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

i think it's always good to try and get out of your comfort zone but you shouldn't push yourself too hard

it's giving up , you have to face them to control them and better yourself so you can face them again

Good to become aware of it and seek help to talk to somebody about it. Share thoughts & experiences.

I have anxiety so I know the feeling. Some situations, it is better to not do and move on, but others, you have to push yourself to do because it may help you rid of the anxiety.

Avoiding situations is never a better option yeah sometimes it's okay to avoid such situations but better is to face it so that you don't have to change your path for that obstacle!

It is definitely okay to avoid social situations, but only to a certain extent. Take small steps and work your way up to conquering that situation.

It's totally okay. Do what makes you comfortable, above all else. You're not a failure for doing that.

You should always try and push through any bad situation that makes you anxious. If you feel like you cannot feel that way no longer, then it's okay to let someone know.

Depends. You get, in my opinion, 2 types of anxiety. The one is actually and adrenaline rush (a good feeling) and then anxiety (a bad feeling). Both seem to come from the same area and both trigger a 'fight or flight' response. The good one gives me that little push to fight this through since this is going to be amazing, or I flight by chickening out of whatever, like base jumping off a mountain for example. Either way the feeling is good. The anxieties trigger a different fight or flight response in me where I feel that if I do something I might be judged or ridiculed or I might fail if I pursue and the other feels like I am giving up if I don't act or respond in a certain way. The question is, does it feel good or bad? If it feels really bad, it might be better to avoid the situation. If you can't avoid the situation, embrace it and let it be, might turn out better than you think.

I am a firm believer that every situation is unique. There is no "across the board" answer when it comes to anxiety. Some situations I avoid altogether, whilst some I know I have to face head on because eventually it will have to be addressed. Which ever way I chose to handle it, I've never felt like I've given in to or even given up on. In my case some days are good for certain circumstances and others get dealt with when I am ready. I am captain of this boat.