I took a weed gummy, got too high and had a panic attack 13 months ago. I didn’t know at the time that I had a panic attack and I was going through the anxiety cycle. I thought I had fried my brain. It took me 6 months to realize that I was just going through anxiety. But my anxiety was so severe, I was having suicidal thoughts. Anyway long story short, I thank Jesus that he helped me through my anxiety journey. If you’re reading this stay strong, don’t lose hope. Also trust Jesus, because he gives hope to live.

Very god to know, I'd started to think of my anxieties as ingrained, it's a huge relief to know they're more mutable than that, something I'd felt but not been able to fully articulate!

@mir127

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, just free your mind and body of the trauma , make them feel safe and you'll be 'as good as new'!:)

1. 3:58 Generalised Anxiety Disorder 2. 5:12 Social Anxiety Disorder 3. 6:10 Panic Disorder 4. 6:56 Agoraphobia 5. 7:47 Specific Phobias 6. 8:21 Selective Mutism 7. 8:56 Separation Anxiety

I have GAD, but I also have C PTSD. I believe my GAD is related to my C-PTSD from childhood & adult traumas. Although GAD runs in my family too. ( and lots of generational trauma).

Your video is so informative. I struggled with anorexia in college, but it wasn’t until years later after my mom died, and I started therapy that I realized I have anxiety, depression and how it all ties together waaaaay further back than I realized. CBT and medication have been incredible tools to help me finally live a fuller life.

Thank you very much Emma, ultimate therapist on youtube.

I'm super grateful to you for making this free.

I’ve been officially diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, so I know I have it. I’ve been struggling with high anxiety since college, it sucks.

@JenniferAndrew-tz9yg

8 ай бұрын

❤

You helped my husband and I understand eachother in your communication videos of being askers and guessers. Im so glad you’re putting these anxiety videos out. It helps me so much ❤❤❤

I've always struggled with selective mutism but didn't get diagnosed until this past year. I'm 31 so I've dealt with this with most of my life

I developed hypochondria about a year ago and man. I feel so ridiculous, but I can't help it anymore. And I don't know how to stop it, I don't know if there even is a way TO stop it. I haven't had healthcare since 2019, and since America sucks when it comes to taking care of its people, I can't afford to see doctors. So that's both contributing to my fears and preventing me from helping to end them. I used to be able to Google symptoms and make reasonable conclusions, and now I'm just the meme. >

Your content is so invaluable to me, thank you so much and God bless you

Hello! Thank you very much! I cannot see a therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist. And even if I could, they would tell me those same things you say and those same things I read in all those books. If I see professionals (like psychologists), they're gonna tell me what I already know. I don't want to pay someone so that they tell me what I already know... I'm not rich enough and it's complicated. And I believe it's 100 % possible for me to overcome panic disorder and agoraphobia without them. I did it once. In today's world, we can watch helpful videos (including yours) on KZread. It wasn't possible several years ago. They're helpful. Their goal is to help people, and that's what they do. I'm stubborn and determined. I believe I can overcome those anxiety disorders. And then, it'll be a piece of cake 😄

@mistyviolet3825

9 ай бұрын

😂🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻🕊️

@annavictoria7141

3 ай бұрын

are you better now sir?

I have learned more in the first 10 mins than in 6 sessions w a psychologist. My first experience w anxiousness came at age 6 when my [alcoholic] mother would not give my baby brother [ too young to turn over or lift his head ] a bottle and he was hungry. This was in 1954. I remember going to her and said the baby was crying and I thought he was hungry... she said she didn't feel well and turned her back to me in her bed. I was so anxious, I thought he would die if he didn't eat! I went to the refrigerator, warmed the bottle under hot running water and tested it on my wrist [ I didn't know how to work the stove and I saw my mother test the bottle on her wrist ]. I took the bottle and held my brother's head up through the crib bars [ I didn't know how to lower them ] and fed him. Then I turned him on his side bc I was too small to lift him up, and burped him. As the oldest of 5 of 2 alcoholics, I was their caregiver for the most part ... seeing they were fed, bathed and later on, helped w their homework, put to bed and dishes done while my parents frequented bars immediately after work and then on most weekends after lunch beginning at around age 8. I literally felt, for the most part, their well being depended on me. I was not allowed after school activities or friends to the house. I later, against most odds, got my Rn degree and went into geriatrics where the senior population is mostly forgotten about then to hospice to help grieving families and give patients the best quality of life while they were still living. I know no life without anxiety... had my 1st panic attack at age 19 while cleaning out my refrigerator... only have had 3-4 in my life and none while at work... I have SAD bc never really learned how to make or keep friends and parties and small talk make me anxious. I am sensitive to others' feelings and can get overwhelmed. I enjoy solitude and my own company. Ty for your videos, they are so informative.

@Arrasel

8 ай бұрын

How are your parents now? Did they quit alcohol?

@lindasheldon6940

8 ай бұрын

@@Arrasel I'm 75 now and they both have passed away

@Arrasel

8 ай бұрын

@lindasheldon6940 oh yes, you're right. Did they repented and asked for forgiveness from you and your brothers?

@lindasheldon6940

8 ай бұрын

@@Arrasel Not in their vocabulary..they were raised in a different era. I have forgiven them.

@Arrasel

8 ай бұрын

@lindasheldon6940 God bless you. When we forgive we get rid of the burden. God will judge your parents in the Judgement Day but He'll not forgive your tears and the pain you've experienced.

Psilocybin mushrooms healed me . I can't explain it but my experience has been spiritual and eye opening . I also started micro dosing . It really helped me get rid of depression and anxiety .

@kathleenmcclenahan5701

9 ай бұрын

I've been looking to get my hands on shrooms for my anxiety and stress levels . Any one knows where I can source ?

@peterestrada8542

9 ай бұрын

​@@kathleenmcclenahan5701Yes dr.jeffshroom

@bizffatar5824

9 ай бұрын

​@@peterestrada8542dr.jeffshroom is the best . He's been my go to for anything psychedelics and shrooms . He's very good

@MirableHarison

9 ай бұрын

​@@bizffatar5824Is he on insta?

@kiramatt6152

9 ай бұрын

​@@MirableHarisonYes he's dr. jeffshroom

Hey Emma, i really want you to talk about agoraphobia and panic attacks

@merlinambrosius511

9 ай бұрын

I second this, that would be great

i got GAD and PD, plus some phobias it sucks but i'm getting better at managing

Emma thanks, I always remember you when I think I've misrepresented myself in front of others like over thinking what I've said or if I think I've made too much eye contact. It's just anxiety talking

I think that I will never be cured of my mental disorder as I can't do anything in life : Not work, not going out, not study , didn't have a girlfriend, never went to parties and always living in terrible fear, derrealization, agoraphobia, nightmares and insomnia and no psychologist or psychiatrist has ever been able to heal me 😢 It is like living a never ending nightmare .

@elizabethwilk9615

9 ай бұрын

Don’t give up! Keep searching listening to others. I suggest Jordan Peeterson

@bastianray6334

8 ай бұрын

@@elizabethwilk9615 Not to this psychologist?

Prozac has been a life line for me. Meds can also really support healing and better mind set - whilst watching this amazing channel too. Thank you for your work

Could you maybe do a video comparison between Social anxiety and Asperger's syndrome? Thanks! ❤️

Diagnosis at best is a framework for understanding experience. Human distress is not a pathology. The DSM runs the risk of medicalizing the human condition. Emma, I have appreciated your passion and care over the years it is clear that you want to help. Please consider the harm which can be done with the unskillful use of the DSM. Thankyou.

I have worked moslty with my recurring depression symptoms. I don't have anxiety disorder but I think that high anxiety levels preceed my depression phases. I have found these videos very enlightening and can't wait to try out practical exercises. Thank you!

I had selective mutism as a kid. Now I’m diagnosed with general anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder and level 1 autism or Asperger’s. It’s been so hard to find help

I am 26 and fixate on my mom when she leaves for work every day. I hug on her repeatedly and repeat I love you I love you! I worry about her all day and I sometimes cry because of this worry. I for sure have separation anxiety too.

Could you explain more about anxiety over health. This happened to me and I convinced myself of every horrible disease that went with symptoms I was having. I had numbness and tingling, blurred vision, chest pains, etc. It was debilitating. What causes this to happen?

@erieberrymarshall3906

9 ай бұрын

Im not sure if this’ll help but; The numbness/tingling is likely due to the fact that when people go into fight or flight mode (aka are panicked) the body concentrates the blood flow mostly to the vitals and away from the hands/feet. Chest pain is a very common symptom too, its caused from the adrenaline and cortisol pumping through you so quickly when stressed, same with the blurry vison its often caused by the adrenaline causing pressure in your eyes. Theyre all normal symptoms of anxiety although feel very debilitating. Also, When people are anxious they automatically believe and assume the worst, because thats how the brain thinks itll keep you safe. For example if there was a lion in the room with you, you dont think “eh im fine” you automatically think AHH HES GONNA EAT ME, and run. Thats how you stay safe. However, there isn’t ACTUALLY a lion for health anxiety, But unfortunately to the sympathetic nervous system (aka the panic system) of someone with health anxiety, any trigger even if it’s something ridiculous, is a valid trigger.

@amenhotep7704

8 ай бұрын

trust me you ain't alone, i used to have this all the time sometimes i still get it. It's just our brains mindfucking us.

@Shellbelle22

8 ай бұрын

@@k.tinamarie thank you for your kind words and sharing your experience. 🙏❤️

@Shellbelle22

8 ай бұрын

@@amenhotep7704 that's for sure! Thank you for sharing!

@m00nwalker32

7 ай бұрын

Im with you having experienced this what helps is knowing other people feel the same way.

Thank you 😊

A very informative video.

Thx for this video!

I'm loving these videos! Looking forward to the next ones!

I have the feeling that I exist within confines of some kind. Imagine an invisible boundary that keeps me in a very limited space. I find myself pacing the floor all day trying to start doing anything that I need to do. I don't know how to just do anything anymore. I feel like human clutter for being essentially useless.

I suddenly lost my ability to read at the age of 21. It took years before I was able to read a page in less than 15 minutes. I struggled for a long time to acclimate. It's like driving a jalopy in the break down lane while everyone else is flying by at 75 mph. Merging with traffic seemed impossible. Now I'm 52. In a career. Story in itself. Life is difficult but life isn't bad.

I'm taking medication for my anxiety issues. Unwanted thoughts, racing heart, a little dizzy, trouble sleeping, sometimes chest pain, and panic attacks. Due to years of stress

Thank you

Do you have any videos related to overcoming or managing claustrophobia? Enjoy your work. Thanks.

The only diagnosis I was correct on (well I was right about a lot but the main one includes all the symptoms) was ADHD. And sometimes you should listen to you’re gut but also other people. I had other people ask if I had it without me talking about it. Yet I feel nowadays kids and teens feel it’s trendy to have disorders which is actually scary because you can also trick yourself into thinking you have one.

@gnarthdarkanen7464

9 ай бұрын

NOT to "bash" all the kids today... Obviously, not all kids do the same thing through any generation... BUT kids have a VERY VERY LONG HISTORY of finding ways to excuse sh*tty behavior and exploiting adults, especially the ones closest to them, for sympathies rather than discipline and structure. It's not always trendy, either. It sucks, because most adults just want to help rectify the problem, whatever it is. Parents get exhausted and end up just wanting quiet, and the whole oppositional mindset "us v them" just sets up everyone for shortcomings and failures and disappointments. It's a precarious balance to listen and evaluate independently enough to be confident in the issues and the resolve prescribed, but not so much as to "get sucked in" and join the "pity party" instead of putting a stop to sh*tty behavior, and establishing a proper course for growth and cultivation. ;o)

@xxcapxr3611

9 ай бұрын

@@gnarthdarkanen7464 and that’s the worst part because I was born in 1990. Being depressed wasn’t cool, adhd, anxiety etc. it was never trendy or you got bullied. With today’s generation (well obviously every generation had these issues) but it’s worse today. Especially with social media. And you are correct, it’s like a cop out or excuse to justify behavior. And I always say to get other’s opinions who don’t know you personally. Due to someone who has experience may have a correct diagnosis and not be bias since they know you. I wish everybody who has any issues gets help. Just sucks because people who have these things never want them and ones who don’t do. And the ones who do have them makes it harder since most (society) thinks it’s all for attention.

@gnarthdarkanen7464

9 ай бұрын

@@xxcapxr3611 Honestly (and I don't mean this maliciously) most of the individuals in society just don't give a f***. It's not their problem until it interferes with their lives, specifically... It's exactly like the violent crime in an alley or side street, or a car crash out in a field, upside down, burning... and traffic just rolls by. With a little luck, someone might even call in a report on a cell, but they don't stop... It's not THEIR emergency... AND then you have the other side, where people "care" because that's what they're supposed to do... for whatever reason...AND worse, whether or not they can actually do anything productive about it. It would be nice if there was a very simple means to codify how life works on planet Earth... BUT that simply isn't the way things happen. Life is messy, chaotic, and frequently completely without any sense or reason that can be discerned at the moment. Children are especially impressionable... Adults are only less so, not immune to it. SO when something fancy comes along to give some excuse for sh*tty behavior, children may try it as an exploit... OR just as easily, the adults may test it as an excuse so they can shirk their responsibilities as adults. AND that all makes psychological treatment that much more complicated and difficult... and runs the risk of rewarding sh*tty behavior, rather than necessarily helping someone recognize that while their mental health issue or shortcoming is NOT their fault, the condition IS their responsibility. AND my biggest personal gripe with society at large is that somehow, "Responsibility" became a dirty word. ;o)

@xxcapxr3611

9 ай бұрын

@@gnarthdarkanen7464 exactly! Or what gets me is, not everybody feels the same or thinks the same. I am the type I will show respect and be nice. Yet I may not agree with everything you do. To me that’s amazing and the great think about freedom. Yet I feel in 2023 people don’t treat freedom with enough respect because once it’s gone it’s harder to get back. Years ago you could agree to disagree but nowadays it’s agree or you’re a scumbag degenerate.

Steven Hayes calls a stop to this, and some other practitioners are actually questioning the validity of the DSM. It has been problematic rather than helpful. You also check process based therapy and how it actually plans to counter the DSM culture.

@shawnleong3605

8 ай бұрын

Exactly. Calling it the bible is kinda disgusting.

@HeavenlyPresley-Tonya

8 ай бұрын

The DSM Is outdated -- The "Tests" were done many years ago --- and with my research was all MALES --- Yep

Family get together are like that with large amounts of people. I will worry especially if I know there someone who always is drunk or causing issues.

Can you make a video about agoraphobia? +I love you so much 💖😩

My agoraphobia developed after I was carjacked at gunpoint by a rider (I drove for Uber) and after that. I couldn't go into the city proper, then it was local places, then my neighborhood. Now I don't leave my house. I have been diagnosed with GAD and panic disorder. I suspect that I have PTSD from the incident but no diagnoses.

The irony is I love to socialize but tense up when in public especially in an environment with many people. My balance/gait is off when I walk in the work place and was able to get an accommodation. So frustrating. Havent found therapy helpful. I exercise daily, meditate and eat healthy to keep it at arms length.

Hey can you talk about rejection sensitivity and anxiety?

Great

I struggle with facial tics for few years. Some years I didn’t have it. I just turned 60. Do you think sometimes nervous tics can be from trauma or ocd?

Every time me and my wife talk about traveling somewhere or to an event I get really nervous. When she leaves the house while I am at home I feel the same. Kills me every time. Live in a safe town as well.

Can you do a segment on relationship anxiety?

Can you talk about FND and anxiety?

Are you able and willing to make a video on how to interact (in the living space) with someone who has OCD and anorexia? My sister lives with me and I did not realize reassurance can worsen symptoms of OCD. And with eating disorders, what actions or words make it worse or better?

So I have health anxiety, but I was diagnosed earlier with general anxiety. So you say that ocd is treated differently than general anxiety. And I have health anxiety, really severe. And if I understand it ok, health anxiety is part of OCD. So should I be treated like I have OCD or? I'm confused 😢 I suffer from health anxiety for more than 20 years.

Wonderful video. Thank you so much. I have been struggling with anxiety since I could remember and Im getting help from a psychiatrist. Your video helped me understand it a little better in a nutshell. Which is the name of your channel lol. Thank you so much

it’s really frustrating when therapy isn’t affordable, not even better help.

Can you speak on the Ativan shortage? That’s enough to give anyone anxiety.

Have you done a video on negative visualization? Visualizing the worst case scenarios to reduce anxiety. Is this a beneficial practice?

@undomiel466

8 ай бұрын

If it works for you it is. For me it is beneficial because I realize that most of the time I am panicking for things that don't really have a significant role in the big picture. It helps especially with work-related anxiety

what is the difference between anxiety disorder and complex ptsd? what's the difference in how they feel etc?

@G-Sagittastellium

9 ай бұрын

Great question. I have both of these.

@slaybotcom

9 ай бұрын

@@G-Sagittastellium how do they feel different?

Professional opinion is indeed needed. imagine playing chess, how you strategically place your chess pieces. Imagine how your emotion change while playing chess. Develop and open stimulis to brain to reduce panic attack.alwaus remember this until you're calm. You got this.

What about health anxiety? A lot of people have that

Is it possible to have more than one? After watching this I feel like I have six out of the seven. Also a few of the ones you mentioned as well

@breakfastclosed

8 ай бұрын

Yes of course

Why i self diagnose. Because kpj doctor took six months to write a simple letter saying depression snd anxiety . No further follow up . One i liked but my mom didn't bc of her mentor psychoanalysis her without her wanting. New therapist doesn't believe in traditional pysvhology i think , he specifically is NLP.

I would like to ask a question, and I really hope for a reply, as I'm desperate. No therapist has been able to help here where I live(Arab country). I am not capable of completing simple tasks like cooking, cleaning, etc, because the second I started doing anything I go into a state I can describe as *being in the middle of a storm.* Racing throughs, imagining the worst outcome/catastophizing, remembering the worst things that happened to me, etc. I'm also very tense and have difficulty breathing. I was diagnosed with depression, anxiety, ptsd, c-ptsd, but I think what I have is a generalised anxiety disorder(I'm scared of people, places, insects, etc. The list is long) Thank you!

@elizabethwilk9615

9 ай бұрын

Don’t give up. Research and listen to people like Emma or Jordan peeterson it helps

@mindovermovement6401

9 ай бұрын

Hi opt for therapy online.. tc

It's easily often that I will find common ground when something is mentioned, almost subconsciously. But I don't find that here with these disorders? I also don't have anyone to advise me on this so most of the dignostics are done by me so I not sure if it's bad?

I’m experiencing ptsd. Because of anaphylactic shock from medication and sudden food poisoning and now gastritis. I so scared to eat anything or take any medicine. Everything scares me.

ayurveda ancient health anxiety is classic VATA DOSHA out of balance prana caused by deep subconscious fears & worrying too much vata dosha imbalances

How do we categorise Pure-O OCD?

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

What if the symptoms are in the chest and belly ? And not the head

Gday. Your vids are fantastic. I hope someone is researching if the current increase in kids identifying as trans is also linked with anxiety (similar to anorexia)

@sorrybabyx

8 ай бұрын

Research about trans kids and their mental health already exists, you just have to look for it properly. Your comment seems ill intentioned let me tell you.

@Chookly44

8 ай бұрын

@@sorrybabyx Believe me, I do not have any ill intentions. I have researched what is available and most research quoted is far out of date. I am not saying anxiety is a cause of identifying as trans, it is (possibly) a complication of it.

@sorrybabyx

8 ай бұрын

@@Chookly44 Oh I'm sorry then. It came across as that to me. My bad.

@Chookly44

8 ай бұрын

@@sorrybabyx no probs. I understand it is a sensitive topic for many, especially in America. Australia has a lot less phobia, thankfully

5 out of 7 Gosh......😢

I have religious ocd thsts why doing an any type of work i fell uncomfortable and all time i fell god see me and he is very angry how could i break this fear??

My phobia is being around masked people. I’m deaf and I need to see peoples lips to hear them. So, seeing some illustrations in this video with a bunch of people wearing muzzles gave me anxiety. 😳

@breakfastclosed

8 ай бұрын

In a perfect world every persons accessibility needs would be met, but unfortunately we do not live in one. Its very selfish to say you feel anxiety just seeing images of masking. that is very abnormal, regardless of your deafness. Do u know severly ill people live among us and will die or become further disabled should they catch anything? Do u know there are people who can no longer afford to go to the doctor or dentist since the public dropped masking? Does the accessibility others require, based on the fragility of their health, not mean anything to you? u are not the only disabled person in this world who needs accommodating. Advocate for people learning sign, over hissing a fit about anyone’s personal choice to mask. Very backwards thinking you’re displaying here.

@undomiel466

8 ай бұрын

Covid must have been really bad for deaf people

Now I'm worried that I'm exaggerating my anxiety and I don't actually have any anxiety disorder.…

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Religious Fundamentalism is also anxiety evoking

Just letting you know that I am new here... and getting a lot out of this series. I don't think I have generalized or social anxiety disorder ... or perhaps a less severe case than others have. But I most definitely have social and general anxiety at times. My feeling is I am now 60 years old and never learned some social skills. But I should explore other ways to view things. I have been doing things that I thought were constructive ways to deal with anxiety like meditation, stretching and exercise. And no doubt they are constructive ways to deal with anxiety. But I have been doing them to squash bad feelings - not resolve the anxiety. My hobbies tend to be things like learning musical instruments, crafting, genealogy... generally cognitive hobbies. And again I think in many ways they could be good for dealing with anxiety. But I am pretty sure in retrospect I do them to escape from thinking about other things and feeling my feelings. I don't have a problem eating certain foods that I don't like much because I believe they are good for me. So I am thinking I can work on feeling my feelings that I don't like too much because that is good for me too. thanks for your help!

Is paranoid personality disorder a type of anxiety disorder?

Hey everyone. Let's create a chat room for those with social anxiety😊

Doesn’t that version of the mental health Bible talk about transgender as a mental health disorder?

@merlinambrosius511

9 ай бұрын

🤣🤣

Why is nobody talking about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?

10:18

Anxiety is a myth

And you are talking about anxiety all happy you don't know shit how anxiety feel i know very well

Anxiety *is* genetic in my family

@ats-3693

9 ай бұрын

Same, my father suffers from it, so do I, and my daughter does too.

@deckhead33

8 ай бұрын

It can also be learned

❤ i wish the best for u . U angelic 🪽 we see you we appreciate you. 3:50

Thank you 😊

My anxiety is extremely severe. So severe I lose feeling waist down in crowded areas, hyperventilate, cry, shake, panic, try to hide, try to run, hold my head in my hands, and twitch for example. Overstimulation etc. no relaxation. Just chest pain too