Why Coping Skills Aren’t Enough for Deep Emotional Patterns

Many of the people I work with are doing everything they’re “supposed” to be doing, like using grounding techniques, journaling, and naming triggers in real time. However, they still find themselves feeling that drop in their stomach when they read a text, or searching for reassurance in ways that are hurtful. They know this is anxiety, but struggle with flowing through the anxiety. It’s confusing, and it feels discouraging at times. Because you know you’re doing the work, but fear you’re not going anywhere.