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Aug 03, 2016, 10:23 PM
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Why is it that the smallest things are thought about over and over again until it effects my mood?
A comment gets played over and over again in my head... I easily feel ignored and isolated and then can not stop crying... What do other people do to stop being upset and to stop dwelling on stuff that are not a big deal in the grand scheme of things? |
 Fuzzybear, Hope 51, Skeezyks, Unrigged64072835
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Aug 04, 2016, 02:09 PM
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Hello NeverGiveIn: Well... in my case I strive to accept these kinds of intrusive thoughts with lovingkindness & compassion. It is a Buddhist practice called compassionate abiding. (You can search the term on the web should you have an interest.)
 I see this is your first post here on PC. So... welcome to PsychCentral… from the Skeezyks!  I hope you find the time you spend here to be of benefit.  PsychCentral is a great place to get information as well as support for mental health issues. There are many knowledgeable & caring members here. The more you post, & reply to other members’ posts, the more a part of the community you will become. Plus there are social groups you can join & chat rooms where you’ll be able to connect with other PC members in real time (once your first 5 posts have been reviewed & approved.) Lots of great stuff! So please keep posting! 
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Aug 04, 2016, 03:24 PM
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I like Skeezyks answer, for me the sooner I can catch the negative thinking train and divert it to something else the better. If I don't catch is soon enough then I am in for a bad day.
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Aug 05, 2016, 06:24 PM
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I struggle with that, too. Mostly I try to distract myself from it, if it's not something that I can do anything concrete about at the time. Or just tell myself, it's ok, it's not the end of the world, there's always tomorrow and things can get better. When all else fails, taking a shower and getting a good night of sleep helps.
I hope things go better for you. 
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Aug 05, 2016, 07:34 PM
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Bury it and distract myself with something positive enough, and long enough, to allow my mind to go over the negative comment, action etc. without getting too lost in it.
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