SCOUT· 61%40m·2026-05-29·Mental HealthIs Distraction a Compulsion In Anxiety Recovery? (Episode 157)
Send a question or comment via text message Can distraction be a compulsion in anxiety recovery? It is a question that comes up constantly in the anxiety community. Many people are told to simply "distract your mind" when they feel anxious, but if you are doing it specifically to escape a feeling, it can quickly turn…
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