Dealing with intrusive thoughts

Fatlossbro · 2020-01-19T20:31:58+00:00

Get a notebook. Draw 2 columns.

In the first write your intrusive thoughts. And in the other your rebuttal to those thoughts.

Over time this technique will give you great results

wawakaka · 2020-01-19T23:15:51+00:00

sounds like OCD which would be low serotonin. eat more tryptophan foods like turkey which can help raise serotonin. also eat a healthy amount of carbs.

Mr_Badass · 2020-01-19T21:43:45+00:00

Intrusive thoughts are usually a symptom of anxiety that are caused by the fear of the unknown. A fancy word for this is called rumination. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumination_(psychology)

ErectileDistention · 2020-01-19T21:48:41+00:00

Try meditation. Also it's a question of what beliefs you hold. If you think you can't control you're own thoughts, you won't. Don't get angry/embarrassed when you fail, just let it slide. Basically it's a skill you practice, a very valuable skill, with a lot of carry over to other things.

WalterHuey · 2020-01-19T21:16:44+00:00

It depends on what kind of thoughts there are. Men need to solve their issues. Talking to a good therapist is never wrong. It is good to find why you are feeling like you do. Then you can take actions towares it.

Scheme00 · 2020-01-19T21:55:19+00:00

Also second meditation. I have crazy thoughts like you do. And meditation can help if they get out of hand.

rockstarsheep · 2020-01-20T01:16:38+00:00

You cannot relive the past. You can remember it, but you cannot relive it. If you have feelings of fear, then you may have unresolved anger or it is time to grieve a loss or pain, that you haven’t accepted. If you have feelings of anger, which you also have suppressed or not let go of. It’s impossible to “work through” your suffering; accept or acknowledge it in the moment it happens. You need to wake up your awareness. You cannot hold too much regret in your heart for too long - over anything, or it will paralyze you.

Focus on day to day activities; you need to be present.

Old habits can be replaced with new ones; take small steps.

Tydeon · 2020-06-22T17:29:30+00:00

Hey, I dont know if you are still active and sorry to bring back the topic but I've found a pdf on how to treat rumination or at least diminish the effect it has on you. Its a lot of work but it can be worth it if you put yourself into it.https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3Af50e98bd-15e0-4cf8-aec8-cfebf68bc553#pageNum=1

Its from Professor Edward Watkins from University of Exter: http://psychology.exeter.ac.uk/staff/profile/index.php?web_id=ed_watkins. The link is there too if the one on top doesnt work. Give it a try!

Also, from what Ive found in other places:

Do exercise, at least 2-3 times a week for 30min - 1h each time.

Practice meditation/mindfulness. Use headspace or medito to start. Very recommended apps.

Eat healthier.

Keep a journal and uncharge your thoughts on it.

Read and inform yourself about rumination/deppresion.

Talk with a friend about it, have a deep convo about what you and your worries.

Be nice with you, dont tiranny nor punish yourself.

Do things that you like to do, find what you like (from a list of hobbies if you dont know where to start).

In summary, improve your life. Make it worth, something fun and a life that you would have.

Zeplikes · 2020-01-20T21:53:58+00:00

Meditate for 15-30 minutes each day. Try headspace if you aren't familiar.

Title	Dealing with intrusive thoughts
Author	Nootuff
Upvotes	15
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Date	January 19, 2020 8:22 PM UTC (6 years ago)
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