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Originally Posted by Silent Void
My method of dealing with intrusive thoughts is to deliberately focus on a pleasurable activity. I love tea, so I usually focus on having a nice cup. I imagine the teacup and saucer and what they look like. I picture the slice of lemon in the cup and focus on its segments. Usually this helps me past the thought(s).
Sometimes when the thoughts are really intense nothing works. I usually try taking a lorazepam then.
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That is exactly what practicing mindfulness looks like. I learned it recently in a group setting. That's what I use when I start to spiral. Pick a thing in the room and start to deliberately notice things about it while taking deep breaths. After a minute or two, you start to feel calmer. It does help a lot.