Anxiety Is a Habit — Here's How to Break It
The Art of Manliness
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Is Anxiety a Habit?
The feeling of nervousness can lead to the mental behavior of worrying, creating a loop that forms a habit. This connection occurs because a rewarding result reinforces the behavior. Anxiety triggers worrying, which gives the reward of feeling in control or doing something. This creates a feedback loop where the brain associates anxiety with the behavior of worrying, leading to it becoming a habit. Therefore, anxiety can be seen as a habit with triggers, behavior, and rewards.
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