Research tells us that “ACEs” (adverse childhood experiences) if not identified and worked through can become very toxic to a person and to those relationships around them. Further, anxiety that is allowed to develop will impact brain chemistry, social skills, academic achievement and overall mental health.
The term ‘self-talk’ has been around the mental health community for as long as I can remember. David Stoop’s book, “Self Talk”, “How to Stop the Past From Controlling Your Future” and, “Take Your Life Back” were three of his earliest contributions. Very briefly, found below are a handful of anxiety coping statements that can help lower (not guarantee) anxiety if employed at the ‘early onset’ stage.
The term ‘self-talk’ has been around the mental health community for as long as I can remember. David Stoop’s book, “Self Talk”, “How to Stop the Past From Controlling Your Future” and, “Take Your Life Back” were three of his earliest contributions. Very briefly, found below are a handful of anxiety coping statements that can help lower (not guarantee) anxiety if employed at the ‘early onset’ stage.
- What I am currently thinking may not be facts.
- I do not need to solve this feeling right now.
- I can share this feeling with a safe person.
- My anxiety does not necessarily mean there is something wrong with me.
- This feeling very well be a false alarm.
- My bravery is stronger and more capable than my fear.
- Just keep breathing.
- I can do hard things.
- I am loved.
- It is OK to make a mistake; I can survive this situation.
- I can ask for help.
- Become increasingly aware of ‘black and white’ thinking.
- Avoid toxic or overly negative conversations.
- Is there another way of looking at this?
- Is this worth worrying about?
- Is there evidence of my worry?
- Do something fun, for you.
- My anxiousness is real but it does not define me.
- Ask yourself, “What am I upset about?”
- Will this thought be an issue or matter, one week from now?