Stopping recurring thoughts / anxiety?

Question

I suffer from anxiety and keep having recurring thoughts of when I was having panic attacks or when I done stupid things in the past. How do I stop these thoughts, Any advice appreciated

Answer 1

I've had serious problems of this sort in the past. I went along with physicians who led me down the pharmaceutical path and I ended up going through withdrawal from Xanax & Darvocet. It was awful!
My present therapist uses a trauma-removal technique called EMDR. This pattern of recurring thoughts usually occurs in people who've experienced either a trauma, or are having an organic mental problem, or both. Please don't try to do any techniques on yourself--you need the support of a qualified therapist.You can google on EMDR if you like, then try to find a therapist in your area.
Godspeed!

Answer 2

Recurring Thoughts Anxiety

Answer 3

I suffer from anxiety also. First off you need to be on medication if you arent already. It helps dramatically. Second, the only way you can truly stop this thinking is doing it yourself. Easier said than done i know, i have alot of recurring thoughts i cannot control. Self control, will power do a wonder on anxiety. Good luck

Answer 4

If u suffer from anxiety/ panic attacks, I did too, I might still but it's been a while. I don't know how to stop reaccurring thoughts, mabe counsling or filling ur life with positive moments to forget the past. I got thru my anxiety attacks by recognising what they were. so when my heart started racing and my hands and feet got numb, when i had trouble breathing and felt like my mind was going to spontaniously combust. I first would just drive myself to the hospital (irefuse to take pills) driving would take my mind off it a bit then when i got to the hospital, everytime i felt better. I never went in, couldn't afford it.it's all psychschematic and u need to know u r safe. just being near dr.s made me comfortable. now i just know it's all in my head, all voluntary organs and i do it to myself.go outside take relaxing deep breaths, try to consintrate on anything but ur mind. hope this helps. good luck!

Answer 5

See your GP (Doctor). Not necessarily for a treatment but for advice, therapy, or referal to a specialist.
Try to use Google to find an answer with the keywords:
"recurring thoughts" or/and anxiety, but see a Doctor anyway!

Answer 6

I am single mum. I have been suffering for panic attacks for some 15 years now, though it was not until recently I understood what they were. They were progressively getting stronger and more frequent, stopping me from some days even leaving my house. I read this book and it all made perfect sense.

I am not saying I was not terrified of putting theory to action, I was more scared of that than the next attack! But I decided to view it as a game, one I had control of and could therefore not lose!

Answer 7

I do the same thing, My mind races like crazy at night, of stupid things i've said to people, or what I should have and done, I beat myself up if i ate something bad. I worry about the dumbest things and the worst part is, I know I'm doing it and tell myself its stupid and there is nothing I can do to change anything. I was put on zoloft for awhile and honestly it did nothing for me. I weaned myself off and started reading at night or even watching t.v. until I knew I was tired enough to just go to sleep. I talk myself down, distract myself with word searches or cross word puzzles. It might sound dumb, but its what works for me. I don't know if your panic attacks are during the day or night, I'm fine during the day, its when I have "down time" my mind starts to drift. I know how frusterating and hard it can be, so I wish you luck.

Answer 8

I'm on lexipro. It doesn't make everything disappear magically but it lifts the cloud off of everything. It helped me with depression and anxiety. Maybe you can talk to a therapist and you guys can see what will be best for you. If you already are on medication and have a therapist ,maybe you just need someone to talk to. Sometimes it's hard to talk to people you know. Even if they love you it's still hard for them to know how to help. It's just nice to have someone to gush to. Someone to tell the truth to. I defiantly can't do that with anyone I know.

Answer 9

You need to talk it through. Weather it be a trained professional CBT, or a close friend or relative, you have to talk through your fears to let them go. Once you do that, you can move on with your life and be happy.
Good Luck

Answer 10

Look up Rumination Breaker.