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Originally Posted by Blackpoodle16
I've been rapid cycling all week and intrusive thoughts are a new something I'm dealing with. I didn't quite know what they were at first or why I was having full panic attacks about everyone I know or have come in contact with suddenly dying.
I try to snap myself out of it with logic but it hasn't been working, yet.
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I'm so sorry that you're having that experience.
To me, it feels exhausting to try to use logic against intrusive thoughts. I just become more and more fatigued.
Sometimes distraction can help - changing your environment; sometimes even pleasant, consistent background noise can help. For example I was never a baseball fan until 3 1/2 years ago when I was having a severe breakdown. One afternoon a baseball game happened to be on TV and I found myself caught up in it. The consistent hum-noise of the game and my interest in it helped to at least reduce the non-stop negative thoughts. It was as though the thoughts were replaced with something not deep or intellectual, but just with fun and relaxation. When my mind had a break I was able to feel less anxious.
The other possibility is medication. Do you feel like your meds are helping, or need a change?