Yes! Thank you for always knowing how to explain what we all want to say, but can't find the words! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Love you Tiff! You are such an inspiration! -Your Fellow Recovering Addict (Emily)
Same here. My oldest kiddo is medically fragile and my youngest is/was the little guy who boke out of the apartment, climbed everything, got into EVERYTHING. A few weeks after moving into our home my next door neighbor called to tell me my youngest son was naked and climbing out a second story window.
OMG! It took me forever to get help for my Depression. My Anxiety is way more crippling though. I've taught myself how to push through the Depression when it hits bad but not those Anxiety moments. I can literally be on my way to something fun and exciting... and sudden random thoughts about bad possibilities (some completely outrageous) and I will turn around, go home, and sleep the day away
Yes! I've left in the middle of something because I can't turn my mind off all these negative things that "could happen." I've missed concerts, weddings, visits to the mall...
This is my thought process every damn day! Keeping quiet about it and acting "ok" only makes it worse! Thank GOD I have a military husband who completely understands and GETS IT! We help each other cope. Not in a co-dependent kinda way. More like a "I got you baby!" kinda way. BLESSED WOMAN RIGHT HERE!
Wow. I was gonna write a comment like this, my husband & I have anxiety. In 2015 I was sexually assaulted. I have PTSD, anxiety depression and still have some night terrors. Or have those days I wake up not remembering the night terror but the fear & anxiety from it. I love tiffany for saying it what it really is.
I too have anxiety disorder and ptsd stemming from childhood. Tiffany, your way of explaining this is absolutely perfect. Thank you! I Love You So Much Friend. ❤️🥰🙏🏻👌🏻
My sister suffers from extreme anxiety. Growing up it drove up crazy. We were constantly saying "everything is fine, stop worrying about stuff." When she started driving she was constantly convinced she had "clipped" another vehicle if she lost sight of them in her mirrors. My brother had an old beat up car, while she was in the passenger seat he allowed his car to roll into a tree in the yard. It wasn't even walking or pushing speed, just allow her to feel what an impact would feel like at even an extremely slow speed. Now we understand how to deal with it. We acknowledge it. Tell her we are there with her we are being vigilant too.
I love how you can humour about your struggles (sorry im not a native english speaker) I just love that!!! Many greetings from Germany. You are fantastic
Omg im literally in tears. Every. Single. thing. you said 100%me! This is why Ive been through so many failed relationships. No one has ever been able to be my support. Every telationship they got fed up told me im crazy, yelled at me, turned abusive verbally, emotionally and some physically because no one has the patience or wants to gain the knowledge about anxiety. No one not even my family wants to deal worth my anxiety. Im rarely invited to family functions ir just to hang out because of my anxiety. Im alone raising 6 amazing kids. Alone. No adult to have conversations with, no adult to help be my calm, no adult telling me itll be ok, no adult to check the doors so im checking them three times + per night, me alone thinking of all the crap that happened through the day, me worrying about tomorrow. All Night Long. I get this video and relate more then anyone could believe. Thank you Tiffany for these videos because I don't feel so alone. It sucks that you deal with this too but its a relief that im not alone. Knowing SOMEONE gets it. ❤
Nichole Ruys i dont have anxiety, but im glad that this helped so many people. And i know i have never met you, but i will pray for you to find someone who undertands you, and will help you raise those six amazing kids. Again, i dont have anxiety, but just remember that youre not alone. And im also very sorry that you were abused. I will pray for you all the time. You deserve better than that. ❤️❤️❤️ Just always remeber that you are awesome and special in your own awesome special unique way. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
"Need to worry about things that are never going to happen." That pretty much sums up every effing day of my life lately. Anxiety is such a b*tch hahahaah
This is incredibly accurate. Tiffany you're an incredible person! Thank you for being that voice for those who, like myself, have not been able to put this into words. Especially the part where you said someone sees their kid walking down the sidewalk, but we see the possible, but mostly unrealistic vision of what COULD happen. It literally haunts me everyday. I just tell people I'm daydreaming because to explain that I'm seeing different scenarios play out would make me sound even more crazy. The whole being an empath too...that's another anxiety on it's own 😑 you keep it up. You're amazing!!! ❤💜
😇Thank you for such a wonderful message! Anxiety/PTSD suck! I wish my boyfriend could understand. He’s old school, mind over matter. I just keep praying 🙏🏽
Me: I refuse to throw away medication because... Spouse: because if we get another ear infection we'll just take this? Me: because a zombie apocalypse might happen and we might need it
Oh Girllll truer words were never spoken. If I had a penny for every unfounded fear I swirled around in my head, I would be a millionaire. And to have a partner in life like you do would make a world of difference. Keep sending your words of love Tiffany. They are so needed🥰🥰🥰
I also have anxiety. My dr at the time was talking about meds and I had anxiety about taking anxiety meds. I try to handle it with no meds and it can be hard. Some people don't understand
I've been taking Paxil since 1994 it helps tremendously. I owe it to my loved ones to try and help myself when I can. I did try natural remedies but when it comes to the brain I need the medicine stuff. I do always wonder how I would be with my anxiety if I lived in a warmer, sunnier climate. Winters are tough.
Yes, thank you for this. Thank you for voicing that we KNOW we sound crazy, and on top of that we are fighting ourselves about how crazy we sound. Love you girl!
People don't understand that this is also a spiritual battle, the enemy is capable of planting thoughts in our heads, tormenting us all day long. Full armor.
Chelle Shiiki It’s MAINLY a spiritual battle. I’ve been going through this with anxiety and the best thing I can say is to thank and praise God in advance for giving you the strength to get through, satan hates that! 😊 he is the one whispering those thoughts trying to control you...
Thank you for making this. My fiance watched this and its helped me explain my anxiety to her. Much appreciate this kind of attention to the real side of it
i needed this video. i was just talking to my husband just this week about how anxiety does get tossed around now a days & if im just over reacting when i get anxious about stuff. its gotten worse recently for me since i had our 5th & finale baby. depression hit me so hard the first year & now anxiety is really a struggle for me. it feels like weights on my chest & shoulders & its hard to let it go. thank you for being open & honest!!! it seriously means alot.
Im sobbing uncontrollably right now. This life is so hard!! Im always afraid. It ruins everything. We dont have healthcare and i deal with it alone, for the last 20 years
Huh...you describe much of how I think and how I have thought all my life. Always thinking of the "what ifs" or the worst thing that could happen. I never equated that to anxiety.
This was great. I will definitely be sharing this video with some loved ones. Very assuring to know there are other people out there that go over conversations for hours, weeks, months, years after they've happened.
Yes, exactly how it is, no matter the situation in life. I think actually having so many bad things happen to me didn't help. I am now always on constant alert for the next bad thing.
My anxiety isn't like that. I don't worry.....I am always shaking, stuttering over my words, feel like I need to hold on to something. I find myself holding my breath! You said it... IT'S TORTURE!!
"Even if I don't have anything to worry about, I worry. It is ridiculous. But it's real" ... A-FREAKIN-MEN SISTA!! I couldn't have said it any better myself!! Ty for all that you do!! I absolutely LOVE your videos. You've inspired me so much regarding my addiction & depression/anxiety. Not to mention, you're absolutely HILARIOUS!! I LOOOOOVE YOUUUU. THANK GOD FOR YOU TIFFANY JENKINS ❤🙏
Oh sweetie. I’m so so sorry! But I’ve been there!! And my daughter is there. Anxiety does suck. Do you take meds? I’m on Paxil. My daughter is on Zoloft. Man!! I remember those days...he’ll!!!
OMG. Just came across this video..I am subscribed. But everything you said you worry about kids Walk.. driving.... eating. I fear that. And I tell my husband that if I don't worry we aren't safe. It's how I keep us safe thinking about the worse case scenario. But I didn't know this was anxiety....I have always thought this way for as long as I can remember....
Girl! Nailed it 🙌🏻 I’ve been told that I overreact ALL.THE.TIME. 😢 it’s something that takes over. I have anxiety and panic disorder. Medicated for 7+ years. Currently off all meds for 2 months. Tired of feeling numb. Thanks for real talks- they help a ton!
I love you for this video. I have a anxiety disorder, depression, social anxiety and OCD. But! Since I lost my working with the public job I have calmed down A LOT on all my disorders. Thanks again!
@tiffany - yes and allllll the yeses to this!! THANK YOU!!!! My brain won't formulate any eloquent words right now because my anxiety is lying to me that you're gonna think I'm stupid or think its dumb that I commented. But thank you. I'm going to show this to my husband. It's so helpful! Every word you said. Everything. Also, I went to your show in St. Louis and you did great! So proud of YOU!
Amen!!!..so the other day my husband noticed me responding to sounds outside that...I guess no one would second guess. I told him that I'm just constantly aware of my surroundings...he said "Yes! I know..why is that!?"...and I watch your clip to realize..oh..maybe I have a anxiety disorder!!??
The worse part for me is that since I’m a recovering addict myself- I’ve been sober from heroin & meth for 2 1/2 years now - my husband doesn’t believe me when I say that I am having anxiety and panic attacks without doing drugs. He keeps saying how he’s only ever seen drugs do this too me. So, not only do I have no support or shoulder to cry on, but he’s making my anxiety 100Xs worse! He’s staring me down and telling me how he’s “not stupid” but me feeling like I have to prepair and act sober when I truly AM sober is absolutely ridiculous! And not to mention, mentally exhaustinvzyy
I'm glad I'm not the only one. I guess it didn't help growing up in a house where there was constant turmoil with parents arguing at 2am. Plus I was sick all the time (preemie baby) and that caused extra tension. My Mom was way overprotective . My brain was always waiting for that next "shoe to drop" feeling because things were too perfect. I was a true perfectionist. Especially at playing the "What - If" game. My Mom once said to me...What if your WHAT IF'S DON'T HAPPEN...? Good question. Sometimes all we need is a kind word or a Hug. I'm glad there's someone else out there and I'm NOT alone. 💜THANKS Tiffany...For making me smile & laugh especially when I need it and for being YOU... & for being REAL !💜
Thank you so much for this video! I have generalized anxiety disorder and PTSD. Yes to everything you said! Thank you for your constant encouragement, for putting yourself out there, and for being you. Much love to you.
You go girl, tell it like it is Tiffany... I also have severe anxiety/depression & hardly ever go anywhere & to many people they truly believe I'm cRaZy, but who wants to listen to all the negativity etc.! Would feel nice to honestly have the love & support & kindness would be deeply appreciated & so we CAN be/become all we can be in positive ways. Hugs girl, take care of you, catch ya l8er... 💞🎵🌷🌺 🌸 😆 👏 👍 💫 🌟 💛
I have “the anxiety “ and I still hide it from my family .... (I am medicated) but it’s the mom in me to protect my family from my issues... my issues not only come in nightmares but in reality when I let my mind go down the rabbit hole... I know it’s not reality and I am thankful for my support and compassion ❤️❤️❤️👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 you are not alone
Every time I start to worry.. I talk to God.. I lay my anxiety at his feet and thank him for taking all that away.. Thank Jesus for giving me peace inside my heart and mind.. Thank him for all of his forgiveness and blessings and for loving me.. Ya know what?! It works! ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I'm here on the start of possibly a second shut down in Las Vegas..I have had multiple meltdown probably going to permanent you lose my job,health insurance ..I'm 56 worked hard to get that job,I just bought my first house on my own ...I'm worried about my daughter in Pheonix who is recovering from covid..it makes my regular anxiety 100 times worse...lol I talked to my daughter recently and said I wish I could go back in time and worry about the crap that Never happened!!! Give me that!!!
I feel like I have aniexty because I keep thinking I have cancer or something 😭😭 I keep constantly worrying about myself for no reason and I’m looking for constant reassurance
I call it "worrying about worrying". And "oh! Shit! Am I gonna worry?" And then the Icing on the anxiety cake... 'I'm nervous....can we stop so I can pee? I'm really anxious." Mind you. There are many more. I think I was 4 or 5 when I started to get ,"the feeling in my stomach". I was so little,..I called it the lonely feeling...but I was not lonely, I was anxious about something.... Most of the time, I pulled the puff balls off my stuffed rabbit and ate them. It was completely bald.. I can't bare to tell you what my abusive boyfriend did to it when he found it.. me holding it.. hair/balless. Bad things happen with panic/anxiety disorder. Life happens... Been on meds for a decade.. ty for sharing your story.. I have good stories too. But anxiety is always a part of them too. Love and light. And God bless 🙏 u.
Awesome. Thank you! My daughter was just diagnosed. And with the subsequent depression too. Thank you for making this real, and ok, even though it's not. 💚
Your awesome🤗🤗🤗u justafr me realize y I act the way I do it's my anxiety n PTSD..makes sense now ...u grate keep making ur vids they make me smile n laugh ur such a dork😁🤣😂🤣😘😍🤗
I have family members who suffer from anxiety but I have.....frequent thoughts we’ll say about everything that you just mentioned. I actually thought everyone thought that way. Anyway, I would never wish anxiety on anyone . I enjoy watching your videos. You are hilarious!
I think the hardest part about having different phases of anxiety since i was little, overwhelmed and not understood, is my FAMILY not understanding and hurting me😭 (for the love of God WHY would family hurt its own??).... soooo heartbreaking.... but i could have turned out so much worse but Iam strong and have gotten through so much! Now i have my own children and we talk and laugh about everything... i prepare them for so many things and that is my job until they are bigger and on their own. Preparing them for this kind of a world and the different types of scenarios and people they will face. ❤❤❤ thank God for Husbands that help us through and build us up!!👏👏👏
Ty you for explaining what anxiety disorder is, I go through this everyday of my life 24/7 365 days a year. And alot of people do say just calm down, you are over reacting, If I could I would, but I can't so please people stop saying that, have some compassion, and understanding, for us.
My son has anxiety and he is 3 years clean. I love him so much! BTW, we would fight off the attacker TO THE DEATH!! In my case heroin was the attacker.
I suffered from panic disorder and agoraphobia for a decade. I don’t suffer like that anymore but I recognize the “lock the doors...turn on the porch light...try to control the driving stuff still...and you are right...it’s our brains. 💕
Thank you so much for this video, Mrs. Tiffany. So many of us have friends and family that need to hear this video so they can maybe understand what we go through. Thank you so much. God bless you. 😭😭💜💜🙏🙏
Sounds normal to me!! Love your videos!! I was diagnosed with social anxiety disorder, panic attack disorder, and depression about 7 years ago but have lived with them since I can remember. Thank you for sharing your story and for your videos!! ❤️❤️
Hey... I empathize w you so much..xo... u may want to talk to your doctor about having other psychological problems along with anxiety disorder. All of the thoughts you have lead me to believe there is something else going on. I'm not a doctor, mind u. Just someone who cares. My anxiety comes on, like I said, over nothing. It's the worst feeling of dread but I never know what for exactly. Worrying and worrying about specific things seems different...if u know what I mean. Just a suggestion. Hope u stay in touch to let me know how u r doing. God bless. XO
So luved this video it not only helped me with my daughter which u would think I completely understand it because I deal with it myself but hers is not the disorder like mine so I sometimes dismissed her feels as just being dramatic... This also helped my husband understand me!!!! So thank I so much your amazing luv u much!!!! Luv a BFF u haven't met yet 💛 💛 💛💛 !!!!
