2 questions

[Trish23]

I am in treatment with a counselor for GAD. What do others do with the thought that it will never end even though it has in the past. Also in one week I have to travel with my, hubby to my sons house who doesn’t know I have this problem and then to a celebration of life service and am fighting anticipatory anxiety. I am trying to tell myself I will be fine just uncomfortable but that isn’t comforting. What are some things some of you do to slow these types of thoughts.

[LilyAnnepuppy]

I find the best practice is to mindfully stay in the day. Usually what’s in front of my nose is reasonably acceptable. It’s when I start looking into the future that I get whacked. Most everything I get anxious about don’t happen. I tell myself horror scenarios in my head and I’ll panic. Hopefully that might help.

[optimismrus]

I can relate. When I face an event where I may be uncomfortable, I've learned to try to visualize the day as peaceful. I ask Spirit to support me in a peaceful experience. If I'm worried about personal questions being asked, I would prepare simple answers ahead of time. In other words, I would not go there without preparing myself for the best outcome. hope this helps.

[optimismrus]

Also, with regards to your 1st question. If your anxiety has been recurring in the past, I know I would not accept that it will never end. I would stay open to the idea that I would have periods when I am not anxious. This does not mean that you stop taking medications.

[Rachmaninov2]

I visualise myself back in my home environment when the anxiety provoking event is over. My mind often imagines the worst scenario, reality is usually different.