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The Anxious Truth by Drew Linsalata — WisdomDeck honest review
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The Anxious Truth

by Drew Linsalata

A former sufferer's plain guide to recovering from panic, agoraphobia and anxiety disorders through acceptance and exposure, with no supplements or tricks. Blunt about the fact that recovery means going toward the fear.

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you have panic or agoraphobia and are tired of avoidance strategies.

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you want gentle reassurance; this is direct.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Avoidance feeds anxiety.
  2. Go toward it, repeatedly.
  3. Recovery is a skill, not a cure.

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Pick one avoided situation and go into it this week without safety behaviors.

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Blunt and effective.

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