I am not really sure what to call these feelings, but they really bug me.

I find that I tend to analyze events and read things into them that might not be there. I spend a lot of time worrying.

Like I just started working somewhere part time. I recently learned that they hired someone full time with a very similar job title- and this is after they were unsure that they even needed someone full time to begin with.

Ever since I heard this, I've been worrying about it. I've sent messages to a few friends to find out what they think. I've asked a couple of people at the office, which has just made me more paranoid as no one else knows about this new hire.

I *always* do this. Sometimes my take is right. Sometimes it's not. Whether I am right or wrong, I waste an incredible amount of emotional energy on this worrying.

Has anyone overcome this sort of thing? I think it may be related to a pessimistic outlook on life - I always see the worst outcomes.