Excessive Worrying

I don't usually worry much but I've lived with people who do and it wasn't such a healthy experience. I think its just the nature of the person but it really doesn't help at all. They said that worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do but doesn't take you anywhere. (or was that complaining) Anyway, they're more or less the same. When you worry you complain. I think all you need to do is think positive. Think that whatever happens, happens for a reason and for the greater good. Resolve that you cannot control everything so relax and instead of fretting try to think of other possible solutions. The more nervous you become the less likely you'll be able to think so relax and think straight. Remember, you won't go anywhere if all you do is worry. I think that's why its easy for me to relax because I surrender all my worries to God and believe that He has a solution for it. That applies with me. For people who do not believe in Him, you can try to adjust and look for ways wherein you can surrender your worries on. Good luck!

Oh yes, I am a huge worrier. It's kind of like an OCD. My grandma is much worse than I am. She worries about everything whereas I mainly worry about money, my mental state, my husband not working. I mean I worry about normal things but I think I worry too much.

I am a worrier, a 36 year old man and for most of my life I have been a natural born worrier and what drives me mad is when people usually the ones that never worry about a thing or don't have anything to worry about turn round and say to you 'Don't worry about it' yeah right easier said than done, how can you stop worrying if you are a natural worrier? They don't understand, it's like anything in life if you don't experience anything how can you appreciate what it's like? Trouble is worrying affects my sleep and I spend hours tossing and turning. Worrying in actual fact causes worrying.

Problems are solved stress must be address with calm and take away the worries. Do some meditation to have the benefit of calmness. I was into such a horrible disaster in life. I found out that meditation helps ease my mind. I hope this can help you. Try it. Merry Christmas.

Hi mollyrose, I am sorry to hear your story and more than that I cannot tell you any thing else. As far as your worry is concerned, it seems it is going to the peak stage and you have to get medicines for this.So, please visit a doctor and get your treatment right now. The Medcines not only supress your worry but also provide you sufficent mental strength which will enable you to think more independently. Good Luck and wish you a speedy recovery from your worry.

I usually worry a lot and find it hard too to mellow down on the worrying. My friends find it weird that I worry about the smallest of things but it can't be helped. I have ways of coping nowadays. I try to tell my friends about the things I'm worried about and once someone besides me knows about it, worrying sort of subsides. Instead of being worried, act on what you're worried about. worrying can be emotionally draining so use the energy to come up with a solution instead. Of course, it's easier said than done. I hope that helps. The best of luck and happy holidays!!!