Obsessive thinking nearly killed me last year and I mean that literally, I was suicidal for months because of these terrible, terrible thought spirals. Therapy, gratitude and meditation have helped me break the spiral.

@justmadeit2

5 жыл бұрын

What caused it?

@reecedell3515

4 жыл бұрын

Well done for getting the help you needed, you are awesome

@Guitube99

4 жыл бұрын

Nice !!

@maggieolson1956

4 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you’re better now ! I’m currently trying to break the spiral myself.. I hope i get where i wanna be in life.

@Swann88

4 жыл бұрын

I was in the same place! Those 3 things have also changed my life so much! I also write a journal every night to let go of my days worries so i can sleep properly now ☺️

My "uneducated" father used to say "are you going to control your mind, or is your mind going to control you?". He had a wealth of wisdom.

@alikazerani

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. "Don’t let your mind control you. Control your mind." ~ Jocko Willink, Discipline Equals Freedom - Field Manual

@lnc-to4ku

3 жыл бұрын

I'd take advice from people who are intelligent enough to learn from the world around them and their own struggles over some highly "educated" people.

@audreykenwrick9391

3 жыл бұрын

Occupational Therapy is the answer.. make something with your hands ..

@audreykenwrick9391

3 жыл бұрын

Your Father was correct and a very wise man

@user-ks3mk9kq4l

3 жыл бұрын

How was he uneducated, was he stupid or something or just say the occasional helpful thing?

The worst feeling when u can feel the thoughts coming on again

@holly712

4 жыл бұрын

Meg X yeah

@rico9917

4 жыл бұрын

I swear to my dead father i just felt that on a different level

@philosophy20

4 жыл бұрын

This is *relevant* to my train of thought.....Its gripping! As soon as I start to get the thought in my head, my fight or flight hot flash feeling erupts in my head and upper body......😒.

@RAIDENCMYCBG

4 жыл бұрын

I wondered are you still so

@m.m7732

4 жыл бұрын

Meg X yes

I swear, overthinking is the bane of my existence and the roadblock to actually getting stuff done in life. It can be so paralyzing. Great advice, Russell.

@andrewwyspianski15

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah you literally dont want to move

@jeremienlandu6331

3 жыл бұрын

Me too I overthinking in my life alot and when the anxiety happend it's just uses me and I just start to think why is the toilet white and or what colour has the wall whiteout looking when I am in a stranger room and think I must know it.

@shyaaammeneen63

3 жыл бұрын

Jane Doe, Only if thought rumination affects your internal health you need to visit a psychologist. Heal yourself. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety-stress. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 10-15 minutes. Be as still as possible. Many thoughts will come which is ok--slowly negative thoughts will reduce and your mind will relax. During your daily activity keep observing your breath consciously. Best part is mood swings also reduce. Do the above meditation daily to feel relaxed. For more healing enter the following on google search and listen before sleep repeating the affirmations for 10 minutes in your mind. -“52Hz affirmations for health and healing you tube”. You will get relief quickly. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

this is a lovely comment section. I genuinely wish the best for all of you guys

@emmxflynn

5 жыл бұрын

Brother Hazard You too! Hope you and everyone who sees this has a great week 💓

@timacree7177

5 жыл бұрын

appreciate it man! a lot of similar minded videos (Gabor Mate, Alan Watts etc.) have some of the most supportive, loving comment sections. A truly refreshing change from the anger-fueled filth that permeates much of YT.

@DarkNobleSon

5 жыл бұрын

And to you, Brother Hazard.

@brotherhazard7718

5 жыл бұрын

Tim Acree 1000%. Most comment sections leave me feeling negative and like shit really

@lucianoramirez6525

5 жыл бұрын

likewise my friend :)

I’ve spent just about my whole life overthinking. Kept me out of trouble, but I’ve never really lived.

@gideonMorrison

5 жыл бұрын

I feel the same

@athena7079

5 жыл бұрын

yooo thats so sad u still got time tho, live now !!!

@Changetheling

5 жыл бұрын

Story of my life.

@saveyoutub

5 жыл бұрын

Should go see a doctor so they can check your pulse.

@X3000Chan

5 жыл бұрын

You may have undiagnosed ADHD, or an anxiety disorder like GAD, or even OCD, which can be cognitive. I'm learning about this stuff now and it's a root cause for a lot of overthinking and inaction.

One thing I’ve learned about overthinking/ worrying this past 8 years is the exact same outcome occurs regardless of if you worried about it all month or smiled & laughed about it all month. Literally nothing good can come from it. Only 100% of negativity. Where if you don’t think about it or do only occasionally or in a positive way it’s still going to be the exact same result. End of the day. Worrying is like walking around with an umbrella open in your hand every single day waiting for it to rain. But it might not rain for the next 4 months. Let go. Be prepared. Keep it in your bag in case it does rain but that’s all. So morale of the story.. if it rains get the umbrella out. But if it’s sunny no sign of rain keep it away until it is needed. & know you will always have it. Because we all worry , it’s ok to worry occasionally or when something terrible happens. It’s human nature it’s fight or flight. Don’t ever expect to never worry. Just know there’s a time & a place for it. I Hope this helps if anyone decides to read it. 💙

This whole video could be summed up in the last phrase. “Step outside your thoughts. Recognise that you are not your thoughts.”

@BellaNeutella

3 жыл бұрын

Yuuupp. I need exercises for this. Stepping outside my frickin thoughts.

@johnwilliams2479

3 жыл бұрын

@@BellaNeutella when we engage in with voice in our own head , we reinforce the bondage of self, don't get lost in thought, pull back stay awake stay conscious, don't bury the mutterings just observe them,

@johnwilliams2479

3 жыл бұрын

@@BellaNeutella Look up Danny j Schwartzhoff meditation he teaches how to stay awake normal meditation is just ok for 30 minutes, Non-contemplative meditation teaches you to stay Conscious, awake 24/7 , just observe the thoughts,

@shyaaammeneen63

3 жыл бұрын

@@BellaNeutella Only if thought rumination affects your internal health you need to visit a psychologist. Heal yourself. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety-stress. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 10-15 minutes. Be as still as possible. Many thoughts will come which is ok--slowly negative thoughts will reduce and your mind will relax. During your daily activity keep observing your breath consciously. Best part is mood swings also reduce. Do the above meditation daily to feel relaxed. For more healing enter the following on google search and listen before sleep repeating the affirmations for 10 minutes in your mind. -“52Hz affirmations for health and healing you tube”. You will get relief quickly. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

@shyaaammeneen63

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnwilliams2479 Only if thought rumination affects your internal health you need to visit a psychologist. Heal yourself. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety-stress. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 10-15 minutes. Be as still as possible. Many thoughts will come which is ok--slowly negative thoughts will reduce and your mind will relax. During your daily activity keep observing your breath consciously. Best part is mood swings also reduce. Do the above meditation daily to feel relaxed. For more healing enter the following on google search and listen before sleep repeating the affirmations for 10 minutes in your mind. -“52Hz affirmations for health and healing you tube”. You will get relief quickly. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

Overthinking is like having 2 brains. A rational brain and a irrational brain that are constantly fighting with each other 😩

@Anarky

5 жыл бұрын

We kinda do have 2 brains. They are connected but still separate and honestly I think they are always fighting! One is logical while the other is thoughtful so you have to adjust your paranoias and your logical thinking to the same frequency in a way. It's not easy but I think it can be achieved. Russel would say you can through meditation. But it's impossible for me to ever think about nothing!

@schimmilol8580

5 жыл бұрын

Anarky I think you look at it from the wrong perspective. Meditation isn‘t about not thinking anything. Its about observing. Let all thoughts that arise exist and dont judge them, just observe them from a distance. If you catch yourself following a thought, try to take a step back and go back to observing. Dont try to make them go away, accept them but dont engage them and dont judge them. It takes a lot of practice, but all the effort is worth it.

@Drew_Hurst

5 жыл бұрын

@@Anarky eventually the split seconds between thoughts will become seconds etc. etc ur reversing a lifetime of conditioning. 😎 Give it a chance 💜

@nami7_7_72

4 жыл бұрын

This is how I try and explain it, it’s a battle to try find the reality of it instead of being in and out of rationality... my overthinking is mainly within relationships, it’s like it consumes my very being and my person is just that and nothing else

@XNiFo

4 жыл бұрын

omg this is so true !! they are fighting each other

Unbelievable timing. I've had such a shit day because of overthinking.

@izvin7549

5 жыл бұрын

General Waste same

@netofuentes8308

5 жыл бұрын

Time now timeah

@arkhivesmoth

5 жыл бұрын

there is a book "you are not your brain"-- by dr. Schwarz, focus on 4 mindfullness steps to overcome overactive thinking, the main step is refocusing, good luck and keep the faith!

@FeedMyPets

5 жыл бұрын

he’s worth millions of dollars, has banged Katy Perry countless times, has indulged in enough drugs to knock out half of central park zoo, and lives an affluent comfy cozy life. Russel doesn’t know what overthinking is.

@FeedMyPets

5 жыл бұрын

General Waste dude why is it that only 5-10 years ago Russel was a druggy who was out there swearing like a sailor snorting blow off of cocktail waitresses and now all of a sudden he’s got a peace message as strong as John Lennon. a u-turn doesn’t happen like that. it’s bizarre. he should stick to comedy. i’m not about to meditate on a rock with Ricky Gervais, why would i take life advice from Russel Brand

Today I was obsessing about someone. I am tired, I miss them and I didn't meditate. Meditation does stop that obsessive thinking. It worked for me yesterday. I think that I can get away with not doing it and ta dah, this is the result. Stinking thinking.

@Ngrios

5 жыл бұрын

I am going through the same thing. We'll get through it. Hang in there. 💕💫

I keep overthinking and wanting to control every variable. It never ends well, and if it doesn't hurt you, then it prevents you from living fully. I realized that at some point you have to take some risks.

@w1ldthin9

3 жыл бұрын

i like this. powerful. thanks.

Overthinking, nervous blinking, confidence shrinking, relationships are sinking, now im thinking, how my life is really stinking, its enough to drive a man to drinking!

@darrenm8172

5 жыл бұрын

Is that gonna be on your new album Eminem? 😀

@cicilia3049

5 жыл бұрын

Love this!!

@justmadeit2

5 жыл бұрын

@@cicilia3049 I'm glad you like it 😃

@kyleburke1941

4 жыл бұрын

Very good

@AGEOFAQUARIUSKHA

4 жыл бұрын

justmadeit2 write manifestation down on paper to within and detox the body mind soul

*_Overthinking reminds me of how many great philosophers and revolutionary artists from the past have depression. Intelligent people, need to go deep into their thoughts to bring about the great works they produce. But that means they have to OVERTHINK which can lead to a depressive state. I would bet there is a correlation between intelligence and depression_*

@chanceneck8072

5 жыл бұрын

Well... thinking about this, at least that compliments my intelligence....

@derekhughes5730

5 жыл бұрын

Life Progress - Health, Wealth, & Happiness Channel I presume it’s knowing how to space such overthinking out with walks in nature as an example. Having gaps in it as opposed to being dragged along in the stream. Of course the super power will always be the frequency of love 🙏

@Mamamel81

5 жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree. Ignorance is bliss.

@marias7599

5 жыл бұрын

Have you heard people saying, "I don't wanna know", before? In Mexico we have a saying "ojos que no ven, corazón que no siente". Eyes that don't see, heart that don't suffer. Yes, the more you know, the more injustice you find.

@TheBipolarOg

5 жыл бұрын

Life Progress - ideas for a better life TV Touché!

Whenever you notice you are going over some scenario in your mind, especially future "potential scenarios" remind yourself that you 'don't rent out space in your mind to anyone' and drop it!

It's wonderful that everyone is so sincerely engaging. Brand seems to have cultivated a great audience here

Yes constantly, I've noticed that the more time I spend online the more I worry and feel anxious. Who agrees?

@thelaurels13

5 жыл бұрын

Chloe JARMACHE I used to feel like that. I then started reading more books, which I now find exhilarating not to mention more knowledgable about topics. Russell’s books are pretty good too. I’d highly recommend them.

@chloejarmache8514

5 жыл бұрын

@@thelaurels13 that's great advice and I completely agree that I feel better after some reading. Thanks!

@barshasarma

4 жыл бұрын

I felt more anxious when I was spending more time in social media platforms. Beat myself up, thinking everyone has their life together and I'm failing everything. After I quit social media, the noise in my mind seems to have subsided some.

@georgmar83

4 жыл бұрын

Chloe JARMACHE that's why I cut all social media 3 years ago

@bijankazemi4368

4 жыл бұрын

It’s scientifically proven that increased screen time results in increases in depression

Notice your covering all basis of human insanity. The world needs it. Much love 💕

@LarsCaesar

5 жыл бұрын

S&m L&m much love to you too! You recognized it as well!

i obsess about everything..and then i worry about it..then i obsess over worrying hahaha.my mind is slowly destroying me.but then i remeber i have a beautiful heart and soul so im grateful...wouldnt it be great to have an emotion button you can just switch off...awww bliss

@beanames9690

3 жыл бұрын

As a coping mechanism as a child, I used to look at the light switch on my wall, and imagine it turning off, and I turned off my thoughts that way. I've learned to use it in healthy ways now once I recognize the toxic over thinking..

@fletchy88

3 жыл бұрын

How fucking arrogant is that... "I have a beautiful heart" to you.... Maybe .... But to someone else.... Probably not...... And if you don't care what other people think .. 1. It's a lie.. otherwise you'd never have trouble with overthinking about what other people think about you 2. You wouldn't be in this position to begin with.... I'm trying to understand by the way..... Not an attack...

@juniperberry6391

3 жыл бұрын

@@fletchy88 wow...that clearly was an attack.but very clever after all that abuse typing its not an attack....yes i do have a good heart...and if u read it i put im grateful...you clearly are a horrible bitter man with no heart who goes round attacking people on the online..swearing at women aswell ..how disgusting...its people like you who make the world a negative place..i bet if my comment was made by a male you wouldnt of commented..hummmm?

whoever wrote the subtitles changed Russell from saying “thoughts” to “forts” and that’s made my day

@andrewwyspianski15

4 жыл бұрын

Hehe

It’s so refreshing to see such an influential person like Russel to have issues which are so relatable. I love these videos by the way

Me... I seriously over think way to hard and too much, I worry, I stress way too much My anxiety and depression is out of the roof. Thankyou for you're words of wisdom.

@ambitionsskyyyy

5 жыл бұрын

Same Amanda! Make sure you don’t forget to meditate x

@Mazzy433

5 жыл бұрын

Go for a jog x

@vitolibido

4 жыл бұрын

I like sadguru metaphor, he states rush hour traffic is your mind.. when you are living in your mind you are sitting in traffic but when you are on the opposite side of the street you are watching the traffic and smiling at it.. so you have to realize you are not the traffic it’s only there to be observed ... and also the main reason for anxiety and depression he says is because you take your life way too seriously when it’s absolutely meaningless lol

@SAMEntalhealth

3 жыл бұрын

You can meditate with your eyes wide open.... you just talk to your inner soul, your inner diety, your inner God that has every answer you need, you just need to dispel all of the negativity out of your way in order to communicate with it, that's meditation.

The advice I was given was to turn my thoughts to gratitude. I find gratitude is powerful.

Thanks Russel for all you share! I suffered from a serious addiction for over 20 yrs.I have been in recovery for 3. Everyday there's still a lot of obsessive thoughts that try to creep in, fortunately I have better coping skills to deal with it, but it still is hard to get myself in check at times. Of course with all this mess going on in our world today, I found some solace in watching you and your journey. I just wanted you to know from the bottom of my heart, how much I appreciate your videos!

Thank you Russell. You're a charming, beautiful person. Your words of wisdom will help bring peace.

Thank you Russell. I needed to hear this shit today. I hate being this way. Thank you for your advice. Cheers, mate!

I’ve heard thoughts become reality and my thoughts terrify me then I think they’re going to become manifested in reality then I become more terrified because I can’t stop thinking such things

@tiffanyweber3028

4 жыл бұрын

Yes I’ve heard this too and I don’t believe that statement. Just know that those scary thoughts don’t identify you. The fact they scare you is a good thing that shows you are aware of the bad and good. Prayer, journal and seeking therapy has been helping me. There is hope

@turkanismail8169

4 жыл бұрын

Just know your getting further creative. Thats how powerful we are. When i find myself doing that i observer and comment to myself, look what you can do. There i feel safe and see its me getting carried away creating

@jackmilloz150

4 жыл бұрын

It’s bullshit bro, science has shown that thoughts randomly pop off in your head, it’s how you react to them that matters, millions of people have obsessive violent thoughts yet they do nothing because it’s not their thought they just feel as though it is and can’t concentrate on anything and it’s because of that reaction, it’s a pattern for your brain to react right away without assessing the thought(which is totally random, letting thoughts dictate your life is the same as going out and looking at the clouds and letting a cloud dictate you life) your thoughts are not yours, they are inherently meaningless until we entertain them by labeling “fear” or “good” or “depressive”, that’s all the reaction to the initial Thought that randomly popped up in your brain, good and bad thoughts come from the same random pop off but we label some good and some bad and then react accordingly to those initial assumptions or judgements of the thought, but really it’s just a thought, a random thought that isn’t yours, as meaningful to your behavior as clouds in the sky should be.

@katiehanhan

4 жыл бұрын

Ryan I thought I was the only one who experienced this!! I’ve learned to combat it by viewing those sabotaging thoughts as a separate part of me, and when they pop up I will question them directly. It helps to release their control

@OrealeXO

4 жыл бұрын

@Jack, what you repeatedly think about manifests in your reality. The people who go in the world to do horrible things have most-likely spent a great deal of time thinking of these things. those thoughts created emotion, those emotions created an intention and those intentions led to actions. The same goes for those who do good in the world. It’s simple.

Great stuff Russell! I recently went through a bout of obsessive overthinking which wouldn't stop even with meditation - and I've been meditating since I was 12. This is the power of the ego. I came to realize that my ego was having a heyday. There was no solution to my anxiety and no answer to my worries as long as I stayed in the realm of my ego. My anger, resentment, feeling misunderstood etc. was all rooted in its compensating for feeling bruised - less than, not good enough. I realized I had to let go and the only way I could was to GIVE IT UP - to ask for divine intervention, a miracle if you will - surrender to the greater intelligence or whatever you like to call it. After weeks of this mental self torture, it worked! My ego had no idea how to deal with a higher power - not its department - so it went away. So next time I find myself in the obsessive thinking loop I will simply hand it over, ask for a miracle and send my ego packing. Of course it'll come back, trickier than ever, but next time hopefully I'll see it coming.

@mons5267

2 жыл бұрын

Thank u for sharing this ❤

@Kai-ze2rb

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! What helped me in addition is another angle of this: self love! Just creating thoughts and emotions of self love.

this few minutes with you are relaxing and grounding, Russell

Over thinking can lead to worrying and then turn into Fear and anxiety! 🙌🏾

@michaellawlor5625

5 жыл бұрын

I suffer from scrupulosity, and that's all I do.

@Endlessvoidsutidos

5 жыл бұрын

@@michaellawlor5625 witch can lead to hate and then suffering and then THE DARK SIDE :O)

@michaellawlor5625

5 жыл бұрын

@@Endlessvoidsutidos never the darkside. 👍

@joserefugio88

5 жыл бұрын

Endless Void Studios what do you mean by that🧐?

@TheJk120

5 жыл бұрын

FB.

For years I’ve always struggled to find someone that felt exactly how I felt and what’s even harder is trying to articulate it as well as you have and simply feeling as if I’m really not the only one on the planet that’s this emotionally destructive and is constantly subliminally harming themselves. It really gives me light at the end of the never ending tunnel

I love that. I recognize that I’m not my thoughts. I meditate 🧘🏻‍♀️ and I allow myself to be just an observer of my thoughts. I allow the thoughts to flow in and out like the ocean. As an observer I ask myself why am I having these thoughts. A lot of times there is a deeper meaning to them. I literally was going through this process just now and your video helped me realize I’m on the right track 💗

Hey Russell, I want to tell you that what you teach me is so positive for my wellbeing, and you do it for free. When most companies and independent people charge a fortune. Thank you.

I have a tendency to loop my thoughts ...it is exhausting. Definitely want to try meditation. Thank you

@curtissanders5044

3 жыл бұрын

I know how that is .

"Hold every thought captive", it's in the Bible. We have to practice sieving our thoughts, rejecting anything negative,it takes practice but it's do-able.

Thank you for using your platform to help people Russell ♥️

"Do you ever have endless thoughts or negative chatter in your head?" Only when I am awake.... or dreaming. So like... almost every hour of the day.

@TehUltimateSnake

4 жыл бұрын

Mine goes away when I sleep.

@jones47550

4 жыл бұрын

Acceptance is key. Dont judge that u had a negative thought. And focus in the present moment

@m.i8276

4 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way! When I sleep and wake up briefly I can hear my head thinking further even though I'm sleeping !! Or when I'm about to wake up but I'm not completely awake, I can already hear my thoughts .. my thoughts follow me in my dreams. 80 percent of my dream content is about my thoughts in the awake world.

@brian4480

4 жыл бұрын

@Spooky Moo My own.

I live in Australia I overthink everything it really impacts on my day to day life. I’m constantly thinking about the lack of inclusion and advocating for my son to ensure he is recognised as equal to everyone else. My son constantly reminds me to look at the little things most of us forget stars, flowers to feel the wind. Thank you what a great video. I shall meditate more.

The timing on this topic is amazing. I needed to hear this message. 💖

I would like to share something here. This is similar to the concept of "Void" meditation. Where one can empty the mind of all thought. One of the preparatory exercises in achieving this very difficult feat is shifting awareness. Shift thinking from multiple thoughts to a more singular direction, one that allows focus. For example,when thinking a thought, hold it, rather than it hold you. Look at it from different angles. It remains the one thought, just from multiple angles. And then when practiced enough, productive angles. The notion of feeling ones hand, or focusing on ones breath,or a smell,or a sensation produced by the 5 senses, is also a good way to disengage from the wrong path that unchecked thoughts can take us down. Which is another aspect of "Void" meditation. I hope this was elaborated in a way that is helpful to some.

It's unreal how one thought is like a loose thread and suddenly, the whole jumper unravels. Needed to hear this, Russell. Bless your heart!

@emptyhearted9981

4 жыл бұрын

Would you like to destroy my sweater? Hold this this thread while i walk away

@calmblueocean7243

4 жыл бұрын

@@emptyhearted9981 omg - haven't heard that song since the late 90s - I liked it but can't remember the name of the band!!! 😉

@lnkfstn

4 жыл бұрын

@@calmblueocean7243 Undone-The Sweater Song by The Weezer!

@calmblueocean7243

4 жыл бұрын

@@lnkfstn oh yeah! Thanks!

I love that "marching down that pathway on invisible little tooties out of pure consciousness". Adorable!

I feel like growing up I thought I was normal just like my friends but I was the shy one of the group. The reason I was the shy one of the group was because I was constantly overthinking every situation even as simply as answering my name in the register of class. “I’ve heard people say here oh yeah I’ll say here so I don’t sound weird” I learned to accept this way of life and live with it. It was only when I was 17 at college where I felt the differences I persuaded myself I was the worst in the class I know nothing compared to my fellow learners and I’m dum. It was one of the worst parts of my life when the teacher picked me in the class to answer a simple question of how many mm are in 1m infront of everyone. I know the answer was simple and under no pressure I could of answered it but then I said I don’t k ow because my brain was so worried it couldn’t think of the answer. Once I said I don’t know the kids in the class laughed and the teacher said how can you not know that at this level. Then I truly belived I was less than everyone in the room but in reality I was equal. After then I distanced myself from my friends, at lunch I sat in the toilet until the next class because I didn’t want to be judged. I couldn’t dare to eat infront of anyone Incase they seen I wasn’t eating right or chewed too loud. My condition worsened and I hated coming to college because of feeling how I felt I was so alone. Nobody else was like me so what is wrong with me? The final straw was when I was failing my classes behind on work and I couldn’t take the pressure. I had a panick attack and had tunnel vision I walked out of class couldn’t see a thing and my body took over myself for a strange amount of time I walked away from the college out of my mind and sat down in a shop I was sat there for a long time not being in a conscious state and my college rang my mum saying Liam is missing she rang me and I told her where I was. She took me home and sat me down and I broke down for the first time after holding it all in saying I hate it I hate it so much I can’t stand it I broke down and told her the truth. I had failed at life and had to quit college. My mum took me to a doctor where she told her of my symptoms and she said I have anxiety. I later found out it’s excessive anxiety disorder. I was given fluoxetine. Through this drug it gave me the confidence and subsided my thoughts, not fully but definitely weekend my disorder. I grew into a stronger person and eventually through hard work my boss put me through an apprenticeship that put me back on the same course and I smashed it. What I’m saying is there are methods to overcome your anxiety disorder and you need to fight and not judge yourself so much because you are great. Now I’m 2 years into using the drug and I feel like I can conquer past obstacles like having a conversation with a stranger which I couldn’t do before. Do no let your thoughts overcome your goals I was my own worst enemy and I wish I could go back with what I know now and tell myself be strong it’s all in your head but it was a massive stepping stone to developing as a person and becoming the man I want to be.

@alexandragiasimaki2428

4 жыл бұрын

Hey! I'm so happy about your progress. In high school I had some similar thoughts. I was always judged by my classmates, because of my looks and the way I responded to different situations. I became super shy, didnt want to speak to anyone when we had breaks from the classes. I had anxiety and even after I finished school I couldnt speak properly to strangers. I hated myself for being that way, I used to think why cant you be normal. After several years, finally starting meditation I can observe my thoughts and understand that It's not me who's speaking. Love yourself for being you. You are more than enough, we are all children of the cosmos 💫❤️ Best wishes!

@jokertheinsaneclown3136

4 жыл бұрын

I go though the same problem hell even currently in some cases. Just got to remember that everyone has something wrong with them everyone is fucked up in some way. No one is perfect

@bbyblu333

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you sharing you story I feel the same way

@alexandragiasimaki2428

4 жыл бұрын

Joker The insane clown If you see something wrong in someone else keep yourself reminded that you see something wrong is yourself. Reality is just a reflection of who we are. Know what you are! Nothing and noone can ever attack you mentally, you are eternal. The light of awareness 💫❤️

@gracereilly4152

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story, I’ve found myself having all of the anxious thoughts and symptoms you’ve mentioned at one point or another in my life. You’ve inspired me to start actively making changes so I don’t waste my days overwhelmed and anxious. I always thought that this was part of my identity and If I took it away I wouldn’t be myself. I can’t wait to feel content with my life. ❤️❤️

Dude these videos help me so much. Like i had to pause the video to type this. Sometimes I feel like no one else gets it.. then I feel comforted knowing that even famous, successful, the ones who are supposed to be “happy” also feel this way. We are all human.

Clearly there's a lot of us like this. Hey Russell, love you to do some guided meditations to help us all through this. How about it?

@wjf5839

5 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@lawcrencemila6300

5 жыл бұрын

Rebecca Hagin yes please his aura is so soothing

@melodybroome6203

5 жыл бұрын

That would be fantastic!

@OXSkuldream

4 жыл бұрын

He has the perfect voice for it

@tharp769

4 жыл бұрын

GREAT idea!! I would love that!💚!

Thank you so much for these videos. They help me in ways you'll never know.

@gappie

5 жыл бұрын

Such a positive message, thanks man!

@bigronnie9629

5 жыл бұрын

The Greasy Strangler. Let's go Disco dancing.

@ServantofGod07

5 жыл бұрын

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This is spot on exactly what I needed. I overthink everything. It’s so exhausting 😩😩😔

He has an amazing ability to translate his exact thoughts at every second in a conversation. Intelligence is a curse not a blessing. My father is a thinking man and It ruined him. Me as well but more functional. When I was young he would say to be happy you have to truly believe sun above, earth below. Seek simplicity. If you find it let me know. I’ve been searching a long time.

that seems to be a pretty big problem with me, overthinking everything and not being able to just relax, thanks for putting things into perspective. I lost who I was recently and am trying to put the pieces back together at the moment and this really helps

100% spot on Russ... taken further one moves into 'no thought', in which true 'peace of mind' is experienced, giving you the clarity to know your infinite nature and the deception being perpetrated on you and others by ego nonsense. Eventually one is no longer at the mercy of mental turmoil or mood fluctuations because one realises that ultimately everything is a choice. And the choice is yours.

It has been a sheer delight seeing you grow and evolve!! I love this message, wishing you ❤ and light!!

Russell thank you so much! I came across this video by chance. Today I've been non stop anxiety and panic attacks and been having a roller coaster of a ride. Trying to watch something on telly to distract me but cant properly focur because of overwhelming thought of dred, went a walk and sti the same. But after 5 mins. 5 mins!! Of listening to how u explain to look at it from another perspective I hand on my heart, have started to slowly come back down and slowly shed the worry and disastrous thought. Thank you. Honestly. Thank you so much. X

I just want to say thank you. Every video you post is what I need. I appreciate you so much. You are helping me with every video

I just want to say thank you for these videos, they've come at the right time during a healing period.

That's interesting. It makes me think. Actually, nevermind.

@nonfiction4364

4 жыл бұрын

Hah

@andrewwyspianski15

4 жыл бұрын

Haha cute

@mikalookysmakeup

4 жыл бұрын

this made me laugh

@AbdulKhan-nx8mk

3 жыл бұрын

LOL big brain 🧠 joke almost let this baby scroll away

@vivekamar99

3 жыл бұрын

😂

I don’t know about anything...But this man literally improved my English vocabulary!!

You always have such interesting and enlightening things to say. Opening up new ways of thinking for me. thank you for your videos

Russ been following you since I was 12 , 23 now and still think your a great person!

@ServantofGod07

5 жыл бұрын

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Thank you Russell for your constant honest dialogue. Thank you for being genuine and speaking your mind, it is so refreshing.

I used to have panic attacks in my 20's. Married to a bad guy, but hadn't realized yet that I should leave. Finally I figured out thoughts were only thoughts and I didn't have to buy into it. When a panic attack started I just said stop, just stop. It worked

@marias7599

5 жыл бұрын

What happened with your marriage? Did you break free?

@Ngrios

5 жыл бұрын

I hope you're doing well. Pleaae update us. I juat got out of a bad Relationship myself. You are not alone.

@hamzayounis4085

4 жыл бұрын

be with good people, truthful people.

@RAIDENCMYCBG

4 жыл бұрын

@@Ngrios Pleaae update us you too

I've been struggling with this, it really helped to be reminded of this practice. Thank you

Thanks Russell. You've opened me up to so many life changing ways of being. Who'd of thunked it? Genius.

Just realised this for myself the other day, that having a step back from your thoughts and trying to return to the moment, Instead of what may or may not happen, is very possible to do and once you learn it for the first time, and you know what just happened, it becomes a very powerful tool in everyday life when those feelings of anxiety begin to come up. I'm in the middle of Russell's book, mentors, cost be about 7 quid on audible, well worth listening to / reading. Doesn't matter how far you are along your life journey, or how 'successful or unsuccessful' you feel you are, there are always always people out there that can teach you something new. Its important to humble yourself and accept help from others, no one has the answer for everything. Russell's been on a spiritual journey for a very long time compared to me and to hear about him continually seeking to grow gives me the kick up the arse I need when I get frustrated that I don't 'have it all worked out'. Great video and loving some of the comments as well. Xx

Thank you so much for all of your videos Russell. I am just over a year sober from living a life based on chasing the next high while turning into an empty shell of a person. I appreciate your knowledge, wit and humility, thank you Russell! from one previous hopeless addict to the next.

This is good stuff. I've been meditating for the last two months and it has helped me find some peace in the moment. Great insight into bringing awareness and a clear and simple explanation as to how to do it and why it works... now compassion! Thanks!

Thanks for being the channel that I go to for personal growth. Always enjoyed your movies, and now I really enjoy listening to you as my personal Mentor.

You r amazing Russell! When you talked about prayer in another KZread video, you captured what I have learnt and experienced through prayers (I am a Bahai btw) in the last 12 months but can't explain to others. Thank you so much!!!

Thanks Russell - yes, the witness mind/ awareness is the way out. But when I struggle with overthinking, I also ask myself what action am I not taking, what decision or first step, could I take today to improve my situation. For me, mediation + gratitude + action has helped alot.

The antidote to overthinking is *action* .

@jenniferv

5 жыл бұрын

I agree. Change it if you can, or at least create distance so you can think clearly. Solves so many problems.

@sujammaz

5 жыл бұрын

many people do that, but what about those who are immobilized and isolated?

@jenniferv

5 жыл бұрын

@@sujammaz meditation? Isolation isn't good though...hmm. I think working at building a supportive social network would be top priority to avoid depression in that case. Maybe through a spiritual community. There are ways to take action if immobilized, right? 💖✌

@sujammaz

5 жыл бұрын

@@jenniferv sure, i'm just saying that since immobilization and isolation can happen to all of us at any moment, knowing any (-thing about) spiritual practice beforehand might just save our life in that situation. so action is not the best approach. it may well be the second best though, especially if overthinking has already made you chronically depressed ;-)

@jenniferv

5 жыл бұрын

@@sujammaz yes, this reminds me of a good book I read ages ago, Feeling Good by David Burns. He wrote that motivation actually follows action, and not vice versa. It was an epiphany for me at the time. I see what you're saying. Maybe one could view meditation itself as an action, and totally agree, isolation can really take us by surprise! Life transitions can also bring those feelings, sudden motherhood, sudden empty nest that stuff, not easy! Haha I just saw, this was in one of my watch lists! kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y6qsmsuOpsnfc7w.html

I needed this today more than you'll ever know. Thank you so much Russell.

I've been doing this lately - returning to Awareness on and of my body. I've been returning to Vipassana meditation which trains you to focus initially just on the sensation of your breath against your upper lip when you inhale and exhale. It frustrated me mad for years until just recently as I've now become desperate because anxious, worried overthinking has started to really take over my life, in a sense, and I don't like it. I'm trying to retrain my mind that the whole "point" and eventual success of meditation is that exact moment of seeing yourself overthinking and returning to sensation/Awareness. Already, just after a few days, I'm feeling results - I feel like my capacity for appreciating the moment, whether it's the sound of the breeze rushing through the trees or watching a dove sitting on a branch, has already vastly increased. Thanks again so much for providing trustworthy videos and content

Thank u Russle for taking the time to share your thoughts. I find listening to you relaxing and very helpful.

You are such an angel you stay putting out videos when I need them. 🥺

Obsession is great for doing tasks well, the best in their crafts are usually obsessive. If you are obsessing over something other than your craft, then you are doing it wrong.

@KenStentiford

5 жыл бұрын

Obsession with your craft is quite different to the discussion here.

@gulagwarlord

5 жыл бұрын

@@KenStentiford Not at all. It's an outlet, you are evolutionarily programmed to do ONE thing very well at a time. If you don't task yourself with challenges, you will start malfunctioning and focus the energy/obsession on the people in your sphere, which is tragic. TLDR Get a hobby or get some exercise.

@KenStentiford

5 жыл бұрын

@@gulagwarlord thanks for the replying and explaining, I agree.

@sujammaz

5 жыл бұрын

@@gulagwarlord i think you're talking about focus. obsession is different and not a good thing, you'll know that when you're unable to fall asleep at night, every night, even if there's not the slightest need to think about anything, even when you've had a great day and your life is wonderful. the only things that help me with that are drugs and excessive physical activity, and both are not sustainable.

@gulagwarlord

5 жыл бұрын

@@sujammazI assue you that I meant obsession. If you can't sleep, time to get to work! And do a superb job while you're at it. ;-)

I think this is the most insightful video I’ve ever seen on mindfulness and meditation. Thank you, it’s given me real clarity :)

These videos are literally my saviour at the moment. Huge respect for you.

Honestly thank you for making these vids. Extremely helpful

Yes it's a word: Circumambulating Meaning to move all the way around something

Im very inspired & grateful for coming across this video... I really needed to hear this. Nice to also Mr. Brand is also at a better Peaceful place in his.

Thank you for being here man listening to your wisdom helps me more than anything

This means so very much to me today. Thanks my friend for your help.

wow this is powerful. ALOT of people including me need/needed to hear this.

Russell, I've been kind of binging on your videos lately and it's really been helping me mellow out and have a more balanced perspective. Thank you🙏Namaste🥰

Thanks Russell.. I have been going through a really tough period and watching your videos have helped me to feel more at ease. Please continue what you are doing. It is helping people.

@ewind1023

2 жыл бұрын

you are seen ❤

Your videos have the most perfect timings!! Thank you

I find these so helpful 💛 thank you

The words I type can't possibly convey how much you have helped me. Thank you.

The beautiful way in which you construct sentences is an absolute joy to behold. Poetry flows freely and effortlessly from you. It is a real gift you have there. Something to be grateful for! ..I'm grateful to be able to listen to you.

Blessings to you, RB. You have helped so many souls along your journey.

You are doing great things here, and you have an absolutely beautiful way with words💚🌸💚

Man, I love you Russell. Thank you so much for the honesty of your experience you share to us. I feel that I really connect to it.

It truly is amazing when your mind is quiet.

Great video russel. We must not obsess we got to keep positive. Discussing these things helps keep life real and on posetive track. Thank you so much for keeping it real...🤗💜🤗 this will help so many people....

Thank you so much. I've known of you through your comedic career & the public honesty you've shared about your life. It was this frame of reference that I chose to click on this video as this is something I live with regularly. Some additional stress has entered my life recently causing a bit of an increase in this "endless helix of thinking" that is really messing me up. Thank you for that beautiful phrase & for understanding. And for taking the time to make these videos for nobodies like me. This is the first time all day I've stopped crying. Your tone is soothing. Your accent makes me concentrate on what you are saying. (That's not a dig, I'm American, so I have to listen extra hard & I'm saying I'm grateful for that because it shuts up my inner critic for a minute so I can take in the help I've sought out.) I just really appreciate that you are doing this. It is making a positive difference in at least this person's life & I thought your inner critic need to know that. I wish for you the very best life has to offer. ✌❤😊

Hi Russell Just wanted to share that I have watched two of your videos and in both of them you have said something that has been so helpful to me I can tell it will be transformative (both times it was just one sentence) so thank you for that. Louise x

Thank God, you exist! You're a National treasure, Russell! 😘

@tarang2458

5 жыл бұрын

Global, earthly, worldly treasure 💗🤗

@becky4183

5 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@RainHavok1111

5 жыл бұрын

World treasure*❤

Omg you do read your public's mail. I sent that question in. 😄😅🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 I'm so glad you made this video. Love you Russell😘😘😘😘😘

@hollymcgrath1337

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sending it in I needed to hear this. Obsessive thinking is the main thing that controls my life

i overthink EVERYTHING. literally everything. as much it can help you stay out of bad situations, it can really damage your mind and overall mental health. i love this advice, thank you so much.

Love these. I watch one every day before I do my yoga and mediation.

Thank you Russel for your everyday wisdom! It has helped me way better then any psychiatrist or antidepressant ever could. Bless you! 🙏🏼