Who Are You Without The Anxiety?!

What's left when the anxiety finally subsides? In this episode I talk about a part of recovery I LOVE: when anxiety has been part of you for years, you get to actually rediscover who you are without it. I share how anxiety became the center of my own identity, why losing it can feel disorienting, and the practical work of reclaiming the person underneath the fear. Plus - a few things I discovered I love on the other side of the fear. If you've ever wondered who you'd be without anxiety making your decisions, this one's for you! FREE Recovery Guide: https://the18minutes.com/ TikTok:   / the18minutes   Instagram:   / the18minutes   SOURCES: -https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25547... (ACT is effective across anxiety, depression, and other problems, and is roughly comparable to established treatments like CBT.) -https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... (Valued action and psychological flexibility are linked to better wellbeing.) -https://www.sciencedirect.com/science... (The role of values and committed action in ACT.)