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A psychotherapist shares the 3 exercises she uses every day to 'stop obsessing about the future' Stress is a natural response to uncertainty, and it's normal to find yourself worrying about future events every now and then.
But excessive thoughts about the future can be a sign of anticipatory anxiety - a fear of unpredictable future events, which is sometimes a symptom of anxiety disorders. This is something I often see in my patients. If left untreated, severe anxiety can cause trouble sleeping, headaches, chronic pain and depression.
Even as a psychotherapist who helps other people cope with stress, I've found myself in a cycle of unproductive worrying. Here are three strategies I use every day to cope with or stop obsessing about the future:
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