It's a difficult technique, but I can create an almost physical blackness to unwanted stimulus. Took a while to learn that.
Thus is what I strive for, wonderful words sir. Will try to use this as a mantra!
Funny this is how I quit smoking, I realized I would say to myself "I have to quit" then my mind would would say "damn I want a cigarette". I ultimately decided to focus on the darkness behind my eyelids as the pro and con was a negative mental factor producing a lack of self confidence.
I have yet to apply this to my anxiety (consciously) as I have not viewed it as an addiction.
I will try to view anxiety as an addiction. Will see how it goes. Thanks again.