The Sabrina Zohar Show

169: Why Do I Feel Like I’m Always Struggling?

Oct 31, 2025
In this thought-provoking discussion, the host explores the universal experience of hidden struggles, revealing that even those who seem confident often conceal their pain. They debunk toxic positivity and emphasize the power of acceptance to lower emotional intensity. Listeners learn practical tools like 'Paradox Prescription' for obsessive thoughts and insights into the psychological impact of texting anxiety. The conversation highlights the importance of vulnerability and shared experiences in forging connections and combating isolation.
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INSIGHT

Everyone Is Struggling Behind The Scenes

  • Most people who look like they have it together are simply better at hiding their struggles.
  • Sabrina Zohar stresses that struggling is universal and hiding it creates isolation.
ADVICE

Use A Ten‑Minute Paradox Prescription

  • Do scheduled worry time: set a 10-minute timer to obsess and process fully.
  • This containment reduces intrusive thoughts because your brain gets the processing it craves.
INSIGHT

Acceptance Halves Emotional Intensity

  • Accepting difficult emotions cuts their intensity roughly in half according to ACT research.
  • Changing your relationship to anxiety (accepting it) yields better outcomes than trying to eliminate it.
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