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Why Your Brain Wants You To Be Anxious, Lazy & Fat (And What You Can Do About It) with Dr Anders Hansen #381

Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

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Anxiety Revealed: The Illusion Behind the Alarm

Recognizing anxiety as a false alarm can diminish its power, similar to Dorothy's revelation about the Wizard in 'The Wizard of Oz.' Gaining a distance perspective during therapy helps individuals understand the mechanisms of their anxiety without fear. This insight allows patients to see that anxiety is generated by their brain, which can be therapeutic. However, it's crucial to acknowledge the significant strength of anxiety; mere positive thinking is insufficient to eliminate it. True understanding and management of anxiety involve a deeper recognition, rather than simple mental tricks.

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