How can I stop negative reoccuring thoughts, since i was 15 yrs old. I'm 23 yrs old.?

Answer 1

There's a great book out called "Real Magic" by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer. He teaches you how to be happy, healthy, successful and prosperous in daily life through the art of positive thinking and action. Perhaps you could find some good ideas to stop your negative reoccuring thoughts. Good Luck!

Answer 2

HI -
There's a type of therapy, called Cognitive Therapy. With this therapy you learn to change your bad thoughts. A book called, "Feeling Good" by David Burns is an excellent resource. There's even a workbook that you can get to help to learn to re-train your mind to learn to focus on other thoughts.
Have you been to a therapist or a psychiatrist?
I've been told that when you're feeling bad, the thing that you should do is likely to be the thing that you want to do the least, such as getting out among other people. You really don't want to, but if you do most of the time you'll feel better. Exercise is a known mood elevator if you do it hard enough to raise your level of endorphins.
Of course, both of these are transient, temporary solutions, but if you can feel better for awhile, then maybe you'll find a way to feel better for a longer time.
You really should try to see a professional if you can.

Answer 3

It depends on the thought itelf. Are they thoughts of a tramatic event that happened in the past? If so, it is very unhealthy to keep things bottled up inside like that. You would be suprised at what talking to someone can do, even if it's just a friend and if you are concerned that someone will react wrongly to what you have to say, keep in mind that if something isn't your fault, then there is no reason for someone to judge you wrongly and if they do, perhaps they have their own issues and need to fix their own problems. If these thoughts are completely "out of nowhere" and they don't reflect on anything that has happened to you, then you should also realize that thoughts are meant for your own mind and as long as they remain thoughts and you don't follow through with what they entail.....You should be alright. You don't control your brain, your brain controls you. and with that being said, it's healthy for these thoughts to appear. It's your body's way of trying to tell you something. Listen!

Answer 4

I think u have no strong faith in god.Be live me which ever religion u follow ,try this spend more n more time in the roof of god through different ways by praying,donating,etc.Its long time that Ur suffering such negative time.Go towards god n fell like a new born baby.Forget all negatives n be live In futUre with positive thinking.U lack confidence in ur self n the creation of whole universe.Trust both it will help u.BE CAM AND QUITE EVERY THING WILL BE GOOD FOR U.PRAY LOTS AS MANY AS U CAN.Try this for some time n if help u than reply me.I will pray may god help u.

Answer 5

I have this same problem. I am only 18, but i have had them since early childhood.

My thoughts tended to revolve around death, mine or that of my loved ones. It took me years of regular therapy, group therapy, a few hospitalizations, and an amazing support system, but i finally got through it.

I didn't of course go through that all because of the thoughts, the thoughts just had a tendency to cause other problems.

I think my saving grace however, came from art. I began drawing and painting, to ease my mind. sometimes i would draw disturbing images resembling the ones in my mind, to get them out, and other times i would just draw to take my mind off of it. Either way, it usually works.

I think i'd recommend a hobby, and therapy. I've also been on antidepressants, but i would rather not take them. I am weaning myself off of them now, with the assistance of my doctor of course, and am proud to say that i am now a happy, functioning member of society, soon to be medication free!

Answer 6

cognitive therapy. Be patient though and remeber it takes time to get were you are just now so it`ll take time to improve. Aknowledgement is the first step. It may be a cleche but look for the reason behind a thought and examine why you are thinking it. Small steps will get bigger

Answer 7

Sit down and write down the positive thoughts and dreams you have.

It's always easier to find the bad - but the good we have to dig for - it's there you have to find it.

Make a goal sheet and start accomplishing them - the further up the goal sheet you get - the more happier and excited thoughts will come.

Answer 8

We all think negative thoughts sometimes,we can't only think positive.You have to learn a new way of thinking,read a book about positive thinking I know there's some out there.

Answer 9

You have to change the way you think. Think good thoughts. Every time a negative thought enters your mind, think the good thought over and over until you forget the negative thought. You have to do the work.

Answer 10

You have learned to ruminate. You need to retrain your brain. Visualize a large STOP sign when you start to do this. Then think of something else. If you are a Christian, read Psalms and memorize some affirming verses. Rehearse them in your mind instead.