<human>: I have had anxiety or worry for most of my life, as far back as I remember. My father left my mother when I was born, I've suffered molestation, lived in an abusive home, and have had family members battling drug and alcohol abuse most of my life. I constantly felt alone, and frightened. As I got older, I started having debilitating anxiety. I had panic attacks so strong I passed out at work. 

I am very happy and proud to say that I moved out on my own in my late teens, to a new city where I attended University and was the first in my family to achieve a degree. I now have a promising career, a wonderful and supportive boyfriend and a great group of friends. I've been in counseling for a few years and it had worked tremendously. However, I always, *always* feel that I carry anxiety around with me. I worry constantly and easily exaggerate small things into dire situations. I have learned tools to deal with them, through counseling, but I want to know from others what tricks you have found to deflate an anxious thought?

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<bot>: I am a long time Reddit lurker who appreciates the support in this community, and would love to know what different ways you deal with anxiety