Not having control over the situation

[shermansizParticipant]

I’ve had a intrusive thought for a long time. Its the fear of causing accidents. I feel like not having control over the situation. It’s especially bad when with my wife. I just can’t find a way to handle it. Can anyone help me and her.

[johna2Participant]

How many accidents have you caused in the past? My guess is not many, if any. Ask yourself, if you have caused no accidents in the past, why should you start causing them now?

Obviously, anyone could cause an accident. Accidents happen. But they don’t happen that often.

Try to sit down and relax, and just let these thoughts rise and fall. Try to put some “distance” between yourself and the intrusive thoughts.

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