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Therapy in a Nutshell

Avoidance - Anxiety Course Day 4

Sep 1, 2023
The podcast explores the role of avoidance in chronic anxiety, breaking free from the anxiety cycle, different forms of avoidance such as procrastination and perfectionism, and the importance of facing painful memories with a therapist to alleviate fear.
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Quick takeaways

  • Avoidance of taking action perpetuates anxiety by preventing closure of fear loops and restoration of safety.
  • Exposure to media and distractions increase anxiety by teaching our brains that uncomfortable feelings are dangerous.

Deep dives

Perceiving danger without taking action increases anxiety

Many individuals get stuck in chronic anxiety because they perceive danger but avoid taking action. Avoidance is a common human behavior, and people have the ability to envision threats and use various ways to escape discomfort. While avoidance brings short-term relief, it actually increases anxiety in the long run by preventing the closure of the fear loop and the restoration of a sense of safety.

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