The "Just-In-Case" Anxiety Trap
Briefly

Anxiety builds over time, particularly from trivial incidents driven by a 'Just-In-Case' (JIC) rationale. This mindset causes individuals to engage in safety behaviors like checking or redoing tasks. While these behaviors provide temporary relief, they can become detrimental, leading to increased distress and disrupting daily life. Small moments of anxiety can accumulate and create significant impairments. Recognizing the harmful effects of JIC-related safety behaviors is crucial for managing anxiety effectively.
Anxiety can build over time from little moments, especially those related to a 'Just-In-Case' (JIC) rationale. JIC urges us to perform quick safety behaviors, which are problematic and repetitive.
The little moments of anxiety, driven by the rationale 'just in case,' can accumulate and lead to significant distress over time, impacting life functioning.
Read at Psychology Today
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