COUNTERING ANXIETY PRODUCTING THOUGHTS
Come up with a rational counterstatement anytime you have anxiety-producing thoughts:
Anxiety-Producing Thought | Rational Counterstatement |
I can’t go to the mall with my hair like this–everyone will notice me. | Example: My hair looks a little messy, but everyone will be too occupied with other things to notice. Even if they do notice, I doubt they would care. |
I know I won’t be able to finish my work on time. |
I will do what I can today and continue the rest today |
I can’t face my boss. She’s going to yell at me. |
But what if my boss doesn’t yell at me and understand my situation |
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