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254 Affirmations for Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts

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254 Affirmations for Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts

Are you struggling with unwanted thoughts or images? If yes, these affirmations for anxiety disorders might be able to help you overcome these negative feelings.

We all experience intrusive thoughts from time to time. Especially in stressful situations. This mental pressure is usually unpleasant and can cause us stress and anxiety.

Positive affirmations are positive statements that you repeat over and over to yourself. They can help you change your beliefs and attitudes towards certain situations.

Positive affirmations can be helpful for those who struggle with intrusive thoughts. Try repeating positive statements such as “I am strong” or “I am happy” whenever you notice negative thoughts creeping into your mind.

You may also want to write down your own affirmations on a piece of paper and keep it by your bedside at night.

How do I know if my thought is an obsession?

Obsessive thinking is repetitive, persistent thoughts that are distressing and interfere with daily life. People often feel they have no control over their obsessions and try to ignore them.

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254 Positive Affirmations for Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts

  • 1. I love myself.
  • 2. I am safe.”
  • 3. “I am worthy.”
  • 4. “I am loved.”
  • 5. “I am powerful.”
  • 6. “My thoughts are not real.”
  • 7. “It’s just a passing thought.”
  • 8. “All thoughts are equal.”
  • 9. “I am free.”
  • 10. I won’t let times of stress to affect me.
  • 11. “I’m okay.”
  • 12. “I am grateful.”
  • 13. “This isn’t happening right now anyway.”
  • 14. There are many things in life I prefer not to think about.
  • 15. “This will pass.”
  • 16. The good thing is I chose positive thinking.”
  • 17. Just let it go and move on.
  • 18. That person doesn’t deserve my energy anymore.
  • 19. “I don’t need to worry about it because it hasn’t happened yet.”
  • 20. “These thoughts aren’t going to last forever.”
  • 21. “It is always darkest before dawn.”
  • 22. My worries won’t hurt anyone when they’re gone.
  • 23. “I am worth more than the people who hate me.”
  • 24. “Nothing is wrong.”
  • 25. “This is temporary.”
  • 26. “Everything happens for a reason.”
  • 27. “My suffering helped someone else.”
  • 28. “Things may get better.”
  • 29. “God loves me.”
  • 30. “I’ll be fine after I leave the house.”
  • 31. “I am stronger than I realize.”
  • 32. A little bit of what I fear becomes reality.
  • 33. “Everything goes back to normal once the holidays are past.”
  • 34. I choose happiness.”
  • 35. I am a spiritual being.
  • 36. “Healing begins within me.”
  • 37. “I can handle whatever comes along!”
  • 38. Everything is perfect even though it seems otherwise.
  • 39. I live every day like it’s my last.
  • 40. “Whatever I face I can handle.”
  • 41. “Life is full of surprises.”
  • 42. “Today will bring miracles.”
  • 43. “I am protected.”
  • 44. “Even the best times have darkness behind them.”
  • 45. “I am blessed”
  • 46. “Every day brings new possibilities.”
  • 47. “I always find something good to look forward to.”
  • 48. “My future holds great promise.”
  • 49. “What lies ahead will make me stronger.”
  • 50. My calm mind works so well!
  • 51. I must stay focused!”
  • 52. “It’s ok to express my feelings.”
  • 53. “I am doing everything possible to heal myself.”
  • 54. “My pain is my teacher.”
  • 55. I am learning how to trust again.
  • 56. “I feel lighter already.”
  • 57. “Everything I feared has come true.”
  • 58. It takes courage to grow up.
  • 59. “I’ve got a lot left to learn.”
  • 60. “I can do anything I set out to do.”
  • 61. “I refuse to give in to negative thoughts!”
  • 62. “I have nothing to hide.”
  • 63. I am strong enough to overcome any challenge.
  • 64. “Being brave helps me deal with life.”
  • 65. I choose to be happy.”
  • 66. “Goodness prevails.”
  • 67. “I am able to accomplish anything.”
  • 68. “I have so much to offer others.”
  • 69. “I am lucky to be alive today.”
  • 70. “I am healthy and whole.”
  • 71. “Everything that happens gives me strength.”
  • 72. “I am a survivor.”
  • 73. “I am a fighter.”
  • 74. “I am ready for change.”
  • 75. “I am responsible for my emotions.”
  • 76. I am aware of my body signals.
  • 77. “I know exactly where my limits are.”
  • 78. “Happiness will follow me wherever I go.
  • 79. “I love all of God’s creations.”
  • 80. “I no longer believe there is only bad luck or chance.”
  • 81. “I am here to help others.”
  • 82. “I am a powerful force in this universe.”
  • 83. I can take my mind beyond time in my everyday life.”
  • 84. “I can feel my power in control.”
  • 85. I can forgive myself completely.
  • 86. “I am a bright light on earth.”
  • 87. “I am a miracle.”
  • 88. “I am a creator, not just an observer.”
  • 89. “I am connected with the world.”
  • 90. “There really is hope.”
  • 91. “I am getting healthier everyday.”
  • 92. “I am capable of achieving anything.”
  • 93. “I have never felt more fulfilled.”
  • 94. “I am now living each moment as if it were my last.”
  • 95. “My faith keeps me grounded.”
  • 96. “I can control my destiny.”
  • 97. “I am a good person.”
  • 98. “I am loved by everyone.”
  • 99. I am free from stress!”
  • 100. I have a loving purpose in life.”
  • 101. “I have the ability to transcend space and time.”
  • 102. I can achieve success.”
  • 103. I am confident about the outcome of this situation.
  • 104. “I see the beauty of nature everywhere.”
  • 105. “I’m here to teach people.”
  • 106. “I still see the sunshine through the clouds.”
  • 107. “I will succeed in life.”
  • 108. “I think positively about everything.”
  • 109. “I can’t wait until tomorrow.”
  • 110. “I can do better things than those who say ‘I can’t.'”
  • 111. “I am a gift to the human race.”
  • 112. My healing process continues.
  • 113. “My heart guides my actions.”
  • 114. I am not defined solely by what happened in the past.”
  • 115. “I choose to live free of fear.”
  • 116. “I enjoy working with others.”
  • 117. “Imagination is a wonderful thing.”
  • 118. “Everything has meaning.”
  • 119. “The inner voice is heard when we listen closely.”
  • 120. I can create whatever I want in life.”
  • 121. I am at peace with myself.
  • 122. “I am a person of worth and dignity.”
  • 123. “I am worthy of respect.”
  • 124. “I have access to cosmic energy whenever needed.”
  • 125. I can accept responsibility for my own happiness.
  • 126. I am safe.”
  • 127. “I understand my feelings.”
  • 128. “I am unique.”
  • 129. “I am the Universe.”
  • 130. “I AM!”
  • 131. “All that exists lives as one.”
  • 132. “We are all part of the universal consciousness.”
  • 133. I make friends easily.
  • 134. I am a great leader.”
  • 135. “I am learning how to laugh again.”
  • 136. “I am not afraid anymore.”
  • 137. I am truly grateful for the gifts of life and abundance.”
  • 138. “I am a healer.”
  • 139. I am a spiritual being.
  • 140. “I trust intuition.”
  • 141. “I am the master of my fate.”
  • 142. “God loves me unconditionally.”
  • 143. I choose to be happy.”
  • 144. “I am blessed with talents and abilities.”
  • 145. I am grateful for health, prosperity and happiness.
  • 146. I am creative, productive, and useful.
  • 147. “Nothing and nobody gets to me.”
  • 148. “I am not worried by the future.”
  • 149. “I am stronger than I know.”
  • 150. I love myself.
  • 151. “I work hard.”
  • 152. “I am willing to give up control.”
  • 153. “I am filled with joy.”
  • 154. “I am invincible.”
  • 155. “Whatever happens, happens for the best.”
  • 156. “I believe there is something bigger out there.”
  • 157. “Everyone makes mistakes but only some admit them.”
  • 158. “I am wise enough to learn from experience.”
  • 159. “People come into my life for a reason; I just don’t know why yet.
  • 160. “Life’s problems cannot defeat me.”
  • 161. I am confident I’ll win because the odds are on my side.
  • 162. “A miracle does happen every day.”
  • 163. I am determined to live an abundant life.”
  • 164. I am able to turn any situation around.”
  • 165. I feel powerful and successful.”
  • 166. “I am patient and tolerant.”
  • 167. “Death means nothing to me.”
  • 168. “I have had many successes.”
  • 169. “I feel like a million bucks!”
  • 170. “I always find the right solution.”
  • 171. “No problem seems insurmountable.”
  • 172. “I have the power within me to overcome anything.”
  • 173. “Time heals wounds.”
  • 174. “I’ve been where you’re going”
  • 175. “If it doesn’t work, try another way.”
  • 176. When tough times strike, get up and dance.
  • 177. Never let the sun go down on your anger.”
  • 178. “I am capable and strong enough to handle this.”
  • 179. “You may be surprised where you end up in life.”
  • 180. “There is no limit to the heights you can climb if you dream high enough.”
  • 181. “Life is full of surprises.”
  • 182. “Today is the first day of the rest of my life.”
  • 183. “One step at a time, one day at a time.”
  • 184. “My dreams can become reality!”
  • 185. “Everything will turn out alright in the end.”
  • 186. “When things look their darkest, they often appear brightest from a distance.”
  • 187. “It’s never too late – even in old age.”
  • 188. “Love conquers fear.”
  • 189. “Everyday brings new opportunities to succeed!”
  • 190. “A change of scenery can improve perspective.”
  • 191. “In the face of adversity, courage is contagious.”
  • 192. “I am here to help others.”
  • 193. “I’m not as sick or tired as I think I am.”
  • 194. “Even though my path has no room for error, I will walk it without hesitation.”
  • 195. I deserve to be happy.”
  • 196. “Just keep moving forward.”
  • 197. “Change is inevitable, but progress comes through positive thinking.”
  • 198. “The more I listen, the less I talk.”
  • 199. “I believe that everything happens for a reason.”
  • 200. “I refuse to die until I accomplish all that I set out to do.”
  • 201. “Failure teaches us what we need to hear.”
  • 202. “I can endure whatever comes my way today.”
  • 203. “I see the best in people.”
  • 204. “I treat everyone equally whether they are above me or below me.”
  • 205. I make my own decisions.”
  • 206. “I enjoy the moments when I’m living in the moment.”
  • 207. “I expect the unexpected.”
  • 208. “I will never regret doing what I truly want to do.”
  • 209. The grass is greener in the other person’s yard.
  • 210. “I respect people who take responsibility for themselves.”
  • 211. I choose to focus on the positive aspects of my life.”
  • 212. “I am comfortable with imperfection.”
  • 213. “I trust God.”
  • 214. “All I really need is in front of me.”
  • 215. “I am grateful for the good things in my life.”
  • 216. “I don’t sweat the small stuff.”
  • 217. I accept myself for who I am today.
  • 218. I am able and willing to forgive.”
  • 219. “We learn by our mistakes.”
  • 220. “It is important to give thanks when success arrives.”
  • 221. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
  • 222. “Success depends upon taking calculated risks.”
  • 223. “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
  • 224. “There’s no such thing as failure; only feedback that helps refine your position and move you closer to your goals.”
  • 225. “I have faith in myself and trust in my abilities.”
  • 226. “Sometimes the greatest gifts come disguised as failures.”
  • 227. “I am worthy.”
  • 228. “I am not afraid because I know why I’m doing what I’m doing.”
  • 229. “I am prepared.”
  • 230. Good communication takes two ears and two mouths.
  • 231. Sometimes a friend makes the difference between victory and defeat.
  • 232. “Be careful about making predictions, especially when there are so many variables involved.”
  • 233. “I am in control.”
  • 234. “Nothing worth having ever came easily.”
  • 235. “I am an optimist.”
  • 236. “Life is full of beauty if we just open ourselves up to experience it.”
  • 237. “One day at a time: That’s the law of the human race.”
  • 238. “I try to live each day as its last.”
  • 239. “God gave me this life. Why shouldn’t I use it?”
  • 240. “Everything happens for a reason. There must be a reason for everything.”
  • 241. I will succeed beyond my wildest dreams if I work at it every single day.”
  • 242. “No one should limit himself unless he absolutely has to!”
  • 243. “What goes around comes around.”
  • 244. “I let go of negative feelings.”
  • 245. “I love myself enough to change when necessary.”
  • 246. “In order to have power over others, one must first have power within oneself.”
  • 247. “I like to help people be happy.”
  • 248. When you’re young, you spend money like it grows on trees.
  • 249. “Don’t worry about tomorrow. You’ll get plenty of chances later.”
  • 250. “You’ve got to pay dues before you play in the big leagues.”
  • 251. “A man who lives well travels well.”
  • 252. “Every cloud has a silver lining.”
  • 253. “I’ll always remember the lessons of youth.”
  • 254. “Keep moving forward. Don’t look back.

Conclusion

Your subconscious mind is a powerful tool. It can make or break your success. Use these affirmations daily to reprogram your thoughts and create the life you want.

Remember, you’re not a bad person for having anxiety. The problem lies in the way you think about yourself.

If you believe you’re unworthy, then you’ll act accordingly. But if you believe you’re worthy, then you’ll act appropriately.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Felix Prasetyo is the founder and publisher at Lifengoal, covering relationships, social skills, and personal growth. Felix holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of British Columbia, and has also contributed to other media publications such as Addicted2Success.com and YogiApproved.

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