Anxiety Quote by Mignon McLaughlin
“A doctor recently described to me "benign positional vertigo": it means you get dizzy in certain positions, but you can get over it without necessarily changing the position. Change "vertigo" to "anxiety," and you've summed up the neurotic's plight.”
About This Quote
Comparing anxiety to a harmless vertigo illustrates that anxiety can be managed without changing external circumstances, highlighting internal coping strategies.
In simple terms: Anxiety can be managed without changing the situation.
Practice internal techniques to reduce anxiety.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- social events
- career changes
- daily stress
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What internal tools help you stay calm?
- When can you accept a situation without trying to change it?
May oversimplify chronic anxiety conditions.