The Psychology of your 20s 138. We need a new approach to anxiety ft. Dr David Rosmarin
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Oct 27, 2023 
Dr. David Rosmarin, an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and founder of the Center for Anxiety, shares his innovative views on managing anxiety as a natural human experience. He emphasizes that anxiety can transform into a superpower and strengthen relationships rather than diminish them. The conversation delves into the influence of social media on feelings of comparison and isolation, and explores the importance of vulnerability and open communication in navigating anxiety within relationships. Rosmarin encourages a compassionate approach to mental health.
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Anxiety as a Normal Human Emotion
- Anxiety is a normal human emotion, similar to fear but a false alarm.
- Judging and suppressing anxiety worsens it, so acceptance is key.
Fawning vs. Freezing
- Host Justine differentiates between freeze and fawn responses to anxiety.
- Fawning involves people-pleasing to avoid social rejection.
The Pressure to Feel Good
- Modern society pressures young people to feel good constantly.
- This expectation sets them up for anxiety when they inevitably experience negative emotions.
