Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt Codde · Matthew Codde LCSW

Ep 478: When Rest Feels Wrong | Why You Can’t Relax & How to Feel Safe Resting

·14 min·1 clip

Matt Codde reveals why resting triggers anxiety and hypervigilance, making it feel unsafe.

This episode explores why rest often feels wrong or unsafe for people with anxiety, linking busyness to emotional avoidance. Matt Codde discusses how suppressing emotions leads to burnout and self-sabotage, offering insights on confronting lower states to achieve real rest and fulfillment.

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