For both depression and anxiety, avoidance is a key factor in preventing symptoms from getting better. bhaviorscientst explains why and what to try instead.
Let’s start with some definitions ."Avoidance" is when someone does not engage with a problem, situation, or person. Avoidance can be behavioral, where the person physically disengages, or it can be cognitive, which involves attempts to not think about the problem or situation. Avoidance is often contrasted with"approach". Approach means facing the problem or situation, trying to generate and use solutions, and can also be thought of as coping or dealing with the problem.
Approaching a problem leads to a temporary increase in anxiety but avoidance can lead to long term anxietyGiven the harmful effects of avoidance, it might seem odd that people continue to avoid. One reason we do this is that it often gets worse before it gets better. Approaching problems is tough and can lead to a temporary increase in anxiety or sadness. Over time, as a person copes with a problem and learns they do have the strength and skills, the anxiety and sadness fade.
As with anything psychological, there are caveats. Just because someone is not facing a problem, situation, or person does not necessarily mean they are avoiding. In abusive relationships, the way to face the problem may be to limit or stop contact with the abusive person. It might look like someone is avoiding a problem when limiting contact with an abusive person, but it is actually approaching the problem and setting boundaries.
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