Anyone know how to stop obsessive thinking? I obviously am anxiety ridden right now but how do I stop just thinking about "what if"? Anyone else get into a rut like that?
2007-02-07 00:41:57 · 7 answers · asked by kelly-il 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Sleep? Meds? I say if it is really serious, consult your doctor about it - or psychiatrist.
2007-02-07 00:50:49 · answer #1 · answered by Answer-Me-This 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh.My.Goodness. I have that problem, too! Is it really a problem, or just how we show our love? I dont want to be annoying, but I constantly think about him, he makes me feel so good, everything that goes on in my head, the issues I've been dealing with mentally, he takes them all away with just one word. Now we arent talking anymore, I dont know why, its not because of that, he said he didnt mind. I'm 17 and he's nearly 15. I've loved him since I first saw him 6 years ago. It drove me crazy being without him all that time. Then we start texting a month ago, and everything was perfect when we talked. But hes cared for another giirl for about a year now, and I think shes moving here again, so I'm put off again. I'm going crazy, but I'm not giving up until I know theres nothing I can possibly do to have him. I'm sorry I couldnt help you, but I do know exactly how you feel. Good luck:)
2016-05-24 02:43:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know exactly what you mean. I second-guess every move I make and analyze every thought to the point of total inaction. And the worst part is, I can't shut it off!
I've never been able to completely gain control over this personality trait of mine, but I do have this little mental routine that I call "sharpening up."
I reach down into my chest (mentally) and "feel" how my heart feels. When I'm worrying and anxious, it feels heavy. I concentrate on this feeling and try to grab hold of it and change it. I try to channel my energy outward instead of inward until my heart feels lighter.
I don't know if this will make sense to anyone else but me. I've never told anyone about it, but try it sometime. If your heart feels heavy when you worry like it does with me, then concentrate hard on stopping this feeling. If you can do this successfully, then you'll find that you can focus better on things.
2007-02-07 02:35:11 · answer #3 · answered by Jeff 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i know what its like to have a obsession compulsive disorder.
i to to think way beond then i should.
i always have to wash my hands constantly,every 5 minutes i have to put hand sanitizer on, and i compulsivly have this weird thing also................. if i bang my elbow, i have to bang the other, same with my knees.
weird huh?
im always peossesing things like a computer and it dont stop.
i think so much that i make mtself real sick, and sometimes i do throw-up.
im on wellibutrin for many reasons, but the obsessive copulsive side of me will always stay with me no matter how old i get, it will still be there lol
good luck
2007-02-07 01:49:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have bene diagnosed with OCD. Theres no real way to stop it other than medication. My Obsessive thoughts give me manic attacks. Through time ive learned how to control my thoguht process with logic and truth. And that usually stops the obsessive thought dead in its tracks. Sorry your going through this. I know it aint fun!
~Love Always
Bianca
2007-02-07 00:47:16 · answer #5 · answered by lapuertoricana1658 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I literally tell myself to stop being so hard on myself and i start to relax more
2007-02-07 00:49:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got it sometimes, try to relax and say "Screw it!"
2007-02-07 00:45:44 · answer #7 · answered by Link 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋