In what ways do we use distance to manage anxiety? What are its long-term effects? To what extent is avoidance okay? Is sitting through the discomfort of having conversations we would rather not have worth it? Jason Wrobel and Whitney dive deep into this topic in this episode as they give their honest thoughts and experiences on the various ways we use distance to manage anxiety. This conversation is inspired by the newsletter, 25 Ways We Use Distance to Manage Anxiety, written by a therapist and author named Kathleen Smith. Whether it’s in the form of physical or emotional avoidance, avoiding family, avoiding difficult conversations or uncomfortable social situations, ghosting or playing small, we are all guilty of having done one or more of these avoidance tactics. It’s about time we question whether it’s worth challenging ourselves to get out of them one by one.
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