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To think stress is pointless because it never actually solves anything?

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ThisFirmPoet · 24/03/2025 15:40

I know stress is a natural reaction, but when you think about it, what does it actually achieve? Worrying and overthinking don’t change the outcome of a situation, and most of the time, things either work out or they don’t, regardless of how much stress we put ourselves through.

Obviously, some pressure can push people to be productive, but beyond a certain point, it just feels like a waste of energy. So AIBU to think that stress is basically pointless or do people find it useful in some way?

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neverknowinglyunreasonable · 24/03/2025 15:42

Good point. I've stopped being stressed since I read this.

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