EP 288 - Do I Have To Stop Fearing Anxiety To Fully Accept It?

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DO I HAVE TO STOP BEING AFRAID TO TRULY ACCEPT ANXIETY (AND TO GET BETTER)?

Good question. But this is a backwards interpretation of acceptance so let’s clarify.

• Acceptance is not finding a way to turn off your fear
• Acceptance is not figuring out some method for hating your anxiety less
• Acceptance is not about creating a new state of being or feeling from an emotional or mental standpoint

Acceptance is an ACTION, not a feeling.
Acceptance is a precursor to less fear, acceptance is not the result of less fear. This is critical because it keeps quite a number of people stuck, so let's talk about it on episode 288 of The Anxious Truth.
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https://theanxioustruth.com/288

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1. Acceptance as an Action (00:00:01)

2. Understanding Acceptance in Anxiety Recovery (00:11:42)

3. Taking Small Steps Towards Acceptance (00:18:46)