We consider one event that has induced or does induce feelings of anxiety.

This may feel difficult if the anxiety is near constant, but we can consider times when we noticed the feelings of anxiety were heightened. We additionally break it down into these categories:

Past

• When did the anxiety begin or increase?
• Was it the result of an event? The prospect of an event?
• Did you wake up with it? What were your thoughts upon waking?

Present

• What thoughts are running through your mind?
• Has anything happened during the day that put a damper on your happiness? Is there something happening now?
• Has anything unexpected recently come up?

Future

• Do you have a daunting task or upcoming event, however far away?
• Are you concerned about something that might happen, even if there are no current signs of it?
• Is there something you are expecting or dreading?

Do you have an event in mind? If you can think of multiple events, pick one. This process can later be repeated for additional events, if you like.

I have one event in mind.