I’m a teen with social anxiety and like 2 seconds ago I was in an elevator with a bunch of boys my age . They were nice and we had a brief interaction and then I exited the elevator but still I think I’m having a panic attack over it . This couldn’t have come at a better time
I have social anxiety and it sucks! I always feel like im missing out on life because of my anxiety but this video really gave me a new perspective. I really appreciate your videos, you're my new favourite youtuber 💖💖
A lot of people assume I’m weak and not goal oriented because I have an anxiety disorder or they either perceive it as me looking for attention especially the people from older generations in my family. Things have gotten better and I’ve slowly learned not to care about people’s negativity towards me because I’m black, gay, vegan, anxiety medicated, and closeted so I’m going to need to be able to not internalize others words because it’ll be an endless cycle of hate because of who I am.
I think the vast majority of people have healthy level of anxiety. We all know how to avoid big problems. But when someone say they have anxiety, they mean the unhealthy level. it is bad not good. imagine the people who would never climb a mountain or hike in a forest just to be 100% safe, or those who will avoid war at all costs not to die. But any way, this video may help those who have unhealthy anxieties understand it as an adaptive way and feel less anxious about it. as Dr Ana already said.
I’m so glad I discovered your channel!! I’ve been binging them for 3 days 😅 I took AP Psych last year and it was my favorite class. Although I know that I’m not going to college for Psych (I’m doing music) I still love learning as much as I can, so thank you!! ❤️
I struggle in this a lot. This day I was productive compare to my normal days but even when I’m being productive, while doing some things, my mind keeps remembering or keeps imagining things will fall apart. It is hell. But somehow I’m trying to adapt a habit and do a bullet journal so that I will only gonna see my progress everyday cause I also had depression before so it’s hard for me to do even self care or self love
I love reframing. Also let the ads finish at the end because I read somewhere that you get a little something if we don't skip the ads. =) Medium is oversized?!? Skin tight on me. LOL Might get me some attention in the gym though I might have to reframe that attention. LOL For me anxiety is an adaptive function. I don't FEAR much. However my fear of heights is real and the Grand Canyon showed me what it's like when the body shuts down. Beautiful and WAYYY more impressive IRL that any pic/video. WOW... I don't like snakes but I dated a woman long go who loved them and helped reduce me not liking them. Usually other people can help me appreciate other things I'm not exposed to when you see the love/passion/enthusiasm. Music is a perfect example when you're dating people with different tastes. Being sensitive to energy (Create/cre8) (Generate/gnr8) (Energy/nrg) or an 'empath' as others have mentioned, really is what I call a BLESSING and a CURSE. Luckily I've been around a while and learned things that have helped me, but even though were 'social creatures' I find myself withdrawing because of what I feel when I'm around others at this time. Too much FEAR that is not mine to want to be around others. Know THYSELF. =)
That's so sweet, I think it does get monetized extra if you let ads play out but I'm not sure. Either way, thank you for the kindness! And I agree, getting exposed to something you're afraid of is the way to stop fearing it. Sounds like being around snakes did that for you. (I could probably give myself some exposure therapy when it comes to snake, but I don't really see the point since it's not a debilitating/everyday fear)
how anxiety does feel like for you all? Since I was very young i've always been worried about everything mainly my grades, i almost always feel like I have a knot in my stomach. Sometimes I find myself enjoying life but then i start being stress out again. I feel like i dont deserve to chill and instead i should do productive stuff, i dont know how to explain it ..
Dread yes, and also your stomach knot, but an intense pressure on my chest like I can't breathe, nausea, and generally my neck and shoulder muscles get really tense and knotted. Also if it's really bad then period cramps are a lot worse than usual.
Just starting the video but your septum piercing is so cute on you! I’ve already been working to reframe my anxiety, thanks so much for helping me train my mind
Hi! I’m a huge fan of your channel and I just want to thank you! 💛 i’m wondering if u could do a video talking about abandonment issues? i don’t know much about it and i feel like i have it :((
Woke up having a panic attack- thanks so much for this video. Amazing timing. also wish I could buy merch but moving to boston and that city be $$$$!!!! Love u chianti
I absolutely love your channel, you are an inspiration! I’m planning a PhD in clinical psychology as well. May I ask, what year are you in and how many years is the program? Thank you!
You remind me of Michael Scott from The Office going into a pet store and giving adoration to the cute animals, like dogs, and then going up to the snake and saying “You’re disgusting. You will never find love.” 😂😂 I deal with social anxiety, and appreciate this advice on reframing it. For me, after learning my issues were social anxiety related, which I never considered before because to the world I appear extremely calm, I swear my anxiety worsened. Like taking ownership of social anxiety made it heavier. So I try not to say I have it it, instead sometimes have to deal with it.
Made it private cause I didn't feel like dealing with the negativity anymore. Two days of people calling me a dumb/biased feminist bitch was more than enough lol
Great content! My anxiety has been off the charts the last months, mindfulness, gratitude journalling and a diy version of ‚the work‘ helped, i. e. inverting my thoughts to stop myself from ruminating. also: I have a boa and had many friends hold him kinda scared for the first time and walk away feeling better about their fear, which is nice ☺️
I love the video it helped me think in another way about my anxiety and I will try to practice thinking this way when I'll feel anxious. Thank you so much for making this video ❤️ ❤️
Good content, would you mind doing a video on characteristics of someone who is a high functioning sociopath or anti social personality disorder and any tips on how to maintain friendships and relationships with them!
i have really bad anxiety but it fluctuates. some days its rly bad and other days i dont even notice it. i love your take on it!! a lot of my friends say im really self aware and in tune with my emotions. i love ur presence its so calming and comforting. thank u ana for this channel
My psychologist has other patient(s) who won't use lifts (elevators). I know lifts are safe and they don't bother me personally, but damn if that one doesn't make a lot of sense. They're almost like a Faraday cage, you wouldn't have phone reception if you were stuck in one.
Anxiety is a message that there is a perceived threat. But we need to differentiate between a real threat (life and death) and possible discomfort. Anxiety is driven by catastrophizing.
I once was a really extroverted person but something happened and my social anxiety heightened. It was rlly a turning pt in my life. I feel so different and I’m trying to accept the way I am now
I agree with your analysis of anxiety being a sort of safety mechanism. Can you please make a video discussing stoicism and how it relates to ideas of "masculinity?" (Not toxic-masculinity, just regular healthy masculinity) I like this quote from the stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius, “If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself but to your own estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment." He's actually right if you really think about it. Studying stoic philosophy/psychology has helped me tremendously diminish my own struggles with anxiety. I use to have bad social anxiety among peers and even performance anxiety during official sports competitions. Sometimes a person's worry can be more of a problem than the problem they are worried about in the first place.
I actually filmed a video breaking down her and Johnny Depp's phone call, but there was waaay too much speculation and too many blind spots so I ultimately decided not to post it
I love learning about psychology because of the way it helps me understand myself and my surroundings better. Like anxiety and how it interacts with my sensory processing disorder and ocd. Thanks for the content! Also are you on the spectrum? I really see a lot of myself in you :)
I was wondering if you could do a character analysis on Davina from selling sunset if you ever get to watching the show if you haven;t already. I feel she really gaslights people idk, that's just me. Great video as always.
for me, trypophopia is not even related to fear, but it makes me sick instantly, i feel discomfort in my guts and i literally get nusea when looking at it. Then, i cant get rid of this picture of my mind for the next few minutes (sometimes even hours...)
Thanks for sharing! The intrusive nature of thinking about it afterwards sounds like an obsessive-compulsive type of anxiety. I get similar intrusion symptoms if I see a photo of a snake, I’m pretty much guaranteed to have nightmares about them that night
Can you do a video about getting rid of phobias? I have an insane phobia of bugs to the point where I’m not able to walk inside my own house out of the fear that I’ll see one, and it’s really bad 😞 could you maybe do a video on that? 😌
love your videos, and i'd encourage you to try n break down some of your fears of snakes and/or insects, most of them are absolutely harmless and all would avoid you at all costs!
Cognitively I know that, but to be honest my fear of them doesn’t reach the level of a phobia to the point where it interferes with my life, so I haven’t really had a reason to deconstruct my fear too much :)
This channel is an incredible resource. Truly appreciate your insight and gentle, real, and kind delivery ♥️
Thank you so much! :)
Well said. She really is such a blessing 💜
Your content is sooo nourishing
Perfect description 😊
I’m a teen with social anxiety and like 2 seconds ago I was in an elevator with a bunch of boys my age . They were nice and we had a brief interaction and then I exited the elevator but still I think I’m having a panic attack over it . This couldn’t have come at a better time
I’m pretty sure they thought you were a cool guy/girl!
I have social anxiety and it sucks! I always feel like im missing out on life because of my anxiety but this video really gave me a new perspective. I really appreciate your videos, you're my new favourite youtuber 💖💖
Same.
Sorry to hear that! And thank you
A lot of people assume I’m weak and not goal oriented because I have an anxiety disorder or they either perceive it as me looking for attention especially the people from older generations in my family. Things have gotten better and I’ve slowly learned not to care about people’s negativity towards me because I’m black, gay, vegan, anxiety medicated, and closeted so I’m going to need to be able to not internalize others words because it’ll be an endless cycle of hate because of who I am.
I'm sorry to hear that! There's definitely a ton of stigma and misinformation around anxiety :/
Anxiety is your mind + body telling you what you need. So true 💯
I think the vast majority of people have healthy level of anxiety. We all know how to avoid big problems. But when someone say they have anxiety, they mean the unhealthy level. it is bad not good. imagine the people who would never climb a mountain or hike in a forest just to be 100% safe, or those who will avoid war at all costs not to die.
But any way, this video may help those who have unhealthy anxieties understand it as an adaptive way and feel less anxious about it. as Dr Ana already said.
I’m so glad I discovered your channel!! I’ve been binging them for 3 days 😅 I took AP Psych last year and it was my favorite class. Although I know that I’m not going to college for Psych (I’m doing music) I still love learning as much as I can, so thank you!! ❤️
Thank you so much! Good luck with your music :)
Thank you so much for the video Ana. You never disappoint us as always. This was really helpful...❤❤❤
I'm so glad!!
ok when the little royalty free music hit, I had to leave a like 😤
I struggle in this a lot. This day I was productive compare to my normal days but even when I’m being productive, while doing some things, my mind keeps remembering or keeps imagining things will fall apart. It is hell. But somehow I’m trying to adapt a habit and do a bullet journal so that I will only gonna see my progress everyday cause I also had depression before so it’s hard for me to do even self care or self love
Thank you for sharing
I love reframing. Also let the ads finish at the end because I read somewhere that you get a little something if we don't skip the ads. =) Medium is oversized?!? Skin tight on me. LOL Might get me some attention in the gym though I might have to reframe that attention. LOL
For me anxiety is an adaptive function. I don't FEAR much. However my fear of heights is real and the Grand Canyon showed me what it's like when the body shuts down. Beautiful and WAYYY more impressive IRL that any pic/video. WOW...
I don't like snakes but I dated a woman long go who loved them and helped reduce me not liking them. Usually other people can help me appreciate other things I'm not exposed to when you see the love/passion/enthusiasm. Music is a perfect example when you're dating people with different tastes. Being sensitive to energy (Create/cre8) (Generate/gnr8) (Energy/nrg) or an 'empath' as others have mentioned, really is what I call a BLESSING and a CURSE. Luckily I've been around a while and learned things that have helped me, but even though were 'social creatures' I find myself withdrawing because of what I feel when I'm around others at this time. Too much FEAR that is not mine to want to be around others. Know THYSELF. =)
That's so sweet, I think it does get monetized extra if you let ads play out but I'm not sure. Either way, thank you for the kindness!
And I agree, getting exposed to something you're afraid of is the way to stop fearing it. Sounds like being around snakes did that for you. (I could probably give myself some exposure therapy when it comes to snake, but I don't really see the point since it's not a debilitating/everyday fear)
how anxiety does feel like for you all? Since I was very young i've always been worried about everything mainly my grades, i almost always feel like I have a knot in my stomach. Sometimes I find myself enjoying life but then i start being stress out again. I feel like i dont deserve to chill and instead i should do productive stuff, i dont know how to explain it ..
Thank you for sharing
Dread yes, and also your stomach knot, but an intense pressure on my chest like I can't breathe, nausea, and generally my neck and shoulder muscles get really tense and knotted. Also if it's really bad then period cramps are a lot worse than usual.
I feel like any moment I'll faint and feel disliked. I feel attacked emotionally and mentally.
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Awesome piece!
I have extreme social anxiety :(( I'm also struggling with recent claustrophobia and anxiety from my face masks
So sorry to hear that :( I have a video on social anxiety if it helps at all!
@@AnaPsychology thank you!!
You're so cute, I wish we were friends 😢
Thank you Ana for your valuable insight.
I really needed this video today. Thank you for making amazing content Ana!
No depression or anxiety. I'm just here to watch you😬❤
Just starting the video but your septum piercing is so cute on you! I’ve already been working to reframe my anxiety, thanks so much for helping me train my mind
Hi! I’m a huge fan of your channel and I just want to thank you! 💛 i’m wondering if u could do a video talking about abandonment issues? i don’t know much about it and i feel like i have it :((
i think she has one under the name of “how to get over you fear of abandonment”
Yes, posted one a couple weeks ago! :)
Woke up having a panic attack- thanks so much for this video. Amazing timing.
also wish I could buy merch but moving to boston and that city be $$$$!!!! Love u chianti
Sorry to hear that! And don't sweat it, good luck in Boston :)
Finally someone who understands my fear of snakes 🤣
I absolutely love your channel, you are an inspiration! I’m planning a PhD in clinical psychology as well. May I ask, what year are you in and how many years is the program? Thank you!
Thanks so much! I’m going into my 3rd year, I have 3 more years to go :)
You remind me of Michael Scott from The Office going into a pet store and giving adoration to the cute animals, like dogs, and then going up to the snake and saying “You’re disgusting. You will never find love.” 😂😂
I deal with social anxiety, and appreciate this advice on reframing it. For me, after learning my issues were social anxiety related, which I never considered before because to the world I appear extremely calm, I swear my anxiety worsened. Like taking ownership of social anxiety made it heavier. So I try not to say I have it it, instead sometimes have to deal with it.
please ana put trigger warnings for the phobias :((
What happened to your Peterson video?
Made it private cause I didn't feel like dealing with the negativity anymore. Two days of people calling me a dumb/biased feminist bitch was more than enough lol
Great content!
My anxiety has been off the charts the last months, mindfulness, gratitude journalling and a diy version of ‚the work‘ helped, i. e. inverting my thoughts to stop myself from ruminating.
also: I have a boa and had many friends hold him kinda scared for the first time and walk away feeling better about their fear, which is nice ☺️
I love the video it helped me think in another way about my anxiety and I will try to practice thinking this way when I'll feel anxious. Thank you so much for making this video ❤️ ❤️
Good content, would you mind doing a video on characteristics of someone who is a high functioning sociopath or anti social personality disorder and any tips on how to maintain friendships and relationships with them!
Interesting topic, noted!
I still get anxious from past moments.
9:40 why did you have to describe me so well? :D
Thank you so much for this video, I tend to fixate on my anxiety and worry a lot, and I definitely need to reframe how I think about it! ❤️
Thank you. This is compassionate.
Ana, could you do a video on insomnia....
i have really bad anxiety but it fluctuates. some days its rly bad and other days i dont even notice it. i love your take on it!! a lot of my friends say im really self aware and in tune with my emotions. i love ur presence its so calming and comforting. thank u ana for this channel
Thank you so much!💕
Hi Ana! Did you delete your Jordan Peterson video? If so, how come? I really found it interesting.
Yeah I made it private because I couldn't deal with his army for more than two days
@@AnaPsychology I'm sorry for that!
Thank you!!
My psychologist has other patient(s) who won't use lifts (elevators). I know lifts are safe and they don't bother me personally, but damn if that one doesn't make a lot of sense. They're almost like a Faraday cage, you wouldn't have phone reception if you were stuck in one.
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Thank you for this video. Your channel helps me a lot ❤️
I'm so glad! :)
From a religious sense, snakes have always been evil! Haha great video again Ana! :)
Anxiety is a message that there is a perceived threat. But we need to differentiate between a real threat (life and death) and possible discomfort. Anxiety is driven by catastrophizing.
Aww, what a pretty kitty! I love your content and I'll look into your merch. Thank you for everything you do 💕
Just wanted to say that your merch is super cute ❤️ also, love your videos, keep up the good work 💜💜💜
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I once was a really extroverted person but something happened and my social anxiety heightened. It was rlly a turning pt in my life. I feel so different and I’m trying to accept the way I am now
is nobody gonna mention the amazing 4k qual that is available? Thanks a ton for the info, Ana!
Your voice is so calming and I love your videos❤️. Amazing way of viewing things:)
your voice is so calming. love your content
Generalised anxiety gang over here, this is super helpful advice that I really needed to hear especially during this pandemic! Thank you! 💗
Thank you so much for all this content ❣️ Your videos are so helpful
Ana thank you so much for this videos. Love you so soo much ❤❤
oh my god this video is exactly what i needed. thank you
I agree with your analysis of anxiety being a sort of safety mechanism. Can you please make a video discussing stoicism and how it relates to ideas of "masculinity?" (Not toxic-masculinity, just regular healthy masculinity) I like this quote from the stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius, “If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself but to your own estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment." He's actually right if you really think about it. Studying stoic philosophy/psychology has helped me tremendously diminish my own struggles with anxiety. I use to have bad social anxiety among peers and even performance anxiety during official sports competitions. Sometimes a person's worry can be more of a problem than the problem they are worried about in the first place.
Sisyphus 55 made one about this recently! I know I'm a bit late.
Ana, great video. Could you talk about hypochondria or health anxiety with respect to the COVID pandemic?
That's a great idea. I briefly touch on it in my "mental illness pandemic" video but I could definitely go into more depth
Could you do a video on Amber Heard?
I actually filmed a video breaking down her and Johnny Depp's phone call, but there was waaay too much speculation and too many blind spots so I ultimately decided not to post it
I love learning about psychology because of the way it helps me understand myself and my surroundings better. Like anxiety and how it interacts with my sensory processing disorder and ocd. Thanks for the content!
Also are you on the spectrum? I really see a lot of myself in you :)
I'm glad to hear that! And no, I am not on the spectrum
I was wondering if you could do a character analysis on Davina from selling sunset if you ever get to watching the show if you haven;t already. I feel she really gaslights people idk, that's just me. Great video as always.
I haven’t seen it, but it sounds super interesting!
for me, trypophopia is not even related to fear, but it makes me sick instantly, i feel discomfort in my guts and i literally get nusea when looking at it. Then, i cant get rid of this picture of my mind for the next few minutes (sometimes even hours...)
Thanks for sharing! The intrusive nature of thinking about it afterwards sounds like an obsessive-compulsive type of anxiety. I get similar intrusion symptoms if I see a photo of a snake, I’m pretty much guaranteed to have nightmares about them that night
Oh my lord I am absolutely buying the cat hoodie
Can you do a video about getting rid of phobias? I have an insane phobia of bugs to the point where I’m not able to walk inside my own house out of the fear that I’ll see one, and it’s really bad 😞 could you maybe do a video on that? 😌
Noted! So sorry to hear about that, bugs suck :(
love your videos, and i'd encourage you to try n break down some of your fears of snakes and/or insects, most of them are absolutely harmless and all would avoid you at all costs!
Cognitively I know that, but to be honest my fear of them doesn’t reach the level of a phobia to the point where it interferes with my life, so I haven’t really had a reason to deconstruct my fear too much :)
Do a video on why I feel like no one likes me.
This video is a gift! Thank you Ana
The best merch is a merch with cats!!!!!
Ana what happened to your video critiquing Jordan Peterson? I wanted to reference it to prove a point to someone 😂
Made it private cause I didn’t want to deal with his army of followers insulting me for all of eternity
Ana Psychology oh I’m sorry they’re so rude! Glad you made it private.
A nice approach
Awww a countess 🥰