7 Things Only People With Social Anxiety Will Understand

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Before we begin, we would like to thank you all so much for your love and support for our channel Psycho2go.’s mission is to make psychology and mental health knowledge more accessible to everyone, and we hope we’ve helped you along the way.Now let’s begin As a child.I loved to be the center of attention.I wasn’t afraid to introduce myself or speak up, but now there are days when I find it difficult just to look someone in the eye.It was frustrating to watch my peers build relationships with ease.While I struggled just to make a connection at all For years, I blamed shyness and lack of self-esteem for these changes, But it wasn’t until college that I truly learned about social anxiety, Just as with any mental illness.Social anxiety affects everyone differently.For me, it even changes from moment to moment.Sometimes my nervousness reveals itself in stuttering or repetitive speech.Other times I freeze, I’ve learned a myriad of coping mechanisms, some more helpful than others, and techniques to understand the root of my anxiety, but none have been more beneficial than therapy Finding communities such as Psych2go, where I have a voice, as well as the Support system to reach out and relate to, also help me practicing using my voice with confidence, Even when I feel so fragile that I could shatter It’s. Okay, if you don’t, feel ready to join a community or speak up about your experiences, but the team at Psych2go wants you to know that we are here.Here are seven things: people with social anxiety will understand, Number one being social can be draining, While not everyone with social anxiety is an introvert.Many people can feel exhausted after a social event.Worrying can be tiring and trying hard to keep your anxiety under control while interacting with others can be enough for you to require time to recharge for the rest of the day.It’s, okay, to push yourself to be social but be sure to know your limits and respect them.Pushing yourself too far may end in more anxiety and exhaustion than you began with, And it’s important to take care of yourself and your needs.First, Two: you prefer texting over calling.Do you relate to the dread that comes when you receive a phone call For? They fear that calling someone will bother the other person For others.They may not know who is calling or know what to say when they pick up.Phone Calls can be sudden, disruptive, and unpredictable. So you may worry about what the other person is going to tell you Number three.You feel anxious without direct interaction.Sometimes you might feel anxious without directly talking or interacting with someone Just being aware that someone is watching.You can be difficult For some that occurs when they’re eating or doing other simple tasks.The fear can stem from judgment for doing something wrong or differently, but more often than not people don’t pay attention as closely as you think, Number four.When it comes to friends, quality is greater than quantity, Not everyone.’s idea of fun includes hanging out with a huge group of people or going to a party.It can be intimidating to be around a lot of people.You don’t know, And you’d – much rather prefer to spend time with a few close friends.The beauty of life is that no two experiences are the same, So there’s a friend out there for everyone, Even if you may be socially anxious.Five, it’s, not all in your head. Social anxiety can manifest as physical sensations for a lot of people.These symptoms are similar to feeling embarrassed, sweaty, hands, blushing hyperventilating, but can feel more intense and last longer.Facing social situations can potentially lead to panic attacks for some people, while others feel physically ill or faint.These physical symptoms may be scary, but they rarely are threatening to one’s immediate health Number.Six, you feel, like everyone is judging you When you’re socially anxious it can feel like you’re under a magnifying glass all the time.You feel overly conscious about yourself and project those worries onto other people about their perceptions of you, but just because you’re monitoring every detail about yourself, doesn’t mean everyone else is too In reality.People aren’t as focused on you, as you think, and they likely have their worries too And number seven.You are your harshest judge.When you’re socially anxious, you might find yourself comparing how you think act, or look to others.This self-criticism can seriously hurt your mental and emotional health and it’s important to treat yourself more kindly While it might feel like others, make connections more easily or have it so. Well, it’s important to remember that everyone is going through their things and they have worries and concerns.Just like you do.When it comes to social anxiety, it can be hard to interact with people or make friends when you’re overly worried.The truth is, though, there is no normal when it comes to being social.Everyone has their way of socializing with others, And you’ll find someone who you connect with on the same level.There’s nothing wrong with leaving early or spending another night at home with your dog.We hope you enjoyed this and found some comfort.What have your experiences been with social anxiety? 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6 Physical Symptoms that Might Be Anxiety

 – [Presenter] Have you ever experienced physical symptoms and not known why? It could be that you’re experiencing anxiety without realizing it. So what exactly is anxiety? Experiencing occasional moments of anxiety is normal, such as when facing a problem at work or before taking an exam where you may feel your heart beating rapidly sweaty palms, or have nausea. But these symptoms of nervousness dissolve over time. While you may have experienced these symptoms at some point, anxiety is more than temporary worrying or stress. Worries and stress arise from external triggers such as an upcoming deadline or an argument with a loved one. Anxiety on the other hand is persistent worry in the absence of stressors. The American Psychology The association defines it as an emotion characterized by apprehension and somatic symptoms of tensions in which an individual anticipates impending danger, catastrophe, or misfortune. Aside from its mental symptoms, anxiety also produces a roster of physical symptoms such as insomnia, fatigue, and muscle tension. Most people pay more attention to the physical symptoms as they’re easy to identify, and as a result, tend to treat the symptoms rather than the underlying cause. So with that said, here are six symptoms of anxiety that can help you discern if it’s an illness or anxiety. Number one is irritability. Yes, this symptom may seem vague because when you’re unwell, who wouldn’t be a bit irritated? However, if you find yourself getting worked up over the slightest things, that could be a sign of anxiety. Anxiety triggers our fight-flight or freezes response. It also makes you believe that you’re constantly in danger which reduces your tolerance to stress. As your stress tolerance decreases you become more susceptible to snapping at someone. According to statistics, only a small percentage of you who watch our videos are subscribed. If you’re not subscribed yet and you enjoy what you see do consider hitting the subscribe button. This encourages your hoops algorithm in promoting more of our mental health content to more people out there. Number two is depersonalization or derealization. Another sign that your physiological symptoms are the result of anxiety and not a sickness is if you experience frequent bouts of derealization or depersonalization. Both symptoms disrupt how you perceive yourself and the world. Derealization is a sensation of being outside of your body and is a frightening thing to experience. One minute you can be walking down the street and suddenly everything feels two-dimensional or unreal. Depersonalization is usually described as an out-of-body experience. Most times you feel like you’re watching and hearing yourself in real-time, but your actions feel distant like you’re not the person doing them and your limbs or body can appear distorted and foreign to you. Reports show that stress and anxiety are the primary causes of derealization and depersonalization because your fight or flight response to stress floods your brain with adrenaline which redirects blood from the brain to the larger muscle groups and core. Because your brain has less blood you may feel more lightheaded, and as a result, you may experience derealization and depersonalization. If this happens to you, it helps to breathe. The adrenaline usually takes two to three minutes to metabolize but you may take 20 minutes to calm down physically and mentally. Number three is phobias and coping mechanisms. Another sign that you’re experiencing anxiety and not a physical illness is if you notice that you’ve developed new and unexplainable phobias.We all have phobias whether they developed during childhood or are the result of a bad experience. Phobias are our brain’s way of trying to keep us from harm. However, some phobias are the results of anxiety and can become obstacles in your daily life. Technically phobias are categorized as anxiety disorders and fall into two groups; specific and complex. Specific phobias usually stem from a bad experience, but complex phobias stem from mental or emotional distress. Specific phobias usually don’t need treatment but complex phobias, like agoraphobia, the fear of being in busy places, and social phobia do. These phobic opioids can make you feel more alone and can also affect your self-esteem. Number four, attacks, trouble breathing. A telltale sign of anxiety is experiencing a panic attack or anxiety attack. Though both terms are used interchangeably, they’re different. A panic attack is a sudden overwhelming surge of emotion such as fear and discomfort. You may feel your chest tighten as your breathing has stopped. You may also feel dizzy or lightheaded. While anxiety attacks have similar symptoms, they’re a bit different as they’re the result of symptoms that have been gradually building up. Number five is gastrointestinal disruptions. Gastrointestinal issues are another sign of anxiety but can also arise independently of your mental health. While anxiety and gastro illnesses are mutually exclusive, there is research supporting the theory that anxiety causes gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome and studies have shown the comorbidity between anxiety and irritable bowel syndrome. There’s lots of research that treatment for some gastrointestinal disorders may involve therapy. And number six, physiological strangeness. A final sign that you’re experiencing anxiety is if you feel tingling or numbness usually in your face and limbs, which is the feeling of blood rushing to your extremities as your fight or flight response kicks in. While blood rushes to our extremities, other areas of your body can feel weak. Tingling and numbing can also be caused by hyperventilation which indirectly happens when you’re anxious. Along with the symptoms listed in this article, there are other ways anxiety can manifest itself. Despite its symptoms, anxiety is manageable. Please reach out to a medical health professional or a therapist for help. Do you recognize any of these symptoms in yourself? Let us know when the comments are below. And remember to like and share this video with those who might benefit. As always, the references and studies used are listed in the description below. Take care and thanks for watching. See you next time.As found on YouTubeHi, My name is James Gordon 👻🗯 I’m going to share with you the system I used to permanently cure the depression that I struggled with for over 20 years. My approach is going to teach you how to get to the root of your struggle with depression, with NO drugs and NO expensive and endless therapy sessions. 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Dating With Anxiety: 8 Struggles

 (lively music) (dinging) – [Narrator] Hi, Psych2Goers and welcome back to another video. Thank you so much for all the love and support you’ve given us, enabling us to venture further into everyday psychology. So let’s begin. Awkward silences, clumsy stumbles, and even mistaken names. Sound familiar? They’re all part of dating, whether you have anxiety or not. The true difference comes before and after the hiccup. Did you spend all day practicing what you would say? Are you going to come back to this small moment in time again and again when you think about dating? When you’re struggling with anxiety, it can be incredibly frustrating to have an extra obstacle to navigate when you’re trying to focus on finding love but you’re not alone. There are countless resources available both on and offline to help you learn, find support and cope with anxiety. Who knows, maybe you’ll meet someone who can relate. Before we begin, please remember Psych2Go is not a medical professional and these videos should not be used in place of a diagnosis. With that said, here are eight dating struggles people with anxiety face. One, thoughts turn into obsessions so quickly. Have you ever been so preoccupied with dating that it feels like you run into couples wherever you look? It turns out there’s a science behind this phenomenon. Karen McDowell Ph.D. told Healthline that anxiety stems from the way we think so, she began, “If you fear that you’re unlovable, that your date will not like you or that you will do or say something awkward, your brain will go into overdrive, trying to confirm its suspicions.” Two, your fears try to end things before they even begin. Self-sabotage can sound as subtle as I can’t ask her out. She’s way out of my league. If you’ve given up on something before you’ve even tried, stop. The anxious thoughts that make you hesitate are to protect you from potential region or embarrassment. But by avoiding dating altogether, you’re guarding yourself against opportunities and connection too. Three, what are you supposed to say? Does your mind race through what-ifs during introductions? Do you rehearse your hello for the 100th time until it sounds just right? Even though this can be an awkward moment to navigate for even those who don’t struggle with anxiety, meeting someone new can often be a trigger for anxious individuals. They might lose their train of thought altogether. What does a person even say to someone they’ve just met? Four, you can’t stay present when you’re together. Do you find yourself ruminating in the past or worrying about the future? Time travel might be a cool concept in science fiction movies but when you’re trying to have a rom-com moment, it just doesn’t click. Connecting with someone requires you to be in the moment and attentive to the other person but this can be difficult when your brain is swirling with input. If you can relate to this, don’t be too hard on yourself because there’s a reason your mind wants to do it. Five, spending a night out means spending a night stressed out. Leaving home makes a lot of people anxious. But for some, this can severely impact their social life. Mayo Clinic defines agoraphobia as a type of anxiety disorder in which you fear and avoid places or situations that might cause you to panic and make you feel trapped, helpless, or embarrassed. While this fear of stressful situations might keep you indoors and isolated, you are not alone. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, over 40 million people suffer from some type of anxiety disorder in the US alone. So you’re bound to find someone who’d be excited to spend a night with you. Six, anxiety’s physical symptoms can ruin a date night. Fewer things could ruin date night faster than an anxious thought, which spirals out of control. If you experience physical symptoms of anxiety, such as dizziness, heart palpitations, or sweating, you know just how real the struggle can be.These symptoms come on fast and can be extremely debilitating. Think of something along the lines of stomach trouble on a first date. As embarrassing as it can be in the moment, remember that everyone has times when their body and even their mind turn against them. Seven, you always assume things won’t end well. Are you a glass-half-empty kind of person? Has it become only too easy for you to find the worst-case the scenario in any situation? When anxious and intrusive thoughts have been around for a long time, they begin to become so habitual that they’re automatic. It’s easy to imagine relationships crumbling to pieces or first dates ending so badly you’ll never show your face again. But if you’re able to give it time and lots of practice, imagining second dates and a happy love life may not be so hard either. Eight, it’s hard to get to know someone when communication is so scary. One of the most frustrating things about anxiety is that it stops you from pursuing things you want deep down. Even though what you want is to connect with them, you still may seem nervous or even fearful around the person you’re interested in. In some cases, anxiety can stop you from expressing your feelings or communicating with anyone at all, which makes the frustration grow further. Do any of these apply to you? Leave a comment down below about your experiences. Also, know that you’re not alone in this contradictory struggle and there are so many understanding people in the world who want to know you, support you and maybe even go out with you. We hope we were able to give you a little insight into the inner workings of an anxious mind during dating. If you find this video helpful, be sure to hit the Like and Subscribe button and share it with those out there juggling anxiety in dating. Thanks for watching and we’ll see you in the next video.As found on YouTubeShow me the simple steps to overcome shyness & cure social anxiety ➫ The Shyness and Social Anxiety System was created by Sean Cooper, a former social anxiety sufferer. Learn how to overcome your quietness, erase your insecurities and be confident around people using proven psychology.

What is an Anxiety Disorder?

(electronic chimes) I can’t believe what my boss just said to me. She must think I’m doing a terrible job. I have to quit. All my friends are so happy when they go out. I don’t get it. I can’t even imagine what they’re thinking of me. If I don’t get this internship I’ll never get a job. I don’t know what else I can do. I’m stuck. I hate airports. Driving there, construction, traffic, parking, and then security. Everything about it just overwhelms me. (electronic chimes) Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problems. While everyone experiences stress and anxiety at some point in life, some people become so overwhelmed they can’t manage their day-to-day or minute-to-minute lives. I know. One of these voices is mine. There are several types of anxiety that can affect people in different ways. You might have heard of specific phobia, social phobia, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, or others. Some of these seem like they might be manageable, like a fear of heights. It’s not always convenient to avoid tall buildings, but you could do it. Others, like panic disorder or social phobia, might be harder to manage, because they cause problems in unpredictable times, like when you’re in public. Each anxiety disorder is different, but basically, they all have one thing in common. They cause excessive worry that affects thoughts, feelings, and physical symptoms. And that causes problems in a person’s life for at least six months. For me, I struggled with generalized anxiety disorder. I was worried about everything. Things I couldn’t control, like getting stuck in traffic and being late for an appointment, made me really angry. I worried about what other people thought of me. Looking at my schedule each morning was the worst part of my day. It felt impossible to do everything I put on my list. This really caused problems in my relationships. I yelled at people. I know I seemed demanding and rigid. At night I was exhausted and sad, and I’d cry because I was so upset. Most people with anxiety disorders also experience physical symptoms like shortness of breath, racing heart, sweating. Some people even get headaches or high blood pressure. Stress and anxiety are very real physical problems, and eventually, people avoid doing anything stressful so they don’t have these symptoms. The good news is that anxiety disorders are treatable. Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, exposure therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy, or ACT, are evidence-based treatments that can treat any type of anxiety disorder. Relaxation techniques, controlled breathing, and meditation have also been shown to be effective in reducing the physical symptoms of anxiety. There are lots of medications that are also helpful, including medications for depression and anxiety known as SSRIs and SNRIs. Social support, stress management, and self-care techniques are also common parts of any treatment plan for an anxiety disorder. I was worried about so many things for so long. But I got help. I worked with a great counselor and took an SSRI. I even started yoga. Now, when I begin to feel stressed, I can look at the situation more carefully, slow down my breathing, and take care of any tasks that are reasonable. Treatment can really help people overcome their symptoms of anxiety. I know. I did. (electronic chimes).

What is Anxiety?

[Music] there is no way I’m going to pass this exam I don’t even want to show up I was so uncomfortable at that party it was hard for me to breathe and I got all sweaty I had to leave I won’t go to sleep or leave the house unless I’ve made sure the stove is off and the doors are locked sometimes I do this three or four times I have to get to the airport five hours early you just never know what might happen [Music] these are the voices of people who have experienced anxiety anxiety is a common reaction to life events like taking a final exam we’re speaking in front of a crowd but when it becomes really uncomfortable and makes day-to-day life hard to live then it’s a problem or even what we call a disorder I know I’ve lived with anxiety for a long time my own anxiety feels like it’s about everything I worry about so many things in so many ways and it impacts my life big-time I stress about things that are about to happen or might happen and it means I can’t really focus on where I am or who I’m with sometimes my heart pounds I speak really fast and I kind of snap at people my family gets really frustrated when it’s really bad I have a knot in my stomach all the time I can even feel depressed and then I just want to be alone I feel like if I do something I’ll screw it up or something will go wrong so a lot of times I just rather avoid it all I feel so much better staying home and maybe having a drink turns out anxiety is a very common mental health symptoms it can be the main sign of generalized anxiety disorder which I have or social anxiety disorder which is when people have a fear of being in public or meeting new people for those of us with social or generalized anxiety disorders it’s really difficult to live the way we want to live some people have anxiety about really specific things they are afraid of heights snakes spiders or something else these are called phobias and when people avoid these things anxiety mostly stays away but when people can’t avoid their phobias it is a real problem some people experience anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder or obsessive-compulsive disorder which can make people really overcome with anxiety in these conditions anxiety can be so intense that people are at risk for suicide and they use alcohol or drugs to cope and sometimes their lives feel like they come to a halt I’m one of the lucky ones my doctor told me how to get the treatment that would help me and it did I understand now what my anxiety feels like when it happens and what I can do about it I learned some great coping skills and even just naming it keeps it in perspective sometimes my anxiety can still get pretty big but it doesn’t seem to last quite as long as it used to my anxiety was treatable for most people this is true you can get your life back to where you want it to be I know I’ve got mine back [Music]

3 Major Signs Insomnia Is Leading to an Anxiety Disorder

Claim one week of free access to the MedCircle library to access hundreds of exclusive videos like this one: https://watch.medcircle.com/browse Insomnia and anxiety often go hand-in-hand. Insomnia can also impact depression, But when does insomnia or sleep issues lead to an actual anxiety disorder? Here are 3 major signs insomnia is leading to an anxiety disorder, straight from leading psychiatrist Dr. Judith Joseph. In this eye opening interview, Dr. Judith and MedCircle host Kyle Kittleson walk through… – A key environmental sign that you may be experiencing an anxiety disorder resulting from insomnia or another sleep disorder – Signs at work you may be experiencing an anxiety disorder (and the mistake most people make when they start experiencing anxiety at work) – The symptoms that signal professional intervention can help with anxiety or insomnia / sleep disorders (especially the physical symptoms) Discover more video education self-help strategies for how to fall asleep, insomnia treatment options, anxiety disorder treatment options, REM vs non-REM sleep, and more: https://bit.ly/31EeFHt The full psychology series at the link above is your mental health guidebook on dealing with insomnia and anxiety disorders like generalized anxiety disorder or GAD, anxiety symptoms (a panic attack, general stress, etc.) and more. Take control of mental illness with

Anxiety in Children: How to Know When to Seek Treatment or Medication

The rest of this series is only available on MedCircle; Get instant access HERE: https://bit.ly/3gBJpOI Anxiety in children is extremely pervasive. These are the anxiety symptoms, treatments, and medications for children you need to know. Want access to ALL the latest interviews with Dr. Judy Ho? Click HERE: http://bit.ly/2UaTQx4 Parenting is difficult, but it can be even harder when your child is chronically feeling anxious. Nearly one in three children & teenagers will meet criteria for an anxiety disorder by the age of 18 – and this alarming number is still rising. In this exclusive 6-episode series, Dr. Judy Ho (an expert in child psychology) walks you through child anxiety symptoms, how to help children cope with fears & phobias, and perhaps most importantly, how to find the BEST treatment plan for long-term mental wellness. Welcome to the MedCircle original series, “Anxiety in Children: Coping with Phobias & Finding the Right Care.” Dr. Ho ends the series with self care tips that your child can use to face their anxiety in the long-term. Dr. Ho’s most actionable anxiety tips are on MedCircle.com, so head over to MedCircle to watch the rest of this interview video series. Thanks for watching our YouTube video! Now, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/medcircleofficial INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/medcircleofficial TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/MedCircle You can follow Dr. Judy Ho on: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/doctorjudyho/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DrJudyHo INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/drjudyho/ Follow our host, Kyle Kittleson: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kylekittleson/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KyleKittleson/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/kylekittleson

The 5 Major Anxiety Disorders

There are five major types of anxiety disorders: Generalized Anxiety Disorder or GAD, Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Social Phobia or Social Anxiety Disorder. Here’s our playlist on anxiety: https://goo.gl/HGm2Uc. Hope you enjoy! For affordable online counselling from a good company, check out our referral link here: https://hasofferstracking.betterhelp.com/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=364 Buy our Magazines Here: https://psych2go.shop/collections/all/magazine Script: Lily Loo Voice Over: Lily Loo Animation: Grace Cárdenas Cano “Anxiety Disorders.” National Institute of Mental Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml. Retrieved November 9, 2017 “PTSD: National Center for PTSD.” Treatment of PTSD – PTSD: National Center for PTSD, US Department of Veteran’s Affairs , 18 Aug. 2017, www.ptsd.va.gov/public/treatment/therapy-med/treatment-ptsd.asp. Retrieved November 9, 2017

6 Weird Things Anxiety Causes You To Do

Anxiety is a general term for several disorders that cause nervousness, fear, apprehension, and worrying. It affects more than 40 million people in the United States. In this video, we cover some of the symptoms or weird things you may get when you experience anxiety symptoms. If you relate to any of these, let us know. Do you relate to these? We’re also partnered with BetterHelp, where you could get online counselling at an affordable rate: http://betterhelp.com/Psych2Go Solar planet bracelet: https://goo.gl/v3Yhc2 Use the discount code: psych2go to get 10% off everywhere in the store. or https://www.patreon.com/Psych2GoNow Intro: Surey Camacho Project Manager: Erin Bogo Community Manager: Priscilla Cha, Nicole Pridemore Producer: Psych2Go More Psych2Go here: http://youtube.com/psych2go Website: http://psych2go.net Twitter: http://twitter.com/psych2go Facebook: http://facebook.com/psych2go Tumblr: http://psych2go.me

How to Overcome Anxiety & Improve Resilience [Acceptance & Commitment Therapy]

The rest of this interview series featuring Dr. Judy Ho is only available HERE: https://bit.ly/3gz7jua Anxiety is debilitating. So this groundbreaking treatment called acceptance & commitment therapy (SCT) is a life changer. It will make you more psychologically resilient & change your life. Thanks for watching our youtube video! Now, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/medcircleofficial FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MedCircleOfficial TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/medcircle Follow our host, Kyle Kittleson: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KyleKittleson/ TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/kylekittleson INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kylekittleson ABOUT THE SERIES: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is the science-backed way to break you free from your thoughts, help you reach your goals, & change your life. In this groundbreaking series, Triple Board Certified psychologist and ACT expert Dr. Judy Ho walks you through everything you need to know about acceptance and commitment therapy. In doing so, she teaches you how to revolutionize your self-identity and truly understand what it means to be happy. Dr. Ho first explains where acceptance and commitment therapy came from, how it puts you in a position to successfully reach your goals, and why we don’t reach our goals in the first place. She then walks through the six core processes that are at the foundation of acceptance and commitment therapy: acceptance, cognitive defusion, being present, self as context, values, and committed action. ‘Acceptance’ sounds simple, but applying this concept can be difficult. However, Dr. Ho gives you the expertise that will make it easier to practice this part of acceptance and commitment therapy. According to Dr. Ho, the thing that often stands in the way of our doing something meaningful is fear. However, ACT gives you the tools to that will motivate you to both understand and successfully tolerate that fear. In doing so, you’re in a better position to reach your goals. The next process of ACT is ‘Cognitive Defusion.’ According to Dr. Ho, this process will change your relationship with your thoughts. The way to do this will surprise you; it requires looking past the constraints of language and understanding your thoughts in a whole new light. You’ve probably heard of the next concept – ‘Being Present’ – but acceptance and commitment therapy takes this concept a step further. ACT uses evidence-based techniques that give you the power to non-judgmentally experience the world around you. Dr. Ho shows you how in this series. Having a healthy sense of self is the key to self-discovery and finding your purpose. But what actually defines a healthy sense of self is different than you’d expect. Dr. Ho explains those differences in the session focused on the 4th module, ‘Self as Context.’ She shares how this process will strengthen your own self-identity. Processes 5 and 6 are intertwined – ‘Values’ and ‘Committed Action.’ Values define our belief systems and exist to give our lives purpose. So how can you ensure that your goals are rooted in your values and bring meaning to your life? And how can you use ‘Committed Actions’ to link your values to your behavior? Dr. Ho tells you how in our final session. After finishing this series, you will understand how to (and be motivated to) traverse the research-backed road to self-discovery that acceptance and commitment therapy provides.