Do you overthink everything? Lie awake, running through worst-case scenarios?

Worry can be exhausting. It often shows up as planning, perfectionism, or a loop of “what if” thoughts that are hard to switch off. In this episode, I’m joined by clinical psychologist Dr Lillian Nejad to talk about what worry really is, how it differs from anxiety, and why some people find it so difficult to stop.

We explore how worry can sometimes be helpful, when it becomes unhelpful, and what it looks like in everyday life. Lillian shares simple tools to reduce the impact of worry and explains how her app, Contain Your Brain, can support clearer thinking and greater emotional control.

About my guest

Dr Lillian Nejad is a clinical psychologist who supports people to manage anxiety, stress, and sleep. She is the creator of the Contain Your Brain app and founder of Skills for Life, an online hub offering practical mental health resources.

In this episode, we cover

• What worry is and how it differs from anxiety

• Why we worry and how to recognise when it becomes unhelpful

• The three types of worry: solvable, unsolvable, and self-resolving

• How worry can impact sleep, concentration, and relationships

• Why some people confuse worrying with caring

• Tools to manage worry without suppressing emotion

• Signs it might be time to seek professional support

Resources

Contain Your Brain app is available on iOS and Android

Find out more at containyourbrain.com and drlilliannejad.com 

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