Dr. Harry Barry: Understanding Generalised Anxiety Disorder
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- Опубліковано 18 кві 2016
- In the second of a multi-part series. Dr. Harry Barry details Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), how GAD affects our brain, behaviours associated with GAD and the best way to deal with GAD.
Flagging Panic and Anxiety: Reshaping Your Anxious Mind and Brain is available now.
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To whoever came to this video, you're on the right track. I have very severe GAD, and only recently started dealing with it. The biggest step that helped me calm my GAD is understanding what it is, why it happens, how the body responds to it and realizing that it does not pose any physical or psychological danger to you. You are not going to die, you are not going to end up in hospital, you are not losing your mind. Remember that. As much as it is extremely uncomfortable, it cannot hurt you. And the more you learn about it, and what triggers your anxiety, the less afraid you become, and the less afraid you become, the less anxious you are. You can do it. It is tough in the beginning, but by using CBT methods, tackling your catastrophic thoughts and realizing that all those fears you have only exist in your head and they are not truths, using exposure therapy and meditation and exercise you will learn to control it in a healthy way. As long as you want to get better and you are willing to put in the work even though you may not see results immediately, You can beat this. Most importantly, remember your anxiety is not evil, it's not harmful, in fact it is the opposite. Your emotional brain tries it's best to protect you, not to harm you. Unfortunately it is sometimes hyperactive, causing it to 'protect' you against non-existent dangers (fears that only exist as thoughts in your head), that is all anxiety is. So don't be hard on yourself. It takes time, but it is completely possible.
I almost cried when he started with the duck metaphor, I never felt understood more like in that moment
It is a very powerful metaphor of what people with GAD live indeed
Me to the tears rolled down my face! Sorry of my life
Same here...
Yep I've suffered with this since I was 21 I'm now 38 and it's got worse. Wouldn't wish anxiety on my worst enemy
God bless you
Going to be 32, been suffering from same age.
Got relapse because of lockdown.
@@austinjoseph8849 how are you now? Recently had a relapse
@@petronipov Taking medications.
Feeling little better than before.
@@austinjoseph8849 Hopefully things keep getting better. I hate to go back on meds, but at this point may as well temporarily
Someone once said "if u forget about ur anxiety your anxiety will forget about you" ive learnt a lot from this and its basically very true.
Yes so true!!
But intrusive thoughts suck! 😞
Easier said than done. Sometimes when I’m absolutely fine, feelings of dread will come out and grab hold of me out of nowhere.
@@MsAquaDaffodil me too. It just keeps coming.
@@MsAquaDaffodil yes that's right and i know how u feel ive had them i know what its like but if you have cognitive behavioural therapy the key is to simply accept them,i know that sounds easier said than done but if you "accept" your thoughts and feelings and realise they are harmless and nothing to worry about they will soon go because eventually they become useless,if you dont realise nothing is wrong you will end up in a never decreasing circle of panic which becomes difficult to break out of,so next time remember accept it,there is nothing wrong and keep,if you can,thinking like that eventually they will go forever because you have broken out of the circle so they will not come back if they do u will not worry=life back to normal,remember accept dont worry and move on.
I broke down and cried after watching this video because I’ve been battling this for so long and had absolutely no idea that I was going through it I thought it was just my personality like when he said people with anxiety often struggle making decisions so they don’t make one at all, idk how many times I’ve been inside a gas station looking at snacks trying to decide which one I wanted just standing there for 20-30 minutes just staring because I can’t make up my mind just to turn around and walk out the store empty handed I feel relieved knowing that there is a reason I feel the way I feel.
Zack Williamson zack, you’re not alone dear. I’m 61 years old and a doctor just last week told me I have it. She put me on 5 mg. Buspirone, twice a day.
Please find a doctor and get it. In two days it started working. God bless you.🙏🏻❤️
Yes , You are not alone. I was 19 when I'm diagnosed with GAD. Now I'm 22 and still continuing medications and i feel that's okay.
@@UsmanShajahan. what is GAD
@@elizabethharris156 Hello Elizabeth, I hope you are well. Im 53 been suffering with gad for 3 years. My Dr wants me to start Buspar. Are you still taking it? Are the side effects bad?
May God Bless you
I lost all my friends to GAD
his voice and the way he talks and acts makes me feel very calm! And it seems like I can trust him
DURDYKLYCHEV I just had that same thought!
the irish lilt . is very calming.
Cheers for the video content! Excuse me for chiming in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you heard about - Patlarny Priceless minutes Principle (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now)? It is a smashing one of a kind product for curing panic attacks minus the headache. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my old buddy Taylor after a lifetime of fighting got cool results with it.
here's several suggestions worth trying
Don't take stimulants such as alcohol and caffeine
Try to relax
Exercise often
Join a self-help group
(I read these and more ideas on Trevs Panic Fixer site )
The music is also the right frequency for relaxing
Mental health issues treated in Britain is a disgrace,i asked my doctor to be referred for CBT therapy and he said there is a too long waiting list,so he gave me all different kinds of tranquilizers i'm stoned most of the time but i'm scared to come off the fckn things.GAD is hell on earth,i hope and pray that other sufferers get all the help they need
Look into Pharma Gaba and Magnesium Gluconate. I refuse to be zombied out on meds and have been seeing a Naturopathic Psychiatrist here in the US. The PG chills me out pretty immediately and moves me out of panic. Anyway, just thought I would share what is working for me. Never know!
al norrie citalopram won't make u feel bad it's quite good
Thanks Xxx
al norrie ... I agree.. panic attacks = terror attacks!!! Iv experienced many !!! been to the emergency room 3 times for it last week alone !!
my blood pressure was 200/110
Have you phoned 'MIND' in the UK? They refer on for help with CBT etc...
Ducks floating on the water, appearing seamless, but underneath, paddling like hell.
Lol
Thank you so much, Dr. I had GAD, as a child, however, I was diagnosed recently, and it keeps triggering and keeps coming and going back, but mostly it's always the anxiousness and constant worry that's there in my mind. My mind never shuts up its been 27 years.
the most in-depth, sensible, and helpful descriptions I've seen on youtube
There are a few factors in reducing anxiety at home . One plan I found that succeeds in merging these is the Aghy Magic Method (check it out on google) it's the most helpful guide that I have ever seen. look at the unbelievable info .
I've been studying treating anxiety at home and discovered a great resource at Aghy magic method (check it out on google)
I've watched Dr Harry Barry's video four times today with interest.. I found what he said to make a lot of sense, and as I watched his video, my acute anxiety attack, started to subside slowly... Sadly I've had another three attacks since then..but thanks to Dr Barry I feel a lot more positive and stronger in myself, and will achieve a life panic free... The feelings are uncomfortable, but you are not in any danger..
This is it!! 53 and I just figured out what's going on. Thank you. Now what to do.
Thank you, Dr. Barry. When I feel myself going into panic, I just remind myself that my Amygdala is kicking into overdrive and to just ride it out. It has abbreviated anxiety and panic significantly. Life-changing.
Omg my friends in high school used to point out that I sighed all the time and they thought I was depressed. I have a GAD diagnosis and what you said about not being able to take a deep enough breath is so accurate! I’ve never considered that was an anxiety thing, i feel so understood
How are you these days Amy?
My son is seriously suffering from this now and won't leave his house. We're trying so hard to find him help.
Hi, he might benefit from exposure therapy (ET) that a cognitive behavioral therapist can help with. I found out about ET treatment for my highway driving phobia. I thought I was really crazy and found out that these problems are not uncommon and that there are proven and scientific treatments through exposure therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. I ran across a book called Face Your Fears: A Proven Plan to Beat Panic, Anxiety, Phobias, and Obsessions by David F. Tolin. I contacted a CBT to help me and it wasn't overnight but I have made a great deal of progress. I had stopped driving on the highway and was beginning to avoid even smaller streets, but after 7 yrs. of no highway driving due to fear/panic and wanting to avoid the fear, I am back on the highways, at least close to home. What a difference. I don't think I could have done it on my own with the book, and am glad I sought professional help. But the book is what made me aware of what treatment I needed, and that I could be helped, and I've no doubt your son can be helped. I wish you luck in finding it for him. Sorry so long-winded, but I hope this helps and gives some hope.
Thank you for doing that, I’m suffering myself. How is your son doing now ?.
God bless this man. He cares enough to explain to people suffering what is going on, i.e. why they have anxiety and the best way to go about getting help, managing the condition, and why. Most doctors are like here is your tranquilizer prescription, bye, see you in a month. It really really helps someone with a health problem to have a doctor explain things to them.
Thank you Dr Harry For saving my life!!!!!!! 35 yrs of suffering are over!!!! 😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️
Brenda Dominguez how did he saved ur life, please advise
Bren Dom how
If you guys don't know how he saved his life, you're not listening closely enough.
To ashamed to answer? Maybe you never overcome the fear..
Him talking 10 minutes saved your life?
the hardest part for me with GAD everyday is eating, I have almost no appetite for anything because my anxiety is always harnessed in my stomach and i cant put on any weight
3 months of it now I’m starved!
Every time I start to feel anxious and things start going south I watch this video to calm myself down. His voice is just so calming. I bought his book "Flagging Panic and Anxiety: Reshaping Your Anxious Mind and Brain is available now" It's totally worth it.
Me too😉
@@nancymosby7369 Yo where’s Ted Mosby??
CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) is a good way to start to get a grip on it and live a normal life. Don’t waste time suffering. Take action and try CBT.
Thank you so much, I suffer badly from anxiety and panic attacks. Just listening to you helps relieve it.
This video has really helped me understand why im so uptight and dread going out inpublic luckily on medication and sleep better
Thank you for recognizing and speaking on this . I have been diagnosed with GAD and you nailed it. Seemingly (to others) calm/"ok" but "paddling like hell underwater to keep going." So true! It's debilitating.
Every morning the feeling to take on the armor to go into war.. it is so draining
I found all of this information very very soothing and understandable and am learning that if I reduce my stress and eat right and get sleep and accept the anxiety that I can control to a certain point , and if I do have a panic attack I will survive it and it will go away... ya your here..do your thing and then go away thank you Dr Harry Barry.
Boy if this ain't me!?!! A panic attack brought me here...I was diagnosed with GAD in my early 20s, this doctor first put me on visteril? And later 3 other antidepressants each try ended up making things worse- I stopped taking all meds. It took me many years to recognize the signs before it would come on as well as what could help it stop a little quicker- but now at 34 I have far less often. This is the first one I've had in months, used to have them several times a week. Meditation, being in nature and exercising/breathing deeply help me tremendously. You kind of learn to just live with it somehow.
I was diagnosed when i was 13. Just now i have accepted the diagnosis after living in fear for such a long time
Dr Barry has just described my life in a few minutes, thank you
Anxiety, in whichever form is literally hell on earth. I’ve tried to fight it for so many years. It’s exhausting to both the mind and body. It always feels like someone placed the world on your shoulders and you can’t move. And then living in a country where mental health and proper medical care is so damn expensive for the average person. Sigh.
Waiting for my financial situation to improve so that I can buy this book.
I can't thank you enough for these tips on dealing with Anxiety throughout all your videos. For a time i was able to control my anxiety but because of adjusting to a new life out of college and dealing with new responsibilities it got to the point where I was having uncontrollable crying fits and feelings of dread every single day. For two days now Xanax felt like the only fix-all for those moments to stop. Thank you. Just thank you. I wish i could give you a hug because you helped me realize that with patience i can overcome this monster. If anything, i need to hug it as well to tell it everything is ok when those episodes happen again. Thank you.
It's fucking crippling, wake up & feel fucking shite for no reason. Worried to death, at war with myself, troubled by my thoughts. Blow my fucking head off, the cure. Madness, it's not funny it's fucking torture & conspires to destroy me. I bike ride, swim, workout, eat sensibly & still feel like shit. My brain is tense. Excuse my language.
Hartley Hare I know how you feel.
I had acute GAD. But i got myself better. i know how terrible and how life sapping this is but I there is nothing to fear, i thank GAD for helping me make my life amazing.
Richard Barnard how did you go overcome it?
Richard Barnard does it stop you from getting jobs in the health sector
Taryn Nieves It's not a mental health problem, it's a habbit that you have learned and your brain is used to being anxious. Basically what I did was totally change my life. before I had no college degree and was working in a dead end shop for a living, and one day my anxieties got so bad that I just decided to do EVERYTHING that I ever wanted to do,thus retraining my brain. I now am doing my masters degree in translation I have lived all around the world, I'm married and I work as a freelance translator. You just need to go out and live your life. In fact I'm glad I had terrible anxiety because it pushed me to change myself.
there is also something do called the linden method, that's basically what I did. you can google it, it's really good stuff.
Fallout47 414 No, and if it did that would be discrimination. anyway anxiety is not a mental health disorder, despite popular belief.
You are so right about anxiety being a habit rather than a mental health disorder.
Im an ex-soldier with ptsd and i want to know more about cbt. Also thanks for the video you really calmed me down. Dr. Google is the worst.
its cognative behaviuoral therapy . it helps change your thinking
Omg…this describes me perfectly. Ended up with cancer and while recovering as a part of my treatments started receiving cbt. Such hard work after all the years I’ve had GAD, probably since birth….it is not at all easy or rapid for me! But does help!
My GAD comes and goes, it gave me a wonderful life as I had a great education and worked in several countries. It comes and goes, especially when I have difficulties but it can disappear and life is great. Now it is back for a while, it will go though. It was in my early childhood as my parents were quite anxious. Very sad, my step-sisters had it too.
I like the calming music the accent and the real down to earth explanation. Currently having a panic attack but this is speaking so much sense to me.
watching videos that explain my diagnosis has really helped me understand myself, and realising that i am not in fact alone.
I’ve successfully treated this with hypnotherapy, nlp techniques and kinetic shift , not just CBT helps
I am in panic attacks and nobody helps me including my family ignore me and nobody talks me and when I wanna talk them they ignore me and there is no doctor who understand this and I dont know what to do I wanna cry but I can't cry no one helps me otherwise they do our rude behavior I pray God no one suffered this 😔😭🙇♀️🙇♀️🙇♀️🙇♀️
I feel very stressed. I'm convinced I'm having a heart attack. So much panic. These videos are so important
I got beta blockers to keep my heart rate stable, and it’s really helped. I know my heartbeat isn’t abnormal, and that in itself calms me a lot.
I used to get scared and sad, but I've been dealing with this for almost 20 years. Now I tend to get angry and frustrated, but I do worry most about attacks. I used to have them on an all day daily basis. They are pretty seldom now...just when things start getting hectic.
Dr Harry knows anxiety and panic symptoms in depth really salute to his knowledge in human behaviour and brain. I'm from India and i wish i could meet him someday in our country.
huge respect to u sir
excellent advice Dr Barry. I've been on medication for 17 years with chronic depression and anxiety and after 7 years of talk therapy I'm starting CBT. You've given me hope for the future with your advice. God bless ya!
17 years on meds and still got it. The meds are not working?
The meds are too help you cope. They're very helpful when you're overwhelmed. The kinda keep things at bay. But they don't address the problem. Dr. Harry Barry, and the DARE book/app by Barry McDonagh have been extremely helpful in finding a way out. Both present such an incredibly simple explanation and practice. After 40yrs (!) Of dealing with this, it was definitely a "no shit?!" feeling reading the explanation and approach.
I have a GAD diagnosis myself and have taken SSRI's for many years. As it was explained to me, SSRI's treat symptoms, not the root cause of GAD itself. The Catastrophic thinking patterns, the desire for control at all times and destructive behaviors are at the core of GAD.
With Dr. Barry's book, I've made progress and have reduced my Anti-depressant from 15 mg. per day down to 5mg. per day. I've still got a ways to go but, I'm better! (BTW, DON'T stop taking Anti-depressants without medical supervision! You must taper off SSRI's slowly or you may go into withdrawal - which can be VERY unpleasant!)
I am a medical doctor and a man who has suffered immense and lost most of my success due to this.Thanks Dr.Harry.Where can I buy this book.
I saw it on Amazon.
sorry to hear this, stay strong and read his book
Do you have patients who come to you about Anxiety?
you are not the only one, i have went throughout my life, but since i started cbt techniques its rapidly change my life and still changing my life and my mind. Because of this GAD and PTSD i lost most of my success and potential.
Yes you are so spot on I understand everything you said. And my goodness Dr Google nearly sent me crazy!
Brilliant.. I grew up with an alcoholic father and a mother who had a personality disorder so now I have anxiety.. And now my son suffers with anxiety the toxic cycle needs to be broken. Its definitely passed down but now that you have made that known hopefully people can take some peace knowing its not someone we are but someone we have become due to our parents. Now it's time to untangle our minds and live in freedom ty doctor x🙏👍
I keep having this everyday I pray it stops
Exercise is extremely helpfull
Malik Waqar
I find time to worry while exercising.
I always feel too exhausted and too worried about the simplest things to start exercising. It’s sad.
What if you’re too depressed to get out of bed
@@user-bv5sq9dy7w please try, even if it's exercising for 1 minute a day.
@@12xenn45 A morning workout seems to be the most effective since cortisol levels (which cause anxiety) tend to spike in the mornings.
Omg tht thing about breath really got me. This is the most well described info on GAD i ever seen as a person diagnosed with it.
Very good explanation!... Time well spent. Thank you very much....
Hit on the head about avoiding jobs, things that need to be done because of the worry of the outcome and just hold off and it builds up. My Problem is having Afib and some hear conditions when the heart will suddenly speed up..and then there's the effect of anxiety and heart racing, difficult.
I never knew about this disorder until now, I could never related to the symptoms of people with social anxiety but still felt like I had some sort of anxiety. I get huge amounts of GAD relating to my job or employment in general and it has led me to become depressed as well. I’m glad I found the actual name for the disorder at least.
i am going through the same situation did u find a solution
So glad I watched your video Thankyou.its so refreshing to hear this.
I find myself unable to find the right words to thank you. Where were you? Your talk is very clear, applicable and provides almost the single most important explanation/ almost CURE for people who understand your description.
I have it. Just found out this past week. I have it bad. Thank God a doctor finally knew. She put me on buspirone. It’s a miracle.
I suggest get on this and then start therapy.
Thank you for helping me understand my condition better
Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Lol really?
Amen!
You are pretty stupid lol. He's quoting a beautiful scripture and u need Jesus too.
Fantastic - thank you for this.
I have been suffering from GAD for 15 years now ! I was 13 when I noticed it . I am 28 now , I am high functioning. However I am always anxious and it is scary . It’s been times I have cancelled plans with friends just so I wouldn’t freak them or myself out due to anxiety. It breaks my heart because I am a poet , writer, fashion stylist and I dabble into acting and I am suffering tremendously. I hide this mental illness greatly . I get way too excited and anxious about highs and lows in life . Alcohol has helped calm my nerves for 13 years of my life , it’s no longer working . Please someone help me , I want to live and not just exist
Please look up Dr Claire Weekes ..amazing technics to help you.. God bless!!
Also look into an elimination diet while cutting out sugar, preservative chemicals and processed foods. Sometimes these problems can be caused or worsened by diet and inflammation. I hope some of this helps. All the best to you in your fight.
Acupuncture, running, yoga, cycling, massage, steam shower, Epsom bath. Try these things
thank you for this information, very helpful.
Well put together and very helpful. Thank you
Very intelligent and professional
I appreciate the point Dr. Barry makes - about how Dr. Google is terribly unhelpful 07:03
True. I had my 1st ever attack because of Dr..Google.
Can you please help me I suffer panic attacks everyday I can't even leave the house 8 years now :(
I think I have this a bit. I dont know why sometimes my heart goes fast; feels weird in my throat, feel anxious. I laying in bed and I think it onsets when I get overworked. And I cant just switch it off by relaxing. I have a ton of orders to do and have to work on them all day and get them out on time. I also often clench my teeth in the night. I also dont have it all the time tho. ALso low grade fatigue. It kinda scares me a bit, like what if something is wrong with my heart.
Thank you for replying to me, I really appreciate it :) I made an appointment with my doctor for monday.
I will try it for sure a well.
Rapunzel ASMR nothin is wrong what is going on is your amygdala is trying to dump adrenaline giving you a panic attack. The only way they will get worse is if you fear they will get worse. When they happen do not run from them cause all you’re doing is dumping more Adrenaline. What you need to do is challenge the panic and almost try to bring them on. Know that you will not die and panic is not dangerous. No matter what your body tells you you are not dying. Take care and I hope this helps ❤️
How are you doing these days?
@@serum9874 Right
Typically, anxiety effects us at least some of the time when it's severe enough to cause shortness of breath. I've had this gone to the E.R and my heart was fine. If you want to be absolutely confident talk to your primary care doctor.
my life is a living he'll with panick attacks I feel so helpless
I don't see myself as a constant worrier but as a constant warrior.
By the way, hard exercise works really well. It is remarkably effective and explains my sporty childhood - now I know why - I was struggling. It is really sad as my parents were the issue but couldn’t see it.
@DrHarryBarry Could you please make a video on someone who has General Anxiety Disorder but specifically the type that have a cold and harsh interaction style. Seemingly they come across as unemotional, devoid of empathy and do not like to talk about feelings. They burn bridges and build walls.. but really they are just protecting themselves. Pushing of buttons to get a reaction etc. And how it can seem they are covertly narcissistic but really it is their anxiety disorder because a lot of people self diagnose and label. And also how this can effect relationships.
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Life changing!!!!!! ❤👏
I have GAD and 1 of my symptoms is it feels like theres a ball in my throat that gets bigger, and it feels like I'm choking to breath. I always tell myself it's in my head and itl pass and I'm not dying, my symptoms cant last forever. It sucks with the symptoms and its a hard fight, what's worse is how people dont see it is a big deal and think its somthing you can control.
Anyone feel like their mind is literally trying to come undone with gad?
Yes
Yes hate it sooo much
Ruining my life
Agreed!!!! And it’s scary as heck!
Very good explanation.
my doctor recommended this to me, thank you!
Love this man...! Thank you
I’ve tried mindfulness and CBT but I found it to help only to a point. Now I’m taking pregabalin which does wonders for my anxiety
Dr Harry Barry... PLEASE do an app or dvd's!! You are amazing!! Your videos, books have helped me tremendously!! Do an app so we can download it!! 💙
Very helpful. thanks for the upload
Appreciate the thoughts presented in the video!
I'm almost 80 yrs old. Always knew something was wrong with me, didn't know what except a pattern of about every 5 wks I learned to feel it coming on for bout 1 week, each day getting worse day by day till it reached a head. All the worst symptoms lasting 4 another wk.
Uncontrollable crying, then another wk, going away a little everyday until the next time. I could never finish anything. I learned not to start anything. I was aware! It has ruined my entire life. Mother was mentally ill and no father. No love. I don't think I know how it feels. My Son also suffered with it. He's dead...
Thank You Doctor. God bless You.
Great Advice very helpful.
I wish I could find a good therapist to help me. I approached a cognitive analytical therapist and had an assessment with her, and when I asked her about whether she will be providing me with some strategies and tools to help with my everyday feelings of dread and guilt, she told me to use google. I understand I have a lot of issues that require a psychodynamic approach, but hearing a therapist to whom you just confided saying use google creates a lot of feelings of helplessness.
Just found Dr Harrys page he is very good
I believe i have GAD and i am doing my own self-cbt online to learn and manage my anxiety, soon, i will get the official diagnosis of GAD. CBT saves lives.
One explanation for GAD and panic is that an overstressed pregnant women is secreting cortisol which then results in a child having an enlarged amygdala so that later in life this child will have anxiety problems later in life.
Thank you!
Very helpful.
thank u so much doctor!!!!
i have GAD, have had it all my life.. i grew up in a very dysfunctional family.. I never was offered help as it was "frowned" upon.
I really wanna seek it now, and the CBD sounds good.. i dont wanna take a pill.. im just a little nervous about it.. I dont want employer seeing that im going to anxiety treatments...
Well, it's good you want to try to face your fears with CBT. It's the most effective options in my opinion, but try not to be scared of telling people you have GAD. Don't feel guilty or ashamed about i, just accept it. You will see most people will understand, and the ones who don't and react in a negative way aren't worth hanging around with. Or else it may develop into a fear of it's own. (This was your first CBT lesson) ;)
I have gad my main trigger is when my sisters dont help with cleaning the house and loud noises, people think i just have a bad attitude and tell me to calm down, but its not that easy, its like having a voice in your head reminding you of your insecurities.
Great video. To me it literally feels like a monster jumping on my back when I am distracted and insecure about something. And then it does its magic and augments the insecurity to exorbitant levels, making me see confirmation of the threat everywhere.
I can 100% confirm that cbt is a great way to deal with it.
What's cbt
Wonderful accent 😍 👌 ❤️ God bless you Dr Barry. Watching from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️ 💕
Amazing description of symptoms from a medical/behavioral standpoint. Would greatly appreciate if you could do a video regarding DPDR/mindblankness/mindblindness.There are plenty of UA-camrs capitalizing on the number of people going through an episode of derealization/depersonalization but very few people with any kind of formal background in anxiety treatment. Thank you!
I hope he makes a video about DPDR
superb
Thanks dr😊
I’m 36. I only started having panic disorder/attacks just two years ago. Same symptoms as described: lack of clear thought, confusion, thought I was dying, muscle cramps, hard to breathe, etc.
I’m still dealing with it but I just found this video and others like it telling you to EMBRACE the panic attack and not to fight it. That seems counterintuitive but I’m going to try it next time.
Hey bro, how are you doing now?
@@yqd0464 thanks for asking. Well, I am much better than before. I honestly can’t say I did anything to change how I felt other than simply understanding my triggers.
I came to realize that anytime I have physical sensations it triggers me. For example, let’s say I started to get heartburn. Something very common that most people wouldn’t even think about. Well, I start to focus on it, wondering if it’s something worse than just heartburn. I tell myself it’s fine and that it’s normal and I calm down. I don’t know why at 36 I started worrying about different physical sensations. Now I just tell myself it’s fine, no big deal, common, will go away etc.
How are you?
@@YouTw1tFace I’m glad you are doing okay man, I do have the same issue whenever I get a sensation. It makes me panic and pushes my mind into overdrive, which is the worst thing possible. Makes me feel like something is wrong when in fact I’ve done all the tests and everything came back normal. I can say that I’m way better than I was 5 months ago but I do get anxious and panicky everyone now and then. I’m glad that you’re healing man, it does take a lot of work but trust me you got this!
@@YouTw1tFace the thing is I had the same exact issue like 3-4 years ago and it came back again in 2021 even stronger and I was really surprised that I couldn’t control it at all as I thought I would. The way I overcame it was literally exercise and getting daily sunshine.
Because we think or feel something doesn't necessarily make it true.😉
This guy gets it
I have Chronic anxiety and medication and counselling don't work for me. What else can I do. It's destroying me. 😢
thank u very very much
I used to get many panic attacks but now been struggling with gad. Constant underlying anxiety. Started after a trauma in January 2020. I can't exercise much right now due to a multiple sclerosis flare. Exercise would help.