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Jul 28, 2014, 09:38 AM
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Hello all,
Lately I've had a hard time dealing with obsessive thoughts. My anxious thoughts just keep repeating themselves over and over again until it gets out of control! I've talked to my therapist and she noticed that I have the habit of "thought-stopping" whenever I feel it getting out of control. But lately, that hasn't been working. I just need to get these thoughts under control. Anyone have any advice? |
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Jul 28, 2014, 07:29 PM
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Well I find distraction works well. Yoga I have to focus on instructions, mindfulness is a way to let go of the thoughts or watch them go by or internally label them THOUGHTS thoughts and let them go.
Having jobs or projects to work on helps especially if you are helping someone else. Whenever we take focus off ourselves the thoughts diminish in importance. |
 Hannahmo
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Aug 11, 2014, 11:51 AM
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Hi Hannahmo! I'm sorry that you're struggling with these intrusive thoughts. Personally, I can control my intrusive thoughts only if I take a breath and I say to myself: ok, these aren't really my thoughts, I don't have to my scared for them and I'm not obliged to do anything. It's difficult, but it can work...and it works more and more often if you get used to do it. Good luck!
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