Author: Alison Seponara
Category: Anxiety
Published Date: 05/29/2020
Comments: 27
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Well here we are. In a pandemic. Honestly, I didn’t even know what that meant until it happened. I actually googled ‘pandemic.’ All my anxious brain heard when that word was mentioned was “we’re all going to die.” That is how powerful our mind is, especially if you’re someone who struggles with anxiety. Anxious thoughts have a way of making you feel powerless and often results in physical and emotional symptoms that may seem impossible to control.
For those of us that struggle with anxiety, logic is basically overruled by the belief that something unlikely or impossible will happen. When we feel loss of control or an anxiety attack comes on, the chances of experiencing irrational thoughts increase. One way to start healing and challenge these thoughts is by recognizing they are there in the first place. Once you can label and dissect an irrational thought, you take away its power!
The truth is, we have more control over the way we think than you may realize! The way we think can influence how we feel, which can control our mood the entire day. This is why we have to practice challenging our irrational thinking patterns. It so important to find a replacement thought in times of high anxiety (like a global pandemic for example).
By being more self-aware and acknowledging that this thought pattern is not accurate, you are successfully telling your anxiety that you know it’s creating this altered view of reality…and that it does NOT have the control! Believe me, I’m not saying this is easy to do, and many times impossible to create this habit without the help of a licensed therapist…BUT believe me, IT WORKS!
This is why I believe in the healing power of affirmations. Affirmations are simple, first-person, present-tense, active statements that you repeat to yourself on a regular basis. These statements can remind us that we choose the way we think rather than remaining at the mercy of anxious thoughts. As a result, you create the exact state of mind that you wish to be in and for most of us, that’s a positive, healthy and productive state of mind.
Some of my favorite healing affirmations during COVID-19:
This is temporary.
I am allowed to be scared.
I am safe in this moment.
Today I will find love and peace of mind.
A pandemic does not mean the end of the world.
Write down the affirmations mentioned here and put them up all around your home…where you can constantly VISUALLY SEE THEM! This will help remind you that even in times of panic, the feeling is temporary. Make sure your affirmations REALLY speak to you personally, counter your own negative self-talk, and are meaningful.
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I’m a true believer of the power of the to heal with affirmations. I loved “I am allowed to be scared.” This really resonates with me. Thanks for sharing these.
This is really a tough time and I feel like there’s a lot of pressure on people to always seem okay. So it’s such great advice to confront your anxieties, and be okay with being scared! Good post
Love your post! Will be sharing some of your images! I can totally relate to them!
Thanks for the reminder! I feel exactly the same way, I feel like there’s a panic attack that I don’t understand. But I try my best to keep my cool, cry when I have to and control being too worried.
I always have the worst anxiety about everything. I overthink and create scenarios that don’t exist. Its really a huge downfall of mine.
I too get anxious about all of this. I have to keep reminding myself that it is temporary.
I love that you made these quotes shareable! It is a different time right now. I hope that you and your family are staying safe and healthy!