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    The Even-If Reframe

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    Anxiety thrives on 'What if?' This reframe shifts the question from prediction to trust in your own resourcefulness.

    Why it works

    CBT research shows that directly answering catastrophic 'what ifs' with evidence of past resilience weakens anxiety's grip and builds self-efficacy.

    Catch the Worry

    Notice when you have the thought, 'What if [X] happens?' Pause. Don't chase the scenario down the rabbit hole.

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