What can I do to cope with toxic worrying?
To cope with toxic worrying, you need to take back control of the worry by postponing the worry, or rationalizing the worry. In this video, clinical psychologist Elizabeth Lombardo, PhD, explains some helpful strategies for coping with worry.
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