The Effects of Trigger Warnings on Anxiety

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Tracy: There's a very strong possibility that by giving trigger warnings, the message we're actually sending to people is that there's something upsetting coming up. We don't think you can necessarily handle it, and if you feel difficult emotions, they might do you harm," she says. American culture and increasingly cultures around the world are torn between two competing narratives, Tracy adds.

Anxiety is an uncomfortable emotion, which is why most of us try to avoid it. But psychologist Tracy Dennis-Tiwary says our anxiety is also trying to tell us something. This week, we explore how we can interpret those messages and manage the intense discomfort these feelings can generate.

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