Challenge yourself to face anxietyprovoking situations from "summary" of The Mindful Way through Anxiety by Susan M. Orsillo,Lizabeth Roemer
Facing anxiety-provoking situations can be incredibly challenging. It's natural to want to avoid situations that cause us distress. However, avoidance can actually make our anxiety worse in the long run. When we consistently avoid situations that make us anxious, we reinforce the idea that those situations are truly dangerous. This only serves to increase our fear and anxiety over time.
By actively choosing to face our fears, we can begin to challenge the beliefs that underlie our anxiety. When we confront anxiety-provoking situations, we give ourselves the opportunity to learn that we can cope with our fears. This process allows us to gather evidence that contradicts our anxious beliefs. Over time, this can help to weaken the grip that anxiety has over us.
It's important to approach this process with self-compassion and patience. Facing our fears can...
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