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 ➡️ FREE E-BOOK ---Follow me on social media: 🔹 Instagram 🔹 Facebook 🔹 LinkedIn
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