Drew Linsalata
Drew Linsalata
EP 190 - Why Is Anxiety Recovery So Damn Hard?
EP 190 - Why Is Anxiety Recovery So Damn Hard?
EP 190 - Why Is Anxiety Recovery So Damn Hard?
Wednesday 12th January 2022
Drew Linsalata explains why anxiety recovery is tough and shares practical advice for facing fears and building new habits on 'The Anxious Truth'.
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Get the buttons here!Why Is Anxiety Recovery So Tough? Insights from Drew Linsalata
Recovery is really a series of killing old habits that are based on avoidance and escape, and building new habits and practicing them and stacking them on top of each other. So these are not good experiences that make us want to form these good habits.
Ever feel like you're fighting an uphill battle with anxiety recovery? You're not alone. In this episode of 'The Anxious Truth', Drew Linsalata tackles the million-dollar question: Why is anxiety recovery so damn hard? Drew breaks it down into two main reasons that might resonate with anyone on this challenging journey. First off, humans just hate fear and discomfort. It's a natural reaction, but recovery demands that we face these feelings head-on, repeatedly. Sounds tough, right? That's because it is.
But understanding this can help you cut yourself some slack. Secondly, the experiences that are essential for recovery, like exposing yourself to fears and discomforts, aren't exactly habit-friendly. Unlike forming good habits, which often come from positive and enjoyable experiences, recovery asks you to do the opposite. Drew emphasizes that building new habits to replace old avoidance behaviors is crucial, yet incredibly challenging.
This episode isn't about sugar-coating the process; it's about acknowledging the struggle and offering practical insights to help you push through. Drew's approach is all about trading short-term discomfort for long-term gain, and while it’s no walk in the park, knowing why it's hard can make it a bit more manageable. Tune in for some real talk and actionable advice that might just make your recovery journey a little less daunting.