4. Not everything your mind says to you is true

  Simply said. That bitch can’t be always trusted. (said vaguely) As a person who is  struggling with anxiety and overthinking in general, it is so important to know that not every statement is truthful. You can’t let these negative thoughts determinate your life. You can learn how to recognize the false ones among the other ones. It won’t be always easy, and your mind will most definitely play dirty tricks on you.

But what might help you is to look at the situation from a larger perspective. You need to realise that this is just you over-reacting and the reality might be completely different. And what do I do when I feel like I’m starting to panic or my anxiety is about to kick in? I concentrate on what is around me. It can seem silly, but I start to breathe properly while studying ordinary objects around me. My mind becomes occupied like that with something other than overthinking. Another helpful thing is self-pep-talk. Motivate yourself. Create a positive environment for your soul.

It is extremely difficult to cover this topic in a few sentences because it is very complex and there are so many ways to help you control your mind a little better. You just need to keep searching for the one that will be your little helper.

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