We can simplify this by saying that for an anxious person, the mind is no friend. It is necessary, then, to turn your back on fearful thinking and stop trusting it. Learn to confront the onset of worry with the following statements to yourself:
-Fear feels convincing, but it’s only a feeling, and feelings pass.
-The situation can be dealt with.
-I need a clear decision here.
-I will look for a clear decision in myself first, then I will turn to others I can trust.
-The voice of fear is the last thing I can trust.
(San Francisco Chronicle)