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Are You a Puddle Jumper? Understanding Anxiety’s Pattern & How to Break Free

Candice Beaton, LCSW



Puddle jumper. What a great visual—just hopping from one puddle to the next, never really feeling dry.

If you experience anxiety, does it feel like just when one worry resolves, another pops up? One situation passes, and before you can exhale, there’s something else making your heart race. Work, relationships, family—anxiety always finds a way in. It’s exhausting, right?


Recognizing the Pattern of Anxiety

Anxiety isn’t random—it follows a predictable pattern. While it might seem like each situation is unique, therapy can help you take a bird’s-eye view and recognize the cycle for what it is: a familiar loop rather than an unstoppable force.


Instead of chasing down each individual worry, therapy helps you step back and say, "I know this pattern. I know what my anxiety does, and I know what to do about it."


When You Understand Anxiety, It Becomes Less Overwhelming

The goal isn’t to erase stress completely (spoiler alert: that’s impossible). But when you understand how your anxiety operates, it stops feeling so unpredictable. And when something feels predictable, it becomes manageable.


Therapy gives you the tools to:✔️ Recognize anxiety’s patterns instead of feeling blindsided✔️ Develop coping strategies to navigate stress more effectively✔️ Shift your response so anxiety no longer controls your actions✔️ Regain confidence in your ability to handle life’s challenges


You Don’t Have to Keep Jumping from Puddle to Puddle

If you’re tired of constantly managing the next wave of worry, therapy can help you break free from the cycle and take control. Instead of waiting for the next puddle, you’ll build the skills to walk through life with confidence, clarity, and calm.


🌿 Want to stop the cycle? Let’s work together. Book a Session Today

 Candice Beaton, LCSW      Los Angeles, CA
   Licensed Therapist Serving Clients In California
Contact Me: candice@moderntherapycb.com

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