at least 2 or 3 times a week i get thinking about things that make me feel tearfull and depressed how can i stop these unwelcome thoughts?
2007-11-16 10:25:20 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Counseling would help you find the root cause, but that won't necessarily stop them. I have to take a medicine called Seroquel to get to sleep because otherwise my thoughts just won't stop, like an endless freight train. It used to be this way all day, every day until I got onto the right meds. Sometimes a person needs help. There is no shame in it, and it is not your "fault" or some kind of character flaw.
2007-11-16 11:00:02 · answer #1 · answered by The Oldest Man In The World 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't stop them, and the more you try to push them out of awareness, the more likely they are to come and hit you hard when you're least expecting it. I would suggest that you try setting aside some time once or twice a week to REALLY think these thoughts, and if they come up at other times, say to them - no, I'm going to think about you on Friday at 3pm (or whatever) - and make sure you DO make that time and sit with the thoughts. You might make the half hour of thinking time at a moment when you know you will be doing something you enjoy a bit later (so you don't get left with it all going round and round). If this doesn't work, I'd strongly suggest you see a counsellor/psychotherapist (someone properly trained and qualified and registered, naturally), as there is probably something going on at a deeper level than you can consciously access.
2007-11-17 04:05:10 · answer #2 · answered by Ambi valent 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i honestly don't think you stop that from happening, its not something that can 100% controlled, ya there are ways to make it easier to ignore or have a less of an affect, but even upsetting and sad thoughts are generated for a reason, what help me is to identify why i am having those thoughts, who or what is causing it, then finding the best solution, and trying to avoid thinking or feeling that way in the future! over all though our thoughts are just a natural par of our lives!
2007-11-16 10:35:36 · answer #3 · answered by Insidious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By a sheer force of will. All I can suggest is that when you start having unhappy thoughts and feelings, look at the things in your life and around you that are happy and good. Sometimes when you are really sad, not much looks good or happy, but give it a try anyway.
2007-11-16 10:34:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem, I think thoughts that I really don't want to have & about things that I really have no time for & would rather have nothing to do with.
It's a tough one, how about preparing a word or phrase before hand & when you catch yourself, keep repeating the word, if the word is sacred to you, or gives you peace of mind, then it'll work better, for example, affirmations such as I love myself or I deserve love or Jesus Christ, Om Shanti (meaning I am peaceful)..do them slowly & really concentrate on the pronounciation.
sorry couldn't be of more help.
xxgigi
2007-11-16 11:10:13 · answer #5 · answered by glgl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Willian
You nead a good psiquiatric doctor.
Vc precisa de um bom psiquiatra para ser avaliado.
E não tenha receios, muita gente tem esse mesmo problema.
Ele é devido ao "mal" (absorção ruim de seratonina) funcionamento do seu cérebro
2007-11-16 11:08:14 · answer #6 · answered by diasvaleska 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your doctor, and ask tell him how you've been feeling, and what thoughts are coming to your head.
i would look for something to do with other people, like a night class of some sort, crafts, diy, cooking, what ever suits you, this could probably break this cycle of thinking, try not to spend to much time on your own, and have a good retail therapy, with friends. good luck and i hope you sincerely feel better soon.
2007-11-16 10:41:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Find a great comedy to watch (dvd or video). Or spend some time collecting positive happy songs.
2007-11-16 12:06:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are they thoughts that are related to you ? We can all look at the news and think how depressing it is but, if it is not relevant to your own life there is nothing you can do hun. We have to look to ourselves first. We cannot control what anyone else does.
If it is related to you please go and see your doctor that can refer you to councelling.
Take care xx
2007-11-16 10:49:43 · answer #9 · answered by Lady Isis 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
whisky.
just kidding. whisky only makes it come back twice as bad the next day.
patience and distractions, along with time will help you to achieve closure. sadly there are no other guaranteed solutions for this.
2007-11-16 10:41:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋