Therapy in a Nutshell | Relaxation Induced Anxiety- 7 Reasons Why Relaxing Can Actually Increase Your Anxiety Levels @TherapyinaNutshell | Uploaded 1 year ago | Updated 14 minutes ago
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Does trying to relax or meditate make you anxious? Isn’t it supposed to make you feel calm? I recently ran a poll on my channel and 61% of people said that trying to relax or meditate made them feel anxious, guilty or panicky. So what the heck is going on here?
In this video we’ll troubleshoot what might be making you feel anxious when you try to relax.
Relaxation induced anxiety happens for around 15% of the population, but it’s much more common for people with depression or anxiety. The exercises that are supposed to make you feel better like meditation, mindfulness and self care actually make you feel worse. So what’s going on? I can think of a handful of reasons why this might be happening. And the first reason is trauma.
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Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health.
In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating mental illness and other challenges we all face in life. The ideas from my videos are frequently adapted from multiple sources. Many of them come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, especially the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection derive from the work of Stephen Porges (the Polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk. I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose our life's direction.
And deeper than all of that, the Gospel of Jesus Christ orients my personal worldview and sense of security, peace, hope, and love churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/believe
If you are in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at suicidepreventionlifeline.org or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or your local emergency services.
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Do you want to learn How to Process Emotions and improve your Mental Health? Sign up for a Therapy in a Nutshell Membership, you'll get access to all of Emma’s courses, workbooks, and a Live Q and A with 100’s of exclusive videos: courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership
Looking for affordable online therapy? My sponsor, BetterHelp, connects you to a licensed professional from the comfort of your own home. Try it now for 10% off your first month: betterhelp.com/therapyinanutshell
Does trying to relax or meditate make you anxious? Isn’t it supposed to make you feel calm? I recently ran a poll on my channel and 61% of people said that trying to relax or meditate made them feel anxious, guilty or panicky. So what the heck is going on here?
In this video we’ll troubleshoot what might be making you feel anxious when you try to relax.
Relaxation induced anxiety happens for around 15% of the population, but it’s much more common for people with depression or anxiety. The exercises that are supposed to make you feel better like meditation, mindfulness and self care actually make you feel worse. So what’s going on? I can think of a handful of reasons why this might be happening. And the first reason is trauma.
Learn more in one of my in-depth mental health courses: courses.therapyinanutshell.com/?utm_medium=YTDescription&utm_source=YouTube
Support my mission on Patreon: patreon.com/therapyinanutshell
Sign up for my newsletter: courses.therapyinanutshell.com/free-resources
Check out my favorite self-help books: kit.co/TherapyinaNutshell/best-self-help-books
Check out my podcast, Therapy in a Nutshell: tinpodcast.podbean.com
Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health.
In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating mental illness and other challenges we all face in life. The ideas from my videos are frequently adapted from multiple sources. Many of them come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, especially the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection derive from the work of Stephen Porges (the Polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk. I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose our life's direction.
And deeper than all of that, the Gospel of Jesus Christ orients my personal worldview and sense of security, peace, hope, and love churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/believe
If you are in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at suicidepreventionlifeline.org or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or your local emergency services.
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