Consequence after consequence, over many years, erodes your self-esteem, undercuts your self-confidence, and leads to relationship and work problems. Rosey took a few minutes to examine both the short-term and long-term consequences of her anxious actions. This exercise was quite helpful for Rosey. She learned that some consequences were quite clear, but others,
such as the worry and shame she feels when she avoids, were new to her

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