Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Excessive Worry - Proven Strategies to Respond to Worry and Stress
Everyone worries from time to time. A touch of worry can even be helpful: it reminds us to double-check the front door is locked, motivates us to prepare for that presentation, or nudges us to plan ahead for a busy week. But sometimes, worry doesn’t feel like a helpful ally. Instead, it can feel like a constant radio playing in the background, turning up the volume just when we want to rest…
🧠 “It’s not me – it’s the way my brain is wired”
It’s easy to believe the unhelpful stories your mind tells: “I must be lazy. I just need more willpower. Everyone else seems to manage — why can’t I?” But here’s the truth: it’s not laziness, and it’s not a lack of intelligence. It’s the way your brain is wired. And once you begin to understand ADHD, it becomes easier to shift away from self-blame and towards strategies that actually work for you.