Psychology · 18 min
The Worry Trick
By David A. Carbonell
Chronic worry often feels like a helpful problem-solver, but it's a mental habit that traps us, and understanding its true nature is the first step to disarming it.
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Psychology
Duration
18 min
What it is about
Worry, Anxiety, Mental Habits, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Who it is for
If you often find yourself trapped in cycles of "what if" thinking, believing that constant vigilance is the only way to prevent future problems, this will feel familiar a path to disengagement.
The author
David A. Carbonell, a clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety disorders, brings decades of direct experience helping people untangle themselves from the grip of chronic worry, offering practical, counter-intuitive strategies.
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