välttelykäyttäytymisenä
Välttelykäyttäytyminen, often translated as avoidance behavior, refers to actions taken to prevent encountering or engaging with a situation, object, person, or thought that elicits feelings of anxiety, fear, or discomfort. This behavior is a common coping mechanism, particularly in individuals experiencing anxiety disorders, but can also manifest in everyday life. The core principle is to reduce immediate distress.
While avoidance can offer temporary relief from unpleasant emotions, it often reinforces the underlying fear. By
Examples of välttelykäyttäytyminen include avoiding social gatherings if one has social anxiety, not checking emails if
The effectiveness of addressing välttelykäyttäytyminen often lies in gradually and systematically confronting the feared situations, a