Hello @pjss48

I would like to thank Lisa, @lisalucier, for inviting me into this conversation with you about worry. I was raised in an environment where worry was the first-line-of-defense, no matter what the problem was. Therefore, as an adult it became important to me to unlearn the worry habit and untangle the worry cycle so that my life could be less stressful. Perhaps you have had the same experience?

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is a great way to do that. Lisa's suggestion about writing down your worries and deciding how realistic they really are is a great idea. If you need help with this a counselor or therapist might be very helpful to you. I also found that David Burns book, The Feeling Good Handbook, to be very helpful in achieving this goal. Breaking the pattern of worry is an important task to maintaining good health, both physically and emotionally.

Will you post again and share how you are doing?