"Worry can be like the crack cocaine of anxiety. Once you get sucked into it, you cannot stop. It feels like you are thinking about important things even though it makes you feel miserable."
"The problem with worry is that it focuses on an imagined worst-case scenario that almost never reflects your likely future. Worry tries to eliminate uncertainty by replacing the entire range of possibilities with only the most dreadful ones."
"Your body cannot help but feel what you imagine. Worry misdirects you to focus on the imagined awful future while overlooking the usually tame 'What is' in the present moment."
Worrying is often mistaken for responsibility, leading individuals to believe that their concerns are justified. Worriers focus on worst-case scenarios to eliminate uncertainty, but this approach overlooks the present reality. The cycle of worry can feel addictive, as individuals seek reassurance and answers to alleviate their anxiety. However, worry does not solve problems and can lead to feelings of irritability and overwhelm. Ultimately, it distracts from the present moment and reinforces negative beliefs about uncertainty.
Read at Psychology Today
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