Drew Linsalata
Drew Linsalata
EP 0098 - STOP Checking In With Yourself!
EP 0098 - STOP Checking In With Yourself!
EP 0098 - STOP Checking In With Yourself!
Wednesday 4th March 2020
Drew Linsalata discusses why self-checking can worsen severe anxiety and shares alternative coping strategies on The Anxious Truth.
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Get the buttons here!Why Self-Checking Can Backfire in Anxiety Management
Telling someone in the grips of a raging anxiety disorder to 'check in with themselves' is a TERRIBLE bit of advice.
Picture this: you're grappling with a severe anxiety disorder, and someone tells you to 'check in with yourself'. Sounds helpful, right? Well, not always. In this episode of The Anxious Truth, host Drew Linsalata challenges the common advice of self-checking for those battling intense anxiety conditions like OCD, health anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia. He argues that this inward focus can actually fuel the fire, making it harder to escape the cycle of anxious thoughts.
Drew likens it to telling someone to escape a prison by running back into the cell block – it's counterproductive in this context. Instead of constantly turning inward, Drew encourages listeners to explore other tools and strategies that may be more effective for their unique situations. He stresses the importance of understanding that what works for one person might not work for another, and that’s perfectly okay.
This episode is a must-listen if you're looking for practical advice on managing anxiety without falling into the trap of obsessive self-examination.