If	you	decide	to	start	a	group,	think	carefully	about	how	you	wish	to
structure	it,	what	kinds	of	members	you’re	targeting	for	the	group	(only
anxiety,	anxiety	and	other	mood	issues,	relationship	issues),	and	who	will	be
the	leader.	Consider	if	you	want	this	to	be	a	process-oriented	or	more	of	an
information-sharing	group.	It’s	also	important	to	think	through	group	therapy
rules.	It’s	typically	helpful	not	to	have	a	group	with	family	members	or	people
who	know	one	another	very	well	because	it	reduces	anonymity	and	the
comfort	that	comes	from	anonymity.	Confidentiality	among	group	members	is
key	to	feeling	safe	and	open,	which	is	what	helps	people	grow.
Staying
	
the	Course
Like	many	things	in	life,	success	in	your	pursuit	of	anxiety	reduction	and
internal	peace	takes	patience,	adaptability,	and	perseverance.	Of	course,
anxiety	is	unpleasant	and	you’d	like	it	to	stop	as	quickly	as	possible.
However,	habits	take	practice	to	form	and	they	take	practice	to	break.
Compassionately	remind	yourself	that	there’s	nothing	wrong	with	you	if	you
feel	that	your	recovery	isn’t	moving	as	fast	as	you’d	like.	And	just	because
it’s	taking	time	doesn’t	mean	you	won’t	get	better.
Allow	yourself	to	adjust	the	strategies	for	your	personal	brand	of	anxiety