Dealing with my Anxiety. Progress i’ve made and steps I have taken. First video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwQFszLOoas
My Twitch – https://www.twitch.tv/beatemups
My Main Channel – https://www.youtube.com/user/BeatEmUps
Get GAMERSUPPS %10 OFF with Code BEATEMUPS
My Twitch – https://www.twitch.tv/beatemupswood
Follow Me on Twitter – @BeatemupsWood
On Facebook – facebook.com/BeatEmUps
Instagram – @BeatemupsWood
Camera: https://amzn.to/2QygyS5
Lens: https://amzn.to/2QBHsbN
Audio: https://amzn.to/2EdIEMO
https://amzn.to/2Qb2LS1
https://amzn.to/2QyArsc
Lights: https://amzn.to/2Ugs9nZ
Capture Card: https://amzn.to/2UcaWMi
“Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.”
All clips and videos belong to their respective owners.
source
Another Aussie living in the US here…
What Mic are you using coz I want one!
I have anxiety too and left school at 13 it was that bad
This video helped me. I have not had the level of anxiety you described, but I did/do have a level of anxiety that made it hard to leave the house. Shockingly, even though I’m introverted and liked working from home, going back into the office has been good for me. I would get so anxious going to events and fun stuff. I would be good once I got to the event and was distracted, but the time leading up to leaving and driving there was pretty brutal for a while. It made me hyper fixate on my anxiety too, like the spiral you described. I think your comment about just facing your fears really helps to but get swallowed by the anxiety.
You know, this is going to be really rude but if you happen to read this please know it's with honesty that I say that over the years your ego and anxiety are all I really see out of you. I have been watching you for years and years but I won't be able to shake ither from my image of who you are and honesty I wish that wasn't the case. I hope you take the stacks of cash you have (being able to consider buying giant arcade cabinets) and get some help.
this video helped me with collecting my thoughts .
thanks
so many gd ads
My bussy hurts 😢 bro hit a dab or something
Been going through this for a couple months now and about 6 years ago. I never developed coping mechanisms for the fist time I went through it. But what helped me the most was knowing I wasn’t going crazy and that the worst it could get is just the anxiety itself there’s nothing on the other side of that door. Currently going to therapy and working on CBT therapy. But the best thing you can do is just ride the wave and accept it and try and bend with the anxiety as hard as that may sound to do.
You explained exactly how I felt getting back into the gym and how it's now my safe place where I can run away from my anxiety and feel good about myself. Thank you for sharing your experience with us Wood! I know you are helping a lot of people!
I'm a licensed professional computer therapist, I can say you are going about this the wrong way incorporating social media outlets in your therapy. Please consider keeping this stuff to your love ones. Also, you cry a lot
I suffer from extreme anxiety and it's nothing to be ashamed about. I take make meds and it helps alot. One trick I use everyday, is too force myself out the house for a hour a day. I use bedranol 160mg each day and it really helps. If anyone needs advice, feel free to hit me up and maybe I can help. There's nothing to be ashamed about, it took me a long time to realise that.
Anxiety is due to a health issue
I had h plyori which causes my anxiety
Took antibiotics and it went away
Wood, I appreciate you being vulnerable and sharing your story here. You’ve had an incredible journey through life, from your upbringing to the big N coming after you. The adversity you’ve faced has given you a lot of character, and I appreciate the heck out that. I’ve been struggling with anxiety myself these last few months, and I’m glad I set aside the time to sit and watch you share this helpful info. I’ll be sure to check out that book you recommended. And I’ve been using box breathing without realizing that was what it’s called! Thanks again 🤗
You don’t work.. you have more freedom then most ppl. I don’t understand
Good for you Wood! From my experience the most confronting experience is the confusion and lack of understanding of what is anxiety and what is happening. Talking about it and understanding anxiety, actually recognising it, is an excellent way to start resolving it.
I wish you the best and thank you.
I have anxiety just going to the store I feel like people are looking at me all the time 😬
I heard but didn’t notice the cleaners till you said something. Honestly we can get through it so hope you didn’t beat yourself up to much over it while editing
I do think I have recently realized I have anxiety. This video kinda gave me a few ideas as to what I can do while I’m thinking about that stuff or feel stressed.
Thank you so much for this video. ❤
I am so sorry you have been going through of this 😢❤ I hope you are doing a bit better now x
Thank you so much for making this video, it was really comforting and helpful❤
Love you and Kim. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. I know it’s going to help a lot of people, myself included. ❤
At one point i felt like you were me talking to myself about my own anxiety and in a weird way it helped me put things into perspective a lot. I am fully aware you're not a therapist so don't take this the wrong way but your way of talking thru your pain and experiences was sort of therapeutic for me. Hearing someone who is actively working thru that anxiety reminds me that i myself am not going crazy and that there are other people – even big youtubers – going thru the same things. Thank you for taking the time to speak to your audience about this and know that you at least helped 1 person out there – me.
Thank you for sharing this. I've got such massive admiration for you – especially for taking the time to bring this to light.
I wonder if profashions that give a lot of work from home time like yours make it to where social anxiety is more prevalent?
THANK YOU!!!!
Note what I’m about to say is completely unnecessary and I am so proud and happy to hear your doing better, even if it doesn’t feel like it every single moment. I love what you’ve said I just wished you had acknowledged that some people aren’t able to give up the medication. You are making great progress and I’ll love to see you keep moving forward but people have less manageable issues without medication than anxiety. I saw this as someone with anxiety and depression which generally go hand in hand
Great video! I have OCD and anxiety problems and I find this video very interesting and helpful. Thank you for making this!
Goin in my playlist
I guess this can be some form of Aniety I am no expert on it but if not in the end its something else I face, But really it could be a combination of other factors too. Whenever I am alone and If i sit somewhere doing nothing with nothing to keep me occupied I start to get nervous, I have to watch something or do something to keep my attention focused. If it becomes extreme enough I shut down because my brain has no way to get stimulated to pull me away from whats around me. I do extremely poorly in almost any environment If I don't have a video to watch or games to play on the go.
It obviously did not help when covid came along back in its early days. I bring my Medium sized Pokemon Zarude Plush everywhere I go to help keep my nerves in check, Always bring my bag with me to strap him on it if I get tired of carrying him. It adds a sense of security and keeps me at a normal level If my devices I use ever ran out of power.
I am never myself fully in public, Because of how I am when out and about but when at home I feel perfectly fine.
People will look at your work on Beatemups and think "how can that guy have anxiety or feel like he's dead?" but in there lies precisely what anxiety is. It is inexplicable. A lot of the symptoms you describe experiencing resonate with me when i was younger. Perhaps 18-30… i am now in my late 30s and those instances have subsided greatly. I'm not saying yours will subside, but i too believed that it was never going to get better. Perhaps it's getting older and thinking "We're all dying anyway and life is terminal so why not enjoy the ride", perhaps it's not 😂 best wishes wood
Long story short, an hour later, totally can relate to that 😄. Anxiety and living with it, so created my own routine and mindfulness. And being ok with any situation and started I learn while studying counselling and learn about Act.. acceptance commitment therapy, basically like you say, using the box therapy combine with self talk of it's ok .. let thoughts come and goes yet it's ok.. as the more I practice this mindfulness I get better at being ok of whatever feelings and thoughts. It's ok. Also I like using music, a playlist, go for a cycle ride, beach 🏖️ and art , there are so many types of things we can do to calm the farm. Very grateful you shared your experience and what works, will greatly help so many. It's a journey and you have taken lots of steps and the journey continues. It's ok.👍😊🏖️
Edited : so true, I have cut out coffee ,caffeine and definitely more calmer and more energy.
Edited : like you, I jump from thoughts to thoughts, talk a lot, and yes totally, routine is good and yet still be ok with changes, and being ok with changes is the key.
Personally not into gym so prefer outside fresh air and beach, forest fresh air. Glad you found your happy place and keep creating more happy place and happy space.
Totally, eating healthy, being active totally helps.
About driving, did a self defensive driving course, talked alot about create safe distance and have an exit strategy.
So everytime I drive created a safe bubble helps ( distance away from all around me ) and reduce anxiety by being more risk adverse, safety first.
And I can only can control my own driving and everyone else does their own driving it's their choice and not to let them get to me. Be safe all good 👍
Thank you wood for everything
Thanks for sharing your experiences, Wood! I love going to shows, happy to hear you pushed through it! 👏
Wow! I can't tell you how much you sharing your struggle has touched me. I can see a lot of my experiences in your story. Thank you so much for putting this video out. We are all going through something and it is very comforting knowing that I'm not the only one. Keep it up!
I have autism so i have sensory issues and hate change so I feel like that causes a lot of my anxiety too. All my feelings are amplified so the littlest worry messes me up. It's gotten worse recently but I'm ready to do what it takes to feel better.Ive been putting it off for too long.
Respect, this video has helped me more than you can imagine.✊
I really like the idea of having the medication on hand when you need it. that sounds like something that really help me. I have cbd oil and gummies it helps a bit but i feel like i need something else.
Tremendous respect mate, well done for sharing.
Look into microdosing. It has helped alot of people.
Wood, fantastic video. Thank you for opening yourself up to the community and being so transparent about what has or hasn't worked in your trying to reign in the anxiety. It's definitely affirming to know that we're not alone as we go through this and that there are options and methods to help ourselves. Love the mantra, going to be adopting that. Keep on doing what you do at your pace, you've got a great community behind you no matter what!
So for anyone thinking "this guy is faking it for views" I want to say I understand that's your immediate reaction but this stuff is real. I watched Wood go through this for many years and empathized, I used to think thank god I'll never be in this position… until I experienced my first panic attacks a few weeks ago, it all started with stress from work piling up and piling up for several years. I used to just be angry, frustrated and generally stressed or tired but it escalated to my first panic attacks at work. I've had several since and I completely understand these exact symptoms, the shaking, I had darkened vision it felt like a heart attack. I even get the random feeling of crying. It's weird that it just comes out of nowhere and you don't know why you are getting emotional. This is not fake these are real things and I'm so thankful Wood speak out to make people feel they are not alone. I've started medication and it helps but there is definitely a long way to go as well. Thank you Wood for everything you do.
I go through derealization too bro. The first time i went through it lasted about 5 months and i felt dead too. I feel that man. Im going through it a bit now but its not half as bad once you know how to deal with it a little and know that youre in fact not dead.