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Old Aug 25, 2019, 03:21 AM
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Originally Posted by shakespeare47 View Post
I do intentionally turn my mind elsewhere when necessary.

But it also helps me to acknowledge those intrusive thoughts- to write them down. Those thoughts are coming from part of my personality- with that in mind I ask, "What is it that you need from me?"



If it happens at night- like if I wake up, or if I can't sleep.... I get up and write about them for a while. The fact that I wrote them down helps me remember I know what they are- and I can deal with them later.


It sometimes helps to schedule some "worry time"- I set aside an hour or so to intentionally worry about whatever it upsetting me.
Thank you for that, I should try to relax after a bit of time set aside to worry, I think that's great advice. I think I should journal more but I'm always afraid someone will see it, so I tend to rip it up or garbage it after.

I also agree the intrusive thoughts come from my personality and upbringing, I have no idea how to stop them, except try to ask what they want from me to see, and try to let them go again.
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