Worry and rumination
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Worry and rumination
idea
Stuck in a loop of worrying thoughts? Here’s how to stop it
Dwelling on your difficulties might feel like problem-solving, but it can be pernicious. There are tools to stop the habit
by Megan L Rogers
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Worry and rumination
idea
Here’s how to take back your life from long-term worrying
Long after they’ve gone, stressors can cause harm to your health. These psychological techniques offer a powerful defence
by Dane McCarrick & Daryl O’Connor
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Worry and rumination
guide
How to stop overthinking
Grappling with your thoughts will leave you even more entangled in worry. Use metacognitive strategies to break free
by Pia Callesen
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Anxiety
film
Climate fears make Sindha feel doomed. Can eco-therapy help?
Directed by Sindha Agha
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Worry and rumination
idea
If thinking is rational, what makes overthinking irrational?
A philosophical perspective on overthinking offers fresh insights into the mental processes involved in anxiety and OCD
by Pablo Hubacher Haerle
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Worry and rumination
idea
Worry is an unhelpful friend and a shoddy fortune-teller
Worry is emotionally distressing, messes with our thinking, and makes us miss out on the things that matter. Dump it fast
by Lucas LaFreniere
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Emotion regulation
guide
How to take things less personally
Always blaming yourself or assuming others think ill of you? A CBT therapist shares ways to break these self-critical habits
by Joel Minden
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Anxiety
idea
What to do when your urge for reassurance has gone too far
The need for constant reassurance can show up like a persistent itch. Follow these steps for a more lasting peace of mind
by Matt Huston
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Worry and rumination
idea
Should you confront your worries or try to banish them?
Psychotherapists have long believed it’s a bad idea to suppress worrisome thoughts, but new research is prompting a rethink
by Shayla Love
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Difficult emotions
guide
How to deal with regret
In a world of choices, it’s impossible to avoid regret. Unpleasant as it is, you can make it bearable, even inspirational
by Jelena Kecmanovic