Anxiety is something everyone experiences. But when the anxiety alarm bells in your head turn on — and stay on — too often, it may be an anxiety disorder. Creator Lev Cameron ‪(@Lev.Cameron)‬ sits down with his friend and fellow YouTuber Sophie Fergi ‪(@SophieFergi‬) to share his experience with anxiety: his symptoms, indicators it was time to reach out for help, and how he navigates everyday life with anxiety.

Later joined by Dr. Amira Collison, a consulting expert for The Jed Foundation (JED) and a child psychiatry fellow at UCLA, Lev opens up about how music can help anxiety, his strategies to help him manage anxious moments, and how having a diagnosis has brought him peace of mind. Watch to learn about:

• The wide range of mental and physical symptoms anxiety can cause
• Signs it may be time to reach out for help with anxiety
• The line between anxiety and an anxiety disorder
• How to get more comfortable talking to your friends and family about anxiety
• Ways to figure out what sets off your anxiety and how to prepare or avoid those triggers
• Treatment for anxiety, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and medication

As Lev explains: There are so many anxiety warriors around the world, fighting the anxiety battle every single day. You are not alone in your mental health challenges — and as Lev learned himself — there is support available to you to make life with anxiety easier.

Learn more about the signs of an anxiety disorder, how to manage social anxiety, tips to talk to someone about your anxiety, and more with these resources from JED:

• How Do I Know If I Have an Anxiety Disorder?
• What Is Social Anxiety?
• How Is Anxiety Treated?
• How Can I Talk to Someone About My Anxiety?

This video is part 4 of a 6 part playlist: "Creators open up about recovery and common experiences". Watch the full playlist here.