 It's okay to feel this way. This feeling won't last forever. You've felt this way before and nothing bad happened. Think about what else you can say to yourself. By using these phrases, you can help yourself feel more in control and less overwhelmed. Remember, anxiety is a normal part of life, but it doesn't have to control you. You've got this. I believe in you. Hey, wouldn't it be great if life came with remote control? You know, you could hit pause when you needed to or hit rewind.