Deep belly breathing, chamomile tea, prayer, heating pad to diaphragm and belly, Christian music, vagus nerve reset exercise helps me. I start with a sip of tea, do the breathing throughout, vn exercise, etc. I can't stop a panic attack in 2 minutes. It usually takes me an hour, but that's better than an all day panic attack.
Give me a break! Chamomile tea is useless when you have a panic attack! You may as well drink champagne tea! Apparently you have never experienced a real panic disorder! Sure tea isn't going to help. Best bet is Meditation!!!
Thank you for your comment. I do many of the suggestions except I never put a hot water bottle on the diaphragm and stomach and didn’t know about Vagas nerve.I will try your suggestions. ❤️
Has anyone tried lithium rotate- its a supplement ( not the lithium prescribed to people with bi polar) Maybe it's in the book - haven't gotten to it yet. Also read an article about a supplement 5 Htp that may be helpful for anxiety and depression.
May God bless everyone in this thread and give us peace. Anxiety, depression, fear, these really are no joke, particularly for those of us who really experience on the extreme levels🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I’ve been free from prescription medication anti depressants anxiety for over 1 year now. Been sick and in medications my whole life. With God all things are possible ❤and practical things like change your eating habits ❤
I was on Ativan for 10 days and I got addicted. I got severe anxiety during covid when I had covid. After 10 days I could not get off. If my husband did not give me my Ativan, I could not sleep. I literally tried crying myself to sleep, but nothing worked. I stood up an entire night and just prayed to get off it. I fell asleep after 3 days and never ever used Ativan ever again. Praise God❤
So sorry to hear you had to go through so much of a nightmare. Yeah, some drugs can cause withdrawals. I am so glad you mentioned this you could be helping a lot of us. Thank you.
Thankyou for being an honest professional that talks truthfully about pharma and good natural alternatives. Please never stop your wonderful videos and good works. I can't believe I just recently found you!
I really like the fact you address the reality that what works for one, may not work for another. As well as certain relaxation techniques/dietary differences and anxiety alternative strategies. I'm so looking forward to learning from both you and Tana....
Cervical instability can impinge the vagal nerve and cause spikes in heart rate that can seem like an anxiety attack. Good posture is very important especially with all the issues people have from texting and cell phone use which creates upper cross syndrome.
Ron (husband) & I love watching these videos. If it hadn't been for the pandemic, you probably wouldn't be making these frequent videos.....so we see that as a very good thing! We enjoy the casual approach, love the stories intermingled. GABA...yes ! I researched seizures when our last dog, Sophie, suffered seizures. I started giving her GABA & her monthly seizures almost stopped entirely. She'd get one a year, maybe, after that. We were SO glad because it was so upsetting to see this beautiful dog going thru a seizure. Her eyes showed her fear. Thank you so much for these frequent podcasts....I'm sharing them on FB &/or emailing them. Big fans of yours. Very glad to hear your parents are out of hospital & doing much better.
I’m at the point after 40 yrs on meds. And still not much better. I’ll be looking to the Lord for healing and eating healthy and taking premium supplements. That’s where I’m at.
I had non anemic iron deficiency - Ferritin was 27 but the BRC/Hemoglobin was "normal". I had all symptoms of sever anemia but my CBC was normal. Hemoglobin had dropped from 139 to 127 over a few years. If your ferritin is below 40 you can have symptoms. Women! Get your iron tested and if it's under 40-60 take supplements. Diet takes to long. Also low B12 can cause anxiety. Big links to anxiety and depression with low iron. PS My iron dropped because I messed up my diet and trained a lot.
@@Smiley35S my GP tested for it when I thought I was deficient, he included ferritin - I didn't even know what it was! Now that I recovered after 2 years of supplements I get my endo to add it to my thyroid panel panel. I have to get that tested every 6 months.
My son has depression , anxiety and some psychosis symptoms although he hasnt been diagnosed with psychosis, he has had a lot of trauma growing up. He is on 2 drugs and it worries me. I wish he could get off the drugs.
Try the naturopathic route first. I was gonna go to his clinic for a brain scan in 2020 I went to a Naturopathic doctor first it was expensive but not as much as a scan
I'm only at the beginning of my journey...and all your information is so eye opening....looking forward to learning from you Dr. Amen. Thank you so much for these videos...
@@breeziebanks Dr Amen has several super interesting books . The one I has reading then was The end of mental illness “ . After that he wrote “Your brain is always listening “!about our dragons 🐉, and that one is also helpful and fun .
Listening to you dr.amen its so clear how conditioned we americans are in using pharmacueticals. Through your dedication and educating us, we all can benefit. Thanks.
Thank you Dr.Amen. I am happy to now be a student in your Brain certification course. I am in substance abuse community and feel mental health is where i would best serve, so as i study and work on my self a can then support others. Happy your prayers are better they have been in my prayers. Blessings Vanda
Are you friends with Dr. Kelly Brogan? I am so thankful for a friend of mine who pointed me in her direction last year, when everyone was saying, “You need to get meds. This isn’t going away.” The two of you seem very much in agreement in your professional perspective. It is refreshing. I’m grateful to have now found you as well. God bless!
Bless you seen your gal. God’s blessings will come to you because you did not deny that he is part of your life in this fire you’re walking through. He said to call him in prayer. Praying for you. God bless you.
MSG is scary!! I experienced it quite a number of times back then. Happens more with Asian food it seems and that's what I eat the most. It does make you feel like you're having a panic attack. I'm glad they're removing MSG from foods but it's still out there in low doses. I try to avoid them when I can. Whenever I felt funny in the stomach, I checked the ingredients and I noticed MSG listed. Nobody believed me before. They thought I was paranoid for no reason or placing wrongful blame. I was the only one in the family who experienced it. My mom eventually experienced it once and was freaked out. It landed my friend in the hospital too because she didn't know what was happening to her body.
So helpful Dr. Amen, thank you, I'm very grateful to have found you online. Can one's brain recover once they get off valium and zanax and are a brain warrior? I am actually afraid to ask and hear the answer.... but pray one can undo the damage and not go to the dark place.
Okay I agree all these things are useful and necessary But For severe panic attacks with sensory issues Like dizziness, floor tilting, vertigo ect. These are in public and interrupt function In those cases medications that act fast are the only sure fire way of being able to get out of that…you can do breath work…or walk or get to a better place… Other things are long term habits that help manage these.. Now my issues do come from a head injury..but this has turned into a huge problem..that not much can be done for except symptom management..
@@Smiley35SI feel like my doctor would have considered that.. I looked it up and some of the physical therapy I do is the same as would be done for that.. Interesting tho..
I've lived with hope that life is dynamic and what I'm going to do about it is the spark of life. Thank you, Dr. Daniel Amen for your encouraging thoughts and words that bring a spark to my life.
Dr. Amen l love listening to you, because I learn a lot from your knowledge and mostly because you speak very clear and slow and that makes my anxiety low.there is a lot going in my life and loneliness is the main trigger that make my anxiety level goes high. I’m taking CBD oil with no THC I know your not a fan of this Drug but with no THC I want to know you Opinion I also taking fish oil,Ginkgo biloba, 5 HTP, to help me with my anxiety. God bless you.
I took Ativan for about a month at .25 mg a day. Not a very big dose. Hit tolerance at about a month. Cold turkeyed. It was a nightmare. Took several months
I took Ativan .5mg back in April for only 10 days when I started having panic attacks and when I stopped it I literally felt like my skin was crawling....10 days!!!
Thank you for sharing so much helpful information on such a distressing condition. Your a gem there's not many like you my friend. I salute your knowledge and sharing. ❤
Going on 12 years and I'm still having symptoms off Ativan. Never abused, used as needed which is worse then regular usages because this allows Benzo kindling. I'm having weakness in limbs, floaty, drug sensations, perceptional and visual symptoms very scary, my organs are itchy and burning, anxiety higher then normal, balance complications, hair loss, sex drive loss, seeing flashing lights when my eyes are closed and head sensations and pressures you'd could never discribe. Benzodiazepines are so dangerous when used longer then recommended which is 2-4 weeks max, call any pharmacist they will tell you the same thing. If you're beyond a month you most likely have weird symptoms no one can explain from breathing, Musculatory, neurological, perceptional and visual, sensory and motor dysfunction, hormonal changes, food and chemical sensitivity, scary bodily sensations the list goes on and on
Have you been checked for thyroid anaemia vit D etc? Some of those symptoms so long after sound like they could be something else. Be sure not to put everything down to long term effects.
No I take benzo for spasms as needed and have none of these issues and haven't become dependent. It just helps the spasms far better than other meds and other option would be three times daily sedating medication when I just need the effects sometimes.
I did this, naturally though, I had written all these terrible things about myself on a note paper to get it out of my head, I was feeling very low in many ways, the next morning, I walked in and wrote "NOT" on each of them, and read it outloud to myself, and I felt this insane lifting of my spirit, like one of those wild winds that comes out of nowhere - it was such a relief. This is really good advice. l am booking an appt to get my brain scanned and whatever else I need, if i have to sell the house, I don't care. at least I will know which way to go in ten years.
I have anxiety lately and tried an ashwaganda supplement. It helped me sleep after 30 minutes of taking it and fell asleep for at least two hours. Then, I'm awake for the rest of the night. Horrible experience. Chamomile tea and whole milk helps
My dr whom I trusted had me on clonanzapam. I didn't realize I wasn't supposed to be on it for as long as I was it wreaked havoc on my body 😢over 20 years. I was weaned off it last year
Nice information. . For a relaxed life without anxiety sit on a chair, back and spine erect, hands on your lap with palms upwards, close your eyes and do nothing. Be still without moving and observe your breathing and body sensations for around 10-15 minutes. What is important is to be as still as possible. Plenty of thoughts will come but slowly negative thoughts will reduce or vanish slowly. The mind is reprogrammed. Do twice daily or as per your convenience. This could be life-transforming if you desire change. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
So yes this can work if you have moderate general anxiety But it does not in my case with severe panic attacks based on sensory overload Or caused in a reaction to real physical issues…low blood pressure, anemia, and cluster headaches.. Nutrition, supplements, sleep ect. Are necessary to manage But in the middle of an attack in public where I can’t function…medications are the only thing that works..
@@robertalust5466 If possible avoid benzos as they are habit forming. Keep a goal to reduce medication to the lowest mg to be had at night as the effect lasts the whole of next day. But you need to do my practice regularly. Never meditate with expectations but with awareness. Since many years I have made it a habit to observe my breath sensations even during my normal activities and I am feeling relaxed. Anywhere-anytime it can be done. The best part is nobody comes to know that you are doing the breath observing practice as there is no deep breathing or sound. Reduce watching negative social media and avoid constipation as it affects the mind. Read my msg and do the practice regularly. Best wishes. Sr. Counsellor.
@@shyaaammeneen63 I’ll definitely try it But my anxiety increased directly after a head injury…and I have some other physical concerns… From what I’ve been told I’m reacting to physical symptoms like dizziness or migraines and vision issues from optic nerve damage..I believe these symptoms are dangerous when they are just scary.. As well I think these symptoms cause me to become sensory overloaded very easily especially in the middle of high stress, long hour work day…which makes my physical symptoms worse, because I push myself I do not engage in any social media..for about three years now,.and I only take benzodiazepines as a very last resort.. I am open to what you say for sure…I’ll try anything.. But this is a physical and sensory issue Breath work isn’t going to fix that..
@@robertalust5466 You must be taking medication. Read about "Positive effects of breathing on the brain" on google. Never meditate with expectations but with awareness. Since many years I have made it a habit to observe my breath sensations even during my normal activities and I am feeling relaxed. Anywhere-anytime it can be done. The best part is nobody comes to know that you are doing the breath observing practice as there is no deep breathing or sound. Reduce watching negative social media and avoid constipation as it affects the mind. Read my msg and do the practice regularly. Best wishes. Sr. Counsellor.
I’m from Pennsylvania.. step son will have his first appointment with a therapist in February. I’m nervous I’m afraid they are going to load him with medication. He is 21 says he feels empty.
Supplements have side effects also, even if they are "natural". Many of them are highly processed in order to isolate the active compound. Adaptogens like Ashwagandha also affect different people in different ways. I speak as someone who has spent £1000s on supplements with very little success. Exercise, meditation and avoiding alcohol are probably the most effective things I've done. Also check out the work of Dr Claire Weekes.
Thank you Dr Adam , I need help!!!!! I haven’t sleep more than 4 hours for about 3 years, always refuses to take drugs. But now at 70 years old I’m tire of been tire, my doctor subscribed pills to take at night. They make my body heart. In the morning my head feels heavy . What can I do? ??? Please help me Marta
Please don't do any voodoo people.unless you want evil spirits harassing you 24/7. I knew a woman from the Phillipines and Hawaii that was doing that and that poor lady was so bothered by those spirits.she had to burn that stuff and denounce it.and even after that it took her a long time to get free.and people prayed for her etc.it was truly sad to see.
Breathing... Learnt something new recently.. Two phases of breath in. To the stomach yes.. But also you should feel your obliques above your hips move sideways also. Second phase of breath in. The upper top up.. Where the top of your breast/upper chest opens hold for 4. Breathe out for 6 ir 7 secs... Its a different world! 👍
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. Thank you for the courage to quote scripture. We all need it whether or not we believe in Jesus. Someday every knee will bow....
See Lara Briden Period repair manual or her website for levels. Note supplemented progesterone doesn't have the same effect as it doesn't get changed into allopregnelone which has the calming effect.
Dr.amen I would like your help I have been getting depressive mind for the last seven month and i am bipolar and recently i am having suicidal thought please help
Thank you for reaching out. For more information about SPECT scans and our services, please contact our Care Coordinators: www.amenclinics.com/schedule-visit/
I agree 100% with all this info BUT the accurate testing for all of these imbalances is beyond cost prohibitive on my income (I’ve been a school secretary for 22 years and have good insurance and most of the accurate hormone tests (such as saliva) aren’t covered. I’ve treated my thyroid (low) successfully. It is 100% in balance. ALL my CBC numbers are within range. I eat a clean diet and try to exercise daily. I’ve been DESPERATELY seeking help for almost a decade. I’m HOPELESS. I’ve spent 100% of my life savings with health practitioners treating me empirically and literally nothing is working. What does someone like me do? I’m LOSING MY MIND.
Look at PDS thais Gibson videos and website to look at whether you have an anxious attachment style driving the symptoms and mental health struggles. They direct you how to work through the underlying core wounds that are driving the anxiety. Might not be relevant but it's been better than ANYTHING else
I live alone, can't cook, and thus am mostly dependant on microwavable meals and fast food. How can I eliminate all the food additives you listed? Are there resources to help me make the healthiest possible meal choices within those limitations?
Qigong has really worked for my anxiety. Also and most importantly, regulating my hormones. I am in menopause and anxiety has been my biggest problem during this time, so ladies look in to it. While I waited for my hormones to get back to a good level it was Qigong that help.
Had a concussion a couple years ago that was mishandled and not cared for then. Anyway I have permanent vision damage in one eye (blurry and the eye whites around it are dark) and also headaches. I wonder if it's made other things worse too.
I love this man. He acknowledges our Creator!
Rubbish!
Deep belly breathing, chamomile tea, prayer, heating pad to diaphragm and belly, Christian music, vagus nerve reset exercise helps me. I start with a sip of tea, do the breathing throughout, vn exercise, etc. I can't stop a panic attack in 2 minutes. It usually takes me an hour, but that's better than an all day panic attack.
Give me a break! Chamomile tea is useless when you have a panic attack! You may as well drink champagne tea! Apparently you have never experienced a real panic disorder! Sure tea isn't going to help. Best bet is Meditation!!!
The deep breathing helps me when I feel short of breath and start to panic. It brings me back down.
Thank you for your comment. I do many of the suggestions except I never put a hot water bottle on the diaphragm and stomach and didn’t know about Vagas nerve.I will try your suggestions. ❤️
Has anyone tried lithium rotate- its a supplement ( not the lithium prescribed to people with bi polar)
Maybe it's in the book - haven't gotten to it yet. Also read an article about a supplement 5 Htp that may be helpful for anxiety and depression.
May God bless everyone in this thread and give us peace. Anxiety, depression, fear, these really are no joke, particularly for those of us who really experience on the extreme levels🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I’ve been free from prescription medication anti depressants anxiety for over 1 year now. Been sick and in medications my whole life. With God all things are possible ❤and practical things like change your eating habits ❤
I wish I had known about you 20 years ago. I am a retired psychiatric social worker and I love all your studies and information
Hi, can you tell me please, are palpitations very common with tension and anxiety over health? Or just general anxiety. As im getting a lot. Thanks
21:23 Twelve verses for anxiety
34:42 neurofeedback and the different types of brain waves (beta, theta, alpha, delta)
Thank you for the time stamp. 🙏🏻 It’s very much appreciated.
LOVE LOVE LOVE the HONESTY...A brave Dr., REFRESHING in this world 🫶
I was on Ativan for 10 days and I got addicted. I got severe anxiety during covid when I had covid. After 10 days I could not get off. If my husband did not give me my Ativan, I could not sleep. I literally tried crying myself to sleep, but nothing worked. I stood up an entire night and just prayed to get off it. I fell asleep after 3 days and never ever used Ativan ever again. Praise God❤
So sorry to hear you had to go through so much of a nightmare. Yeah, some drugs can cause withdrawals. I am so glad you mentioned this you could be helping a lot of us. Thank you.
You're a prayer warrior.
Thankyou for being an honest professional that talks truthfully about pharma and good natural alternatives. Please never stop your wonderful videos and good works. I can't believe I just recently found you!
Dr Amen - You Are simply AWESOME! Thank You Soooo … much for everything you do!!! ❤
I really like the fact you address the reality that what works for one, may not work for another. As well as certain relaxation techniques/dietary differences and anxiety alternative strategies. I'm so looking forward to learning from both you and Tana....
Dr Amen. You are a breath of fresh air. Thank you 😊
We need more in the world like you. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
Fantastic that you saw your mum and dad, so glad, Thank you for all the chats, watching every day!
Cervical instability can impinge the vagal nerve and cause spikes in heart rate that can seem like an anxiety attack. Good posture is very important especially with all the issues people have from texting and cell phone use which creates upper cross syndrome.
I took Carlyle ginkgo and it was transformative. Depression and anxiety were vanquished and my energy rose to a normal level. Amazing! Try it!
Did you have panic attacks too?
Wow, biloba? What dosage?...I'll try anything before antidepressant. ❤👍
Thank you Dr Amen for all the factual and interesting info in which some I will incorporating in my life! ❤️
Thank you doctor.
I Live in Brazil and read your books.
Very good to learn a lot.
This is amazing thank you god for this man, and thank you for your healing.
Ron (husband) & I love watching these videos. If it hadn't been for the pandemic, you probably wouldn't be making these frequent videos.....so we see that as a very good thing! We enjoy the casual approach, love the stories intermingled.
GABA...yes ! I researched seizures when our last dog, Sophie, suffered seizures. I started giving her GABA & her monthly seizures almost stopped entirely. She'd get one a year, maybe, after that. We were SO glad because it was so upsetting to see this beautiful dog going thru a seizure. Her eyes showed her fear.
Thank you so much for these frequent podcasts....I'm sharing them on FB &/or emailing them. Big fans of yours.
Very glad to hear your parents are out of hospital & doing much better.
Ive always appreciated nutrition for the brain and Body NOT drugs. Hard on liver kidneys. etc. Gut. Thank you !!
So grateful for your videos, going on 4 months of nonstop brain issues. I have some hope now.
What did you do to help?
I’m at the point after 40 yrs on meds. And still not much better. I’ll be looking to the Lord for healing and eating healthy and taking premium supplements. That’s where I’m at.
Thank you Dr Amen. I'm now focussing on brain healthy. Eating healthy and thinking healthy
I love your videos Dr...you are excellent.
I had non anemic iron deficiency - Ferritin was 27 but the BRC/Hemoglobin was "normal". I had all symptoms of sever anemia but my CBC was normal. Hemoglobin had dropped from 139 to 127 over a few years. If your ferritin is below 40 you can have symptoms. Women! Get your iron tested and if it's under 40-60 take supplements. Diet takes to long. Also low B12 can cause anxiety. Big links to anxiety and depression with low iron. PS My iron dropped because I messed up my diet and trained a lot.
But which doctor will test ferritin besides a Naturopath? Most won't they just want you on pills.
@@Smiley35S my GP tested for it when I thought I was deficient, he included ferritin - I didn't even know what it was! Now that I recovered after 2 years of supplements I get my endo to add it to my thyroid panel panel. I have to get that tested every 6 months.
My GP also adds ferritin to my thyroid panel every six months.
My son has depression , anxiety and some psychosis symptoms although he hasnt been diagnosed with psychosis, he has had a lot of trauma growing up. He is on 2 drugs and it worries me. I wish he could get off the drugs.
I love your videos and books, I just wish going to your clinics was affordable. Almost $6,000 up front. I need help for my son so badly.
Try the naturopathic route first. I was gonna go to his clinic for a brain scan in 2020 I went to a Naturopathic doctor first it was expensive but not as much as a scan
I'm only at the beginning of my journey...and all your information is so eye opening....looking forward to learning from you Dr. Amen. Thank you so much for these videos...
Have the book and loving it , even more during this difficult times 🙏🏻💖
what is this book called?
@@breeziebanks Dr Amen has several super interesting books . The one I has reading then was The end of mental illness “ . After that he wrote “Your brain is always listening “!about our dragons 🐉, and that one is also helpful and fun .
Thank you! 😇
I bought it the summer of 2020 I learned so much but I never applied it. I'm so sick now I'm going to do it now I'm done suffering.
@@breeziebanksThe end of Mental illness but he has lots of great books. Feel better fast make it last is another one.
Listening to you dr.amen its so clear how conditioned we americans are in using pharmacueticals. Through your dedication and educating us, we all can benefit. Thanks.
Thank you Dr.Amen. I am happy to now be a student in your Brain certification course.
I am in substance abuse community and feel mental health is where i would best serve, so as i study and work on my self a can then support others.
Happy your prayers are better they have been in my prayers.
Blessings Vanda
More please
Do you have grants ? Or an indigent person once a year you help? ❤🙏
Are you friends with Dr. Kelly Brogan? I am so thankful for a friend of mine who pointed me in her direction last year, when everyone was saying, “You need to get meds. This isn’t going away.” The two of you seem very much in agreement in your professional perspective. It is refreshing. I’m grateful to have now found you as well. God bless!
Bless you seen your gal. God’s blessings will come to you because you did not deny that he is part of your life in this fire you’re walking through. He said to call him in prayer. Praying for you. God bless you.
My my favorite is Psalms also!!!!🦋🤗
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!!!
MSG is scary!! I experienced it quite a number of times back then. Happens more with Asian food it seems and that's what I eat the most. It does make you feel like you're having a panic attack. I'm glad they're removing MSG from foods but it's still out there in low doses. I try to avoid them when I can. Whenever I felt funny in the stomach, I checked the ingredients and I noticed MSG listed. Nobody believed me before. They thought I was paranoid for no reason or placing wrongful blame. I was the only one in the family who experienced it. My mom eventually experienced it once and was freaked out. It landed my friend in the hospital too because she didn't know what was happening to her body.
He is very good. It's very hard to change your negative thoughts. They consume you. I wish he was my doctor.
Yes. They come unbidden first thing in the morning.
So helpful Dr. Amen, thank you, I'm very grateful to have found you online.
Can one's brain recover once they get off valium and zanax and are a brain warrior? I am
actually afraid to ask and hear the answer.... but pray one can undo the damage and not go to the dark place.
3 yrs l8r ,how R u feeling??😅
Thank you Dr. Amen, your are an amazing mentor and I always love seeing all your content!
No problem. Thanks for watching
Neuro mag. For anxiety. Panic attacks and insomnia. Also. L theanine. Omega threes and. B complex.
what is neuro mag
Okay
I agree all these things are useful and necessary
But
For severe panic attacks with sensory issues
Like dizziness, floor tilting, vertigo ect.
These are in public and interrupt function
In those cases medications that act fast are the only sure fire way of being able to get out of that…you can do breath work…or walk or get to a better place…
Other things are long term habits that help manage these..
Now my issues do come from a head injury..but this has turned into a huge problem..that not much can be done for except symptom management..
Those are symptoms of binocular vision dysfunction I have them all and was diagnosed.
@@Smiley35SI feel like my doctor would have considered that..
I looked it up and some of the physical therapy I do is the same as would be done for that..
Interesting tho..
There are so many different types of Magnesium. Which one is good for depression and anxiety?
magnesium glycinate
I've lived with hope that life is dynamic and what I'm going to do about it is the spark of life. Thank you, Dr. Daniel Amen for your encouraging thoughts and words that bring a spark to my life.
Just spent two Days at Amen Chicago Clinic, For just such stuff. Just drove/rode back toMinnesota…
Thank you for those brilliant alternatives to anxiety drugs
Dr. Amen l love listening to you, because I learn a lot from your knowledge and mostly because you speak very clear and slow and that makes my anxiety low.there is a lot going in my life and loneliness is the main trigger that make my anxiety level goes high.
I’m taking CBD oil with no THC I know your not a fan of this Drug but with no THC I want to know you Opinion I also taking fish oil,Ginkgo biloba, 5 HTP, to help me with my anxiety. God bless you.
I took Ativan for about a month at .25 mg a day. Not a very big dose. Hit tolerance at about a month. Cold turkeyed. It was a nightmare. Took several months
I took Ativan .5mg back in April for only 10 days when I started having panic attacks and when I stopped it I literally felt like my skin was crawling....10 days!!!
I adore you. Thank you for who you are and what you do!
You are an inspiration
Thank you for sharing so much helpful information on such a distressing condition. Your a gem there's not many like you my friend. I salute your knowledge and sharing. ❤
Great Doctor! He really cares!
Is Saffron good for anxiety disorder
Going on 12 years and I'm still having symptoms off Ativan. Never abused, used as needed which is worse then regular usages because this allows Benzo kindling. I'm having weakness in limbs, floaty, drug sensations, perceptional and visual symptoms very scary, my organs are itchy and burning, anxiety higher then normal, balance complications, hair loss, sex drive loss, seeing flashing lights when my eyes are closed and head sensations and pressures you'd could never discribe. Benzodiazepines are so dangerous when used longer then recommended which is 2-4 weeks max, call any pharmacist they will tell you the same thing. If you're beyond a month you most likely have weird symptoms no one can explain from breathing, Musculatory, neurological, perceptional and visual, sensory and motor dysfunction, hormonal changes, food and chemical sensitivity, scary bodily sensations the list goes on and on
How r u now
I took Ativan briefly some years ago. Does it always cause negative effects?
@@underated17 im taking 4mg ativan a day for 3 yrs now
Have you been checked for thyroid anaemia vit D etc? Some of those symptoms so long after sound like they could be something else. Be sure not to put everything down to long term effects.
No I take benzo for spasms as needed and have none of these issues and haven't become dependent. It just helps the spasms far better than other meds and other option would be three times daily sedating medication when I just need the effects sometimes.
19:47 I'm wondering if that's actually caused by the corn or the glyphosate that's sprayed on it 🤔
I did this, naturally though, I had written all these terrible things about myself on a note paper to get it out of my head, I was feeling very low in many ways, the next morning, I walked in and wrote "NOT" on each of them, and read it outloud to myself, and I felt this insane lifting of my spirit, like one of those wild winds that comes out of nowhere - it was such a relief.
This is really good advice. l am booking an appt to get my brain scanned and whatever else I need, if i have to sell the house, I don't care. at least I will know which way to go in ten years.
So right, the ants, they show up the moment i open my eyes in the morning, they come unbidden. He is so right. This is one Dr who is trying to help.
Thank you for everything Dr Amen ❤❤✝️✝️
I like how you said , how would you feel if those negative thoughts where not there :)
I have anxiety lately and tried an ashwaganda supplement. It helped me sleep after 30 minutes of taking it and fell asleep for at least two hours. Then, I'm awake for the rest of the night. Horrible experience. Chamomile tea and whole milk helps
My dr whom I trusted had me on clonanzapam. I didn't realize I wasn't supposed to be on it for as long as I was it wreaked havoc on my body 😢over 20 years. I was weaned off it last year
So sorry. Drs don't fully explain how addictive they are and how hard it is to get off.
Best wishes to you.❤
I'm trying to get off Valium. It's hell. I feel so anxious 😞
Nice information. . For a relaxed life without anxiety sit on a chair, back and spine erect, hands on your lap with palms upwards, close your eyes and do nothing. Be still without moving and observe your breathing and body sensations for around 10-15 minutes. What is important is to be as still as possible. Plenty of thoughts will come but slowly negative thoughts will reduce or vanish slowly. The mind is reprogrammed. Do twice daily or as per your convenience. This could be life-transforming if you desire change. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
So yes this can work if you have moderate general anxiety
But it does not in my case with severe panic attacks based on sensory overload
Or caused in a reaction to real physical issues…low blood pressure, anemia, and cluster headaches..
Nutrition, supplements, sleep ect. Are necessary to manage
But in the middle of an attack in public where I can’t function…medications are the only thing that works..
@@robertalust5466 If possible avoid benzos as they are habit forming. Keep a goal to reduce medication to the lowest mg to be had at night as the effect lasts the whole of next day. But you need to do my practice regularly. Never meditate with expectations but with awareness. Since many years I have made it a habit to observe my breath sensations even during my normal activities and I am feeling relaxed. Anywhere-anytime it can be done. The best part is nobody comes to know that you are doing the breath observing practice as there is no deep breathing or sound. Reduce watching negative social media and avoid constipation as it affects the mind. Read my msg and do the practice regularly. Best wishes. Sr. Counsellor.
@@shyaaammeneen63 I’ll definitely try it
But my anxiety increased directly after a head injury…and I have some other physical concerns…
From what I’ve been told I’m reacting to physical symptoms like dizziness or migraines and vision issues from optic nerve damage..I believe these symptoms are dangerous when they are just scary..
As well I think these symptoms cause me to become sensory overloaded very easily especially in the middle of high stress, long hour work day…which makes my physical symptoms worse, because I push myself
I do not engage in any social media..for about three years now,.and I only take benzodiazepines as a very last resort..
I am open to what you say for sure…I’ll try anything..
But this is a physical and sensory issue
Breath work isn’t going to fix that..
@@robertalust5466 You must be taking medication. Read about "Positive effects of breathing on the brain" on google. Never meditate with expectations but with awareness. Since many years I have made it a habit to observe my breath sensations even during my normal activities and I am feeling relaxed. Anywhere-anytime it can be done. The best part is nobody comes to know that you are doing the breath observing practice as there is no deep breathing or sound. Reduce watching negative social media and avoid constipation as it affects the mind. Read my msg and do the practice regularly. Best wishes. Sr. Counsellor.
@Robertalust i just read you comment how are you now ?
I’m from Pennsylvania.. step son will have his first appointment with a therapist in February. I’m nervous I’m afraid they are going to load him with medication. He is 21 says he feels empty.
what are the alternatives to antipsychotics? How to recover from chronic psychosis?
I really enjoy your videos thank you❤
Excellent video-thank you Dr Amen ❤
What about vegan omega supplements to avoid the polutans/toxins?
I never had a hard time getting off of benzos or barbs. But Opiates and amphetamines are absolute hell.
Trying to get off Suboxone. It's hell 😭
Supplements have side effects also, even if they are "natural". Many of them are highly processed in order to isolate the active compound. Adaptogens like Ashwagandha also affect different people in different ways. I speak as someone who has spent £1000s on supplements with very little success. Exercise, meditation and avoiding alcohol are probably the most effective things I've done. Also check out the work of Dr Claire Weekes.
How am I supposed to go forward with all these supplements if I can’t afford them?
There's the rub. You can't. 🤷🏽♀️
@@HiNinqi exactly!!!
Vitamins, food, meditation etc....
It won't help
You can't get off them
That's it low blood sugar. Unbelievable, the confusing mess that's been going on. You just summed it up. Thanks!
Ashwaganda 💯 try it
Thank you for these videos!! I love you. Next time I have an anxiety attack I hope you are around to talk me through it.
I always put him on 2X speed he talks so slow, I wish there was a faster speed just for him
Neuro. Mag. Great for anxiety. Panic attacks. Insomnia. And chronic pain. It works. Take with Omega threes and b complex. Great combo for all these.
I love you! Thank you for all you do!
Cbd's raised my blood pressure where I did not want to go
THATS MY KIND OF ANXIETY FOR NO REASON BAM!!! OFF THE CHARTS
Thank you for everything you do. xoxoxoxo
Thank you Dr Adam , I need help!!!!! I haven’t sleep more than 4 hours for about 3 years, always refuses to take drugs. But now at 70 years old I’m tire of been tire, my doctor subscribed pills to take at night. They make my body heart. In the morning my head feels heavy . What can I do? ??? Please help me Marta
Do you have anxiety around sleep?
Thanks
Please don't do any voodoo people.unless you want evil spirits harassing you 24/7. I knew a woman from the Phillipines and Hawaii that was doing that and that poor lady was so bothered by those spirits.she had to burn that stuff and denounce it.and even after that it took her a long time to get free.and people prayed for her etc.it was truly sad to see.
This is really helpful. Thank you.
Jordan Peterson's experience with Xanax addiction is HARROWING....
It wasn’t Xanax it was klonopin
ITS in the same class of anti anxiety meds. Benzos
@@elizabethwilk9615if you actually believe him. There is a lot of bs this family pushing out, if you have brains to analyse
I am under Xanax addiction, but was prescribed by our family physician. Please tell me how can I get rid off it?
@@antaramohanta3528 you in a wrong place for that question. I'll mention you in my prayers, though. Hope it helps❤️
Breathing... Learnt something new recently.. Two phases of breath in. To the stomach yes.. But also you should feel your obliques above your hips move sideways also. Second phase of breath in. The upper top up.. Where the top of your breast/upper chest opens hold for 4. Breathe out for 6 ir 7 secs... Its a different world! 👍
Thank you Dr.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. Thank you for the courage to quote scripture. We all need it whether or not we believe in Jesus. Someday every knee will bow....
Amen. Sending you love and blessings
What is optimal progesterone levels on day 21 for a 37 year old?
See Lara Briden Period repair manual or her website for levels. Note supplemented progesterone doesn't have the same effect as it doesn't get changed into allopregnelone which has the calming effect.
What about high blood pressure caused by anxiety/racing mind? I’d like to avoid pharmaceuticals.
GABA
Try the supplement called Less Stress. It's got GABA,l- theanine and lemon balm. It will help you.
@@Stubbornclarity do you know the brand? I see Olly has one but it has ashwaghanda in it too.
Thank you 💖☘️
Dr.amen I would like your help I have been getting depressive mind for the last seven month and i am bipolar and recently i am having suicidal thought please help
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I really love it when your saying eliminate and kill the ants Dr. Amen.
I agree 100% with all this info BUT the accurate testing for all of these imbalances is beyond cost prohibitive on my income (I’ve been a school secretary for 22 years and have good insurance and most of the accurate hormone tests (such as saliva) aren’t covered. I’ve treated my thyroid (low) successfully. It is 100% in balance. ALL my CBC numbers are within range. I eat a clean diet and try to exercise daily. I’ve been DESPERATELY seeking help for almost a decade. I’m HOPELESS. I’ve spent 100% of my life savings with health practitioners treating me empirically and literally nothing is working. What does someone like me do? I’m LOSING MY MIND.
I’M 100% broke now so REALLY what does someone like me do?
Yes some of us have tried it all and it’s expensive to do alternative medicine - it’s not covered
Look at PDS thais Gibson videos and website to look at whether you have an anxious attachment style driving the symptoms and mental health struggles. They direct you how to work through the underlying core wounds that are driving the anxiety. Might not be relevant but it's been better than ANYTHING else
I hope you found relief. I have the same issue
I read menopause (could be early as well) can cause crazy hormone imbalances that cause depression and anxiety. Testosterone cream could help.
Hey Dr Amen Phosphatydleserine as "Sharp PS Green" works well for Anxiety
Especially Remeron
I live alone, can't cook, and thus am mostly dependant on microwavable meals and fast food. How can I eliminate all the food additives you listed? Are there resources to help me make the healthiest possible meal choices within those limitations?
Qigong has really worked for my anxiety. Also and most importantly, regulating my hormones. I am in menopause and anxiety has been my biggest problem during this time, so ladies look in to it. While I waited for my hormones to get back to a good level it was Qigong that help.
Had a concussion a couple years ago that was mishandled and not cared for then. Anyway I have permanent vision damage in one eye (blurry and the eye whites around it are dark) and also headaches. I wonder if it's made other things worse too.
So sorry
Great video Dr!
About sleep,,,, yeah Benzoz, weed, alcohol,,, good short term perhaps ,long term not so much.
Any thoughts on Gabapentin? Better or worse than Benzos?
Because of covid ... Mail is late with my klonopin and seretraline been without them 2 days now ... I need something that is NOT a script