I considered overthinking a strength of mine. I liked to analyze details and think alot. Then when disordered anxiety visited during the pandemic, the overthinking became a big problem for me. It led to the hardest year of my life. I have learned alot and navigated that period and seen progress. Now I feel like I am trying to settle in with all the change that has occurred. Not completely comfortable with all the changes, but more open to being uncomfortable. Still trying to figure out how to react to my thoughts, when to give them attention and when to let them go.
I always was a worrier, even before I had disordered anxiety, and everyone would tell me, stop worrying, don't worry so much, and I would always ask, how??? Like don't tell me to do something and then not tell me how, if I knew how to stop worrying I would! 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️ No one could ever give me an answer as to HOW to stop worrying.
My biggest issue is overthinking about physical symptoms. I find myself in a constant search for why I’m dizzy and off. It’s like even when I say to myself it’s anxiety and it’s safe, you are ok my brain says “but how do you know?”… and the thinking goes on and on and on……Ugh
Drew, Episode 41. Can You Make Space For This was my turning point months ago, so much so that I saved it in my inbox and play it periodically. Todays episode wonderful! Getting comfortable with thoughts and worry allowing myself to feel them, sit with them, and feel vulnerable was/is very very challenging. I don’t like to say hard as that makes it sound impossible. “Challenge” gives you something to improve on and work towards. Acknowledge the thoughts. Let them float, let them be. They cannot hurt you they are only thoughts. Thank you Drew! As always Love you Big Guy! You always make a difference in others lives.
I engage in my thoughts for a moment like okay it’s this again I hear yea but I’m going to continue what I’m doing they usually go away sometimes they linger and I’ll start to question the what if’s until I pull myself outta of it lol like wait it’s still the same thought no need to overthink it continue on what you’re doing.
Put a worrying brain to good use by starting a garden. Then all those worries are about how to protect and maintain something that results in positive healthy lifestyle.
I considered overthinking a strength of mine. I liked to analyze details and think alot. Then when disordered anxiety visited during the pandemic, the overthinking became a big problem for me. It led to the hardest year of my life. I have learned alot and navigated that period and seen progress. Now I feel like I am trying to settle in with all the change that has occurred. Not completely comfortable with all the changes, but more open to being uncomfortable. Still trying to figure out how to react to my thoughts, when to give them attention and when to let them go.
I always was a worrier, even before I had disordered anxiety, and everyone would tell me, stop worrying, don't worry so much, and I would always ask, how??? Like don't tell me to do something and then not tell me how, if I knew how to stop worrying I would! 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️ No one could ever give me an answer as to HOW to stop worrying.
My biggest issue is overthinking about physical symptoms. I find myself in a constant search for why I’m dizzy and off. It’s like even when I say to myself it’s anxiety and it’s safe, you are ok my brain says “but how do you know?”… and the thinking goes on and on and on……Ugh
Drew, Episode 41. Can You Make Space For This was my turning point months ago, so much so that I saved it in my inbox and play it periodically. Todays episode wonderful! Getting comfortable with thoughts and worry allowing myself to feel them, sit with them, and feel vulnerable was/is very very challenging. I don’t like to say hard as that makes it sound impossible. “Challenge” gives you something to improve on and work towards. Acknowledge the thoughts. Let them float, let them be. They cannot hurt you they are only thoughts. Thank you Drew! As always Love you Big Guy! You always make a difference in others lives.
I engage in my thoughts for a moment like okay it’s this again I hear yea but I’m going to continue what I’m doing they usually go away sometimes they linger and I’ll start to question the what if’s until I pull myself outta of it lol like wait it’s still the same thought no need to overthink it continue on what you’re doing.
How do we stop over thinking
Put a worrying brain to good use by starting a garden. Then all those worries are about how to protect and maintain something that results in positive healthy lifestyle.
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