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Ok-Sheepherder7262 t1_jb3zi4n wrote

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I have watched him, he is brilliant honestly. Not frequently, I must limit myself on when and how often. In the morning before I have to do a bunch of stuff for example I try not to think about it incase I get some anxiety but if its late at night, I have not much to do tomorrow, then maybe I can think about it critically. My therapist has also given me good outlets for it as well.

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BenjaminTW1 t1_jc2uk5d wrote

Sorry for the late response.

Good on your therapist. I dealt with debilitating anxiety for some time and outlets like controlled breathing and meditation were extremely helpful.

I find that critical analysis as a pathway to understanding is such a great tool for handling fear or anxiety. In the same way that understanding something magical often reduces that sense of awe, understanding something eerie [mortality] often reduces that sense of anxiety or fear.

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Ok-Sheepherder7262 t1_jc3fkzt wrote

You are totally right. I'm glad to hear that you have those techniques, you must have very good therapist/counselor

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