What should I do if I feel the need to control everything?

‘What should I do if I feel the need to control everything? I feel intense anxiety when I loosen my control,’ — this is the concern a subscriber shared with our expert for the Ask a Psychologist section.

Many people experience similar feelings, says practicing psychologist Yana Kobets. This is a natural reaction of our psyche to feeling unprotected or afraid. When the world seems unstable, control creates an illusion of safety. But the desire to control everything that happens around us — and the anxiety that appears when control slips — can eventually become exhausting.

In the new video, our psychologist explains why we feel such a strong need to keep our hand on the pulse of events. She also shares how to gradually learn to let go of excessive control and reduce the anxiety that prevents us from living freely.

Watch the video and share it with friends — let Yana’s professional recommendations reach as many people as possible.

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