Logic Vs. my brain
 

So lately I've been struggling with a few things. The most recent have been flying, and my manager at work resigning. Now, thinking about these rationally, flying is very safe, and my manager leaving will have little impact on me, but my irrational thoughts are going crazy with this, and although I KNOW how to rationalise things, I just can't. I know the truth. I know logic. But I cannot stop the horrible things that I am thinking and feeling, and I don't know why I can't listen to the rational part of me. Can anyone help me with this?

Hi there, irrational fears and thoughts can be incredibly stressful, and even more so when you are aware they are irrational but are struggling to think logically.

What usually helps you to rationalise things? Numbers and stats I found incredibly useful, as well as lists, for example for flying perhaps you could research the stats of flying and the successes which make it so safe. As well as this, making a list can help with the pros of flying.

Could you also tackle each irrational thought and rationalise them individually? Especially with your manager leaving, you can logically disregard the thoughts where you feel it would make a huge impact on you.

Would it help to talk through your thoughts here?

Take care.