[Tony50]

I have been suffering from ruminating thoughts for some time. It was an issue brought about by my family. It has put me in a place I just don't want to be in.
I don't know how to escape the constant thoughts

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[Miswimmy1]

I'm sorry have you thought about therapy?

[carebirdy]

I hate rumination!!! I suffered from rumination since I was a child. I still have some issues with rumination, but it is very rare for me. I wish I could give you some wonderful behavioral tip, but honestly my rumination decreased by almost 90% instantly when I started antidepressants. I know that isn't the solution for everyone but it helped me with this problem quite a bit.
Another thing that is suppose to help with rumination (I use it more to get out of my negative forecasting) is meditation.
I feel for the discomfort you must be feeling. Hang in there.

[hidesad]

Tony. I can relate and feel your pain. Stay strong.

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[Think]

Hi Tony
The good news is that you are aware that you are ruminating as this often can become an almost unconscious process and you seem to have good idea what the issue is.

In some ways Rumination can be seen as 'Failed Problem Solving' in the sense that the brain is trying to come up with a solution to an identified concern but cannot reach a conclusion...so you get the hamster wheel effect.

A good suggestion you may find useful is to write down exactly what the issue/problem is as specifically as possible and then the next step is to write down some possible solutions and finally and importantly take action(for some issues this may be to do nothing or it may be to speak to someone) but whatever it is then Take the Action.

Just doing this process alone can help a lot because you have created some mental distance. If after doing this process you find yourself thinking about an aspect of the problem again then remind yourself of the action you have taken even if you have to say to yourself 'Cannot be problem solved'.

It is also good to schedule and engage in activities - routine, necessary and pleasurable into your day as this is also helpful in breaking up the rumination.

Hope this helps - All the best.

[Tony50]

Thank you all so much for your kind responses. For the first time in a long time I don't feel too lonely.

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