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These are some of my go-to mantras/affirmations for anxiety, panic attacks, stressful or triggering situations and even daily as a maintenance activity. I hope these provide help or solace to anyone who needs these. Please feel free to use, edit, adapt, or even add to the ones I have listed here.

As scary as this feeling is, I know I can get through this.

I am safe

This is a feeling and that is valid, but I know I am okay

I may feel out of control, but I still control my actions

I am more than my anxiety

The past is over, the present is in my control, the future will be okay.

I will calm down

I can calm myself down

I am capable of solving the problems that come my way.

I am not doing this on my own

This feeling is temporary, I will feel better soon.

My brain is just trying to keep me safe

This stress will pass

This trigger will pass

These feelings will pass

I will be okay

This is not the end of the world.

I have survived, and I will do it again

This will not be how I feel forever

I have felt this before and it does end

I am safe and in control

I can relax my body

I will persevere

I am capable of being calm

I am allowed to make mistakes

One mistake will not define me

One bad day will not define me

I can and I will push through

I can do this

All those who are struggling with stress and anxiety right now: Please now that you are stronger than these feelings, you can get through this and you deserve to feel safe and calm. You are not alone, you are deserving and capable of a calmer, happier life. Keep fighting!