Podcast EP 112: Fearing Your Emotions and Treating Them As Threats (June 2020)

Do you fear your emotions? Do you see them as threats or indicators that you are failing in recovery, or destined for disaster? Do you attempt to escape from your emotions or avoid them? Are you afraid that you cannot handle or cope with big emotions? You are not alone.
For full show notes:
theanxioustruth.com/112
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Music Credit: Afterglow by Ben Drake w/Permission
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[@karynbutler2440]

OMG you have described me in intimate detail. Both my fear related to my GAD when emotions pop up and the added fear meaning I add, and that I was never allowed to feel "bad or sad emotions". One particular emotion I was never allowed to feel was grief. I wasn't allowed to go to funerals, I wasnt told if someone died. All my animals just used to "disappear".. I understand my mother was trying to "protect" me from pain, but instead I feel terrified of the intensity I will one day feel when I lose someone. Ironically my 86 year old mother is currently dying of cancer. Yes its wreaking havoc with my emotions right now and I thank God ive fallen upon your podcast, book and support group. So timely 🙏

[@sonjasonja5854]

'Special effects, music, soundtracks.. ..' so true, I can't stop laughing, you go right into the core of the problems. And hearing it, helps. Thanks

[@TE-7302-]

Thank you for this. So many just don’t understand a life of coping with a panic disorder. The isolation and added fear of Covid is paralyzing to the anxious mind. Backing away from “What If” feels doable. Not easy work, but a start.

[@rossgh76]

Very true. Thanks Drew

[@ivannovoselac3518]

It is really hard when you so much anxous on the edge of panic attack 24/7.

[@kickpublishing]

Great podcast. I bought your audiobook yesterday

[@TheAnxiousTruth]

I hope you find it helpful.

[@danabare7061]

26:40 mark. Is fear not an emotion?

[@TheAnxiousTruth]

Many would say it sure is! And I would not argue with that. But if fear is an emotion, it's still the fear of fear - our reaction to fear in a chronic/disordered anxiety state - that we care about. Good question!

[@avk1391]

Definitely something I have had the same experience. Wasn't allowed to have feelings