Anxiety and Avoidance: How Can I Tell If I'm Avoiding? | Ep 299

The Anxious Truth - A Panic, Anxiety, and Mental Health Podcast

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Are you struggling to identify whether your behaviors are forms of avoidance in your anxiety recovery journey? This episode of The Anxious Truth addresses the often murky and uncertain nature of avoidance habits, emphasizing that nobody navigates these waters flawlessly. We'll share insights on how distinguishing between necessary avoidance for safety and avoidance driven by anxiety can help you better understand your reactions and improve your recovery process.
This episode looks at key avoidance concepts based on:
Intent
Motivation
Emotion
Feelings of Urgency
We'll also break down the difference between macro and micro avoidance patterns and uncover how even subtle avoidance habits can silently hinder your progress. Through manageable exposure work and by learning from your experiences, this episode offers practical advice for building tolerance and resilience.
For full show notes on this episode:
https://theanxioustruth.com/299
Relevant podcast episodes:
The Anxious Truth Episode 266
https://theanxioustruth.com/266
The Anxious Truth Episode 284
https://theanxioustruth.com/284
The Anxious Truth Episode 287
https://theanxioustruth.com/287
Disordered Episode 59
https://disordered.fm/59

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Chapters

1. Understanding Anxiety and Avoidance (00:00:00)

2. Recognizing and Addressing Avoidance Patterns (00:11:42)

3. Building Recovery Through Small Steps (00:20:25)