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5 Things People With Anxiety Secretly Do Alone

People experience anxiety in different ways. Your idea of how anxiety appears might not always align with how it presents itself. You may not notice traces of anxiety in someone who grapples with it internally and in private. To end the misconception and stigma, we made this video to raise awareness.It is important to remember to always be kind, as you may never fully realize what others are struggling with when they are alone. If you are dealing with anxiety, know that you are not alone in facing these challenges.Disclaimer: This video is for informative purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional if you are struggling.Want to learn more about anxiety? Watch our video on the little habits you may not know are signs of anxiety: https://youtu.be/QjLOWQqy2MUWriter: Paula C Script Editor: Caitlin McColl Script Manager: Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera Animator: Kayla Ramirez YouTube Manager: Cindy CheongReferences Cuncic, A. (2020, November 18). What high functioning anxiety feels like. Verywell Mind. Retrieved from www.verywellmind.com/what-is-high-functioning-anxiety-4140198 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: DSM-5. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publishing; 2013.​ Dr. Michaela. (2021, September 18). Things Those with Anxiety Secretly Do Alone. Sussex Publishers. (n.d.). Signs and symptoms of anxiety. Psychology Today. Retrieved from www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/anxiety/signs-anxiety#what-are-the-major-signs-of-anxiety. Sussex Publishers. (n.d.). What Is Anxiety? Psychology Today. Retrieved from www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/anxiety. What Are Anxiety Disorders? American Psychiatric Association. (2021, June). Retrieved from www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/anxiety-disorders/what-are-anxiety-disorders.

7 Signs It Might Be Anxiety

 – [Narrator] Hi Psych2Goers. Have you noticed the little things you do when you’re feeling stressed out or anxious? Like many people, when you think of anxiety, you may think of someone who is having trouble breathing or someone who is sweating profusely. But what about the more subtle signs of anxiety? There are many less obvious signs of anxiety you may not be aware of. So to help you out, here are seven little habits you don’t know are signs of anxiety. Number one. You excessively play with your hair. Have you ever heard people say that when a person is touching their hair, it’s a sign of flirting? While there is some truth in this, it does depend on the situation, the psychological state of the person, and who the person is interacting with. When you’re nervous, you may feel some sort of harmless relief when you touch your hair, but too much of this may also lead to body-focused, repetitive behaviors, or BFRBs, which consist of a set of disorders like compulsive hair-pulling, compulsive nail biting, and compulsive skin picking. Number two. You create multiple to-do lists. How many task lists do you have? Sometimes, when you’re an over-thinker, you may forget a lot of the little things, whether it’s buying groceries, bringing a document to work, or to meet up with a a friend at a certain time. Writing your tasks may help you remember what to do and reduce your overall anxiety about forgetting them. But too many to-do-lists may not be helpful either since writing tasks with no prioritization can end up overwhelming us as well. According to a study done by a senior doctoral student at Carleton University, it is indeed effective to use to-do lists to plan your day. However, its effectiveness may depend on how much you like structure and organization. Every year, most people set New Year’s resolutions, but around 80% of these will get abandoned in just the first two months. The best way to succeed with your resolutions is to transform them into tiny habits and stick to them, which is why we’re so thankful to have Fabulous, the number one self-care app to help you build better habits and achieve your goals to be the sponsor for this video. Fabulous has guided journeys for common resolutions like exercising more, improving your sleep, and eating healthier. If you’re ever in need of a quick boost or inspiration, try out Make Me Fabulous. This is a series of guided trainings that can help supercharge your Fabulous experience and discover a variety of topics, habits, and goals. It’s like having a coach in your pocket wherever you go. You can do challenges as easy and rewarding as the self-care challenge, which has simple tasks like watching your favorite movie. There’s no shortcut to changing habits. With your resolution this year, consider a proven, affordable, sustainable long-term approach to changing your life, one that builds on your successes. Try out Fabulous today and get 25% off your subscription. Number three. You’re not able to sleep through the night. Can you sleep well at night? When stressed out, people with anxiety disorders tend to have a state of mental hyperarousal, frequently marked by worry, which leads to hypersleep reactivity.  Research also found connections between anxiety disorders and changes in a person’s sleep cycles. When you’re anxious and ruminate before sleep, this affects rapid eye movement or REM sleep, which may induce more unsettling dreams and result in a higher likelihood of sleeping disruptions. Having nightmares during sleep may also reinforce a negative association between dread and sleep. Number four. You use fear language. Do a lot of your sentences start with, “I’m concerned, I’m afraid, or I’m worried?” According to a licensed clinical psychologist, Alicia H. Clark, PsyD PLLC, “The regular use of such phrases “may indicate a deeper problem. “Even though it may sound normal, “sometimes this fear language can be a sign of anxiety “that is most often brushed off.” Number five. You’re not able to sit still. Can you be still when you’re sitting down? Perhaps you can’t help but tap your foot or scrum around in your chair. According to Dr. Clark, being restless and unable to sit still can be a subtle sign of anxiety. However, it’s important to note that being unable to sit still can also be a classic example of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, since sitting down is an under-stimulating task that is unrewarding to the brain. Number six. You apologize excessively. Do you say sorry a lot? Another sign of anxiety is when a word of apology comes too often and easily, even when it’s not your fault or when it’s out of your control. With anxiety, you may find yourself still over-apologizing for the situation. According to Dr. Juliana Breines, an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Rhode Island, “If you’re always hard on yourself “and have a tendency to beat yourself up for things, “then it’s likely “you’ll also tend to over-apologize.” And number seven, you forget important details. Are you always told off for overlooking small details and making small mistakes? Sometimes, when you have anxiety, you may feel overwhelmed with thoughts, such as about how things may go wrong that you end up not paying attention to the things happening around you. This can make you overlook crucial moments in detail that are important. So if you find yourself missing important details or forgetting crucial information a lotta the time, it may be a sign of anxiety. What do you do when you’re anxious? Let us know in the comments below. If you found this video helpful, be sure to like, subscribe, and share this video with those who might benefit from it, and don’t forget to hit the notification bell icon to get notified whenever Psych2Go posts a new video. The references and studies used in this video are added in the description below. Thanks for watching and we’ll see you in the next one. (lighthearted music).As found on YouTubeExplaindio Agency Edition FREE Training How to Create Explainer Videos & SELL or RENT them! Join this FREE webinar | Work Less & Earn More With Explaindio AGENCY EDITIONOIP-48

10 Signs of Narcissistic Victim Syndrome

 (soft instrumental music) – [Amanda] Hey Psych2Go family, and welcome back. If you’re new to this channel and by the end of the video you enjoy our content, do consider subscribing and joining the Psych2Go fam. Now, let’s begin. Narcissistic victim syndrome is a term that collectively describes specific and often severe side effects of narcissistic abuse. Many experts acknowledge narcissistic abuse can have a serious long-lasting impact on emotional health, although it is not recognized as a mental health condition. As a result of chronic abuse, victims may struggle with symptoms of PTSD or complex PTSD. If they had additional trauma such as being abused by narcissistic parents. (beeping) (upbeat music) With that in mind, here are 10 signs that might suggest you have narcissistic victim syndrome. Number one, you felt like you had a perfect relationship with that person in the beginning. When you’re in a romantic relationship, this type of abuse usually begins slowly and it creeps up on you after you’ve fallen hard and are in love with your partner. In the early stages of the relationship, this is when the love bombing usually occurs. They may shower you with gifts and affection and it can feel very intense. Then slowly, manipulative tactics start to invade the relationship and will replace the love bombing. In the case of narcissistic parents, they might also offer love, adoration, praise, and financial support, until you do something to displease them and lose their favor. They use tactics such as gaslighting and silent treatment which can leave you questioning your sanity. And this is something that sticks with you even after you’ve cut ties with that person. Number two, you feel like you’re walking on eggshells. A common symptom of trauma is avoiding anything that might make you relive that particular trauma. Whether it be people, places, or activities that pose a threat to you, you may feel like you’re constantly worrying and being careful about what you say or do around people because that is how you used to behave when you were around your abuser. You may present as anxious and introverted, especially when in the presence of other people, though you’re simply acting out of extreme fear. Number three, you may have experienced smear campaigns once the relationship ended. When breakups happen, it’s common for people to take sides. This is no different when it comes to a narcissistic abuser. They will twist your words and tell their version of the story to others to try and get them to feel sorry for them. They can often drum up support from your loved ones by insisting that they only have the best interest at heart. Then when you try to talk about the abuse that happened, your loved ones might side with the abuser over you. This can drop barriers between you and the people in your support network and leave you feeling isolated. Number four, you feel isolated and vulnerable. When no one will listen to you or your concerns, this can leave you feeling very much alone. When you feel alone, you’re vulnerable to further manipulation from your abuser. They may pull you back in with fake apologies, a hand of kindness, or by brushing their past abuse under the rock. This tactic, which is called hovering, is the perfect time to pounce when you’re lacking in support since you are more likely to doubt your perceptions of the abuse when you can’t talk to anyone about it. Number five, you’ve developed a pervasive sense of mistrust. Are you hypervigilant? Do you worry and get anxious over other people’s intentions? The gaslighting techniques used by the narcissistic abuser may have contributed to how you view the world. And you may find that you have a hard time trusting anyone, including yourself. Number six, you may engage in self-sabotaging and self-destructive behavior. Victims often find themselves ruminating over the abuse. This can enhance the frequency of negative self-talk and the tendency towards self-sabotage. Malignant narcissists will try and program you, conditioning you for self-destruction. This could potentially lead you to engage in risky behaviors such as self-harm or even suicidal ideation. You might’ve developed a knack for punishing yourself because of the toxic shame you carry, put there by the hypercriticism and verbal abuse of your abuser. If you feel like you’re lacking any motivation to pursue your dreams and goals, then this could be a result of narcissistic abuse. Number seven, you may experience unexplained physical symptoms. Narcissistic abuse can trigger anxious and nervous feelings that can trigger physical symptoms. The stress of chronic abuse may send your stress levels into overdrive. As a result, your immune system may take a severe hit leaving you vulnerable to physical ailments and disease. You may notice symptoms such as appetite changes, nausea, stomach pain, muscle aches and pains, insomnia, and fatigue. Number eight, you may have issues setting boundaries. The experience of narcissistic abuse can often leave you with little respect for boundaries. This may be because when you tried to set boundaries in the past, you may have been met with challenges from the abuser who gave you the silent treatment until you did what they wanted. Once you end the relationship or gain distance from a narcissistic parent, you promise yourself that you won’t answer their calls or physically see them at all. However, even if you’ve tried to cut ties, your abuser is confident that they will eventually wear you down because you’ve set aside your boundaries with them so many times before. If you’ve experienced narcissistic abuse, you might also have trouble setting healthy boundaries in your relationships with others in the future. Nine, you may be questioning your own identity. When facing abuse, many people adjust their self-identity to accommodate an abusive partner. You may have stopped doing things you enjoy or spending time with friends and family to better appease your abuser. These changes can often lead to a loss of identity during and after the abuse. It’s not uncommon for victims of narcissistic abuse to experience dissociation and attachment from the physical world. Dr. van der Kolk writes in his book titled, “The Body Keeps The Score” that dissociation is the essence of trauma. The overwhelming experience is split off and fragmented so that the emotions, sounds, images, thoughts, and physical sensations take on a life of their own. Oof! Number 10, you may find it hard to make decisions. When there has been a negative pattern of devaluation and criticism in your life, you might have very little self-esteem and confidence in yourself. Narcissistic abusers can make statements that imply that you are unable to make good decisions. Abusive partners may have called you stupid, or ignorant, or they might’ve insulted you with a false and affectionate tone. They can manipulate you into believing you imagine parts of reality making it seem less important than it is. This type of controlling and deceitfulness can affect the way you make future decisions. So, did you relate to any of the signs? Let us know in the comments below. I wanted to take a second to say that I… Um, sorry. Hi, it’s Amanda, the voiceover voice. I’m reading the script for the first time and I related to it. So I wanted to add a point that, in taking the time to learn about narcissistic victim syndrome, you’re empowering yourself. Once you know you can grow. Acknowledging the effects of being in a narcissistic relationship is the first step to healing from one. As we close out, we want to say that not all abuse is linked to narcissism, and not all people with a diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder will engage in abusive behavior. However, if you feel you might be a victim of this type of abuse, we encourage you to reach out for help. Talk to someone you can trust, like a good friend, a family member, or a therapist. It’s not easy to leave an abusive relationship, but with the right support, you can move on with your life and start to heal from your past hurts. Like and share this video if it helped you and you think it could help someone else too. The studies and references used are listed in the description below. Don’t forget to hit the Subscribe button for more Psych2Go videos, and thank you for watching. We’ll see you in the next one.As found on YouTube15 Modules Of Intimate Video Training With Dr. Joe Vitale – You’re getting simple and proven steps to unlock the Awakened Millionaire Mindset: giving you a path to MORE money, …download-2k

5 Signs You’re Experiencing Dissociation

 – [Amanda] Hey, Psych2Goers, do you feel distant from your emotions, thoughts, surroundings, and memories? This is part of something called dissociation. Dissociation is a defense mechanism where you unconsciously push away conflicting or threatening emotions and compartmentalize feelings so that you don’t have to deal with them. Within the umbrella of dissociative symptoms, there are two that help categorize the experience, detachment dissociation and compartmentalization dissociation. Detachment dissociation refers to feeling like you have been taken out of your body. Compartmentalization dissociation refers to when your mind pushes aside distressing moments or experiences, this usually results in memory loss. With that said, here are five signs you may be experiencing dissociation. Number one is memory loss. Memory loss is a common symptom of dissociation. You may find yourself at work or school, but unable to remember how you got there. Memory loss is one of the quickest symptoms to identify because it’s obvious. The main reason memory loss goes hand in hand with dissociation is that your brain cannot handle whatever is going on, so it switches to autopilot. Dissociation pulls you outside of your body, hence it’s difficult for you to remember what happens around you if you’re not there. But these moments of dissociation don’t always occur when we are frightened or distressed, they could sometimes happen while you’re doing something. Number two is derealization. Derealization is another symptom of dissociation, it sometimes feels like a dream where things are colorless, dull, or blurry. Derealization is distressing and can cause anxiety, but it’s common for those with anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses. However, derealization differs from other psychotic disorder symptoms in the sense that there is a degree of awareness, you are aware of reality and the feeling that distances you from it. Number three, feeling lightheaded. There are many reasons why you may feel lightheaded, but in the context of mental health, dissociation can be a cause. When lightheadedness is paired with another one of the symptoms mentioned above, the cause is most likely dissociation. The vestibular system is a sensory system responsible for special awareness and sense of balance, however, when you dissociate, you are not aware of your surroundings. When you come to the sudden realization of your surroundings, there’s almost a vestibular simulation, and makes you lightheaded. Number four, not feeling pain. Another sign of dissociation is not feeling pain. There is research suggesting that dissociation not only minimizes painful memories but also the physical pain attached to them. However, the connection between dissociation and pain is not solely related to trauma. People who experience chronic pain can also experience dissociation. For some who experience dissociation as a result of a mental health condition, the feeling of not feeling in your body can sometimes lead you to self-injure. Although it makes sense to do something to bring you back into your body, self-injuring is not the best option. And number five, a loss of self-identity. Another aspect of dissociation is depersonalization, it’s similar to derealization in the sense that you feel like you are watching yourself. However, depersonalization makes you feel distant from your mental process, you feel that you are an observer of your own life. Depersonalization can occur with other symptoms on this list, it can be a very scary feeling like you don’t have any control of your body. Some clinicians believe that extreme stress or trauma can produce depersonalization. So, do you relate to any of these signs? Dissociation can be frightening and, in some cases, intrusive. It’s not like a physical illness where a diagnosis and treatment are administered via exams, but there is treatment, among them being psychotherapy, medication, family therapy, and clinical hypnosis. If you experience any of these symptoms, please reach out to a medical health professional for treatment. Please like and share this with friends who might find some good advice in the video as well. Make sure to subscribe to Psych2Go and hit the notification bell for more content. All the references used are added in the description box below. Thanks so very much for watching and we’ll see you the next time.My Name Is Dr. Joe Vitaledownload-2kAnd My Promise To You Is Simple: Bring me your passion and conviction, and I’ll transform you into the Awakened Millionaire with the elevated mindset that will let you make more money than you ever have… driven by your passion and spiritual awakeninghttp://flywait.awakenedm.hop.clickbank.net/ ↯ As found on YouTube

8 Things People with Anxiety Want You to Know

 – [Narrator] Hey, Psych2Goers welcome back. Do you have anxiety or do you know what it might feel like to have it? If you answered no, then it’s still important for us to educate ourselves and raise awareness about anxiety and other mental illnesses, so it’s a good thing you’re here. And if you have someone in your life who you think might be struggling with feelings of anxiety, then it would do you a lot of good to learn more about what it’s like to live with anxiety so you can help eliminate the stigma against it and be there for them in a way that they need. So with that said, here are eight things People with anxiety want you to know. Number one, anxiety is real, even if you can’t see it. One of the worst things you can do to someone with anxiety or any kind of mental health concern is to invalidate their feelings by saying their anxiety is a choice or that it’s all in their head. Just because you can’t see it doesn’t make their struggle with mental illness any less real. Number two, anxiety affects a lot of people all over the world. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, roughly 31% of those aged 18 years old and above have or will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. That means over 40 million adults in the United States alone suffer from anxiety every year. That makes anxiety one of the most commonly diagnosed mental illnesses in the world, affecting people of all ages, races, genders, and backgrounds. Number three, people with anxiety wish they could stop, but it’s complicated. Next time you ask your friend to just snap out of it, relax, or get a grip on their anxiety, think back to a time when you got sick or seriously injured. Could you just tell your body to get over the cold or stop being allergic to something? To heal your bones or cure your infection with the sheer power of will? No, right? If you could, then life would be much easier for you. Well, mental illness is the same way. Living with anxiety is far from a walk in the park, and it’s not something that someone can just get over in a snap. Number four, anxiety affects the mind and body. Sometimes our anxious thoughts lead to experiencing physical symptoms like sweaty palms, trembling, muscle tension, shortness of breath, and a pounding heart. Anxiety is never just in your head. And trying to rationalize it, as kind as your intentions might be when you tell someone there’s no need to be nervous, tends to make them feel worse, not better. Number five, anxiety has nothing to do with you or the relationship. One of the reasons why it’s so difficult for people with mental illnesses to have healthy, thriving, long-term relationships, be they platonic or romantic, is that most people tend to have this very problematic idea that if you love someone enough, you can make their mental illness go away, that they can be well for you or change for the better because of how much they love you and how much you love them. But it just doesn’t work that way because their anxiety has nothing to do with you or their relationship with you. And just because they feel anxious around you sometimes doesn’t mean they love you any less. Number six, seemingly random things can be triggering. Anxiety can be scary, especially when we don’t understand the exact nature of why and when it happens. A lot of people suffering from anxiety are often triggered by many different things. Oftentimes, it can be uncomfortable or unfamiliar situations, such as public speaking or having fights with friends, but it can also be brought out by seemingly random, unrelated things.  Number seven, it’s not your job to fix those with anxiety. When a friend or family member confides in you about their struggles with anxiety, they’re doing it because they trust you and feel safe being vulnerable around you. They’re not asking you to fix them or make their problems go away. So just be there for them like a good friend would, and any support or understanding you can show will surely go a long way in helping them manage their anxieties. And finally, number eight, we are more than our anxiety. Finally, but maybe most importantly, people with anxiety want you to know that they are more than their struggles with mental illness. They don’t let their anxiety define them or their life, so you shouldn’t either. And just because someone struggles with anxiety doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy themselves anymore, reach their full potential, or have meaningful relationships with others. Anxiety disorders are also one of the most highly treatable mental illnesses in the world, so there’s always hope that things will get better. So if you have anxiety, do you agree with these points? Did you learn something new? Remember, if you or anyone you know is struggling with anxiety or any other serious mental health concern, please do not hesitate to reach out to a mental healthcare professional today and seek help. Did you find this video insightful? Tell us in the comments below. Please like and share it with friends who might find value in this video, too. Make sure to subscribe to Psych2Go and hit the notification bell for more content. All the references used are added in the description box below. And thanks so much for watching. I’ll see you next time.As found on YouTubeAnxiety disorders, phobias, and chronic panic attacks affect millions of people all over the world. Often, treatment consists of medications used to reduce anxiety, but these medications don’t work for everyone. Many people are too afraid to explore the real reason why they have anxiety or they’re too embarrassed to seek medical attention. Instead, they suffer for years struggling to learn how to cope with this condition, alone. More often than not this results in the person avoiding many of the places and activities they once loved because they’re so afraid they’ll have a panic attack in public. If you’re tired of trying new medications that don’t work or you’re looking for an all-natural approach to anxiety treatment, the 60 Second Panic Solution program can help.download-z2

6 Signs Your Psychological Wellbeing is At Risk

 Hey, Psych2Goers! Welcome back to another video! How do you deal with stress and sadness in your life? According to Daniela Kaufer, associate professor of integrative biology at the University of California, stress plays a very important role in pushing you to optimal levels of alertness and cognitive performance. However, constantly being under high levels of stress is bad for both your body and your mind. These are six signs of your psychological well-being is at risk. ONE. Worrying a lot all the time. Do you feel like you are on high alert all the time? Are you over-worrying about things that you can’t control? If you are worrying and fretting more than usual, chances are that your mental health is at risk. Worrying that turns into anxiety can interfere with your everyday life. When your mind is under siege with worry and fear, this can affect your relationships, life at work, and your motivation as well. TWO. Feeling guilty or worthless. Do you constantly think that you’re a failure? Or think everything wrong that happens in your life is your fault? Feeling guilty and worthless is indicative of depression. You might have had very strict parents who had extremely high expectations, or you might have been surrounded by a group of friends who constantly made you feel bad about yourself. Such interactions can heavily affect your mental health and self-esteem. THREE. Having difficulty readjusting to home or work life. Have you experienced a traumatic experience and can’t seem to readjust to your home or work life? Experiences such as the loss of a loved one or natural disasters can have an extremely negative impact on your psychological well-being. According to Jeremy McAllister, from Hakomi Experiential Psychotherapy, experiencing traumas moves your energy levels away from their natural baselines to extremes, whether these are high or low. The reason why you have trouble readjusting after a traumatic experience is that your body has become used to these abnormal levels of energy. FOUR. Pulling away from people. How long has it been since you last went out with your family or friends? If you are starting to isolate yourself from others, then your psychological well-being could be at risk. You might be dealing with shame or depression and want to retract from people for a bit to process your thoughts and feelings. Taking time for self-care is perfectly okay. But if you find that you are in isolation too long, try to get back out there and see some of your friends. You might get stuck in a downward spiral if you are by yourself for too long. FIVE. Substance abuse. Have you recently started, or increased your consumption of alcohol or drugs? This can be one of the biggest signs that your psychological well-being is at risk. When you use drugs or alcohol in excess to numb the pain and escape reality, then that is when it becomes a problem. You might think that consuming substances might make you feel better and help you cope with the problems that you are going through. However abusing drugs and alcohol can impact your mental health as it can affect your motivation levels, mood, and sense of reality negatively. SIX. Suicidal thoughts. Have you recently started having suicidal thoughts? This is one of the main signs that your psychological well-being is at risk. Thinking about suicide is a clear indicator you are most likely having a mental health problem. Whatever the reason for feeling like this, you must remember that there are many people out there who are willing to help you. You don’t need to force yourself to handle this burden alone. Call a suicide hotline or seek help from a mental health professional if you are struggling with thoughts of suicide. Did you relate to any of these signs? Let us know in the comments below. Remember, your psychological well-being is very important, and your feelings are valid. Please reach out to a mental health professional, a family member, or a friend if you feel that you are possibly struggling with any of the signs listed in this video. Please like and share this video if it helps you and you think it can help someone else, too! The studies and references used are listed in the description below. Don’t forget to hit the subscribe button for more Psych2Go videos. Thank you for watching! We’ll see you next time! Thanks for watching! Video by Psych2go.As found on YouTubeAnxiety disorders, phobias, and chronic panic attacks affect millions of people all over the world. Often, treatment consists of medications used to reduce anxiety, but these medications don’t work for everyone. Many people are too afraid to explore the real reason why they have anxiety or they’re too embarrassed to seek medical attention. Instead, they suffer for years struggling to learn how to cope with this condition, alone. More often than not this results in the person avoiding many of the places and activities they once loved because they’re so afraid they’ll have a panic attack in public. If you’re tired of trying new medications that don’t work or you’re looking for an all-natural approach to anxiety treatment, the 60 Second Panic Solution program can help.download-z2

10 Signs Your Mental Health is Getting Worse

 [Upbeat Music] Hey Psych2Goers, have you ever thought about joining our team of animators or writers?   Or perhaps you want to start an animation channel of your own?   Are you looking through as many YouTube channels as you could for tutorials and tips,  but wasting a lot of time on some not-so-helpful ones? Skill share is a great place where you can  earn new things with their online classes, and they have courses on animation as well!   Click the link in the description below to get your free trial of Skill share Premium! Hey Psych2goers and welcome back to our channel! This video is suggested by one of our viewers, Army & Blink! Thanks for the suggestion! Now let’s get started. Have you been wondering if your mental health is possibly getting worse?   Mental health, just like physical health, affects everyone whether you are suffering from a mental illness or not. Your mental and emotional health can fluctuate from time to time depending on the stresses going on in your life. So, it’s always a good idea to check in with yourself and try to gauge the direction your mental health is going in.   With that said, here are ten signs that your mental health is getting worse. NUMBER ONE. You’re losing interest in the little things. Do your favorite activities suddenly seem meh to you? If you’ve started to lose excitement for life’s little things, then this is a sign that your mental health might not be at its best.   You might be feeling this way because of an overload of stress in your life,  or you’re feeling overwhelmed with all of your responsibilities and to-do lists.   When you lose interest and don’t enjoy the hobbies and activities that you once did, this could also be a warning sign of depression. If you think this could be what’s happening to you, know that you are not alone, and that help is just around the corner. Talk with a trusted friend a family member, or a mental health professional to get the help you need to navigate these troubling times. NUMBER TWO. You get overwhelmed easier. Do you find that you’ve been getting overwhelmed more often than normal?  When you have a to-do list for two or three tasks, does it feel more like   you have ten things to do? When you start to get overwhelmed easily with everyday things,  this could be a sign of worsening mental health. According to Psychotherapist, Sheri Jacobson,  feeling mentally overwhelmed could be an internal reaction to excessive outside stress. To help   cope with this overwhelming feeling, you can journal, meditate, or practice mindfulness. NUMBER THREE. You don’t feel like socializing that much anymore.  Does it feel more exhausting to interact with people nowadays?   Regardless of whether you’re an introvert, extrovert, or somewhere in between,  we all have a standard comfort level when it comes to social interaction.   If you feel yourself slipping below your comfort level, pay attention to this. Remember that   even if it doesn’t feel that way at the moment, interacting with people can help boost your mood! We want to mention that we’re happy to have skill share as a sponsor today because they really promote the idea of a self-made you. Are you planning to learn a new skill, perhaps on illustration, animation, or writing? It would be great if everything you need is all in one place, right? Well, Skill share has thousands of catered courses across all kinds of topics like design, business, tech, and more. There is truly something for everyone. Skill share has a great intro class on animation that we really recommend. The course is called “Creativity Unleashed: Discover, Hone, and Share Your Voice Online” by Johannes Fast. If any of you are interested in learning basic animation, I recommend you go check it out in the link below! The first 1000 people will get a free trial of Skill share Premium and after that, it’s only around $10 a month. Let us know what Skill share courses you’re taking in the comments below. FOUR. You don’t have a consistent sleep schedule. Have you developed a seemingly random sleep schedule? Despite wanting to get up at a certain time in the morning, do you wind up sleeping all day? When you have an irregular sleep schedule,  this could signify increased stress in your life and a decline in your mental health.   If you’re struggling to regulate your sleep, you can try setting up a routine to wake up and go to bed at the same time every day. This will get your body back into its regular rhythm of sleep and wake cycles, therefore no longer causing sleep disturbance. FIVE. You always feel drained. Despite getting enough sleep and eating well, do you constantly feel exhausted or drained?   According to Healthline, mental exhaustion can set in when you are under long-term stress and this type of exhaustion can make it feel like you are trying to move up a mountain.   More than just feeling tired, when you are this drained and constantly exhausted, you might struggle to get anything done. Healthline suggests practicing gratitude, relaxation,  and yoga, as well as talking to a mental health professional to provide medication   for you if it’s needed. Treatment plans will look different for everyone, but regardless,  there is a way that will work best for you to help pull yourself out of this state of exhaustion. SIX. Your anxiety seems to be increasing. Do you wake up in the morning with a crushing sense of anxiety that stays with you all day?   Does this anxiety cast a cloud over your daily activities? Worsening anxiety can   often coincide with worsening mental health. Anxiety affects us all, whether or not you   happen to suffer from a particular anxiety disorder. It’s important to monitor your   anxiety levels because a noticeable change can tell you a lot about your mental health.   Anxiety is a response to stress and it can cause a variety of psychological and physical symptoms.   When you feel overly anxious, you might notice that your heart rate speeds up   and your breathing rate increases, and you might experience a bout of nausea SEVEN. You feel mentally and emotionally scattered. Do you feel like there are so many things happening around you, but you can’t focus   on any of them? If so, you’re not alone. From time to time, it’s normal to feel this way,   especially when you are going through higher amounts of stress. However,   if you are feeling scattered and like things are spinning out of control, this could be a sign that   your mental health is under strain. According to Psychologist Rick Hanson from Psychology Today,   you probably feel scattered because you are struggling to find your center. This means that in   order for your brain to feel more organized, you need to feel at peace within yourself. Practicing   mindfulness, such as yoga and meditation, are great places to start on the road to inner peace. EIGHT. You can’t seem to pay attention. Do you have a harder time focusing and staying on task?   When you’re reading, is it hard to comprehend? Do you have to reread the same passage   over and over again? Though it could relate to potential psychological disorders such as ADHD,   depression, or anxiety, it is also likely that a lack of focus can be due to stress or poor   self-care. It can be frustrating to start losing focus so frequently and those feelings are valid   and normal. Remember to take care of yourself and, as you recover, know that help is available. NINE. You might be struggling with your impulse control. Are you acting more on impulse? Are you possibly indulging in things you shouldn’t?   Whether it’s retail therapy, or binging all of your shows, or playing video games for hours,   when you act more on impulse like this, it can signify worsening mental health. You   might pick up some unhealthy habits as a way to cope with life stress,   fulfill yourself, or distract yourself from a major issue going on in your life.   Journaling, mindfulness, and therapy are great ways to start uncovering some of these issues! TEN. You are struggling to feel grounded. Similar to feeling centered, when you are grounded, you are feeling confident   and balanced within yourself. According to Irene Langeveld, an energy worker, and meditation coach,   grounding starts with the root chakra at the base of the spine, known to help you feel secure.   Activities that connect your body with the world around you– such as hiking,   meditating, or walking outside –are all great ways to help you find your sense of grounding! Can you relate to any of the points made in this video? Do you think your mental health could be slipping? If so, know that there is help you can reach out to.   You can talk to a trusted friend, family member, or a mental health therapist for support.   Please like and share this video if it helps you and you think it can help someone else, too!   The studies and references used are listed in the description below. Don’t forget to   hit the subscribe button for more Psych2Go videos. Thank you for watching! We’ll see you next time! 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Daily Routine To Fight Off Depression

 (upbeat music) – [Narrator] Hey Psych2goers, welcome back to another video. Thank you so much for all the love and support that you’ve given us. Our mission is to make mental health and psychology more accessible to everyone. Today, we’ve invited Emma McAdam, a licensed marriage and family therapist shares her insights on depression and some tips on how to cope with it. Her channel is therapy in a nutshell, you can check it out in the link in the description below. With that said, let’s get started. History of depression in my family and myself, just like physical health, you have to maintain it by taking care of your body with exercise eating the right food, and going to the doctor when you’re injured or ill. With mental health, you also have to take daily action to be healthy. And when things are stressful, I have to take extra care to manage my mental health. So for example, when I was in grad school or when I was pregnant or postpartum, and right now when we as a global community are fighting a pandemic, we all have to take a little extra care of our mental health. What I’m going to talk about today is more about maintaining mental health than it is about getting out of the deepest pit of depression. When you’re deep in a depressive episode, it can be really hard to see any light. It feels like you’re at the bottom of a pit and can’t imagine what it feels like to be out of it. At that place, often, all you can do is tiny steps and hopefully get some help to get out of there. So don’t allow yourself to get overwhelmed by my routine. Just choose one little thing to start with and then take the next step when you can. Number one is the morning routine. So the first thing I do every day is get on my knees and pray. I express gratitude for the day of my life and for the opportunity I have to do good in the world. And that connection with God for me helps me feel loved and purposeful throughout my day. If you’re not religious you could do some meditation or a breathing exercise here. I try not to look at my phone first thing in the morning because I wanna start my day intentionally, the way I want it to be. If I open social media I’m letting others choose what I take in and that could be positive, negative, stressful, uplifting, or critical. And so I just choose to start my day with some quiet time. I do a little reading and then I write out my goals and priorities for the day. And right now with all the news, that’s frightening. I choose to listen to the news around lunchtime, once a day so that I don’t get constantly stressed out and have time to process it during my waking hours. And speaking of waking hours let’s talk about sleep for a minute. I have three kids, five and under. So I usually wake up before them to get some quiet time to set my intention for the day. My natural wake-up time is around 5:00 a.m. I don’t usually set an alarm, but to wake up I often go to bed between 9.00 to 10:00 p.m. I’m not fighting my natural biorhythms. I just listen to my body. And this is the schedule that works best for me. Many people, might have different sleep needs or different schedules. Sleep is super important to managing depression. There’s a massive correlation between sleep problems and depression. Lack of sleep can cause depression and getting good sleep can let your brain heal from depression. So I value my sleep. I have old friends who nicknamed me 905 because I often go to bed at that time. And I miss out on some fun for sure, but it’s what keeps me healthy. So it’s worth it for me. For each person, your sleep needs are different but getting enough sleep can make a big difference. One study found that 87% of people with depression who resolved their insomnia significantly decreased their depression symptoms. Number two, get dressed and showered. So after waking up refreshed and taking quiet time to pray, study, and set my intentions for the day, I make sure to get showered and dressed. I found that this can be hard when you’re depressed, but being clean and dressed helps me feel more energetic and gets rid of my excuses. I mean, if I have yesterday’s makeup all over my face and I’m wearing PJs, it makes it hard for me to want to go out and see friends or be social or get things done. So just get dressed for the day. Then I take my multivitamins. And if I remember I take my omega-3 supplements, and nutrition is an important part of my routine as well. I try to eat a lot of plants and not too much sugar or processed foods, but I’m not going to go into that too much right now. Number three, exercise. The other essential part of my mental health maintenance is exercise. There’s so much research that proves that exercise is great for mental health. It helps clear brain fog, and it helps reduce stress chemicals in your brain. I feel like when I exercise, it just works through a backlog of pent-up emotions and I can feel my body relax. I think it also helps me deal with anger and frustration. And I just like it. I know a lot of people exercise in the morning, but for me back when I worked full-time, I used to always go climbing or for a hike or run after work. That’s when I needed it the most. And it was hard for me to get motivated in the morning but by afternoon, I was looking forward to it. Now that I’m a full-time mom, I have to be more creative in how I get my exercise in. I often just work out in the yard, gardening, digging in the dirt, and running around the yard with my wheelbarrow, or I’ll do some yoga on TV or go for a walk with my kids or pull them behind my bike. Now that we’re stuck in our homes with the coronavirus pandemic, I’m doing more inside workouts. I like the seven-minute workouts on my phone or The Fitness Marshall on YouTube. Number four is nature time. This takes me back to another aspect of my mental health routine that is important to me. Outside time. I need nature. I need to see the sky and soak in some sun. I’m fortunate to live in a beautiful place. And I take advantage of that by getting outside. There is some research showing that sunshine nature and being outside change our physiology. It slows our heart rate and decreases the stress chemicals and stuff. But regardless of the research, I can just feel the difference for me. If you can’t get outside, open your windows, and sit on your porch. Or if you can’t do any of that then you can spend some time looking at beautiful landscape photography or a nature film. Your brain can bring to mind the feelings of nature just by imagining it. Number five is my evening routine. My evening routine looks like getting my kids to bed and then taking some quiet time for myself. I usually take a hot bath and read a book or an archeology journal. I’m kinda nerdy, but that’s what I like. Even though I have very few hours to work on my passion project, these videos, I don’t usually work in the evenings, because it would just stress me out a little and I need the downtime to stay healthy. So then before bed, I write in my journal, I often take the time to write about my wins and accomplishments of the day so that I can remember them because it’s my natural habit to dwell on my mistakes and shortcomings. So I write about my wins and then I pray a prayer of gratitude and talk with my heavenly father about my day. Again, gratitude practice is an essential habit of mental health, and it’s been shown to be an effective treatment for depression. So you can pray about it like me, express gratitude as a family, which we do at dinner time, or write about it, whatever works for you. And then I go to bed. I try not to spend too much time looking at screens before bed, but if I do, I choose some calming documentary or a mudlarking channel like Nikola Whites. If you don’t know what mudlarking is, it’s just finding historical bits of treasures on themes in London. Anyway, I find it relaxing. I encourage people not to be on TV because it’s just not super great for your brain. But if you do choose a short and calming show. Lastly, other self-care. For me, that includes scheduling and some time for my hobby. I have tons of hobbies, but because I’m so busy with kids I don’t have time to do most of them I make sure to carve out about two hours a week to do at least one of them. Right now that’s metal detecting which is something fun and relaxing for me. I put it on the calendar so that I make sure it happens. I also take the Sabbath off, no work, no housework. I don’t check my work email. I let my brain completely focus on other things. Mostly my family, which is also exhausting, but it’s a day that is different from the others. And I make sure to have social time as well. Having social interactions is essential for mental health. Our brains are inherently social. We are social creatures. So right now this is going to be an extra challenge with the Coronavirus. I’m taking the time to call up old friends. I have some groups I’m hanging out with on Zoom and when we’re not on lockdown I meet up with friends to let the kids play or to go out to lunch or whatever. So there you have it. My daily routine to maintain mental health. I have a careful morning routine. I make sure to get enough sleep. I get dressed every day. I exercise and get some outside time, I carve out time to relax each evening, practice gratitude, and acknowledge my successes of the day. And once a week, I make sure to get out and do something just for me, stress, anxiety, and social isolation can all contribute to depression but you can prevent depression during stressful times like the pandemic and social distancing by using daily habits that promote mental health. Depression is treatable and there are some simple things you can do every day to prevent depression and stay mentally healthy. I hope you can find some things from this list that help you figure out a way to maintain your mental health. Today, this week, and during the crazy pandemic that we’re going through. And remember, you’re braver than you know and stronger than you think. Thanks for watching and take care. 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9 Uncomfortable Signs You’re Healing Emotionally

 Narrator, Hey Psych2Goers, welcome back to another video Healing is not easy. There’s a lot of stigma regarding going to therapy and doing any independent inner self-work. It’s still seen as something that either weak or crazy people do, and that’s – just not true, It might not be 100 easy, but healing is a journey that leads to deep fulfillment that nothing outside of you could shake or take away. This process is very humbling, but with high risk comes high reward. During this journey, you will start to feel the growing pains of change and self-integration Keep moving forward. This discomfort is helping you move into a beautiful life in which you have a deeper sense of inner peace. Here are nine uncomfortable signs that you are healing Number one. You allow yourself to feel your emotions When you’re still stuck in survival mode. You are mostly focused on logic and what you see because emotions are painful for you to feel and process It’s hard for you to take the time and make room for your emotions to just be acknowledged and validated because it reminds you of the hurt that You would’ve liked to keep buried When you heal. You start acknowledging your negative and positive emotions because you realize that extreme focus on one is detrimental to your whole being and that you are a whole person. It’s uncomfortable at first, but as you are no longer suppressing or denying them, you see the value of your emotions and feelings and of just letting yourself sit with them and allowing them to pass Number Two. You’re getting better at expressing and maintaining boundaries When you’re not healed or in the process, you struggle with stating and enforcing boundaries because you’re afraid of rejection, feelings of shame and guilt from putting your interest first or saying what’s on your mind, It’s unusual to set firm boundaries when you’re not used to it, but once you start, it creates more healthy interpersonal dynamics, because you stated your opinions and emotions. You have the mental and emotional clarity and you are more capable of making your decisions Number three. You accept that you’ve, been through difficult experiences. Life is hard and unfair, and instead of suppressing all of the experiences that you have been through, you acknowledge and accept that they happened. You accept that these people’s place and things had a life-changing impact on you and probably still do Once. You have accepted that these uncomfortable events impacted you in their entirety. They start to hurt you less because you’ve accepted the truth and are in charge of the narrative of your life again Number four, you’re, less reactive and more responsive. When you’re in survival mode, Everything and everyone is a threat and is treated as such. Nothing is trusted and you, don’t have time to sit and logically think things through, because you are pure action needing to defend yourself constantly. Once you start healing your natural response of lashing out shutting down, running away, or people-pleasing is tested and slowly makes way for questioning your feelings and reactions. Regarding things, You even find yourself asking. Why do I think this way? Where does this thinking come from? You start practicing emotional self-regulation, self-analysis, and responsibility. Number five you realize that healing is not linear Healing is uncomfortable because you are unearthing and confronting things you would’ve preferred to keep suppressed. Once you get into the rhythm, you realize that part of that healing is that this distress is okay and normal, because it’s not a straight road to inner peace and healing You understand and has experienced the highs and lows of healing and know that the feeling of today will not match the feelings of tomorrow or even later, on Number six. You begin to step out of your comfort zone Here,’s the thing about healing It:’s, not something everyone will do. However, if you decide to it has far-reaching benefits beyond the acceptance and acknowledgment of the traumatic experience Once you are in the healing process, you are developing bravery around your emotions and your mind With this newfound conscious control. You are no longer scared by things that scared you before Scared of making a living situation change. You now are redecorating your bedroom and experimenting with paint colors. You never thought you would Go to a party you don’t know Before you would’ve recoiled at the thought, but now it’s a little less anxiety-inducing and you have a bit more confidence Number seven. You easily accept disappointments and take them in stride. Life is a balance of success and failure, light and dark ups and downs. When you’re not healing disappointments hit, you like a freight truck to the chest, knocking all of the motivation and passion out of you With healing you understand that bad days do happen and can’t be avoided, but are also temporary Any disappointments or unmet Expectations are accepted and taken in stride. You respond in better healthier ways that are less reactive Number. Eight you have more inner peace Healing brings about self-integration. If you’re a Harry Potter, fan it’s as if Voldemort brought back all of his Horcruxes and decided on becoming a better complete person who accepts the natural way of life on a soul level. And if you’re, not a fan. It’s like taking inventory of all of your experiences painful or not, and seeing yourself as the whole person You develop this inner peace because you deeply forgive yourself and you can readily forgive others too. By having this peace and integration, you are less likely to self-sabotage because you’re no longer a warring country within yourself with conflicting desires and emotions. You reconcile your inner differences. You no longer criticize and dismantle your character in your mind And number nine. You welcome help and support The independent survivor. Has a don’t ask for help mentality, maybe because they never got it when they needed it or because of the harsh rejection when they spoke up, They shut down to get by and decided to do it by themselves because they had no choice With healing You start to realize that as strong as you are, you can’t carry and do everything by yourself. You do need help and we all do and it’s available out there for you. You are more open to support and less afraid of having this need for assistance met. The pride and shame you might feel for asking for help are gone, because you know that it’s, okay, to let go of the heavy burden on your shoulders and have someone to lean on. Did you relate to any of these points? Do you feel that you are beginning to heal As rewarding as the first step of healing? You will run into the discomfort of your healing and this will try to make you stop to lessen or ignore the pain, but whatever you resist you prolong. If you are in the healing process, well done, I’m proud of you for doing this work and I hope you can find peace through it And if you’re not that’s, okay, because healing is a long process that takes time you’re still living and doing what you can Applaud yourselves. Did you find this video valuable, Tell us in the comments below Please like and share it with friends that might find use in this video too, and make sure to subscribe to Psych2Go and hit the notification bell for more content. 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