How to calm anxiety and move forward

Trying to problem-solve something that isn't a problem is keeping your anxiety stuck. We only solve problems that we can see right in front of us. Things that there is no doubt is a problem. The brain does not want to move forward if you're continuing to problem solve or attempt to control the things around you. You may be keeping your anxiety stuck. What things do you need to stop doing to allow your anxiety to move forward? Let me teach you how to move forward from your anxiety.

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[peaceseeker]

Thank you Nate, I greatly appreciate the advice you have given in this video. Today, I am the person that lives in the present, and accepts the fact that I might have made a mistake and instead of focusing on it I will move forward with my life.

[hiphiprenae]

I am going to stop allowing my anxiety to take center stage and tell me Im in danger. I am giving this feeling WAY more attention than it deserves. But its hard. Its so hard to allow that feeling and not give it meaning when it feels so important. Your videos are soo good!

[wolfcry]

I really needed to hear that. HUGE eye opener. I've been getting anxious at school lately, and then after I had my first mental breakdown in school again after not having one for a while, my brain kept telling me it was going to happen again and again, so I'd constantly try to prevent myself from getting anxious again, only to have it be amplified further (getting anxiety about getting anxiety) to the point where it overwhelms me and I break again. Last week, I had a panic attack almost DAILY, partially because of how much my mind was telling me that I could have a breakdown again and I'd start worrying about it. I realize I have been missing out on life lately due to it... I'm going to try to keep working on this and rewire my brain to think differently. I want to overcome this thing, I'm not giving up!

[tinarunge]

Yes, that is the key. OCD wastes so much time and valuable life. Going to focus on the moment and live life, not compulsions.

[martinpena]

A very big part of my ocd comes from the fear of ruining electronics or anything really with a drink by spilling it and ruining something I could have avoided. This analogy really hit home for me. You're like a Sherpa helping us scale the mountain that is ocd

[cinovsky]

Thank you Nate for these great videos and reminders....I am also trying my best to live the present, take the red pill, say maybe/maybe not, tolerate uncertainty, take risks and will now stop moving the cup! Best wishes.

[baileycoolcat]

Can you do a video on non physical compulsions? I have ocd but my compulsions are more asking for reassurance and going over scenarios in my head repetitively, it’s hard to identify with most of these videos because I don’t struggle with physical compulsions but rather mental compulsions. Thank you love your channel either way :)

[jayasai]

I stopped going to therapy because your videos are helping me to calm down. Thank you so much Nathan. My ocd is mainly some incidents which had happened and I am scared that might happen again . Can you please make a video where the future doesn’t bother us more and my ocd hits more when I am on vacation.

[jamieo]

I can appreciate what you're saying and agree. However, what I would've done is move the cup completely out of the way, or to the kitchen, AND tell the kid to stop doing that. Problem solved right away.

[juncajayon]

Very timely for me Nathan. I have a few cups that I just need to stop thinking about right now.

[rachelhumphrey]

Thank you so much for these videos! Today I am going to stop questioning what my friends think of my relationship/my partner and just enjoy my life with him ❤️

[nimrahh]

Today day l didnot read my test over and overagain.l have completed it and submitted☺

[kyletrollip]

Your an absolute legend! Thanks for the video Nate :)

[uniquecrafter]

I freaking love your videos. You helped me greatly.

Also Would like to know if there is a fear from ocd in spending money and the need to save all your money for future difficulties? If yes, is it possible to make a video on it?

[karthikp]

Thanks for making us feel positive.. Love from India 😍

[lunarose]

Really felt this, struggling to get the vaccine and as a result I've stopped doing anything. I've not been living my life in fear I'd get COVID and die. As a result I've become so lonely and unhappy. Will be thinking of what my cup is this week.

[jc]

I always feel like I’m surviving with ocd and not thriving. Tired of sticky intrusive thoughts even about people I adore and care about.

[_rabbit_]

I think I have ocd and this really helped to, people notice it when I’m walking up and down stairs stepping up n down. I want to stop doing that.

[MeowMeow-symi]

The cup thing is a trigger for me too!

[jaideepnandha]

Nate I’m going to stop thinking about this. One compulsion I have it’s usually with people I don’t like or like a distant freind and it gets really bad. But from now on when i do anything I’m not going to listen to the tought cause it basically tells me that if you don’t do this your going to become them but I know that I’m not them. I’m just going to agree with it from now on thanks.