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EPISODE · Dec 26, 2025 · 28 MIN

Why You Shouldn't Avoid Anxiety

from The 18 Minutes Podcast · host Amanda Claessens

 Avoidance! Everyone does it; it's not great for anxious people. In today's episode I cover more of my story of avoidance and how it led to my full-blown panic disorder, WHY avoidance does that sometimes, and the importance of maintaining good mental health practices even after we've found recovery. Enjoy! FREE Fear to Freedom Guide: https://the18minutes.com/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the18minutesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the18minutes/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the18minutesEmail: [email protected] 

Avoidance! Everyone does it; it's not great for anxious people. In today's episode I cover more of my story of avoidance and how it led to my full-blown panic disorder, WHY avoidance does that sometimes, and the importance of maintaining good mental health practices even after we've found recovery. Enjoy! FREE Fear to Freedom Guide: https://the18minutes.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the18minutes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the18minutes/ YouTube: https:/...

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