Scared that what i read will happen to me

[Mehditate]

Hey guys,

I keep struggling with the fact that if I end up reading something that happened to someone else that it might happen to me too. For example if someone says they see things, I get scared that I will be like that or I am going to be the next person to see things. Do you have any tips to beat this fear that everything I read that is wrong or a symptom will happen to me.

[hypercat54]

Does it work that way with nice things too? x

[Mehditate in reply to hypercat54]

That just made me smile ❤️

[Bird-67]

Sounds like an OCD symptom.

Have you seen your doctor yet as they can refer you for CBT treatment which can really help you.

Good luck 👍

[Mehditate in reply to Bird-67]

I am going to look into this more. Thank you for that it helps a lot

[JEG325]

Remember that you are you and you are not the people you are reading about. When it comes to what you're reading, you have some control over how it affects you. Tell your mind 2 things: A-You cannot control how others feel & B-You can control how you feel (when it comes to what you read). If that doesn't work, then pick and choose what you read. You do not have to read everything that's posted. Read those types of posts that don't upset you and leave the rest of them alone! I follow the second course, having cut back considerably on the amount and types of posts that I read. Have a blessed day!

[Mehditate in reply to JEG325]

Thank you for this. I am applying it and am experiencing relief already. Thank you for taking your time to write this and helping!

[JEG325 in reply to Mehditate]

You're more than welcome. I should be launching Circle of Friends 4 later today with 7 members. I will add another 2 to 7 members until I feel there are enough. Then I will start Circle Of Friends 5. Continue to have a blessed day!

[Sunnidayz1]

This has happened to me and I've realized it's my own sensitivity to others and my own fear, worry anxiety that is the catalyst. It's our response to our own worry and the what if's.

" What if I have that? or wow that sounds familiar I might have that" Then the worry escalates.

[Mehditate in reply to Sunnidayz1]

Yeah our response plays a big role! True!