Drew Linsalata
Drew Linsalata
EP 235 - Has Anxiety Become Your Identity? (w/Joshua Fletcher)
EP 235 - Has Anxiety Become Your Identity? (w/Joshua Fletcher)
EP 235 - Has Anxiety Become Your Identity? (w/Joshua Fletcher)
Wednesday 30th November 2022
UK psychotherapist Joshua Fletcher shares how to separate your identity from anxiety on 'The Anxious Truth'. Listen now!
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Free: How to Stop Anxiety from Defining You with Joshua Fletcher
I'm a person that is experiencing anxiety from time to time.
Ever feel like anxiety has taken over your identity? In this episode of 'The Anxious Truth', host Drew Linsalata sits down with UK psychotherapist Joshua Fletcher to tackle this all-too-common issue. Joshua, an expert in anxiety disorders, dives into how prolonged anxiety can sneakily become a part of who you think you are. They discuss the comfort—and the trap—of labeling your anxiety, which can lead to it dominating your life.
The conversation also touches on how social media can reinforce an anxious identity, making it harder to break free. But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom! Joshua offers practical advice on how to reclaim your sense of self. One key step? Surrendering to anxiety rather than fighting it. This might sound counterintuitive, but accepting its presence can be a game-changer.
They also talk about the power of trying new things and taking risks to shift your focus away from anxiety. By exposing yourself to new experiences, you can start to see yourself in a different light. However, Joshua warns of the pitfalls that come with shedding the anxious identity, like feeling lost without it. He encourages listeners to be open to this transformation and to tolerate anxiety when it pops up.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling trapped by their anxiety and looking for ways to break free and rediscover who they really are.