Facing Anxiety: Triggers and Coping Mechanisms

Angst

Steph and Donnie discuss the topic of anxiety triggers on this episode of Angst.

They enumerate and describe various triggers such as caffeine intake, lack of sleep, unbalanced diet, medications, self neglect, work environment, social events, financial concerns, upcoming exams, messy home environment, negative self-talk, and personal triggers.

They also share tips on how to identify and cope with these triggers, emphasizing the importance of speaking more positively to oneself, reducing social media intake, increasing healthy physical habits, and adopting emotional regulation tools such as deep breathing and mindfulness.

The hosts also recognize the struggles of dealing with anxiety and encourage their listeners to take small steps towards healthier habits.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Kickoff

00:37 Discussing Personal Style and Rent the Runway

01:33 Half Marathon Experience and Reflections

06:20 Transitioning to the Main Topic: Anxiety Triggers

06:29 Personal Struggles with Anxiety

07:16 The Impact of Diet and Self-Sabotage on Anxiety

14:09 The Role of Medications in Anxiety

23:34 Work Environment and Anxiety

26:33 Health Issues and Anxiety

27:16 Social Events and Anxiety

28:01 The World's Largest Cookie Exchange: A Personal Nightmare

29:17 The Cookie Exchange: A Deep Dive into the Risks

31:25 Revisiting the Cookie Exchange: A Potential Reconciliation

32:23 Anxiety Triggers: Conflict and Public Speaking

33:02 The Impact of Conflict Resolution in Childhood

34:39 The Struggles of Public Speaking

39:18 The Role of Environment and Self-Talk in Anxiety

53:01 The Power of Positive Self-Talk

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