EASE Anxiety Podcast

40. What Is An Anxiety ”Relapse” And How Can I Avoid It?

EASE Anxiety Podcast

Show Notes

Have you ever found yourself feeling better, only to be secretly terrified that your anxiety will come roaring back? In this week’s episode of the Ease Anxiety Podcast, we’re diving deep into that fear of relapse—and how to shift your mindset to stop it from keeping you stuck.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

🔁 What relapse really means—and why anxiety isn’t an illness you need to “recover” from

💡 Why expecting to be anxiety-free forever sets you up for failure

🌱 How to build confidence in your ability to handle anxiety when it arises (because it will!)

🙌 A new perspective on anxiety—understanding it as an ordinary emotional response, not something to fear

If you’ve been afraid that your anxiety will creep back and undo all your progress, this episode will help you gain a new perspective. You’ll learn how to approach anxiety in a way that doesn’t leave you constantly fearing a setback.

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