I agree with ya "can'tstopcrying" writing STOP may sound silly, but it works! My "T" has a similar method which is imagining the word "Cancel"
in your mind with a giant X next to it.

She refers to them as "ANTS" or Automatic negative thoughts syndrome.

Its along the same line but it works when you continue to practice it and
integrate it into your thinking. Preventing the anger, self-loathing, and generally "Beating the lettuce out of ya"............LOL...!!!