My peaceful warriors, welcome back to the Anxiety Guy podcast. I'm Dennis Simpsuk, and today

we're diving into a part of anxiety that most people don't even realize is anxiety. You've probably

heard me talk a lot about the anxious mind and body being in a state of

hyper arousal. You know, that intense, revved up energy, racing thoughts, heart pounding, muscle

tension, that feeling of being on edge like you're waiting for the next moment to explode.

But my friends, today we're going in the opposite direction,

because for many anxiety sufferers, there's another state we don't talk enough about,

and that state is the shutdown state, the numbness,

the fatigue, the emotional flatness that makes life feel like it's happening around you, but not

with you.

It's known as hypoarousal, and it's just as important to understand as panic attacks or intrusive thoughts,

if you ask me.

Because for some of us, this is where anxiety hides.

This is where it gets quiet and very, very heavy.

So if you've ever thought,

why don't I feel like myself anymore?

Or why do I feel so gone?

This episode is for you. 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. I'm your host, Dennis Simsec, a former anxiety sufferer

turned anxiety healer, and each week we will explore proven strategies, share personal stories, and create more

than anxiety moments towards inner peace and empowerment.

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