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I just lately came across the theory of Catastrophizing, so it is great that you are discussing it. Yes, I do this, and what's worse, I do so without even realizing it. It has been especially difficult NOT to do with all of the events going on in the world. My mind automatically jumps to the worst scenario ever and makes up an entire fictious story. It's one more area where I have to work hard to catch the thought and try to decipher what is true and what I am making up. Thank you again for taking about this, as it is really nice to have a name and definition of something I've always done to myself.
I appreciate that Christie! It's a pretty recently discovered topic for me too, but I dove in because I am very much guilty of this one! Understanding it has really helped!
There's a healing country song something like " thank heavens for unanswered prayers" It makes me realize that there might be something better coming my way. BTW I've never known a cat 🐈 that wasn't rather proud of their behind 🤣 just saying...
I was accused of "catastrphising" by a colleague at work once. The word was new to me, but my clients responded that I anticipated possible problems and formulated alternative solutions to accomplish the task at hand, which was something they appreciated.
I don't believe that would be considered catastrophizing. In a work environment, anticipating potential issues/problems with workflow is a great skill for sure. That's the job, and kudos to you for having foresight! Catastrophizing is more like assuming the worst outcomes as a crippling thought pattern and having it hold back accomplishment as a result. It's a defeatist attitude before you even begin.
I never knew it had a name. I’ve been in the process of catastrophizing. But then there’s this little voice say “what the he🏒🏒 are you doing Val?!?! Cut it out!!” I begin to decompress. Maybe it’s how I’m wired, maybe it’s my age(63). Been through a lot & I figured out how to soothe my soul. Hope everyone finds their gentle healing. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I was a shocker at catastrophizing but not these days. I notice it in other people though and realize I used to look to those others to catastrophize with...i felt uncomfortable around people who 'had it together' because I believed I could never be like them. I now know that that's not true, of course.
You are funny 😂. Always pick me up. I catastrophize a lot. Lately I have been able to stop myself before I turn into crazy.. My biggest problem is that I am agoraphobic,so that makes it harder. But I deal with it because I remind myself of every other time I survived and enjoyed being outside. I no longer get panic attacks before I have to do something or if something went wrong. But I am old and also don’t give a poop anymore. I want to see your cat’s butt. Love cats and dogs. ❤❤️🇨🇦🤗🇸🇮
Hi David. Ive improved on my catastrophizing. Talking myself “off the ledge” has become a bit easier. And if something really effed up happens, it doesnt have to set the tone for a bad day or doesnt equate to failure. Thanks for your advice and insight, I appreciate it 🙂💘
Absolutely one point I need to work on. I drive my wife crazy with this personality trait. There is never anything good going on and victories never seem adequate. Still working on this one
Insanely part of my job is catastrophe planning and I have been doing this for far too long. As such I a chronic catastrophizer. I had a medical professional tell me that I couldn't manage my life like I manage my buildings and it was probably the most powerful thing anyone has said to me. I would love to hear your thoughts on how imagination powers these kind of thought patterns. Are writers and other creative types more susceptible to negative thought patterns? I am forever placing my characters in perilous situations so is it any wonder I view my own future through a similar lens?
Chronic catastrophizer here too. I do think our vivid imagination plays a part. Those who are more along the line of Sensors, or have more of a tendency to logic-based decision-making will be better armed against this kind of thinking. That imagination does great things in stories and with ideas, but it’s downright awful running rampant with negativity in us. I absolutely use my fears as fuel for what I do to my own characters!
For me, a healthy dose of humble self examination, gratitude for the good that is present in my life, and finally tackling the fears that were instilled in me by my upbringing. Hth, may you find peace!
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I just lately came across the theory of Catastrophizing, so it is great that you are discussing it. Yes, I do this, and what's worse, I do so without even realizing it. It has been especially difficult NOT to do with all of the events going on in the world. My mind automatically jumps to the worst scenario ever and makes up an entire fictious story. It's one more area where I have to work hard to catch the thought and try to decipher what is true and what I am making up. Thank you again for taking about this, as it is really nice to have a name and definition of something I've always done to myself.
I appreciate that Christie! It's a pretty recently discovered topic for me too, but I dove in because I am very much guilty of this one! Understanding it has really helped!
There's a healing country song something like " thank heavens for unanswered prayers" It makes me realize that there might be something better coming my way. BTW I've never known a cat 🐈 that wasn't rather proud of their behind 🤣 just saying...
❤😂So true. My cat is too fat and can’t reach her butt .She’s the boss of the house.❤️🇸🇮🇨🇦🤗🐶🐱
I was accused of "catastrphising" by a colleague at work once. The word was new to me, but my clients responded that I anticipated possible problems and formulated alternative solutions to accomplish the task at hand, which was something they appreciated.
I don't believe that would be considered catastrophizing. In a work environment, anticipating potential issues/problems with workflow is a great skill for sure. That's the job, and kudos to you for having foresight! Catastrophizing is more like assuming the worst outcomes as a crippling thought pattern and having it hold back accomplishment as a result. It's a defeatist attitude before you even begin.
@@DavidBadurina agreed. I believe the point was to cast something positive in as negative a light as possible.
I never knew it had a name. I’ve been in the process of catastrophizing. But then there’s this little voice say “what the he🏒🏒 are you doing Val?!?! Cut it out!!” I begin to decompress. Maybe it’s how I’m wired, maybe it’s my age(63). Been through a lot & I figured out how to soothe my soul. Hope everyone finds their gentle healing. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I was a shocker at catastrophizing but not these days. I notice it in other people though and realize I used to look to those others to catastrophize with...i felt uncomfortable around people who 'had it together' because I believed I could never be like them. I now know that that's not true, of course.
Ditto
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You are funny 😂. Always pick me up. I catastrophize a lot. Lately I have been able to stop myself before I turn into crazy.. My biggest problem is that I am agoraphobic,so that makes it harder. But I deal with it because I remind myself of every other time I survived and enjoyed being outside. I no longer get panic attacks before I have to do something or if something went wrong. But I am old and also don’t give a poop anymore. I want to see your cat’s butt. Love cats and dogs. ❤❤️🇨🇦🤗🇸🇮
thank you
Hi David. Ive improved on my catastrophizing. Talking myself “off the ledge” has become a bit easier. And if something really effed up happens, it doesnt have to set the tone for a bad day or doesnt equate to failure. Thanks for your advice and insight, I appreciate it 🙂💘
Absolutely one point I need to work on. I drive my wife crazy with this personality trait. There is never anything good going on and victories never seem adequate. Still working on this one
You and I both!
Insanely part of my job is catastrophe planning and I have been doing this for far too long.
As such I a chronic catastrophizer. I had a medical professional tell me that I couldn't manage my life like I manage my buildings and it was probably the most powerful thing anyone has said to me.
I would love to hear your thoughts on how imagination powers these kind of thought patterns. Are writers and other creative types more susceptible to negative thought patterns?
I am forever placing my characters in perilous situations so is it any wonder I view my own future through a similar lens?
Chronic catastrophizer here too. I do think our vivid imagination plays a part. Those who are more along the line of Sensors, or have more of a tendency to logic-based decision-making will be better armed against this kind of thinking. That imagination does great things in stories and with ideas, but it’s downright awful running rampant with negativity in us. I absolutely use my fears as fuel for what I do to my own characters!
Ohh but how do we break it?!
For me, a healthy dose of humble self examination, gratitude for the good that is present in my life, and finally tackling the fears that were instilled in me by my upbringing.
Hth, may you find peace!
That is sooooo me, what I do? Over react lol but after that try to be realistic and not focus on it, try to lol.
That's all we can do! The trick is to shorten the time between that over-reaction and the lucid moment where you understand what's going on. :-)