Intrusive thoughts are one of the scariest and most common symptoms of anxiety. These thoughts can be terrifying:

• wondering if the doctor missed something 
• fearing that anxiety will never go away 
• worrying that anxiety is something you'll have to live with forever

Intrusive thoughts can make you feel like you're losing control of your mind. To get rid of them you need to understand where they come from. Understanding intrusive thoughts also gives you better insight into how your mind works and how you can manage it.

So, in this week's episode, I'll share strategies to help you make these unwanted intrusive thoughts disappear. I'll also explain what intrusive thoughts are, why they happen, what keeps them alive, and most importantly, what you can do to make them go away. 

Tune in to this week's episode to learn more about managing and overcoming intrusive thoughts. 

Let's dive in!

Key Takeaways:

• Intro (00:00)
• Definition of intrusive thoughts (00:20)
• Physical symptoms of anxiety (01:10)
• Nervous system desensitization (02:50)
• Importance of non-engagement with thoughts (04:45)
• Difference between thoughts and thinking (06:30)
• Role of judgment in intrusive thoughts (08:50)
• Concept of being a witness to thoughts (10:20)
• Mechanics of anxiety recovery (12:00)
• Conclusion and next steps (14:50)

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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