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Courage is a muscle

Danielle Szasz LMFT

Danielle Szasz LMFT

TMS Therapist
I made this video in honor of the #faceyourfearchallenge and would love to hear in the comments about the things you are doing everyday to help gently face your fears!

 
The idea of facing my fears on purpose is a very difficult leap for someone who has used avoidance and rationalization as primary defenses all my life. But I clearly see the wisdom of what you are saying. I guess the key is to start small and very gently, and focus on the least threatening fear first.

Thank you for posting your video. Great information.
 
Avoidance is absolutely the first instinct of the person with anxiety and or pain and according to all i have read, absolutely the worst thing one can do because it is antithetical to the full participation in life that is the cure.
 
pspa said:
Avoidance is absolutely the first instinct of the person with anxiety and or pain and according to all i have read, absolutely the worst thing one can do because it is antithetical to the full participation in life that is the cure.
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It's so true. It's frustrating that our first instinct is often the thing that would be least helpful in terms of recovery. I sometimes just have to laugh about how clear it is that our brains are wired much more for survival than for happiness and well-being. Those take a lot of effort!
 
Ellen said:
The idea of facing my fears on purpose is a very difficult leap for someone who has used avoidance and rationalization as primary defenses all my life. But I clearly see the wisdom of what you are saying. I guess the key is to start small and very gently, and focus on the least threatening fear first.

Thank you for posting your video. Great information.
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Thank you, Ellen! So key to start in small ways that feel manageable in order to set ourselves up for success.
 
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