Why You Catastrophize and How To Stop It

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Do you catastrophize? In other words, do you tend to jump to the worst-case scenario when faced with a problem or challenge? If so, watch this video. You'll learn why we do this and more importantly, how to stop it.
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@KarlBunker Жыл бұрын

Like a lot of people, I tend to catastrophisize while lying awake at night. I try to remember the wise words of an old girlfriend: "Nothing you think at 3 in the morning is real."

@carmenpeters728 Жыл бұрын

and the catastrophy won't take place at that very moment.

@natemajor6560 Жыл бұрын

Lol I’d say often there’s a reason but yeah u shouldn’t carry those thoughts through the rest of your day when u wake up

@louern123 Жыл бұрын

yes , true . but it can be SO hard to convince myself that the world i live in at 3AM isn’t real. i have to constantly tell myself that my thoughts are not the world . it’s hard because i like to believe i’m not stupid so then why isn’t this the real world ? 😞

@Sunset553 Жыл бұрын

I just checked the time

@foxiefair123 8 ай бұрын

Me, too.😂Then or while I’m doing my hair.🤷‍♀️😂

@tayzonday Жыл бұрын

Yes! This is me! To be fair, the world is legitimately catastrophic with random, capricious, arbitrary tragedy that can lurk around any corner. My catastrophisizing is not hallucination, paranoia or a reality-testing problem. I don’t fear being abducted by aliens.

@armeegetton Жыл бұрын

Lol, one of my biggest fears as a kid, being abducted by aliens.... Glad I got over that one, mostly, lol....

@mnmlst1 Жыл бұрын

You are a legend!

@TheHorseshoePartyUK Жыл бұрын

"Whom is my Master? He who decides, what I do or do not like" - Epictetus. Was born into slavery in Ancient Rome, but an admittedly privileged one. "What stands in the way becomes the way" - Marcus Aurelius. "Be water" - Bruce Lee, extremely oversimplified. "Hope for the best, prepare for the worst" - unknown. Often attributed to Aurelius and many more. "Never overly rely on anyone else, for even your own shadow leaves you, in complete darkness" - Ibn Taymiyyah. "Solitary trees, if they grow at all, grow strong" - Churchill.

@lasernikixcex Жыл бұрын

OMG TAY!!!

@DeanBurnettJr. Жыл бұрын

Sounds like somebody who lives in the city. Hey you're the guy from T'osh.0

@MamaMo2-2 Жыл бұрын

For over 30 years, I have been in survivor mode because I catastrophize everything. I been told to stop being dramatic, but this was not me stirring up drama. I even would ask my manager at work if we were getting laid off because I was laid off before. I wouldn’t do things, experience life, go places, or pursue my dreams because I just knew, from my past experiences, these endeavors were going to fail. Regardless of what I did or would do, the inevitability was failure. Now I take pride in every effort I make, even if it was a fail. I look for moments I can claim as a victory, no matter how small. This helps to get rid of those catastrophic thoughts. It also reminds me that failures happen in life, but my life is not a failure. 🕉️

@gnomie2.0 Жыл бұрын

What a powerful story! I appreciate you sharing your life experiences and how you are shifting your perspective on what it means to “fail” without taking on the label of “failure.” Who can get through life without some failures? (Or a lot of failures, if we’re really observant 😂…) And how many victories do we just take for granted because we are worried about the failures? You have reminded me today not to define myself by everything that has happened to me or around me in my life (even the things I contributed to with my own actions) but by how I respond to those things and learn from them. ❤ Thank you!

@MamaMo2-2 Жыл бұрын

@@gnomie2.0 You're welcome. Happy healing!

@martinvansanten4417 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this, I'm going through the same thing. I wish you the best

@MamaMo2-2 Жыл бұрын

@@martinvansanten4417 you too! Happy healing ❤️‍🩹

@gnomie2.0 Жыл бұрын

@@MamaMo2-2 thank you 🙏🏼❤️

@lewis1180 Жыл бұрын

Health anxiety. A pain turns into cancer etc.

@ky2226 Жыл бұрын

This is me

@gaylemalone5897 15 күн бұрын

Definitely me

@marissadower-morgan3313 Жыл бұрын

Some of us have had more adverse lives than others , that can also cause real fear for the future. It's hard to pretend that there are not serious risks in making the wrong move in life when you have no safety net ( Family Wealth or Personal ) . Unfortunately this undermines your confidence , and makes failure unacceptable . That's a lot of pressure , and tends to set you up for anxiety and stress .

@MrJfergs Жыл бұрын

I feel like the irony is that the stress can often cause you to 'mess things up' more

@thegrrlwonder Жыл бұрын

What an enlightening comment. This is a great description of why I tend to stay in the survival mode.

@Jalentheuntold Жыл бұрын

This is so true! One wrong decision and you could be on the streets and possibly die from starvation or an illness.

@yolandacroes5491 3 ай бұрын

That’s me. Growing up poor and not having a safety net does a number on your mental health.

@katrinastrub1255 Жыл бұрын

Feels like I have ALWAYS been in this mindset... and in survival mode. I'm 65.

@philthyrich1433 Жыл бұрын

Same here. It sucks, I'm 37

@debraraby4376 Жыл бұрын

Me as well, I am in my 60's too. I actually felt a bit better after this video from Dr Marks and I hope that it gives you some hope too. I wish you well and I am really sorry that you have suffered so much.

@ira6605 10 күн бұрын

My partner thinks this way and it is so difficult. I try to be understanding and comforting but can't do much when he has already decided to create dooms day scenario in his mind. It is exhausting for me but I love him so much and I'm scared that if I try to nudge him to come out of this thing a lot, he will again start to overthink that he is unable to hold a steady relation and will quit altogether. Idk what to do to help him and I don't want to lose him. Any tips?

@patrickt.6492 Жыл бұрын

The phrase that always helps me cope with negative thoughts is "real but not true". If I fear that I'm going to die or lose my job, I have to recognize that that is a real fear, and it can happen to anyone. But that doesn't mean it's going to happen, or that if it does, I will not be able to find a healthy way to deal with the situation. The feelings are real, but the worst possible outcome almost never comes true.

@eternal3ntity230 Жыл бұрын

Everything you’ve said resonates with me. Im constantly catastrophizing due to my upbringing and depression. Thank you, Dr. marks. Your videos are my lifeline. ❤

@DrTraceyMarks Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad they are helping you! ❤️

@vincentkingsdale8334 3 ай бұрын

@DrTraceyMarks in todays world, it isnt that hard to catastrophize.

@vincentkingsdale8334 3 ай бұрын

@@DrTraceyMarkssee above

@mindfulnesswithmatt Жыл бұрын

This goes hand in hand with hypervigilance which I struggled with a lot myself due to CPTSD. Unfortunately parental influences play a big part in how we can cognitively process information. Highly recommend everyone to do some family history digging

@Cheese-is-its-own-food-group Жыл бұрын

I lost my 28 year old son in August and it was extremely sudden and tragic. I find myself looking around thinking everyone in my life is dying. My favorite uncle just died on Jan 2. I’m terrified. I’m going to try some of these techniques.

@faith7336 Жыл бұрын

Sending you healing and love. So sorry for your loss.

@faree38green Жыл бұрын

I am so sorry for your loss..

@nawan2348 Жыл бұрын

Sending you a hug and love, ❤

@gatagatika3899 Жыл бұрын

I am really sorry. Love and prayers

@andrewrees8749 Жыл бұрын

That's so very sad,

@carlausoff6407 Жыл бұрын

My husband is the worst case KING! I am his balance because I HAVE lived in my worst case scenario and I came out the other side stronger than I thought I could be. I infuriate him because I learned to just let him rant and rave and then I calmly question him about how he came to this conclusion (or I just laugh at him which used to infuriate him but now he takes it as a sign to look at the issue from a different perspective) I have been blessed by my trauma because I am closer to God than I have ever been and more grateful for my life.

@ira6605 10 күн бұрын

@chiaraloschi3811 9 ай бұрын

"your mind is just marinating in negativity". marvellous definition!

@raeraebadfingers Жыл бұрын

I was just talking yesterday about how I tend to catastrophize and how hard it is not to. Thank you for this.

@thenovicenovelist Жыл бұрын

I have health anxiety and GAD. I tend to catastrophize a lot and ruminate in fear. Especially when my pulse rate remains high for days on end because of an anxiety attack (yes, I saw a doctor and it's anxiety related, but I can't get good mental health treatment in rural nowhere). So, I've been trying to watch videos in order to deal with these issues and calm myself down.

@pamlucas7694 4 ай бұрын

Me too

@februaryschild0216 Жыл бұрын

I have CPTSD. While I was a child I was convinced I would die young. I felt I was simply unlucky and everyone else knew something I didn't. When I had kids, my worries centered around them. I was convinced they would unalive themselves bc I was a bad parent. Therapy helped break me of this belief. It was awful but, I was a great paramedic! 😂 Thinking of the worst-case scenario is vital to saving a life. You have to be prepared and work with urgency to prevent the worst. See, mental illness has its up sides!😅😂😂😂

@zen_mindset1 Жыл бұрын

Seems in your case, it's a way to save them from getting to a worst case scenario

@Asmrfoodshorts 11 ай бұрын

So you feel 100% better now? You described me

@winebox Жыл бұрын

Had problems with my in laws for years. I couldn’t control the constant ruminating and churning angry thoughts. Someone with even worse problems told me that you can’t stop a bird from sitting on your head but you don’t have to let it stay there. This was initially helpful and I expanded on it by stopping and thinking why am I suddenly thinking these things, am I angry at that person right now, etc. It let me just recognize anger, try not to let myself get embroiled in their lives anymore and just move on with life.

@user-jz5tm8hg5x 8 ай бұрын

I find this quite true with ocd and intrusive thoughts. The absolute worst thoughts at the least expected time. It’s like constantly on repeat

@EnlightenedWhispers Жыл бұрын

Yes! My brain always calculates the worst case scenario without me really being conscious of it. I quit a lot of stuff, because I'm convinced I won't do well at it. This is so me!

@P_Taters Жыл бұрын

I wish you made videos 15 years ago. Thank you for what you do. You're videos are truly a gift for both children and adults.

@n.b.johanson4732 Жыл бұрын

Having a mother and father that catastophize life set me up. Everyday I have to work on me to change!

@bethmoore7722 Жыл бұрын

Having had some hard losses in our family in the past year, I seem to be experiencing anticipatory grief. Every feeling of love I have is now tainted with that expectation of loss. I’m sure I’m not alone, especially with all the tragic losses to Covid, and this has been very helpful, and timely. Thank you.

@dcryptospace1284 Жыл бұрын

You are not alone

@audreymo63 Жыл бұрын

I do it !!!!! so if something happens, I've already thought about what I will do or say if/when it happens..being prepared so I can control my words/reactions 🤷🏾‍♀️

@myrasmama Жыл бұрын

Because we are all traumatized, look at what the world has done to us lately. Now we have to look for solutions to cope. I'm constantly in the flight or fight out of the fear of being homeless from poverty because of what they are doing to us... I've never been so insecure... I've never felt so powerless... before all of this I felt strong and vital.

@roscoea.7963 Жыл бұрын

Thank You for this video. My wife and I live with BPD. This ‘catastrophic thinking’ style is prevalent and we do have trauma. We’re grateful for therapy. Thanks for your dedication and time.😊

@TrinaMarie_Babygirl Жыл бұрын

I tend to do this a lot. I think of the absolute worst outcome in situations. Sometimes I can catch them after years of counseling. I try to walk myself through the steps. It’s hard but sometimes it helps me calm down.

@rachel_sj Жыл бұрын

As someone who’s Autistic and has ADHD, has had a pattern of rigid, Worst Case Scenario Thinking, and is working to buy a new(er) replacement car with their spouse, this video came into my life at exactly the right time. I’ll be watching it on repeat and practicing the techniques to get more resilient in my thinking and subsequent outlook/behavior! 😊 Thank you for sharing this!! ❤

@DrTraceyMarks Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome Rachel!

@rachel_sj Жыл бұрын

@@DrTraceyMarks Please keep making your videos! I find them very helpful!!

@MonstehDinosawr Жыл бұрын

Hi fellow AuDHD'er

@DuduMofokeng_ZA Жыл бұрын

I catastrophize so much that over the past 10 - 15 years, I have had so many good ideas of wanting to start a Non-profit, write books, publish my poetry, learn to play guitar, learn to drive, be involved in developing programs for the youth in high schools to improve literacy levels in my community etc ...BUT, none of these things have ever seen the light of day because every time I think about them, all I see is how they will all fail, and how disastrous the failure will be, how embarrassing it will be and therefore how I am better off not even starting with any of them. I hate that my mind instinctively conjures up all the things that can go wrong, before even trying to see how well something might turn out. I always prepare for the worst or just avoid everything altogether just to avoid failure. I'm terrified of failure. You can't fail if you never try, right? That's where my mind lives. Safer to not ever try. My heart breaks when I look back at all the opportunities I've missed or let go over the years just because I was convinced that if I tried anything, it just wouldn't work out for me. I'm now 36 and still terrified of trying to start anything. I want to, I wish to...but all I see in my lists of goals and desires for the New Year is how it's all doomed and I will fail and make a fool out of myself by trying. 😞💔

@ajwriter5699 Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry.

@kiar4102 4 ай бұрын

Omg I’ve never felt so understood 😢 I’ve been told that I over think and should just stop reading into things too much. But I can’t help it, it’s second nature for me. Now I know what I’m dealing with and I’ll seek to make my life better by working on it. Thank you Dr. Marks 🙏🏾

@pgabrielfreak Жыл бұрын

OMG I am crying like a baby listening to this because this is a huge problem for me and I could never understand what was going on in my head...what I was doing to make it worse. AND you are giving me ideas to break this pattern. Thank you, Dr. Marks, from the bottom of my heart.

@freesoul666 Жыл бұрын

THIS TIMING IS DIVINE I AM LOOSING MY SHIEEEEESH RN OVER FINANCES

@zen_mindset1 Жыл бұрын

Me too!!!!!!

@middleofnowhere1313 Жыл бұрын

I work very hard on preparedness, research, and action plans, but the stress is just too much to manage and I can't afford therapy, and am allergic to the available medications that I formerly used to take. Sometimes my action plans fall through due to things outside my control, only making the situation worse. It's all such a catch 22.

@znowicotton5176 10 ай бұрын

Since I was born, every time I got up out of one situation, something or someone knocked me down in some horrific way. Eventually, something triggered the catastrophisizing, and everything started to look as if it was the inevitable beginning of the apocalypse where mankind simply kills himself. I lost touch with the fact that we are made of star dust. I forgot that we are in some sort of way, the universe, existing to experience itself from all infinite perspectives... if nothing else. That if we can't see spirituality, that we still have the comfort about the connection of what we are ALL made of. That helps me stop and enjoy the moment. Knowing that my existence is my experience helps keep me here. I hope this helps someone else too.

@sheallwhimsical3738 Жыл бұрын

Wow! This is so on time. I needed to hear this. I was getting ready to go into this mode with a recent custody threat.

@ElisaTobin Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dr. Marks, I needed this today.

@Asmrfoodshorts 11 ай бұрын

Catastrophic thinking is very tiring. I’ve done this since I was about 5 years old. Now that I’m older if I hear about bad news or anything I begin to imagine I’m next in line for that particular event to happen to me if I’m not very empathetic towards the event. I’m overly empathetic, I feel drained and sometimes it’s too much I just want to sleep. I’ve never gone to therapy before. I love God but I believe I need therapy as well. Many people will think it’s because I don’t trust God but this goes deeper. I can feel paralyzed by fear. I have children and if I leave my children with my mom for her to watch them I call her 30 times to check if they’re fine and nothing has happened to them. I feel anxious on car rides, going out alone for fear of getting kidnapped. This is so overwhelming. 😢😢

@moriahpalmas5264 11 ай бұрын

Yes it is. I haven been like this too since I was a little girl too. I am a grandma now. 😢

@Asmrfoodshorts 11 ай бұрын

@@moriahpalmas5264 Praying for you 🙏❤️

@armeegetton Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for making this video. I've got real bad about doing this over the last few years & it's cool to hear it explained. I love all ur videos!

@virtualjonathan Жыл бұрын

The Universe has spoken through you Dr. Marks! I am moving this weekend and starting a new job Monday. While these are stressful life events, I am feeling anxious and catastrophizing to the extreme today! Thanks for the video, it was great timing for me.

@audreymo63 Жыл бұрын

Good luck and congratulations Jonathan

@StonedustandStardust 6 ай бұрын

Good luck, Jonathan

@therealshakeen Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dr. Tracey. Have done this a lot myself and it makes sense because I did go through a family tragedy when I was young where I lost a few of my immediate family members. It’s a hard feeling to shake off. It’s because we’ve seen the worst that can happen and automatically we are confident it can happen again. Thankfully I am improving with this and I thank my husband for his encouragement and support. I still automatically think negatively and worry, but I am aware that this is something I need to work on.

@DrTraceyMarks Жыл бұрын

Yes it is a hard tendency to break away from when something traumatic really happened. It's good that you recognize the automatic thinking then you can work on not immediately acting on the auto thinking. All the best to you. 😊❤️

@anonymous666951 Жыл бұрын

I've been looking for a clear and concise video on this topic that I could share with students. This is it. Thank you.

@Thesailormoonbeam Жыл бұрын

“I’m just always anxious” that’s me :(

@EB-gt1pq 9 ай бұрын

Same 😢

@rickredmond9847 Жыл бұрын

Dr. Marks, you are SO d*** sharp! lol I am currently in treatment both for Bipolar 1 and ADHD and at age 57, although I have experienced seasons of success and contentment, the rest of my life has been a series of train wrecks. As I look to keep moving forward and redefine myself at my current age (while continuing in treatment), I desperately needed to hear this video! You have cleared an enormous amount of fog on a lot of what I'm doing and have been doing basically all of my life. Thanks as always! 👍

@Emily31662 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so helpful. Bless you and the work you do. Honestly.

@syzygy4365 Жыл бұрын

This is so helpful! I really need to start practicing this. I've been through one catastrophe after another the past 2 years. I've definitely picked up this habit of thinking, and fell into despair. I've climbed out for the most part. The biggest turn for me was when my dad survived his stroke with minimal damage. I realized how blessed I am despite all the setbacks. I still have some issues I need ironed out but where there's love there's hope.

@Steven_Olson Жыл бұрын

Thanks for pointing out the difference between planning and catastrophizing.

@raymondmillan7122 Жыл бұрын

I soo needed this video today, its the ruminating that gets me.. Thanks for the tools, staying present and writing feelings down. I will use them.

@MB-ln4yx Жыл бұрын

Dr. Tracy your videos are a godsend ❤️I have never been able to access therapy due to finical issues but your videos are like free therapy for me. I have learned so much from your videos about negative thought patterns and how to change them. It has helped me so much, thank you for all you do

@lankypoofter Жыл бұрын

Being in presence is powerful. I read Eckhart Tolle the power of now years ago..and am on his latest book. A new earth. But the Ego Is so powerful it loves to return with a vengeance and tell you allsorts of lies...I also read Louise Hay book you can heal your life 10 years ago and I still do her KZfaq meditation vids now. I love her x

@jbailey1246 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I find myself always thinking negative and setting myself up for failure only because I thought it was going to happen anyway. But these reminders to change that pattern and see and accept other options I will save my life.

@carmelittanewby9188 Жыл бұрын

I am in a DBT program and your video is my most difficult challenge. My auto button to spiral is definitely working well. Definitely not my best button. It’s hard to practice my Stop button but I do try. Thanks for your videos and the validation they offer.

@xMaverickFPS Жыл бұрын

Finding this channel has helped me a ton. During downtime at work, scrolling through KZfaq, I see these videos pop up in my recommended. It's always a nice to have reminders ❤

@DrTraceyMarks Жыл бұрын

I'm glad they have been helpful for you!

@mnmlst1 Жыл бұрын

This video came at a perfect moment, thank you so much, doc!

@DrTraceyMarks Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@beatfish Жыл бұрын

This is excellent! I’ve used some of these techniques but hearing you go through them in a very practical way is very helpful. Thank you.

@lepetitecherie Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. This came right on time.

@pb2325 7 ай бұрын

This is my entire life. I hate it but it’s kept my head above water over the years. The thing is it sometimes makes me try a lot harder.

@JennyGaston Жыл бұрын

Another great video♥️. Our family of origin in any past trauma we experienced affects the way we view the world and ourselves. Journaling and reframing can be so helpful .

@DrTraceyMarks Жыл бұрын

So true! 👍

@symoneb382 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you made this video this is definitely ME. I have bipolar disorder, OCD and anxiety disorder

@ed6837 Жыл бұрын

Dr. Marks. Great video!!!! Unfortunately, this is me to a tee. I will save this video and watch it a few times. Thank you!!!! You couldn't have described me better.

@t.m.kmedia1136 Жыл бұрын

You are one of the most easy to understand professionals I have encountered on here.

@user-nh4gg7kn1i Жыл бұрын

Amazing video. Thank you for sharing. I am hopeful now that things can be better for me.

@DonnyNoMarie Жыл бұрын

I do this all the time. I am always bracing for a storm that typically never comes. One day, a friend said something that opened my eyes. I was in the middle of catastrophizing when he said, "Are you psychic? How do you know that's going to happen?" Now, when I jump to the worse case scenario, I remember his words and try to be optimistic. I also have a habit of ruminating. I curb that behavior by saying, "It's over! Let it go!" Thanks for a great video, Doctor!

@marieodu3149 Жыл бұрын

Yep I still do that when sometimes there’s JP need to. The need to control events especially when you’re childhood was so chaotic.. learning to work through that though - 😊

@indigoechos6796 Жыл бұрын

I have OCD and I think this'll be helpful for the most part!

@DrTraceyMarks Жыл бұрын

That's great!

@Cathy-xi8cb Жыл бұрын

Cognitive distortions almost always are protecting us from facing emotions. Learn how to handle the waves of emotion that hit you, and how to reassess your thinking using logic. Get free from your mind traps. MY THOUGHTS AREN'T ALWAYS MY TRUTH needs to be your mantra.

@tonyhill2744 Жыл бұрын

False evidence appearing real,remember that cathy

@VidaVidaVida80 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dr Marks this channel is saving me.

@oxfordhappy Жыл бұрын

This is great, thank you!

@shaun4443 2 ай бұрын

Really good this! thanks.

@Scott-vl8gy 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the insightful video Dr. Marks. 🙂

@jerry.cray.. Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Dr. Marks! So helpful🙌🏿

@tarrah662 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video.

@jessicamallory5387 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I needed this video!

@ByCrom Жыл бұрын

been doing for a long time since I was at least 24 and now I'm hard wired to do it and I'm 42 and life is getting really overwhelming. plus, learned helplessness that I learned from this doctor as well.

@patriciax8311 9 ай бұрын

Oh my God, I would pay any price to have one session with this incredible therapist!

@carnitagroves7758 Жыл бұрын

Greetings from Ghana... seriously, WHY ARE YOU SO AWESOME???!!

@alaziaklexos Жыл бұрын

Can you please talk about the new research suggesting that depression is not caused by low serotonin levels

@craigdouglas9979 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, thank you.

@OyaRevolutionary Жыл бұрын

I recognise some of my personal traits here. I will keep up the work of recovery. Thank you Dr. Tracey Marks 😊

@manchee1910 9 ай бұрын

Overthinking, intrusive thoughts, catastrophizing thoughts... It's getting worse even when I'm doing simple short chores... I miss the time when I was a kid, I might be a loner but at least I'm happy

@Orangebitingthing 2 ай бұрын

This is the best video I've found on this topic. Now I know why I have a panic attack every time there's a storm!!!

@Xmaestreboston 7 ай бұрын

I can't thank you enough for this video!

@LostButMakingGoodTime 7 ай бұрын

I am fond of Dr. Marks because she always gives credence to the parts of a thought process that are legitimate. She shows that in almost all cases it isn’t ALL of your thinking in a particular vein that is necessarily wrong, but perhaps just certain parts. Thought processes are a spectrum, and she shows where the line is where you start to cross over between “normal” and areas that can cause trouble for you.

@philthyrich1433 Жыл бұрын

HOW COMMON IS THIS? JUST CURIOUS...

@pdavila4592 Жыл бұрын

Very common especially if you grew up in a traumatic situation it takes years to heal and recover

@richardwilsonavena Жыл бұрын

Thank you for providing these great videos for those of us who cant afford to pay $200 an hour for a therapist.

@arliciawalker Жыл бұрын

Hello Dr. Tracy Mark, you're videos 📹, ❤ if not, all of them resonate with me dearly along with Dr. Ramni, I feel so rejuvenate, I've got excepted into UEI College to study Medical Billing & Coding, evening however, I will continue to stay positive about my thoughts towards my self defenses and keep a level mindfulness. That hard work toward a goal is never-ending. LOL 😊 Thank you for your 📹 OH am a

@eman-nf4kl Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so informative. Great stuff!

@DrTraceyMarks Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! 👍🏽

@tiffanyball9023 9 ай бұрын

This is how iv been since I was little. I have always been a worst case scenario thinker. Iv always thought it was just me. N iv had no idk how to change it. Hopefully after this video I can finally start changing it.

@zuchilkhamsuren5027 Жыл бұрын

As always, informative and pragmatic video. Recently, I did very bad on two of my exams and got stressed about it because I was expecting so high of me. After seeing the results of the tests, I had only two polarizing opinions. First, I was a stupid that expecting so high of me, though in reality I am like this. Second, this is nothing. Anything like test scores can't describe my full potention. I should just ignore it. Either way, I was missing the importance of the event, which is to learn where I did wrong and how to fix it in the future. Thank you for reminding me of our cognitive distortions.

@hucklesnook1848 3 ай бұрын

I think this concept applies to me as well... My parents divorced and I began taking care of a family I didn't birth or plan for, then I was naively blind sided by a narcissistic man with promises of taking all my worries away, before breaking my heart. This was the perfect recipe that led to my giving up, negative self talk, etc. and depression. Now, anytime something good happens to me it feels like I am waiting for the bad thing to match.

@whitway 3 ай бұрын

This is my daily life especially in the past 90 days. Ended up being diagnosed with ADHD at 53 years of age, on medical LOA, Severe Anxiety, and lots of therapy. She literally brought up examples of distortions which I unfortunately have embraced over the years.

@Chamelionroses Жыл бұрын

Writing thoughts down and burn or rid of the paper for not reading again. I am for that with negativity. Mood wellness journal...and therapy like that artistically I keep however

@robindabreu34 Жыл бұрын

I do this. Prepare for the worst, but hope for the best.

@h0stile420 Жыл бұрын

Right when I need it, Thanks.

@SimplyAnimated Жыл бұрын

Needed this ❤️✨

@gruber288 Жыл бұрын

I used to think like this regularly. I was able to work through it a couple years ago and was on top of the world. Right now I’m dealing with some pretty rotten postpartum depression and this thinking pattern is coming back. I think the toughest part for shifting my thinking right now is: 1. If I don’t worry about worst case, I could carelessly ignore something that could affect the life of not just me, but my child who is now my world. 2. I keep thinking of all the times I was right with my catastrophic thinking. I was so mad at those who convinced me to think otherwise. I was then caught off guard. Plus how dare I… to have felt so comfortable and happy when I should have had the foresight to anticipate the bad. I should have felt awful in the lead up too. Being anxious is bad, but sometimes not being anxious when you “should” have been anxious is worse. I know that if I don’t change this thinking now, it will affect my relationships, my career and my child’s upbringing. I don’t want my child to do this the same way my mother taught me to, but holy moly changing my thoughts right now seems impossible. I’m just glad that there are good resources out there and that Dr. Marks has a great approach to looking at these things. Good luck to everyone else out there trying to change their default settings! It’s tough but worth it.

@nicolaaustralia1 4 ай бұрын

Thank you I am /have been going through a lot of worry at the moment, This video somehow helps Thank you 🙏

@manasvibaheti3233 Жыл бұрын

So nicely explained, easily understandable I am very sure can work upon myself with step by step efforts. Love ❤️ your posts Dr Marks Thank you so much.God bless you with excellent health and happiness unlimited.

@rafaelrivera1413 4 ай бұрын

This really helped a lot. I do it all the time!

@NamelessOne- 6 ай бұрын

I do this but it’s not as bad as it used to be, but I don’t mind it much anymore, it has helped me learn to prepare for most outcomes ahead of time. I think of all the ways something can go wrong and ways to fix the problem, all the ways I could get hurt and fix it or make it safer. I’ve had too many bad things happen that could have been avoided if I thought of the possibility of what could have gone wrong ahead of time and prepared for it. Once I started preparing ahead of time for the bad possibilities, people made fun of me until I saved their day by being prepared. It applies to my work now, so when I trained people, I always made sure to give simple explanations and then go over scenarios that may likely happen and how to handle them. I was told all the people I trained were the best employees and were all well prepared for their job and did better than the ones who weren’t.

@freshpootube Жыл бұрын

I’ve catastrophised when people start being unpleasant at work. Very hard not to just bail. I found the only way to deal with people is directly take control, establish your intentions and tell their boss that is what you are doing and they (unpleasant person) may react badly, but this is the way you’ve decided to deal with the situation. Either way, you are either out or you turn it around. You will learn alot by turning it around and nothing by bailing.

@thatrandomyoutubechannel Жыл бұрын

Dr. Marks I've been watching your videos for a while now and I truly appreciate the work you put into them. Your content is very well made and highly informative. I truly admire your ability to explain these( often times very complex in my opinion) topics on mental health in a clear way that I can understand and I feel as though you are truly in your profession to make positive differences in people's lives and by doing so society as a whole benefits. I think your work on these videos is something that deserves recognition of being something that goes well beyond mere entertainment value. I would like to ask you about something, and I apologize if you've covered these things in the past, because I'm unaware if you did. But can people become drastically more sensitive and/or disgusted by certain odors over a relatively short time and is it something to be concerned about? And also are there any conditions known to you where the sound of certain words or hearing some types of specific sounds in music or even nature either aggravate you or disturb you or even make you feel more aggressive than you normally would? Certain words have seemed to suddenly become very disturbing to me as well as some noises such as the sound of someone pouring a drink or the sound of someone breathing... Both highly aggravate me and can cause a lot of anxiety. Thanks for all you do I think you're one of the most important creators on all of KZfaq. take care😷