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Acceptance and commitment therapy can help in accepting anxiety and moving forward from "summary" of The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Edmund J. Bourne
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a powerful approach that can help individuals struggling with anxiety to accept their anxious thoughts and feelings without trying to suppress or avoid them. Instead of getting caught up in a cycle of fighting against anxiety, ACT encourages individuals to acknowledge their anxiety and make room for it in their lives. By accepting anxiety as a natural part of the human experience, individuals can begin to move forward and take steps towards their values and goals. This approach involves cultivating mindfulness, which allows individuals to observe their anxious thoughts and feelings without judgment. Through mindfulness, individuals can create distance from their anxiety and choos...
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