Worrying too much

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Hi Everyone!

I am new here so I hope it is ok to post this here. 🙂 I was wondering about worrying. Does anyone here have the problem that they worry too much about everything? That seems to be one of my faults and I would like to work on it but I don’t know where to begin. I know that it is a sin and I know that it shows a lack of trust in God. I think it has become a very bad habit that I can’t seem to break. I automatically worry about everything–I even worry about what other people think about me! lol I keep telling myself the only thing that matters is what God thinks of me. I also worry about the future and the past too. Has anyone been through this and know how to break this habit?

Thank you and have a wonderful day!

Kim
 
My initial recommendation would be to get counseling. It almost sounds like you suffer form anxiety.

You seem to already understand the basics, that God loves you and that the worrying is a habit for you. So, you now have to figure out how to break the habit. Prayer would be a good start…something to the effect of “God, help me get through the next hour of this day without needless worry…” (I say “needless” worry because some worry is warranted and natural…you just have to learn which is vs. which isn’t).

Anyway, hopefully someone with a similar experience to you will be able to chime in. I don’t have much to offer you in the form of advice or help other than getting counseling.

God Bless you!! And don’t worry…😉 you will defeat this!

ahs
 
Generally worry is born in a person’s inability to remain present to the present. When your mind takes you into the future or past - a place you never actually are. It takes some work to let go and live in the now.

Many people turn to 12-step programs (eg. Alanon) to help reframe how they think about life and only then come to know that the only person you can change is yourself and the best way to change is to become disposed to God’s will instead of your own. This is a life long process…you might as well begin now.
 
When a worrisome thought occurs to you, remind yourself that worrying will not help the situation.

Instead say the short prayer “Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in you.” Repeat as necessary!
 
Being optimistic is good. If you have had this worry for a long time, I suggest speaking to a doctor or a priest to better understand the cause.

Peace,
Ed
 
catholicgirl08 said:
Hi Everyone!

I am new here so I hope it is ok to post this here. 🙂 I was wondering about worrying. Does anyone here have the problem that they worry too much about everything? That seems to be one of my faults and I would like to work on it but I don’t know where to begin. I know that it is a sin and I know that it shows a lack of trust in God. I think it has become a very bad habit that I can’t seem to break. I automatically worry about everything–I even worry about what other people think about me! lol I keep telling myself the only thing that matters is what God thinks of me. I also worry about the future and the past too. Has anyone been through this and know how to break this habit?

Thank you and have a wonderful day!

Kim
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Recently, I have had this problem too. I didn’t worry so much in the past, but now that I see all these bad things happening and just people around me have changed due to society, etc. I start worrying a lot more. Even little things -I think too much or get worried about. But, I always pray to God and Mary and ask them to help me. I try to do this as much as I can throughout the day, even if I’m not worried. It helps me.
 
catholicgirl08 said:
Hi Everyone!

I am new here so I hope it is ok to post this here. 🙂 I was wondering about worrying. Does anyone here have the problem that they worry too much about everything? That seems to be one of my faults and I would like to work on it but I don’t know where to begin. I know that it is a sin and I know that it shows a lack of trust in God. I think it has become a very bad habit that I can’t seem to break. I automatically worry about everything–I even worry about what other people think about me! lol I keep telling myself the only thing that matters is what God thinks of me. I also worry about the future and the past too. Has anyone been through this and know how to break this habit?

Thank you and have a wonderful day!

Kim
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I have KIND of had the thing your having, mine was OCD, Separation anxiety and Anger problems with server panic attacks (Which i literary got rid of with a click of a finger) muddled up into one big ball. One trick is that i just go about daily life, and when i get anxious, Simply think, if that’s gonna happen, There is nothing i can do about it until (if) it arises, that is to say if you DON’T have control over it, if you do. Than make the choice you think is best.
 
The Serenity prayer may be helpful:

God, help me accept the things that I cannot change. (Paraphrased)
 
Hi Everyone!

Thank you for all your advice. 🙂 I am looking into getting help for this as I think it may be an anxiety problem but also I am going to go to my doctor. I do have hypothyrodism and from what I understand this can cause at least some anxiety so I want to make sure my levels are right.

Thank you again. You have all been very helpful!!! Also, I didn’t realize worrying was not a sin–that makes me feel a lot better! 🙂

Kim
 
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