5. Pausing the Anxiety Thought Loop

What to do if you are stuck in a loop of anxious thoughts that just won’t stop?

One helpful technique is to pause and become purposefully aware of the present moment, the here and now.

Take a very deep breath and slowly exhale. Ask yourself the following questions.

Where am I?

What am I doing?

Who am I with?

What do I see?

What do I hear?

What can I smell?

Your answers help your brain focus on the reality of your present situation instead of getting caught up in the anxiety loop.

Have you tried this technique? How do it work for you?