What would be the last straw for you to finally get some help with all that worry and anxiety?

Many of us trundle on in life with various life tribulations happening around us. Some people are unfortunate to have more negative events in their lives than others.

Why is that?

Are you just unlucky?

It’s possible that you really do have more unfortunate things happening in your life than most, but it could also be the way you perceive it all...

Do you find yourself often worrying or anxious about future events?

Do you find yourself imagining the worst?

If that’s the case, ask yourself...

 “What’s the worst that could happen?”

If you answered the question honestly with yourself, then ask yourself again

“If the worst does happen.... can I handle it?”

We humans are a resilient bunch, and quite often your answer will be...

“YES but it will be tough, uncomfortable, dreadful, scary, embarrassing and I’ll hate it... but I can handle it”

So, leading up to these events... how do you stop worrying about it in the meantime? 

The answer is by accepting that anxiety and worry is a part of our lives, and instead of avoiding the things that worry you most, find courage and face up to them head on with help and support.

By looking at events and situations as if through a friend’s eyes, what advice would they give you? What would they do in this situation?

By perceiving the problem as if from another person’s unaffected point of view, it gives us a moments ‘time out’ from the issue that is consuming us, and sometimes reveals new options and solutions.

It isn’t healthy mentally or physically for people to be in a constant state of worry or anxiety, but accepting that it’s part of life, and getting the help you need to reduce it to a manageable amount, is absolutely the best thing you can do for yourself. Afterall, all that worrying is taking up perfectly good hours that could be better spent feeling calm and happy.

At Therapy for Life we help you discover the root of your worry and teach you new techniques to get you coping and feeling better. If you would like to know more contact Sam for a friendly chat