Challenging Anxiety Thoughts
by Therapist Aid
Anxiety can be a healthy emotion-it forces us to focus on our problems, and work hard to solve them. But sometimes, anx…
Anxiety can be a healthy emotion-it forces us to focus on our problems, and work hard to solve them. But sometimes, anxiety grows out of control, and does just the opposite. It cripples our ability to solve problems. When this happens, irrational thoughts often play a role. In this exercise, we will practice catching our irrational thoughts, and replacing them with rational alternatives. With enough practice, this will become a natural process that can help you manage anxiety.