How Do You Handle Intrusive Thoughts?
I have a lot of intrusive thoughts, and they won’t go away. Is there any good way of handling them so they pass quietly, or go away completely? Thanks <3
@jesusredeemedme2425 I think it's said that you do have to observe them, give them a little attention and then release them but I find that difficult as paying attention to it almost makes it stronger for me ^^' So what I do is I start singing a song or doing some calculations that requires my attention. Listening to positive affirmations help as well or if someone's around I try to start a light hearted conversation. Hope you soon find ways to manage yours <3
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This is possibly my biggest problem. I like the first comment here. My only real advice is to try to use any little things you can to keep the thoughts away. I'm not very good at it personally. 😅 But I'm glad that we can compare notes as needed.
Hello! As someone who used to struggle with intrusive thoughts, the best way to get rid of intrusive thoughts is to allow them to exist, regardless of the discomfort they may (and probably do) bring. It may feel torturous at times to go through the day with disturbing thoughts infiltrating your mind, but you must learn to be ok with them existing. Once you reach this state of “tolerance”, it may help you become more immune to the thoughts, causing you to ultimately have them less. I could elaborate more if this is a major issue you are dealing with.
As someone who was there and still somewhat there where u r rn I think I can help u in this, plus i m happy u found help unlike me who lost so so much because of this even my love ! Anyways here is a cure :- first whatever u r thinking whatever don't oppose it ! Never do it for example imagine u r thinking u r ugly ! Now this is a thought u don't want but if u oppose it , ur mind will make it a task that will keep runin in background , but if u let it stay there it will go away after some time just like our phone kills unnecessary and unused task to free up space and ram ! Our mind work same ! So if u r thinking u r ugly accept it and ignore it like saying ok who cares if i m ugly ! It's all in head . Try it if it won't work i have other methods