Avoid Catastrophizing
Do you ever find yourself worrying about a situation but can only think of the worst possible outcomes? If so, rest assured that you are not alone as this is a very common thing that happens to most people. It actually has a name: catastrophizing. This occurs when you automatically assume the worst and feel as if your situation is more unpleasant than it actually is. It is easy to falsely view catastrophizing as an over-exaggeration, but it is typically not an act that can be easily controlled. Some people may not even be aware that they are doing it. This will lead to them believing that they have little to no power over their worries, which can be detrimental to their health. While it may not be an easy task, you can overcome this issue.
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Therapy Is Quite Successful At Addressing Catastrophizing
There are several different treatment plans that one should consider in order to put their worries to rest. The most common one is therapy. Mental illnesses and the ability to catastrophize are often linked together. Studies have shown that Cognitive Behavior Therapy has been quite successful at addressing catastrophizing; in those who suffer from chronic pain. This particular type of therapy attempts to address your behavioral patterns and way of thinking. When it comes to catastrophizing, a therapist may assist you in identifying illogical lines of thinking, and exchange them for sensible ones.
If while working with a therapist you realize that you are catastrophizing as a result of a mental health condition, you may want to consider medication. There is nothing shameful about seeking out a treatment option that has the potential to boost your overall quality of life. It is also important to note that a doctor will not write you a prescription unless they believe you will truly benefit from it. However, it should be noted that there is no medication available at this time that is solely used to deal with catastrophizing. The medications prescribed will typically be the same ones used to treat depression or anxiety as they have shown to have tremendous effects on stopping overthinking in its tracks.
Therapy is not everyone’s cup of tea and that is absolutely fine. One simple thing you can do to tackle catastrophizing is to sleep. It may sound a bit silly, but the truth of the matter is that none of us feel our very best when we aren’t getting the proper amount of sleep. It often makes us feel disorganized and unable to think as clearly as we typically can. We know that this can affect how we converse with others, but many people do not consider the effects that it also has on their own mental health. Lack of sleep can easily warp our overall perspective, not just on the world around us, but ourselves as well. This makes it super easy to be harsh on ourselves and turn molehills into mountains. A few extra hours of sleep could work wonders and put you into a more positive headspace.
Catastrophizing isn’t easy, but rest assured that you can easily get help to avoid overthinking about the future, and things that you have no control over. It may feel a bit overwhelming, but a therapist or other licensed mental health professional can help you develop a regimen, such as avoiding social media, in an effort to get things back under control.
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