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1155: Healing Anxiety: The Power of Acceptance Over Reassurance
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In today's episode, Gina discusses why relying on reassurance is not conducive to success in anxiety recovery. Acceptance coupled with calming activities (some specific activities are recommended in this episode) are a great way to make progress in clearing anxiety. Listen in and get along with clearing your anxiety today!
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Chapters
0:26 Introduction to Acceptance
5:03 The Cycle of Anxiety
6:44 Ruling Out Medical Issues
8:02 Embracing Acceptance
11:27 Regulating the Nervous System
12:07 Creating Calming Rituals
14:59 Healing Through Acceptance
16:22 The Journey to Healing
Summary
In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I delve into the crucial distinction between the need for reassurance and the transformative power of acceptance. Many individuals struggling with anxiety often find themselves caught in a relentless cycle of seeking reassurance from various sources, be it their doctors, therapists, friends, or even the depths of the internet. Yet, as I highlight, this quest for comfort seldom provides the long-term peace and clarity that the anxious mind desperately craves.
I examine how the cornerstone of anxiety stems from a fundamental fear of uncertainty. As our minds grapple with ambiguous symptoms or overwhelming emotions, we instinctively seek out reassurance, believing it will extinguish our fears. However, this only results in temporary relief, as the nature of anxiety is fluid—once one fear is alleviated, another tends to rise in its place. I emphasize the importance of recognizing this cycle for what it is; an exhausting pursuit that ultimately distracts us from ackn