Top 9 most HARMFUL habits that keep you ANXIOUS

Watch this if you're feeling stuck with anxiety.

Contents:
0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Avoid everything
0:47 - Believe your thoughts
2:00 - Look up anxious info
2:47 - Get hypersensitive
3:36 - Think about how you’re the problem
4:26 - Keep your anxiety to yourself
4:56 - Find someone to accommodate you
5:34 - Carry a safety object
6:10 - See a (bad) therapist

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For information purposes only. Does not constitute clinical advice. Consult your local medical authority for advice. The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, October 28, 2022.

If you or someone you know needs help immediately, you should take one of the following actions:
- go to your nearest hospital emergency room

[drali]

Seriously though, anxiety is the worst. Avoidance and keeping my struggles to myself kept my social anxiety disorder going when I was young. Hope this video helps you understand what might be holding you back.

[kagey]

This was pure gold. I'm saving this in my "Helpers" playlist for those days when my anxiety reaches def con 4, so I can remember all the things I "could" do if I want it to continue.

[theFriendlyGhst]

Thanks, I needed this. My anxiety has been getting better and I was worried about it.

[Kiauze]

Thank you for this. As someone going through anxiety episodes, this humor really made me chuckle and cope, especially the part about being hypersensitive to what's going on with your breathing.

[OzarksUSA]

I only discovered your videos a couple days ago and I love them. I've struggled with anxiety my entire life, even when I was a toddler. My social anxiety started when I was 4 and I'm going to be 42 this year. My OCD started later the same year when I was 4, bipolar at 9, C-PTSD at some point. For the first time I have a counselor that really challenges me. I've been in therapy/counseling off and on since I was 13 and I've never had a counselor like this. She's amazing. She really pushes me and doesn't take any of my excuses. She gives me homework and she also encourages all the self-help stuff I'm doing. Thank you so much for your anxiety videos. I know that was a rather long-winded comment.

[mourgie]

I love sarcasm, and I’m not being facetious here. This really spoke to me.

[lovefromdiora]

I'm 20 and just graduated from high school this year. I got my first job which made me so anxious i quit within the first week. Now i just started my second job and this anxiety is rising again to the point where i just wanna quit again. Your videos offer a great support to me during this tough time and they make me feel so seen. This video perfectly shows how to not take your anxiety so extremely serious. Thank u.

[seajelly]

This video is such an excellent resource. It has way too few views. More people need to hear this!

[jalc]

Thanks Dr. Ali! This oddly really helped!

[weinerphd]

Awesome job Ali! Glad you're back making incredibly useful videos =)

[vanesasteves]

Not the help + humor combo😂😂 Loved the vid!
I was recently given anxiety medication, so I'm going to binge watch your anxiety videos in the next days 😂

[TogetherWell]

Hi Dr. Ali Mattu, Thank you for this insightful video. Your humorous take effectively highlights how avoiding anxiety only worsens it. It's a great reminder to face fears, challenge negative thoughts, and seek proper help.

[gracemercy]

Love the sarcastic approach. 🤣❤️ PRICELESS!!!

[ssc_cgl_preparation_]

Truly appreciate it I almost Google Everytime about my fears.

[willowoodz]

damn. i needed this reminder! the ridiculousness of these tips rlly put anxiety into perspective. it helps tho cuz it does give me a reason to laugh at anxiety haha

[Molly_]

I’m sharing with my clients and saving it for myself 😂 Don’t ever be THAT therapist that specializes in everything!

[JessicaMillerNashville]

I laughed my head off this entire video!!! You really do get the point across here!

[awhaleandadeer]

This is a really good video, thank you for doing it, i liked the old title, "How to Be Anxious Forever" it really stuck with me, (no problem with the actual title thou) thank you for the help and labor you give on the platform.

[uzoamakanweke]

I really hope no one takes all that’s said here literally😅 Thanks Doctor Ali🙏🏾

[sillylilhippiechick]

Thank you for your videos. I was wondering if you may have advice or would be willing to make a video about how to handle physical anxiety symptoms? Tips and tricks to not fear the sensations in our body like heart palpitations..