Why Anxiety and Depression are Connected- Avoidance and Willingness with painful emotions. ACT

In this video, we’re going to talk about one way that depression and anxiety are linked- avoidance- and the antidote to avoidance- Willingness-

Depression and Anxiety are closely connected, with many people experiencing both at the same time, this isn’t a coincidence, but rather the way we respond to stress and painful emotions may determine whether out anxiety or depression grows.
Avoidance can cause both depression and anxiety, but an antidote to avoidance is willingness, practicing the skill of allowing yourself to feel your emotions without needing to make them go away.

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