Anxiety Coping Statements

THOUGHT SHIFT
What is wrong
with me?!
This is a normal
emotion.
This has to stop,
I can’t cope!
This will pass. I
am okay.
Notice thoughts
like this...
... And gently
remind yourself
of thoughts like
this

Anxiety Coping Statements

moving from
unhelpful thoughts
to more realistic
& helpful ones
Everyone is
looking at me
Most people are not looking
at me. Looking at
someone doesn’t mean
negative judgement
People are
laughing at me
If people are laughing
or smiling, it doesn’t
mean it is at me.
Everyone is
judging me
People are more worried
about themselves, and I am
not defined by the
thoughts of others
I can’t cope
I am capable.
I focus on my
breath