Use the “How I Coped in the Past” Worksheet (see exercise 5.6) to examine the ways in which you’ve handled difficult situations in the past. List five times or situations in the past that were difficult for you. For each crisis, write the specific ways in which you coped. Write the names of friends you called. Jot down the strategies you used to manage your anxiety or sadness for example, exercise, medications, mindfulness, or hobbies.

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