I feel anxiety posting this video!! 😬 There is so much I didn't touch on or points I didn't explain well enough... this video is far from perfect... I'll definitely make more videos about anxiety trying to touch on more points. Thank you all for so much love in the comments... it means so much to me!!

@GarrisGamer301

4 жыл бұрын

i think thats okay Myra! thats why its part 2, so you can add a 3rd or 4th :) love your videos !

@FilosofoGhiraldelli

4 жыл бұрын

You talked about self confidence and limitations of life, that's key points for everyone who wants a happy life. This is just perfect. Cheers.

@foilhattiest1

4 жыл бұрын

Hey you got a lot further than a whole lot of people ever dare to just by getting in front of a camera, recording your honest thoughts and opinions on the subject and posting it online! It doesn't have to be perfect, in fact "better something good today than something perfect tomorrow" because that tomorrow might never come. Glad to see that you seem happy and that your channel is doing so well, stay awesome!

@myrawest

4 жыл бұрын

@@foilhattiest1 that means a lot. Thank you

@myrawest

4 жыл бұрын

@@FilosofoGhiraldelli thank you so much ♡♡♡

I've never experienced anxiety in my life. I had a few friends who would suffer panic attacks and I remember I would literally think of them as emotionally weak. It wasn't until I was like 25 when out of nowhere I got gnarly anxiety. All forms. It got so bad to the point where I couldn't even drive. I'm 32 now and can honestly say that I have overcome my anxiety disorder. Including basically everything, you're saying. 1. Journaling. Honest writing about your emotions every single night. Becoming conscious of your thoughts and emotions is huge. 2. Take care of your body. No more energy drinks. Exercise. Alcohol... it's absolute poison. Feed the body lots of veggies 3. No more sleeping around. Don't give away your energy... it sounds hippy dippy but its very true. 4. Forget yourself in the service of others. Since I've moved to South America... I've fallen in love with sharing a meal with a stranger. (It costs me like a dollar) Also finding something to keep me busy.. I absolutely love documenting others for my little channel showing how those who have nothing.. literally living in poverty yet have so much more joy then we do in 1st world countries. This has been my formula to free myself of anxiety which can be absolutely debilitating. I like your channel Myra keep it up!

@jayleenv.7975

3 жыл бұрын

OMG, are you that Tik Toker that posts clips of meeting people in South America? I've seen Tik Toks about people being blessed, like one with a man and his son finally finding a place to stay and another where a woman and her father received money from funds for their crops

@MURPHSLIFE

3 жыл бұрын

Jayleen Vilma yup that’s me !!!

@MURPHSLIFE

3 жыл бұрын

Jayleen Vilma ❤️❤️❤️ plenty more to come

@hopeamaryah1635

3 жыл бұрын

I usually journal, on and off, but at the same time I might be hesitant to continue journaling because I don't want to create more paper clutter I might have to have a hard time thinking of discarding or keeping. Maybe I should throw away my notes after I write or something.

@MURPHSLIFE

3 жыл бұрын

@@jayleenv.7975 that’s me ❤️🙏🏻

“You gonna feel so much freedom just being yourself” Exactly.

You are a transparent and very kind soul Myra, a very rare trait to have these days. Hope you are well and I wish you the best!

I loved your philosophy of comparing everything with death. It really the right thing to do with this short life.

Your voice is so calming and pleasant

So true. I've always felt that Death is so empowering. Don't fear Death, but respect the inevitability. Remember that you're going to die. That makes life worth living. And what do we say to Death? Not today, old friend. Not today.

@myrawest

3 жыл бұрын

Well said!!

@fabioampe

3 жыл бұрын

Nice quote from Game of Thrones haha!

I’ve been struggling with crippling social anxiety for 5 years. Even going on a walk gives me anxiety. Finding a new career, new friends, relationships seems impossible to achieve. Ughh, it can be tough 😤

@user-hi8lv6ku1d

3 жыл бұрын

I think i can count how many times i went outside for the 5-6 last years. It is really tough.

I love how she's always helping people

Bob, anxiety is my worst enemy. I can’t control it, and it’s harder for a man to profess to a stranger that he has anxiety, I feel for myself it’s a sign of weakness. I applaud the fact that you are strong enough to do that. I am not a social animal, I’d much rather be by myself or maybe a couple other friends, but that is all. Crowds, lines, traffic jams, family gatherings, doctor’s offices are unbearable. I do have medication but it makes me too sleepy to take all the time so I often struggle through it and tough it out. I admire your ability to deal with it.

@Boudi-ca

3 жыл бұрын

I find family gatherings/weddings almost physically painful. Last year I didn’t go to any, I felt that weak. I’m the only one who is socially anxious in my family and I feel like I have a sign on my head reading ‘weak’. Luckily I can visit family members on separate occasions okay. I’m only good one on one.

@alishademi4347

3 жыл бұрын

I get that, and I feel we are slowly moving out of this freaking paradigm that man are "weak" or not a man when they show fearful. Men deserve as much to show themselves with their humaness and vulnerability as women. And as a woman I can tell you, I gladly welcome that in a man.

Life is fatal, no one has survived yet.

@davidcarr2649

4 жыл бұрын

I never asked for this thing called life. Now, not only do I have it (confirmed by several doctors), but you're saying it's going to kill me?

@jmnr1993

4 жыл бұрын

Death isn't the end of it

@missseveri3512

4 жыл бұрын

Thank God! 🤣

@sebasrtrd

4 жыл бұрын

@@jmnr1993 debatable

@rmora1

4 жыл бұрын

@@davidcarr2649 It's a terminal disease everyone is born with.

At 56 Years I can say this advice is soo on point! 🙏

Soon 100000 subs!!! Congrats !

Affirmations were the first step in getting my anxiety down! It was so hard to stop the negative thoughts, at first just looking in the mirror and saying out loud that I love who I am would bring me to tears but it made me realize that I do have the power to be who I want to be and I can make myself the person I want to be.

It’s so nice to hear you talk about this rn, with college starting im extra extra anxious & you always feel like a good friend to relate with. Thank you for sharing this, I definitely struggle so bad with beating myself up and putting people wayyy above myself. Also thought I’d mention I have the same ideology on death too hahaha

@myrawest

4 жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

I think struggling with comments and what others say about me since I was young definitely followed me until now. Although I do believe that you have to believe in yourself and love yourself, it's so hard at times when those voices in the past is louder than your own voice. But I'm thankful now that there's so much I've learned from so many people (and also you!). And I believe it's a battle till our deaths .

Hey Myra, my life story is similar to yours, plus having most of the same issues as you, most importantly the anxiety (regular and social). You seem to be ahead of the game in figuring out how to deal with anxiety. It took me until my mid 30s to get rid of my anxiety, it may sound ridiculous, but it kind of happened by accident. I wasn't smart like you and was figuring out coping strategies, I was just determined to start my own business in the field that I liked. Once I started my business it forced me to socialize daily with strangers, focus on business not myself, and it built my confidence and made me not worry about failure cause there will always be another opportunity. Within a year or so, my anxiety was gone and I didn't know why, until I started to study psychology and it gave me the answers.Your ahead of the game, your 21 and already figuring it out :)

You scared the hell out of me when "Bob" wiggled and you screamed, lol. Loved this video and I wish I had it to watch when I was your age. Glad you could share this to help others. Keep up the good work, you are an amazing person!

Shout out to our boi Bob! I'm currently battling anxiety myself. Most of the points you've made are things that I've done and/or experienced several times, though allowing myself to be vulnerable with loved ones is very difficult. Feelings of shame, embarresment, arrogance, pride...basically the ego kicks in to protect myself even though it's completely against my actual wellbeing. Psychology works in bizarre ways. Anyway, keep doing what you're doing and have a nice day/night!

Funny When i tell people about my social anxiety, they usually laugh at me because i don't appear anxious to them I have learned to talk to people ...through the few friends i had...they almost forced me to talk to others, go out, try somethings i did not dare(like going out or something) However I does feel very freeing if i admit how i feel at times, even when the reactions are mixed It makes me feel better instantly Not everyone has to understand, at times it is just helpfull to admit it to "myself" somehow I think your perspective is very valuable and i'm sure it will help a lot of people Thanks for taking this brave step We may not know each-other, but i'm very proud of you

I have less anxiety just watching your videos. Your voice is so warm and your personality is so soothing. You're doing great. BOB.

We love you for sharing your experience with anxiety, I know you're not a phycologist but listening to you, talking about this issue makes me feel like I'm not alone, thank you so much.

@myrawest

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ♡♡

BOB 😌 I feel you girl. I'm struggling with social anxiety too. It’s terrible. Also that blooper reel was cute ❤️

@myrawest

4 жыл бұрын

Wow you made it that far 😀

It’s scary how much I resonated with every word you spoke in this video, i see a lot of myself in you and that alone makes me feel so much less lonely with my social anxiety and introvert personality struggles. I wish for a friend like you, you’re so pretty, real, and humble and seriously a refreshing positive light in the world! Watching and listening to this video felt like a sign because I just started a new internship and I have to do virtual conferences and phone calls weekly so I’ve been feeling out of my comfort zone lately. I have a presentation on Friday and I keep convincing myself to not be nervous because it’s all done virtually via video chat, but still. I can’t help but think I’m going to stutter and stumble over my words as I always do when I know more than 2 sets of eyes are watching me. Esp while everyone else is able to speak and express themselves so eloquently. i really do have an inferiority complex like you explained and it’s the root cause of my anxiety but idk how to rid of it most times when I’m in any social or team work setting. This inferiority complex has been the bane of my existence. I’d love for you to keep posting more videos like this and thank you for lending your voice for all those struggling w social anxiety

i love that. 'Remembering the certainty of death ...takes away so much fear.' -Myra West ..Also, Bob

You're an overall genuine person. Keep using this energy of yours to help others. Share your story and thoughts. Inspire. Stay queen.

The death nihilism thing and being upfront about my anxiety to others are both strategies that i have developed myself as-well, but never heard talked about before. It was quite stunning to hear you talk about it, especially the part about traveling as i've also been planning for a backpacking trip across Asia to expose myself to the world, its hurdles, its peoples, and its beauty; doing things along the way that i would never do back home in order to expose myself and grow as a person. Just like you. You are one of the few people who i've ever experienced speaking my own mind to me like that. Nobody else could come close to understanding that thoughts of death and exploding suns could ever be comforting, let alone a source of liberation. I've felt so lost and alone thinking nobody in the world could know the weight of my pain. I feel less lonely, knowing that another person was going through the same thing that i was at around the same age, and around the same time. Hell, just finding another person on the same path as me, ahead of me even, strengthens my resolve enough. And like a beacon, you shine the way forward, instilling in the heart of this lone sailor, the audacious calm to know that the worst of this storm is truly behind me, and that the path before me is true. So cheers! And thank you so much for making these (and thank you double for uploading, you madlad). Best of luck on your own travels

@myrawest

3 жыл бұрын

No thank God you didn't delete it! I really loved reading it! I'm not just saying it... this comment touched me differently than others. I hope you keep commenting because I would love to hear more thoughts. You are a beautiful writer! It is so good to hear that something I have done has helped someone else

"The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts: therefore, guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue and reasonable nature." ~ Marcus Aurelius If you haven't already read up on the works of Marcus Aurelius (particularly his Meditations), I would encourage you to do so. In fact, I would encourage everyone to do so. Great video by the way; and don't worry about the technical quality, it doesn't diminish your powerful message, not one bit. Oh, and poor Bob! :)

You got so many points right. Build yourself up and make yourself stronger. Learn lots of little subtle things about life by experiencing them. And, yes, realize that everybody else has struggles too. Many people hide their weaknesses and insecurities and build this rough exterior to cover up for their faults. In a way that's a cruel thing, and they're doing it because they're afraid to admit that they're weak just like everybody else. If possible, stay away from people like that, because they're being fake. You want to be with people who are real and honest. You sound like a really nice person, and you need to be with others like yourself.

Your video came about in the most perfect time. I’ve been working as a campaign canvasser knocking on doors and talking to people about issues. The first week was super stressful, but now 3 weeks in it’s gotten so much easier. Your video really opened my eyes. One day, a few hours before canvassing, I read a book that said that I have to be my best, and that my best changes throughout the day and weeks, so don’t expect the same result. But remember you did your best. At the end of the day, I felt so much better and more confident. And since that day, my anxiety has shrunken so significantly. This video made me realize it: that affirmations is the key. Bringing myself down is what gave me anxiety and low confidence. Now I need to bring myself back up. Thanks and all the best with your journey!

I'm glad you're healthy now. Always keep a positive vibe around you.

Bob!!! thanks for another awesome video Myra

Like how you say "You're not going to die", I always remind myself that time has to pass. No matter how much I worry about a specific moment, they always have to end eventually. That grounds me.

Knowledge is power. Ty Myra you’re awesome 😎

You did wonderful. You are such a blessing. I enjoyed your video.💖

i love your videos sm, thank you for making these.

This is wonderful! I can relate with all that you said. Thank you for sharing!

this video came out at such a right time in my life. Thank you Myra!

13:34 I adore the second 'It doesn't matter :D' hahaha. And, you are right.

You are an amazing person and Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this topic.

Thank you for sharing, I could help a friend that go through it, at that time she had a panic attack and I was just passing by. Glad I could help and talk about it later. Talking, I easily found that her mom always made calls many times along the day and felt like a reminder that she fights anxiety even when she's OK and having a happy time. Talked to her mom and its better now. So that she can work on her confidence. I'm sharing your channel with people I know. Thanks!

Anxiety wasn't too big a problem for me as a youth, but it's gotten stronger the longer I've stayed out of the public as a SAHM. And one of my children has had trouble with anxiety and depression, but is doing better now due to medication and therapy. I've come to respect Death, too. We die in small ways over and over, and are reborn over and over. That's personal evolution. I'm glad you didn't harm Bob. :) That blooper reel was precious.

Myra, thank you for your honesty and your tenderness. I'm happy I discovered you.

Wow, that's good to hear and you tried something that's so new and unexpected, it ended up being the best way to boost up your confidence and feel so proud of yourself 💛❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💛💛. Can't wait to see the rest of the video ☺☺☺☺☺. Hope to hear from you soon, stay safe, and keep on smiling 😁😁😁😁.

Bob 🌱 That is such great advice. Thank you Myra

Watching your videos inspires me! I feel like the way you describe anxiety and your experiences is so realistic and relatable. You don't sugarcoat how it feels and you don't encourage people to hold onto fear, which is wonderful. You admit to the fear but move forward anyway, and I think it's important for anyone with anxiety to try to reach out of their comfort zones... even though it feels so, so, so difficult. It's nice to be able to watch your videos and feel like it's okay to fail but get back up again :) Bob!

I’m so happy to see how wonderful you are doing in your life. I’m so proud of you. God Bless You 🙏🏼♥️💋

A great video! I'm fairly certain you've helped a lot of people just by making it. Congratulations, Myra!

Well hi to Bob the grub👋! I finally got the time to watch all of your video's and be back up to date :) Thanks a lot for sharting this video, I'm struggling with some anxiety every once in a while and I really think your tips will help me calm down a little. And indeed, knowing that you're not alone in whatever you're dealing with somehow makes it less hard

Bob. Good video. It definitely helps to talk about anxiety and yeah everybody always thinks everybody else has it all together when usually they're faking it as much as you are.

You've just reminded me of an affirmation I used to use, that gave me peace. "I have everything I need in this moment. I am being taken care of". Love from Ireland ❤️.

@missseveri3512

4 жыл бұрын

"I am enough" ❤

Loving this series! Your experiences are similar to many people dealing with anxiety, myself included. In our own way, you and all of us are working it out. Surely Bob didn't mean to scare you. Thank you for sharing your experience! Take care!

Take care Myra. Your helping people and yourself :)

Your videos are so helpful!!!! Thanks for all you do!

Bob. Great video as always Myra and I can totally relate, especially with feeling like I have to keep my anxiety a secret, I’m working on it but I still don’t want people to know my weakness and I want them to see me as a confident girl. The struggle is real

Video was a big eye opener, thank you for the advice🙏🏼

I really related to mostly every single point you stated but mostly the limting belief part and you doing research to better underatand your situations. I truly admire how raw and honest you are with your viewers, with you putting yourself out there to help who ever it does. It is truly admirable and I can say I am one of those people. It truly feel like I am here with a friend, just listening to what is going through her thoughts. Thank you! ❤❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing your knowledgeable and insights on what has worked for you and how it can help others. ❤❤❤

Myra: "I am not scared of bugs" Also Myra: "Aaaaaahhh"

@myrawest

4 жыл бұрын

I wasn't expecting it to move!!

Bob! Very insightful video, 100 percent agree with the death thing. We're only here for a short time and it helps to keep that in mind when trying to navigate through life.

It's good to see you talking to yourself. Have a nice Wednesday!!!

Bob. Nice video. It's important to acknowledge and give full value to your accomplishments of getting through anxious situations. It helps build confidence in tackling other anxious situations.

That is some really good advice for anxiety! and the grub part made me giggle :)

Great advice I love it !!

You really hit the nail on the head here, thank you.

Bob. I can relate to the thoughts of being self-critical so much. I still struggle with it. However, I'm changing it bit by bit. Your right being nicer and forgiving to yourself helps alot. This vid was powerful 👍. Thanks for the vid!

Excellent video. It came across as an authentic expression of a real life issue many people face. I especially like the dash of unique flavor you added with the blooper. It's good to know you are working on solutions that enhance your life. Thanks for sharing the view from your lenses. 👏 💜

Positive thinking is key .Great video Myra thanks for sharing. 🙂

Bob. Bob the bug loves you too. Really good to see an update from you. It felt too long since the previous one. Listening to what you say, I can tell you've come a long way already Myra. Keep on fearing death. You are right. Anyone can be taken in the blink of an eye, and we don't have second chances to repair and be at peace with ourselves before we go. So we should always be mended and at peace, and being in that way, have no regrets. Love and hugs from UK. Feel the fear and do it anyway. X

Bob thank you so much for all your advices!! i have social anxiety and i agree that amost all of them are really useful. you inspire me to continue improving myself socially and fight with anxiety also don't feel bad for the quality of the video (as u said in the description box), i find your videos talking in nature so much relaxing, your voice chills me a lot, not joking! hope to see more videos soon :)

@myrawest

4 жыл бұрын

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Excellent advice! I especially agree with the travel one. I'm currently living abroad and it has definitely boasted my confidence. I'm not scared of traveling in the future and trying new things.

Thank you. You're so brave and I admire you so much.

Bob, Ah No need to apologise for the quality of your video, it is what makes your videos unique, very brave topic to chat about how you got over anxiety in life, really strikes a cord with so many viewers, you can only say how you get through it and you did that really well, low confidence is a terrible thing to suffer from, limits your development in life so much, you must be helping so many with your experiences and if you can believe in yourself at some stage, then that's a success for anyone. keep on going with your journey in life and enjoy it, hope you all the best Myra.

Hi Myra. Just watched your last 5 videos in a row lol. I love your content. This video in particular was very helpful for me. I also suffer with some anxiety and have been using this past year to better myself. I love the tips you gave. And I love how ur videos are for the most part filmed out in nature. Makes me want to explore. I hope you have a great day!🙃🙃

You're amazing and doing great! And btw your voice is very calming, soothing I feel like I just listened guided meditation audio

Bob, I think you are so brave and I admire you for speaking out about anxiety. Keep up the good work. XOXO

thank you for this. i've had terrible social anxiety since i can remember and hearing about your growth is giving me strength. the thing that you mentioned about death changing the perspective of everything is so very real. i had a similar breakthrough this year when covid hit (or was it last year?) and i realized death was so close to us even if we constantly try to ignore it. i've realized there are some things i still want to do and want to at least give them a try. best wishes

Thank you,Myra ❤️

You are not alone...so many fight this daily and the saddest part is people taking pleasure in seeing other people suffer. As you know there is a spiritual battle for your soul.

Thank you so much for sharing this, my anxiety has been flaring up really bad today so your timing with this video is perfect.

@myrawest

4 жыл бұрын

I hope it helps a little

You’re very brave for posting these kinds of videos. I hope to have your confidence one day and post something similar 💓

So pleased to hear workaway helped you. My friends have workaways on their finca (small farm) here in Spain and it has been a positive experience for all.

Your backgrounds are always so serene looking! Ahhh. Trees.

U sound honest and enlightening. Thanks for share it with outside world .

Wonderful share, and you are also great, thank you, Mira

Hello to "Bob" Enjoyed Pt 2 Battling Anxiety even though you were only speaking about your own experiences with Anxiety and were so open honest about it people can relate if people can relate you help them and that is wonderful well done Myra. Take care stay safe look forward to you next video.

This wad so well explained, I felt like I was having a heart to heart with my best friend. I am going to try self loving. I am my worst critic but have such a big open understanding heart twords others. Anxiety sucks but there are ways to cope and allot of people to relate to. Just remember like I always have to tomorrow's another day and no body is perfect. Xoxo it wad really great to hear from you aging till next time.

An interesting and informative video. I can definitely say I relate to the “putting yourself down” section. But, in the end, one needs to believe that their confidence is strong. Strong and sturdy enough in order to get through the goals that they so desire in life. That’s important. Bob

Keep strong..stay you and you will learn that YOU are enough ...and battle on a lot of people struggle so know you are not alone .x

105 thousand subscribers you deserve.Congratulations!!!👏👏👏👏

Myra West ''You are one Incredible young lady!! Bless you so much for your Amazing share !! Super great video and topic.✌😱🌹💕🤗😎🌞😽

Bob!! 🐛 Thank you for the video Myra! I will try to apply your tips in my life, they look good You look very gorgeous btw 😊

Despite the technical difficulties with video quality, this video had some amazing pieces of advice

Thank you for this video, really helpful!☺

Love this girl🤗

I´m battling anxiety for about 42 years... And I have ADHD and the jobs that I have hold required that the executive function and concentration which I lack. That is when anxiety comes and takes over. Thanks, beautiful and sensuous Myra for this video.

thank u for the effort in sharing such content

My tips for anxiety which helps for me: 1) People with anxiety may have a negative attitude towards problems (this/that bad thing will happen or this bad thing) and knowing that can help you remember that and stop spiralling out of control with the negativity. 2) try to see the possibilities with your problem(s) (if I do this uncomfortable thing it may lead to me e.g. feeling proud about myself for going through it). 3) write down your problems. 4) brainstorm solutions to your problem, pick one of the solutions, weigh the pros/cons/consequences 5) write down short term and long term goals to apply the solution. 6) ask yourself if the solution will lead to solving your problem. 7) if not do the same procedure with another solution otherwise start implementing your solution. 8) decide how to evaluate if your solution is working e.g. I got good grades on the tests while taking a course to get the qualifications I need to find a job. 9) Other advice: write down a problem and the threat level in %, then think about possibilities, then write a new threat level after that. 10) These advices are from my therapy sessions.

Thanks for the video. Good work

I love how you are so confident that you can fight your anxiety. Recently I have been engulfed in the worst anxiety of my entire life and it is non stop and seems hopeless. This helped tremendously. Thank you. I love you even though I don’t know you and we have never met.

@myrawest

4 жыл бұрын

I have been swallowed by anxiety too, it can get better. Hang in there, don't give up

Bob, thank you for sharing your coping strategies. I especially like the part about reminding yourself about death, it really puts things into perspective and make our day-to-day problems seem not all that important. Love your videos Myra :)