyreese]

i feel the same way

[@jokesonyou222]

Literally same

[@np4419]

Same here

[@someirishdude7822]

Before I started medication for my anxiety, I would take baths to ease a flare up. Especially if breath was hard to come by, then adding eucalyptus to the water was a life saver. I'm with you in them trenches, gurl.

[@meganpoppy_884]

Lavender oil bubble baths are a game changer !☺️

[@wemdoto4201]

Do you recommend anxiety medication?

[@someirishdude7822]

@@wemdoto4201 It changed my life so yes but also talk to your Dr. about which one is good for you and dosage, different people have different needs and different reactions to medication.

[@chiaralinnea4335]

oh that's a great tip! The feeling of not being able to breathe properly is the worst, especially since it leads to even ~ more anxiety. Need to try it

[@maeveokay]

What you’re talking about at 9:00 is called radical acceptance!! Once I figured it out and starting trying to practice it, my depression/anger about being depressed got a lot better. I still feel like it’s unfair and difficult, but it’s easier to accept it and live with it instead of fighting it. A friend also mentioned to me that it can be helpful to view it as a disability; instead of not being able to do something, you just do things differently. Really resonated with this video, it was great!!!

[@authenticallyadhd]

YESSS was thinking this too about radical acceptance!

[@livelytay5571]

A lot of times I get extra anxious simply because of my anxiety and not knowing WHY I feel anxious. I recently saw a TED talk that basically explained that thinking of anxiety as your worst enemy is never going to help. But if you think of it as a way your body is taking care of you by trying to prepare you for what's to come, you begin to kind of accept it and the relationship between your mind and body isn't as bad. I've been trying it, and it doesn't help all of the time (bc you can't just stop anxiety) but it definitely helps in a lot of situations. :)

[@basicallyreese]

i’ll have to find that ted talk it sounds helpful😊

[@risika]

I heard in a podcast that said, “it’s important to live life by design rather than emotion. Basically, sticking to a routine is what allows us to be the healthiest version of ourselves (especially when you're fighting these demons ex. OCD for me). I’ve had to overhaul how I approach taking care of my brain (exercise, journaling, studying etc) by practising mediocre consistency. Now I try to put in consistent 40-60% effort into my journaling habit - to make sure I do it I began recording it and posting it on my yt channel. After a really bad depression phase I started to believe I couldn’t change and I’d feel that horrible forever. Historically I have a habit of going too hard, not being able to sustain the Herculean effort, giving up and hating myself. So now I’m trying to give a small, consistent mediocre effort everyday. And its crazy how it adds up. I’m still figuring out how to be a person again, reintegrate into society but right now I have a solid foundation that I’ve never had before.

[@basicallyreese]

i love this advice and i definitely agree - having a few consistent habits is so helpful

[@risika]

​@@basicallyreese I definitely felt hopless as I realized my mental illness was not magically healing despite my life getting better. But this idea of mediocre consistency is the first thing in years that I felt like I could actually have as a goal that wasn't just about external accomplishment.

[@chiaralinnea4335]

this is so interesting!

[@hv97]

thank you for sharing this. staying consistent at something feels almost impossible for me. when I get paralyzed with anxiety I can't do anything other than the bare minimum such as getting up in the morning, eating and showering. my brain just doesn't allow me to read, write, study, watch a movie or do pretty much anything. i've had a pretty consistent routine where I used to read at least 10 minutes every day and it was amazing, i've managed to read so many books over the course of like a year and a half. and now I've been in an anxious/depressed episode for a few months and I completely stopped reading. my brain just can't, i feel so overwhelmed at the thought of even starting to read again, as if something bad is gonna happen if i return to it. anxiety is a b***h. how did you manage to make yourself a routine and stick to it? because for me, the thought of making a routine for myself sounds like i'm constraining my time and days - which is wrong and I'm aware of it, but my anxiety is like: if you make yourself do this and that for this much time each day you're restricting yourself and possibly robbing yourself of some new and spontaneous experiences that could happen daily. 😔

[@risika]

@@hv97 I totalllly feel you. The way I was able to develop consistency or even the ability to try was when I realized I needed to drop my expectations. If casey niestat calls his vlogs, films - I'm going to call 1min of stretching a workout. And Im not going to feel bad about it. If trying to eat healthy, is just eating a baked potato every day it's better than not eating. When I dropped any sort of expectation from my goals and just focused on completion, It really helped free me from the anxiety. It felt waaay lest constraining and actually doable. As for spontaneity - once I realized the goal was just movement, I actually felt free-er because I realized I could do anything. And after a while of doing it me and my brain realized some small bits of consistency actually made me more spontaneous during the rest of my day. Also lowering expectations made me less harsh on my self when I can't do anything, its also been an exercise in compassion because I see how unrealistic and mean I've been to myself. Overtime I've found myself doing a bit more each day because its human to innovate! Lastly, hang in there! I can see that you're trying your best, and you want more for yourself but if I've learned anything from my own depression, right now what you need is your own support. Doing the bare minimum when you're in a dark place is hard, and moving through depression and anxiety is never given the appreciation its warranted,

[@branchk]

just found this cuz my anxiety is really bad today and then hearing you mention one direction i am 10000% subscribing!!!!

[@thebookbujo]

I kinda like seeing other people dealing with their anxiety, because I know I'm not alone in that sense. I hope you will feel better soon tho!!

[@tatianamolteni7417]

Thank you for making me realise , and feel, that I am not alone in this, or broken

[@thatonegyal7536]

this came out at the perfect time I'm back at school on Monday and my anxiety has been sky high and I haven't really been able to do things properly for a bit because of it. I think this will motivate and reassure people that they aren't the only one. take care ml x

[@KimberlysS89]

Today I came home from my therapy session and I was feeling rough. I randomly found this video and have been watching your videos all day. They've been really cheering me up and I feel less alone. I can relate to a lot of things you say and I love the way you approach things. You really inspire me to be more creative and have fun with everyday life. Thanks 💕

[@basicallyreese]

🥹💗

[@lea]

i literally opened youtube cause i felt like i'm gonna have a full on anxiety attack in the next few minutes. This video helped me SOOOOO much!! Thank you!!! Sending u much love

[@Mckennaswansonmusic]

When I first found your channel, I thought it would be like unrealistic lifestyle videos, but as I’ve watched you I’ve seen myself relate to you more and more. I just love how real you are and how you don’t gloss over things that aren’t “aesthetic”. You’re raw and true and that’s something I love about you and your channel

[@authenticallyadhd]

Isn't it SUCH a relief? I feel this same way about Reese!!

[@basicallyreese]

thank you🥹💗

[@Mckennaswansonmusic]

@@basicallyreese of course :)

[@kathrinshavrana3930]

i dont have anxiety issues but there are always one week in a month where i dont wanna talk to people and be with myself. those are days when people think you are depressed but its not and me thinking abt their assumptions abt me definitely worries me, and what i do : i watch movies and series tons of them and just forget about ongoing situation in my life and enjoy the onscreen happenings and bts. after 2 or 3 days, i am back to normal and start chit chatting with everyone. Movies have been real help to not fall in lone depressive world but communicate my brain with so much stuff and learn new things in the world. So, if u have anxiety or any such issues watch good movies even emotional ones, backed with great lessons that will make your worries small and force you to deal with ur life. loads of love from Nepal. reese

[@Anxiouscustomer]

So glad you’re talking about anxiety/depression/mental health. Cleaning definitely helps with my anxiety along with journaling, forcing myself out of the house, and adult coloring books are everything!!!!!

[@laurawarburton]

Thank you so much for this video. 😭 I work a full-time time job from home and have two kids (a two and four-year-old) and have been struggling with anxiety since my first was born. It is so refreshing to hear someone speak so candidly about their mental health and it's SO relatable. ❤️

[@cherrycolafunk]

we have the same high anxiety day morning routine and just hearing you talk about your anger and frustration was so real thank you for this video

[@twentiesunraveledpod]

stoppp, the way i have been feeling so anxious the entire time this week has been crazy, really needed this video thank you!!

[@rachelmcgown3923]

I totally resonate with what you were talking about when you were journaling! I used to let my anxiety and depression spiral and would feel anger toward them, but now I think of myself as just observing it and accepting it. It still doesn’t feel good, but it’s so much more manageable. Thanks for sharing! ❤️

[@kaylafampp]

as someone who has anxiety as well, you're right, you just have to let yourself feel it, which I let myself do cause its normal, and to do things to cope with it to help you feel better, anxiety is always gonna be there. This video was honestly comforting.

[@anaghaaravinda3486]

Reese this video couldn't have come at a better time been in a rut for like 1 week now thank you for kinda helping me get over it. lots of love from India

[@jazziejazzrailowal]

I really enjoyed what you had to say about not getting angry about having anxiety as it just adds to that negative cycle of emotions. I've struggled with anxiety myself for 11-12 years and your videos help me feel less alone ❤️

[@bellaeastwood4235]

every time you meditate, it’s important to ground yourself afterwards through grounding techniques

[@lundseme]

I’ve been feeling really crappy lately and this video both calmed and motivated me at the same time. Thank you. Just found your channel a couple of weeks ago and really enjoy your videos about mental health especially.

[@MsRizz100]

I have severe anxiety/ selective mutism to the point where i throw up and get sick in the morning + gas ) and its horrible and cant speak. So thank you for this, i appreciate it lots and i can use this to help modify things to help combat mt anxiety tysm girlie ❤❤❤

[@anoushkahem]

the timing of this video is IMMACULATE! thank you for being you reese

[@a.e5220]

thank you so much for making this and showing your day of just existing. it's hard to remember that i'm not the only one and it is so okay to just be

[@jasmine3064]

Found your channel a few days ago and your energy is so comforting!

[@Lordirce]

I just wanted to thank you so much for this video and for your energy, my anxiety has been over the moon lately and this video and you has help me calm down, I feel so gratefull, sending you much love

[@mla1348]

This couldn’t have come at a better time, I love you videos thank you for being you

[@florence_dejesus]

This couldn't have come at a better time right now thank you queen 🤍🥺

[@mimstarkgaryen6182]

I’m getting my thyroid removed in a couple of days and my anxiety is sky high so I feel ya sis, keep creating your amazing content that’ll keep me warm during my recovery 😍🥰😻😘

[@gemmajackson1575]

i appreciate your honesty and authenticity, it’s so comforting ❤️

[@lifebyainge5780]

This is so trueee! I literally listen to One Direction songs when I'm cleaning my room or about to have a mental breakdown 😍✨

[@jeannelle_]

Love this! I also like to clean and organize things when I’m feeling anxious. It makes me feel better and it helps me set the tone for the rest of the week.

[@gabyintothewild]

Wow Reese I have been feeling the same at that awkward moment during the day, when my morning routine is done, but it's too early to start thinking about dinner and my night routine... it's always when my anxiety is at its worst, and I never quite put my finger on it before watching your video! Thank you for always being real 🙏❤✨

[@CozyWithJosie]

I find your videos so soothing, thank you for making them ❤ I love how openly you talk about your mental health, it is so important we normalize this! I really relate to your little trilogy of yoga, meditation and journaling, all of these have helped me so much over the years with my mental health as well. And what you said about releasing anger about having to deal with these things is also so important, I found that acceptance is such a big part of coping with mental illness. Lots of love!! 🥰

[@mkrame]

It’s so weird to suggest a medication to someone but I have debilitating anxiety / borderline OCD and my doctor put me on fluxovamine and it changed my life. I went from not being able to leave my house to wanting to go to parties and see my friends and family

[@whenhelfrozeover]

So sorry you're struggling so much with anxiety. Mine is fueled by my PCOS. What has helped me is decreasing the caffeine (i.e. caffeine coffee 2x per week, the rest is decaf) - this actually helped me the most. Then, eating foods that don't spike your blood sugar as much like protein, healthy fat as well as eating in a specific order (veggies first, then protein/fats, save the carbs for last, including dessert). Im not perfect and I don't do this all the time, but when I do, my anxiety like doesn't even exist anymore.

[@authenticallyadhd]

As a new youtuber with anxiety myself, I look up to you so much as a creator. Thank you so much for the vulnerability and authenticity. Big t-shirt on anxiety days for the winnnnn. Sending lots of love and hope you're hanging in there

[@basicallyreese]

🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@darbeymartin3465]

This is the first video of yours I’ve come across and I really like your energy! Headphones & music are must haves for days like those.

[@bexasaurusbex]

Thank you for posting videos like this, it really helps ❤

[@pomme0472]

I was saving this video for my back to school day because I knew I would need it, and I was right Thank you for calming me after an exhausting day, even if it was not your point in the first place :)

[@yourcatholicfriend..4198]

Omg I was feeling this so much today, I didn't even know about your channel and I just got on KZbin hoping to find something that would help me and your video was literally the second one on my feed.... Thank you for this video, I am really anxious rn and need this so much

[@basicallyreese]

yay glad to have you here bestie💗

[@taliw7736]

comfy glad this was reccommended for me a anxious college girlie

[@MariJadeWrites]

I am getting a bit more anxious these days as uni started today and having tea and reading a book for a bit is my savior right now. ☺️

[@natalierivera4350]

Smiling even though I’m shaking with anxiety……I felt that so hard 😂. I feel at times that I want to crawl out of my skin when my anxiety is high. I find that keeping myself distracted by doing work, homework, or using fidget toys helps. I work from home for customer service so…yeah lol.

[@laurawhite8216]

Trust Reese to bring the relatable content right on timeeeee

[@soniczforever5470]

I feel physically ill with anxiety right now. Very distressed. Have ptsd. Scared by loud crash at 4 thirty am. I train a lot over 6 hours daily due to bad nerves. Will try the yoga.

[@prerza]

found ur video randomly, exactly when i needed it, 💚 thank u :)

[@Naerii_777]

I’ve been getting very anxious and this is literally the video I was looking for

[@prajushagiri3937]

I’m kinda new to your channel and I’m just relating to you soo much like soo much. Cleaning is a life saver I end up doing it like all the time when I’m anxious, I suddenly feel like I’m not the only one doing all these crazy things like just randomly. Also you should try drawing or colouring it helps me in just zoning out.

[@ashleynicole2458]

So glad I woke up early today!! I love your videos and how honest and true you are!!!!

[@charlottekropf2779]

I’m watching this after a rough day. And morning. Thank you.

[@dfjulesful]

I feel better watching people clean tbh

[@e4mi]

With GAD and CPTSD, I feel this. *hugs* I hope you found something to comfort you. I either go really cozy no matter the temp haha like sweatpants, or the gym. ❤

[@maybeshawn210]

i love your videos

[@clairen.5591]

I gasped out loud when you showed the floor of your room because my love on tour tote bag is currently on my floor next to my bright green converse as well! And yes, I agree that One Direction is cleaning music.

[@One_Flew_West]

I'm waiting on a call and it's giving me horrible anxiety but your video is helping me stay calm. I also have Virgo placements, Mars and Venus, haha! Thank you, and I hope you felt better x

[@ph0enix28]

02:15 the way I immediately clicked on subscribe as soon as you said that-

[@chiaraturci2024]

What you said about all of the anger triggered by the anxiety... I have never related to something more

[@thedarkmjollnirgodofthunde7442]

I always look forward to your videos they are so relaxing.

[@cay.cayleigh]

I love watching ur videos. They bring me so much comfort and relaxation 🥰 you are so amazing 💕💕💕💕💕

[@priyankashah9643]

Thank you for posting this. I needed this. 😀

[@Keldoh3ad]

I spent 6 hours last Sunday scrubbing my apartment from top to bottom. I was sore and exhausted by the end but it was worth it.

[@emiliamegid]

thank you for posting this and for being so transparent about your struggle. i have REALLY bad anxiety but i feel really alone in it, so finding a creator that doesnt make me feel so alone is amazing. KWEEN

[@KalliRachelle]

Just found your channel! You're so cute! I've been dealing with a lot of anxiety too today, and your video found me at the right place & time. I think I also needed to see the angel number on your arm. I have 444 tattooed on mine! Thank you for this comforting video 💕. I'm vlogging today too and was starting to lose motivation due to the anxiety, but this gave me the boost I needed to finish my video. I can't wait to see more of your content, girl! ✨

[@tflynn6175]

Found your channel at the perfect time, just started anxiety suppressants again ❤️ brb gonna binge every vid

[@margaritadankova5061]

Thanks so much. You helped me clear my mind a little bit, I needed it so desperately. Love all of your videos

[@livingasleslie]

We relate so much with the anxiety! I always tell myself why me. I feel like it ruins good vibes with my family and friends and relationships but I just hope it goes away as the years go by 😭 new subscriber here 💖

[@noemitellez3098]

Your talk @ 9:45 reminds me of The Beatles’s “Let It Be” . It’s a beautiful song if you haven’t heard it already !

[@Maroon58]

I love your apartment! Everything looks so good and well designed!

[@Andre-lh4zd]

I could relate so much to this video, thank you for your honesty & realness. Sending love 💓🌿

[@basicallyreese]

💗💗

[@Kitttuuuuu]

My therapist blessing my soul❤️😘Love from India 🇮🇳

[@CelineXoxooXoxoOXxox]

I’m living for your red hair

[@saraabad9447]

Sending you lots of love! 💜 I hope you are feeling better now.

[@elexasrayne]

I’m living for the red ❤️

[@ardenfuchs651]

i have depression, severe anxiety, adhd & im bipolar. i am so angry at the world because i have to live like this and take medication for the rest of my life. thank you

[@TaylorisTaylor99]

13:40 when your friend forgets to give you a blanket at the sleepover.

[@basicallyreese]

LOL

[@RosyRagDoll]

I was waiting soooo much for you to appear again on my youtube page 😭😭😭 I haven't use KZbin in a while and forgot you channel's name and I just remembered that I love your videos so much. I love your content. 🥺❤️❤️

[@natashaaceart]

needed this video so much 💛

[@meganstarz9726]

Iv wanted to make my own blog for years so I might do it now. Looking forward to seeing yours soon!! 😊

[@rubydeconcini278]

Had to leave work early today because I had such a massive panic attack, this really truly couldn’t have come at a better time 💕

[@uci1111]

i have anxiety too i have to go today to buy something and i’m really anxious 😖 wish me luck ❣️

[@sadeiofficial]

Loooove your hair!! ❤️🤌🏾 Also, I walked away with so many helpful tips here!! Gracias & Aloha 🤙🏾 from Hawai’i 🧘🏽‍♀️🪴🪄

[@rachel.m]

thanks for this video, this is how I've been feeling lately so this was really helpful ❤️❤️

[@taliw7736]

haha I love cleaning with music my go tos : spanish music Nezza is great, Selena Gomez, Lizzy mc alpine, 5 seconds of summer as well as arctic monkeys

[@shaylacatalinaa]

girl i jumped when i saw that love on tour bag

[@basicallyreese]

this is harry’s house 🏠

[@simran-vk6hl]

thank you for this vid x

[@tejaswinisureshkrishnan4228]

Just found your channel and immediately subscribed! I love this video💗

[@basicallyreese]

yay welcome!!🫶🏼

[@marcelaonyx9201]

You look amazing! Evolution! Take it easy on yourself! 💫💫💫💫💫💫

[@hennyisangry]

Always looking forward to your videos 💙💙

[@RhiannonT01]

appreciate you and your content always miss omgtips

[@basicallyreese]

omgtips😭

[@alannarose3473]

My favourite one direction member is Harry styles how about you , I also have anxiety .

[@pinkplack3837]

Love your vidéos ✨💖 and thanks for sharing keep it up 💖

[@nnycps]

Um pouco todo dia, é LEVEZA GARANTIDA ❤️

[@kaylaflynn5433]

I can relate so much

[@brooklynbaby8951]

I loved you're painting videos. If you're still looking for other hobbies, you can try to paint again, It doesn't have to be on a canvas. They inspired me to paint

[@taliw7736]

Love these thanks

[@prerza]

"i have virgo placements, if you couldn't tell" **me, a vrigo moon, who just finished stress-cleaning her room** 🥰🥰🥰🥰