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Experiential Avoidance can be Harmful

Experiential Avoidance can be Harmful. Higher experiential avoidance is associated with: Higher anxiety More depression More overall pathology. History of sexual abuse High risk sexual behavior Substance abuse BPD symptomatology and depression Thought suppression Alexithymia

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Experiential Avoidance can be Harmful

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  1. Experiential Avoidance can be Harmful • Higher experiential avoidance is associated with: • Higher anxiety • More depression • More overall pathology • History of sexual abuse • High risk sexual behavior • Substance abuse • BPD symptomatology and depression • Thought suppression • Alexithymia • Anxiety sensitivity Sources: Hayes et al (under submission); Polusny (1997); Toarmino (1998); Pistorello (1997); Batten, Follette, & Aban (1998); Stewart, Zvolensky, & Eifert (1998); 47

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