Taking Time Off Because of Anxiety - Help or Harm? | EP 308

The Anxious Truth - A Panic, Anxiety, and Mental Health Podcast

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In this episode of The Anxious Truth, we tackle a question that comes up constantly in anxiety recovery: Should you take time off from work or school because of anxiety? We explore why this seemingly simple question has a complex answer, and why what feels intuitively right might not always serve your recovery.

Key Topics Covered:

• Why the urge to take time off is completely normal
• The paradox of anxiety recovery
• Understanding avoidance vs. strategic rest
• How to make decisions that serve your recovery
• Practical alternatives to taking time off
• Using time off effectively if you choose to take it

For full show notes on this episode:
https://theanxioustruth.com/308

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1. Taking Time Off for Anxiety Recovery (00:00:00)

2. Navigating Time Off for Anxiety Recovery (00:07:44)

3. Navigating Anxiety Recovery Decisions (00:16:29)

4. Embracing Anxiety Recovery Progress (00:19:21)