5 CBT Exercises For Anxiety

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Are you struggling to navigate life with daily anxiety?
You are not alone.
In today’s video, I share some exercises to help change your behavior patterns and quiet your anxiety.
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0:00 Intro
1:04 CBT summary
6:19 Exercise 1
8:26 Exercise 2
10:05 Exercise 3
11:36 Exercise 4
13:04 Meditation
14:35 Exercise 5
15:45 OCD
16:13 Understand this about anxiety

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@ingrid3578 10 ай бұрын

We suffer much more in imagination than in reality. I try to keep that in mind at all times especially when my thoughts begin to spiral.

@jeevankm8813 2 күн бұрын

It's 100% true.

@latinabeauty6503 10 ай бұрын

I just found you Barbara. I deal wit daily anxiety and depression for the past 5 years. To the point I am unable to take care of my family. Listening to you seems to help me so much than on my own. I am so grateful for you and I just wanted to tell you your amazing for doing this. Real live super hero in my heart❤️🙏🏻

@anatino 7 ай бұрын

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@christianfernandez4285 5 ай бұрын

Have you checked your vitamin D levels? They should be atleast 50-70

@lalhruaikimachinzah9165 5 ай бұрын

@@christianfernandez4285hi i have anxiety and depression right now i am at my worst

@lalhruaikimachinzah9165 5 ай бұрын

@@christianfernandez4285i have just done a test and my vitamin D result is 19 does this low level have anything to do with my anxiety??

@jackoftrades6282 5 ай бұрын

Less Vitamin d also cause anxiety?

@vyseerx 6 ай бұрын

Anxiety is universal emotion, but when out of control causing symptoms and impairment, needs management. 1. Meditation ( S K Y breathing ) thwarts all the symptoms of anxiety, and costs nothing. 2. Daily indoor exercise (stationary bike) helps relieve anxiety. 3. Medication SSRI once daily helps sleep well, once you sleep well -anxiety would be a thing of past. 4. Regular interactions with live people / friends / relatives helps decrease anxiety 5. Usage of debit card (instead of credit card) helps decrease anxiety as well as credit seems to be the biggest stress causing agent.

@mo777- Ай бұрын

take magnesium glycinate instead of a medication. but always check with your doctor first and get a blood test, because if you have too much magnesium it could harm you.

@meeks516 11 ай бұрын

During the lockdowns, I lost trust in doctors. After finding your video's, I've been able to work through things with your help. Just wanted to thank you.

@robbiesmoonmusic 5 ай бұрын

This was the most comprehensive explanation of CBT and all of its components I’ve ever watched. As an MSW psychotherapist student who also has an anxiety disorder of my own, this was such a God send. Thank you so much

@vivienlee610 4 ай бұрын

Totally agree with you.

@user-vc6vp4cw4w 9 ай бұрын

BRILLIANCE! Thank you, Barbara!

@palliaskamen5722 5 ай бұрын

I feel for everyone commenting here. I've been dealing with anxiety and panic for many years. OCD? I was recently fixated on my blood pressure for a month. It's fine but I was taking a reading 25 times a day! To reduce my anxiety, I've tried stimulating my parasympathetic nerve by massaging pressure points in my ears, and running cold water over my face and head.

@chetan9533 5 ай бұрын

Bhramari pranayama helps a lot as well. Inhale to the count of 4, then exhale to the count of 6 with mouth closed and saying "hmmm". Repeat 5 to 15 times.

@TheLiberaceTheory 4 ай бұрын

Interestingly enough, that breathing technique also helps stimulate the vagus nerve! The ends of the vagus nerve are in the diaphragm, so breathing out for 6 count relaxes the diaphragm and sends safety signals to the parasympathetic system. There are also branches of the vagus nerve in the throat, so when you “ommmm”, you’re vibrating on that nerve, which again sends safety signals!

@yolandaruiz5805 4 ай бұрын

Hi I have have severe anxiety and was recently diagnosed with high blood pressure too! I'm on Losartan and I've been getting more panic attacks. Have you found a medicine that works with no side effects?

@MagdalenaIsaiah431 14 күн бұрын

@@yolandaruiz5805for me having almost committed suicide from desperation I cannot believe I finally found something that actually works without side effects! It's an action not a medication. Anti-depressants only made me both manicky and zombie-fied and then flipped me into suicidal depression. My thing that I do is a religious practice but not Eastern style meditation. I tried Transcendental meditation for years and all I got was killer headaches and nausea. I tried that "hot yoga" and had the same symptoms as those people who died in a that Sweat Lodge incident (in Arizona if I remember correctly) and got the guy leading the retreat sent to jail for manslaughter. My Meditation is based on Bible Scriptures and it's called The Rosary. I've been practicing it just slightly over 4 years now and it has worked better than anything I have ever tried, both to help me with sleep and night terrors and with that relentless grinding anxiety and depression that almost devoured my mind since my traumatic childhood days. Recently I was working on some very intense Conference Interpretation Jobs in English and Spanish and only praying multiple Rosaries helped me tranquilize my over worked anxious brain and relax to where I could get through the days without having a nervous collapse. There are videos on how to pray The Rosary right here on KZfaq if anyone is interested in trying it out. I wish I'd found it sooner. I wish everyone the best in finding something to help overcome the torment of mental suffering that comes with these kinds of diabolical illnesses❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️

@erd675 29 күн бұрын

Health anxiety is horrible. A headache is a tumor, cough is cancer and I'm tired 😫 oh no my heart is failing 💔. It's torture.

@adas3519 18 күн бұрын

Same here 😢

@briananderson5034 12 күн бұрын

How did yall get over there..?

@erd675 12 күн бұрын

@briananderson5034 well a lot self help works like eating right ,exercising regularly and getting proper sleep. Mine is beyond that it's everyday trying find therapist.

@briananderson5034 12 күн бұрын

I hope you find one! I have several Bible verses I repeat....my heightened anxiety just started last week

@leenadas2611 12 күн бұрын

True. It's horrible 😢

@haleyhawk3365 5 ай бұрын

My anxiety always starts with physical symptoms and then my mind starts going bc I feel so shakey and nerved up sometimes it can even make me experience derealization ty for this video

@angel.heart007 4 ай бұрын

Been dealing with anxiety for about 12 yrs now. And last night I had a dizzy spell. That’s all it took for me to spiral. I’ve been learning all about CBT but sometimes at the moment when I’m panicking it’s so hard to shift to everything I’ve learned. I understand what’s going on but my mind is in control of me in an awful way. And this health anxiety is taking a toll. I’m exhausted 😩 Thank you for your video🙏🏼

@TheLiberaceTheory 4 ай бұрын

I’ve had anxiety all my life too, and what really got me to start trying to treat it was the dizziness and vertigo. That’s one of my least favorite parts of anxiety X) if you want help specifically with the dizziness, I recommend looking up The Steady Coach on KZfaq. Her career is in working with people at the specific intersection of anxiety and dizziness, and it’s been helping me a lot!

@angel.heart007 4 ай бұрын

@@TheLiberaceTheory thank you so much! Yes the dizziness is one of my triggers and worst part too. I suffered a positional vertigo about 13 yrs ago and that’s what caused my anxiety. So anything to do with dizziness/imbalance feeling, it destroys me for a day or two. It’s awful. I’ll def look into the steady coach. Hope you’re doing well!

@FerintoshFarmsPhotography 4 ай бұрын

Hugs

@KickingIt-In-the-Kitchen 3 ай бұрын

Just know you are not alone. Many people feel symptoms when they are worried. Just allow yourself to feel and don’t judge your thoughts. Know that growth takes time, some time longer than others. You’ll be healed in Jesus’ name. Amen!

@angel.heart007 3 ай бұрын

@@FerintoshFarmsPhotography thank you. Hugs back🩶

@haileymitchell607 6 ай бұрын

I needed to hear this tonight, thank you so much for your wise words🙏🏼

@eyebutterfly 7 ай бұрын

Your videos are so concise and helpful, thank you ❤

@sherrifarris7312 6 ай бұрын

I have been in therapy through the VA for years and what I love is that this short video helped to incapsulate so much if my counseling. Validation for what I've been shown and doing. And good reminders of what to emphasize moving forward.

@johnorkutcopero8656 3 ай бұрын

Barbara ,thank you for existing! ❤

@dulcecarvalho5376 8 ай бұрын

Excellent video, thank you Barbara👏

@nikkininedoor1480 6 ай бұрын

That was a lot of valuable information and useful techniques. Thank you Barbara!

@michelleveloni1329 7 ай бұрын

YES! Please do a video on OCD Anxiety. Thank you.

@stacyburrell13 6 ай бұрын

I applaud you for saying that!! The hardest thing to admit is feeling powerless but now I feel validated and liberated ❤. Thank you soooooo much!!

@megblackwolf5470 5 ай бұрын

I really appreciate you. Thank you for making these. It's immensely helpful for someone who struggles a lot of anxiety.

@ivebel3966 5 ай бұрын

this video made me feel the most calm i’ve felt in a while. thank you so much! i wrote your advice down and i can’t wait to put it in practice!❤

@gardenialeeman4932 6 ай бұрын

Excellent explanation! So logic! Yo made me feel at easy. You are telling me that I have control over this! I never thought it that way! It absolutely makes sense! Thank you very much Barbara! God Bless you!

@rebranded1248 3 ай бұрын

Love the format when you explain things. Very clear and easy to follow. You use great examples that are easily relatable to the viewer to get your point across. Excellent.

@gregsettle9725 24 күн бұрын

A question you can ask yourself to calm what I call the "Idiot Mind" is, "Is it reasonable?" This question can help break the imaginary connections between you getting into a fender-bender and the fall of the free world. Life and its events are more connected than we know but less than we think. Great video on CBT.

@sukhmanicambridge 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant advice! Loved this so much. Helpful, real, informed. Thank you ❤

@jaspreetnandra 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much from bottom of my heart!

@natet5959 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! This really helped me today. It made me realize that anxious thoughts are just thoughts.

@krutibhavsar9534 6 ай бұрын

Bless you Barbara 😢 My eyes started dripping as I was watching this. Its really hard...

@woodman2269 6 ай бұрын

Best explanation about anxiety EVER !!!...... Thank you for making this..

@shahba2020 6 ай бұрын

Love your style, just found you… when I went through my worst depression and Anxiety period, I did that box trick, it really helped, now I make my brain like you said think of a happy place, and what really helped me pretending like the Anxiety is a person and dear him/ her to beat me in my feelings, hey I will never let anyone win 😁

@stacielivinthedream8510 3 ай бұрын

This was actually immensely informative! I'm saving as a reminder! Thank you, Barbara! 💎

@yoppysoleman9758 4 ай бұрын

Dear Prof. Barbara Heffernan. Thank you so much for sharing very valuable, in-depth and useful knowledge 🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍👍. GB.

@lalithakrishnamurthy9663 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this valuable insight on this topic I really needed it!thanks for sharing!

@michaeltmike 5 ай бұрын

Yes definitely needed this! I’m wanting to do so much in the entertainment business and I’m realizing some things about myself.

@luvwings 2 ай бұрын

Thank You! so much!! This is what I needed to hear!!!! It was me all along! My fear created my dilemma, which created panic and fast pulse during the nite.

@kasicoleman1012 4 ай бұрын

Glad I came across this video. I will definitely be looking at your other videos.

@AlbinotheLightning77 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I have my anxiety every single day and my stomach always hurts and makes me wanna throw up but surprisingly I don’t. But im really scared of throwing up due to my emetophobia and I just get mostly worried from that. This video helps a lot so tysm! ❤️

@user-wt3uf5cs2g 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Barbara

@jessicaT12345 4 ай бұрын

you are heaven sent. thank you!

@beverleylewis469 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, this is helping me. I have chronic fatigue syndrome which I know is rooted in an under developed parasympathetic nervous system. I am learning every day how to navigate this world in a more balanced way. This world has always been a terrifying place for me, I am looking forward to a better future.

@edgarfausto4907 4 ай бұрын

I don’t know you but for some reason everything you said it’s what I’m feeling. I really felt a connection and felt so better about what you talked about. I’m so relieved now. I keep going to the doctor and they don’t understand my feelings but I’m so pain free now. Thank you so much❤❤❤

@user-cq1uv9fx4w 19 күн бұрын

This was amazing!! Super helpful and you have actual tips and explained CBT beautifully! I really enjoyed the "understanding this about anxiety".

@radhika1300 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for amazing content, help so much to people with anxiety and depression.

@lissetros5287 11 ай бұрын

You’re wonderful!!! Thank you so much ❤

@BarbaraHeffernan 11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for your encouragement :)

@ellekay852 6 ай бұрын

Truly incredible video. Thank you so much

@mousmouloooo 10 ай бұрын

You are wonderful! Great content , thank you

@michellehill8336 6 ай бұрын

Barbara, PLEASE do a video on anxiety around OCD please . I need it for help with a family member. Thank you

@DonnHowes 2 ай бұрын

I could remember several years ago after losing my dad, I suffered severe anxiety and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with OCD. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

@NicoleCtirad 2 ай бұрын

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

@Bastianbishops 2 ай бұрын

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

@SusanaGomez-mp8sk 2 ай бұрын

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

@BrownGeorge-pw2xo 2 ай бұрын

Mushrooms are very medicinal. This is why anybody familiar with psilocybin and any other kind of fungi will tell you, "They are alive." They have a very ancient wisdom. To my experience, all mushrooms have always said, "Pay attention to your life. How you think, how you feel, and what will you do with the information that you always knew, but now are seeing in this point of view." This is why mushrooms are so respected in tribal cultures. This mental health treatment works for me too. Half micro doses do the trick for me. At least a few days at a time with lengthy time in between. Never addictive. Thank you for sharing this point!

@Wimruther-hk4zn 2 ай бұрын

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

@peterstanghellini393 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Barbara for posting. I haven't really thought or had a perspective about my anxiety. I think practicing this will help me slow things down and allow me to problem solve without panic or catastrophizing. I really like writing things down and putting my thoughts in a container. I might make a separate notepad for solutions to the problem at hand.

@BarbaraHeffernan 8 ай бұрын

So pleased this was helpful!

@richardroyster405 2 ай бұрын

I could watch this five times and learn something every time. Thank you!

@sheri6089 11 ай бұрын

I really think that hearing (some of us need to hear them over and over) harsh realities is the most helpful.

@BarbaraHeffernan 11 ай бұрын

I agree…. Thank you for acknowledging that!

@ronaldhendersonakathefitne8806 4 ай бұрын

I enjoyed her way of looking at anxiety I have been teaching people how to eradicate the bad stressors of life , I used to allow peoples words or actions to stress me out or make me anxious until I got a revelation into the strategies that I now teach people

@lily_m3538 4 ай бұрын

Very logical and makes sense. So right about the lack of control and worrying about something that can't be controlled. You really verbalised anxiety exactly.

@annettenoga6182 4 ай бұрын

Hope u tried some techniques , but be patient because it takes time , effort and persistence. Anxiety can rob us from living. Good luck!

@soniadodson6173 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much you have helped me see the causes. Thank you, ⚘ ❤

@whitestarlifecoach 19 күн бұрын

It’s a lovely and well summarised specific tips for the majority of people out there! Great job ❤ I hope it reaches the right people. And I like the simplicity and honesty too.

@maskedcat8808 10 ай бұрын

Please do a series on OCD. Awesome videos!

@nielsdahl2022 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for a great video 🙏🏻

@aosorachan 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏🙇‍♀

@cyrusromeo 5 ай бұрын

I have been in such severe flight or flight. Today, a big oiece of that “paused” and now I’m having… rolling panic. A nurse a while ago told me she suspected high stress hormones and that really, really makes sense. Now, I’m struggling to sleep, eat right… I have a chronic illness that is kicking my ass at the same time. So, I have everything to learn. Thank you so so much for this gift!

@memequeen1004 4 ай бұрын

I hope you are doing much better

@cyrusromeo 4 ай бұрын

@@memequeen1004 no. I’m so absolutely in hell I’m looking into ketamine treatmemrt.

@memequeen1004 4 ай бұрын

@@cyrusromeo oh no :( I really hope you get much better im very sorry things are going terrible I pray that whatever is troubling you, that you will eventually overcome it

@cyrusromeo 4 ай бұрын

@@memequeen1004 thanks, this is when I love the internet. When we support one another.

@memequeen1004 4 ай бұрын

@@cyrusromeo I fully agree 🩷

@TinbiteErmias-ty8xp 10 күн бұрын

Thank you Barbara, it was really helpful that it makes me have tears.

@motieposs6277 7 ай бұрын

Very helpful. I have to review this video at least one more time before moving on to the next one. Thanks 😊

@Ms1Mina 11 ай бұрын

I really like your videos and your delivery! I have a hard time slowing down enough to think about doing the things you suggest here. I feel anxious all the time and being in menopause makes it SO much worse! My anxiety has blown up! Not just from menopause but from living with an alcoholic husband who hasn't been faithful. Some days I can barely make it through and I hope that I get back to my old self someday! I am also worse because I stopped my anti-anxiety meds last year. I developed severe Raynaud's, likely from HRT, so I stopped all meds. Now alternative methods and these exercises will hopefully help lower my anxiety so THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!!!

@bettinabettina7155 3 ай бұрын

I go to Alanon

@Jarl_egbert 2 ай бұрын

Best explanation of CBT ive heard, thank you.

@michaelwebster8666 11 ай бұрын

Thank you there are some excellent techniques here, I particularly liked the anxiety box. Thank you!

@BarbaraHeffernan 11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Let us know how it works :)

@yassy9938 5 ай бұрын

Thank you barbara love this❤ really helpful

@chuchuchu7799 17 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for this video, these are good tips. I'm going thru this right now and I listen to video over and over

@vivienlee610 4 ай бұрын

What am excellent easy to understand video. Helped me pinpoint my anxiety about anxious thoughts!

@nancylamb1117 2 ай бұрын

This is exactly what i need to blend my practices of physical/spiritual practice with the thoughts that are triggering massive anxiety.

@TeacherMark-gb1bc 3 күн бұрын

Great! Thank you for this!

@laurenloveshockey9127 6 ай бұрын

You are such a gem. Thank you for this video!

@BarbaraHeffernan 6 ай бұрын

You are so sweet! 😀❤️ made my day!

@lynnkandola6220 6 ай бұрын

I think you found me !amazing. I deal with this constantly You explain this so well❤️

@marisstellajacob3623 3 ай бұрын

This is so helpful, thanks Barbara😊

@anupammital1966 6 ай бұрын

You are so reassuring Barbara. My anxiety triggers my IBS and vice versa. This becomes a vicious cycle. Your suggestions sound great. I shall give it a try. Thanks a lot

@nakeishaarmorer7735 27 күн бұрын

PLEASE do a video on overcoming OCD! I neeeeed it!

@annettenoga6182 7 ай бұрын

Wow! You put it into context with two words certainty and control. What has helped me is to look at my thoughts and sit with the emotion because it does pass, but in that moment you don't think it will. Mediation, a deal breaker, journaling, putting down your thoughts has really helped. At the end of the day, trying to just live in the Now moment is what I'm trying to achieve and not worry about the "what if's".🤗💖

@BarbaraHeffernan 7 ай бұрын

thanks for sharing what has helped you, which will help others! ❤

@lily_m3538 4 ай бұрын

Completely identify with that.

@s.d.a.d.r8538 3 ай бұрын

That is 100% correct...live this moment...🙂🙂🙂

@leilamoon5879 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much iam happy I find you exactly what I feel

@CulturalArtNews 11 ай бұрын

Love this!

@hanaamr3685 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much So grateful for you and your beautiful, inspiring, life saving advices Wld pls share more about The best cbt and dbt and act tools that have been most helpful for u and also surviving narcissistic abuse in families and

@cynthiaberen442 Ай бұрын

Wow, powerful stuff and so needed! Thank you! 🙏🙌 😍

@Amfortas 6 ай бұрын

Thankyou for this Dr Babara ❤

@Fahim_Lalani 11 ай бұрын

I feel my anxiety anger reduced when I started loving everybody ❤I love everybody is my new affirmation for personal use and I learned it through martial arts to not think of anyone as an enemy but try to love everybody thanks for all your great videos I love them

@BarbaraHeffernan 11 ай бұрын

LOVE this. Thank you so much for sharing. Yes, when we come from a place of love, we feel safer (and vice versa probably). An aspiration to walk through the world with an open heart :)

@stevenkovler5133 11 ай бұрын

My anxiety is 1000% due to financial issues caused by being unable to break free from a narcissist who has taken everything from me! If I could get over my money issues , I know I would be cured !!

@anatino 7 ай бұрын

@@stevenkovler5133absolutely! I am the same! It’s all about the financial situation.

@OhhCharliee.. 5 ай бұрын

@@stevenkovler5133you have to shift that thought- if you change the feeling first (make it positive- how you will feel when it’s resolved), the issue will resolve itself faster than waiting for the issue to resolve itself before you feel better. If that makes sense.

@skionen1781 6 ай бұрын

Excellent stuff. Thanks

@oussamabensaidi9838 5 ай бұрын

love the exercises thanks !

@hamedswonderland 4 ай бұрын

The things that happen in our minds are amazing and horrible at the same time. I was today years old when I realized I should not call it " Going through my demons" and trying to frame it as feeling myself, walking with my thoughts to guide them. Mental health is a bless and I want to gift it to myself. Thanks for the great exercises.

@rolandovillareal4385 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Barbra! This episode was very helpful!

@BarbaraHeffernan 5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!!

@twinklesal889 Ай бұрын

I just love the way you explained about anxiety❤❤❤

@mayfoo7258 6 ай бұрын

Clear and very helpful. Love your beautiful face and smile

@jibraeelkhandurrani1237 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. It was really helpful 😊

@Mommabearslots 5 ай бұрын

This really helped thank you

@johndehavenii2015 2 ай бұрын

Hello Barbara, I would love for you to make a video on OCD anxiety. I believe I suffer this the most. I sometimes get to where I cannot move forward. I cannot think straight when a particular mental and emotional distortion happens. It’s like I am put in the back seat and told to shut up and not interfere. I have learned to manage it to a point where I can survive, but it’s the thrive that is affected. Really enjoying your videos. I agree with the meditation. I have experienced the observer and the separation of thoughts and feelings to this observer.

@smiley1958 5 ай бұрын

Wow thank you for this...just came across this channel!❤

@tripurasantoshi5848 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ❤

@f.rikardsson9871 13 күн бұрын

Just found you. It's very helpful. Thank you 🙏💖

@BroccoliRocks Ай бұрын

For several years I read every book on CBT I could get my hands on. I was that interested in it. As a self help tool I got some value out of it. I was disappointed when I went to my first professional CBT session. I was extremely upset. I was sobbing my car both before and after the session. The therapist was so cold and distant. Her reply to everything was to fill out xeroxed forms. It reminded me of being in an emergency room with an injured hand and being forced to fill out a form with that injured hand to get help. I never went back to that therapist and she never called to make sure I was okay. This video reminded of why I do not like professional CBT. It just comes off as COLD, which makes my issues worse. I don't need help thinking and I don't think most people do either. I think CBT would be more effective if it was more like a normal conversation. A patient could vent, feel heard, feel validated, be encouraged, and when the time was right in the conversation new thoughts/beliefs could be introduced in a natural way.

@GG-dt4sb 14 күн бұрын

If that was the case we wouldn’t need therapy We gotta do the work!

@artslover99 13 күн бұрын

I'm so sorry you had that experience, and I hope you connect with a therapist much better-suited to your needs.

@feliciamski4328 4 ай бұрын

I battle CD and I am struggling to break this behavior. I really like what you have to say. You explain to were I can understand .

@AminPishehvar 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your great videos. It would be great, if you could have more videos on thought OCD. I.E., when people worry about unfounded rumors started by others for whatever reason (personal fued, jealousy, etc), or what other people might be saying or thinking about them, and constantly going through scenarios in their minds that could, of course, be just a pigment of their imagination!

@franciscordon9230 7 ай бұрын

So informative and helpful, thank you!

@BarbaraHeffernan 7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@jasoncolap 6 ай бұрын

This is great thank you

@lauriewaldrep2196 5 ай бұрын

I love this technique exercises, and will incorporate them into my life as habits. I normally take mini vacations to help me relax. Meditating is not hard for me. I also realized that external factors generate thoughts that fuel feelings transforming in behaviors. Other times they may be subconscious thoughts causing a feeling, resulting in behaviors. Now I know how to nip them at the bud. Thank you Dr. This is exactly what I needed. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@sanjana4219 2 ай бұрын

What do we do to nip it in the budolease explain the process clearly.

@APOLLINAIREBARTHOLOMIEU 3 ай бұрын

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.