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Podcast description:
In this episode of The Anxiety Guy Podcast, Dennis Simsek takes a deep dive into the connection between anxiety, survival mode, and dissociation, and why so many people feel stuck in a cycle of fear and symptoms.
When your nervous system lives in survival mode, everyday sensations can feel overwhelming. For many, the unconscious response is dissociation or zoning out, which may offer temporary relief but reinforces the brain’s belief that the experience is unsafe. Dennis explains how this automatic anxiety reaction develops, the science behind the survival response, and why dissociation can keep you trapped in the anxiety cycle.
Most importantly, you’ll learn how to begin rewiring your brain for safety using practical tools:
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Recognizing when you slip into dissociation
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Introducing safety signals that calm the nervous system
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Shifting from fear to curiosity to change old anxiety patterns
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Using repetition and neuroplasticity to create lasting healing
Whether you’re dealing with health anxiety, panic disorder, or chronic stress, this episode will give you hope, science-backed insights, and practical steps to move out of survival mode and into a state of safety and healing.
Resources Mentioned:
- Emotional Freedom Techniques on The Anxiety Guy YouTube Channel
- Surrender Session Meditations on YouTube
- Find the RIght Program for You Today!
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