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Worries and Over-Analysing

WitchyPrincess06

People have told me that I tend to overthink things and that I panic and worry about stuff that I shouldn't be. I can't help it, it's just one of the parts of my anxiety and I've slowly come to except that I'm a worrier... but recently a small argument I had with my mum in regards to this part of myself has really stuck in my mind.

My mum and I have recently just come back from a small holiday away and it was the day before we away and we were busy making sure our bags were packed. We were only going away for two days so we wanted to make sure we packed Light. Now one of little things or quirks about me is that it doesn't matter where I am going or how long I'm going to be away home for, I was like to pack things which I believe I would need whether it be meds, hand sanitizer or extra money whatever it may be because I can't help but imagine all the possible emergency situations that might happen when I'm out and about and the disaster that may occur if I don't have any of these things whether necessary or not. For Me, it's better safe than sorry and I feel like I can't function without taking what feels like for me the necessary precautions. So, my mum and I got into the this tiny argument because told me to take a smaller bag even though I explained to her I needed a particular bag because I need my whole purse with my cash. We then went back forth with her telling me that I apparently only needed a small amount of cash with me while I'm trying to explain to her why I need all my money with me. It then she kinda lost her temper a said something along the lines of

"Enough of your nonsense, don't ruin this trip before it starts".

That really hurt my feelings when she said that. Don't get me wrong she sort of apologised for it and we did end up having a nice holiday together... but it's kinda just stuck in the back of my mind. I now have this horrible awful feeling that I somehow annoy people with this quirk of my mine. But I can't help it, I can't just shift it, analysing possible situations that may or may not happen and planning on how to prevent them is the only way I feel I can function. It's like my parents just don't get that.

Do I worry too much?

It upsets me to think I come across as annoying to people because of it.

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  • Hi, just read your post and I can understand what you mean. I worry about literally everything constantly, even things outside my control. When travelling I have the same issue.

    I always take meds, handheld games, books, clothing, toiletries, towels, wallet, headphones, mp3 player, power bank and charge cables. Some would say it is excessive but for me, necessary. 

    Being prepared for unexpected events is not a bad thing in my opinion. As an example, if travelling and say a flight is cancelled and you don’t have enough to cover cost of additional night accommodation… I would hate to be in that situation but if I was, I have the essentials, entertainment and could possibly sort somewhere to stay. 

    I suppose it depends on each person. I don’t see anything wrong with it myself but I dare say some people would disagree. I think the important thing here is that you can acknowledge and appreciate that it is part of your quirks and behaviours.

    I’m not saying to argue with people by any means but I would hope that you would given a bit more understanding. If this is what makes you feel reassured then I myself would support it completely

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  • Hi, just read your post and I can understand what you mean. I worry about literally everything constantly, even things outside my control. When travelling I have the same issue.

    I always take meds, handheld games, books, clothing, toiletries, towels, wallet, headphones, mp3 player, power bank and charge cables. Some would say it is excessive but for me, necessary. 

    Being prepared for unexpected events is not a bad thing in my opinion. As an example, if travelling and say a flight is cancelled and you don’t have enough to cover cost of additional night accommodation… I would hate to be in that situation but if I was, I have the essentials, entertainment and could possibly sort somewhere to stay. 

    I suppose it depends on each person. I don’t see anything wrong with it myself but I dare say some people would disagree. I think the important thing here is that you can acknowledge and appreciate that it is part of your quirks and behaviours.

    I’m not saying to argue with people by any means but I would hope that you would given a bit more understanding. If this is what makes you feel reassured then I myself would support it completely

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