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There will always be things to focus on that cause distress
Anxiety is your body’s way of telling you there might be a threat and to take action. Depression results when you continue to feel anxious but you feel stuck, helpless and hopeless.
Dwelling on anxiety or anxious thoughts reduces immunity and can cause anxiety and depression and make you more susceptible to the flu or coronavirus.
Which is a better use of your energy?
Focusing on the people and things that are important in your life
Focusing on all of the things that are out of control and irritants which really don’t matter in the big scheme of things
You only have so much energy
What people, things and activities are important to you?
Family
Friends
Health
Happiness
Financial independence
Environment
Other?
How does worrying about the crisis help you achieve those things?
What distress tolerance skills can you use?
How could you use your energy to focus on things that are important?
