Avoiding avoidance is an important aspect of treating social anxiety disorder from "summary" of Social Anxiety Disorder by National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health (Great Britain)
To effectively address social anxiety disorder, it is crucial to confront avoidance behaviors head-on. In the treatment of this disorder, individuals often engage in avoidance tactics in order to shield themselves from the distressing feelings that social situations may evoke. However, while avoidance may provide temporary relief, it ultimately perpetuates the cycle of anxiety by reinforcing the belief that socia...
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