Catastrophise

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT.

Trust me, it works. But you have to be willing to go to therapy. That’s often the problem with people who catastrophise; they paradoxically believe seeking help will just lead to another set of unknown problems. The anxiety can be paralyzing. But you have to weigh that against the quality of life you want for yourself.

I have a narcissistic father who catastrophizes problems and potential dangers, no matter how slight, and I learned this emotional reaction to problems and challenges growing up. Lots of fear and anxiety instead of confident exploration skills. Being able to self sooth and feel safe in the face of obstacles was not something I learned from him or my emotionally reactive mom, and it's something I'm working on in my various therapies.

Oops, I forgot to mention a good therapeutic approach to dealing with this: the Ideal Parent Figure Protocol. At least that's what I'm using to address it and other issues stemming from my childhood conditioning

Unless missiles are heading your way, relax.

You could use a worksheet like the one at this link. IMO, it's perfect for your situation. You "talk back" in a rational manner to your catastrophic thoughts.

Dialectical behaviour therapy is also great, OP

Have the same problem,life long,tried and still try everything mentioned and more.just waiting for death.good luck.

To lighten you’re mood watch episodes of Debby Downer — SNL on YouTube .i am a catastrophizer as well and in helps in addition to therapy and psych meds

I’m the opposite.