Face your fears with Gradual Exposure Therapy from "summary" of Feeling Great by David Burns
Gradual Exposure Therapy is a powerful technique for overcoming fears. It involves facing your fears in a gradual and systematic way, starting with situations that cause only mild anxiety and gradually progressing to more challenging situations. This approach is based on the idea that avoidance actually reinforces fear, while facing your fears head-on can help you overcome them. When you avoid the things that make you anxious, you may feel a temporary sense of relief. However, this relief is short-lived and can actually make your fears stronger in the long run. Gradual Exposure Therapy helps you break this cycle by exposing yourself to your fears in a controlled way. By facing your fears gradually, you can learn that they are...
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