Intrusive thoughts

[ashleybakerr01]

How do I manage them?? All I can think about is the what if bc I know they very well could possibly happen..and how is be affected 😕. They're horrible tonight

[sunshinefan]

Can you find someone to talk to? To get your mind off the intrusive thoughts? Can you take a nap or do something to distract yourself? Do you have a safety plan? just some thoughts.

[ashleybakerr01 in reply to sunshinefan]

No one to talk to 😔. I tried napping, but the thoughts don't seem to want to stop

[MetalEnjoyer in reply to ashleybakerr01]

What helps me especially with learning about me potentially having PTSD. Try and ground yourself I suppose is the correct way to say it. Focus on your surroundings, taking in the room or area your in and breath. Especially if you're out in nature or on a walk. Its not that easy, I do understand. But forcing yourself to intake the area around you definitely can help especially if you need to guide yourself onto something more positive.

[ashleybakerr01]

Still can't stop thinking the worst , this is exhausting 😭

[Sh4d0w]

Intrusive thoughts are normal. There's a video on YouTube I watched on this yesterday actually. It was talking about 7 types of intrusive thoughts, one being the what if's. The suggestions mentioned in the video seemed useful. Maybe do a search. Gl

[ashleybakerr01 in reply to Sh4d0w]

Thank you I'll definitely go look it up. What's it called exactly?

[Sh4d0w in reply to ashleybakerr01]

The 6 most common types intrusive thoughts by the channel therapy in a nutshell

[Shield_Of_Faith]

I have intrusive thoughts all the time. I can't shake them. I've read online others found ways to help stop them but here I am still battling intrusive thoughts , anxiety, what ifs non stop , loneliness , sadness from time to time. I'm trying my best. I've seen doctors some meds have helped but I just feel mentally tired right now. I hope things get better for me and you and anyone else struggling. 🙏