Does complaining cause anxiety?

D., complaining without a real purpose doesn’t encourage happiness. In fact, this “expressive” complaining causes people to focus more on their issues and can often be destructive. It can potentially push friends and family away, lead to additional anxiety, and even cause physical problems.

How many times a day does the average person complain?

The worst part is that the average person complains between 15 to 30 times a day, according to Will Bowen, best-selling author of “A Complaint-Free World.”

Is it wrong to complain to God?

Finally, while it is not wrong to complain to God, it is wrong to complain about God. Those that did so met the anger of the Lord, as was the case of Moses’ sister Miriam ( Numbers 12) and Korah and Dathan ( Numbers 16 ).

What is the psychology of complaining?

The psychology of complaining. There is a growing body of research addressing complaining: what it is, and when and why it happens. To begin with, complaining is simply expressing dissatisfaction. This usually happens verbally, as in the case of two people on a date commenting on the awful dinner they have been served.

Why do some people tend to complain all the time?

They have a tendency to ruminate on problems and to focus on setbacks over progress. Some research suggests that making a habit of complaining can “re-wire” the brain so that those particular thinking orientations become ingrained. It is possible to re-wire this re-wiring to make it more positive, of course,…

What are the different types of complainers?

It is useful to understand that complaining (and, by extension, complainers) come in different types. There are those who never seem to be satisfied. These are known as chronic complainers. They have a tendency to ruminate on problems and to focus on setbacks over progress.