Anxiety about anxiety, also known as anticipatory anxiety or meta-anxiety, involves a fear of the physical symptoms and thoughts associated with anxiety. This phenomenon often arises from beliefs that anxiety is dangerous and could lead to dire consequences, such as heart attacks or losing control. Such beliefs promote resistance to anxiety, leading to increased focus and magnification of the symptoms. However, individuals can learn to manage their anxiety by changing their beliefs and employing techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
"Anxiety about anxiety" refers to a fear of the physical symptoms and thoughts associated with anxiety, leading to avoidance and magnification of the experience.
Anxiety often stems from beliefs that equate it with danger, leading individuals to resist it, which ironically intensifies the experience.
By utilizing principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), individuals can learn to manage anxiety without letting it take control.
Gaining an understanding of one's beliefs about anxiety can shift the experience, allowing for healthier responses instead of avoidance.
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