If you
think you might have a propensity toward
worry, there are certain patterns of thinking
and managing emotions that are likely
to be lodged within. Look over the following
list of emotional or behavioral patterns
to determine if any are common in you.
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You
attempt to control matters that ultimately
cannot be controlled. |
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You
allow yourself to worry about the
level of acceptance others have for
you. |
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Guilt
takes deeper root than is necessary. |
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You
have a hard time letting go of frustrations.Sometimes
you feel legitimate anger, but then
you suppress it. |
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Emotional
pain envelops you, and it seems too
strong to overcome. |
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You
make major efforts to project a correct
image. |
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You
think often in terms of what you deserve. |
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Sometimes
you defer your needs as you try to
keep everyone else happy. |
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When
you speak about your needs or convictions,
your tone of voice can become coercive. |
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Timidness
or shyness may cause you to let others
act insensitively toward you. |
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Insecurity
plays a major role in your social
relations. |
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You
insist on trying to keep things in
place. |
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You
have had too much exposure to people
who are not very trustworthy. |
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You
have made poor choices that have come
back to haunt you. |
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You
feel too compelled to defend your
ideas or perceptions. |
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Fear
can cause you to be cautious or calculated.
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Other
people have disrespected your boundaries,
leaving you feeling hurt.
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