Anxiety can feel overwhelming, often triggered by an avalanche of thoughts that spiral out of control.
Over the years of treating people with anxiety, psychologists have discovered that there are certain patterns of thoughts that are central to anxiety.
Spotting, understanding and then challenging these thoughts is one very useful strategy for dealing with persistent anxiety.
These techniques are grounded in cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) principles and backed by research, offering practical ways to break free from negative thought patterns.
The following are extracts from: The Anxiety Plan: 42 Strategies For Worry, Phobias, OCD and Panic, an online course that is included in the Premium Membership.
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Author: Dr Jeremy Dean
Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004. View all posts by Dr Jeremy Dean