This literally came at the perfect time, I haven’t slept in days because I can’t breathe when I turn off my light and I think it’s because I’m panicking and these sound like that would really help, thank you 😊
I am so glad! Yeah it's been really hard to relax and calm down with everything going on.. trust me, I have a tough time too, but these things have helped some :) xoxo
Skyelynda, I find that the days I go for a long walk by the river I sleep better. Also, I listen to a UA-cam recording of ocean waves or a stream to help me fall asleep. A lot of these videos last 8 hours or longer. I hope these might be helpful for you.
@@Katimorton I know you are probably much more equipped in psychology than I am, but I have been studying people and their responses to outside stimuli with psychology...could it be that we are having a hard time more now because our brains cant differentiate between working and being at home since it is now in the same place. in other words: before, we could go home from our office and our mind could separate the two because our bodies and brain stimuli changed...but now, we are just jumping from home to work back to home without any emotional\physical changes for our brains to respond to? I would really like your thoughts... I like working from home during this time...but I am haivng trouble sleeping, and my office is in my bedroom...
Whenever anxiety starts to creep up, it's preferable to shut down all screen time and just focus on breathing, Bringing yourself to the present moment.
Doesnt help with me. Cause if I focus on my breathing I get even more aware of the fact that i'm not breathing correctly so i'm not in control, each makes me panicking even more. I can't focus in my body sensations I need to focus on outside factors so I can get distracted.
@@Anikinomundo YES me too. Sometimes I have to go outside and run like a crazy person to deflect this. Or call someone. I've called the suicide hotline once (Not because I was thinking of suicide) but because they are available 24/7 and I was about to have a panic attack and friends weren't available to call.
I need fresh air, cos inside it gets worse, but outside, it works. I got a window open but it doesnt help since the sun beam goes right into the room.....
I find myself checking the time, and then thinking that I have no need to check the time. Working from home, not really a problem for me, keeps me focused. I do, however struggle to get into any kind of movies as of late and end up turning them off.
Yes me too, I am studying and it is not useful. Days are blending together and everything I do gets mixed up in my memory when I look back. I believe this comes from the fact we are always pretty much in the same room and not doing anything different so our brain keeps this just as a hole memory rather than separated ones. Idk if it makes sense to you but I tried my best to describe it.
I also feel like days are blending together...I think everyone feels like that🤷♀️ You can take up your hobbys, start painting/dancing/singing - it helps me to distract and relax at the end of the day, maybe it will help you a bit!
@@tenderheart4807 Well, I can paint stickmen I suppose and if I start singing, I'm pretty sure that my neighbours would murder me (aswell as the cats, dogs and wildlife around me).
Hey Kati! I feel like it could be the perfect moment to make a video about hypochondria in the current climate. I've been struggling with it forever but right now it's more overwhelming than ever and I'm sure there are lots of people in the same situation. Thanks a lot for everything!
I would love a video on how to cope as someone who can’t stay home due to type of work they are in? I work in a shop that was deemed essential and I find it super triggering being there, what with feeling the energy of anxiety and fear of customers whole day at work and having customers ignore the social distancing requests and coming too close. Also stocking items that could have virus on them all they long because multiple people touched it. I come home exhausted every day and sleep very poorly.
Thank so so much for this, Katie. I work at a homeless shelter and lately, between wearing a face mask that makes it difficult to breathe and the nearly unbearable level of anxiety surrounding me, both among staff and guests, I have been so overwhelmed that it feels like a constant, relentless anxiety attack. I even think I may be experiencing a heart attack sometimes. I constantly remind myself to try to breathe normally, move my body in ways that helps me relax (neck stretches, shoulder and back stretches, etc). The "shake it off" from Levine's research is such a profoundly helpful reminder-why we have come so far removed from our natural tendencies for self regulation is unfortunate to say the least. Also checking in with my feelings, allowing myself to grieve (I feel that I'm almost constantly grieving the experience of shelter guests, and I realize that this borders on vicarious trauma), and distracting myself (when possible) helps. I find my mind naturally doing this with an "ear worm" of Alicia Keys songs (her latest album is amazing). I am trying my best to keep working and to serve my community in this time of crisis. It seems so unfair that so many people of privilege seem so oblivious to the suffering of others at this time, and it makes makes me so goddamn angry. I think anger is the main emotion that keeps me going lately. Fight and freeze are the habitual go-to's for my body and mind, but I think I need to focus on the anger that seems to be motivating my fight response lately. I want to use it productively but not allow it to come out in a destructive or harmful way. My fear is that it will manifest as anger directed at shelter guests, and I even snapped at the security guy yesterday for sitting in a chair looking at his phone all the time when he should be doing is goddamn job to keep us all safe. Jesus blood Christ on a stick, this is such a stressful time. Thanks so much for the reminders to shake it off, check in, feel the feelings and distract.
Thank you for this video. I remember when I found out school was canceled for the foreseeable future. I found out in the middle of my spanish class, I don’t know how I didn’t actually cry. I couldn’t breathe though. I have underlying health conditions and being truly breathless without something physical causing it was terrifying
The same as all of the other commenters already, I clicked this video as fast as I could when the notification popped up. Battling a severe sinus infection and not being able to function led to a week long (so far) cervicogenic headache that I made worse by going into full on panic mode. My body was fighting this intense panic attack because I was in so much pain but it forced its way out. I've struggled with my mental health since I was a kid and I haven't had an episode like this in years because I normally manage well. But WOW. I just laid there shaking and crying uncontrollably and finally realized that I am absolutely terrified of everything going on around me right now. And not being able to help my husband or take care of our kids left me fearing the worst and obsessing over what would happen if I didn't get well again or if I was just gone. I NEEDED this video. Thanks Kati!
Mrs.Nutty 💗I'm sorry you are having such a difficult time. I find that listening to relaxing music on UA-cam and focusing on my breathing really helps. A lot of the relaxing music videos have scenes of nature that I find very calming. I hope this helps. Also, if you can get out in nature to go for a walk, it is scientifically proven that being in nature can improve mental health. I don't know if you have heard the term "nature deficit disorder." It's not an actual disorder in the DSM, but there is enough research out now about how those of us living in cities who don't get out into nature have more mental health issues. Of course, getting out into nature won't cure bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, but it can help manage symptoms alongside medication and therapy.
I usually spend a lot of time in my gardens because it's my happy place but the weather has been horrible lately. I finally went and sat in the rain yesterday because I just needed some fresh air!
I was already grieving the death of my husband. So, for months I have learned so many coping skills to try. I found "Snapping" helps me greatly when I flashback or my mind goes where I don't want. It's helpful now with the anxiety from this threat. Look it up & try it. My brain actually snaps back to a healthier state. Take care & breathe... Just not on me. lol ❤️🙏🇺🇸👍
Kati you're just the best. Thank you thank you THANK YOU for this video. We are currently in our 3rd week of lockdown in France and while I thought I was doing okay, keeping myself distracted and busy at home, I did a panic attack today just after getting up. I think this crisis is going to affect us all in many ways in the short and longer term, and mental health is going to be, more than ever, a priority. Good luck to everyone, wherever you are, whatever you're dealing with right now. You are not alone. We are all in this together ♡
Thank you very much. My daughter and my friend are having a lot of anxiety over social distancing and not being able to get things done. I really appreciate your taking the time to help people who are in distress.😊😊
You get it. You know how I feel. While I watch, this allows me to breathe deep. I'm so thankful for your efforts into these videos. Thanks Kati and Sean. 💕
Katie your content is always amazing! I have Battled Depression and Anxiety my entire life. You have helped me to step out of my comfort zone and start my own Channel on Depression and Anxiety that I deal with. Thank you soooo much!!!
Kati, can you please do a video on how to cope for nurses. We are dying out here, literally and physically. I'm working 88hours a week. I'm working outside of my skill set as a nurse because its all hands on deck. Work is crazy, you've no idea,I can't even convey what's happening as it will terrify everyone. We are exposed. We get about 10-15 emails a day and nothing else is covered on the news than Covid 19. I was in therapy for PTSD doing EMDR, it has now been cancelled due to covid and I'm so busy anyway I wouldn't be able to go. Now I struggle to manage my panic attacks and nightmares are getting worse, feeling more anxious and tired (shift work is ridiculous). We just need help.
That is really rough and I appreciate all the hard work you and all medical professionals are doing during this pandemic. If you can find the time, I have heard some therapists do online EMDR or even online CBT therapy could help if you can find the time and have the money that is. Remember, you can't pour out of an empty cup. You need to take care of your needs before others.
We’re in lockdown and I’m pretty angry and non-accepting of it. Understand it’s necessary, but it still sucks. Thanks for still posting during this, gives a sense of some normality.
My distractions are playing music, keeping contact online with others, binge watching Katis videos and last weekend I was preparing our small backyard garden to grow fresh grass. I am in the good position to be able to go outside without exposing myself to others. And the thought that soothes me a lot: we are all in this together. It is not limited to me, my town or even my country. And we can reach out to each other across the globe, share tips, funny memes about Covid-19 and just be here for each other. The important thing is to stay safe, stay sane in all this insanity and hold on to our friends through this.
Thank you Kati for making videos!! Because of you, I found the courage to tell my doctor about my depression and anxiety. It was so bad, I was having panic attacks so bad, that I would pass out. I’m now on medication and WOW, my world has changed for the better. I have only had one panic attack within the last month, and my depression is so much better. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! 💕
I am so proud of you and glad you finally got the help you needed!! Yay! So glad you are feeling better and happy I could be a helpful resource when you needed it :) xoxo
I'm on disability and I have cerebral palsy so I don't get a lot but being quarantined really bothers me because I can't go to see my counselor face to face so. Thank you for the help .u are a great counselor you really helped a lot of people an help me a lot to. thank you for what you do 🙂👍 sometimes I always get so upset and angry because of my anxiety and loneliness but I have got better with dealing with my anger and anxiety. And you help me with that. and you really do help me a lot thank you. I talk to my counselor on the phone and I love working with my counselor but when I can't talk to her I watch your UA-cam channel when I can't talk to her so thank so much. 🙂
I like having a feelings journal for them to live because them always in my head feels overwhelming. When they come up, I gently remind them they live in the feelings journal for now. I make appointments to visit them daily or every other day. ALWAYS keep the appointment so your feelings trust you. Be a good friend to yourself.
Physical exercises are great for coping with anxiety and panic attacks! That's true! When I feel myself overwhelmed with anxiety I just start doing some easy exercises or turn on happy music and start dancing💃 Guys, believe me, it's really helpful!!!
@@7orever of course, we need to figure out why we are anxious🤔 but the first step is to distract yourself so that you can turn on your "wise mind" (Kati says about it in video)
thank you for this. worrying about others does drain a lot of my energy and I have a hard time with it. Self care is so much harder than caring for others. We keep practicing
I believe this is happening for a reason. I believe the world will be changed, I hope for the better. Thank you Kati, you are so needed & greatly appreciated. Stay safe, stay sanitary & stay sane...Peace y'all ✌🏾♥️🙏🏾
Thank you for using your deep well of empathy to help those who are struggling during this trying time. You're a light and you're making a difference to more people than you know!
Most of the time people tend to apply what they are taught only when they are already in the middle of a crisis. Instead, we believe in consistently practicing meditation and other tools like journaling, dopamine detox sessions and gratitude (there's so much science behind what gratitude does to our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health). Incorporate better habits gradually. Taking 15 minutes to focus on your breathing when you wake up is definitely attainable, same with taking a break from our screens (phones, computers, tv's, etc.), or writing down your feelings and the things we normally take for granted.
Thank you so much for validating, or maybe I should say making me aware of where my suicidal feelings were coming from! I didn’t understand why and now I do thanks to your video. Thanks for the comfort. I have recently contracted the Covid-19 virus. So I’ve been isolating because of it. The isolation just makes everything worse. Thank God for you and your videos and my phone, to help entertain and kill the time. Stay safe. Much love!
I don't mean to sound like the oddball here, but I really will no matter what. SO... I'm LOVING the social distancing, for example, I don't have people shoving their shopping carts up my butt, pushing me out of the way, or getting in my personal "bubble" any more while waiting in line (queuing is NOT something people do in America very well at all!), it's a huge sigh of relief for me! I also have had more free time at home because my appointments are online or held off until a later date, and that gives me time to process things mentally and get my apartment cleaned up. I still have boxes of my mom's stuff from when she died 5 years ago that I haven't gone through, and I love having the time to enjoy what she left for me. I also like the quiet streets so I can go for my walks while being able to avoid people without getting dirty looks. I have always been quite a bit of a loner, and odd as it is for other people, to me, this is a vacation from the roaring rapids of daily life that was running me over. The only issue I have that would be negative is sometimes I can't find my favorite pizza at the store cuz it's sold out lol! I don't know if this was something good to post or not, but I wanted to share my experience that there are some of us out there who LIKE our personal space, our peace, our valuable time at home to clean, and time with my cat! (Don't get me wrong, I'm not a total recluse, I still say hello to people I walk by, and check up on my friends with texts and phone calls!) 🥰✌
I've started having panic attacks and not been sleeping well for about a week now so perfect timing. I'm okay with staying home because it's necessary, but so angry at people who aren't following directions and making things worse for everyone else, and I'm anxious about how long the home quarantine will have to last.
I really needed this today, Kati. At work today we were all told our hours are getting cut in half for the next 2 months minimum. I'm scared I won't be able to pay my bills. I live alone and have no help with money. Thank you for making this video.
Thank you so much kati. I started to feel a panic attack coming and it increased with some news about the covid. When I felt it was out of reach, I remembered you uploaded this. It really helped me. I grabed a fictional book I've wanted to read for so long and that I've been thinking about all day today. Now I'm gonna start reading it and try to enjoy what's left of this day. I needed your words. Thank you, again
Please make more videos about ADHD. I've struggled with it my entire life and I find your videos very helpful. I am officially the first person in my extensive family history of ADHD to be honest about my symptoms and actually seek quality care.
There should be number 8 (very important): don’t follow all the news about the virus... I personally hardly ever check the current info cause this kind of stuff makes me anxious. If I need to know something, I find that the information comes to me anyway (through a friend or a family member etc) What I do need to know is what measures I have to take to stay safe so I know what to do. In short, guys, realise what is, and what isn’t in your control, and do what you can do to keep yourself and others safe. Let the politicians, healthcare professionals etc do their job, and you do yours. Take care 🙂 Kati, I love your videos!
Been practicing mindfulness & breathing techniques through all this chaos plus distracting myself with getting my health back in check as well revising some passions I’ve neglected. Hope everyone is doing well and thank you for another great vid Kati..!
#NC I am beyond grateful that you posted this video when you did! I recently got into a big fight with my parents because my anxiety and fear over took my emotional reaction. Also this isolation isn’t helping. Thank you so so much for posting this!!!!
Thanks for this video. I am one of the ones out here still working. My anxiety level has sky rocketed and I am constantly on edge. I have started drawing and writing again when I can to try to distract me. Helps a little. Hope this passes soon
Hey Kati! I have recently found out your channel and I'm really glad that I did. I watched some of your self harm, suicide, anxiety and depression videos and could relate a lot. I have been in depression since long and I have been trying to cope with self harm. I have been trying really hard, but nothing seems to help. I have suicidal thoughts quite often. I struggle to not do anything to myself. I don't find help. I am losing faith and hopes completely. I have 2-3 friends I can talk to, but my family is not supportive and no matter how hard I try to make them understand, they won't. So, I don't really know what to do. I have been to a few professionals out here but have received no significant help. I wish I were there in your country or city to get help. But thank you so much for your videos. At least I felt like someone understands what it's like.
I catastophize alot I'm very anxious, sad ,upset afraid to even go outside because of this new threat this monster every little thing I think can get me sick this sucks I was already an anxious Annie but this made it so much worse 😢😢😢 thank you for your advice
It’s the palpable fear of death. As a vet I’ve felt it before, a couple of times. The fear of dying has a pronounced effect on your physical and mental state . Some people are dealing with it for the first time. Be patient with them as they figure it out. When you see first responders and vets that seem cold or uncaring it’s because we have seen and felt this before and have learned in a small way to deal with our own mortality . In my experience I’ve found that death is random and quick and none of us knows when it will come. It has nothing to do with skill or health, sometimes it’s just bad luck or “it’s your time”. So much of everything is outside of our control. I think the loss of control haunts a lot of people.
Katie!!!! I have been one of the ones to literally make people happy in these times. I am social distancing and yes. Work has canceled. I am a musician and yes we are hurting as musicians not beeing able to go to work but Iam not letting that spot the joy from coming. I look at every day as an adventure, and I actually have time to connect via text. I am sharing music from Michael Bible on youtube to other as well. I could bee so pissed off about not working, but is that going to do any good??? No!!! I actually have told people what my secrets is during these times and it is not easy, but i am sharing with you how I cope.... yes. I do sleep great at night knowing that i am going to wake up breathing tomorrow. I have things to look forward to and life is actually different due to the fact I am not busy as I was. I am actually beeing told by this social distancing to maybe stop and slow down my busy self and take time to refelect which I am doing. Yes. I love keeping busy and going out but during these times, I am actually making life super happy the way that it is. Keep on sharing and doing what you are doing. I texted a friend the other day and he told me that i was an inspiration for dealing with the social distancing and a person that should bee a movititional speaker. I am a musician hahahaha!!! And I am glad and count my many blessings to have the life and love of my work that i do.
Katie, Can you please talk about managing loneliness while distancing, realistic hobby ideas, steps towards a basic routines, how to stay more balanced in this chaos?
I hope you’re having a great day Kati, I’m excited to hear your advice!! ❤️ Being stuck at home and having no friends around is killing my mental health
Hey! I love this. I wondered if you could do a talk through a panic attack? Something people could listen to when they are in the midst of a panic attack? When I’m having an attack I find it really hard to concentrate on anything else but something simple, concise and to the point could help people to minimise the panic and ease out of a panic attack.
As someone with agoraphobia this lockdown is way too easy. In a way I’m wishing it would never end, but I want the virus itself to go away of course. How can I continue to work on my agoraphobia with this going on?
Maybe it's a chance to accept it? To feel like it's ok to not wanna go outside and embrace it? I don't mean this in a diminishing way. I know it can feel horrible at times and is usually not a fun state to be in, but it shows that not wanting to go outside has its place and ratio too.
I can relate. I have mixed feelings about socializing, at any time, myself. Everybody does need to rub elbows with their fellow humans at least a little bit, though. Don't cut yourself off completely.
Im not agoraphobic so I won’t pretend to know what that is like but I am an introvert & love my time at home. It’s my favorite place in the world. I wish we weren’t home bc of the term but the being home more is honestly a gift to me. I think it’s ok that home is your comfort zone too as long as you can go out to get what you need. 💜
Small UA-camr here! I just made a video on the story of my life, and wanted to get my name out there. Also thank you Kati for all these amazing videos during quarantine!❤️👍🏻
I would love to see you do a video for mental health for essential workers, and not only health professionals but those working in restaurants, or banks, or insurance that have to go to work every day and deal with heightening anxiety feeling like they are putting themselves at risk everyday. Great content Kati!
Agreed!!!! I do work in a hospital, but I feel like I have access to a lot more resources than individuals employed in non-health-related essential services. Thank you so much for working
Thanks for sharing (: I work in a hospital and honestly it has helped me to go to work here people are handling the situation a lot more rationally, rather than acting out of fear/anxiety.
I’m having anxiety and depression unlike anything I’ve ever experienced, and not because I’m in quarantine, it’s from fear of getting sick, my loved ones getting sick, losing them.. I couldn’t handle it. I’ve been almost inconsolable and a zombie for the past week and a half. My boyfriend lives a few states away. I’m terrified
I was in a panic response for two weeks. Within that it felt like I was going crazy and I was exhausted. My panic response came down when I learned some facts like, unlikely airborne, disinfect the house and then its your safe spot and being on the phone with people I loved was like night and day. Also the color green and trees helped. But. I felt the same.
Thank you Kati. Had such a hard time going out for necessities recently because of anxiety. Freeze response is strong 💕 stay safe. Hope you and Sean are doing ok. X
Well, then I have some wierd mind functioning because this is the most relaxed I've felt in years. Finally I got to do everything I wanted to but haven't had time for. Everything stopped so I don't have fear of missing out while doing my things. I have been more stressed by everyday life than by pandemic. I don't know why that is but that's how I feel.
I've been trying to deal with this all through using art as a way to express the way I'm feeling. I've been working on a painting for days now, i tried to visualize my anxiety and it really helped me understand it better!!
Thank you for this video, and especially for including the tip about healthy boundaries. I needed that one, and I'm glad it was there. Best wishes (especially for health and safety)!
I’m located in NYC and things are so surreal. I’ve recently developed a globus sensation, it’s really been interfering with my overall wellness. I literally fall asleep at 5 am log on to wrk at 9. I appreciate you sharing this information it is helpful during this really scary time. Things I’ve been doing to combat the globus sensation ( lump in throat). Throat Chakra mediations , valerian root supplements, yoga with Adrienne.
Somatic Experiencing was really good for me. It's great that you tell people about SE exercises (even if you're not an SEP). I'd like to add that it is important to move slowly (!) and not quickly shake and move. I wish I didn't have to stop SE so quickly. My SE practicioner came back from holidays last summer and told me she was going to move in a few weeks. I'm still struggling with her being gone and for several reasons I couldn't try someone else yet. With Corona and being in the risk group it won't happen any time soon either :( Especially in these times I could really use the support. Anyway, thanks for your advice :)
Thank you, Kati! Great video and great timing, as always. Shaking it off is also a technique used in chi gung to “dispel excess chi.” That nervous energy is envisioned as chi in this system of practice. There are other techniques like clapping your hands and making big arm circles that also dispel chi. I like it. I haven’t done chi gung (or qigong is another spelling) in forever. Maybe I’ll look up some videos. I’m forwarding this video. It’s amazing, as always.
Back when I was therapy I had relatively mild anxiety, I was there more for DBT type treatment, but she did teach me some tools for dealing with anxiety (and she explained a lot about how when in panic mode, our brain starts to ignore the frontal lobe). Cut to last April, I’d been out of therapy for two years, and I start having horrific panic attacks out of seemingly nowhere. Bad enough that I was in the emergency room 4 times in June. I eventually managed to take a lot of those minor tools she taught me to self soothe, and eventually I was able to start leaving the house again without risking a panic attack. I basically lost all of 2019, I can’t remember most of it. Cut to now, we’re in the middle of this crisis, and I’ve been managing but damn if I don’t feel the same way I did this time last year.
My first step was to STOP WATCHING THE NEWS. I started looking around me. I realized only a few people had this flu so we’re doing pretty well here in western ny. At least for now.
This is a great video, I have social anxiety and also worry for others. To calm down I have a pillow over my face lol but talking to my friends help the most
Thanks Kati, I thought I was doing good with how I have been handling this stay at home order until I listened to the president extend the time. I just started crying! This helped.
Of course! So glad I could be helpful.. and I totally understand. It's such a difficult time and not knowing when it's going to end makes it that much harder. xoxo You are not alone.. and we will get through this. xox
I have to grieve the loss of a toxic relationship that as been going on for 5 year without my mom and my cat ( they are my rocks) and its really hard. Really really hard... Ive been trying so hard to take care of myself but im starting to see bad habits come back. Bad sleep patern, isolation, eating and than I binge, I can't find motivation for anything... I don't really know what to do even tho I have calls with my social worker and I can still see my trauma therapist (considered essential here in canada) but I feel like the community I started to build in my new town made me so proud and full of hopes and now that its not available I feel back at 0...
hey katie I hope you see this!! I’ve been watching your videos for years. You have helped me tremendously and even helped me realize I had bpd and I was able to get diagnosed and start the best therapy plan for me!! As I said I have bpd and I’ve been struggling due to this time and having to stay home. I’ve been away from my boyfriend and my fear of abandonment has been so bad lol. What’s the best way to deal with this? I miss him so much and it really hard for me to be away from him and regulate my emotions. Please reply if you can. Thank you so much for your videos. You seem like an amazing person truly.
I’m on prestiqe for depression. It numbs me. I’m also an introvert & I lost my job at the start of 2019. I have only had a couple of very short panics about corona. I feel like an alien because I’m so ok with the shutdown. I’m actually worried about the expectations and pressure of going back to normal. I’m also borderline so I think that part of me enjoys the chaos. To be honest, I’m going to miss the weirdness of this time.
Hi. This video was helpful!! But about distractions..... I really believe that healthy distractions help a lot because I'm trying to practice them now and when I do them, it helps my mind! But 2 years ago I was in a very dark place and I distracted my sadness and fear with watching as much UA-cam as possible (and not like therapy videos). Now I know it wasn't the best decision for me because now my automatic response to fear and sadness is watching UA-cam and I mostly give in. That really bugs me and I don't know how to end that... Even if you don't answer I just feel better because talking helps me.
Please do a video on thoughtstopping techniques, as i always overthink things, how do i stop these Thankyou very much for this video though, it helped and ive learnt lots!
Just all my materials together from a great volunteer group of face mask sewers in the South Jersey/Philadelphia area. They hooked me up with a loaner sewing machine and shipped me the fabric and the elastic! Amazing! I feel like I can put my abject terror sorta on hold? At least while I can busy my hands. I’ve also been obsessively crocheting
This literally came at the perfect time, I haven’t slept in days because I can’t breathe when I turn off my light and I think it’s because I’m panicking and these sound like that would really help, thank you 😊
I am so glad! Yeah it's been really hard to relax and calm down with everything going on.. trust me, I have a tough time too, but these things have helped some :) xoxo
It’s nice to know there are others going through this too ❤️
This is me , I hope you get some peace from it. Valerian root and meditation has been helping me somewhat. Also drinking warm liquids.
Skyelynda, I find that the days I go for a long walk by the river I sleep better. Also, I listen to a UA-cam recording of ocean waves or a stream to help me fall asleep. A lot of these videos last 8 hours or longer. I hope these might be helpful for you.
@@Katimorton I know you are probably much more equipped in psychology than I am, but I have been studying people and their responses to outside stimuli with psychology...could it be that we are having a hard time more now because our brains cant differentiate between working and being at home since it is now in the same place. in other words: before, we could go home from our office and our mind could separate the two because our bodies and brain stimuli changed...but now, we are just jumping from home to work back to home without any emotional\physical changes for our brains to respond to? I would really like your thoughts... I like working from home during this time...but I am haivng trouble sleeping, and my office is in my bedroom...
Whenever anxiety starts to creep up, it's preferable to shut down all screen time and just focus on breathing,
Bringing yourself to the present moment.
Doesnt help with me. Cause if I focus on my breathing I get even more aware of the fact that i'm not breathing correctly so i'm not in control, each makes me panicking even more. I can't focus in my body sensations I need to focus on outside factors so I can get distracted.
@@Anikinomundo YES me too. Sometimes I have to go outside and run like a crazy person to deflect this. Or call someone. I've called the suicide hotline once (Not because I was thinking of suicide) but because they are available 24/7 and I was about to have a panic attack and friends weren't available to call.
@@Anikinomundo Try to truly focus your mind 100%. Count 5....4....3....2....1 in that order only. Slowly one count every two seconds. All the best.
I need fresh air, cos inside it gets worse, but outside, it works. I got a window open but it doesnt help since the sun beam goes right into the room.....
M SAME
I want her to have 1 million subscribers ❤️
Awe
@@Katimorton we love you!
Is anyone else having trouble focusing while working from home and days just feel like they're blending together?
I find myself checking the time, and then thinking that I have no need to check the time. Working from home, not really a problem for me, keeps me focused. I do, however struggle to get into any kind of movies as of late and end up turning them off.
Yes me too, I am studying and it is not useful. Days are blending together and everything I do gets mixed up in my memory when I look back. I believe this comes from the fact we are always pretty much in the same room and not doing anything different so our brain keeps this just as a hole memory rather than separated ones. Idk if it makes sense to you but I tried my best to describe it.
@@marrodriguez8859 it's so bad I can't wait to be social again. I hope you stay well
I also feel like days are blending together...I think everyone feels like that🤷♀️ You can take up your hobbys, start painting/dancing/singing - it helps me to distract and relax at the end of the day, maybe it will help you a bit!
@@tenderheart4807 Well, I can paint stickmen I suppose and if I start singing, I'm pretty sure that my neighbours would murder me (aswell as the cats, dogs and wildlife around me).
Hey Kati! I feel like it could be the perfect moment to make a video about hypochondria in the current climate. I've been struggling with it forever but right now it's more overwhelming than ever and I'm sure there are lots of people in the same situation. Thanks a lot for everything!
I've never clicked so fast to a video, this is literally what I needed. Thank so much❤️
I hope it's helpful!!! xoxo
@@Katimorton it was very helpful🙏😊
I would love a video on how to cope as someone who can’t stay home due to type of work they are in? I work in a shop that was deemed essential and I find it super triggering being there, what with feeling the energy of anxiety and fear of customers whole day at work and having customers ignore the social distancing requests and coming too close. Also stocking items that could have virus on them all they long because multiple people touched it. I come home exhausted every day and sleep very poorly.
Thank so so much for this, Katie. I work at a homeless shelter and lately, between wearing a face mask that makes it difficult to breathe and the nearly unbearable level of anxiety surrounding me, both among staff and guests, I have been so overwhelmed that it feels like a constant, relentless anxiety attack. I even think I may be experiencing a heart attack sometimes. I constantly remind myself to try to breathe normally, move my body in ways that helps me relax (neck stretches, shoulder and back stretches, etc). The "shake it off" from Levine's research is such a profoundly helpful reminder-why we have come so far removed from our natural tendencies for self regulation is unfortunate to say the least. Also checking in with my feelings, allowing myself to grieve (I feel that I'm almost constantly grieving the experience of shelter guests, and I realize that this borders on vicarious trauma), and distracting myself (when possible) helps. I find my mind naturally doing this with an "ear worm" of Alicia Keys songs (her latest album is amazing). I am trying my best to keep working and to serve my community in this time of crisis. It seems so unfair that so many people of privilege seem so oblivious to the suffering of others at this time, and it makes makes me so goddamn angry. I think anger is the main emotion that keeps me going lately. Fight and freeze are the habitual go-to's for my body and mind, but I think I need to focus on the anger that seems to be motivating my fight response lately. I want to use it productively but not allow it to come out in a destructive or harmful way. My fear is that it will manifest as anger directed at shelter guests, and I even snapped at the security guy yesterday for sitting in a chair looking at his phone all the time when he should be doing is goddamn job to keep us all safe. Jesus blood Christ on a stick, this is such a stressful time. Thanks so much for the reminders to shake it off, check in, feel the feelings and distract.
I'm going to call my therapist now to check in, thank God she has offered this option in addition to phone/video sessions.
Thank you for this video. I remember when I found out school was canceled for the foreseeable future. I found out in the middle of my spanish class, I don’t know how I didn’t actually cry. I couldn’t breathe though. I have underlying health conditions and being truly breathless without something physical causing it was terrifying
The same as all of the other commenters already, I clicked this video as fast as I could when the notification popped up. Battling a severe sinus infection and not being able to function led to a week long (so far) cervicogenic headache that I made worse by going into full on panic mode. My body was fighting this intense panic attack because I was in so much pain but it forced its way out. I've struggled with my mental health since I was a kid and I haven't had an episode like this in years because I normally manage well. But WOW. I just laid there shaking and crying uncontrollably and finally realized that I am absolutely terrified of everything going on around me right now. And not being able to help my husband or take care of our kids left me fearing the worst and obsessing over what would happen if I didn't get well again or if I was just gone. I NEEDED this video.
Thanks Kati!
Mrs.Nutty 💗I'm sorry you are having such a difficult time. I find that listening to relaxing music on UA-cam and focusing on my breathing really helps. A lot of the relaxing music videos have scenes of nature that I find very calming. I hope this helps. Also, if you can get out in nature to go for a walk, it is scientifically proven that being in nature can improve mental health. I don't know if you have heard the term "nature deficit disorder." It's not an actual disorder in the DSM, but there is enough research out now about how those of us living in cities who don't get out into nature have more mental health issues. Of course, getting out into nature won't cure bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, but it can help manage symptoms alongside medication and therapy.
I usually spend a lot of time in my gardens because it's my happy place but the weather has been horrible lately. I finally went and sat in the rain yesterday because I just needed some fresh air!
I was already grieving the death of my husband. So, for months I have learned so many coping skills to try. I found "Snapping" helps me greatly when I flashback or my mind goes where I don't want. It's helpful now with the anxiety from this threat. Look it up & try it. My brain actually snaps back to a healthier state. Take care & breathe... Just not on me. lol ❤️🙏🇺🇸👍
Catherine Stevens What should I google? I tried looking it up but just got result on Snapchat.
Kati you're just the best. Thank you thank you THANK YOU for this video. We are currently in our 3rd week of lockdown in France and while I thought I was doing okay, keeping myself distracted and busy at home, I did a panic attack today just after getting up.
I think this crisis is going to affect us all in many ways in the short and longer term, and mental health is going to be, more than ever, a priority.
Good luck to everyone, wherever you are, whatever you're dealing with right now. You are not alone. We are all in this together ♡
Your an Amazing person.
Just what we needed.
Great Tips. Stay Safe and Healthy.
Awe I am so glad it was what you needed. I hope it helps :) xoxo You stay safe and healthy too.
Thank you Kati,
Your an Angel from Heaven 🙏
thank you .
Thank you very much. My daughter and my friend are having a lot of anxiety over social distancing and not being able to get things done. I really appreciate your taking the time to help people who are in distress.😊😊
You get it. You know how I feel. While I watch, this allows me to breathe deep. I'm so thankful for your efforts into these videos. Thanks Kati and Sean. 💕
I love Yoga With Adriene, too!!! Actually just got done doing a sequence with her! 💛 Thanks SO much for this video!!!
Katie your content is always amazing! I have Battled Depression and Anxiety my entire life. You have helped me to step out of my comfort zone and start my own Channel on Depression and Anxiety that I deal with. Thank you soooo much!!!
Kati, can you please do a video on how to cope for nurses.
We are dying out here, literally and physically.
I'm working 88hours a week. I'm working outside of my skill set as a nurse because its all hands on deck.
Work is crazy, you've no idea,I can't even convey what's happening as it will terrify everyone. We are exposed. We get about 10-15 emails a day and nothing else is covered on the news than Covid 19.
I was in therapy for PTSD doing EMDR, it has now been cancelled due to covid and I'm so busy anyway I wouldn't be able to go.
Now I struggle to manage my panic attacks and nightmares are getting worse, feeling more anxious and tired (shift work is ridiculous).
We just need help.
I know this is probably nothing but I am sending you some love. I can't imagine what that is like ❤️
I'm sending you a virtual hug. Thank you for all that you do. It is greatly appreciated!
That is really rough and I appreciate all the hard work you and all medical professionals are doing during this pandemic.
If you can find the time, I have heard some therapists do online EMDR or even online CBT therapy could help if you can find the time and have the money that is.
Remember, you can't pour out of an empty cup. You need to take care of your needs before others.
Sending you hugs from the UK.
Your hair is stunningly gorgeous!! Thank you for helping us in this different time..
Awe thanks!! I am still learning how to properly straighten it! haha!! xoxo
We’re in lockdown and I’m pretty angry and non-accepting of it. Understand it’s necessary, but it still sucks. Thanks for still posting during this, gives a sense of some normality.
My distractions are playing music, keeping contact online with others, binge watching Katis videos and last weekend I was preparing our small backyard garden to grow fresh grass. I am in the good position to be able to go outside without exposing myself to others.
And the thought that soothes me a lot: we are all in this together. It is not limited to me, my town or even my country. And we can reach out to each other across the globe, share tips, funny memes about Covid-19 and just be here for each other.
The important thing is to stay safe, stay sane in all this insanity and hold on to our friends through this.
Love this whole thing! Yes, we are all in this together.
Thank you Kati for making videos!! Because of you, I found the courage to tell my doctor about my depression and anxiety. It was so bad, I was having panic attacks so bad, that I would pass out. I’m now on medication and WOW, my world has changed for the better. I have only had one panic attack within the last month, and my depression is so much better. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! 💕
I am so proud of you and glad you finally got the help you needed!! Yay! So glad you are feeling better and happy I could be a helpful resource when you needed it :) xoxo
I'm on disability and I have cerebral palsy so I don't get a lot but being quarantined really bothers me because I can't go to see my counselor face to face so.
Thank you for the help .u are a great counselor you really helped a lot of people an help me a lot to. thank you for what you do 🙂👍 sometimes I always get so upset and angry because of my anxiety and loneliness but I have got better with dealing with my anger and anxiety.
And you help me with that.
and you really do help me a lot thank you. I talk to my counselor on the phone and I love working with my counselor but when I can't talk to her I watch your UA-cam channel when I can't talk to her so thank so much. 🙂
I like having a feelings journal for them to live because them always in my head feels overwhelming. When they come up, I gently remind them they live in the feelings journal for now. I make appointments to visit them daily or every other day. ALWAYS keep the appointment so your feelings trust you. Be a good friend to yourself.
Physical exercises are great for coping with anxiety and panic attacks! That's true! When I feel myself overwhelmed with anxiety I just start doing some easy exercises or turn on happy music and start dancing💃 Guys, believe me, it's really helpful!!!
@@7orever of course, we need to figure out why we are anxious🤔 but the first step is to distract yourself so that you can turn on your "wise mind" (Kati says about it in video)
@@7orever do you speak Russian? :)
We love you Kati. You the real MVP. Always helping to keep us safe and sane. 💗
thank you for this. worrying about others does drain a lot of my energy and I have a hard time with it. Self care is so much harder than caring for others. We keep practicing
I believe this is happening for a reason. I believe the world will be changed, I hope for the better. Thank you Kati, you are so needed & greatly appreciated. Stay safe, stay sanitary & stay sane...Peace y'all ✌🏾♥️🙏🏾
Thank you for using your deep well of empathy to help those who are struggling during this trying time. You're a light and you're making a difference to more people than you know!
Most of the time people tend to apply what they are taught only when they are already in the middle of a crisis. Instead, we believe in consistently practicing meditation and other tools like journaling, dopamine detox sessions and gratitude (there's so much science behind what gratitude does to our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health).
Incorporate better habits gradually. Taking 15 minutes to focus on your breathing when you wake up is definitely attainable, same with taking a break from our screens (phones, computers, tv's, etc.), or writing down your feelings and the things we normally take for granted.
Yeah i am feeling sad anxious and very overwhelmed
Thank you so much for validating, or maybe I should say making me aware of where my suicidal feelings were coming from! I didn’t understand why and now I do thanks to your video. Thanks for the comfort. I have recently contracted the Covid-19 virus. So I’ve been isolating because of it. The isolation just makes everything worse. Thank God for you and your videos and my phone, to help entertain and kill the time. Stay safe. Much love!
ALMOST VERBATIM!!! I mean, did you and my therapist talk this morning about what you needed to plug into me today???? It's almost scary how close ;-)
Katie everything you just said my awesome therapist taught me to do! To help others; I promise this works!
Thank you Kati!😀 Please ALWAYS feel free to reach out if you need to talk!😀
I don't mean to sound like the oddball here, but I really will no matter what. SO...
I'm LOVING the social distancing, for example, I don't have people shoving their shopping carts up my butt, pushing me out of the way, or getting in my personal "bubble" any more while waiting in line (queuing is NOT something people do in America very well at all!), it's a huge sigh of relief for me! I also have had more free time at home because my appointments are online or held off until a later date, and that gives me time to process things mentally and get my apartment cleaned up. I still have boxes of my mom's stuff from when she died 5 years ago that I haven't gone through, and I love having the time to enjoy what she left for me. I also like the quiet streets so I can go for my walks while being able to avoid people without getting dirty looks. I have always been quite a bit of a loner, and odd as it is for other people, to me, this is a vacation from the roaring rapids of daily life that was running me over. The only issue I have that would be negative is sometimes I can't find my favorite pizza at the store cuz it's sold out lol! I don't know if this was something good to post or not, but I wanted to share my experience that there are some of us out there who LIKE our personal space, our peace, our valuable time at home to clean, and time with my cat! (Don't get me wrong, I'm not a total recluse, I still say hello to people I walk by, and check up on my friends with texts and phone calls!) 🥰✌
I've started having panic attacks and not been sleeping well for about a week now so perfect timing. I'm okay with staying home because it's necessary, but so angry at people who aren't following directions and making things worse for everyone else, and I'm anxious about how long the home quarantine will have to last.
I really needed this today, Kati. At work today we were all told our hours are getting cut in half for the next 2 months minimum. I'm scared I won't be able to pay my bills. I live alone and have no help with money. Thank you for making this video.
Thank you so much kati. I started to feel a panic attack coming and it increased with some news about the covid. When I felt it was out of reach, I remembered you uploaded this. It really helped me. I grabed a fictional book I've wanted to read for so long and that I've been thinking about all day today. Now I'm gonna start reading it and try to enjoy what's left of this day. I needed your words. Thank you, again
Please make more videos about ADHD. I've struggled with it my entire life and I find your videos very helpful. I am officially the first person in my extensive family history of ADHD to be honest about my symptoms and actually seek quality care.
There should be number 8 (very important): don’t follow all the news about the virus... I personally hardly ever check the current info cause this kind of stuff makes me anxious. If I need to know something, I find that the information comes to me anyway (through a friend or a family member etc) What I do need to know is what measures I have to take to stay safe so I know what to do.
In short, guys, realise what is, and what isn’t in your control, and do what you can do to keep yourself and others safe. Let the politicians, healthcare professionals etc do their job, and you do yours.
Take care 🙂
Kati, I love your videos!
Been practicing mindfulness & breathing techniques through all this chaos plus distracting myself with getting my health back in check as well revising some passions I’ve neglected. Hope everyone is doing well and thank you for another great vid Kati..!
Love this! I've been doing more mindfulness/meditation. If I do it in the morning, it seems to help me get a good start to the day.
Raise your hand if you're binge watching Kati's videos x
Kati is a breathe of fresh air!
#NC I am beyond grateful that you posted this video when you did! I recently got into a big fight with my parents because my anxiety and fear over took my emotional reaction. Also this isolation isn’t helping. Thank you so so much for posting this!!!!
Thanks for this video. I am one of the ones out here still working. My anxiety level has sky rocketed and I am constantly on edge. I have started drawing and writing again when I can to try to distract me. Helps a little. Hope this passes soon
Two words THANK YOU 💖
From Australia doing it hard but doing it together. 💖❣💕
what you're doing here is super and I'm so glad i found your channel
Your voice is very soothing 😀
Hey Kati! I have recently found out your channel and I'm really glad that I did. I watched some of your self harm, suicide, anxiety and depression videos and could relate a lot. I have been in depression since long and I have been trying to cope with self harm. I have been trying really hard, but nothing seems to help. I have suicidal thoughts quite often. I struggle to not do anything to myself. I don't find help. I am losing faith and hopes completely. I have 2-3 friends I can talk to, but my family is not supportive and no matter how hard I try to make them understand, they won't. So, I don't really know what to do. I have been to a few professionals out here but have received no significant help. I wish I were there in your country or city to get help. But thank you so much for your videos. At least I felt like someone understands what it's like.
I catastophize alot I'm very anxious, sad ,upset afraid to even go outside because of this new threat this monster every little thing I think can get me sick this sucks I was already an anxious Annie but this made it so much worse 😢😢😢 thank you for your advice
It’s the palpable fear of death. As a vet I’ve felt it before, a couple of times. The fear of dying has a pronounced effect on your physical and mental state . Some people are dealing with it for the first time. Be patient with them as they figure it out. When you see first responders and vets that seem cold or uncaring it’s because we have seen and felt this before and have learned in a small way to deal with our own mortality . In my experience I’ve found that death is random and quick and none of us knows when it will come. It has nothing to do with skill or health, sometimes it’s just bad luck or “it’s your time”. So much of everything is outside of our control. I think the loss of control haunts a lot of people.
Katie!!!! I have been one of the ones to literally make people happy in these times. I am social distancing and yes. Work has canceled. I am a musician and yes we are hurting as musicians not beeing able to go to work but Iam not letting that spot the joy from coming. I look at every day as an adventure, and I actually have time to connect via text. I am sharing music from Michael Bible on youtube to other as well. I could bee so pissed off about not working, but is that going to do any good??? No!!! I actually have told people what my secrets is during these times and it is not easy, but i am sharing with you how I cope.... yes. I do sleep great at night knowing that i am going to wake up breathing tomorrow. I have things to look forward to and life is actually different due to the fact I am not busy as I was. I am actually beeing told by this social distancing to maybe stop and slow down my busy self and take time to refelect which I am doing. Yes. I love keeping busy and going out but during these times, I am actually making life super happy the way that it is. Keep on sharing and doing what you are doing. I texted a friend the other day and he told me that i was an inspiration for dealing with the social distancing and a person that should bee a movititional speaker. I am a musician hahahaha!!! And I am glad and count my many blessings to have the life and love of my work that i do.
Katie, Can you please talk about managing loneliness while distancing, realistic hobby ideas, steps towards a basic routines, how to stay more balanced in this chaos?
I hope you’re having a great day Kati, I’m excited to hear your advice!! ❤️ Being stuck at home and having no friends around is killing my mental health
Hey! I love this. I wondered if you could do a talk through a panic attack? Something people could listen to when they are in the midst of a panic attack? When I’m having an attack I find it really hard to concentrate on anything else but something simple, concise and to the point could help people to minimise the panic and ease out of a panic attack.
As someone with agoraphobia this lockdown is way too easy. In a way I’m wishing it would never end, but I want the virus itself to go away of course. How can I continue to work on my agoraphobia with this going on?
Maybe it's a chance to accept it? To feel like it's ok to not wanna go outside and embrace it? I don't mean this in a diminishing way. I know it can feel horrible at times and is usually not a fun state to be in, but it shows that not wanting to go outside has its place and ratio too.
I can relate. I have mixed feelings about socializing, at any time, myself. Everybody does need to rub elbows with their fellow humans at least a little bit, though. Don't cut yourself off completely.
i have ocd about contamination so it's kind of validating for my germaphobic behaviour to be socially acceptable now
Im not agoraphobic so I won’t pretend to know what that is like but I am an introvert & love my time at home. It’s my favorite place in the world. I wish we weren’t home bc of the term but the being home more is honestly a gift to me. I think it’s ok that home is your comfort zone too as long as you can go out to get what you need. 💜
Why do you have agorophobia? I have it too but family don't understand 😞
Small UA-camr here! I just made a video on the story of my life, and wanted to get my name out there. Also thank you Kati for all these amazing videos during quarantine!❤️👍🏻
Thank you so much I have a huge anxiety and this helped me a lot ❤️👍😘
I would love to see you do a video for mental health for essential workers, and not only health professionals but those working in restaurants, or banks, or insurance that have to go to work every day and deal with heightening anxiety feeling like they are putting themselves at risk everyday. Great content Kati!
Agreed!!!! I do work in a hospital, but I feel like I have access to a lot more resources than individuals employed in non-health-related essential services. Thank you so much for working
Thanks for sharing (: I work in a hospital and honestly it has helped me to go to work here people are handling the situation a lot more rationally, rather than acting out of fear/anxiety.
Adrienne's yoga videos are really great, definitely recommend them.
Yes! I love her videos
I’m having anxiety and depression unlike anything I’ve ever experienced, and not because I’m in quarantine, it’s from fear of getting sick, my loved ones getting sick, losing them.. I couldn’t handle it. I’ve been almost inconsolable and a zombie for the past week and a half. My boyfriend lives a few states away. I’m terrified
I was in a panic response for two weeks. Within that it felt like I was going crazy and I was exhausted. My panic response came down when I learned some facts like, unlikely airborne, disinfect the house and then its your safe spot and being on the phone with people I loved was like night and day. Also the color green and trees helped. But. I felt the same.
Thank you for this video ❤️ I've been having bad panic attacks and my depression has gotten worse x but thank you for the tips , stay safe xx
Kati this was such a wonderful resource for my wife and me. Thank you for your humanity!
Thank you Kati. Had such a hard time going out for necessities recently because of anxiety. Freeze response is strong 💕 stay safe. Hope you and Sean are doing ok. X
We are safe and healthy. Just stuck inside. I hope these tips are helpful and you are doing okay too. xxoo
This has affected me so much bc I do feel deeply for people
I am coloring and watching TV. I am using my wise mind. I also dance to help self regulate
I love it!!! Keep it up and thank you for sharing!!! xoxo
@@Katimorton I went through DBT,and IOP therapy. They have taught me so many tools to use to help when I am stressed out
Love those! Dancing has helped me too.
Well, then I have some wierd mind functioning because this is the most relaxed I've felt in years. Finally I got to do everything I wanted to but haven't had time for. Everything stopped so I don't have fear of missing out while doing my things. I have been more stressed by everyday life than by pandemic. I don't know why that is but that's how I feel.
lucka102 that’s a great way to feel about this situation! I hope I can get there sometime lol
I've been trying to deal with this all through using art as a way to express the way I'm feeling. I've been working on a painting for days now, i tried to visualize my anxiety and it really helped me understand it better!!
Thank you for this video, and especially for including the tip about healthy boundaries. I needed that one, and I'm glad it was there. Best wishes (especially for health and safety)!
Thanks for the great video! Something I need to journal about.
I’m located in NYC and things are so surreal. I’ve recently developed a globus sensation, it’s really been interfering with my overall wellness. I literally fall asleep at 5 am log on to wrk at 9. I appreciate you sharing this information it is helpful during this really scary time.
Things I’ve been doing to combat the globus sensation ( lump in throat). Throat Chakra mediations , valerian root supplements, yoga with Adrienne.
Love yoga with Adrienne!
Somatic Experiencing was really good for me. It's great that you tell people about SE exercises (even if you're not an SEP).
I'd like to add that it is important to move slowly (!) and not quickly shake and move.
I wish I didn't have to stop SE so quickly. My SE practicioner came back from holidays last summer and told me she was going to move in a few weeks. I'm still struggling with her being gone and for several reasons I couldn't try someone else yet. With Corona and being in the risk group it won't happen any time soon either :( Especially in these times I could really use the support.
Anyway, thanks for your advice :)
Thanks for English subtitles. Sooo helpful.
Thank you, Kati! Great video and great timing, as always. Shaking it off is also a technique used in chi gung to “dispel excess chi.” That nervous energy is envisioned as chi in this system of practice. There are other techniques like clapping your hands and making big arm circles that also dispel chi. I like it. I haven’t done chi gung (or qigong is another spelling) in forever. Maybe I’ll look up some videos.
I’m forwarding this video. It’s amazing, as always.
I didn't know they used that technique in Qigong (sp?).. thank you so much for sharing!!! xoxo
Kati Morton Thank YOU Kati! I will be back into the community very soon - therapy is coming along nicely!
Back when I was therapy I had relatively mild anxiety, I was there more for DBT type treatment, but she did teach me some tools for dealing with anxiety (and she explained a lot about how when in panic mode, our brain starts to ignore the frontal lobe).
Cut to last April, I’d been out of therapy for two years, and I start having horrific panic attacks out of seemingly nowhere. Bad enough that I was in the emergency room 4 times in June. I eventually managed to take a lot of those minor tools she taught me to self soothe, and eventually I was able to start leaving the house again without risking a panic attack. I basically lost all of 2019, I can’t remember most of it.
Cut to now, we’re in the middle of this crisis, and I’ve been managing but damn if I don’t feel the same way I did this time last year.
My first step was to STOP WATCHING THE NEWS. I started looking around me. I realized only a few people had this flu so we’re doing pretty well here in western ny. At least for now.
Kati you are glowing ❤️💪I love your look today 👍😂
Awe thanks Milena :) xoxo
Thanks for this video 🙏 Sending you, and everybody else, some love 💕
Just saw you on the Stay home UA-cam commercial!
What a great contribution thank you
This is a great video, I have social anxiety and also worry for others. To calm down I have a pillow over my face lol but talking to my friends help the most
Thanks Kati, I thought I was doing good with how I have been handling this stay at home order until I listened to the president extend the time. I just started crying! This helped.
Of course! So glad I could be helpful.. and I totally understand. It's such a difficult time and not knowing when it's going to end makes it that much harder. xoxo You are not alone.. and we will get through this. xox
@@Katimorton Kati, how do i deal with my agorophobia? 😞
I have to grieve the loss of a toxic relationship that as been going on for 5 year without my mom and my cat ( they are my rocks) and its really hard. Really really hard... Ive been trying so hard to take care of myself but im starting to see bad habits come back. Bad sleep patern, isolation, eating and than I binge, I can't find motivation for anything... I don't really know what to do even tho I have calls with my social worker and I can still see my trauma therapist (considered essential here in canada) but I feel like the community I started to build in my new town made me so proud and full of hopes and now that its not available I feel back at 0...
hey katie I hope you see this!! I’ve been watching your videos for years. You have helped me tremendously and even helped me realize I had bpd and I was able to get diagnosed and start the best therapy plan for me!! As I said I have bpd and I’ve been struggling due to this time and having to stay home. I’ve been away from my boyfriend and my fear of abandonment has been so bad lol. What’s the best way to deal with this? I miss him so much and it really hard for me to be away from him and regulate my emotions. Please reply if you can. Thank you so much for your videos. You seem like an amazing person truly.
I’m on prestiqe for depression. It numbs me. I’m also an introvert & I lost my job at the start of 2019. I have only had a couple of very short panics about corona. I feel like an alien because I’m so ok with the shutdown. I’m actually worried about the expectations and pressure of going back to normal. I’m also borderline so I think that part of me enjoys the chaos. To be honest, I’m going to miss the weirdness of this time.
Kati your great, always enjoy your videos. Learning alot. Thank you
A couple friends of mine started to ask about this. Thank you & shared!
Thank you, Kati! Stay safe.
Hi. This video was helpful!! But about distractions..... I really believe that healthy distractions help a lot because I'm trying to practice them now and when I do them, it helps my mind! But 2 years ago I was in a very dark place and I distracted my sadness and fear with watching as much UA-cam as possible (and not like therapy videos). Now I know it wasn't the best decision for me because now my automatic response to fear and sadness is watching UA-cam and I mostly give in. That really bugs me and I don't know how to end that... Even if you don't answer I just feel better because talking helps me.
Thank you Katie you’re amazing stay safe ❤️🇬🇧🇺🇸
Thank you Kati. Im currently doing DBT and this was great to listen to.
Thank you!!! Definitely have found it super helpful to be more aware of emotions so I can self care.
Please do a video on thoughtstopping techniques, as i always overthink things, how do i stop these
Thankyou very much for this video though, it helped and ive learnt lots!
Just all my materials together from a great volunteer group of face mask sewers in the South Jersey/Philadelphia area. They hooked me up with a loaner sewing machine and shipped me the fabric and the elastic! Amazing! I feel like I can put my abject terror sorta on hold? At least while I can busy my hands.
I’ve also been obsessively crocheting
thankyou a very needed video.
Thank you Katy.
Thank you Kati! Excellent tips! I so enjoy your videos. They have been so helpful and uplifting in my mental health journey.
Yay! I am so glad you enjoy the videos and they have been helpful :) xoxo