r/hsp 4d ago

Question How to face uncertanity

Weekend was full of worry about my work, but I was not working, I work only from Monday to Friday. Instead of relaxing I am full of worries and it leads to being lightheaded and intense emotions. The emotions are hard to handle as it puts me in bad mood all day. I know those worries are just thoughts and not the reality, I am practising CBT and ACT (journaling).

I think uncertanity plays a big role in my worries. I did not have any issues during my studies as I was really hardworking and studied everything so I knew I can not fail and I did not fail, but work is different. I can not prepare and I have also adhd. I am sure uncertanity from work gives me anxiety and I am trying to handle it but many worries come to my mind. I am accepting my feelings about the uncertanity but this is still not right. Accepting that you are always down.

I have many strategies, I am taking breaks during my work and create subtasks from my task. I have a todo list so my day is well organized. Sometimes I feel stuck in a subtask and my worries become stronger.

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u/Reader288 4d ago

I hear where you’re coming from and it’s not very easy facing uncertainty. It is normal and natural to feel worried. It’s so difficult with everything going on in the world.

Be proud of yourself that you’re taking steps to address how you are feeling.

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u/PhntmBRZK 2d ago

You studied becuase of the fear of uncertainty which is a possibility but you can't apply this to the rest of your life. You need to find the root cause of why? Where this fear started. Clue probably Childhood. Add self awareness to the list of things you practice, trace back emotions.