473 Mindfulness vs. Distraction: Which is Better for Anxiety & Panic? (A Therapist Explains)

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  Now I'm wondering if this is familiar to you.

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  You experience the onset of anxiety.

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  You've heard all over social media on YouTube.

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  You've read books about mindfulness.

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  You've heard about distraction techniques and you're left so confused not knowing which one to use.

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  But the problem with that is not only are you anxious now you have even more anxiety and distress

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  because you are confused about what is the quote unquote right thing to do.

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  So in this episode My whole agenda is to help you to understand which is better for anxiety and panic.

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  Is it mindfulness?

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  Is it distraction?

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  Let's get to it.

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  Hello, my name is Kimberly Quinlan.

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  I am an anxiety specialist.

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  I help people all around the world manage their anxiety, get back to doing the thing that they love.

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  And I am on a mission to do just two things.

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  Number one,

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  I want to reduce suffering and I want to encourage the joy and the presence that you have in your life.

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  So let's talk about this kerfuffle, conundrum problem that we have.

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  When we experience anxiety, it is very important that you understand the anxiety cycle.

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  And this is true for any anxiety condition or any anxious experience that you have.

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