I always describe my Anxiety as being someone trapped in a room where all the exits are marked “What if...?” And I feel compelled to check them all. I posted a Note with a sketch about this a few days ago. https://substack.com/@gorisan/note/c-39569433
Yes - and we get a little reward each time we check a door, which just reinforces the process! Some people also feel like it would be "irresponsible" not to "check all the doors."
In times like this, I wish the "like" button had more options. I appreciate the comment and the insight, but I definitely do not like feeling compelled to "check all the doors."
Fantastic insight on handling worry and uncertainty. It's a great reminder of how mindfulness and problem-solving can empower us in challenging times!
Robert from Beyond AI
Thank you, Robert!
I always describe my Anxiety as being someone trapped in a room where all the exits are marked “What if...?” And I feel compelled to check them all. I posted a Note with a sketch about this a few days ago. https://substack.com/@gorisan/note/c-39569433
Yes - and we get a little reward each time we check a door, which just reinforces the process! Some people also feel like it would be "irresponsible" not to "check all the doors."
In times like this, I wish the "like" button had more options. I appreciate the comment and the insight, but I definitely do not like feeling compelled to "check all the doors."
Good catch - thank you! :D