I was sure something was physically wrong with me.I went to doctors for years to run tests. I tried probiotics, antibiotics… I even went on a fasting retreat, even though I was already skin and bones. During that time, I would have tried anything that might fix the mystery illness that made me feel out of control.When a doctor finally handed me a prescription for Xanax, I took it reluctantly… What would it do to me? But for the first time in months, I felt normal again.However, normal didn’t last. When the effects wore off, the symptoms came back. Stronger. I was still searching for an answer, but now, there was an added layer of doubt. What if I had been wrong? What if it wasn’t my body failing me – what if it was my mind?That realization was terrifying. Accepting that possibility was even harder. But it actually changed everything.This episode breaks down what I learned about anxiety, medication, and why some treatments only seem to work – until they don’t.Tune in to hear the full story.(This is an AI-generated episode inspired by my YouTube videos. I personally moderate these to share insights more efficiently, keeping the content informative yet completely free.)Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00) Misdiagnosed and searching for answers (01:05)First Xanax prescription and official diagnosis (02:05)Medication helps, but side effects… (03:58)A bad panic attack ends in the ER (05:47)Rethinking medication as just one tool (07:55)The risks of dependency and withdrawal (09:13)Biggest lessons (10:28)Additional Resources:➡️ To accelerate your recovery journey, book a call to see if the mentorship with Shaan's team will help your specific situation ➡️ Get access to the Desensitization Blueprint ➡️ FREE E-BOOK ---Follow me on social media: 🔹 Instagram 🔹 Facebook 🔹 LinkedIn
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