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Jul 2020
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EP 116 - Ignoring Anxiety vs. Non-Reacti...

Drew Linsalata
About this episode

One of the concepts that confuses people more than any other is understanding the difference between accepting and surrendering to anxiety, learning to be nonreactive to anxiety, or ignoring anxiety. Let's talk about that today.

There is a difference between ignoring anxiety and learning to become truly non-reactive to anxiety. This is subtle. It's reasonable for people to be confused especially in the early stages of the game. This is a thing that requires a fair amount of thought. It requires a bit of a change in mindset and approach. And it certainly does require practice!

For full show notes on this episode go to https://theanxioustruth.com/116

Highlights of this episode:

  • Ignoring Anxiety Is PASSIVE
  • Ignoring Anxiety Is Like Useless "Positive Self Talk"
  • Non-Reactive Acknowledgement - An ACTIVE, Intentional, Purposeful Process
  • Learning The Skill of Non-Reactive Acknowledgement With Practice
  • Acceptance.  Surrender.  Floating.


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https://theanxioustruth.com/links

Disclaimer: The Anxious Truth is not therapy or a replacement for therapy. Listening to The Anxious Truth does not create a therapeutic relationship between you and the host or guests of the podcast. Information here is provided for psychoeducational purposes. As always, when you have questions about your own well-being, please consult your mental health and/or medical care providers. If you are having a mental health crisis, always reach out immediately for in-person help.

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