I love how you can talk about a serious topic and make it light hearted and fun, further normalising that it’s okay and normal to experience something like anxiety. I love you guys 💞
Anxiety is not normal. Mental health is closely tied to your diet, this is still not widely accepted though. I recommend all anxiety sufferers go gluten and dairy free (these two food groups were only introduced into the human diet very recently) which we haven't completely evolved to digest properly. Zechstein transdermal magnesium was also a major game changer in my anxiety. I feel like a different person.
When my partner experiences mild anxiety we have a mantra that we chant until she smiles which is “I love my life. I love my wife and I am totally awesome”
I’m dealing with *anxiety* , *stress* AND *depression* . It’s actually quite terrifying just how good I’ve become at hiding how awful I really feel. No one even knows.
Same. tho if you get to a point when you seriously think of hurting yourself ask for help or at least talk about . I ve been hiding them and keep it in for 6 years to a point where i was extremely irritable , and i am naturally calm . And so i talked about it with my mom about 4 hours at midnight and i kinda feel a little bit better because i dont have to hide my feelings anymore.
Same I have social anxiety and I have breakdowns, I'm even scared to step outside because everything little thing makes me nervous even if it's just saying hi to someone
I totally agree with Rosie’s point! Anxiety and depression are pretty easy to self diagnose. I get you cannot do that with more complicated things, but you can definitely recognize anxiety and depression within yourself. Also it’s important to remember that not everyone has access to getting medical diagnosis.
Agreed BUT also a tip, do not self diagnose if you’re going through shit and you’re not feeling like yourself, and came to the conclusion that you’re depressed and brush it off that maybe it will pass. I thought i had a depression and that maybe ill get better with doing different or various efforts each time around. I finally went to get a real diagnosis 7 years later, turns out i have bipolar and ocd. Now with the right treatments and meds i can finally say i feel ok.
icecreamtrip I completely agree!! It’s very important to reach out and get help. I guess I meant more that it’s still “valid” to recognize that you’re struggling with some form of depression or anxiety pre diagnosis. A great tip to anyone in America that doesn’t have the money to get diagnosed- most colleges have counselors on campus that are in grad school to be therapists to help you out. My school had an actual psychologist as well that could prescribe you meds and give you a real diagnosis if you needed that as well. I was struggling with clinical depression HARD and it was a life saver for me, so definitely always look for things like that.
Pointing out triggers and your own personal patterns was such a good tip. I never realised it but i do have similar patterns after being incredibly stressed.
Having OCD, anxiety, depression, and adhd it is really important to find those things that make you happy to cope and just get through a day. It helped me become a therapist. Always understand you can reach out, there are so many who want to help, it warms your heart. Anxiety is normal, sometimes you need help to figure out how to get by and that's okay.
Another technique that focuses on senses-- My therapist suggested that when I am feeling really overwhelmed to go through each sense and acknowledge them. 5 things you can see around you 4 things you can touch around you 3 things you can hear around you 2 things you can smell around you 1 thing you can taste around you (this one she recommended having gum or mints with you when you can) It helped immensely because it completely calms your mind by having something to focus on and accomplish. Good luck, all! We really aren't alone!
oof the whole discussion surrounding the fear of flying and the ways your anxiety manifested in order to deal with that fear was just too real and relatable. "it doesn't make sense. it's not linked and it's not rational. and i'm intelligent enough to know that." just too relatable.
Rose talking about OCD is so helpful, reading the book was such an amazing insight into her own struggles with OCD. I suffer with TOCD and OCD, its really hard sometimes because when people say "oh yeh me too I have such bad OCD like I can't touch a sticky desk" or some shit like that... it makes me feel like I'm just a joke and that nobody truly understands how hard OCD is to deal with. Thank you Rose x
What Rosie was saying about the body hiding things from yourself is so true and I'm kind of obsessed with the topic. There's a really good (long) book called 'The Body Keeps the Score' which is about how trauma, specifically, becomes embodied, and so how treatment necessarily involves attending to the mind-body connection. Like you can't always just *think* your way out of anxiety or a mental health issue. The example of using breathing techniques to calm the body and so reduce the adrenaline in the body kinds of fits into that scheme.
As someone who studies psychology and am pursuing a clinical degree, I cannot state enough how important your mental health is. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. With that being said, we, as in the medical field, don't know everything about the brain and we can't really comprehend every aspect of it. Only you know your pain and only you know what you are going through. You are your best judge when it comes to what works for you and when learning about what triggers certain emotions. To the person who said you shouldn't self diagnose when it comes to anxiety and depression, I think that your claim is harmful to people struggling with anxiety or other mental health concerns. If people didn't realize that they showed symptoms of depression or anxiety then they may never receive help which could possibly turn to suicide. Thank you Rose and Rosie for a great video.
i’ve had pretty bad anxiety for a couple of years now and used to hide it because it made me feel vulnerable and weaker than the others. In the last few months i’ve started talking about it with people around me and it made me feel better and i realised that no one should feel ashamed of what they are going through and talking is one of the best solutions there is
Rosie is so right! It’s a vicious cycle for some people who feel too anxious to get a diagnosis, and it can exacerbate your mental health when people are telling you there’s nothing wrong with you until a professional has said so!
this is probably one of my favorite mental health videos ever ... l love these girls so much😘😘😘😘 This video is so amazing and I love this video so much
Yeah actually it's really good. I'm starting to realise these two are on here doing these videos for really important reasons. The content is always so precious compared to the shit being put out on TV etc.
One thing my therapist used to say was that our mental health problems were our superpower and made us strong and resilient rather than weakening us and that framing really helped me come out from the depression I had because of my nihilistic attitude towards my anxiety. This video really reminded me of that sentiment and I can’t thank you both enough for talking about mental health in such a positive and encouraging way.
You’ve got such a powerful position and platform. Talking about issues like this not only reminds me that you’re so down to earth and human but it also spreads awareness. You girls have been inspirational and empowering for so long. I watch you daily and have done for years. Thank you so much for helping me and quite honestly saving me. Much love ❤️
Anxiety is one of the hardest things to actually deal with, I didn’t realise I had major anxiety until it came to my final years in secondary school. I learnt some coping methods but recently it has been affecting me massively, I even had a panic attack at Clapham junction station on my way home from work. Every little thing was affecting it, even the quietest beeping on the train. Watching you guys helps me so much it’s unreal. I’m so grateful for your content because it helps so many people, myself included❤️
100% agree with everything you guys said. As someone with anxiety, depression and OCD, it isn't something you can overcome but it is something you can treat and manage to give yourself the best lifestyle possible. Learn what upsets you, get help and never give up. ❤
I used to do that breathing method sporadically and I really need to commit to it coz it does work! I struggle with PTSD and I'd love to hear how you deal with it Rosie, if you feel comfortable talking about it xx
The Feeling Good Handbook helped me when I was at the height of my anxiety problems. Journaling helps. Have had panic attacks. They are scary. Having an understanding friend or loved one helps too. Suggestion: Have your partner say five numbers and the person needs to repeat those numbers. It takes the focus off of the panic. Hormones has caused me panic attacks. Lavender baths help. I could go on. I’ve had anxiety disorder since the age of 28. I’m 47. I’ve learned. And yes, it’s different for every person how to handle your anxiety. You’re not alone. I’m glad you made this video because it shouldn’t be taboo to talk about. Thank you.
I have fnd ( functional neurological disorder) that causes anxiety and serve depression and seeing you guys talk about it really helps me to control my panic attacks more .
Whenever I feel anxious I come back to this video. I've watched it so many times, but it still helps. I struggled with severe anxiety last year, I got to the point when I though this feeling would never ever leave me. I was hopeless and wrecked. Just barely a shadow of myself. But you know what? I got better. I saw a specialist, I put a lot of work into learning about my feelings and emotions as well as how I react to certain things which happen to me and I got better over time. I accepted the fact that anxiety will come, but will also go away. And in those moments of anxiety I turn to amazing people and videos like this one where I feel safe and understood. I wish everyone who struggles with anxiety/depression or any other mental disorder lots of patience. Be patient with yourself and remember that no matter what you're going through right now you're never alone. Ever.
So true I had an anxiety attack a few days ago and I have been trying to figure out what the hell happened because up until that point I haven’t had one in a long while but there are a few things in this video that made me re-evaluate things and that made me realize what happened really helpful
Thank you Rosie for bringing up the subject of self-diagnosis. I have an anxiety disorder and not one trained professional diagnosed it. I had mild selective mutism when I was a young child... as far back as 5 years old. So I've had this anxiety for decades. I was the one who figured out what was going on. I had to seek out help and confirm my self-diagnosis. When you self diagnose, it is important to get a trained professional to confirm it so you can get the proper help. So my anxiety was left undiagnosed and untreated until I was 42. 42! By then I was a basket case! Panic attacks, along with daily anxiety attacks so often that I could hear blood pulsing in my ears all the time. You HAVE to advocate for yourself. Thank you. I'm glad I'm not the only one.
This video came out at the perfect time for me, I had top surgery yesterday and it was my first ever surgery; I struggle with anxiety anyway so was made much worse by the stress of my op coming up but iv been using the breathing technique in this video and other tips, and it helped me so so much that I managed to stay calm though out and managed to stop all of my panic attacks before they became too bad so thank you so much guys, you're both amazing people keep up the good work ❤️
It annoys me soooooo much when someone comes to me and say « just be happy and you will be happy » Dude, GTFO it does not work like that Rosie you are a perfection out of 10. And Rose, well you are the GOAT
As someone with OCD, it's so good to hear other people talk about it. I had CBT a few years ago and it was incredibly helpful, but I sometimes slip up and will give into an intrusive thought or two. I can get really upset when that happens, feeling like I'm a slave to these ludicrous and illogical thought patterns, but it's just like Rose said in this video: just because I've relapsed, it doesn't mean I can't overcome it again. I know this will be a lifelong problem. I'm always going to have intrusive thoughts, and I will probably always occasionally give into them. Perhaps I will even have a really severe relapse to the level that I was at as an adolescent (though, god, I hope not; that was rough). Thanks for talking so openly about it, especially since OCD is such a misunderstood illness. It always means so much to see other people who have fought it, and who also slip up and relapse but know they can get through it. Also, god, it's so frustrating when my brain and body are like 'ANXIETY!' and I have to go through the process of working out why I feel like that.
I love you guys so much. When I first started watching your channel I was still in the closet and you helped me feel more comfortable with my sexuality and I am truly grateful for that. Also: I have anxiety, OCD and depression and you talking about mental health stuff is a big help because I tend to feel alone and isolated and seeing that other people struggle with that too makes me feel less "damaged". So thank you!! :) Edit: there aren't many LGBTQ+ people in my surroundings and watching you made me feel so 'normal' and welcomed in some way and just seeing how much you love each other, I don't know, it actually really helped me so much. Just wanted to add that.
Just had this convo with my aunt. A therapist. She said the same thing. The more you don't do something that gives you anxiety the more you are confirming that it anxiety makes sense and it was a good decision. Which grows the anxiety and eventually when you absolutely can't avoid something the anxiety is way higher because you have avoided that thing for so long you convince yourself the unreasonable thing was reasonable. That's why it's harder to break. Face it head on. Truth!!
I see your faces - i like video immediately, it’s already a reflex. And somehow whatever ridiculous stuff you’re talking about, always helps me to feel better
I've recently had a pretty bad relapse of anxiety after a particularly bad manic episode from my bipolar and this video came at the perfect time. I've been beating myself up for relapsing again and I needed a good reminder that 1) I'm not alone, 2) To dig back into the recesses of my mind and access my coping skills I learned in therapy, and 3) I'm going to be okay. Sometimes the world seems so big and I feel so small and nothing seems to be worthwhile, but I'm not going to feel like this forever, just like I didn't feel bad forever the last time I relapsed. As my therapist used to say, "Emotions are like the tide, you just have to learn how to ride the wave." I would love more videos like this, you both have a lot of good advice to give. (but only if you feel comfy!)
I’ve just finished my psychology degree and looking for a job is, ironically, anxiety inducing. However, like you said this isn’t forever. It’s great to see these themes and deescalation methods discussed on this platform. In case anyone is interested - avoiding issues / anxieties can also cause a paradoxical increase in anxiety. According to behaviourism theory it’s a form of negative reinforcement, you feel less stressed through not doing the activity you’re anxious about (e.g. answering the phone), so this relief reinforces your choice to not answer the phone next time too. It becomes a vicious cycle. With the breathing exercises I’ve often accompanied it with outlining a box with my finger, as something visual to focus on. So the top of the box is breathing in, the side is holding breath, and the bottom is breathing out, and repeat. I think the premise for the senses exercises is to externalise. When we become panicked we begin to focus a lot on our internal states (e.g. our breathing), which increases panic. By bringing yourself out of your body and into reality, you’re less likely to continue to self-monitor which may help reduce attack intensity. I’ve delivered Exposure Response Prevention before for OCD, and I’ve seen first hand how hard it can be to resist the compulsions and urges. Keep going Rose and Rosie! X
hearing you talk about your ocd makes me so relieved and not alone, i just feel like no one ever talks about it and i find it very hard to talk about too because i do think that not many people truly understand it, and this makes me feel less alone
Hello, so I never leave comments on anything that I watch to be honest and I truly struggle with anything to do with interacting with other people but when this video popped up on my feed it was really refreshing for me because I can see you guys get what I deal with on a daily basis and it's really nice to see someone talk about it. The first appointment I ever had with a doctor about my problems I was told to shut up, and only speak when I could talk in full sentences. Those were literally her words. Safe to say I've never been back to speak to anyone about it again, and currently live off £2 a day just to get by. So just thank you for saying the things I couldn't.
Seriously, last year, a whole year, I got really bad stress/anxiety/depressed or whatever it's called, then in the beginning of this year I found this channel and start relaxing. Following till now, everytime I get anxiety/stress/ depressed I start watching your video. This channel is such a healing channel. Thanks.
This time one year ago I was placed in hospital and then a psychiatric ward after an overdose. Today, I am standing a completely different person - I'm doing the best I've done in the last 7 years. You are truely not alone and it will get better - I know its hard to believe (and I would have punched my future self if she told me that a year ago), but it is honestly the truth! ❤️
A guy: Gosh! There’s so many people self diagnosing themselves ... Rosie: But the thing is, when it comes to anxiety i really think you can self diagnose! You know when you feel anxious .... all the time .... Rose: DON’T PANIC !!!!!!
opinion: everyone has anxiety, different people experience it at different levels. Some may have it constantly, some may have panic attacks out of the blue, some might have one period of anxiety in their whole lives centred around an event. We're all the same species with the same kind of brains, and the world we live in is more and more scary every day, anxiety is a side effect of the world around us moving so fast and our brains having some catching up to do! Thanks so much for this video, I think it's so important that we spread awareness of these kind of things and help each other out with how we can deal with them!
I recently found out I'm autistic but I also have some bits of OCD and PTSD and used to have very bad anxiety. Recently because my depression came back my anxiety also did yay! because when you're sad about everything, it becomes easier for things to get to you. This video, along with your others and your book is an amazing help! you always keep me smiling and give me so much hope
Rose I relate so much to the penny thing! The feeling of resisting what your ocd is telling you is absolutely terrifying but so important. Hope you're feeling more balanced soon x
You guys are so in tune with your audience. Like many people on here, I struggle with anxiety. Watching your videos not only makes me laugh, but they help me with emotional regulation. Thank you for caring and being present.
I can’t begin to explain how much I needed this right now. Right now my anxiety is the worst it’s been in years and I feel at a stand still in my life. All my friends have moved on from college and are getting jobs in their various careers and I’m still working 2 jobs barely making ends meet and not in my career field. I’ve felt closed off from friends and family and I’ve been losing sleep and often find myself on autopilot. Thank you for this, it’s brought me joy and feelings of solidarity for today and that’s so important. One day at a time, everyone 💙
Sometimes even hearing people just talking about anxiety or depression sort of “triggers” anxiety for me, because hearing the sort of feelings, like shortness of breath and what not reminds me of what I go through and I get panicked over it, so through the video I got increasingly more anxious but I stuck it out because I wanted to watch it, and when I got to the 8,6,4 method I tried it and I couldn’t believe how much calmer I was almost like a breath of fresh air. Thank you for a new method that isn’t just do,e breathing exercise it, helps in a lot of ways!
this video makes me feel really good because Rose is super aware that what she's doing is caused by her mental health and that it's irrational, but she has to do it anyways. I've been to doctors / had people tell me that because i realize that what i'm feeling is irrational, i don't really have anxiety. It's nice hearing that I can understand my illness and still have it exist.
Thanks for openly speaking about anxiety. I've been dealing with panic disorder since I was 12. It sucks ass but like any chronic condition, we have to find ways to cope as best we can. Here's a list of things that have helped me. Please add in the comments anything that helps you! 1. Scent (carry lavender essential oil. Scent can be very grounding and bring me back into my body). 2. Yoga (it hasn't cured my anxiety, but it does make a big difference and can turn my day around.) 3. Weighted blanket 4. Diet (Limiting sugar, caffeine and gluten helps me. Everyone is different but basically eat what makes your body feel good). 4. Forward bends (these can help relax me immediately). 5. Contact a friend 6. Journal 8. Clean 9. Mantra 10. Pranayama (breathing techniques) 10. Take a bath or just feel warm running water go down your back in a shower 12. CBD 13. Massage yourself with some coconut oil 14. Acupuncture 15. Listen to meditations on spotify or youtube asmr 16. Drink water 17. Make an appointment to see a therapist 18. Tune in to what is really bothering you. A lot of times it feels like anxiety is random (sometimes it is), but often there is something we are pushing down and anxiety bubbles up to the surface. Acknowledging what is bothering us can help. 19. Remember the feeling is temporary
Something I got told that has really helped me was that a lot of the symptoms of Anxiety are very similar to the feelings you have when you're excited about something and it's our interpretation of those symptoms that determine what we're feeling. You can kind of trick your body into thinking you're excited instead of anxious. Easier said than done but this helps me relax with some of my triggers
For someone who’s 17 with G.A.D, and a recently diagnosed chronic illness, this was really lovely to hear. Life has a funny way of hitting you sometimes, and dealing with the anxiety it brings is really tough. Thank you for making this video, it really helped. ♥️
Thank you for talking about this, I recently got put into an anxiety group therapy, especially now seeing as it has gotten worse. I'm always trying to be open about it with members of my family but they push it away and call it "bullshit" and recently I have told them: "Just because you don't see it or go through it doesn't mean I don't have it." I can't explain how my anxiety acts but unfortunately I don't help myself and I rather help others get through it.
My ocd was kind of under control for a while until recently when it was triggered by general anxiety and stress. I think sometimes you’re so used to it that you don’t recognise it’s getting worse and that it’s not ‘normal’ to be that obsessed or compulsive with things. That breathing technique - just thank you 💜
I love every single minute of this video. It was kinda eye-opening. Even though I really enjoy the comedy stuff, I also very much appreciate more serious talks from time to time. I hope you'll feel better soon. Love from italy ❤
I cant leave my house. Literally, im taking meds but anxiety causes me pain like wth... thanks for this vid ☺️ not many people talk about this stuff. Luv u guys ❤️
Been there aswell and you can overcome it. Take very small steps, like 1 time a day just stand outside the door for a few secs, when you feel calm enough, try walk to the corner or how far you feel you can go ect ect. It is also good to have a person with you who does not pressure you in doing more then you decided, someone you can really trust and does not get annoyed. You will fall back a few times but when you pick it up the next day you will see it will go better and better. And get some books about the subject, so you have better understanding how it works. Dont know if you have depression aswell, if not I would say dont take the meds while practicing, cause what you want is to reset your brain in another thinking patron. I wish you all the best and luck.
As a teenager with siblings struggling with depression or other things I sometimes feel like my parents don’t really take my social anxiety as a real problem which makes me feel like I’m sometimes exaggerating something that shouldn’t be a big problem. But this video helped me understand myself more and hopefully help me more in the future. So thank you Roses once again!
Thank y’all for talking about this. When I started watching y’all in 2016, I was dealing with depression and anxiety after coming out. I see a therapist now and became a flight attendant. Love you girls all the way from Philadelphia!
I've been watching your videos for years, but never had the courage to comment before. The frank and honest way you talk about your anxiety and mental health has helped not only me, but countless other people I am sure. Thankyou for everything, you are both inspirational.
Thank you for this video. I’ve struggled with anxiety for years but only this year really accepted that that’s what’s going on in my head. I went off on my first big trip alone 4 weeks ago and was home 3 weeks later. The trip was meant to last 4 months. While I was away I told the people I was with that I needed to go home, I have bad anxiety and that I don’t have answers as to why I need to leave. I just do and I need to do it quickly. It scared me because I didn’t know why I was feeling the way I was; I was perfectly safe and I’d made friends pretty quickly (who, upon finding out what an anxious mess I am/was, all offered a shoulder, and that if there was anything they could do just say). Knowing that others feel how I’m feeling makes me feel less alone. And videos like this one help me massively. So, thank you. :)
So much love for this video, I have super bad anxiety that I talk to NO ONE about (though writing has literally saved me), and I didn't even realise my debilitating panic attacks were exactly that because I hadn't read seen or heard ANYTHING like it until my favourite author talked about the exact same symptoms in a podcast and used the words "panic attack", so BIGGEST YES EVER to being more vocal about what we're all going through
Thanks guys. I've been struggling with severe depression and anxiety for 9 years (at least that's when I started noticing it). This video has made me feel okay with my anxiety. It's normal, I CAN overcome it and it doesn't control my life. It's just part of it. Thank you
Rose screaming “Don’t panic!” In a video about anxiety 😂😂😂
HAHAHAHA!!!
👏🏼🤣👏🏼😂😭😂😭👏🏼🤣👏🏼
Ik that gave me anxiety and made me laugh lol
your both 10's in looks, humor and intelligence.
Miguel Santos agreed, altough I think Rosie isn’t a 10 in intelligence 🤔
Just kidding 😂😅
@@elenaschuster8010 ha
Amber from love island heard her name...
Rosie: I don’t know where London is on the map
Yall should do a podcast where you have long conversations about things like this!
Alyssa Williamson omg I would listen the shit out of that
@@cassandra4222 you would listen to it so FREAKIN HARD >.
omg yes!
would buy that shit
Mother truckin’ agreed!
"Have you tried not being depressed" 😂😂😂😂 I love you
I love how you can talk about a serious topic and make it light hearted and fun, further normalising that it’s okay and normal to experience something like anxiety. I love you guys 💞
they honestly make me feel so much better when im in doubt of myself. i could not ask for more of them. they would be amazing mommies in the future.
Anxiety is not normal. Mental health is closely tied to your diet, this is still not widely accepted though. I recommend all anxiety sufferers go gluten and dairy free (these two food groups were only introduced into the human diet very recently) which we haven't completely evolved to digest properly. Zechstein transdermal magnesium was also a major game changer in my anxiety. I feel like a different person.
Laura Brooke like their coming out videos
The real question is: *why wasn’t this uploaded b-e-f-o-r-e my exams?* 👀
F a c t s
Okay mood
Lol at least I ended with A's but math yeah math I don't have a clue way ended up with a A I mean like wtf I wasn't making that great in the class 😂😂🤔
Ok same
Big oof
When my partner experiences mild anxiety we have a mantra that we chant until she smiles which is “I love my life. I love my wife and I am totally awesome”
I’m dealing with *anxiety* , *stress* AND *depression* . It’s actually quite terrifying just how good I’ve become at hiding how awful I really feel. No one even knows.
Same here hiding it is my new normal
Same. tho if you get to a point when you seriously think of hurting yourself ask for help or at least talk about .
I ve been hiding them and keep it in for 6 years to a point where i was extremely irritable , and i am naturally calm . And so i talked about it with my mom about 4 hours at midnight and i kinda feel a little bit better because i dont have to hide my feelings anymore.
I have anxiety, depression and ptsd. It is a struggle at times ..
Same I have social anxiety and I have breakdowns, I'm even scared to step outside because everything little thing makes me nervous even if it's just saying hi to someone
@@jackycarter2609 how are people suppose to show love and support if you dont let people in
"WELCOME BACK TO THE LILY PAD!" ❤️🐸
Leap pad? I thought she said lily pad!? Why don't these videos have cc😭😭
JustmeNici you're right lol
One year ago I was at my lowest point of depression and having constant anxiety attacks. Today I'm much better, I promise you, you can get over it
I totally agree with Rosie’s point! Anxiety and depression are pretty easy to self diagnose. I get you cannot do that with more complicated things, but you can definitely recognize anxiety and depression within yourself. Also it’s important to remember that not everyone has access to getting medical diagnosis.
Agreed BUT also a tip, do not self diagnose if you’re going through shit and you’re not feeling like yourself, and came to the conclusion that you’re depressed and brush it off that maybe it will pass. I thought i had a depression and that maybe ill get better with doing different or various efforts each time around. I finally went to get a real diagnosis 7 years later, turns out i have bipolar and ocd. Now with the right treatments and meds i can finally say i feel ok.
icecreamtrip I completely agree!! It’s very important to reach out and get help. I guess I meant more that it’s still “valid” to recognize that you’re struggling with some form of depression or anxiety pre diagnosis. A great tip to anyone in America that doesn’t have the money to get diagnosed- most colleges have counselors on campus that are in grad school to be therapists to help you out. My school had an actual psychologist as well that could prescribe you meds and give you a real diagnosis if you needed that as well. I was struggling with clinical depression HARD and it was a life saver for me, so definitely always look for things like that.
rose: if u have panic attacks
also rose: DONT PANIC
SHES SO CUTE I CANT UwU
Pointing out triggers and your own personal patterns was such a good tip. I never realised it but i do have similar patterns after being incredibly stressed.
Having OCD, anxiety, depression, and adhd it is really important to find those things that make you happy to cope and just get through a day. It helped me become a therapist. Always understand you can reach out, there are so many who want to help, it warms your heart. Anxiety is normal, sometimes you need help to figure out how to get by and that's okay.
Another technique that focuses on senses--
My therapist suggested that when I am feeling really overwhelmed to go through each sense and acknowledge them.
5 things you can see around you
4 things you can touch around you
3 things you can hear around you
2 things you can smell around you
1 thing you can taste around you (this one she recommended having gum or mints with you when you can)
It helped immensely because it completely calms your mind by having something to focus on and accomplish. Good luck, all! We really aren't alone!
oof the whole discussion surrounding the fear of flying and the ways your anxiety manifested in order to deal with that fear was just too real and relatable. "it doesn't make sense. it's not linked and it's not rational. and i'm intelligent enough to know that." just too relatable.
About 3 years ago I watched one of ur videos put my phone down went into my kitchen and told my parents that I’m gay thank u for ur help
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“Have you tried smiling” 😂😂 hate such people
Question??! Why have they started calling us frogs 🐸 ?? I feel like I missed something 😂😂
Ok let me fill you in
A little while ago Rosie mentioned that she called herself frog during sex and now we’re called frogs
@@geekwithglasses2897 hrtusrchgghrykgcjyt tmi as usual and I'm here for this
@@geekwithglasses2897 Was it in a video? Do you remember which one?
Their last video when they watched skam, that's where it came from.
@@jilliankate4878 Great. Thanks!
Rose talking about OCD is so helpful, reading the book was such an amazing insight into her own struggles with OCD. I suffer with TOCD and OCD, its really hard sometimes because when people say "oh yeh me too I have such bad OCD like I can't touch a sticky desk" or some shit like that... it makes me feel like I'm just a joke and that nobody truly understands how hard OCD is to deal with. Thank you Rose x
tourettic OCD I should say as TOCD is different.
"Or magnified by one million if shared with my mother." I can't even.. too funny and so true
What Rosie was saying about the body hiding things from yourself is so true and I'm kind of obsessed with the topic. There's a really good (long) book called 'The Body Keeps the Score' which is about how trauma, specifically, becomes embodied, and so how treatment necessarily involves attending to the mind-body connection. Like you can't always just *think* your way out of anxiety or a mental health issue. The example of using breathing techniques to calm the body and so reduce the adrenaline in the body kinds of fits into that scheme.
That one dislike was anxiety
Rose: "Have you tried not being depressed?"
Me: "All the time but never work"
my anxiety has been very bad these days and i REALLY needed that
thank u guys
As someone who studies psychology and am pursuing a clinical degree, I cannot state enough how important your mental health is. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. With that being said, we, as in the medical field, don't know everything about the brain and we can't really comprehend every aspect of it. Only you know your pain and only you know what you are going through. You are your best judge when it comes to what works for you and when learning about what triggers certain emotions. To the person who said you shouldn't self diagnose when it comes to anxiety and depression, I think that your claim is harmful to people struggling with anxiety or other mental health concerns. If people didn't realize that they showed symptoms of depression or anxiety then they may never receive help which could possibly turn to suicide. Thank you Rose and Rosie for a great video.
You actually answered my prayers.
Thank you.
i’ve had pretty bad anxiety for a couple of years now and used to hide it because it made me feel vulnerable and weaker than the others. In the last few months i’ve started talking about it with people around me and it made me feel better and i realised that no one should feel ashamed of what they are going through and talking is one of the best solutions there is
This video couldn’t have come at a better time, thank you both.
Rosie is so right! It’s a vicious cycle for some people who feel too anxious to get a diagnosis, and it can exacerbate your mental health when people are telling you there’s nothing wrong with you until a professional has said so!
this is probably one of my favorite mental health videos ever ... l love these girls so much😘😘😘😘
This video is so amazing and I love this video so much
Yeah actually it's really good. I'm starting to realise these two are on here doing these videos for really important reasons. The content is always so precious compared to the shit being put out on TV etc.
One thing my therapist used to say was that our mental health problems were our superpower and made us strong and resilient rather than weakening us and that framing really helped me come out from the depression I had because of my nihilistic attitude towards my anxiety. This video really reminded me of that sentiment and I can’t thank you both enough for talking about mental health in such a positive and encouraging way.
You’ve got such a powerful position and platform. Talking about issues like this not only reminds me that you’re so down to earth and human but it also spreads awareness. You girls have been inspirational and empowering for so long. I watch you daily and have done for years. Thank you so much for helping me and quite honestly saving me. Much love ❤️
Anxiety is one of the hardest things to actually deal with, I didn’t realise I had major anxiety until it came to my final years in secondary school. I learnt some coping methods but recently it has been affecting me massively, I even had a panic attack at Clapham junction station on my way home from work. Every little thing was affecting it, even the quietest beeping on the train. Watching you guys helps me so much it’s unreal. I’m so grateful for your content because it helps so many people, myself included❤️
i love that you guys are talking about things some other youtubers are too scared to 💞
100% agree with everything you guys said. As someone with anxiety, depression and OCD, it isn't something you can overcome but it is something you can treat and manage to give yourself the best lifestyle possible. Learn what upsets you, get help and never give up. ❤
I used to do that breathing method sporadically and I really need to commit to it coz it does work!
I struggle with PTSD and I'd love to hear how you deal with it Rosie, if you feel comfortable talking about it xx
The Feeling Good Handbook helped me when I was at the height of my anxiety problems. Journaling helps. Have had panic attacks. They are scary. Having an understanding friend or loved one helps too. Suggestion: Have your partner say five numbers and the person needs to repeat those numbers. It takes the focus off of the panic. Hormones has caused me panic attacks. Lavender baths help. I could go on. I’ve had anxiety disorder since the age of 28. I’m 47. I’ve learned. And yes, it’s different for every person how to handle your anxiety. You’re not alone. I’m glad you made this video because it shouldn’t be taboo to talk about. Thank you.
I have fnd ( functional neurological disorder) that causes anxiety and serve depression and seeing you guys talk about it really helps me to control my panic attacks more .
I can't convey how appreciative I am of these women's willingness to talk about all the real, nasty stuff about our existence.
I was taught square breathing which is breath In four, hold for four, breath out for four, hold for four. It’s honestly change my life.
Whenever I feel anxious I come back to this video. I've watched it so many times, but it still helps. I struggled with severe anxiety last year, I got to the point when I though this feeling would never ever leave me. I was hopeless and wrecked. Just barely a shadow of myself. But you know what? I got better. I saw a specialist, I put a lot of work into learning about my feelings and emotions as well as how I react to certain things which happen to me and I got better over time. I accepted the fact that anxiety will come, but will also go away. And in those moments of anxiety I turn to amazing people and videos like this one where I feel safe and understood. I wish everyone who struggles with anxiety/depression or any other mental disorder lots of patience. Be patient with yourself and remember that no matter what you're going through right now you're never alone. Ever.
Damn. I feel like I owe you money for this therapy session. Do you take my insurance?
Meh you're paying them by watching them. Ty for your service lol
So true I had an anxiety attack a few days ago and I have been trying to figure out what the hell happened because up until that point I haven’t had one in a long while but there are a few things in this video that made me re-evaluate things and that made me realize what happened really helpful
Thank you Rosie for bringing up the subject of self-diagnosis. I have an anxiety disorder and not one trained professional diagnosed it. I had mild selective mutism when I was a young child... as far back as 5 years old. So I've had this anxiety for decades. I was the one who figured out what was going on. I had to seek out help and confirm my self-diagnosis. When you self diagnose, it is important to get a trained professional to confirm it so you can get the proper help. So my anxiety was left undiagnosed and untreated until I was 42. 42! By then I was a basket case! Panic attacks, along with daily anxiety attacks so often that I could hear blood pulsing in my ears all the time. You HAVE to advocate for yourself. Thank you. I'm glad I'm not the only one.
This video came out at the perfect time for me, I had top surgery yesterday and it was my first ever surgery; I struggle with anxiety anyway so was made much worse by the stress of my op coming up but iv been using the breathing technique in this video and other tips, and it helped me so so much that I managed to stay calm though out and managed to stop all of my panic attacks before they became too bad so thank you so much guys, you're both amazing people keep up the good work ❤️
It annoys me soooooo much when someone comes to me and say « just be happy and you will be happy » Dude, GTFO it does not work like that
Rosie you are a perfection out of 10. And Rose, well you are the GOAT
Also, Rose needs to collab with Allison Raskin for an OCD challenge or something!
As someone with OCD, it's so good to hear other people talk about it. I had CBT a few years ago and it was incredibly helpful, but I sometimes slip up and will give into an intrusive thought or two. I can get really upset when that happens, feeling like I'm a slave to these ludicrous and illogical thought patterns, but it's just like Rose said in this video: just because I've relapsed, it doesn't mean I can't overcome it again.
I know this will be a lifelong problem. I'm always going to have intrusive thoughts, and I will probably always occasionally give into them. Perhaps I will even have a really severe relapse to the level that I was at as an adolescent (though, god, I hope not; that was rough).
Thanks for talking so openly about it, especially since OCD is such a misunderstood illness. It always means so much to see other people who have fought it, and who also slip up and relapse but know they can get through it.
Also, god, it's so frustrating when my brain and body are like 'ANXIETY!' and I have to go through the process of working out why I feel like that.
I love you guys so much. When I first started watching your channel I was still in the closet and you helped me feel more comfortable with my sexuality and I am truly grateful for that.
Also: I have anxiety, OCD and depression and you talking about mental health stuff is a big help because I tend to feel alone and isolated and seeing that other people struggle with that too makes me feel less "damaged".
So thank you!! :)
Edit: there aren't many LGBTQ+ people in my surroundings and watching you made me feel so 'normal' and welcomed in some way and just seeing how much you love each other, I don't know, it actually really helped me so much. Just wanted to add that.
Just had this convo with my aunt. A therapist. She said the same thing. The more you don't do something that gives you anxiety the more you are confirming that it anxiety makes sense and it was a good decision. Which grows the anxiety and eventually when you absolutely can't avoid something the anxiety is way higher because you have avoided that thing for so long you convince yourself the unreasonable thing was reasonable. That's why it's harder to break. Face it head on. Truth!!
I see your faces - i like video immediately, it’s already a reflex.
And somehow whatever ridiculous stuff you’re talking about, always helps me to feel better
I've recently had a pretty bad relapse of anxiety after a particularly bad manic episode from my bipolar and this video came at the perfect time. I've been beating myself up for relapsing again and I needed a good reminder that 1) I'm not alone, 2) To dig back into the recesses of my mind and access my coping skills I learned in therapy, and 3) I'm going to be okay. Sometimes the world seems so big and I feel so small and nothing seems to be worthwhile, but I'm not going to feel like this forever, just like I didn't feel bad forever the last time I relapsed. As my therapist used to say, "Emotions are like the tide, you just have to learn how to ride the wave." I would love more videos like this, you both have a lot of good advice to give. (but only if you feel comfy!)
thank you for this. I have G.A.D and this helps. Your videos have calmed me down when I’ve had a anxiety attack.
I’ve just finished my psychology degree and looking for a job is, ironically, anxiety inducing. However, like you said this isn’t forever. It’s great to see these themes and deescalation methods discussed on this platform.
In case anyone is interested - avoiding issues / anxieties can also cause a paradoxical increase in anxiety. According to behaviourism theory it’s a form of negative reinforcement, you feel less stressed through not doing the activity you’re anxious about (e.g. answering the phone), so this relief reinforces your choice to not answer the phone next time too. It becomes a vicious cycle.
With the breathing exercises I’ve often accompanied it with outlining a box with my finger, as something visual to focus on. So the top of the box is breathing in, the side is holding breath, and the bottom is breathing out, and repeat.
I think the premise for the senses exercises is to externalise. When we become panicked we begin to focus a lot on our internal states (e.g. our breathing), which increases panic. By bringing yourself out of your body and into reality, you’re less likely to continue to self-monitor which may help reduce attack intensity.
I’ve delivered Exposure Response Prevention before for OCD, and I’ve seen first hand how hard it can be to resist the compulsions and urges.
Keep going Rose and Rosie! X
The amount of heart eyes between these two 😍😍😍
hearing you talk about your ocd makes me so relieved and not alone, i just feel like no one ever talks about it and i find it very hard to talk about too because i do think that not many people truly understand it, and this makes me feel less alone
Perfect timing. Thanks for this. It's been a rough, anxiety-ridden week/10 years..
Hello, so I never leave comments on anything that I watch to be honest and I truly struggle with anything to do with interacting with other people but when this video popped up on my feed it was really refreshing for me because I can see you guys get what I deal with on a daily basis and it's really nice to see someone talk about it. The first appointment I ever had with a doctor about my problems I was told to shut up, and only speak when I could talk in full sentences. Those were literally her words. Safe to say I've never been back to speak to anyone about it again, and currently live off £2 a day just to get by. So just thank you for saying the things I couldn't.
I've had a really anxious couple of days, today being the worst! This vid couldn't have come at a better time
Seriously, last year, a whole year, I got really bad stress/anxiety/depressed or whatever it's called, then in the beginning of this year I found this channel and start relaxing. Following till now, everytime I get anxiety/stress/ depressed I start watching your video. This channel is such a healing channel. Thanks.
I tried to do the breathing technique as Rosie was doing it, but then I just started laughing because of Rose 😂🌈
same 😂
This time one year ago I was placed in hospital and then a psychiatric ward after an overdose. Today, I am standing a completely different person - I'm doing the best I've done in the last 7 years.
You are truely not alone and it will get better - I know its hard to believe (and I would have punched my future self if she told me that a year ago), but it is honestly the truth! ❤️
A guy: Gosh! There’s so many people self diagnosing themselves ...
Rosie: But the thing is, when it comes to anxiety i really think you can self diagnose! You know when you feel anxious .... all the time ....
Rose: DON’T PANIC !!!!!!
opinion: everyone has anxiety, different people experience it at different levels. Some may have it constantly, some may have panic attacks out of the blue, some might have one period of anxiety in their whole lives centred around an event.
We're all the same species with the same kind of brains, and the world we live in is more and more scary every day, anxiety is a side effect of the world around us moving so fast and our brains having some catching up to do!
Thanks so much for this video, I think it's so important that we spread awareness of these kind of things and help each other out with how we can deal with them!
Left a Billie Eilish video for you guys.
I must really love these videos 😂
If that isn’t love I don’t know what is!
kind of the same... but Billie is at the same level as Roses :) for me at lest
OMG that's so weird because I literally just left a Billie video too 😂😂😂
Laura Chambers I think we all just love Billie and the Roses
@@lacithomas6151 pretty much 😂
I recently found out I'm autistic but I also have some bits of OCD and PTSD and used to have very bad anxiety. Recently because my depression came back my anxiety also did yay! because when you're sad about everything, it becomes easier for things to get to you. This video, along with your others and your book is an amazing help! you always keep me smiling and give me so much hope
Rose I relate so much to the penny thing! The feeling of resisting what your ocd is telling you is absolutely terrifying but so important. Hope you're feeling more balanced soon x
You guys are so in tune with your audience. Like many people on here, I struggle with anxiety. Watching your videos not only makes me laugh, but they help me with emotional regulation. Thank you for caring and being present.
“NO DuHhhh yEh no fRickIN wAy” hahaa 😂😂
I can’t begin to explain how much I needed this right now. Right now my anxiety is the worst it’s been in years and I feel at a stand still in my life. All my friends have moved on from college and are getting jobs in their various careers and I’m still working 2 jobs barely making ends meet and not in my career field. I’ve felt closed off from friends and family and I’ve been losing sleep and often find myself on autopilot. Thank you for this, it’s brought me joy and feelings of solidarity for today and that’s so important. One day at a time, everyone 💙
I have extremely bad anxiety and I really connect with this video so thank you both for talking about anxiety and how to deal with it
Sometimes even hearing people just talking about anxiety or depression sort of “triggers” anxiety for me, because hearing the sort of feelings, like shortness of breath and what not reminds me of what I go through and I get panicked over it, so through the video I got increasingly more anxious but I stuck it out because I wanted to watch it, and when I got to the 8,6,4 method I tried it and I couldn’t believe how much calmer I was almost like a breath of fresh air. Thank you for a new method that isn’t just do,e breathing exercise it, helps in a lot of ways!
I struggle with depression and anxiety and your videos about it help me
this video makes me feel really good because Rose is super aware that what she's doing is caused by her mental health and that it's irrational, but she has to do it anyways. I've been to doctors / had people tell me that because i realize that what i'm feeling is irrational, i don't really have anxiety. It's nice hearing that I can understand my illness and still have it exist.
Watching your guys's videos helps A LOT in my anxiety
Thanks for openly speaking about anxiety. I've been dealing with panic disorder since I was 12. It sucks ass but like any chronic condition, we have to find ways to cope as best we can. Here's a list of things that have helped me. Please add in the comments anything that helps you! 1. Scent (carry lavender essential oil. Scent can be very grounding and bring me back into my body). 2. Yoga (it hasn't cured my anxiety, but it does make a big difference and can turn my day around.) 3. Weighted blanket 4. Diet (Limiting sugar, caffeine and gluten helps me. Everyone is different but basically eat what makes your body feel good). 4. Forward bends (these can help relax me immediately). 5. Contact a friend 6. Journal 8. Clean 9. Mantra 10. Pranayama (breathing techniques) 10. Take a bath or just feel warm running water go down your back in a shower 12. CBD 13. Massage yourself with some coconut oil 14. Acupuncture 15. Listen to meditations on spotify or youtube asmr 16. Drink water 17. Make an appointment to see a therapist 18. Tune in to what is really bothering you. A lot of times it feels like anxiety is random (sometimes it is), but often there is something we are pushing down and anxiety bubbles up to the surface. Acknowledging what is bothering us can help. 19. Remember the feeling is temporary
Love that you are willing to share your anxiety stories to let us know we’re not alone. Of course we want more mental health videos 💜
Something I got told that has really helped me was that a lot of the symptoms of Anxiety are very similar to the feelings you have when you're excited about something and it's our interpretation of those symptoms that determine what we're feeling. You can kind of trick your body into thinking you're excited instead of anxious. Easier said than done but this helps me relax with some of my triggers
This couldn't have come at a more relevant time guys, thank you 💗
For someone who’s 17 with G.A.D, and a recently diagnosed chronic illness, this was really lovely to hear. Life has a funny way of hitting you sometimes, and dealing with the anxiety it brings is really tough. Thank you for making this video, it really helped. ♥️
I love your videos anxiety is very useful advice, thank you girls
Thank you for talking about this, I recently got put into an anxiety group therapy, especially now seeing as it has gotten worse. I'm always trying to be open about it with members of my family but they push it away and call it "bullshit" and recently I have told them: "Just because you don't see it or go through it doesn't mean I don't have it." I can't explain how my anxiety acts but unfortunately I don't help myself and I rather help others get through it.
Watching your videos always help lift my spirits. Thanks for always over sharing!
My ocd was kind of under control for a while until recently when it was triggered by general anxiety and stress. I think sometimes you’re so used to it that you don’t recognise it’s getting worse and that it’s not ‘normal’ to be that obsessed or compulsive with things. That breathing technique - just thank you 💜
I love every single minute of this video. It was kinda eye-opening. Even though I really enjoy the comedy stuff, I also very much appreciate more serious talks from time to time.
I hope you'll feel better soon. Love from italy ❤
The fact that I literally stress about "nothing is forever", which they said to make us feel better, pretty much says it all...
I cant leave my house. Literally, im taking meds but anxiety causes me pain like wth... thanks for this vid ☺️ not many people talk about this stuff. Luv u guys ❤️
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Been there aswell and you can overcome it. Take very small steps, like 1 time a day just stand outside the door for a few secs, when you feel calm enough, try walk to the corner or how far you feel you can go ect ect. It is also good to have a person with you who does not pressure you in doing more then you decided, someone you can really trust and does not get annoyed. You will fall back a few times but when you pick it up the next day you will see it will go better and better. And get some books about the subject, so you have better understanding how it works. Dont know if you have depression aswell, if not I would say dont take the meds while practicing, cause what you want is to reset your brain in another thinking patron. I wish you all the best and luck.
As a teenager with siblings struggling with depression or other things I sometimes feel like my parents don’t really take my social anxiety as a real problem which makes me feel like I’m sometimes exaggerating something that shouldn’t be a big problem. But this video helped me understand myself more and hopefully help me more in the future. So thank you Roses once again!
You are two incredible, incredible people. So wonderful you found each other. :-)
Thank y’all for talking about this. When I started watching y’all in 2016, I was dealing with depression and anxiety after coming out. I see a therapist now and became a flight attendant. Love you girls all the way from Philadelphia!
Wowowowow thank you so much this is so amazing! so many amazing tips & advice, thank you so much for sharing your personal experiences xx
I've been watching your videos for years, but never had the courage to comment before. The frank and honest way you talk about your anxiety and mental health has helped not only me, but countless other people I am sure. Thankyou for everything, you are both inspirational.
Never clicked on a video so fast , really needed this rn ❤
Thank you for this video.
I’ve struggled with anxiety for years but only this year really accepted that that’s what’s going on in my head. I went off on my first big trip alone 4 weeks ago and was home 3 weeks later. The trip was meant to last 4 months. While I was away I told the people I was with that I needed to go home, I have bad anxiety and that I don’t have answers as to why I need to leave. I just do and I need to do it quickly. It scared me because I didn’t know why I was feeling the way I was; I was perfectly safe and I’d made friends pretty quickly (who, upon finding out what an anxious mess I am/was, all offered a shoulder, and that if there was anything they could do just say). Knowing that others feel how I’m feeling makes me feel less alone. And videos like this one help me massively. So, thank you. :)
I haven't watch the video yet but I've already given it a like
How many people can relate?
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its a long term habit, but not a bad one since we all already know it's going to be good.
So much love for this video, I have super bad anxiety that I talk to NO ONE about (though writing has literally saved me), and I didn't even realise my debilitating panic attacks were exactly that because I hadn't read seen or heard ANYTHING like it until my favourite author talked about the exact same symptoms in a podcast and used the words "panic attack", so BIGGEST YES EVER to being more vocal about what we're all going through
Watching your videos helps me with my anxiety so much. You always put a smile on my face 😊😊
this is now easily my favorite rose and rosie video
I love the mental health videos, they really help me! Thank you! xxx
Thanks guys. I've been struggling with severe depression and anxiety for 9 years (at least that's when I started noticing it). This video has made me feel okay with my anxiety. It's normal, I CAN overcome it and it doesn't control my life. It's just part of it. Thank you