It’s perfectly normal, and even natural, to worry.
So how do you actuallystopworrying?
We asked mental health expertshere’s what they had to say.
Why do we worry, anyway?
As clinical psychologistKaitlin Harkess, Ph.D., tells mindbodygreen, “worrying” does have some practical roots.
In this way, the right amount of worry can help us with problem-solving and planning ahead.
Say your “worry time” is 6 p.m., for example.
Cultivate self-trust
Many of our worries are about things that haven’t even happenedand may never happen.
The answer here is trust in yourself to be able to handle what life throws at you.
After all, you’ve made it this far.
“Have that reassurance to remind yourself, ‘I have always gotten through things.
I trust myself to handle this and figure this outwhen the time comes,'” Harkess adds.
You saw it, it was there, and now it’s floating on by.
Give yourself grace
Nobody is perfect, and everyone is susceptible to worries and fears.
But according to licensed therapistCynthia Siadat, LCSW, overthinking isnota weakness.
FAQ:
Why is it so hard for me to stop worrying?
How do I train my brain to stop anxiety?
If it becomes unmanageable, that’s when you’ll want to seek the help of a professional.
