24."When I start catastrophizing and worrying about the giant 'WHAT IF?!' that's looming over me, I play it out in my mind. Usually when I answer a few 'what if' questions, I realize that the giant looming cloud of smoke isn't actually that scary, and I form a plan to handle the worst-case scenario just in case it does arise. I also talk things out with trusted people. Saying it out loud helps me recognize the irrationality in it. They also are quick to call out those anxious thoughts and put them in their place."—Katherine H., 22, Edmonds, WA
25."My anxiety is based mostly on loss of control. When things are beyond what I expect to happen, I have to use depression and anti-anxiety meds, but they don't always control the problem. I have to step away from the problem until I decide what I can personally do to help fix it."—Melissa J., 42, Westminster, CO
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