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Welcome to the Libsyn version of the Anxiety Road Podcast, this is the involuntary journey finding medical, behavioral health, meditation, relaxation and x=the unknown treatment options and resources for people that have anxiety, panic attacks and phobias too.

This podcast is treatment agnostic. You can find more content and resources at https://anxietyroadpodcast.blogspot.com

Jan 5, 2022

Denial is not good or bad. It is a defense mechanism.

When you don't want to deal with the scary or hard thing.

Especially when it seems that thing is so big.

So dangerous.

Humans will do all kinds of things to avoid pain. Including accepting a small amount of pain to delay the bigger potential pain.

Doesn't have to be real.

Doesn't even have to have a direct connection to you. In this episode, a look at denial.

Resources Mentioned: 

The ABCS of Coping with Anxiety: Using CBT to Manage Stress and Anxiety, James Cowart, Ph.D from Crown House Publishing. You can also find it on Amazon and other book vendors.

Taking Control of Anxiety: Small Steps for Getting the Best of Worry, Stress, and Fear by Bret A. Moore, 
 
Living with Anxiety, a 48-page PDF from MentalHealth.org.uk

20 Common Defense Mechanisms Used for Anxiety from VeryWell Mind.
 
If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Disclaimer: 


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This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.