Hi, welcome
You're actually suffering a very common problem - this is to worry about issues out of your control. Sometimes these worries never eventuate into anything directly effecting us. The same worry is like other issues facing the world- Ukraine war and possible nuclear exchange, Covid, climate change etc. But the "pole flip" is very impossible to change and no individual effort will alter its course.
Reports differ, one says earths polarity has flipped 100 times in the last 20 million years, thats an average of every 200 years, yet humans have been on this planet tens of thousands of years and survived.
Unrealistic and intrusive thoughts often needs therapy to deescalate your thinking. I had this process many years ago. I was taught to assess my thoughts, divide them into real or unreal possibility and discount the unrealistic ones altogether. "Discounting" unreal thoughts is a process involving distraction and clear logical thinking. It isnt easy but without professional intervention you dont often improve on your own. Yes, it's a form of extreme anxiety and can be overcome with help.
So there is no benefit in any reaction to this latest news. You, your family and friends will be effected by your reactions so make the first move by making a GP visit and his/her referrals.
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/staying-well/your-secret-for-mind-control/td-p/51474
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/worry-worry-worry/td-p/87808
https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/anxiety-how-l-eliminated-it/td-p/183873
Repost anytime.
TonyWK
