i get told alot about cognitive distortions, and i think that thats the same idea. one of them is catastrophizing, which is what you're describing there. its not meant to be a personal attack at you, its just a pattern that your mind has gotten into, and which is causing you pain. and it takes some work, but you can break yourself from the pattern and feel better.
i have some information about this stuff if you'd like me to send it in a pm, got given a nice big packet of it on monday and typing it out wouldn't hurt me.
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