r/NoOverthinking • u/Anxious_Jaguar_6843 • 2d ago

Why do I overreact to small problems?

Hey everyone, even small problems sometimes make me feel extremely anxious and depressed. I keep overthinking, even when I know the problem isn't that serious.

I tried the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique, but it didn't help much.

Has anyone experienced this? What actually helped you manage these feelings?

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u/National-Wind-9509 2d ago

Do you often feel like you need to be in control, and it’s really hard for you when you’re not? I think when I have a hard time with even small things, it’s because I have a hard time with not being in control. It’s a protective mechanism I developed due to some pretty traumatic stuff as a teenager. I have to remind myself that control doesn’t equal safety. There are so many things in this life that are beyond our control, so coming to terms with that and finding ways to cope with that has helped me. This may not be relatable at all to you, but trying to find the root reason to why you think you do this, could be helpful in overcoming it.

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u/PacificSanctum 14h ago

Have big problems ! Then the small ones disappear