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Catastrophisers
They tend to be fairly anxious people and on hearing uncertain news, they imagine the worst possible outcome. If a catastrophiser is told something inconclusive, they look for a way to feel in control again immediately. They learn to choose the worst possible outcome because it allows for the greatest sense of relief when they are reassured.
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External seeking behaviour
Catastrophisers rush to external sources to calm themselves down: matching symptoms online to obtain a diagnosis and treatment options; asking a professional to tell them that they will survive etc. Once they are reassured, they feel better – in psychological jargon, they have “rewarded” this see...
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How to stop catastrophising
- Look for enjoyable ways to challenge yourself and use your energy more positively;
- Take control. Establish a regular “worry time”;
- Ask yourself what you would advise your best friend to do about each concern, and take that action;
- Learn to self-soothe.
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