"Anxiety isn't dangerous; it's just a signal asking us to clarify if we're safe or not." I love this statement. What a delightful and refreshing explanation.

@zahraxhamzah

Жыл бұрын

OMG YESSS 😭 I alwaysss alwaysss associate anxiety with negativity, never really have a full thought process on this new pov. Ugh. Just loving this :)

@PraveenSriram

Жыл бұрын

I definitely agree with you fully

@peteypickles3262

Жыл бұрын

I LOVE that!

@lessismore8533

Жыл бұрын

Still an awful feeling for me and I consider that danger sometimes

@Chickaqee

Жыл бұрын

@@lessismore8533 not dangerous, just uncomfortable

Anxiety happens when you think you have to figure out everything all at once . Breathe . You're strong . You got this . Take it day by day .

@berlin2999

Жыл бұрын

I am feeling the same way too, I put too much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels. I am also glad to be part of this community.

@berlin2999

Жыл бұрын

Does he ship?

@charlesharrison3207

Жыл бұрын

Tripping is not all that bad but one has to find a good mycologist to teach you the right things you need to know

@mrmoore2485

Жыл бұрын

Yes, he ships discreet and anonymous

@mrmoore2485

Жыл бұрын

Dr.healingstrain

Just a reminder to everyone with anxiety that you are worth having happiness, your life has intrinsic value even if you fail to see that sometimes, and that you aren’t your thoughts or feelings. Much love to you all 😊

@torriepenney936

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I have worth. Covid has made many people become quite calloused towards others, narcissism is all around. To be recognized as a person ..not easy when literally all the connections one had have been reduced to minimal. It's been an effort to keep a balance...cant return to previous work( high stress, the human interaction part has been minimized...feelings are not "permitted".) Expressing concerns is valid, have seen that get Put to the side. Society is quite ill...doing has overtaken healthy relating, healthy Being. Have v anxious neighbors ( workaholics/ already disocciated). Never want to be so Goal focussed ...you can't afford to know about anything difficult. That's unbalanced, not healthy. I'm a parent, ex has gone overboard w vaccine, w fear, trying to control " others". It's not respectful of myself or of my son. Ex removed son for Exaggerated fears. Want my son..he s only family I have. Career..isnt all there is..Family is in strain...there are not enough supports.

Psilocybin saved my life. I was addicted to heroin for 15 years and after Psilocybin treatment I will be 3 years clean in September. I have zero cravings. This is something that truly needs to be more broadly used in addiction treatment.

@Jennifer-bw7ku

Жыл бұрын

Psychedelics saved me from years of uncontrollable depression, anxiety and illicit pill addiction. imagine carrving heavy chains for over a decade and then all of a sudden that burden is gone. Believe it or not in a couple years they'll be all over for treatment of mental health related issues.

@jeffsmith2447

Жыл бұрын

Shrooms was the best trip I had. It was an amazing experience.

@patriaciasmith3499

Жыл бұрын

Dr.spores is the best, he's been my go to for anything psychedelics.

@user-eb5wl5le7r

Жыл бұрын

Lsd gave me panic attacks all day for months and unlocked a higher level of anxiety in me. I also know people who have/tried to kill themselves on psychedelics. Im glad it helped you but please dont tell people its a silver bullet.

What struck me was to not run away from the feelings, but to lean into them. Brilliant and will be my new mantra. At the age of 76 it proves we are never too old to learn new life coping skills.

I just want to say that this video is a literal answered prayer. I have been having A LOT of panic attacks the past few weeks, and I know that God is telling me that it's time to face the anxiety I struggle with instead of try to run away from it and numb it out, like I have been doing my whole life. And there was a day where I had yet another panic attack and I had some quiet time with God, and I asked Him, how do I actually work through the feelings in a panic attack and truly process these emotions? Literally this video came up on my KZread feed like an hour after that! I printed out the helpful checklist and on the bottom, I wrote Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." So I thank God and I thank you for making this KZread channel! I have utilized a lot of your videos before, but as I get more intentional in my walk with God and my mental health journey, I will definitely be utilizing more of your videos! God bless you! ❤✝😌

@isaiahdockery77

Жыл бұрын

How are you doing now?

@PraveenSriram

Жыл бұрын

Hope you are doing better now

@Sirie7206

Жыл бұрын

How are you feeling now?

@aesqueth2815

Жыл бұрын

U alright?

When experiencing any kind of anxiety or fear, do the opposite of what your initial penchant is. Instead of turning away from it, turn toward it. Explore it and know that it is impermanent. It doesn't define you as a human being. It is merely a sensation and experience that you're having in this present moment.

@jamesmurphy3219

Жыл бұрын

Hello Heather. I'm not a therapist but my advice would be to prioritize your goals and do your best to commit to them, one at a time. I've tried doing that for myself. Applying myself to whatever goals I have while accepting any anxiety that I experience and working through it.

@fionad6338

Жыл бұрын

Wow i have screenshot of your text. Super helpful for me in a situation that was going to resolve quickly but i wzs still anxious

@twztid13

Жыл бұрын

@@heathersterling_ better exploring this would be to me, to ask, "why am i feeling this? Why does being indecisive make me feel this way?" Then, u can get to the bottom of what causes this when u can't make a decision. U can also try to make a list of the choices, and put a few important details on each to help u finally decide, if that's all that needs to be done to get rid of this anxiety. Think of pro's & cons of each & which cons will be worse, or pros better. That's what i would do, if i were u, & following his advice.

@sourav7214

Жыл бұрын

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@chrishayes5755

Жыл бұрын

@@heathersterling_ start building momentum in extremely small ways. start with things that are beneficial that you generally enjoy. example: create a new habit of doing art, reading, writing, dancing.. every single day you're locked into it. pick whatever you actually enjoy in life. this creates momentum which is critical. every week stack on a new habit and slowly lock in a more rigid protocol adding more difficult and beneficial habits as you go. be sure to include lots of self-care and be kind to yourself (up until recently I was unaware self-care is a thing 😆)

Emma, you are really just the best. You´re structured, clear, constructive and above all, human. You have helped me on so many levels and I`m sure I`m speaking for countless others. Thank you so much

Uh, wow. I suffer from anxiety. I do none of this. Mostly avoidance and distraction. I really need to listen to this over and over.

@AngelinaX23

2 жыл бұрын

Look up the other video she talked about. There are breathing and vagus nerve exercises that really help.

@woutermanders

2 жыл бұрын

You’re not alone! Avoidance is what most anxious people do, becoming aware of that is already a great first step William 💪🏼

@lynnkahle2586

3 ай бұрын

Yeah me too 😊

Right after watching this video I can already say it was a life changer for me. So much stuff nobody has ever told me and I've been struggling with anxiety for at least 10 years now. Thank you so much Emma.

These are a few types of anxiety, what about health anxiety? When you’re afraid of dizziness, etc? Your videos are so helpful. Thank you so very much.

@loquacious_lisa

2 жыл бұрын

Omg I’m the exact same. I suffer with extreme vertigo and health anxiety has absolutely ruined my life. Look up the medical medium on Instagram or on his website.

@kenpederson4070

2 жыл бұрын

Check out the book It's Not All in Your Head. Very helpful for health anxiety.

@annie322

2 жыл бұрын

I have a hard time just stepping into a hospital.

@susano7587

2 жыл бұрын

I’m right there with you all on the health anxiety!!!! It is AWFUL.

@np4419

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!!! Me tooo!! I thought I was the only one who felt like all of you do!

I have GAD, diagnosed in 2020, and I cannot describe how much my therapist and your videos have helped me. Thank you so much for your effort, time and knowledge.

@koorigashi87

2 жыл бұрын

Funny, I could literally say the same about myself - also got a GAD diagnosis in 2020 and I'm still learning how to cope with my therapist and Emma's amazing videos on the side. Take care ❤️

@PraveenSriram

Жыл бұрын

I have a social anxiety disorder and have trouble speaking to strangers

@calisingh7978

Жыл бұрын

@@PraveenSriram that is so very interesting considering your Indian and I would assume very socialized from a young age. Ask in the name of Jesus Christ to wake up when you are having night mares. Repeat until you wake up, over time bad dreams will get shorter and shorter until you don’t have the bad dreams anymore.

@EliasKjellsson-wh3gf

16 күн бұрын

I have gad and adhd😖

*A TIP* : Carve out time to treat yourself well and be kind to yourself. It's hard to focus on your own feelings if you're busy worrying about how other people are treating you. If something is bothering you, talk about it with your partner. That way, both of you can do what you need to do for yourselves and the relationship.

@woutermanders

2 жыл бұрын

Love this comment! Exactly how I eased my own anxiety. Be kind to yourself! ❤️

Honestly just listening to you helps so much with my anxiety. I get it so bad some days it makes my heart hurt. ❤️😭 but you make it better tbh. Thank you for that. And God bless you for being such a wonderful person. You helped me today get over my anxiety for today. I’m so thankful.

@abdullahalhelal8445

Жыл бұрын

Right

This woman is a hero.

Emma, this video and all your others (well, I'll speak for all the ones I've seen) have been instrumental in my continued practice and growing self-confidence in recovery from a really distressing period of existential anxiety, deep depression, and adjustment to new stage of life (out of academia, into the real world). It's been months in the making and even today I've felt some fears of uncontrollable/unbearable anxiety come back, but I am really practicing mindfulness and living my values and processing emotions with your course! And I am seeing the changes in my life despite stressors and worries still being present. Thank you so much for making these resources, they are literally helping me change my life. You rock! Hope you're enjoying time with your newest little one.

Emma this is exactly what I needed to hear today. Thank you ❤️

Emma, this is really well done and one of the best videos I have seen. Breaking it down into 5 steps is great.

I appreciate the work that you are doing Emma!!

Love ❤️ the example of stuffing anxiety rocks in your backpack. Then looking at the rock 🪨 and saying, I don’t need that (processing). Who wants unneeded items in your life’s backpack. As a hiker and backpacker, it’s the perfect example for me. Cut the unneeded weight. Thank you.

Thank you, Emma, this is really helpful!

I’m learning a lot from watching your videos and am binge watching them while I walk on my breaks and lunches or walk in the house 🏠. I really appreciate the time you took to make this video. It is immensely helpful for someone who suffers from social anxiety and mild general anxiety.

This was AMAZING! You have taught me so much!!! I cannot thank you enough!!❤️

Love this! Turning towards the discomfort is the hardest thing to do and the most important to help us stop overthinking and just BE with whatever we've been mentally running from.

Great video! Thank you. The encouragement at the end I could watch everyday

Thank you so much for making this video and offering the valuable lessons and guidance ..... 🙏

I like how Emma addresses her therapy to everyone. No biases.

I seriously love your channel. I find out a lot about myself just by watching your videos. You’re so helpful 🥺🙏 makes it a bit easier to handle my anxiety

This is on my list of best videos, the kind I listen to again and take notes, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge I’m forever grateful.

You do such a great job explaining it all! This helps me a lot! thank you

This video really clicked for me! I am Jane and this literally makes so much sense as to why I've been feeling anxious, thank you so much for sharing this. It's so impactful!!!

Anxiety isn't a weakness, it's your body telling you to grow.❤

This is one of the most useful and clearly explained videos I've listened to. Thanks so much.

Emma, you explain ACT better than anyone I’ve listened to, and I’ve listened to HOURS of videos on defusion, willingness, etc. Thank you!

could you do a video about how anxiety affects a person physically due to overthinking or just anxiety in general? and how to stop the physical symptoms if that’s possible but symptoms like nausea, vomiting, headaches, dizziness, stomachaches, drowsiness, shortness of breath, fast heart beat, muscle aches, sharp heart pain, and always getting sick with common colds? i’ve read people with anxiety can possibly have weak immune systems since the body doesn’t function as well when it’s in the fight or flight response all the time or just for a long time if not that’s fine. anyways thank you for making your videos i really appreciate them they help me learn a bit more about myself and what i need to work on:)

@sarahs_seedsoninstagram1930

Жыл бұрын

Check out my KZread title ☝️☝️she got cool stuffs and deliver swiftly, just received mine yesterday

Thank you so much for making this video! Ive just been doing step 1 and it helps but ive still been having problems, but the other steps were super helpful, especially exploring/writing my anxious thoughts down! I already feel a lot better, so thank you!

I can never thank you enough for the work that you do here. The quality of resources that you prepare for each video, the thought that you put into everything, it all shows, Collectively, your channel has such impactful resources on mental health and self-improvement; it's helped me turn my life around. Thank you :')

Your videos are helping me so much lately. Your videos and advice are so valuable to me so thank you for this insight. ☺️

I'm currently doing battle with anxiety and depression as well as chronic pain from a series of unfortunate accidents. When one flares up, the rest seem to follow the leader and it makes me miserable. Thank you for making this video. I appreciate your hard work, and your help!

Love you Emma, so amazing how this information can change people's life. I am a living proof of that and I am so grateful that one day I found your channel.

This is so helpful, especially when you are bombarded with a lot of demanding tasks. Thanks for this!

You are a life saver! ❤️ Thank you so much for the content you create! You are helping so many.

Emma... I love you! You're the best therapist I've ever seen, thank you for being you and for sharing with us, it's priceless❤️

You have quite literally saved my life. Well, atleast so far.... Thank You Emma...

Thank you Emma , i was terrible anxious person for 12 years, through your videos now i can examine my feeling and thought.I was going through your videos to enhance my english listening.

Thank-you for this, I have GAD and finding more skills in learning to go forward with it, is great.

Dealing with health anxiety is a real struggle . I have headaches . Back ,neck leg and arm tension which is very uncomfortable and painful . Fatigue is one of the most concerning . I fall for these symptoms all the time even though I have had CBT therapy , changed my diet to increase protein and magnesium . I have days like today that something is terribly wrong . There is no time line for this recovery . I hope to get there one day.

@livingmy2.0

2 жыл бұрын

Your simple desire to heal will keep you strong and get you to your end goal of overcoming anxiety. Keep going 💛

I recommend downloading the free worksheet and taking notes on it while watching the video to grasp the concept better. Amazing video as always

This is so wise and logic , it fits ... I have social anxiety , general anxiety , trauma ... but the hope is not lost since I met you ... thanks !!!

Thank you for this! ✨

I am SOOOOO thankful for this channel ❤

thank you for creating this video, you helped me recognize and break the cycles of anxiety

This video is worth several therapy sessions! Thank you so much

This was reeeally a great video, so much learning in this one too, thank you so much 🙏🌸🤗

Thank you! This was really helpful to me.

Emma you are the best!! Im a CBT psycotherapist and Im learning and reinforcing the knowledge thanks to this chanel. Your explanations are on point, so understandable and easy to asimiliate! Amazing work!! Keep on going!

You are truly AMAZING. Such a great help for people with anxiety I learned so much from you today. Thank you 🙏🏽

you help me so much i can't thank you enough 💕 thank you for everything you do

There is something very comforting and intriguing in what this lady says and how she delivers the information. Thank you x

Long term 'anxious type'- and 'familial' ['runs in my family']. Have read a lot of simple 'SH' guides over many years - like a lifetime (50/73 yrs !). I have to agree on your KEY being the acknowledgement of the REALITY of the nuisance of anxiety. Opening up to the 'the physical of it' (the experience) and 'the thinking of 'It' (standing back and noting the thoughts about 'It'). A restatement; an 'exam' in of the anxiety forms. Thank you Emma McAdam. I watch your insightful presentations on/off (time to time) and I think your 'de-mystification' and 'making real'' the experience of 'fear forms' is for me positively reinforcing. I really noticed and valued your 'Resurrection of Freud' and his aphorism "Anxieties buried alive, never die" ! Just one other wisdom statement is [perhaps ?] 'No-one ever DIED from anxiety or the anxiety experience'' (because The Anxious tend to a CAUTIOUS, SAFER [duller?] way of life ?) But anxiety as a body-feeling CAN BE B___Y TERRIFYING and make the Anxious often FEEL very uncomfortable, as in 'very pained'. For me, the 'fight goes on' (no option, the alternative is WORSE !) 😊

I'm a clinical intern. Exploring a few theoretical approaches. I seem to align with ACT therapy. And I really appreciate all of your videos. You're providing me with direction for my sessions

Thank you so much for making these to help 💗

This was very helpful I have a new job that brings me anxiety and sometimes discomfort. Trying to accept what I can’t change is a super power that I’m trying to work on. ❤

Thanks for helping people, helping me. I was anxious all my life. 40 years ago, when I was an adolescent no one ever talked about these type if feelings. We didn't know how to name it and how to deal with it. As you teach there are many ways to leave with it or overcome. This can change the life of people and avoid them taking loads of medication with several side effects. thanks

Thank you so much for your help and the insights, encouragement and practical help.

I thank God you exist! 😇 You are actually helping me change my life Emma.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, it is so needed and appreciated!! ❤

This is awesome, thanks for this.

Thanks so much for your help and making this available!

Thank you for your precious tips 😊

Thank you very much for your videos. I listen to you every single day. It is so helpful. Thank you.

Thank you for doing what you do! I listen to your videos every night before going to bed they have been a god send Bless you kind soul 🙏🏻

Oh call me Jane. There’s so much and you’re so good. I just found you … so I have a lot of work to do. I’ve been working on this all my life with small slow successes that don’t seem enough. Thank you for these videos. 💞

Thanks for this. Your videos are really a huge help!! ❤

You wonderful woman. I haven't felt this relaxes and at ease in many years. Thank you. I can't tell you how much peace of mind matters to me. I'm so scared of Everything.

Thank you Emma! Truly ❤️

I just realized how similar our named are lol. But I really needed this content right now so thank you! Been working in therapy on my anxiety and how it's getting in my way but videos like this help me continue the conversation with myself

More than helpful 🙏 Many thanks for always insightful videos 🙏 Greetings from France.

Thank you for this video! I struggle with anxiety and all everyone has ever told me was to just go to a therapist… Not that there’s anything wrong going with a therapist but at this current moment I don’t have the funds or the healthcare to cover the cost… So many videos out there will just give you bland advice such as try sleeping more, eating better, exercising more -those things are great but when I feel terrible or panicky it doesn’t help in the moment

Thank you! Life long struggle, first time I’ve used these tools and they helped me tremendously! Here’s to living life again

I just found this channel, thank you SO MUCH for making this video! ❤

Thank u Emma, u always make me feel better

Your videos are so helpful, thank you so much.

I recently stumbled across your channel, and I think you do a great job! You present the information in a clear and calm manner, while emanating warmth and empathy and encouraging people to approach themselves with a non-judgemental attitude and sense of curiosity. I really appreciate your approachable and genuine way of communication. Really good work you are doing!

@AngelinaX23

2 жыл бұрын

She's terrific. I love her practical suggestions.

I can't thank you more for sharing the knowledge. ❤

Very insightful video, that was a good point of view at the end: Experiencing anxiety means caring about life and because of that I hope that it will never go away completely. Having anxiety is a good thing and I had never thought of that :)

Thank you so much for these videos. It has helped me in the middle of the night with panic attacks.

You have and are a real gift for this. Thank you.

That was so helpful and clear, thank you for the skill building... And sorry for my comment on your other video where you announced how to work through something but then there was nothing said about it! I must just be really hungry to learn and I really appreciate your videos. 👍💖

Thank you for these videos. My life recently has been amazing and I've been feeling great. I grew up isolated and probably was somewhere on the deep end of aspd. I recently caught feelings for a girl in my class and blew it, and it's been a very human, humbling experience. I'm happy that I've grown enough to actually feel things deeper and more complex than "nothing goes my way" or "she was a b**** anyways". She made me extremely anxious and I was just overall not a pleasure to be around. So I am learning how to healthily handle all of these new emotions I learned I have. I probably shouldn't be writing this out, because I'm working on keeping a journal and fixing my emotions internally and with myself, so that I can be completely honest and accept the emotions as they come (I have to break the rigid black and white mindset I have about "being honest", because I just share way too much to others). I've learned when people say "it's okay", they don't mean the situation is okay, or that they're telling you to be okay. They always just meant, it's okay to be hurt and vulnerable. I always took that as a command to find a solution and "fix" what's wrong. Like oh what you're feeling is fine, get over it, it's not a big deal. I never understood that till now. So I write to myself in my journal and explain my emotions to myself and understand and accept them. It's okay to feel stupid. It's okay to be hurt. It's okay to be embarrassed. After enough writing in a day, I will have the urge to obsess over my emotions, but then I imagine myself getting up and grabbing my journal, and I realize "I already know how I feel. It hurts. There's nothing else to write/do. It's okay." Your videos have been helping me a lot. I haven't watched too many, but the ones I have watched have really helped me sort of understand what causes me to think how I do, and why I haven't accepted it. I am now learning to accept and even embrace the emotions I spent my whole life trying to avoid. It honestly feels good to be able to cry. The first girl I thought I loved cheated on me and I outwardly didn't care at all. I just shutdown and avoided how it made me feel because...well I'm not sure what fear I had of my emotions. Maybe I thought I'd kms, or get ridiculed, or any countless number of insecure fears I have/had because I essentially grew up alone with no one to learn from emotionally. Anyways, this is a very long message, and I do hope you read it, but I understand if you don't/won't. P.S. Do you know any resources for increasing emotional intelligence? I can't read people, nor can I read myself ("diagnosed" with alexthymia at 14).

@bobross3880

2 жыл бұрын

Also, because you did mention in it this video, learning that my thoughts and emotions aren't "me" has been a real game-changer. As I said I am most likely on the aspd spectrum, and I frequently have very bad thoughts, and I'd get so tangled up in those, that somewhere along the line as a child, I became my thoughts/emotions. I became a violent/angry/hateful person. Instead of knowing "oh that's a thought, weird. Good thing it's not who I am, and is just passing thought.", I really just adopted and sat in those emotions until they became my entire personality and my entire reason for living. The other day I was really sad and I was thinking "I could just walk in front of this bus and no more hurting". It was a very weird moment because when I had those thoughts before, I'd really have to fight and convince myself not to do it. I'd seriously weigh the pros and cons until I realized rationally that dying was suboptimal. However, now I just think the thought, let it go. It's just a thought.

Thank you Emma, I am grateful to God for putting in your heart to help others and to you for your willingness to do do. God bless you, the work you are doing is good and meaningful.

I have been going to the psychologist for this problem, she never gave me a solution or exercises that could help me, that made me feel frustrated and trapped. You can't imagine how this video made me feel, it's nice to have hope and to know that there really are many things I can do to improve.

A brilliant video; thanks for the post.

Thank you so much! This is really helpfull

Thank you, thanks you so much for telling this. It's a live saver

I was experiencing anxiety when I decided to watch this video and I tried the recommendations and it worked! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Please keep doing it ❤

What useful for me was to watch this presentation, what I learn of It, is that you have to confront your anxiety with willingness, taking action even with little steps, without fear, anxiety is our subconscious brain trying to tell us justo that, moving on is the best way to end that feeling.

Your videos just came up as suggestions. Weird how that happened. New subscriber. I will be binging your videos this weekend

this is super helpful. thank you. i love the color coordinated books too

Thank you so much for this value content!!!