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Caught in a rabbit hole again

magicroom
magicroom
How can you cope?



  1. Say “Stop” out loud. Remember the sound a CD makes when it's scratched? ... 

  2. Focus on 'what is,' rather than 'what if. ' ... 

  3. Try to stay in the moment. ... 

  4. Let the thoughts just be thoughts. ... 

  5. Find the good behind the worry.


Been pretty hard on me the last couple weeks what if what if I don’t even know what to write down anymore today I broke out of it with these little steps I found online should’ve came back to the group earlier was trying to do it on my own but it’s pretty hard


Littlechef
Littlechef
You are never alone I think most of us feel that way what if and what if I don't I'm like it daily but we keep pushing forward and doing our best to keep strong. You have made the first move by coming back to DS. Well done.
magicroom
magicroom
Thank you for positive feedback yes back where I belong I’ve been Catastrophizeing about future again for last two weeks I’ve had to actually jump up shout and shake my head back-and-forth to snap out of it and then it comes right back But like you said keep pushing forward all right thanks @littlechief
Italianmomma4ever
Italianmomma4ever
Remember baby steps. You can do this. We're all in this together. So never think your alone. Just keep journaling and writing things out. It's good to hear from you. Stay strong and stay positive. And I'm glad you came back to the group. We're all here to help one another.
magicroom
magicroom
Hi italianmommaforever
Yes good to here from you too hugs the kid finally got drivers licence I got insurance for her boom high risk for 18 year olds so insurance shot up $135 dollars for me I put her on mine now I just worry about something bad happening and the new bills for me can’t stop the thinking of what if I am Up to my neck in anxiety the last couple weeks then this morning landlord Sent letter will be raising the rent starting January so you know me Worry worry worry worry what if what if what if future future future
GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
Thanks for posting those tips! I especially like the What Is one. I will use that in my life as well.

I am a big worrier too. My Mom is the same way. Maybe I got that from her.

I also do the What If This, and What If That.

You are not alone. Welcome back.
Tired
Tired
Thank you for the tips. I especially need to hear them right now!
My therapist says Just keep putting one foot in front of the other.
She also says You can't control the wind but you can adjust the sails.
arfie
arfie
Among the ways I've found to minimize my catastrophic what if's is to reframe the catastrophic potentials into happier potentials. Since I don't **get** to know the future, a positive outcome really is as possible as a negative outcome.

What if masked aliens invade the planet and take over the world governments?

What if that invasion ultimately results in less commuter traffic and gridlock smog?
magicroom
magicroom
Arfire thanks will try I’m a lot better today I’ve Been keeping busy and avoiding thinking the best I can not easy but I think I can manage better today at least so far I have
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