Anxious Thoughts | Why You’re Anxious & 5 Tips To Help
Are you stuck in a cycle of anxious thoughts? Many people think their brain is defective because of this vicious cycle of overwhelm.
Today I want to share the 5 common reasons why our brains do this (you’re not alone) and what you can do for each of these reasons.
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0:00 Intro
0:40 The 5 Reasons
7:20 How to Change
I so appreciate how well your are able to break these concept down for the average person .Especially, when some one is experiencing high amounts of stress and not able to think clearly. This stuff needs to be taught in school.
Thank you so much Barbara ❤ Your videos are helping me.
Thank you so much. It's so easy to feel "defective" and at fault; it was amazing and so helpful to hear your explanation about the "superhighways".
Thank you Barbara. This video speaks to me. I m going through a rough patch and I am pessimistic about almost everything. "Changing how you feel is the hardest, so start by changing your thoughts and changing your behaviors". I will bear this in mind. Looking forward to more CBT videos on anxiety.
I wonder if your born thinking the glass is half empty? Since i can remember i have always thought this way, and ive had a very rough life, so makes me think did i 'know' my life was going to pan out this way?
I like watching massages on here that relaxes me.
Hi Pam, how's your day going with you?
Thank you very much for this incredibly well-explained information and since you ask the question in the video, I don't think you are being too technical when you explain how the physiology of the brain works and how it connects with the body and the mind! On the contrary, thank you so much, for honoring your viewers' intelligence by going through the bothering of explaining what happens to us and why when we struggle! To me personally, understanding why things are the way they are is part of the healing process itself! Last, but not least, thank you for your generosity in sharing so much for free: not everyone can afford therapy and this is such an injustice, because there is so much suffering in the world. So, God bless you for your generosity Barbara, and may He reward you abundantly as He always does! 🙏
Thank you so much for taking the time to write and lmk how meaningful this is. I truly appreciate it! Wishing you health and joy :)
Thank you for this. Your point about how our future mental projections are just stories is such an important one. I appreciate that reminder! And I appreciate YOU for sharing your knowledge with us. ❤❤
Think off the good things coming up in the future is a good tip. When I feel stressed I remember of the railway events which are coming up. Yes that’s right, I am a massive railway fan
Wonderful! Its great to have something you are super interested in. And that is a great way to apply the point! I hope it helps :)
I like the content very much and I also like the way you make the videos. Thank you Barbara! ❤
You are so welcome!
That is so interesting when you break it down because my physical stimuli causes an instant anxious reaction like a Highway. Thank you for that explanation
Changing the old thoughts, feelings, behaviour will create new path with new neurons. This is really good.
Yes! Key point!!
That illustration of the worrisome thoughts is subtle but awesome!
Love the tools to help with each
Well explained
Thank you so much for this useful information!
Excellent. Thanks Not too technical
Loved the technical explanation
Thank you for this helpful information. Much appreciated!
Top notch! Great content ❤ Thanks!! I'm glad I have found you 😊
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! Welcome to the channel 😀
BRILLIANT 👏🏻 👏🏻
Thanks! ☺
Thank you so much Barbara! Very important points to look at and to work on our perception and change they way we look at things. God Bless you!
You are so welcome!
Thank you for this fantastic video. I’m going to listen a few more times.
Wonderful! I truly hope it is helpful!
Made me happy to listen to this
I'm happy to hear that!
Thank you! It is very interesting and the way you present it is amazing. Videos are really engaging!
So nice of you to let me know! I am so pleased you enjoyed this and I do hope it is helpful!
This is super helpful. Thank you!!!
You're so welcome! So glad it was helpful.
This channel is so helpful. 🙏
I’m so glad you feel that way and thanks for letting me know!
Hi Lana, how's your day going with you?
Barbara I did enjoy the little lesson in neuroscience. It's encouraging to know that we can exercise control over the direction of our mental health to a more positive place. It made me think of a word I learned recently, neuroplasticity🤗 We really can tap into our brain's capability with the right tools and strategy! Thanks for the great advice! I'm pleased to see your subscriber numbers rising nicely. 😃🐞🌻
Yes, neuroplasticity! I'm so pleased this was helpful, and thank you for letting me know. My free webinar is focused on neuroplasticity as a key part of changing to live a more joyful life. The link is in the description if you are interested :)
@@BarbaraHeffernan Thanks so much for your reply and encouragement. I have a ways to go, but you point me in the right direction. 🌻
Are you a supporter of medication for anxiety and depression?
Listen to this. It belongs to both of us. We have developed a super highway whereby if I do something you don't like, you punish me. As soon as I sense that, I retaliate and go into survival mode. And, it is getting worse. We have to stop it and act like adults, or we will wind up hating each other. Communication is the only answer. I'm willing, are you? ❤❤😊
My husband can’t decide if he wants to stay together, it’s been over a month now I’ve been in “ limbo” it’s driving me insane , not knowing what will happen. He keeps saying he needs time but while he’s taking his time, I’m losing it. I’m so anxious and it’s stinks cause I need to seem nice and confident in front of him. I’ve begged, cried , pleaded and he won’t budge. So I realized to leave him alone. Every time I’ve cried and pleaded he moves even farther away. It starts out as me talking and by the end we’re both ticked off. My therapist said to keep praying 🙏🏼 on it but to not worry about it. She knows that’s easier said than done. He knows that I’ll take him back any time. So he can take his time. It’s all very confusing and leaves me drained. My counselor said to focus on me during this time. Work on my faults etc. i can’t make him choose to stay but I can work on me. Please pray for my husband and I to work this out together. God bless.
I have health anxiety for a year now I had so many symptoms and now my mood is not good I just feel so weird and my hormones are not balanced it could be from this? I am not taking Medication just Supplements
I'm stuck on your beautiful voice and accent! Thanks for that!
Wow, thank you for your kind words!
Neurones that fire together, wire together
Can you address the vagal nerve connection?
Hi Mary, how's your day going with you?
Isn't gratitude the same as positive thinking
I think gratitude is a type of positive thinking... i do feel there are other kinds as well. What do you think?
Anyone else very like NOTHING is working? 😫
Measure your progress in increments. Try not to think in "black and white". There is so much help here on youtube and elsewhere on the internet. Don't give up!!
Yes Learning one thing at a time this week or maybe next rumantion Barbara Heffeman is the one I've chosen on KZhead. ❤
Yes I've developed a dependence on an anxiety drug lorazapam doctor wants me off it.