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Old Jun 27, 2023, 06:55 PM
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Hey what do you guys do when you start to have negative thoughts, and they start to spiral out of control. I had all this in check but a group of toxic people did something unconscionable to me and it pisses me off. I wont get an apology either. I resolved my ptsd, but I have to deal with this again because of them. I start to get angry, and I think about the injustice and it gets out of control, and by bed time my head is spiraling and my internal dialogue is uncontrollable. I talked with my psychologist and he really didn't offer advice. He said to try to stop it early on, but i need better advice, something that works better. Any advice?
Could you try to counter those negative thoughts with more positive, but still accurate thoughts? If those negative thoughts are repetitive, come up with some affirmations ahead of time that you can look at or think of when the negative thoughts pop up. I know that's kinda what your psych said, but a little more detailed.

When it starts spiralling, maybe come up with something to distract yourself with? Or do some intense exercise for a few minutes?
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