What is worry?
Why do we worry?
What's the most common thing to worry about?
Is it healthy to worry?
Where did the term "worry" come from?
How often do people worry?
How can you control your worries?
Answers To Questions About Worry
1. We worry because of mental distress we feel, mostly because of upcoming events. http://superperformance.com/worry2.html
2. The most common things teens worry about, ranked from most popular to least; Getting good grades, looking good, getting along with parents, getting a good job after high school, and fitting in with others. http://raisingteenagers-about.blogspot.com/2009/04/help-with-teens-5-most-common-worries.html
3. We can actually worry ourselves to death by breaking down our immune systems if we worry to much, and with a weakened immune system, something as simple as the common cold could turn deadly. http://superperformance.com/worry2.html
4. The term worry originates from the Middle English language term "worien," which came from the old english term "wyrgan." This is similar to the Old German word "wurgen," meaning "strangle." A Lithuanian form "verzti" means "constrict." The first known use was from the 12th century.
www.meriam-webster.com/dictionary/worry
5. The first step in minimizing your worry is identifying your worries, then thinking of possible ways to reduce your worries. Then you have to admit that worrying doesn't solve any of your problems. Then you can schedule healthy times to worry about your problems, and repeat the steps every day.
http://www.articlesbase.com/diseases-and-conditions-articles/anxiety-treatment-how-to-control-your-worries-457191.html
