Comments on: Why You Should Not Practice Avoidance

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:23:57 +0000

I have a lot of anxiety and have found that I ONLY go to three stores on a regular basis. If I visit a new store, I feel my whole body wind up for a panic attack. It isn’t any fun. Sigh. Anxiety is like a dark cloud, I go on a walk or take a nap until it passes. It has really caused to ruin my life. My worst avoidance/self sabotage habit is avoiding anything or anyone who wants money from me. Luckily, the more “alone time” I have, the better I can be around people and their quirkey personalities AND I manage my money waaayyy better.

By: Barry

Barry — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:34:56 +0000

This statement “The possibility of “X” is simply life.” is very catchy. Life indeed is quite complicated, like algebra. It is how you deal with the situations…

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:33:33 +0000

Hi Ashley, I do think that avoidance leads to helplessness and a whole bunch of other problems. Avoidance actually feeds your fear and makes anxiety stronger. It sounds counter intuitive but that is how it works. The more you hide from people or places that make you nervous the more nervous those same people or places will make you in the future. It is hard to expose yourself to your fears, trust me I know, but it’s worth it.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:40:23 +0000

Hello
Do you think that avoidance leads to helplessness?