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Nov 2024
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Listener Questions About Anxiety and Rec...

Josh Fletcher and Drew Linsalata
About this episode

This week Josh and Drew are answering questions from Disordered listeners.

  • How to deal with the shame associated with anxiety and recovery when a partner or spouse isn't terribly supportive.
  • How do re-gain confidence in oneself?
  • What happens if you don't remember what non-anxious you was like?
  • What about flushing, feeling hot, and getting goosebumps when anxious?
  • I'm an introvert. What do I do when I want to go home to re-charge? Is that avoidance?
  • What about when you're facing possible medical issues and it triggers anxiety?
  • What about anxiety symptoms that are disruptive and I don't know how to manage them or stop them? What is that? If its a panic attack, how do I stop it?

As always, this episode includes some wins from the community, and healthy helpings of humor and compassion.

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