Thought patterns that increase anxiety: Psychologist explains

From all-or-nothing thinking to mental filtering, here are a few thought patterns that can increase anxiety.

Published on: Jun 12, 2024 2:05 PM IST

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Certain thought patterns can contribute to feelings of stress and anxiety. "Did you know that certain thought patterns can actually increase your anxiety? Thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are all connected. To shift an emotion or behavior, examine your thoughts for any patterns," wrote Psychologist Carolyn Rubenstein. (Unsplash)

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Overestimating and underestimating: We often overestimate the effect of harm and danger and underestimate our ability to cope with it.  (Unsplash)

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Often we feel more anxious at night. People who struggle with anxiety have a difficult time dealing with it at night. Excessive worry and the sense of fear creeps into the mind and people have a tough time managing their thoughts. Overthinking makes things worse. But why do we experience more anxiety at night? Psychologist Avi Sanders shared a few reasons. (Unsplash)

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Magical thinking: This is a pattern in OCD, where a person believes that if they think of something, that can have an impact in their real lives.  (Unsplash)

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All-or-nothing thinking: In this thought pattern, a person either believes in the good or the bad of a situation. They constantly reside in the extremities in their thoughts.  (Unsplash)