Hello! It’s been a while since I’ve produced a podcast so today is indeed a good day. Why now? Honestly I’m not sure why I chose today to release a new podcast. All I can say is that it feels good to be back. Especially since I haven’t produced a podcast for over 3 freaking months. Speaking of which, I just want to make clear that all is well. Some folks were asking if I was okay over social media and the answer is yes – I’m good. My absence from the podcast was really an unplanned hiatus of sorts, but I think I’m ready to return to business as usual. I haven’t decided on a production schedule but I will be producing new podcasts over the next several months. We’ll see where it goes from there. If you have any topic ideas or even show formats you’d like for me to explore please email me here.
Anyway, today’s show will focus on some key ways that you can use to manage the frustration that anxiety often produces. See, anxiety can cause you to feel irritable, easily annoyed, and just plain ole short tempered. Some people may perceive you as being grouchy, but really you just might be feeling overwhelmed by all the stress you’re under. It happens all the time. Actually, I remember being mean to a lot of people when I felt super anxious. I often occupied that weird space between “I really need your help” and “Leave me the hell alone.” It can all get pretty confusing which is why I wanted to go back to basics for this show.
So, listen now.
In this episode of The Anxiety Guru Show you’ll hear about:
- Why I took a long break from the AG Show
- Why people become irritable due to anxiety
- 5 Ways to manage your irritability
- And, of course, your emails
To listen, you can click the play button below or visit the AG iTunes page.
“… and there you are, eating your lasagna – LIKE A CHAMP!” Haha! Yes!!
Kudos on your response to that long email from the guy with the list of symptoms, the guy who thought he was “disabled”. The poor guy doesn’t even seem to realize he’s still anxious.
I am beyond happy to hear from you again! You are such a blessing in my life… this show and articles are my toolbox for my daily life. Thanks!!!
Wonderful!!! Good to hear from you again Paul! Glad you are well. As always thanks for your insight.
Thank you all for tuning in!
Great to see you are back, Paul! thank you for making the time.
I was having a little After Election Anxiousness this early morning.,Nevertheless I practiced skills and such that I learned here Thats no schmaltz either. Total truth.
Isnt it funny that when stripped to the bare bones, shock is still shock,,and adrenaline works accordingly??
Anxiety does not have any new tricks.
Kinda like politics.
Shell F.
That is really frightening Shell. Considering that 99% of we the people are now almost complete destressed because we have defeated (temporarily) the new world order cabal, it’s hard to understand why you would not benefit from the new wave of relaxation. Positively this is no time to lay back; but the breathing just got so much easier that I am perplexed why it should affect you almost oppositely. Good luck with that adrenaline surge. Paul can get you through this. God bless.
I always stop by the AnxietyGuru website just to see if I see a new article after the Celeste interview. I was so used to seeing nothing, that I was hesitant in doing a double take, but your back! Yay!
It was a perfect way to come back, and that was a good random listener email that popped up. I am in such a good place in the recovery road of this anxiety because of people like you who take the time to help. it was not long ago when I, like that guy who is struggling, felt basically disabled.
it is a horrible pit to fall into. When your mind has raced to every horrible scenario, and your just tired. And not surprisingly, the easiest conclusion to come to is that you lost yourself, and that you will never be the same.
So this is just a big thank you. You have been a blessing.
thank you.
Welcome back – and what a brilliant podcast to come back with. Once again you have proved by your own actions ‘in taking time out to deal with things you needed to deal with’ that it is ok to have an anxious personality and sometimes that is all that is needed – to take time out. Don’t overload.
Thanks to your podcasts over the years I really understand my GAD now and it no longer controls me. Like everyone I have times when bad things happen that shake me. Things I cannot control. Like recently being diagnosed with an eye condition that if it accelerates could leave me blind (thank God it is stable at the moment) but now thanks to your sharing your insight with me into how anxiety can influence your thoughts I no longer now go automatically to the worse case scenario. I am worried obviously, but it has not floored me. It may never happen after all and if it does I will deal with it then – not now. Thanks Paul
Thanks for coming back. I feel bad for the last email person, they don’t realize that they are still suffering from anxiety. They need a good therapist, like you Paul!
Anita
it’s called freedom of expression. I notice you never shrink from that. Good on you, dear.
As far as the correlation between anxiety related symptom management and particular ways to go about it and the events of everyday life,
the bulk of the concise strategies and suggestions I learned and implement have been found here. It’s a good service provided freely and with care. Therapists up here in this part of New England are not as progressively minded, unfortunately. Not everybody agrees with medication . I for one prefer a more integrated approach of various things tailored to me individually.
Autonomy. Taking control.
Very best to you . 🤓
Shell F.
Shell, comment didn’t make a lot of sense. Some of it wasn’t even complete sentences. BUT, even though I do not understand how freedom of expression would lead to anxiety symptoms; you obviously found the strength to answer (antagonistically if not outright snarky). Good for you! Looks like you are over your jitters. Stay positive. It really does help.
Paul! I’m so glad you are back doing these. You really are one of the best anxiety podcasts I have found. I had such a bad week-my anxiety really bad – I found out I was part of a mass layoff at my company and today I was grocery shopping and my car wheels got stuck and I had to wait 45-60 minutes for a tow truck. I was feeling so anxious sitting there and then I remembered I could spend the time listening to your podcast. Your latest one could not have come at a better time. Thank you so much. Keep going.
Hi Paul, it is nice to hear you again! Don’t disappear too long please (our WEEKLY podcast :D)
It is OK just come here and ramble I just need someone to tell me you are OK.
Ah and btw check this haha https://www.livescience.com/36259-anxiety-linked-high-iq.html
These are very good, insightful tips for conquering your own bodies emotions. I am excited to hear that you have other podcasts to listen to,
Greetings from Canada! Glad you’re back – look forward to your down-to-earth and authentic podcasts. But where is your “How are ya today, how are ya today (echo)?” 🙂 Maybe an update note to let us know you were still alive and okay?
Anita..Rock On!
Continue on your journey to being master of what ever brought you to this great site in the first place, and what ever keeps you coming back.
I have just got back from a difficult day at work where I have been managing non-stop anxious thoughts. I found your podcast and it has helped SO much
Thank you very much for posting this, Paul. Your podcast is SO helpful AND hopeful – your ability to step in to my brain and read my thoughts is very reassuring.
Please do another one soon and don’t be a stranger! Merry Christmas one and all! X
Paul, don’t disappear for a while like the last time you did! :/
Thank you so much for sharing this article. It is amazing how many people suffer from anxiety on a normal everyday basis. I suffer from anxiety myself especially during high stress times such as college finals. I also suffer form PTSD which does help out my case much. To deal with it, I spend a lot of time in the gym and seeking out articles like this to help me better understand my anxiety.
This is something that has helped me immensely. The reason Paul has comments is the reason that this helps. While you wait for him to come back to reassure you can listen to this video. It always makes me snap out of my attacks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrLfQ6ipYYs Book mark it; and use it to know that you are not dieing. Like Paul says, “no mater what – you’re going to be alright”.
Hi Paul,
I’m a recovered (occasional mild day) chronic anxiety sufferer. I decided mid 2013 (having been virtually housebound for six months) that I’d had enough of being ruled by my fears. I read everything you had written and listened to all of you podcasts during four months of forcing myself back to work etc and you became my constant companion! I am now 97% anxiety free and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your selfless commitment to running this page. Again, Thanks Paul xx
I am very new to anxiety and today was the first time I acknowledged it for what it is. I have spent the last few days researching (fumbling around on the Internet) and I found your podcast.
I just want to say thank you for putting it out there.( I just listened to you acknowledge that people come and go from your podcast depending on their current state, but I hope it’s an ongoing project)
It’s just a relief to find a place that really gets what I’m feeling. Your voice, your demeanor and knowledge are helping me right now.
Thank you for your work and time. I hope the podcast becomes a regular thing.
Hi Paul
During your break, I have had the opportunity to go back over a lot of your earlier podcast and was struck by just how much you’ve grown from the first podcast. It’s like you’ve gone from knowledgeable worrier to knowledgeable warrior. That, in itself, is inspiring to those of us aspiring to a better, less anxious life.
Todd, I really like the ‘from anxious worrier to anxious warrior’ line. Excellent!!!!!☺
Hey Paul,
Hope you are well?
thanks for all you have done to help us all here, and what you continue to do to help others in your private practice.
Shell F.
Hi Paul,
Just passing by to say hi again and I hope you are OK. You don’t know how much you helped me and saved my life literally. I hope you continue your podcast many other people need it.
Hope we hear from you soon!
Great tips! Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you. Wonderful tips.
Missing you, Paul! When you’re ready, i’m looking forward to a new episode but until then your archive episodes continue to help enormously with my recovery. Warmest Wishes!