Solo: Anxiety as a Messaging System and Self Soothing - #03

I talk about anxiety, its positive sides (including advocacy for change) and how there can be a real comfort and power in sharing. I use examples from my recent trip to Melbourne where I travelled to see Billy Joel in concert.

Books that I found helpful in relation to anxiety are:
You Can Heal Your Life by Louse Hay, The Wisdom of Anxiety by Sheryl Paul and Letting Go by David R Hawkins.

One of my favourite mantras by Louise Hay: All is well, everything is working out for my highest good. Out of this situation only good will come. I am safe.

For guided meditations, see Insight Timer.

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01:40 My panic attacks usually happen as a reaction to events in my life.
04:40 Being held captive by your anxiety.
06:30 If I'm not an expert on this, why am I talking about it?
07:00 Anxiety is my internal messaging system, and it's also like a progress counter.
07:17 Anxiety and empathy.
08:05 Advocacy for change - Taryn Brumfitt & Body Image Movement. 
11:25 Using mental affirmations to guide me through anxiety.
11:50 Tips to combat anxiety and to self-soothe 
13:55 Tips continued: physical techniques.
15:30 Notes on guided meditation. 
16:50 Connecting with a support group.
18:13 Sponsored by Sicilia Coffee.
19:11 Tips continued: connecting with nature.
20:40 Getting anxiety before the Billy Joel concert.
23:22 Billy Joel's vulnerability.
25:00 How sharing your anxious times with others can help.

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