Worry

cat painting
@jstory07 (140488)
Roseburg, Oregon
January 4, 2025 9:41pm CST
Do you sometimes worry about silly things? Things that are never going to happen. Do you worry about What if things? And those what if things are never going to happen. I think it is normal to worry. But do not worry to much and make yourself sick from worry. The picture is mine taken from a painting in the hospital.
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@kareng (63034)
• United States
5 Jan
My husband is a champion worry wart!! I try not to worry!
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@jstory07 (140488)
• Roseburg, Oregon
5 Jan
My husband starts to worry long before I do.
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@kareng (63034)
• United States
5 Jan
@jstory07 Mine worries about problems before they become a problem.
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@Dreamerby (6183)
• Calcutta, India
5 Jan
I too worry a lot. I make myself sick from that. I have never really been 100% happy.
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@kaylachan (72827)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Jan
I think it's another human nature type of thing. We're worries by nature because fear of the unknown is one we all share.
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@kaylachan (72827)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22h
@Dreamerby Yes, exactly.
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@jstory07 (140488)
• Roseburg, Oregon
5 Jan
Yes I think every one fears the unknown.
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@Dreamerby (6183)
• Calcutta, India
23h
@kaylachan yeah true indeed. The fear of the unknown drives anxiety and worry and then indirectly stress
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@snowy22315 (182978)
• United States
6 Jan
I would say I probably worry too much, but I come from a long line of worriers.. It is a family trait. However, it isn't severe enough to be considered an anxiety disorder
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@jstory07 (140488)
• Roseburg, Oregon
6 Jan
That is good that it is not an anxiety disorder.
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@Dreamerby (6183)
• Calcutta, India
23h
Yeah I overthink and worry a lot too. Got that from my dad
@Dreamerby (6183)
• Calcutta, India
23h
@jstory07 Yeah that is not an anxiety disorder. I too have got this worrying habit from my dad
@vandana7 (100718)
• India
5 Jan
I think I hold a doctorate in that. LOL Yesterday, washing machine gave way. There was a sound, and a few seconds later, some fumes...so I pulled out the clothes, switched it off and waited with baited breath that there should be no fire, because I did see the heater coil smoldering..red hot. Sai Baba ensured that there was no fire. I have been asking Dad to replace it, but he does not listen to me. My concern is, the switch is on the other side. Should anything adverse happen (fire) ..it will be difficult to switch off the machine. Its a 20 odd year old machine...it should be retired. If there is a fire, there is no way we can control it because it relates to an electrical equipment. Yeah...it worries me, but Dad is unwilling to listen to me...even if it risks the lives and properties of others in the building. I age faster because of this man.
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@vandana7 (100718)
• India
20h
@jstory07 He always gets his way, ALWAYS....else he starts behaving like a martyr calling everyone up and telling them, she does not listen to me...and he is wrong at least 90 percent of time...lots of stress..
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@jstory07 (140488)
• Roseburg, Oregon
20h
@vandana7 So sorry. That is how some men act.
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@jstory07 (140488)
• Roseburg, Oregon
6 Jan
Your Dad is set in his ways and there is no changing him. I see why you would worry.
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@rakski (127279)
• Philippines
5 Jan
I do worry sometimes. Nice painting. The hospital have lots of cat painting?
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@jstory07 (140488)
• Roseburg, Oregon
5 Jan
Yes they do and they are really nice.
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@jstory07 (140488)
• Roseburg, Oregon
6 Jan
@rakski No there are more but I only liked the cat ones.
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@rakski (127279)
• Philippines
5 Jan
@jstory07 are all the paintings cat?
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@MrDenata (12602)
• Indonesia
5 Jan
Sometimes but now i try to enjoy every moment. Less worry less stress, right?
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@jstory07 (140488)
• Roseburg, Oregon
5 Jan
That is true worrying to much can make you sick with worry.
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@MrDenata (12602)
• Indonesia
5 Jan
@jstory07 indeed, how's your day, Judy?
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@jstory07 (140488)
• Roseburg, Oregon
5 Jan
@MrDenata My day is great so far.
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@GardenGerty (161274)
• United States
6 Jan
I try not to worry cause it does not do much good. If there is something you can do, for pete's sake do it. If there is nothing you can do, do not let it take up space in your heart and mind.
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@jstory07 (140488)
• Roseburg, Oregon
6 Jan
That is a good way to look at it.
@much2say (56585)
• Los Angeles, California
5 Jan
I admit that I am a worry wart. I wish they were silly things, but many of them are actual things to worry about. However, I am managing my stress better these days - that is very important.
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@jstory07 (140488)
• Roseburg, Oregon
6 Jan
That is good that you are managing your stress.
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@allknowing (138498)
• India
5 Jan
Worrying is normal but sticking to it can be avoided
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@jstory07 (140488)
• Roseburg, Oregon
6 Jan
I used to worry when I was younger now I try and figure everything out.
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@RasmaSandra (81258)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Jan
I cannot afford to worry, I take each day at a time and start it with prayer because if I do not resolve everything and get myself worried it means I up my anxiety and then I am no good to anyone,
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@jstory07 (140488)
• Roseburg, Oregon
6 Jan
That is good you do not worry.
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@LindaOHio (183255)
• United States
5 Jan
I'm a chronic worrier. I need to worry less. Have a good day.
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@jstory07 (140488)
• Roseburg, Oregon
6 Jan
I am sure you worry a lot about your husband.
• Philippines
5 Jan
Sometimes, I worry about things I believe will never happen. This is something I must work on. Hehe
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@jstory07 (140488)
• Roseburg, Oregon
6 Jan
I used to do that when all my kids lived at home.
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@Dreamerby (6183)
• Calcutta, India
5 Jan
yeah worrying is a bad habit indeed.
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@jstory07 (140488)
• Roseburg, Oregon
6 Jan
Yes it can make you sick.
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• India
5 Jan
There are times at which my brain does compute or visualize the what if scenarios. Some of the things could be negative and I immediately move away from that thought. Well, I have slowly realized that there is enough things to worry at present and I need not add the What if scenarios as well into my head. So , I have completely elimiated those thoughts for now. I am working on eliminating my current worries. I believe with that approach , the anxiety and worries could be lessened and life could be better enjoyed. It is getting better with this approach although there is a long way to go. Take care!
@jstory07 (140488)
• Roseburg, Oregon
6 Jan
You are doing good the way that you handle it.
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@crossbones27 (49859)
• Mojave, California
5 Jan
I worry, but never anything that does not matter. I may worry all the dumb things I say on Mylot but I know me and its never as good or as bad as I think.
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@jstory07 (140488)
• Roseburg, Oregon
5 Jan
That is good why worry about dumb things.
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• Greece
9h
I do worry but not for too long. Once I realise that I am doing so I remind myself of a verse from the bible that says 'cast all your cares on Him for he cares for you'. Remembering that God loves me starts to lift my worries and gives me positive thoughts. The cup that was half empty becomes half full.
@FourWalls (69625)
• United States
5 Jan
I have an anxiety disorder, so yes, I worry. Not as much as I used to, but it’s still there.
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@jstory07 (140488)
• Roseburg, Oregon
5 Jan
Try not to worry over small things. I know it is hard to not worry.
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• West Haven, Connecticut
14h
I do, I tend to overthink and stress myself out over things that end up working themselves out in the end
@just4him (317804)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14h
I try not to worry.
@grenery8 (11456)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
8h
the picture is beautiful. i did worry a lot; i hope to decrease it this year.