I went to the doctor a couple weeks ago and spoke about my anxiety and how it has been pretty out of control. I told her it's hard to explain what it feels like when I'm anxious (for seemingly no good reason) and she says "anxiety is similar to the feeling we get when we are being chased by a bear." And I looked at her and told her yup, that sounds pretty accurate. Since my appointment when I am feeling very anxious I have been reciting in my head "you are not being chased by a bear. You are safe and not in immenent danger. You are not being chased by a bear." It may not make any sense to someone who doesn't know the feeling, but for me being mindful and finding a positive mantra to keep me grounded is helpful. Do any of you have specific inner dialog when you are in the throws of anxiety?