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Ep316 - Judson Brewer | Unwinding Anxiety

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Jan 31, 2023
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INSIGHT

Anxiety: A Glitch in the System

  • Fear and planning are helpful evolutionary mechanisms.
  • Combining them creates anxiety, which is unhelpful and unproductive.
ANECDOTE

Mapping Habit Loops for Panic Disorder

  • Dr. Brewer helped a patient, "Dave," overcome panic disorder by mapping habit loops.
  • This involved identifying triggers (e.g., thoughts of car wrecks), behaviors (avoiding highways), and rewards (no panic attacks).
ADVICE

Map Your Anxiety Habit Loops

  • Map out your habit loops to understand your anxiety.
  • Identify the trigger, behavior, and perceived reward to gain control.
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