HOW TO CHALLENGE UPSETTING THOUGHTS As yourself "is what I am thinking really real?  Is what I am feeling really real?  What does my 'Head' say and what does my…

Distraction Thinking about unpleasant symptoms will tend to make them worse. We begin the "fear of fear" cycle, provoking further symptoms as well as preventing existing ones from disappearing. It…

RELAXATION WHY RELAXATION IS HELPFUL When we are stressed, the muscles in our bodies tense up and this muscular tension causes uncomfortable bodily feelings, such as headaches, backache, tight chest…

HOW THOUGHTS CAN INCREASE ANXIETY. The thoughts we have play a major part in increasing our anxiety. Two examples may make it clear that thoughts can add to anxiety and…