I Worry Too Much.

Canada
January 21, 2016 10:48pm CST
When I say too much. I mean it. Pretty much everything! I tend to overthink, and am quite negative. Anyone else like this? My mom always tells me I take after my Grandma. (Grr! Miss her every day!) But she was always worrying about every little things. That's where anxiety comes into play. I hate it! I'm sure if I figured out a way to worry less and stop assuming for the bad, that my life would be much easier. Apparently it's not the case. Anyone else worry a lot? (Even if it may not even be a big deal to worry about!)
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@Mike197602 (15512)
• United Kingdom
22 Jan 16
don't worry...be happy
Music video by Bobby McFerrin performing Don't Worry Be Happy.
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• Canada
23 Jan 16
Haha! This song is definitely a classic!
@dodo19 (47336)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
22 Jan 16
Sometimes, I do tend to worry a little more than I should. But I do try to think positively. If you worry that much, maybe it may help you to talk to someone. It could help.
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@moffittjc (121731)
• Gainesville, Florida
24 Jan 16
@x0MandyLynn0x You've can always strike up a conversation with someone you've met here on myLot! Often times, talking about things and getting them off your chest can be very helpful and beneficial, even if its a conversation with a complete stranger!
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• Canada
23 Jan 16
It could. But I've always been a bit shy to talk to someone. May be something I need to do though. Less stress, would be nice.
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• Canada
24 Jan 16
@moffittjc Honestly that is a reason I adore this site so much! So many people seem so encouraging, helpful! And at the same time we are all able to express ourselves freely! So it helps!
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
22 Jan 16
I also worry too much but I keep telling myself that I don't have to. It works all the time.
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• Canada
23 Jan 16
I'm glad that works for you. I usually try to tell myself it will be okay, but than anxiety likes to 'overpower' me. And it doesn't go away until the day is over..well basically until the next thing to worry about comes up..haha
@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
23 Jan 16
@x0MandyLynn0x Maybe it's just your personality. Lol. Well, I hope you can cope up with it.
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@LeaPea2417 (37381)
• Toccoa, Georgia
22 Jan 16
I am the same way. I don't intend to worry so much, it just happens.
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@LeaPea2417 (37381)
• Toccoa, Georgia
23 Jan 16
@x0MandyLynn0x Yes, it is hard not to worry.
• Canada
23 Jan 16
Aww, I'm sorry you deal with worrying too. It's hard isn't it..
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
22 Jan 16
I don't think you're any different from most people. So that's one less thing for you to worry about . I bet if you look back at past events you were really worried about they never turned out to be anywhere near as bad as you thought they would. Just try to remember that and hopefully the worrying will subside.
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
25 Jan 16
@x0MandyLynn0x Just life sneaking up on you and screwing you over
• Canada
23 Jan 16
Well I appreciate you say that. I think many people that's a common thing. Sadly. Because it's too bad worrying even exists. You're right. I read that usually it's the things you end up not worrying about is the stuff that backfires, and the things you do worry about, is what turns out just fine. Weird how that works eh????
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@Ladypeace (2028)
• Singapore
22 Jan 16
I've had my dark moments, but I make a conscious effort not to let them cloud my thoughts. Once you start second guessing yourself too often, it just leads down to that slippery slope of fear. It's always better to draw a line between good consideration and excessive worry.
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• Canada
23 Jan 16
Thanks for your advice. I'm sorry you have had dark moments, guess it's common for many of us!
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
23 Jan 16
The older I get, the less I worry. It has been a very long process, but well worth the journey. Life is so much happier now.
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• Canada
23 Jan 16
@mightymite Well I'm 27 now. I know my Grandma who passed a few months ago at the age of 89 was always worrying. SO it never went away for her. But I hope for me, it's the same as you, and as I get older. Perhaps it will lessen. That would be nice!
@alchemistrx (2547)
• Philippines
22 Jan 16
If you're feeling that way, you might need to consult a psychiatrist because your not thinking positively on the bright side.I have felt that way too.But if you dont want to go,just think happy thoughts and drive away bad vibes.
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• Canada
23 Jan 16
I was supposed to go see one before, but worry kicked in. I got scared to go and ended up not even showing up! Which upset the people, I don't think they'd ever want me making an appointment there again!
@moffittjc (121731)
• Gainesville, Florida
23 Jan 16
When I was a kid, I worried about anything and everything, to the point where I was constantly sick to my stomach. My parents thought there was something wrong with me medically, due to all my stomach issues, so I was always going to see doctors. Finally, when I was approaching my teenage years, my doctor finally put two and two together and figured out that it was my worrying that was causing all the problems. He was pretty direct with me, telling me that I wasn't going to live to see 20 if I didn't stop worrying so much! It took a lot of doing, and a lot of counseling help, but I finally learned to let things go and not let things bother me so much.
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@moffittjc (121731)
• Gainesville, Florida
24 Jan 16
@x0MandyLynn0x But at least nowadays there are medications people can take for their anxiety. There are many more options now than when I was dealing with the issue.
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• Canada
24 Jan 16
@moffittjc I was put on medication. It didn't seem to work and I wasn't a fan of the weight gain. But I was put on Effexor. Getting off it was terrible too!
• Canada
23 Jan 16
Oh my God! That's so scary that you were told that. But I'm really glad to know you made it through it all and got better! That's why I wish I didn't worry so much and have anxiety, because it truly makes a person medically unhealthy. And I've heard same thing you basically said, that it can shorten a persons life..gives ulcers too.
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
22 Jan 16
I find that keeping myself busy means I spend less time worrying.
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• Canada
23 Jan 16
Yeah, but I hardly ever keep myself busy. Guess that's part of my problem.
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@JESSY3236 (20039)
• United States
22 Jan 16
My best-friend and I worry alot too. You're not alone.
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• Canada
23 Jan 16
Aww I'm sorry hun!
@JudyEv (342179)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Jan 16
I'm not nearly as bad as I used to be. Mostly I cope with little anxieties by saying to myself 'by this time tomorrow it will all be over'. Things like 'cooking a meal for guests' or dealing with a difficult person. I don't know why but saying this seems to help.
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• Canada
23 Jan 16
I will have to keep this one in mind. Maybe it could help me too? That would be nice, thanks for advice!
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@Angel_15 (670)
• Manila, Philippines
23 Jan 16
One good thing about "worriers" is that they are always prepared for anything. I've also read somewhere (don't remember where) that "worriers" are creative people.
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• Canada
23 Jan 16
Really!? I've never heard of that before, I guess that's pretty interesting to know!
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• Japan
23 Jan 16
I find that thinking about paperwork (taxes, renewing a passport, turning in grades or evaluations) makes me worry. I'm learning 1. to just do it and not put it off, 2. notice that it only took a few minutes, 3. remind myself that a paper or online form can't hurt me. Also, I find that asking myself what the worst case scenario would be, then reminding myself that it's unlikely to happen, is helpful.
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• Canada
24 Jan 16
I usually tend to worry when it comes to other people. Their thoughts of me, if they will hurt me. (Especially when in relationships)..or if I'm out in public. Mostly stuff people shouldn't worry about, because whatever is meant to happen will happen. But I worry anyways! I need to do the last part you said. That's interesting!
• Canada
24 Jan 16
@petatonicsca Hm! Now I'm going to have to check up on that book on Amazon or something! I'm curious! I LOVE self help books!
• Japan
24 Jan 16
@x0MandyLynn0x I learned that from a book called Telling Yourself the Truth. Often we worriers catastrophize everything, and that is not telling ourselves the truth.
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