There are two things you need in large doses if you're going to overcome anxiety, panic, or

gorephobia. One of them is motivation and that comes from personal responsibility.

Let's take some time to talk about that right guy.

Welcome to episode two of my anxiety, panic, and agoraphobia podcast.

You know, when I boil it all down, there were really just two main guiding concepts that drove my progress and helped me go from anxious train wreck to living a pretty normal life.

I've been debating on which of those to cover first and I finally decided that it probably makes the most sense to start with the issue of motivation derived from

personal responsibility. So in this episode I'd like to go over that for a while. Two things before we start.

First I have to say that I'm not a medical doctor or a licensed therapist and that this

podcast is not meant as a substitute for qualified medical help. I'm only sharing what's worked

for me with regard to overcoming some pretty serious anxiety, panic and agoraphobia issues.

Second, I'm going to warn you.

This subject can and does ruffle a few feathers when I bring it up,

but if you're going to make an omelet you've got to break a few eggs and

sugarcoding things really doesn't help anyone. I believe very strongly that this is

something we all have to address in order to start making forward progress

so I am going to address it. Hopefully you'll understand what I'm saying.

Now remember when you were a kid,

do you recall being afraid to go to bed

because you were afraid of being in your bedroom?

Maybe there was a monster in your closet

or a ghost living under your bed.

And hopefully your parents did the best to comfort and reassure you that you were safe,

...