Emotional avoidance can intensify distress: Here's why
From not responding to them effectively to intensifying the difficult emotions, here are a few ways by which emotional avoidance
From not responding to them effectively to intensifying the difficult emotions, here are a few ways by which emotional avoidance can lead to more suffering.
The act of dodging or avoiding our feelings can lead to more suffering. "It’s crucial to understand that every emotion, regardless of its perceived negativity, serves a purpose, offering insights into our inner world and the world around us. Acknowledging and confronting our feelings is a fundamental step towards healing and personal growth. It is through this courageous engagement with our emotional selves that we can achieve a deeper understanding and a more balanced state of mental health," wrote Therapist Andrea Evgeniou.(Unsplash)
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This act of avoidance creates the impression that uncomfortable feelings are bad – this further makes us oblivious to the inevitable future pain. (Unsplash)
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When we do not allow space for our difficult feelings, we lose the ability to address and respond to them effectively. (Unsplash)
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