Hey yall. My name is Emily and I'm 17, diagnosed with Social Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder.

I got this list of words from my doc as part of my CBT and I thought I would share them with you.


Words that set us up for increased stress. Anytime you think one of these words, take a second, and change the word so you have a choice. Such as, Should...use could. Instead of can't, won't.

Can't
Can't Stand it
No Way
Should
Ought to
Shouldn't
Must
Always
Never
Everyone

No one
Sick
Why
They
Terrible
Awful
Hopeless
Helpless
No Use
Try

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