anxiety caused by a core operational belief (must read)

Many people suffer from anxiety, and typically the underlying problem is with patterns of thought. Is this root cause underlying anxiety? Perhaps not. Perhaps the real problem is a core operational belief. If this is true, then how the brain/mind perceives and reacts to stimuli is based on the underlying belief that it is suppose to react that way. If this is true, then it is a major problem in the way in which we deal with people that have "anxiety disorders" as a society (labeling someone as having an anxiety disorder may only reinforce the belief that this is how the brain is suppose to function). If this is indeed the underlying cause of anxiety (and perhaps some other mental "disorders"), then the answer might be quite simple. Perhaps using hypnosis, positive affirmations, and/or belief falsification to change the underlying core belief which creates this way of seeing and reacting to the world is the answer. Essentially for a person with anxiety, this idea would mean that they experience the symptoms of anxiety caused by the belief that this is how they are suppose to perceive and react to the sensed reality. 

Side Note

 I've used this method a great deal for creating a state of mindfulness. What I do is tell myself these mantras (In no particular order, and in no particular % of each)

"I am mindful"

"I am aware of my senses"

"I am a mindful person"

"I am in the present moment"

Doing this sort of thing really does shift the mind to perceive the world in a much different way. If you have any comments, questions and/or concerns, feel free to utilize the comment section below.