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Thanks Drew for your daily podcasts, they are more than helpful.

As for the last one, how do you prepare for a medical test which terrifies me.

thanks

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Aug 11, 2022Liked by Drew Linsalata

So helpful. U r so insightful. Thank u so much

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Aug 11, 2022Liked by Drew Linsalata

Terrific reminder!!!

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Aug 11, 2022Liked by Drew Linsalata

It’s a battle isn’t it . I keep pushing myself a little further , but then make that little further my new comfort zone , I.e I spent two years out of paid work as I was being available for my mum after dad passed . She passed last year , and after she passed , I had nothing to use as possibly an excuse for not going getting a job . I was always NEEDED by my then younger kids or my mum . Now kids don’t need me as much and mum and dad both passed , I’m left with a massive void and realisation that I’ve been hiding and running from my anxiety of change . I have been diagnosed ASD and adhd in last year ( I’m 48 ) so change is all that bit more scary for me , as I suffer with I MUST KNOW OUTCOMES . So , my life has become very small . Very . I recently started volunteering at a charity shop , only 5 hours a week !! Great , I’ve done it ! Proved to myself !! But now , this has become my new normal . They asked today if I would do more hours —— and there we go again , new change new zone , it’s never ending , and really so so tiring . Sorry, Great post again , just venting

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Aug 11, 2022Liked by Drew Linsalata

SO glad to hear the message repeated! Slow and steady wins the race. This is a great reminder of why you have to be consistent in facing whatever you fear-every day-no exceptions. The anxious brain needs to hear it over and over again, because fear sometimes makes us forget what the right path is for recovery. I battle with my driving anxiety and agoraphobia every day. Because it is so severe, I make sure that I force myself to drive each afternoon-no excuses. I am choosing to face my fears on my own time. I NEVER want to go. But, I still do it, because I know that I am paving the way for the time when I will have to drive to something that I can't avoid. I know that I'll be calmer because of all of the previous drives and practices-on my own time. Even if I only go a few blocks each day, I know that this repetition is helping to forge my path into a better future. Happy to hear the message over and over!

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