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Overcoming an anxiety disorder comes with a TON of questions, so let's answer some!

Questions Answered in This Episode

• 03:45 — Why is it so hard to "just let the symptoms be"? I discuss why doing nothing in the face of fear is the biggest hurdle in recovery and why your struggle to do so is completely normal. 
• 08:15 — Can you exercise your way out of anxiety?  I explain why movement is a great health tool but not a "fix" for an anxiety disorder. We also look at exercise as a form of interoceptive exposure. 
• 12:50 — The trap of "Compulsive Recovery" and Perfectionism. Many people become paralyzed by the fear of doing recovery "wrong." I explain why there is no such thing as an optimal or perfect recovery process. 
• 19:05 — Why does anxiety feel like Stockholm Syndrome? We explore the fear of "normal" life and why some people feel protective of their anxiety or OCD, even while wanting to get better. 
• 24:30 — "Pure O" and ruminative thoughts. I clarify the difference between "shutting the door" on thoughts and simply choosing not to interact with the "noisy room" of your mind. 
• 28:10 — Should you push yourself on "good days"? I talk about whether you should bask in the comfort of a low-anxiety day or use that window to push your boundaries further. 

Full Show Notes:

https://theanxioustruth.com/339

Resources Mentioned:

Disordered Podcast - https://disordered.fm

Why Does Exercise Make My Anxiety Worse (Past Episodes)

https://theanxioustruth.com/panic-anxiety-and-the-exercise-problem-part-i-tag019/

https://theanxioustruth.com/panic-anxiety-exercise-problem-part-2/

Interoceptive Exposure

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sigXTV5QXik

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygAi4MidIhM&t=5s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2byXYrlDkZs

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