Here are the 4 key practices that I mention in this video that have helped me get through the worst of my anxiety. 👀 Become aware: The diagnosis was the first step for me. Once I knew the root cause of my symptoms, I stopped trying to suppress my emotions and focused on how I could manage my anxiety. By strengthening my self-awareness, I was able to observe the things that caused my anxiety to flare up so I could minimize those behaviors (watching the news, checking social media, working too much). And sometimes, I learned there was no cause at all. This helped me navigate and understand my anxiety better. 🐢 Slow down: Most of my anxiety stemmed from the overwhelm and pressure of my work. I realized I had a choice: I could either burn myself out and throw my mental health into jeopardy. Or I could slow down and find balance (perfection was not an option). Now when I set goals for the year, I prioritize my mental health. And I’m also much more flexible with deadlines. This is difficult when you’re an ambitious perfectionist like myself. But it’s crucial for not only doing work you love, but having a life you love. 🗣️ Open up: It’s tempting to keep your anxiety to yourself out of fear that you sound “crazy” or “no one will understand.” But keeping things bottled up is only going to make you feel more isolated in the long run. Try talking to a loved one, a therapist, or even journaling your inner dialogue onto the page. When I confided in Nat about my anxiety, she told me my feelings were valid. She listened and helped me process what I was going through so I knew I wasn’t alone. Now when I feel my anxiety reaching a tipping point, I know I can turn to Nat. And that’s made a huge difference. ✌️ Let go: Even if you follow all the practices above and more, you will quickly learn there are some things you just can’t control. Sometimes, all you can do to get through your anxiety is to lie down on the floor and let yourself feel shitty. Instead of fighting it, accept how you’re feeling in that moment and let it wash over you. Know that there’s a difference between being “tough” and being “strong”. Strength comes through acceptance and courage. “Tough people” suppress their emotions, only for it to come flooding out to a worse outcome in the future. If I can leave you with one thing, it’s this: anxiety & depression aren’t things you need to be ashamed of. It’s completely normal and it’s way more prevalent than you think. Too many of us spend years struggling in silence. But you don’t have to hold onto the weight all by yourself. Let us know how you're feeling in the comments.

Thank you for this.

I've struggled with depression and anxiety since I was 15. Lately, it's been really bad. These tips are very helpful because it shows that I'm not alone and it validates what I've learned through my years of therapy. Thanks for sharing this Matt, I needed this today.

Thank you for this. This video is so helpful

Show your confidence in your religion, science or reason. I suggest you with respect that you follow the Holy Quran, if you don't agree with me? then after death liar will take other's and his whole nation's sins, do you agree? Be brave now. By the all holy books and medical science dead mankind is non communicable and if you call dead personalities or prophets along with Allah (God) and seek help from dead mankind then you will Never go to the heaven and if you don't agree with me then after death liar will take other's and his whole nation's sins, do you agree? Be brave now? (Don't relate pseudo Muslims with Holy Quran.)

matt just pray 1 hour a day and use the wim hof meditation technique and seek for true love in your self when you meditate and pray

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I just saw this video directly after the 30-days breath work video, I was searching something about breathwork..Now after this video I thought: omg, you are so blessed with your sister, listen to her. by the way I love the style of your videos, inside-outside! great and authentic content (respect), great look and very entertaining at all.

Thanks Matt for this video. By the way, I easily get stressed when I have so many works to do at the same time, and if I encounter an out-of-expectation issue like PC down or errors from colleagues, I easily get angry. Do you have any method to control bad feelings when being piled up with tasks? Can you share or make a video about that? Thanks a lot

The mental health crisis is the real pandemic

Thank you for this.

My anxiety was the best thing that ever happened to me. I've never grown so much before in my life. Don't take me wrong. I hate it (😅) but I'm incredibly thankful. PS: In case you're suffering from anxiety, hating it isn't a productive way to dealing with it.

Thank you for sharing this.

Thanks for your transparency and sharing, also to help me regain my life at the right pace! Great video thanks Matt! Made you now 3.16k Subs!

I commend you for being so open about this. I moved across the country in 2012 and due to the chaos of the move, I was randomly sidelined with generalized anxiety disorder and a panic disorder for the better part of the following year before I uncovered the root cause of my symptoms. You're right-- they are very physical, and can be pretty overwhelming. I thought I was allergic to various foods, or the environment, or had some rare disease! But nope, "just" anxiety, (heh). That entire year of my life is what led me to minimalism-- seeking calm, doing less, and trying to avoid overwhelm and burnout as best I could while trying to regain myself. One thing that helped me was to reframe it: I am not my anxiety, I simply live alongside anxiety. I am not alone. I am not broken. It's just-- a fact of my life. If there is one good thing that came out of being diagnosed, it is that I fell down the minimalism rabbit hole and landed on channels like yours, which continue to help me tremendously. So... thanks for sharing, Matt!

Matt. A greet book to read is “at last a life” by Paul David. It’s forever changed me

This recommendation I’m about to mention is out of left field a bit, but has potential to remove anxiety and depression completely. It did for me. Firstly, read and incorporate the techniques in “Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself” by Dr. Joe Dispenza. Do this diligently and thoroughly. There are some profound steps in this book that need to be implemented for anyone who wants to make drastic mental/psychological changes. Secondly, look into micro-dosing psilocybin. It may not be legal where you live, but I can assure you it will be soon. Psilocybin has the potential to eradicate severe anxiety very quickly. Please look into this. Take care everyone, rooting for you!

It’s the first time I’ve heard someone else say that lying on the floor helps when anxiety kicks in! I did that too when I lived alone, and outside I would just lie on a bench to calm myself down. Idk, it just helps. But now I live with my family again, so I can’t do it without being asked questions. And I can’t do it outside too, because I was laughed at for doing this once. Thank you for the video. Really.

I have GAD since I am 13. I take medication since that time and I owe them my life.

First time I watched your videos I wasn’t understand any thing you’re saying 😂 but now i understand 97% , I watching your videos to learn English for 2 years now 🙂 .

I have anxiety too and I have no idea how to get rid of it. It’s like it’s stuck to me or something.

There are not many people who are able to talk about their anxieties so openly. Especially in a world where people tend to present themselves as strong, never afraid, and always full of energy, especially on Social Media, talking about anxiety is hard and deserves respect! Thank you for being so honest and letting people know that they are not alone.

Matt....thanks. This was so refreshing, real and energising. Keep on being you!

Thank you so much for the video and information, Matt.

Interesting video! Your analysis has always been one I could relate to easily if we had more experts like this taking out there time to also educate newbie on financial decisions whether cryptocurrency or stocks especially to educate them when to hold and the best time to trade to make profit. I believe with a clear guide from experts, everyone can decide on the right strategy to employ toward utilizing cryptocurrency, understanding the financial market and how best to trade safely. Personally I prefer trading due to its flexibility and the use of signals has played a major role in pointing out the best time to trade, this I have learnt and seen first hand after my encounter with Donald Anders services. Trust me his guides are easy to follow and his trading strategy is top notch. reach him on watapp ¹ ⁷ ⁷ ³ ² ⁴ ⁹ ² ¹ ⁸ ⁸

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Thank you very much for video, but if I may suggest, check your Vitamin D level. Higher levels of anxiety and depression often associated with lower levels of vitamin D. Vitamin D insufficiency may relate to higher levels of anxiety and depression. Know from my own experience.

Thanks Matt 🙏🏻 Been following you for many years now - you never fail to put out honest, helpful content that improves people's lives.

I have anxiety, I try to do the best that I can, that's means take my time

I’m very happy to have the chance to see this video. It helped me a lot! Thanks for sharing your story.

This was the most important video of this channel for me. Thanks a lot, Matt!

GREAT

THIS HELPED!

Thank you so much 💛

Overwhelm is something I really struggled with. Meditation has been a big benefit for me.

You are my hero.

Thank you.

Save the Uygur people. Byctt China! who is kllng them. Byctt France who banned religious freedom.

Thanks for talking about anxiety and sharing this! I used to have problems with anxiety myself for more than +10 years but know I managed to get my dream going about spreading Kindness! Much love from Denmark 💜

Nice.

Seems like alot of people have been feeling anxious these past few months

Если честно, херня случаяется, я вот в депрессию впал уже как два года и только 2 недели как-то нормально себя чувствую. Главное - слушать себя.

Hey, here’s a plan for tackling anxiety. Take up public speaking. Yes, I’m serious. Once you except that it’s normal to feel anxious, it becomes an outlet for your anxiety. That’s right...afraid of Ferris Wheel? Go on the Rollercoaster.

This is the Gospel, Gospel is derived from greek meaning good news. The good news is that Jesus has taken the place for our sins. We all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, we all sinned it’s simple. One sin and God can rightfully put us to hell, like a judge sees a murderer and the murderer is guilty the judge who is just will put him into person or even give him a death sentence for the crime he has committed. But God instead of pouring his wrath on us for the sins we have committed, he pours it on his son, his son is the righteous one, the one who has never sinned and who is the author of life. His Son holds all things in place. The Son with the agreement of the Father is sent down on earth and incarnated as a human sent down to die on a cross on a hill named calvary. Through his death and resurrection we have the forgiveness of sins, That is why when Jesus, on the cross, said “It is finished”. but how do we PARTAKE in the cleansing of sins? We must have the obedience of faith, meaning believing AND repenting from our sins. Repenting meaning change your mind, change your will, and change your heart about sin and turn to Jesus. So do we keep on sinning? No! we don’t, we repent from it. Willingly sinning is like putting Jesus on the cross again! Come as you are and let God change you!

Thank you! I ordered the book you were talking about. I hope this will help me.. I hate this feeling:(((

what if there is no one to listen

Great video. I always managed my anxiety but since the pandemic it's becoming a struggle. I have a job that obliged me to go outside and see people (I work in a court of justice) And even if I don't see it, I came to the conclusion that my mind is always thinking about the pandemic, the deaths etc etc even when I think I am doing better. It's not helping that my government choose to let the virus spread (France) and does not seem to really care about the 300/400 people dying every day and those who will be sick for life. Well... I can say that now I know what anxiety is. I am looking for answer on how to cope with it.

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I've started to have physical symptoms too, and this included intense panic attacks. Went to the ER 6 times in a month. Thought I had stroke/heart issues. Barely survived at work, but kept going. Took it easy At first I couldn't sleep, but then it got better. The more I took time off with my loved ones, I felt better. I stopped trying to climb the corporate world. I have put my health first.  For anyone whose going through anxiety, my heart goes out to you, and you will get better. The cost of being overly ambitious is not worth it.

Hi Matt, great vulnerable video! Something that helps me with anxiety is Neurofeedback. It's like a meditation gym for your brain. I got interested in it when listening to The Body Keeps the Score and his description of Neurofeedback made me curious. Much love for you!

You have NO idea how helpful this is. I didn’t even consider generalized anxiety but everything you have experienced is exactly what I feel I am going through right now. 🤯 I am going to look into this more. Also.. when you said you’re on the news too much, I thought at first you were referring to your fame.. and being on the news 😂 idk. Wow Matt thank you for this video! ❤️

Lovely comment, Lindsey! I had anxiety myself from when I was 10 till I was in my early 20s it was a tough process to deal with it! Now I spend my time spreading joy and Kindness to keep the anxiety at bay and stay happy- feel free to stop by my Kindness community as I would love to see more people like you around 😊 Have a wonderful day!

Thanks Matt. Going through this right now. This video helped. I will start becoming more self-aware of how I feel.

Just diagnosed with anxiety...thanks for this 😉 It's nice to feel like cool people like you can also be anxious

anxiety happens to people who meditate alot leave meditation and see how joyful u become

Thanks for sharing your honest feeling 🙏😄

You’re so genuine, it feels good knowing that there are other people experiencing anxiety

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Mine started with a vision change...... I have a astigmatism but I refused to believe it. So I googled and then i thought I had a brain tumor. 😑 MRI on brain, ekg, stress test and allergy test.....it took and ENT to tell me I had GAD. It’s a real thing and I want to hug everyone who sufferers. It will get better! Accept and allow and go with the flow.

I don't watch the news so i can stay happy,, once i was sitting there and my mom watching the news and it was like someone killed some people in the street somone put a bomb in the airport and people died, and killing and dying and killing,, i swear to God i left the living room

Hey Matt! Hope you're doing well. In case you look for a psychotherapist, I can work with your anxiety. My field is Gestalt psychotherapy, I also use techniques from cognitive-behavioral and body-oriented psychotherapy. I had different cases in my practice (since 2013) connected to panic attacks, depression, anxiety, crises, different kinds of traumas and many more. Will be glad to answer if you have any questions, my skype is katrin.dzigua All the best to you!

Thank you sooo much for sharing this! I can totally relate and I feel much more secure knowing that I'm not alone in this!

Hi Matt, its good to hear that people who seem to us like “super power humans” -like u - time to time suffer from anxiety too. Not beacause I would like u to suffer!! Not at all! I admire u (and ur biceps!) and I Wish u only the best! But sharing ur story reminds “normal” people , like me and many others ,that its normal to feel bad sometimes and that We r not alone if We open up and share with others . Thanks for ur videos, we luv u! Take care 🍀

Thank you, Matt for this video. Watching from Philippines.

Don't have much words but thanks for sharing it resonates a lot !

Thank you for this.

Hey! I just wanted to give some love and say that I love and appreciate all your work!

Its not very often that personal struggle with anxiety and mental health issues are talked about by youtube influencers. I appreciate knowing that amidst all the glamour and success of this industry, there is this other side of it. Anxiety is real. Never have I imagined I would have it. I only read of it in my medical textbooks. But last year 2020, in my early 30s, having 3 degrees and seemingly having my fair share of success, I experience it. The struggle was doubled because I could not believe Im having it. And yes I agree, acceptance and letting go helps. Because we are all so used to trying and proving and working so hard, we forget we are human and things not happening and not working out and letting it just be is okay.

If anyone is looking for resources to deal with anxiety, I can recommend The Happiness Trap by Dr Russ Harris. He uses ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), an offshoot of mindfulness. I've found it to be really helpful. Hope you're all well and safe 🙂

Thank you. Sharing what you did is really helpful and powerful.

What camera do you shoot with man

Thank you Matt! Im there at the moment, your video really resonated Stay strong

mad respect. Way to be a part of combating the stigma of mental health..

Hey Matt, first I want to congratulate you for your bravery of sharing this with the world. Secondly, I'll probably get a lot of hate for this but, Have you reach out to God? I dont know if you are a christian or not but still I want to ask. Im not saying that reaching to God will guarantee you immediate relief but I can tell you that he has the power to help you get through it and even heal you. Wish you the best, and keep the great work.

Your transparency is everything 🌹

The bi-ceps encouraged me to become stronger

My anxiety key is: keep on keeping on. Anxiety can cripple you with fear, so if you know the path you are on is the one you want, keep working on the little steps. When you are past the anxiety, you will see how far you’ve come. Helps lighten the load when you do positive things for future you :)

Thank you for talking about this...so many people who’ve not experienced anxiety before are now wondering what is happening to them-not understanding what it feels like.

Hang on Matt. We need your great videos )

it's the coffee bro...

How do you get a thumbnail like that while having anxiety at the same time?

Hey Matt, We're all with you and I hope things take turn for the better❤️❤️❤️

These are such valuable conversations these days... not easy... but so helpful 🌸

The anxiety doesn't get to traders like me, to be honest. Professionalism is key to achieving success, and investing in Crypto is a good deal. Bitcoin Investment 🚀🚀🚀😌

Thank you for sharing this. As someone with GAD and three other co-morbid mental illnesses, I always appreciate it when people share their stories.

Thanks Matt this video! 🙏🏼 Really! It means a lot to me! You are not alone, I have anxiety too and I believe we will win over it. 💪🏼

Adopt a pet !! get a life , find a job :))

Needed this today. Thank you for talking about it!

Thank you for this video, Matt. In February I was diagnosed with GAD and watching you speak openly about it and also offer some advice on the topic, really does help my anxiety with knowing i’m not the only one! Great video as always 👍🏼👏🏼

maybe im pronouncing your name wrong

I been battling with anxiety for 9 year’s, thank you making these video’s. I will pray for you.

I also have GAD. My episode was last year. Thank you so much for sharing your experience Matt. 🙏❤️

I have huge anxiety this Jan I found that anxiety Canada app is so helpful

I suspect this is what gives “celebrity mental health” pontificating a bad name. Ordinary people out there suffering with anxiety find it tough to simply get out of bed, don’t t hold down a job, and have an audience of zero, with few friends. So when a celeb like this with an audience of 50 million people and massive success talks about anxiety, they truly have idea how ordinary people live or cope with anxiety and it sounds like exploiting the subject for further popularity.

When I think about minimalism in my mind... My mind - Matt... Matt.. Matt.. D..

I'm with you bud. I've dealt with anxiety for a very long time. Best thing to do is to slow down and not fight anxiety and it creeps in. Hang in there !

I'm not super timely for this video, but anyone who catches this, I'm 100% behind Matt keeping this stuff clear and well taken care of with whatever help you can reach out for. I had much of the same anxiety less than a year ago and ended up with a stroke just prior to my 50th.

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Beautiful. Thank you.

I’m looking forward to reading a book about doing “ Nothing”

I am naturally very sad person and I guess I just choose unhappiness over happiness most of the time🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ Well, I have just accepted it this year, bc I’ve been listening to a lot of different psychologists and motivational speakers for years!!! I 100% agree with you that the first thing that that helps the most during anxiety is accepting it as is and then sharing with someone, especially if you are married, the person you are sharing your life with should know about these hardships in your life! It only makes relationship better in a long run! Thank you, Matt, for sharing your feelings with us!🙌🏼

I really appreciate your videos, Matt! In September I lost my main client as a freelancer, and I felt very anxious for weeks. Very tough to go through those emotions. Binge watching your videos gave me a spark of hope and optimism every day during that time!

Covid seems to have a big impact, this is illustrated by the incorrectly cropped mustache 😂 @MattDAvella

Stop drinking coffee man

I myself don't struggle with anxiety related issues (though I do have "poor" mental wellbeing), but my wife does and I'm sure she can relate to this a lot. I am not always the easiest person to talk to either, because I like to try and "fix" things, and often times that's not what she needs. This video has actually given me a lot to think about, thanks Matt!

Hey Matt, do you have any skincare routine? If you do, do you mind doing a video about it, your face looks clean and clear. Thank you!