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Generally speaking, the anxiety will pass, which is easy…

“Generally speaking, the anxiety will pass, which is easy for me to say when I'm not in the middle of an anxiety attack. When you're in the throes of one, it's hard to feel anything other than utter misery and terror.” quote by Scott Stossel
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“Generally speaking, the anxiety will pass, which is easy for me to say when I'm not in the middle of an anxiety attack. When you're in the throes of one, it's hard to feel anything other than utter misery and terror.”

Scott Stossel

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Anxiety feels overwhelming in the moment, but it is temporary and will subside with time and coping.

In simple terms: Anxiety is intense now but passes later.

Key Takeaway

Remember that the feeling is temporary.

Themes

mental health resilience mindfulness

Mood

anxious hopeful

Type

advice personal narrative

When to use this quote

  • during panic attacks
  • therapy sessions
  • daily stress management

Key Concepts

cognitive distortion emotional regulation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you remind yourself of this when panic strikes?
  • What coping tools help you during attacks?
A Different Perspective

Anxiety can become chronic without proper support.

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