How "Magical Thinking" Can Create Anxiety

Magical thinking is a term that sounds like it could describe anything from optimism to delusions, but it is a relatively common defense mechanism that is intended to help manage anxiety. Interestingly, it can actually create more anxiety. Learn the specifics of magical thinking and find out how to avoid its negative effects.

How "Magical Thinking" Can Create Anxiety Magical thinking is a common defense mechanism that is intended to help manage anxiety, but it can actually create more anxiety. Learn more about magical thinking and find out how to avoid its negative effects. READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT How CBT Can Help Anxiety  MORE Basic Emotions Babies Have From Birth  MORE How to Manage Anxiety With and Without Medicaton  MORE A DOTDASH BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Mind newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2017 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.