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EPISODE 1

When Anxiety Becomes More Than Just Anxiety

Everyone experiences anxiety, but when does it become something more?

Meet the three therapists behind State of Mind Therapy as we explore the difference between everyday anxiety and anxiety disorders, including OCD. Through personal experiences and real-life examples, we'll discuss how anxiety can interfere with daily life and when it might be time to seek support.

In this episode, we break down the anxiety and OCD cycle, exploring how intrusive thoughts, uncomfortable feelings, and attempts to find relief can keep you stuck. Using a real-life example of health anxiety, we'll show you how this cycle plays out in everyday life.

What if some of the things you're doing to manage anxiety are actually keeping it going?

We explore how avoidance, reassurance seeking, compulsions, and other coping strategies can unintentionally reinforce anxiety and OCD. Learn how to recognize these patterns and why getting unstuck often means changing how you respond to anxiety rather than trying to control it.

If avoiding your fears and trying to control anxiety keeps you stuck, what are you supposed to do instead?

We break down what effective anxiety and OCD treatment actually looks like, including approaches like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). We'll also clear up common misconceptions about exposure therapy and explain how treatment can help you build confidence in handling fear, discomfort, and uncertainty.

In this bonus episode, we're tackling real questions from our audience about panic attacks, treating anxiety without medication, and what to do when exposure therapy doesn't go as planned. We'll also discuss what options are available when exposure therapy doesn't seem to be working.