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Old Jan 23, 2015, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by CosmicRose View Post
Does it come out of no where? Is there anything you are particularly stressed or anxious about? Do these feelings occur when you think about certain things or anticipate anything?
Imo all anxiety is anticipatory in nature, i.e., fear of the future. When I focus on possible outcomes, "what if's", etc, I feel my anxiety levels rising. The answer is being able to be present, focusing on where I'm at now. Easier said than done, for sure. Practicing meditation helps. Even afterwards, I feel more relaxed and calm (at least until I go back into my default mode of stressing about the future lol).