When you struggle with anxiety symptoms and doctors keep telling you that nothing is wrong, you’ll probably start looking for solutions online. There you'll find all sorts of advice, quick fixes, and techniques to overcome anxiety, but they often contradict each other.Those tips usually cover a range of advice, from breathing techniques and other things that help during a panic attack, to very specific actions like what to do when experiencing the uncomfortable sensation of a lump in your throat.You might even try some of them, only to find they often don't work.So, how can you distinguish helpful advice from myths that might even make things worse?In this episode, I'll guide you through some of the popular videos you might come across on social media and clarify why many of these are misleading or only partially true.I’ll also debunk some misconceptions and explain:Why you don’t actually need breathing techniquesWhy distractions won’t eliminate your anxiety symptomsWhy sticking to routines isn’t the answer to preventing anxiety episodesWhy relying solely on religion isn’t going to cure your anxietyWhether there is actually a cure for anxietySo, if you're tired of quick fixes that don’t fix anything at all, check out this week’s episode and let’s talk about real anxiety recovery.Tune in now!Key Takeaways:Intro (00:00)Exposure therapy – why it fails without symptom understanding (00:19)Incorrect use of breathing techniques (01:34)What to avoid during a panic attack (07:43)Having routines can’t prevent anxiety (12:14)Religion doesn’t cure anxiety (13:21)Lump in your throat sensation – run toward it instead of resisting (15:03)Distraction won’t make anxiety symptoms go away (18:40)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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