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Agoraphobia to Astrophotography: A Recovery Story | EP 322

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The Anxious Truth - A Panic, Anxiety, and Mental Health Podcast
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Jul 30, 2025
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Summary

For 25 years of my life, I struggled with panic disorder, agoraphobia, OCD, and depression. I was so anxious that I couldn't leave my house or be alone for more than a few minutes at a time. But last week, I finally did something I've wanted to do since I was 9 years old. In this episode, I share a personal story - not as a blueprint for your recovery, but as encouragement that anxiety recovery is possible. When I was in elementary school, a trip to the planetarium showed me what the night sk...