A triggering thought

[alfreddy7]

Hello all,

So I was having a close to normal day today doing some deliveries and I had a random bad thought witch triggered a small panic attack. I was able to handle it very well that I was even confused if I was actually having a panic attack or not, if that makes any sense. I don’t believe is OCD but I do ruminate and overthink on 1 single random negative thought.

I kept going with my day and I feel like my mind is getting used to the panic and anxiety.

Although I do need some help with how to handle a bad thought.

But overall my day was ok. I went home and took a nap and watched the Baseball game.

Hope you’re all doing well ❤️

[Livelydively]

Hello! This happens to me as well. I was discussing it with my therapist yesterday and I am going to try to squash the thought before it gets too big. Best of luck to you!

[alfreddy7 in reply to Livelydively]

Hello Lively,

Yes the thought is so strong it triggers a panic attack. Didn’t even know that was possible but it is.

I just keeps telling myself that they’re only thoughts and nothing else. I try to think of something positive and sometimes it works.

I’m glad I’m not the only one, I appreciate your reply.

[Livelydively in reply to alfreddy7]

Yes, I am amazed at how quickly a thought can produce a physical symptom. I hope you have a great day!

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Sounds like me. Generalized anxiety. A trigger that creates anxiety, and when the anxiety eventually passes I can't even understand why it was such a trigger.

[Rafiki11]

You are stronger than a random bad thought witch! 💪

I think calling it a random bad thought witch is an excellent strategy. It gives you distance from the thought. You’re not fighting the thought or entertaining the thought. You’re just observing it and noticing it doesn’t really belong. That saps it’s power. It’s like on the wizard of Oz when she discovers the trickery.

[alfreddy7 in reply to Rafiki11]

Hi Rafiki11

Random thought and unimportant nonetheless.

I haven’t seen the wizard of oz in a long long time already. I’ve been watching Hell’s Kitchen hehe

[Rafiki11 in reply to alfreddy7]

Too funny! I actually watched most of Season 1 this week.

[EEMO]

Ask God to Remive it. 5 mts from Success!!

[PositivePD]

Acknowledge the bad thought and just remind yourself that it is only a bad thought.