10 quick anxiety relief techniques

10 quick anxiety relief techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy that are simple coping skills, reduce anxiety fast, and can instantly help you feel more calm.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Disclaimers
1:09 - Get ready to use these skills
1:38 - Get grounded
4:41 - Make friends with your anxiety
6:31 - Change your body’s chemistry
9:12 - Stop fighting your thoughts
13:17 - Opposite action
14:22 - Use a coping skill
17:39 - Do something you love
18:53 - Recharge
19:38 - Remember your why
20:28 - Get help
21:46 - Long term treatment
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  • @drali
    @drali4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @derrickgonyea2134

    @derrickgonyea2134

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @derrickgonyea2134

    @derrickgonyea2134

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your the best

  • @derrickgonyea2134

    @derrickgonyea2134

    3 жыл бұрын

    You described everything im going through

  • @JaredVonBaren

    @JaredVonBaren

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jovelinasevilla9157

    @jovelinasevilla9157

    3 жыл бұрын

    1111in2

  • @helenaharms4110
    @helenaharms41103 жыл бұрын

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

  • @my_autistic_dexlexic_life

    @my_autistic_dexlexic_life

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @blockflute

    @blockflute

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just hang in there, it gets better :)

  • @picalingo5244

    @picalingo5244

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @my_autistic_dexlexic_life

    @my_autistic_dexlexic_life

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @shyaaammeneen63

    @shyaaammeneen63

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Arlenec529
    @Arlenec5293 жыл бұрын

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

  • @bullsharkguy4643

    @bullsharkguy4643

    3 жыл бұрын

    YES

  • @whiteybopbop9232

    @whiteybopbop9232

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @finoballout

    @finoballout

    2 жыл бұрын

    YES

  • @topfivethings7793

    @topfivethings7793

    2 жыл бұрын

    yes and we will win one day ✌️✌️

  • @glezandmusic3840

    @glezandmusic3840

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ryt

  • @pausemental
    @pausemental3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ratnadipabiswas1999

    @ratnadipabiswas1999

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactlyyyyy

  • @adamsparks3448

    @adamsparks3448

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @pausemental

    @pausemental

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @iamjennie4603

    @iamjennie4603

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jimmcmonagle903

    @jimmcmonagle903

    2 жыл бұрын

    more like a knife in your heart

  • @chillmorgs
    @chillmorgs3 жыл бұрын

    i love whoever is reading this

  • @dulcetlovers635

    @dulcetlovers635

    3 жыл бұрын

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @avamiller2325

    @avamiller2325

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love you back!

  • @asmodeus1791

    @asmodeus1791

    2 жыл бұрын

    🥺

  • @zoey_lyric

    @zoey_lyric

    2 жыл бұрын

    UwU 💖❤️💖😌🥰

  • @lilhedgehog8576
    @lilhedgehog85763 жыл бұрын

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

  • @avamiller2325

    @avamiller2325

    3 жыл бұрын

    Every Day!

  • @nadiaseabury8461

    @nadiaseabury8461

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @melanie_batty2084

    @melanie_batty2084

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @marybetterton9896

    @marybetterton9896

    2 жыл бұрын

    ME TOO! Rotten isn't it?

  • @GrabbaBeer

    @GrabbaBeer

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @leondepassier
    @leondepassier3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @PCVSGAMESREVIEW

    @PCVSGAMESREVIEW

    3 жыл бұрын

    Put a like and there will be no alarm

  • @RandomGuy-py3el

    @RandomGuy-py3el

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @PCVSGAMESREVIEW

    @PCVSGAMESREVIEW

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @randomfemale4322

    @randomfemale4322

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @jordrngallagher6091

    @jordrngallagher6091

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Moistmochi_
    @Moistmochi_3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ajpello2003

    @ajpello2003

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jessicacoley1812

    @jessicacoley1812

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ajpello2003

    @ajpello2003

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @DeathToTheWoke

    @DeathToTheWoke

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amen

  • @EaZyGamingOP

    @EaZyGamingOP

    2 жыл бұрын

    same dude :)

  • @wolfs4242
    @wolfs42423 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mwihakianne9355

    @mwihakianne9355

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @wolfs4242

    @wolfs4242

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @omara323

    @omara323

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @sasukeuchiha681

    @sasukeuchiha681

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jamesrey6327

    @jamesrey6327

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ronaldpecore1488
    @ronaldpecore14883 жыл бұрын

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

  • @avamiller2325

    @avamiller2325

    3 жыл бұрын

    I feel like i'm the only one!

  • @bullsharkguy4643

    @bullsharkguy4643

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro

  • @mellc1395

    @mellc1395

    Жыл бұрын

    I needed that!!!

  • @isamidnight
    @isamidnight3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @PCVSGAMESREVIEW

    @PCVSGAMESREVIEW

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @dollymadison7365

    @dollymadison7365

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here I have health anxiety

  • @xflowerssx7603

    @xflowerssx7603

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @leoninsley4947

    @leoninsley4947

    2 жыл бұрын

    Has it gone away?

  • @lG22209

    @lG22209

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @DM-rj1sl
    @DM-rj1sl3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jennifervelasquez1943

    @jennifervelasquez1943

    3 жыл бұрын

    I feel the same

  • @avisfrontyard8041

    @avisfrontyard8041

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here!

  • @shaheervlogz2922

    @shaheervlogz2922

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @shyaaammeneen63

    @shyaaammeneen63

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @tyraenqvist2697

    @tyraenqvist2697

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @chiamaka_okafor
    @chiamaka_okafor3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @youtubeaddict5663

    @youtubeaddict5663

    3 жыл бұрын

    +1

  • @gilweitzman

    @gilweitzman

    Ай бұрын

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

  • @charlescarter2072
    @charlescarter2072 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @bobcunningham6953
    @bobcunningham69534 жыл бұрын

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

  • @drali

    @drali

    4 жыл бұрын

    That’s a REALLY good idea!!!

  • @bobcunningham6953

    @bobcunningham6953

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @katieroselynch1
    @katieroselynch12 жыл бұрын

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

  • @hashinachhetri4007

    @hashinachhetri4007

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @rebeccarangel2468
    @rebeccarangel24683 жыл бұрын

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

  • @drali

    @drali

    3 жыл бұрын

    Happy to hear it helped!

  • @jyotiwagh4984

    @jyotiwagh4984

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Rebecca Rangel same here

  • @tenche705

    @tenche705

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here

  • @partysnail3552
    @partysnail35522 жыл бұрын

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

  • @LSwaggard27

    @LSwaggard27

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the hope!

  • @reeyajm4746

    @reeyajm4746

    Жыл бұрын

    I have been same

  • @tanyakas4111

    @tanyakas4111

    Жыл бұрын

    I feel the same.started weeks ago

  • @empress2Fine

    @empress2Fine

    Жыл бұрын

    Same 😞😢

  • @rileyjosephs2139
    @rileyjosephs21393 жыл бұрын

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

  • @milanthapa2526
    @milanthapa25262 жыл бұрын

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

  • @guywebster8018

    @guywebster8018

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @cohlefowler3172
    @cohlefowler31723 жыл бұрын

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

  • @potatomuffin4420
    @potatomuffin44204 жыл бұрын

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

  • @typical_doza
    @typical_doza3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @oma3487

    @oma3487

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same like you sir_Doza

  • @rikyv9538

    @rikyv9538

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lexxilockdown5511

    @lexxilockdown5511

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @leonieatkinson7130

    @leonieatkinson7130

    3 жыл бұрын

    i thought it was me alone getting this is horrible

  • @cuttiemx

    @cuttiemx

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @tashkahm
    @tashkahm3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @aurorapizzi5241

    @aurorapizzi5241

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @finoballout

    @finoballout

    3 жыл бұрын

    G bruh

  • @deannascorner8112

    @deannascorner8112

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @trezfalsetto8438

    @trezfalsetto8438

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@deannascorner8112 thanks needed that

  • @EmergingForward

    @EmergingForward

    Ай бұрын

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

  • @cherishmitchell1179
    @cherishmitchell11792 жыл бұрын

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

  • @MysteryT

    @MysteryT

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @anishshahi8216

    @anishshahi8216

    Жыл бұрын

    I feel breathlessness daily...

  • @rakeshnayaka1574

    @rakeshnayaka1574

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @anthonyespina242

    @anthonyespina242

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @ruchitaofficial9653

    @ruchitaofficial9653

    10 ай бұрын

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

  • @cookiemekha9413
    @cookiemekha94133 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jazzylandaj6116

    @jazzylandaj6116

    2 жыл бұрын

    same here

  • @Maltechr
    @Maltechr3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @drali

    @drali

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @shyaaammeneen63

    @shyaaammeneen63

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @my_autistic_dexlexic_life

    @my_autistic_dexlexic_life

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, you got it !

  • @TiamatStorm21
    @TiamatStorm213 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lindalarsson9442

    @lindalarsson9442

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @EmergingForward

    @EmergingForward

    Ай бұрын

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

  • @chrisf1486
    @chrisf14862 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Beck02
    @Beck024 жыл бұрын

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

  • @yoshi41301
    @yoshi413013 жыл бұрын

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

  • @reb_d1143
    @reb_d11432 жыл бұрын

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

  • @charlesbelliveau186
    @charlesbelliveau1863 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lucia-maria
    @lucia-maria3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @AmaleeWilson
    @AmaleeWilson3 жыл бұрын

    Most underrated KZread channel. Doin the good work.

  • @sunnybrampton9206
    @sunnybrampton92062 жыл бұрын

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

  • @liz257
    @liz2574 жыл бұрын

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

  • @pogostick9238
    @pogostick92384 жыл бұрын

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

  • @A5_lifts
    @A5_lifts Жыл бұрын

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

  • @aryansaeedi7618
    @aryansaeedi76183 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Chudz_1
    @Chudz_12 жыл бұрын

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

  • @CluviNcam
    @CluviNcam Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jessicamichaels9989
    @jessicamichaels99892 жыл бұрын

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

  • @PS1982SHS
    @PS1982SHS2 жыл бұрын

    These are EXCELLENT ideas and tips! Thank you!

  • @KeyDyer
    @KeyDyer3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jimbojerry596
    @jimbojerry5963 жыл бұрын

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

  • @avamiller2325
    @avamiller23253 жыл бұрын

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

  • @amielou_amiescrojo
    @amielou_amiescrojo2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lisaknox4113
    @lisaknox41132 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jordanabcd5549
    @jordanabcd55492 жыл бұрын

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

  • @sandyshunk3224

    @sandyshunk3224

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @randomcosmoswave

    @randomcosmoswave

    6 ай бұрын

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

  • @MellowEscapes
    @MellowEscapes3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @evanburke4269
    @evanburke42692 жыл бұрын

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

  • @digvijaynikam3169
    @digvijaynikam31692 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Ali ❤️❤️ You helped me.

  • @bijayshrestha6955
    @bijayshrestha69552 жыл бұрын

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

  • @l.g.8028
    @l.g.80284 жыл бұрын

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

  • @drali

    @drali

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank your for your kind words and encouragement!

  • @amandabyrne586
    @amandabyrne5863 жыл бұрын

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

  • @aalishajanat1830
    @aalishajanat1830 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @trueTamilgirl
    @trueTamilgirl3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @emiliam778
    @emiliam7784 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful, thank you for making these videos.

  • @drali

    @drali

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

  • @susieboodoo8464
    @susieboodoo84642 жыл бұрын

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

  • @SavannahStuermer
    @SavannahStuermer Жыл бұрын

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

  • @thetrustysidekick3013
    @thetrustysidekick30133 жыл бұрын

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

  • @avamiller2325

    @avamiller2325

    3 жыл бұрын

    me too!

  • @paulinatobias7273

    @paulinatobias7273

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @xzonia1
    @xzonia14 жыл бұрын

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

  • @drali

    @drali

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @xzonia1

    @xzonia1

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@drali Okay :) 🖖🏽

  • @marfialennox2642
    @marfialennox26422 жыл бұрын

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

  • @JRLC420
    @JRLC4203 жыл бұрын

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

  • @rahulajayan5546
    @rahulajayan55463 жыл бұрын

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

  • @OldManTony789

    @OldManTony789

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you feel like this you shouldn’t wear one

  • @manda.tingles
    @manda.tingles3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @doreenanoralcoseba8904

    @doreenanoralcoseba8904

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @h9peless

    @h9peless

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@doreenanoralcoseba8904 my problem is that I’m agoraphobic

  • @istaynstilettos

    @istaynstilettos

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @manda.tingles

    @manda.tingles

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @manda.tingles

    @manda.tingles

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@doreenanoralcoseba8904 thank you so much

  • @meditationtreasuretroves9579
    @meditationtreasuretroves95793 жыл бұрын

    Another great video! Easy Techniques explained!!

  • @drmehboobalishahpsychiatri9625
    @drmehboobalishahpsychiatri9625 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @AlexrYoung
    @AlexrYoung3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @shyaaammeneen63

    @shyaaammeneen63

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ashleyladan
    @ashleyladan3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @drali

    @drali

    3 жыл бұрын

    Welcome aboard and thanks for being part of the community!

  • @BBradford1825
    @BBradford18253 жыл бұрын

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

  • @cedarraine7829
    @cedarraine78293 жыл бұрын

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

  • @nadiayvonne3933
    @nadiayvonne39334 жыл бұрын

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

  • @olivest509
    @olivest5092 жыл бұрын

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

  • @51o.samanthaa

    @51o.samanthaa

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @gracesklein2567
    @gracesklein25672 жыл бұрын

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

  • @favourgift7528

    @favourgift7528

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi am sorry for the introduction in your comment but I find you attractive and interesting I don't know if I could be your friend

  • @amarilisortiz3982
    @amarilisortiz39822 жыл бұрын

    These are excellent guidelines! Thank you

  • @californiadreaming6560
    @californiadreaming65604 жыл бұрын

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

  • @shyaaammeneen63

    @shyaaammeneen63

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @liz257
    @liz2573 жыл бұрын

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

  • @PCVSGAMESREVIEW

    @PCVSGAMESREVIEW

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @oma3487
    @oma34873 жыл бұрын

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

  • @avamiller2325
    @avamiller23253 жыл бұрын

    Plus your voice is so calming!

  • @fudgedrakostudios8864
    @fudgedrakostudios8864 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @deborahwallace1847

    @deborahwallace1847

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mm-ok2ql
    @mm-ok2ql4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @drali

    @drali

    4 жыл бұрын

    They’re the fastest of everything I discussed here!

  • @mm-ok2ql

    @mm-ok2ql

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @drali

    @drali

    4 жыл бұрын

    Your therapist rocks 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @remarkableminds5436
    @remarkableminds5436 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @tal8871
    @tal88713 ай бұрын

    Wow, loving the practical tips.

  • @JordyanBWolf
    @JordyanBWolf4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @JordyanBWolf

    @JordyanBWolf

    3 жыл бұрын

    I survived with all As ♡♡♡

  • @miserablepumpkin9453

    @miserablepumpkin9453

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JordyanBWolf congrats!

  • @BrainsApplied
    @BrainsApplied4 жыл бұрын

    These are pretty cool tips :) Thanks for sharing!

  • @drali

    @drali

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

  • @joeymckneely913
    @joeymckneely913 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @tbandbb5127
    @tbandbb5127Ай бұрын

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

  • @kaytlinmartin9789
    @kaytlinmartin97893 жыл бұрын

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

  • @arctictern726

    @arctictern726

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly same...thinking of breath

  • @kaytlinmartin9789

    @kaytlinmartin9789

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@arctictern726 that is everyday for me.. UGH

  • @harleypaynter5848

    @harleypaynter5848

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kaytlinmartin9789

    @kaytlinmartin9789

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@harleypaynter5848 I'm so sorry

  • @avamiller2325

    @avamiller2325

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope you are better today!

  • @dhruvivora9763
    @dhruvivora97634 жыл бұрын

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

  • @drali

    @drali

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @musicmoodandmindset8380

    @musicmoodandmindset8380

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @dhruvivora9763

    @dhruvivora9763

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lisaknox4113
    @lisaknox41132 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Sonny0276
    @Sonny02762 жыл бұрын

    Great Video. Thank you for posting.

  • @PracticalInspiration
    @PracticalInspiration4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @drali

    @drali

    4 жыл бұрын

    The dive reflex is a wonderful gem of a skill!

  • @ericcastro7197
    @ericcastro71973 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Dragunity182

    @Dragunity182

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same bro

  • @manishabiswas9438

    @manishabiswas9438

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @horizon7035

    @horizon7035

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @lynnesuszek
    @lynnesuszek Жыл бұрын

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

  • @guadalupegladu4171
    @guadalupegladu41717 ай бұрын

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

  • @Revengealexor
    @Revengealexor3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @avamiller2325

    @avamiller2325

    3 жыл бұрын

    same here!

  • @rikyv9538

    @rikyv9538

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ExOTrOnHD

    @ExOTrOnHD

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Revengealexor

    @Revengealexor

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rikyv9538 thank you for that

  • @Revengealexor

    @Revengealexor

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @patrickhandlovsky7665
    @patrickhandlovsky76652 жыл бұрын

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

  • @boowrathgaming1275

    @boowrathgaming1275

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @zorayaayala5871

    @zorayaayala5871

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @chalk_bird6805
    @chalk_bird68054 жыл бұрын

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

  • @drali

    @drali

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yay! Glad it was helpful!