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The Truth About Anxiety and How To Heal It: Tools for Anxiety From a Neuroscientist MD

The Mel Robbins Podcast

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**⭐️ ⭐️The Solution Isn't in Our Minds BUT IN OUR BODY **

The key insight is that the solution to anxiety does not lie in our minds but in our bodies. Trying to combat anxiety with excessive thoughts only amplifies the alarm we feel in our bodies. It is crucial to stop overthinking and instead focus on addressing the alarm within our bodies by offering reassurance and soothing physically. By turning towards the alarm and providing the comfort it requires, individuals can take the first step towards truly healing their anxiety. Anxiety stems from the alarm in our bodies, with thoughts being a symptom rather than the cause. It is highlighted that feelings precede thoughts, as demonstrated by a child experiencing panic attacks due to physiological reactions in his body, leading to anxiety-related symptoms such as stomach discomfort. Traditional interventions targeting thoughts were insufficient, emphasizing the importance of providing physical comfort and reassurance to calm the alarm and alleviate anxiety.

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