Rule number one...do NOT google your symptoms! For the love of god. It is so tempting but I’ve learned, googling your symptoms is the worst idea. If you’re having symptoms that you really are concerned, call your primary. Get evaluated and then if everything is fine (which I bet it is) you’ll have your peace of mind. But do not look it up. I’ve made so many self diagnoses and then obsessed over so many made up illnesses I never had. And usually, what my symptoms turned out to be were usually something I never even thought of or the last thing I expected that wasn’t nearly as dangerous as what I expected. People with health anxiety self diagnose obsessively. You are not a doctor.
And the worse is I work In Medical field as medical assistant and when I see patients with same symptoms as me or sometimes worse than me That bring me the thought will I be like this person?
I have good days and not so good days. On good days I feel like I can handle any anxiety that comes my way, I'm like "bring it on". Some other days I get tricked by it yet again, no matter how many times It has come up It tricks me into thinking this time is different no matter how many times I've been thru this. I keep up the gradual exposure to fear, and then keep reminding myself that I must not oppose, reject, or avoid the feeling. If I don't do well this time, I just tell myself there is always another opportunity to do better next time to react with a new belief, and that belief is that it is not dangerous, it is just discomfort and that is okay.
Dennis, something FANTASTIC happened!!! I believe YOU were the one that helped me raise the bar! I'm highly symptomatic and terribly agoraphobic! I know you have heard of "Flooding", a complete immersion into the feared place (or thing). I was going to just walk around my apartment building. But, I told myself to push the boundaries!! I FLOODED by going all the way to the grocery, getting every item on the list, checkout, and head home. I DID IT!! I ALSO STOPPED TO TAKE A PICTURE OF A TREE!! I audio recorded my adventure and plan to do daily "flooding" head on, learning to tame my emotions, accept my symptoms, AND BECOME A WARRIOR!!! Dennis, THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!!!! WOW!!!!!!
Was freaking out earlier this evening about some annoying symptoms I'm dealing with. As soon as I started googling the symptoms my anxiety spiraled causing a panic attack and I started imagining other symptoms. Watching this video makes me feel so much better, even if I do have a disease or something (which I probably don't) not having a victim mentality makes all the difference.
I am in the exact same boat, keep worrying I have heart disease or about to have a heart attack but I'm probably not.... its awful haven't slept for 2 days
I don't know what happened. I used to be a free and outgoing man until I crept up on 30 and boom!! Just something changed mentally and now it's hard to get me to go anywhere because of fear of having a crazy episode out and about it's very frustrating and I used to be such a strong minded guy. But a panic attack I was no much for
I'm in the same situation as you . If I go out I'm always thinking of what if I have an attack . I will be so embarrassed and I was such a strong person it's like that part of me just vanished
You have a real gift Dennis. A gift for putting words together in a compassionate and so incredibly communicative way. You are giving so much in your life. Bless you and your loved ones.
You are so right to about not being able to heal when you wallow to much in your pain. I learned this while healing from Narc abuse, which I’m still healing from, but I’ve made huge strides since this dawned on me. For yrs, all I did for hours in a day, was watch videos on narcissism. I literally got to the point where I was addicted. I was wallowing in the negativity, replaying the scenarios in my mind. I could not let it go. Finally one day I decided to stop watching the videos so much. I was able to start focusing on my passions once again. I began to reconnect with parts of my soul I hadn’t seen in yrs. to this day now I rarely watch those videos. Usually only once in a while when I just want to comment and share my knowledge, but I don’t do it anymore to simply hear about narcissism. I’ve already learned about it enough to probably have a PhD in it. Don’t get me wrong, it has its time and place, especially when the pain is raw and you need to learn about what you went through. But at some point, you have to let go of the pain.
I think this is my FAVORITE video out of all the ones I’ve watched so far! Just finished week one of the program, trying to keep looking forward to even better days!!♥️
I live in a home that I was abused in, where my Dad died in and I wake up every morning and day dealing with a negative mom who puts me down everyday. I'm trying to move out soon!
Tina Givens Same. I'm sorry to hear about your dad. Health anxiety has been crippling for me, and my parents, though they've been amazing in lots of other ways, just don't understand this, and they don't understand that I may need some help getting through.
Thank you so much. I feel better and better every time I watch your videos. They all make sense. I am grateful I've came across your site. Thank you Dennis from the bottom of my heart.
Just wanted to follow this post. I'm also interested in one on one sessions but I'm not sure how to begin with that. I didnt notice any form to fill out. Looking forward to skyping soon!
Thank you so much for giving me hope! I’ve been reading “when panic attacks” really great book. Working on climbing that mountain of anxiety freedom and regaining my strength! Everything you said was right on point!
Having been to Tony Robbins UPW event, I unfortunately did NOT address this issue because i wasn't feeling "it" at the time... So I chose to ignore it and focus on other issues. This was obviously a HUGE mistake. I've had this for almost 40 years (since i was 7 years old).. I can't ignore it anymore.. I know I am a warrior. I know I am an outstanding voice for change.. I've already exhibited this to myself and countless others I have helped... However, when something minor happens within my body, it completely derails me and robs me of being the person i know i am.... in fact... Today is the first day in 40 years that I am proclaiming and admitting to myself and others that I do have health anxiety... This is tough to do because I've always been viewed at and looked up to as the superman who can fix anything and there's such a societal stigma around the word "anxiety" that i didn't want to believe this superman could EVER be a victim.... Today is the day that I acknowledge that this is an ongoing issue and ignoring it simply will not make it vanish and emotional illnesses are fed exponentially by isolation.. So I am reaching out... The roller coaster ride of feeling like a warrior one month and feeling like a beaten puppy who's convinced he's dying the next has to stop.... Now..
Hello Dennis, Greetings from Peru! I am so happy I found you on UA-cam. I have been suffering from health anxiety since I got acne when I was 16. I'm in transition to fully shine and become truly happy. I practice SGI Buddhism and you are like a Bodhisattva to me. I look forward to watching your other videos.
Thank you! Just watching the videos makes me feel secure and stable. I like watching these before bed cause it helps me to confront it which leads to relaxation. Thanks man, going to win the fight!!!
Your videos have been helping me SO so much with my health anxiety.. I've had it bad for a year or so after my mum passed away. The last two weeks have been the worst really for my anxiety but someone let me know it could be because of the full moon, or the tremors earth quakes our island is having. So nuts. I said to myself in 2016 I would focus on myself and my anxiety wouldn't take over and the total opposite happened!
Tanea Mae Thanks for the input. Accepting responsibility for everything health anxiety related was tough for me, but was what made the difference in the end.
Love your videos. I purchased your program and I feel like you understand my anxiety spot on. I look forward to our next check in I feel like I have come a long way :)
Dennis, I'm crying. Cause nobody ever said to me that we, health anxiety sufferers are that powerful. I'm now understand and able to hope again that sooner or later our life will be back to normal. Thank u for letting us know that miracle does exist :) Can't thank u enough.
I totally agree! I realized one day a few years ago that if I was powerful enough to manifest ACTUAL physical symptoms out of my imagination, then rather this being a total curse, what if we're master and natural manifestors? I try to focus now on how I can manifest health and calm and peace. It's not always easy though, but I think those of us with health anxiety and high sensitivity are really often gifted it's just we're not taught to recognize it or use it in positive ways.
@@dmn4747 gosh it's been two years and here I am, standing tall!! thanks for replying this comment. u make me realize how tough the journey that I've been through :) it makes us grow. hope things will get better for u too!!
Dennis, this was SUPER AWESOME!!! GOLD STARS ACROSS THE BOARD!!! I succumbed to an emotional crash and I was ALL victim!! But, listening to this lifted me up and I began to see, even a little bit, that I CAN become the warrior I want to be! Well meaning doctors have NO CLUE as to what a person with an anxiety disorder is suffering from. So, I felt lost trying to find a therapist who "gets it". THEY DON'T!! I wish I could afford you as my one on one, but no money equals no one on one. Thanks for all the videos and podcasts!! My tools for sure!! I suffer extreme skin burning (parasthesia) all over my body. I cry through the pain. But, I need to not focus on it either! I need to put on my "Warrior Suit", change my reactions, emotions, and thoughts, and see what is the underlying factor! Maybe my reactions are the fuel that keeps the painful parasthesias alive!! Thanks, Dennis!
Hi. First off I just want to say that you are an amazing person. I was just wondering if you can make a video specifically about setbacks or relapses. It would mean a lot to me and others who've experienced this or are experiencing it right now
Wow. I am so amazed. You have helped me so much & this was my first time watching your video. And of course I found it from one of my health anxiety habits lol
This is a very important video for sure. I was fully recovered from health anxiety for about three years and then a very stressful situation in my life occurred and now I have relapsed. I’m determined to conquer this again like I have in the past. Your videos are very helpful
What if you have a chronic illness but may or may not need treatment in the future but your life is been ruined by the uncertainty and crippling anxiety, can your videos help
Great video, I'm just learning everyday to be a warrior, I agree and find the biggest block is myself, when you said about the worst thing already has happened that truly resonated with me, feeling like your going to die numerous times has a massive power that comes with it, I use meditation and medication and just feel its not right for me sometimes, the internal belief system can be a challenge but I have realised that my improved anxiety and PTSD is from finding the route, now it's time to be brave and go for it. Warrior Style. Thankyou.
What a great video. I can't wait to get over this and get to the point where I can say "What? This problem is nothing compared to what I went through and overcame. I am invincible." I really can't wait for that moment. It will come, I know, and these videos will make it come soon.
I’m still a minor but I’m already having pretty bad anxiety. It’s kept getting worse and it got to the point where I almost dialed 911 because I convinced myself my family died in a car crash while I was alone at home, when in fact my mom just had her ringer off. I feel like I’m in a prison right now, wanting to pursue my dreams but prevented from that because of this chain. Thank you for making videos like this, it helps me control my feelings while I’m struggling with them. It means a lot.
Thank you so much Dennis I completely agree with you I'm 60 this year and have had I think a good life I am a o donovan my ansesters were true warriors my father he was a beautiful human man he lived with integrity peace and love in all he done but he was a mighty man and feared nothing and was so laid back in every thing he done because he was truly happy and content all his 86 years of life but then there was my mother and she was again a beautiful woman and lived in love and ANXIETY CHRONIC everything was a worry to mum the only time I think she really relaxed is when she was in bed at 9 pm reading her Agatha Christie books lol she had panic attacks from eyes open till bed it was so sad to watch her fretting every day my dad never judged her only comforted her she was always scared of dieing and in the end died riddled with cancer at only 66 i was broken by her death I am in my 60 year now and lost my partner of 20 years 9 years ago everything stopped plus I slipped and 2 disc fell out my spin so painkillers and anti depressants and sleepers had been running me on auto pilote for years never venturing out much but 2 years ago I could take no more so I stopped PRAYING TO A GODS THATS NOT EVEN THERE FOR HELP and started to exercise and eat healthy and doing the right things but most of all LOVE MYSELF AGAIN and beating to my own drum again i live in the moment in the day im not taking all the medication but my emotions do bubble up every day and because iv got a twisted bowl I do get pain everyday but I'm not going to let that stop me anymore as there is nothing wrong with that it's not going to to kill me all tests ok but the stress will like it did mum is there a routine I can do to over ride the pain signals I can't walk un aided but I can get out and get on my scotter I live by the sea which is lovely I guess I want to no can you keep a positive brain when in pain and how can I stop my mind from going like a ping pong ball when I'm alone and stop a spontaneous little blip grow into a proper big panic attack nip it in the bud so to say I no your a busy man but if you can direct me to one of your videos about nipping a panic attack in the bid I'd be very grateful, good on you Dennis one love keyna
You are awesome mate. So glad I came across you. You tie into perfectly into my other practices. Whoever put thumbs down. Piss off. Thanks bro from aussie
Heh. I just found this video due to being in the middle of your step 3. i went through the same thoughtprocesses you described. Good to know that I am in the right direction.
I've been battling anxiety for a couple of years, I thought I defeated it 2 years ago but it recently came back with a vengeance. This channel is giving me hope, I would love a one on one session. 💜
Yo thanku so much I’m 16 and worry all the time that there’s something wrong with me. Than there were the days I didn’t worry and my mind would think the craziest things that weren’t true but I would start and believe them. My change starts today I appreciate u so much thanku for showing me the tips🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾
Robert Barravecchio I’m 15 and same there’s those good days that I’m grateful but then I think to my self, “I’m having a good day? This ain’t right” and Wtf, i overthink and it gets worse. I also feel like everything is fake but i noticed that only happens when I’m having panic attacks and under lots of stress.
Yes dennis i hear ya thats my problem as well im always up for learning but when it comes to change i chicken out i just have no convandiss in myself and i know the the root of problem its my mind playing the same record over and over the needle is stuck and also i think my anxiety is diffrent than everyone else so its hard to explain to counsels and therpists but everyday im listening and trying to do what i can
RedDawg06 Xxx It's truly a subconscious problem and one where many people don't recognize the importance of not only changing their mental processes, but their physiological ones too. I remember a time where I truly wanted to accomplish a goal, I stuck to a strategy and I got it. The way my body, posture, breathing habits looked in that moment was enough to deflect any fears that came my way. The body and mind are one, feel and look the part, it's important.
Can you please do one on Anxiety and overeating?? After a year of back to back illnesses, I decided to change my lifestyle. Joined a gym and changed my eating habits. I lost a great deal of weight. However, my anxiety became so bad, that my only choices was to use food to cope, or have debilitating anxiety. Two therapists did nothing for me, and the nurse suggested I find you. You have helped me tremendously. I just need help with Anxiety eating. I am going to book a session with you as soon as I can. Thank You.
The thing about power is very enlightening because it's true. Just imagine, if we put the same amount of energy we do into health anxiety into something more productive and positive, then just think...wow! Cause it takes a hell of a lot of brain power and focus to create the fears and sensations etc that we do. A truly huge amount.
Hi Dennis, I listen to your podcast and they are helpful, I am doing things out of my comfort zone but still struggle..... even when I have good sleep.... I still ruminate over why did this happen to me....Even with health anxiety I was a joyful person just 5 months ago
Sheeba Naqvi As long as a sufferer associates themselves with being anxiety, and carrying that label around with them, change becomes difficult. The quicker we can understand that our anxious behaviours are just things we do and not who we are as a person, the less tension we hold and faster we can replace those old habits.
I will not give up on Myself. Glad I found your channel. I've done these things. Every now and then, it will show up. I know that I will come through this again. God is Always here for me as well. The only way I know is giving it to the Lord and going through a course like this. Thanks again so much. I've shared it with a Friend's of mine already. There is one that suffers bad from it. I send it to Him. IAM More Than Anxiety. IAM a Warrior and IAM going to Win. That's my version.,😊
Hi, I'm really trying to get through really bad health anxiety at the moment and find your videos so helpful. I know this sounds ridiculous but I couldn't actually get past the advert about oncology :( I'm going to give it another go in a bit but I thought you should know as maybe there is a way of making sure illness related ads don't come up before your videos? There might not be in which case it's just something I (and others) just need to see as yet another hurdle to get over. All the best and looking forward to watching the video in a bit and taking on board your strategies and just getting through this thing. Thanks!!
hey Dennis, I suffer from very high anxiety myself for 18 years I was on ativan then they told me that I had to be taken off of it and they put me on anti-depressants but the antidepressants don't work as good as the Ativan did. I deal with the high heart rate the blood pressure burning sensation underneath the skin including being dizzy and ringing of the ears racing thoughts plus I just had my ears cleaned out and the doctor said it's all clear now yet I still worry about it so I understand this to be anxiety for a while I thought it was Meniere's disease but then I look up anxiety attacks these symptoms are pretty much the same almost so I have learnt to understand that anxiety is very serious disease thank you for all your videos although I'm a newcomer you made quite an impression on me
Okay, but I'm convinced that I've had 2 heart attacks in my life and that a 3rd and fatal one is right around the corner. Doctors have done tests and that's reassured me for maybe a couple of days, but the fear always comes back. I know for a fact that I have heart disease and that I'm going to die soon, and I've been positive about this ever since I've been a kid. Nothing in this or any video has reassured me that I'm healthy and I'm very afraid that nothing ever will. Yes I've also been in therapy, gotten pretty much every self-help book ever made, and there's nothing left for me. I'm really just hoping I get to the point where I want to die so badly that I'm not afraid of death anymore, and that I'd actually look forward to a heart attack. Then finally maybe my health anxiety would go away.
I’ve been experiencing health anxiety/panic attacks for 2 years. Some months i’ll have very few bad days, lately it’s been almost everyday. Zero energy and motivation. been to doctors, i’m healthy. I’m only 21, I have a 2 year old. It’s ruining my life..
When you talk about deeper issues, I think of my own fears relating to sexually transmitted diseases and stuff, and sometimes I feel it's not just my health anxiety, but also the kind of sexual shame and guilt that was put into me with my upbringing, and which I myself might unconsciously keep reinforcing over and over. It's so hard to live like this because I'm twenty one and I'm scared of even kissing a person thinking I may pick up some kind of infection.
Gail Pinto Many of the fears we're faced with today that grow into ruminating anxiety starts between the ages of 0 and 10. Those core beliefs manifest in different ways in our adulthood. Reframing is a good way to look at the old In a new light.
This is such a late reply, but your story reminded me of the book Turtles All the Way Down by John Green, you should read it. It helped me a lot to read about someone (even if they r fictional) with experiences similar to mine🙂
Dennis, thanks for your videos. I'm sorry you suffered from health anxiety but very thankful you explain many points about it. I had a question... Do you guys get pressure in your head ( nasal, eyes and forehead area)? I was with my cousins today and they were talking a lot all of a sudden I started getting the pressure/anxious. Any one with answers thanks in advance.
Having aniexty and depresión for many years and too many to count trips to the Dr. ER hospitals and the fear never goes away i have asked for forgiveness to my family there are days I can't go like this i have forgotten to live
I agree with what you say but it's so hard. My anxiety had been almost gone the last few months. Then lately I noticed I'd been getting light headed alot. Started when going from sitting to standing but now I even get it when sitting. Head feels fuzzy/swimming quite often. Its so easy to fall into the what ifs and really I dont think it can be my anxiety - light headedness is caused by lack of blood flow to the head. Now the health anxiety is back in full force afraid I have a heart problem all over again and it's stopping my blood getting to my head. And to me this isnt an irrational thought, it seems logical because of my symptoms
Hey! This is really helpful thank you. Have you heard of EMDR? It is supposed to help with past traumatic experiences. I am going to do it with my counselor soon and hopefully it will help with my current anxiety!
Me again haha, really interesting video, and have a question about music and TV. I love music, has been a real driving force in my life, as well as playing drums in a couple of bands. I am suddenly worried that what if the music I listen to and love is having a negative impact, then I am thinking, well maybe that's just anxiety telling me that. I do not watch lots of TV, only time I find myself watching tv is for a particular series, but do not bother with day TV. Also came across the affirmation video you have, will make that a tool I use everyday, it's a brilliant video. Also looking at what I want to do long term with my life, instead of odd jobs here and there, something that will challange, help keep me out of unhealthy comfort circles
Zombag Mac The idea in today's world is to really question everything. Even your own beliefs should be questioned. Where they come from, how much evidence do they hold, how do they serve you? As far as music goes again it's a tool that can help or heal depending on the HZ of the song and how it affects your brainwaves, and lyrics that speak to your unconscious.
I've had health anxiety in the past...It's not the main focus of my anxiety at the moment but everything in this video is relevant and transferable to ALL anxiety disorders. Very good tip about using my past self to question my emotions...going to take that forward!!! The bottom line of all my fears is either 1) being abandoned by those who love me i.e. abandonment/rejection, or 2) being in an insurmountable situation I cannot cope with i.e death. No matter the thought that is worrying me they all boil down to one of these fundamental fears. My constant asking for reassurance from my family is keeping this fear alive. I know rationally that the cure does not lie with them but rather within my reaction/perception to/of my own thoughts. It's easier said than done but the quick fix of gaining reasurance from people simply isn't working in the long run I need to change...I need to become more self reliant when dealing with a thought or emotion. Keep asking if everything is okay with my family does not solve the anxiety...it just reinforces the need to ask if everything is okay; a vicious circle if you will. It seems so easy as I type this...and I know it is easier said than done...but everything I've tried so far has not worked in the long run...so even though this way maybe more painful in the short term in the long term I may become much more self assured the future.
I suffer from health anxiety... well that's what the doctors tell me. The trigger seems to be when I go the gym, I get heart palpitations afterwards and a sense of impending death. Watching your videos really helps with understanding what is happening to me.
Ben 1990 I went to the hospital the last time I went to the gym, which had to be a few years ago. I thought my heart was stopping and I could feel my heart skipping and palpitating. I thought I was about to pass out or die but it was panic
hi dennis ive been suffering from anxiety the past week its hit me like a train out of nowhere and ive searched all the symptoms at first i thought i had heart diesease but i didnt and my family have helped me out alot and your videos have helped out alot aswell but im still going through it do u have any advice for me im 17 years old
Your helping me alot .Thanks very much but my anxiety nothing triggers my anxiety sometimes i feel overwhelmed and my heart start beating first and i have tensions on my muscles and that makes me feel bad.
Dennis, but what if your biggest and greatest of all fears happen to you. How do you get threw (let's say serious disease) if getting this exact disease has been your biggest fear for your whole life and you get it, what do you do, how do you get over the shock that it happened, plus the horrible feeling that maybe your intense worry caused it. PLEASE answer Dennis PLEASE 🌻
But what if you got a diagnosis or test results came back positive but still not sure what the root cause is, and you wake up in the middle of the night with symptoms. How would you tackle the situation then? My own thoughts in that particular moment usually is "How come I an't find the root cause?! I want control over the situation so it doesnt get worse!, this is so scary" etc etc. Thank you.
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The Anxiety Guy thank you so much for your effort, it was so much helpful.
Dennis , I just had a panic attack and listening to this helps so much. Im excited about wanting to make change.
Rule number one...do NOT google your symptoms! For the love of god. It is so tempting but I’ve learned, googling your symptoms is the worst idea. If you’re having symptoms that you really are concerned, call your primary. Get evaluated and then if everything is fine (which I bet it is) you’ll have your peace of mind. But do not look it up. I’ve made so many self diagnoses and then obsessed over so many made up illnesses I never had. And usually, what my symptoms turned out to be were usually something I never even thought of or the last thing I expected that wasn’t nearly as dangerous as what I expected. People with health anxiety self diagnose obsessively. You are not a doctor.
And the worse is I work In Medical field as medical assistant and when I see patients with same symptoms as me or sometimes worse than me That bring me the thought will I be like this person?
I have good days and not so good days. On good days I feel like I can handle any anxiety that comes my way, I'm like "bring it on". Some other days I get tricked by it yet again, no matter how many times It has come up It tricks me into thinking this time is different no matter how many times I've been thru this. I keep up the gradual exposure to fear, and then keep reminding myself that I must not oppose, reject, or avoid the feeling. If I don't do well this time, I just tell myself there is always another opportunity to do better next time to react with a new belief, and that belief is that it is not dangerous, it is just discomfort and that is okay.
late response but I definitely relate with this! I just gotta work on letting it be
He understands me so well that i teared up during the video.
Geo Song Forward together ❤️
Dennis, something FANTASTIC happened!!! I believe YOU were the one that helped me raise the bar! I'm highly symptomatic and terribly agoraphobic! I know you have heard of "Flooding", a complete immersion into the feared place (or thing). I was going to just walk around my apartment building. But, I told myself to push the boundaries!! I FLOODED by going all the way to the grocery, getting every item on the list, checkout, and head home. I DID IT!! I ALSO STOPPED TO TAKE A PICTURE OF A TREE!! I audio recorded my adventure and plan to do daily "flooding" head on, learning to tame my emotions, accept my symptoms, AND BECOME A WARRIOR!!! Dennis, THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!!!! WOW!!!!!!
galiagoze Flooding proves that the fear we create in our minds is always much greater than the actual experience itself. #breakthrough
Was freaking out earlier this evening about some annoying symptoms I'm dealing with. As soon as I started googling the symptoms my anxiety spiraled causing a panic attack and I started imagining other symptoms. Watching this video makes me feel so much better, even if I do have a disease or something (which I probably don't) not having a victim mentality makes all the difference.
I am in the exact same boat, keep worrying I have heart disease or about to have a heart attack but I'm probably not.... its awful haven't slept for 2 days
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I agree he changed my anxiety today I felt my life changed wow unbelievable
I don't know what happened.
I used to be a free and outgoing man until I crept up on 30 and boom!! Just something changed mentally and now it's hard to get me to go anywhere because of fear of having a crazy episode out and about it's very frustrating and I used to be such a strong minded guy. But a panic attack I was no much for
I'm in the same situation as you . If I go out I'm always thinking of what if I have an attack . I will be so embarrassed and I was such a strong person it's like that part of me just vanished
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You have a real gift Dennis. A gift for putting words together in a compassionate and so incredibly communicative way. You are giving so much in your life. Bless you and your loved ones.
Much love thank you :)
You are so right to about not being able to heal when you wallow to much in your pain. I learned this while healing from Narc abuse, which I’m still healing from, but I’ve made huge strides since this dawned on me. For yrs, all I did for hours in a day, was watch videos on narcissism. I literally got to the point where I was addicted. I was wallowing in the negativity, replaying the scenarios in my mind. I could not let it go. Finally one day I decided to stop watching the videos so much. I was able to start focusing on my passions once again. I began to reconnect with parts of my soul I hadn’t seen in yrs. to this day now I rarely watch those videos. Usually only once in a while when I just want to comment and share my knowledge, but I don’t do it anymore to simply hear about narcissism. I’ve already learned about it enough to probably have a PhD in it. Don’t get me wrong, it has its time and place, especially when the pain is raw and you need to learn about what you went through. But at some point, you have to let go of the pain.
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Absolutely the best health anxiety relief feedback on UA-cam thank you Dennis
Thanks for being a part of the inspirational journey Jill.
I can feel myself becoming a warrior again listening to this...like I used to be
john sneade Love it! ❤️
Keep going man, you got this!!
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I think this is my FAVORITE video out of all the ones I’ve watched so far! Just finished week one of the program, trying to keep looking forward to even better days!!♥️
Celeste Marie Looking forward to the program success, thanks for the feedback. ❤️
I live in a home that I was abused in, where my Dad died in and I wake up every morning and day dealing with a negative mom who puts me down everyday. I'm trying to move out soon!
Tina Givens Same. I'm sorry to hear about your dad. Health anxiety has been crippling for me, and my parents, though they've been amazing in lots of other ways, just don't understand this, and they don't understand that I may need some help getting through.
I hope in 2020 you are feeling safer
@@gailpinto9379 Hope things are better for you in 2020
I’m so glad I found your channel. I don’t feel alone or crazy anymore 🙏🏻
You changed my relationship with anxiety and my subconsciousmind
I totally agree with you about forums. Every time I go to o e I feel more anxious. Thanks again for showing me there's hope!
Thank you so much. I feel better and better every time I watch your videos. They all make sense. I am grateful I've came across your site. Thank you Dennis from the bottom of my heart.
Dennis your one on one sessions have been helping me just want to let everyone know that you are such an incredible person helping so many
Thank you Loreen for the kind words. Looking forward to our next Skype session.
Just wanted to follow this post. I'm also interested in one on one sessions but I'm not sure how to begin with that. I didnt notice any form to fill out. Looking forward to skyping soon!
Thank you so much for giving me hope! I’ve been reading “when panic attacks” really great book. Working on climbing that mountain of anxiety freedom and regaining my strength! Everything you said was right on point!
Hello from New Zealand, I've recently discovered you and watch your videos every night. Thank you for your words, you're truly helping me.
Very welcome Jessica.
Having been to Tony Robbins UPW event, I unfortunately did NOT address this issue because i wasn't feeling "it" at the time... So I chose to ignore it and focus on other issues. This was obviously a HUGE mistake. I've had this for almost 40 years (since i was 7 years old).. I can't ignore it anymore.. I know I am a warrior. I know I am an outstanding voice for change.. I've already exhibited this to myself and countless others I have helped... However, when something minor happens within my body, it completely derails me and robs me of being the person i know i am.... in fact... Today is the first day in 40 years that I am proclaiming and admitting to myself and others that I do have health anxiety... This is tough to do because I've always been viewed at and looked up to as the superman who can fix anything and there's such a societal stigma around the word "anxiety" that i didn't want to believe this superman could EVER be a victim.... Today is the day that I acknowledge that this is an ongoing issue and ignoring it simply will not make it vanish and emotional illnesses are fed exponentially by isolation.. So I am reaching out... The roller coaster ride of feeling like a warrior one month and feeling like a beaten puppy who's convinced he's dying the next has to stop.... Now..
Working on it every second of everyday!
You're the best!
Hello Dennis, Greetings from Peru! I am so happy I found you on UA-cam. I have been suffering from health anxiety since I got acne when I was 16. I'm in transition to fully shine and become truly happy. I practice SGI Buddhism and you are like a Bodhisattva to me. I look forward to watching your other videos.
Thank you! Just watching the videos makes me feel secure and stable. I like watching these before bed cause it helps me to confront it which leads to relaxation. Thanks man, going to win the fight!!!
Brad Menadier As I say victims avoid Warriors confront. Great approach.
Your videos have been helping me SO so much with my health anxiety.. I've had it bad for a year or so after my mum passed away. The last two weeks have been the worst really for my anxiety but someone let me know it could be because of the full moon, or the tremors earth quakes our island is having. So nuts. I said to myself in 2016 I would focus on myself and my anxiety wouldn't take over and the total opposite happened!
Tanea Mae Thanks for the input. Accepting responsibility for everything health anxiety related was tough for me, but was what made the difference in the end.
I got really hype watching this video. Ready to be a warrior. Change your life people! Fight back
PatriotsFinest_ Inspired ❤️
You are the only one who can actually take my anxiety away it’s crazy, thank you so much for all you do❤️
Love your videos. I purchased your program and I feel like you understand my anxiety spot on. I look forward to our next check in I feel like I have come a long way :)
Looking forward to your check-in's through the program Justin thank you.
Dennis, I'm crying. Cause nobody ever said to me that we, health anxiety sufferers are that powerful. I'm now understand and able to hope again that sooner or later our life will be back to normal. Thank u for letting us know that miracle does exist :) Can't thank u enough.
Audria Ineswari Forward together ❤️
I totally agree! I realized one day a few years ago that if I was powerful enough to manifest ACTUAL physical symptoms out of my imagination, then rather this being a total curse, what if we're master and natural manifestors? I try to focus now on how I can manifest health and calm and peace. It's not always easy though, but I think those of us with health anxiety and high sensitivity are really often gifted it's just we're not taught to recognize it or use it in positive ways.
@@dmn4747 gosh it's been two years and here I am, standing tall!! thanks for replying this comment. u make me realize how tough the journey that I've been through :) it makes us grow.
hope things will get better for u too!!
How do you feel kow
Dennis, this was SUPER AWESOME!!! GOLD STARS ACROSS THE BOARD!!! I succumbed to an emotional crash and I was ALL victim!! But, listening to this lifted me up and I began to see, even a little bit, that I CAN become the warrior I want to be! Well meaning doctors have NO CLUE as to what a person with an anxiety disorder is suffering from. So, I felt lost trying to find a therapist who "gets it". THEY DON'T!! I wish I could afford you as my one on one, but no money equals no one on one. Thanks for all the videos and podcasts!! My tools for sure!! I suffer extreme skin burning (parasthesia) all over my body. I cry through the pain. But, I need to not focus on it either! I need to put on my "Warrior Suit", change my reactions, emotions, and thoughts, and see what is the underlying factor! Maybe my reactions are the fuel that keeps the painful parasthesias alive!! Thanks, Dennis!
galiagoze Great to hear this kind of deep clarity. You’re so very welcome.
Oh, boy did I need this reminder! Thank you
Such a helpful video, thank you.
Those strategies could actually work, good job dude
seeing problems as challenges is a good concept. thank you for that idea!
A whole new approach and one that will serve us for the better.
This is one of your best videos. Such great advice. Thank you.
Thank you for the kind words, great feedback.
Hi. First off I just want to say that you are an amazing person. I was just wondering if you can make a video specifically about setbacks or relapses. It would mean a lot to me and others who've experienced this or are experiencing it right now
I experienced this a few times in my recovery a few years back. Will get that knowledge to you very soon Mike thank you.
Wow. I am so amazed. You have helped me so much & this was my first time watching your video. And of course I found it from one of my health anxiety habits lol
Maegan brown Thanks for subscribing Maegan welcome to the channel 🙏
great advice mate! Thank you!
This is a very important video for sure. I was fully recovered from health anxiety for about three years and then a very stressful situation in my life occurred and now I have relapsed. I’m determined to conquer this again like I have in the past. Your videos are very helpful
What if you have a chronic illness but may or may not need treatment in the future but your life is been ruined by the uncertainty and crippling anxiety, can your videos help
Rebecca W how is your recovery going I know you said you recovered before.
Powerful video Dennis ! ! Thanks alot ❤
Great video, I'm just learning everyday to be a warrior, I agree and find the biggest block is myself, when you said about the worst thing already has happened that truly resonated with me, feeling like your going to die numerous times has a massive power that comes with it, I use meditation and medication and just feel its not right for me sometimes, the internal belief system can be a challenge but I have realised that my improved anxiety and PTSD is from finding the route, now it's time to be brave and go for it. Warrior Style. Thankyou.
Listening to this for probably my 15th time...Always So damn good and helpful🙌 Thank you for what you do Dennis!
Beulah Fenske-Roach Grateful 🙏❤️
What a great video. I can't wait to get over this and get to the point where I can say "What? This problem is nothing compared to what I went through and overcame. I am invincible." I really can't wait for that moment. It will come, I know, and these videos will make it come soon.
That is exactly how I feel. I am finished with years of anxiety. I am done
I’m still a minor but I’m already having pretty bad anxiety. It’s kept getting worse and it got to the point where I almost dialed 911 because I convinced myself my family died in a car crash while I was alone at home, when in fact my mom just had her ringer off. I feel like I’m in a prison right now, wanting to pursue my dreams but prevented from that because of this chain. Thank you for making videos like this, it helps me control my feelings while I’m struggling with them. It means a lot.
Found it useful to use your strategy.Thankyou.!
you got a nice program there, downloaded it already! thanks a lot for everything!
TonyVegas Looking forward to your first check-in through the end the anxiety program Tony.
do you charge for 1 on 1 if so how much. everything your talking about I've been dealing with for many years
Dave Kuneff www.anxietyexit.com the main site with all the information.
Thank you so much Dennis I completely agree with you I'm 60 this year and have had I think a good life I am a o donovan my ansesters were true warriors my father he was a beautiful human man he lived with integrity peace and love in all he done but he was a mighty man and feared nothing and was so laid back in every thing he done because he was truly happy and content all his 86 years of life but then there was my mother and she was again a beautiful woman and lived in love and ANXIETY CHRONIC everything was a worry to mum the only time I think she really relaxed is when she was in bed at 9 pm reading her Agatha Christie books lol she had panic attacks from eyes open till bed it was so sad to watch her fretting every day my dad never judged her only comforted her she was always scared of dieing and in the end died riddled with cancer at only 66 i was broken by her death I am in my 60 year now and lost my partner of 20 years 9 years ago everything stopped plus I slipped and 2 disc fell out my spin so painkillers and anti depressants and sleepers had been running me on auto pilote for years never venturing out much but 2 years ago I could take no more so I stopped PRAYING TO A GODS THATS NOT EVEN THERE FOR HELP and started to exercise and eat healthy and doing the right things but most of all LOVE MYSELF AGAIN and beating to my own drum again i live in the moment in the day im not taking all the medication but my emotions do bubble up every day and because iv got a twisted bowl I do get pain everyday but I'm not going to let that stop me anymore as there is nothing wrong with that it's not going to to kill me all tests ok but the stress will like it did mum is there a routine I can do to over ride the pain signals I can't walk un aided but I can get out and get on my scotter I live by the sea which is lovely I guess I want to no can you keep a positive brain when in pain and how can I stop my mind from going like a ping pong ball when I'm alone and stop a spontaneous little blip grow into a proper big panic attack nip it in the bud so to say I no your a busy man but if you can direct me to one of your videos about nipping a panic attack in the bid I'd be very grateful, good on you Dennis one love keyna
Thank you so much for your videos!!!
Just bought your book today! So excited to start reading it!
I’m sure you will enjoy it plenty, much love.
I needed to hear this! I would love to join your program
A Johnson Looking forward to hearing the progress. 🙏
This is exactly my story. Thank you so much for your help.
Very welcome enjoy the channel.
Thanks bro. Your videos really help me.
some great advice there, man. really appreciate it!
Thanks for being a part of the anxiety guy channel my friend.
You are awesome mate. So glad I came across you.
You tie into perfectly into my other practices.
Whoever put thumbs down. Piss off.
Thanks bro from aussie
Daniel Gestakovski Grateful thank you. 🙏❤️
Very well presented. Thank you
Hi David thanks for being a subscriber my friend.
I really love your videos.thank you so much...😊
You are just a lovely guy....much happiness to you.
Heh. I just found this video due to being in the middle of your step 3.
i went through the same thoughtprocesses you described. Good to know that I am in the right direction.
Mine is probably very based on the fact that I have just lost 4 friends the last year
Very helpful video! Thanks very much!
Severina Tse You're very welcome.
I've been battling anxiety for a couple of years, I thought I defeated it 2 years ago but it recently came back with a vengeance. This channel is giving me hope, I would love a one on one session.
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Dennis' website on Anxietyexit.com had a podcast on that today about what to do when it comes back, and what may have caused it to come back.
@@sharon7501 thank you!
thank you so much for helping us Dennis!I am in progress now. bless you more :-)
A great place to be Jenny, forward together.
Yo thanku so much I’m 16 and worry all the time that there’s something wrong with me. Than there were the days I didn’t worry and my mind would think the craziest things that weren’t true but I would start and believe them. My change starts today I appreciate u so much thanku for showing me the tips🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾
Robert Barravecchio I’m 15 and same there’s those good days that I’m grateful but then I think to my self, “I’m having a good day? This ain’t right” and Wtf, i overthink and it gets worse. I also feel like everything is fake but i noticed that only happens when I’m having panic attacks and under lots of stress.
Just listening to this has opened up to me. These strategies are great to do and has helped me a lot, great video, great channel
Greg Shinton Thanks Greg much appreciated ❤️
Thank u Dennis I can't u enough, you helped me a lot . God bless
Had health anxiety 4 years fear of going docs and hospital feel in hopeless situation very draining
I need 3 operations and my health is going downhill thro fear of hospitals. I know how you feel .its debilitating
Yes dennis i hear ya thats my problem as well im always up for learning but when it comes to change i chicken out i just have no convandiss in myself and i know the the root of problem its my mind playing the same record over and over the needle is stuck and also i think my anxiety is diffrent than everyone else so its hard to explain to counsels and therpists but everyday im listening and trying to do what i can
RedDawg06 Xxx It's truly a subconscious problem and one where many people don't recognize the importance of not only changing their mental processes, but their physiological ones too. I remember a time where I truly wanted to accomplish a goal, I stuck to a strategy and I got it. The way my body, posture, breathing habits looked in that moment was enough to deflect any fears that came my way. The body and mind are one, feel and look the part, it's important.
Can you please do one on Anxiety and overeating?? After a year of back to back illnesses, I decided to change my lifestyle. Joined a gym and changed my eating habits. I lost a great deal of weight. However, my anxiety became so bad, that my only choices was to use food to cope, or have debilitating anxiety. Two therapists did nothing for me, and the nurse suggested I find you. You have helped me tremendously. I just need help with Anxiety eating. I am going to book a session with you as soon as I can. Thank You.
The thing about power is very enlightening because it's true. Just imagine, if we put the same amount of energy we do into health anxiety into something more productive and positive, then just think...wow! Cause it takes a hell of a lot of brain power and focus to create the fears and sensations etc that we do. A truly huge amount.
Hi Dennis, I listen to your podcast and they are helpful, I am doing things out of my comfort zone but still struggle..... even when I have good sleep.... I still ruminate over why did this happen to me....Even with health anxiety I was a joyful person just 5 months ago
Sheeba Naqvi As long as a sufferer associates themselves with being anxiety, and carrying that label around with them, change becomes difficult. The quicker we can understand that our anxious behaviours are just things we do and not who we are as a person, the less tension we hold and faster we can replace those old habits.
I will not give up on Myself. Glad I found your channel. I've done these things. Every now and then, it will show up. I know that I will come through this again. God is Always here for me as well. The only way I know is giving it to the Lord and going through a course like this. Thanks again so much. I've shared it with a Friend's of mine already. There is one that suffers bad from it. I send it to Him. IAM More Than Anxiety. IAM a Warrior and IAM going to Win. That's my version.,😊
Hi, I'm really trying to get through really bad health anxiety at the moment and find your videos so helpful. I know this sounds ridiculous but I couldn't actually get past the advert about oncology :( I'm going to give it another go in a bit but I thought you should know as maybe there is a way of making sure illness related ads don't come up before your videos? There might not be in which case it's just something I (and others) just need to see as yet another hurdle to get over. All the best and looking forward to watching the video in a bit and taking on board your strategies and just getting through this thing. Thanks!!
I miss this Dennis! Real talk!
Great content👍 listening to music helps tremendously ❤😴
hey Dennis, I suffer from very high anxiety myself for 18 years I was on ativan then they told me that I had to be taken off of it and they put me on anti-depressants but the antidepressants don't work as good as the Ativan did. I deal with the high heart rate the blood pressure burning sensation underneath the skin including being dizzy and ringing of the ears racing thoughts plus I just had my ears cleaned out and the doctor said it's all clear now yet I still worry about it so I understand this to be anxiety for a while I thought it was Meniere's disease but then I look up anxiety attacks these symptoms are pretty much the same almost so I have learnt to understand that anxiety is very serious disease thank you for all your videos although I'm a newcomer you made quite an impression on me
Okay, but I'm convinced that I've had 2 heart attacks in my life and that a 3rd and fatal one is right around the corner. Doctors have done tests and that's reassured me for maybe a couple of days, but the fear always comes back. I know for a fact that I have heart disease and that I'm going to die soon, and I've been positive about this ever since I've been a kid. Nothing in this or any video has reassured me that I'm healthy and I'm very afraid that nothing ever will. Yes I've also been in therapy, gotten pretty much every self-help book ever made, and there's nothing left for me. I'm really just hoping I get to the point where I want to die so badly that I'm not afraid of death anymore, and that I'd actually look forward to a heart attack. Then finally maybe my health anxiety would go away.
it’s hard because i don’t know if i should really be worried, or if it’s just my anxiety telling me i’m dying
I’ve been experiencing health anxiety/panic attacks for 2 years. Some months i’ll have very few bad days, lately it’s been almost everyday. Zero energy and motivation. been to doctors, i’m healthy. I’m only 21, I have a 2 year old. It’s ruining my life..
When you talk about deeper issues, I think of my own fears relating to sexually transmitted diseases and stuff, and sometimes I feel it's not just my health anxiety, but also the kind of sexual shame and guilt that was put into me with my upbringing, and which I myself might unconsciously keep reinforcing over and over. It's so hard to live like this because I'm twenty one and I'm scared of even kissing a person thinking I may pick up some kind of infection.
Gail Pinto Many of the fears we're faced with today that grow into ruminating anxiety starts between the ages of 0 and 10. Those core beliefs manifest in different ways in our adulthood. Reframing is a good way to look at the old In a new light.
This is such a late reply, but your story reminded me of the book Turtles All the Way Down by John Green, you should read it. It helped me a lot to read about someone (even if they r fictional) with experiences similar to mine🙂
very nice, helpful...
Dennis, thanks for your videos. I'm sorry you suffered from health anxiety but very thankful you explain many points about it. I had a question... Do you guys get pressure in your head ( nasal, eyes and forehead area)? I was with my cousins today and they were talking a lot all of a sudden I started getting the pressure/anxious. Any one with answers thanks in advance.
Having aniexty and depresión for many years and too many to count trips to the Dr. ER hospitals and the fear never goes away i have asked for forgiveness to my family there are days I can't go like this i have forgotten to live
I agree with what you say but it's so hard. My anxiety had been almost gone the last few months. Then lately I noticed I'd been getting light headed alot. Started when going from sitting to standing but now I even get it when sitting. Head feels fuzzy/swimming quite often. Its so easy to fall into the what ifs and really I dont think it can be my anxiety - light headedness is caused by lack of blood flow to the head. Now the health anxiety is back in full force afraid I have a heart problem all over again and it's stopping my blood getting to my head. And to me this isnt an irrational thought, it seems logical because of my symptoms
Tinyboots @ same here..i cant control my thoughts..its like a wild fire
THANK YOU GOD BLESS U
Preach!
WORD!!!! 🙌🙌🙌
Hey! This is really helpful thank you. Have you heard of EMDR? It is supposed to help with past traumatic experiences. I am going to do it with my counselor soon and hopefully it will help with my current anxiety!
Did it help?
Me again haha, really interesting video, and have a question about music and TV. I love music, has been a real driving force in my life, as well as playing drums in a couple of bands. I am suddenly worried that what if the music I listen to and love is having a negative impact, then I am thinking, well maybe that's just anxiety telling me that. I do not watch lots of TV, only time I find myself watching tv is for a particular series, but do not bother with day TV.
Also came across the affirmation video you have, will make that a tool I use everyday, it's a brilliant video. Also looking at what I want to do long term with my life, instead of odd jobs here and there, something that will challange, help keep me out of unhealthy comfort circles
Zombag Mac The idea in today's world is to really question everything. Even your own beliefs should be questioned. Where they come from, how much evidence do they hold, how do they serve you? As far as music goes again it's a tool that can help or heal depending on the HZ of the song and how it affects your brainwaves, and lyrics that speak to your unconscious.
I've had health anxiety in the past...It's not the main focus of my anxiety at the moment but everything in this video is relevant and transferable to ALL anxiety disorders.
Very good tip about using my past self to question my emotions...going to take that forward!!!
The bottom line of all my fears is either 1) being abandoned by those who love me i.e. abandonment/rejection, or 2) being in an insurmountable situation I cannot cope with i.e death. No matter the thought that is worrying me they all boil down to one of these fundamental fears.
My constant asking for reassurance from my family is keeping this fear alive. I know rationally that the cure does not lie with them but rather within my reaction/perception to/of my own thoughts. It's easier said than done but the quick fix of gaining reasurance from people simply isn't working in the long run
I need to change...I need to become more self reliant when dealing with a thought or emotion. Keep asking if everything is okay with my family does not solve the anxiety...it just reinforces the need to ask if everything is okay; a vicious circle if you will.
It seems so easy as I type this...and I know it is easier said than done...but everything I've tried so far has not worked in the long run...so even though this way maybe more painful in the short term in the long term I may become much more self assured the future.
Im had this for a few months i’m think im getting over this but the pain is still there
Amazing > thank you
Karo K Very welcome. 🙏❤️
I suffer from health anxiety... well that's what the doctors tell me. The trigger seems to be when I go the gym, I get heart palpitations afterwards and a sense of impending death. Watching your videos really helps with understanding what is happening to me.
Great to hear your feedback Ben glad the videos are helping.
im the opposite...the gym is one of the only things that can get me out of my head for a while
Ben 1990 I went to the hospital the last time I went to the gym, which had to be a few years ago. I thought my heart was stopping and I could feel my heart skipping and palpitating. I thought I was about to pass out or die but it was panic
Savannah Smiles Exact same thing happened to me!
I’m currently dealing with ROCD and I rlly wanna give up but I’m trying rlly hard for myself and my person :( I don’t want to ruin this one
hi dennis ive been suffering from anxiety the past week its hit me like a train out of nowhere and ive searched all the symptoms at first i thought i had heart diesease but i didnt and my family have helped me out alot and your videos have helped out alot aswell but im still going through it do u have any advice for me im 17 years old
Your helping me alot .Thanks very much but my anxiety nothing triggers my anxiety sometimes i feel overwhelmed and my heart start beating first and i have tensions on my muscles and that makes me feel bad.
Stanley Messiless You’ll get there.
Dennis, but what if your biggest and greatest of all fears happen to you. How do you get threw (let's say serious disease) if getting this exact disease has been your biggest fear for your whole life and you get it, what do you do, how do you get over the shock that it happened, plus the horrible feeling that maybe your intense worry caused it. PLEASE answer Dennis PLEASE 🌻
Can I ask who the artist is of the painting behind you. It's beautiful
But what if you got a diagnosis or test results came back positive but still not sure what the root cause is, and you wake up in the middle of the night with symptoms. How would you tackle the situation then? My own thoughts in that particular moment usually is "How come I an't find the root cause?! I want control over the situation so it doesnt get worse!, this is so scary" etc etc. Thank you.
When He said "living in a world" I couldnt help but sing "living in a world of pure imagination"