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TAM+ EP63: The Paradox of Pain: Why Avoiding Emotions Makes Them Stronger

TAM+ EP63: The Paradox of Pain: Why Avoiding Emotions Makes Them Stronger

by Duane Osterlind | Apr 2, 2025 | Addiction, Anxiety, Change, Depression, Easy Steps, Emotional Triggers, Emotional Well-being, Emotions, Grief & Loss, Habits, Happiness, Health, Therapy

Have you ever felt anxiety, grief, or shame bubbling up and immediately reached for your phone, a drink, or a distraction? That instinct to push away painful feelings is completely normal – but what if that very avoidance is keeping you trapped in unhealthy patterns?...

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