In their anxiety recovery, many people feel like they take one step forward, two steps back. ⁤They're making progress, feeling better, and then suddenly, they're hit hard by a setback. 

This was really frustrating for me. It felt like all my symptoms had come back, and it completely threw me off.

However, at one point, I realized (and accepted) that if I wanted to make progress, these setbacks weren't just normal but essential. 

In fact, when some of your anxiety symptoms – like panic attacks, physical symptoms, intrusive thoughts, depersonalization, or derealization – return, it's actually a sign of progress. It shows that you've had periods of improvement.

Setbacks are the topic I'm unpacking in this episode – why they’re an important part of anxiety recovery and how to view them as opportunities instead of failures. ⁤⁤I'll share five steps to leverage these setbacks and turn them into stepping stones on your path to recovery. ⁤

If you tune in, you'll also learn how to avoid overanalyzing and seeking quick fixes, and how to stick with proven methods to overcome your anxiety symptoms. ⁤ ⁤

⁤Ready to join me? ⁤

⁤Let's dive in.

Key Takeaways: 

• Introduction (00:00)
• What is a setback? (01:25)
• Setbacks indicate progress (02:03)
• Avoid 'figure it out' mode (03:47)
• Resist shiny object syndrome (05:51)
• Reframe setbacks positively (07:25)
• Time heals all (09:17)

Additional Resources:

➡️ Learn how to overcome anxiety and end panic attacks 

➡️ Download the Desensitization Blueprint 

➡️ To accelerate your recovery journey, book a call to see if the mentorship with Shaan's team will help your specific situation 

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