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The White Bear Have you ever noticed what happens when someone tells you, “Whatever you do, don't think about a white bear.” Suddenly, it's almost impossible to think about anything else. Anxiety often works the same way. The harder we try not to feel anxious, the more our minds become preoccupied with anxiety. The harder we struggle to control it, the more control it often seems to gain over us. That struggle can look very different from one person to another. Mark keeps che

Sarah sat in her in the parking lot at Walmart. She looked toward the entrance, took a deep breath, and opened the door. Then the familiar thoughts appeared. “What if I have another panic attack?” “What if I can't get out?” “What if people notice?” She checked her pulse. She waited another minute. She could feel her heart begin to pound in her chest. Her breathing became shallow. Finally, she started the car and drove home. Almost immediately, she felt better. The tightness