My Top Five Strategies for Keeping Anxiety at Bay
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- In this video, author and depression counselor Douglas Bloch shares his top five strategies for overcoming anxiety, using examples from his own life.
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Morning anxiety is the worst. I hope all of you heal.
Me too 😥
I wake up every morning with anxiety..hate it..😪
Marinella Giuliano Me too. It’s terrible
Me too. Its horrible. Im so fed up with it 😭
Yeah it is. Mornings are BY FAR the most difficult part of everyday.
1) Exercise
2) Paced Breathing
3) Progressive muscle relaxation
4) connect to others
5) medication
6) The dive response
I healed 90% of my anxiety by facing my fears. It is very uncomfortable 1st but doing things that makes me uncomfortable destroyes the fear and ultimately heals anxiety. I personally believe that facing fears heals anxiety from the roots.
You are correct. That is one of the main strategies for overcoming anxiety, facing your fear. I have a very good video called the fear behind fears and how to overcome it. I think you’ll find it helpful.
Anxiety is thief of joy . I hate it
So true
You create anxiety by fearing things you should not fear. You anticipate bad things happening to you or bad things will happen to you.
@@anjaananjaan5107 yeah...its not as black and white as that im afraid... when you are gripped by automatic anxiety (amygdala originating one), you cant pep talk yourself out of the horrid feelings and lack of control... we have to train ourselves to notice when we start feeling tight chest or heart pounding, then take deep breaths and tell our mind we are safe and that there is no real threat and its only a symptom... and then best to take ourselves away from the situation and do one or all of the techniques mentioned here or what works for individual. Ive recently discovered TAPPING and seems to have some effect.
@@blessed565 Well you are the one who assigns "horrid" label to that feeling. Problem is we attach fear to feelings/sensations. Just look at sensation(s) but don't attach a label
@@blessed565 how are you doing now? I think my anxiety is amygdala generated too...
It's impossible for me to start and finish one of these videos without feeling better and hopeful, no matter what way I was feeling beforehand. What an amazing guy
Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad the videos are being helpful
I've suffered from depression, OCD, and anxiety and have for over 40 years. I've had two major depressive episodes the longest lasting nine months following the ending of my marriage just over 10 years ago. These last 4 days I fell into a depressive bout. Yesterday my anxiety and ruminating and overall depression led me to suicidal thoughts that I hadn't had in years. Slowly climbing out but will take time. Your videos are very helpful. Thank you and also I'm sorry for what you have struggled with over the years.
Richard Davies I’m going to do plant medicine , ayahuasca at the healing temple in Peru .ive suffered life long trauma and anxiety too
@@tuleybee2425 Thank you for being kind and loving.
same here..OCD, anxiety and now serious depression too for over 13 years. Feel done. How did you survive 40 years?
Sachin Mathew I wish you all the best and will keep you in my thoughts...please know that someone cares about you. Anxiety and depression gives me irrational thoughts, but a moment where I feel calm and happy always returns, and I feel grateful that I am still alive. I find that it helps to move...even just moving my hands, drawing, playing with my dog, or walking sometimes helps me. Warm wishes and best of luck.
Hang in there Richard, it WILL get better!
My strategies:
1)Working out.
2)Music.
3)Probiotics.
4)Massages.
5)Playing whit animals.
6)Not drinking caffeine and alcohol.
7)Staying away from places that trigger my anxiety and panics attacks.
8)Traveling
9)Adaptol
Sounds great. What is the last thing on the list?
@@DouglasBloch Russian anti anxiety drug
Number 7 does not help anxiety in the long term, it reinforces it
Number 7 you need to face those things and places and know you are ok and safe by doing so you will overcome the anxiety related to those triggers
My psychologist told me about the bury your face in ice water thing. I think the premise is simply that it distracts your brai "Omg I'm so anxious I can't relax and.... WTF, DAMN THAT'S COLD!!!" then you break the cycle.
Analytical minded people suffer more from anxiety.
Lol love this comment . Gonna try the ice thing .
@@Bigjamez2011 It works.
Exercise really does help ,have exercised twice before work this week and I felt much more relaxed and less self conscious
Love your calmness, honesty and great advice. Ty. Thank you.
Great advice Douglas, thank you! I also find that owning a pet really helps (most likely a cat or dog, so that you can get a reassuring hug any time you are at home alone). I own a cat and she makes me feel like I am never alone, and she follows me wherever I am. A cat's purr has got to be the most soothing sound in the world to help you calm down and fall asleep at night (especially when they curl up to you). Owning a cat doesn't take away all of my anxiety and depression, but I would say that it helps me by at least 50%. It's like having a little buddy that you can throw birthday parties for and celebrate holidays with! I highly recommend it for anyone who is willing to take care of an animal. 🙂
I love that he understands living with this. You can't understand how horrible it is to live with this by reading a book. He's just awesome.
Thanks Jackie
very good video by Douglas Bloch, I too being patient of anxiety, All my friends who suffer from anxiety, NEVER GIVE UP, fight it, Do all things told in vdo. And in last pray and trust in GOD Almighty! You will be able to control it!
I read your book 'How to Rewire Your Anxious Brain' a few months ago. I was in a new town, while my husband was training for work. I went to a near by Barnes & Noble, drank mint tea and read the book from front to back. This was the first time that I was able to be away from my husband without panicking. Thank you so much.
You’re welcome. As you know. I did not write the book. I recommend it because it is so good
Whoops! 💔 Embarrassing.
I tensed my legs and released a few times, then by just listening to you I relaxed! Even became sleepy! Thanks so much
Appreciating your comforting voice today on your videos. Thank you Douglas 💚
Thanks, Douglas, as always! Good to be reminded of these strategies!
Thank you. Your sharing is truly a gift.
I am so glad I found your channel!
Thank you so much! 🙏 I have GAD and it’s not as bad as it use too be but it’s reared it’s ugly head after 2 years. And when I found this channel it really helped me. Feel calm. THANKYOU ! ♥️
Here is a very good video that I did it on how to manage anxiety successfully.
th-cam.com/video/ESL2xeH5Ol4/w-d-xo.html
thank you so much for this douglas, you actual angel. wishing you all the best n hope you're well xx
You are welcome. I love the photo of your cat. Douglas. www.patreon.com/douglasbloch
I never usually leave comments, but for this I just want to say a massive thank you! You seem really calming and the techniques genuinely help! I'm at a rather low point, but I'm hoping what I'm learning will help. Again thank you so much!
Thanks. Another really helpful video that I made is called “how to rewire you’re anxious brain?”
I discovered Simon (my sympathetic nervous system), has been working against me all this time. A small part of a much larger story but it always activated in situations that might’ve served to make me happy: interviews, dates, meeting new people etc. As my happiness was considered a no-no by Simon it always activated thus sabotaging me. Awareness of Simon and how it works and more importantly why it’s doing what it’s doing was very helpful and now it works to my advantage rather than against. Thank you.
This hit me. So me. Pls can you tell me more about this Simon. What's the main thing you learn? Where I can find some more quality info about it? Thank you so much bc this is something whitch burning my change for better happier life all the time. Sure you know what I mean. I'll be more than happy to hear some answer from you. Thank you
Douglas sir, you are good! I’m so glad you’re helping so many while also helping yourself!
Thanks.
I like his approach. Very practical and not preachy. Glad he includes meds. Sometimes I need an Ativan to deal with a really bad day. Exercise is best though. Thanks, Doug.
You are welcome. I take Klonopin as needed
Yes exercise is great! Sooo great!
I'm glad I found your channel, sir. The anxiety I experience has become really bad these past two months. I've been having panic attacks multiple times a week, and it has caused me to perform badly at school and some tension in my social relationships. I can't really access therapy at the moment so I am really glad for your videos. Thank you very much.
You are welcome
So thankful to have found your channel. Thank you so much for sharing these videos with us. 🙏💛
You’re welcome.
Thanks Doug!
Thank you for being so honest about your own anxiety
You're welcome
I have explained to my doctor almost as you said it’s like someone has come in at night and injected me with a huge dose of Adrenalin as soon as my eyes open I’m agitated, tight chested and scared! Another great video thank you. 👍
That's exactly like it is. The only thing you can do is get up and exercise. A happy evening the night before helps too. God bless you and I hope you find peace. You are not alone.
Thanks so much Douglas for your help and information. 🌹
This guy is great. Great videos
I’m glad you have found some benefits with them
Thank you again Douglas. 😉✨👍
Thank you Douglas. Great strategies. I am going to try some 💛
You're a real mensch to put these out there for free- Thank you!
Thanks Phil, I’m glad these are helpful. “Mensch” is a cool Yiddish word.
Thanks for this great video,,,Im experiencing anxiety this past few days especially when I flew an airplane going back home.and after that I experienced it frequently up until now
Thank you so much for the videos and for helping people with these important issues
You are welcome
such good videos! thank-you for these. All the content is excellent and I really appreciate you including your personal experiences with depression/anxiety.
+you are welcome. I’m glad that the videos are helpful. Lisa Barker
You're doing an amazing job, Douglas!! I love your videos, you definitely know what you're talking about and I think it's so important for be there fpr eachother. Mental health issues can be hell, I know all about it.
Thanks Kimmy. I'm coming add with a new video on Monday
Thank you so much for your warmth and your work Douglas! It helps me and countless others more than you know. May God bless you and your resilient spirit always :)
You are very welcome
Great video. Love your demeanor. You’re a big help to a lot of people. Hope you’re having a wonderful day!
Thanks.
Great video! Thank you so much, Douglas! Watching your videos is calming to me and helps! Ironically enough, Eugene, OR is where my life fell apart and started the worst period of my life that I am currently going through.
I fell apart there also.
KonamiBadass Never give up, GOD WILL HELP
Hello Douglas, thank you for your videos. I'm glad I found your channel. I recently moved from Las Vegas to Eugene, OR and am suffering with homesickness, anxiety and depression.
The fact that he still hearts and replies the comments!! True Legend!!
Another wonderful video
I'm glad that it was helpful.
Holding Ice or taking cold showers helps me with my ptsd flashbacks and my disassociation 🙂
Great. I am glad that the cold water strategy works.
Holding ice? Like maybe holding an ice cube in your hand?
Thank you very much for the insightful strategies you mention in this video.
Love listening to you. Thank you
You are welcome.
Thank you for your videos!
You are welcome
I wish you was my grandpa! I would learn so much from you!
Thanks.
You were* in this case ^^
Thank you for these videos I have terminal stage 4 colon cancer and never really experienced anxiety until I found out of my unfortunate diagnosis and furthermore I have frequent daily panic attacks and anxiety like I’m going to go into cardiac arrest
Overtime I was able to learn how to deal with some panic attacks but I have difficulty sleeping and staying asleep between waking up to frigid cold drenched night sweats to only sleeping a couple hours and staying up feeling totally exhausted and fatigued
I’m glad I found your video on depression. I’m in recovery for the rest of my life from drugs. I’m attending classes about depression and anxiety. This is helping me mentally and emotionally, thanks.
I really appreciate you sharing your experiences
You're welcome
You’re always helpful. Just listening to you and knowing that you care about your listeners calms me down. Bless you ❤️
Thank you.
I really like suggestions from someone who admits to waking up and saying he feels like he is ready to jump out of his skin, feel very optimistic after this video,
Very informative.
Thank you so much for all the work you do. You offer concrete advice, but your videos are also extremely calming. You're impacting so many people. Please keep it up.
Thanks for the kind words. I also wanted to let you know that every Sunday at noon Pacific coast time I do a live video chat where I answer questions from the viewers. Just show up at the homepage of my channel and when the link appears click on it.
Looks like I missed you today! I'll try that next week. I could really use some tips for acute anxiety attacks.
Thank you 🙌
Four excellent strategies..and then the one on medication.
Wonderful tips as usual. Thank you Douglas. Sending good healing thoughts 💙
Thanks Douglas
Great video sir. Subscribed.
I love ❤️ that you start with a joke. I used to run a youth group, and I started my groups with a joke. I also love that you are so human meaning that you’re not just telling us something out of a textbook, you’re giving us information from actual experience and education which is so helpful. So many professionals aren’t helpful because they haven’t actually experienced the issues they are trying to help. You have, so you don’t tell us stupid things like just “calm down,” and other things that don’t help like your example with the elephant and the feather. Thank you 🙏🏻 so much for creating these videos. Even your voice is calming. 😊
Thanks
Douglas Bloch
You’re welcome 😊
I am so thankful for your channel. Thank you Doc 👏
I can not stop listening to you. I have been having panic attacks all morning without being able to overcoming them. I even took Atarax for the second time, but it didn't work. Yesterday was the first time, and it worked better. It seems like my morning attacks are way stronger than the during-the-day ones.
Anyway, thank you for sharing your knowledge and your experiences. They are really working on lifting up my spirit. I am sure you are helping so many other people too. I noticed that you always have a base of flowers near you. That also sends a message without words, which is uplifting too. Thank you again.
Thank you for your feedback. Anxiety can be very painful, and I hope you succeed in managing yours. There are deep breathing techniques that can also help. If you email me I can send you a whole slideshow on ways to cope with anxiety.
Brilliant advice ..thanks Doug
Thanks
Great timing. At 44 just starting to admit I have raging anxiety. It’s a lump in my chest, and causes me to rage. Never any of the other symptoms that people report. (Breathing difficulty, fear, etc). Just rage.
This was really helpful. I am not prone to anxiety but a big life change is eminent and I've been worrying a lot more lately.
Thanks for the insight.
You are welcome.
Thank you for the video, it is definitely useful
You’re welcome
Thank you, this is so informative and to the point.....
You’re welcome
You are Great!
Thanks for the video
Thanks you so much for your videos douglas! They have been a god send! When I was going through the height of my depression and anxiety I've felt so alone because it seems men just don't talk about these issues...it was refreshing to see someone I could relate too....also could you do a video on intrusive thoughts? As I do belive this is quite common in anxiety and probably one of the hardest to talk about to someone that doesn't understand what the person is going through. Again thank you and keep up the positive work!
I was planning on doing a video on OCD which is similar to hang intrusive thoughts. What do you think?
Douglas Bloch sounds good!
I was also going add something to your list of what to do when anxious...which is meditation which really helps me to just be in the moment and just be! I understand that this is probably hard for some but really is a great tool if you add it to your daily regiment.
That is the one tool I left out. I find that meditation can be used as a preventative measure, but it is sometimes hard to do in the midst of an anxiety attack.
Douglas Bloch true....but once i was able to become the observer and watch it "come and go" through my meditation practice it felt very empowering.I have also found that yoga has been amazing with releasing emotional blockages! Thanks again douglas😀
Really like the direct and useful information..thanks for the help..good on you👍
Exercise. Nature's antidepressant.✌💪
If only we could create a drug that steadily produces endorphins for the body but more importantly regenerates them constantly.
I have terrible anxiety, especially first thing in the morning. I've found that the practice of allowing it and not fighting it is slowly, very slowly helping me. I don't know if you've heard of Dr Claire Weekes teachings but many people practice her methods.
Yes, Clare weeks is very good. I’m glad you are finding some tools to help you
Notsoscared Claire Weeks, Australian Dr., is brilliant.
The square breathing, count to 4 to breathe in, hold for 4, exhale for 4 and then hold for 4 after you breathe out. The Navy seals are taught this in situations of war or being attacked so they focus and stay calm. I can tell you it works every time I have used it.
Thanks for the information. I learned it from a counselor who worked in a residential drug and alcohol treatment center.
Trying this right now thanks for sharing James John
This was posted on my birthday. Thank you so much for sharing these tips, I felt so much better simply after watching some of your videos. I have a better reason now to workout other than to become for physically fit. Thank you from the whole of my heart.
You’re welcome Alexus. My birthday is coming up next week.
Douglas Bloch happy belated birthday to you and I hope your birthday is fantastic.
I’m watching all of your videos. So informative and helpful. Thank you so Much!
If you provide your email address, I will send you a free copy of a color chart I created called “five areas of therapeutic self care to improve your mood.”
Douglas Bloch, Thank You! I will email you soon. I really appreciate your Channel.
Thank You so much for the Video, Sir. It really helped me!
You are welcome.
I love your videos. Along with my other therapies, when I have a stubborn panic attack like tonight at 3am, I take my klonopin watch a mediation video, then watch your videos to seal the deal. You have a reassuring voice and give good advice. Actually I just took half klonopin ( life saver) before your video just now. I also took a dropper of cbd oil. Thank god I live in a recreational mj state! I think that plus the .25 mg klonopin plus your soothing words did the trick in the 12 minutes.
Thank you
CBD YES! THANK YOU FOR BEING OPEN MINDED
You are welcome
This was very helpful. The ice pack idea I must try. Thank you
It seems to have worked for one of the viewers who made a comment.
Thank you so much
You're welcome.
Thank you so much ❤
This video helped me so much you are a true hero! By sharing your experience you help so much people! I just took a 5mg valium just before I played your videos and emidietly threw it up few minutes into your videos...you helped me so much Iam truly thankfull!!much love to you!!
I’m glad you’re finding the videos helpful
My solution for Anxiety:
1. Basic Income
2. Universal health care
3. Connecting isolated people
4. Access to nature in the city
That was great. Thanks.
@@DouglasBloch Thank you.
Thank you, a really helpful video :)
You are welcome
Thank you 🙏
You’re welcome.
Thank you so much!!! 🤩
You’re welcome
Thank you so much! This is really helpful :)
Doug I swim all the time really helps
people with anxiety.....I didn't do my exercising....and that causes anxiety...the worry about not exercising.
I’ve been having really bad anxiety problems due to an important exam and family problems. I’m having a hard time sleeping due to ruminating thoughts and I wake up with numb hands/feet ca. every 2,5-3 hours. Thank you your tips, I’ll try them out. I have a lot at stake, this year.
Victoria, I am sorry that you are struggling. Here is a video I did on reducing anxiety that I think will be helpful.
th-cam.com/users/edit?o=U&video_id=ESL2xeH5Ol4
In addition, if you go to my home page, you will see that the fourth playlist down is dedicated to videos on worry and anxiety. Good luck!
th-cam.com/users/healingdepression
Outstanding in his field😂😂
Hi Doug I had Email you about me missing my grandson his parents took him away from me because I verbally abuse him for which I am truly sorry for. The videos help a great deal it has been 5 months now and it is very hard to cope with this situation Thank you for your help and may God Bless You. Please say a pray for me to be reunited with my precious grandson Anthony who I Love and cherish very much. 💔
I will pray for you. I will be doing a live video chat on Wednesday, September 27 at 11 am Pacific Coast time, if you want to tune in.
Thankyou x
You're welcome.
You are amazing thank u
I'm glad that you have found my videos helpful.
YOU ARE SUCH A GOD BLESS DOCTOR. . I WISH YOU WERE IN NEW YORK CITY .. I'M HAVING ANXIETY AND I CANNOT TAKE STRONG PILLS. .
Thank you.
))))))))))))
Thanks you sir
You're welcome