← Anxiety and Overthinking
Interactive worry tool · About 3 minutes
Worry Loop Reset
Name the concern, determine whether action is possible, and choose a response that fits what is controllable right now.
Before you begin
Worry and problem solving are not always the same.
Some concerns involve a current problem that can be addressed. Others involve a possible future event that cannot be solved right now. This tool helps you choose a response for either path.
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Choose the response, not the entire outcome.
The worry may return. If it does, notice it, remind yourself of the response you chose, and gently redirect attention again.
Concerns involving immediate safety, abuse, urgent medical needs, or another real danger require appropriate action rather than postponement. This educational tool is not a substitute for individualized assessment or treatment.