"Conquering Catastrophic Thinking: Effective Management Strategies"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Lifehacker
Catastrophic thinking can be challenging to manage, especially for individuals with a history of trauma or neurodivergent conditions like ADHD or OCD. Trauma-informed approaches, such as cognitive processing therapy or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, can help individuals process traumatic experiences. Neurodivergent conditions can exacerbate catastrophic thinking, making proper diagnosis and treatment crucial. Cognitive behavioral therapy may not be effective for everyone, and alternative approaches like mindfulness-based training or acceptance and commitment therapy can be beneficial in accepting and living with catastrophic thoughts. Seeking professional help is essential in managing catastrophic thinking effectively.