Avoidance: Why We Struggle to Face Our Fears

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When people say, “I’d rather get a root canal than look at my unpaid bills,” they are actually exhibiting a universally favorite coping mechanism in the face of fear — avoidance. (Also, they probably have never had a root canal.)

Burying your head in the sand will not make you invisible. It will simply make it harder for you to breathe.