Why you need to STOP avoiding everything! Anxiety, OCD & Avoidance vs Protecting Your Peace.

How many times have you been told to avoid things that trigger your anxiety or OCD?Maybe you start to feeling anxious, so you cancel your plans. Or you avoid opening messages. Maybe you skip that event, and all of this brings you immediate relief. You got to avoid the anxiety. That's a good thing right?!This is advice that I see everywhere, But what if I actually told you this habit of avoidance may actually be keeping your anxiety and your OCD going?In todays episode I'm talking about:The problem with avoidance and when it becomes unhelpful.How avoidance re-enforces OCD and anxiety.Subtle and sneaky forms of avoidance (gently calling you out in this one!).Why avoidance shrinks your world & how you can work on avoidance. Together, lets learn why avoidance might be keeping you stuck. Lets Connect!Follow me on Instagram ⁠⁠Follow the Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠Work With Me - 1-1 Therapy⁠⁠Disclaimer - This channel/ podcast exist for psychoeducation & marketing purposes. This is not a replacement for professional mental health support or therapy. While I am a therapist, I am not your therapist and this content does not substitute a professional, therapeutic relationship. Please reach out to a mental health professional for a higher level of care.Take Care!Jess | Therapy with Jess