<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;DO I HAVE TO STOP BEING AFRAID TO TRULY ACCEPT ANXIETY (AND TO GET BETTER)?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Good question.  But this is a backwards interpretation of acceptance so let’s clarify.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Acceptance is not finding a way to turn off your fear&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Acceptance is not figuring out some method for hating your anxiety less&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Acceptance is not about creating a new state of being or feeling from an emotional or mental standpoint&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Acceptance is an ACTION, not a feeling.&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Acceptance is a precursor to less fear, acceptance is not the result of less fear.   This is critical because it keeps quite a number of people stuck, so let&amp;apos;s talk about it on episode 288 of The Anxious Truth.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;For full show notes on this episode:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://theanxioustruth.com/288'&gt;https://theanxioustruth.com/288&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Disclaimer&lt;/b&gt;: The Anxious Truth is not therapy or a replacement for therapy. Listening to The Anxious Truth does not create a therapeutic relationship between you and the host or guests of the podcast. Information here is provided for psychoeducational purposes. As always, when you have questions about your own well-being, please consult your mental health and/or medical care providers. If you are having a mental health crisis, always reach out immediately for in-person help.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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

Drew Linsalata

EP 288 - Do I Have To Stop Fearing Anxiety To Fully Accept It?

MAR 27, 202419 MIN
The Anxious Truth - A Panic, Anxiety, and Mental Health Podcast

EP 288 - Do I Have To Stop Fearing Anxiety To Fully Accept It?

MAR 27, 202419 MIN

Description

DO I HAVE TO STOP BEING AFRAID TO TRULY ACCEPT ANXIETY (AND TO GET BETTER)?

Good question.  But this is a backwards interpretation of acceptance so let’s clarify.

  • Acceptance is not finding a way to turn off your fear
  • Acceptance is not figuring out some method for hating your anxiety less
  • Acceptance is not about creating a new state of being or feeling from an emotional or mental standpoint

Acceptance is an ACTION, not a feeling.

Acceptance is a precursor to less fear, acceptance is not the result of less fear.   This is critical because it keeps quite a number of people stuck, so let's talk about it on episode 288 of The Anxious Truth.

For full show notes on this episode:
https://theanxioustruth.com/288

Disclaimer: The Anxious Truth is not therapy or a replacement for therapy. Listening to The Anxious Truth does not create a therapeutic relationship between you and the host or guests of the podcast. Information here is provided for psychoeducational purposes. As always, when you have questions about your own well-being, please consult your mental health and/or medical care providers. If you are having a mental health crisis, always reach out immediately for in-person help.