Is it okay to avoid situations that make me anxious, or is that giving up to it?

Many times I have tried to avoid situations that make me anxious such as public speaking or going to a get-together and I don't believe that it is giving up. However, every single time I have done so, I have regretted it.

It is okay to avoid situations that make you anxious; it doesn't mean you're giving up. If a situation makes you uncomfortable in any way, it's 100% okay to back away from it unless you feel comfortable enough to face it head-on.

Always do what makes you feel most comfortable. Anxiety is a poisonous thing. If you can safely avoid feeling anxious, do it.

Being anxious is nothing to be ashamed of. Avoiding a situation because you feel anxious isn't giving up, it's just you feeling like your not up to the task. I would try again and work through the situation next time it arises. Make a process that helps you through things that make you anxious. For example, on my way to work the is a long dark alley that makes me anxious, when I start to feel like I can't walk down it I stop, take a deep breath and look straight ahead. Then I take a step and breath out. I focus on my breathing and keep walking. Before I know it I'm at the end of the alley. It will take time to stop feeling anxious about situations, take your time and don't force yourself.

Wanting to avoid those situations is a normal response, but definitely not a good decision. If you avoid situations that make you anxious, it will become more situations and more situations that you'll avoid, and by avoiding all those situations your anxiety will get worse and worse. It's hard, but the only way to get better is to get into the situations you fear the most and to really feel the stress and anxiety, so next time it will be a little less fear, and next time a little less fear and one day you won't have such a big problem with doing it. Sure you shouldn't start with the thing you're most afraid of, but kind of get higher and higher, surviving the situations of fear is the only way to overcome it. (It's called exposition)

It is okay to avoid situations that make you anxious. If you do not feel comfortable in that situation then you shouldn't have to. You are you, when you are ready you will know. Take it one day at a time.

It is okay to avoid the situations that makes you anxious. Avoiding it and giving up is different. Avoiding it makes you worry-free. Giving up makes you more worried

I think if you aren't ready to deal with those situations and putting yourself into them will do you more harm than good then I feel it is perfectly okay to avoid them. What's important is not giving yourself a hard time whatever you decide.

focus should be on purpose, and trust in universe that it is transporting you there don't lose yourself into these story lines i was lost in them not knowing how to see them and finding out they were actually tools to distract myself from my actual life the most important is the purpose yes, universe chooses some perfect path, which can bring anxiousness but trust solves the situation put the pressure on universe's shoulders, like: "ok, universe, you solve it now, i want to go there, if this current situation is the right path, ok, I accepted, I cooperate, but If it's not right, and it's just some issue of mine, then i trust you will help me" something like that :D for me it works everytime not only it relieves the pressure but also brings clarity, and those strange coincidences, that pop up from nowhere

It is understandable that you want to avoid situations that make you anxious. Especially if highly distressing it is easiest to seek escape. It is ok sometimes, it is important not to be too harsh on oneself. However, sometimes it is good to face one's fears. That being said, it depends on the situation and the degree of anxiety. seeking professional help may be more appropriate when anxiety levels are worryingly high.