Drew Linsalata

The Anxious Truth - A Panic, Anxiety, and Mental Health Podcast

Drew Linsalata

  • EP 264 - Anxiety Recovery: When Your Helpers Need Help

EP 264 - Anxiety Recovery: When Your Helpers Need Help

Wednesday 28th June 2023

Drew Linsalata explores the challenge of supporting your supporters in anxiety recovery in episode 264 of 'The Anxious Truth'. Learn to balance compassion and recovery.
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The Anxious Truth - A Panic, Anxiety, and Mental Health Podcast
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Drew Linsalata
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When Helpers Need Help: Balancing Anxiety Recovery with Compassion

Episode Overview

  • Supporting supporters in anxiety recovery is often overlooked
  • Anxiety can strain relationships, creating additional fears
  • The need to control others' feelings is driven by anxiety and fear
  • Allowing discomfort in the short term can lead to better outcomes
  • Encouragement to take small steps towards recovery
Any little step that you could take today in the direction of recovery, even if it's a difficult step, even if you're scared, even if you're uncertain when you do it, and even if it seems insignificant, take the step anyway, it will teach you something that in the end, even the smallest steps add up over time.
Imagine the emotional whirlwind when those who support you in your anxiety recovery suddenly need help themselves. Episode 264 of 'The Anxious Truth' with Drew Linsalata dives into this delicate dynamic. Drew breaks down the common yet challenging scenario where our supporters seek their own help, triggering a cascade of fears and anxieties within us.
He underscores the importance of not letting our anxiety dictate our actions, especially when it comes to controlling the narrative around our loved ones' support systems. Drew shares practical advice on how to manage these feelings without straining relationships further. By allowing our supporters the space to seek help, we not only foster healthier relationships but also make strides in our own recovery. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the intricate dance of anxiety recovery and relationship dynamics.