featured I'm Timid, Hypochondriac, Mean, And Compulsive—Actually, You're just anxious.
We often confuse anxiety with fear, believing that we are anxious about something because we are afraid of it.But are they really the same?In a family therapy class, Teacher Shen discussed this topic:A fawn sees a tiger and runs for its life—that's the fear of death.A fawn doesn't see a tiger yet remains restless—that's death anxiety.Fear preserves life because it drives us...
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How to Overcome Anxiety
Before discussing solutions for anxiety, we need to understand why people feel anxious in the first place. Claire Weekes classifies anxiety into two types: 1、Fear of Fear: The initial stressor may have disappeared, but the individual begins to fear their reaction to stress. This fear perpetuates their anxiety.2、Obsessing Over Symptoms: The individual focuses on unresolved symptoms or health issues. They believe they...
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