‘What If’- Two Words, The Driving Force Behind Anxiety Spiral.
People with profound, out-of-control anxiety are totally at the mercy of these two simple words: ‘What if’.
This is what drives Anxiety. It’s the perceived threat- or danger’- of the future. Yes, there are times when that grim prediction becomes a reality; but in majority of cases, it is just a FAULTY PERCEPTION.
THESE 2 SIMPLE WORDS CAN CHANGE A NORMAL WORKING DAY OF A HIGHLY FUNCTIONING, SUCCESSFUL PROFESSIONAL ABOUT TO GIVE A PRESENTATION, FOR INSTANCE, INTO A QUIVERING WRECK.
If you hear these two words before, say, giving a presentation at work, you may:
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Escape the situation- leave work, go away.
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Avoid coming to work altogether that day.
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Endure Endless trips to the bathroom before the presentation (vomiting, bowel movements etc);
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Shake, feel sick and weak, thoughts and feelings distorted;
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Unable to FACE anyone, hide away;
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Make excuses as to WHY you can’t do the presentation, or
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You Will give the presentation, but won’t recall any of it because you felt so ill.
