Obsessing over small problems.

[JorisBonson]

Is this a MH / anxiety symptom?

I get obsessed with problems that really don't need obsessing over.

Some examples - we live on a busy street where people have more than 1 car and we don't have a drive. Someone new has moved in and parked in front of our house and I'm constantly fretting about whether we will get the space back.

I replay conversations over and over in my head and decide what went wrong (even though usually nothing has gone wrong).

I constantly think I've done something wrong at work, even though I usually haven't.

I have no diagnosed MH problems but have been struggling with low mood and not wanting to do anything lately.

It sounds like anxiety and over worrying. See your doctor for advice on therapies.

Looking after your needs and maybe some CBT would help.

I was poorly earlier this year and as part of my recovery I wrote a list 'signs of distress' for myself so I'd know what to watch out for.

Worrying about lots of future things, dwelling on the past, feelings of shame, starting to withdraw are all on the list.

I also wrote down what I can control (not letting other people's problems affect me, not always helping people out, dictate my own priorities, feeling proud of my achievements etc.) and some self-care strategies