Is it okay to avoid situations that make me anxious, or is that giving up to it?
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Anonymous
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Jan 3, 2018
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It is ok to avoid some situations, but you cannot let your anxiety let you avoid all situations. You need to have a gentle yet firm grasp. You need to be aware what you are allowing yourself to avoid because it makes you anxious. I fit gets in the way of your life, it is probably time to reevaluate.
Anonymous
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Jan 3, 2018
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It is not giving up. There are steps to anxiety. If you get anxious about rides you shouldn't start on the highest roller coaster. Start small, but always strive to push yourself a little further.
DestinyyXxXx
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Jan 4, 2018
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The best of things only happen when you are not in your comfort zone ! Althoughit might be scary at first (like everything is!) Do not worry it is normal remember if you want something good to happen step out your comfort zone
lovelyApple48
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Jan 5, 2018
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Of course it's okay! Taking time and putting your own health first is always okay, even if our anxiety likes to say otherwise. It most certainly is not giving up, and you are allowed a chance to avoid anxiety-inducing situations.
soundofrebel
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Jan 14, 2018
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No, it's totally okay, because simply we don't need extra struggles with our lives, we need to set ourselves free of every unnecessary load.
Anonymous
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Jan 18, 2018
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It’s perfectly okay to avoid most situations when they make you feel anxious! You always need to consider yourself first in any given situation, because if you don’t, who will? Taking a few breaths is perfectly fine, and taking your time before rushing into things is as well!
goodfriend5
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Jan 20, 2018
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Avoiding a situation is never a solution. The more you avoid the more it keeps lingering. We have to face it. Though problem can not be solved in a blink of an eye but we have to keep working on it to reach a solution. Goal needs a path and we have to make it ourselves.
rubywitchcraft
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Jan 24, 2018
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It’s definitely ok to avoid situations that make you anxious at all! It doesn’t make you weaker, you’re very strong & don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
MollyCule
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Jan 24, 2018
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I think you've got to kind of pick your battles about that. If something puts you slightly outside your comfort zone, it may be good to push those boundaries. If an activity or environment makes you feel completely overwhelmed just thinking about it, then it doesn't make you weak or a failure if you opt out. Start where you are now, and be patient with yourself.
imaporg
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Jan 24, 2018
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If there is a situation that you know will trigger feelings of extreme anxiety, I believe it is okay to "put them on the shelf" until you are in a better place or have developed skills to combat your symptoms of anxiety, or skills that help mitigate feelings of anxiety
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