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Anxiety Quote by Abhishek Shukla

“If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future.” quote by Abhishek Shukla
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“If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future.”

Abhishek Shukla

About This Quote

Being depressed ties you to past regrets, while anxiety anchors you to future worries, preventing present awareness.

In simple terms: Depression = past; anxiety = future; both block now.

Key Takeaway

Focus on present moment.

Themes

mental health mindfulness time perception

Mood

reflective calming

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • daily meditation
  • stressful work
  • relationship conflicts

Key Concepts

psychology cognitive bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you anchor yourself in the present?
  • What practices help shift focus from past/future?
A Different Perspective

May overlook structural causes of distress.

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