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Mar 2023
40m 43s

What Kind Of Anxiety Do I Have? (Episode...

Josh Fletcher and Drew Linsalata
About this episode

Drew and Josh take a whistle-stop tour of some of the most common forms of anxiety disorder. The guys take time to explain the difference between regular anxiety that all humans experience, and disordered anxiety which becomes a major life-impacting mental health issue. In this episode Josh and Drew talk about:

  • Panic Disorder
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Agoraphobia/Monophobia
  • OCD
  • Health Anxiety
  • Social Anxiety

This episode also answers the question, "Is it normal to be afraid when thinking about or planning anxiety recovery?"

For more on Drew, Josh, and the Disordered podcast, visit us on the web at https://disordered.fm

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Disclaimer: Disordered is not therapy or a replacement for therapy. Listening to Disordered does not create a therapeutic relationship between you and the hosts 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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