It causes all type of health problem. Plus, 95% of the stuff you worry about, doesn't happen and the other 5%, worrying about it doesn't help the situation at all. So, why worry.
2007-10-10 12:15:13 · 19 answers · asked by Gem 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
I used to be a worrier. Learned how it affected my health. I now know that God is in control and although I catch myself worrying, being concerned about a few things going on in my life now, I turn it over to Him and know the answers will come soon enough. There isn't any point in worrying about what might happen. You just need to learn to deal with what comes.
2007-10-11 01:34:35 · answer #1 · answered by Lady G 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think we worry because our brains/minds are able to conceive possibilities for events outside our immediate surroundings...either events that are occurring at another location or events that will happen in the future. Worry, apprehension, occurs when we fear the outcome of these events or are anxious about our own response to these events. Here is an example of fearing an outcome involving events outside of my immediate location, I worried when my daughter was deployed to Afghanistan, because I feared she would be injured or killed. Here is an example of being anxious about my response to a future event; I am worried about a video interview I agreed to give tomorrow, because without a script or knowing what the questions will be asked, I feel unsure of how I'll respond.
I apologize for my lengthy, convoluted answer! I think the way our brains work is fascinating. Worrying, feeling apprehensive, can be helpful or harmful....I think we are hard-wired to experience some level of worry, help or harm from worry has more to do with whether worry is realistic and limited to specific events, or excessive/generalized. Worry can be a normal reaction to unpredictable events, it can help us prepare our responses. Excessive, unrealistic, or generalized worry is counter-productive because it interferes with our reasoning and, over time, causes all kinds of nasty physical problems.
I say, use a dash of worry to motivate some preplanning, and then let it go. Avoid using worry excessively.....take a break, use those 'worry beads'...squish that stress-ball....or come here to Answers to play around...;)
2007-10-11 00:41:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why. I guess it's human nature but I really try not to worry because things are going to happen in your life that you don't have control over...It's really a waste of energy and yes it does damage your body, leading to health issues. Some people just need to take a breather. I believe everything happens for a reason and since I do believe in a God, that lessens my worries because I know that time heals everything and I will eventually move on.
Here are some great quotes-
"Worry is the darkroom in which negatives can develop"
“Worrying about it takes precious time and attention away from your priorities and increases your feelings of dissatisfaction about life." -Christina Winsey-Rudd
2007-10-10 12:24:06 · answer #3 · answered by sorry richard! ps :amanda 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think when we're small we hear parents worry about things and then it just comes natural to us. We know worrying doesn't change anything and adds to health problems, but it's hard to stop. I do better than I used to, but seems like problems come more quickly too. I don't have time to worry long about one thing before another problem comes along.
2007-10-10 12:40:58 · answer #4 · answered by luvspbr2 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We raised 5 boys. Love them to death, but at times they put us thu' hell, and of course we worried! Now we have 9 grandchildren...and I'm sure they'll give us times to worry also. My father is 91 and I worry about him everyday. That's life, and it's only natural. As long as you don't dwell on your worries and concerns, and become wrapped up in them, it's fine.
2007-10-10 16:25:49 · answer #5 · answered by night-owl gracie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure. Worrying is a type of fear. I do not worry about much at all. If something is a concern to me, then I'll either attempt to change it or let it happen. Thats all anybody can do. But worrying doesn't solve anything. Only action.
2007-10-10 12:24:42 · answer #6 · answered by the grand super C 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
People know what might be coming so they worry a lot. For example bad grades, students worry so much that they get scared.
2007-10-10 12:23:24 · answer #7 · answered by rtmeeks7 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Human nature....and you're right, why worry about something that may very well not happen and if it does you've wasted so much time worrying BEFORE it actually happened!
2007-10-10 13:17:23 · answer #8 · answered by sage seeker 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think we worry because it seems an uncertain future. We hear all the bad news( global warming, fat,diabetic kids, failing heathcare and SSD, Iran. N. Korea). And everything is blamed on the US.
It makes us all a bit paranoid.
2007-10-10 12:43:04 · answer #9 · answered by 2jaxx 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Human nature....the delusion of having choice and control in you life.....but without that....why bother?
I always heard worry was taking responsibility for something God did not intend for you to have, Unfortunatly....since everything is my fault....it's hard to know the difference. LOL
2007-10-10 12:24:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋