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- Welcome to Stories of Hope and Healing. Today's episode features Brittany McGowan. Listen in as she shares her vulnerable journey of mental health. Part One this week, and Part two coming up next week, so stay tuned!
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In this ongoing series, we will meet a slew of NAMI members and partners, sharing their struggles and triumphs. Real, raw and unfiltered; we hear directly from the individual. Everyone has a story to share, these are just a few.
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If you or a loved one is seeking mental health treatment or additional information on mental health:
• Visit our website at NAMI.org.
• Call our HelpLine at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text “HELPLINE” to 62640, open Mon-Fri from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Find your local NAMI at nami.org/findsupport
• If you or a loved one is experiencing a crisis, please call or text 988, available 24/7
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NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
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"You're not alone and you deserve to be happy." This might have to be added my morning pep talk to myself.
Agree.
You deserve to be happy" Do you though, does anybody really deserve to be happy? Lack of challenge and true adversity in people's lives leads them to feeling empty and generally unhappy. People are not meant to live in perfect comfort we are meant to work and strive for something not sit on our phones and watch mind numbing videos for hours and hours until we eventually get tired and go to sleep only to wake up and do the same thing again, physical labor is therapeutic everyone should do some form of strenuous physical exercise.
You mean the PLAN DEMIC what a JOKE !!!
My daughter deals with anxiety and I used to deal with alcohol and drug and depression along with anxiety....but I found out that jesus can fill that void and help you cope with life ...I gave my life to jesus christ that died for me ....the answer is in the bible on life, to live a better life ....jesus is the living water that can satisfy your soul ..but people dont want to hear anything about jesus and let the demons control their lives ...I will pray for you ...Amen let the most power God help you the creator of heaven and earth ..
I relate to so much of this. I’m always much harder on myself than I am others. It’s hard to change, but I’m trying
I think this popped up for a reason, I believe things are placed in our lives for a reason I’ve been struggling lately and just haven’t been able to live the life I deserve. I suffer with bpd,bipolar, anxiety, ptsd, etc I think I needed this more than I even knew
I agree. But I also believe our phones 📱 are designed to "listen" to us. It's not coincidence.
Glad you found this and i did too
Actually it popped up because of algorithms. If you’ve googled anything to do with anxiety, then suddenly lots of vids on the subject pop up.
God bless every stressed human.
aww i’m very sorry! that is amazing that this helped!never ever give up,whatever cuased this isent your fualt,and i’m very glad you are working to get better !🥰☺️😊
Your words are a reminder that anxiety is a common struggle, and it's okay to seek help. Thank you for sharing your experience and offering encouragement to those who may be feeling alone. 🤗💪
Therapists are expensive and it's hard to find the right one.. Friends and family are the ones who give anxiety. Where to seek help from?
"Learning to not Identify with 'feelings' and view them as Passing Moments." ...great insight
If you get busy, challenge your self to the max, volunteer, give your life to God, family, to others and less of yourself - your anxiety will be gone. We as a society are so self fulfilling and centered, we can't see past our own gratifications and selfishness. Before you could'nt conveniently get food, homes and have it all mentality - you didn't have time to say "its all about myself." Each of us are on this earth - not for ourselves, but based on our blessings and talents - give to others be it a family member, children, spouse, work or neighbor and country. When we have so much time that we have too much free time to feel empty and we try to fill it with things about ourselves, so we never get filled. We reach out to others and they tell us what they think we need and it only works temporarily. The answer is within ourselves, you have to dig deep, stop being self centered and live for others and not just for yourself. Keep busy and productive and you will find a purpose and not think about what's in it solely for me. The couch teachers think they have all the answers, they hit or miss and then charge you. Anxiety is a feeling that we allow to feel when we are insecure. Face your fears, you will overcome. Overall its a choice.
God isn't real. That's part of the problem. Society placed this nonsense in your heads. Some of us really need to overcome "god"!
Really glad to have come across this video. I m sure this is a very empowering evidence about the severity of anxiety and the tolls it has on people's lives. I hope this video reaches any many people as possible and give them some relief while battling anxiety. ❤❤❤❤❤
This was incredible to hear, I like many was struggling in my teens to early adulthood which had me turn to alcohol which gave me a relaxed feeling finally. Then of course it becomes an addiction which ends up creating more issues that need healing, I ended up getting the help I needed in a hospital & through meds plus the help of a good Therapist & Psychiatrist I have never felt more sure & happy with myself. I am retireing this year & know I have to keep busy with positive & constructive things in my life to continue being happy..
I was the same as you my friend.
@@samdanner6806 I gave a thumbs up to say you are not alone!! Sadly our lives revolve around time and money which doesn't allow enough quality time for family,friends, neighbors and for finding ways to help save each other and for saving our planet. My point is that most people these days do suffer from anxiety,mental health,and depression because of the different kinds of pains we all must endure daily and because our world system no longer depends on each and every person working together as our only currency. Much love and respect to you and yours Sam. You will be in the next prayer I say. Thank you so much for reaching out to us all.
@@nicoled.7138 Thank you for your writing. I wish I could hear you..You are indeed a loving person.
@@samdanner6806 Good morning friend!! I keep looking at your reply to my reply lol,and I light up with huge smiles. I read that you would like to hear my voice and so I'm thinking if you feel alright with giving me your number? I will contact you sometime soon. I'm busy this week with medical needs so I won't be in touch until sometime next week or I can call you at your convenience.Take care Friend and I wish for you to have the best day possible.
I am so inspired by Brittany and am so grateful to her for sharing her story. She said so much that really resonated with me. "You're worth that investment in yourself." YES!!
Why are you worth it though? That is the question people need to be asking themselves.
boot licker
To see/hear someone put volumes to my words and thoughts is so beautiful and inspiring.
I hope everyone dealing with Anxiety seek therapy and go easy on yourself.
We all need to get rid of our iPhone and electronic devices and start connecting with others. The smartphone and social media are completely antisocial!
I just finished things with someone going through anxiety, fear of failure, panic attacks and later mentioned bipolar. What made me connect with her was my anxiety, fear of failure, insecurity for saying the wrong thing or doing something that turns out embarrassing. I managed to turn my fear of failure into fear of not ceasing opportunities and having more regrets in my life. As a child, teen and early 20s i passed so many opportunities in life that i have those regrets. She turned out having bigger issues that turned into using me, lying, dragging me along knowing she wasn’t intending on things between us ever getting serious and never coming clean when she had her chances. She had drug issues back in her 20s which i believe were substituted for clubbing and alcohol consumption which she does to this day just about every Friday and Saturday. I later realized she uses her setbacks anxiety brings to make excuses for not… fill in the blank. She uses her friends, partying and high paced job to keep her from seeing what her life is really like, and she has a ton of friends always inviting her out. I’ve been able to turn my fear of failure and embarrassment to help me become more aggressive and welcome challenges. I hope for her two little ones she has, she will make changes for herself soon and give them more of her time.
Quite possibly the most Beautiful Woman I have ever seen in my entire life. What makes her even more Beautiful is the fact she is open,honest, self aware and reflective.
She is pure radiance.
I’m glad you are doing this.
I hope you see your beauty within as well.
I was my 30,s and I had panic disorder so bad that I had to go to a hospital in Australia just for that purpose. I could write a book about that!!!
What is the greatest gift you have ever received?
The Holy Bible says that you can KNOW you have eternal life with God in Heaven. Not based on your righteousness or good works, but because Jesus Christ paid for your sins on the cross and he has given you his righteousness if you will receive it.
“He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.” - 1 John 5:12-13
“Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost” - Titus 3:5
The Holy Bible says that whoever trusts in the shed blood of Jesus Christ has received forgiveness for their sins and they are sealed with the Holy Spirit. Your good works cannot save you. Your water baptism cannot save you. Only faith in Jesus Christ can save you.
“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace…That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise” (Ephesians 1:7,12-13).
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9).
The Holy Bible says, “all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). Because of this we all rightly deserve to go to Hell. However, God loves you and doesn’t want you to go to Hell. The Bible says “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him” (Romans 5:8-9). Therefore “whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Romans 10:13) and live eternally with God in Heaven.
The greatest gift that I have ever received is eternal life in Heaven (Romans 6:23) because I have received Jesus Christ as my personal Savior and I trust in him alone.
“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.” - John 1:12-13
Jesus Christ, who is God, wants to save you and give you eternal life. Will you receive his gift?
Thank you I really needed this I struggle with PTSD I don’t trust anyone I feel alone I struggle being alone I struggle being around people I’m married but I still struggle with feeling alone I don’t feel that love from God like should I always feel like that people are always draining my life force I always feel drained
This is dope, I def like hearing about how others cope w anxiety
When we are dealing with anxiety, like myself, I have learned throughout the years there are so many of us out there. Stay healthy, and keep on track..🙏
Much respectful love to you and your family!! I haven't watched this particular episode but because of your comments I will definitely watch after I send this message to you. I pray for you, yours and for all inhabitants on our planet!! God bless!!
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Life is tough when you look that good.
"You're not alone and you deserve to be happy." needs to be on merch. I'd buy it. That is such a hugely important daily reminder. It'd be dope to read every day on your coffee cup every morning :)
I am
Applaud her bravery and self awareness!! Everyone needs help some time.
blah blah bah. Shes faking it. i have no sympathy for this attention seeking creature
shes not brave. SHes an attention seeker shilling for the establishment to subvert the minds of youth into a bunch of weak docile chuds. Enjoy your mind control.
the biggest help she got was all that sausage in her mouth and hopping on 10 guys at once. that's how they all "solve" their 'anxiety' problems
shes an actress....
it's always with me but knowing it's ok to feel the feelings has gotten me thru most of it.
She's a Hero! Very amazing and thanks for sharing. Make me feel so much better .
My coming out for bipolar 1 was insane. Love is the answer. Unconditional
Love . It’s tangible but does no longer have authority over my life.
Excellent and honest sharing by a beautiful woman. Thank you!
I went through mental health before so I understand how people feel about what they feel I was sad having anxiety being always upset 😡 being angry and depressed 😔
How'd you get out of it?
@@DiamondDragon22 you'll need to confront yourself figure out why you feel that way
You are enough….. you are worth it, you deserve.,, you are loved and you deserve to be loved, you deserve happiness, it is ok to have off days…. It is ok to reset, there is nothing wrong with how you feel sometimes… one step, one day,one breath at a time….thank you for the gift of sharing you….. thank you!
Thanks 😊. These Videos are now my go to in the morning. These short Clips are Powerful Blessings in times of need 👌🙏
Nobody deserves anything beyond the immediate benefits from the hard work they put in. The majority of people that have ever existed on the earth have lived in anxiety and fear for their lives. Only recently have people had it so good that their lives lose meaning.
How you feel is determined by you. That doesn’t mean therapy isn’t good, but not if you don’t work towards dealing with the perpetual anxiety and fear built into being a human and finding worth. Sadly, a lot of therapists are terrible and give excuses instead of help.
There shouldn’t be stigma, and there are always outlying cases of depression based on major psychological issues, but the majority of people have lost the plot.
Thank you 🙏 for the encouragement God bless you
This is amazing. I love hearing how people cope with their mental health and how we are all just learning from one and other!
Thank you!
I feel God brought me to this specific video and am so grateful and thankful to you for sharing so openly, honestly and courageously because you have brought clarity to me on some very key points that have been keeping me locked.
No, it's an AI algorithm
Liked and subscribed. Great content ❤️
EVERYTHING YOU SAID WAS AMAZING, I get everything its all within us it comes from not judging ourselves for our mistakes and just understanding love is inisde you not outisde of ourselves we all can love the moment and oursleves no person can fix us only we can and our patience and self acceptance too the moment
Thats great and all but what happens if you continue to fail. Are you hoping for an epiphany or someone to save you?
I wish somebody would explain to me how to love myself.
I’m finding that generating the feeling of love is what is healing my mental illness. I’m pretty sure it can work for you too!
You do not have to live with anxiety or depression or any mental illness God can set you free the devil and the demons only want to steal kill and destroy because they hate us very much but God loves us and cares about us so very much He is the Greatest Father and the Bestest Friend get to know Him ask Him to reveal Himself to you and He will 😊❤
Welcome to adulthood we all feel that way.🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪
I accept my own flaws and I can be free I can be happy 😊
Such an amazing story. Can’t wait to see more!
My journey is so similar. I was able to get out of bed and go to work, but it was always there no matter what I did and got to a breaking point. Thank you for sharing this!!
Absolutely love this!!!! Thank you so much for sharing.
Brittany your a brave individual - your bravery has moved you to great clarity ! absolutely amazing - clarity seems to me to be extremely important - I have struggled with great anxiety from PTSD - Thank You Thank You Thank You for your story
shes an actress....
So grateful for this show
I have given up on Religion and all the hurt it provides. I really liked this video and the sharing.
Grateful to hear her story 💛
How are you feeling now and how you recoverd from this
You don't "overcome anxiety". You learn to live with it. No therapist, God, friend, or medication is going to save you. Trying to stop anxiety is like trying to run from your shadow. Stop running from it! The moment you stop running is the moment you come to understand your anxiety's insignificance to the greater things in your world. Stop trying to fix your anxiety, acknowledge it. It's just part of being a person with a creative mind and a heightened sense of awareness.
Thank you.
Thank you for sharing🙏🏾
This helped me a lot...
Thank You!
Lovely, honest, courageous person. 🌻
nah. shes a shill attention seeking crazy
This was a very tough week for me filled with so much anxiety and dread. I can not say how much seeing this has helped me. Thank you
Overcome anxiety by getting of TH-cam.
i can't cope it just... I can't really explain i can control it most times and then most times i can't and i start over THINKING and the anxiety becomes worse at that momment.
Just do your best. That's all you CAN do. And love yourself whatever that is
@@lawpenner thank you i appreciate it ❤💪🏾same to you.
She's gorg so makes it easy
Get to it jeeze
Amazing interview needed it thanks 🙏😊
wow ..i have been practicing self love and doing better but i am still hard on myself somtimes ,i imagined if somone eles was struggling like me ,i would think “i want them to feel better”
Great content
Serious question here from a Gen X who is somehow immune to the anxiety thing: Is it a lack of coping skills that enables your feelings of anxiety? And if so, would you trace the lack of coping skills to the public school system? Participation trophies & telling you you're always special no matter what doesn't prepare a person for the cold hard reality of the world.
There are many reasons to suffer from anxiety that are beyond coping skills, medical issues can cause anxiety as well. The vast population that goes with either undiagnosed or unknown issues can cause things like the public school system or court system to fail the people in helping internally. It is a cold world, with this I agree, and by you stating that you're special no matter what and are immune to "the anxiety thing", can also contribute to others having anxiety. You ask all these questions, trying to sound like you have some kind of curiosity, but expose that you lack empathy, which could be a sign of narcissisms. I don't like could, or what if, or questions that lack potency, ask the right questions. Cause this is a serious issue that many face, suicides happen to people who think they can't reach out because of the all powerful people like yourself, this can't be a bad thing for people to speak up. The cold hard reality of the world, can simply be just because we chose to be about self rather than being united. If helping is a sign of weakness, or a foolish thing, why feel the need to comment on this topic? and call it a serious question with no grounds besides how rough the world can be... I don't normally comment but this is pretty shallow. and deserves a screen shot. “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” a quote from Edmund Burke.... Here is a solution, find out what is causing the problem, the core issues, then find ways to solve them.
I don’t really have mental problems. But From what I’ve seen the people who says they have depression and anxiety and says they need help hurts people the most. For ex. This girl I tried to respect and help, seems like she needed to be needed by people, because you need to feel a spark, but then when it fades you need to find something new to find that spark again, that’s really a broken way of life. Because when are you going to tell yourself it’s gonna end? That’s where the saying comes from Hurt people hurt people.
I agree .
This does.make me feel better.
To know there's someone out there who can help with anxiety.
Besides my doctor.
Good narrative, weird too dark lighting…
Went to NAMI meetings 4 times but it got “controlled” by certain members and got tired of their need to control the meetings…
Right?... Maybe people in a dark place can relate to a video with dark imaging
1 Thessalonians 5:4-23
4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
7 For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.
8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for a helmet, the hope of salvation.
9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
10 Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feeble minded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
16 Rejoice evermore.
17 Pray without ceasing.
18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
19 Quench not the Spirit.
20 Despise not prophesyings.
21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
amazing, super!
I needed to hear this
it is all up to Jesus for healing. Call upon Jesus to remove your sins. He will, that will help alot!
Dam same but opposite. I moved out of my parents October 21. Then everything flipped upside down for me. I’ve been by myself getting thru it. My son is 18. He was a little down too, so he ended up going to stay up the street with my parents more. I have learned so much tho with this time and things came up I didn’t know were there. I have thought about moving back with my parents but my mom and I kind of butt heads for whatever reason. But I don’t react anymore. Something I learned not to do anymore. It is hard for parents to understand their kids I think when they really don’t know you well.
My panic disorder drove me nuts for 20 years until I found out it was caused by inflammation in the brain. Many people who have depression and anxiety is because they have inflammation in their brain.
Check out dr. Daniel Amen with the Amen Clinic, who does brain spect Scan Imaging. He talks about "brain Reserve" as the capacity to be able to handle stress. And yes inflammation significantly affects that, you are right
what’d you end up doing to fix/help it?
@@joshmontague3178 no cure. But a reduction in the attacks by eating bitter greens like turnip , mustard and dandelion greens. Lots of green lettuce . Salads with just vinegar and Olive oil and salt. Salt isn't bad like it's claimed to be. Avoiding sugar and carbs like crackers cookies and pasta. Sleep at least 8 hours is more important than anything more than your diet. exercise like 20 min jump rope or hour walks in the neighborhood or park. Take an Omega 3 supplement and a vitamin D supplement. Eat grass fed beef cheapest you can find. Eat salmon if you can afford it if not stick with the beef. Eat avocados if your able. Use real sweet cream butter to cook your greens in not round tub butter it's not really butter. Also relax by hearing soothing sounds. I use crickets in a screened box at night because it reminds me of happier times as a kid. Also most important thing is to remember that there's nothing wrong with you it's just the inflammation that's causing panic. I used to think there was something wrong with me and I had mental illness. Remember :
sleep as much as it takes to feel rested
exercise
eat clean avoiding sugar cuz it's really inflammatory
@@trimwix9944 thank you for your feedback on this!! it’s really helpful. This type of anxiety has been driving me crazy since it started a few years ago, i’m sure you can relate. Finally glad there seems to be a logical explanation to this and that i’m not just going crazy lol.
@@trimwix9944 also would you say it got worse or better over time? I could see it getting easier with more experience, but idk what it’s like long term. I’ve only been dealing with this for about 2 years and i’m in my early 20s, so i’m relatively pretty new to all this. I really hope and pray it gets easier or at least stays consistent and manageable.
So u couldn't share ur story ????
"I was born rich and raised rich and have been spoiled my entire life but pleeeeeease feel bad for me" lololololololololololol
I have anxiety I also have ADD but I think of it the same way I just dont care when it comes to people I just have that not caring if I mess up cause I know that they the people I meet mess up on things too.
Do one of these overcoming narcissistic behavior.
I feel anxiety sometimes before work too
Try setting the alarm clock 10 minutes earlier so you aren't in a panic to get to work everyday in time. Or maybe you just don't like your job
Lots of women on this playlist...
The great reset is the reason for anxiety from 2020.
Thx that helps me alot
God bless her for speaking out. I’ve struggled with mental health for my life. Then I lost my older brother to suicide in 2015 and it’s been a REAL struggle.
Listen to that funny feeling!
Hey, it's hard me too as well, my exit was so. Bad even at work was to most quit
Am struggling with axienty but no one understands m
And also "yes we are alone" just like the school shooter in Oxford Michigan it says Oxford Strong one student broke down & said I'm not Strong & cried & cried
Notice one's breath and realize that there's real no danger in the trivialites of everyday life. It is necessary to do this even if medicenes or other modalites are available or work.
very interesting video 🥰🥰🥰🥰😇
singing for her
Yeah... I'd suffer from anxiety too if I was that beautiful and eyes were always on me too.
Lexapro works !!!!!! A winning Powerball lottery Ticket helps even more than Lexapro ! LOL
Good video
She’s beautiful ! What’s this story she’s reading ?
For what it is worth, the only way I cured it was buspirone . Meditaion, prayer, exercise all helped, but the medicine was the final cure.
can someone turn a light on please?
The production is way under-lit. Too dark.
I support NAMI but my local hospital group was too polarized to continue to attend. Too many controlling moderators who didn’t like spontaneous conversations.
Our County Mental Health Department is very closely tied in with NAMI.
Father God Loves You So Much ❤️
Celebrities live in another world. It doesn't help listening to someone who has the material wealth to not have to worry about survival. It's like the meme where Jesus all bloodied is listening to the director Mel Gibson.
People have anxiety when they don’t have real problems I’ve noticed.
Hola, no lo tienes en Español, gracias.
Turning off the dislike button was the right idea for content like this, because good videos like these used have such hateful comments and so much vitriol.
Brittany looks like brasilian Anitta.
I hate myself and it’s normal. If your struggling I hope you get better, but if you don’t just know that hardly anyone ever does. EverythIng is a nightmare and I deserve it.
Exercise, of the high-intensity type, triggers the release of hormones that offset the bad feelings. This is your best "medication "