I find that most coping methods available emphasize the irrationality of fear and anxiety. The premise seems to be, “remind yourself that you don’t need to be anxious about this thing”. My problem is that sometimes the things that give us the most anxiety are perfectly rational fears- illness, political unrest, mortality, financial worries, etc. Obviously the specific concerns will be different for each person. But, what methods are available for managing anxiety with a rational cause? You can’t convince yourself it’s irrational, but you also need to be able to live your life.
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I find that most coping methods available emphasize the irrationality of fear and anxiety. The premise seems to be, “remind yourself that you don’t need to be anxious about this thing”. My problem is that sometimes the things that give us the most anxiety are perfectly rational fears- illness, political unrest, mortality, financial worries, etc. Obviously the specific concerns will be different for each person. But, what methods are available for managing anxiety with a rational cause? You can’t convince yourself it’s irrational, but you also need to be able to live your life.
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