Eric avoided doing lots of things in life, from going to the dentist to paying his taxes. He avoided anything that might cause him any anxiety. This inevitably caused him even more anxiety. Eric ...

Since you have started LUNA, you have probably noticed ways you help your child avoid situations that make them feel anxious or help them with their quick fixes. This is what we call “accommodation”.

Procrastination, passive-aggressiveness, and rumination are examples of unhelpful coping mechanisms that we may consciously or unconsciously use to avoid tackling a tough issue or facing thoughts and ...

Most people picture anxiety as a racing heart before a job interview, or a cold sweat before stepping onto a stage. The ...

One of the most powerful ways people maintain their anxiety is by avoiding whatever it is that makes them anxious. This avoidant behavior can present itself in many different ways: Someone who gets ...

Researchers at Texas A&M University have discovered how intensely people react to making mistakes may be a predictor of anxiety-driven avoidance. The findings, published by Dr. Annmarie MacNamara and ...

Confused about whether your child is avoiding work or truly can’t get started? Learn the difference between task avoidance ...

If you've ever had to walk into a room full of strangers or speak in front of a crowd, you're familiar with social anxiety. It's a fear of being judged or negatively evaluated. In the future, you ...

The calculus exam has been on the syllabus all semester, but when the time comes to take the test, all that comes to mind is a surge of panic. Having experienced the sensation as an undergraduate ...

Since you have started LUNA, you have probably noticed ways you help your child avoid situations that make them feel anxious or help them with their quick fixes. This is what we call “accommodation”.