4 Underrated Tools For Anxiety That Work More Than You Think
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues in the United States. But what if there were some tools that could help you deal with your anxiety? Tools that are underrated and often go overlooked? In this video, I talk about four different underrated tools for anxiety that you should know about.
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1. Cleaning up your diet - 0:12 2. Narrow your eating window - 1:57 3. Engaging in mindfulness - 3:05 4. Using deep pressure touch - 4:52
@pertsonvelts1699
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Thank you!
@justinamusyoka4986
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5.Exercise.
@jackjack4412
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@@justinamusyoka4986 TOP 5
Love this woman. She’s helped me out through some tough times. Thank you Tracey
@DrTraceyMarks
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You're so welcome! So glad to have helped. ❤️
@ashkar9133
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Same here
@ashleyboyd2764
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Same. It's nice not to have to pay a bunch of money you don't have to get help. It helps the hole become slightly smaller.
@xaero76
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@@DrTraceyMarks You help a great many people, and you understand us.... but you also go into details about things that we may already know, but we do not know why or we do not know how to use that gift or curse to our advantage.... so again you help us a great deal, and we can never really repay that debt, so Thank you!.... it is always uplifting and emotional to know that at least someone out there knows what we have to live with each and every single day and at least helps us understand things better than anyone else has for us
@lela8081
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She seems so funny and good person
youre one of the only people on the internet that is telling the truth and actually helping people see the ROOT causes of a huge societal issue, and not having sponsors whose ethics and morals you dont agree with, youre a true expert that wants to help people
@DrTraceyMarks
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Thank you Kim (if I may call you Kim for short 😊) Thanks for noticing the lack of sponsorships. I’ve supported 2, but I turn down most because I don’t like doing commercials. There are psychiatrists who focus on root cause like Dr. Kelly Brogan and Dr. Ellen Vora. I think they are mostly on Instagram. But holistic psychiatry and psychology is becoming more popular to talk and hear about.
@xaero76
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@@DrTraceyMarks I can understand that.... to me it would be like selling apart of my soul, kinda like doing Evil to do Good...... so I wouldnt do commercials my self either
I agree that diet is crucial. Its like you would put worst old petrol to your ferrari and you would be surprised its not working as it should. Helped me A LOT. Thank you Dr. Marks and all the best!
@beatrizrosado898
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For some people anxiety cause struggle to eat anything.
@MaciekRabizo
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@@beatrizrosado898 I know, I went trough it. Changing small bits when you can is the key. Later when you get better, it gets easier. Can take a long time. Take care
T2D for 22 year as well as Bipolar 2. Started keto 6 weeks ago went from 83 units of insulin a day to 15 units. Dropped 20 pounds of that “water weight” My labs were so great that my doctor said I’ll be off my diabetes medication and blood pressure meds by this December. This has been a lot of work. I was having serious withdrawal but now with all the fasting I don’t crave the carbs and I don’t eat between meals. I have always been the most undisciplined person I know. No looking back! I take 3 psych meds I’m hoping one day I will be off those soon.
I'm feeling anxious because of current world events although I wish it didn't affect me..
I had a severe Panik attack lately and I Was trying to talk it out with my father but I couldn't get it together so he wanted to get my mom to guide me to the ER so I don't have to go on my own.. as he was about to leave the kitchen we were in, I was paniking even more and asked him to stay because I felt like I was going to leave my body and then he would grab me from the side and kind of squeezed me to his body so that my arms were unable to move and it was the most calming feeling! I did go to the ER eventually but it helped alot that moment .. the touch of another person or an animal is really powerful ! Sorry for my english 😅
Psychedelic’s definitely have potential to deal with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression, I would like to try them again but it’s just so hard to source here
@georgewilliams1062
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Psychedelics are the reason why i didn’t take my life when i was at my end. I was stripped of my ego and saw the beauty of life and interconnectivity and even though i still battle anxiety and depression, I’m doing better everyday and will never think in such a self destructive way again.
@zoeywinston6826
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LSD and mushrooms completely changed my whole outlook on life. I became a better version of myself This experience gave me a lot of confidence about my self and my body. A bunch of bad thought / behavior patterns were broken. One of these was pretty bad OCD that made me wash my hands a lot. It gave me a lot of hope that things will be fine, this is the one thing that I heard throughout the trip: Everything is alright. The main reason for the trip was my severe depression and it definitely helped me (although it's not gone). Before all I could do was lay in bed. Now I am trying to rebuild my life one step at a time which wasn't possible before."
@Jerryberger9235
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@@sarahh321 Where to search?? Is it IG?
@nishaelvert1104
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Last year, I took shrooms at Las Vegas thinking it was going to hit like an edible or something. Shit was scary at first but amazing once you start getting deeper into your thoughts
@Jerryberger9235
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@@sarahh321 Thank you, I will check him out now
for people with the awesome ADHD/anxiety combo, setting speed of these videos to speed 1.3 is awesome. 1.5 is too fast. I do 1.3 speed with the enhancer for youtube addon.
Yes! Using your senses is one I use. I do it when I get in the shower. I savor the warmth of the water, the smell of the body wash, the enclosed sound around me, and the feel of my loofa on my skin... It is actually something I look forward to each day. Kind of like my reward to myself for getting through the day alive 💜 Thank you for your vids. Im going to try the intermittent dieting, I think.
Understanding the Glycemic Index is CRUCIAL. Daily Exercise is CRUCIAL. Meditation and regulation of SLEEP. I love your videos Doc.
@alejandroserrano7755
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Exercise and having good, consistent sleep has done wonders for me.
Thanks a lot from Russia for your very important and helpful information. It really helps me in this terrible time. Imho you are the best mental doctor i have ever met 🌷🌼
I can’t describe to you how important and impactful your channel is to me and thousands of others. Your videos are acting as another pillar of support needed to heal and control my situation which I’m struggling with at the moment. Thank you for your wisdom and passion
The more I watch you, the more I love you and your content. Simple and straight to the point. THANK YOU.
I have lived with anxiety since I was born and mindfulness - especially in the direction of stuff like ACT - is the first time I'm feeling like I'm actually getting myself together. It's kind of shocking how much mindfulness acceptance can help. It's not like taking a drug that stops your anxiety.
@onelifefreedom6742
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Mindfulness is really helpful. I have friends who reduced their anxiety with it
Dr. Marks, I thought I knew about all 4 of the tools that you mention in your video, but with this video (as with all of your others), you always provide extra information that is new to me, for example, most videos about intermittent fasting talk about the weight loss benefits, not that it aids in getting rid of toxins, or the growth and pruning of damaged nerves. THANK YOU for taking your EXTENSIVE knowledge, and bringing it down to the 101 level, and providing information that WE CAN ACTUALLY USE TO BECOME HEALTHIER. Your videos are TRULY HELPING SO MANY PEOPLE!
I was shocked how eliminating sugar and caffeine stopped my anxiety. Protein and veg. Great way to eat for calm.
It's been one or two hours since I mentioned an almost similar list to a person I know who suffers from severe anxiety, addressing these ideas as something they could do for themselves in order to regain control (therapy is required, too, but it was not what the person asked for). It's such a pleasure to be on the same page with Dr. Marks.
Laying down with no sounds around me really helps this is right
As ALWAYS, thanks Doc!
Loving your channel. Thanks for creating it.
Thank you Dr, Marks .. Greatly appreciate your taking time for uploading INFORMATION I NEED DAILY..
I love these videos from you Tracey. This channel should get more recognition.
What's left to eat after eliminating all of that [besides fruit and vegetables]? Plus the cost of groceries makes it difficult for me to buy healthier foods.
@elizabethwilk9615
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Vegetales are not expensive and chicken is less expensive than meat or eggs
@sburight
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@@elizabethwilk9615 I didn't say that vegetables were expensive. The price of eggs have gone up, and the chicken that I normally buy costs twice as much since inflation started.
@ebunni5862
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Whole grains like brown rice, whole wheat. Beans and legumes. Meats. Even white rice would be better. Rice, beans, and flour are all inexpensive. Eating healthier can be expensive and more time consuming. Take small steps at a time. Cereal for breakfast? Maybe oat meal with fruit and cream would be better. Or scrambled eggs on toast. Slowly reduce sugar added to your coffee. Etc. Small steps stick the longest, I think. I used to drink coffee with lots of sugary creamer. I slowly reduced the added creamer and now I drink my coffee black. Been drinking it black for 10 yrs now and no longer like creamer, cream, or sugar in my coffee. Good luck!!
Great video. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much Dr Tracey. 🌼
Thank you for these reminders. They are so, so helpful, Dr! 🥰
Thanks for the help!
This is so helpful, especially since ive been trying to adjust my diet and nutrition.Thank you again Dr. Marks‼️
thank you doctor. youre a blessing.
She keeps adding to my tool box every video. Now if I can just apply this wisdom! Love these and Learn so much.
I’m so grateful for you. You’re an amazing person❤️
Thank you for acknowledging those who practice mindfulness differently and reminder on processed foods.
Fluctuating hormones throughout your menstrual cycle makes it difficult to fight off the sweet tooth or the craving for processed foods.
@eriamhsl3841
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Not if they're regulated through out your entire cycle. Check out in the flo
@Ralphies_Mom
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@@eriamhsl3841 that sounds so easy, right? I had PCOS, endometriosis, and PMDD which made me want to die myself every month for many years. I tried to regulate with pills, shot, lupron, surgeries, iuds, and at 34 I had a hysterectomy and everything removed except my right ovary. Many, many women experience not just food cravings, but intense pain, mood swings (oh the poor men have to deal with us), and many other symptoms. We also get ignored by doctors and told that it's just cramps, especially if we have a mental illness. It's a horrible feeling.
Thank you Dr. Marks. ❤️
Thank Dr. Tracey Marks! This wonderful woman continues to help me improve my life while giving me concrete strategies (and referral videos) I consistently use with my clients. Love her!
Your videos are sooooo good! So easy to understand, full of great information. I bet many viewers, like me, feel like they’ve found a knowledgeable, sensible and trustworthy person to help them.
Thank you Dr.Marks.🙇
Ure incredible, I appreciate u end ure work endlessly!! Thank u for making all thos information so accessible clear and well rounded it’s so helpful! Sending love your way dr 🙏🏽💖
Sitting here in the path of Ian my anxiety has hopped up a notch. Mindfulness appears to be helpful.
@eriamhsl3841
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As it should. ;)
@Star-dj1kw
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I hope you stay safe ❤️
@Sufferingsassafrass
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😢 I’d be frightened too! I hope you stay safe.
Your channel changes lives. Thank you, Dr.
Thanks alot! Love your vids! Very helpful! 💯
@DrTraceyMarks
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Thanks SO much Germaine! ❤️
Dr Marks is fantastic such a great help
Dr Marks you are my mental health hero!!! ❤️❤️👍🏽
Dr. Tracey had helped me more through her online content than any doctor has through visits. It is remarkable that such a talented person chooses to help so many, and I will always unmeasurably grateful to her. Also, I'm in no way trying to cheapen the experience, but perhaps having some merch could help fans spread the word to others? If not, I'll gladly print my own shirts and wear them.
You’re such a queen. I love you Tracey🙌🏽🙌🏽🥰
None of the physicians and therapists (even the younger ones) I saw talked about diet, and barely about sleep patterns and mindfulness.
Good morning thank you for helping us ❤
Unbelievably useful Thanks for the video
I needed this 🙌🏽😢
Being around nature, like greenery, mountains, rivers, etc are very calming. Even listening to the sound of rain or flow of water and ocean waves is very calming. Just closing your eyes and paying attention to such little details has helped me a lot!
Awesome thank you 🙏🏾
The diet one is a big issue for me to follow in this video because of a history of disordered eating and the language used to talk about food. Words like "cleaning up" and "eliminating" are pretty triggering for me, because high restriction and moralizing food are incredibly damaging for me. "Toxins" are also a grey area, because harmful fads like "detox tea" are laxatives and ultimately harmful. A healthier way to consider a diet centred on whole foods is to think of what you can add or swap out: adding more vegetables, swapping for whole grains, adding wholesome snacks, swapping a candy bar for something to hit that sweet tooth (or in my case, some nuts!). I'd really appreciate some more awareness and mindfulness on the language used to talk about food in advice videos like this.
Dr. Tracey you are the best!
@DrTraceyMarks
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Thanks a million!
Thank you for giving suggestions that are realistic to the issue. I really appreciate your help, thank you!
@DrTraceyMarks
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Glad it was helpful!
THANK YOU. Been trying to encourage all of these onto my husband. He doesn't always take my advice 🙃 love you Dr. Marks ♡
great video. Clear concise and to the point.
@DrTraceyMarks
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Thanks a lot Patrick!
Thank you!
I was waiting for this video, I suffer from severe anxiety, thank you doctor 😢❤
Wow, this was helpful!
Thxs again to my favorite colleague,doctor ,for this channel..... merci beaucoup Tracey ♥️🌹🙏🎩 (tu es une source d'inspiration pour moi....)
My daughter has been watching your videos and an suggested I watch them too. Since my my husband has been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's there have been a lot of ups and more downs. He is in Memory care now. Everyone says take care of me too. I try. I have to say I am really not doing well. I do agree with most of the video. I do need more hugs. I as/was a hugger then we all could not tough each other for 2 years. I know this has affected an lot of people. I used to eat like you are saying. Since my husband moved to memory care my diet changed in a bad way. This video heled me understand and make sense why I am acting so different. There are words that trigger me and make be upset. The word "mindful" is one. I see what you mean about being mindful. This word was used at me in a not so nice way and now it is a trigger. How do we get past trigger words? I will be checking more of your videos out Thank you
THANK YOU ❤️
This is the best youtube channel for adhd and/or anxiety prone individuals.
Great video! I heard about mindfulness but never really thought about it. I will try to adapt that for my anxiety
@onelifefreedom6742
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In my experience mindfulness was really effective for me as well practicing meditation
I really appreciate these videos. They encouraged me to take the step in going to therapy. I've also being doing some mindfullness/deep breathing techniques that do help a lot. You're the bomb, Dr. Tracey ❤️
@DrTraceyMarks
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That’s awesome DeeDra. Keep going 😊👍🏽
Thank you Dr. Tracey, I've started working on 3 of these this years. Once I retrain my body & mind to like for again (a long story) I can work on the intermittent fasting
wonderful meaningful advise. these tips are sensible and practical.
@DrTraceyMarks
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Thank you!
I am like, hyper aware of everything around me... so I am always seeing details and things in life that no one else see or appreciates.... so I naturally feel the textures, temperatures, colours, sounds of objects and thinking about how they are made, I also listen more to my body / heart and always feeling/looking out for signs that something is not right... so many of the things Dr. Tracy Marks talk about is natural for me.... I have always have had Anxiety in public and or face to face with people and or groups or people, so I do not go out in public much... but next time I am in public and have Anxiety issues, I will take what I already know and try what Dr Tracy Marks suggests And the last thing she talks about with the blanket, I find it best when I try to sleep, is to kind of wrap my self up with a blanket as it is, but I never thought about why it is comforting..... so that is really interesting to me!.... Thank you so very much Dr Tracy Marks for everything that you do, you really do help a great many people understand them selves better
❤❤ EXCELLENT VIDEO! Great ideas
@DrTraceyMarks
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Thanks a lot Star 123!
Very informative video.
These are very helpful tips. I wonder if there are others for handling panic, like the sort you experience when facing difficult health issues, like cancer.
Great video as always 👍
@DrTraceyMarks
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Whitey! 😊
I love this content, thank you Dr. Marks. Timing was great too as I was eating a granola bar when I started your video. 😅 Haha.
So helpful to so many. September 28, 2022
I can’t tell you enough how much I appreciate your teachings and this channel in general! Thank you!!!
Thank you for helping lots of people
@DrTraceyMarks
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You’re welcome and thank you!
i love your humor! starving yourself intermittently!
Thanks👍🏻
Much respect to her
Dr. What starts the anxiety is the impending doom. I am currently unemployed. No fault of my own. I am having a real issue because I am 63. I am in great physical shape. People think I am in my late 40's. I cannot control the angst. I am on medication and a see a specialist. The chronic unemployment is getting to me. I have been looking over a year. I put in at least 40 hours a week. I was in the medical field. Pharmacological.
@Sufferingsassafrass
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I understand and hope you get relief soon. I have the same impending doom as I’m 59 and under-employed and might lose housing if I don’t get a job offer soon. The doom anxiety sets in right when I (unfortunately) wake up. I hope Dr. Marks has a solution for us. Best to you ❤
A little PSA on intermittent fasting. Those who suffer from Gastric problem, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, GERD take doctor's advice before trying this. Because usually they tell you to eat small portions in interval of 2-3 hours
@jessica5497
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Thanks!
From experience I can tell you that fasting (or not eating) isn't good for you if you have anxiety. A number of people with generalized anxiety disorder have a stomach that produces too much acid (talk about the number of people with anxiety that have IBS, gastric reflux or other digestive tract problems) and not eating will let your gastric acids deteriorate your intestinal mucosa. If you eat something, the acid will deteriorate the food inside your stomach and will not be as harsh on your mucosa.
Thank you for talking about the positives of intermittent fasting Dr. Tracey Marks!!
@DrTraceyMarks
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You are so welcome!
Great video. I notice when anxiety is high that I crave sugary foods like doughnuts, cakes, and other sweets. Eating these calm me for a period but the the anxiety returns, similar to a circular loop that feeds on itself
thank you for the video dr you help me so much but mindfullness is not for everyone .. focusing on my breathing triggers my anxiety like crazy, i have health anxiety.
I watch videos from around the world that show what they eat and how they live. They have it going on with their homemade teas and homegrown vegetables. Their lifestyle is much more simple even in the city. It reminded me of how I used to be like that. Your mindfulness tip is also something I've been working on as well. Thank you Dr. Marks.
Yes! Sugar can cause anxiety. Thank you for your videos.
When is that window of time leading up to my cycle I have a very difficult time sleeping. I found that weighted blankets are very great for those times. Usually it’s very hard for me to get to sleep in that window before my cycle but the blanket definitely soothes me enough to go to sleep
Dr marks can you make a video on what causes psychosis and schizophrenia
Dr. Marks, could you make a video on a subject of sickness behavior? I noticed that whenever a flu or simillar sickness kicks in my anxiety related behaviours become stronger (loss of focus, pointless web browsing). Appreciate video cover on that in the future. Also, would meditation be a good practice I should introduce? One last topic - how to be productive when flu kicks in? Thanks!
Can you or have you done a video on how to cope with long term effects of narcissistic abuse?
Greetings from NC. I’ve been watching your videos for 3 years. My first time commenting. I noticed you have a side effects list for bipolar meds. Do you have similar lists for benzodiazepines and ssri’s? Would this list or a similar type of resource be included in the anxiety book? Thanks so much for all you do.
So smart, So Classy, So beautiful, Thanks for what you do.
@DrTraceyMarks
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You’re welcome and thank You, Ray!
salamat po
Dr. Marks, would you mind making a video about IOPs? I'm a little confused about the treatment plans for anxiety and depression in this form. Like how bad does your anxiety/depression need to be to considered for IOP?
With the diet aspect, What's the best way to go about "cleaning up your diet", when recovering from an eating disorder. I begin to get more anxiety once I start eliminating certain foods or calculating aspects of my diet.
Thank you Dr. Do you feel Buspar is a safe and effective way to treat Gad? Thank you
What else is there to eat if anything that comes in a bag or a box is processed food? Spaghetti comes in a bag or box, is that processed food?
@politereminder6284
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Spaghetti in a bag is _kinda_ processed, though not necessarily unhealthy. You can make DIY spaghetti or noodles from scratch at home. Only They wont dry up like bagged spaghetti.
@eriamhsl3841
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Fresh foods. Make your own w better ingredients
@jessica5497
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rice, fish, chicken, eggs, vegetables, fruits, cereals, juices, coconut water are good ones
Thank you so much for all these videos. Due to prior history, I'm extremely reticent to consult a psychologist, but your videos help a lot.
@eriamhsl3841
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You can try social worker, marriage fam therapist, counselor or coach. ;)
@rhysg9722
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I'm really sorry you had a bad experience with one or more psychologists. But please know there are good ones out there and that even if some aren't a good fit for you or are downright unprofessional, there are way more amazing psychologists and licenced therapists to find. You just gotta take the chance and keep looking ❤