I have some news. For at least the next two months The Anxiety Guru Show will be on hiatus. I’m taking a break to give myself more time to study, exercise, and be with my family. I know that for a small number of you this show helps, which is why I want to emphasize that I am not canceling the show. After I earn my license and things settle down a bit I will return. Recently it struck me that I have been doing the podcast for over 7 years without a significant break, which is kind of nuts when you think about it. What’s good about that though is that there are over 65 episodes that you can still listen to. The most recent 50 shows can be found on iTunes while older shows can be found on the AG archives page.
Beyond that, I wanted to share with you a few tips for dealing with long-term anxiety. I know that many of you have struggled with anxiety for many years and I wanted to put together a podcast that highlights what I consider to be the most effective ways to treat abnormal anxiety. Honestly, you have heard of most, if not all, of the tips I included. But at the same time I often get the feeling that people are searching for special or even secret solutions to their angst. Well, that kind of thing doesn’t exist. The treatment of anxiety is simple, yet hard. This of course is frustrating and sometimes even heartbreaking. I know that you may feel exhausted from experiencing so much fear and perhaps even sadness. Yet, there is a way forward. And one of the keys to recovery is to review what you know.
So, listen now.
In this episode of The Anxiety Guru Show you’ll hear about:
- Why I am taking an extended break
- The Top 5 most effective anxiety treatments
- What I would recommend to my own family member
- Best wishes for 2016
To listen, you can click the play button below or visit the AG iTunes page.
Paul thanks for all the work you do!! Enjoy the time working on yourself and being with your family and know you have literally helped many out of the depths of despair. I am not where I want to be but slowly getting there. And yes each time you do a podcast I truly gain a gem. Thank you!!
Hi Paul, your podcasts always help me and for that I am very grateful. Enjoy your break and hopefully we’ll hear from you when things have settled down a bit! Have fun 🙂
Thank you for your podcast! Enjoy the break. Your podcast helped me realise I needed to seek professional help before I became a parent. I can’t thank you enough for helping me be a more stable and present parent.
Hi Paul, I’ve been listening to your podcasts for over a year now and have found them to be of great help and support. I just want to give my personal and most sincerest thanks to you for all of what you have done so far and how much it has been appreciated. Enjoy the well-deserved break and I looking forward to hearing further podcasts from you later in 2016!
Paul, you have helped me greatly in my struggle with anxiety, I pray you pass your exams with no problem and are able to continue to help others with your work. I recently had to go back on meds for my anxiety, it is like the physical symptoms just keep hitting, even when I don’t feel anxious or stressed and when things are going well in my life, I can’t get away from the symptoms, which means I guess I am still suffering. I don’t understand it and I am not sure which direction to go right now. I am just allowing myself to take a break and find answers while on the meds, but I am putting on a ton of weight so I am going to have to figure something out soon because I am becoming a balloon on the meds. lol
Hello Paul,
Thank you for your tireless effort to help us all work towards resolving something so complex. Enjoy the time away to the fullest. I hope you are able to recharge your batteries 100% and accomplish all your are setting out to do. Thank you for your wisdom, counsel and so much materiel that we can continue to refer to and use as a “resource of sanity” for us all! I know all of us look forward to your return. Your podcast today was really moving in my opinion. All the best…
Thanks Rikk! And thank you all for your very kind words.
Enjoy your well deserved break, Paul. I really do hope you return soon – you have truly been a lifesaver to me in my continuing recovery from anxiety and your work is very much appreciated. Take care!
Thank you Paul. Your podcasts have been a continuous help in my life for the past 4 years that I have been listening to you. You really are a wonderful and caring person and I will always be grateful for the time you’ve given to help me through the toughest anxiety years. Thanks again and good luck on your test. I’m happy you are taking some time for yourself and your family. That is always number one!
Paul,
from 2008 until now you have worked hard to slay your anxiety, raise a family, go to school, get your masters and through it all produce a blog and podcast that is helping thousands if not more! that is unbelievable! you deserve a break. pass that test and get that license! i look forward to what the future holds for the anxiety guru!
you have helped me change my life i am forever grateful.
thanks so much.
Dear Paul, thank you so much for your podcast. – you help us so much: telling us that we can get over it, to not lose hope. That we are going to be ok. That the anxiety is already the worst part ;). Thank you so, so much. Have a great break and good luck on your exam!
Nice post Anxiety Guru, can never have enough anxiety success stories out there to help others 🙂
Paul –
Your work has been a huge help to me, and I am sure many others. I am glad you are making your family and yourself the current priority. You deserve a break! Thanks again for all you have done. Hope you are able to come back refreshed and ready to start up again someday.
Cheers
Derrick
Just discovered your podcast and am working my way through the episodes. I can recognize myself in so many of the things you say. I love the calm relaxed way you do the podcasts and the humour too. Thank you so much for taking the time to share what you have learned.
When are you coming back Paul. :-‘( I miss your podcasts
Hi Paul I am a student at the University of Brockport and I am doing a blog about anxiety, I really like listening to your podcasts. I think you really do great work and you truly help a lot of people out. There are many people in my life that suffer from this terrible disorder and not enough people know what anxiety is about or how to handle it. Thank you for your work and I hope you enjoy your well deserved time off. If you ever want to check out my blog you can here https://anxiety2655.wordpress.com/
Hi Paul, last few years I was facing anxiety. For example, I used to avoid ALL social situations. I now love being around people. I used to avoid public speaking. I now seek it out. I used to hate eating in public. It now doesn’t bother me. I’m finally living my life as I want to. Overcoming social anxiety took a lot of work but it was worth every second! Everything is possible for your tips.. Now I am leading my life without anxiety.
Thank you.