“Why Do I Assume the Worst-Case Scenario?” How to Stop the ADHD Mind from Worrying
ADHD brains typically expect the worst, and stressful times and situations just further encourage and validate this negative thinking. Monitoring our thoughts and actively seeking the good are essential strategies now for managing worry before it spirals out of control.
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“One of my favorite ways to change a negative, worrisome thought is to follow it with the word ‘but’ and a calm, rational response.”‘
Years ago, when I was struggling a lot with negative thoughts and depression, I started doing what I called “Positive Buts.” I would write a negative that I was concerned about, followed by “but” and a positive related thing. Just like your example. It really did help me quite a bit. I haven’t done it in a long time, but it might be a good thing to start again. I highly recommend it! I also would write a list of “Good Things about My Life Right Now.” It could be anything from “the sun is shining” to “I have a nice car.”