What It Means to Accept Anxiety

If you are a person with anxiety, then you've definitely heard someone say something like, "Resisting anxiety only strengthens it. You just have to accept your anxiety and then things will get better." But so often, those people don't explain what accepting anxiety actually means!In this episode, we'll dive into everything you need to know about how to accept anxiety's presence in your life WITHOUT submitting yourself to a bleak, anxiety-filled future. In addition, we'll cover:What it really means to accept anxietyHow to be more open and flexible with your emotionsHow to change your relationship with anxiety (and all of your emotions)How to let go of fear and resistance to anxietyFor more information, check out this blog post: https://www.abbietabbilos.com/post/what-it-means-to-accept-anxietyThe book mentioned in this episode is "Everyday Mindfulness for OCD" by Jon Hershfield and Shala Nicely.Connect with me:Website: https://www.abbietabbilos.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abstabbs/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abstabbsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tothemoonandbacknomatterwhatYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbbieTabbilosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbie-tabbilos-55ab9422aDownload my free 3-step guide, "Recovering from Scrupulosity OCD: A Crash Course":  https://www.abbietabbilos.com/newsletter-free-resource-landing-pageHeadshot photo credit: Mark Daeson Tabbilos from Your Filipino Photographer. Can be found at: https://yourfilipinophotographer.square.site/Theme music: Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/zoo/our-storyLicense code: AQFEUYRLNTZVNBD2