avoidance behaviors
17 episodes mention this concept
HealthyGamerGGJul 24, 2025The Psychological and Neurological Impact of Nihilism and the Path to Finding Purpose
PsychologyNihilismCopiumExistential philosophyMeaning in life
DrTraceyMarksAug 9, 2023Frustration Intolerance: Understanding Its Signs and Building Patience
PsychologyFrustration IntoleranceLow Frustration ToleranceDiscomfort IntoleranceEntitlement (psychological)- HealthyGamerGGJun 10, 2023
Short-Circuiting Modern Stress: How Vigorous Exercise Activates Your Body's Natural Off-Switch
HealthStress systemLife-or-death situationsChronic stressAcute stress - HealthyGamerGGMay 20, 2023
Disarming Overwhelm: The Counterintuitive Power of Active Challenges
PsychologyPassive challengesActive challengesFeeling overwhelmedWillpower - HealthyGamerGGMay 18, 2023
Can AI Replace Therapists? A Psychiatrist's Perspective on Technology, Human Connection, and the Future of Mental Health
PsychologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)TherapyPsychoanalysisFree Association - HealthyGamerGGJan 11, 2023
What Everyone Should Know About Sexual Assault: A Guide to Psychological, Medical, and Legal Processes
PsychologyTrauma-informed carePost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Counterfactual thinkingDissociation 
psychacksJan 11, 2023The Cats and Cheese Framework: Understanding Human Motivation Through Approach and Avoidance
PsychologyHuman motivationApproach behaviorsAvoidance behaviorsReward systems- HealthyGamerGGJan 8, 2023
Dr. K Explains: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Understanding Obsessions, Compulsions, and a Universal Life Skill
PsychologyObsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)ObsessionsCompulsionsCorticostriatal Thalamic Circuit - DrTraceyMarksMay 25, 2022
How Trauma Distorts Thinking: Identifying and Addressing Cognitive Distortions Post-Trauma
PsychologyCognitive distortionsPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Trauma memory storageEmotional overlay - DrTraceyMarksNov 10, 2021
The Signs of Complicated Grief: Understanding Symptoms, Causes, and Distinctions from Depression
PsychologyGrief trajectoryAnniversary reactionsProlonged griefComplicated grief - DrTraceyMarksSep 29, 2021
The Truth Behind Emetophobia: Understanding and Overcoming the Fear of Vomiting
PsychologyEmetophobiaSpecific PhobiasAnxiety DisorderPanic Attacks - DrTraceyMarksSep 22, 2021
Magnesium for Anxiety and Depression: The Science Says Yes!
HealthEssential mineralsNeurotransmittersNMDA receptor blockerBrain-Derived Neurotropic Factor (BDNF) - DrTraceyMarksSep 8, 2021
Overcoming Social Anxiety: Breaking the Cycle of Avoidance and Safety Behaviors
PsychologySocial anxiety disorderNegative criticism fearAvoidance behaviorsSafety behaviors 
DocSnipesMay 27, 2021TREES: An Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care and Its Core Principles
PsychologyTrauma-informed careTREES mnemonicTrauma identificationTraumatic reactions- DocSnipesNov 22, 2019
Case Study: Persistent PTSD, Complex Trauma, and Intervention Strategies
PsychologyPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)HPA axis activationGlucocorticoid resistanceMetabolic syndrome - DocSnipesApr 14, 2017
Discovering Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Part 2: The Cognitive Triangle and Trauma Narrative
PsychologyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)Cognitive TriangleCognitive CopingTrauma Narrative - DocSnipesFeb 16, 2017
Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Simple Distress Tolerance Tools to Manage Emotions and Survive Crises
PsychologyEmotional dysregulationDistress toleranceReality acceptanceHomeostasis
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Related concepts
Concepts that appear alongside avoidance behaviors across episodes.
- post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)
- cognitive distortions
- adrenaline
- intrusive memories
- limbic system
- rumination
- anhedonia
- shame
- emotional dysregulation
- safety behaviors
- mindfulness
- obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd)
- systematic desensitization
- procrastination
- cortisol
- trauma-informed care
- intrusive thoughts
- exposure therapy
- hypervigilance
- resilience