Shrink For The Shy Guy

The Antidote To Anxiety

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Oct 7, 2025
Discover the unexpected antidote to anxiety that isn't just breathing techniques or mindset hacks. Dr. Aziz reveals how attachment to specific outcomes fuels our fears and how embracing uncertainty can lead to genuine freedom. Learn why the events themselves aren't the true source of anxiety and hear fascinating stories that illustrate this truth. Find out how mental exposure to feared outcomes can help you reclaim your peace and personal power, allowing you to navigate life without fear holding you back.
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INSIGHT

Anxiety Lives In Relation Not Events

  • Anxiety is not inherent in situations; it's in how you relate to them.
  • Different people can feel fear or excitement in the same circumstance.
ANECDOTE

Bungee Jumping Reveals Different Reactions

  • Aziz describes bungee jumping and skydiving to show how people vary in reactions.
  • He felt terrified by bungee jumping while others feel exhilaration, illustrating perspective differences.
INSIGHT

Attachment Is The Core Cause

  • Attachment (intense need for a specific outcome) is the core ingredient of anxiety.
  • Clinging to one acceptable result creates internal threat and tension.
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