Learning to watch and wait to pay attention to your anxious response in the present moment and to observe it objectively, non judgmentally, and with acceptance and understanding takes time and practice. It’s not an easy skill to learn, because in a sense, you’re working against your mind’s natural tendency to move away from the present. However, it’s a skill that you can develop
and one that you’ll use throughout your recovery from your excessive anxiety or anxiety disorder.

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