Show Notes
Not all anxiety is the same.
There’s ordinary anxiety—the kind that comes and goes when you’re facing challenges, big changes, or new experiences. And then there’s stuck anxiety—the kind that lingers, loops, and makes you anxious about being anxious.
In this episode of The Ease Anxiety Podcast, I’m breaking down the clear signs of stuck anxiety so you can recognize if you’re caught in the cycle—and, more importantly, how to break free.
Inside this episode, you’ll discover:
🔹 The #1 sign that your anxiety has become stuck (hint: it’s not just intensity!)
🔹 Why checking, tracking, and monitoring anxiety actually keeps it going
🔹 How stuck anxiety makes your world feel smaller—and what to do about it
🔹 Why coping mechanisms often backfire and create more anxiety
🔹 The key to shifting back into ordinary anxiety so you can finally breathe again
If you’ve been feeling like anxiety is running the show, this episode is a must-listen. The sooner you recognise stuck anxiety, the easier it is to stop the cycle.
📩 Want to take the next step?
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