Drew Linsalata - The Anxious Truth: A Step-By-Step Guide To Understanding and Overcoming Panic, Anxiety, and Agoraphobia

The Anxious

Truth

By Drew Linsalata

The Anxious Truth

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COPYRIGHT 2020 Drew Linsalata

This book may not be reproduced,transmitted, or stored in whole or in part by any means, includinggraphic, electronic, or mechanical without the express writtenconsent of the publisher except in the case of brief questionsembodied in critical articles and reviews.

ISBN: 978-1-7346164-3-9

Cover design by Drew Linsalata

Edited by Hilary Jastram

The Anxious

Truth

K ind Words From Listeners And Readers

"I have spent endless amounts on therapy,books, self-help booklets for my OCD, your story, Claire weeks, andyour podcasts have been the only thing that's has helped me, trulygrateful, I don't get too involved by commenting on podcasts, but Ifollow all your wonderful advice. Thanks Drew, you have helped meso much."

-Michele (Facebookcomment, May 2020)

"Life-changing. This podcast is my go-to foranything anxiety!!! It truly has changed the way I deal with myanxiety disorder. Thank you Drew for providing this fantasticpodcast! Ive learned sooooo much."

-Stacy (Podcast review,May 2020)

"Get your life back. I found this podcastwhen I was desperately looking to understand what was going on inmy life after experiencing panic and anxiety disorder. When I wasat my worst, these podcasts helped me get through the day. The verydetailed explanations about what was happening and how to recoverfrom it were life-altering for me. I have been to multipletherapists who never touched the surface of what recovery lookslike for those with these disorders. Thanks to Drew, this Podcastand the Facebook group, Im thrilled to share that I am well on myway towards reaching 100% recovered medication-free."

-Monica (Podcast review,April 2020)

"No Nonsense Approach. I have listened to alot of anxiety podcasts, been in anxiety Facebook groups, usedGoogle and YouTube seeking answers throughout my anxiety journey.It wasnt until I found Drew, his podcast, and Facebook group thatI started seeing real progress in my recovery from GeneralizedAnxiety Disorder. If you want to recover from anxiety/panicdisorder, then look no further. This is the podcast for you."

-Nicole (Podcast review,November 2019)

"I got my first paycheck today!! Which meansI've been at my new job for 2 weeks now! Haven't been late, haven'thad to leave, haven't called in sick (even though I almost did lastweek due to anxiety). Super-duper proud of myself. I could cry.Thank you so much Drew Linsalata I never thought I would be ableto work again but here I am doing it."

-Suzzy (Facebook post,October 2019)

"I just wanted to say thank you so much tothis group for giving me advice supporting me, thank you for DrewLinsalata on his amazing knowledge on anxiety and how to deal withit day-to-day. I can say I never really understood my anxiety so Inever really knew how to help myself now that I listen to podcastsI read everything I understand anxiety and my anxiety and mysymptoms to a deeper level this group can do wonders. Yes I maystill have off days but thats okay its a part of growing andlearning. I am determined to learn how to keep living with anxietyand understanding my triggers and letting them float over me!!"

-Tiah (Facebook postJuly 2019)

"Id like to take a second to thank DrewLinsalata for helping me and many other people in this group. Ididnt find The Anxious Truth until about 5 months ago when I wasdeeply paralyzed by my panic for 2 years prior, and sporadicallythroughout my life. I stumbled upon Drew's channel randomly onYouTube. It was like night and day. So many other videos foranxiety management ... they rely on feelings of comfort andpositive mindsets, as well as snapping yourself out of it withdistractions, or just taking medication till you are magicallybetter... The Anxious Truth is truly the best thing Ive everheard, and it has helped me so much to this day. This is the onlyway to recover and Drew knows what he is doing for sure!"

-Parker (Facebook post,August 2019)

"I love you!!!! I'm a panic disordersufferer going on 7 years. You have been more helpful to me thananything. It is a daily battle to leave my house, but you calm mynerves and make me feel ok. Thank you."

-Lindsey (Instagrammessage, February 2020)

"THANK YOU! I am almost one monthun-medicated after 4 years of being medicated. Your thoughts andteaching on anxiety are so so helpful! Thank you for beingvulnerable and sacrificial in sharing for others!"

-Candace (Instagram message,October 2019)

"Really pay attention to Drew's podcasts andwhat he talks about doing. Make the hard decisions to overcome. 11months ago I thought I was in a place I would never go out of. Afew months ago I had my first moment of clarity when things startedclicking and I could feel it working. One good day turned into twoand then strings of good days. Anxiety wasn't trying to kill me, itwas trying to warn me. And when I started accepting it,acknowledging it and then moving past...I felt like, well I can'teven describe the plain and simple joy of it. I am so thankful forfinding this group and Drew Linsalata. Just keep it up and I hopewe can all talk to each one day about how much anxiety USED to be aproblem for us."

--Mike (Facebook Post,November 2018)

The Anxious Truth Website

https://theanxioustruth.com

The Anxious Truth Podcast and SocialLinks

https://theanxioustruth.com/links

Vital Recovery Skills Breathing,Medication, Focus, and Relaxation

https://theanxioustruth.com/skills

An Anxiety Story How I Recovered FromAnxiety, Panic, and Agoraphobia

(My First Book)

https://theanxioustruth.com/mystory

Books by Dr. Claire Weekes and OtherExcellent Authors

https://theanxioustruth.com/shop

CHAPTER 1: HOW DIDYOU GET HERE?

CHAPTER 2:UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM

CHAPTER 3:UNDERSTANDING THE SOLUTION

CHAPTER 4: MAKINGYOUR RECOVERY PLAN

CHAPTER 5: EXECUTINGYOUR RECOVERY PLAN

CHAPTER 6: WHATSNEXT?

Just about every word I say or write on thetopic of anxiety and anxiety disorders is based on the principlesof Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or its variants. Thisincludes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), DialecticalBehavioral Therapy (DBT), and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy(REBT).

Throughout this book, I have referenced thelong, real-world track record of this approach to anxiety andanxiety disorders. These are the therapeutic systems and modalitiesI am talking about.

This family of therapies focuses on faultyand unhelpful ways of thinking and behaving. Rather than focusingon particular symptoms or deeply hidden causes for anxiety andfear, cognitive/behavioral models focus on observable, changeablethought, and behavior patterns. These are active therapies thatrequire that therapist and patient work together on tasks designedto uncover negative thought and behavior patterns, then to changethem. The basic premise is based on the idea that people can learnnew ways of thinking and behaving that allow us to experience ourproblems in a new way with more desirable outcomes.

I make it a habit to remind people that Ihave not invented any of this. The information and guidance Iprovide are based primarily on these tried and true interventionsthat have been used to successfully treat anxiety and anxietydisorders for decades all around the world.