I had been struggling with generalized anxiety disorder and days-to-weeks-long periods of strong panic for more than 15 years. First thought after waking up? Anxiety ... Arriving at lunch time with a fully developed state of extreme anxiety and ending the day fighting physical symptoms of panic. I had many phases of deep depression about this disorder, I didn't understand what caused it, I wondered why me, what went wrong in my life and so on ... usual questions. Life still had its ups and downs but the latter always were more prominent, felt more real. I started to fear everything, like he said in the video, I developed a strong panic against panic, a vicious circle which drove me crazy night after night. I dropped out of college, I broke up long-term friendships, I destroyed my relationship, switched jobs like pants just to run away and try to find a save place on this planet. Then, after 15 years of constant anxiety, panic attacks, depression and delusion I started a therapy (CBT). I thought 'YES, this will fix me, this will make the anxiety and panic go away'. Guess what, it did not. It couldn't! Because I didn't understand what was going on. I thought, there must be a reason, there must be a time in my life when this started, there must be physical, a real(!) event that caused the disorder. I never understood that all the time it was me who fed the anxiety, who made the fear stronger by trying to beat it. Like he explained in the video, my mind made proposals and I followed. I tried to analyze my fear, tried to find out why a sunny day scares the shit out of me on one day, the other day I can enjoy it. The answer was pretty simple, it was my perception of my own emotions, specifically my anxiety. I needed to realize while danger might be real and physically existent outside of me, fear, anxiety and panic whatsoever just exist within my mind ... holy cow, what an insight this was to me. Recognizing the fact, that my mind played tricks on me was hard. Recognizing the fact that I joined those trick games and played a major role was even harder. So how am I today? Have anxiety and panic attacks vanished, am I 'free'? Well, I'm definitely doing a loooooot better than during this long period of my life. I enjoy being alive, I sleep well (still too less, but hey :) ) and I can think about all these topics without falling into the pit of anxiety. Sure, bad thoughts try to creep in sometimes (what had 15 years time to develop will not go away fully all of a sudden), but now that I know about my perception, that it can be wrong, life got extremely better for me. It needs a lot of courage to recognize your own anxiety, especially when there is no reason for it, when it is generalized and you might think you're just insane. It needs even more courage and commitment to learn to handle it, to learn how to get rid of the bad habits that support fear and panic. BUT it is doable, I can do it, you can do it, we all can do it. I didn't have the luck of having heard of Mingyur Rinpoche or Thich Nhat Hanh back in those days, man I wish I had, it would have helped so much. Nowadays I watch these vids and read some books (not many, but some) to confirm my new learnings, to solidify my new perception and it works. I went through more than 15 years of mental darkness and now I'm free of symptoms for already two years. Thanks to CBT which got me started to think differently, thanks to people like in the video which offer some good ideas, thanks to myself for finally starting to disbelieve the monkey-mind and starting to believe in my own strength. Never again will I fight anxiety or panic, I'll acknowledge and then I let them go. I got it inked onto my wrists: "No retreat, no surrender", taken from a silly 80's movie, but true down to the heart. I did it, you can do it, too. It's a process, breathe in deeply, trust yourself and just start somewhere. Soon that cycle will begin to bend, twist and finally set you free. All the best, my friend.
Killian Lomax thanks so much killian for this, honestly really struggling the last 4 weeks especially have been so tough, I’ve cried every day, had intrusive thoughts, thought I can’t take anymore, said no to so many things and the grip doesn’t seem to want to let go, it’s there as soon as I open my eyes it’s there all day and when I’m trying to sleep at night, I feel lower than I’ve ever been and reading this has given me the slightest glimmer of hope and I completely understand what you mean about the weather I’ve never heard anyone say it before but sometimes even a rainy or humid day can scare me and I don’t understand why, I’ve always thought I was so different, thanks so much for your post 😊
@@killianlomax8237 I feel you. I too have had it for many years. Around 12 now. It did not get particularly bad until I hit 17. I am 22 now, and had 2 agoraphobia episodes that went on for months. I do not know how I got through them, and fear another long episode is coming.
i've been meditating everyday for over a year now. And it is a tremendous method to practice self discipline. However, doing it alone was not enough to tackle my anxiety. What helped me moved through fear in my experience was also taking action and practicing doing activities regardless of how I felt. If I didn't feel like cooking, I would cook, if I didn't feel like taking a shower, I would take a shower, if i didn't feel like going for a run, I went for a run. Learn to move forward regardless of how you feel, combine that with meditation. That is what Im on right now.
Yes, sometimes, (most times) a combination of practices helps you get to a better place. When I read what you wrote I thought to myself and how I tend to procrastinate things sometimes. Perhaps anxiety from procrastinating is what you are feeling? When I get started on anything I immediately feel better. That alone is not the solution though - I need to look into why I feel that way - why my mind goes there and starts the anxiety. Meditation can help with this. What is there in my thoughts that can bring that negative 95% of my thought into light, and how it is irrational. Anyway - keep it up, keep working, make it a way of life, and the worse that can happen will be you (we) feel a somewhat better. :0)
A few years back, I was really struggling with depression and mental health issues. I was hooked on cigarettes and alcohol, but then my wife suggested I try psilocybin mushroom therapy. Honestly, it saved my life. It's been 11 years since I've been totally clean. Those shrooms are like a miracle.
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in UK. Really need
Hell yeah 😂😂yeah I laughed so much that my parents were confused at a moment, like what happened to me.but I said everything is ok nothing to worry I was just some funny and unique video which made me laugh.
I started with not calling it "MY anxiety". I stopped claiming it as "mine". Then I trained my mind. I AM IN CHARGE OF MY THOUGHTS, not vice versa. Even the random thoughts, I forced myself to be neutral. I dont have to label this thought good or bad. I can just let it pass by. I do NOT have to emotionally react. We give everything its meaning/label. Choose what YOU want because YOU'RE in control. I constantly, and I mean CONSTANTLY read psychology books, self improvement and self love books, spiritual books and videos, I CONSTANTLY strengthened my mind. I went from depression, anxiety disorder and suicidal thoughts, to complete peace and bliss!!! It was so quick that I actually forgot i ever suffered. I did it, so can you!!
so if you are aware of the thoughts and and just let it be ..then what do you do when positive thoughts airse do you observe it and let it be or do you focus on it. and since you have thoughts and you just accept it as thoughts , then do you also think positive thoughts as thoughts. and Do pretreating positive affirmation to oneself help, or will it cause more negative effect?
@Susan Moran yes we are. but let us do ourselves a favour, and rely on the wisdoms of the sweet lord Buddha, who has worked out a lot for us. it works. peace and love.
This video actually made me teary eyed. I've been doing an 8 week course of mindfulness meditation (now on week 4) and everything he has said, I've nodded and have said yes! Exactly! I never thought that I would be able to completely control the anxiety that I had been experiencing, but through mindfulness meditation, I have learned so much and am able to completely minimize it. I really encourage everyone everywhere, to take the time to learn mindfulness meditation. It would completely transform your life.
Miselain I'm really depressed because of the temporary worldly pleasure that is like an aluminum can covered in vegetable oil that you can grasp but only for a short while. It's like I wake up to grasp these pleasures all day every morning. I know I'm much more then this material world but I can't seem to tap into that mind state
This video changed my life. Now I know what I need to do to overcome any suffering or irrational worries I encounter in life: -Acknowledge that they're there, don't avoid the issue. If I find it hard to know how I'm feeling, I'll use meditation to do so. -Don't attach any negative judgement to my 'panic', just let it exist and be aware of it, not necessarily shutting it down. -Employ self-compassion. Every time I know I've overcome a minor issue, praise myself for it, therefore rewiring my negative thinking. Hope this also helps others.
I was going through a lot of anxiety and depression during my college days. I stumbled across this video and it quite literally saved my life. Three years later, I had the privilege of taking his blessings in person (with a wonderful stroke of luck and chance) - I never thought I would see him in real life. Today is almost five year later that I am watching this video again, since it led me to understand my own psyche by practicing meditation. I hope this comment motivates anyone here undergoing through pain to give meditation a shot. ☺
@@shyrishdhyani I have found that journaling before meditating can be pretty helpful. What Rinpoche teaches is an understanding of our human consciousness and relaxation is sometimes a byproduct of that and not exactly the end goal. If you are looking to release the anxiety and tension in the body, I have found dynamic meditation to be pretty helpful. For example, Silva Centering exercise is one that I do often.
The fear of the panic is stronger than the panic and it is SO TRUE. Just thinking or worrying about having a panic attack will bring on panic for me. Being afraid of my anxiety and panic attacks.
Your videos are so enlightening. When you think of Buddhist monk you don't think panic attacks. I also suffer from anxiety. These lessons on meditation have helped me a lot
I've developed depression and terrible generalized anxiety over the past few years. It felt like a losing battle that would defeat me. This video was the first video I've seen where I feel like someone understands exactly how I feel and how to overcome it, and it has given me an incredible amount of positive energy, like I used to have. I thought this is just what happens when you become older, but that's wrong. This spoke directly to me and helped me to finally come up with a plan to change my outlook on life and overall become a far less negative person. Thank you so much.
Fear of panic... panic over panic... that’s the worst... because it snowballs. Like the Buddha’s teaching on the second dart. Applies to all forms of suffering. Thank you for your teaching Rinpoche.
This guy explains it better than any doctor ive ever been to..therapist be like "theres nothing to be afraid of you will be fine" thats like all they ever say.
I Love this guy. Soo wise, knowledgeable, caring and understanding. And what makes him more lovable is the way he describes things that are true. He's soo funny eg "Gossiping Neurons" I actually laughed out loud. Thank You God and the Universe for this man and his teachings in my Life. He is a Blessing
I used to work in one particular nursing home for about a year and throughout the course of the year, there was a resident’s sister who always preached about meditation. She never hesitated in coming up to me during work with her stories and daily habit of meditation. It took me over a year to finally start practicing and now I am getting into it everyday. I am thankful for those such as this man, that put wise words into my mind & give people true and powerful words of wisdom to practice
When I was in my worst days of anxiety, meditation helped tremendously, but also very temporarily. It is later on the wisdom that sealed the victory when meditation is like a first-aid. Therefore, I really agree with the part that awareness of the problem and meditation has to come together to eradicate those unnecessary miseries.
Tsepamiso, Time to develop your mental muscles. Meditation is the permanent way to a relaxed and stress free life because it reprogrames the mind. Enter "Alternate nostril breathing meditation videos" on Google search and do the simple meditation for 10 to 15 minutes if possible twice a day. Also read the benefits of alternate nostril breathing meditation. It can also be done sitting on a chair. Best wishes. Do meditation daily to enjoy a relaxed life. Best wishes--Shyaaam Sir,--Life Coach. God has given us life to be happy.
So far blessed I have never had a sadistic vibe coming from monks.... so blessed!!! Even monks lot younger than you pronounce a 'fatherly' vibe. This is the power of 'real' brahmacharya. They accept you like human beings & guide you, same vibes do not come from sects all whites, like they are on revenge for taking away their colorful clothes!!! If you are on path you must not feel sorry as to why you are... & if not... do not disgrace a Guru... _/|\_ 😊😊
I am very glad to see person who live what he teaches. I extremely laughted. "Don´t eat" "But I want to eat" " But no good" :)) May the Force be with you!
What a wonderful human being and message: Two causes of anxiety: 1) you believe in your panic (you believe in what monkey mind is saying- neurons communicate with each other and initiate physiological symptoms ie fight or flight response) “Original mind” is that of “unperception”. 2) fear of the panic, fighting the panic, is sometimes worse than the actual panic. Wisdom lies in recognizing the perception. Everybody has suffering- depends on our perceptions. The example at the end about body image is wicked! Wisdom again: becoming aware of our perceptions.
@@kiwiicy Dear Sir, Yes practicing mindfulness meditation is a major key...I did not mention it in my comment, because You did beautifully in your video... With all Respects... Nam Mo A Di Da Phat...
This is what has been happening in my head from a very long time. I get panicked and worried for no reason. Thank you for letting me know I'm not the only one and this can go away.
Thanks for this video. I developed a panic disorder with agoraphobia last year so I related to the "fear of panic" you mentioned. Was terrified to drive on highways or be in open environments. I feel that exercise, and meditation played the biggest roles in my recovery, as well as repeated exposure to my fears. Don't give up, anyone struggling, keep up with your meditation and healthy habits.
Papa Bear hang in there... @pierre woodman you'll never know. And you don't have to. I spend 6 month of my life (and my family) wondering when will it ends, dont work. It only puts me on repetitive cycle. But when i let go and accept my harm ocd it becomes easier,tolerable. What ifs,oneday,someday... Just let it be, ride the waves and live. Live.
I find it painful to do meditation while having an anxiety attack because the burning sensation in my chest becomes so strong. I find it best to do meditation every morning or night. If you do get a panic attack; sit out in the grass, feel the sun or the wind, listen to the birds whistling and drink camomile tea.
Real men like this teach us what alot of our fathers failed to teach us. When you really know and practice this you can fully face reality and be in the moment. No need to flee.
i love that he gives one more additional percent to reasonable perception haha that is compassionate to himself and open-minded, while still seeing 98% not real.
We have to invest in ourselves first and then unto others. Not until we become consistent with the four pillars of personal health....meditation, sleep, exercise, and nutrition can we truly help others. We have to start today and make these things a habit. We have to do what we know is right...
A bit food for your mind: Is there really no pain when we are noy aware of it? I don't think so. Animals still feel pain, they just aren't aware of all the things that could possibly hurt them. In that sense, our awareness makes us suffer and, ironically, one might say, what helps us to get out of it is awareness of our over-awareness. As Mingyur says:"You recognise your own perception". That is for me the biggest problem. Thank you very much, Mingyur Rinpoche! 🙏🏻
Animals don't suffer like we do because they live in the moment and have no concept of time, past or future. When two ducks have a fight, they swim away after and go back to normal, they don't complain and worry about it all day. Eckhart Tolle teaches this!
Thank you so much Rinpochy la.. It's very helpful.... I'm feeling social anxiety and sometime I hate my self.... Because of ur video I 'm felling blessed with positive mind. 🙏🏻😍
I'm so glad this exists. When I think of religious people, I remember how often I was told that my anxiety and my depression was punishment for a "sin". This is quite liberating, though it does remind me of dbt (dialectical behavior therapy).
I love learning about Buddhism and I made a video on one of the 3 marks of existence in Buddhism know as imperminance which is to say that nothing in life is permanent, not your job, your emotions or even the very elements that make up life. It's all a constant dance that we should be aware of and not instinctively react to. Be aware of imperminance on a permanent basis, ha! Be the silent witnessing presence in the here and now. Meditation and present moment awareness has greatly helped me and I'm trying to help as many people as possible. Great video! :)
I was fine 4 months back don't know how got anxiety attack, started fearing from things which I had full control off .. don't know I'm trying to come out of it .. Talking neurons makes the situation bigger and I loose the reference of what other is saying .. this is a hell situation.. I'm trying to break this cycle and I'll do it ..
I beat my anxiety and panic attacks when I read an article on the internet written by a female doctor who said something like it's physically impossible to have a panic attack if you don't breath in other words hold your breath until you feel your heart rate drop (for Gods sake don't hold your breath until you turn blue lol) it's not easy at first because you will feel anxiety and panic and holding your breath is the last thing on your mind but this is how you learn now some situations like having 10 coffees or running may make your heart beat fast and it's a recipe for a panic attack but even then fight them head on because your mind and fear is what caused them so say to yourself whatever happens they won't kill you and they happen only because I think it, it's these little barriers I created in my mind that ultimately stopped them now I think my life is 99% better although my life still sucks in other areas panic is not something that worries me anymore, I remember at one point I felt so happy because I actually wanted to have a panic attack to prove to myself I could handle it and I don't think I had one after that. And don't worry if this doesn't help you every panic attack you have you will live and learn to cope better even if you have them all your life which I think is impossible they will get easier and easier to deal with and the fear will be gone and the attacks will be gone, I promise you you may feel like you suffer now but you will get better soon just stay strong. We were not put on this earth to live a happy life, this life is a test for us all but for everyone the test is different and I think you can pass it easy so long as you just don't give up you will see.
Maybe that has worked for you but i would not take that advice since breath is the key in life. I dont think its because you hold your breath you relax its because you take your mind away from the Panic and focusing on the breath instead do the same but while breathing
Meditation is the only way to permanent healing of any depression. Sit on a chair, close your eyes, be still and do alternate nostril breathing meditation for 5 to 10 minutes early morning and evening. First watch "alternate nostril breathing meditation" videos on you tube. Also try to observe your breath while inhaling and exhaling. Slowly the negative thoughts will reduce. Do the above practice daily. Best wishes--Shyaam--Life Coach
Thnks for the video. Fear leads eventuall suffering. Let go the ego to let go the fear and suffering. Unself yourself to reach a fearless state. Watch the life as a third person.
One would think “oh what you are saying is so simple”, but, is it? Thank you 🙏🏻. Our essence is awareness. The negative side of us are negative gossiping neurons in a feedback loop. It takes time, but we can change that!
"Everything beside this present moment is just an idea." This is my ultimate way to combat overthinking.
Ada K. I like that.
I don't see how that's going to work but good luck with it 😋
Very true
R Hopzing the ability to choose not to think and feel is an accomplishment.. for sure.. especially so in modern times 😀
Ada K. Thank you so much for sharing that!!
"The fear of the panic is worse than the panic."
This is a cycle I am desperately trying to break.
James Del have you broken this cycle? Are you better Now? Be truthful.
It takes consistent practicing exposing yourself and logical thinking and eventually it Will click.
I had been struggling with generalized anxiety disorder and days-to-weeks-long periods of strong panic for more than 15 years. First thought after waking up? Anxiety ... Arriving at lunch time with a fully developed state of extreme anxiety and ending the day fighting physical symptoms of panic. I had many phases of deep depression about this disorder, I didn't understand what caused it, I wondered why me, what went wrong in my life and so on ... usual questions. Life still had its ups and downs but the latter always were more prominent, felt more real. I started to fear everything, like he said in the video, I developed a strong panic against panic, a vicious circle which drove me crazy night after night. I dropped out of college, I broke up long-term friendships, I destroyed my relationship, switched jobs like pants just to run away and try to find a save place on this planet.
Then, after 15 years of constant anxiety, panic attacks, depression and delusion I started a therapy (CBT). I thought 'YES, this will fix me, this will make the anxiety and panic go away'. Guess what, it did not. It couldn't! Because I didn't understand what was going on. I thought, there must be a reason, there must be a time in my life when this started, there must be physical, a real(!) event that caused the disorder. I never understood that all the time it was me who fed the anxiety, who made the fear stronger by trying to beat it. Like he explained in the video, my mind made proposals and I followed. I tried to analyze my fear, tried to find out why a sunny day scares the shit out of me on one day, the other day I can enjoy it. The answer was pretty simple, it was my perception of my own emotions, specifically my anxiety. I needed to realize while danger might be real and physically existent outside of me, fear, anxiety and panic whatsoever just exist within my mind ... holy cow, what an insight this was to me. Recognizing the fact, that my mind played tricks on me was hard. Recognizing the fact that I joined those trick games and played a major role was even harder.
So how am I today? Have anxiety and panic attacks vanished, am I 'free'? Well, I'm definitely doing a loooooot better than during this long period of my life. I enjoy being alive, I sleep well (still too less, but hey :) ) and I can think about all these topics without falling into the pit of anxiety. Sure, bad thoughts try to creep in sometimes (what had 15 years time to develop will not go away fully all of a sudden), but now that I know about my perception, that it can be wrong, life got extremely better for me.
It needs a lot of courage to recognize your own anxiety, especially when there is no reason for it, when it is generalized and you might think you're just insane. It needs even more courage and commitment to learn to handle it, to learn how to get rid of the bad habits that support fear and panic. BUT it is doable, I can do it, you can do it, we all can do it. I didn't have the luck of having heard of Mingyur Rinpoche or Thich Nhat Hanh back in those days, man I wish I had, it would have helped so much. Nowadays I watch these vids and read some books (not many, but some) to confirm my new learnings, to solidify my new perception and it works. I went through more than 15 years of mental darkness and now I'm free of symptoms for already two years. Thanks to CBT which got me started to think differently, thanks to people like in the video which offer some good ideas, thanks to myself for finally starting to disbelieve the monkey-mind and starting to believe in my own strength. Never again will I fight anxiety or panic, I'll acknowledge and then I let them go.
I got it inked onto my wrists: "No retreat, no surrender", taken from a silly 80's movie, but true down to the heart. I did it, you can do it, too. It's a process, breathe in deeply, trust yourself and just start somewhere. Soon that cycle will begin to bend, twist and finally set you free. All the best, my friend.
Killian Lomax thanks so much killian for this, honestly really struggling the last 4 weeks especially have been so tough, I’ve cried every day, had intrusive thoughts, thought I can’t take anymore, said no to so many things and the grip doesn’t seem to want to let go, it’s there as soon as I open my eyes it’s there all day and when I’m trying to sleep at night, I feel lower than I’ve ever been and reading this has given me the slightest glimmer of hope and I completely understand what you mean about the weather I’ve never heard anyone say it before but sometimes even a rainy or humid day can scare me and I don’t understand why, I’ve always thought I was so different, thanks so much for your post 😊
@@killianlomax8237 I feel you. I too have had it for many years. Around 12 now. It did not get particularly bad until I hit 17. I am 22 now, and had 2 agoraphobia episodes that went on for months. I do not know how I got through them, and fear another long episode is coming.
i've been meditating everyday for over a year now. And it is a tremendous method to practice self discipline. However, doing it alone was not enough to tackle my anxiety. What helped me moved through fear in my experience was also taking action and practicing doing activities regardless of how I felt. If I didn't feel like cooking, I would cook, if I didn't feel like taking a shower, I would take a shower, if i didn't feel like going for a run, I went for a run. Learn to move forward regardless of how you feel, combine that with meditation. That is what Im on right now.
How are you doing nowadays? still meditating? hows the anxiety? I suffer from the same problems, and would really like to know, thank you
Thanks for that! Great advice ☺️☺️
This is exactly what I needed to read - thank you.xx
Yes, sometimes, (most times) a combination of practices helps you get to a better place. When I read what you wrote I thought to myself and how I tend to procrastinate things sometimes. Perhaps anxiety from procrastinating is what you are feeling? When I get started on anything I immediately feel better. That alone is not the solution though - I need to look into why I feel that way - why my mind goes there and starts the anxiety. Meditation can help with this. What is there in my thoughts that can bring that negative 95% of my thought into light, and how it is irrational. Anyway - keep it up, keep working, make it a way of life, and the worse that can happen will be you (we) feel a somewhat better. :0)
Master the mind,purifies the thought,sanctifies the heart,simplify life.
True words when he says "95% of our worries never actually happens"
Yes this
A few years back, I was really struggling with depression and mental health issues. I was hooked on cigarettes and alcohol, but then my wife suggested I try psilocybin mushroom therapy. Honestly, it saved my life. It's been 11 years since I've been totally clean. Those shrooms are like a miracle.
Microdosing helped me get out of the pit of my worst depressive episode, a three year long episode enough to start working on my mental health
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in UK. Really need
He's Shane.myco
The shroom experience stands as my most remarkable journey, an awe-inspiring encounter that left an indelible mark of amazement.
He’s on insta?
"Gossipy neuron". He is roasting the hell out of anxiety. 😂😂😂
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haha its funny that your nickname is queen of moderation
LMAO MAO MAO MAO MAO!!
Hell yeah 😂😂yeah I laughed so much that my parents were confused at a moment, like what happened to me.but I said everything is ok nothing to worry I was just some funny and unique video which made me laugh.
I started with not calling it "MY anxiety". I stopped claiming it as "mine". Then I trained my mind. I AM IN CHARGE OF MY THOUGHTS, not vice versa. Even the random thoughts, I forced myself to be neutral. I dont have to label this thought good or bad. I can just let it pass by. I do NOT have to emotionally react. We give everything its meaning/label. Choose what YOU want because YOU'RE in control. I constantly, and I mean CONSTANTLY read psychology books, self improvement and self love books, spiritual books and videos, I CONSTANTLY strengthened my mind. I went from depression, anxiety disorder and suicidal thoughts, to complete peace and bliss!!! It was so quick that I actually forgot i ever suffered. I did it, so can you!!
Do you recommend any books?
When you are at a state of ever lasting peace its when the spiritual journey beggins, congratolations
Thank youuuu!!!
@@paulalegaspi3544 please reply what books did you read ??
so if you are aware of the thoughts and and just let it be ..then what do you do when positive thoughts airse do you observe it and let it be or do you focus on it. and since you have thoughts and you just accept it as thoughts , then do you also think positive thoughts as thoughts.
and Do pretreating positive affirmation to oneself help, or will it cause more negative effect?
Man I had to stop in the middle of the video just to comment: I love this guy!
I felt the same thing!
Me too :)
The same thing i love him
Yeah, me too 😊
I really like this concept of monkey mind. So accurate !
"Gossiping neurons", I'm writing that down!
Lol same here
It's amazing that he understands the need and the importance of discussing such things as anxiety and panic. I wish it was discussed more.
it is. Now..
@Susan Moran yes we are. but let us do ourselves a favour, and rely on the wisdoms of the sweet lord Buddha, who has worked out a lot for us. it works. peace and love.
As he said, he suffered with (severe) panic attacks for many years.
This video actually made me teary eyed. I've been doing an 8 week course of mindfulness meditation (now on week 4) and everything he has said, I've nodded and have said yes! Exactly! I never thought that I would be able to completely control the anxiety that I had been experiencing, but through mindfulness meditation, I have learned so much and am able to completely minimize it. I really encourage everyone everywhere, to take the time to learn mindfulness meditation. It would completely transform your life.
Miselain ummm
Miselain yo your very beautiful and yes I will.
Miselain I'm really depressed because of the temporary worldly pleasure that is like an aluminum can covered in vegetable oil that you can grasp but only for a short while. It's like I wake up to grasp these pleasures all day every morning. I know I'm much more then this material world but I can't seem to tap into that mind state
im suffering with anxiety fear n worry my lifes very difficult with struggle ' tried alot of things maybe this is my last resort '
Do you mind saying where are you taking the course? thanks
This video changed my life. Now I know what I need to do to overcome any suffering or irrational worries I encounter in life:
-Acknowledge that they're there, don't avoid the issue. If I find it hard to know how I'm feeling, I'll use meditation to do so.
-Don't attach any negative judgement to my 'panic', just let it exist and be aware of it, not necessarily shutting it down.
-Employ self-compassion. Every time I know I've overcome a minor issue, praise myself for it, therefore rewiring my negative thinking.
Hope this also helps others.
I was going through a lot of anxiety and depression during my college days. I stumbled across this video and it quite literally saved my life. Three years later, I had the privilege of taking his blessings in person (with a wonderful stroke of luck and chance) - I never thought I would see him in real life. Today is almost five year later that I am watching this video again, since it led me to understand my own psyche by practicing meditation. I hope this comment motivates anyone here undergoing through pain to give meditation a shot. ☺
How did you meet Rinpoche? ^_^
@@rolandemiltoledo1283 There was a small meditation talk conducted at my hometown in Sikkim, India.
I have anxiety and my muscles become stiff during meditation. Any tips for that?
@@shyrishdhyani I have found that journaling before meditating can be pretty helpful. What Rinpoche teaches is an understanding of our human consciousness and relaxation is sometimes a byproduct of that and not exactly the end goal. If you are looking to release the anxiety and tension in the body, I have found dynamic meditation to be pretty helpful. For example, Silva Centering exercise is one that I do often.
How did you start incorporate his teachings to help you during college? Im in college now and i am panicking all the time :(
The fear of the panic is stronger than the panic and it is SO TRUE. Just thinking or worrying about having a panic attack will bring on panic for me. Being afraid of my anxiety and panic attacks.
Your videos are so enlightening. When you think of Buddhist monk you don't think panic attacks. I also suffer from anxiety. These lessons on meditation have helped me a lot
I've developed depression and terrible generalized anxiety over the past few years. It felt like a losing battle that would defeat me. This video was the first video I've seen where I feel like someone understands exactly how I feel and how to overcome it, and it has given me an incredible amount of positive energy, like I used to have. I thought this is just what happens when you become older, but that's wrong. This spoke directly to me and helped me to finally come up with a plan to change my outlook on life and overall become a far less negative person. Thank you so much.
crypto practise mindfulness it saved me from.severe anxiety
That's beautiful man
Adam Drury how to do mindfullness
crypto I'm having the same experience friend. good luck on your path.
crypto listen to alan watts...it helps
Meditation, yoga, having a positive outlook to life, eating healthy and sleeping well is the key to a happy life👍🙏
How can you possibly be so funny and so wise at the same time? If you can, I can too! 😊
This is a beautiful person. He is bringing tears of joy to my eyes.
Very beautiful
I love Yongey because of the energy and humor he can bring to his teachings. Wonderful insight and delivery!
he's very calming and funny
Paul yet very wise
Fear of panic... panic over panic... that’s the worst... because it snowballs. Like the Buddha’s teaching on the second dart. Applies to all forms of suffering. Thank you for your teaching Rinpoche.
This guy explains it better than any doctor ive ever been to..therapist be like "theres nothing to be afraid of you will be fine" thats like all they ever say.
I Love this guy. Soo wise, knowledgeable, caring and understanding. And what makes him more lovable is the way he describes things that are true. He's soo funny eg "Gossiping Neurons" I actually laughed out loud.
Thank You God and the Universe for this man and his teachings in my Life. He is a Blessing
I would happily sit under this monks tutorlage for hours, he's fantastic!
I love how his sunglasses match the color of his robes! Stylish guy :)
From someone (myself) with ptsd and panic disorder; something pulled me to this video as well as Buddhism. Miracles work in the best ways. Genius man.
I love the simplicity and honesty of these inc redible people, balm 2 the Soul,I believe, Wow, John
thinking is the casue of all SUFFERING.
i don´t agree...i think it´s WRONG thinking...
user one attachment and belief in thoughtsccauses suffering
sentience* is
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Nah
It s true
What about natural forces and weather 'cycles' present before we existed? Wouldn't that be a cause of suffering? Regarding life that is. Lol
This has to be one of the most chill people out there.
I used to work in one particular nursing home for about a year and throughout the course of the year, there was a resident’s sister who always preached about meditation. She never hesitated in coming up to me during work with her stories and daily habit of meditation. It took me over a year to finally start practicing and now I am getting into it everyday. I am thankful for those such as this man, that put wise words into my mind & give people true and powerful words of wisdom to practice
♡ can I just add, by saying how lovely and adorable this man is. I loved this. thanks! :)
6:30 when he laughs and gets back to finding a problem 😂😂 he is amazing ... Love him ❤️
The world really needs such people more like him,
When I was in my worst days of anxiety, meditation helped tremendously, but also very temporarily. It is later on the wisdom that sealed the victory when meditation is like a first-aid. Therefore, I really agree with the part that awareness of the problem and meditation has to come together to eradicate those unnecessary miseries.
Teacher Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche is the Shakespeare of Mindfulness
Great video. This guy knows his stuff. I can tell he's been there.
This guy knows his stuff.
@@tsdz2008 that's what she said
He is so understandable!
He is a very good teacher of Buddhism. I have learned a lot about myself.
3:33 I'm anxious about my anxiety. Anxious about finding inner peace so I can escape my anxiety. It's a vicious cycle.
Same here
Tsepamiso, Time to develop your mental muscles. Meditation is the permanent way to a relaxed and stress free life because it reprogrames the mind. Enter "Alternate nostril breathing meditation videos" on Google search and do the simple meditation for 10 to 15 minutes if possible twice a day. Also read the benefits of alternate nostril breathing meditation. It can also be done sitting on a chair. Best wishes. Do meditation daily to enjoy a relaxed life. Best wishes--Shyaaam Sir,--Life Coach. God has given us life to be happy.
I escaped I am free now
So far blessed I have never had a sadistic vibe coming from monks.... so blessed!!! Even monks lot younger than you pronounce a 'fatherly' vibe. This is the power of 'real' brahmacharya. They accept you like human beings & guide you, same vibes do not come from sects all whites, like they are on revenge for taking away their colorful clothes!!! If you are on path you must not feel sorry as to why you are... & if not... do not disgrace a Guru... _/|\_ 😊😊
Wonderful video! As someone who struggled from panic attacks, I can verify that what he is saying is true. We can free ourselves from panic!
Thank rinpoche it my karma that i found your videos it help me alot....thanks one again feeling blessing by you...
I love your presence, it's so easy, relaxing, helpful and awesome
I am so much relaxed just hearing his voice and the way he talks ... So natural and soothing
I am very glad to see person who live what he teaches.
I extremely laughted. "Don´t eat" "But I want to eat" " But no good" :))
May the Force be with you!
What a wonderful human being and message:
Two causes of anxiety:
1) you believe in your panic (you believe in what monkey mind is saying- neurons communicate with each other and initiate physiological symptoms ie fight or flight response)
“Original mind” is that of “unperception”.
2) fear of the panic, fighting the panic, is sometimes worse than the actual panic.
Wisdom lies in recognizing the perception.
Everybody has suffering- depends on our perceptions.
The example at the end about body image is wicked!
Wisdom again: becoming aware of our perceptions.
amazing dude. Much love.
Our Thoughts, Create our Reality... Positive Thinking and having High Vibration is the Key.
Tbh positive thinking only DOESNT HELP. The only way is practising mindfulness meditation. Focusing every ounce of our body in the present moment.
@@kiwiicy
Dear Sir, Yes practicing mindfulness meditation is a major key...I did not mention it in my comment, because You did beautifully in your video...
With all Respects... Nam Mo A Di Da Phat...
This is what has been happening in my head from a very long time. I get panicked and worried for no reason. Thank you for letting me know I'm not the only one and this can go away.
I hope negativity goes out of all of our heads and peace prevails.
I suffer most days with severe anxiety, but not when I listen to this wonderful man!
Thank you for this fod for thought. :)
Thanks for this video. I developed
a panic disorder with agoraphobia last year so I related to the "fear of panic" you mentioned. Was terrified to drive on highways or be in open environments. I feel that exercise, and meditation played the biggest roles in my recovery, as well as repeated exposure to my fears. Don't give up, anyone struggling, keep up with your meditation and healthy habits.
Papa Bear how Long did it Last?
Papa Bear hang in there... @pierre woodman you'll never know. And you don't have to. I spend 6 month of my life (and my family) wondering when will it ends, dont work. It only puts me on repetitive cycle. But when i let go and accept my harm ocd it becomes easier,tolerable. What ifs,oneday,someday... Just let it be, ride the waves and live. Live.
Desire is the cause of suffering.
Good luck with that!
I find it painful to do meditation while having an anxiety attack because the burning sensation in my chest becomes so strong. I find it best to do meditation every morning or night. If you do get a panic attack; sit out in the grass, feel the sun or the wind, listen to the birds whistling and drink camomile tea.
Sir you changed my life. Now iam happiest person in the world.
so sweet my heart melts
Real men like this teach us what alot of our fathers failed to teach us. When you really know and practice this you can fully face reality and be in the moment. No need to flee.
your videos are of such a great help.
how you feeling now?
@@sigmamale520 hum bhi puch lo bhai
Well done. I believe you are strong. It will always end well for all of us because we are always forgiven
Thank you ! You speech soooo much like the Dalai Lama ! God Bless !
the best part about buddhism is that it incorporates and agrees with every aspect of science (unlike every other major religion)
Many thanks for your wisdom and help
I'm 40 years old now. Known his channel since 5 years now. He's become the most important teacher of my life, besides life itself 🌌💟
School is a joke (grown up in Germany)
I can convey only one thing to you, that is "Thank you" 🙏🙏
As a member of the Shambala meditation center in NYC I have to admit this Rinpoche is right on with his observation...
I love this man
i love that he gives one more additional percent to reasonable perception haha that is compassionate to himself and open-minded, while still seeing 98% not real.
I worry alot but, this advice has helped me move on from hard times. Thank you Rinpochie, for all you have given me!
We have to invest in ourselves first and then unto others. Not until we become consistent with the four pillars of personal health....meditation, sleep, exercise, and nutrition can we truly help others. We have to start today and make these things a habit. We have to do what we know is right...
A bit food for your mind: Is there really no pain when we are noy aware of it? I don't think so. Animals still feel pain, they just aren't aware of all the things that could possibly hurt them. In that sense, our awareness makes us suffer and, ironically, one might say, what helps us to get out of it is awareness of our over-awareness. As Mingyur says:"You recognise your own perception". That is for me the biggest problem. Thank you very much, Mingyur Rinpoche! 🙏🏻
Animals don't suffer like we do because they live in the moment and have no concept of time, past or future. When two ducks have a fight, they swim away after and go back to normal, they don't complain and worry about it all day. Eckhart Tolle teaches this!
I was climbing the stairs (1500) in my panic days...it helped a lot.
thank you
Great & nice advices.👍❤️❤️❤️💯
Thank you.Good luck.👍❤️
Thanks for this video .. I have very bad anxiety and depression for 5 years now ♡
Take care of ur self... Do meditation like 4-5 times a day....it really helps..:)
Thanks ♡♡
Where r u from thanie??
How comes it's been only 5 years may I rudely ask
Okay thanks ❤️😀😀
Thank you so much Rinpochy la.. It's very helpful.... I'm feeling social anxiety and sometime I hate my self.... Because of ur video I 'm felling blessed with positive mind. 🙏🏻😍
Perfect.....very simple and sweet
I'm so glad this exists. When I think of religious people, I remember how often I was told that my anxiety and my depression was punishment for a "sin". This is quite liberating, though it does remind me of dbt (dialectical behavior therapy).
focus on the opposite of anxiety; peace, laughter, calmness and enjoyment
Thank very much for your lovely discourse Banthe.🙏
There's always a good way he demonstrates the teachings. Always interesting. :)
I love learning about Buddhism and I made a video on one of the 3 marks of existence in Buddhism know as imperminance which is to say that nothing in life is permanent, not your job, your emotions or even the very elements that make up life. It's all a constant dance that we should be aware of and not instinctively react to. Be aware of imperminance on a permanent basis, ha! Be the silent witnessing presence in the here and now. Meditation and present moment awareness has greatly helped me and I'm trying to help as many people as possible. Great video! :)
I love how Mingyur looks like a Buddhist Morpheus.
Peace and happiness to all
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Wishing everyone health and happiness 🌟🙏🌟
Sadhu sadhu
Thank you!
Thank you. Your videos are helping and teaching me things I never knew before.
I like this dude straight into the video, no messing about!
Great guy, and so funny too! all the problems, depends of our point of view!
I love how he's struggling to find any example for problems.
Just goes to show how effective his brain is at dealing with his thoughts.
I was fine 4 months back don't know how got anxiety attack, started fearing from things which I had full control off .. don't know I'm trying to come out of it ..
Talking neurons makes the situation bigger and I loose the reference of what other is saying .. this is a hell situation..
I'm trying to break this cycle and I'll do it ..
Thank you so much for this video Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche! I watch it often before teaching to reduce my anxiety.
I beat my anxiety and panic attacks when I read an article on the internet written by a female doctor who said something like it's physically impossible to have a panic attack if you don't breath in other words hold your breath until you feel your heart rate drop (for Gods sake don't hold your breath until you turn blue lol) it's not easy at first because you will feel anxiety and panic and holding your breath is the last thing on your mind but this is how you learn now some situations like having 10 coffees or running may make your heart beat fast and it's a recipe for a panic attack but even then fight them head on because your mind and fear is what caused them so say to yourself whatever happens they won't kill you and they happen only because I think it, it's these little barriers I created in my mind that ultimately stopped them now I think my life is 99% better although my life still sucks in other areas panic is not something that worries me anymore, I remember at one point I felt so happy because I actually wanted to have a panic attack to prove to myself I could handle it and I don't think I had one after that. And don't worry if this doesn't help you every panic attack you have you will live and learn to cope better even if you have them all your life which I think is impossible they will get easier and easier to deal with and the fear will be gone and the attacks will be gone, I promise you you may feel like you suffer now but you will get better soon just stay strong. We were not put on this earth to live a happy life, this life is a test for us all but for everyone the test is different and I think you can pass it easy so long as you just don't give up you will see.
Maybe that has worked for you but i would not take that advice since breath is the key in life. I dont think its because you hold your breath you relax its because you take your mind away from the Panic and focusing on the breath instead do the same but while breathing
Meditation is the only way to permanent healing of any depression. Sit on a chair, close your eyes, be still and do alternate nostril breathing meditation for 5 to 10 minutes early morning and evening. First watch "alternate nostril breathing meditation" videos on you tube. Also try to observe your breath while inhaling and exhaling. Slowly the negative thoughts will reduce. Do the above practice daily. Best wishes--Shyaam--Life Coach
God sent your video in recommended. just in the right time. Thank you
Thank you.
Thnks for the video. Fear leads eventuall suffering. Let go the ego to let go the fear and suffering. Unself yourself to reach a fearless state. Watch the life as a third person.
he look genuinly good hearted i wish i was like him how a human is supposed to be
Abd-al-Haq al-Haqiqi But you can't can you
Rinpoche, You are the best!
this is amazing making me consider on becoming a monk I have so many issues I just wanna get rid of em all
One would think “oh what you are saying is so simple”, but, is it? Thank you 🙏🏻. Our essence is awareness. The negative side of us are negative gossiping neurons in a feedback loop. It takes time, but we can change that!