By Solutions EAP

Many people consider themselves worriers, but when is worry positive and when does it transform into anxiety?

· Are you referred to as the family "worrier"?

· Everyone worries some of the time, but how much is too much? Even if you are a born-worrier can you learn to control it?

· Like many other things in our life, worry in moderation is healthy. It helps us anticipate future hazards and either avoid them or devise a plan to confront it.

· Learning ways to moderate your worrying can improve your life. Working towards a balance will improve your outlook on life.

TAKE THIS WORRY QUIZ

1. Have you been told or feel personally that you worry more than you should?
2. Are you worried about little and big things more days than not?
3. Does worry interfere with you daily activity?
4. Do you feel you worry more in the last
a. year
b. six months
c. two months

If you answered yes to two or more questions you may be worrying more than is healthy for you. This is a short quiz, for more information on what type of worrier you are and specific coping strategies, click this link:

http://www.wholeliving.com/photogallery/6-types-of-worriers

Next week we will present some ideas for changing your attitude towards worry.

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It’s free, confidential and open to your family members.
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George "Bud" Wassell, MS, LPC, CEAP
Director, Solutions EAP
213 Court Street
Middletown, CT 06457
800-526-3485
fax: 860-704-6221
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