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In very simple terms, you are afraid to surrender. You think it is unsafe to do so, and, that if you let down your defenses, anxiety will overwhelm you. You think your vigilance and anticipation of disaster is the only thing keeping you safe. But this is the crazy bluff of anxiety. It makes us feel like we are in danger, and then convinces us that “it” (our anxiety) is what is keeping us safe....
Why do I seem Unable to Surrender?
Nov 07, 2022
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We have a constant stream of self-talk happening, and it tends to be mostly of the negative variety, and things that make our anxiety worse. We are simply going to go round and round in circles, trying unsuccessfully to reason our way out of the anxiety state. Two of the changes we need to make to our mindset and thinking about anxiety are honesty and self-acceptance / kindness. Here are some of t...
Things I Told Myself During Recovery from Anxiety
Aug 30, 2022
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