Anxiety Rx

Devaluing Ourselves

Jun 17, 2021
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INSIGHT

Anxiety as Separation From Self

  • Anxiety stems primarily from separation anxiety, especially separation from oneself.
  • In childhood trauma, children blame themselves and split from their true selves, leading to anxiety.
ANECDOTE

Dr. Kennedy's Bullying Experience

  • Dr. Russ Kennedy shares his experience of being bullied as a child which deepened his self-devaluation.
  • Bullies often choose targets who are already in a state of alarm, mirroring their own distress.
ADVICE

Heal Anxiety Through Body Connection

  • You can’t fix anxiety by just trying to control thoughts; focus on feeling and relaxing your body instead.
  • Using physical connection, deep breaths, and compassion towards yourself is far more effective in healing anxiety.
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