Many have different pathways into catastrophising, but the root is always buried in childhood experiences (when is it never). The action is a common symptom of anxiety and depression, but is not, on its own diagnosed as a mental health problem.

A shared memory amongst young people have beeninstances where their child-like errors were perceived as catastrophic mistakes to their parents, teachers, or care givers,unable to process their personal emotional responses, and failing to acknowledge the child’s underdeveloped neuro capacity…