Making a mountain out of a molehill you make a small problem much bigger. It would be prudent if we didn’t. Making anything bigger than it needs to be, is considered toxic.
Making anything bigger, is human behaviour, something that can be inherited, if we’ve seen our parents do it, and their parents before them. But making something bigger than it needs to be, is mentally tiring, time consuming and intense. It can happen to anyone, and usually starts as a small issue through worry, a worry that we fail to contain.
Making a mountain out of a molehill is synonymous with people who deal with PTSD and OCD. It’s not that they may purposefully choose to blow something up so it’s bigger than it needs to be, but being anxious can often keep them in a state of worry.
Also, anyone who needs to be in control, may be prone to making a mountain out of a molehill. The sad reality is that having to be in control, means all situations need to be under their control, because when they lose control, they cannot function normally.
Making a mountain out of a molehill can ruin your life if it’s allowed to continue, because in the longer term, it can creep into other areas of your life.
Source: https://www.learning-mind.com
I have no time for people who complain about small, unimportant things, when we are living through unprecedented times of inequality, deprivation, war and pandemic.
Anyone who 'makes a mountain' out of a molehill should visit this website, and learn some lessons on grounding, selflessness, respect and compassion.
Making a mountain out of a molehill was pretty much my entire childhood, so it's no wonder that the current circumstances haven't bothered me as much as it should.
People often think I overreact to little things, but they haven't been through what I have been, so they may not always understand.
This has been one of the biggest stumbling blocks when dealing with other people and has made it nearly impossible to relate to others on a normal level.
I think I will have to once again get back into counseling, to try to overcome these issues.
Thanks Randy. Well that's good. I am pleased you're not struggling with the pandemic. You're lucky you haven't and you've come further than you think.
The fact you're not struggling, is testament to that.