Anxiety is often related to worrying and expecting the worst, or even a disaster, to occur.
It is important to recognise negative thoughts. You can also learn to make your thoughts encouraging and positive.
| Examples of negative thoughts: | Examples of encouraging thoughts: |
|---|---|
| I will be left all alone and I won’t have any friends anymore. | I am keeping in touch with my friends every day. |
| I will definitely get the virus and then I’ll be really ill. | I have been washing my hands and doing my best to avoid getting ill. |
| I will give the virus to granny and then she’ll die. | If granny gets ill, then the doctors and nurses will help her. |
| Remote school is going really badly, and I won’t be accepted for further studies. | Everyone else is in the same situation, and the teachers will understand. |
| Mum and dad will get ill and die. I’ll be left all alone. | Mum and dad are completely healthy. If something happens, I will be looked after. |
An encouraging and reassuring internal voice will make you feel better.
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