OVERCOME ANXIETY | POWERFUL SPEECH BY JORDAN PETERSON 

To all those watching this video for their mental health, in case no one tells you today, just know you’re not alone (a lot of us are here for the same reasons) and you’re doing an amazing job getting on top of your mental health. And you should be proud of yourself for doing so. I hope you have an amazing day, and know we’re all here with you :)

Our anxiety is lying to us. Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows; it empties today of its strength. Fight back 🖖

“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” *―C. S. Lewis*

A man who lives in sadness is living in the past, a man who lives in worry is living in the future, a man who is calm is living in the present

We suffer more often in imagination than we do in reality. Definitely one of favourite quotes

"What you most need will be found where you least want to look" -Carl Jung

As a 35 year old male that has dealt with anxiety all my life my advice is it's just a word. You won't always have good days, bad days are innevatibe. There is beauty everywhere you just have to look. Get outside everyday, go for a walk, go to a store. Life's too short too miss out on. Be strong and never give up.

To you reading this right now... you are beautiful. Everything will work itself out. Everyone here knows how you feel right now. This feeling sucks, but know that you will be be ok. This too shall pass...Don’t fight the anxiety, just allow it to work it’s way through. Just let it do it’s thing. It will leave on its own. I’m right here with you right now. We’re gonna do this together. This won’t stay long. It’s on its way out now. Just Embrace the moment as you become at peace with things. You are shedding this off as we speak. Now I want you to close your eyes and place your hands in front of you and lightly wiggle your fingers like you’re playing a piano. Feel it melt off yourself. Feel it drip off your fingertips...See, there it goes......we love you . Daffodils, sunshine, blue skies, refreshing peace. Breathe out. You are loved....Heavy eyelids, drift away, ahhhhhhh, light fluffy thoughts. There you go, you got this. (I’m still here with you) Now sleep. Stay at rest. Shhhhhh....Breathe out. At peace... at peace.... at peace... at peace....🙏🏻🌼🍀☀️✨🌼🍀🌼🍀🐣🌼🍀☀️✨🙏🏻. Ahhhh... That was Great! You did great! You are freaking awesome!!! Now, if you need to, quietly and softly go back and SLOWLY read this again.

When I was in my highiest level of anxiety, I couldn't even go outside my house without start shaking, sweating and having an asthma attack. It was in that point I knew I had to change or I would die soon (I isoleted myself completely and stopped eating) . Its in our lowest, when we have no where to go, that we win. Keep going guys, we can do it!

We are a community which has lots of taboos. I am 34 and was feeling ashamed of dealing with health anxiety for years, because I was always an athlete powerful and the first one to do risky things when I was younger and I couldn’t admit that it turned around. I always thought that anxiety is for the weak minded, but recently I realised that it is the exact opposite. It requires real mental strength to power through all this negativity, panic attack, the fear that you might die and what you think is best for you. We are strong and smart, but unfortunately he think negatively. We are also a great community! Everyone is trying to help anyone else as much as he/she can. I ‘ve never seen any other community being so sympathetic and caring. Well done to everyone, I wish everyone to be healthy physically and mentally. All the love!

Who ever is reading this i pray that you get all that your heart desires 💚

Jordan’s message is hardest to listen to when, when it is needed the most. He speaks harsh realties that must be heard. In the end, curing through truth.

The best way to build positive mindset and thoughts is to drop bad habits and consciously replace them with good ones. Good routine keeps the mind focused on positive forward thinking. Then comes discipline and hard work.

One of the first steps in learning to manage anxiety is to be willing to change how you view your own anxiety. It isn’t something to battle. Anxiety is the way your brain tells you to be aware of or to watch out for something. It’s trying to protect you. Recovery from anxiety is based in allowing yourself to experience it and to treat it as irrelevant. This teaches the brain that what ever it is that it’s telling you to be afraid off doesn’t need to be of importance. Once the brain realizes you don’t mind the idea of whatever it is that might happen it will dial back the severity of the fight or flight signal it is sending you. Over time it’s how to become desensitized to anxiety. It is the best way. Fighting it only makes it worse in the long run. Simple mantras and positive reassurance and reinforcement only work for a very brief time.

Don't lose yourself to ego, you are not your thoughts, our actions make us who we are, its about the small victories.. no matter what you have done in the past, hell even if you have killed somebody, you can change and move on with yourself, there is not such thing as only good, or only bad person. You got this.

Sometimes courage isnt always a loud roar, sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day that says 'I will try again tomorrow'. Whoever this message is for I just want you to know that you'll get there and back on your feet whether you believe it or not. Remember sometimes the smallest things can make the biggest difference.

My wife died, after 33 yrs together OCT 28th, this helped ,its a constant mind struggle but your words have helped me deal with the worst thing ever in my life.

This is the most realistic answer to fear and anxiety in the world we live in right now. Thank you!

This is the best advice for anexity I have ever heard.

I came across this video while in a really dark place and it hit me hard but gave me comfort. God bless to anyone else going through this, and thank you Mr. Peterson. You inspire me more than you know.

This man has transformed my life. I have experienced poverty in various aspects and areas, but through reading his books and attending his lectures, I have undergone a profound change. Today, after half a century, I can proudly say that I am a genuinely content individual. My life is enriched by a wonderful family, including two thriving children. Furthermore, I am now earning a sufficient income that alleviates my financial concerns. All of this became possible because he instilled within me the courage to confront my fears, pursue education, and aspire to career opportunities that I never believed were within my reach.

Most people, like myself, don't like too talk about it because it triggers it. But this is very calming and super important message !

Let go and relax right now, knowing that you are exactly where you are supposed to be at this moment in time.

ate breakfast today. feel 30% better already. letting my fears play out instead of suppressing them starts now

Knowing and focusing on the sovereignty of God solves so many anxieties. We are created to glorify him.

Thank you! Anxiety is a conditioned response in our family

I struggle with health anxiety. And it’s odd because it’s not constant. I go along perfectly ok then something triggers my fear and it’s all I can think about. I coach football and recently one of our sophomore players died of cancer. He was 15. Then a month or so later, I had a scare that I though was testicular cancer but turned out just to be a bad strain in that area. Even after a Drs visit, a urologist visit, ultrasound and blood work all came back good, in my mind, there’s is still something wrong. But I’m getting better every day on dealing with it.

I have been to a dozen counselors with different approach to helping anxiety. To me there is different levels of anxiety. Mine is driven from 22 years of military service that involved years of using fight or flight. The problem flight is not an option, I can’t seem to adjust to a new normal. My panic attacks are so severe the physiological symptoms caused me to have a heart catheter for no reason. Due to constant chest pressure, extreme blood pressure at times, dizziness, nausea, night sweats. I could go on for days about how anxiety affects my body. I just wanted to share because the people reading this get it and no medical provider can even fathom what it’s like.

I just went through one of the worst anxiety attacks I’ve had in my life. This video brought me back. Thank you Dr. Peterson.

Personal comment that may or may not be read. But here it is for anyone dealing with the same situation as me. 🤝 I didn’t know how bad my anxiety was, until I finally didn’t feel it one day. I felt so calm. No thoughts or the anxious feeling inside your body. It kind of felt like I was being pranked. Like is this really how it feels to just feel calm? Anxiety is not just racing thoughts of “what if”. It’s a feeling/ sensation inside the body. It’s hard to explain.. I feel like I’m finally taking control of my anxiety though. Sometimes I just can’t explain why my body feels anxious. Not one clue as to why I’m feeling anxious. The brain is interesting.. I’m a calm anxious person now. And it’s so confusing to me but It’s okay because it’s just part of the process of becoming better at controlling it. I’m just thankful I can acknowledge the feeling and try to control it.

This has just opened a huge door that has been locked and never opened until now , thank you for your advice.

Worry is like a rocking chair it gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere

Damn i was looking all over the place for ways to deal with my anxiety, who knew the possible most effective way is to confront it. Life’s a difficult adventure, best of luck to anyone dealing with anxiousness, it’s the worst, but we can suppress it and we can enjoy life again!

The world wouldn't be the same without this man What an amazing man.

Seems like the only time I'm living in the moment is when I listen to this gentleman speak. Because everything he says strikes nervous with me in a good way. I am bipolar manic depressive with insomnia it's 2:00 Sunday evening Monday morning now. And I hope everybody has a truly warm healthy and wonderful day. Nobody told you today, I love you. Each and everyone. This community needs to stick together. Just my opinion.

Thank you dear Peterson, I pray in my heart for your health

10 minutes of meditation a day (use headspace) truly people with bad anxiety, fear worries, make it a habit, I always thought meditation was nonsense until I did it when I was having an anxious patch, it literally did wonders, really helped me catch those negative thought trails before you go down that wormhole of thought into despair

God never promised us a Rose Garden..... well, not in this life!! Heaven is "A PLACE OF ROSES"..

I find that living alone and having no one to talk to makes it even harder

heavy topic but great advice, atm im experiencing anxiety here and there from coming off alcohol. the heart palpitations tend to worry me, then i become super aware which makes it worse LOL. i have to remind myself it will get better with time. its only been 10 days since quitting alcohol and already had anxiety anyway which im now seeking help for.

The message this video is trying to give, is that, no matter how humungous the situation in your head is, if you practice going over it, over and over again, you would reach a point where the uncertainty of it won't bother you anymore. At the end of it all, the only thing that is not under our control is our death, because everything else can be worked out somehow. It might be scary to live through few things, but as long as we are alive and breathing, we have a purpose and we can swim through any sea of adversity we face..

Thinkers that are able to overcome addiction and such are true values to our society. People like this man are gifts to us from God. And I'm not even religious.

Thank you Jordan for this video I suffer from agoraphobia and social anxiety this video helped me open my mind.

Once you say fuck right off to every one and thing that brings you down you will move forward and be free to enjoy your existence. Turning it from just that, and existence into something worth writing about. We are all who we are today, leave everything that’s bad in the past and learn. Motivate yourself in whatever way you can and boss the fuck up. Love yourself more than you love anything else. In a good not cocky way. Always!

Just wanna send prayers to everyone here. We’re all alone in this together

I spent most of my young life engaged in unhealthy behaviors to try and control/get rid of my anxiety. I have now learned, through some very tough lessons in my early 20s, that the correct approach is to move with your anxiety in faith that it won’t harm you or kill you. It’s an energy source. As you learn to open the door to this nervous energy, I believe it can be life changing. I still have my struggles but I believe I am on the correct path. Let the past die, let the future remain in the clouds of uncertainty. Your cure lies in the present moment.

Love you all. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation present your requests to God by prayer with thanksgiving. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding shall guard your minds and hearts in Christ Jesus." Phil 4:6-7

This is actually the first phase of turning the negative thoughts into the neutral ones, It took me about 2 fucking years to get there, I finally lay down in bed without anxiety, but still can't have a normal sleep as before, I surmise the rest work will be done in another year or two...

I've had an intense migraine headache for the past 4 or 5 hours. I listen to that powerful very powerful prologue on anxiety and really listen to it twice actually, no more headache. I took heat to the advice I applied it and I moved on. It's really so simple but we are complex individuals we make things very difficult for ourselves. For the past four or five years I've been saying that I don't need any enemies because I am so bad to myself, toxic or what have you. I think really what it's boiling to is just being plain stubborn! I will definitely listen to this gentleman speak many many more times I hope.

This isn't the first time that Jordan has brought me to tears with the beautiful intensity with which he talks about the human condition and the human dilemma. He straddles the line between science and poetry. I am so incredibly grateful to Jordan Peterson for helping me understand how to handle the darkest parts of being a human by putting the struggle into terms that adequately communicate the immense weight of some of life's biggest problems. It makes me angry that he has become so politicized because I believe these narratives distract people from the very helpful insights he has to share after decades of clinical practice and independent study of history, religion, etc. Much love to everyone in these threads who loves and appreciates Jordan.

Anxiety destroys the mind and tortures the soul.

This world is unfair sometimes but we must try and let them go .Is very hard seeing the one you love the most moving away from your life …but let’s overcome it ❤

Thank you for your advice Jordan- Followed your advice and the outcome seems more manageable now in my mind, although the feelings were hard to go through You’re a diamond in this crazy world- Thank you 🐝🌈🇬🇧

Mr. Peterson, you just helped me heal and I Thank You!

I recently realised that when I have crippling panic attacks I'm not so much afraid of me dying, me being sick, me not being around. It's all based in robbing my daughter of having her daddy. That thought terrifies me and it's motivating me to be healthier for her. A tip for a panic attack is to turn on something familiar that you enjoy and know well. A cartoon you like, a comedy show you find funny, a music video you like. Sit with it on so the familiarity of it is with you - at certain points it'll draw you in and make you feel like paying attention. When that happens, say out loud sarcastically "Oh NOW you can calm down?" It may not work for everyone but it's helped me. All the best to everyone - June is Men's mental health month 👌

My brother recently had brain surgery that made him in vegatable state, My Mother was recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer the thought of her going thru all these pains and financial constraints made me worry a lot. I don't know where to get strength and how I can apply this video in my situation. I have sought professional help and I'm praying and hoping real hard that these medications would really work and help me get back on track.

A good way to do this is meditating. That combined with getting all of your basic needs met is super helpful. Things like enough sleep, enough food, socializing, having a purpose.

Jordan spits pure gold it's honestly the best

You got this - if you watched this video, or reading this comment you are taking the necessary steps to better yourself and become the best version of yourself . We all go thru rough patches, some worse than others, but god gives the toughest battles to the toughest warriors. Peace and love. I will get through this too, and so will you ❤

Wow this is just amazing my daughter is going through lots of anxiety at the moment its terrible to watch her

A few years ago I couldn’t stand listening to him but now he’s just that therapist that I need. He says the most real advice thanks so much, I need it

Thank you for the reminder. He's someone I really like and respect. I hope you are always healthy and happy. I feel once again that how you think is important.

I was eating a big breakfast and doing all this! I got so bad went to doctor because I couldn't stand the chest pain from anxiety anymore. For 2 months I lay in bed suffering and it turned out to be a UTI with no normal signs!!!🙈

Awesome advice.. Jordan is one of the most caring people you'll ever meet, or hear from.

When he sticks to psychology, I love him. Amazing speech about facing your monsters. Drawing your sword and saying " I'm going nowhere, so you better go through me then".

It won't let you go untill you deal with it. Stay strong. Whenever you find yourself okay lets make this thought work out in my favour thats the exact moment you need to get up and to something that makes you busy. Stay strong. You are not alone. Much love. Gratitude.❤️❤️

“DO NOT CONCERN YOURSELF WITH WHAT MIGHT BE. FOCUS ON WHAT IS”. -Kratos

Hi all I’m 67 have a great wife and family sitting in a resort in Vietnam,and having the worst anxiety attack ,everyday can’t go on like this but trying to fight it

Today I needed to hear this. Thank you Dr. Peterson.

I swear I need to meet Jordan Peterson and just tell him that he has absolutely impacted my life for so long now. I love that man like he's my father, and I hope I get to tell him that.

I always used to think I’d know if I suffered with any form of mental health, I thought the signs would be so much clearer but anxiety is sneaky and will pick you apart until you can barely function. It’s got to the point where i get crippling headaches and just stare into space, feels like I’m living in my head. I’m 22 in great shape and currently studying at university but I’m struggling so so much. I feel like my head is being crushed and there’s an unbearable weight on my shoulders. I smoked weed for 2 years which helped at first but the anxiety came back 10x worse. Im now fully aware of the demons im facing and it’s my mission to complete rid myself of them. Any advice would be appreciated!! Keep going my people :)

100% this is me and watching this is starting to realise what I need to deal with 👌 Jordan Peterson you are an amazing thinker helping literally millions become a better part of themselves, for that I say thankyou

I’m so worried about things everyday. My weight, my heart, my head, my anxiety blood pressure. Id give anything for peace within

Thank YOU, Dr. Peterson! Exactly what I and I'm sure hundreds of others needed to hear tonight! God bless.

Validates my own approach. Facing the big guns has changed my life. Tremendous film.

Anxiety can be so crippling it is not fun

May God bless this wonderful man 🙏

God bless J Peterson

Thank you Jordan

Something I don't understand how I could have the perfect family and yet be so miserable and hateful with myself. I let my anxiety win too many times. I hated feeling this way so much I made my family suffer my new ugly personality; I know they hate me now, but they'll never say that. For me, I learned suicide bringing peace was a misguide. Peace is for the living and we have to be bold enough to live for something so beautiful. Thank you Mr Peterson

I can personally relate to the struggle of managing anxiety, and that's why the insights shared in this video by Jordan Peterson truly resonate with me. His discussion about embracing our inner thoughts and fears is invaluable. It reminds me of Lisa Haisha's teachings in her work. Lisa emphasizes the importance of confronting our anxieties and not suppressing them. By allowing ourselves to explore our fears and thoughts, we can build the psychological strength to live authentically and face life's uncertainties head-on. This is a great reminder that self-discovery and self-acceptance, as encouraged by Lisa Haisha, are powerful tools in managing anxiety and finding our true purpose.

Thank you Jordan ❤️

" RAGE AGAINST THE DYING OF THE LIGHT" A QUOTE FROM * DYLAN THOMAS

One of the best videos about anxiety.

Brilliant. This is perhaps JP's greatest ever message. I know, because I am married to a brilliant woman who managed to find this path with no one's help. She discovered this path Jordan discusses in the lonesome darkness of deep depression. And then, as JP discusses, she conquered that not-so-small dark demon, that anxiety machine that had her by the coat tail. This was something extraordinary and painful to watch. But now, hearing JP describe the method of victory, I realize even more how extraordinary my wife is. It's so uplifting. Thank you for sharing this JP talk.

I want to have a big breakfast but I can’t i get very anxious before going to work and feeling like i will throw up 🥺

Playing it out is what’s causing the anxiety I know what it is and I can’t stop it even when I distract, focused on eating training and it’s just constant

Since my mum passed away one year and half ago I'm going through bad anxiety and worrying over everything all the time I missed her so much every day 😥

YOU ARE NEVER ALONE

can't express how helpful this was

I am struggling with fear and anxiety of the future. I am suffering from a temporary disorder where my surroundings and myself feel unreal. This disorder is fake, because my mind is the one producing it. It is its own defense mechanism, it is a response to fear and anxiety. Whether what you are experiencing is something nobody speaks about, you are still not alone. No matter how severe or different your experience and sensations may seem, and how isolated you may feel, yo are never ever alone. Never, whether you know it or not. Somebody somewhere else is experiencing what you are, but that is not what being alone means. You have people round you to help you. The best advice I can give anyone who is experiencing this fear and anxiety is to talk to someone. Seek comfort in family an friends, because going through it alone will never make it easier. Be safe and well, and seek comfort in family, friends, and Jesus.

This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my RU-vid channel 8 months ago about self development. Now I have 837 subs and > 400 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.

This is making me feel better about myself

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Wow, did I need to hear that. You nailed it for me. Ty

So hard to do when you’re fucking heartbroken.

The best kind of story is the "comeback". Forgot the past, move forward with courage, be the comeback story ❤

In some fashion or another I’ve heard or read what it’s said here, but Jordan Peterson does a magnificent job in nailing it in few words. It has helped me a lot as before listening to it I felt powerless to pinpoint the cause of this incessant and life sucking ruminating which goes of without any tangible reason. Thank you Mr. Peterson! God bless you.

When he said “like when a dog shakes a rat. It won’t let you go” it hit the spot

Wees oor niks besorg nie maar laat julle begeertes in alles deur gebed en smeking met dankseging bekend word by God❤God is bigger than your problems