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Remember the next time someone offers you “calming” advice that you and your body know best.

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They worry so much about interacting with strangers in public that they will procrastinate on important errands just to avoid people.

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You’ll realize that very often, your worries weren’t only unfounded — they were completely made up.

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If you’re sick of living inside your head where worry rules and fear has you by the balls, it’s time to start making some changes.

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This book is for anyone who has canceled plans with friends and sat home instead. Anyone who has gotten nervous at the thought of answering their ringing phone.

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You lie to others to hide your greatest flaw.

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To always feel something is wrong or missing.

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Life is a series of chain reactions, and it’s fun to look back on the dominoes that started it all.

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Now think about that past relationship you wanted to fix. Would you really want to be with someone who could not love you for all that you are?

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I thought, “This is a sign of weakness.”