Catastrophizing is fixating on the worst possible outcome of a situation, even if unlikely. The author shares personal experiences with catastrophizing, particularly regarding a recent health ...

When catastrophic thoughts arise, we can spiral into anxiety. But there are ways to manage them and be less anxious. My sister is prone to catastrophizing. Even a simple problem can lead her to spiral ...

From a Diana Ross song, you may recognize these words: "Stop In the name of love Before you break my heart Think it o-o-over..." And right now Let’s Stop Stop what? Stop catastrophizing and awfulizing ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. “The days of thumbtacks are numbered,” my 13-year-old son tells me. He says they reek of obsolescence. I’m glad. I stepped on one yesterday, barefoot, ...