{"id":764,"date":"2021-12-30T13:06:32","date_gmt":"2021-12-30T13:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/?p=764"},"modified":"2021-12-30T13:06:32","modified_gmt":"2021-12-30T13:06:32","slug":"positive-affirmations-for-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/positive-affirmations-for-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"55 Positive Affirmations for Anxiety, Panic, and Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Living with anxiety can be tough. You get restless out of a sudden, and the most trivial disappointment can ruin your day. Fortunately, with the help of positive affirmations for anxiety, you can get immediate relief from those unsettling symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>If you have anxiety or panic disorder, then you probably already know that meditation and breathing techniques help ease anxious feelings. Whether you use them or not, their positive effect is confirmed by <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s10484-015-9279-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">numerous studies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Think about affirmations as one more technique that could help you calm down in challenging moments. They can also prove effective in stressful situations.<\/p>\n<p>I believe everyone would benefit from positive affirmations for anxiety in today\u2019s times of uncertainty and mass hysteria around the pandemic. So why don\u2019t you give them a try?<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #222222;color:#222222\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #222222;color:#222222\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/positive-affirmations-for-anxiety\/#Do_Affirmations_Work_for_Anxiety\" title=\"Do Affirmations Work for Anxiety?\">Do Affirmations Work for Anxiety?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/positive-affirmations-for-anxiety\/#40_Positive_Affirmations_for_Anxiety_Panic_and_Stress\" title=\"40 Positive Affirmations for Anxiety, Panic, and Stress\">40 Positive Affirmations for Anxiety, Panic, and Stress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/positive-affirmations-for-anxiety\/#15_Positive_Affirmations_for_Social_Anxiety\" title=\"15 Positive Affirmations for Social Anxiety\">15 Positive Affirmations for Social Anxiety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/positive-affirmations-for-anxiety\/#How_to_Use_Affirmations_for_Anxiety_and_How_Do_They_Work\" title=\"How to Use Affirmations for Anxiety and How Do They Work?\">How to Use Affirmations for Anxiety and How Do They Work?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Affirmations_Work_for_Anxiety\"><\/span>Do Affirmations Work for Anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, they do, and studies demonstrate their positive effects on mental well-being. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/342515406_Can_self-affirmations_reduce_depression_and_anxiety_and_boost_well-being_in_psoriasis_patients_Preliminary_findings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Researchers from Poland found<\/a> that self-affirmations helped reduce anxiety and depression in chronic psoriasis patients.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/13548506.2021.1917770\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Another study<\/a> investigated the effects of self-affirmations on anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that the participants who had practiced self-affirmations were less anxious about the pandemic situation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"40_Positive_Affirmations_for_Anxiety_Panic_and_Stress\"><\/span>40 Positive Affirmations for Anxiety, Panic, and Stress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>I feel calm and centered<\/li>\n<li>I feel comfortable and safe<\/li>\n<li>I release my anxiety and negative feelings<\/li>\n<li>I let go of my negative thoughts<\/li>\n<li>Every time I inhale, I breathe in peace and calm<\/li>\n<li>With every exhale, I breathe out stress and worry<\/li>\n<li>I let go of anxiety and stress<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m in full control of my life<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m in charge of my emotions<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m in charge of my body and mind<\/li>\n<li>My breathing is calm and deep<\/li>\n<li>My heartbeat slows down to its normal pace<\/li>\n<li>My body is relaxed and comfortable<\/li>\n<li>My muscles relax<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m fully present at this moment<\/li>\n<li>I focus on my breathing<\/li>\n<li>I release my fears of tomorrow<\/li>\n<li>My future is bright and happy<\/li>\n<li>I accept uncertainty and welcome what the future brings me<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m open to change<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m ready for what life brings me<\/li>\n<li>I easily cope with stress<\/li>\n<li>I choose to fill my mind with positive thoughts<\/li>\n<li>I choose to focus on positive emotions<\/li>\n<li>I choose to focus on the beauty around me<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m in full control of this situation<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m a strong and resilient person<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m strong enough to overcome any obstacle<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m stronger than my fears<\/li>\n<li>I accept things that are beyond my control<\/li>\n<li>I make peace with my past and let go of regrets<\/li>\n<li>The world is a safe place<\/li>\n<li>I release tension from my body<\/li>\n<li>I trust my body<\/li>\n<li>I trust life and expect the best<\/li>\n<li>My whole being is filled with calm and peace<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m at peace with myself and life<\/li>\n<li>I detach myself from my anxiety<\/li>\n<li>I detach myself from my negative thoughts and fears<\/li>\n<li>With every breath I take, my body relaxes, my heartbeat slows down, and my mind releases worry and stress<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Positive_Affirmations_for_Social_Anxiety\"><\/span>15 Positive Affirmations for Social Anxiety<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-394\" src=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/how-to-stop-being-an-introvert.jpg\" alt=\"how to stop being an introvert\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/how-to-stop-being-an-introvert.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/how-to-stop-being-an-introvert-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/how-to-stop-being-an-introvert-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/how-to-stop-being-an-introvert-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I created this blog for <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/introvert-vs-shy-difference\/\">insecure introverts<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/introversion-vs-social-anxiety\/\">socially anxious people<\/a>, so I couldn\u2019t neglect this topic here. Below you will find a few affirmations for social anxiety.<\/p>\n<p>Use them every time you worry about an impending event or <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/socially-inept-definition-signs\/\">feel uneasy in a social setting<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you are getting overwhelmingly nervous like you are at the edge of a panic attack, the above affirmations for anxiety will be more effective.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>I\u2019m in a safe place and the people who surround me love and accept me<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m in harmony with the world and other people<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m loved and accepted<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m an interesting and likable person<\/li>\n<li>I release my worries and fears<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m open to new friendships and opportunities to get to know other people<\/li>\n<li>My confidence in social situations grows every day<\/li>\n<li>My social skills improve every day<\/li>\n<li>I trust other people<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m respected and appreciated<\/li>\n<li>People have good intentions toward me<\/li>\n<li>People want to make friends with me<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m a strong and confident person<\/li>\n<li>I feel comfortable in social settings<\/li>\n<li>I attract positive people and emotions into my life<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you have social anxiety, you may also want to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/affirmations-for-confidence-self-esteem\/\">my list of affirmations for confidence and self-esteem<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_Affirmations_for_Anxiety_and_How_Do_They_Work\"><\/span>How to Use Affirmations for Anxiety and How Do They Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you see, the above affirmations promote<strong> feelings of safety, calm, and control<\/strong>. This is what an anxiety sufferer struggles with \u2013 they feel like they are not in charge of their own body and ultimately, their life too.<\/p>\n<p>When your heart races, your breathing gets shallow and hard, and your whole body feels twitchy, it seems like something inside you has broken down and you can do nothing to fix it.<\/p>\n<p>It happens because your brain gets ready for a perceived threat and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1566277205000101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">activates<\/a> the so-called <strong>flight-or-fight response<\/strong>. This is why you need to convince your subconscious that you are perfectly safe and in control of the situation.<\/p>\n<p>You could have noticed that most of my affirmations are<strong> short and clear<\/strong>. I believe that it\u2019s the most effective way to use them. When you are crippled by anxiety, your mind needs short and precise orders, not some vague, wordy statements.<\/p>\n<p>The above positive affirmations for anxiety are meant for moments of stress and panic. Just repeat them every time you feel overwhelmed and stressed. You could pair them with breathing techniques for maximum effect.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you have a neurotic personality, you could use some of <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/powerful-gratitude-affirmations\/\">these affirmations in the morning<\/a> to fill yourself with calm and peace for the new day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Living with anxiety can be tough. You get restless out of a sudden, and the most trivial disappointment can ruin your day. Fortunately, with the help of positive affirmations for anxiety, you can get immediate relief from those unsettling symptoms. 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