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On this episode, I talk about the 2 big fears anxiety sufferers contend with: the fear of mortality and social judgement. The health anxiety sufferer avoids environments where they feel like they might die and while they die make a fool of themselves while doing it. Why are these fears common? Where do you begin to overcome these two fears? Listen now.    —T ... Show More
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