Here we go again trying hard to work through anxiety. I hate this but am determined to try and get through. I hate the invasion of horrible thoughts. How do other people cope with these.let you know if I make it . Love to talk .
Hi. Take it one day at a time. Even an hour at a time, phone someone for chat, keep mind busy, if you can get some fresh air, if you have time you can't fill try to some breathing techniques, some great tips here. Know those negative thoughts going round drive us mad , so frustrating and it's easy for your mind to wander back to them, it really is a case of trying to push them away . It would be silly for me to say eventually you get used to them, I tend now to think 'here we go again' ' it does pass, sometimes I think it's the fear of thinking here it is again and worrying about how long it will last , when it will stop, is it getting worse? Just frustrating. Wish I had the answer but I look forward to the good days I have and talk here when I feel I need support or understanding of people who get how it feels, keep talking, hope you have a good day, and even better days to come❤️
Yes I have had those horrible thoughts for many years. I finally started learning about what is called mindfulness. It teaches us how to deal with anxiety, negative thinking etc. that affects our lives. I used to try to fight off the negative thoughts but that only made it worse. When you get anxious about the thoughts, our brain sends out more adrenaline which makes us feel more anxious.
Mindfulness teaches us that when we get a negative thought, what we do is calmly acknowledge it is there, then imagine it floating off and dissolving. Do this each and every time and eventually your mind will automatically do it for you. The key is to stay calm and keep the brain calm because the brain is where all anxiety begins. Basically you would be observing the thought and just let it float on by and disappear. That way you are the one in control and not the thought. Remember those kind of thoughts are not a part of us or who we are. They're just fleeting negative thoughts that we have the power to get rid of right away.
there are so many other great things that mindfulness shows us and how to regain our peace of mind. If you can get the book called Mindfulness, it's a white cover book with a ball of string on the front cover. It's definitely worth reading.
I also listen to excellent audio meditations on YouTube for anxiety. I do this a couple times a day and they completely calm down my mind and body. A couple are called clearing subconscious negativity and detachment from overthinking. But there are many to choose from. Some of them teach us how to separate our negative thoughts from ourselves. Basically all of these methods teach us how to maintain control over our anxiety and negative thoughts. I think you may find them very helpful!
Just constantly letting go, all the time. Reining in my mind. And focussing on hobbies.