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Originally posted by StereoPrincess This question stems from the fact that I personally worry too much. Worry meaning thinking about stuff going wrong and thinking about people's well being or thinking about consequences in general.

I'm with you Marg- we're very similar. Prime example: Vide Dulce.

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Originally posted by StereoPrincess Worry meaning thinking about stuff going wrong and thinking about people's well being or thinking about consequences in general.

That would describe me quite accurately. I don't worry much about myself, it's mostly about people I care about.

It amazes me that some people do not worry and go through life without a care in the world. I think worrying makes me a better person, forces me to take things more seriously and make the right choices.

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I said 6 but this is dependent on whether I think things are in control. When I procrastinate or slack off from things I have to do then I get overwhelmed and anxious and I guess that could be considered worrying. but right now I don't worry too much about things outside of what is in my control.
I have little mantras I repeat in my head when I worry or things seem too much which help put whatever it is I'm worrying about into perspective.

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Originally posted by Skipper I have little mantras I repeat in my head when I worry or things seem too much which help put whatever it is I'm worrying about into perspective.

That sounds like a very good idea.

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Originally posted by Skipper I have little mantras I repeat in my head when I worry or things seem too much which help put whatever it is I'm worrying about into perspective.

good strategy.

so what are they?

"i can't control what is happening" or something to that effect? I guess it depends on the situation.

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Originally posted by Tordan I don't worry much about myself, it's mostly about people I care about.

do you think that is unusual?

it seems not a lot of people worry about other people.

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Originally posted by StereoPrincess do you think that is unusual? it seems not a lot of people worry about other people.

maybe it's unusual but it's what feels right to me. people not worrying about other people is what's with society today. i know people who don't give two shits about their family or what not. how sad is that.

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Nine.

Way too much for my own good.

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Originally posted by StereoPrincess good strategy. so what are they? "i can't control what is happening" or something to that effect? I guess it depends on the situation.

It's funny, I got thinking about mantras after reading that book, "a million little pieces." Although the book isn't based on a true story, it SEEMS real, and reading what this guy "went through" reinforced the notion that, as individuals, we are capable of handling anything life throws at us and capable of solving any of our problems with a little patience, planning, and dedication.

In the book, the main character James is taught a mantra by someone else in the centre and that is "hold on." Even just holding on or enduring on a moment by moment basis eventually becomes an hour by hour basis and longer.

I also try to remind myself to step back and ask, "will this event or thing I'm stressed about have any significance in my life in 5 or 10 years?" consciously assessing how important things are in the scope of your life can really help you calm down.

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Originally posted by Skipper I said 6 but this is dependent on whether I think things are in control. When I procrastinate or slack off from things I have to do then I get overwhelmed and anxious and I guess that could be considered worrying. but right now I don't worry too much about things outside of what is in my control.

You've pretty much described me. I said 4.

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Originally posted by Skipper I said 6 but this is dependent on whether I think things are in control. When I procrastinate or slack off from things I have to do then I get overwhelmed and anxious and I guess that could be considered worrying. but right now I don't worry too much about things outside of what is in my control. I have little mantras I repeat in my head when I worry or things seem too much which help put whatever it is I'm worrying about into perspective.

yep on the money... I said 6 as well.

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