319: Should We Shut Down Our Business? | Feedback Friday

Personal Stories

Jason DeFillippo shares his journey with social anxiety, highlighting how he initially dismissed it as a personal quirk rather than a medical condition. He emphasizes the importance of realizing that others are not as focused on us as we might think, which can alleviate anxiety. Jordan Harbinger adds that self-medication is a common but ineffective coping mechanism, often leading to more significant issues 1. They both agree that telling someone to "just be yourself" is unhelpful advice, as it oversimplifies the complexity of social anxiety 2.

Self-medicating, being anxious, trying to get them to stop doing it, it just makes the other person feel like an alien because they know you're right, but they can't do anything about it.

--- Jordan Harbinger

Their discussion underscores the need for understanding and professional help in managing anxiety.

   

Supporting Friends

Supporting friends with social anxiety requires empathy and practical guidance. Jordan suggests that friends should reassure those struggling with anxiety that they are not irreparably broken and encourage them to seek therapy 3. He advocates for talk therapy as a starting point, emphasizing its accessibility and effectiveness in reducing stigma around mental health issues 4. Jason shares his positive experience with CBD as a personal remedy, though he acknowledges it may not work for everyone.

You're a good friend by the way, for reaching out on behalf of your anxious friend. You're really trying to help, and I think we could all use a friend like you frankly.

--- Jordan Harbinger

Their insights highlight the importance of supportive relationships and professional help in managing anxiety.