Understanding the Anxiety Cycle: Why Avoidance Makes Worry Worse
Chelsea Crowe
Let’s be honest — avoiding something that makes you anxious can feel really good … for a little while. Canceling plans, putting off an uncomfortable conversation, or deciding you’ll “deal with it tomorrow” often brings immediate relief. Your heart rate slows, your mind moves on to the next thing, and for a moment it feels like the problem has been handled.
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