Anxiety Quote by Scott Stossel
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Book: My Age of Anxiety by Scott Stossel, 2017
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.
