Can Worry Burn Itself Out

[gordiescotland1]

since monday I have been very anxious about travelling down south next week. lack of appetite and sleep and agitation. But after a really relaxed night with friends talking about it and other things I feel really chillled out can worry burn itself out?

[Canary42]

With some help, certainly.

Now go ahead and enjoy your trip :-)

[tonyav]

Good idea to get distracted from thinking about it, geordie. Try and find things to distract your thoughts about next week, anyhoo you'll be just fine.

[ummmm]

You've talked about it. Talking about our fears helps concur them.

[woofgang]

gordie, it doesn’t burn out like a fire does i.e all gets used up and extinguishes, but, as you have discovered, there are ways of dealing with it.

[Peter Pedant]

yeah I think in your case the asnwer is yes ...

so enjoy life ...

[Booldawg]

Its like any emotion, eventually wears off!

[Retrochic]

That is what talking therapies are all about -discussing your fears and trying to rationalize them. It has worked for you this time so its something to bear in mind should you feel anxious in the future.