im not getting anxiety from ANY of the thoughts anymore. not even all the secondary questions, is it weird to want the anxiety back? i still dont feel like myself though, and i keep repeating the same mantra over and over in my head.

Yes. It happens. Search for backdoor spike.

I'm not an expert, but you wanting to have the anxiety back means you still have the anxiety, but just not the physical symptoms. I heard this is the hardest to treat, I'm at this phase also, the panic attacks have subsided and there is only minimal anxiety, so I worry that maybe this is my truth, but I know I don't like it. Then I'm having anxiety over not having anxiety. Maybe an expert can help.

It’s not weird to want the anxiety back. A lot of people struggle reaching that next stage where anxiety isn’t as prevalent. But it’s a good sign! I’m not sure why you’re repeating a mantra, but that sounds like a potential mental compulsion that could be continuing to drive these thoughts. Can you resist saying it? Can you let it go for awhile? Be patient. Habituation and healing take longer than anyone wants them too. You’re on the right track. Keep going.

I’ve looked up all about it, but it says people get anxiety because they aren’t having anxiety. And I don’t feel any anxiety.

The book brain lock talks about this and how you need to replace it with something

I wouldn’t worry I don’t relate to this at the moment But this is one of the most asked questions I’ve seen on this app