What causes the obsessive thoughts?

[Randomlonely]

Are the obsessive thoughts usually associated with anxiety or with depression? I can't stand being alone. I feel awful when theres no one that's with me. During the day I always stay with my family but when I'm alone I keep having the obsessive thoughts - they never stop! Please help. Tell me what helps you and what do you use to stop the thoughts? I want to be in the moment and enjoy my life the way it is.

[JW621]

Have you been diagnosed with anything yet?

[JW621 in reply to JW621]

Look up cognitive distortions

[Randomlonely in reply to JW621]

No. Only depression but that was a few years ago and the cause was different.

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You need to talk to a doctor or a professional. Same things happens to me and I know how awful it can feel at the moment. I started with Cognitive Behavior Therapy this past week because I couldn’t deal with my thoughts anymore. Hang in there your are not alone.

[BrianTR]

I just talked to a psychiatrist this past week and there is definitely something foe that. For sure Behavior cognitive therapy. But medication as well. Also, I'm not a very. (Spiritual person. ) but I have tried meditation and there is a calm app that talks you through it its only a couple bucks. But I think everyone could benefit from meditation. Just some thoughts.

[Randomlonely in reply to BrianTR]

What medication do you use and do you feel a difference in the way you think? Are you calmer?