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Originally Posted by Crook32
I keep getting stuck in this cycle of irrational thoughts. I know it is stupid but I keep going back to it.
I want to run from my responsibilities but even if I try to take a break for a little while I feel guilty. I can't live with the guilt of not taking care of my family. So I start to think that the only way for me to get a break is if I was dead.
I know that is stupid and a giant leap from A to Z but I just can't shake it.
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Oh how I wish it was easy to banish negative, destructive thoughts and replace them with the rational ones which are more likely to be true. I am ploughing through my Burns book at the moment to see what I can do to try and break the cycle.
A little while back I had a rather bad emotional shock, which by no means helped the cycle of irrational thinking I was in. I decided to try a blend of Bach Flower remedies. I chose Star of Bethlehem for the shock, Aspen for the anxiety, Chicory for being "overfull of care" and White Chestnut for unwanted thoughts & mental arguments.
I began to feel calmer almost straight away. I really have no idea whether these remedies work or perhaps it was just a placebo. Whichever, I didn't care as I actually felt better.
Take care