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Process - Physician - Fraser Health Authority

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Anxiety LiesAnxiety tells you that what you are worrying about is going to happen and when it does, itwill be catastrophic!The following two questions will help you dispel the illusions anxiety tries to create.1. Is what I’m worrying about really going to happen?a) Specify what you are worrying about.b) Collect relevant information that either supports or contradicts your fear.c) Determine the probability that what you fear will actually happen.2. Even if it does happen, would it really be as catastrophic as I’m imagining?a) What have you done to cope with similar problems in the past?b) What could you do to cope now?Patient Empowerment Anxiety Manual VIHA.March.2010 101

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