anxiety is one of those things you only understand if you have it.

I suffer with anxiety and has ruined my life. They say don't let it control you but it is easier than done. I'm not suicidal but oh man does it feel nice to think that it will go away when I do. I'm envious of people who are normal and have fulfilling lives.

When you click on this video just so you can feel like someone else understands you...

Telling a person with anxiety just to relax is Like telling a blind person too just see.

The most troubling part about having anxiety is, heart palpitations and not being able to breathe is the worst. 😟

I am so shocked because everytime I watch Nadiya on her cooking show, she makes you feel happy simply with her joyful spirit. I wish her all the best. You really never know what someone is going through.

After nearly 20 years of battling with anxiety, I found myself so exhausted of it this morning. I came to this video and the comment section, not to learn anything, but to remind myself how many other people also have to deal with this madness.

I am so angry at those bullies for traumatising such a beautiful soul. I'm so sorry Nadiya. Hope you'll be OK.

This woman is unbelievably beautiful. I had no idea that she was dealing with this. Glad she's sought help.

I cried.. I had to learn there is no fix. Its about managing my anxiety. Your story is like mine. Thank you for this❤❤

I met this thing called panic attack 17 yrs ago and rather than avoiding and running away from it, i learned how to be friends with it. The moment i treated it as a friend, it visited me less and less. Its awful and i woudnt wish it on anyone, but I think without it, I wouldnt have realized and become the person I am now. One thing for sure is that it goes away and each time you overcome an attack it only strengthens you. Sending love to everyone who is going through this mental issue. ❤

You can actually see the pain and torture she's endured in her eyes

For the first time in a long time, watching this made me feel like I am not alone.

You'd think after 1million panic attacks that you'd get used to them but you never do and this is why Anxiety is so persistant...it's a BIG BULLY.

I have suffered a massive anxiety disorder for 5 years. As bad as it gets. What I have learned is that the problem all comes down to this quote by Carl Jung: "What we resist not only persists, but will grow in size." We create these fears that are unjustified by resisting/avoiding them. Every time we resist/avoid these fears they just become bigger and bigger and bigger inside of us. The solution for me was applying this quote: "What we embrace dissolves". I actually like this variation more: "What we befriend transcends". The more I resisted/avoided the bigger my fears got, the more I embraced/befriended the less the fear became.

I was impressed by Nadiya to begin with for winning The Bake Off, now I am even more impress that despite her anxiety and panic attack she still was brave enough to take part in it and won it. I. also have anxiety and panic attacks and I know how huge it is for her to do something like that.

Nadiya- you're such a beautiful spirit. And most people who suffer, usually are beautiful individuals who feign a smile just to press on.

I love her husband and their relationship.

My God. I can't imagine her school years. It's amazing that no one noticed her physical trauma (black fingers with no nails, soaking wet after the toilet incident). I always wonder how do the bullies feel today about theire behavior. I hope they see this documentary. Listen I know kids can be mean but they were terrorists.

This is the kind of relationship I want. Someone who could go thru this with me and be there thru the anxiety.

I was diagnosed in 2015 with GAD , Panic disorder, and Agoraphobia.It has stolen years of my life, friendships, relationships. I have done CBT, hypnosis, meditation, medication and so on. I take xanax to manage, but I am not healed. Thank you for this documentary so many of us feel alone and there is still such a stigma and cruel comments like " get over it ". You are so beautiful inside and out. I love your hair wrap .

This is exactly me. I’ve had major anxiety disorder and depression since I was child. My first panic attack was at age 10. I’m 50 now and my mental health issues have effected my entire life in every way possible.

When she realized she's never relaxes, I also realized, I've never felt relax either, I was always worrying about something even as a kid....god damn....I feel like crying too

I've had the same experience. I found that exercise consistently helped me so very much. I still have anxiety and over worrying, but i haven't had an attack in years since joining the gym.

Being someone who suffers with Anxiety, I felt and understood your every word and emotion Nadia. Your are a strong individual and you will overcome this. This was genuinely moving.

I’ve never of heard about bullying like that. That’s terrible.

I just want to hug Nadiya so much. She’s sweet and brave. I’m so sorry about all the bullying she had to endure in school, and the fact that she couldn’t talk to anyone about it is heartbreaking. She deserves all the best ❤️

This is my life, everyday. Anxiety is crippling. After years of therapy, and medication I've been able to get some kind of stability. You live in constant fear, everything you do revolves around anxiety. This is the story of so many, and mine. Thanks for this eye opening documentary.

MashaAllah she's literally so beautiful like a princess. May we all find peace in our lives

Nadia is so brave to come forward with this. What a sweet lady. She's so honest and transparent. Oh my God what she went through in school. Success is the best revenge!! Sending love.❤️

OMG, your beauty is breathtaking. Your light is so bright and I know this will help millions of people.

If only the bullies had a way of seeing into the future they would realise the true impact their actions make. It does stay with us. I truly get what she is saying about constantly keeping busy. A great watch and reflective moment. 🙏🏽

Until I saw my third Clinical Psychologist... I was finally told that a panic attack wasn’t able to kill me. Even in my mid thirties I had no idea. But that was the start of the beginning of getting on the other side and I am forever grateful 🙂

I literally feel like she’s talking about my life… not the childhood part but her behavior and anxiety is just like mine was. I’m finally COMPLETELY anxiety free & it seems so so crazy looking back thinking I lived like this for 23+ years. God bless her & all my fellow anxiety sufferers people don’t understand sometimes but I do

Loved your video! I'm 72 yrs old and I've had anxiety and panic attacks since my 20s. At one point I couldn't go out my front door for a while. That was when I was single so I even had my groceries delivered and I had a pharmacy that delivered. I was very good at keeping my secret from friends and family. I had a long list of excuses to avoid going out. I was on disability benefits so I didn't have to work. Your story was so encouraging. Thank you for sharing.

Bullying is such a serious problem that is consistently ignored or poorly addressed and what breaks my heart is teachers know who is being bullied and generally do sfa.

Oh my goodness though. How nice to have a loving husband who KNOWS you have this issue and still loves you and takes care of you so you don't have to worry about possibly being homeless because you can't support yourself or have to deal with it alone. It's so crippling and if you have any other issues that add to the stress it makes life feel like a torture marathon filled with dread of the future every day. It's a very LONELY struggle for many people.

At my worst, my anxiety almost keot me from going to work, going to the ER for no reason, having tests that found nothing, when the answer to solving my problem was within me You believe something bad is happening so you're afraid. If you KNOW nothing bad is happening you can eventually dispel and ignore it

Nadiya, your courage and humility is payback to those school bullies. Wishing you and your family peace, happiness, and lots of success. Shame on those bullies.

I didn't think it was possible for me to respect and admire Nadiya more than I already did. And yet here I am, off the bloomin' chart!

Nadiya is so courageous choosing to be on camera despite her anxiety and panic attacks. People in general without anxiety attacks would not want to be on cameras. As someone who suffers from anxiety disorder I can totally relate and connect with her. I feel encouraged to do my best to live my best life despite having anxiety issues.

Im glad she shared her story. Bless her heart. It’s great that she has a husband who is helpful and understanding. She’s in great hands . Hopefully she can learn to overcome her anxiety and fears. It’ll take time but she’ll get there 🙏🏾

Nadiya, please say the dua for anxiety: ‘Allahuma Innii A’udhubika minal-hammi wal Hazan wa a’udhubika minal jubni wal bukhul, wa a’udhubika min galabati daini wa qahri rijaal. May Allah make this easy for you and alleviate your anxiety, Aameen.

The way she bakes is how I am with shows and music. I use it to drown out my own worrying thoughts and distract myself

Nadiya, if you're reading this - my heart goes to you and i make duaa that you and all other anxiety sufferers get better inshaallah

I just LOVE Nadia. She has such a sweet spirit.

Aloha .. a lot of people doesn’t understand mental illness.. PTSD, trauma, anxiety etc … Watching this I feel good knowing some are listening and paying attention.🙏🙏

I have the worst anxiety that doesn't even let me attend my classes sometimes and I can't go out yk ...and when Nadia said the best way to reduce your anxiety is keeping your self busy I felt it it helps me too...and also if you are Muslim you will understand me Reading Quran and praying on Time will help you the most ..cause nobody can be there for you as much as Allah is !!

i love watching her shows. she is such a bright and cheerful person. She is so brave to show the side of her that is not perfect. I have anxiety due to insomnia. I have to face in some nights. it has been affecting my life. I have to cancel beautiful pre-paid trips because I had panic attack just by sleeping in a hotel. I can't sleep in a same room with my husband, I can't go out at night because if i am not in my bed before 9 pm gives me anxiety. Watching this makes me feel that I am not alone in this dark side of the world. Big hugs for everyone !

Nadiya you have given me courage to fight through my own anxiety, you are such a beautiful and outstanding soul who has now helped so many people thank you for this it’s much needed ✨ i wish you nothing but blooming healing for you 💕

You are such a beautiful soul...I cried when you said you have no friends 💔 You deserve so much joy and love!! Those kids who hurt you disgust me...I wish I had been there I would have helped you. I hope you are feeling better...I am on venlafaxine and although the first month was rough...it does get better. It's like it gives you a bit more time to get your mind free before a panic attack strikes 😘

I was first introduced to Nadya through her cooking/baking shows on Netflix I remember having a twinge of almost jealousy about how perfect and bright and beautiful her life appeared to be on the show. This brings so much humanity to the forefront I’m humbled and as a woman who has suffered with crippling anxiety in my late 20s and early 30s I can relate. I do feel as if I conquered panic attacks in the sense that I can still have them, but I understand when they are happening and find my way to the other side and survive through it. The author Claire Weeks really helped me I read her books and also listened to her audio books and broadcasts, they are a bit old fashioned but it really really helped me. You are such an inspiration to so many people and you make this world a better place. I really really hope you can not only conquer this but that you will thrive in life, your amazing and I know you are just at the beginning of your incredible life journey. Sending light and so much love.

Thank you very much Nadiya for hopefully helping people understand more about anxiety in all its forms. I have suffered from it for decades. Mine was caused by an abusive childhood, one where I used to hide in the dog house for safety. That was not the norm in most people's house, but it was better than being beaten.

I watched her win that title, rooted all the way, saw a news piece about baking the Queen's bday cake but this... I've struggled for decades to understand my daughters anxiety. Being the elder with more life experiences, the parent with expectations and responsibility, I'd felt a failure. But I think you have opened a new door. Much respect and much gratitude Nadiya.

She’s telling the story of my life. Bless her🙏

i have severe social anxiety. Its hieghtened with the pandemic. It takes so much energy to leave my house, more so to talk to others. Its escalated to overthinking and panic attacks. Its a daily battle...and it sucks!

Thank you for this. I can completely relate. I've battled anxiety since highschool after enduring years of severe bullying. I just thought I deserved it because I was physically hideous, terrible company and a complete failure. Those thoughts have never left me. So any social set up or any small task fills me with incredible anxiety.

I give her credit for using her anxiety moments constructively. I have also had anxiety for "as long as I can remember". I used to work through my anxiety. I literally would work extra hours for no reason at all, go in on Saturdays, etc. and end up calling paramedics because I thought I was having a heart attack. I am retired now and I manage my anxiety differently now. Trust me, you don't want to know. I don't have to pretend anymore. I am comfortable thanks to my wonderful family. It took YEARS for me to accept the fact that it was anxiety. My sleep is still interrupted and my heart still pounds out of control, etc., but at least I am no longer in the public's eye.

I wonder if she has OCD. The intrusive thoughts could be a sign and being properly diagnosed is so helpful. I am so incredibly sorry these horrible things happened to her. I think her panic attacks stem from the violence and I hope she learns peace and can live in it.

I have GAD and some of these things ring so true for me. The hyper vigilance, never being fully relaxed, being jumpy and fearful of strangers. It's like being both panicky and exhausted at the same time, all the time. I'm only truly relaxed when I'm sleeping or when doing meditation or yoga... but you can't do that 24/7. I've tried medication but anti depressants don't work for me as I'm not depressed. Anti anxiety medication helps me the most, but doctors rarely prescribe that as it's habit forming. I'm on a low dose of valium, barely enough to work amymore...but psychologically it helps me. Almost like a placebo at this point. I hope everyone who's suffering can find some peace, it's rough but remember you are not alone ✌💕

So proud of you for speaking up, you are not alone. Nothing to be ashamed of.

I used to have the same extreme anxiety starting when I was around 9. For a while I was so worried that when my mom would leave the house she would die and I'd never see her again. One of my biggest fears was that she'd die and I wouldn't remember the last thing she said to me. So every time she would leave the house I would write down in a special note book what her last words to me were. Eventually I got up the courage to show her what I'd been doing and that's when she knew I needed help. I'm far better now (I'm about to turn 18) I went on medication and started going to therapy when I was about 11. I've never had to up my dosage because it's been so well managed for such a long time. So I'm taking a very low dose. It was largely just learning methods to quiet the monster in my head and managing my OCD tendencies.

I forgot to add this: I'm so sorry that you had to go through that bullying at school. I, too, was teased at one point in my adolescence but nothing like what you've been through. Can't imagine and it seems like anxiety and panic attacks are the only reasonable outcome from that horror. But, as I said, you've taken a step toward healing and freeing from your monster. Keep applying the techniques bit by bit. Don't feel setbacks as failure. You will get there. Sending you all the cheers and courage. You're so inspirational.

Thank you Nadiya ,I crying so much watching this.i feel everything your feeling.ive never been so low.im 45 and had it all my life.some days like today I just can't handle it anymore it's so draining and people don't understand if they not going through it.thank you for sharing,love from me in Australia x

Nadiya, you should be so proud of yourself!! I am almost 50 and have suffered from panic and anxiety, depression, OCD and PTSD. It is a daily struggle, but I have come a long way! I do see a therapist and take medication. It actually has been a lifesaver for me. I too was petrified to take medication, but eventually I’ve come to realize that I have a chemical imbalance and I need it to take them to function. God bless you!! You are so brave and a beautiful soul ❤️

This year I started taking meds for anxiety. I had a meltdown and finally realized I needed help. I’ve lived with anxiety in some form or another for as long as I can remember, but never thought I needed meds. I don’t like taking the meds but I do have to say that they have helped. Everyday I feel like I have no control and everything is chaos and I react as such. I worry about everything… my mind never shuts off, even when I’m trying to do something relaxing. I feel so much pressure from everything and everyone around me, even though no one is putting it on me. I get overwhelmed so very easily and when that happens I react in two ways, explode or shut down. I have no friends. Haven’t had a friend in maybe 6 years. I have my kids and husband(who also suffers from anxiety), but not having friends makes me feel very alone sometimes and at times I cry when no one is around. There’s so much more I can talk about… it’s nice to know so many others feel the same.

She's a beautiful soul and she touched mine in a way nobody in this world will ever be able to. Her life has so much meaning, she deserves to reap every benifit of it and she will ❤❤❤❤

I'm sorry for those suffering from severe anxiety worse than mine. From my experience - it is not nice. The best thing to remember is - accept the way you are and never compare yourself with others (health-wise or w/e the case might be). I try and build my self-confidence with exercises or yoga. For when I am faced with the public I can manage better with those unwanted feelings and thoughts that I get. It would be easier then to just do my thing and focus on my business and not worrying about what other people see about me, think or say. To those not experiencing anxiety ( those that are bullies): Please humble yourself and try and understand the impact your negative words, attitude could have on someone else's health and well-being. Mind your actions. Care about those who do not have control over repetitive behavioural disorders. We are all imperfect. Just because you don't experience those types of disorders doesn't mean it's fair of you to judge and be nasty towards those who do. They, we don't ask for it. I have been bashed at for keeping my personal space and not being socially active. I cannot help it. Nore can the rest, of us. If you do think we are just hiding behind the term anxiety and think all experiences it the same and could be managed with- do your research. It is not the same for all. we all have different levels of pressured anxiety. Learn to accept differences. Don't ever say people conditioned with severe anxiety are not normal and exclude them from society. They are part of society. The same count for others with other mental disorders. Do not be ashamed. There is this old stigma that still exists today: those seeking mental health treatments are not part of our normal society. Stop this nonsense and get a sense of empathy towards those suffering from mental illnesses or disorders. STOP BEING ASHAMED, I repeat, Stop being ashamed for something you have no control over. Get help. Seeking help for your struggles says a lot about you - you are not giving up so easily.

Thank you a hundred times over. Your vulnerability is helping you and millions of us who are managing similar struggles. #easydoesit

I’m so proud of her talking and taking us on her journey. Wish Nadia the best

Wow i dont feel so alone. Loved her show on netflix. Would have never imagined she is suffering like me. I enjoyed this and appreciate you sharing your story Nadiya❤

not only she seems intelligent, but also stunningly beautiful! also her voice is easy to follow. as an fellow anxious sufferer, happy to see this

When she was describing the bullying all I could think about - that was torture She's beautiful

Psychedelics work. I had SEVERE treatment resistant anxiety and panic disorder. 10-15, even 20 panic attacks a day for 10 years. It's exhausting physically because the body is so tired from being on edge, ridgid and shakey all the time. None of the meds worked, not even benzos. But after psychedelic therapy, I've been anxiety and panic free. I needed that brain reset and a new perspective. It's changed my life for the better.

Thankyou Nadia for doing this - you are not alone - may healing begin for everyone✨

Well, one thing's for sure: The entire family is beautiful!

Regardless of what your faith is, God loves you! He says, fear not, for I am with you. I know many people don’t believe in God. I pray that you may come to know about the love of God. He does really love you. Love casts out all fear. Blessings to you all. May you find healing and health.

I cried all the way through, this was so helpful to see and be seen watching this!

Real courage. Openness. Embrace. I think Nadiya's taken the important step and passed milestone. She's applying techniques in a day-to-day life. Before she realises, it will have shrunk. Wish her the best of luck!

This was actually a good documentary. I hope she does a series. (about her constant battle with anxiety) Edit: her face in the thumbnail. Listen a picture can paint a thousand words. I know exactly how she’s feeling. Anxiety is a frightening and uncomfortable feeling, plus the frustration that comes with it and towards yourself, for being an incompetent human, knowing that you’re taking it with you to the grave. 💔😭🔫

Thank you Nadiya, you make others feel like they're not alone.

Nadia, you are simply amazing. Praying that both you and all who suffer find recovery.

She is really brave and showing endless amounts of courage to even put her self out there like this.

She’s absolutely stunning. I have a few Asian Indian friends and I always love the fact when they embrace their brown skin. To me that’s the most beautiful tone with them. So glad she’s getting help. Bless her husband

Thank you for being open about having anxiety!!! I also have anxiety, and hearing you talk about your struggles, and how you are working on having panic attacks made me feel like I am not alone!!

You got this! Thank you for being so open, I feel a little less crazy.

Thank you Nadiya for being brave and putting yourself out there. Your bravery is immensely helpful for others suffering from anxiety. Thank you

Thank you so much! Nadiya for sharing your story. As I anxiety sufferer myself I totally relate to what you’re going through

Dear Nadiya - thank you for your courage and willingnes to share! Greetings from Croatia

Thank you Nadiya for sharing your story. Your courage is an inspiration to me and so many other people!

This is so real, authentic and honest... thank you so much for sharing it.

Good on you Nadiya for facing this and in such a public way. Your bravery is inspirational. I hope you continue on this journey of getting help with your panic and anxiety because you deserve it. I would absolutely love to see a follow up down the line. Wishing you all the best!

She is a brave woman being so open about this! Wish you alle the best , and thank you for sharing, Nadia!!

This is so brave. What a beautiful soul.

Watching this video is life-changing. I am able to see this person, whom I love and respect, talk about her fears, her anxiety. I can see her getting help, I can see her talking about ways to move forward, to find relief from suffering. Thank-you for making this video.

I m also suffering from anxiety since past 10 years, I tried to explain my family but they don’t think it’s real.. But I can’t explain how traumatised I feel once I get panic attacks.

Sending Thanks to beautiful Nadiya , her supportive husband and her wonderful doctor and all who made this video. Sending love and big hugs to all who suffer with this.

I resonate with this so much. It’s nice to not be alone.

Thank you for this, Nadiya. I know it isn't easy opening up like this in front of the cameras, but as someone who has struggled with mental health since my pre-teens, it's important to have these conversations and chip away with all the prejudice and stigma. Sending you much love and light!

How absolutely courageous you are!!! You are such a beautiful, lovely person and by talking about your anxiety so openly you will help so many people. What happened to you as a young girl was brutal, so sad, but you will overcome. Thank you so so much for what you are doing.