How stress affects your brain - Madhumita Murgia

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    Stress isn’t always a bad thing; it can be handy for a burst of extra energy and focus, like when you’re playing a competitive sport or have to speak in public. But when it’s continuous, it actually begins to change your brain. Madhumita Murgia shows how chronic stress can affect brain size, its structure, and how it functions, right down to the level of your genes.
    Lesson by Madhumita Murgia, animation by Andrew Zimbelman.

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  • @eadlynjune
    @eadlynjune 7 лет назад +21879

    Yay now I'm stressed about my stress.

    • @kamaiihooray7358
      @kamaiihooray7358 7 лет назад +72

      hahaha

    • @drfloyd82
      @drfloyd82 7 лет назад +34

      Eadlyn June lol! 😂

    • @small_juice_box
      @small_juice_box 7 лет назад +171

      Eadlyn June no joke I feel exactly the same.

    • @eadlynjune
      @eadlynjune 7 лет назад +76

      AvengedHellfold It was kinda a joke. It wasn't fully a joke but it was meant to be taken slightly humorously.

    • @kalpnasaxena9112
      @kalpnasaxena9112 7 лет назад +6

      Eadlyn June ikr...

  • @MasterJongXG
    @MasterJongXG 8 лет назад +4932

    And then parents wonder why their stressed children have a harder time to learn stuff...

    • @rochelimit55555
      @rochelimit55555 8 лет назад +16

      +MasterXG ha so true!

    • @yakine259
      @yakine259 8 лет назад +9

      +MasterXG ¨ holy crap this then/than grammar mistake has gotten even worse that the your/you're one -.-

    • @MasterJongXG
      @MasterJongXG 8 лет назад +33

      +Yakine BikeRace
      Grammar Nazi spotted!

    • @yakine259
      @yakine259 8 лет назад +3

      MasterXG it's pissing me of so badly. sorry but I simply can't handle this horrible mistake. I don't even understand how people can do this mistake.

    • @MasterJongXG
      @MasterJongXG 8 лет назад +91

      Yakine BikeRace
      maybe because English isn't our main language?
      We're on the internet, don't think that English is the main language of every person you see in the comment section.

  • @AH-qn1yw
    @AH-qn1yw Год назад +1227

    I burst into tears watching this. I was always a very productive person, an A and B student as a child, read many books, was very confident in my knowledge, knew how to share and express my ideas clearly and confidently, did not stutter, bullies couldn't get to me...I'm not that person anymore...and seeing what my brain could look like now...it's really hard. I always put so much work into learning and expanding my knowledge. I don't know if I could ever be who I was before again. I don't know if I could even limit the damage that's still being made. Every time I take a step forward, I'm sucked back into the same whirl again somehow. I want to exercise and meditate and read and grow again, but I feel so tied up sometimes. I don't know. I want to so bad. It looks so easy when other people do it. I don't know why the simplest of things are so hard for me.

    • @krutibhavsar9534
      @krutibhavsar9534 Год назад +114

      I do not know you, but we share the same story. Mine is even worse. I am already a victim of Chronic Stress and many other things, thanks to my narcissist parents. My Dr. Has detected chronic stress to a level that cannot be reversed ..... But I am glad that at least I know this. I have not enjoyed my life at all. Thanks to my parents again.

    • @sam-bb9zg
      @sam-bb9zg Год назад +71

      Little by little
      Become a baby again
      Toddle, walk and
      RUN

    • @ZOOBZGOMEZ
      @ZOOBZGOMEZ Год назад +81

      Neuroplasticity is a thing! Our brains can get re wired

    • @Alex-nq7ts
      @Alex-nq7ts Год назад +42

      Yeah i can relate this problem, before i am really great at problem solving even i can solve the math problem without formula but pandemic effect me alot stress come to me and its really effect my brain, i can't even talk normaly, my public speaking suddenly so bad, before i can dominate a convesation now i can't even make a topic, and the worse part is i can't even doing math anymore like its so hard to think. But yeah its what its, now i must fix my brain or my dream to become a good engineer will gone

    • @moonbeeps
      @moonbeeps Год назад +30

      I felt the same way watching this video, it saddens me so much what I've become. I have so many tics and pains from stress, it just creates more stress. Just to think this could be chronicle it almost makes me feel suicidal. I don't know what to do anymore...

  • @DonnHowes
    @DonnHowes 27 дней назад +61

    I suffered severe anxiety, stress disorders several years ago. Was actually addicted to alcohol. Also suffered mental disorder and cptsd. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

    • @DassHibionada
      @DassHibionada 27 дней назад +1

      Congrats on your recovery. Most persons never realizes psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives. Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here.

    • @JanetRichardson-mq5es
      @JanetRichardson-mq5es 27 дней назад +1

      Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Australia. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them

    • @SusanaGomez-mp8sk
      @SusanaGomez-mp8sk 27 дней назад +3

      YES very sure of Dr.benfungi. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

    • @Mcdogmom288
      @Mcdogmom288 27 дней назад

      100% agree I used to have Psychosis and paranoid thoughts like "people thinking about me talking about me etc. Very odd behavior after getting off Adderall from 7-16. Antidepressants at 18-29. 31 now. I took way to much, but took about 20g of Gold caps (Psilocybin containing mushroom) I analyzed my entire life. The emotions that came out helped me understand behavior etc more. Wont ever need to do it again because I'm happy and contempt forever, but I wish more people did this to alter their perception of reality. Would help with healing much trauma

    • @JesseJason-qc7ug
      @JesseJason-qc7ug 27 дней назад

      How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta

  • @edgarthegreateyst
    @edgarthegreateyst 3 года назад +4093

    I wish I experienced a caring and concerned parent when I was a kid

    • @sophiaselisana8560
      @sophiaselisana8560 3 года назад +63

      same😔

    • @markabrigo1530
      @markabrigo1530 3 года назад +80

      I felt this strongly :(

    • @primusfilius2955
      @primusfilius2955 3 года назад +20

      Same

    • @MH2206.
      @MH2206. 3 года назад +190

      Promise yourself to be a caring and concerned parent one day... only that will bring peace and healing. Good luck

    • @arelic8343
      @arelic8343 3 года назад +6

      Yeah, I wish it too

  • @bloubear2557
    @bloubear2557 8 лет назад +6178

    this channel has become a class I never payed for, but learned a lot from.. thank you

  • @DLG24
    @DLG24 Год назад +293

    I drank alcohol every day for three years straight. I worked too much. Failed relationships. And depressed.
    I ended up homeless for a few weeks in a foreign country, with no money.
    The only way I recovered from all that stress was to go back to my mom and stay in my room for months on end. I had to remove myself from all the things I experienced as stressful.
    These days I feel so much stronger and healthier.
    If you're going through a lot, always remember it's not too late for you.

    • @maria-zn7jd
      @maria-zn7jd Год назад +5

      i’m sorry you had to go through that. i’m happy you’re feeling better!

    • @shinoaki00
      @shinoaki00 Год назад +1

      Thank you for your words, it helps me so much.

    • @GabeGonzolo
      @GabeGonzolo Год назад +1

      How long?
      I been going through a terrible bout of anxiety disorder and I'm pretttty much in the same boat since last month I turn to RUclips n doctors with little help...
      Could you give some tips on what helped you.

    • @lilyrics_
      @lilyrics_ Год назад +4

      at least your mom is not the reason you're being stress 🤕

    • @Abigurlrox
      @Abigurlrox Год назад

      I just want to become a doctor.

  • @wendyjardine366
    @wendyjardine366 2 года назад +258

    This explains so much about my decreased memory, learning and overall cognition. If this doesn’t scare you into making changes I don’t know what will!

    • @DevRaj-vo9jc
      @DevRaj-vo9jc Год назад

      devrajpsy8.blogspot.com/2022/08/stress-meaning-and-stress-management.html

    • @samarmirza4759
      @samarmirza4759 Год назад +1

      Thanks for the comment. It is high time for me.

    • @varunsharma-9d266
      @varunsharma-9d266 Год назад +1

      I agreed

    • @Ljounieh
      @Ljounieh Год назад +9

      You talk as if it was a choice

    • @GK-qc5ry
      @GK-qc5ry Месяц назад +4

      I've noted such a decrease in my memory, concentration and speech, it's worried me alot. Maybe it's chronic stress that I've had for the last 3-4 years.

  • @unknownx6157
    @unknownx6157 4 года назад +2261

    Child deserves a loving parent for their mental well being.

    • @devasyak9812
      @devasyak9812 3 года назад +6

      You good bro?

    • @user-hs3nx7ym1e
      @user-hs3nx7ym1e 3 года назад +39

      @@devasyak9812 no

    • @adhoax3521
      @adhoax3521 3 года назад +39

      My parents are loving and caring both. But I am still stressed. You can't blame situations as you can find a stressful person in any situation you consider.

    • @deadcat7486
      @deadcat7486 3 года назад +4

      True

    • @wanximus
      @wanximus 3 года назад +17

      Yeah. I'm stressed with my family because of pressure after i graduated.

  • @davidplayhard
    @davidplayhard 8 лет назад +2022

    Huh.....
    I'm seriously screwed

    • @COGGYCOGSY
      @COGGYCOGSY 8 лет назад +14

      +David Martinez no bodies screwed, all it takes is 10 minutes a day

    • @COGGYCOGSY
      @COGGYCOGSY 8 лет назад +15

      +Junaka to have relaxing music playing, close your eyes and focus only your breathing, this takes time like anything to becoming fully relaxed but if you stay disciples daily for 10 minutes, that's it. 10 minutes of focusing on your breathing you will find your relaxing point to calm the mind.
      Just breath, you can do it :)

    • @Quantum_Nebula
      @Quantum_Nebula 8 лет назад +4

      Well that explains the constant fighting and lack of sleep! XD I am screwed too!

    • @crypton8639
      @crypton8639 8 лет назад +2

      +David Martinez The power is in your screwed mind

    • @dazai3874
      @dazai3874 8 лет назад +1

      +David Martinez im screwed too there is another video of ted-ed that speaks about how stress can make u sick and oh man.. all the simptoms are on me... giving final exams this year for university and oh man here in greece its hard. Stress depression sadness angryness its all around me..

  • @somella2
    @somella2 8 месяцев назад +101

    shrooms completely changed my whole life. I became a better version of myself
    This experience gave me a lot of confidence about myself and my body. A bunch of bad thought/behavior patterns were broken. One of these were pretty bad OCD that made me wash my hands a lot. It gave me a lot of hope that thing will be fine, this is one thing that I heard throughout the trip; Everything is alright. The main reason for the trip was my severe depression and it definitely helped me(although it's not gone). Before all I could do was lay in bed. Now I am trying to rebuild my life one step at a time which wasn't possible before.

    • @jasperdudek
      @jasperdudek 8 месяцев назад +1

      Psychedelics definitely have potential to deal with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, I would like to give them a try but haven't found any legit grower to get it.

    • @SuggarChona
      @SuggarChona 8 месяцев назад

      Yes, sure of dr_gifted

    • @GabrielJayden-
      @GabrielJayden- 8 месяцев назад

      A lot of people have testified about this and I really want to give it a shot. I put so much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels

    • @jasperdudek
      @jasperdudek 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@SuggarChonaHow do I reach out 🙏? If possible, can I find him on insta

    • @kayceeken5550
      @kayceeken5550 8 месяцев назад

      Psilocybin mushrooms have proven very effective in the treatment of various mental health issues. Helped me get out of years of depression and excessive alcohol use. My social anxiety is gone as well.

  • @tepoztlitlacatl634
    @tepoztlitlacatl634 Год назад +15

    As someone going through massive amounts of stress this made me wanna cry ...but there's always hope

  • @ahmadjawadhassaan4462
    @ahmadjawadhassaan4462 4 года назад +5598

    "Get in control of your stress, before it takes control of you" easier said than done.

    • @user-ci7vu7eo9w
      @user-ci7vu7eo9w 3 года назад +71

      means you need help if stress is in early stage.can develop into depression

    • @ahmadjawadhassaan4462
      @ahmadjawadhassaan4462 3 года назад +210

      @@user-ci7vu7eo9w i agree, but dealing with stress is not an easy task, sometimes your mentally strong but your body is so stressed out that it doesn't supports your mind, and sometimes your mind doesnt supports your body, and people dont get out of this spiral effect, even after seeking help.

    • @user-ci7vu7eo9w
      @user-ci7vu7eo9w 3 года назад +36

      @@ahmadjawadhassaan4462 20 years of stress developed into my depression.working 11-12 hours literally everyday plus sick parents all the time i worry.result heavy depression

    • @ahmadjawadhassaan4462
      @ahmadjawadhassaan4462 3 года назад +5

      @@user-ci7vu7eo9w makes two of us my freind, i do have question though : did you seek any help?

    • @user-ci7vu7eo9w
      @user-ci7vu7eo9w 3 года назад +14

      @@ahmadjawadhassaan4462 i have tried medications but they slow me down and i fell i can sleep all day.i fell tired from the medication

  • @saventra1038
    @saventra1038 3 года назад +1630

    How did you know I was going through so much stress? I feel like I cannot even relax without guilt.

    • @pessimistkai5569
      @pessimistkai5569 3 года назад +3

      Wanna share your issue?

    • @saventra1038
      @saventra1038 3 года назад +72

      @@pessimistkai5569 Just crippling anxiety. That’s all

    • @user-xd6em2zv6b
      @user-xd6em2zv6b 3 года назад +8

      @@saventra1038 there must be a bigger problem behind it?

    • @leahnyb6878
      @leahnyb6878 3 года назад +33

      @@saventra1038 Don´t feed your fears. Focus on positive things. Think every evening about 5 things you are grateful for. It helps. I promise.

    • @shyaaammeneen63
      @shyaaammeneen63 2 года назад +26

      @@pessimistkai5569 Reduce negative thoughts. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, eyes closed, hands on lap with palms facing upwards, be still and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight with your thoughts. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Deep inhalation-exhalation is not needed. Day or night before sleep sit or lie down and observe your breath. Being still reduces negative thoughts. Make this a daily habit to have a relaxed life. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

  • @sambosun7433
    @sambosun7433 Год назад +64

    Stress has taken control of me 3 years already
    Results: no reaction to my surroundings
    Never care of surroundings
    Easy to forget things

    • @Satorugojo64
      @Satorugojo64 16 дней назад

      ig stress caused permanent change in ur brain

  • @Nathan-dr2mc
    @Nathan-dr2mc Год назад +29

    I find it so helplessly when someone say "take control of your problem", or "it's in your hands to change your life". I'm stressed and depressed because of the very fact that I can't cope with my problems anymore, I find life so overwhelming that it makes me want to give up.

    • @livelywithsteph
      @livelywithsteph Год назад +4

      Never give up. The fact you're alive means you haven't lost the fight. Reach out to me if you want to talk further.

    • @tinacaraco1893
      @tinacaraco1893 Год назад +3

      Yes. Don’t give up. You’re here for a reason. One day you’ll be more aware of your contribution and it’s impact. Give it time.
      I presently suffer from anxiety so I know how truly overwhelming life can be, but it also can be a living astonishing miracle. Full of beauty.
      Sunshine follows rain and good times can follow difficult times.
      Turn over stone and you’ll find knowledge and those that are there to help you

    • @ibolyag3534
      @ibolyag3534 Год назад

      for examle with dementia every day...without help....stress will kill you.

    • @xoxo-mt7lx
      @xoxo-mt7lx Месяц назад +1

      ​@@livelywithstephcan you Help me?

    • @rabiaaftab3872
      @rabiaaftab3872 Месяц назад

      I feel exactly the same

  • @boy638
    @boy638 8 лет назад +2221

    this video made me stressed about whether I have stress and therefore am indeed stressed

    • @yongbangyang
      @yongbangyang 8 лет назад +23

      +boy638 'Don't think. FEEL. It's like a finger pointing at the moon. Do not concentrate on the finger, or you will miss all of the heavenly glory.' -Bruce Lee

    • @napliang6929
      @napliang6929 8 лет назад +4

      yeah, so terrible it sounds. Not just Permanent head Demage, but Inheritable head Demage, fuck…

    • @yongbangyang
      @yongbangyang 8 лет назад +10

      Nap Liang Didn't you guys watch this video until the end? The damage is not permanent, the damage can be reverse by doing exercise/ meditation. By exercising, it regulates the neurotransmitter(wiring system) in your brain, and it also increases "brain derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF)" in your brain, which acts like a brain fertilizer, and according to a professor from Harvard, Dr. John Ratey said that exercise is like taking a little bit of prozac and a little bit of ritalin (anti depressant drugs). Just read the book "Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain, by Dr. John Ratey".

    • @napliang6929
      @napliang6929 8 лет назад +1

      ok, my mistake. without exercise or so called meditation, the nightmare would come true.

    • @rukia758
      @rukia758 8 лет назад

      I saw you in Jamie Oliver's channel.

  • @ZaraKendall
    @ZaraKendall 8 лет назад +1007

    I'm going to cry, this made me even more stressed.

    • @curtischen4609
      @curtischen4609 8 лет назад +1

      +Zara Kendall homestuck

    • @ZaraKendall
      @ZaraKendall 8 лет назад +2

      +Nepeta Leijon :33

    • @demotest7679
      @demotest7679 7 лет назад +18

      Got gray hair in middle school......and it was from one class. I blame that class for making me forgetable.

    • @blackmass2564
      @blackmass2564 7 лет назад +2

      I love Homestuck

    • @tejafrikha6237
      @tejafrikha6237 7 лет назад +6

      Zara Kendall yes this is what happened to me. in the moment I started watching the video, I started crying. I'm not okey

  • @mohamed1715
    @mohamed1715 2 года назад +51

    You can’t imagine the relief I felt when I learned that it’s fixable and manageable. Thanks for the great content ❤️🙏🏻

  • @variansloth
    @variansloth 3 года назад +7

    now i'm just mourning the things i've done to my brain as i've been stressed for so long. but!!! a reminder to those that feel like this too! we can heal our bodies and our brains. it's never too late

  • @vickysaha2035
    @vickysaha2035 3 года назад +3598

    I think having well educated and understanding parents is the most important for a well developed brain

    • @pessimistkai5569
      @pessimistkai5569 3 года назад +67

      And society?

    • @mentos0778
      @mentos0778 3 года назад +12

      Please check about the parents of abrahim lincoln

    • @multiskype
      @multiskype 2 года назад +7

      @@mentos0778 Abraham Lincoln*

    • @mentos0778
      @mentos0778 2 года назад +3

      @@multiskype ya sorry

    • @shyaaammeneen63
      @shyaaammeneen63 2 года назад +51

      @@mentos0778 Reduce negative thoughts to feel better. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, eyes closed, be still and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight with your thoughts. Slowly they will reduce and relax the mind. No deep inhalation-exhalation or breath counting needed. Anytime of the day or night before sleep sit or lie down on your back and observe your breath. Be as still as possible as it reduces negative thoughts. Make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

  • @samsonsamuel2127
    @samsonsamuel2127 3 года назад +869

    Highschool: *imma pretend I didn’t see that*

    • @abdullahedits2759
      @abdullahedits2759 3 года назад +1

      Tell me about it.

    • @abdullahedits2759
      @abdullahedits2759 3 года назад +25

      @@sunisii i had a math final exam today and um... I basically messed it up. Its sad cuz I stayed till 5 am to study. I hope your speech goes well. Believe in yourself.

    • @samsonsamuel2127
      @samsonsamuel2127 3 года назад +10

      Oh yeah high school sucks, but without it it’s hard to start a life. Good luck to y’all in high school

    • @bipolarwanderer
      @bipolarwanderer 3 года назад +5

      Well, you better be ready when you start working and when you start paying your own bills. 🙄

    • @edbn24
      @edbn24 3 года назад +8

      @@sunisii unfortunately life after high school is MUCH tougher. just wanted to tell you to help prepare you.

  • @abelinaportillo1783
    @abelinaportillo1783 Год назад +1

    Stressed about stressing out makes me stressed tf serious glad to read im not alone

  • @anikatasnimsaba
    @anikatasnimsaba Год назад +3

    Up until 2020, I was a person who's very organized and productive. Also very attentive towards my studies and goals. I had a clear vision and life motto then. I also exercised and meditated everyday back then.
    But this stress got me real good and now I can't focus, keep forgetting things, and lost that clear vision of life I had back then. Now I've become a procrastinator.
    It was all because of stress. Now I'm thinking of getting back on track.

  • @OnyxtheFortuitous
    @OnyxtheFortuitous 8 лет назад +977

    Stress has really destroyed me. I'm a walking testament to how prolonged stress and anxiety are serious illnesses, although they're brushed off by society. Ever since I entered this stressful phase in my life, I saw various physical and mental functionalities. For starters, I lost *so* much hair. I probably have 1/10 the hair I used to have. I developed IBS and ulcers. My face looks aged/tired. Mentally, I'm much worse; I get panic attacks for the simplest, stupidest reasons. I'm rarely happy. I forget everything, my long term/ short term memory is shit. I can hardly sleep at night. I get headaches often.
    With all these negative effects, I feel as though I would have damaged my body much less had I smoked weed or cigarettes. As horrible as smoking is, I feel that it would have alleviated stress, and whatever damage smoking would have caused would't be anywhere near as bad as what stress has caused. I hate myself for having done so much irreparable damage to my body. Although most of the blame is on my shoulders, I partly blame society for treating stress as if it weren't a serious issue, and placing expectations that force people into this horrible state of mind.

    • @badmoxstudios
      @badmoxstudios 8 лет назад +94

      +Yaranaika Sending you some internet hug. I hope you can find some time to spend on yourself to reverse the damage that stress has done on you. I just quit and dropped everything so that I can save what little sanity I have left and work on me and my happiness. Maybe that's not a possible option for you, but, I hope you keep fighting for you and find a better situation.

    • @OnyxtheFortuitous
      @OnyxtheFortuitous 8 лет назад +75

      foxxsx Thank you for being empathetic. I was heavily debating whether or not to post this; It's really hard to share something this personal with strangers, albeit anonymously. But I hoped I could find other people who have been through/ continue to go through the same thing and can share some wisdom and kind words. Again, thank you :)

    • @TheRedPrometheus
      @TheRedPrometheus 8 лет назад +45

      At least you adhere correctly to grammar. I want you to know that I respect you courage sharing your situation with me. I really hope that you get better. Internet hug fellow human

    • @ParaditeRs
      @ParaditeRs 8 лет назад +40

      +Yaranaika Smoking weed or cigarettes would only mask the real issues at hand, they wouldn't help at all and you would likely end up feeling the effects of stress and smoking simultaneously. Don't fight one evil with another.
      What needs to be done is to identify what caused your stress to begin with and work from there.

    • @EdwardScissorsHands1
      @EdwardScissorsHands1 8 лет назад +3

      don't you ever tried to look the causes and resolve then? If don't, you can try it yet....
      And I'm trying to help, please, don't get me wrong.

  • @adnanmustafa73
    @adnanmustafa73 8 лет назад +5029

    My 7 ways to reduce stress:
    1. Get your sleep cycle in order. This means going to bed early and having a full 7 to 8 hours of sound sleep. Trust me, you will feel refreshed when you wake up.
    2. Prioritize. Do things first which needs your attention the most.
    3. Do not multitask. Our brains aren't designed to multitask, so stop doing it already and focus your attention on one work at one time. You'll perform much better this way.
    4. Be a little conscientious. Try to keep your room tidy and things arranged properly.
    5. Have a list of daily achievable goals and try to get those completed on the same day.
    6. Keep away from social media as much as you can. Social media is like junk food for your brain.
    7. Be thankful for what you have. If you are reading this, trust me you are truly lucky and have much more resources at your disposal than at least half of the world's population.

  • @lornmeditation6290
    @lornmeditation6290 2 года назад +223

    To anyone who reads this:
    There is no limit for your dreams and your happiness.Just don't let yourself down and Always be a fan of yours.
    Uplift your energy level,whether or not everything is all right.
    make time for your mental health and bring peace to your seconds.
    You are the one who can do anything you imagine💪🏼Keep it up and remember how amazing you are❤

    • @SoulSociety2021
      @SoulSociety2021 2 года назад

      Use Amyris essential oil, to treat heavy legs, varicose veins, stress and overwork
      known as "candle wood" or "torch wood" because of the high oil content of the wood
      ruclips.net/video/17bOsVc_6uU/видео.html

    • @DivineDevotion11
      @DivineDevotion11 2 года назад

      There Is Nothing Lost Or Wasted In Life
      ruclips.net/video/oRkCsTiQ4E0/видео.html

    • @anonymousanonymous-tw3wm
      @anonymousanonymous-tw3wm Год назад +1

    • @venomsymbiote6003
      @venomsymbiote6003 Год назад +1

      Kinda hard to do when I'm in a stressful relationship but thanks man

    • @ing_frantisek_mohykan
      @ing_frantisek_mohykan Год назад +1

      @@venomsymbiote6003 don't be in a stressful relationship

  • @leolaortega6325
    @leolaortega6325 2 года назад +4

    This video has changed my life for the better. Please accept my immense gratitude for sharing this! 💛
    In the past 5 hours that I've been researching the affect stress and the menstrual cycle I've learned more than in my whole lifetime (I'm in my late 20’s).

  • @searaider7685
    @searaider7685 4 года назад +346

    Start accepting things. Stop trying to control everything. Acceptance is the great beginning of a stress free life. Tested and proved 100%. Adopt a "if this happens to me is okay. I accept it and I keep going" believe me.

    • @DivineDevotion11
      @DivineDevotion11 2 года назад

      There Is Nothing Lost Or Wasted In Life
      ruclips.net/video/oRkCsTiQ4E0/видео.html

    • @DivineDevotion11
      @DivineDevotion11 2 года назад +1

      Thats wonderful

    • @shymecha
      @shymecha Год назад +8

      Once you accept hardships you are able to be content with your state of life

    • @im_STRAIGHT_up_GAY
      @im_STRAIGHT_up_GAY Год назад +8

      My parents died in accident and i lost all the money now i have nothing left.....oh wait all i need to do is accept it.

    • @searaider7685
      @searaider7685 Год назад

      @@im_STRAIGHT_up_GAY take your time grief mourn, do your part. But the truth Will remain even if you push hard not to accept it. Im really sorry for your loss. Truth hurts, but heals. My condolscenes

  • @Kouyou160
    @Kouyou160 8 лет назад +297

    Well watching this was fucking stressful

    • @soslothful
      @soslothful 8 лет назад +3

      Ironic, no?

    • @elliekathryn4597
      @elliekathryn4597 7 лет назад +3

      Concerned Geek ugh I might as well give up on life now I probably won't be able to remember I'm living it in a couple of years with the amount of stress social situations cause me😂.. in other words I agree this was stressful af

    • @uhuh1580
      @uhuh1580 7 лет назад +6

      +Concerened Geek
      ur profile pic is very fitting for this comment

  • @thefirklement
    @thefirklement 2 года назад +2

    thx for teaching me about stress and ptsd

  • @wiandryadiwasistio2062
    @wiandryadiwasistio2062 4 года назад +1748

    *when quitting your job or college is the only known cure for your chronic stress*
    :)

    • @N0URii
      @N0URii 4 года назад +137

      but life need money, yeah it sucks

    • @Rin-le7cx
      @Rin-le7cx 4 года назад +51

      Yes I did it. And started online selling. Best decision I did

    • @daijanestokazem
      @daijanestokazem 4 года назад +28

      Than you have to choose another yob!

    • @shawarmageddonit
      @shawarmageddonit 4 года назад +11

      And, you know, exercise and meditation. Just like the teacher in the educational video just taught you.
      :)

    • @NotFound-iu8wx
      @NotFound-iu8wx 4 года назад +8

      I am considering it and the timing of this video uncanny

  • @chitji
    @chitji 7 лет назад +264

    Constant stress because of school, stress because of friends/fights and neglecting father in my childhood probably gave me depression.

    • @user-hq5sp5pi2e
      @user-hq5sp5pi2e 7 лет назад +10

      Tea sometimes helps, tea is never a cure but it seems to makes people infinitely calm.

    • @nguyettoleanh9288
      @nguyettoleanh9288 7 лет назад

      but tea makes me alert.

    • @dukadarodear2176
      @dukadarodear2176 6 лет назад +2

      The Last Panda
      Do you mean you had a "neglectful" father or that you feel responsible for neglecting your father?
      There's a very high possibility that if your father/mother was cold or neglectful he/she had neglectful parents in turn.
      I think your power to choose walking away from the past and not giving a fcuk as per the O P is the simplest and the best strategy.

    • @chill9895
      @chill9895 5 лет назад +8

      @@dukadarodear2176 You can't just walk away from your past. There are some people who are mentally strong enough to do just that, but the majority of people isn't capable of doing that. Not processing your past can also cause serious issues in maintaining a balanced life. Please take events of the past seriously, even if you think them to be not that important, if they affect your daily life they are worth addressing.

    • @effiahalhumbhra3755
      @effiahalhumbhra3755 4 года назад +2

      ["Stress accumulates in the body causing cortisol rises leading to insulin resistance leading to inflammation that if not gotten in control will decimate the body. Been there done this, Dr. Eric Berg RUclips. Take only what serves one. QUEEN OPHTHALMOS."]

  • @user-cg4vv8xp4u
    @user-cg4vv8xp4u 3 года назад +12

    I really liked this video, it helps to structure more knowledge about stress, its effect on the body and methods of avoiding it. These include
    1. Get your sleep cycle in order. This means going to bed early and sleeping 7-8 hours.
    2. You don't need to do multiple tasks at the same time.
    3. Do not perform multiple tasks at the same time.
    4. Use social media as little as possible.
    5. Make a list of daily achievable goals and try to achieve them on the same day.
    6. Spend more time in the fresh air
    7. Be grateful for what you have.

  • @samruddhinaik8297
    @samruddhinaik8297 3 года назад +15

    So now I realised that I suffer from Chronic Stress and it literally has started to affect me in many ways, both physical and mental. Like I've this constant fear of failing and I overthink a lot like "letting go" is very difficult. I saw this video and I realized what damage I'm doing to myself by taking unnecessary stress. So TED-ED thank you so much for putting out this video. I will try my best to be a better person

    • @lucykaruku1392
      @lucykaruku1392 2 года назад

      Hi Naik I got blood pressure because of stress

    • @-pp5424
      @-pp5424 Год назад

      How r u now

  • @digocr
    @digocr 4 года назад +454

    Because of this video I started running ( 3:29 ), and now 2 months later I completed my first 5K race, and feel very cheerful and strong. Also I'm back to practicing Vipassana meditation. Thank you very much.

    • @user-yk2mq9py2q
      @user-yk2mq9py2q 2 года назад +2

      any updates?

    • @digocr
      @digocr 2 года назад +35

      Thanks for asking! I kept running, up to 10km, and though meditation is good for me I find difficult to do regularly. I do believe these two things help me with anxiety and depression. But what has been helping me a lot since a few months is a medicine for depression. I'm much better. Also taking vacations: I just came back from 3 weeks out, and I feel my thoughts are refreshed. It's not perfect, not magic, but I believe these things combined, and also therapy, are very very positive to happiness.

    • @jaymayrambain6022
      @jaymayrambain6022 2 года назад

      This video inspired me so much too good luck !!!!!

    • @DivineDevotion11
      @DivineDevotion11 2 года назад

      There Is Nothing Lost Or Wasted In Life
      ruclips.net/video/oRkCsTiQ4E0/видео.html

    • @hostonyoutube
      @hostonyoutube Год назад

      @@digocr too much work rather just kms

  • @theichytype
    @theichytype 7 лет назад +854

    I feel sad watching this,
    it's like every single word he's talking is "me, me, me and me..."

  • @jblack5323
    @jblack5323 2 года назад +2

    My brain is permanently damaged from stress. Had a massive breakdown 3 years due to stress and alcohol, damn couldn’t sleep and was having these terrible night panics were adrenaline was just coursing through my body. Some receptors were clearly burnt out in that whole episode as I have had derealisation since. Just wish I quit my job and stopped drinking instead of trying to soldier through it.

  • @rukmini9974
    @rukmini9974 3 года назад +9

    I love myself so much...I know that I'm kind & sensitive but so many traumatic stressful accident happend to me...I send myself all the love that i have... i love myself ..i pray for my healing..and all you who are kind sensitive and stressed out, i love you so much...take my love......be fine.💕

  • @dvl973
    @dvl973 8 лет назад +58

    Thanks mom, thanks dad for mentally fucking me up so much that I am unable to find a job, or a girlfriend, stick to a goal, lose weight, find a purpose, and lead any kind of meaningful life whatsoever. My most repeated recent activities include curling up in a fetal position and smoking two packs a day. I often ask myself a question why am I even here? I don't matter to anyone. I don't even matter to myself. I'm overweight, stressed out, anxious, socially awkward, possibly borderline, ocd, lazy, unmotivated, unhealthy, depressed, overly attached to this one girl who doesn't want me and abandoned me, cant cope with it, cant cope with anything negative really. Watching youtube videos about self help all day long has no effect. I kniw every piece of advice under the sun on how to get better. Whatever I do I'm not getting better. I tried all of it. I cant stick with anything either. I feel worthless, disposable, imprisoned, hurt, sick and useless. I have no sense of self, no direction, no boundaries, no idea how many things are wrong with me because there are so many that I cant keep up with it. My friends dont care, my family doesnt care, my parents dont care. Nobody cares. My genes are literally designed to be mercilessly weeded out of the gene pool. Why do I even wrote this? Do I really think that someone will give a fuck? Do I want to get attention? What for? Will it bring me happiness? Will I get a sense of importance for a moment? Is that what this is all about? It's all about whys. Why am I here. Why here. Why in this body. Why am I so screwed up. Why dont I have a girlfriend. Why is everything so hard to deal with. Why cant I take care of myself. Why do I feel like a victim. Why do I feel so weak. Why did I overeat for past 20 years. Why is nothing the way its supposed to be. Why? Why nobody seems to have satisfying answers to these kinds of questions??? WHY

    • @angelinem3289
      @angelinem3289 8 лет назад +10

      Not everybody does not care. find people who will care about you. i believe in you. just keep pushing through and believe :) stay strong

    • @kcolin6701
      @kcolin6701 8 лет назад +4

      +dligac Can't say I completely understand what you are going through, but those questions really resonate with tough times I have gone through. I don't know if I'll ever find the answers to them but one thing has really helped me. That is focusing on other people. Finding those people that need & are looking for help and figuring out how to help them.

    • @xxuncexx
      @xxuncexx 8 лет назад +5

      +dligac You need to work on your spirituality. You will find your answers within. You can start by trying to understand your soul, what state it is in and how to improve it to the best of your abilities. No I'm not referring to magical bullshit. Allow me to elaborate a bit. Let's start with Plato's cave allegory. Watch the RUclips video first or read up on it. You see the shadows represent our physical reality. It's all we have known and seen so we think that that's all there is. But in reality the shadows are so basic and there is a higher reality which creates the shadows. To be as basic as possible, your 3D physical reality is a projection from a higher reality/ matrix. Your physical body is just a temporary vessel for an everlasting metaphysical soul. You have free will to determine your own destiny. It's on you. You have the power to save yourself and always have. You may receive guidance in life but to act is on you. This site "spiritual research foundation" may help you understand how things run and what you need to do but won't have many scientific explanations. You will find plenty of RUclips videos and articles online that can explain this best scientifically. Alien videos/articles may help too. Stay open minded. The absence of evidence does not equate to the evidence of absence. Only you can save you. Ask and it shall be given you; seek and te shall find; knock and it shall be opened unto you

    • @dvl973
      @dvl973 8 лет назад +1

      xxuncexx I know how this universe works. I know that I am god going through this life experience. I know there's only one consciousness and everything is part of it. I know there are many layers of dimensions, I know universe has a fractal nature. I know I have spiritual guides, emotions are the communication bridge between me and my higher self. I understand all of this dude. Heck I even understand it from physics perspective that time is actually a spacial dimension and gravitiy is just an effect of acceleration in the time dimension. I understand everything. I know the universe works through secret. I even used it yesterday and had an immediate effect today. It blew my mind, it always does but I can't use it all the time I don't know how to do it because of my worrysome nature I always seem to screw it up. I have a lot of fear and I have very strong emotional reactions to everything and I can't think straight. It's like a constant panic attack. This girl I have a crush on wants something from me. Yesterday I thought to myself, well why couldn't I have her? And if not, then why couldn't I find someone even better? Why couldn't I have an awesome job? Why not? There is no reason. Everything seemed so clear to me, I understood that heck, I can do whatever I want. I can have whatever I want. For a brief second I imagined her sitting on my bed like she used to. This morning I woke up and first thing that struck me was the idea that if she texted me, this is how I would respond. I looked at my phone and she actually did text me. For a moment I was not sure if this is real or just a dream. Like I said it never stops amusing me how thoughts create reality. I know that I have nothing to lose when it comes to her. I already lost it. THEN WHY THE HECK MY EMOTIONS ARE SO FUCKED UP ABOUT IT why do I have such a strong reaction to it, why do I give a fuck??? I cannot lose her, I already did so what is going on? I hate it I don't want to be so attached to her! It's so wrong on so many levels. Now my default belief is that I was too harsh on her and my emotional reaction is that I fucked it up and I feel bad. Why? I don't have to care!!! And I really don't care. Yet it is destroying my soul with pain. For no fucking reason. I want to get rid of this

    • @xxuncexx
      @xxuncexx 8 лет назад +1

      +dligac feel like you understand parts but you don't have a very good grasp of how you use the knowledge. I feel your mind may be broken down by fear and negativity and also you don't have a very high soul level. Knowing is half the battle but do you actually try to solve your problems? Can you accurately define the problems you have and then will you devise a step by step plan on how to deal with it accordingly? You need to step back, look at yourself and say "wow how do I unfuck this POS", make a plan and execute. Constantly improvising and improving the plan as you go. Find a way to increase your spirituality. Find a way to cut down or quit smoking. Find a way to get healthier. Work smarter not harder. Quit complaining about how shitty you are and then continuing to be shitty by doing shit to improve yourself. And if you think your helping yourself but expecting failure, you're gonna fail, you're gonna cry more, you're going nowhere. Yea I walk thru the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil, for thou art with me. As for your relationship problems, that's on you. I'm a fucking INTP not a love guru. Women are confusing.

  • @BlackCatProject
    @BlackCatProject 8 лет назад +2641

    I'm scared I don't want a smaller brain help

    • @Sheepgirl-tp4nf
      @Sheepgirl-tp4nf 8 лет назад +13

      Same but you can just find help if you think you are stressed

    • @girlzplayzgamez6972
      @girlzplayzgamez6972 7 лет назад +30

      Its okay everything is gonna be fine whenever you feel stressed just lay in bed have a snore, and relax.

    • @TS-zm6yr
      @TS-zm6yr 7 лет назад +53

      Basicarr same *cries* googles:how to grow a bigger brain.

    • @lorenzorossi2000
      @lorenzorossi2000 7 лет назад +27

      Girlz playz Gamez Easy to say, but not so easy to do when (as an example) you have lots of homework you need to do and if you stop just a day then you are in danger to be stressed for another year

    • @zes3813
      @zes3813 7 лет назад +1

      wrg

  • @lowestoflows2
    @lowestoflows2 3 года назад +2

    Feeling overwhelmed and isolated
    Constantly stressed (usually everyday)
    Fatigue even right after working out
    Forgetting small things
    Shaking and sobbing without crying
    I’m scared and sad and I hate when negative, unwanted thoughts feel out of my control

  • @larkefedifero
    @larkefedifero 2 года назад

    Definitely one of the best videos I've seen on RUclips! Will watch again, several times.

  • @vickigoguen9398
    @vickigoguen9398 6 лет назад +932

    I need a hug! Exercise, meditation.. yeah, yeah, yeah, I want the loving caring hugs. Then we'll talk exercise and meditation.

    • @MsNovazz
      @MsNovazz 4 года назад +12

      😥😥😥😥😭😭😭

    • @RustinChole
      @RustinChole 4 года назад +40

      After trying every psychiatric drug available, I made a playlist of explosively emotional songs and literally ran crying at times. After two years of regular exercise, and eating way better, feel ten years younger. Still anxious, and depressed, but far less prone to breakdowns, migraines, panic inducing nausea, pretty functional. Does wonders for your self esteem too.

    • @sainithya3833
      @sainithya3833 4 года назад +20

      Virtual hug for a friend 🤗

    • @BhumikaBhavya
      @BhumikaBhavya 4 года назад +6

      /warm hugs/

    • @sais8681
      @sais8681 4 года назад +1

      Excatly!

  • @3mfreale
    @3mfreale 8 лет назад +456

    This has made me more stressed.

    • @COGGYCOGSY
      @COGGYCOGSY 8 лет назад +22

      +Alex Frey just breath

    • @catherinecab
      @catherinecab 8 лет назад

      +COGS's CORNER *Breathe.

    • @COGGYCOGSY
      @COGGYCOGSY 8 лет назад

      A Filthy Casual
      breathing

    • @catherinecab
      @catherinecab 8 лет назад

      COGS's CORNER "just breathing" your statement makes no sense. "Just breathe" is the correct terminology.

    • @COGGYCOGSY
      @COGGYCOGSY 8 лет назад

      A Filthy Casual
      sorry you couldnt fill in the blank
      "just breathing is all it takes"

  • @saintsaint7136
    @saintsaint7136 3 года назад +2

    I think this it's why it's important to have the right ppl in your circle.. your surroundings play a huge part in your stress levels..

  • @maggieneidhardt2029
    @maggieneidhardt2029 Год назад +2

    I love this video to teach my clients about the physiological impacts of stress. While I also understand the impact of parenting on stress responses, I have clients with nurturing parents who still have children that face excess anxiety. I wish I could share this video with them without including the part about contributions of the mother. Some of my more sensitive parents already carry guilt over the feeling of responsibility for their children's anxieties and that doesn't help. Also, while understanding the relationship of how stress responses are nurtured in early childhood, some of my clients don't need an excuse as to why they feel the way they do, providing them a target to point at and blame rather than one to aim for and seek healing. Man I wish that part of the video could be edited out. I really love the neuroscience of this video otherwise.

  • @swiftheart27
    @swiftheart27 3 года назад +391

    I used to be depressed and extremely stressed when I was younger due to homework, exams and other things in life. I started to jog to see if that would change anything, and honestly, it helped me out quite an amount until I stopped after I got better (and lazy/lesser time to jog around.) I still am stressed from assignments now, but I can cope a little better. :)
    Edit: wow, it’s been 2 years and I just happened to receive a notif to this comment.
    TLDR: Things are better now compared with before in some aspects. Confidence and self-love went up, haven’t exercised as much, and will be going to soon. Not exercising, makes me feel so sluggish. It’s not bad, but I miss the times where I was more motivated and active, really. I hope everyone figures out a way to destress. Going out on a walk and being out in nature is nice. Go to the park and walk, take in the fresh air. It’s good for you, truly. Doesn’t make you feel boxed in or trapped, in my experience.
    I’ve been doing much better than I was when I was younger. Two years ago, I was more emotional and erratic with how I reacted, etc. I worked out at a gym for a few months until covid hit, and the gyms were closed because of it. I tried to maintain my diet/macros/calories and worked out at home, but with classes and my lack of motivation/preference to work out at the gym, I soon stopped. Fortunately, once the gyms were back, I immediately went back- but to my demise, my pt was switched because the gym didn’t pay him as much due to covid and so he left. During covid, I became more self-aware and realised I had gastric/stomach issues, even up till today, I still have acid reflux, heart burns, etc etc. it was worse during covid but it’s much better now. I’m still learning to take care of myself, but I have been wanting to get back into working out. I feel so sluggish after not working out for so long, even after my trail at the gym was completed, I tried to maintain but I wasn’t/am not as motivated as I was two years ago. I was so keen and active back then, but now I’ve accepted myself for who and what I am, and yet, I still feel pressured by my family and myself- to get back to being healthier. And I do want to, but it is very easily for me to lose motivation if I excessively start off strong or burn out too quickly from so much effort. This time, I’m trying to start slow and build it up with consistency; something I’ve never truly had for long periods of time. I recommend going out, have some peace-walks/walks without using your phone all the time (but keep it there in case of emergencies, idk, up to you,) and just take in deep breaths, and remind yourself that a lot of the times, our problems are short-term and temporary and we can always get through it, somehow. It’ll be in the past at some point, so don’t push yourself too hard and be sure to take a break from work or studies every now and then. I should do the same too. :) thanks

    • @abhishekpawarpoems
      @abhishekpawarpoems 3 года назад +2

      How are you doing now?

    • @abhishekpawarpoems
      @abhishekpawarpoems 3 года назад +2

      I had the same thing

    • @shyaaammeneen63
      @shyaaammeneen63 2 года назад +14

      @@abhishekpawarpoems Reduce negative thoughts. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, eyes closed, hands on lap with palms facing upwards, be still and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight with your thoughts. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Deep inhalation-exhalation is not needed. Day or night before sleep sit or lie down and observe your breath. Being still reduces negative thoughts. Make this a daily habit to have a relaxed life. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

    • @gihandissa6085
      @gihandissa6085 2 года назад +1

      @@shyaaammeneen63 please help me😑
      I stress from my own writing.my new job also had lot of writting documents what i do now.

    • @shyaaammeneen63
      @shyaaammeneen63 2 года назад +6

      @@gihandissa6085 Read the msg I sent you and do the breath observing practice regularly. Make it a regular habit even at your new job. With your eyes open just observe the breath sensations for a few minutes as often as you can. Develop mentral strength. Avoid comparing yourself with anybody. It is ok if someone is better than you at office. Relax your mind. . Since many years I have been doing the breath observing practice even when I am walking alone, reading, before sleep etc.and I am totally relaxed. Read my msg and do the practice daily. Best wishes. Be motivated. Shyaaam Sir-Counsellor.

  • @Marv3Lthe1
    @Marv3Lthe1 7 лет назад +68

    This is true. For the last 4 years I was stuck in a stressful job and it affected my brain. Now I get anxious for no reason, I cant focus on stuff and easily get distracted, I cant even learn new things easily now, I cant easily remember someone's name whom I worked with a year ago. I was not like that, I was a quick learner before and I had very good memory.

    • @user-xw4od8kb7y
      @user-xw4od8kb7y 2 года назад +3

      has it gotten better?

    • @MoinKhan-rz1nw
      @MoinKhan-rz1nw Год назад +1

      Now.

    • @vaanathip425
      @vaanathip425 Год назад +2

      Same here. But I took time off work and within 6 months I feel much better. I am able to socialise, work and learn things much better now. I understand all of us don't have the privilege to leave a paying job. But it helps to keep in mind that it is not you, it is just the surroundings you are in. Try to develop the courage to leave a toxic place and find the right fit for you. Only that helps in the long run.

    • @user-xw4od8kb7y
      @user-xw4od8kb7y Год назад +1

      @@vaanathip425 So you recovered from the "brain damage"? Did you feel literally dumber during the stress?

  • @Atomos_tech
    @Atomos_tech 2 года назад +2

    I like how there are people like trying to improve humanity, thank you so much 💗, keep it up

  • @sbtcvd6498
    @sbtcvd6498 Год назад +1

    This video is so well explained. Thank you!

  • @ol7980
    @ol7980 3 года назад +435

    how do i tell my parents that they’re shortening my life span and decreasing my quality of life with the way they treat me when they’ve normalized that type of behavior for years?

    • @Mhurilo10
      @Mhurilo10 3 года назад +10

      Applying consequences to their toxic behaviours worked for me

    • @ashleymanzanet4434
      @ashleymanzanet4434 3 года назад +5

      @@Mhurilo10 may I ask what type of consequences did you do? Or what exactly do you mean by that?

    • @Mhurilo10
      @Mhurilo10 3 года назад +32

      @@ashleymanzanet4434 I'll give you my best example:
      My dad said I was going to a party for the family that I didn't wanna go. I said no. He dragged me by the arm and beat me up (I was 14 and he was a Big dock worker) and put me on the motorcycle.
      When I got there I just told everyone I could that my dad was forcing me to stay and then I left. He said "I'm not taking you back home" I said "I am going on foot". He stared me down for 15 unconfortable seconds and as I started to walk away he said "Alright.. I'll take you there". (I would walk 34km home if he had let me)
      The second time he tried it, I simply got into physical fight until he let me go. He stared me down for 30 unconfortable seconds and said "Alright. You don't need to go"
      Never happened again ever since

    • @drntrdt
      @drntrdt 3 года назад +14

      @@Mhurilo10 man, i felt that, the more your will is strong, the more you get from life

    • @Specs216
      @Specs216 3 года назад

      Damn bro u got parents? Mbn

  • @Wild4lon
    @Wild4lon 8 лет назад +65

    I'm a student and the fact is that i suffer from concentration issues, decision and judgement problems and learning new things as quickly as i used to be able to. stress is a bitch. i literally always have a problem...

    • @3dmagix
      @3dmagix 8 лет назад +1

      +Wild4lon Stuff your music player with your favorite music and go for a run.

    • @larracollins2499
      @larracollins2499 8 лет назад +4

      I totally agree. I have the same problem. things that were once so easy just sort of get lost somewhere. it's also like my mind picks and chooses when it wants to imput new information.

  • @shunnothe4371
    @shunnothe4371 2 года назад +1

    This video made me cry. It is so well made, but it also told me that my brain was literally shrinking.

  • @BaruchJW
    @BaruchJW 7 месяцев назад +4

    I want to share three tips that help me deal with stress myself.
    * Stress can cause anxiety. So try this: First, recognize that some stress is inevitable. Fretting over things you cannot prevent increases your stress. Second, understand that quite often things do not turn out the way we may fear they will.
    * Be modest, set reasonable standards, and know both your limitations and those of others. When you do this, you will reduce stress all around and even encourage greater success. Also, keep a sense of humor. When you laugh​-even when something goes wrong-​you relieve tension and brighten your mood.
    * play chess and solve chess puzzles.
    If you want to play with me, write me, I will be very happy!

  • @lesly7982
    @lesly7982 4 года назад +208

    After years of dealing with anxiety and depression, and now finally being able to somewhat come out of that dark place...I can now see how it has affected me drastically. I am not able to respond fast in conversations, and my focus on detail has worsen. I wish I could have gotten help sooner

    • @lucykaruku1392
      @lucykaruku1392 2 года назад +6

      Stress cause me blood pressure

    • @DivineDevotion11
      @DivineDevotion11 2 года назад

      There Is Nothing Lost Or Wasted In Life
      ruclips.net/video/oRkCsTiQ4E0/видео.html

    • @MusicLover-lv6if
      @MusicLover-lv6if Год назад +4

      I wish it for you and me too

    • @ketokeko
      @ketokeko Год назад +6

      same, i'm recovering slowly and it feels great, i'm currently trying to fix my insomnia since im sleeping at 8 am and that's not good. knowing you had been in this stage, for years, feels so hard. realizing how numb you were all that time

    • @moonbeeps
      @moonbeeps Год назад +1

      @@ketokeko How did you manage to get better?

  • @KingCreepa
    @KingCreepa 8 лет назад +182

    I hate society it is clear that people are overworked and stressed out about numerous things, but jobs and school are like "ARE THE NUMBERS DOING GOOD?!?!? NO? THEN LEAVE!!!!! WE WILL REPLACE YOU WITH ANOTHER PERSON OR A ROBOT JUST TO PROVE HOW WORTHLESS YOU ARE! Oh wait the numbers are doing good? okay are you stressed? why are you stressed be thankful for what you have NOW GET BACK TO WORK GOTTA KEEP THOSE NUMBERS GOING UP!" Basically every job and school system ever.

    • @saxxy4306
      @saxxy4306 4 года назад +2

      Life is not easy

    • @chinny7700
      @chinny7700 3 года назад +1

      @Pr.incorporated yes we're all safe in Him.

    • @anfisa1060
      @anfisa1060 2 года назад

      Don’t worry. This is just a bad blip in world history, don’t forget your worth and how lovable you are. God loves you just the way you are. Try praying 🙏

  • @munishachauhan5910
    @munishachauhan5910 8 месяцев назад +1

    This is one of the most concise and well explained video on this topic. Thanks

  • @sigmaSERVIS
    @sigmaSERVIS 2 года назад +1

    first day on mads for depresion and panic attacks..this video helps me to underatand how stress changed my brain and now i can chage that..great ...thanks 🤝

  • @darkdoom1939
    @darkdoom1939 7 лет назад +377

    this made me cry when i saw the rat alone

    • @Angelatopia
      @Angelatopia 7 лет назад +16

      dark doom this made me laugh.

    • @travelwell6049
      @travelwell6049 6 лет назад +3

      It was interesting how it says the neglect carried on through generations. [3:13]

    • @LittleLulubee
      @LittleLulubee 5 лет назад +4

      What’s done to lab animals is heartbreaking 💔

    • @tPlayerioT
      @tPlayerioT 4 года назад

      @@LittleLulubee Science.

  • @420bars
    @420bars 8 лет назад +220

    This video stressed me out.. I just felt my brain shrinking.

    • @effiahalhumbhra3755
      @effiahalhumbhra3755 4 года назад

      ["7/18/19, Stress accumulates in the body causing cortisol rises leading to insulin resistance leading to inflammation that if not gotten in control will decimate the body. Been there done this, Dr. Eric Berg RUclips. Take only what serves one. QUEEN OPHTHALMOS."]

    • @shelan7058
      @shelan7058 4 года назад

      Martin Godinez same

  • @user-tt4wm7xu8u
    @user-tt4wm7xu8u 3 года назад

    This video is useful for me because I learned new information about stress. Stress can be good or bad. Good stress helps you win the competition. Bad stress has a negative effect on the functioning of the brain. During stress, the harmonic kartisol is produced. I think it is important to know about stress because I find myself in stressful situations sometimes. It is also important to control stress.

  • @paingsoekhant8731
    @paingsoekhant8731 Год назад +1

    Thanks for making this insightful video. Even I haven't been cared much from my parents, I had a chance to know how I can care myself to stop epigenetics changes which can expressed through generations to generations.

  • @princeacosta6202
    @princeacosta6202 3 года назад +92

    This video makes me a teary-eyed while watching

    • @jordanwatson6304
      @jordanwatson6304 3 года назад +6

      Same and idk why

    • @faariashaikh255
      @faariashaikh255 3 года назад +2

      we r in same sitatuation then...

    • @princeacosta6202
      @princeacosta6202 3 года назад +5

      @@faariashaikh255 it's good to have faith,super mega great shield of protection from God.

    • @linathecoolest
      @linathecoolest 3 года назад +3

      i cried

    • @princeacosta6202
      @princeacosta6202 3 года назад +2

      Sir@Dark Fire,
      As a friend, i feel so sorry to hear what you have been through, what you have experienced and what made you feel that way. Even in the darkest of your days, always remember that God is with us. You are as good as you thought, how your treat others and how honest to yourself.
      As poetry said, "It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul!”
      May you have a good day ahead :")
      Salutations, Prince ♥️🇵🇭♥️

  • @ethandeng839
    @ethandeng839 7 лет назад +3605

    See mom, I told you school was killing us all.

  • @catmomjewett
    @catmomjewett 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for this.

  • @goldrose6827
    @goldrose6827 Год назад +1

    Watching this while bursting into tears 😃

  • @Alunaevergreen
    @Alunaevergreen 6 лет назад +77

    I recommend soft jogging, bird watching, and stretching somewhere in local nature alone and if headphones make you feel comfortable try lyric-less instrumental music.

    • @efonstudio
      @efonstudio 3 года назад +4

      great recommendation, following these steps really helps me a lot. I began to see the world in a different point of view

    • @Anon16290
      @Anon16290 3 года назад

      no

    • @DanielDaniel-jq8qe
      @DanielDaniel-jq8qe 3 года назад +1

      Chillhop

  • @MARCERA
    @MARCERA 8 лет назад +41

    Well that explains a lot why memories have deteriorated over the past months.

  • @RyanGraver
    @RyanGraver Год назад

    Why did this make me cry with passion

  • @lightsoutmeditaterelax
    @lightsoutmeditaterelax Год назад +2

    Sleep is extremely important to deal with stress. There are a few tools that help minimize stress ... great presentation.

  • @PardeepSingh-wf6re
    @PardeepSingh-wf6re 3 года назад +241

    Stress exists: *I'm going to end this man's whole career*

  • @pearldiving7492
    @pearldiving7492 7 лет назад +41

    As someone with anxiety disorder, this video is stressing me out.

  • @mayu8024
    @mayu8024 Год назад +10

    The thing is, with my schedule I can not even afford to stress less. And when I attempt at doing so, I lose my motivation pretty fast. When I see people giving advices to “reduce stress”, I often see “sleep more, over 7-8 hours” as one of first points, but I’m so stressed and scared something will happen that I can’t fall asleep for a long time every single day and all I’m doing is getting worse

    • @user-th4cn1uv1p
      @user-th4cn1uv1p 8 месяцев назад

      I made no progress and i destroyed my life

  • @krris5448
    @krris5448 2 года назад

    Thank you so much, feeling better now 👍😊

  • @wsb2607
    @wsb2607 6 лет назад +313

    Yes it's called highschool

    • @arianaarroyo9155
      @arianaarroyo9155 3 года назад +11

      Are u out of high school yet

    • @josephstalin5751
      @josephstalin5751 3 года назад +12

      I’m only in middle school right now and about to go to high school but I already feel stressed and burnt out because it’s a lot harder than grade 8 and decides my future.

    • @TrangNguyen-rk8qj
      @TrangNguyen-rk8qj 3 года назад +13

      No, it's called life

    • @loveiseverything003
      @loveiseverything003 3 года назад +1

      university

    • @jenjencurls
      @jenjencurls 3 года назад +3

      I’m guessing you don’t think the same now, huh? lol

  • @durgasdelight
    @durgasdelight 6 лет назад +20

    To everyone that's becoming anxious over the video (and I'm definitely one of them), remember to breathe. Just take a deep breath. And then another one. And another. Stress is a lot harder when we give into it. So eat when you're hungry even if it's just a bite, drink water when you're thirsty even if it's just a sip, leave the lights on to sleep if you have to. It's a process, but each instance that you're kinder to yourself makes it easier.

  • @livinplakkandavis6223
    @livinplakkandavis6223 Год назад

    6 years ago,when you posted this i was stress free. Now i have no other chance cause of my medicines and real life tragedies. I'm trying my best

  • @fnandofc
    @fnandofc 3 года назад

    For me, the best Ted production. Thank you!

  • @steamcleana_6918
    @steamcleana_6918 4 года назад +103

    As someone who suffered extreme anxiety and chronic stress often to the point of being physically sick for 2 years this video made a lot sense. Although there hasn’t been human trials, the study about the effect of neglect at infancy rings true to me so I’m glad it was included in the video

    • @DivineDevotion11
      @DivineDevotion11 2 года назад

      There Is Nothing Lost Or Wasted In Life
      ruclips.net/video/oRkCsTiQ4E0/видео.html

    • @dee6159
      @dee6159 2 года назад +2

      Which physical symptoms did you have?

    • @saharshjha73
      @saharshjha73 Год назад +1

      @@dee6159 which ones are you experiencing?

    • @saharshjha73
      @saharshjha73 Год назад

      @Reeba Khan what happened?

    • @randomcosmoswave
      @randomcosmoswave Год назад

      @Reeba Khan mera dimag me kuch liquid ghum raha jaisa lagta hein bhari bhari. Neck tight chest tight. Sinus typ. What are the symptoms you had??

  • @shanicem2222
    @shanicem2222 7 лет назад +36

    being at home and school stressed me.out so much.I would start crying to myself...all the.time

  • @swapna2267
    @swapna2267 Год назад +1

    Thank you

  • @Fear_Therapy
    @Fear_Therapy Год назад

    Thank you so much for sharing this!

  • @MizuMisao
    @MizuMisao 5 лет назад +29

    The part about the rats and how nurturing and caring parents can make a difference for several generations is probably the most important in the whole video. Exercising and meditating can only do so much for you, the only long-term help for this issue is genuine affection and strong social/familial bonds.

  • @Confusedduckling499
    @Confusedduckling499 6 лет назад +400

    I blame my mum for teaching me from an early age to react to things in a stressful manner. It's her natural state but sadly, she has passed it on to me. I'll never let her know though.

    • @nini-xp4vo
      @nini-xp4vo 5 лет назад +9

      Wtf. What are you?9 years old.

    • @roshn.i
      @roshn.i 4 года назад +5

      Relatable

    • @bb-eu1cr
      @bb-eu1cr 4 года назад +21

      for the same reason, your child's gonna blame you, so try to change

    • @slurvtrutl526
      @slurvtrutl526 4 года назад +25

      Don't blame her. These videos might have fun music and offer easy answers but they are massive oversimplifications. We are not rodents our societies are giant stress factories with electronic behavior interference rats never face

    • @effiahalhumbhra3755
      @effiahalhumbhra3755 4 года назад +4

      ["7/18/19, Stress accumulates in the body causing cortisol rises leading to insulin resistance leading to inflammation that if not gotten in control will decimate the body. Been there done this, Dr. Eric Berg RUclips. Take only what serves one. QUEEN OPHTHALMOS."]

  • @almalyncabansag4442
    @almalyncabansag4442 Год назад

    This video help me so much in understanding my situation. Thank you so much TED-Ed

  • @thebestkindofcat173
    @thebestkindofcat173 Год назад +1

    Im glad i discovered this video, just last year i was always hyped about learning things when i was in school but after some stuff i constantly felt a heavy pressure on my head, but after the incident, my head felt insanely light to the point where i lost myself and only this year i realized i was really slow to understand and learn compared to previously, so thank god i discovered this.

    • @randomcosmoswave
      @randomcosmoswave Год назад

      I was also learning a thing which stressed me out. I felt liquid moving in my brain and felt heavy pressure in top of the head. Neck tight. Did you felt like this and how it is solved??

    • @thebestkindofcat173
      @thebestkindofcat173 Год назад

      @@randomcosmoswave Not sure about the liquid part but for me it felt like my head was going to burst, over time it went away but i wasn't the same person after that, but im not an expert on this so id recommend seeing a therapist if you can

  • @starahavana
    @starahavana 5 лет назад +70

    This is exactly what I've been looking for!! I was trying to figure out why I cannot understand simple sentences and my efficiency at work dropped dramatically. Everything seems to be to difficult for me :-(. I feel tiried all the time not mentioning that it also impacts my relationships with others.

    • @alanrobins4205
      @alanrobins4205 2 года назад +1

      I'm sorry for you.I hope your life gets better.

    • @Gorgutek1
      @Gorgutek1 Год назад +2

      Are you doing better now, three years after? ;)

    • @starlightwhispers6781
      @starlightwhispers6781 Год назад +7

      No one understands the tiredness. They just assume it's laziness 😓

    • @user-th4cn1uv1p
      @user-th4cn1uv1p 8 месяцев назад

      Been like this for years

  • @shinchansfunnyvines6900
    @shinchansfunnyvines6900 4 года назад +2857

    In short You're dying slowly. I can feel that.

    • @User1O5
      @User1O5 4 года назад +5

      Shinchan's Funny Vines u fr

    • @amitv9128
      @amitv9128 3 года назад +57

      We're all going to die one day

    • @gardenfairy8479
      @gardenfairy8479 3 года назад +8

      Holy cow! This is true ,I'm sipping on liquid magnesium like alcohol and I know its gonna kill me 😟

    • @mahavirbuddha5982
      @mahavirbuddha5982 3 года назад +31

      But you can reverse it too, if you are willing

    • @kaaarunya_
      @kaaarunya_ 3 года назад +9

      @m amin God bless you❤️ I hope you're okay❤️😶

  • @varudboonjoong5594
    @varudboonjoong5594 Год назад

    This videos just come in time! Thanks.

  • @EricIbe
    @EricIbe 2 года назад +1

    Fighting stressors and anxieties instead of running from it helps, like mine was revealing some things about myself that wasn’t that deep. Talking and expressing yourself/thoughts sounds cliche, but it makes a huge difference I promise.

  • @Delena00
    @Delena00 7 лет назад +166

    The music didn't help at all. 😕

    • @allglorytomaddie
      @allglorytomaddie 7 лет назад +5

      If you want to know what it is, I found it on the composer's website! soundcloud.com/eastwardmusic/shantone-trident-united-way

    • @moth9659
      @moth9659 5 лет назад +3

      CupcakeNation this is not suppoused to anti-stress u, it’s suppoused to teach u how to unstressed

    • @fiddlesticks6146
      @fiddlesticks6146 5 лет назад +1

      BiBi :v I think he/she meant it didn’t help listening to what the guy was saying. Cuz it was a bit distracting for me as well :)

    • @effiahalhumbhra3755
      @effiahalhumbhra3755 4 года назад

      ["7/18/19, Stress accumulates in the body causing cortisol rises leading to insulin resistance leading to inflammation that if not gotten in control will decimate the body. Been there done this, Dr. Eric Berg RUclips. Take only what serves one. QUEEN OPHTHALMOS."]

  • @mynextlvlhealth
    @mynextlvlhealth 3 года назад +21

    It's amazing how much mental stimuli can affect us physically. Stress runs rampant these days, but there are ways to manage it when you understand what's going on in your brain!

    • @DivineDevotion11
      @DivineDevotion11 2 года назад

      There Is Nothing Lost Or Wasted In Life
      ruclips.net/video/oRkCsTiQ4E0/видео.html

  • @JMOSORT
    @JMOSORT 2 года назад

    Thank you. You have helped to fix what the VA has not solved in the pass 3 yrs

  • @alinakislitsina7869
    @alinakislitsina7869 3 года назад +7

    I liked this video. Thanks to him, I learned a lot more about stress, how it occurs and what methods can be used to avoid stress. It is interesting to know that stress is not only bad but also good. We need to find out in what situations we experience positive emotions during stress))

  • @officiallyawesome8585
    @officiallyawesome8585 3 года назад +85

    I remember basically nothing about this video, that’s how I know I’m stressed

    • @roubziram1718
      @roubziram1718 3 года назад +1

      Me too 😪

    • @n00bm4str69
      @n00bm4str69 3 года назад +1

      @Dark Fire cheer up lad, everything is going to be okay. I don't know how and I don't know when but everything is going to work out alright.

    • @n00bm4str69
      @n00bm4str69 3 года назад

      @Dark Fire cheer up lad, everything is going to be okay. I don't know how and I don't know when but everything is going to work out alright.

    • @azirods2799
      @azirods2799 2 года назад

      @Dark Fire Don't listen to the haters. You are all you need. You don't need anyone's validation. At first I cared what others thought of me. I understood later in life that we cannot please everyone. So be pleased with yourself, love yourself and take care of yourself. You are worth it! Take care. Il pray for you.

  • @thuy__
    @thuy__ 5 лет назад +230

    This comment will probably be lost but this is a great video and sincerely helped me. Thank you. ❤️

  • @Senkothepamperfox
    @Senkothepamperfox 2 года назад

    Thank you a lot, i'm going thru a ton of stress.

  • @vincentxie3090
    @vincentxie3090 7 месяцев назад +1

    I normally felt stressed whenever there an important exams happening, because enable to get good grades I would need to think carefully in every question and to be able to focus or else my life wouldn’t be easy for my academic performance so I would need to remember some important additional subjects I done to do well in those exam without being to stressful

  • @KAT_IP
    @KAT_IP 3 года назад +200

    Me: I’m stressed and depressed because of the pressure I have on my shoulders from school and daily life
    My mom: IT’S BECAUSE OF YOUR PHONE!!!

    • @MiMi-ch8zr
      @MiMi-ch8zr 3 года назад +7

      So relatable

    • @MooBerry2009
      @MooBerry2009 3 года назад +25

      But if you’re on social media it really is, I’ve been happier since I’m not checking up on everyone and not letting them know what I’m doing or eating

    • @rugrat1235
      @rugrat1235 3 года назад +14

      Your Mom has a major point.
      And years of wisdom on you.
      Give Mom's ideas a fair try. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. ✌💕🙏

    • @berry278
      @berry278 3 года назад +2

      SAME 😂

    • @divayaleite3444
      @divayaleite3444 3 года назад +1

      @@MooBerry2009 Same here.