@@stephaniemoreno5043 Join a few public speaking courses. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing anxiety-stress. For a relaxed life without anxiety-stress sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath and body sensations for around 10-15 minutes. Be as still as possible. Many thoughts will come which is ok--slowly negative thoughts will reduce and your mind will relax. During your daily activity keep observing your breath consciously. Best part is mood swings also reduce. Do the above meditation daily to feel relaxed. For more transformation enter the following on google search and listen with headphones before sleep and if possible in the morning-52Hz affirmations for health and healing you tube”. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
If your anxious and it feels like it’s going to last forever, just be assured it’s not. Even if it has lasted for a long time, you can get through it. You are going in the right direction by watching this video! I believe in you!
i always try to remind myself that by watching these videos countless times i am doing something for my healing... but sometimes it's hard as i am only watching these kind of videos for days :P but there are short spans of days where i can enjoy life, i just hope and pray these times will expand... greetings to you and anyone who reads this.
I feel as if I can not get out. One good day, then a bad one. Going on a mood enhancer and effects are not yet kicking in. Zoloft. Any others been through this?
@@johngregory6716 yea...sometimes I feel great as if I cured my anxiety. When my worries/fears suddenly appear they don’t affect me at all. It’s only when I’m anxious it affects me and it only happens for some days.
Mine was energetic currents in the subtle body as well as diet. Watching what we put into the body helps allot and my spiritual tradition at Drukama helps as well with the energy stuff.
@@kittywampusdrums4963 Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing anxiety-stress. For a relaxed life without anxiety-stress sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath and body sensations for around 10-15 minutes. Be as still as possible. Many thoughts will come which is ok--slowly negative thoughts will reduce and your mind will relax. During your daily activity keep observing your breath consciously. Best part is mood swings also reduce. Do the above meditation daily to feel relaxed. For more transformation enter the following on google search and listen with headphones before sleep and if possible in the morning-52Hz affirmations for health and healing you tube”. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
@@AndJusticeForMe There is a cure for everything in life. Only if your thoughts are affecting your health you need to see a psychologist. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts. For a relaxed life without anxiety-stress sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath and body sensations for around 10-15 minutes. Be as still as possible. Many thoughts will come which is ok--slowly negative thoughts will reduce and your mind will relax. During your daily activity keep observing your breath consciously. Best part is mood swings also reduce. Do the above meditation daily to feel relaxed. For more relaxation enter the following on google search and listen with headphones before sleep and if possible in the morning-52Hz affirmations for health and healing you tube”. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
One great thing I learned after getting my anxiety tool box of techniques( breathing, grounding, CBT techniques) under my belt, was to tell myself whenever anxiety came on was, " Oh cool.This is a great chance to practice my anxiety tools, so thank you anxiety". This rethinking took my anxiety's power away. Also never try to fight your anxiety. It loves a good fight. Just learn to accept the feeling and ask what is it trying to teach you this moment. Hope these work for you and just know we have anxiety, but our anxiety doesn't have us.
Suffering from horrific betrayal trauma l was a young adult before I stumbled on what a panic attack even was. Decades later I now consider when I'm falling into that black hole of panic it's not about my panic attacking me. It's about who is attacking me to trigger my body's survivalistic response. My anxiety is not the enemy here just a tormented messenger. But my mind body and soul need my help in learning "further light and knowledge" through these blessed techniques to help grieve my wounded feelings. And to me that is sacred ground...
Thank you David. Sounds like: "oh..hello dear anxiety, let's play the tool games, shall we? (Smiling...)..." I will use your suggestion next time when Mr. anxiety arrives! :) Thanks again, I loved it..
“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.” - From Dune, Frank Herbert I'm always amazed at how well exposure therapy was described, so long ago.
Yes!! As well as how to meditate and deep breathing techniques! I mean, it’s so simple but it feels like with many of this necessary information, they don’t really want us to know things. Nutrition is another need to know!
I agree - I wouldn't have developed CFS/ME symptoms if I'd learned simple ways in school to calm the nervous system and that it was caused by stress, trauma and the brain's reactions. So many people could be helped by that knowledge and some simple somatic tracking exercises!
Had a therapist who adviced me to put a cloth dipped in cold water onto my eyes when I felt anxious. Now I understand why and figured I'd leave that advice here for anyone watching this :)
try lightning a candle. it has been a game changer. Calmed me down so damn quick. and helped ease the day. this is coming from a toxic household. made me focus on what matters most. also try doing /foucsing on basic needs for the rest of the day like eating,watching tv and knowing help is right there when you need it. breathing works there's a very helpful excercise that this lovely woman has shared keep practicing even when not triggered that's the power right there. Don't give up! cheers
It sucks but pre panic or anxiety attack try and recognize that the worst is just a 00.1% outcome out off 99.8%, if your panicking over something small like a test or traffic try to remember that it will just be uncomfortable but it won’t damage you whatsoever
4 Ways to turn on Parasympathetic response: - Deep breathing - inhaling increases heart rate - exhaling decreases heart rate - ‘Soften’ your eyes - Relax your muscles around your eyes (touch the sides of your eyes) - Focus on softening your vision, and try to expand your awareness to the peripherals while keeping your eyeballs straight ahead - Valsava maneuver - Bare down, as if you’re passing stool - Put pressure in your chest and down to the pelvic floor and then release - Breathe for 5 seconds, hold and bare down for 5 and then breathe out for 5 seconds Just add a bit of pressure in your chest, no need to push too hard - Yawn - Make the ‘R’ sound and open the soft palette of your mouth - Do a fake yawn I wrote notes for myself so I figured I'd share it with you here in case it helps.. everything is going to be ok ❤
Going through really bad anxiety attacks again. Impossible to read self help books so calm quick helpful hints and advice like this is saving my sanity.Does anyone else really think they're losing control of reality because of anxiety? It really frightens me .peace be with you all
I'm going through it too. It does feel like you're losing control and it's terrifying. You're not losing control of reality. I keep telling myself that my thoughts and feelings don't always reflect reality. Especially when you're anxious. These thoughts and feelings are distorted by anxiety. If you can't concentrate on reading at the moment, you can find audio recordings by the late Dr. Claire Weekes. So many people swear by her. She was a pioneer in treating anxiety. Peace from Nervous Suffering and Hope and Help fir Your Nerves can be found on audible. Peace be wuth you.
@@ingermallia-elromantico9998 Hi Inger, Thank you for your comforting words. I always seem to ignore exercise because I get so winded and it reminds me of a panic atrack with the heart pumping so fast even though I know it helps. I think you're right about the pandemic. It's a very anxious time especially for anxious people like us. Cabin fever sets in. We just got to remember that this too will pass. Wishing you the best.
@@sonyajay7008 Hi Sonya, is that your beautiful cat? I have 3, I rescued them from horrible cruel lives and they repay me constantly by being by me just when I need them the most. Dont forget, putting on a couple of your favourite songs on and doing a silly dance is still beneficial- singing along too if the fancy takes you.Hard to do when your heart is in your boots and your head is spinning! It's good to recognize that your heart pounds, but you know why, remember, even an athlete's heart would beat faster during and after exercise. When I was walking home yesterday it was all uphill and my heart was thumping, I was sweating so I stopped for a breather every now and then.I also reminded myself that I was doing something that would help my recovery and that breathing in some fresh air was better than looking at 4 walls all day.Im getting up soon, and will have a little dance and sing along to Prince, David Bowie and Geirge Michael, I might not feel like it but by starting my day in a positive way it lifts my spirits. Not easy I know, I remember times when all I wanted to do was stay under my duvet and cry and shake and hide from the world but now I try to appreciate life no matter how difficult I still find it.Be kind to yourself, the most kind and loveliest people I know have suffered with anxiety and depression, none of them deserved it but all have them found ways to recover, it just took time.Peace, Inger Romantico
@@ingermallia-elromantico9998 Thank you for your beautiful words. It means a lot. Yes, that's my cat. She's a mama to 3 and I adopted her 5 years ago. She never leaves my side. She's amazing. As soon as she hears my voice she comes running. Thank you again. I will definitely try the dancing in the morning and try to go for a walk as well.
I actually started to believe that breathing doesn't help with anxiety but then I realized that was just my anxiety lying to me. I used to think that my anxiety was too overpowering for breathing alone to help. It's about learning to disapline your mind. Thank you for this!
Literally having a huge panic attack in my house. I stopped and searched for the first video about calming anxiety, I had watched her fight flight and freeze videos before. Truthfully, by the end of this video I was grounded and much more calm. I want to cry because I haven’t found something that worked so well ❤️ thank you
It's the most amazing feeling when anxiety totally disappears. When people make you feel worthy, happy or when you achieve some great achievement. These are the times when anxiety goes away and its replaced by joy,calmness and happiness.. We all deserve to feel this way. Thank you for this great video.
@@puffymuffin9064 Heal yourself. Reprogramme your subconscious mind. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety-stress. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 10-15 minutes. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. During your daily activity keep observing your breath consciously. Do the above meditation daily to feel relaxed. For more relaxation enter the following on google search “528 Hz affirmations for health and healing you tube”” and listen for 10 minutes before sleep. Repeat softly in the mind. You will get relief quickly. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
It comes for about 2-3 days every week for me… it’s really weird. Those days I feel like it won’t pass and then when it does pass it’s the happiest days but it’s always there..
I’ve been going through a lot of mental health issues lately and I can’t afford therapy. So I’ve been watching these videos and it’s just amazing my whole life is changing I never think I never thought I could do it.
@@larrytruelove8659 i have, but to talk about it they dont really know how to help. Most of them just tell me, just relax, don't overthink it, you'll be fine etc. But it's not really helping. At least me
@@mzulhilmi4506 Listening is a big help, from my perspective. I have two friends who know most of what I struggle with. One of them is clueless about it, but he helps because he listens. The other is pretty perceptive and attempts constructive suggestions. At least it’s something. If nothing else, they can listen. Ideally, they have an idea about the depths of your issues. But ideal is not always reality. In any event, even if they don’t understand they can keep you grounded.
To the person reading this, don't let the challenges of life bring you down. You are strong and capable of overcoming any obstacle. Keep pushing forward, and good luck on your journey! 💪🏼🌟
A few minutes ago I was feeling a bit desperate when I saw this video. Feeling like a Heart attack or something was about to happen. All the sensations I get when I’m having an anxiety attack makes me panic even more. Ugh. This video helped alot. And to any of you out there feeling the same, you’re not alone… we’re going to be okay.
@Mintz Bity yes chest tightening is a super super common symptom, its the MAIN ssymptom I get with my anxiety. Sometimes it feels like ur gonna have a H.A but you just gotta remember all it takes is some breathing and your heart will slow down.
We've all been struggling with it for years and it gets better and you get better at handling it. Hang in there call the EMTs if you need to they will help you to calm down they'll give you oxygen they'll do anything that they need to. There is a life for people with anxiety and it does get better.
I pray 4 a hedge of protection around those who have anxieties and things of that nature. For it is written " Be anxious for nothing" that is straight from scripture. In Jesus Holy name. ( This message is for anyone who reads it. 👀🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏿
Ur not alone brother I been to the hospital so many times for anxiety attacks I even fought off 2 cops when they slammed me thinking I was someone else smh hate it !
If you’re reading this comment I hope you find the calm and peace in your life you deserve, and I hope you find joy. It sucks to have panic and anxiety and whatever is hurting you is to going to beat you. Stay strong everyone ♥️
If you're reading this comment I hope you get over yourself and stop being a self-indulgent, self-involved dolt. Nobody cares about your feelings, everyone suffers. Just shut up and get on with life, pursue work, pursue hobbies and shut the hell up about your anxiety. It's a cop out and you know it. Socializing sucks but it's all we have, the more you run from it the harder it becomes.
I tend to have a pounding heart and I worry that it's going to get damaged from straining so hard for so long. Then it course, the worrying makes it worse. So then I worry about how to stop worrying lol.
I’m gonna write this twice anyway, when I get heart palpitations I go out for a walk , listening to music, might wanna be out there for around 30 minutes or more. Warning don’t shower with really cold water if your body isn’t used to it, I tried today and I got dizzy as well as my blood vessels tightened. If this ever happens to you on accident I got rid of mine by eating mandarines,a banana, and a couple slices of cucumber. Also try to get as many vitamins as you can but dont over do it, you could damage some part if your body, but make sure to at least take 15- minute walk every day, if you can I know sometimes you can feel unmotivated but please do your best
@@otterrivers3765 I’m gonna write this twice anyway, when I get heart palpitations I go out for a walk , listening to music, might wanna be out there for around 30 minutes or more. Warning don’t shower with really cold water if your body isn’t used to it, I tried today and I got dizzy as well as my blood vessels tightened. If this ever happens to you on accident I got rid of mine by eating mandarines,a banana, and a couple slices of cucumber. Also try to get as many vitamins as you can but dont over do it, you could damage some part if your body, but make sure to at least take 15- minute walk every day, if you can I know sometimes you can feel unmotivated but please do your best
Just listening to you calms me. I have a really bad Anxiety Disorder that I have developed and your videos are helping. I haven't been able to sleep for days
I am in the same status. Developed a very bad anxiety, cannot eat or sleep and have horrible tachycardia. I am on the healing road and hoping for the first results 🙏🙏🙏
I'm not selling this - just speaking from experience. I've had really bad anxiety + depression my entire life and I have stumbled onto fixes that aren't breathing exercises, visualization or antidepressants. I'll respond with what's saved me if you're curious (I'm talking about I'm out of the constant fight/flight mode that has made me miserable, unable to focus and wishing for death my entire life). I also keep in mind that what works for me may not for you so not here to push it on anyone
I've been stuck in anxiety for 5 days. I've tried everything I could think of to hold on to myself. I've felt stuck and out of control. I stumbled on your video and it has helped me so much. Thank you
Have a look into T.R.E. It stands for tremor & trauma releasing exercise. Helps your body release trauma and anxiety. It might help. Good luck and good health to you
@@neliyasaqya I have schizophrenia and I would like to smoke marijuana. Do you know something about marijuana? Have you ever smoked marijuana? What to do? Can you help me?
@@juanpedro4083 From the research I've read and my own experiences (I have bipolar disorder and experience psychosis) - when I have smoked marijuana, it triggered psychosis for me. I can drink alcohol in moderation, but marijuana isn't safe for me. The research I've read has explained if you are prone to psychosis or have schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder marijuana is not a good choice. I would ask myself what are the reasons I'd like to smoke it. Then I would see if I could find other ways to satisfy that need or interest. Hope this helps.
I have had horrible panic attacks that have almost made me pass out, I’ve had to lay down flat, heart pounding, head pounding. It’s HORRIBLE!! Deep breathing and that realization that I actually do have control over my own anxiety saved my life, stay strong!!!
dear, Emma Mcadam! I am writing to you from Kazakhstan, perhaps you do not even know about our country. I am very lucky that I found your channel and became your subscriber! My English is not so good, but the subtitles which created automatically helped me. I made screenshots and translate it in Google translator although sometimes they do not show correctly, but they allow me to understand the essence. By listening to you I was able to cope with the panic attack I am so grateful to you. After watching this video I'll start to train my vagal tone. May the Lord keep you! I am working in the field of science but I learned a lot from you! If I'll be lucky, may be someday i'll see you, who know. I personally would like to shake your hand and say "thank you"!
For every person suffering from depression, listen to the voice of the Noble Qur’anm.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Z5zh5QCsjYY.html💌🤍
These past few months I’ve had the worst anxiety of my life. It’s here everyday and I’m trying to make it go away. It’s ruling my entire life. Thank you so much for this video it helped me calm down and hopefully I can fall asleep. :,)
I know what you mean by its ruling your life. It rules my life because of my unstoppable thinking I can't even get married I keep postponing my wedding day it definitely doesn't help..
yes this is literally me rn! I feel really worried about sleeping at night because i will wake up at like 3 AM, and my whole body will shake :( its the anxiety...
I do math when I start having panic attacks. It seems especially helpful when your mind is racing and catastrophizing. Doing math forces you to use the rational side of your brain which inhibits the creative side which is scaring you to death. I know math gives some people anxiety, but you don't have to bust out the old calculus book or anything. Just do basic math problems that are easy enough to do in your head so it doesn't increase anxiety, but that are still challenging enough to really force you to rationalize and prioritize. For me those types of problems are multiplying 2 double digit numbers. Ie 12x15=..... Or 29x53=. For others it might be 12+15 instead. Or factoring polynomials for others. The point is to stop using your creative brain and force your rational brain to override it. It's actually very effective during panic attacks especially when your anxiety is more mental than physical that day.
I’m surprised so many people deal with this. It gives me some type of relief knowing that I’m not alone. My anxiety/panic attacks/derealization has been heavy on me lately the past 4 months. I’ve been getting it every single day and it’s more heavy when the the sun starts to go down, I dread when it’s night time and I’m not sure why. Mines more heavy on the derealization and when it hits my panic attack try’s to come. But I do everything in my power to stay calm which usually works but it doesn’t mean my mind isn’t going crazy at the same time. I don’t know why everything around me starts to look unreal to me out of no where, it’s like I’m losing grip of reality and it’s a very scary feeling. I try and not let it get a hold of me because I feel like if I let it.. I feel like I’m going to black out and never wake up again. What’s been helping me is being in the sun and trying to be interactive with the world and being out. This is like a mental battle every single day and it’s quite exhausting. But I’m still thankful for this life, thankful to wake every single morning. We’re blessed to all experience this one life we have so we should cherish it every way we can. I know we have it tougher than most.. mentally, but I believe we will all get through this together. Positivity comes a long way, I know we will lose some fights some days but let’s win the war! 🙏🏻 . Nothing but love from this side and God bless all♥️
@@ckris4446 This feeling does suck, just know you’re not alone though. Mine hit heavy one night about 4 months ago and ever since that night.. I’ve been getting it every single day til now. It’s worst at night maybe because it hit me heavy that one night, I feel like it’s trauma from that heavy derealization feeling that night. I do get it during the day time sometimes. Like I can’t drive some days because right when I leave the neighborhood to enter the main road.. everything starts to look unreal instantly. Like I even walked inside a Walmart the other day and it started triggering right when I entered but I be trying my best to accept the feeling and keep it moving. This feeling is tough to deal with, it’s like a mental battle every day.. gets exhausting. I feel like this whole covid/quarantine/trap inside the house for a year and a half had something to do with it. Isolated from the world for that long you know? But I believe this is just phase and phases don’t last forever. Don’t try and fight the feeling because it will only heighten it. The best way to deal with it I feel like is to try your best to accept the feeling when it comes. Try to understand it or figure out what triggered it and just sit and relax and just let all your thoughts flow through. Don’t pay no specific attention on any thoughts, just let it all flow through. The more you accept the feeling, the more easier it is to brush it off or overcome it. Nothing in this world is easy, you just get better at it. Just stay positive, be patient with yourself and believe. We’ll get through this, we got this ☀️🙏🏻
Your description is like me 🫶🏻 I have dramatically improved over time because I kept searching for answers and tools. I still have moments or days but they don’t scare me anymore ❤️
There is the rise and fall cycle of the day, morning being birth, evening being death. A lifetime in a day. There could be some existential dread behind the anxiety. I know there is in mine. Fear of any kind is fundamentally connected to fear of death. As horrible as it is to have anxiety, I must say it makes perfect sense to me, given our vulnerable mortal situation, if you are truly sensitive to it, it is a horror. I say, to be anxious is to be emotionally sensitive to your real situation. But there is a way beyond anxiety, and I say that is the purpose of anxiety, to compel us to surrender to infinity, to surrender the self-idea, the sense of separation, and become One with "It". Meditate.
I use a breathing technique, what I do is draw a square in the air. when I breathe in I draw the top line and when I exhale I draw a line down and so on until I make a square in the air and that helps me calm down you should try it!😁
@@britanykunzler6547 Develop your mental muscles by reprogramming the mind [brain]. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing anxiety-stress. For a relaxed life without anxiety-stress sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath and body sensations for around 5-10-15 minutes. Be as still as possible. Avoid moving too much. Many thoughts will come which is ok--slowly negative thoughts will reduce and your mind will relax with no desire for pills. Mind[brain] are reprogrammed. Throughout the day in your normal activity observe your breath with awareness when you get free time. Try watching only comedies and musical shows and no negative shows. Best part is mood swings also reduce after daily meditation. . Do the above meditation daily twice without any doubts and enjoy life without medication. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor-Teacher.
Square breathing is super great for anxiety. If you are having a really intense experience, lengthening your exhale is super helpful to help you feel calmer.
This is the 1st time in my life I've not had shakiness and tremors in my hands after a 10 min eliptical exercise!!!! I have seen a medical Dr for years and a neurologist, and they didn't think 1x to share this information!!! 🤷 I love your channel! I am starting my Practicum in Jan 2024 with Liberty! I have learned so much from you! Blessings!!!
I have been a licensed psychologist for many years: Emma McAdam presents digestible information, useful skills and clear and concise presentation! Thank you so much! I will be referring others to this video.
Fantastic- thanks so much!! I will add some too for anyone needing more: anxiety traps us in our mind. We must connect to body. Go outside. Name 3 things you see, three things you hear, three things you touch. Repeat 3 times. Stops the mind snowball.
I can't thank you enough for explaining WHY deep breathing is so good. I've always tried breathing exercises but they just made me more anxious. I tried it now that I understand and it's incredible I feel so good. ♥️
OMG whenever I did deep breathing exercises I always noticed my heart beating faster when I inhaled and slowing down on the exhale. And I always thought this was abnormal, I actually thought something was wrong with my heart which gave me more anxiety! I'm so glad to find out that this is actually a good thing, I have strong vagal tone :)
I think one of the reasons I used to drink quite a lot was because the anaesthetic effect of the alcohol made me feel my heartbeat less. But of course, alcohol is a vasodilator and the next day, after the anaesthetic effect had worn off, the heart pounding/anxiety was much worse.
@@Londonfogey Reduce the amount of drinks immediatly. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing anxiety-stress. For a relaxed life without anxiety-stress sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath and body sensations for around 10-15 minutes. Be as still as possible. Many thoughts will come which is ok--slowly negative thoughts will reduce and your mind will relax. During your daily activity keep observing your breath consciously. Best part is mood swings also reduce. Do the above meditation daily to feel relaxed. For more transformation enter the following on google search and listen with headphones before sleep and if possible in the morning-52Hz affirmations for health and healing you tube”. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
@@shyaaammeneen63 Thank you sir I have been doing this and it helps. Alcohol intake has also been reduced, by replacing some drinks with non-alcoholic equivalents.
I never suffered from anxiety until I got Long Covid. Afterwards I had a few symptoms that weren't going away, including for the first time anxiety before performing. I've been a storyteller and performer since I was a child, and couldn't understand it until I learned about somatic mindbody work. My crocodile brain felt unsafe as I went back to work too soon and had a Covid nerve storm AFTER performing. I knew it was a one-time event, my brain didn't. Your videos helped me understand what was happening and calm my nervous system. With a few months of doing somatic tracking, self-hypnosis, visualization, and somatic tracking - I went back to performing and got 20 wonderful comments! I have little trouble performing again, and my Covid symptoms have all disappeared, and I'm fully active again. Lots of sympathy to people who've suffered anxiety all their lives from trauma! You're in the right place to learn healing techniques. Thanks for the videos, Emma - they explain anxiety SO clearly and can help people in their recovery.
I suffer from generalized anxiety as well as a very bad case illness anxiety. At the doctor's I get so scared that my blood pressure goes crazy. It's really scary to see how high it can go. At home I monitor it twice daily and it's been normal (sometimes low) but at the doctor's office it spikes super high. I have a doctors appointment in a few hours and I'm going to try my best to use these techniques to help me with my anxiety. I hope it works. I know it can be a lot harder to follow through while I'm in the middle of an anxiety attack, but it's worth a try. Thank you so much for the video ❤️
I can't begin to tell you how helpful this was. I have so much stress and anxiety right now. It's the most I've ever had. I have been on heightened alert and stressed for about 5 months. The past 3 weeks have been at an all time high, since something new was thrown my way. I absolutely LOVE that you explain the science behind it! You are such a wonderful, kind person to offer this for free! You are a rare gem. Thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart!
Hi from a yoga therapist in Pennsylvania!! Just wanted to mention that noise breathing - or at least inhaling through the nose - can help to switch to parasympathetic activation. Simply remembering to breath through the nose is an immediate tool and it doesn’t get much simpler! Love your channel btw! Thanks for the info.!
Doctor you saved my entire life ever since I watched this video my life got billion times better you even helped me with stammer. I practice these exercises daily and I started being productive. I started finishing homeworks and essays I was anxious and scared so I did non of them. I don’t know how to thank you I just pray that God keeps you safe and your beloveds, give you success and endless happiness💜💜💜
I could remember several years ago, I suffered severe anxiety and mental disorder. Was actually addicted to alcohol. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
YES very sure of Dr.alishrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
Yes he's Dr.alishrooms. Shrooms to me is a natrual healer. I know a guy who has used mushrooms in the same way and they have really helped him. mah dudes have safe trips all.
I was horrifically depressed since childhood. It was relentless. I assumed it would ultimately end me somehow. About twelve years ago I randomly accepted the offer from a friend of a few doses of mushrooms. I did them two consecutive nights alone. First night was pretty mild. The second night? Wow. I saw my depression from every angle, realized much. Next day: depression totally gone. Never came back, never coming back. It's like it's a forest far away I can remember, and could probably find again with enough effort, but it has zero impact on anything in my life or mind. They honestly saved my life and improved it immensely. I never did them again, either. I wish there was a good, organized way to administer them to people who would benefit from them.
Ice cold shower for 2-3 minutes, kundalini yoga. Since I started these in March, I cannot stop yawning. Love it. I have severe depression and anxiety disorder.
Same here, bad anxiety day, my back and rib cage are all sore because of tension. Yet this day is ending as here it is the evening, and it sounds cliché but everything has an ending :) we'll see what tomorrow will be. I wish you the best and 💪 take good care!
A calming technique that works for me came through a Yoga Nidra guided meditation. Place each thumb where the jaw hinges and place the fingertips on the forehead. Inhale and hum on the exhale. The vibration affects the amygdala and leads to relaxation. Also, on the vision technique, staring straight ahead and yet noticing what is in the periphery is an excellent way to enhance intuition.
I have been researching how to beat anxiety for 30 years and this video has given me so much help in a matter of minutes. the way you explain these incredible simple techniques are amazing. You have a gift and have helped many people gain more tools to combat our issue.
been dealing with PTSD for 9 years and been getting treatment for 4 years. I tried everything or so I thought. This is the first time I have ever head of this. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I have a lot of reading to do.
Tipping your temperature can help a LOT of people. Cooling your body down is what my therapist recommended & it usually works well. Holding an ice cube until it melts, putting an ice pack on your forehead, going outside when it's cold, running cold water over your face, & even taking cold showers, will switch on the parasympathetic nervous system. I hope this helps!
These are some really great tips! I find that something physical, like sucking an ice cube or trying to balance on one leg is a jolt out of the mind and into the present awareness of the body - which calms down the anxiety.
Speaking of getting into the present moment....so.ethj g that helps me is...ok I'm feeling depressed right now. Rephrase :I notice that I have a feeling of depression within me (you are not your thoughts or feelings. Take it a few steps further. I'm aware that I notice this feeling of depression in me. I notice that I'm aware that I'm noticing this feeling within me. You can do it w anything. It really helps as well. I also like using the 5 senses.
I agree... “Eureka!” - displacement... going outside and touching the bare ground or a tree with feet or hands... even just washing your hands is a grounding that can bring the present into focus 💖
So helpful! It's almost 3am and I've woken up in a panic about a work decision. I feel so much better and confident after trying out these techniques :)
That is so cool about yawning being a herd behavior. It makes so much sense! Thank you so much for this video! You are very knowledgeable and very calming to listen to. 😊
The Apple Watch has helped me become aware of heart rate variability and improve mine noticeably. I started with the Breath app and started regular meditations which have both helped a lot.
This reminds me of something I read in Patrick McKeown’s book “Anxiety Free “ in which he mentioned Japanese children are taught to sense when they are getting angry and purposely slow their breathing.
I was having abrupt, intense anxiety this morning which manifested in a feeling of dread as well as itching all over my body that wouldn’t go away. I found your video and did the techniques and immediately noticed improvements. It was enough of an effect to really make me believe that I had control over how I was feeling. Feeling powerless to stop it had only perpetuated it but this video helped me make the mental shift necessary to go in a different direction. Within the next twenty minutes or so I felt completely better. Thank you so much.
These techniques feel so easy and natural and they really work! I often awaken with morning anxiety and this was so helpful to calm and ground me. I enjoy your humor also. That helps to keep it real.
Thank you for posting. I'm going through daily panic attacks and I need all the help I can get to feel anything good. I've had a panic attack every single day for almost a week.
Thank you so much for the content in this channel. Some of us have been struggling with anxiety for years and have never found help professionally or can’t afford it. This is really kind of you.
Just wanted to let you know how much you helped me. I have suffered from a low level kind of anxiety for a long time. I got really good and distractions, but last week the distractions quit working cold. I ended up going to urgent care, thinking i was having a heart attack. They did all the tests and said nope you just having an anxiety attack they gave me some pills and told me to contact my doctor. I spend two miserable days going from sleepy pill to racing heart and then i found your videos. They helped a little on the very 1st try and I have been doing the things you suggested every day since . I am feeling some much better now. So thank you for taking the time to put this information out there.
I had such horrible, scary panic attacks tonight! It feels good to know that so many other people go through the same thing. I've dealt with anxiety for yrs and panic. I hope we all find peace and comfort in knowing we are not alone!
What I like about your videos is that you have the ability to explain somewhat complicated matters in clear terms -- perhaps a majority of people don't have this ability to make clear explanations, as it is an unrecognized talent. But with you, one comes away with the insights you have made crystal clear.
This is such a gift. Twice now I have use these and prevented panic as the anxiety began to rise within. I am so grateful to you for sharing these with me. Hope everyone can find some relief here. Once, again. Thank you. 🙌✨♥️
I have been dealing with anxiety, ptsd, and many more similar issues for 12+ years. Your techniques have really begun to sink in my head. I am finding myself way more comfortable when out and about with horrible anxiety. I would like to hear more about the Vegas Nerve as well. I heard you mention the circular motion in two places in my ears. This seems to really have a positive effect on me. All of your videos, tips, techniques, and explanations have been so beneficial for me. I once felt that this was it, I would be suffering like this forever. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️
This session is a really great training for developing relaxation. I notice sometimes I get in to tunnel vision when I sense an interpersonal conflict. It's very distinct when your in it, but if you are not aware that you are in tunnel vision it can last for a long time without turning to practices described here. Thank you!
I find that focusing on the senses, particularly sight, and deliberately noticing perspective lines in my surroundings helps change my state of mind from anxious to relaxed and alert. I've been doing this for a little over a year and it has been getting easier.
20 years i have been living with panic and anxiety. i am tired of being scared of everything. it never goes away it only gets easier to deal with. its like my brain is split in two and one half wants nothing but pain and misery while the other half wants to just live a normal existence. i hate my brain.
@@ezpaige2675 Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing anxiety-stress. For a relaxed life without anxiety-stress sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath and body sensations for around 10-15 minutes. Be as still as possible. Many thoughts will come which is ok--slowly negative thoughts will reduce and your mind will relax. During your daily activity keep observing your breath consciously. Best part is mood swings also reduce. Do the above meditation daily to feel relaxed. For more transformation enter the following on google search and listen with headphones before sleep and if possible in the morning-52Hz affirmations for health and healing you tube”. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
You have a real talent to share theoretical knowledge in a practical way which has helped me so much to put together my own toolkit for dealing with PTSD. This video has hit the spot and given me three new strategies and explained my changing eye situation. Thank you so much for sharing your practice, it makes a difference 💚
Emma, your work is amazing and is helping me so much. I’ve struggled with anxiety for about 20 years and can honestly say I’m learning much more with you in the last few weeks than I have in those 20 years! Everything you say makes so much sense and it’s the techniques for calming the body down when you’re anxious is what really makes a difference. Through listening to you, I’ve learned that my body can calm me down when my thoughts can’t! You’re making such a difference - thank you, thank you, thank you ❤️
I agree with you 100%! I've struggled with ptsd for ten years I didn't know about the valsalver manoeuvre or the yawn technique. I've just tried both - after a strange man threatened me and my dog and made me very anxious - it worked straightaway! We learn so much from our furry babies yawning and shaking stress off! Best wishes and calm vibes to you☺💐
I really appreciate this video. My anxiety makes me feel like I can't breath and it's terrifying. The chest pressure and defocusing of the eyes instantly made me feel my body relaxing and I was finally able to yawn.
Learning to bear down was something I've missed all these years trying to do deep breathing to relax. it's the key to the whole thing, for myself. And your explanation that you should just pretend you''re having a hard bowel movement did the trick. Who knew the pelvic floor was that easy to find! Thank you so much.
This was an incredible video. I have subconsciously been doing some of these for years. I always use breathing techniques to lower my blood pressure at the Dr's office. I'm sure I will need to watch a few more times to get used to implementation of the complete process. All that said, it never hurts to watch someone that has mastered these techniques to help me calm down. Thanks!
I knew about deep breathing and yawning, but the valsalva maneuver is a revelation! It really works to calm me down when I feel like I’m on the verge of panic. Thank you so much!
These videos have been incredible! I have been healing my vagus nerve and gut holistically for over a year. I just recently realized along with healing it physically I need to heal my response and these have helped so very much! Thank you!!
Was looking for videos to show a group in the addiction treatment facility I work at to address anxiety and happened upon this one. I thoroughly enjoyed it and it was concise and clear enough for any group here. Thank you so much! I'm subscribed to your channel now.
I also use progressive muscle relaxation by starting at the feet and squeezing the muscles and bones really hard, hold for a couple seconds, then release. Continue moving up the body with each body part until you reach the head. Do a good one here involving all facial muscles and skull. It works really well to release anxiety in the muscles. I do this as soon as I get into bed to make sure I"m not holding tension in my body. It really helps to sleep. Thanks for your great advice!!
