does anyone have generalized mental tools for dealing with the anxiety of anticipating uncertain future events?
The first things that spring to mind are cognitive behavioral therapy with a competent trained professional, and medication. My understanding is that both of these have a statistically solid record of helping with this sort of problem. (The evidence for CBT without a professional is much less robust, but still looks goodish.)
Also, does anyone else share this problem, or am I actually odd?
My sister is similar. She’s had moderate success with CBT + medication, come to think of it.
Congrats on finding the job, by the way. That’s not easy, even without horrible anxiety problems.
The first things that spring to mind are cognitive behavioral therapy with a competent trained professional, and medication. My understanding is that both of these have a statistically solid record of helping with this sort of problem. (The evidence for CBT without a professional is much less robust, but still looks goodish.)
My sister is similar. She’s had moderate success with CBT + medication, come to think of it.
Congrats on finding the job, by the way. That’s not easy, even without horrible anxiety problems.