Being your own worst enemy - Anxiety and Depre...

Anxiety and Depression Support

92,989 members86,851 posts

Being your own worst enemy

Ellamaye profile image
9 Replies

Im Looking forward to tomorrow's plans which makes me anxious about tomorrow's plans.. which makes no sense at all..I want to be happy so I should just be happy in the moment not worry myself to bits about anticipating the moment...😩

Written by
Ellamaye profile image
Ellamaye
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
9 Replies
Overthought profile image
Overthought

I’m looking forward to the multivese infinite possibilities which should mean many positive outcomes but my mind has located only the negative.

My anxiety has left me paranoid and full of worry I don’t feel like I can trust people anymore so I just be alone at least I thought I can’t disappoint myself.

Ellamaye profile image
Ellamaye in reply toOverthought

Your mind sounds extravagant to be able to contemplate the multiverse and endless possibilities... I have trouble deciding what sox to wear 🤣.Seriously though its fair to say you can't trust everyone but trust is still important in a healthy life x

I have known people who have the same problem. They think that if something good is going to happen or has already happened, then they’re going to be punished by having something bad happen to them. This is usually brought on by guilt or low self-esteem.

I would suggest that , you read a good book on cognitive behavioral therapy because it addresses exactly this kind of thinking. One of the questions that you can ask yourself is: what is the worst thing that can happen? What is the best thing that can happen? What is the most likely thing that can happen ? This allows you to step back and look more objectively at what you’re thinking and hopefully come to a more realistic understanding.

Ellamaye profile image
Ellamaye in reply to

Thankyou and things did go wrong and not to my expectations but still it wasn't that bad and I had fun despite the worry .

Turnipgirl profile image
Turnipgirl in reply to

When I go to job interviews I ask myself what's the worst that can happen and the worst thing is not getting the job which isn't the end of the world!

Ellamaye profile image
Ellamaye in reply toTurnipgirl

Good thought process

Ellamaye profile image
Ellamaye

Going to a Halloween party. Important for me because I can wear a mask and hide lol

Ellamaye profile image
Ellamaye

I went and despite the worry and things not going to my exact plans I went and I had fun and that's a win for me. Won't be going anywhere for foreseeable future so I'll hold it in my memory

Ellamaye profile image
Ellamaye

Thankyou

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

My worst enemy...

...is me. I want to embrace my anxiety and funnel that energy into the joy of being in the moment...
Rbca profile image

Memories are the worst enemy

Today is not a good day, I have been having my old happy memories and they break my heart, I wish I...
vanessi profile image

My worst enemy

Is me! I saw a recording of myself and I am horrified! I feel like the weirdest person in the...

Anxiety and Worst Enemy

Hello my name is John. I recently developed anxiety and I am basic my own worst enemy. I over think...
jwhitleyjr profile image

Being your own therapist?

I know this is odd, but it got me thinking. Thought I'd ask here. I have always dealt with mental...
Dot_ profile image

Moderation team

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.