Facing the Nemesis of Anxiety
This session targets anticipatory anxiety, using the example of dreading a sudden loud noise such as a fire alarm. Adam guides the listener through a breathing-based induction, then reframes anxiety as an outdated protective evaluation rather than genuine danger, citing past experiences of unexpectedly handling loud noises as evidence of capability. He introduces a computer game metaphor: the anxiety trigger is a ‘nemesis’ or boss level to beat, bravery is unlocked by recalling a past courageous moment, and ‘hypnotic ear protectors’ represent redirecting attention so less focus equals less…
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