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out of control

The problem comes when worry spins out of

control. Here’s how it works: Our thoughts create

our feelings. Then our feelings lead to actions,

and those actions create more thoughts. It’s a

loop. In stressful times, anxiety can take hold and

build on itself till it takes on a life all its own.

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can do.

I give up.

See how it works? Anxious thoughts make you feel scared, sad, and

ashamed. The situation seems hopeless, so you don’t do anything to

change it. That leaves you feeling worse, only now your worries may be

even stronger because they’ve been running the show since you first

thought “what if?” It’s a vicious cycle.