19/06/2026
it’s your therapist bestie 👋🏾🩷
let’s talk anticipatory anxiety. ofc…you’re not alone this but let’s explore a few tips that can be helpful.
when this happens, our brains aren’t just anticipating danger, they are scanning for it and on high alert.
our job is to tell our minds that we aren’t in any danger.
rather than avoiding anxiety, it’s helpful to bring ourselves to the present moment by focusing on the next hour, or event the next few minutes with prompts such as: “what do I need in this next hour?”
it’s also grounding ourselves in moments of uncertainty by leaning in on our support systems and scanning for safety in our environments more than danger. looking for: “what is the evidence that I’m safe right now?”
be patient with yourself 🫶🏾🤍
