OP: Well thanks a fucking lot. Now I have to add this to my plate. Shit!

I always play by the rules ... Less worrying this way...
Also never really lie ...It's easier to remember the truth....

I used to worry about things really bad. So bad that I got stomach aches and had a hard time functioning properly at times. It was terrible living like that.

I had to learn not to sweat over everything. It was hard, I mean really hard. I had to convince myself that I didn't give a fuck when I really do.

Nowadays I don't worry to the point to where it effects me physically. At least not much. I try to find balance.

I would I a bit of both as well, most of the stuff and when it comes to people acting stupid on youtube videos. I'll leave a harsh comment or a funny troll style from time to time. I would never troll on here, but you have to admit trolling can be fun as long your being funny about it.

I worry over people close to me to maddening levels. For the rest of the "outside world" however, I've been running dangerously low on fucks to give for the past year or so now. I'm transitioning more into a "slip on the shades, grab a beer and watch as the world burns" kinda guy.

Worrier. My parents are both worriers. My fathers acts like he is not but his blood pressure will spike until a vein bulges out on his forehead.  I have panic attacks once in awhile with shortness of breath and a crushing pressure on my chest wall , start blacking out while I am driving. Otherwise , nothing to worry about.

(February 21, 2017 at 8:53 pm)chimp3 Wrote: Worrier. My parents are both worriers. My fathers acts like he is not but his blood pressure will spike until a vein bulges out on his forehead.  I have panic attacks once in awhile with shortness of breath and a crushing pressure on my chest wall , start blacking out while I am driving. Otherwise , nothing to worry about.

You start blacking out while driving?

(February 21, 2017 at 8:59 pm)paulpablo Wrote:

(February 21, 2017 at 8:53 pm)chimp3 Wrote: Worrier. My parents are both worriers. My fathers acts like he is not but his blood pressure will spike until a vein bulges out on his forehead.  I have panic attacks once in awhile with shortness of breath and a crushing pressure on my chest wall , start blacking out while I am driving. Otherwise , nothing to worry about.

You start blacking out while driving?

Twice! I soon realized I had a problem and sought professional advice. It has not happened since.

I would say that I'm a combo of both.  If I find myself worrying about something to the point where it is really bothering me, I have found that the following techniques help me:  1) name whatever is bothering me and try to link some underlying interest to it (whether it be my own, another person's, or both), as this helps me re-frame the problem more neutrally/objectively and gets me into inquiry mode; 2) if I cannot think about the problem without experiencing anger or other negative emotions, then I'll go to the balcony.  By going to the balcony, I mean acknowledging/owning that I am currently unable to solve a particular problem/concern and then peacefully walking away from the problem and allowing myself to engage in other activities where I can be constructive.  Usually, going to the balcony allows me to recharge and gain a fresh perspective on things, and even if I'm not actually able to go to the balcony, I find that a quick mental balcony can help me be more productive.

Now, regarding something that is beyond my control, I find that it is best to acknowledge to myself that it is beyond my control.  In particular, I have found this to be very helpful in being able to stay cool, impartial, and collected when interacting with people who have chosen to let their negative thought processes and emotions dictate their behavior, as it allows me to make peace with the fact that people are going to react to a particular situation in their own way, and if I want to help them, then I've got to respect that in a non-judgemental way that promotes safety, face-saving, trust, and goodwill.  Hence, while I'm not always successful, making peace with matters that are beyond my control provides me with a sense of internal peace, which helps me be more cool in challenging situations, especially if I happen to come up short or fail.

It depends.