I'm a control freak...and I need to learn some ways to try not to be one
2007-02-11 10:24:12 · 7 answers · asked by <3 Jennie <3 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
My sister is very controlling, and it seems clear to me that she is much worse when she is anxious. Controlling is a way to curb her anxiety. So you might think about whether that applies to you, and treat the anxiety. Lots of people ask about that on here, just look through some old answers if you think anxiety is the culprit. Good luck!! Just realizing you have a problem is a great step!! Also, you could try letting someone else do things and see that it turns out ok. What I do is make a joke about it and act like Capt. Jean Luc Picard on star trek (did I spell that right?) and say to someone, "make it so!!" and let them run with it. I'm usually pleasantly surprised.
2007-02-11 10:32:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haha! Hi! Okay Jenn I've told you this a MILLION times. DON'T FREAK! Just chill... stop worrying so much about what you put in an email to Dudeman, and just RELAX! You need to chiiiiill! Like I said don't freak, unless you get a vision that you're on a roller coaster that's about to crash and kill everybody...then you can freak; and if you get off the roller coaster...stay away from tanning beds...and nail guns...and cars...and subways...actually that was just a movie...but still...BEWARE OF THE FINAL DESTINATION!
LoL! Luv ya!
<3 <3 KT
2007-02-11 18:57:47 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah Currey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let someone else plan a day trip or even an afternoon, let them choose the movie and where to eat and just go with it. Let someone else drive and you just sit and don't give advice. Take deep breaths. Start small and work your way up to bigger things.
2007-02-11 18:29:44 · answer #3 · answered by inkedcalf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put yourself in some situations where you're not in control. When they turn out okay and nothing bad happens, it can help you to see that you don't have to always be in control.
2007-02-11 18:27:33 · answer #4 · answered by Answers Are Free Today... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let someone else lead the way once in a while.
2007-02-11 18:27:11 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you think the person is doing something wrong, let them do it. just think of how fun it is to watch them mess up!
2007-02-11 18:28:02 · answer #6 · answered by Kathy23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just let it go, if you can't , then you need a shrink.
2007-02-11 18:32:04 · answer #7 · answered by ttpawpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋