You've heard of the 5 Love Languages—now meet the 5 Anxiety Languages!
In this episode of Being Human, Dr. Greg Bottaro introduces a groundbreaking way to understand anxiety: The 5 Anxiety Languages. Just like understanding love languages helps us express love, your Anxiety Language reveals how you instinctively process stress, uncertainty, and fear.
Which anxiety language do you speak? Tune in to find out.
Key Topics:
00:00 – Everybody has some level of anxiety
03:02 – Anxiety is not what you think
05:54 – The 5 Anxiety Languages: What's your predominant language?
07:18 – Reactive Quick-tempered, snappy, stressed-out under pressure.
12:02 – Activated: Always "on," overachieving, constantly in motion.
14:34 – Minimizing: Saying "I'm fine" even when the house is on fire.
17:27 – Withdrawing: Avoidance, procrastination, or retreating inward.
22:02 – Impulsive: Jumping from thing to thing, seeking distraction (and the ADHD overlap).
24:53 – Review and Close