- Avoidance makes your anxiety worse, so here’s how to stop doing it

Thanks to Monarch for partnering with me! Start your free trial and get 50% off your first year of total money clarity using my link https://monarchmoney.yt.link/lkYeuRv or code drscott50 for 50% Off Monarch Core tier.Every time you avoid something because it makes you anxious, you may be teaching your brain to become even more afraid of it. Avoidance provides immediate relief, but over time, it can make your comfort zone smaller and smaller until everyday activities feel overwhelming.In this video, I explain why anxiety and avoidance reinforce each other, share some of my own experiences with severe anxiety, and introduce a practical approach called hierarchical exposure therapy. We'll explore how to identify your discomfort zone, gradually face situations you've been avoiding, and build confidence through experience rather than trying to think your way out of fear.You don't have to become fearless to get your life back. You just have to start giving your brain opportunities t

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