The first step is to acknowledge those thoughts so you can investigate where they come from. Try writing down negative thoughts when you have them so you can notice any...
1 Answers 1 viewsAsk yourself how important it is to actually focus on the negative emotions that you're experiencing. Have you had these types of negative thoughts before? If so, were you eventually...
1 Answers 1 viewsMeet with a mental health professional—they can teach you helpful behavioral and cognitive skills/techniques. You can also reach out to a trusted friend or loved one for support.
1 Answers 1 viewsSometimes it's helpful to acknowledge negative thoughts that come up and think about what's causing them in the first place.
1 Answers 1 viewsPracticing meditation regularly can actually reshape your brain and help you stop reacting to negative thoughts.
1 Answers 1 viewsChallenge your negative thoughts as they pop up! Change thoughts like "I am unworthy" or "I am nothing without attention" to more positive ones, like "I am whole and complete"...
1 Answers 1 viewsPractice mindfulness meditation every day for a minimum of 15-20 minutes. Recognize when the obsessive thinking is happening and redirect your focus instead on what you're doing in the moment.
1 Answers 1 viewsThe more you engage in obsessive thinking, the stronger it grows. Try to be active and create a nice flow to your day by doing activities that you enjoy—this can...
1 Answers 1 viewsIf you are taking a long time to heal, then obviously you loved them a lot. Grieving takes time. If you really feel like you're stuck and it is taking...
1 Answers 1 viewsYou probably should devise a plan to make yourself consciously aware of such outward dialogue. There are many cognitive approaches and orientations that can prove effective with this. So, focus...
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