#LetsTalkAboutIt: How to Overcome Anxiety

How do you break the cycle of anxiety?

Reducing your triggers, practicing deep belly breathing, and changing your thoughts are three ways to help overcome anxiety.

Dr. Elizabeth McMahon shares how to cope with anxiety by acting on facts, not on fears.

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[mitigateanxietyradio]

Something that helps me with anxiety is removing any and all technology from my morning routine. I notice a spike in anxiety when i use my phone as soon as i wake up. Hope this helps ya'll.

[CurtisGabrielMusic]

A message to those that come here due to panic attacks or anxiety.

I used to have panic attacks every day. I couldn’t leave the house.

They ended for me when i learned a teaching from from Mingyur Rinpoche the Buddhist Monk. The secret is to not run. Dont try to make it go away. Trying to escape or avoid panic is the very thing that keeps it alive. Meditation and relaxation videos like these are great BUT, if you are using it in order to escape panic or anxiety then it will simply keep it alive in the long term. The way out is to truly accept how you feel in the moment, allow your thoughts, allow the sensations and recognise that it is uncomfortable but not dangerous. At first your mind will tell you you can’t, but it is a lie, then you will try to accept only to attempt to make them go away, which also does not work as it isnt really acceptance. Then finally all you have left is to truly accept it. And If you can learn to truly accept then you will be free. The first stage is you will no longer be afraid of it. Then the symptoms will fade until they disappear completely. It works, and it works for everyone I promise! Sincerely hope you conquer them too.

[KhushiChhina-uyom]

I’m just 13years old and I’m going through anxiety .To me, there is no valid reason to my anxiety, like I just keep on thinking about very very small things and just keep on thinking and thinking and thinking and it leads to anxiety. That discomfort, uneasiness makes me cry and feel helpless. I understand whoever has anxiety, I’m with you in your journey.

[Conellossus]

Does anyone else get physical symptoms of anxiety such as cold sensations and numbness on limbs and head and then get more anxious after getting these symptoms and making them worse?

[cmv_san]

Being too aware of my own thoughts gives me anxiety. It's like I'm my own friend.

[KneeGrowssale]

It’s hard to not get triggered when your environment and family are not helping

[zaximusdecimusmeridius]

I can’t thumb up this video enough; simply stating at the beginning, “we know anxiety and what it is” helped a lot. I love the “act on the facts philosophy.”

[insansharing]

Both of you have shown me the truth that my brain needs an approval from my action tl overcome my anxiety. You guys are really helping, seriously!

[TaraWagner]

I love that you touch on stress because often times we become anxiety when we lose control over the things we can't control or wish we could control.

[zimbabduckclubleaderuwu]

Just hearing that doctors voice was enough, her voice is so calming and soothing

[kaymee]

OMG Elizabeth! You are such a gift to me right now. I am so grateful for this video. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Loving you <3

[mushyx]

I’ve been having never ending anxiety and fear I don’t know how to make it stop

[soggywaffles]

This helps a lot with my anxiety I know now that I was worrying about nothing and that it is in the past

[jahncompose]

Your video on anxiety is truly inspiring and a beacon of hope for those who are going through a tough time. Thank you for sharing your story and offering comfort to those who need it. 🙏❤

[laudashra]

i just want to share out here into the comment abyss that i’ve been struggling with anxiety since january. i had a panic attack and it triggered a lot of negative emotions and uncomfortable feelings. the year is halfway over and i’m still experiencing these symptoms and honestly some days i just need to stop and cry because i am overwhelmed and every day i try to stay positive. “i can do this, im okay” sometimes i don’t feel like i can anymore. i know this is all because of anxiety: these negative thoughts and uncomfortable feelings. i’m gonna try to allow myself to FEEL the uncomfortable feelings and do what this video recommends because i’ve already lost half a year. my quality of life has gone down and my emotions are very dulled out. i want to say that anyone experiencing this is NOT alone. i will keep praying for those who suffer from this and i hope that we can all slowly make it out to the other side

[hadiarashid]

For anyone suffering from anxiety try listening to surah Rehman in qari Abdul basit voice and imagine the words getting absorb as you listen to it... the words are divinely filled with healing power.. do try it out and make sure to get the comfortable place without any love and prayers ❤️🫶

[Japanerin_in_Oesterreich]

Thank you for this video. The last sentence helped me just a lot. I am believing that i can overcome this phobia and anxiety how long and strong it stains in my head!!! Its just a silly thoughts in my head with “what if” 😡 I know it sounds silly, but i felt my life is done now because of the anxiety and Emetophobia. I started doing CBT by myself finally after suffering from them for 8 years… I did things i was too afraid of such as eating and then going out, taking a train alone and eating then taking a train, eating at a restaurant and so on. I do try literally every single day because I know I could before suffering from them. I loved eating, social gathering, going abroad… Now even though i just show myself that i can do it even with anxiety. My brain is saying no. I was sooo shaking everyday to do things which i avoided for 8 years. But i could manage even while i am having bad thoughts.
Today i was so afraid to have a time with someone who i am very interested in. But i was so shaky because of the silly thought, what if i have a panic attack in front of him, what if I feel nauseous in front of Let me give a freedom to like someone. Its soooo freaking annoying. I want to beat this shit. I want to overcome! I need my life back!

I hate me being like this small!

[ItsViolaRose]

Can you talk about how to overcome physical anxiety symptoms like stress vomiting and gas? My heart doesn’t start pounding and I don’t sweat or feel nervous: rather I get “the flu” and can’t function until I leave the place or situation. It’s only triggered by physical discomfort or pain, not by anything mental or emotional. But coping with pain seems to be part of daily life as an adult.

[samitayfour]

Thank you so much for this video. I was so close to having a panic attack you made me realize that I was worrying about nothing. I was having really bad anxiety the last few days and this helped so much. You don’t know how much this means.

[maximiliansirzen]

Thank you, I've been struggling for the past few days with panic attacks, but by evaluating my situation, I'll try coping with it all. Very informative video