Worry constitutes a process of thought and emotion, characterized by incessant and anxious streams of thought regarding outcomes which are potentially unfavorable. In psychological practice, worry is classified alongside anxiety disorders and is understood as an attempt of the mind to predict and manage future scenarios.
While worry in moderation may stimulate the desire to resolve an issue, the disproportionate amount of worry leads to stressful and exhausting states of the mind. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) enables a person to devise problem-solving methods that confront unrealistic worries and enables coping methods. Example: The instance of worrying about failing an exam after preparing, and thinking about it repeatedly, is worry.