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Feeling Stuck in “What If’s” and Dreading Worst-Case Scenarios? A Simple Technique to Stop Worrying and Get Your Life Back
By Sue Morter
Think back to the last time some issue weighed heavily on your mind. Something negative happened, and it triggered a flood of anxious thoughts.
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