EP 0098 - STOP Checking In With Yourself!EP 0098 - STOP Checking In With Yourself!
The Anxious Truth - A Panic, Anxiety, and Mental Health Podcast
Drew Linsalata explains why self-checking might worsen severe anxiety and offers alternative coping strategies.
26:19•4 Mar 2020
Why Self-Checking Can Backfire in Anxiety Management
“Telling someone in the grips of a raging anxiety disorder to 'check in with themselves' is a TERRIBLE bit of advice.”
Picture this: you're grappling with a severe anxiety disorder, and someone tells you to 'check in with yourself'. Sounds helpful, right? Well, not always. In this episode of The Anxious Truth, host Drew Linsalata challenges the common advice of self-checking for those battling intense anxiety conditions like OCD, health anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia. He argues that this inward focus can actually fuel the fire, making it harder to escape the cycle of anxious thoughts.
Drew likens it to telling someone to escape a prison by running back into the cell block – it's counterproductive in this context. Instead of constantly turning inward, Drew encourages listeners to explore other tools and strategies that may be more effective for their unique situations. He stresses the importance of understanding that what works for one person might not work for another, and that’s perfectly okay.
This episode is a must-listen if you're looking for practical advice on managing anxiety without falling into the trap of obsessive self-examination.
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