there are some things tha i have in my head right now that always seem to come back and haunt me. these things make my day uncomfortable,so i need a way to forget them.
2007-08-18 15:48:35 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
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I'm not sure what kind of thoughts you're having but if you're having thoughts that are scary to you it could be stress or panic. For example, say you see an oncoming car and you think "what if I end up in their lane and we get into an accident" and your brain just can't let that thought go, that could be a stress induced thought. The reason that you think like that is because you are so stressed that your brain comes up with the worst things it can think of so you avoid thinking or dealing with the real life stress you have.
If this sounds like you and you get into that situation DON'T RUN from the thought. Hit the thoughts head on. See it, acknowledge it, and then tell yourself, "this is a thought and nothing more. it can't hurt me, it can't control me. it's just a thought." Think about it, what if I say whatever you do, DO NOT think of a purple elephant. What just popped into you mind, at least for a split second an image of a purple elephant came to mind. When you try to say DO NOT THINK THIS, it's the first thing that will come to you. Also, when you start having scary thoughts ask yourself what is really bothering you? Are you stressed about money? A relationship? Work? Try to find out what it is and come up with the best ways to remedy these situations. It takes a little practice but it does work! I PROMISE! I've used this same technique! All the best to you and I hope this helps a little! Do check out that site above they have a TON of great information on stress and panic management! It was a life saver to me!
2007-08-18 16:32:23 · answer #1 · answered by Rae K 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if there is a way to forget.
The real people of the world, the same sad faces you see climbing into subway cars, walking down the street; getting lost in their laptops at an airport, these are people doing the same thing. They're trying to forget.
I think humanity is trying to forget everything all of the time and it's not working.
There's some of us in the world that deal. Some of us that come to understandings with ourselves, realizations that take forgiveness, courage, and determination. Failures are our only steps in a tower of enlightenment.
I don't think we should ever forget anything, not for a second. Grow from it, learn from it, and relish in it knowing that you've overcome it, worked through it, and are comfortable enough with your mistakes to realize that you can think about it without dwelling on it.
Good luck.
2007-08-18 23:57:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually I believe that trying to "forget" your thoughts which disturb you will not help. Maybe this isn't a popular answer? But it helped me a whole bunch. I went to a psychologist. (Mine also is a minister? But we never talk religion.) He is a PhD.D. in Psychology. We have been together for four years - actually a little more? - and I have grown up tremendously. I take more risks. We talk about my overwhelming emotions and he tries to help me think more clearly about my jumbled up ones. I get so antsy and anxious that I am avoiding things to do socially too so having him to talk to about them has brought me out of my shell and my house to do things with others. I know this may sound silly? But I would try getting someone you trust to talk to. Whomever that might be. Even a religious figure. Your parents. Your guidance counselor. A therapist. Your doctor. A relative. A friend. Do any of these suggestions seem helpful? I hope so!
2007-08-18 23:01:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's time to face them...if they're starting to occur more often, then it's time to work these "things" out. Your not alone on this journey, there are many others like you. There's also alot of very good people who can help you, all you need to do is find the right counselor, and let them in. Good luck, Pixie
2007-08-18 23:14:33 · answer #4 · answered by Pixie48 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the first answer is right but that is the wrong way to deal with them try to focus on positive thoughts and find something to occupy your time like for me i had depression and i used to cut so i had a lot of thoughts that i didn't like... such as suicide. But i deal with it and im getting better. What i did was instead of sitting when i was depressed i blasted music, ran outside heald a piece of ice in my hand and played bass guitar. So try doing something to occupy your time
try yoga!!!
2007-08-18 22:55:46 · answer #5 · answered by ladybugs380 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are referring to past painful experiences (either physically or emotionally painful), then the best thing to do is get a Dianetics session to address them and get some relief from the unwanted feelings and emotions. You can check out www.dianetics.org for more info.
2007-08-18 23:56:09 · answer #6 · answered by concorde315 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to your local mental health center (all counties have them). A psychologist can perform an evaluation and determine if you can benefit from medication and/or therapy.
Don't put it off. Time to get rid of those thoughts.
2007-08-18 22:56:07 · answer #7 · answered by Max 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here's how I did it:
Learn to meditate
Learn about chakras and how to align them in your body
This works.
2007-08-18 23:00:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to find a solution to solve the problems....try to talk to someone about it ...it takes the burden....exercise helps too.
2007-08-18 22:58:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a bible,,seriously,,it really does the job.it'll renew your mind,start at John1;1.Do it now!
2007-08-18 22:54:29 · answer #10 · answered by Inou 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋