Does Your Mind Keep Dwelling on Worst-Case Scenarios?

Sandy Clarke, Licensed Counsellor

The Bigger Picture · Today I Learned · 22 Apr 2024 · 31 mins listen

Imagine this. Your partner seems a bit distant or quiet for a day or two. Instead of considering that your partner might be stressed or busy, your immediate thought is "They're probably cheating on me! Our relationship is doomed, and I'll never find love again!" That’s called catastrophizing. But what exactly is it and how do we overcome it?

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