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How to stop catastrophising

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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