What if the anxiety isn't actually the problem?

What if the worst-case scenario isn't actually happening? Imagine this: You get an email from your boss that says, "Can we talk later?" And immediately, your brain goes: I'm getting fired. I messed up. They're going to tell me I'm not good enough or that I failed. Or maybe this is you: Your partner seems quiet, and your brain jumps to: They're pulling away. This is the beginning of the end. I knew this wouldn't last. People always leave me. In both of these scenarios, there is one neutral...

Your body knows before your brain does.