by Sarah (I want points)
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January 12, 2007

Worrying

March 19, 2009 02:57 PM EDT
views: 83 | rating: 10/10 (19 votes) | comments: 25

I'm a worrier.  I admit it.  I worry about everything.  The funny thing is that my husband is a worrier as well, but we worry about different stuff.  It makes for some pretty interesting situations sometimes.  He's always worrying about his job, my safety, and scenarios that will never happen.  I, on the other hand, worry constantly about his mental health with all the worrying, and my weight and calories.

I know that in my head worrying is certainly not good for my health.  I also believe that it's not honoring to God and shows that I absolutely don't trust Him.  However, that doesn't seem to stop me from worrying.  It seems that it's something that I just can't get a handle on.  I wish I had one of those type B personalities where people seem to be able to just let things roll off their back. 

What about you?  Are you a Type A or Type B personality?  Do you worry a lot?  Have you found a way to control it?

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Comments: 25

donna h. Mar 19, 2009, 3:01pm EDT
I am a worrier
Rae M. Mar 19, 2009, 3:01pm EDT
When there is something to worry about I worry a lot. But things are going reasonably well or at least catastrophic I find now reason to worry. I think spending your life worrying rather than trying to grab some enjoyment out of it is a waste of time. My mom is a big worrier. My whole child hood she was worried about stuff and never really ever has let herself live. I am very sad for her, all the worrying never got her any where. I hope you and your husban can relax and just live.
I used to worry a lot, but now I just don't. Somewhere along the way I learned to not let things make me worry, or affect me like that.
Teresa A. Mar 19, 2009, 3:04pm EDT
You can't spend time and energy on things that more than likely will never happen. Deal with what is actually happening and go with the flow. You will be happier and healthier.
Kelly K ~ Jesus Saves ~ Mar 19, 2009, 3:05pm EDT
I was, but I have learned to Cast my worries upon Jesus.
HE is the ONE in control of All things.
Elaine S. Mar 19, 2009, 3:17pm EDT
I was but not anymore.
I used to worry a lot because I think I thought that worrying would somehow cause the thing I worried about not to happen. It doesn't work. When I realized this, I also realized that worrying does involve a lot of energy that is better spent assessing whether or not the thing I'm worried about I can control, and using that energy to control it. If I can't control it, then it's not going to do anything for me, but it may even be the cause of other worries such as illnesses that can come about over too much anxiety. So I find it best to ask God for guidance in controlling the things I can, and leaving with him all the worries over which I have no control. I'm in great shape, and I'm healthier than many people I know of who are as much as 20 years younger than I, and I attribute that a lot to this outlook.
Teri V. Mar 19, 2009, 3:20pm EDT
yes i worry too. I think it has to do with my OCD
Renee S. Mar 19, 2009, 3:22pm EDT
Type A. Most of my family is type A with a few type B's thrown in. I've learned to deal with stress much better than what I used to. Yoga is great!
Todd .. Mar 19, 2009, 3:34pm EDT
I'm a worrier too. As for handling it... just hope that I'm worrying for nothing. *shrug*
sandy sandy Mar 19, 2009, 3:42pm EDT
Why worry? It doesn't do any good.
Take care of the things you can and hope for the best with the things you can't do anything about.
But quit worrying.
Marianne R. Mar 19, 2009, 3:47pm EDT
I go in and out of worry mode. I used to be much worse, but stress reduction over the years has proved to be a great cure for excessive worrying.
Sue * Mar 19, 2009, 3:54pm EDT
I worry about everything, and everyone. I always have, and my blood pressure is still low. There is no hope for me to change.
Ashley Prince Mar 19, 2009, 4:12pm EDT
I'm a worrier too. Don't think you can fix me though... :)
Gary (aka: William Pinn) J. Mar 19, 2009, 4:52pm EDT
I'm a type C for Confucius says, "If there is a solution to a problem, there is nothing to worry about; if there is no solution, worrying won't do any good."
Ryan M. Mar 19, 2009, 5:09pm EDT
I am a type B most of the time.
Mary G. Mar 19, 2009, 6:55pm EDT
I'm a type A and 2009 have worked hard on changing and reducing stress. I'm losing weight and eating better. Also sleeping a little more.
Charles D. Mar 19, 2009, 11:08pm EDT
I worry as well, but I try to do the best I can. I think I'm a bit of both type A and B!!!
Selene N. Mar 19, 2009, 11:16pm EDT
I worry a lot as well, and I don't try to control it because that's who I am.

My husband, on the other hand, drives me nuts because he doesn't worry about anything.
Alison H. Mar 20, 2009, 12:31am EDT
When we worry obsessively, we're programming for the thing we don't want to happen. Why not turn your thoughts around to positive statements, and visualize what you DO want to have happen? Read "Creative Visualization" by Shakti Gawain.
Julie S. Mar 20, 2009, 3:09pm EDT
I worry. I worry about flying to Columbus and Appleton over the next couple of weeks, not if the planes are going to crash. I never worry about that. I worry about all the little things. Not making it there in time, oversleeping, forgetting something, not finding the park and ride or the gate or even the right terminal. I am always worrying.

And like you I get hung up on Matthew 6 and the command to not worry. I just have to keep laying it back down and praying.
Curt L. Mar 21, 2009, 3:57pm EDT
Yep, I'm a worrywart.
Jean, just the teensiest bit odd, F. Mar 21, 2009, 4:08pm EDT
Is there such thing as a "half and half"? If there is, that's what I am... lol...
Lisa M. Mar 21, 2009, 10:44pm EDT
I worry my self sick. Literally sometimes. lol
Janell R. Mar 22, 2009, 1:27pm EDT
I worry quite frequently as well about all kinds of things.

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