Clear my mind

[cyndi11]

I just can’t seem to clear my mind of one particular thing. I can’t stop thinking about it then feel like I’m neglecting my family which depresses me and puts me into a downward spiral of tears. Anyone else experience this?

[Azure_Sky]

I do understand how much thoughts can plague you. If I am depressed I get repetitive ones about all the mistakes I’ve made. Sometimes one thing in particular just won’t go away. It makes me anxious and fearful. Housework gets neglected and I don’t take care of my appearance. It can help to try very hard to focus on something in the future, such as an outing or birthday.

What I find helpful is to visualise a chest with lots of small drawers, like an old fashioned chemist. Then take the thought that is troubling you, look at it and say to it “I’ve had enough of you” then grab it as if it is a solid object, then open a drawer, put the upsetting thought inside and bang the drawer shut. Visualise a key 🔑 and lock the drawer. Then walk away and imagine you are in a lovely sunny garden.

You may need to do this with other thoughts, but space them out. It has certainly helped me a great deal. I wish you well 😊

[cyndi11 in reply to Azure_Sky]

Thank you. I will give that a try!!!!

[kenster1]

hi yeah I know how you feel big time im sorry you are experiencing the same thing.

[Oneseedatatime]

Cyndi11, It is hard when we have something pressing on our mind and in our heart. Perhaps it is something you could continue to think about as you work through it but from a different perspective. I find that sharing my burdens with my closest friend helps change my perspective. I also journal but not like most do...Every night I commit myself to logging the best blessing of my day no matter what my day was like. This helps me so much as It literally forces me to have a different perspective. While I acknowledge the negative, I accept it, and am still able to see the reality that I am blessed. This decreases the perseveration, sadness, and improves the quality of my life. In the past what have you done to redirect your focus in the midst of trials?