Psychology of Anxiety

Take a deep breath in and out. Feel better? Anxiety and stress can be pretty gnarly. When it starts to affect your daily life, that’s when there’s some serious concern. But what can you do when you have a problem with anxiety? This week, Micah explores the psychology of anxiety and its treatment.

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[ELeonko]

I have such a strong social anxiety that I started studying psychology to learn how to not have anxiety

[Neontronique]

You forgot to mention a lot of people who don't realise they are anxious will self medicate on drugs and alcohol. Another great video.

[kharmarodwell]

Im here because ive learned my anxiety has gotten so bad its causing cronic health issues and i needed this video to show to a family member who doesnt understand it and what it is so they can help me get better rather than telling me to "get over it" wish me luck

[MaraK_dialmformara]

This video came at an excellent time for me. It's nice to have reminders that when my brain does things I don't want it to do, there's something I can do about it.

[ProfessorPolitics]

A number of close of friends of mine have clinical anxiety (grad school has a habit of cranking up people's preexisting anxiety or uncovering their predilections to be anxious) and one of my friends undergoes CBT and swears by it. It honestly frustrates me the stigma surrounding these and other mental conditions. Thank you for the really informative/supportive video <3

[MrLilchris]

He wears a green shirt, because green has been shown to enhance the temporal lobe when learning

[malcyybinx]

I'm not the only one who read the first part of the description and breathed in & out.... right?

*_right??_*

[sanaechan]

Quarantine brougth me here whose with me

[bolt]

Nice explanations!!! Good video really helpful and great explaining!!

[IkariRecca]

I really like thia video and his explanation.

I also LOVE all the "old" videogames behind him. 🤣 im the same generation and just love those games!

[adamrjhughes]

can you please explain a traumatic event would lead to increased chance of anxiety. In my own personal experience that is the opposite way around. but anxiety is wide ranging and I'm mainly talking about social anxiety but idk what do you think?

[fsh]

Can this be considered as a documentary?

[sharperguy]

Why is there a stigma against anxiety disorders? Because if someone with anxiety figures out the reason for it, there might be people to blame.

[skiijamaa]

I get symptoms of anxiety when I know I have to speak in public (in class, to a large group or oral presentations) I frequently force myself to speak in front of people and over time it seems to only make my anxiety worse. Any tips?

[betoo]

There might be a misleading argument, pls give feedback.
I couldnt find the reference for the statement "a combination treatment of medication and therapy is most effective".

The Swedish national guidelines mentions no combination treatments (I understand the NCBI/NIMH might reason differently). I believe the reasoning in Sweden is the combination treatment offers no additional effect compared to solo treatment. The side-effects of medication will also lower the risk/benefit ratio.
Regards

[marqueznicolettem.]

is anxiety and anxiety disorder different from each other?

[djbslectures]

Anxiety can and does cause death by suicide

[CartoonKidOLLY]

Hey nice video... I'm definitely going to subscribe!

[alexglass]

I love anxiety!!! JK!!! 🤣 I hate that feeling so much!!! 👎👎👎

[VelvetKatOfficial]

Woah, you listed all the symptoms I've been feeling daily - chest pain, nausea, hot flashes, etc. I had no idea all these were anxiety. When I was younger, I had depression. But that has progressed to anxiety, due to repressed anger from the feeling of helplessness after multiple traumatic situations stacking throughout my life.