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040 I Stopped Taking Anxiety Meds After 15 Years (Here’s What Happened)
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In this episode, we delve into my personal journey with anxiety, a condition that has been a significant part of my life since I was 17. My experiences with anxiety began with a misdiagnosed gallbladder issue, which led to unnecessary surgery and subsequent health complications. This medical ordeal during my teenage years was the precursor to my first encounter with severe anxiety and panic attacks.
The decision coincided with the engagement in a twelve-step program and therapy, which introduced the new frameworks for dealing with stress and anxiety. The process of discontinuing the medication was arduous and accompanied by intense withdrawal symptoms.
Through therapy and personal reflection, I uncovered that much of anxiety stemmed from deep-seated beliefs about the self-worth and capabilities, beliefs that were inadvertently inherited from my family dynamics. Addressing these issues head-on allowed me to reconnect with my emotions and intuition, which had been numbed by years of medication and substance abuse. This newfound clarity brought about a significant shift in how I processed everyday stressors and led to a more fulfilling engagement with life.
Join us as we explore the testament to the power of personal growth and the importance of addressing mental health issues at their roots. together lets explore the paths to healing and start viewing anxiety not just as a barrier, but as a gateway to deeper self-discovery and resilience.
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What We Explored This Episode
00:06:16 - Understanding Anxiety and Its Origins
00:13:30 - The Breakthrough of Getting Off Medications
00:16:10 - The Impact of Twelve Step Programs and Therapy
00:27:33 - The Realization of Root Causes of Anxiety
00:33:02 - The Transformation Through Personal Growth
00:35:18 - The Importance of Processing Childhood Traumas
00:40:13 - The Role of Limiting Beliefs and Misunderstandings
Memorable Quotes
"Therapy was helpful, but as I developed my own toolsets and frameworks, I found a much greater level of support for handling daily stressors."
"After getting off anxiety medications, I realized I had been numbing out. Without them, I began to feel again, experiencing a deeper connection to life and my emotions."
"The anxiety I experienced was a compressed form of energy that my body was managing. As I processed and transformed this energy, it significantly contributed to my personal growth."
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