Q&A

Pathological Worrying

Pathological Worrying

What happens when worrying becomes all-consuming? Anxiety expert Graham Davey gives guidance on pathological worrying.

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Why do so many therapists suggest mindfulness meditation for worry? It makes me feel worse!
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Why can my husband literally switch off and ignore worry thoughts and I can't?
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What are your thoughts on attention training for worry?
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Is worry the same as rumination?
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How do you help people who actually have real things to worry about e.g., they can't pay their mortgage?
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What is the difference between normal worry and pathological worry?
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What is a simple way to stop worrying so much, and how can you do that if so much is going on?
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I'd like to know, if pathological worrying is built and not born with, is there any specific pattern of behavior that would be more likely to lead to something pathological?
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