Let's talk about anxiety.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2018
- Talking about my experiences with social anxiety and how I never understood it until recently.
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Trust me you are anything but alone. The stuff you were saying is so relatable to things I’ve experienced and still am experiencing.Ive been to a pulmonologist, a cardiologist, a gastroenterologist, and the emergency room 5 times. On top of that I’ve had thyroid ultrasounds, MRI’s and chest X-rays for breathing problems all within a 3 month span. After being tested all across the board, the doctors all told me I was totally fine (some minor things here and there but nothing that would cause breathing issues). I went back to my primary doctor recently and she said “we’re kinda running out of options here, but let me ask you.... you do feel massive tension due to stress and anxiety?”. I literally almost broke down crying and said “yes, yes I do”.
I’ve had the same attitude as you said before, laid back and relaxed, but I have a bit of an anger issue where I try to force things to go my way and if they don’t, I get really stressed about it. Also thinking the whole world is out to get me constantly and that I’m being judged doesn’t help either. I’m on antidepressants right now and even after only 3 days of being on them, the placebo effect of knowing that they will help me has helped my breathing issue immensely. I have about 10 days left to go before I stop feeling crappy due to the side effects but just staying positive and distracting myself with positive things has been very helpful.
I know whatever we’re all experiencing will come to a resolution and we’ll all come out victorious.
I'm whole heartedly an introvert and I have generalized anxiety. It was interesting to me when you talked about social anxiety versus being an introvert and made me reevaluate that idea and what it means to me. Personally, I'm very happy with my social life versus time alone to recharge i feel as if i thrive in times when I'm alone and I don't really feel like I'm missing out. I do want to experience other things in life with people and social events but I experience that as more of a curiosity and in small doses. I've always agreed with the idea that for introverts being around people is mentally and physically draining because that's how I experience social settings. Some extroverts tell me they gain energy when they are with others in social settings, something I don't think I've experienced. Thank you for this video Simon! It was insightful to hear your experience with anxiety.
As i kept hearing you talk, i kept thinking to myself: "Yep, i know what you mean... yep, happens to me too... yep been there... yep...yep...". Its so relatable, it's frightening.
I could go on forever in this coment about my situations but i will spare you the stress of reading it all...
You are not alone my friend... Stay strong.
keep up the good work and take care. Hug
I had a moment at work where I had a panic attack. I didn't realize it at the moment that I was having an attack. I like to think that I can get through anything if I work hard enough and concentrate hard enough, but on that particular day I started to feel dizzy, frazzled, and this feeling of extreme over whelming doom... It taught me that I really need to start saying no and, also, making sure that I make time for myself. I need to take care of myself as if I was taking care of a good friend when he/she is going through a tough time. Some things I've gotten into is going to the gym, eating better, soaking in a tub, or just getting taking a walk outside in nature...
Im with you my man. I suffer from about as bad anxiety as you can get. Im on disability for it and some constant never ending nerve pain I suffer from as well. Its brutal. And I completely relate to you and how anxiety can present itself (in a variety of ways). For example there are times where the people around me make me feel comfortable and I can be myself, but that is rare. Mostly I just look like an awkward cringey person to most people, because they only see me in the situations where I am "not comfortable". I also hide this from everyone in my life. A lot of people in the past probably wouldnt have guessed it was so bad with me, but it was/is. And thats the thing people dont realize. People could be suffering horribly right next to you and you dont even know it. I wish you the best man.
I can relate so much to this video. So much of this sounds so similar to my own experiences. I'm a very lonely person, being that I have no social life outside of having to attend school. I could change that pretty easily, I guess. I could befriend someone or just go do an activity. But like you said, I can't bring myself to do that. I keep thinking about what people think of me, even when I'm out in public places, and I absolutely detest parties and social gatherings of any kind. It's really hard to proceed on with something like this.
But yeah, I can relate to the stuff you said in this video, and will be sure to support you by watching your videos and following your content. Stay strong man!
Great video Simon. Glad you feel you can be open with us.
As someone who suffers from auxiliary and depression, I know for certain that it can take on many forms and it’s extremely debilitating if you don’t know how to handle it. Believe me when I say Simon that I understand your type of auxiliary wholeheartedly. I just had a very depressive episode not too long ago. We got your back buddy. love ya mate. 🤗🤜🏼🤛🏻
Hey Simon, JD here. I appreciate the honesty that comes with this video and it does hit close to home for me, personally. The time I got to know you I never realized you were suffering from anxiety either. Goes to show how scenario-specific and well-hidden it can be to yourself and others.
I'm going to be real here. I'm very introverted myself, and I too self-diagnosed social anxiety about 18 months ago. In my case it not only creates a mental block to approach and interact with people (let alone maintain healthy relationships), it also aggrevates physical pain, as the amount of stress affects the state of my chronic intestinal disorder. At the end of the day it limits my ability to enjoy the company of others, both virtually and in the physical world. This is one of the reasons I've been suffering from depression for the last couple of years on top of that, as I often feel like lacking comfortable social settings to engage in, the skills to do so, an emotional support system, prospects in life (to venture out and do things, with or without people, have diminished over time), and so on. I tend to avoid social situations of any kind (I've been jobless for awhile now) because they quickly overwhelm, and mentally and physically exhaust me. Even if other parties tell me they enjoy having me here. I easily worry myself about the perception of others, both strangers and close individuals that care about me. My thoughts can become utterly chaotic. Together with me being an introvert it's hard at times to trust, open up and find the right words to express myself to others, about my anxiety or other ailments. All this can lead to some destructive tendencies and overall 'dark places'.
My mental condition hasn't been professionally diagnosed but knowing it's there is enough. That's why I find your story so relatable. With that being said, sharing my thoughts on the matter every now and then works therapeutical. Especially with someone who I've come to know and respect over the years. You take care mate, and thank you for sharing as well.
Hey JD, I'm glad that you feel comfortable talking about your experiences. I'm sorry that you suffer with the problems that you do. If you ever need to talk just DM me. Hope you are doing ok mate.
You are loved and appreciated
I'm fortunate enough that I don't have anxiety problems. The last time I had something of a panic attack was because I fucked up something important and risked a major financial setback all because I read something wrong (but fortunately it didn't turn out that way). But having to go though something that felt like that on a regular basis? That'd be absolutely horrible.
i had so much anxiety when i was 18 it was so painfull... thank god i'm better now :)
I suffer from anxiety alot
Is it a mental illness or just an intense emotional state of mind? Because one can’t be helped, and the other can.
Don't let it turn into chronic fatigue ... once you let it get to that level its incurable and youll not only be stressed and have anxiety but you will remain permanently drained for the rest of your life
Everything went well until you said that your social anxiety probably affected your last relationship.
Is that what you guess or what he told you?
what he told me.