When you are experiencing anxiety, your mind has a way of making everything feel important.

In this episode, we’re looking at the difference between something being possible and something being likely—and how anxiety tends to treat those two things as the same.

When your mind believes that anything that could happen is something you need to figure out or prevent, it can pull you into cycles of overthinking, checking, and trying to get certainty.

This episode will help you step out of that loop and begin to come back to what’s actually real, instead of what your mind is imagining.

In This Episode:

• Why anxiety confuses possibility with likelihood
• How the search for certainty keeps you stuck
• Why not every thought needs your attention
• How to gently return to the present moment

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Got a question about early motherhood, anxiety, or anything we discussed today? I'd love to hear from you! Send your questions to susannah@susannahlongcoaching.com and I might feature your question (anonymously) in a future episode.

DISCLAIMER: This podcast represents the opinions of Susannah Long, LMFT. The content of this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a replacement for medical or mental health care from a licensed mental health professional. In no way does listening, emailing, or interacting on social media platforms with content establish a therapist - client relationship or coach - client relationship.

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