Hey everyone! Today’s post is a short one about anxiety affirmations. For a few months I wrote affirmations like these, with a few others, in my diary at the start of everyday. Like everything that helps us look after and heal our mental health, these aren’t a silver bullet, but what they did for me (and I hope they can do for you) is create a hopeful mindset for the day and minimise my experience of anxiety just a little bit which really helps in the long run. Note: I am not a mental health professional, just someone sharing my own experience. Sometimes I read over affirmations like this or copy them out a few times to help me cope when my emotions get a bit overwhelming. My wish is that this might aid someone out there in the tiniest way and remind you that you are not alone. So without further adieu, here are some anxiety affirmations:
- I can’t predict the future so I don’t need to guess about it
- The future is not the past
- I don’t have to believe everything I think
- Thoughts, emotions, and behaviours are not the same thing
- Even if bad things happen, I can handle it
- I am loved, loving, and loveable
- I don’t have to deal with everything alone
- Don’t assume the worst, it usually doesn’t happen anyway
- Instead of worrying about problems, I can take actions to solve them
- When my mind goes to the future, I can bring it back to the present
- I can’t control everything; I don’t have to try so hard
- A panic attack can’t kill me – they are horrible and uncomfortable but not physically dangerous
- This too shall pass
- Everyone makes mistakes; no one is perfect. I am so much more than my mistakes
- I can’t know what others are thinking, so I don’t need to try and guess
- I don’t have to be perfect to be liked and loved
- I am enough just the way I am
- Even if people notice I am anxious it does not mean they will think less of me
- One step at a time
- My mental illness is a part of me, but it does not define me
Obviously these affirmations will be more effective alongside other tools, but there is value in just allowing these words to sink in – even for a second. You are so strong and have so much value. Try to write or read these anxiety affirmations without any judgement if you can, and if judgement does arise just notice it and let it be. Sending all my love and support to you today,
Millie 🙂
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