Yep, this helps me with my anxiety and depression. Being able to recognize "I'm feeling anxious, and these thoughts are a product of that anxiety" allows me to

Yep, this helps me with my anxiety and depression. Being able to recognize "I'm feeling anxious, and these thoughts are a product of that anxiety" allows me to process them and move on. It doesn't immediately relieve that anxiety, but it keeps me from spiraling downward, and lets me know that I should take care of myself until I feel better.