Chapter 4 Flashcards
1
Q
Why is labeling your anxiety with a disorder unhelpful?
A
It doesn’t help you achieve results.
2
Q
What problematic idea does science and culture promote?
A
It isn’t okay to feel fear or anxiety.
3
Q
What are the four myths about anxiety?
A
- Anxiety problems are biological and hereditary.
- Intense anxiety is abnormal.
- Anxiety is a sign of weakness.
- Anxiety can and must be managed for a vital life.
4
Q
What can be inherited, regarding anxiety?
A
Only a predisposition can be inherited.
5
Q
What percentage of risk do genes contribute for anxiety problems?
A
30-40%
6
Q
What is a healthy way to relate to intense emotions?
A
Welcome the intense emotions as a vital part of you.
7
Q
What trap does Western culture promote?
A
One must think and feel better before one can improve for the better. You can learn to live better without first thinking and feeling better.
