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Catastrophic Thinking: How it’s Running My Life
In this video, I share my personal journey with catastrophic thinking and how it has been impacting my life. Catastrophic thinking, also known as worst-case scenario thinking, can create unnecessary stress and anxiety, affecting our mental health and overall quality of life. Through my experiences, I'll discuss how this mindset has controlled my thoughts, decisions, and actions, often leading to self-sabotage and negative outcomes.
I'll also talk about the strategies and techniques I've been using to manage and overcome catastrophic thinking, including cognitive restructuring, mindfulness, and seeking professional help. By sharing my story, I hope to provide insight and support for others facing similar challenges.
If you've ever felt trapped in a cycle of negative thoughts and fear, I encourage you to watch this video and join me on the journey to break free from catastrophic thinking. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more content on mental health and personal growth!"
Thank you for stopping by❤️😎
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Great discussion Gina, the fact that you are seeing someone is a step in the right direction.
Thank you so much for being here❤️😎
I’m exactly like this. I’ve kept myself stranded by this way of thinking. Being a single mom with not alot of money for 21 years didn’t help either
Yes I totally get that thank you so much for stopping by❤️😎I hope I could ease some stress for ya❤️😎
It's hard to admit when something is wrong, but asking for help takes a lot of courage. There is nothing ever wrong with asking for help. You have a lot of people in your corner, Gina. We all love you. 🥰❤
Thank you so much my dear friend😎❤️
Hang in there, kiddo! You are taking control and heading down a new path to better health! We're behind you, cheering you on! ❤
Thank you Anna😎
Saying this out loud is taking a step forward. I totally get how restricting thoughts can be. It's keeping my mind in a glass half full and not a glass half empty way of thinking.
Thank you my friend❤️
I understand how you feel. It is good to verbalize you feelings. Everyone has bad days but the good days are just around the corner. Remember it can't rain forever the Sun ☀ will shine on you soon and briten your day 👍. 🙏Praying for you my friend 😻 🙏. GOD love you and so do we❤️❤️❤️😻
Love you too Naj❤️😎
I have been struggling with depression. The last two years have kicked my butt. Hang in there. We love you Gina.
Love you guys too❤️😎
Gina, as we get older we become less active and physical aspects of our bodies don’t allow us to be what we use to be. Then we’re more cautious which goes along with it. You’re actually being wise because you know what could go wrong and you’re asking yourself,”Could I handle it?”. In my younger years I was pretty confident I could handle anything in life without much thought I just did stuff. Once I developed a condition that saps my energy after a half a day, I know it’s time to rest and chill. I never use to rest. Now I allow myself to be ok with resting and not taking it beyond my limits. It wise and smart. So live within your limits and don’t beat yourself up for bad thinking. You know to take care of your heart and enjoy what you are able. Take a drive with your daughter/soninlaw/friend. Not alone and you’ll enjoy the support just in case something goes wrong. The kitties are a great responsibility and they are your children. They need you to be careful. They have the best life with you. You’re doing great, enjoying life and coffee can make anything better ☕️. Honestly there isn’t anything wrong with your thinking Gina. From my perspective looking in (thank you for sharing), you ARE doing what you can and being wise about what you couldn’t handle. I believe guilt gets the best of you sometimes. I do the same. Call on God to give you peace. He’s there for you 24/7. ❤. Patty
God Bless you Patty much love to you and thank you for being here❤️😎
Very well said.
Wonderful video! Like 93👍. Thank you very much! 💗 Have a great day! 🌅
Thank you too❤️😎
I had a good friend who was the same way. I use to tell her all the time sitting in the house is not healthy. You use to ride your bike and I don't see you doing that as much. If your gonna die I would rather die doing something instead of sitting in the house waiting to die. If your truck breaks down you have your house with you and it will be a change of scenery. Thanks for sharing it takes a lot to be able to do that...
Thank you Patrick😎❤️
Hey Gina 🤗 Cheers to u for #1 noticing ,#2 calling urself on it , #3 reaching out for help ❤️🙏💫 Some can choose to live their entire lives like that , so the fact that u had the self awareness AND the want... should show u how powerful u truly are . Our brains are just a "computer" that we have programmed , we just have to figure out ways to reprogram 💫🙏❤️ Don't ever hesitate to reach out , even though I'm not on you tube much ... I think of u often . Love ya girl Stay strong n healthy , u got this ❤️💫🙏🎉🌱
Love you too sista and thank you❤️😎
I've been this way for decades. I care for my disabled and completely dependent daughter.... I have found it necessary to think of worst case possibilities to see if I will be able to deal with that outcome with my daughter or not. I think that rain can't be helping your depression...hang in there till the sun comes back! If I can keep waking up tomorrow, so can you! Sending love!
Thank you so much my friend sending love from Oregon❤️😎
Hi Gina, thanks for sharing your challenges. Anxiety can be debilitating so I'm glad you are addressing it. You can do this and your YT community is standing with you. I pray Father God will strengthen you and bring healing in this area. Blessings!
Thank you so much much love to ya my friend❤️😎
Oh yes depression is a gnarly one. I'm no stranger to it especially in winter months. Music and now that it's spring, plants help alot. Keep moving and working on myself is all I know. You Gina are loved and respected alot. Peace to you from Southern Oregon.😊
Thank you Tami much love to ya❤️😎
same here, gina. thank you so much for your honesty!
Thank you for being here❤️😎
Thanks for trusting us that care so much about you💜I understand the paralysis that comes from such thinking. Will keep you in prayer. You are an amazing and kind individual. Your boy looks happier than the cat that ran by out in the rain😊
Thank you so much for being here and watching much love from Oregon❤️😎
My heart issues started years ago with afib and then about a year ago I went down with very similar issues as you. I too was a risk taker and fearless before the health issues. And now I fight the same catastrophic thinking. As I write this I have; after a year of sitting have fought to finally get out and camp! We are only an hour and a half from our rv lot, but still I fight the bad thoughts! A tire looks low, and my back hurts, what if it gets worse? It’s a struggle even when you recognize and know what the struggle in your mind is. Trying to focus on the beautiful nature and be grateful but it’s still a battle. Thanks for your honesty in putting out this video, we as creators tend to just show the happy times. We love ya Gina ❤ ttyl ✌️
Thank you for hearing me and thank you for being open with your story🙏😎much love to you guys from Oregon😎😎
Take it slow, take your time. Holding space for you. 💖
Thank you 😎❤️
Oh no! That's a lot of rain!
I hope you'll go to O24. You"ll feel more chipper! You're doing everything right, talking to someone, exercising regularly, cuddling with kitties. Thanks for the reminders on positivity. Great seeing you today!
Oh yes I will be there it’s in town pretty close 18 miles is all😀thank you Linda for bringing here❤️😎
I listen to Christian radio to stop worrying, especially at my age. Learn to focus on 1 day at a time. My hours at my part-time job got cut this week so instead of stressing I'm taking online surveys to earn e-gift cards and keep money in my acct. It's out of my control so I control what I can.
Thank you lady God Bless you my friend❤️😎
_Joy comes into our Lives when we have something to do, something to Love and something to Hope for._ - _JOSEPH ADDISON_ You Do Great Things Gina! Keep striving for a better quality of life through all the muck! You are ✨AMAZING✨ Sending Aloha 🌺💓
Thank you so much my friend😎❤️
Now I know why we were destined to meet in line at the pharmacy. I got you lady, and I’m blessed to have you as a friend! Much love 💕
Yes! Thank you! Thank you so much and much love to you❤️😎
Hey Gina, I feel for you 🤗 My daughter is the same way sort of - she gets severe anxiety in public. I've started by getting her out to things she can't bring to the house...shopping at Hot Topic in the mall, taking her and her friends to a movie, sleepovers at friends houses... she's getting better at leaving the house but there are days where it's two steps forward, one step back (but there is still that step forward gained). If you need anything feel free to reach out 😉 You got this!!!
Thank you so much for being there my friend😎❤️
Praying for you my friend that you can get through all of those feelings. I do know how you feel to some point. We are here for you Gina. 🤗🫶🩵
Bless you my friend❤️😎
Gina my dear friend I know exactly how you feel I deal with the same thing all the time. I'm glad you are seeing someone for it and telling us. I'm always paying and thinking about you every day. If you ever need someone to talk to I'm always here with no judgement at all. We are all here as your base to fall on we all love you 💗
Thank you so much my friend much love to you❤️😎
Gina,Thank you for sharing how your fear is helping you get stronger again.I love watching your videos and seeing your beautiful fur babies❤❤
Thank you so much! Much love to ya from Oregon❤️😎
This was a good video. I have fear of going on a road trip, I have medical issues and the weather puts me off like the fires. The price of fuel here in BC is really bad and to budget is hard on top of just basic survival these days. It’s to recognize when you are hitting that wall or the bottom of the bucket. It’s hard some days but there IS a light that shines bright and will let me go to the mountains and see all the stars that shine where there are no city lights. I have wanted to see them for years. Getting up there in age too, my van and myself so I gotta start thinking differently too. Never give up on your dreams, do it for you, is a saying I have engraved on a necklace. We will get there Gina, we will. ❤ Thank you for sharing. It is good to know we are not alone.
Thank you so much for being here my friend much love to you from Oregon❤️😎
Hey friend I hear yah! I have played with those things in my head as well and still do. Sending you a 🤗 saying some prayers.
Thanks so much ❤️much love from Oregon😎❤️
Thank you for sharing. Keep on throwing out “this ‘n that” of what you learn.
Will do! And thank you😎❤️
Gina I do the same thing. I always think the worst possible outcome first. I have to breathe and relax and start thinking more positive thoughts.
Amen my friend that’s what I’m working on❤️❤️
Sweetie kitty❤😊
Anxiety is a hard thing to cope with, and it is about finding ways through it. I sometimes run the worse case scenario in my head for things to actually push myself forward. I say what is the worst that will happen, and I say, well, if that happens is there a solution or is it as bad as I think. But it is a difficult thing sometimes.
Yes it is and I’m working on it😎thank you for being here my friend❤️😎
It's not silly to feel the way you feel. For the most part, I'm able to concentrate on the pay off that comes after crossing the bridge of anxiety. For me, the anxiety seeps in for some of the same reasons you mentioned: what if something on my van breaks? Will I be able to afford a tow if I break down in a desolate area? Etc. And, all of that has actually happened in my travels. But somehow it always worked out and having experienced those things, that anxiety is much less intense now.
Thank you Rob for sharing much love to ya brother❤️😎
Gina, I want you to know that you just gave me a gift by sharing this. I have also developed a high level of anxiety and it is all connected to my vehicle. I was just speechless by the end of the video- wondering how in the world did you just describe my situation. I don't want to look like an idiot in the comments listing all the parallels. But just thank you so much for having the guts to turn on the camera and share- because you have no idea how grateful I am right now. I'm hoping maybe this helps you a little in return.
Thank you and yes it does much love to you my friend from Oregon ❤️❤️
I am so happy you shared with us. My prayers and love are going out to you as you work through this and overcome it. Take care of yourself ! We are all here to support you and lift you up. Just like you do for all of us. 😊❤️🙏
Thank you so much for such kind words and for being a part of my journey 😎😎
Faster EFT can help with fear/anxiety and many other issues that arises from trauma. It's a healing modality that is free and easy to learn, and you can do it on yourself.
Gina thank you very much for being honest about anxiety and depression you just opened my eyes about my own. I love you for your honesty and friendship 💕🐶💕😸
I’m glad it helped a bit thank you for being here ❤️😎
HI Gina, Yeah, Stinkin' Thinkin' is what I call catastrophic thinking. Our minds can sure imagine the worst case scenarios at times. I too have lost a lot of the "no fear" attitude of my youth....and it's been easy to slip on that downward slope into a rabbit hole at times. Take solid steps towards improved self care, have a plan for emergencies (since they do happen sometimes), and try to reverse some of those catastrophic thoughts by weighing the realistic odds, and imagining some of the better/happier outcomes instead. Take small steps towards the bigger changes - both in your thinking and your activities.....have that plan for emergencies and you will feel ready to get out there to see and do more, while taking those well-calculated risks. For me, nature and exercise are crucial for my mental health....and I believe they are very important to you too. Back to the gym! Eat well, prioritize sleep, reduce stress, enjoy the outdoors, and take time to enjoy the little things! Lean on your support systems, and redirect those negative thought patterns. (Got kind wordy, but it's the therapist in me!) Hugs!
Thank you for the uplifting words my friend and thank you for being here😎❤️
I'm glad you are finding work-arounds for your anxiety. For myself, I find that listening audiobooks helps me to keep from scary negative thoughts. And yea, I do think this is something that comes to all of us in some form as we get older. Sending you positive thoughts my friend!
Thank you so much my friend ❤️😎
@@vanlifewithGinaPayne 💖
Thank you for sharing. It was like you were talking to me and reminding me to look at the good things, and I am definitely going to put on some music and sing!! Sending you lots of love and praying for you as you fight this and overcome it!
Thank you my friend❤️😎
Hang in there Gina.
Thank you❤️😎
I’m sorry you’re going through this. I’ve been down in a hole for the last couple of months and working on this catastrophic thinking too. I was told to listen to What Happened To You, it helped make sense of it all. Sounds like you’re trying to get back to the things that will help you leave that thinking behind. ❤🤗
Hi Gina, we all love and support you! You are such a beautiful person. Hugs from Susannah and Jemma in Melbourne, Australia
Thank you so much! Sending love to you both😎❤️
There are a few different disorders that can lead to worst case scenario thinking. Certain anxiety disorders and depression are just a couple. It's not uncommon for people to have this type of negative thinking. I wonder if some of it could be from being idle. I feel like listening to you that you may need to busy yourself. Maybe staying inside in this dreary weather is a contributing factor. Maybe try to force yourself to get back to the ymca. Get out. Do something. Heck, go dancing in the rain. Better than being stuck inside. How about starting a garden? If you can't do in ground, do a container garden. Do some drawing or painting or something. Get out that guitar and write some songs! Keep your brain actively focused on something you enjoy. I know how it is to have the scenario thinking issue. It's frustrating because it can keep you from doing something you truly want to do. Course then I have the whole introvert thing and that just helps so much 😆 Love ya, lady. Hang in there! We're here for you!!
Thanks Felix yes I think I’ve kinda put my self in a hole with this way of thinks ☹️trying to fix it though🙏thank you for being here much love to you both❤️😎
I hope you keep staying positive? You’re such a wonderful person to have in life. Sadly my thoughts of the the last years took a serious toll on me and I found the root of it all and ripped it out and I’m making content again slowly. Good to have ppl in your corner to share your thoughts with dark or light. Keep going forward, you know to reach out if u need someone to chat with Love ya 😢😅😊
Much love to you too Raymond❤️😎
The manifestation can be real. The healing can be real, too.
Thanks Scully❤️😎
Hi Gina so glad I watched this video thank you for sharing so personally, we have things in common. That dang depression stuff also motorcycling , doing dangerous things when we were younger.
Thank you so much for watching❤️😎
Take category of yourself Dr Gina. You mean a lot to us😅
Thank you my friend❤️😎
Please take care of yourself Gina❤
Thank you Gail and you too my friend😎❤️
This is something I deal with as well. Especially now that I've been parked so long to rebuild my RV. What if I get out there and something goes wrong and all I e done is rebuild the inside and repainted the outside but the engine isn't good? Or the brakes are bad? Or a tire blows. So I'm trying to fix everything and it's keeping us from getting out there soon. Idk. I just need to make myself just do it. I hope yours gets better. It can be crippling in fear of the worst. I still love your videos no matter what you film.
Thank you so much I hope this helps a bit❤️😎
@@vanlifewithGinaPayne it definitely has. Thank you my friend and you're welcome. I think sitting in one spot for a long time, messes with ones head. But repairs take a bit and you get comfortable where you're at. Anyway, I know you can get out for drives more. I'm going to try doing short drives in the jeep and then try doing longer ones until the RVs finished. Then I'll try doing that in the RV to get reacquainted with being out on the road.
I hope you know that you have community support as backup if you needed repairs we all would contribute to help get you fixed up ❤
Thank you so much my sweet friend you have no idea what you all mean to me this is amazing community love you all❤️😎
Gina, thank you for sharing,. I can totally relate to this.Can you suggest any videos on how to work on these fears?
Yes ma’am I will share the links on my community tab❤️😎thank you for being here❤️😎
Gina, you know you can reach out to us anytime you need to talk, or anything else. We love you and we would be happy to help.
Thank you so much my sweet friend thank you for being a part of my journey❤️❤️
Retired nurse here. Depression super common post cardiac issues. So U r normal! But as always….this too shall pass with proper attention. Uncertainty for me cuz I have MS…Will I still walk next week? Ha. 911 baby if u r in any distress! I don’t even care if they think I’m a total nut! Neither should u. Remember…there r good people wherever u go 😎
Thank you so much for your comment it really means a lot and thank you for watching😎❤️
Your kitties are healers too…I know what you mean about if anything happens to me then what happens to my babies…I have a 12 year old boy kitty named Merlin 😊
I know it’s stressful sending love and prayers to you my friend❤️😎
Gina your site popped up on my feed about a month ago. Your 4 cats are adorable. I have 4 also that I couldn't imagine in a van. They're so rambunctious. I don't know what your faith is but would you mind me praying for you? What specifically would you want me to pray for? God bless you sweet girl ❤
Hello nice to meet you😎I’m Christian I don’t mind if you pray for but I am doing well❤️🙏 the kitties have a outside compound and a catio my van is actually a bread truck and they a lot of room and are very happy. Thank you so much for stopping by my friend God Bless❤️🙏
@@vanlifewithGinaPayne I know you have a cool set up for them! They look very content!
Also.. 🤔 I know a good spot a lady could park. 😁🤣💃😘
Love ya sista😎😎
Hi Gina
Hello Alan❤️😎