Friday, April 26, 2024

Worried

Theme: Emotions
This is another common emotion. It arises from anticipation of potential problems or dangers. In a small measure, it's helpful, but if it crosses a threshold, it can damage our mental and physical well-being.

Worry stems from our fear of the unknown when we know that we don't have control of some events.

The causes can be quite vast and varied. For example, personal concerns such as health, relationships, exams, job interviews, financial stability, etc. 

On a broader level, even environmental and social issues can trigger worry in us when we are overcome by the need to protect ourselves and those we love from harm.

I have wondered if animals also experience worry. I think they do in the form of fear. Haven't seen our cats and dogs looking scared when they are worried about their safety, especially?

I have read that worrying beyond a point doesn't help in any way. However, worrying alerts us to potential dangers and helps us take adequate steps to ensure that everything is okay.

One good tactic is to preempt worrying situations and avoid exposure to them.

But if we are in such a situation and we feel worried, it's better to calm down using techniques like mindfulness or meditation. These techniques help us be grounded in the present and reduce the tendency to ruminate over future problems over which we have no control.   

Identifying the cause of worry and developing a plan of action can provide a sense of control and direction.

Exercise can be an effective way to reduce stress and improve our sense of emotional well-being.

Of course, talking to friends and family or anyone whom we are comfortable confiding in can help enormously.

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6 comments:

  1. Worrying does not solve the problem.

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  2. Hari OM
    Worry presents itself to make us take action to eradicate it... sadly too many wallow in worry and wither as a result... YAM xx

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  3. This is like anxiety. Sometimes I find that there is no cause. And mindfulness doesn't work when you realize there's no reason to worry. At this point, one needs medication. (Not where it should start, of course.)

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  4. I worried so much as a kid, it was nice taking a long break until recent events tore up my peace of mind. Thanks for your take on this topic.

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  5. L'inquiétude est un peu comme la peur, je pense que ça aide l'humanité à avancer, à sortir - pas de façon toujours consentie - de sa zone de confort.

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  6. Hi Pradeep - we can all worry at times can't we ... but patience usually dissolves all the worry and anxiety - we learn to adjust - cheers Hilary

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