There's really only one thing that stands between you and overcoming your anxiety, panic, or gorphobia.

Just one. That's courage. It's what none of us wants to hear.

It's the dirty little truth that we all try to get around, but in the end it all starts with courage.

Let's take some time to talk, that anxiety guy.

Welcome to episode 3 of my panic anxiety anxiety, and agoraphobia podcast.

Today we're going to talk about something that I think most want to hear about, but few actually

want to deal with, and that's courage.

Being brave.

Courage is the foundation upon which many victories in life are built and

dealing with anxiety and anxiety disorders is no exception to this. Without courage, there is no

forward progress. No chance at getting your life back. Before I continue

let me remind you that I'm not a medical doctor or a licensed therapist and that

this podcast is not meant to be a substitute for qualified medical advice or assistance.

I'm just sharing my experiences and what have worked for me and going from crippling anxiety

to a normal life.

I'm hopeful that it may help you too. So courage, what is it?

I think many of us think that courage is directly related to fear level.

As if brave people aren't as afraid or courageous people don't experience fear as intensely,

I've actually had people say to my face that the reason

they can't do what I did is because I was brave but that they're terrified. The implication

is that courage is the opposite of fear but that could not be more wrong.

Courage is actually acting despite being afraid.

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