How to Stop Catastrophizing |CALM Series-Logic

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Catastrophizing may possibly be the most common cognitive distortion I see in my practice. Catastrophizing is a negative thinking pattern of imagining the worst case scenarios in situations and events that are important to us. Unfortunately, if unresolved, Catastrophizing can cause significant distress including increased anxiety, loss of sleep, difficulty functioning and can even be paralyzing for some.
By catastrophizing, your mind exaggerates your fears about what may happen. But, it never seems to exaggerate on the positive side, only the most devastating possibilities. For example, a storm forecasted may unexpectedly destroy your home. You have not heard from your loved one, maybe they were in a serious accident!? A friend has not called you all week? They have completely disowned you and never want to talk to you again!? All are examples of extreme negative thoughts of the worse case scenarios called catastrophizing.
Thankfully, you do not have to resign yourself to this kind of fear and anxiety. This episode on Catastrophizing and how to treat it, is an important installment of the Logic section of the CALM series on treating anxiety. I detail what to do and how to stop your brain from this paralyzing, fear mongering activity.
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But, remember, the CALM Series begins with C: Calming Your Body (that playlist is here -- ru-vid.com?list....
The second step is to A: Accept your Anxiety (playlist here -- ru-vid.com?list....
Drop a comment below and share if you have catastrophized and if you found this video helpful. And please feel free to share this video with someone who you think may benefit by watching it.
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Until next time...I will see you in session,
Paige

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@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

Watch here to learn how to stop those “what if” intrusive thoughts ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-c-HKZNh88dQ.html

@denisebaldwin268 3 года назад

Paige. Your videos are the best. You have helped me in so many ways to calm this awful Illness anxiety down to a much lower level. Thank you!

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

Thank you Denise. I appreciate it 🙏❤️

@shyaaammeneen63 3 года назад

@@denisebaldwin268 Heal yourself of negative thoughts. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10 minutes or more. Let thoughts come. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Whenever you are free during the day or night sit still for a few minutes and observe your breath. Being still reduces negative thoughts. Make it a habit. Do the above meditation regularly to have a good life. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

@Rodecpt0 4 года назад

As a hypochondriac, I’m always afraid of getting some serious illness. Sometimes, I get in trouble from my thoughts which might turn into taking action out of irrational fear.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 4 года назад

I think so many of us can relate to this fear. It sounds like you recognize within yourself when your fears are irrational versus rational. Part of this process is learning to accept the fear without taking actions. Just noticing the fear, accepting it, and allowing the anxiety to drop on it's own. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

@Rodecpt0 4 года назад

Paige Pradko LPC NCC Tonight I ate pizza that wasn’t cooked all the way. In my mind I think I have salmonella poisoning.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 4 года назад

You have to recognize and label these thoughts as irrational thoughts. You want to make sure that you are staying away from googling symptoms and seeking reassurance, because those activities can reinforce the intrusive, irrational thoughts. You may want to check out my videos on Health Anxiety and Pure O. Thank you for your comments.

@Rodecpt0 4 года назад

Paige Pradko LPC NCC My newly adopted cat has never had her shots. Hope she didn’t spread a disease to me like rabies when she licked my arm.

@RosieBrownie 3 года назад

@@Rodecpt0 Oh I felt your pain SO MUCH when I read this comment!! 😓 This absolutely *sucks!* My mother has these thoughts about her health too, it's been a rough year for her 😞 (I, on the other hand, am ridiculously afraid of OTHER PEOPLE getting sick or dying. But not myself. It's really weird.)

@DerekRaven 4 года назад

I've been learning about catastrophizing; realized I do it because I have a tough time with uncertainty. When plan A fails, I immediately go to the worst case scenario. Sometimes the solution is to realize there isn't one...yet. Thank you for the insight.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 4 года назад

Yes, sometimes it is all about tolerating uncertainty. 😊👍🏻

@wednesdayschild3627 3 года назад

I think this cognitive distortion causes most of my health anxiety.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

Yes, our fears can run amuck, increase our anxiety and even create body symptoms like increasing our heart rate. We have to change the way we respond to those thoughts. 😊

@dylan7147 9 месяцев назад

Same I have been struggling with it for a month or so and am out of work with it. Slowly I'll get there !

@Meryllschannel Год назад

My mother is catastrophizing, I was educated in this belief to be always careful and always think of the worth scenario (even for random things) just to be prepared. But this is giving me a lot of anxiety.

@PaigePradkoTherapy Год назад

Yes, it can certainly cause considerable anxiety. 😥

@Lucidity05 3 года назад

Thank you for your video, I wake up everyday in a panic with dread about everything.....just listening to you really helps a lot.

@barbwelch2527 2 года назад

The Logic part of the word CALM makes so much sense. This logic is where I get stuck. I have ADD and so I think through my entire day so I won't be embarrassed with mistakes. I am 59 years old but was bullied by teachers in school because of focus trouble. I have tried to get over this part of life but I am still sabotaging my jobs by over thinking.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 2 года назад

Hi Barb. I am so sorry. It almost sounds like you are trying to do everything perfect because of people early on possibly not understanding ADD symptoms. We often see these types of struggles with ocd as well use ERP therapy to help people.

@ariryanreyes6523 4 года назад

Thank you, God bless you 🙏🙏🙏

@yunabriones7913 25 дней назад

I always catasprophize when i'm about to encounter an uncertain situation and I thought these steps you shared here are helpful! Thank you!

@GK-ji3pm 7 месяцев назад

I felt these feelings my whole life and it wasn't until about a year ago , I came to realize what I was doing to myself on my own..One day I was over obsessed about an issue going on in my life at the time...I then asked myself " Is what I'm feeling fear over even warranted" ? I thought it out and was able after thinking about what evidence I had to show the worst was about to happen , I began walking myself through a thought process...I told myself to worry about something only if there was a direct reason to do so..I now do this every time I find my thoughts drifting and realize I am over analyzing an issue I'm dealing with...My mom was like this and she always worried about everything...Now, I see there is a name for it...BTW, most things I feared happening, never did....

@PaigePradkoTherapy 7 месяцев назад

You sound very logical. It makes sense to think through an issue that is solvable. However, some people have obsessive thoughts about things that are unsolvable. In those cases, overthinking can become compulsive and unhelpful.

@GK-ji3pm 6 месяцев назад

@@PaigePradkoTherapy Thanks...I have a theory.,..This type of behavior is learned.....It comes from an "Over reactive/protective mother.....Just watch a toddler that understands the pattern of the mom that watches them ...They rely on the mothers reaction to every single thing that happens ..Say a kid about 3 years old falls down and hits an end table....The kid can actually be okay but he has learned to look at his mother to see how to respond.....In most cases, the overbearing mom will probably yell at the child ....The child then , although not hurt, starts to cry......The child responds to tbe over bearing mothers reaction to mothers "emotional " response and adapts the sign of panic to anything that may be harmful.....This sticks with the child's Pscychi and becomes a trait in their personalities.....It all starts at a young age and stays with a child.....

@medhachakraborty7474 2 года назад

I love the way you speak. I think you have a calm voice where you are not excited and that makes me glued to what you are saying.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 2 года назад

Thank you…I appreciate it 🙏❤️

@zorkacastrillon 2 года назад

I think I do it to prevent disappointment ☺️. It has happened to me that I have imagined a great outcome and then feeling disappointed was painful. But … I have realized that imagining the worst scenarios is more harmful! It triggers my anxiety and most of the time those things don’t happen at all

@PaigePradkoTherapy 2 года назад

It’s great that you are understanding what your brain is trying to do. 😊

@jdixon452 4 года назад

I really, really liked the questions you went through to ask yourself as to 'WHY' 'you' might be catastrophizing, very insightful, helpful questions.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 4 года назад

It is important sometimes to look beyond the noise our worries make to ask ourselves why we are Catastrophizing and what purpose does it serve us. Thanks for your comment. Always love to hear what you have to say after watching a video.

@mercado129 3 года назад

This has helped me so much I live everyday thinking I’m going to have a heart attack. I get random chest or am pain . I even had to stop working. I started drinking everyday. I lost my relationship but I really feel like I’m getting back on track . I even went to the hospital and they did x rays an ekg and nothing . Let me leave once I calmed down with medication . THANK YOU SO MUCH.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

Hi Christopher. I am not sure if you saw my series on Health Anxiety. Here it is, if you missed it. I will have more help on the subject soon. ru-vid.com/group/PL1lUhuKpYUYonn-zlZxzTRR8V4myEHgCY

@motowngirl5891 Год назад

What medication do you take

@ycb636 4 года назад

I believe I have been catasrophizing as it relates to driving on the highway. I panicked one time while driving through a horrible rainstorm and have not been able to comfortably drive on the highway since. My brain has been associating the highway to be dangerous and nowhere to get off. I really want things to go back to the way it used to be for me, while driving. It was the time I could relax, return calls, or talk to God. I am looking forward to moving past this.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 4 года назад

From your description, it sounds like your brain does associate driving with fear. If I were working with a client with these symptoms, we would create a plan of exposures to train the brain that you are safe when you drive. To help you learn more about exposure therapy, you may want to watch my playlist on how to do exposures. ru-vid.com/group/PL1lUhuKpYUYqRtx-_xbr5gofDxBYIBdq0. Thank you for your comments. 😊

@gwensmith3256 4 года назад

Thank you for all these helpful videos. I feel a sense of hope now

@shyaaammeneen63 3 года назад

Gwen S mith, Heal yourself of negative thoughts. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10 minutes or more. Let thoughts come. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Whenever you are free during the day or night sit still for a few minutes and observe your breath. Being still reduces negative thoughts. Make it a habit. Do the above meditation regularly to have a good life. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

@paddyshaw6598 4 года назад

Loved this, Paige! Thank you. Looking forward to putting it to use.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 4 года назад

You're so welcome! So glad!

@nyx5724 5 лет назад

Thank you so much! This really helped me. School just started for me, and whenever I sit in class I can't stop thinking about the possibilities of something bad happening. For example, that I faint, that I vomit (this may sound silly, but I have extreme emetophobia) or even worse things like a school shooting, someone dying etc. These tips have helped me a lot

@PaigePradkoTherapy 5 лет назад

Thank you for your thoughtful comment. Our brains really can overreact at times in an attempt to keep us safe. We cannot let those fears stop us from doing what we want to do in life. Many of my clients experience high anxiety with the start of the school year. Your anxiety will calm down as you get acclimated to the new school year. Be sure to watch the videos on square breathing in the Calm the Body series and the videos in Accepting Anxiety. Wishing you the best in the new school year.

@paigecourtier8443 3 года назад

Hi, in 4th grade I had the same fear of vomiting. The possibility of this happening gave me so much anxiety, if another student simply coughed, I’d be afraid they were going to throw up lol. I think the reason it became such a big fear was because I hadn’t thrown up for years and therefore didn’t know the bodily signals that would tell me I had to throw up. So I felt it could happen unexpectedly at any time. The anxiety we get about throwing up causes our throat to feel more closed up, making us feel even more like we’ll be sick. It is an awful fear to have and had held me back for years. In 5th grade the fear went away but I didn’t throw up until the 9th grade. & I was so happy when I did because I became aware of the body signals that would tell me I had to and I realized it’s not that bad. I just close my eyes and remind myself that my body knows what it’s doing & I am safe. I just have to trust my body in this moment. I have also realized how small of a chance there really was of me throwing up. I hope this is helpful at all, or at least makes you feel less alone.

@shilpalakdawala8440 Год назад

I fear of throwing up while in flights so I always carry a polythene bag in my pocket ,that calms my mind...

@ParisBrockington 4 года назад

👍🏼thank you. Very informative and I’ll use these tools!

@theappraizer 2 года назад

You're good! ♥️🙏 Thank you, Prettiness! 👍

@PaigePradkoTherapy 2 года назад

Thank you 🙏

@georgia3465 2 года назад

Another great video Paige. I constantly catastrphoize with challenges. Listening to this I realized it’s also a coping method for me - almost like it regulates me because in the moment of “catastrophic thinking” I go into tunnel vision of the issue and look for options/ways to be prepared for what “may” be coming.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 2 года назад

Hi Georgia. Yes, it certainly can be a method of coping for many people as long as it leads to productive behaviors and not cyclical anxiety without resolution. 😊

@ParisBrockington 4 года назад

Very helpful! Thank you!

@jasond626 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for the video. Yours is one of the best ice seen on these things. I think I have pure o. It's really getting me down, making me anxious and in my mind all the time..

@PaigePradkoTherapy 8 месяцев назад

Hi Jason. Pure O can be very challenging. Here is a playlist to help you: ru-vid.com/group/PL1lUhuKpYUYqKvEwlGXoRPDu_8blhbaq-&si=sY2a6DttdADpgars

@jasond626 8 месяцев назад

@@PaigePradkoTherapy thank you for that

@Cosmuex 2 года назад

This was excellent. First person to describe what I’m going thought exactly. Thank you

@PaigePradkoTherapy 2 года назад

Thank you for watching and commenting 🙏❤️

@user-gh5jj1zi9k 4 года назад

Thank you, this was really helpful.

@101hamilton 2 года назад

Great video! Thank you for posting.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 2 года назад

Thank you 🙏

@TylerB2024 3 месяца назад

Your videos have helped me considerably. I wish I could do 1 to 1 sessions with you as I know I would get even greater benefit from that for my generalised anxiety, and my health anxiety, but unfortunately I'm on the other side of the pond in the UK. But a sincere thank you for all the great videos you put up here for free!

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 месяца назад

Welcome from the UK. And I’m glad you like the videos. I welcome you to join my community: www.paigepradko.com/warmhearthub

@speedypete3725 Год назад

THIS is a excellent video, something I do all the time. Thanks again

@PaigePradkoTherapy Год назад

You’re welcome, SpeedyPete. 😊

@hennaasplund1873 4 года назад

thank you for your methods

@jessjulian4502 5 лет назад

This really helped me tonight too. I just moved to Memphis for graduate school and while I am doing well, my brain seems to be catastrophizing on this life change, both professional and personal life things. It’s really helpful to just call yourself outbon it, bring yourself back down to reality, and enjoy the rest of the day. Thank you for your videos! They really help me!

@PaigePradkoTherapy 5 лет назад

I am so glad it helped you. Yes, calling your self out on Catastrophizing is called, Labeling or Identifying the cognitive distortion. It is a CBT technique. The reason it works is that by labeling it, we activate our frontal cortex (our thinking part of the brain), instead of our limbic system ( the emotional part of the brain). It is a technique I use myself. It kind of resets us a little bit. Thank you for your comment. Good luck in grad school and I hope you love Memphis.

@shyaaammeneen63 3 года назад

Jess Julian, Practical steps are needed to heal yourself of negative thoughts. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10 minutes or more. Let thoughts come. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Whenever you are free during the day or night sit still for a few minutes and observe your breath even if eyes are open. . Being still reduces negative thoughts. Make it a habit. Do the above meditation regularly to have a good life. Read about positive effects of breathing on the brain on Google. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

@mosolly9807 4 года назад

Thank you Thank you Thank you ! keep up the amazing work :)

@PaigePradkoTherapy 4 года назад

Thank you so much. I really appreciate your comments.

@BeforeWeSayGoodnight 3 года назад

Thank you for this positive approach to reducing or eliminating Catastrophic thinking I felt better after listening to your video and I like the simplicity of your method. I think I catastrophize because my parents are very bumpy relationship and it seemed like we were always in crisis. In fact they were married for 68 years so most of my fears are just in my head. Thank you again

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

Thank you for watching and commenting, Hank. You are not alone in your experience. If a child felt anxious in their family due to arguments or instability of their parent’s marriage, it can cause them to be on high alert causing hyperarousal or anxiety symptoms. Sometimes you have to talk to that part of yourself and remind yourself that you are safe and can ease up your hyper vigilance.

@Steve-ht3ry 2 года назад

Paige At 62 I get disappointed that I am still filled with catastrophe thoughts. Literally, since I was a child. I believe that I got that seed from my parents. I do recognize that I watered and nurtured that seed. I also think that in the past it may have served me. It was nice to hear your thoughts and I will subscribe and look forward to seeing your CALM series. Thank you Steve

@PaigePradkoTherapy 2 года назад

Hi Steve. I have a video coming out in the next several weeks…I haven’t picked a date yet. The video is on the difference between anxious thoughts in generalized anxiety disorder and intrusive thoughts like we see in OCD. Both conditions involve catastrophizing. There are different treatment choices depending on what you are experiencing. I do have many videos on both anxiety disorders and ocd on my playlist page if you are interested. Here is a very simple ocd assessment to rule out ocd www.paigepradko.com/ocdquiz.

@dianehoffer4295 3 года назад

I really need this thankyou

@charliecarp4227 2 года назад

OMG I'm now addicted to your videos,,, love this strategy,,, some which I've heard in rehab and a halfway house but this is so great hearing what I need to hear in such a great way with great communication,, ty again!! 😊💖💜

@PaigePradkoTherapy 2 года назад

Thanks Charlie. I am so glad it is helpful 🙏❤️

@donavonmacallister3101 Год назад

It seems it is more than often a symptom of PTSD.great video.

@PaigePradkoTherapy Год назад

Yes, it can be a symptom of ptsd, or GAD or social anxiety or OCD as well.

@STUPIDYOUTUBE_HIDINGMSGS 3 года назад

I've watched this over and over and over, today. It's like I'm trying to convince my brain to understand the important points that you laid out and the questions I need to ask myself with.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

Sometimes we can think too much. I am working on a video that won’t be going live for 2 weeks that I wish I could send you today, because I have a feeling it will help you. Until then, try using this I. A.M. technique I describe in this video. It can quiet our mind. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-c-HKZNh88dQ.html

@STUPIDYOUTUBE_HIDINGMSGS 3 года назад

@@PaigePradkoTherapy Thank you, I'm going to watch this repeatedly until it becomes embedded in my sub-conscious. Instead of enjoying the holidays, I was in bad shape mentally, didn't sleep most days, or waking up 2am in the morning and can't sleep anymore in those days because I've played in my head and catastrophized how I'm going to lose my job mid this year and how I'm going to find it difficult to find a replacement one. This scenario has put tremendous pressure in my brain to re-train with skills needed in my next job, which destroyed my confidence to the point my jaw is hurting or almost locking due to anxiety. Your video is gradually putting my mind at ease...

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

I am so sorry you have been suffering. I hope that the video calms your mind. None of us can see the future and none of us have guarantees that everything will go the way we want it to go. But, we can tolerate that uncertainty and know that we can trust ourselves to do the best that we are able with whatever we face in life. Tolerate the feelings of uncertainty about the future and trust that you will do your best.

@shyaaammeneen63 3 года назад

@@STUPIDRU-vid_HIDINGMSGS Practical steps are needed to heal yourself of negative thoughts. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10 minutes or more. Let thoughts come. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Whenever you are free during the day or night sit still for a few minutes and observe your breath. Being still reduces negative thoughts. Make it a habit. Do the above meditation regularly to have a good life. I am relaxed doing this meditation for years. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

@STUPIDYOUTUBE_HIDINGMSGS 3 года назад

@@shyaaammeneen63 Thank you. It's been days since I've slept, and today though tired and sleepy at work, I remembered this video and now I'm listening to it while working, started this morning, until I finish work, so I can rest easy tonight. I forgot the finer points that Paige has mentioned, so I'm trying to ingraine it again into my brain so get rid of fear I have now...

@willianc8655 3 месяца назад

Very good Paige, many thanks from Brazil!

@Feedersuper Год назад

Thank you so much.

@PaigePradkoTherapy Год назад

You’re welcome 🙏❤️

@kumaramirna3770 2 года назад

I found your video last week , overcoming OCD. It's very helpful, it's been one week, I have been practicing on my own without a professional next to me. I have managed to reduced my tick list of anxiety OCD related. I can't thank you enough. And will learn more from your next video

@PaigePradkoTherapy 2 года назад

Hi Kumara. I love hearing that my videos have helped you. Nothing is more motivating to me than that. On my playlist page, I have lots of help for OCD and Anxiety. Thank you for sharing with me.

@jayleeh9459 4 года назад

Hi I just found your channel and you are really helpful...I can relate to alot of things u said I always think the worse in order to prepare me for the worse if it happens...sometimes I'm wrong but sometimes I'm right ..but I would like to just be more of a positive thinker as I hurt myself more by always overly worrying!

@standufrene93 3 года назад

Thank you. I have this problem. I value my hobby and when its time to practice i talk myself out of it. that way im not disappointed. I avoid the pain of not having a good Practice So then i can't reach my golds and enjoy my self. My hobby. Thanks for this video. I hope to get help soon.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

It sounds like you have very high expectations of yourself when you practice and want perfection. I wonder if you can shift your view and try to make mistakes on purpose. If you practice making mistakes on purpose, it will help to train your brain to be a little more accepting and not so reactive to your mistakes when practicing.

@tinawilliams3337 Год назад

My catastrophic thinking is since childhood, I’ve been hurt in school, many others. I have health anxieties , but I’m doing a little better with it do to therapy. But my greatest fear is something might happen to my family. I have two grandsons, a wonderful daughter, my son in law. If one of them is sick I go into anxiety, catastrophic thinking..what if this and what if that. I try to ignore it and try to distract myself, but it’s still right under the surface to grow. So I eventually have to take something to calm me down. My seven month young grandson was sick this morning ( came out he was impacted, I know this happens with little ones as they change diets, ( the rational thoughts) but my compulsive thoughts are Omg, what if this is not it and so on . I know it rationally and my daughter called me and he’s fine, but I’ve still have troubles, it drives me crazy and then I get major anxiety. I feel alone and hopeless sometimes.

@PaigePradkoTherapy Год назад

I’m sorry you go through that, Tina. It sounds like it is health anxiety, but focused on your loved one’s health. It can get very obsessive if untreated. Here is a playlist for help with health anxiety. ru-vid.com/group/PL1lUhuKpYUYonn-zlZxzTRR8V4myEHgCY. You will have to apply the strategies to not only your own health, but the health worries of those you care about as well. I also have an effective course to help you recover from health anxiety here: www.paigepradko.com/healthanxiety

@lifelessons447 2 года назад

Thank you!

@PaigePradkoTherapy 2 года назад

You’re welcome 🙏

@tulsalegal 3 года назад

Thank you for this

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

You’re welcome. Thank you for your comment 🙏❤️

@marybethwatts743 Год назад

I definitely am a catastrophier because of my generalized anxiety. It's so hard not to be in this current world with numerous television advertisements on every chsnhel about all of the possible illnesses you could have and the side effects of the medications for them. All the negativity about Covid and other terrible things on the evening news doesn't help either. After the headlines I pretty much turn off the news. Thanks for this video. It helped me realize what I am doing and helped put it in perspective. I subscribed to your channel for more videos ❤️👍.

@PaigePradkoTherapy Год назад

Yes, it seems like we are bombarded with negative news. Sometimes we have to take a break from the news and connect to our own circle and what is going on in our lives in that moment instead of taking in the worst of what is happening in the whole world. Thank you for subscribing 🙏❤️

@shilpalakdawala8440 Год назад

I have stopped reading newspaper and watching news many years back ,that helps ....a bit

@leonardolema1805 4 года назад

Thanks for advisore. In some time a psiquiatra said me that i had been cathastrophizar each situatión in my live. Since this comment i try think objective and to be positive faced the any problems that present me

@michaelp8738 3 года назад

thank you.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 10 месяцев назад

🙏😊

@sl9365 8 месяцев назад

Really good video, best one ive seen on catastrophizing as it doesnt give any examples so you can make it more relatable, than an example such as youre scared you will fail a test. Thank you

@PaigePradkoTherapy 8 месяцев назад

😊

@TarannumKhatriCA 3 года назад

That's so helpful.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

I am so happy to hear that 🙏❤️

@amydavis7983 4 года назад

Thank you. I am most definitely going to try these methods. I lost both my parents by the time I was 24. I now constantly catastophize that I’m going to lose my partner. That he’s going to leave me for someone else etc etc. That would be the worse case scenario for me... and as much as that would break my heart... I have resources to manage that. Thank you x

@PaigePradkoTherapy 4 года назад

I am sorry to hear that you lost your parents. As humans, we suffer great losses, but we also have a capacity to move forward with our lives. Wishing you the best on your healing journey. Thank you for your comments.

@shyaaammeneen63 3 года назад

Amy Davis, Practical steps are needed to heal yourself of negative thoughts. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10 minutes or more. Let thoughts come. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Whenever you are free during the day or night sit still for a few minutes and observe your breath. Being still reduces negative thoughts. Make it a habit. Do the above meditation regularly to have a good life. I am relaxed doing this meditation for years. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

@Almondamande 3 года назад

Amazing video!!!!!!

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

Thank you Amanda.

@gertrudekorankye4148 3 года назад

Thanks very much doc it's really helpful . Jah bless

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

I am so glad you find it helpful 😊

@curtisdickey9503 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for another great video. I've been using your methods. But im not having much success especially when it comes to worrying and ruminating. Its all about my family. Eight grandchildren and my kids and wife and me. Always scared. Keep the videos coming please. Im not giving up.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 10 месяцев назад

Sorry to hear that. Rumination and worry can become compulsive. It feels automatic but is actually under your control. Here is a video that may help ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Kj3WhVISFN0.htmlsi=ReQYYqLfR5GGBGFD

@gaisensei6872 3 года назад

Thank you

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

You’re welcome 🙏❤️

@louisemerriman1079 3 года назад

Amazing. Just what I needed to hear . Very logical , subscribed 👍

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

Awesome, thank you! Welcome aboard. 😊

@shyaaammeneen63 3 года назад

Louise, Practical steps are needed to heal yourself of negative thoughts. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10 minutes or more. Let thoughts come. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Whenever you are free during the day or night sit still for a few minutes and observe your breath. Being still reduces negative thoughts. Make it a habit. Do the above meditation regularly to have a good life. I am relaxed doing this meditation for years. Read about positive effects of breathing on the brain on Google. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

@Rosie_Apple_Delight 2 года назад

This was immensely helpful to me. I have downloaded it and will be listening again. I do with there was not the background sounds as they are distracting

@PaigePradkoTherapy 2 года назад

Glad you found it helpful, Christina. Sorry about the background music.

@twish1999 Год назад

Hello Paige.... this video is for me, and people like me. I have this cognitive distortion. I don't like unknowing, i like to know what's going to happen next, but mostly i suffer from irrational fear of all the worst case scenarios i imagine. I probably do this to protect myself. I do recognise that i am doing it, but i don't know how to stop it. Funnily enough i never ask myself what the best case scenario could be and i felt shocked when you mentioned that because it never dawned on me that anyone could think about the best case scenario. Your presence here on youtube is a massive relief to me because i feel reassured that it's not just me going through this strange time in my life... i am 64, and have always been a very positive, strong woman until recently.

@PaigePradkoTherapy Год назад

You are definitely not alone. I think that part of the human condition is preparing for the “what-ifs”. But, constant worry and rumination can also cause us stress. Sometimes our brains can be rational about planning, but if we are tired and already stressed, our brains can get very irrational. Thank you for your positive comments and I appreciate each one. That position, strong woman is still in you.

@twish1999 Год назад

@@PaigePradkoTherapy I know she's 'in there' somewhere, and i am determined to find her again

@kathrynhayden6432 4 года назад

I have a progressive neurological disorder. When I go to bed my mind begins it's attack. I imagine the absolute worst case scenarios to the point of sheer panic. You have given me some insight. I feel these techniques might really help me. Thank you

@PaigePradkoTherapy 4 года назад

I am so glad you found it helpful. I wish you the best.

@MzHunniii 4 года назад

What a wonderful video. Trying to find new ways to cope with my anxiety. My anxiety automatically assumes the worst case scenario in all cases. I couldn't tell you why, possibly years of trauma. Emotional and physical? I'm not sure. Trying to find ways to get over my irrational fears and legitimate fears. It hold me back and prevents me from fully living.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 4 года назад

As unhelpful as it is, you have a very active brain that is trying to keep you safe. Sometimes we have to talk back to our brain and tell it to simmer down, we are fine.

@AyushKumar-ux2iv 4 года назад

Me too

@shyaaammeneen63 3 года назад

@@AyushKumar-ux2iv Practical steps are needed to heal yourself of negative thoughts. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10 minutes or more. Let thoughts come. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Whenever you are free during the day or night sit still for a few minutes and observe your breath even if eyes are open. . Being still reduces negative thoughts. Make it a habit. Do the above meditation regularly to have a good life. Read about positive effects of breathing on the brain on Google. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

@shyaaammeneen63 3 года назад

You got Owned, If anxiet affects physical health then visit a gynecologist. Practical steps are needed to heal yourself of negative thoughts. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10 minutes or more. Let thoughts come. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Whenever you are free during the day or night sit still for a few minutes and observe your breath even if eyes are open. . Being still reduces negative thoughts. Make it a habit. Do the above meditation regularly to have a good life. Read about positive effects of breathing on the brain on Google. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

@AmyApornaBaroi Год назад

This is really helpful ❤Thank You so much mam for this video!

@PaigePradkoTherapy Год назад

You’re welcome 🙏❤️

@AmyApornaBaroi Год назад

@@PaigePradkoTherapy 🩵🙏

@thenebraskan6977 3 года назад

Thanks for the awesome video and lecture. I feel as if I am in a classsroom. I just discovered your channel. I’ll be back! Take good care.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

Welcome to my channel. Thank you for watching and commenting. ❤️

@jedilegoarts9882 2 года назад

This is the best video I’ve seen on this subject. I think this advice will help. Thank you! I have a big imagination, which I don’t think helps.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 2 года назад

Thank you. I hope it helps. 🙏😊

@landofsyn2980 3 года назад

The process of measuring deff helps. I do believe with catastrophic thinking the worst case usually can be death of some kind lol, which I doubt anyone can plan beside understanding we all have to die and maybe coming to grip with that... but again that’s dumb because most worries won’t reach a point of death without your brain doing some crazy leaps of logic.. sadly my brain does at times haha! Love the videos keep it up

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

Great point. Thank you 😊

@aparna202 3 года назад

I love your videos. Not really relevant but your voice is very soothing

@simonr2046 2 года назад

I am so looking forward to trying out these techniques. Paige I had never heard of Catastrophising I want to say thank you so much. This is EXACTLY WHAT I AM DOING to myself and as a result I'm having panic attacks in the middle of the evening waking up at 2am, 3am, with this overwhelming feeling of dread and fear. I have not slept a normal cycle it feels like years. But I wanted to say thank you because you are the first person I have ever heard use that term and explain EXACTLY what is happening with me. 🤗❤️🤗 Thank You.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 2 года назад

Hi Simon. I am so sorry that you have been experiencing this. I think it is a way that our brain tries to protect us by being prepared for the worst, but it can certainly cause hyper-vigilance and anxiety. If you are waking up with panic, you may want to watch this video about nocturnal panic disorder ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kObRmmFI01k.html.

@simonr2046 2 года назад

@@PaigePradkoTherapy Thank you so much Paige, do you do consulting or telemedicine? Or a recommendation? I'm in NYC. Would like to discuss more about this with you.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 2 года назад

I do, Simon. Thank you for asking. Unfortunately, I am booked at the moment and not yet adding new names to my waitlist. However, please join my newsletter here and I will keep you up to date on different techniques and options for treatment. PaigePradko.com

@patarun13 3 года назад

nice and helpful

@PaigePradkoTherapy 11 месяцев назад

Thank you 😊

@sawdat9376 3 года назад

I really do appreciate your soft words and kind replies. You’re really good at what you do. I suppose my search for answers will eventually lead me to just having more questions (what a horrible loop) and that doesn’t at all feel productive. In conclusion; my ‘gut feeling’ concerning abrupt climate change remains the same and it can be described in the following way. Imagine that you’re on a boat sailing towards oblivion. The only logical recourse would be to turn back now before it’s to late. There’s just one problem. Your boat is sinking and you haven’t enough time. Sailing towards oblivion represents our worlds leadership and their lack of acknowledgment about the eminent consequences of abrupt climate change. Turning back now would represent our leaders acknowledging the above statement and taking immediate action. The sinking boat represents how we are currently living beyond our means. You can’t have infinite growth in a finite system. It is unsustainable. Not having enough time represents the theory of cognitive inertia or perhaps abrupt climate change denialism (?) in moving towards a zero carbon future. “Hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality.” - Jonas Salk. 🙂

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

I appreciate your heart, caring about the planet and humanity. I wish we had more like you on the planet ❤️

@naomiv2782 3 года назад

Thank you this is so helpful. I think I'd have trouble doing the last point as I'm not sure what I'd do if the worst case scenario happened and I don't want to think about it .. Sometimes I think about when I've had catastrophic thoughts before and how they didn't happen. X

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

That’s a great suggestion and it can really help to connect to “what is” instead of “what if”.

@margrose5 Год назад

I thought the same thing about worst case scenario.

@aprillandrum1146 2 года назад

Hi I do this a lot and I try not to but my mind instantly goes there I’ve been watching different videos to gain some insight. So starting from this point forward I will start using some of the exercises I’ve heard and in time my thinking will change. I can control my thinking with a little help.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 2 года назад

It is interesting that we tend to catastrophize to feel better, but it only seems to make us more anxious.

@timcook4552 3 года назад

thanks

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

You’re welcome 🙏

@jamessykes5303 4 года назад

Thank goddess - u know so much about mental health! I think I catastrophise because I have been so bad in life with so many failures too that I am subscribed to and terrorfied of really bad things happening to me. Amongst many things I have been called pessimistic. I can't stop making it worse (I took some xanax today) plus the voices I hear keep telling me I'm goin to jail, I'm going to hell and a constant array of many ways that things are goin to go wrong for me. I've been missing the true picture and been thinking of myself rather than how what I do hurts others

@PaigePradkoTherapy 4 года назад

James, it sounds like you are so hard on yourself. From your comments, I would never describe you as a “bad” person. Actually, I would describe you as a person that is trying their best in life. We all make mistakes and we can unintentionally hurt people we love, but, that does not make us bad. It makes us human. I hope you can see the good in you today and how you are watching these videos because you are trying to have a more stable mood and a better life.

@shyaaammeneen63 3 года назад

James, Take medication of the lowest power if advised by the physician or you will get addicted. Practical steps are needed to heal yourself of negative thoughts. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10 minutes or more. Let thoughts come. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Whenever you are free during the day or night sit still for a few minutes and observe your breath even if eyes are open. . Being still reduces negative thoughts. Make it a habit. Do the above meditation regularly to have a good life. Read about positive effects of breathing on the brain on Google. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

@sarahmooney4832 3 года назад

Hello, thank you for your video it is very helpful and I have subscribed. I catastrophise about lots of things such as loosing my job and breaking up with my boyfriend. It is exhausting but now I can identify it, I will go through your questions and really try to prevent this. I think I enjoy putting myself down and my catastrophising is more about beating myself up, this feeds my anxiety for sure. It used to be about preparing myself and waiting for the unknown and mostly still is but I don't know if this is strange but my mind loves anxiety. I'm waiting for cbt and will try anything to get over this.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

Hi Sarah. I am so sorry that you are struggling with negative thoughts. I am hoping that these videos might help a bit: Negative self talk: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UIWRNElOvYY.html High self expectations ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MQS6RdQda2A.html

@sarahmooney4832 3 года назад

@@PaigePradkoTherapy thank you so much

@shyaaammeneen63 3 года назад

@@sarahmooney4832 Practical steps are needed to heal yourself of negative thoughts. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10 minutes or more. Let thoughts come. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Whenever you are free during the day or night sit still for a few minutes and observe your breath even if eyes are open. . Being still reduces negative thoughts. Make it a habit. Do the above meditation regularly to have a good life. Read about positive effects of breathing on the brain on Google. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

@mmganesh6087 5 месяцев назад

It is SO HARD to imagine the best case scenario... I wish I could that

@PaigePradkoTherapy 5 месяцев назад

😥❤️

@whitenoisefromelectronicto1728 4 года назад

Sometimes I think that my fears want to push me to stop having fear, mainly the fear of death and to accept myself as I am. I have to listen to my fears and not believe them, but is not simple. Great video by the way

@Sweetpain87 2 года назад

Thanks miss paige

@PaigePradkoTherapy 2 года назад

You’re welcome, Habib. 🙏😊

@Sweetpain87 2 года назад

@@PaigePradkoTherapy Dear Miss Paige, I was going through all the comments and I am so surprised too see that you have responded to most of them. I think you are a very calm and steady person who enjoys every bit of life. I have been going through many ups and downs in my life and still facing very tough time. I learnt a lot from your videos and others too. I have been a crucial anxiety victim but now I have learnt a lot about it and our thought process but still sometimes when we get stuck with something.. those intrusive and negative thoughts makes us feel depressed or low self esteem. I used to afraid of anxiety last couple of years when I had panic attacks but then I understood that it is a false alarm and it cant do anything harmful to me so I just carried on with anxiety and now I feel it but I dont respond to it and slowly its getting away. Anxiety is not bad it is our friend and these are just the thoughts...stay blessed miss paige :)

@PaigePradkoTherapy 2 года назад

Yes…we have adventures with anxiety and even panic until we learn that our brain is often on high alert to protect us. And most often misinterprets small events as if they were major catastrophes. Just by acting calm, we can send messages back to our brains that there is no emergency and we are safe. Thank you for sharing and for your kind comments. We need more kindness in the world. 🙏❤️

@f50koenigg Год назад

I have been catastrophizing a lot in a last four months to the point that I am having a hard time to take action and see whats reality with my fears. Its tiring and I cannot seem to regulate my thinking, even though I kept telling myself its just in my head that, but the feeling and emotion is strong in my body and its really tiring. Although it does seem lessen a bit, but still there and it kept coming back.

@PaigePradkoTherapy Год назад

If ruminating and catastrophizing keeps returning, and the thoughts are unwanted, there is a possibility that it is OCD, with obsessions only. The compulsions are typically mental compulsions like ruminating and analyzing. Here is a video on how to stop compulsive ruminating ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Kj3WhVISFN0.html

@arabellathornton9386 3 месяца назад

Your great 😊

@grumpytank2927 4 года назад

I have gastritis and severe health anxiety I am always catastrophizing especially during corona

@jennyhilton7474 3 года назад

Thank you it helps to put in words

@RosieBrownie 3 года назад

*You're not alone AT ALL!!* 💜💜💜 _You're going to be alright though._

@shyaaammeneen63 3 года назад

@@RosieBrownie Practical steps are needed to heal yourself of negative thoughts. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10 minutes or more. Let thoughts come. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Whenever you are free during the day or night sit still for a few minutes and observe your breath even if eyes are open. . Being still reduces negative thoughts. Make it a habit. Do the above meditation regularly to have a good life. Read about positive effects of breathing on the brain on Google. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

@shyaaammeneen63 3 года назад

Grumpy Tank, Practical steps are needed to heal yourself of negative thoughts. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10 minutes or more. Let thoughts come. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Whenever you are free during the day or night sit still for a few minutes and observe your breath even if eyes are open. . Being still reduces negative thoughts. Make it a habit. Do the above meditation regularly to have a good life. Read about positive effects of breathing on the brain on Google. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

@iiF0Xii Год назад

ILY 💓 ❤️💪🏼

@PaigePradkoTherapy Год назад

Thank you Javier🙏❤️

@spilzman1989 3 года назад

I really have a very bad habit of taking failures or rejection as the end of the world..... As a result i have very bad anxiety and depression.... And the most difficult part is even if I try being positive, all the negative experiences in my life that occured in the past brainstorm my mind and make me feel worthless and further worsen my anxiety....

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

I am so sorry. That can be a very painful experience that can really shut people down and cause depression like you mentioned. Please be very compassionate when you are feeling that way. Talk to that part of yourself that is hurting and reassure that part of yourself that feels so sad and helpless. We all have the ability to comfort the parts of ourselves that feel hurt and rejected. I am going to put this on my “to do” list of videos to make to demonstrate how to help ourselves with this kind of pain. Thank you for sharing.

@spilzman1989 3 года назад

@@PaigePradkoTherapy that would be very grateful of you.... Thanks a lot...

@garyselph6368 4 года назад

👍👍👍👍

@avocadosmyang 4 года назад

Your voice is soothing and your content is helpful. Fears are not tangible, but they can make consequences that are. Thank you for your video.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 4 года назад

Thank you 🙏😊

@snowywinters9061 4 года назад

My brain does this and usually when it happens I seek reassurance from friends and family that I’m being ridiculous. It almost never helps because if they don’t have the same issues they can’t understand why I even bring it up. I personally can’t “let it go” until I fully process my thoughts. I have to get my brain to understand that because of my anxiety, I’m over analyzing things and turning them into fears. Just because I fear an outcome that doesn’t have any evidence to back that fear, doesn’t make it true or probable. That helps me move forward. It can sometimes take a few days or even weeks. Be patient and slow down and have that long chat with yourself

@asmrfoureleven7401 4 года назад

NEEDED THIS SO MUCH THANK YOU FOR THIS

@RosieBrownie 3 года назад

These are very good tips💜! But for me, I sometimes need reassurance that my thoughts are "somewhat" rational, I need someone to talk with and be like: "Oh yeah, I sometimes feel like the world is going to end too! You're not alone at all!" Just....... some reassurance feels good... Am I right...? 😳😳 Or just stupid? 😣

@snowywinters9061 3 года назад

@@RosieBrownie that makes perfect sense.

@RosieBrownie 3 года назад

@@snowywinters9061 Oh my goodness, thank you for saying that! 😅 I can still see why _your_ tips would be the healthier option though.

@roluthetalkingindianringne3376 3 года назад

I have the same issue and deal with it the same way u do. But recently my reason for fearing the worst has a basis, though not a very sound one. Couple of astrologers predicted something I don't even want to think about, and now I can't stop catastrophising, and can't even tell myself there is no basis for it... 🤧. It's been hell for me ever since...

@marycarrington3713 3 года назад

Thank you very much Paige for that very helpful video. I have a mild form of bipolar, I worry constantly about so many things and this usually starts me catastrophising. Its also very interesting to hear that this can happen because of our brain wiring and that I have to change this wiring to stop this happening. I do have a very close knit family who will always tell me when I am catastrophising, sometimes not helpful when I`m really anxious about something, but they will always try to talk me out of it :-) Now I need to work on doing it! I am really gonna try to use your methods to help with this, its not helpful for me or my family. I`m really looking forward to watching more of your videos!

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

Thank you for your comment, Mary. I hope the videos are helpful.

@dadada486 3 года назад

for me, it is always questioning the unknown

@PaigePradkoTherapy 11 месяцев назад

Yes. We will always have to work on accepting the unknown.

@tomjones7089 4 года назад

👍

@ejoldman 3 года назад

Hi Paige. Catastrophizing is where I'm at right now. But I'm doing it on someone else's problem, and from your channel guidance, I realise that what I think is a worst case scenario, is probably not what the other person might think, or simply does not have the capacity to think that far ahead. Should I just back off and stop creating a possibly false future, or share my thoughts and possibly create an even worse situation

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

You are a very caring person. But, it sounds like you have no control over this situation because it involves other people. Our worry over things that we have no control seems like we are creating our own misery. Yet, I understand that you are concerned and you care. Try placing your hand on your heart and tell yourself that although you care about others but you have to let go of the worry about what may happen. I wish you and your family the best.

@bobrille7245 3 года назад

When I go through the Worst case scenario I think ok that is ok but shortly after I get another thought that it will go wrong anyway because this will happen instead and so on.

@unnam3dcell_ 4 года назад

I have to go on my worst fear and its just horrifying it always happens but my brain creates a picture show and videos in my mind of dying and just anything and it mainly happens on planes and it sends me into a panic and i just need tips since i leave in march 19 and i cant say i have anxiety but i want things to calm me so any tips or help ??

@PaigePradkoTherapy 4 года назад

I am wondering if what you are describing is more in line with obsessive, intrusive thoughts. These thoughts are a little different than catastrophizing. Please watch my video on Pure O, and see if this describes what you are experiencing. There are different treatment recommendations for obsessive, intrusive thoughts than anxiety and Catastrophizing. Let me know if you believe your thoughts are more anxious thoughts or intrusive, obsessive thoughts after you watch the Pure O video. Thank you for your comments.

@denisebaldwin268 3 года назад

Thank you for this video. I need it today. Going for an routine endoscopy to rule out things..Hoping for the best and get a grip on anxiety. Couldn't sleep all week.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

Hi Denise. Wishing you well as you go for your scope. Hoping you get a good rest tonight.

@denisebaldwin268 3 года назад

Thank you Paige. Here now in my gown..waiting. Video really helps.

@gigigeigs7432 3 года назад

How did you make out with your test? I think I need to go for the same too.

@denisebaldwin268 3 года назад

@@gigigeigs7432 Hello. I'm not sure if this is repeat or if my message went thru. As of now, I'm still waiting for a report from the Gastro and the biopsies. I guess no news is good news..praying. Catastrophic thoughts of course all week but I know it's going to be ok deep inside. He mentioned something about liver inflammation but I was still groggy in recovery. He also attached a BRAVO monitor(acid reflux) measure PH. Have to wait and stay Calm. Right. Good luck on yours.

@shyaaammeneen63 3 года назад

@@denisebaldwin268 Practical steps are needed to heal yourself of negative thoughts. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10 minutes or more. Let thoughts come. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Whenever you are free during the day or night sit still for a few minutes and observe your breath even if eyes are open. . Being still reduces negative thoughts. Make it a habit. Do the above meditation regularly to have a good life. Read about positive effects of breathing on the brain on Google. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

@nw3877 2 года назад

sometimes it's too messed up you don't get answers! it's ok to distract yourself and build some routine and then ask, why it was doing or is starting to doing again but slowly

@PaigePradkoTherapy 2 года назад

Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏

@SP0FAW Год назад

A person who seriously catastrophrzes is going to think the worst case scenario is totally legit and more likely to happen than not

@PaigePradkoTherapy Год назад

Some do, yes. 😊

@russ9761 Год назад

Paige I love watching your videos. I have had a awful 4 weeks of catasrtrophizing. This started with an IRS audit on my business. I know that I have issues because they are looking at my restaurant during covid we’re we barely made it through. I’m so scared what they are going to do with me. It’s gotten so bad that I feel like I’m going to jail. Everyone tells me I’m crazy, but my mind won’t shut off. Do you have any advice?

@PaigePradkoTherapy Год назад

Hi Russ. I am sorry that you are under that stress. Sometimes when we are facing something that feels threatening, it helps to tell yourself that you will do what you have to do. No one is looking to put you in jail for trying to survive during Covid. You will do what you have to do and respond to whatever happens with the audit. I hope this is over soon so that it is behind you.

@andiekovats9922 3 года назад

I recently started an online CBT program being offered here in Ontario, Canada, to deal with my anxiety and some pretty severe and scary physical symptoms I'm experiencing because of it (I have had several tests to rule out any other possible cause), and I came across your videos last night while looking for further guidance. Already they are helping me so much and making such a positive impact in my healing. Thank you so much.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

I am so happy to hear that you find the videos helpful. I am in the process of making some new videos and Q & A videos too. Please let me know if you have questions or subjects that you would like to hear me address. Thank you. And I hope you feel better.

@andiekovats9922 3 года назад

@@PaigePradkoTherapy One question or subject I would be interested in hearing more about is this: Although I'm finding I'm already making some progress on learning how to calm or manage my physical symptoms during the day, even if I go to bed feeling much like my "old self", doing guided meditations on the Calm app, watching CBT videos, breathing exercises, calming myself in general, right before sleep, etc., I always wake up during the night intermittently with a start, and again towards dawn but before I have to get up, with all my anxiety symptoms on high alert: the nausea, dry mouth, GI issues, adrenaline surges... no matter how calm I feel when I fall asleep. For the most part it dissipates (much more than it did the first few weeks) the longer I'm up and about, but it's frustrating (and also makes it harder to get the rest I need to work on feeling better).

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

That must be so frustrating for you, Andie. It sounds like you are not stressed at all when you fall asleep, but, wake up feeling anxious in the middle of the night. Several things can be happening here. If this happens on days that you may have had a few issues that you were trying to solve, even though you were not stressed or anxious, our brain can wake us up thinking that you needed to solve this now, or at least be reminded about it. It can also be caused by hormones that can affect our circadian rhythm. I have a few videos on insomnia that may give you a little more help. ru-vid.com/group/PL1lUhuKpYUYoq2g2GlxmYyjz2yg1L6gJ9. Sometimes we just have to go along with our crazy brains and just do the best that we can until our brains allow us to sleep well again,

@andiekovats9922 3 года назад

@@PaigePradkoTherapy Thank you so much for this! As a lifelong sufferer of insomnia, these links look so helpful... I will watch them later tonight. It's interesting that you should mention hormones... I have an appointment for the end of October to talk to a gynecologist about whether the fact I'm in perimenopause could be exacerbating my anxiety due to hormonal fluctuations and if that also that could be why I feel the symptoms more severely during the night and early morning. You are providing such a wonderful resource here. I can't thank you enough. Especially in these scary COVID times. I find your videos extremely calming and reassuring.

@shyaaammeneen63 3 года назад

@@andiekovats9922 If anxiety affects physical health then visit a psychologist. Practical steps are needed to heal yourself of negative thoughts. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10 minutes or more. Let thoughts come. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Whenever you are free during the day or night sit still for a few minutes and observe your breath even if eyes are open. . Being still reduces negative thoughts. Make it a habit. Do the above meditation regularly to have a good life. Read about positive effects of breathing on the brain on Google. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

@ejoldman 3 года назад

Re my last comment, I realise that just writing it down is helpful at this difficult moment.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

So true…just writing it down can calm us

@sawdat9376 3 года назад

I don’t think I’m actually capable of separating Scientific data from my thought process but I do understand the question. Ok. . . Everything in quotations are from experts within their respected fields. As far as I understand it my feelings about abrupt climate change are both logical and data driven. Perhaps it’s not the rational response (?) but Catastrophizing (at least to me) does seem reasonable. “The amount of heat we have put in the world’s oceans in the past 25 years equals to about five Hiroshima bombs of heat, every second, day and night, 365 days a year.” That’s a very important analogy because it helps us visualize the level of destruction happening to our Earth’s system. Abrupt climate change is warming our oceans and is the primary cause of “ocean acidification.” “Scientists estimate that 50-80% of the oxygen production on Earth comes from the ocean. One study for example, found that water in some parts of the tropics had experienced a 40 to 50 percent reduction in oxygen.” And so it’s logical to conclude that we are destroying the very earth systems that keep us alive. . . “Billions of tons of carbon are locked away in environments that are currently being destroyed.” The pace at which climate change is occurring verses the speed at which human activity is required to stop it seems rather unrealistic at this point. Mark Twain once said. . . “History may not repeat itself but it sure does rhyme.” I think that was his savvy way of saying history basically repeats itself. Remember the cognitive inertia thing? Alright enough negativity for now. I hope at least we can buy ourselves some time. Keep doing what you’re doing it’s important. 😊

@PaigePradkoTherapy 3 года назад

Thank you. Now I am catastrophizing! I really do appreciate your comments because it may create more awareness, creative solutions and hopefully positive change.

@akanksha3641 2 года назад

I sadly actually believed the catastrophizing thoughts, like I didn't know I was catastrophizing, I completely believed that it is a very real possibility and that I have no power or say in how to go about it.

@PaigePradkoTherapy 2 года назад

I am so sorry. I can only imagine that made you scared and anxious. Do your best to identify those thoughts as worry thoughts or catastrophizing. Do your best to treat them as background noise and shift your attention to what you were doing before you had those thoughts. Here is a video that may help further. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9nEC8yIgFKg.html

@NagatoUzumaki-fc3yv 9 месяцев назад

I'm 16 year old and I'm studying and I'm catastrophizing about what would happen if my brother might die he's the one who take cares of our family and my father is irresponsible (never go to any jobs ) and my mom doesn't have enough maturity for her age she's a mental patient so if he dies I have to take care of all of this things and quit my studies and alot of other problems but even if my mind knows that it doesn't going happen still it's thinking about that rare case scenario I can't stop thinking about that. I can't trust anyone so can't tell this to my friends or anyone this thought won't let me focus on anything. just exist with the fear of what would happen 🙂

@PaigePradkoTherapy 9 месяцев назад

I am so sorry that you have those worries. It doesn’t seem fair that you would have worries like that at your age. But already, it is clear that you and your brother are maturing into responsible people that will work hard and endure and care for others as well. Keep studying and allow the worries to come and go unanswered. Remind yourself that you will work hard and endure and take care of yourself to the best of your ability.

@jarihaiderrizvi9275 4 года назад

I always think worse things will happen to , I have avoid things that I used to. Stopped having fun with people. It’s damaging my mental health I am always in feared what will happen to me

@PaigePradkoTherapy 4 года назад

It sounds like brain is trying to keep you safe, but is being overprotective and keeping you from living your life. You may consider doing some exposures to your fears. That means facing your fears and doing things that you have been avoiding. You can feel fear and anxiety and choose to do what is important to you anyway. Eventually, your anxiety will die down after you face your fears. The pandemic has caused anxiety to rise in many of us because we have avoided others. Restrictions are beginning to be lifted and we can once again meet with people we have avoided in a safe way. I wish you the best in challenging your fears.

@jarihaiderrizvi9275 4 года назад

Thankyou for the advice