“Anxiety is just part of who you are”
Agree
- Brain chemistry determines temperament
- Born with certain tendencies
- Accept yourself as you are
- Fighting it makes it worse
- Personality trait, not flaw
Disagree
- Can learn to manage and reduce anxiety
- Not fixed, brains can change
- Therapy and tools help tremendously
- Defeatist mindset prevents growth
- Environment and habits matter
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