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Worry

Worry

We all worry about many things in our lives from time to time. Worry can be simply defined as thoughts about negative events that may or may not happen in the future and often include a “what if” question. However, worry can become a problem when it happens every day or when it becomes excessive or uncontrollable. With worry, we can feel uneasy or concerned about a situation. With excessive worry, our mind and body can go into overdrive trying to focus on what might or might not happen. 

Worry vs. Anxiety

Worry can be seen as the cognitive or thinking part of anxiety, as worry tends to be repetitive or obsessive thoughts about a problem or situation. We experience worry in our heads, whereas we often feel anxiety physically in our bodies. Additionally, worry tends to lead us to problem solving while anxiety can prevent us from being able to solve problems. Lastly, worry tends to be mild and controllable whereas anxiety can be difficult to control and create emotional distress. 

How is Worry treated?

If you feel as though your worries are out of control, excessive, or impacting your daily life, you may need treatment. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has been found to be an effective form of psychotherapy for individuals dealing with worry as it can help to challenge thoughts related to worry and teach ways to help cope with worry. 

If you feel as though your worries may be out of control or negatively impacting your life, contact us for a free 15 minute phone consultation to see how we can help you! 
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