Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson Managing Anxiety and Fear
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Feb 11, 2019 
Dr. Rick Hanson, a clinical psychologist and author, dives into the intricacies of managing anxiety and fear. He explores the difference between anxious states and traits, emphasizing coping strategies that include calming the body and changing thought patterns. The duo discusses why anxiety can lead to inaction and unpacks the layers of anxiety reactions. Rick provides valuable steps to reduce trait anxiety, the importance of positive emotions, and how to support anxious loved ones through authentic connection and reassurance.
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Act First, Calm Second
- Take practical action to address what you worry about, even small steps like making an appointment or gathering resources.
- Practice internal calming as an augmentation, not a substitute, for real-world coping.
Inner Committee Shapes Responses
- The mind is like a village of voices where anxious parts can be balanced by inner resources like toughness or soothing voices.
- Strengthening those non-anxious voices shifts the internal balance and reduces paralysis.
Driving Anxiety Example
- Forrest describes his mother's driving anxiety as an example of fear tied to lack of control and limited coping options.
- She uses small tactics like asking to slow down or gripping the handle, which relieve but don't eliminate the deeper anxiety.