A thought that might help with anxiety

[freestylemonster]

I'm sure we all have at least one person that we're a bit more comfortable talking to. Could be a brother, sister, parent, best friend, whatever. Now think for a minute....Why do you feel comfortable around them?

It's because you know them and you know they're nice and wouldn't intentionally hurt you.

So think about this: MOST people are nice and wouldn't intentionally hurt you! If you're comfortable around one person because of that then why not try to relax around other people for that same reason??

Just thought I'd throw it out there..

 

[jennismortal]

For most chronic worriers, the anxious thoughts are fueled by the beliefs–both negative and positive–they hold about worrying.On the negative side, you may believe that your constant worrying is harmful, that it’s going to drive you crazy or affect your physical health. Or you may worry that you’re going to lose all control over your worrying–that it will take over and never stop.On the positive side, you may believe that your worrying helps you avoid bad things, prevents problems, prepares you for the worst, or leads to solutions.
Negative beliefs, or worrying about worrying, add to your anxiety and keep worry going. But positive beliefs about worrying can be even more damaging. It’s tough to break the worry habit if you believe that your worrying protects you. In order to stop worry and anxiety for good, you must give up your belief that worrying serves a positive purpose. Once you realize that worrying is the problem, not the solution, you can regain control of your worried mind.