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    "cbt_title": "When Worry Gets Out of Control",
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    "cbt_order": "84",
    "cbt_summary": "<p>Have you ever felt like something was about to go wrong, but you couldn't quite put your finger on why? Like a mysterious sense of dread hanging over you, even though everything seems normal on the surface. This feeling is the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) sometimes also referred to as freely-floating anxiety, a situation where worry and unease are your constant companions, tagging along even when there's no apparent reason for them.</p><p>People might tell you, \"Just stop worrying,\" as if it's that easy. But with GAD, it's like the 'worry switch' in your brain is stuck in the 'on' position. This can leave you feeling exhausted, on edge, and even give you a headache or a stomachache. Now, you might wonder, \"Why me?\" Well, GAD can be a bit like a family heirloom, passed down through generations, or it might be triggered by stressful events. It's not your fault, and it's nothing to be ashamed of.</p><p>Here's the turning point in your story: Imagine walking into a room where someone really gets what you're going through. There's more you can do in your everyday plot too. Picture yourself lacing up your sneakers and going for a run – exercise can be a great way to clear the fog of anxiety. Or imagine sitting quietly, practicing mindfulness, letting your worries float away like leaves in a stream. Eating healthy, getting enough sleep, and carving out time for fun stuff are all part of your toolkit to manage GAD.</p><p>Remember that it's a part of your story, but it doesn't define you. You're the hero here, you can navigate this rollercoaster. There's a whole world out there waiting for you, beyond the fog of worry. So, take a deep breath, and take the next step in your adventure.</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: Caveat; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>You're not alone, and your story is far from over!</b></span></p><p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Gana, K., Martin, B., &amp; Canouet, M. D. (2001). Worry and anxiety: is there a causal relationship?. </b></span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><i><b>Psychopathology</b></i></span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>, </b></span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><i><b>34</b></i></span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>(5), 221-229.</b></span><a href=\"https://karger.com/psp/article-abstract/34/5/221/284270/Worry-and-Anxiety-Is-There-a-Causal-Relationship\"><b> </b></a><a href=\"https://karger.com/psp/article-abstract/34/5/221/284270/Worry-and-Anxiety-Is-There-a-Causal-Relationship\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><u><b>Link</b></u></span></a></p><p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>Borkovec, T. D., &amp; Newman, M. G. (1998). Worry and generalized anxiety disorder. </b></span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><i><b>Comprehensive clinical psychology</b></i></span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>, </b></span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><i><b>6</b></i></span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><b>, 439-459.</b></span><a href=\"https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michelle-Newman-2/publication/236000381_619_Worry_and_Generalized_Anxiety_Disorder/links/59f89b320f7e9b553ec0b8b1/619-Worry-and-Generalized-Anxiety-Disorder.pdf\"><b> </b></a><a href=\"https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michelle-Newman-2/publication/236000381_619_Worry_and_Generalized_Anxiety_Disorder/links/59f89b320f7e9b553ec0b8b1/619-Worry-and-Generalized-Anxiety-Disorder.pdf\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><u><b>Link</b></u></span></a></p>"
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