An anxiety setback isn’t what you think it is. Let’s get clear on what you’re going through right now during your true anxiety recovery. Enjoy this powerful Anxiety Guy Podcast episode!
I’m thrilled to invite you to this episode of the Anxiety Guy podcast, where we dive deep into a pivotal aspect of the anxiety journey: setbacks. Together, we’ll explore the intricate connections between setbacks, triggers, and the healing process.
Throughout this personal podcast episode, I share profound insights that shed light on why an anxiety setback will occur and how they’re intrinsically linked to our approach to handling anxiety. It’s crucial to understand that an anxiety setback isn’t a random interruption but rather a result of an attitude that often leads us to avoid facing our symptoms, hindering our path to healing.
I implore you to reconsider the very notion of an anxiety setback.
Instead, let’s view them as signals, guiding us to what’s working and where adjustments are needed on our health anxiety healing journey. It’s all about shifting our mindset and learning from these signals rather than being disheartened by setbacks.
I’ll emphasize the importance of abandoning the ‘doership’ mentality.
Instead, I encourage you to actively listen to the messages hidden within your anxiety symptoms. Treating these symptoms as a dialogue with your inner self can unveil a fresh perspective, fostering a deeper connection and understanding of your journey to healing.
It’s crucial to acknowledge the competitive nature of society and how it impacts our perception of success and well-being. I challenge us to move away from constant comparison and competition, advocating for a more mindful connection with the signals presented by anxiety.
This podcast episode serves as a powerful reminder that there’s a world beyond anxiety, a world of self-discovery and healing.
I urge you to explore a more compassionate and attentive approach towards your symptoms. Remember, you are more than the anxiety you face.
Join me on this journey to understand setbacks, embrace healing, and pave the way for a brighter mental health future.
Episode Outline
- [00:00] Introduction and Welcome
- [00:32] Discussion on Setbacks and Anxiety Triggers
- [01:48] Explaining the Reason for Setbacks and Half-Hearted Attempts in Healing
- [03:03] Evaluation of Internal Emotional States
- [03:42] Energy Allocation and Lack of Focus on Healing
- [04:43] Addressing Escapism from Anxiety Symptoms and its Consequences
- [05:54] Analogizing Anxiety Elements to Inner Child
- [06:58] Comparison of Symptoms as Signals for Attention
- [08:04] Encouragement to Approach Symptoms as Persons and Listen Actively
- [08:10] Episode wrap up
Quotes
- “We have to understand that setbacks don’t happen out of the blue. They happen because of an attitude, an attitude of looking to run from the symptoms, to stuff aside the elements of anxiety, and to make it go away right now.”
- “So starting today, there’s no such thing as a setback. There is no more setbacks. There are only signals and messages around things that are working and things that are not working.”
- “Doership will never heal anxiety. However, the attitude of I want to reconnect with the messages coming from my symptoms will get us there.”
- “The moment you leave your house, you’re in competition. You’re walking and all of a sudden you’re noticing the shoes on the other person’s feet that you don’t have and you need those new pairs of shoes.”
- “Remember always that you are more than anxiety. Share this podcast with someone in need today. Let’s inspire them together.”
Comment on your new mindset around an anxiety setback after listening to this anxiety guy podcast episode.
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I keep reminding myself. Over and over and over again. “Healing takes time. Healing takes time. Healing takes time”. No matter how much you try to heal, you have to grow to heal. Growth is a function of living. Accepting and living each day one at a time.
Healing takes time, anxiety healing very likely event more time. Much love.
“The moment you leave your house, you’re in competition” Legit statement. Once you’re prepared for everything, you won’t be taken by surprise. However, YOU CAN’T BE READY FOR EVERYTHING. That’s just a recipe for pure unadulterated and anxious chaos.
Thank you for confirming this important anxiety related message. It’s important for others to understand this and begin implementing into their days.