How Do I Deal With Anxiety? Relationships and Joy

“How do I deal with anxiety?” This question opens a discussion on the prevalence of anxiety issues and the surprising insights from Greg Popcak’s book, *Unworried*, which challenges common perceptions about its causes. Additional topics include managing anxiety in relationships and finding ways to cope without medication, providing a comprehensive look at this important issue.

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Questions Covered:

• 03:00 - How common are problems with anxiety?
• 11:45 - In your book, Unworried, you say a surprising thing; that anxiety isn’t primarily caused by stressful events. What is the real cause of anxiety?
• 16:20 - Sometimes I struggle with anxiety. How do I deal with the things that make me worried?
• 23:34 - I suffer from anxiety and don’t want to take meds. What is the way forward?
• 34:58 - How do I deal with anxiety in relationships?
• 42:11 - Am I depending too much on myself when it comes to embracing lack of joy and suffering?
• 48:32 - What do you recommend I do to help relieve anxiety on top of the things like prayer and fasting I have done that has been helpful?