To all those watching this video for their mental health, in case no one tells you today, just know you’re not alone (a lot of us are here for the same reasons) and you’re doing an amazing job getting on top of your mental health. And you should be proud of yourself for doing so. I hope you have an amazing day, and know we’re all here with you :)

@allisonficsor1000

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I’ve never suffered from anxiety and depression more than I have in the last 2 years. This is comforting. God bless!

@KahelGaming

2 жыл бұрын

thankyou sir

@k1lori

2 жыл бұрын

Right back at you!

@wilmerperez9094

2 жыл бұрын

I needed to hear this.

@fzl271

2 жыл бұрын

Ty buddy

Our anxiety is lying to us. Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows; it empties today of its strength. Fight back 🖖

@efrainsandoval3883

2 жыл бұрын

Not to be a downer, but if you’re implying to fight anxiety then I’d say that’s a bad idea. Definitely don’t give in or give up on life tho ✌🏾

@mhb.mrathletesfeetand30mis62

2 жыл бұрын

Chills

@bluspirit5456

2 жыл бұрын

Wrong! Your ancient crocodile brain just wants you to survive, but we have to be teach ourselves consciousness because we are no crocodiles we are humans and as such have the power to decide and manifest the best in us.

@adrianma7698

2 жыл бұрын

@@efrainsandoval3883 Anxiety is something you can fight back. It's not like "stress" or "depression" which is something you have to embrace because of the nature of what it is. But for anxiety you need to take action and force yourself into the world for it to dissipate. If you don't then you stay weak and you'll think of yourself as weak and it will linger on forever.

@efrainsandoval3883

2 жыл бұрын

@@adrianma7698 fighting it and confronting it mean separate things to me. I choose to confront.

A man who lives in sadness is living in the past, a man who lives in worry is living in the future, a man who is calm is living in the present

@1Thedairy

Жыл бұрын

So true

@nicb8723

Жыл бұрын

That saying is helpful-thanks for sharing:)

@glizzygoblin-nl2uh

Жыл бұрын

@@nicb8723 your welcome friend

@johnbeattie3146

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou so very much for providing such a simple yet so profound statement; I really needed it

@glizzygoblin-nl2uh

Жыл бұрын

@@johnbeattie3146 i didnt come up with it haha its an ancient japanese proverb

We suffer more often in imagination than we do in reality. Definitely one of favourite quotes

@whynot1548

11 ай бұрын

When I was anxious, my imagination would literally invent things to be afraid. And they were always things that couldn't ever happen. Cuz our minds can concoct the most rotten thing based on nothing

“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” *―C. S. Lewis*

@ndumferdy2545

2 жыл бұрын

Gold!!

@mimitim7749

2 жыл бұрын

But what if it’s too late ?

@Dave-sr2vu

Жыл бұрын

@@mimitim7749 its never too late

@mathew5956

Жыл бұрын

thats also where anxiety from over-analysing kicks in

"What you most need will be found where you least want to look" -Carl Jung

@paulinemiller1597

2 жыл бұрын

This seems to be true. Is it because you’re trying to avoid what you most need?

@jonchippure52

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulinemiller1597 I believe it means: you are painfully aware of what you are doing/what you are not doing and how it is negatively affecting your life. It is not a mystery you need to uncover, it is a battle you need to endure. There is incredible humility and shame with accepting your negligence in the past and doing your best to clean up the mess you have made for yourself. Often times people occupy themselves with the worlds problems and distract themselves with literally anything so that they can continue to live in ignorance. But at some point you must face your flaws and anxieties… the longer you wait, the more damage it will cause. It can be anything, from difficult tasks to difficult conversations, or difficult realizations to accept and move forward from. Start with small simple tasks, do your best, and try to improve. Eventually, the bigger underlying issues will become more obvious. You must be courageous, and do what is difficult, as it will almost always help you out most in the long run. Good luck!

@paulinemiller1597

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonchippure52 you nailed when you pointed out the preoccupation with distractions. That is exactly what I do. I’m not even sure why I’m fighting so hard against doing the inner work because the misery of staying the same is definitely worse than the pain it would be to change.

@Loopedtime

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonchippure52 thanks. Nice to read. Life’s tough.

@1complex187

2 жыл бұрын

Bbcc

As a 35 year old male that has dealt with anxiety all my life my advice is it's just a word. You won't always have good days, bad days are innevatibe. There is beauty everywhere you just have to look. Get outside everyday, go for a walk, go to a store. Life's too short too miss out on. Be strong and never give up.

@phantomskim698

Жыл бұрын

Train like david goggins and that pain from traning will be unbearable and when u know u succeeded against all odds anxiety wont exist in u any more

@phantomskim698

Жыл бұрын

@@m3kbeatz Do u fight? kzread.info/dash/bejne/kYGCydlrdJqccso.html

@cd-jk4rh

11 ай бұрын

@@phantomskim698 hard when you go to work a physical job (ironworker) and it literally kills your body, the anxiety of not able to push hard workouts due to worry of getting hurt, or the day being astronomically terrible due to soreness etc. tough mistress

@heinmolenaar6750

9 ай бұрын

I take long walks in nature every day. It's so good for your mental health.

When I was in my highiest level of anxiety, I couldn't even go outside my house without start shaking, sweating and having an asthma attack. It was in that point I knew I had to change or I would die soon (I isoleted myself completely and stopped eating) . Its in our lowest, when we have no where to go, that we win. Keep going guys, we can do it!

We are a community which has lots of taboos. I am 34 and was feeling ashamed of dealing with health anxiety for years, because I was always an athlete powerful and the first one to do risky things when I was younger and I couldn’t admit that it turned around. I always thought that anxiety is for the weak minded, but recently I realised that it is the exact opposite. It requires real mental strength to power through all this negativity, panic attack, the fear that you might die and what you think is best for you. We are strong and smart, but unfortunately he think negatively. We are also a great community! Everyone is trying to help anyone else as much as he/she can. I ‘ve never seen any other community being so sympathetic and caring. Well done to everyone, I wish everyone to be healthy physically and mentally. All the love!

@puhacz4271

Жыл бұрын

I also been this type of person and never really understood i could deal with anxiety issues till one day.. hang in there mate, even the toughest guys are hit with it

To you reading this right now... you are beautiful. Everything will work itself out. Everyone here knows how you feel right now. This feeling sucks, but know that you will be be ok. This too shall pass...Don’t fight the anxiety, just allow it to work it’s way through. Just let it do it’s thing. It will leave on its own. I’m right here with you right now. We’re gonna do this together. This won’t stay long. It’s on its way out now. Just Embrace the moment as you become at peace with things. You are shedding this off as we speak. Now I want you to close your eyes and place your hands in front of you and lightly wiggle your fingers like you’re playing a piano. Feel it melt off yourself. Feel it drip off your fingertips...See, there it goes......we love you . Daffodils, sunshine, blue skies, refreshing peace. Breathe out. You are loved....Heavy eyelids, drift away, ahhhhhhh, light fluffy thoughts. There you go, you got this. (I’m still here with you) Now sleep. Stay at rest. Shhhhhh....Breathe out. At peace... at peace.... at peace... at peace....🙏🏻🌼🍀☀️✨🌼🍀🌼🍀🐣🌼🍀☀️✨🙏🏻. Ahhhh... That was Great! You did great! You are freaking awesome!!! Now, if you need to, quietly and softly go back and SLOWLY read this again.

@charlesrodriguez7984

Жыл бұрын

This really helps. Thanks a lot :) I can already feel the anxiety melting off of me.

@roshanimodi9540

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Power to you too

@kanye729

Жыл бұрын

5.30am 5.30am 544555s

@charlesrodriguez7984

Жыл бұрын

@@kanye729 eeee

@Buwlaan

Жыл бұрын

had anxiety all day, after reading this i can finally breath calmly, thank you.

Jordan’s message is hardest to listen to when, when it is needed the most. He speaks harsh realties that must be heard. In the end, curing through truth.

@nemesis1248

3 жыл бұрын

This. ^

@charmainejeffrey2116

2 жыл бұрын

His message is so true but so scary to allow myself to go down that path. I feel more anxiety just thinking about it.

@HawaiianCrow

2 жыл бұрын

@@charmainejeffrey2116 - Same. So so hard and so so scary.

Sometimes courage isnt always a loud roar, sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day that says 'I will try again tomorrow'. Whoever this message is for I just want you to know that you'll get there and back on your feet whether you believe it or not. Remember sometimes the smallest things can make the biggest difference.

Who ever is reading this i pray that you get all that your heart desires 💚

One of the first steps in learning to manage anxiety is to be willing to change how you view your own anxiety. It isn’t something to battle. Anxiety is the way your brain tells you to be aware of or to watch out for something. It’s trying to protect you. Recovery from anxiety is based in allowing yourself to experience it and to treat it as irrelevant. This teaches the brain that what ever it is that it’s telling you to be afraid off doesn’t need to be of importance. Once the brain realizes you don’t mind the idea of whatever it is that might happen it will dial back the severity of the fight or flight signal it is sending you. Over time it’s how to become desensitized to anxiety. It is the best way. Fighting it only makes it worse in the long run. Simple mantras and positive reassurance and reinforcement only work for a very brief time.

My wife died, after 33 yrs together OCT 28th, this helped ,its a constant mind struggle but your words have helped me deal with the worst thing ever in my life.

@raygirard5554

Жыл бұрын

May Our God walk with you through this, may he comfort you with what goodness you were given and knowing that he will have you join her after his mission here is complete. God bless brother 🙏

@txl420

Жыл бұрын

❤

The best way to build positive mindset and thoughts is to drop bad habits and consciously replace them with good ones. Good routine keeps the mind focused on positive forward thinking. Then comes discipline and hard work.

Personal comment that may or may not be read. But here it is for anyone dealing with the same situation as me. 🤝 I didn’t know how bad my anxiety was, until I finally didn’t feel it one day. I felt so calm. No thoughts or the anxious feeling inside your body. It kind of felt like I was being pranked. Like is this really how it feels to just feel calm? Anxiety is not just racing thoughts of “what if”. It’s a feeling/ sensation inside the body. It’s hard to explain.. I feel like I’m finally taking control of my anxiety though. Sometimes I just can’t explain why my body feels anxious. Not one clue as to why I’m feeling anxious. The brain is interesting.. I’m a calm anxious person now. And it’s so confusing to me but It’s okay because it’s just part of the process of becoming better at controlling it. I’m just thankful I can acknowledge the feeling and try to control it.

This man has transformed my life. I have experienced poverty in various aspects and areas, but through reading his books and attending his lectures, I have undergone a profound change. Today, after half a century, I can proudly say that I am a genuinely content individual. My life is enriched by a wonderful family, including two thriving children. Furthermore, I am now earning a sufficient income that alleviates my financial concerns. All of this became possible because he instilled within me the courage to confront my fears, pursue education, and aspire to career opportunities that I never believed were within my reach.

Don't lose yourself to ego, you are not your thoughts, our actions make us who we are, its about the small victories.. no matter what you have done in the past, hell even if you have killed somebody, you can change and move on with yourself, there is not such thing as only good, or only bad person. You got this.

Love you all. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation present your requests to God by prayer with thanksgiving. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding shall guard your minds and hearts in Christ Jesus." Phil 4:6-7

I came across this video while in a really dark place and it hit me hard but gave me comfort. God bless to anyone else going through this, and thank you Mr. Peterson. You inspire me more than you know.

@waden404

Жыл бұрын

U are totally correct. I am also struggling and with Jordans teachings/words, maybe i can fix myself and finish this life in a much better state of mind. Hope things are better for you. Fight back,,,,we must fight back. Best wishes to you from here on out. Wade

@mirchole

Жыл бұрын

@@waden404 well thank you, kind stranger! And good luck to you with whatever you're going through.

@lea-rw5cb

Жыл бұрын

Going through this? It isn't a head ache it's a lifelong battle, I suffer with anxiety, and it's always there. Whether it shows in symptoms or just thoughts in my head, it's always present. You have to keep positive and bury those negative thoughts to the back of your mind. otherwise, it will consume you 🙂🙂

This is the most realistic answer to fear and anxiety in the world we live in right now. Thank you!

Knowing and focusing on the sovereignty of God solves so many anxieties. We are created to glorify him.

Worry is like a rocking chair it gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere

ate breakfast today. feel 30% better already. letting my fears play out instead of suppressing them starts now

@charlesrodriguez7984

Жыл бұрын

Same. I’ll let it play out.

@TBanks-gi6du

Жыл бұрын

how are you doing now? did this technique help you?

@JM-co6rf

Жыл бұрын

@@TBanks-gi6du I started drinking again, went downhill. Quit again about 10 days ago. Feeling alive again. I hate this rollercoaster

@jandon603

23 күн бұрын

True, it's a crazy roller-coaster but one we must put ourselves through. As far as for me, this advice has opened my eyes to many things. No more suppressing my thoughts because obviously that has yet to work. Might work temporarily but not permanently. Now I understand why my fears reappear. No more fear, no more worry. I have and will fight this shit.

God never promised us a Rose Garden..... well, not in this life!! Heaven is "A PLACE OF ROSES"..

Let go and relax right now, knowing that you are exactly where you are supposed to be at this moment in time.

Most people, like myself, don't like too talk about it because it triggers it. But this is very calming and super important message !

@adriane3978

Жыл бұрын

Talk about it and face it head on. Then when it hits, you can accept it and it fades quicker.

@alexjohnson-nelson3977

Жыл бұрын

But I don’t want a anxiety attack sitting through it will trigger fight or flight right?

@alexjohnson-nelson3977

Жыл бұрын

Im a hypochondriac and I keep having these images of having seizure or heart attack and fake sensations that aren’t there sometimes too

@coleymoley09

Жыл бұрын

@@alexjohnson-nelson3977 me too brother. I have these daydreams/visions that I’m going to have a heart attack. Then BOOM, anxiety through the roof.

@filipposmanolis6514

Жыл бұрын

Same with u guys

The message this video is trying to give, is that, no matter how humungous the situation in your head is, if you practice going over it, over and over again, you would reach a point where the uncertainty of it won't bother you anymore. At the end of it all, the only thing that is not under our control is our death, because everything else can be worked out somehow. It might be scary to live through few things, but as long as we are alive and breathing, we have a purpose and we can swim through any sea of adversity we face..

I struggle with health anxiety. And it’s odd because it’s not constant. I go along perfectly ok then something triggers my fear and it’s all I can think about. I coach football and recently one of our sophomore players died of cancer. He was 15. Then a month or so later, I had a scare that I though was testicular cancer but turned out just to be a bad strain in that area. Even after a Drs visit, a urologist visit, ultrasound and blood work all came back good, in my mind, there’s is still something wrong. But I’m getting better every day on dealing with it.

@divineconfetti9482

Жыл бұрын

I also struggle with this terribly, i feel you so much, we'll be ok ❤️

@michaelthau1007

Жыл бұрын

@@divineconfetti9482 Heath anxiety is brutal! Has left me with chronic insomnia! Very debilitating May God Bless you with peace in all your thoughts!

@fallenstar4

Жыл бұрын

Completely relate, hope we both rise above this and are better and stronger from it

@MoonsaultMadLad

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Definitely one of my sources of anxiety is health anxiety. In the past two years so many horrible things have hindered my life that I never thought would happen. I have realized that a lot of the things I worried about never came to fruition and things I never expected would happen are those that rocked my life. What purpose did all of that worrying serve? I made myself sick over it. Doctor visits, EKGs on my heart. It was so serious I had to be put on medication for anxiety. I decided I didn't want to take the medicine any more so I stopped. I let myself feel the emotions. I have a much better grip on reality now that I have experienced all of these things. I am more peaceful, albeit sad.

@thelords4691

Жыл бұрын

I suffer from the same. I’m convinced that I have skin cancer, I’m actually waiting on my biopsy results and every time my phone rings I panic thinking that it’s my Dr and how am I going to handle hearing that the results are positive. My aunt also suffered from health anxiety, All those years she worried about cancer and everything kept coming back negative until later on in life she got breast cancer, the worry from that killed her, not the cancer.

I spent most of my young life engaged in unhealthy behaviors to try and control/get rid of my anxiety. I have now learned, through some very tough lessons in my early 20s, that the correct approach is to move with your anxiety in faith that it won’t harm you or kill you. It’s an energy source. As you learn to open the door to this nervous energy, I believe it can be life changing. I still have my struggles but I believe I am on the correct path. Let the past die, let the future remain in the clouds of uncertainty. Your cure lies in the present moment.

This is the best advice for anexity I have ever heard.

Seems like the only time I'm living in the moment is when I listen to this gentleman speak. Because everything he says strikes nervous with me in a good way. I am bipolar manic depressive with insomnia it's 2:00 Sunday evening Monday morning now. And I hope everybody has a truly warm healthy and wonderful day. Nobody told you today, I love you. Each and everyone. This community needs to stick together. Just my opinion.

I recently realised that when I have crippling panic attacks I'm not so much afraid of me dying, me being sick, me not being around. It's all based in robbing my daughter of having her daddy. That thought terrifies me and it's motivating me to be healthier for her. A tip for a panic attack is to turn on something familiar that you enjoy and know well. A cartoon you like, a comedy show you find funny, a music video you like. Sit with it on so the familiarity of it is with you - at certain points it'll draw you in and make you feel like paying attention. When that happens, say out loud sarcastically "Oh NOW you can calm down?" It may not work for everyone but it's helped me. All the best to everyone - June is Men's mental health month 👌

I just went through one of the worst anxiety attacks I’ve had in my life. This video brought me back. Thank you Dr. Peterson.

@angelrivera1420

8 ай бұрын

What did u feel?

This isn't the first time that Jordan has brought me to tears with the beautiful intensity with which he talks about the human condition and the human dilemma. He straddles the line between science and poetry. I am so incredibly grateful to Jordan Peterson for helping me understand how to handle the darkest parts of being a human by putting the struggle into terms that adequately communicate the immense weight of some of life's biggest problems. It makes me angry that he has become so politicized because I believe these narratives distract people from the very helpful insights he has to share after decades of clinical practice and independent study of history, religion, etc. Much love to everyone in these threads who loves and appreciates Jordan.

I have been to a dozen counselors with different approach to helping anxiety. To me there is different levels of anxiety. Mine is driven from 22 years of military service that involved years of using fight or flight. The problem flight is not an option, I can’t seem to adjust to a new normal. My panic attacks are so severe the physiological symptoms caused me to have a heart catheter for no reason. Due to constant chest pressure, extreme blood pressure at times, dizziness, nausea, night sweats. I could go on for days about how anxiety affects my body. I just wanted to share because the people reading this get it and no medical provider can even fathom what it’s like.

@Thomas-wl3wg

2 жыл бұрын

hey man do u have instagram?

@christinegibson8398

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for serving - God bless you.

@Noname-vv7ii

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for serving. I do get it and I’m sorry you are going through it along with me. Have you tried what he has suggested? This is my first time listening and what I’ve been doing is trying not to follow the thoughts so it’s completely opposite

@apr2222

2 жыл бұрын

I’m in no way trying to compare your experience with mine but I get it. There’ve been times I thought I was really dying. Big hug to you x

@gabrielparanormalchildhood7559

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for serving man

I find that living alone and having no one to talk to makes it even harder

A few years ago I couldn’t stand listening to him but now he’s just that therapist that I need. He says the most real advice thanks so much, I need it

@AllenReviews

Жыл бұрын

Why couldn’t you stand him?

Anxiety destroys the mind and tortures the soul.

“DO NOT CONCERN YOURSELF WITH WHAT MIGHT BE. FOCUS ON WHAT IS”. -Kratos

Once you say fuck right off to every one and thing that brings you down you will move forward and be free to enjoy your existence. Turning it from just that, and existence into something worth writing about. We are all who we are today, leave everything that’s bad in the past and learn. Motivate yourself in whatever way you can and boss the fuck up. Love yourself more than you love anything else. In a good not cocky way. Always!

Thank you! Anxiety is a conditioned response in our family

10 minutes of meditation a day (use headspace) truly people with bad anxiety, fear worries, make it a habit, I always thought meditation was nonsense until I did it when I was having an anxious patch, it literally did wonders, really helped me catch those negative thought trails before you go down that wormhole of thought into despair

The world wouldn't be the same without this man What an amazing man.

Thinkers that are able to overcome addiction and such are true values to our society. People like this man are gifts to us from God. And I'm not even religious.

I am struggling with fear and anxiety of the future. I am suffering from a temporary disorder where my surroundings and myself feel unreal. This disorder is fake, because my mind is the one producing it. It is its own defense mechanism, it is a response to fear and anxiety. Whether what you are experiencing is something nobody speaks about, you are still not alone. No matter how severe or different your experience and sensations may seem, and how isolated you may feel, yo are never ever alone. Never, whether you know it or not. Somebody somewhere else is experiencing what you are, but that is not what being alone means. You have people round you to help you. The best advice I can give anyone who is experiencing this fear and anxiety is to talk to someone. Seek comfort in family an friends, because going through it alone will never make it easier. Be safe and well, and seek comfort in family, friends, and Jesus.

@notoriousosc1669

10 ай бұрын

How are you friend? I’ve been dealing with what you mentioned, slowly getting better thank God but It’s been rough.

You got this - if you watched this video, or reading this comment you are taking the necessary steps to better yourself and become the best version of yourself . We all go thru rough patches, some worse than others, but god gives the toughest battles to the toughest warriors. Peace and love. I will get through this too, and so will you ❤

@romeomontague9294

Жыл бұрын

❤️

This has just opened a huge door that has been locked and never opened until now , thank you for your advice.

Something I don't understand how I could have the perfect family and yet be so miserable and hateful with myself. I let my anxiety win too many times. I hated feeling this way so much I made my family suffer my new ugly personality; I know they hate me now, but they'll never say that. For me, I learned suicide bringing peace was a misguide. Peace is for the living and we have to be bold enough to live for something so beautiful. Thank you Mr Peterson

This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my KZread channel 8 months ago about self development. Now I have 837 subs and > 400 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.

@perspectivemotivation

Ай бұрын

This is so incredible! I am so honoured to hear that, and I wish you the absolute best of luck in your future endeavours 😊

@nathananderson8720

Ай бұрын

@@perspectivemotivation Whoever you are, I don't know you personally but I can say that you're one of the non-judgmental and open-minded people who is not fixated on tangible or external factors in order to learn from someone like me. Just because someone doesn't have a piece of paper as a credential, doesn't mean that person is not entitled to share personal experiences with the hope & intention to inspire others. Keep up with whatever it is that you're doing to improve mankind or improving your life even to a slight degree each day. This is just one part of a bigger puzzle for creating my KZread channel about holistic health. I literally could have died back when I was 14 years old due to major depression but here I am right now replying to you, a KZreadr, who's full of fulfillment and dedication to help others to be a better version of themselves. I ain't better than anyone else but my old self. That's all that really makes this KZread thing more meaningful and enjoyable. Thanks so much for your support! I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)

Just wanna send prayers to everyone here. We’re all alone in this together

heavy topic but great advice, atm im experiencing anxiety here and there from coming off alcohol. the heart palpitations tend to worry me, then i become super aware which makes it worse LOL. i have to remind myself it will get better with time. its only been 10 days since quitting alcohol and already had anxiety anyway which im now seeking help for.

@damnbro0707

2 жыл бұрын

How is it going mate?

@tomlyon7605

2 жыл бұрын

@@damnbro0707 thanks for asking, it is better but have been on diazepine. working on reducing the alcohol and started counselling today. just takes time i guess, i feel capable of working again which is good

@namechange399

2 жыл бұрын

You are a strong guy!! Keep it up you got this 👊🏼

@em.t2210

2 жыл бұрын

I’m going through the same anxiety too because of alcohol.

Thank you Jordan for this video I suffer from agoraphobia and social anxiety this video helped me open my mind.

When he sticks to psychology, I love him. Amazing speech about facing your monsters. Drawing your sword and saying " I'm going nowhere, so you better go through me then".

This is actually the first phase of turning the negative thoughts into the neutral ones, It took me about 2 fucking years to get there, I finally lay down in bed without anxiety, but still can't have a normal sleep as before, I surmise the rest work will be done in another year or two...

My brother recently had brain surgery that made him in vegatable state, My Mother was recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer the thought of her going thru all these pains and financial constraints made me worry a lot. I don't know where to get strength and how I can apply this video in my situation. I have sought professional help and I'm praying and hoping real hard that these medications would really work and help me get back on track.

Damn i was looking all over the place for ways to deal with my anxiety, who knew the possible most effective way is to confront it. Life’s a difficult adventure, best of luck to anyone dealing with anxiousness, it’s the worst, but we can suppress it and we can enjoy life again!

I've had an intense migraine headache for the past 4 or 5 hours. I listen to that powerful very powerful prologue on anxiety and really listen to it twice actually, no more headache. I took heat to the advice I applied it and I moved on. It's really so simple but we are complex individuals we make things very difficult for ourselves. For the past four or five years I've been saying that I don't need any enemies because I am so bad to myself, toxic or what have you. I think really what it's boiling to is just being plain stubborn! I will definitely listen to this gentleman speak many many more times I hope.

Thank you dear Peterson, I pray in my heart for your health

I’m so worried about things everyday. My weight, my heart, my head, my anxiety blood pressure. Id give anything for peace within

Hi all I’m 67 have a great wife and family sitting in a resort in Vietnam,and having the worst anxiety attack ,everyday can’t go on like this but trying to fight it

I can personally relate to the struggle of managing anxiety, and that's why the insights shared in this video by Jordan Peterson truly resonate with me. His discussion about embracing our inner thoughts and fears is invaluable. It reminds me of Lisa Haisha's teachings in her work. Lisa emphasizes the importance of confronting our anxieties and not suppressing them. By allowing ourselves to explore our fears and thoughts, we can build the psychological strength to live authentically and face life's uncertainties head-on. This is a great reminder that self-discovery and self-acceptance, as encouraged by Lisa Haisha, are powerful tools in managing anxiety and finding our true purpose.

I am curing my anxiety with : self-talking : I try to understand what has triggered the episode and talk to myself pretending I'm my therapist. Conscious breathing : I listen to brown noise and deep breathe for as long as I need. Conscious walking : I walk in nature for as long as I need to. 80% less phone pick ups : that constant kind of stimuli puts you in a fight or flight mode. Bore yourself : allow your brain to think and process information and emotions, giving yourself lots of moments where you literally don't do anything. Books and Hobbies : use these two as your main source of entertainment. This auto therapy I've made have saved my life.

I always used to think I’d know if I suffered with any form of mental health, I thought the signs would be so much clearer but anxiety is sneaky and will pick you apart until you can barely function. It’s got to the point where i get crippling headaches and just stare into space, feels like I’m living in my head. I’m 22 in great shape and currently studying at university but I’m struggling so so much. I feel like my head is being crushed and there’s an unbearable weight on my shoulders. I smoked weed for 2 years which helped at first but the anxiety came back 10x worse. Im now fully aware of the demons im facing and it’s my mission to complete rid myself of them. Any advice would be appreciated!! Keep going my people :)

@bryanwasserstrom7872

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In a very similar position. Just graduated from college where all I did for the past 6 years was smoke weed and run from my problems. They caught up, and I had to catch myself. It’s a constant battle everyday, but we are up for the task that is why we are here. My crippling anxiety felt like the world was ending and everything happened at once. There is no one solution but talking to others in similar positions can be very helpful. Would be happy to talk man. You’ve got this! One step at a time, one day at a time, one emotion at a time. You are here for a reason and you are loved. Dig deep and find what truly makes you feel alive. 😊

@jaycozzey1403

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@@bryanwasserstrom7872 hey man! Thanks for your kind words sorry I’m only just getting back to you. I’m doing a lot better now I’ve put my focus into what I enjoy and I’m learning how to identify why I’m feeling the way I am, instead of just staying in the negative loop of anxiety. I hope you’re doing better too brother look after yourself :)

I had an exictential crisis out of an bad acid trip. Man i feel so bad. Never had a real father figure in my life. Im choosing Peterson today.

I have been feeding my anxiety after I have come to realize it's my super power. I have been suffering from anxiety for 40+ years and finally came to the realization that it's as much a super power as Spiderman's 'Spidey sense'. Now when I feel anxious I act on it and I fix what bothers me. Turns out it wasn't my anxiety speaking to me at all but my conscience. And after being fed. Instead of it becoming worse, it became my friend. And the feeling changed from negative to a positive one, just by welcoming it as another sense I have in my pallet of senses I need to occupy reality. It's a toolset that gets bitchy when you ignore it. Don't ignore it. Use it. Make it your power.

This world is unfair sometimes but we must try and let them go .Is very hard seeing the one you love the most moving away from your life …but let’s overcome it ❤

I was eating a big breakfast and doing all this! I got so bad went to doctor because I couldn't stand the chest pain from anxiety anymore. For 2 months I lay in bed suffering and it turned out to be a UTI with no normal signs!!!🙈

I swear I need to meet Jordan Peterson and just tell him that he has absolutely impacted my life for so long now. I love that man like he's my father, and I hope I get to tell him that.

Cast yr cares upon the Lord Jesus Christ, He will set u free. Live in the moment with gratitude. 🤲🇦🇺

Wow this is just amazing my daughter is going through lots of anxiety at the moment its terrible to watch her

@behindstoney6520

2 жыл бұрын

I hope she is feeling better now, more life🤙

@KahelGaming

2 жыл бұрын

hope she okay now

Anxiety is because you are distracted seeing worst case scenarios in the future (which will not happen). You need to pull yourself into the present and live for the moment. Meditation can be useful to calm your mind.

A good way to do this is meditating. That combined with getting all of your basic needs met is super helpful. Things like enough sleep, enough food, socializing, having a purpose.

Here is what I do, when I start feeling sorry for myself I think of others, others that have much worse problems, it helps. I was born into a bad situation; I had six older brothers and two older sisters, I was the baby of the family, my situation would have fine if my bros/sisters had been normal, but they weren't normal, all of my brothers and sisters were dumb as a box of hammers, so they raised themselves up by putting me down. Now I can look back at my life and see where the problem was and stop blaming myself for everything bad in my life.

Brilliant. This is perhaps JP's greatest ever message. I know, because I am married to a brilliant woman who managed to find this path with no one's help. She discovered this path Jordan discusses in the lonesome darkness of deep depression. And then, as JP discusses, she conquered that not-so-small dark demon, that anxiety machine that had her by the coat tail. This was something extraordinary and painful to watch. But now, hearing JP describe the method of victory, I realize even more how extraordinary my wife is. It's so uplifting. Thank you for sharing this JP talk.

Fear created by your mind is just an illusion a hyper sensitive response created by some past event if left can be deadly if not resolved in a timely manner, feeling a sense of inadequacy, worthlessness anxious and depressed doesn't mean there is something wrong with you as a human being but a temporary response to what your going through, Let me tell you that you are worthy you are strong and you are courageous despite all the pain you have gone through my brothers and sisters you are here alive do you know how luck you truly are ponder with a great sense of gratitude and smile back at life with pride as you realise that life threw its best shot and you fell but you did not die so please get back up and brush yourself off we need you without you life has no meaning! I know it's hard but nothing easy was ever worth fighting for so we have to get to work there is something inside of all of you that will leave you speechless and astounded an untapped source of infinite potential that will change your life forever and as you read this some of you will be full of doubt I can a sure you I speak nothing but the truth and wish nothing more than the best for you 🙏 I want you to put on some lucid binaural beats of your choice close your eyes and I want you to imagine being in the shoes of a true worrior that's strong, confident, fearless in his apprach most important thing of all is how it feels to truly be in his shoes really get acquainted with this new person you've just adopted then I want you to imagine a young version of yourself crying with what every problems you currently have and he comes up to you and tells you everything his going through I want you to think really hard and try and help this poor child give him the advice you truly believe will help him get to the person you've just adopted and then open your eyes wipe the tears off your face and I want you to hold on to that feeling/attitude of what it was like to be that warrior and practice it daily an till you became that what warrior the mind is the most powerful superpower you posses as the mind can not differentiate between something that happened in reality or what you've just imagined with enough time and determination you will start to truly adopt the worrior's mindset.

i have major emetiphobia, nobody rlly understands. so i enjoy thèse they make me feel like sb rlly cares :).

I think a lot of people globally have never being as anxious and my heart bleeds for them , i walk around seeing faces with no hope ,what do i say to them things will be ok and they working all the hours they can but they are being robbed blind This is not the world my forfathers fought for a 21st century planet where people are no more the paid slaves 🙏

Since my mum passed away one year and half ago I'm going through bad anxiety and worrying over everything all the time I missed her so much every day 😥

@ahmedyassinadan1682

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Thanks I will do that stay strong will try

If people were given the tools to deal with anxiety and depression and actually understood what it is many lives would be saved and be happier. These are natural emotions which everybody has.

I BELIEVE IN YOU I BELIEVE IN ME I CHOOSE ITS A CHOISE ITS uncomfortable BUT THAT WONT STOP YOU RUN WITH DISCOMFORT.PRETTY SOON YOU WONT REALIZE ITS GONE THINK OF THE BEST TIME THAT FEELING REMEMBER IT.FEEL IT THATS WHO U R ...PAIN IS UNAVOIDABLE..BUT THAT DONT DEFINE U ITS HOW U REACT WE R IN THIS TOGETHER..LET US HELP EACH OTHER AND BELIEVE IN YOURSELF THATS WHAT HUMANS DO WE WE SURVIVE REGARDLESS OF PAIN..(JUST DO IT....) DO IT DO IT AGAIN AGAIN ANDU WILL HAVE POSITIVE ADDICTION POSITIVE IS ADDICTING GOD BLESS

Wees oor niks besorg nie maar laat julle begeertes in alles deur gebed en smeking met dankseging bekend word by God❤God is bigger than your problems

The bitter truth none of us want to hear, myself included, is that to overcome your fears, you must face them at some point. The analogy I like for this is that for the knight to slay the dragon, he must confront him face to face. Unfortunately, the only way out of hell is through. Gradual exposure is how I overcame a lot of mine and how I still continue to conquer new stuff. Basically, it's risk assessment. Always ask yourself what the objective risk is in your anxiety scenario. If it doesn't come close to death or serious bodily injury, then it's in your head. Easier said than done, but if I can overcome my issues, so can you!

One of the best videos about anxiety.

I have a presentation at work in two days. It’s just a 30 minute presentation but I’m anxious of all the mistakes that I might make and misspeak. But I know that time will pass and it will seem short and I’ll be so relieved when I’m done.

I’ve been struggling with anxiety for the last few months due to regret of my very lustful past in my teenage years of high school, I’m afraid that one day, it’ll come back to get me somehow, even though I’ve changed and matured dramatically as a person, this video truly helped me a lot and I hope more people tune into Jordan’s teachings, cause he’s a truly amazing man ❤

In some fashion or another I’ve heard or read what it’s said here, but Jordan Peterson does a magnificent job in nailing it in few words. It has helped me a lot as before listening to it I felt powerless to pinpoint the cause of this incessant and life sucking ruminating which goes of without any tangible reason. Thank you Mr. Peterson! God bless you.

Thank you Jordan

First time i hear someone who really understand this madness, this disorder grabs you from really young age and melts you till you grow up older and if you try not to face it and do everything in your disposal 100% to overcome this in my case i would end up in some mental institution, that's how frightening this mess really is, facing all those demons alone, all the suffering, torment all the pain, at the end we are blessed individuals i know but our blessing is double edge sword ⚔️, all the best anyone who reads

@marylynnsmith6145

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I Will advise you reach out to mycojims

@marylynnsmith6145

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He is on instagram

@marylynnsmith6145

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He will be of immense help

I chose the path of voluntary exposure to the things that was tormenting me. I did not think that i would be nowhere near strong enough. But i tell you. When you start to chase the things that give you anxiety your strenght increase in rapid speed as you teach your brain that theire not dangerous. You are so much stronger then you think. Make the shift into wanting anxiety and go get it! Anxiety is litteraly you trying to stop it.

Thank you Jordan ❤️

....speaking only for self...my first step..is the hardest. Admitting i actually am in this place..a place that allows one to imagine such thoughts & fears..be they rational or side effects, they are still very real & need to be Understood in order to dispel them.. A Lifetime of having to be the Strong one..while carrying a pile of narcs & other disturbed people latched onto my back, through the fires they created...i tended to deny my own feelings, my own fears & anxieties because there just was never any time nor room for dealing with my own little issues...so i said Nope, i don't really feel that way, & pushed whatever it was at the time into the dusty darkened corners of subconsciousness... Well..that's not only stupid, it's Fatal...cos..those feelings Are Still There..just out of sight does not mean out of mind..they ist there & fester...& one day...they Will blow up...& we crash into the wall. ..for me it was my body itself simply shut down & refused to get back up until i did deal with those pesky non-issues in the corners.. First step, Hardest step...is..admitting they are Real & Valid..i had each & every one of those thoughts...for a Reason. Once i did that..i was able to move forward & find out Why.......& then...the healing actually...finally..began.

Overcoming anxiety can seem overwhelming, but remember that you have the power to take small steps towards feeling better. Start by identifying the triggers and sources of your anxiety, and then try to challenge negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones. Practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, or yoga to help calm your mind and body. Don't be afraid to seek professional help if you need it, and remember that it's okay to ask for support from friends and loved ones. With time and effort, you can learn to manage your anxiety and live a happier, more fulfilling life.

I’m going to hear this every morning for weeks…I’ve never felt what I’m feeling and I’m scared. This video helped me so much. Thank you Jordan Peterson and thank you life and all who share it. I love you.

Today I needed to hear this. Thank you Dr. Peterson.

Playing it out is what’s causing the anxiety I know what it is and I can’t stop it even when I distract, focused on eating training and it’s just constant

@behindstoney6520

2 жыл бұрын

Just know EVENTUALLY it will be better, more life🤙

"I M HUMAN HEAR ME ROAR"(THANK U HELEN REDDY ) {..RIP... }WE R MENT TO SURVIVE WE CHOOSE THATS LIFE WE CHOOSE CHOOSE STRENGTH..U CAN I CAN WE CAN [>CHOOSE GOD >] PRAY ITS POSITIVE IT GLORIOUS..IT WILL GIVE U POWER OVER DARKNESS CHOOSE CHOOSE TO FIGHT AGAINST THE DARKNESS. I BEEN FIGHTING THIS SINCE I WAS 19 IM NOW 63..I feel better I choose to fight NEGATIVES..I choose TO BEAT IT YES YES U CANITS IN U IF ITS IN ONE ITSIN ALL..GOD BLESS U AND AND THOSE U LOVE

The best kind of story is the "comeback". Forgot the past, move forward with courage, be the comeback story ❤

God bless J Peterson