10 Things You’re Doing That Make Anxiety Worse (Without Realizing It)

The Anxiety Guy Podcast

Dennis Simsek

Mentalhealth, Healthanxiety, Alternative Health, Anxiety, Mental Health, Hypochondria, Health & Fitness, Panicattacks, Depression, Anxietydisorder

4.8 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 23 June 2025

⏱️ 19 minutes

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Summary

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Podcast description:

Are you unknowingly making your anxiety worse each day? In this powerful episode of The Anxiety Guy Podcast, I’ll walk you through 10 subtle energy drainers that feed your anxiety, fuel mental exhaustion, and slow down your recovery even if you think you’re doing everything right.

Whether you're struggling with health anxiety, panic attacks, or generalized anxiety disorder, these common habits might be keeping your nervous system stuck in survival mode. From over-researching symptoms to comparing your anxiety journey with others, these everyday patterns can silently sabotage healing.

You’ll learn how to:

Break free from the anxiety-fatigue cycle
Stop feeding anxious thought loops
Set boundaries that support nervous system regulation
Create habits that support lasting anxiety recovery

This episode is a must-listen for anyone on a journey to overcome chronic anxiety, reclaim their energy, and finally feel peace again.

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Resources Mentioned:

Emotional Freedom Techniques on The Anxiety Guy YouTube Channel
Surrender Session Meditations on YouTube
Health Anxiety University (Support Group)

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Welcome back to another episode of the Anxiety Guy podcast, my friends.
0:07.1	I'm Dennis Simsec, and I'm honored that you're here today, whether you're walking, driving,
0:14.3	lying in bed, or just needing a moment of clarity, thank you so much for listening to this
0:20.6	podcast episode. And today's
0:23.3	episode is a big one. We're diving deep into 10 energy drainers that most people struggle with
0:31.1	anxiety unknowingly fall into. And more importantly, how to avoid them. These are habits and mindsets that seem small
0:42.7	on the surface, but they can quietly steal your energy, prolong your anxiety, and keep you stuck. Let's dive in.
1:04.8	Welcome to the Anxiety Guy podcast where we delve deep into the heart of anxiety, providing you with the tools, insights, and inspiration to reclaim your life from the grips of fear and uncertainty.
1:13.6	I'm your host Dennis Simsec, a former anxiety sufferer turned anxiety healer, and each week
1:20.6	we will explore proven strategies, share personal stories, and create more than anxiety
1:27.3	moments towards inner peace and empowerment.
1:30.3	Get ready to break free from the chains of anxiety and step into a life filled with purpose, joy, and unshakable confidence.
1:42.3	This is the Anxiety Guy podcast, and your path to liberation starts now.
1:53.9	Before we jump in, a quick reminder right now, you can use the code Reclaim 30 at checkout on any program at Anxiety Guy Programs.com
2:06.8	for 30% off. Whether it's health anxiety, panic attacks, trauma healing, or general anxiety,
2:15.6	there's a clear, structured path there for you. Let's reclaim your
2:21.5	peace one day at a time at Anxietyguy Programs.com. Now friends, let's take a moment to ground
2:31.3	ourselves. Wherever you are, just take a deep breath in through your nose
2:36.8	and let it out slowly. Let this particular time be yours. No rush, no pressure, just presence.
2:51.2	Now let's step into this conversation with curiosity and kindness toward ourselves.
2:59.2	We're going to talk about these 10 points, and we're starting with the first one, which is avoiding researching negative topics.
3:12.6	Let's start with the most common.
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