Over thinking & anxiety

[hazeldai]

Hello, I am new to this social network. I am an anxious person, and I can't stop over thinking. Usually, I come up with scenarios in my head that are negative most of the time. Recently, I have been irritated to the point of frustration because of a negative and really annoying scenario that popped up in my head. I don't understand why it has become a habit to overthink and excessively worry. Everything is worse in my head than it is in reality. Any advice?

[ashesb03]

I am going through the same thing. I keep telling myself that everything is ok and it's just negative thoughts. Try to take some deep breaths and try to eat. You might be nauseous because you're not eating. Even try some ensure or something like that. I'm here if you need to chat. Lots of hugs to you.

[hazeldai in reply to ashesb03]

Thank you! I think it's because I rarely exercise and leave the house because the weather has been so bad lately and I don't have enough room to exercise indoor Once the weather gets better I will definitely go out for a run or go biking. And about the food, I usually over eat (Even though i feel full).

[Miss_Aero]

Hi, welcome to the group. You are not alone at all. I do this all the time. I overthink everything. There are times when I'm thinking up conversations for a scenario that hasnt even happen. I think I do it cause while i tend to think of positive situations I try to plan for the worst too. So I rehearse what I could say or do. I'm learning that if a bad thing happens, it's not my fault. It's a learning opportunity now. Its something that is gonna help me grow as a person. Become better and stronger.

[patdamon]

Hi you are not alone I think most people so this too some extent. Life is hard can you get into a support group. I did Celebrate Recover and and that helped alot to get stuff out and realize I am not alone. The feeling of being alone is not good. I also have done 12 steps not for alcohol but for depression and anxiety. It has helped a lot but I still get thrown back into anxiety when faced with new challenges. Im going to call a councilor today I have learned to keep on trying I.m 70 and still going through stuff. Always learning new tools to deal with my stuff. Dont know about your childhood but Im sure there must be stuff that you need to deal with me too some of it keeps reoccurring and we have to deal with it Hang in there

[hazeldai in reply to patdamon]

Hey there, I understand how bad it is to feel alone and to feel that no one understands what you're going through and no one is there to support you. Everyone would love to be understood and supported. But otherwise, I prefer independence and once in a while solitude at this point in my life.