Worry helps me to cope

Author: KW

Created: 19/05/2025

Adult / CYP: Adult

Categories: GAD

Experience Narrative:

You often worry that if you don't prepare for every possible outcome, things will go wrong. Spend a full day without worrying and redirect your attention once you catch a worry thought or feeling.

Belief to be tested:

"If I don't think through every possible scenario, I'll be unprepared and things will go badly."

Alternative Perspective:

"It's impossible to predict every outcome. Handling situations as they arise is often more effective

Safety Behaviours to drop:

Excessive list-making for every task. Seeking constant reassurance from others. Avoiding new situations due to uncertainty.

Client reflections:

TBC

Practitioner reflections:

TBC

Print Save as PDF

Comments (0)

Share your opinions, feedback and questions below