I have GAD. I'm a nursing student and my first year was the worst time of my life. i'm glad to say that i have been getting better lately. I feel optimistic. Those who have GAD and are reading this please keep fighting. Hang on! You can do it
Not rly true. Not worrying is. It being irresponsible. Not worrying about what we can’t control is responsible. Worrying about what we can control is being. Just a nuanced difference
I am like this, I feel like if I stop worrying, stop “paying attention” then I am being lazy, irresponsible, weak, like I will fall behind in life. I have major health anxieties and regularly think I’m imminently going to die. I know it’s nonsense but my brain and body still can’t stop going down this path.
I'm 75 and I have GAD and have been diagnosed with this 10yrs ago. I refuse to worry about anything anymore. My issues are overwhelming responsibility concerning keeping my house it's too much for me to deal with also toxic people mostly relatives. Well I'm going to sell my house and get all toxic people out of my life. At 75 I don't need to keep tolerating my situation when I can change it. Down size to Senior Apartment with less responsibility. And forget everything especially toxic people. I'm feeling better already. Thank You DR. It's the overload of responsibilities that's it wish me luck every one ❤
@@positive4128That’s extremely common. I went 1 year checking my heart rate using my fingers pressed against my neck to feel the pulse. It was horrible!!! I thought I was losing my mind. Even, after my parents paying for me to see the best cardiologists in London TWICE! Both times they said I was fine. Even after that it took me a good 6 months to get over it. I thought I was going to end up in a psych ward. However, it’s actually very natural and understanding to worry about your heart. A lot of people have been through this. Panic attacks still to this day make me think my heart is gunna explode, but get it checked and follow good heart routines so low intensity exercise like walking and avoid bad foods and do 2 days a week where you water fast and only take a little salt, magnesium and calcium - I hope you get better!
The perfectionism part...I'm always so hard on myself because if I don't do enough things are gonna go wrong. 100% irrational but I still tend to fall for it
I’m literally crying right now because this is exactly what has been happening for months now, it’s such torture. Thank you for making me feel understood Update: it’s been nearly a year now since i’ve made this comment, life is much more bearable for me ever since I decided to go to therapy and did a lot of introspection, despite the chaos of covid. I do still have trouble handling things, but trust me when I tell you that I have never been more content with my life than before. I wish all the best to those who liked this comment and commiserated with me in the replies. We’ll pull through guys :)
This is a lightbulb moment. He breaks everything down so clearly. I worry about friends and check in frequently to make sure they're ok. If they don't respond to me quickly, if they haven't been online recently, if they've left me on read, if a message only goes through with one tick... my anxiety kicks in. When they say they're ok, it gives me short term relief and makes me feel more in control. In the long term, though, it actually makes things worse because I never prove to my brain that, actually, if I don't check in every day, nothing bad will happen. If they don't respond to a message, or aren't online all day, it's fine. Life will go on as normal.
I'm like this with my family. He's so right about how not worrying feels like you're being irresponsible. As if, if i were not to worry, then these bad things i have in mind have a greater probability of happening. I haven't seen another video hitting on this. It's reassuring to hear for some reason.
I have been dealing with GAD for years it became extreme after being in a unhealthy relationship for a number of years. I have been able to control it with medication and breathing. Changes with the on going pandemic and changes in work life has had my anxiety come back. It's terrifying feeling scared all the time and excessively worrying about every day tasks. Good luck to all the people out there who battle with this I understand how hard and draining it feels
My path to healing from GAD began when I recognized it as an abuse of the fight or flight response. My "obligation to worry" cited by Dr. Greenwood stemmed from my belief that I was obligated to fire a shot of adrenaline through my body in order to face my daily responsibilities. The fact is, the optimal long-term solution is to approach one's duties with calm intensity.
@@Freydis_MAximus Awful. Heart beating fast, unable to focus, fast to be exhausted, appetite lost, etc. Your body is basically in flight or fight mode. While it's okay in short term, in long term it caused health problems
Normal person thought: I want to go to gym! Goes to the gym. My thoughts: I want to try gym. 1) Too many people 2) What IF i make a car accident ? 3) I can't find parking! 4) I'll look ridicolous! 5) I can't do sport 6) I can't do exercise and many many more.
Incredible video on the CBT skills to manage GAD by dissecting and splitting the GAD conditions in its characteristic features which help the patients and CBT therapists to choose the particular skills of CBT which suits them. . Video also touches upon the spiritual reality of human life by referring to the problems and difficulties as part of the human life . Video provides hiighly realistic and practical approaches to deal with GAD in a brief explanation which encourage the patients to adopt CBT as an effective therapy. Thank you very much for helping the patients in dealing with their GAD illness.
I do this when driving I put my music on loud as it calms me down then I spend all my time thinking if people in other cars will like my music or moving my rearview mirror because I think people are trying to spy on me through my own mirror haha. As far as going out I haven't been out in the evening since jan 2019 and can't take medication as it reacts with glaucoma pressure. I use to drink alcohol to take away the feelings it worked great since the age of 16-26 approx then I became hooked on alcohol. I am always beating myself up about chicken or the egg alcohol the cause or anxiety then alcohol to fix it. Eventually I got a proper assessment not from the makeshift general practitioner in house shrink. These assessments you have to demand to get them otherwise u get the twit at the doctors surgery "all the gear but no idea" and u end up ticking sheets of paper but life aint a tick on a piece of paper. The proper assessment I got the lady simply read my doctors notes from when I was 16 and she said clearly I drank to disguise the anxiety. I know this because my sister and nephew who don't drink have both been diagnosed with similar issues. It runs in families my sister is bi polar and nephew had a diagnosis for autism. I think personally they have gad as they act the same as me. We are all quite explosive so frightened we act with fight rather than flight. Christmas is fun , noooot :-) my best days are liveable my worse days I am highly suicidal , start selling my posesssions to pay for.my funeral then have to buy them back a few days later when I am.back in the land of the living. The biggest impact for me is actually my memory I can talk for England but struggle to take anything in. Different parts of the brain is the reason. Do you suffer mind fog? Did you use alcohol? Do you manage to work?
Hello the greatest success that ive had was by using Kevs Control Plan (just google it) - without a doubt themost helpful resource that I have ever seen.
Understanding anxiety is the key to relief! Understand it's not going to kill you! Understand your heart can beat up to hundreds of beats per minute, but it won't kill you. Just understand it, it's the key to success.
There are a few factors in reducing anxiety at home. One resource I discovered which succeeds in merging these is Kevs Control Plan (google it if you're interested) definately the best guide that I've heard of. Check out all the unbelievable info .
There are several components to ways to treat anxiety. One resource I found which successfully combines these is Kevs Control Plan (check it out on google) without a doubt the most useful guide i've seen. Check out all the super information .
I had a panic attack on monday night. First big one in my life ( just turned 29 last week) as a result this week i have been researching this. This has hit the nail on the head. It has helped me realise that i do have an issue and how to deal with it. Thanks for the video, its made me feel so much more relaxed about the situation. 😊
Feel bad for you my first bad panic attack was when I was 16, thought I was going crazy or going to die or both haha.....I hope you feel better and have grown to work with your anxiety as a un orthodox tag team partner!
I wish you all the best. I have struggled after a major panic attack. I have never been the same since then no matter how many different things I have tried to quell the worry.
I have suffered from GAD, major depression, and PTSD most of my life due to a traumatic childhood and later, abusive marriage. Pharmaceutical treatment with anything but benzos has been unsuccessful, and they are not a long-term solution. I haven't had much success with therapists either, unfortunately. I have been off anti-depressants and anxiolytics for almost a year, trying to tough it out on my own, and honestly losing hope of ever being free. This video is a light in the deepening darkness. Thank you, Dr. Vince, for sharing this information with people who may not have access to such a competent and caring therapist. You are saving lives.
There are a few factors in reducing anxiety at home. One resource I discovered which succeeds in merging these is Kevs Control Plan (google it if you're interested) definately the best guide that I've heard of. Check out all the unbelievable info .
I'm a 21 year old university student that recently developed GAD n Depression, it has stopped me from school. I'd love to talk and get a little advice if possible, please!!!! (reidoskillz@gmail.com)
I have suffered an identical past and same diagnosis but have overcome the PTSD now living with GAD and depression. No meds but I am actively trying to overcome
I am truly impressed by Sir's ability to effortlessly elucidate complex concepts with such poise and serenity. His clear, concise explanations, delivered with utmost politeness and precision, greatly enhance the understanding and accessibility of the topic. Heartfelt thanks for the enlightening video on GAD.
This is great I've had horrible life changing anxiety for 4 years and i have no idea what it even feels like to be okay anymore now....it feels worse to feel okay
Awesome! I’m in the 4% of the population. But seriously, I’ve never seen a more perfect diagnosis and explanation. I wish I had seen this video 40 years ago. This is very good information.
@@VitorFlaibam Same. One reason for this is the body produces higher levels of norepinephrine in the morning. This is supposed to wake you up, but also means higher levels of anxiety. Psychologically, it may be stressful knowing that you have the whole day in front of you - bedtime is really the only time where we can let go of responsibilities.
I was diagnosed with GAD a few years ago. When my anxiety gets really bad I end up with gastrointestinal issues and shortness of breath, which feed this sort of hypochondria that I have stomach or lung cancer.
Same sometimes I'll wake up with stomach problems and feel like I have to throw up..sucking on mints helps with the nausea and as for the bathroom make sure your eating healthy I stay away from fried foods, sugar, and salty foods
Thank you so much for this. I have been dealing with Anxiety and Depression my whole life although I have been only diagnosed with GAD in the last 5 years. I have been in therapy now with a fantastic therapist who has given me plenty of tools although I still find it difficult to implement them. I have recently become the owner of a little pug who keeps me in the moment rather than ruminating about the future or the past.
@@Truerealism747 Yeah, I did have chronic headache back and shoulder pain. I have been on lexapro - anti depressants or SSRI's as I like to call them. I know I need to get over the stigma. They have done wonders to help me slow my thinking so I can think clearly, rationally and more critically. I used of started years ago. Better late than ever
ive been in SSRIs since my 20s, every now and then when i quit meds i find myself suffering from GAD, im currently doin SSRIS and psychotherapy, i hope for the best. To everyone whos been suffering, my wishes for healing:)
So i've been diagnosed with GAD 2 years ago but in my country theres no much information about this disorder , i'm really lucky now that i can understand english cause this really helps a lot. Hope more psychologists here could help my people like this guy
I had to demand to get a diagnosis because in my country psychiatrists just prescribe medication and don't even tell you your diagnosis and what it means. It's only after several major depressive episodes I realized something is wrong overall and demanded to know the diagnosis so I could research it myself because they don't explain anything... It's so hard to advocate for yourself in this condition. And to find helpful resourses
My daughter has this incredibly bad and says the same thing to us. Do you have words from others that do help when an attack comes on? We need help. Thanks
I do notice that I wanted everything I do, even the way that I react to my friends to be perfect and if it comes out wrong, I would ruminate and wished that I could just go back in time and redo it again. This has stopped ever since I started to understand the “flow state” and drinking more green tea as well as supplementing with L-Theanine. Almost all traces of anxiety went away but I won’t stop there until I finally am free from any worry of the past and future to the point that I can’t live in the present.
I was diagnosed with GAD today and my answer to all of the questions is yes. I don't know how I feel about this but it's making me cry 😭 low-key feel understood for the first time ever 💔
GAD sounds like me on every aspect. Sometimes it's hard to even make it thru the day. I want to be that fun mother yet everything makes me so nervous i cant function hardly.
Thank You So Much for this detailed account on GAD. I have been a long time sufferer and it has compacted many areas in my life over the years. It's wonderful to think there is hope for all sufferers in the world. thank You Again.
What has it done to your thinking? Specifically how you connect to your emotions and thoughts? Is It hard to think coherently and deeply about matters? Like is it difficult to converse with people
@@nelson850 Let me put it this way. I have GAD. Severe GAD for that fact. 1. I wake up every morning with the feeling of fear in my body. That is throughout the whole day. I can't turn it off. It's the feeling when you worry or are scared of something. Even if I'm not worrying about something(really rare) then I still feel it. 2. When I wake up the first thing I think of is the worry and I continue the worry I left yesterday. 3. All worries are targeted at you. So you worry about all the possi le disease you may have and you start researching everything specific detail about every disease and go through your thoughts throughout your whole life incase you had the Symptoms. Also when I gave my friend muy phone once toy friend for 5 seconds. For a month I worried he downloaded an app that he could spy on me with. I reseted my phone 8 times and still worried about it. This is just one example of many thinga I worry about. 3. When I eat I wash my hands 5 times usauly also use alcohol on my hands, hand sanatiser and then put on gloves that have been washed even when using a knife and thork just in case I catch a disease from my hands. 4. anything you touch or do will trigger your brain to worry about the certain situation. 5. You can worry about something for 1 month and in 1 second stop and worry about something completely different. 6. You don't want to go out because you want to focus on your worry and research g about the disease or whatever you're worried about. Honestly I just don't wish this upon my worst enemies.
This really helped put all my worries and concerns into a more logical way of thinking. Especially the “on a scale of 0-100 how bad is the thing you’re worrying about going to effect you?” Thank you for this video!
Thank you for this video. I've been suffering with GAD my whole life, and it's been exceptionally terrible for the past 20 years. I've been to doctors and therapists and taken countless types of medications and nothing helped me. Watching your video and learning REAL coping techniques is so valuable, I am very thankful.
I don't have access to psychological care, I went on a marvelous journey and found this video that describes me perfectly. I think I have GAD, I will get better and talk with an expert when I'll be able to, but for now I will do my best to treat myself the best way I can
This social anxiety has cripple my life. Relationships, jobs making new people. I’m too scared to get marry fear I will have to walk infront all of those people
Try Propranolol that can be used for specific social anxiety events like public speaking and getting married in front of large or even small crowds. I use it for blood pressure and public speaking. Plus its NOT a psych med so no taking it and going through withdrawal like pschy meds do. Check it out. As long as you don't have low blood pressure because you would get dizzy if you do. But I honestly just felt tired when I first tried it.
I really don't want to diagnose myself but I really think I have GAD. I'm in a constant state of worry. Is there any correlation between anxiety and procrastination? I get stressed for little things. That I would rather procrastinate than confronting it.
really good video, although I don't like how most of the times, including in this video, GAD is painted as the tendency to worry about unreasonable things. But what if I worry about things that ACTUALLY happen, and pretty frequently at that? What if my health anxiety has actual reasons as a chronically ill person?
I have genetic GAD. I have difficulty recalling something something that I read and also understanding something. Relationships are like strange world to me. I do not know what to tell someone when someone asks me something because I go blank and never ever heard of familiar to that before. I have difficulty talking to someone because I don't know what to talk about.
You aren’t alone, I was the same exact way and I’m still working on that. I get anxiety about not knowing what to talk about or what to ask about and then it’s just a downward spiral of anxiety, and then it’s hard to find comfort until the convo is done. Even when the convos end I still go home and think about those convos and think about everything I said, over analyze myself and think nothing but negative thoughts. Just don’t think TOO much about what you say, don’t care TOO much about what anybody thinks when you say things, and most importantly be nice to yourself in your own thoughts 😄 even if you said something “embarrassing” just don’t think about it too much, think about the good parts of the relationships!
Progressive relaxation does not work on me, or it somewhat does, but there's always an immediate bounce back. I really don't worry or feel apprehensive about anything, I feel reasonably confident and I'm even a singer. My anxiety problem is buried deep in my subconcious mind and I don't know what might take to correct it. Probably the love and reassurances of a understanding woman, but I've never been lucky enough to have one. My mother Betty alienated me and wanted no personal involvements with me. Doubtless this is part of my anxiety problem
No one knows the struggle of those living with GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) every day, every minute, every second. It's a feeling that makes you feel trapped and tense all the time. I've been suffering from Generalized Anxiety for almost 4 years now. I don't want to convince myself, but I often feel helpless. I've reached a point where I don't even remember what it feels like not to be anxious. Anxiety has taken away the joy of trying new things because I'm afraid of criticism and opinions. Anxiety also stops me from learning because my mind is always filled with disorganized thoughts. I truly hope that one day I will come back to this video as a completely different person, and I hope that all of you are healthy and well.
Thankyou sir, of all the professionals av listened to, you are the one who understands it best, i am in terrible torment from this condition, i can't afford help, but jus listening to you helps me, God bless
Lovely Video clip! Apologies for butting in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you heard the talk about - TreatPanicAndAnxiety.blogspot.com ? It is a smashing one off guide for getting rid of panic attacks minus the headache. Ive heard some super things about it and my work colleague after a lifetime of fighting got excellent results with it.?
Hi, I would like to ask, what if such a worry is triggered by family - an environment where there is constant blame, shame, shouting on a daily basis? And a constant fear to put items in the house for example, in the original condition because once off will trigger blaming and shaming by a mother/mother-in-law again? How to overcome constant worry when you are trapped in such an environment?
Its an incredible video to help the the patients suffering from GAD. The video clip explains the GAD illness by dissecting and splitting the components of GAD through identification of its characteristic features so that the patients can choose a particular skill of CBT which very much suits them. The video clip briefly and precisely explains the realistic and practical approaches to deal with the GAD conditions so that the patients adopt the CBT therapy skills for the treatment and management of the GAD with certain level of confidence which in turn make the CBT skills an effective therapy . Thank you very much for providing the the highly needed health support to the patience suffering from GAD illness.
We each have worked on many things. Although it truly can not go away. It's not aggressive behavior. It manages to come out another way. I've really have to tell you we work hard on it.🙏
Im 34 and considering getting diag for gad. Always worrying if i have enough money and job skills, recently thinking i have heart disease, everyday checking cnbc for dow crash.
I suffer from GAD, i am 23 years old and i feel insanely worried about everything. I'm so tired, yawning all the time, very hypochondriac, always running to the doctor. This isn't how i want life to be, sadly i have realized it might be this way forever. I have recently started going to a psychiatrist and he prescribed me Wellbutrin, so i've been taking it for 20 days, i feel no difference yet. I haven't slept more than 3 hours a night for the last 6-7 years, but now i'm even scared to go to bed, like, i don't want to be alone with my own thoughts at night. I feel very tired and sad, because, i can't even go away from my reality when i (barely) sleep, since most of the time i'm having nightmares. It sucks because i really want to be alive, but it feels like my brain just really hates me.
20 days is a very short time, usually 4-6 weeks is timeframe to feel more/some benefits. I strongly recommend exercise and healthy diet along with enough water as baseline. Taking self care seriously is key to improving mental wellbeing. Reach out, sleep deprivation you describe is serious. It may help to be hospitalized briefly to get sleeping better regulated, maybe even a sleep med. You may have more going on than GAD. You can get through this with perseverance, I think it's great you have met with a Dr. Next steps, therapy/group therapy...education and skill building to cope with your tendencies.
Search guided meditations that you have to focus on at night, there are even ones to help when you awaken during the night. Find ones (and a voice) that you are comfortable with. Use your earbuds if needed (I put only one in so I hear my morning alarms) and you can set your phone's 'sleep timer' so your phone isn't on all night. Hopefully this will help give you a little peace at night. Good luck.
Try to distance yourself from your thoughts. Understand that these thoughts that make you anxious are not you so try to let them come and go, without reacting. Be aware of the thoughts in your head and try not to react, it is difficult and takes time but definitely helps a lot
@@ovationpdh stay strong man. Something that helps so much for me is meditation, healthy eating and exercise. Meditation starts to teach you about mindfulness so it becomes easier to watch your thoughts. You got this !
i thought I'm only having panic attacks. but now I am now having a clearer perspective on why I am having panic attacks. i think it's fueled by my GAD. the avoidance behavior he said was so true, i always overestimate the negative thought i always come up with. I honestly really want my GAD and panic attacks to go away, it's very disturbing and affecting my life since 2 years ago
I’m a 16 year old who recently moved into a house with a driveway that is notorious for people getting stuck and for months now I have felt worried to order anything on the internet because I have an overwhelming feeling of them getting stuck and I can’t stop thinking about it till I personally see them leave
Ok man ...This Video Gave me so much hope. I Never Thought CBT Approach would work . I have found your way of consulting so warm and articulate. My sincere Thanks to you sir!!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Ah yes, pro psychology 👍 never ceases to inspire with the feeling of sheer accuaracy describing every step of your experience and then showing you the hidden doors. Its rare, but it exists. Worth every dollar to invest in such a doc.
I love this video, thank you, I watched it because of my therapeutic intervention presentation coming from up in few days but actually some of these applies to me. I constantly calling and worrying about the kids which I know is becoming excessive and I can't control it
Your last statement is the first one you need to challenge. So happy for you and your kiddos that you are open to CBT and acknowledging that GAD is happening. My mom won't do either of these so us kids often see her as a caricature not her true self as this chicken little persona overwhelms her real self. So the sooner you get going on this the greater the likelihood of having better, more genuine relationships, too.
thank you, this helps me alot to understand more about what im facing now. im so scared that im goin crazy because of constantly worrying about my mental health now. I noticed my worrying wont stop and it creates issues one after another.
Excellent, comprehensive video. The video I just released compliments this one, with an example of a client who recovered from generalized anxiety disorder and 3 tools to help you!
Wow, you've helped me. I feel agitated and annoyed a lot, but didn't think it was my anxiety because I'm confrontational. I didn't think some of my 'worries' were worries at all. It seems rational to have stress at my first 6 months on my job if I'm doing well, etc. To worry about money & the future. Mostly I worry about others seeing my anxiety and finding me annoying/unbearable. I'm nervous about my performance at work, but is asking about what they think of it going to be too much? Will I come across insecure? Am I seeking validation? I think I haven't been progressing because I don't recognize it. Thank you for gently helping me see it with no judgment.
Yeah the anxiety becomes too much and all psychologists recommend seeking support. But I feel like I can't do that because it's annoying and people will stop being my friends
@@avp6730yes its hard too talk about. I have the same issue. I dont wanna be a burden. But would you help your friend if the roles were reversed? Ask for support. Speaking about your problems with friends really helps. Worst case scenario, you see that some friends are not their when you need them so they dont deserve to be your friend. (Yes typical GAD worry answer but i guess that statement is true)
@@avp6730I think my concern with telling my friends is fearing I will become dependent on them if they actually are helpful. It has happened in the past where I couldn’t calm down from a panic attack without a specific person’s help and that is really bad. Especially with significant others, I ask them to be gentle but stay out of it. I don’t want to end up begging them to help me because I cant calm down by myself anymore.
thank you for this. I've been suffering from anxiety for 6 months now and am desperately trying to find my way out of this constant anxiety about nothing in particular. I have taken some notes and will use them. Thank you and when I am feeling better I will pay this help forward. Kev
I want to thank you for this video. Everything you said resonated with me. Knowing that someone somewhere gets this is beyond helpful. I hope to find other information you've posted.
Once you stepped in & live in Singapore ,you eventually begin to live in GAD, constantly. It's the society & culture that will dictate it to anyone. For example in a general work environment that there's a constant deadline & at times are really unachievable .So I think the support is very important .To add to the GAD is the high cost of living.
Such a wonderful video, packed with information! I agree about the focus on behavior being very important in CBT. I talk about it in my video Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Exercises.
I wish there was a specialized clinic for anxiety with CBT in México, When I search for options, I can only find naturist treatments or magnet therapy, or psychiatrists that have no idea of CBT or progressive muscle relaxation, and prescribe you drugs at first glance...Oh well. At least, watching this video actually helps - rationalizing anxiety and all the physiological and biochemical background lessen the intensity of the GAD im suffering. Plus there's something in Dr Greenwood voice that is relaxing and heart warming. Thanks for this video and much love and strenght to all those who suffer anxiety.
You can get the worksheets on the internet that I was assigned for 'homework' by my therapist. These help you chart your daily issues and practice using alternative behaviours. There are also loads of vids on YT to guide you through what this good man is talking about. Also, I use guided meditations at night, they are amazingly helpful. My suggestions may not be equal to seeing someone but at least it's a step in the right direction and allowing you to start addressing you GAD. Search CBT Worksheets. You will need to educate yourself a bit in order to understand what to do but they really do help. I wish you luck.
@@JesusGonzalez-uh3sl have you done it? how bad was yours? I started to see someone that does CBT Therapy and at this point i just hope i'll be able to just take my car and find a job or see a friend that live a bit far... things i can't do now
@@Reyvius78 yes I did.. I just did it watching youtube videos.. Theres this guy called "the anxiety guy" I watched all his podcasts.. What he thought me was that the problems that I thought I was having werent real and they were simply thoughts. I switched my attack.. I went from trying to figure out solutions to "my problems" to combating my anxiety.. Once I realized it was all in my head I started replacing bad thoughts with positive thoughts.. It took me a couple of months but one day I realized my bad thoughts had diminished and it gave me confidence from there on I just got stronger.. You learn to block bad thoughts.. I can honestly tell you I enjoy every single day of my life now..
I don't know what type of anxiety i am dealing with but this is the worst feeling I have ever felt in my entire life! I am only 19 years old and this feelings and physical symptoms makes me feel like I am dying.
When I first got it I was 17 and I had dizziness and that got my worried and had panic attacks and started sweating and shaking and been stuck with the trauma since then
Excellent overview of GAD and its treatment by CBT. Too often GAD sufferers are put on antidepressants, which are often ineffective, simply suppressing the symptoms, take a long time to work and even longer to stop, and have significant side-effects. CBT is much more effective and has a lasting effect as it targets the roots of the condition but unfortunately CBT treatment takes time and effort and is best as an individual treatment, making it expensive, so it is often not available for those many people with GAD who cannot afford it. There are self-help books that can provide CBT without a therapist; these can be effective for some. The key is to put in the effort to do the work required to tackle the GAD.
If not antidepressants, are there any drugs that are known to be beneficial for GAD? There's another commenter here who was recently put on Wellbutrin who likely would like to know this info, too. I hope you reply...
I wish there was a drug treatment that was both effective and without potential for adverse events. Some GAD sufferers do respond to antidepressants. My view is coloured by personal experience and seeing a friend affected - Google the drug treatment and individual drugs for details. Cannabidiol (CBD) is currently being studied for GAD; it has promise. Diet is another approach and you can search for anti-anxiety diet info.
@@danilovegap , books such as 'The Worry Cure' by Robert Leahy, and 'Overcoming Anxiety and GAD' by Meares and Freeston. These are two I've found useful.
I was diagnosed with GAD in middle school; it was so horrible that I would worry myself to illness and miss school. Then missing school would make me anxious/overwhelmed to catch up and I’d make myself sick again worrying about it and be absent again. It was a vicious cycle. I missed ≈38% of school the year before I was diagnosed. Nowadays, as a HS senior, I’m much better with treatments. My main issues currently are unreasonable anticipatory anxiety, derealization, and OCD symptoms. Luckily I’m very self-aware of it and am able to take as much action as possible to help myself and ask for help when I need it. Keep fighting, everyone!
I answer yes to all the questions ! I just turn 60 , and I wish this video by this Amazing Doctor , Was available when I was a teen ! It took almost all my life to understand all my issues and other clusters , I may not know about yet ! Is sad but is sad ! 😮😮. But I am feeling positive to be free of it one day !
I was feeling anxious for a no valid reason. Whenever it gets worse i did some of the things mentioned in the video, which I usually do when i have a specific thing i worry for. I was horrified how I could relate to some of the things said in the video, and i think i really need a professional help from a psychologist to help me deal with it. It's such a big struggle, and i'm personally Christian and whenever i pray, it reduces it, but it doesn't stop. It might do, whenever i forget about it, and it's sometimes just temporarily. Being anxious is probably one of the worst feelings of all in my opinion, because it's such a torture when you go through it. Not that the other ones aren't, but not being able to calm down over something, and being concerned about it/for it all the time could do so much damage to a person's mental health. I'm so scared about my mental health, because I was so blind, that I dealt with it just like that when when i were little, and the fact that a child could feel like that is horrific, also the fact that I haven't changed too gives me goosebumps.
I have GAD. I'm a nursing student and my first year was the worst time of my life. i'm glad to say that i have been getting better lately. I feel optimistic. Those who have GAD and are reading this please keep fighting. Hang on! You can do it
Same position as me. I'm a nursing student with this. Any tips?
jonathan sosa 🌹🙏🏽🌹😌thank you
Thank you. I'm completing my gen ed hoping in becoming an RN as well.
Thank you ! & for sharing.. ☺
That's awful .. It does help to give patience w/ one self when learning.. 😃
Thanks Jonathan ,I'm also having the same issue, I'm having homeopathy and it's helping me a lot
"Worrying means you are being responsible and not worrying is to be irresponsible" my mind just exploded
It’s all rooted in the belief that external events are in control!
@@judjudersawn2596 which external events you can’t control…
Not rly true. Not worrying is. It being irresponsible. Not worrying about what we can’t control is responsible. Worrying about what we can control is being. Just a nuanced difference
I am like this, I feel like if I stop worrying, stop “paying attention” then I am being lazy, irresponsible, weak, like I will fall behind in life. I have major health anxieties and regularly think I’m imminently going to die. I know it’s nonsense but my brain and body still can’t stop going down this path.
@@AnxietyAddict you're not alone!
I'm 75 and I have GAD and have been diagnosed with this 10yrs ago. I refuse to worry about anything anymore. My issues are overwhelming responsibility concerning keeping my house it's too much for me to deal with also toxic people mostly relatives. Well I'm going to sell my house and get all toxic people out of my life. At 75 I don't need to keep tolerating my situation when I can change it. Down size to Senior Apartment with less responsibility. And forget everything especially toxic people.
I'm feeling better already. Thank You DR. It's the overload of responsibilities that's it wish me luck every one ❤
Where you worried 24 by 7?I have gad and i am worried 24 by 7 its been 5 years and i am extrmeely scared of my heart😭😭
@@positive4128That’s extremely common. I went 1 year checking my heart rate using my fingers pressed against my neck to feel the pulse. It was horrible!!! I thought I was losing my mind. Even, after my parents paying for me to see the best cardiologists in London TWICE! Both times they said I was fine. Even after that it took me a good 6 months to get over it. I thought I was going to end up in a psych ward. However, it’s actually very natural and understanding to worry about your heart. A lot of people have been through this.
Panic attacks still to this day make me think my heart is gunna explode, but get it checked and follow good heart routines so low intensity exercise like walking and avoid bad foods and do 2 days a week where you water fast and only take a little salt, magnesium and calcium - I hope you get better!
The perfectionism part...I'm always so hard on myself because if I don't do enough things are gonna go wrong. 100% irrational but I still tend to fall for it
The perfectionism part is so spot on. I read in a book that perfectionism is a form of extreme self-abuse and it's so true
I’m literally crying right now because this is exactly what has been happening for months now, it’s such torture. Thank you for making me feel understood
Update: it’s been nearly a year now since i’ve made this comment, life is much more bearable for me ever since I decided to go to therapy and did a lot of introspection, despite the chaos of covid. I do still have trouble handling things, but trust me when I tell you that I have never been more content with my life than before. I wish all the best to those who liked this comment and commiserated with me in the replies. We’ll pull through guys :)
Hungryyy Boi you're not alone ❤️
Hungryyy Boi I’m also suffering too! So you are not alone! I pray for both of you 💛🙏🏽
MZFiVETW000H And I pray for both of you❤️ hope y'all get better and overcome this👏🏼 sending hugs and support
A A thank you so much 🙏🏽❤️ it feels nice knowing I’m not alone! I appreciate your message so much!
A A thank you so much ❤️❤️
The whole demeanour of Dr Greenwood is relaxing. He is easy to listen to and explains everything so well. Fabulous
This is a lightbulb moment. He breaks everything down so clearly.
I worry about friends and check in frequently to make sure they're ok. If they don't respond to me quickly, if they haven't been online recently, if they've left me on read, if a message only goes through with one tick... my anxiety kicks in. When they say they're ok, it gives me short term relief and makes me feel more in control.
In the long term, though, it actually makes things worse because I never prove to my brain that, actually, if I don't check in every day, nothing bad will happen. If they don't respond to a message, or aren't online all day, it's fine. Life will go on as normal.
I'm like this with my family. He's so right about how not worrying feels like you're being irresponsible. As if, if i were not to worry, then these bad things i have in mind have a greater probability of happening. I haven't seen another video hitting on this. It's reassuring to hear for some reason.
I have been dealing with GAD for years it became extreme after being in a unhealthy relationship for a number of years. I have been able to control it with medication and breathing. Changes with the on going pandemic and changes in work life has had my anxiety come back. It's terrifying feeling scared all the time and excessively worrying about every day tasks. Good luck to all the people out there who battle with this I understand how hard and draining it feels
My path to healing from GAD began when I recognized it as an abuse of the fight or flight response. My "obligation to worry" cited by Dr. Greenwood stemmed from my belief that I was obligated to fire a shot of adrenaline through my body in order to face my daily responsibilities. The fact is, the optimal long-term solution is to approach one's duties with calm intensity.
so true
How is your health doing with all that adrenal rushes?
@@Freydis_MAximus Awful. Heart beating fast, unable to focus, fast to be exhausted, appetite lost, etc.
Your body is basically in flight or fight mode. While it's okay in short term, in long term it caused health problems
@@mitacestalia7532 do you have chronic muscle pain with it
@@mitacestalia7532what health problems? I have been on flight fight all day everyday,i am scared it will cause any problems?
The most useful 36 min of time ever spent on RUclips 👌👌👌
Amen
Normal person thought:
I want to go to gym!
Goes to the gym.
My thoughts:
I want to try gym.
1) Too many people
2) What IF i make a car accident ?
3) I can't find parking!
4) I'll look ridicolous!
5) I can't do sport
6) I can't do exercise
and many many more.
true
Incredible video on the CBT skills to manage GAD by dissecting and splitting the GAD conditions in its characteristic features which help the patients and CBT therapists to choose the particular skills of CBT which suits them. . Video also touches upon the spiritual reality of human life by referring to the problems and difficulties as part of the human life . Video provides hiighly realistic and practical approaches to deal with GAD in a brief explanation which encourage the patients to adopt CBT as an effective therapy. Thank you very much for helping the patients in dealing with their GAD illness.
I do this when driving I put my music on loud as it calms me down then I spend all my time thinking if people in other cars will like my music or moving my rearview mirror because I think people are trying to spy on me through my own mirror haha. As far as going out I haven't been out in the evening since jan 2019 and can't take medication as it reacts with glaucoma pressure. I use to drink alcohol to take away the feelings it worked great since the age of 16-26 approx then I became hooked on alcohol. I am always beating myself up about chicken or the egg alcohol the cause or anxiety then alcohol to fix it. Eventually I got a proper assessment not from the makeshift general practitioner in house shrink. These assessments you have to demand to get them otherwise u get the twit at the doctors surgery "all the gear but no idea" and u end up ticking sheets of paper but life aint a tick on a piece of paper. The proper assessment I got the lady simply read my doctors notes from when I was 16 and she said clearly I drank to disguise the anxiety. I know this because my sister and nephew who don't drink have both been diagnosed with similar issues. It runs in families my sister is bi polar and nephew had a diagnosis for autism. I think personally they have gad as they act the same as me. We are all quite explosive so frightened we act with fight rather than flight. Christmas is fun , noooot :-) my best days are liveable my worse days I am highly suicidal , start selling my posesssions to pay for.my funeral then have to buy them back a few days later when I am.back in the land of the living. The biggest impact for me is actually my memory I can talk for England but struggle to take anything in. Different parts of the brain is the reason. Do you suffer mind fog? Did you use alcohol? Do you manage to work?
I'm studying relieving anxiety at home and discovered a great resource at Kevs Control Plan (google it if you're interested)
Hello the greatest success that ive had was by using Kevs Control Plan (just google it) - without a doubt themost helpful resource that I have ever seen.
Understanding anxiety is the key to relief! Understand it's not going to kill you! Understand your heart can beat up to hundreds of beats per minute, but it won't kill you. Just understand it, it's the key to success.
The power of Now have helped me tremendously it’s a great book to keep you calm.
Play at 1.0x speed and calm the heck down. Let your mind go over the info presented, because you need this info in your long term memory.
There are a few factors in reducing anxiety at home. One resource I discovered which succeeds in merging these is Kevs Control Plan (google it if you're interested) definately the best guide that I've heard of. Check out all the unbelievable info .
Thank you
There are several components to ways to treat anxiety. One resource I found which successfully combines these is Kevs Control Plan (check it out on google) without a doubt the most useful guide i've seen. Check out all the super information .
Oops I’m listening at 2.0x
I laughed out loud 😂 will do
I had a panic attack on monday night. First big one in my life ( just turned 29 last week) as a result this week i have been researching this. This has hit the nail on the head. It has helped me realise that i do have an issue and how to deal with it. Thanks for the video, its made me feel so much more relaxed about the situation. 😊
Good for you ! Keep it up. I am now watching this video
Feel bad for you my first bad panic attack was when I was 16, thought I was going crazy or going to die or both haha.....I hope you feel better and have grown to work with your anxiety as a un orthodox tag team partner!
I wish you all the best. I have struggled after a major panic attack. I have never been the same since then no matter how many different things I have tried to quell the worry.
I have suffered from GAD, major depression, and PTSD most of my life due to a traumatic childhood and later, abusive marriage. Pharmaceutical treatment with anything but benzos has been unsuccessful, and they are not a long-term solution. I haven't had much success with therapists either, unfortunately. I have been off anti-depressants and anxiolytics for almost a year, trying to tough it out on my own, and honestly losing hope of ever being free. This video is a light in the deepening darkness. Thank you, Dr. Vince, for sharing this information with people who may not have access to such a competent and caring therapist. You are saving lives.
Have you ever tried swimming laps?
There are a few factors in reducing anxiety at home. One resource I discovered which succeeds in merging these is Kevs Control Plan (google it if you're interested) definately the best guide that I've heard of. Check out all the unbelievable info .
I'm a 21 year old university student that recently developed GAD n Depression, it has stopped me from school. I'd love to talk and get a little advice if possible, please!!!! (reidoskillz@gmail.com)
I have suffered an identical past and same diagnosis but have overcome the PTSD now living with GAD and depression. No meds but I am actively trying to overcome
I am truly impressed by Sir's ability to effortlessly elucidate complex concepts with such poise and serenity. His clear, concise explanations, delivered with utmost politeness and precision, greatly enhance the understanding and accessibility of the topic. Heartfelt thanks for the enlightening video on GAD.
This is great I've had horrible life changing anxiety for 4 years and i have no idea what it even feels like to be okay anymore now....it feels worse to feel okay
Awesome! I’m in the 4% of the population. But seriously, I’ve never seen a more perfect diagnosis and explanation. I wish I had seen this video 40 years ago. This is very good information.
Does anyone feel like their GAD is worse at the weekends? Especially very early in the mornings??
600firefly1 Yes! I wonder why? I was thinking because routine some how comes me me down without knowing. What you think?
whoa, yes! i get a little better in the afternoon and almost normal at night
I think that if i stop working 24/7 i leave room to my brain to think about absurd ideas.
Yes especially in the morning
@@VitorFlaibam Same. One reason for this is the body produces higher levels of norepinephrine in the morning. This is supposed to wake you up, but also means higher levels of anxiety. Psychologically, it may be stressful knowing that you have the whole day in front of you - bedtime is really the only time where we can let go of responsibilities.
I was diagnosed with GAD a few years ago. When my anxiety gets really bad I end up with gastrointestinal issues and shortness of breath, which feed this sort of hypochondria that I have stomach or lung cancer.
Same sometimes I'll wake up with stomach problems and feel like I have to throw up..sucking on mints helps with the nausea and as for the bathroom make sure your eating healthy I stay away from fried foods, sugar, and salty foods
My playlist is designed to help with Anxiety ruclips.net/p/PLJxmfjPfoKqvxAusCI2TpxJdUBqPtdSJy
Thank you so much for this. I have been dealing with Anxiety and Depression my whole life although I have been only diagnosed with GAD in the last 5 years. I have been in therapy now with a fantastic therapist who has given me plenty of tools although I still find it difficult to implement them. I have recently become the owner of a little pug who keeps me in the moment rather than ruminating about the future or the past.
Do you have chronic muscle tension everyday
@@Truerealism747 Yeah, I did have chronic headache back and shoulder pain. I have been on lexapro - anti depressants or SSRI's as I like to call them. I know I need to get over the stigma. They have done wonders to help me slow my thinking so I can think clearly, rationally and more critically. I used of started years ago. Better late than ever
This is too good. Suffering from GAD since 2012. Missed a lot on my career, health and relationships.
ive been in SSRIs since my 20s, every now and then when i quit meds i find myself suffering from GAD, im currently doin SSRIS and psychotherapy, i hope for the best. To everyone whos been suffering, my wishes for healing:)
I've felt so much better after watching this
So i've been diagnosed with GAD 2 years ago but in my country theres no much information about this disorder , i'm really lucky now that i can understand english cause this really helps a lot. Hope more psychologists here could help my people like this guy
I had to demand to get a diagnosis because in my country psychiatrists just prescribe medication and don't even tell you your diagnosis and what it means. It's only after several major depressive episodes I realized something is wrong overall and demanded to know the diagnosis so I could research it myself because they don't explain anything... It's so hard to advocate for yourself in this condition. And to find helpful resourses
Really helpful 🙏 It’s always so frustrating when people tell me to “just relax”, when it’s not even close to being that simple
My daughter has this incredibly bad and says the same thing to us. Do you have words from others that do help when an attack comes on? We need help. Thanks
@@ldavidson6853 You should give her CBD, Kava and/or Kratom it helped me.
@@ldavidson6853 "we are here for you." "We love and support you"
Oooooh my god… if someone says “just relax” it’s makes me wanna punch them
In the face haha… it’s the most unrelaxing thing to say… ever
@@ldavidson6853 Say, we are here for you or just hug her or something.
I do notice that I wanted everything I do, even the way that I react to my friends to be perfect and if it comes out wrong, I would ruminate and wished that I could just go back in time and redo it again. This has stopped ever since I started to understand the “flow state” and drinking more green tea as well as supplementing with L-Theanine. Almost all traces of anxiety went away but I won’t stop there until I finally am free from any worry of the past and future to the point that I can’t live in the present.
I was diagnosed with GAD today and my answer to all of the questions is yes. I don't know how I feel about this but it's making me cry 😭 low-key feel understood for the first time ever 💔
Dr. Greenwood is very soothing to listen to. Thanks for this upload.
GAD sounds like me on every aspect. Sometimes it's hard to even make it thru the day. I want to be that fun mother yet everything makes me so nervous i cant function hardly.
I am sorry you are going through this too. I hope you develop the skill of relaxing. I certainly need to. All the best from Devon, U.K.
How are you doing Kathryn Flanary.
A brief explanation and then a relevant example.... you would make a great teacher along with a wonderful psychiatrist... thank you
Fantastic video. One of the best ive seen. Thank you so much for making this public.
Thank You So Much for this detailed account on GAD. I have been a long time sufferer and it has compacted many areas in my life over the years. It's wonderful to think there is hope for all sufferers in the world. thank You Again.
What has it done to your thinking? Specifically how you connect to your emotions and thoughts? Is It hard to think coherently and deeply about matters? Like is it difficult to converse with people
@@nelson850 Let me put it this way. I have GAD. Severe GAD for that fact.
1. I wake up every morning with the feeling of fear in my body. That is throughout the whole day. I can't turn it off. It's the feeling when you worry or are scared of something. Even if I'm not worrying about something(really rare) then I still feel it.
2. When I wake up the first thing I think of is the worry and I continue the worry I left yesterday.
3. All worries are targeted at you. So you worry about all the possi le disease you may have and you start researching everything specific detail about every disease and go through your thoughts throughout your whole life incase you had the Symptoms. Also when I gave my friend muy phone once toy friend for 5 seconds. For a month I worried he downloaded an app that he could spy on me with. I reseted my phone 8 times and still worried about it. This is just one example of many thinga I worry about.
3. When I eat I wash my hands 5 times usauly also use alcohol on my hands, hand sanatiser and then put on gloves that have been washed even when using a knife and thork just in case I catch a disease from my hands.
4. anything you touch or do will trigger your brain to worry about the certain situation.
5. You can worry about something for 1 month and in 1 second stop and worry about something completely different.
6. You don't want to go out because you want to focus on your worry and research g about the disease or whatever you're worried about.
Honestly I just don't wish this upon my worst enemies.
Hı Gary. What about your Gad disorder? My Gad disorder is not going stable . Some times getting worse , some times is going stable.
This really helped put all my worries and concerns into a more logical way of thinking. Especially the “on a scale of 0-100 how bad is the thing you’re worrying about going to effect you?” Thank you for this video!
Thank you for this video. I've been suffering with GAD my whole life, and it's been exceptionally terrible for the past 20 years. I've been to doctors and therapists and taken countless types of medications and nothing helped me. Watching your video and learning REAL coping techniques is so valuable, I am very thankful.
How are you now tryed ldn?
Ironically, this a great example of unintentional ASMR. Very soothing voice.
Such a calming, confident and soothing voice ..... Thank you....
I don't have access to psychological care, I went on a marvelous journey and found this video that describes me perfectly. I think I have GAD, I will get better and talk with an expert when I'll be able to, but for now I will do my best to treat myself the best way I can
This social anxiety has cripple my life. Relationships, jobs making new people. I’m too scared to get marry fear I will have to walk infront all of those people
try lexapro, low side side effects.
Try Propranolol that can be used for specific social anxiety events like public speaking and getting married in front of large or even small crowds. I use it for blood pressure and public speaking. Plus its NOT a psych med so no taking it and going through withdrawal like pschy meds do. Check it out. As long as you don't have low blood pressure because you would get dizzy if you do. But I honestly just felt tired when I first tried it.
Amazing! My child needed this exact explanation and your video did that so well. Thank you so much. A mother's gratitude.
I really don't want to diagnose myself but I really think I have GAD. I'm in a constant state of worry. Is there any correlation between anxiety and procrastination? I get stressed for little things. That I would rather procrastinate than confronting it.
Me too. On everything I procrastinate. Because everything I do has to be thought out, then it's like forget it...just sit here & worry more😳
really good video, although I don't like how most of the times, including in this video, GAD is painted as the tendency to worry about unreasonable things. But what if I worry about things that ACTUALLY happen, and pretty frequently at that? What if my health anxiety has actual reasons as a chronically ill person?
I have genetic GAD. I have difficulty recalling something something that I read and also understanding something. Relationships are like strange world to me. I do not know what to tell someone when someone asks me something because I go blank and never ever heard of familiar to that before. I have difficulty talking to someone because I don't know what to talk about.
You aren’t alone, I was the same exact way and I’m still working on that. I get anxiety about not knowing what to talk about or what to ask about and then it’s just a downward spiral of anxiety, and then it’s hard to find comfort until the convo is done. Even when the convos end I still go home and think about those convos and think about everything I said, over analyze myself and think nothing but negative thoughts. Just don’t think TOO much about what you say, don’t care TOO much about what anybody thinks when you say things, and most importantly be nice to yourself in your own thoughts 😄 even if you said something “embarrassing” just don’t think about it too much, think about the good parts of the relationships!
I divorced twice, I'm sick of it, GAD affect confidence in you
Progressive relaxation does not work on me, or it somewhat does, but there's always an immediate bounce back. I really don't worry or feel apprehensive about anything, I feel reasonably confident and I'm even a singer. My anxiety problem is buried deep in my subconcious mind and I don't know what might take to correct it. Probably the love and reassurances of a understanding woman, but I've never been lucky enough to have one. My mother Betty alienated me and wanted no personal involvements with me. Doubtless this is part of my anxiety problem
No one knows the struggle of those living with GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) every day, every minute, every second. It's a feeling that makes you feel trapped and tense all the time.
I've been suffering from Generalized Anxiety for almost 4 years now. I don't want to convince myself, but I often feel helpless. I've reached a point where I don't even remember what it feels like not to be anxious.
Anxiety has taken away the joy of trying new things because I'm afraid of criticism and opinions. Anxiety also stops me from learning because my mind is always filled with disorganized thoughts.
I truly hope that one day I will come back to this video as a completely different person, and I hope that all of you are healthy and well.
Such a nice calm clear explanation, and takes his time! I find it comforting.
This guy knows me without even knowing me cuz he’s certainly describing me.
Thankyou sir, of all the professionals av listened to, you are the one who understands it best, i am in terrible torment from this condition, i can't afford help, but jus listening to you helps me, God bless
One of the best explanations about this amazing and important subject I have ever seen...
Thank you very much, sir.
Lovely Video clip! Apologies for butting in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you heard the talk about - TreatPanicAndAnxiety.blogspot.com ? It is a smashing one off guide for getting rid of panic attacks minus the headache. Ive heard some super things about it and my work colleague after a lifetime of fighting got excellent results with it.?
Hi, I would like to ask, what if such a worry is triggered by family - an environment where there is constant blame, shame, shouting on a daily basis? And a constant fear to put items in the house for example, in the original condition because once off will trigger blaming and shaming by a mother/mother-in-law again? How to overcome constant worry when you are trapped in such an environment?
“The physical symptoms are painful, often the reason why people seek out treatment”
Well look that’s me
Very nice and you speak very slow and calm!..... Thank You!
very soothing voice
Its an incredible video to help the the patients suffering from GAD. The video clip explains the GAD illness by dissecting and splitting the components of GAD through identification of its characteristic features so that the patients can choose a particular skill of CBT which very much suits them. The video clip briefly and precisely explains the realistic and practical approaches to deal with the GAD conditions so that the patients adopt the CBT therapy skills for the treatment and management of the GAD with certain level of confidence which in turn make the CBT skills an effective therapy . Thank you very much for providing the the highly needed health support to the patience suffering from GAD illness.
My GAD has no story attached to it. I don't worry about specific things. I have a constant feeling like something is terribly wrong.
Excellent, clear presentation without any psychological jargon. Is very helpful. Thank you.
Understanding your problem is part of the solution
We each have worked on many things. Although it truly can not go away. It's not aggressive behavior. It manages to come out another way. I've really have to tell you we work hard on it.🙏
I am a Counselling Psychologist . Its so helpful
Im 34 and considering getting diag for gad. Always worrying if i have enough money and job skills, recently thinking i have heart disease, everyday checking cnbc for dow crash.
I came here to watch again and show appreciation. I love this video!
He's described mee to a T. I've had GAD all my life. It's a torture let me tell you.
I suffer from GAD, i am 23 years old and i feel insanely worried about everything. I'm so tired, yawning all the time, very hypochondriac, always running to the doctor. This isn't how i want life to be, sadly i have realized it might be this way forever.
I have recently started going to a psychiatrist and he prescribed me Wellbutrin, so i've been taking it for 20 days, i feel no difference yet. I haven't slept more than 3 hours a night for the last 6-7 years, but now i'm even scared to go to bed, like, i don't want to be alone with my own thoughts at night. I feel very tired and sad, because, i can't even go away from my reality when i (barely) sleep, since most of the time i'm having nightmares. It sucks because i really want to be alive, but it feels like my brain just really hates me.
20 days is a very short time, usually 4-6 weeks is timeframe to feel more/some benefits. I strongly recommend exercise and healthy diet along with enough water as baseline. Taking self care seriously is key to improving mental wellbeing. Reach out, sleep deprivation you describe is serious. It may help to be hospitalized briefly to get sleeping better regulated, maybe even a sleep med. You may have more going on than GAD. You can get through this with perseverance, I think it's great you have met with a Dr. Next steps, therapy/group therapy...education and skill building to cope with your tendencies.
See question I gave John Wardle another commenter. Peace.
Search guided meditations that you have to focus on at night, there are even ones to help when you awaken during the night. Find ones (and a voice) that you are comfortable with. Use your earbuds if needed (I put only one in so I hear my morning alarms) and you can set your phone's 'sleep timer' so your phone isn't on all night. Hopefully this will help give you a little peace at night. Good luck.
Getting only 3 hours of sleep for 6 years is impossible lol stop lying.
May God bless your soul, I'm 21 and I'm suffering from severe GAD and depression. It has stopped me from going to college.
I find myself full of worry over just about everything, it is horrible.
Paul Hebert I understand what ur going through, its so bad
same i've been going through it for a few months, makes life shit
Try to distance yourself from your thoughts. Understand that these thoughts that make you anxious are not you so try to let them come and go, without reacting. Be aware of the thoughts in your head and try not to react, it is difficult and takes time but definitely helps a lot
@@lukegeorge_ thank you.
@@ovationpdh stay strong man. Something that helps so much for me is meditation, healthy eating and exercise. Meditation starts to teach you about mindfulness so it becomes easier to watch your thoughts. You got this !
i thought I'm only having panic attacks. but now I am now having a clearer perspective on why I am having panic attacks. i think it's fueled by my GAD. the avoidance behavior he said was so true, i always overestimate the negative thought i always come up with. I honestly really want my GAD and panic attacks to go away, it's very disturbing and affecting my life since 2 years ago
I’m a 16 year old who recently moved into a house with a driveway that is notorious for people getting stuck and for months now I have felt worried to order anything on the internet because I have an overwhelming feeling of them getting stuck and I can’t stop thinking about it till I personally see them leave
Ok man ...This Video Gave me so much hope. I Never Thought CBT Approach would work . I have found your way of consulting so warm and articulate. My sincere Thanks to you sir!!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you so much Dr Vince Greenwood and Washington Center for Cognitive Therapy, you helped me a lot. God bless you !!!
Ah yes, pro psychology 👍 never ceases to inspire with the feeling of sheer accuaracy describing every step of your experience and then showing you the hidden doors. Its rare, but it exists. Worth every dollar to invest in such a doc.
Well put!
The explanation is very easy to understand. Thank you so much Dr. Greenwood
This is by far the best advice I have encountered yet. Very thorough and engaging.
Seeing and hearing you makes me feel calmer
I have seen many videos and this is by far the most logical and coherent .
Excellent video...Outstanding explanation ... Keep up the good work
I love this video, thank you, I watched it because of my therapeutic intervention presentation coming from up in few days but actually some of these applies to me. I constantly calling and worrying about the kids which I know is becoming excessive and I can't control it
Your last statement is the first one you need to challenge. So happy for you and your kiddos that you are open to CBT and acknowledging that GAD is happening. My mom won't do either of these so us kids often see her as a caricature not her true self as this chicken little persona overwhelms her real self. So the sooner you get going on this the greater the likelihood of having better, more genuine relationships, too.
thank you, this helps me alot to understand more about what im facing now. im so scared that im goin crazy because of constantly worrying about my mental health now. I noticed my worrying wont stop and it creates issues one after another.
Excellent, comprehensive video. The video I just released compliments this one, with an example of a client who recovered from generalized anxiety disorder and 3 tools to help you!
Wow, you've helped me. I feel agitated and annoyed a lot, but didn't think it was my anxiety because I'm confrontational. I didn't think some of my 'worries' were worries at all. It seems rational to have stress at my first 6 months on my job if I'm doing well, etc. To worry about money & the future. Mostly I worry about others seeing my anxiety and finding me annoying/unbearable. I'm nervous about my performance at work, but is asking about what they think of it going to be too much? Will I come across insecure? Am I seeking validation? I think I haven't been progressing because I don't recognize it. Thank you for gently helping me see it with no judgment.
I relate to you a lot.
Yeah the anxiety becomes too much and all psychologists recommend seeking support. But I feel like I can't do that because it's annoying and people will stop being my friends
@@avp6730yes its hard too talk about. I have the same issue. I dont wanna be a burden. But would you help your friend if the roles were reversed? Ask for support. Speaking about your problems with friends really helps. Worst case scenario, you see that some friends are not their when you need them so they dont deserve to be your friend. (Yes typical GAD worry answer but i guess that statement is true)
@@avp6730I think my concern with telling my friends is fearing I will become dependent on them if they actually are helpful. It has happened in the past where I couldn’t calm down from a panic attack without a specific person’s help and that is really bad. Especially with significant others, I ask them to be gentle but stay out of it. I don’t want to end up begging them to help me because I cant calm down by myself anymore.
thank you for this. I've been suffering from anxiety for 6 months now and am desperately trying to find my way out of this constant anxiety about nothing in particular. I have taken some notes and will use them. Thank you and when I am feeling better I will pay this help forward. Kev
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@@godlovehelen8393 thank you. I'm feeling better the last week. unsure why and just about to have a cbt session.😁
Thank you Dr Vince, I get specific skills and understanding from your teaching
Thank you so much. I've been struggling my whole life with is and only found out I had GAD in July
Have you tried any of the things mentioned in the video, the muscle relaxation and thought pattern changes? How has it worked
I want to thank you for this video. Everything you said resonated with me. Knowing that someone somewhere gets this is beyond helpful. I hope to find other information you've posted.
Once you stepped in & live in Singapore ,you eventually begin to live in GAD, constantly. It's the society & culture that will dictate it to anyone. For example in a general work environment that there's a constant deadline & at times are really unachievable .So I think the support is very important .To add to the GAD is the high cost of living.
the day after I watched this video I had an anxiety level of 3/10 for a day
Connor McDowell does that mean something good or bad?
@@chulcat was good
Good for you! , 😃 this could be told in the sub conscious too! When sleeping..
realise now checkin people OK and thinking the worst is me ..thk u so much ..have unreality at moment .past few wks ..hope now will work on myself
Thank you for this video, I found it really reassuring and practical. It was very helpful and clear and optimistic.
Such a wonderful video, packed with information! I agree about the focus on behavior being very important in CBT. I talk about it in my video Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Exercises.
You are amazing!! Like, you hit every little point on the head. The actual psychology of it! Wow!
I wish there was a specialized clinic for anxiety with CBT in México, When I search for options, I can only find naturist treatments or magnet therapy, or psychiatrists that have no idea of CBT or progressive muscle relaxation, and prescribe you drugs at first glance...Oh well. At least, watching this video actually helps - rationalizing anxiety and all the physiological and biochemical background lessen the intensity of the GAD im suffering. Plus there's something in Dr Greenwood voice that is relaxing and heart warming. Thanks for this video and much love and strenght to all those who suffer anxiety.
You can get the worksheets on the internet that I was assigned for 'homework' by my therapist. These help you chart your daily issues and practice using alternative behaviours. There are also loads of vids on YT to guide you through what this good man is talking about. Also, I use guided meditations at night, they are amazingly helpful. My suggestions may not be equal to seeing someone but at least it's a step in the right direction and allowing you to start addressing you GAD. Search CBT Worksheets. You will need to educate yourself a bit in order to understand what to do but they really do help. I wish you luck.
@@ShazGreenock Thank you very much. I'll look for these online resources :)
Stuck in my fight or flight zone and to be honest im suprised im still here
Glad you are though.
@@g449 ty
look into CBT therapy.. it works!! your anxiety will be a thing of the past
@@JesusGonzalez-uh3sl have you done it? how bad was yours? I started to see someone that does CBT Therapy and at this point i just hope i'll be able to just take my car and find a job or see a friend that live a bit far... things i can't do now
@@Reyvius78 yes I did.. I just did it watching youtube videos.. Theres this guy called "the anxiety guy" I watched all his podcasts.. What he thought me was that the problems that I thought I was having werent real and they were simply thoughts. I switched my attack.. I went from trying to figure out solutions to "my problems" to combating my anxiety.. Once I realized it was all in my head I started replacing bad thoughts with positive thoughts.. It took me a couple of months but one day I realized my bad thoughts had diminished and it gave me confidence from there on I just got stronger.. You learn to block bad thoughts.. I can honestly tell you I enjoy every single day of my life now..
I don't know what type of anxiety i am dealing with but this is the worst feeling I have ever felt in my entire life! I am only 19 years old and this feelings and physical symptoms makes me feel like I am dying.
What are your symptoms?
When I first got it I was 17 and I had dizziness and that got my worried and had panic attacks and started sweating and shaking and been stuck with the trauma since then
It feels bad to look at this cause I am through an anxiety attack rn, and not be able to focus on the video. Because my head is worrying do f much.
I have GAD - this is a fantastic video and gives me hope
I added this video to my BFRB (dermatillomania, trichotillomania, onycophagia) playlist. Great video! Comprehensive. Ty!
this is the most relaxing video i’ve ever watched his voice it so soothing lol
Excellent overview of GAD and its treatment by CBT. Too often GAD sufferers are put on antidepressants, which are often ineffective, simply suppressing the symptoms, take a long time to work and even longer to stop, and have significant side-effects. CBT is much more effective and has a lasting effect as it targets the roots of the condition but unfortunately CBT treatment takes time and effort and is best as an individual treatment, making it expensive, so it is often not available for those many people with GAD who cannot afford it. There are self-help books that can provide CBT without a therapist; these can be effective for some. The key is to put in the effort to do the work required to tackle the GAD.
Books such as?
If not antidepressants, are there any drugs that are known to be beneficial for GAD? There's another commenter here who was recently put on Wellbutrin who likely would like to know this info, too. I hope you reply...
I wish there was a drug treatment that was both effective and without potential for adverse events. Some GAD sufferers do respond to antidepressants. My view is coloured by personal experience and seeing a friend affected - Google the drug treatment and individual drugs for details. Cannabidiol (CBD) is currently being studied for GAD; it has promise. Diet is another approach and you can search for anti-anxiety diet info.
@@danilovegap , books such as 'The Worry Cure' by Robert Leahy, and 'Overcoming Anxiety and GAD' by Meares and Freeston. These are two I've found useful.
@@manxstamp Thank you sir
Anything written by the late Doctor Claire Weekes is of immense help..
I was diagnosed with GAD in middle school; it was so horrible that I would worry myself to illness and miss school. Then missing school would make me anxious/overwhelmed to catch up and I’d make myself sick again worrying about it and be absent again. It was a vicious cycle. I missed ≈38% of school the year before I was diagnosed. Nowadays, as a HS senior, I’m much better with treatments. My main issues currently are unreasonable anticipatory anxiety, derealization, and OCD symptoms. Luckily I’m very self-aware of it and am able to take as much action as possible to help myself and ask for help when I need it. Keep fighting, everyone!
I answer yes to all the questions ! I just turn 60 , and I wish this video by this Amazing Doctor ,
Was available when I was a teen ! It took almost all my life to understand all my issues and other clusters , I may not know about yet ! Is sad but is sad ! 😮😮. But I am feeling positive to be free of it one day !
I was feeling anxious for a no valid reason.
Whenever it gets worse i did some of the things mentioned in the video, which I usually do when i have a specific thing i worry for.
I was horrified how I could relate to some of the things said in the video, and i think i really need a professional help from a psychologist to help me deal with it. It's such a big struggle, and i'm personally Christian and whenever i pray, it reduces it, but it doesn't stop. It might do, whenever i forget about it, and it's sometimes just temporarily.
Being anxious is probably one of the worst feelings of all in my opinion, because it's such a torture when you go through it. Not that the other ones aren't, but not being able to calm down over something, and being concerned about it/for it all the time could do so much damage to a person's mental health.
I'm so scared about my mental health, because I was so blind, that I dealt with it just like that when when i were little, and the fact that a child could feel like that is horrific, also the fact that I haven't changed too gives me goosebumps.