Julian Keats
Julian Keats
Fear, Anxiety & Avoidance
Fear, Anxiety & Avoidance
Fear, Anxiety & Avoidance
Sunday 12th July 2020
Dr. Julian Keats explains fear, anxiety, and avoidance in addiction, offering practical advice on managing these emotions in 'Addiction in Simple Terms'.
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Julian Keats
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Facing Fear and Anxiety: Dr. Julian Keats' Insights on Addiction
Having a clear understanding of fear, how it works and how it serves its purpose is essential to really understand anxiety and anxiety disorders.
Imagine your heart racing at the mere thought of an anticipated threat or your body tensing up in response to immediate danger. In this episode of 'Addiction in Simple Terms', Dr. Julian Keats breaks down the differences between fear and anxiety and their intricate ties to addiction. Fear, he explains, is a visceral reaction to a clear and present danger, sparking our fight, flight, or freeze responses.
Anxiety, however, is a bit more sneaky, creeping in as we anticipate potential threats and often leading to chronic stress if left unchecked. Dr. Keats dives into how these emotions can overwhelm our threat detection systems, causing physical symptoms like muscle tension and headaches. More importantly, he sheds light on how avoidance behaviors can become unhealthy coping mechanisms, further entrenching addictive patterns.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the emotional underpinnings of addiction and seeking practical advice on managing these intense feelings. Whether you're personally affected or supporting someone who is, Dr. Keats' empathetic approach offers valuable insights into navigating these challenging emotions.