Over-stressing is something we all do from time to time. But over-stressing, if allowed to continue, can result in Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) a condition where we continually worry about bad things. Mental processes may also be affected by over-stressing, such as us being anxiousness, irritable and impulsive.
Understanding your Triggers
When you over-stresses, it's easy to lose patience and tolerance around those you’re normally tolerant of. Always think about and understand your personal triggers. If it's easier, make a list of the things that act as a trigger and work on changing those.
How to Lessen your Triggers
Diet plays a big part in helping to manage stress, to lessen stress triggers. Try to avoid caffeine, alcohol and nicotine, (all stimulants). Take more time out to go for a walk, relaxation or breathing techniques, or keep a stress diary. Try to get more sleep and turn your computer, or mobile off an hour before you go to bed.
Try to manage your time better so that your every day routines are less chaos – and keep your circle positive. Having the right people around you is important. It is easy to flap and over-stress when the wrong people are around us.
I tend to make nothing into something. Before I know it, I have created a scenario that I can feel but it doesn't exist.
It's painful when I cling to stress voluntarily.
Thanks Tim. Yes, I'm guilty too. I overthink things also, to the point of reinventing the wheel. Your analogy is true. How you feel, is exactly what I feel.
I think overthinking makes it feel real, but you're right overthinking something is often not real. It is usually brought about through the official problem. That part is real and painful.