#intolerance-of-uncertainty

#intolerance-of-uncertainty

Everyone experiences uncertainty at times, and that's normal. But for some people, the need for absolute certainty can become overwhelming, taking over daily life. This is called the "intolerance of uncertainty" (IU). IU involves interpreting uncertain situations as threatening and assuming that unknown outcomes will inevitably be negative. In other words, if you can't be sure about what will happen, you might feel certain that the outcome will be terrible and unmanageable.