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Why does anxiety make you think all the time :( wish i could just not think. i get anxious about feeling down and always look for reasons?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

CBT: Ruminating can be part of anxiety. I suggest you consider cognitive behavioral therapy to deal with these symptoms. Take care.

Dr Zimmermann and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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