do you worry a lot?

guido

guido

New Member
Joined
Apr 27, 2006
Messages
1,118
Reaction score
1
Sometimes I think its just another trait of my personality, but I have a strong tendancy to worry about many things in my life: both things major, minor, and even speculative. Mostly things that concern with my job, and college. Lately I've been trying to figure out what I want to do with my life. I realize I'm young, and I have a lot of time to think about my future, but with school coming up I feel its important that I decide my path now, even though people tell me to wait until the time comes to think about things like that.

Does anyone else feel they give too much thought to things, and worry too much? What do you do? Anyone have any advice to help me learn to not worry about life, but to just go with the flow?
 
I am a worrier as well. I also have generalized anxiety. Most of the time, I have it controlled, but there are times when I'm just nuts with worry or irrational fears. When I get like this, I try to do things that calm me down like take baths. I will also call a friend of mine and talk about the things that are frightening me. Some times, just knowing that I'm not crazy helps.

As for the disorder itself, I just deal with it. In order to really deal with this, I probably would need to seek professional help, which I haven't done.

For you, though, I would suggest writing down those things that bother you, and try to look for things you can do that might help you not worry so much about things. Perhaps, you're worried about not having the time to get things done? Write down a list of goals you want to get done, and look for ways you can find the time to accomplish what you want to get done.

Sometimes, though, it's a matter of realizing some things aren't in our control, and we just have to let that go. I'm guilty of this one. I don't do well with those things I have no control over. But, I'm learning to "Let go, and let God", so to speak.

It's a process, though. Hang in there.
 
I haven't been officially diagnosed, but I was recently put on Lexapro (which has helped an unbelievable amount). I'm learning to cope with my worries and stress, and learn that not everything is as bad as it seems. In short, I guess I could say I am a recovering worry-addict.
 
guido said:
I haven't been officially diagnosed, but I was recently put on Lexapro (which has helped an unbelievable amount). I'm learning to cope with my worries and stress, and learn that not everything is as bad as it seems. In short, I guess I could say I am a recovering worry-addict.
Click to expand...

Hey, you're one step ahead of me! I applaude you!

One other thing I forgot to mention that helps me is to fix myself something soothing to drink. When I'm overly anxious, I usually will fix myself a cup of hot herbal tea and drink it. It gives me something to do, and it also helps relax me, I guess, by distraction.

Anyway, it sometimes, helps. There are times when absolutely NOTHING helps, though. I just will try to go to bed in that case. I take an OTC sleep aid, and it helps to just "turn it all off", when things get really bad for me.
 
Actually I'm worrying about our Finance due down payment the house cost before closing Sept 15th.. *sigh* Sort of little getting there stress mid stage right now.. by the way I'll be okay... Least I'm hoping to get boost money from poker in usa this thursday...
To helped pay off the down pymt house.. *I'm praying God, Can you grant me once for finance boost*
 
Oceanbreeze said:
Hey, you're one step ahead of me! I applaude you!

One other thing I forgot to mention that helps me is to fix myself something soothing to drink. When I'm overly anxious, I usually will fix myself a cup of hot herbal tea and drink it. It gives me something to do, and it also helps relax me, I guess, by distraction.

Anyway, it sometimes, helps. There are times when absolutely NOTHING helps, though. I just will try to go to bed in that case. I take an OTC sleep aid, and it helps to just "turn it all off", when things get really bad for me.
Click to expand...

Agreed. Listening to music also really helps to relieve myself. Another solution is just generally keep yourself occupied. Find things to do to consume your time.
 
guido said:
Agreed. Listening to music also really helps to relieve myself. Another solution is just generally keep yourself occupied. Find things to do to consume your time.
Click to expand...

Yep!! I forgot the music, too. I listen to music when I need to calm myself down.
 
Here is a cool lyric my friend quoted me several months ago that I like to refer back to:

"thoughts weigh heavy, don't drown in the weight of it all..."
Click to expand...
 
guido said:
Here is a cool lyric my friend quoted me several months ago that I like to refer back to:
Click to expand...

"thoughts weigh heavy, don't drown in the weight of it all..."

That's awesome, and also true! :cheers:
 
I do worry once awhile too much. Over some reason, kids's health, money, plans. etc. But I don't want to push too much in my mind or else i'm going nuts and break down! haha. Well, its better to get things one at time. Likewise, learn to patience, whenever it comes.
 
I am a worrier. I do have anxiety attacks every day. Sometimes panic attacks but not every day, tho. If i have to go to town and do groceries shopping. I get nervous and worried. I hate driving.. Will someone hit me in back of my car? and so many riduclous things that are going on in my minds. by the time i get home- i have migraine headaches and boy they do hit me so fast! :(

oh yeah I worry about my son . When my son is not here, I worry constantly .. Is he doing ok? Is he being treated right? Is he etc.. I cant sleep well . when i finally sleep but when i wake up I tend not be able to go back and sleep again. I would end up watch movies for 2 to 4 hours. By the time its over- I would be able to sleep? Movie calm me down.. especially comedy and romantic..

Music does help me to relax too but not always. Walking DO help alots and go out at night to look at stars and looking thru telescope. Reading jokes help me relax me down and laughing.. sleep all day and all night just to tune everything out .. sometimes i do that but they said it is not good to do that but need to Face it and work it thru ..

I was on medicine before but havent for long time due to expensive but now i have medicine insurance and I should get back on to help me STOP worrying.. LOL.
 
I worried alots over my kids, my life sometimne it can be over stupid little things. I never stop worrying!! :)
 
I am a worrier of course, I do worry about my Sequoias, my family, friends, about myself, my ratties and even everything. I admit that I have a Panariod Disoder Personality which my mom had it and I got it in my genes. I could worry everything in a second, but sometime, I'm not worried because I always tell myself to thinking postive. It is helping sometime.
 
in fifth grade, I was called a worrywart... by my teacher, if that tells you anything.

I do tend to worry- money is the biggest source of concern for me. sometimes I worry about the stupidest stuff. I have problems with anxiety, which makes it worse.

a suggestion- start a journal devoted to nothing but your worries. it helps VERY MUCH. it's catharic to get all of your feelings out and see it all on something that's tangible. I've also noticed that my worries are soothed when I make lists detailing what can be done to alleviate the concerns.

I hope lexapro continues to work- it didn't do anything for me. on the other hand, zoloft was a godsend.
 
I do worry. I worry about lot of things. Right now I am worry about looking for house and my date. It is not easy not to worry but sure you have right to be concern about it. Music help me and sleep too if I ever have a chance to close my eyes. LOL I also daydreaming to make it look like nothing happened.
 
Im a worrier too. Got it from my family too...passed on in genes I guess. Watching tv or reading a book helps my mind stop worrying and go to sleep. :zzz:

Exercising might help get the anxiety tension out of your muscles and get the relaxing chemicals in your brain to work on you. :hyper:
 
Eh, GAD sucks...

As do panic attacks...ugh.

It happens when I am under too much stress and then I just totally freak out and break down crying...

Yeah, go ahead and call me nuts...but whatever.
 
dont worry lucia.. u are not the only one.. i think im nuts too.. easily break down and cry for even no reason.. even something on tv news .. even recently when i was wtching discovery roared into space without conflicts.. mind u i dont like to be emotional around people.. i can be tuff.. but in private im different person.. :(
 
Back
Top