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Acceptance of anxiety symptoms can reduce distress from "summary" of Cognitive Therapy of Anxiety Disorders by David A. Clark,Aaron T. Beck
Acceptance of anxiety symptoms can be a key strategy in reducing distress for individuals struggling with anxiety disorders. Instead of trying to suppress or control their anxiety symptoms, individuals are encouraged to acknowledge and accept them as a normal part of their experience. This may seem counterintuitive at first, as many people believe that getting rid of anxiety symptoms is the ultimate goal. However, by accepting their anxiety symptoms, individuals can learn to tolerate the discomfort they bring without becoming overwhelmed by fear or worry. By accepting their anxiety symptoms, individuals can begin to shift their focus away from trying to control them and towards living a fulfilling life despite their anxiety. This can help them break the cycle of avoidance and safety behaviors that often perpetuate their anxiety. ...
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