A listener shares his struggles with anxiety and attachment issues following a recent breakup. At age 17, Chuck's relationship triggered intense anxiety due to his anxious attachment style, leading to a highly stressful experience. After the relationship ended, Chuck faces persistent anxiety symptoms, fatigue, dizziness, extreme overthinking, and more. Justin discusses the possible states of defense and freeze, the role of safety activation, and offers practical general thoughts for those dealing with similar issues, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness, connecting with friends, and building safety activation as pathways to feeling unstuck.00:00 Introduction and Listener's Story00:30 Recognizing and Addressing Anxiety02:12 Understanding Freeze and Panic Responses05:56 Living in Survival Mode08:39 The Importance of Safety Activation10:17 Practicing Mindfulness and Connection13:38 Final Thoughts and EncouragementResources:🔸 Free resources and course in the Members Center - https://www.justinlmft.com/members🔸 Join the Unstucking Academy - https://www.justinlmft.com/unstuckingacademy🔸 Polyvagal Intro webpage - https://www.justinlmft.com/polyvagalintro 🔸 Stuck Not Broken book series - https://www.justinlmft.com/books🔸 Polyvagal 101 audio series - https://player.captivate.fm/collection/cce134e7-1550-4d33-8e56-738d344c63b0Crisis resources:<ul><li>National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255</li><li>National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233</li><li>LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386</li><li>National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673</li><li>Crisis Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741</li><li>Call 911 for emergency</li></ul> This and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (“JustinLMFT”) (i.e; podcast, YouTube, Instagram, etc.) is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy.&nbsp; Nothing in this creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship.&nbsp; Please consult with your therapist or seek for one in your area if you are experiencing mental health symptoms.&nbsp; Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast! When you do, you will immediately get the next episode as soon as it's available. What's better than having the next episode of SNB ready and waiting for you? (Nothing, that's what.)

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