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Old Mar 18, 2011, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by maggyjo View Post
I know they say to sit with the anxiety and the activity will be easier next time, but that just doesn't work with me. next time the anxiety is still right there it never changes.
I agree with mixedup, you can't only sit with the anxiety; you have to "listen" to it, to try to understand it. What other thoughts come up when you are (trying to) listen to what is happening when you are anxious? Let it tell you something...
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