As currently I do not have the resource to attend therapy; I am trying to help myself in my journey to overcome anxiety and intrusive thoughts. 

So usually when I am having anxious thoughts, I trying various tricks suggested by different therapist-

1. Talk to my anxiety to come back later. 
2. Rationalise my anxious/intrusive thought .
3. Try to identify the cognitive distortions. 
4. Try mindfulness and deep breathing. 

To be honest, the first 3 tips do not work for me. The last tip works a little and this is were I need your help. When I am trying deep breathing/ mindfulness , though my body relaxes and I can stop my anxious thoughts, it is monetary. The moment I try to ease my breathing back to normal, the thought comes back in full force. I usually liken this entire process with a breath stuck in my throat waiting to gush out. My anxious thought is just paused for that moment. 

How do I move past this roadblock?

Am I being too impatient with my progress? Does this happen with everyone? Any thoughts or advice is welcome.