Behaviors that Worsen Anxiety

Anxiety is common and in fact, a very normal feeling to encounter day to day; however, anxiety is a hurdle for many people when it becomes persistent. Therapists say these six habits exasperate anxiety: black and white thinking, avoidance, seeking reassurance, catastrophizing, negative self talk, and people pleasing. First, acknowledge the problem from one of these categories. Changing one’s behavior may be the key to alleviating some of the most common, but also the most debilitating symptoms of anxiety. Read more about how these behaviors feed into anxiety from the Huffpost article linked here (opens in a new window).