SCOUT· 60%44m·2025-12-19·Mental HealthAnxiety Disorders and the Fear of Insanity (Episode 137)
Send a question or comment via text message One of the most terrifying fears in anxiety disorders is the fear of losing your mind. In this episode, Drew and Josh explore dementophobia - the fear of insanity - and why it's so common among people experiencing panic disorder, OCD, agoraphobia, and health anxiety. The…
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“Thank you guys for making episode! I frequently experience derealization and the fear of going crazy or losing my memory is a major theme for me. Hearing others talk about this is incredibly helpful.”
“My biggest symptom!! I was the primary caregiver for my dad who suffered from dementia his last 6 years.”
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