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Worry tree

Is this worth acting on, or time to let it go?

  • 3 to 8 min
  • Some research support

Similar: Brain dump and parking lot, Word-picture game

What is the worry?

Staying on this device. Not saved unless you choose to park it.

Stays on this device. Not saved or sent anywhere.

Barely thereVery strong

This is a self-help tool for everyday feelings and thoughts. It is not a replacement for support. If things have felt very hard for more than two weeks, or you have thoughts of harming yourself, please talk to a person. Tele MANAS (14416) is free and open day and night.

About this tool

Some worries have a step you can take. Others are what-ifs that need to be set down. This tree helps you tell which is which, and it shows the path you take as you go. Many people find that having a plan, or a time to come back to a worry, makes it quieter.

Pick this one if one worry keeps looping and you want to decide what to do about it.