How do I cope with intrusive thoughts?
Hello, I'm new here. I've been dealing with intrusive thoughts for about a month already and at first I wasn't concerned about it but as days pass by I get more and more anxious of the fact that I might cause harm to someone because of these negative thoughts. My intrusive thoughts target my mom and I'm feeling so much self-loathing because of it. My negative thoughts are scaring me and I'm scared of losing control. Can someone teach me how to let go or at least cope with these thoughts?
I'm really sorry you're going through this. I'm going through something similar too as well. Some of the things I've learned/read to handle the intrusive thoughts is remember that you ALWAYS hold power over these thoughts. Thoughts are just that, thoughts. They've pieces of information, that's it! Just like with anxiety, the more you fight the thoughts, the more harder it'll be to get over them. Instead, welcome them, accept them like you would a friend and tell yourself this "Whatever! Thanks mind for your creativity/imagination but I'm busy now. I don't have any time for you. I'm just gonna do whatever I was doing before you interrupted me," It'll take some practice but I hope it works for you. Sending you lots of healing and peace 💛🧡