Manage IBS Anxiety with This 10-Minute Worry Exercise

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[@chrisgale5634]

Great video, thanks.

[@TheCalmHappyGut]

Glad you enjoyed it! 💜😊

[@manuelaviegas1924]

Thank you for this genius advice! Sometimes things can be quite simple but it just doesn't come up in your mind. I will definetely start to work with this 🎉

[@TheCalmHappyGut]

You're so welcome! It's great to hear that this approach resonates with you! So glad it's helped ☺

[@brendaewasiuk5637]

This is such a great idea! I am going to work on this! Perhaps I need an am and pm time?

[@TheCalmHappyGut]

I'm glad this idea resonates with you! I would recommend once per day as it helps give your brain structure. If you have two sessions, you might be tempted to "overthink" which session different worries should go in. But, in saying this, test it and see what works for you! You may find an AM and PM session is just what you need!

[@antonellamicheli1082]

Thanku ..in my worry time i will worry about my UC and how bad my stool appears when igo fr one of my trips to the bathroom...pls tell me how writing about it can help?

[@TheCalmHappyGut]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I understand how distressing it can be to focus on something as challenging as UC and the symptoms you’re experiencing. Let me explain how "worry time" and writing can be helpful in this situation. Worry time is not about dismissing or ignoring your concerns-it's about creating a dedicated space for them. When you set aside a specific time to write down your worries, it can reduce the constant cycle of anxious thoughts that often feel overwhelming. Writing allows you to: 1. Acknowledge Your Feelings: Putting your worries on paper helps you process and validate them without carrying them with you all day. 2. See Patterns: Over time, you might notice certain triggers or recurring thoughts, which can give you insights into what’s fuelling your anxiety. 3. Gain Perspective: Writing creates some distance between you and your worries, which can make them feel less immediate or intense. 4. Problem-Solve: Sometimes, the act of writing helps uncover actionable steps you can take, or it can simply remind you of areas where you're already doing your best. It’s not about "fixing" everything in your worry time-it’s about creating a boundary so these thoughts don’t dominate your entire day. If your worries about UC feel particularly overwhelming, it might also be helpful to combine worry time with relaxation practices like guided breathing or meditation to bring some calm afterward. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have more questions. 😊

[@antonellamicheli1082]

@@TheCalmHappyGut THANKU..can we do worry time every second day?

[@TheCalmHappyGut]

​@@antonellamicheli1082 You are welcome! Yes, you can absolutely try this. I would suggest setting worry time every second day, and then comparing how you feel when you set it once a day. Give yourself permission to experiment and get curious how this tool can work for you!