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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
16 hours ago

Avoidance That Hides in "Productive" Therapy

Avoidance can protect from intolerable thoughts and feelings, sometimes unconsciously, causing therapy to appear productive while preventing meaningful change.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago

3 Subtle Ways We Self-Sabotage Our Own Growth

Escaping psychological pain through avoidance, distraction, or online consumption provides temporary relief but leads to habits with long-term negative consequences like procrastination and emotional avoidance.
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