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Anxiety: How Do We Handle Feeling Anxious as an Enneagram 5? (And What Do We Do About It?)
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March 6, 2025

Anxiety: How Do We Handle Feeling Anxious as an Enneagram 5? (And What Do We Do About It?)

Fives value logic and control, but anxiety challenges both.In this episode, we explore how Fives experience anxiety, why we often rationalize instead of feeling it, and how avoiding it can make things worse. We share personal stories, unexpected ways anxiety manifests in the body, and strategies that have helped us manage it—including some unconventional ones.We also dive into the tension between self-reliance and vulnerability, the impact of anxiety on relationships, and the surprising powe...