the way i think has kinda changed. its like i always feel like bad stuff is gonna happen for some reason.. like i get “what if ” thoughts. im 15 and i hate thinking this way. so many wierd things has been happening to me eversince october. i was in global history one time and we had a drugs and alchoal and stuff and im used to hearing this stuff because ive been hearing this since forever. but i startded thinking i just starded high school “what if” i start drinking and smoking or “what if” i have to go rehab. i also remember when i heard about steve jobs death i heard he had cancer and i thought to myself wow cancer can happen to anybody and then i starded thinking oh “what if” i get cancer or “what if” i die or something.i get scared very fast and easily and come up with these thoughts.. i hate it and i never thought this way before……im worried that my thinking will become much worse and i will get stressed easily and im only 15…how do i stop these thoughts from happening next time and how do i be a non stressful person? my dad is kinda like this and he gets worried over stupid stuff and i really dont want to end up like him.. how do i stop this before it gets worse and start being normal and not worry over every little thing? thank you


I am older than you are, but I have had this same kind of thinking. It’s as if your mind takes on a life of its own and you can not control these worryful thoughts. Trust me, there is no need to worry about these things. If you find that you are starting to worry, try and push these thoughts out of your mind and think of something pleasant, something that makes you happy. Or get busy doing something you enjoy.
If you still find yourself worrying about all of these things, you should tell your parents. They will understand. You might need to take a medication for depression or anxiety. This is what I did when I was your age. And trust me, this in nothing to worry about