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Re-Air - Grace Helbig: Comedy from Home Beats Anxiety

2024/12/24
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@Mayim Bialik : 本期节目探讨焦虑及其对个人生活的影响,焦虑是一种身心疾病,它会影响身体的多个部位,如胸部、胃部等,并导致各种外部化行为,如吸烟、抠皮肤、睡眠障碍等。焦虑的个体差异一部分源于遗传因素,一部分源于环境因素。在充满恐惧的环境中长大,会让人更容易产生焦虑。适度的焦虑是正常的,但如果焦虑持续时间过长或对生活影响过大,则需要寻求帮助。焦虑症的医学诊断可能需要药物干预,而对生活中焦虑的认知则可能需要改变生活方式。 通过记录焦虑症状,我们可以更好地了解自己的情况。焦虑症的诊断需要满足一定的标准,但即使不符合诊断标准,也可能存在焦虑。判断是否需要寻求帮助的关键在于焦虑持续的时间和对生活的影响程度。 焦虑是人类生存的重要适应性特征,它有助于我们保持警惕并感知威胁。长期处于高度警惕状态会消耗身体资源,影响身体修复。长期焦虑会损害免疫系统,导致更容易生病。焦虑症会发展,并可能导致焦虑发作和恐慌发作。恐慌发作不同于焦虑发作,恐慌发作会让人感觉自己快要死了,并伴有定向障碍和解离。 通过练习呼吸、瑜伽或冥想等方法,我们可以学习如何更好地控制焦虑。 @Grace Helbig : 我从小很害羞,在大学期间开始接触即兴喜剧,并逐渐克服了害羞。我选择做“居家喜剧演员”,因为这让我感到舒适和安心。在YouTube上做喜剧,让我有机会做自己,并因此受到欣赏。即兴喜剧比单口喜剧更安全,因为即兴喜剧是团队合作。即兴喜剧课程让我克服了焦虑,并让我在创造性表达方面取得了突破。 多年不接触即兴表演后,再次尝试即兴表演会让我感到非常焦虑。父母过度的支持和批评,让我从小就对批评非常敏感。我在人际关系中很擅长沟通,但在人际关系中却很糟糕。沟通对我来说像是在投掷手榴弹,我害怕造成不可挽回的伤害。 我曾经在乘坐地铁时出现焦虑发作,后来通过治疗和练习呼吸等方法缓解了症状。通过学习和实践,我逐渐提高了对焦虑的应对能力,触发事件的影响持续时间也缩短了。 @Jonathan Cohen : 很多人都在与心理健康或成瘾作斗争,我们应该互相支持。人们通常是在事后才意识到自己做了讨好别人的事情。

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Why did Grace Helbig choose to become a 'comedian from home'?

Grace Helbig chose to become a 'comedian from home' because it allowed her to perform comedy in a comfortable, anxiety-reducing environment. She found the idea of doing comedy from her apartment in Brooklyn appealing, as it provided a safe space to connect with audiences while managing her shyness and anxiety.

How does anxiety manifest physically in the body?

Anxiety can manifest physically through symptoms like heart palpitations, an upset stomach, shortness of breath, cold or sweaty hands, and a racing heart. These physical symptoms are the body's way of preparing for fight or flight, even in non-threatening situations.

What role does genetics play in anxiety?

Genetics play a significant role in anxiety, as some people inherit a higher 'genetic load' for anxiety. Anxiety is not caused by a single gene but involves a complex network in the brain, including the limbic system and prefrontal cortex. Family history of anxiety, such as parents who are worriers or fidgeters, can also contribute to a person's predisposition to anxiety.

How does anxiety affect the immune system?

Prolonged anxiety can negatively impact the immune system by increasing cortisol levels, which can interfere with T cells and the body's ability to fight off minor illnesses. Anxiety can also disrupt sleep, leading to further wear and tear on the body.

What is the difference between an anxiety attack and a panic attack?

An anxiety attack involves symptoms like sweating, increased heart rate, and confusion, but a panic attack is more severe and includes a fear of dying or losing control. Panic attacks often lead to hospital visits because they can feel life-threatening. The key difference is that panic attacks are often accompanied by the fear of having another one, which can trigger the cycle of panic.

How does Grace Helbig manage her anxiety in relationships?

Grace Helbig struggles with communication in relationships, often prioritizing others' comfort over her own needs. She has learned to visualize her 'child self' driving the car of her emotions and gently moving her to the back seat to take control. This helps her manage triggers and communicate more effectively.

What are some externalizing behaviors of anxiety?

Externalizing behaviors of anxiety include smoking, skin picking, sleep disturbances, and eating when not hungry. These behaviors are often used to quell or dampen anxiety, even though they may have negative health consequences.

How does the internet help people with anxiety?

The internet provides a space for people to connect, share their experiences, and feel less alone. For example, Grace Helbig found solace in the internet, where she could be herself and connect with others who understood her struggles with anxiety. Platforms like YouTube have allowed people to talk openly about mental health, normalizing discussions about anxiety.

What advice does Grace Helbig have for managing anxiety triggers?

Grace Helbig advises becoming more aware of physical sensations that signal anxiety and learning to pause and breathe through those moments. She also suggests visualizing childhood triggers and gently moving them to the back seat to take control of the situation.

How does Grace Helbig feel about the role of appearance in her career?

Grace Helbig struggled with body image and self-worth in her early career, especially when she was expected to conform to traditional standards of beauty. She found solace in comedy, where she could use her physicality as a tool for humor rather than relying on her appearance. She emphasizes that true value comes from personality and kindness, not physical beauty.

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Revisiting our very first episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown with Grace Helbig!

As we head into the holiday season, we’re bringing back a special episode to keep you company during your travels or downtime. Comedian Grace Helbig dives into the complexities of anxiety—why we have it, how it impacts us, and how she learned to navigate it in her own unique way.

She explains why she why she chose to become a "comedian from home" and shares hilarious (and relatable!) stories about managing anxiety, relationships, and having tough conversations with loved ones. Plus, she puts on her doctor hat to help Mayim and Jonathan navigate their own struggles.

This episode with Grace Helbig is the ideal one to revisit as we close out the year as we reflect & recharge. Happy holidays from all of us at MBB!