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Thanks a lot Shaan, love from India 🇮🇳Your videos have helped a lot but my issue is still causing a lot of trouble😢😢 Can you please read it once, I need help! I am in deep trouble since last 1 year. I had some ocd before this but from last year due to some fear something got triggered and it became very worse. I am fighting since 1 year and currently the main problem is. That my mind is auto visualizing everything, mostly if it dangerous or fearful then it does it more. Even while talking or reading etc. And a constant rubbish auto visualization that a big knife or something harmful(a sharp plate type thing or something unclear) is coming with speed on my neck and will cut it or hit it. It is very frequent sometimes😔😢 and the thing is everything is normal around me but this visualisation keeps going and it is very difficult to convey to my mind that nothing of that sort is real. But it creates choking and pain in neck😔 I am troubled due to this. Then I have to change it or do something or kill the visualisation with another visualisation or something otherwise it becomes very distressing and I am not able to work or focus on anything😞 And this 1 is main and another is the fear of some wandering soul (bhatakti aatma) which i fear is in my house of entering my body, it started from this only. I am not able to fully get over this fear as this fear accompanies the visualisation where my mind creates auto visualisation of something unclear coming towards me from back and will enter my body and do harm to me and will cause trouble to my body😢 and it creates lot of heaviness in back and bad feeling where it is difficult to work or do something 😞 And based on different fears it changes and creates anxiety accordingly as my mind auto imagines these fearful things. Like I heard about an incident where rods in a truck entered inside the bus in an accident. So that auto visualisation comes that the rod might hit my neck or chin and i see that as mind creates that imagination automatically 😢 and creates distress and anxiety. And then all of this leads to overthinking a loop of thoughts that nothing will happen to me and all. And I fear dogs to sometimes when I am outside walking and there are fogs around then the mind creates auto visualisation that the dog will come from back and will bite or attack me. And due to that lower legs and that region gets a bit of pain and heaviness 😢 How to deal with all of this? Please please help. I have been trying several ways, it has got better but not cured. Sometimes it gets difficult. My kind tries creating some visualisation formed of light always. It is always requiring some visualisation otherwise it tries to go to bad ones and I am fed up of doing replacement visualisations as that also doesn't lets me focus. I need help!😢 Please!
If you feel unrest, your probably eating to much sugar/carbs. Go keto people! Its not evolutonairy normal to eat like we do nowadays. Your body is screaming, not so much sugar, help!!!
Not every diet is for everyone. And not every diet is for every stage of life. I did keto and it was detrimental for me. For a woman entering perimenopause, keto may not work. However eating "good quality" carbs, fiber and low sugar may also help. The key is to find what works for each body. Much love everyone. 💜
1. Don’t react to thoughts 2. Consistent sleep 3. Circadian rhythm in place 4. Routines 5. Outdoors 6. Do things you don’t want to do. 7. Exercise 8. Limit caffeine 9. Limit huge unhealthy spikes of dopamine (video games/social media.) 10. In hectic moments pop in a headphone with green noise while you do a task to center yourself. I was diagnosed with anxiety, depression, panic disorder, and ADHD. I wasted time before getting to what actually helps I’d be glad to share anything with anyone that could help them. I went from loosing 20lbs, multiple panic attacks a day, not working, no social events, hardly spending time with friends/family or even my girlfriend to having set routines, money saved, exercising, going out, having another kid, working , being more productive and having fun again. You can too
Sir you are really inspiring, i always woke up with feelings nauseous i go to college, and start thinking what if i vomit infront of 100+ people (i done it 2 time) how can i overcome this , i feel good (normal) after 3pm
This is so good to read. I am glad you are getting better. I am currently unemployed with zero social life and having immense fear of future. I am hoping to reach a place which is atleast half of where you are now
@@marthasisco9678 thank you for asking. I am honesty in the worst place in life now. My anxiety is stealing even the small opportunities away from me. Social interactions are very hard for me which is crucial part in interviews and jobs. I have no will to live and i sleep everyday expecting not to wake up. My anxiety is not getting any better. But still it is better than before. I don't feel dizziness or nausea now. Sorry for the venting. I hope you are doing well
People need to understand that you CAN recover. I have also recovered from debilitating anxiety and panic attacks. Give it a try, you will be glad you did.
@appelliefieaudiobooks1410 Brother Hi then how should your response be when u feel anxious energy flowing in your body and your heart start to pump blood
I write this advice after watching all of Shaans videos and reading Dr. Claire Weeks' book because it helped me recover. You can overcome this. The main thing is if you made it past 1 month with anxiety, then you already know nothing is going to happen to you. You'll be fine so try not to avoid work, outings, traveling, etc. Keep on living. Don't fight the symptoms. Don't use teas, herbs, weighted blankets, meditation, don't let your body know you're fighting. Think of a time when you were most relaxed. For example, you were watching a movie, sports, just sitting down on the couch, looking at the sky. Think hard on how you were breathing when you were super calm. For me it was soft breathing. No deep breaths, no long exhales. Now, from now on to when you're going through anxiety symptoms and difficult moments, where your adrenaline and cortisol are high, and your symptoms are out of control, BREATH how you would when you were in that calm state. No deep breaths, just calm breaths. All the time. At all moments. Eventually your nervous system will pick up on it, that you're safe and there's no threat and you'll get better. It's easier said than done but it took me a few months to drastically reduce my symptoms. Now they're non-existent. Slowly you'll start to build confidence and reduce fear to when eventually you recover.
@@somatea9187 I remember at first I would always think I was going to die. I went through so many bad states and attacks that eventually I got to a point where I knew I wasn’t going to die, I started to think “nothing bad is going to happen” and “this too shall pass”. Then I started breathing soft and tried to be as calm as I can be during each panic attack and state of panic, even though it was difficult. It takes practice and time. It will feel like it’s not working but over time my symptoms got better. And then better. And then better. Now I’m back to normal but it’s a rollercoaster ride. So many up and downs even when you’re in the process. Don’t get discouraged if you panic when you’re feeling and getting better. It’s natural. Just keep at it.
I'm doing the same. And whenever that internal electrifying sensation happens I stay calm and continue my work. And naturally it goes away! I'm happy to find your comments as we both are doing the same!
Please pray for me, I have malabsorption and insomnia from malnutrition and anxiety. My body needs sleep to heal. My mind is suffering. Please Lord have mercy on me. Thank you to anyone who will pray.
You likely have a thiamine deficiency. Look up what thiamine deficiency is, and how you get a thiamine deficiency. You'll want to buy some nutritional yeast, B Complex vitamins, methylated B12 and methylated thiamine. High dose Thiamine and Magnesium with Zinc and Vitamin C. Any autonomic system issue is likely from a low thiamine level. I wouldn't walk, run to the store and get some B1 (thiamine) with the proper vitamin supplementation. This guy isn't talking about what the actual reason for an overactive nervous system.
@@Nuggetsoffudge can you please guide someone who is severely vitamin deficient from being malnourished for 4 months..I am super sensitive to all vitamins, I have something wrong in my stomach or intestines. I think I am deficient in all vitamins.
What you speak of here is truth. I struggled with chronic anxiety from as young as I can remember. I became chronically ill 10 years ago. The last two of those years I was bed ridden. I’m 46 now. Two years ago I got sick of the mental fear cycle. I went through a loop of accepting it vs doing something to pull myself out of it. In my efforts to do something, it helped and I would keep pushing and it would set me back. Every time I got set back, I’d get pretty frustrated and it would set me back more. I was helpless and there was nothing I could do. Soon, I accepted my condition. It brought on healing and I’d be back at doing something until it again, set me back, then frustration, set back, then acceptance and more healing. I noticed every time o accepted it, I would heal. So, I’d practice the acceptance where I’d wait to see if it brought on healing. Nope. It didn’t work, just more set backs. True acceptance is where it’s at, with no expectations. I am a yoga teacher today. Lift weights and have a normal life, I still have some nervous system symptoms, but I accept them and can function. It keeps getting better, though I don’t expect it to. I allow it if it wills.
@ I had to find a pace. Where I could get up and just walk to my door, then rest. Get up, do it again. I found a pace I could handle where it wouldn’t crash me. I did very gentle exercises. Yoga and eventually weightlifting. It was extremely slow at first but if I kept under my threshold, I wouldn’t crash and I’d make quicker and quicker progress. In total, it took me two years to get to the point where I’m now a yoga teacher and have been weight lifting.
This is amazing. I've been suffering with anxiety for several days and was in real agony today. Tried everything to feel better. Called the crise line but it didn't improve my state. Then I went to sit by this small river and sat on a fallen tree. I was thinking of doing some grounding meditation from RUclips to see if it would help a little. Then your video popped up and I started to listen. Then I started to cry and something happened. The tension melted and my senses came back. Now after couple of hours my body feels completely different. I even feel joy and excitement. Wow. What the hell! (in a good way!). Listening to you clearly helped me to accept and that was all I needed. Thank you!
One thing is for sure if you do not know about anxiety it makes it a lot harder once you start to figure out that there's other people going through this and there's a solution believe me when I say you will get better B positive and when you do meditate meditate in the name of Jesus Christ
I am, too. A year ago, I had the worst feeling, the scariest fear I could ever imagine. I was afraid of having a heart attack at any time. A good buddy asked me to look at this medication (Selank) from Swisschem. It truly helped me gradually heal the symptoms and calm down more. I was only sharing and hoping to pass on the positive things my friend has done for me.
keep forcing yourself to go out and ground....im still stuck on this step myself...and worse as im in a dingy basement apartment with no real windows...
The hardest part with acceptance is going from feeling youthful and full of energy and healthy to feeling like an 90 year old man dying of cancer everyday. It sucks. I miss feeling that sense of well being, especially in the mornings
You have to keep reminding yourself that it isn’t permanent. I’m currently in the phase of being tired everyday as I feel my nervous system is calming down a little now with some good consistent practice. I have rough days where I just feel …well nothing…and it sucks but I remind myself this is part of recovery. It will pass. Is it easy and is it fun? No. But we have to change the way we frame our thoughts. God bless you. You will fully recover as will I
I thought my heart was going to explode from the anxiety attacks I got every autumn. Finally I heard a professional say that anxiety attacks are not physically dangerous. Once I understood that, next time I had one, I kept saying "this is not dangerous". I went from ten attacks the first day to three attacks the next day and then one attack, and I'm attack free now! This is my calmest autumn in many years. I can say this is a very helpful RUclips because the theory is accurate❤
I have also noticed that at the beginning of autumn I have anxiety attacks, what could this be due to? I went back to taking medication because it hit me hard.
Thank you for speaking to the critical importance of self acceptance. Uncomfortable sensations can be so overwhelming. I had such terrible trouble with panic attacks, stage fright, and intense fear of just having an interaction with other people. I was imprisoned, and I am so grateful I found tools and techniques to help free myself. I am now a professional performing artist who has befriended the butterflies in her stomach. You can do this!
Completely healed from anxiety and panic attacks only because of this channel❤️ here to boost algorithm and like and share this video to other people coz this is the ultimate truth to recovery 😊
My husband passed away 3 yrs ago this Nov. I have struggled with this for 3 yrs. I am exhausted and have lived with fear and anxiety for the last 3 yrs. I just want to heal and be strong again.
@lynny5510 sorry to hear this. It's not easy to have to feel the way you do people will not understand. They don't if they tell you things like snap out of it or move on . They really don't get the fact that you stuck . Not of your fault. I send you love and a prayer. Anxiety is not fun depression not fun. Please do something for yourself every day. It's too easy to become non functional. I have been there. Pray and find a group of people do stuff as bad as it is get around people god bless you.
Shaan. Your the gift. You ARE the doctor.. i have not gone to the Drs to get things cleared because im terrified to, at this time, BUT i KNOW mine is health and generalized Anxiety. It truly started September 2022 after my dad died and i was let go from my job. Rest is history.. your videos kept me alive. They are saving me. Little by little im climbing out.
So glad I found this channel...Ive seen 8 different Drs over the past 3 years. Numerous tests...Nobody ever said I have a sensitive nervous system...That makes sense.Thanks so much.
This is legit fr. I’ve experienced this many times. I just ignore the issue and keep living life. Eventually I realize the symptoms are all gone. Great vid bro
As someone who’s been dealing with anxiety and depression all her life, I understood what is going on. How we react to the outside world, as I have found out, and observed from my past and present, is based two things; our self-esteem and if it’s low, then it’s the result of THE outside world and its expectation of how we are suppose to look like, behave, etc…and Our gut bacteria. No amount of therapy, self talk, self love, breathing, and so on helped me, ever. I may be able to heal my gut bacteria, but being raised in an unloving environment, and living in an insane society doesn’t just cure your self-esteem you know. Our anxieties, depression, our fragile nervous system are the REACTIONS to unhealthy environment! That’s our body telling us that something isn’t right. And that something can either be changed from within or without, or can’t. Anyway, I have accepted that living with this reaction to a sick environment is a part of me. I can’t heal it because I can’t heal the world. It’s not “My sickness” that needs recovery. And since it’s not my illness, but my reaction, I either have to become a totally different person with no feelings, no care in the world (which is impossible), or as I mentioned, I accept that what I’m feeling is normal, and let’s take care of my body the best I can, heal my gut, exercise, and have my normal reactions to an evil world
Accepting the situation is what I feel the beginning of developing capacity for true change to occur. It opens our minds and hearts to more things and if we learn to pay attention, we will discover things for ourselves. Maybe this is what they call "inner work".
The logical side of what you have said is correct but implementing it during intrusive thougts and panic attacks is a challenge and i think it is possible thank you for the incouragement Shaan Kassam.
Those techniques work almost instantly if there is not much resistance within. The more restance to reality there is, the less likely they are to work and needs the approach you shared. I have not educate myself but I did observe what caused my inner pain. It was always the resistance to what "was". It was the trying to control and trying to fix the outer reality and people so I would feel safe. The moment i accepted the reality I was fine and on top of that I stopped caring about it. I was at peace. I have learned to do it consciously. My life is now peaceful and joyful for the most part since my nervous system is calm. Feeling like a victim feels awful to me. Emotionally and physically. Feeling like a creator feels great 👍
I had to learn to live with the feelings of terror and allow them to be, believing that they would subside if I didn't give them energy. It took time but I recovered. Not easy but doable.
you don't HAVE to do anything to calm your nervous system, but there are alot of things you CAN do that will help. the key is to not get obsessive about it "I must meditate everyday oh no I missed a day" more "IF I meditate today it's most likely going to be a beneficial thing"
Bro, this video made me feel so much better. This is the advice I needed. After a full year of stress and hardship I’m finally on the other side of it but I’ve been feeling this is the root cause. I get woken up from these symptoms every night or sometimes i just can’t sleep and I’ve been giving into it trying to find the solution instead of just accepting it. I never struggled with anxiety before expect briefly in high school, but this whole situation has been a huge learning experience and I feel this video is my ticket to feel better. I’ve fixed my diet and a bunch of other things but i still feel this way. Will follow these tips exactly and just accept it and live my life. Thanks man, this just calmed me down at 4:30am
Acceptance came for me when i realized i can do things with the symptoms. Yes uncomfortable but i still can. For that point i wanted and start doing more and more. Im still not fullt recovered but i realise there is nothing to fix. Symptoms can come with me
I could get rid of my ptsd by consciously breathing out just by relaxing. Have you ever been jump scared? You usually freeze for a second and hold your breath. Also when you deep thinking you forget to breath a lot of times. The secret is to not focus too much on the inhale, but too focus on the relaxation of your body when exhaling. Dont force it, just let loose, when exhale Do this method whenever you think of it and it will get better
This video came at the right time. I was feeling quite anxious after experiencing one of my old debilitating symptoms, but after listening to shaans valuable reminder/advice,I've brought myself back on track. Thank you Shaan for your continuous, valuable support 🙏 your every word is pure GOLD and ultimate HEALING
If anyone is here struggling and unsure whether to believe this guy or not. YOU SHOULD!! what hes saying is completely true all the progress I have made to getting my life back is rooted in what hes trying to get you to understand. I was and still sometimes suffer from chronic dizziness , feeling like I was floating/swaying (like being on a boat) , palpitations, pots , body pulsating, digestive issues, and breathless. Jesus loves you guys and remember God gave you this battle for a reason. You will overcome this and come out the other side stronger then ever!
@@jazzi3740 BY practicing the things taught in the video and when i feel breathless i just allow myslef to take deep breaths and keep on going. no need to be scared or take a break unless you physically have to. if you get breathless just say oh well and keep on living
The man knows what he's doing. If only i could clone him and rent him out. 39 years anxiety and panic. Only had one other counselor this knowledgeable in basics and non medicine treatment. That first one was 50 years ago. What i like is even if it doesn't work for and with you there is no harmful tips or tricks. Just basic honest commentary and suggestions and methods to work with. I like the idea of having the chance rehash with someone who has experienced it theirselves. Sometimes that one sentence you say opens a hundred responses. Just my experience.
I am highly sensitive and have been through a lot and feel like I haven’t had time to heal and relax. There was always something in my life that I struggled with and was anxious about.
Just stumbled across your video... Thank you for your insights! It totally reminds me of a book I read on Sleep, titled 'Set it & Forget it' by Daniel Erichsen. Same concept of not trying to fix it by various methods, but simply accepting it and reminding yourself that you are OK! Over time, the brain realizes there is no need to panic, fear, or worry.
I’m going through it right now I’ve been on a benzo for along time and weaning off now it’s hell nervous system is going nuts brain zaps neck and shoulder tremors and gi issues feeling like I need to go to the hospital all the time it fucking sucks but videos like this you can tell you’ve been there and appreciate your help and keep educating big dog
I weaned off Lorazapam after nearly 20 years use. Took me about 8 months. You Can Do it! Learn to Relax! Mine was caused by Judgments..my own and others. May God Bless You 😊❤
@@jimmygold6404 They were miracle pills for me for 20 years because I didn’t understand what was causing my insomnia..anxiety..panic attacks and headaches. Lorazapam allowed me to function..I am extremely grateful for it..but Now I understand my problem I can solve it without the Lorazapam. It is Good..When you need it..until you find the cause and correct. May God Bless You 🥰😇
My main symptom is, I'm just nervous with muscle tension and it's as close to constant as it can be. I've been this way for over ten years. I realize I'm sensitized, and never been scared of the symptoms but they're just so uncomfortable that I think my brain perceives them as dangerous. Claire Weekes says there's only a degree of difference between fear and dislike. And I think that's my problem!
I have exactly the same but I’m afraid as my muscles are so tight I have this heaviness pushing me down when I walk as if I’m carry a huge weight around my neck, back and hips it’s awful. Today I went out and just did was I needed to do although I was in pain I tried to ignore it hoping my nervous system lets go soon. 😊 and yours too
@@sherylmarshall1444 Yes! Take care. The next step is paralization. That is where I am. Severely limiting. Caused by Jugdments..mine and others. Lived in a very severe religious community. 😊❤
Thanks Shaan I was like u I seen so many specialists I was running everywhere asking for answers now I stopped and trying to accept headaches r killing me but I have to get thru this somehow if u asked me 19 months ago I knew nothing about anxiety I was always a strong person and now I am so weak struggling to push thru d day but I have to be stronger again
I think this is very contextual. If you have a highly sensitive nervous system and you are living with a chaotic family in a chaotic city with a chaotic job maybe you want to choose a calmer life so you can heal naturally
That resonates so much to me. I had a weird bout of depersonalization in spring, it disappeared and I thought all was fine. Now I’m dealing with internal tremors and electricity, tingles and feeling numb, got scared again. Doctors is booked but I bet it’s anxiety. I just followed you.
I am paralyzed due to constant tension caused by judgments. I have become aware of this and I remind myself to relax. I have made a habit because of being in a highly judgmental situation. I avoid the person who judges me the worst too. 😊❤
I’m curious how this works in my situation. I had EBV in high school and have experienced ME since then (18 years). It’s getting worse… the brain fog and fatigue and PEM is so bad some days I can’t get out of bed or the couch. I figured my nervous system is fried because I’m very jumpy and have anxiety when driving (which I don’t do much because my brain fog is so bad). I have kids, and want to live some life! I just can’t think of any “fear” I have. I cognitively have accepted my diagnosis and symptoms, and situation, don’t have any big traumas I’m aware of (at least none that I haven’t worked through), and yet I’m stuck in a fog. I’ve had all my levels checked and like most of you, the doctors have no answers. What is the next step?
Does your method work for CPTSD patients or is it strictly for someone with anxiety? I feel like I have rationalized and do not have fears around the physical symptoms, but can’t manage anxiety. I am interested in any potential solutions. I have not found meditation to be helpful yet.
Same. I still have tv as a trigger no matter how much I practice and try to refocus. My mind just goes towards anxiety. Everything else is fine now tho. Sometimes sleep is weird.
Think of a time when you were most relaxed. For example, you were watching a movie, sports, just sitting down on the couch, looking at the sky. Think hard on how you were breathing when you were super calm. For me it was soft breathing. No deep breaths, no long exhales. Now, from now on to when you're going through anxiety symptoms and difficult moments, where your adrenaline and cortisol are high, and your symptoms are out of control, BREATH how you would when you were in that calm state. No deep breaths, just calm breaths. All the time. At all moments. Eventually your nervous system will pick up on it, that you're safe and there's no threat and you'll get better. It's easier said than done but it took me a few months to drastically reduce my symptoms. Now they're non-existant.
@@Sam-iu1pkbreathing doesn’t do it for us who are sensitized. My trigger just shows up subconsciously and I breathe just fine. I just feel this intense stress/terror hit. I have to pretty much ignore it and wait for it to pass with no reaction. That’s hard when it’s 2am and you just want to fall asleep but laying in bed is triggering you. I tried the breathing and it doesn’t help. Once you actually get into the real mechanics of anxiety you learn why it doesn’t help. That’s great it worked for you but even Shaan says they didn’t work for him if you watch his other videos.
I started a somatic trauma healing course 19 days ago and feel WAY better! I highly recommend looking into somatic healing. I can share the course I am doing if you are interested. It’s really reasonable and she has a bunch of videos on RUclips with different exercises you can do for free too!
Wish I had come across this before my mental/emotional breakdown & self-commitment in a locked ward. I took so many classes on coping mechanisms (not altogether wasted), thinking that I could FIX myself or my response to a highly stressful work environment for ME, & MY nervous system. I might have successfully halted my slide into psychosis by accepting the reality that I'm built DIFFERENT, & a job that's perfect for me on paper or in theory can still kill me.
I've been on the journey for over 9 months now. The other week, I woke up from a nightmare. All of my symptoms had gone and I felt normal, then I literally felt a click in my head, then all of the symptoms came straight back. Anxiety is wierd.
Its the amygdala!! It constantly warns us of threats, it warms of threats even if it isn't a threat. That false alarm goes off and if we suffer with anxiety generally we don't recognise its a false alarm. Then boom! The anxiety and all the symptoms of fear/fight/flight come on!
Hello Shaan, I found your channel today and I'm very grateful for your videos; it's directly in line to other sources of information I've been trying to educate myself with and already I feel my symptoms have gotten less severe. I do have one question about something I don't fully understand as I've read mixed things online. I know that whenever I would feel let's say heart palpitations, my fear went to heart-attack or an illness. From that fear I would start to feel numbness or pain in my left arm, 'confirming' it's a heart problem. Now I know that this isn't true. The fear adds more strain on the already sensitive nervous system. But what is causing those heart palpitations in the first place, if they aren't 'real'? Why is my nervous system already sensitive? It feels as if I always have 99% tension in my body, by the slightest trigger it goes to 100%+ and that's when the symptoms start. Are they indeed stress-triggers? Is it chronic hyperventilation? Is it because of repressed emotions or all of the above? I would love some more insight on this, I feel it's the missing piece of the puzzle for me. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I've always had problems with my "nerves " and chronic pain. I've found feldenkrais movement calming. Basically it laying on the floor and almost distracting yourself with slow movement. I've tried so many things. I agree fighting the anxiety just creates more anxiety.
What if I'm feeling really anxious and panicky because of my depression, and so I *do* something, like watching a movie or coloring in a coloring book. Designed to distract me from hyper focusing on my own anxiety. Isn't that harmless enough?
This is good …acceptance / allowing / surrendering is. an art in itself .It takes practice .Seeing past the body mind helps . Lately I’ve been more aware and I can tell if I’m going in the wrong direction . Watching what I consume helps to .
Applies to some folks but not all folks!! Some folks have complex trauma or years of autoimmune that prevents your strategies from working easily. It's a fine line
I just wanna say how much I appreciate this guy's work, one year ago I wasn't even able to leave my house and I was extremely agoraphobic, now I'm living my life to the fullest after watching his videos and following his advice, so for anyone struggling with anxiety and agoraphobia please trust shaan's advice he knows what he is doing
@luisproano4908 no honestly I went to a psychiatrist and they prescribed me SSRI'S but I was too anxious to take them ,that was before discovering Shaan's channel, after watching Shaan's videos and reading the book he recommended " hope and help for your nerves " I decided to follow his method and it worked very much for me in 2 months I was able to go back to college and after that I got a job and now I'm doing pretty well anxiety is not a problem for me anymore
@luisproano4908 no honestly I went to psychiatrist and they prescribed me SSRI'S but I was too anxious to take them, that was before discovering shaan channel after watching his videos and reading the book he recommended "hope and help for your nerves" I decided to follow his method and it worked out for me, in 2 months I was able to go back to college and after that I got a job, so I can say I'm doing pretty well and anxiety is no longer a problem for me
Luv this I want to be a mind body coach and I am always trying to help people by what u are saying I healed doing exactly what u said it was very hard but once u have the knowledge it’s amazing stuff 🙂
Did you heal on your own or with coaching. I’m currently tackling this on my own right now. Seeing some improvement little by little. I’m just curious how successful people are tackling this by themselves. My case isn’t as sever as others however. I had a health episode which causes a panic attack and I’ve been dealing with anxiety/insomnia for about 2 months.
@@James-rt7bg I healed on my own I didn’t just have anxiety though I also had debilitating back and hip pain and other chronic symptoms as well but his message relates to chronic pain as well it’s all in the same boat I read many Books by Dr Sarno that started my healing journey and while trying to heal my back and hip my anxiety got better as well
This is completely accurate! I have Roemheld Syndrome so the high heart rate and varying other symptoms used to scare the bejeezus out of me triggering hour upon hours of panic and anxiety. Once I knew and understood what was actually going on in my body it made a world of difference. I argue that this syndrome is rooted in trauma pin the body because of the way it goes.
I can't understand what is real reason behind it,Having Anxiety disorder and getting body symptoms are devastating,Can anybody tell me should be on medicines or not...
Try to avoid medications.......use holistic natural remedies meditation, relaxation, etc..... if u get addicted to Benzos withdrawal is a nightmare......endless tremors, seizures, etc...❤
I have a question: I often hear that adrenalin can also be burnt by thoughts and the mind. How exactly does this work and what happens in the brain? Thank you.
Great 45 seconds in and you mentioned inner child work. I've tried almost everything and have just started doing that. I've searched for answer to alleviate this debilitating condition that has all but stopped me from enjoying the life I'm meant to live. Hopefully you've got some great advice.
Yes it works the more you heal yourself the better your nervous system will get. You need to let all those shitty emotions move through you that you suppressed from the past.
Hey - ok, that makes so much sense. But: there must be another aspect to it, like avoiding triggering things, maintaining baseline healthy habits (moving some, eating reasonably ok, sleeping okayish), right? Or if I don't do these rn I shouldn't really add anything to my plate at this point; more important is to let go and allow the nervous system to calm down on its own, not get all ocd about any particular activity? I'll probably do what feels best anyway ;) but well, that's a couple of thoughts
That's natural progression of recovery, just keep sticking to the basics, it will pass, it always does. You can only hit setback if you are getting better 🌈
That's actually a very good sign...Let it do it's thing no matter how long it takes.....You'll possibly be even better than before the " setback " started. I Had setbacks that lasted for quite a long time....
This is exactly happen in case of alcoholics and people who Stop taking drugs specially cigarettes or any dry substance. Our body is addictive for this substance so badly so it's creating this horrible symptoms but it's really uncomfortable it's feel like i am week immunity that I can't even face day to day work. Shaan your videos are real remidies on this. Even me too can't afford this so i just watched videos and rest is god knows 😂😊❤ thank you shaan
It’s an offset of anxiety. OCD is just obsession of a fear anxiety has created. For me is constantly focusing on my breathing and current state of being. I get a lot of intrusive thoughts. I also clean all the time until things are spotless. It’s all just anxiety.
My nervous system gets the weirdest symptoms I have a neuropathy type feeling kind of all over but specifically down either one leg or one arm at a time and muscle weakness. I know for a fact that drinking alcohol for so many years has overstressed my nervous system as well. I haven't drank in a few months and that neuropathy sensation seems to have calmed down a little bit but I'm so connected and in tune with the way things are going that I get stressed out very easily and when I do those symptoms come back. If I pop any type of benzodiazepine they instantly go away and I can have like an amazing day but obviously I don't want to get hooked on those so just keep grinding everybody's got problems hours are just different lol
Would you please provide solution for sweating as a chronic response,ive been suffering for 9 years Note that im mentally well untill i face such symptom
I’ve been suffering for 4 months after a traumatic experience led my to have a mental breakdown and severe anxiety. I did all of this work, awareness and acceptance. I went back to my normal ways of living and thinking and I had another nervous breakdown. Whilst I agree with all of this, a missing piece is that everyone deals with stress differently, for me it was recognising that certain things overwhelmed me and if I didn’t take a step back in the short term I never would recover. Even learning meditation and deep rest has been pivotal for me in the recent weeks, I’ve felt the best I have although still have a long way to go.
Ok so I’ve been thinking lately… I haven’t been freaking out over symptoms I’ve actually been remembering them as a kid. I used to get dpr and be like I love this this is a cool feeling. And I’ve been calming down. When my cycle comes I feel insane and that’s a whole different story lol. I do accept how I feel I don’t panic but I do see the anxiety symptoms coming and changing my whole view and physical. But I was thinking, you say you have to accept the symptoms and eventually they calm down. I think back to when mine first showed up. I was almost blacking out, I wouldn’t randomly shake, my heart would pound. I actually didn’t care, I would be like oh that’s weird. But I still felt all my symptoms 24/7 I didn’t have access to Google so I was never thinking I was gonna die, I had no extra thoughts to it, yet it all continued after a few months of this I finally was like what’s wrong with me? I told someone and they were like omg what if you black out while holding your baby or you’re driving… boom triggered panic attacks for me and then I started seeking doctors left and right. But in the beginning I was just a human living my life not even caring about the anxiety but it stayed. Looking back at that time in my life, I know I was severely dehydrated, severely anemic, and lacking lots of nutrients because my diet consisted of all fast foods and soda. lol
What If I might have physical problems and on top of that anxiety? Maybe it's caused by my bulging disk maybe not. How do I calm my nervous system if I can't be 100% sure.
Hey my nights are horrible. I wake up, my hearts starts bumbing so bad, my DPDR is extremly hard and I just don‘t know what is going on. Can❤anybody relate?
Yep. Never had em til my panic attack. They are my least troublesome symptom. I’m sure they’ll eventually fade away like everything else I once you calm your nerves
I have MS and my whole problem is my nervous system and my sensitivity is high! I shake, spasm, panic you name it, what advice is there for me as 8 have MS and always try to 'fix' my symptoms and myself 😔
Idk if you have been checked by a Lyme literate doctor for Lyme disease, but many times MS is misdiagnosed Lyme disease. Something to look into if you haven’t already. Tests by the regular labs are not accurate and you need to test through a specialty lab and see a doctor that is a Lyme specialist. Just a suggestion. ❤
I have a question for people who recovered from anxiety, how long did it take for your anxiety to go away, or at least be lowered enough to be insignificant?
I am fighting like heck. Im not relaxing. Ive been working for over a year to get better and 8 months ago my lips started stinging and now i can barely function due to the pain. Hard to accept that
If theese are all symptoms from the nerveous system, then the big question is why/what causes the nerveous system to give these symptoms and become sensitive?
Has anyone Tried GABA? I couldn’t take SSRI due to bad side affects so Doctor gave me GABA otherwise I was fighting symptoms 18 months now without medication
That’s exactly where I am. I’ve been in the acceptance phase for a few weeks and I’ve noticed my hyperarousal has gone down a little bit. But now I’m very tired even with getting better sleep. Along with being tired I’m kind of emotionless. It’s a very unsettling feeling but I know it’s part of recovery. I am treating it just like any other symptom. Accepting it and letting it run its course.
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I love your walk and talk videos
Thanks a lot Shaan, love from India 🇮🇳Your videos have helped a lot but my issue is still causing a lot of trouble😢😢
Can you please read it once, I need help!
I am in deep trouble since last 1 year.
I had some ocd before this but from last year due to some fear something got triggered and it became very worse.
I am fighting since 1 year and currently the main problem is.
That my mind is auto visualizing everything, mostly if it dangerous or fearful then it does it more. Even while talking or reading etc.
And a constant rubbish auto visualization that a big knife or something harmful(a sharp plate type thing or something unclear) is coming with speed on my neck and will cut it or hit it. It is very frequent sometimes😔😢 and the thing is
everything is normal around me but this visualisation keeps going and it is very difficult to convey to my mind that nothing of that sort is real. But it creates choking and pain in neck😔
I am troubled due to this.
Then I have to change it or do something or kill the visualisation with another visualisation or something otherwise it becomes very distressing and I am not able to work or focus on anything😞
And this 1 is main and another is the fear of some wandering soul (bhatakti aatma) which i fear is in my house of entering my body, it started from this only. I am not able to fully get over this fear as this fear accompanies the visualisation where my mind creates auto visualisation of something unclear coming towards me from back and will enter my body and do harm to me and will cause trouble to my body😢 and it creates lot of heaviness in back and bad feeling where it is difficult to work or do something 😞
And based on different fears it changes and creates anxiety accordingly as my mind auto imagines these fearful things.
Like I heard about an incident where rods in a truck entered inside the bus in an accident. So that auto visualisation comes that the rod might hit my neck or chin and i see that as mind creates that imagination automatically 😢 and creates distress and anxiety.
And then all of this leads to overthinking a loop of thoughts that nothing will happen to me and all.
And I fear dogs to sometimes when I am outside walking and there are fogs around then the mind creates auto visualisation that the dog will come from back and will bite or attack me. And due to that lower legs and that region gets a bit of pain and heaviness 😢
How to deal with all of this? Please please help.
I have been trying several ways, it has got better but not cured. Sometimes it gets difficult. My kind tries creating some visualisation formed of light always. It is always requiring some visualisation otherwise it tries to go to bad ones and I am fed up of doing replacement visualisations as that also doesn't lets me focus.
I need help!😢 Please!
If you feel unrest, your probably eating to much sugar/carbs. Go keto people! Its not evolutonairy normal to eat like we do nowadays. Your body is screaming, not so much sugar, help!!!
I don't do keto,I have moderate carbs and low sugar. That works for me
Not every diet is for everyone. And not every diet is for every stage of life. I did keto and it was detrimental for me. For a woman entering perimenopause, keto may not work. However eating "good quality" carbs, fiber and low sugar may also help. The key is to find what works for each body. Much love everyone. 💜
1. Don’t react to thoughts
2. Consistent sleep
3. Circadian rhythm in place
4. Routines
5. Outdoors
6. Do things you don’t want to do.
7. Exercise
8. Limit caffeine
9. Limit huge unhealthy spikes of dopamine (video games/social media.)
10. In hectic moments pop in a headphone with green noise while you do a task to center yourself.
I was diagnosed with anxiety, depression, panic disorder, and ADHD. I wasted time before getting to what actually helps I’d be glad to share anything with anyone that could help them. I went from loosing 20lbs, multiple panic attacks a day, not working, no social events, hardly spending time with friends/family or even my girlfriend to having set routines, money saved, exercising, going out, having another kid, working , being more productive and having fun again. You can too
Sir you are really inspiring, i always woke up with feelings nauseous i go to college, and start thinking what if i vomit infront of 100+ people (i done it 2 time) how can i overcome this , i feel good (normal) after 3pm
I reached college gate after traveling 20 km and return home without attending a single lecture because of nausea
This is so good to read. I am glad you are getting better. I am currently unemployed with zero social life and having immense fear of future. I am hoping to reach a place which is atleast half of where you are now
@@stardust942how r u doing
@@marthasisco9678 thank you for asking. I am honesty in the worst place in life now. My anxiety is stealing even the small opportunities away from me. Social interactions are very hard for me which is crucial part in interviews and jobs. I have no will to live and i sleep everyday expecting not to wake up. My anxiety is not getting any better. But still it is better than before. I don't feel dizziness or nausea now. Sorry for the venting. I hope you are doing well
People need to understand that you CAN recover. I have also recovered from debilitating anxiety and panic attacks. Give it a try, you will be glad you did.
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Brother Hi then how should your response be when u feel anxious energy flowing in your body and your heart start to pump blood
I am going through the same, what did you do?
Amen my friend, it’s like you say once you get better, you’ll be glad you went through this.
how pls
Everything you need is in Shaans videos Guys. Start with the blueprint 😊
I write this advice after watching all of Shaans videos and reading Dr. Claire Weeks' book because it helped me recover. You can overcome this. The main thing is if you made it past 1 month with anxiety, then you already know nothing is going to happen to you. You'll be fine so try not to avoid work, outings, traveling, etc. Keep on living. Don't fight the symptoms. Don't use teas, herbs, weighted blankets, meditation, don't let your body know you're fighting. Think of a time when you were most relaxed. For example, you were watching a movie, sports, just sitting down on the couch, looking at the sky. Think hard on how you were breathing when you were super calm. For me it was soft breathing. No deep breaths, no long exhales. Now, from now on to when you're going through anxiety symptoms and difficult moments, where your adrenaline and cortisol are high, and your symptoms are out of control, BREATH how you would when you were in that calm state. No deep breaths, just calm breaths. All the time. At all moments. Eventually your nervous system will pick up on it, that you're safe and there's no threat and you'll get better. It's easier said than done but it took me a few months to drastically reduce my symptoms. Now they're non-existent. Slowly you'll start to build confidence and reduce fear to when eventually you recover.
what do you tell yourself in the moment of panic that allows you to face it instead of avoiding?
Thank you…I think I get this now ❤
@@somatea9187 I remember at first I would always think I was going to die. I went through so many bad states and attacks that eventually I got to a point where I knew I wasn’t going to die, I started to think “nothing bad is going to happen” and “this too shall pass”. Then I started breathing soft and tried to be as calm as I can be during each panic attack and state of panic, even though it was difficult.
It takes practice and time. It will feel like it’s not working but over time my symptoms got better. And then better. And then better. Now I’m back to normal but it’s a rollercoaster ride. So many up and downs even when you’re in the process. Don’t get discouraged if you panic when you’re feeling and getting better. It’s natural. Just keep at it.
@@Sam-iu1pkwhat were your symptoms?
I'm doing the same. And whenever that internal electrifying sensation happens I stay calm and continue my work. And naturally it goes away! I'm happy to find your comments as we both are doing the same!
Please pray for me, I have malabsorption and insomnia from malnutrition and anxiety. My body needs sleep to heal. My mind is suffering. Please Lord have mercy on me. Thank you to anyone who will pray.
Praying, Hillary ❤
@@kshaw9179 Thank you Thank you
I'm praying for you as well.
You likely have a thiamine deficiency. Look up what thiamine deficiency is, and how you get a thiamine deficiency. You'll want to buy some nutritional yeast, B Complex vitamins, methylated B12 and methylated thiamine. High dose Thiamine and Magnesium with Zinc and Vitamin C. Any autonomic system issue is likely from a low thiamine level. I wouldn't walk, run to the store and get some B1 (thiamine) with the proper vitamin supplementation. This guy isn't talking about what the actual reason for an overactive nervous system.
@@Nuggetsoffudge can you please guide someone who is severely vitamin deficient from being malnourished for 4 months..I am super sensitive to all vitamins, I have something wrong in my stomach or intestines. I think I am deficient in all vitamins.
What you speak of here is truth. I struggled with chronic anxiety from as young as I can remember. I became chronically ill 10 years ago. The last two of those years I was bed ridden. I’m 46 now. Two years ago I got sick of the mental fear cycle. I went through a loop of accepting it vs doing something to pull myself out of it. In my efforts to do something, it helped and I would keep pushing and it would set me back. Every time I got set back, I’d get pretty frustrated and it would set me back more. I was helpless and there was nothing I could do. Soon, I accepted my condition. It brought on healing and I’d be back at doing something until it again, set me back, then frustration, set back, then acceptance and more healing. I noticed every time o accepted it, I would heal. So, I’d practice the acceptance where I’d wait to see if it brought on healing. Nope. It didn’t work, just more set backs. True acceptance is where it’s at, with no expectations. I am a yoga teacher today. Lift weights and have a normal life, I still have some nervous system symptoms, but I accept them and can function. It keeps getting better, though I don’t expect it to. I allow it if it wills.
@@jenniferflower9265 how did you pull yourself out of being bed bound for two years? Slowly or just ran with it
@ I had to find a pace. Where I could get up and just walk to my door, then rest. Get up, do it again. I found a pace I could handle where it wouldn’t crash me. I did very gentle exercises. Yoga and eventually weightlifting. It was extremely slow at first but if I kept under my threshold, I wouldn’t crash and I’d make quicker and quicker progress. In total, it took me two years to get to the point where I’m now a yoga teacher and have been weight lifting.
This is amazing. I've been suffering with anxiety for several days and was in real agony today. Tried everything to feel better. Called the crise line but it didn't improve my state. Then I went to sit by this small river and sat on a fallen tree. I was thinking of doing some grounding meditation from RUclips to see if it would help a little. Then your video popped up and I started to listen. Then I started to cry and something happened. The tension melted and my senses came back. Now after couple of hours my body feels completely different. I even feel joy and excitement. Wow. What the hell! (in a good way!). Listening to you clearly helped me to accept and that was all I needed. Thank you!
One thing is for sure if you do not know about anxiety it makes it a lot harder once you start to figure out that there's other people going through this and there's a solution believe me when I say you will get better B positive and when you do meditate meditate in the name of Jesus Christ
I am, too. A year ago, I had the worst feeling, the scariest fear I could ever imagine. I was afraid of having a heart attack at any time. A good buddy asked me to look at this medication (Selank) from Swisschem. It truly helped me gradually heal the symptoms and calm down more. I was only sharing and hoping to pass on the positive things my friend has done for me.
Perhaps that’s it, one becomes anxious and you really just want to cry. It is a natural release.
keep forcing yourself to go out and ground....im still stuck on this step myself...and worse as im in a dingy basement apartment with no real windows...
The hardest part with acceptance is going from feeling youthful and full of energy and healthy to feeling like an 90 year old man dying of cancer everyday. It sucks. I miss feeling that sense of well being, especially in the mornings
The line between wellness and perceived illness is paper thin.
Same
You have to keep reminding yourself that it isn’t permanent. I’m currently in the phase of being tired everyday as I feel my nervous system is calming down a little now with some good consistent practice. I have rough days where I just feel …well nothing…and it sucks but I remind myself this is part of recovery. It will pass. Is it easy and is it fun? No. But we have to change the way we frame our thoughts. God bless you. You will fully recover as will I
I feel this so much.
Do you have hypomobilty
I thought my heart was going to explode from the anxiety attacks I got every autumn. Finally I heard a professional say that anxiety attacks are not physically dangerous. Once I understood that, next time I had one, I kept saying "this is not dangerous". I went from ten attacks the first day to three attacks the next day and then one attack, and I'm attack free now! This is my calmest autumn in many years. I can say this is a very helpful RUclips because the theory is accurate❤
I have also noticed that at the beginning of autumn I have anxiety attacks, what could this be due to? I went back to taking medication because it hit me hard.
Same. Every year @@Onilinxx
@@Onilinxxdrink plenty of water while tapering after stopping medicines .Anxiety medicines make you dehydrated
It's the change of season. It's called Seasonal Depression. I've had it since I was a child. Finally tried Magnesium & it has stopped. Just try it 👍
@@lizzettecabrera2954
Which brand ..please tell.
Thank you for speaking to the critical importance of self acceptance. Uncomfortable sensations can be so overwhelming. I had such terrible trouble with panic attacks, stage fright, and intense fear of just having an interaction with other people. I was imprisoned, and I am so grateful I found tools and techniques to help free myself. I am now a professional performing artist who has befriended the butterflies in her stomach. You can do this!
Completely healed from anxiety and panic attacks only because of this channel❤️ here to boost algorithm and like and share this video to other people coz this is the ultimate truth to recovery 😊
Did you do the program?
My husband passed away 3 yrs ago this Nov. I have struggled with this for 3 yrs. I am exhausted and have lived with fear and anxiety for the last 3 yrs. I just want to heal and be strong again.
You will heal and you will be strong again.
I am sorry for your loss.
Sending you love and hugs Lynny 🩷💚
@lynny5510 sorry to hear this. It's not easy to have to feel the way you do people will not understand. They don't if they tell you things like snap out of it or move on . They really don't get the fact that you stuck . Not of your fault. I send you love and a prayer. Anxiety is not fun depression not fun. Please do something for yourself every day. It's too easy to become non functional. I have been there. Pray and find a group of people do stuff as bad as it is get around people god bless you.
May you find comfort ❤
Shaan. Your the gift. You ARE the doctor.. i have not gone to the Drs to get things cleared because im terrified to, at this time, BUT i KNOW mine is health and generalized Anxiety. It truly started September 2022 after my dad died and i was let go from my job. Rest is history.. your videos kept me alive. They are saving me. Little by little im climbing out.
❤️🙏
Health anxiety is awful 😭 it’s a vicious cycle, I’m hoping to get relief from the videos too!
You will. Truly understand Health Anxiety to the core and the physical stuff you will start to dilute it.. i promise @@ArtemisEyez
@@4runnerMancohow are you doing now!!!??
So glad I found this channel...Ive seen 8 different Drs over the past 3 years. Numerous tests...Nobody ever said I have a sensitive nervous system...That makes sense.Thanks so much.
How do we fix this
This is legit fr. I’ve experienced this many times. I just ignore the issue and keep living life. Eventually I realize the symptoms are all gone.
Great vid bro
As someone who’s been dealing with anxiety and depression all her life, I understood what is going on. How we react to the outside world, as I have found out, and observed from my past and present, is based two things; our self-esteem and if it’s low, then it’s the result of THE outside world and its expectation of how we are suppose to look like, behave, etc…and Our gut bacteria. No amount of therapy, self talk, self love, breathing, and so on helped me, ever. I may be able to heal my gut bacteria, but being raised in an unloving environment, and living in an insane society doesn’t just cure your self-esteem you know.
Our anxieties, depression, our fragile nervous system are the REACTIONS to unhealthy environment! That’s our body telling us that something isn’t right. And that something can either be changed from within or without, or can’t.
Anyway, I have accepted that living with this reaction to a sick environment is a part of me. I can’t heal it because I can’t heal the world. It’s not “My sickness” that needs recovery. And since it’s not my illness, but my reaction, I either have to become a totally different person with no feelings, no care in the world (which is impossible), or as I mentioned, I accept that what I’m feeling is normal, and let’s take care of my body the best I can, heal my gut, exercise, and have my normal reactions to an evil world
Accepting the situation is what I feel the beginning of developing capacity for true change to occur. It opens our minds and hearts to more things and if we learn to pay attention, we will discover things for ourselves. Maybe this is what they call "inner work".
The logical side of what you have said is correct but implementing it during intrusive thougts and panic attacks is a challenge and i think it is possible thank you for the incouragement Shaan Kassam.
So true what you say !
Those techniques work almost instantly if there is not much resistance within. The more restance to reality there is, the less likely they are to work and needs the approach you shared.
I have not educate myself but I did observe what caused my inner pain. It was always the resistance to what "was". It was the trying to control and trying to fix the outer reality and people so I would feel safe. The moment i accepted the reality I was fine and on top of that I stopped caring about it. I was at peace. I have learned to do it consciously. My life is now peaceful and joyful for the most part since my nervous system is calm.
Feeling like a victim feels awful to me. Emotionally and physically. Feeling like a creator feels great 👍
I had to learn to live with the feelings of terror and allow them to be, believing that they would subside if I didn't give them energy. It took time but I recovered. Not easy but doable.
you don't HAVE to do anything to calm your nervous system, but there are alot of things you CAN do that will help. the key is to not get obsessive about it "I must meditate everyday oh no I missed a day" more "IF I meditate today it's most likely going to be a beneficial thing"
Agreed!
Bro, this video made me feel so much better. This is the advice I needed. After a full year of stress and hardship I’m finally on the other side of it but I’ve been feeling this is the root cause. I get woken up from these symptoms every night or sometimes i just can’t sleep and I’ve been giving into it trying to find the solution instead of just accepting it. I never struggled with anxiety before expect briefly in high school, but this whole situation has been a huge learning experience and I feel this video is my ticket to feel better. I’ve fixed my diet and a bunch of other things but i still feel this way. Will follow these tips exactly and just accept it and live my life. Thanks man, this just calmed me down at 4:30am
Acceptance came for me when i realized i can do things with the symptoms. Yes uncomfortable but i still can. For that point i wanted and start doing more and more. Im still not fullt recovered but i realise there is nothing to fix. Symptoms can come with me
I could get rid of my ptsd by consciously breathing out just by relaxing. Have you ever been jump scared? You usually freeze for a second and hold your breath. Also when you deep thinking you forget to breath a lot of times. The secret is to not focus too much on the inhale, but too focus on the relaxation of your body when exhaling. Dont force it, just let loose, when exhale Do this method whenever you think of it and it will get better
This video came at the right time. I was feeling quite anxious after experiencing one of my old debilitating symptoms, but after listening to shaans valuable reminder/advice,I've brought myself back on track. Thank you Shaan for your continuous, valuable support 🙏 your every word is pure GOLD and ultimate HEALING
What was your symptom
Fascinating I’ve never heard anything like this. Gives hope THANK YOU
Thanks Shaan. I appreciate you
Thank you for your videos. It’s helped me so much with the panic attacks
If anyone is here struggling and unsure whether to believe this guy or not. YOU SHOULD!! what hes saying is completely true all the progress I have made to getting my life back is rooted in what hes trying to get you to understand. I was and still sometimes suffer from chronic dizziness , feeling like I was floating/swaying (like being on a boat) , palpitations, pots , body pulsating, digestive issues, and breathless. Jesus loves you guys and remember God gave you this battle for a reason. You will overcome this and come out the other side stronger then ever!
Hay, thank you for this I’m praying for you pray for me please. How are you doing now?
How have you handled your breathlessness
@@jazzi3740 BY practicing the things taught in the video and when i feel breathless i just allow myslef to take deep breaths and keep on going. no need to be scared or take a break unless you physically have to. if you get breathless just say oh well and keep on living
The man knows what he's doing. If only i could clone him and rent him out. 39 years anxiety and panic. Only had one other counselor this knowledgeable in basics and non medicine treatment. That first one was 50 years ago. What i like is even if it doesn't work for and with you there is no harmful tips or tricks. Just basic honest commentary and suggestions and methods to work with. I like the idea of having the chance rehash with someone who has experienced it theirselves. Sometimes that one sentence you say opens a hundred responses. Just my experience.
Thanks for continuing to teach this man.
I am highly sensitive and have been through a lot and feel like I haven’t had time to heal and relax. There was always something in my life that I struggled with and was anxious about.
Just stumbled across your video... Thank you for your insights! It totally reminds me of a book I read on Sleep, titled 'Set it & Forget it' by Daniel Erichsen.
Same concept of not trying to fix it by various methods, but simply accepting it and reminding yourself that you are OK! Over time, the brain realizes there is no need to panic, fear, or worry.
I’m going through it right now I’ve been on a benzo for along time and weaning off now it’s hell nervous system is going nuts brain zaps neck and shoulder tremors and gi issues feeling like I need to go to the hospital all the time it fucking sucks but videos like this you can tell you’ve been there and appreciate your help and keep educating big dog
I weaned off Lorazapam after nearly 20 years use. Took me about 8 months. You Can Do it! Learn to Relax! Mine was caused by Judgments..my own and others. May God Bless You 😊❤
@ keep it going in the beginning thought these were miracle pills but getting off what a nightmare thank you for you kind words All the best
@@jimmygold6404
They were miracle pills for me for 20 years because I didn’t understand what was causing my insomnia..anxiety..panic attacks and headaches. Lorazapam allowed me to function..I am extremely grateful for it..but Now I understand my problem I can solve it without the Lorazapam. It is Good..When you need it..until you find the cause and correct. May God Bless You 🥰😇
My main symptom is, I'm just nervous with muscle tension and it's as close to constant as it can be. I've been this way for over ten years. I realize I'm sensitized, and never been scared of the symptoms but they're just so uncomfortable that I think my brain perceives them as dangerous. Claire Weekes says there's only a degree of difference between fear and dislike. And I think that's my problem!
I have exactly the same but I’m afraid as my muscles are so tight I have this heaviness pushing me down when I walk as if I’m carry a huge weight around my neck, back and hips it’s awful. Today I went out and just did was I needed to do although I was in pain I tried to ignore it hoping my nervous system lets go soon. 😊 and yours too
@@sherylmarshall1444 Thanks! I hope yours gets better as well! It's almost like I'm hard wired that way now, since it's been so long.
@@bb3b644me to 7 years in the muscles pain daily are you hypomobile found out I have autism causation for this
@@sherylmarshall1444
Yes! Take care. The next step is paralization. That is where I am. Severely limiting. Caused by Jugdments..mine and others. Lived in a very severe religious community. 😊❤
Thank you for sharing this message !
Due to stressful nervous system ...and having childhood trauma...I get triggered easily...and I have body pains now and then..gut issues
I cant afford the mentor programme but i will get the blueprint. So i will have to try to recover on my own,hope thats possible for me to do
Doing the same
@@rachelchipwende we can do this
There are lots of people who overcame and guiding people. And they Don't charge a lot
I feel you, every therapist around my area cost around $150 55 min session.. it's crazy..
@@denniswilson9025 it’s not that much here in my country
For everyone who struggle with this you can recover like me .
What’s most helpful
@@Dandelionsandbutterfliesaccept it and keep living life.
@@baq5261 idk with so many symptoms.
@Dandelionsandbutterflies talk to me
@@marthasisco9678 ????
Thank you so much for your support
Thanks Shaan
I was like u I seen so many specialists I was running everywhere asking for answers now I stopped and trying to accept headaches r killing me but I have to get thru this somehow if u asked me 19 months ago I knew nothing about anxiety I was always a strong person and now I am so weak struggling to push thru d day but I have to be stronger again
I think this is very contextual. If you have a highly sensitive nervous system and you are living with a chaotic family in a chaotic city with a chaotic job maybe you want to choose a calmer life so you can heal naturally
That resonates so much to me. I had a weird bout of depersonalization in spring, it disappeared and I thought all was fine. Now I’m dealing with internal tremors and electricity, tingles and feeling numb, got scared again. Doctors is booked but I bet it’s anxiety. I just followed you.
Update if your able as I suffer a few of those symptoms as well 😢
Your videos helped me a lot and still helping. Really I am thankful to you.
I am paralyzed due to constant tension caused by judgments. I have become aware of this and I remind myself to relax. I have made a habit because of being in a highly judgmental situation. I avoid the person who judges me the worst too. 😊❤
I’m curious how this works in my situation. I had EBV in high school and have experienced ME since then (18 years). It’s getting worse… the brain fog and fatigue and PEM is so bad some days I can’t get out of bed or the couch. I figured my nervous system is fried because I’m very jumpy and have anxiety when driving (which I don’t do much because my brain fog is so bad). I have kids, and want to live some life! I just can’t think of any “fear” I have. I cognitively have accepted my diagnosis and symptoms, and situation, don’t have any big traumas I’m aware of (at least none that I haven’t worked through), and yet I’m stuck in a fog. I’ve had all my levels checked and like most of you, the doctors have no answers. What is the next step?
Does your method work for CPTSD patients or is it strictly for someone with anxiety?
I feel like I have rationalized and do not have fears around the physical symptoms, but can’t manage anxiety. I am interested in any potential solutions. I have not found meditation to be helpful yet.
I can’t shake this off. Tried your program. A lot better off than 12 months ago… but I still have symptoms daily
Same. I still have tv as a trigger no matter how much I practice and try to refocus. My mind just goes towards anxiety. Everything else is fine now tho. Sometimes sleep is weird.
Think of a time when you were most relaxed. For example, you were watching a movie, sports, just sitting down on the couch, looking at the sky. Think hard on how you were breathing when you were super calm. For me it was soft breathing. No deep breaths, no long exhales. Now, from now on to when you're going through anxiety symptoms and difficult moments, where your adrenaline and cortisol are high, and your symptoms are out of control, BREATH how you would when you were in that calm state. No deep breaths, just calm breaths. All the time. At all moments. Eventually your nervous system will pick up on it, that you're safe and there's no threat and you'll get better. It's easier said than done but it took me a few months to drastically reduce my symptoms. Now they're non-existant.
@@Sam-iu1pkbreathing doesn’t do it for us who are sensitized. My trigger just shows up subconsciously and I breathe just fine. I just feel this intense stress/terror hit. I have to pretty much ignore it and wait for it to pass with no reaction. That’s hard when it’s 2am and you just want to fall asleep but laying in bed is triggering you. I tried the breathing and it doesn’t help. Once you actually get into the real mechanics of anxiety you learn why it doesn’t help. That’s great it worked for you but even Shaan says they didn’t work for him if you watch his other videos.
I started a somatic trauma healing course 19 days ago and feel WAY better! I highly recommend looking into somatic healing. I can share the course I am doing if you are interested. It’s really reasonable and she has a bunch of videos on RUclips with different exercises you can do for free too!
@@TranscendentRoseI would like to know the name of the course that has worked for you.
Wish I had come across this before my mental/emotional breakdown & self-commitment in a locked ward. I took so many classes on coping mechanisms (not altogether wasted), thinking that I could FIX myself or my response to a highly stressful work environment for ME, & MY nervous system. I might have successfully halted my slide into psychosis by accepting the reality that I'm built DIFFERENT, & a job that's perfect for me on paper or in theory can still kill me.
Thank you for this words ❤
words of wisdom
I've been on the journey for over 9 months now. The other week, I woke up from a nightmare. All of my symptoms had gone and I felt normal, then I literally felt a click in my head, then all of the symptoms came straight back. Anxiety is wierd.
Its the amygdala!! It constantly warns us of threats, it warms of threats even if it isn't a threat. That false alarm goes off and if we suffer with anxiety generally we don't recognise its a false alarm. Then boom! The anxiety and all the symptoms of fear/fight/flight come on!
What about yoga not for recovery but along side if my nervous system issue is crazy crazy tight muscles. So much that some vibrate.
Yoga is the best.
Hello Shaan, I found your channel today and I'm very grateful for your videos; it's directly in line to other sources of information I've been trying to educate myself with and already I feel my symptoms have gotten less severe. I do have one question about something I don't fully understand as I've read mixed things online.
I know that whenever I would feel let's say heart palpitations, my fear went to heart-attack or an illness. From that fear I would start to feel numbness or pain in my left arm, 'confirming' it's a heart problem. Now I know that this isn't true. The fear adds more strain on the already sensitive nervous system. But what is causing those heart palpitations in the first place, if they aren't 'real'? Why is my nervous system already sensitive? It feels as if I always have 99% tension in my body, by the slightest trigger it goes to 100%+ and that's when the symptoms start. Are they indeed stress-triggers? Is it chronic hyperventilation? Is it because of repressed emotions or all of the above? I would love some more insight on this, I feel it's the missing piece of the puzzle for me. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
How do I do that with the diagnosis S.F.N. (Small fiber poly neuropathy). And I seem to be a classic with this disease. Please I want to learn.
I've always had problems with my "nerves " and chronic pain. I've found feldenkrais movement calming. Basically it laying on the floor and almost distracting yourself with slow movement. I've tried so many things. I agree fighting the anxiety just creates more anxiety.
What if I'm feeling really anxious and panicky because of my depression, and so I *do* something, like watching a movie or coloring in a coloring book. Designed to distract me from hyper focusing on my own anxiety. Isn't that harmless enough?
This is good …acceptance / allowing / surrendering is. an art in itself .It takes practice .Seeing past the body mind helps . Lately I’ve been more aware and I can tell if I’m going in the wrong direction . Watching what I consume helps to .
Easier said than done!
gosh i really needed this!
Applies to some folks but not all folks!! Some folks have complex trauma or years of autoimmune that prevents your strategies from working easily. It's a fine line
Yes
100% Thank you for the reminder 🙏
Is visual snow syndrome part of this? Can we approach vss with this the same technique?
Oh wow I have VSS, do you?? It's so hard, I love your question, let's hope an answer comes 🤗👀
I just wanna say how much I appreciate this guy's work, one year ago I wasn't even able to leave my house and I was extremely agoraphobic, now I'm living my life to the fullest after watching his videos and following his advice, so for anyone struggling with anxiety and agoraphobia please trust shaan's advice he knows what he is doing
Did you take any meds, vitamins, books you read?
@luisproano4908 no honestly I went to a psychiatrist and they prescribed me SSRI'S but I was too anxious to take them ,that was before discovering Shaan's channel, after watching Shaan's videos and reading the book he recommended " hope and help for your nerves " I decided to follow his method and it worked very much for me in 2 months I was able to go back to college and after that I got a job and now I'm doing pretty well anxiety is not a problem for me anymore
@luisproano4908 no honestly I went to psychiatrist and they prescribed me SSRI'S but I was too anxious to take them, that was before discovering shaan channel after watching his videos and reading the book he recommended "hope and help for your nerves" I decided to follow his method and it worked out for me, in 2 months I was able to go back to college and after that I got a job, so I can say I'm doing pretty well and anxiety is no longer a problem for me
Where is the download for the ebook?
I once heard "where your mind goes your body follows"
Thank you Shaan🤍🌸🌼
Luv this I want to be a mind body coach and I am always trying to help people by what u are saying I healed doing exactly what u said it was very hard but once u have the knowledge it’s amazing stuff 🙂
Did you heal on your own or with coaching. I’m currently tackling this on my own right now. Seeing some improvement little by little. I’m just curious how successful people are tackling this by themselves. My case isn’t as sever as others however. I had a health episode which causes a panic attack and I’ve been dealing with anxiety/insomnia for about 2 months.
@@James-rt7bg I healed on my own I didn’t just have anxiety though I also had debilitating back and hip pain and other chronic symptoms as well but his message relates to chronic pain as well it’s all in the same boat I read many Books by Dr Sarno that started my healing journey and while trying to heal my back and hip my anxiety got better as well
What are you finding helpful?
@@Dandelionsandbutterflies hello the thing that helped was learning acceptance takes time but it works
@@James-rt7bg hello yes I healed on my own watched videos and read books took time but learning acceptance really does help
I have had anxiety for many years, am 70 years old and on medication, so question? Can I use this even on meds?
This is gold
This is completely accurate! I have Roemheld Syndrome so the high heart rate and varying other symptoms used to scare the bejeezus out of me triggering hour upon hours of panic and anxiety. Once I knew and understood what was actually going on in my body it made a world of difference. I argue that this syndrome is rooted in trauma pin the body because of the way it goes.
I can't understand what is real reason behind it,Having Anxiety disorder and getting body symptoms are devastating,Can anybody tell me should be on medicines or not...
Every one is different I know people that are on meds and still have symptoms
Try to avoid medications.......use holistic natural remedies meditation, relaxation, etc..... if u get addicted to Benzos withdrawal is a nightmare......endless tremors, seizures, etc...❤
I have a question: I often hear that adrenalin can also be burnt by thoughts and the mind. How exactly does this work and what happens in the brain? Thank you.
Great 45 seconds in and you mentioned inner child work. I've tried almost everything and have just started doing that. I've searched for answer to alleviate this debilitating condition that has all but stopped me from enjoying the life I'm meant to live. Hopefully you've got some great advice.
Yes it works the more you heal yourself the better your nervous system will get. You need to let all those shitty emotions move through you that you suppressed from the past.
Hey - ok, that makes so much sense. But: there must be another aspect to it, like avoiding triggering things, maintaining baseline healthy habits (moving some, eating reasonably ok, sleeping okayish), right? Or if I don't do these rn I shouldn't really add anything to my plate at this point; more important is to let go and allow the nervous system to calm down on its own, not get all ocd about any particular activity? I'll probably do what feels best anyway ;) but well, that's a couple of thoughts
Been having set backs the past couple weeks. I was doing so good then it all came back and hit harder then ever
That's natural progression of recovery, just keep sticking to the basics, it will pass, it always does. You can only hit setback if you are getting better 🌈
What is setback
That's actually a very good sign...Let it do it's thing no matter how long it takes.....You'll possibly be even better than before the " setback " started. I Had setbacks that lasted for quite a long time....
How does this apply to someone with ADHD? Sone with adhd are not able to regulate well due to a difference in the brain.
This is exactly happen in case of alcoholics and people who Stop taking drugs specially cigarettes or any dry substance. Our body is addictive for this substance so badly so it's creating this horrible symptoms but it's really uncomfortable it's feel like i am week immunity that I can't even face day to day work. Shaan your videos are real remidies on this. Even me too can't afford this so i just watched videos and rest is god knows 😂😊❤ thank you shaan
What do you think about the workoutwitch with somatic exersises.?
Haven’t heard of it
How long have you lived in Austin?
Hey Shaan could you make a video specifically about OCD?
It’s an offset of anxiety. OCD is just obsession of a fear anxiety has created. For me is constantly focusing on my breathing and current state of being. I get a lot of intrusive thoughts. I also clean all the time until things are spotless. It’s all just anxiety.
My nervous system gets the weirdest symptoms I have a neuropathy type feeling kind of all over but specifically down either one leg or one arm at a time and muscle weakness. I know for a fact that drinking alcohol for so many years has overstressed my nervous system as well. I haven't drank in a few months and that neuropathy sensation seems to have calmed down a little bit but I'm so connected and in tune with the way things are going that I get stressed out very easily and when I do those symptoms come back. If I pop any type of benzodiazepine they instantly go away and I can have like an amazing day but obviously I don't want to get hooked on those so just keep grinding everybody's got problems hours are just different lol
Would you please provide solution for sweating as a chronic response,ive been suffering for 9 years
Note that im mentally well untill i face such symptom
You guys can recover if I can you also can. Don't let your thoughts control you. You will recover InshAllah
I’ve been suffering for 4 months after a traumatic experience led my to have a mental breakdown and severe anxiety.
I did all of this work, awareness and acceptance. I went back to my normal ways of living and thinking and I had another nervous breakdown.
Whilst I agree with all of this, a missing piece is that everyone deals with stress differently, for me it was recognising that certain things overwhelmed me and if I didn’t take a step back in the short term I never would recover.
Even learning meditation and deep rest has been pivotal for me in the recent weeks, I’ve felt the best I have although still have a long way to go.
Ok so I’ve been thinking lately… I haven’t been freaking out over symptoms I’ve actually been remembering them as a kid. I used to get dpr and be like I love this this is a cool feeling. And I’ve been calming down. When my cycle comes I feel insane and that’s a whole different story lol. I do accept how I feel I don’t panic but I do see the anxiety symptoms coming and changing my whole view and physical. But I was thinking, you say you have to accept the symptoms and eventually they calm down. I think back to when mine first showed up. I was almost blacking out, I wouldn’t randomly shake, my heart would pound. I actually didn’t care, I would be like oh that’s weird. But I still felt all my symptoms 24/7 I didn’t have access to Google so I was never thinking I was gonna die, I had no extra thoughts to it, yet it all continued after a few months of this I finally was like what’s wrong with me? I told someone and they were like omg what if you black out while holding your baby or you’re driving… boom triggered panic attacks for me and then I started seeking doctors left and right. But in the beginning I was just a human living my life not even caring about the anxiety but it stayed. Looking back at that time in my life, I know I was severely dehydrated, severely anemic, and lacking lots of nutrients because my diet consisted of all fast foods and soda. lol
What If I might have physical problems and on top of that anxiety? Maybe it's caused by my bulging disk maybe not. How do I calm my nervous system if I can't be 100% sure.
Exactly
Hey my nights are horrible. I wake up, my hearts starts bumbing so bad, my DPDR is extremly hard and I just don‘t know what is going on. Can❤anybody relate?
Yes can you talk to me
Yea your not alone
@@marthasisco9678 sure
yes we can relate......how are coping? ❤
@@Butterflyinthesky-f6x it is getting better. Just don‘t Focus on it too much. I stopped spending my time searching and Talking ABOUT it
Is eye floaters a symptom of anxiety?
I am going through the same thing, yes it’s a symptom too.
Yes
@@AMH707 and it goes away?
Yep. Never had em til my panic attack. They are my least troublesome symptom. I’m sure they’ll eventually fade away like everything else I once you calm your nerves
@@ME-jf7ho this is good to hear because I am going through it so this makes me hopeful 🙏🥰
I have MS and my whole problem is my nervous system and my sensitivity is high! I shake, spasm, panic you name it, what advice is there for me as 8 have MS and always try to 'fix' my symptoms and myself 😔
Idk if you have been checked by a Lyme literate doctor for Lyme disease, but many times MS is misdiagnosed Lyme disease. Something to look into if you haven’t already. Tests by the regular labs are not accurate and you need to test through a specialty lab and see a doctor that is a Lyme specialist. Just a suggestion. ❤
Try carnivore and parasite cleanse
I have a question for people who recovered from anxiety, how long did it take for your anxiety to go away, or at least be lowered enough to be insignificant?
Wheres the blueprint
What is it’s a biochemical vs psychological one and in reality one impacts the other.
wow ! this makes a lot of sense ! really powerful stuff! thank you!
Is it actually possible to feel alive again? To be happy? To not worry every moment?
I am fighting like heck. Im not relaxing. Ive been working for over a year to get better and 8 months ago my lips started stinging and now i can barely function due to the pain. Hard to accept that
How are you
Just stop thinking about the future and stay present without paying attention to nothing ❤
If theese are all symptoms from the nerveous system, then the big question is why/what causes the nerveous system to give these symptoms and become sensitive?
The way we react to things the nervous system feels constantly in danger
Has anyone Tried GABA?
I couldn’t take SSRI due to bad side affects so Doctor gave me GABA otherwise I was fighting symptoms 18 months now without medication
Can you do a video about the emotional depletion and no joy or good feelings please
That’s exactly where I am. I’ve been in the acceptance phase for a few weeks and I’ve noticed my hyperarousal has gone down a little bit. But now I’m very tired even with getting better sleep. Along with being tired I’m kind of emotionless. It’s a very unsettling feeling but I know it’s part of recovery. I am treating it just like any other symptom. Accepting it and letting it run its course.