<p>I thought I would put this question out there…I am always thinking, ruminating because I don’t want to take the chance that I overlook something important. It is exhausting and takes away from my enjoyment of life.</p>
<p>I just realized that what I really want is to control every outcome and avoid all negative stuff…but the truth is that I have control over the things I can DO something about and the other stuff is out of my hands.</p>
<p>I’d love to hear your thoughts, ideas…</p>
<p>Yep - that’s called Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I’ve battled it all my life. Some people are more obsessive than compulsive, so even if you don’t engage in ritualistic behaviors (like compulsive hand-washing) you can have OCD.</p>
<p>Cognitive Behavioral Therapy will give you the tools to combat this. It’s worked very well for me.</p>
<p>You’re not the only one. A combination of clomipramine (a tricyclic antidepressant prescribed for OCD) and a 12-step program have done the trick for me. Good luck.</p>
<p>There is your business, others’s business and God’s business. You need only concern yourself with your business as that is all you can control.</p>
<p>It may also be Generalized Anxiety Disorder. It seems that you are describing that. In light of some of your other posts concerning your emotional well being, I would again suggest that you see a professional. Often GAD accompanies depression. Bot ha ca be treated with therapy and/or medication. You don’t need to feel this way forever.</p>
<p>Awaytoschool–I agree with EPTR. You sound like a great kid, bright, introspective, but struggling a bit. Find a professional with whom you can gradually talk about these kinds of things. I think it would help.</p>