Yesterday, after a day of working with very anxious people and feeling anxious myself about the U.S. midterm elections next month and some ongoing health challenges, I asked this question on Twitter:
I’ve noticed in group therapy that naming how anxious you are can help in several ways, including eliciting people’s strategies for reducing anxiety, like the 4-7-8 breathing method.
When I’m anxious, I often think of this quote, which helps me feel less anxious about being anxious:
“If you’re not anxious, you’re not paying attention.
— Unknown
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Here’s what I find when I search for other anxious quotes:
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Let’s see if any of my other images for today relate to being anxious.
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Among other things, “Russian roulette” is making me anxious, so maybe I’ll refocus on National Do Something Nice Day.
And honestly, I’m a little anxious about working on Yom Kippur, but that’s my choice these days.
Here’s what I find on YouTube when I search for “anxious.”
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Thanks to all who helped me create this “anxious” blog post, including YOU.
