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Episode 604 Worst-Case Scenario Thinking: Understanding Catastrophizing

Episode 604 Worst-Case Scenario Thinking: Understanding Catastrophizing21 sept18 min

Ever turn one unanswered text, small mistake, or unexpected problem into a full-blown disaster in your head? This Mental Health Monday explores catastrophizing—why our brains jump to worst-case scenarios, how anxiety makes those thoughts feel believable, and simple ways to come back to what’s actually happening.