Julia, you can be honest with me: been following you for a number of years, and whether you agree or disagree with me on this take; i dont believe there is any perfect definition for anxiety...but that can be for anything...because i dont believe anything can always be explained in ways we so utterly crave .... and the same i believe holds true for anxiety and many other aspects of life we all want clear answers to; but in reality, thats not how it always works...and sometimes we just have to go with the flow. Change my mind.
NOTE: I do need some clarification. You mentioned in the video 5 main reasons, and it appeared you grouped those as following: 1. Biological/Neurological factors 2. Lifestyle and Behavioral factors: 3. Situational or Enviromental factors: 4. Medical Conditions I only see 4 main categories, maybe I combined two that weren’t supposed to be? My thoughts and notes on Julia’s RUclips video (11/22/2024), Anxiety That comes Out of Nowhere After being a shifter for so long and learning so much about processing my thoughts and emotions, I've become much less anxious compared to when I first started this journey. While these thought tools are incredibly helpful, I find that sometimes I need an extra boost. In those moments, anxiety medication has also been a great coping mechanism, complementing all the thought work I've done. Here are my notes: * Anxiety may seem like it is coming out of nowhere, but isn't actually coming out of nowhere, there are many reasons for it. It can vary from person to person. There are 5 main reasons: 1. Biological and neurological factors: things going on in our bodies. (E.G: Sleep deprivation) Overactive stress response: Highly sensitive people are more likely to experience overactive stresses. Hormonal changes: Hormones changes can affect bodies (E.G: Menstrual cycle) Psychological/Emotional factors: An obvious example is if you are struggling with some sort of anxiety disorder. Subconscious triggers (underlying trauma/issues that haven't been dealt with) Perfectionism/high expectations: Always putting pressure on yourself. Repressing a lot of emotions: If you have a lot of things going on and/or emotions and you can't "keep a lid on it" but you're repressing like anger, sadness, fear, can trigger a big anxiety response. 2. Lifestyle and behavioral factors: Consuming caffeine can lead to hyper stimulation which can trigger anxiety. (E.G: drinking coffee). Dietary factors: Skipping meals and having low blood sugar. Someone in a marginalized population: (Size, age, race, physical ability…etc..) If used to being in a chronic anxious mindset, it will be easy for your brain to bring you back there. It doesn't know how to get to a calm and peaceful mindset. 3. Situational or environmental factors: Life change/Loss: a breakup, a move, job change…etc… Existential angst: a condition of dread or anxiety related to existentialism. (Future global, community or political uncertainties) Sensory overload: (Too much loud noise or bright lights) 4. Medical Conditions: Thyroid conditions Heart or respiratory issues. Vitamin deficiencies. Certain medication side effects. Another main reason?? (Need clarification) What to do when anxiety comes up: *Pay attention to what is happening inside your body or what's happening inside your head. *Do a brain dump exercise (journaling our thoughts) *Grounding techniques: (meditation, body scan, breathing exercise...etc..) *Start address and evaluating your lifestyle factors. (How much caffeine/sugar am I taking in? How much sleep am I getting?) *Start processing your feelings (Try not to avoid, numbing or repressing emotions)
Oh, I just had another thought! As I am in the middle of trying to declutter more out of my room, I notice that the clutter causes some anxiety too - even anxiety trying to declutter too! Haha, it goes back that environmental category.
Awesome Possum. You Rock. Honestly someone should give you your own TV show. Your goodness and personality radiates internally and externally... it's just a good vibe and a brilliant ray of sunshine.
This is so helpful! The part about maybe we are hungry struck me in particular…didn’t know that would cause stressful feelings. Thank you Julia! You are amazing. I’m going to listen again and take some notes :-)
Julia, you can be honest with me: been following you for a number of years, and whether you agree or disagree with me on this take; i dont believe there is any perfect definition for anxiety...but that can be for anything...because i dont believe anything can always be explained in ways we so utterly crave .... and the same i believe holds true for anxiety and many other aspects of life we all want clear answers to; but in reality, thats not how it always works...and sometimes we just have to go with the flow. Change my mind.
NOTE: I do need some clarification. You mentioned in the video 5 main reasons, and it appeared you grouped those as following:
1. Biological/Neurological factors
2. Lifestyle and Behavioral factors:
3. Situational or Enviromental factors:
4. Medical Conditions
I only see 4 main categories, maybe I combined two that weren’t supposed to be?
My thoughts and notes on Julia’s RUclips video (11/22/2024),
Anxiety That comes Out of Nowhere
After being a shifter for so long and learning so much about processing my thoughts and emotions, I've become much less anxious compared to when I first started this journey. While these thought tools are incredibly helpful, I find that sometimes I need an extra boost. In those moments, anxiety medication has also been a great coping mechanism, complementing all the thought work I've done.
Here are my notes:
* Anxiety may seem like it is coming out of nowhere, but isn't actually coming out of nowhere, there are many reasons for it. It can vary from person to person.
There are 5 main reasons:
1. Biological and neurological factors: things going on in our bodies. (E.G: Sleep deprivation)
Overactive stress response: Highly sensitive people are more likely to experience overactive stresses.
Hormonal changes: Hormones changes can affect bodies (E.G: Menstrual cycle)
Psychological/Emotional factors: An obvious example is if you are struggling with some sort of anxiety disorder.
Subconscious triggers (underlying trauma/issues that haven't been dealt with)
Perfectionism/high expectations: Always putting pressure on yourself.
Repressing a lot of emotions: If you have a lot of things going on and/or emotions and you can't "keep a lid on it" but you're repressing like anger, sadness, fear, can trigger a big anxiety response.
2. Lifestyle and behavioral factors:
Consuming caffeine can lead to hyper stimulation which can trigger anxiety. (E.G: drinking coffee).
Dietary factors: Skipping meals and having low blood sugar.
Someone in a marginalized population: (Size, age, race, physical ability…etc..)
If used to being in a chronic anxious mindset, it will be easy for your brain to bring you back there. It doesn't know how to get to a calm and peaceful mindset.
3. Situational or environmental factors:
Life change/Loss: a breakup, a move, job change…etc…
Existential angst: a condition of dread or anxiety related to existentialism. (Future global, community or political uncertainties)
Sensory overload: (Too much loud noise or bright lights)
4. Medical Conditions:
Thyroid conditions
Heart or respiratory issues.
Vitamin deficiencies.
Certain medication side effects.
Another main reason?? (Need clarification)
What to do when anxiety comes up:
*Pay attention to what is happening inside your body or what's happening inside your head.
*Do a brain dump exercise (journaling our thoughts)
*Grounding techniques: (meditation, body scan, breathing exercise...etc..)
*Start address and evaluating your lifestyle factors. (How much caffeine/sugar am I taking in? How much sleep am I getting?)
*Start processing your feelings (Try not to avoid, numbing or repressing emotions)
Oh, I just had another thought! As I am in the middle of trying to declutter more out of my room, I notice that the clutter causes some anxiety too - even anxiety trying to declutter too! Haha, it goes back that environmental category.
I already pressed the button on the coffee maker. Damnit.
Awesome Possum. You Rock. Honestly someone should give you your own TV show. Your goodness and personality radiates internally and externally... it's just a good vibe and a brilliant ray of sunshine.
So timely! Thank you Julia
This is the majority of mine. Glad to see confirmation.
Ok I haven’t seen your videos in a long time and I am happy for this upload bc this happens to me all the time on my best days
Thank you, dealing with this 24/7. Due to grief & menopause & GAD ❤
Thanks for this video.❤
This is so helpful! The part about maybe we are hungry struck me in particular…didn’t know that would cause stressful feelings. Thank you Julia! You are amazing. I’m going to listen again and take some notes :-)
Thank you Julia for the wonderful video!
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highly sensitive is such a loaded old-school concept with questionable history. please consider using the more modern term neurodivergent.