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I cant stop obsessing over intrusive thoughts.... Im scared im losing it

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I get feeling that way sometimes like today as I was hiking I kept getting scared. I tried deep breathing and it helped a bit. You won’t loose it, it’s just our minds playing tricks.

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ruefreedom

Start by allowing the thoughts just to be there, do some writing if you feel able to, get the thoughts down on paper. Look back on in a few days then ask yourself if those thoughts were worth dwelling on.

I don't think you are losing it, you just need to accept your having those thoughts right now but don't give attention to them. Do something active they will fade maybe not immediately and not completely but enough to make things manageable. That's my experience anyway as long as I'm prepared to shift my thinking. I know its not easy but you can do it.

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I often get intrusive thoughts and some times end up talking to myself. Just practise breathing gently and relaxing imagine your on a beautiful beach and all you can hear is the waves coming in then going out. I guess what im trying to say Lindsey is try and block out those intrusive thoughts with positive thoughts. Think of the great times in your life and reflec on those.

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Sallyskins

Try not to fight them too hard. They thrive on attention, on being questioned and resisted. Leaving them alone, acknowledging them but not questioning them, is the best way to make them go. It's easier said than done, I know! I myself struggle with it every day. But it does work. And don't be afraid of going crazy, because you aren't and you won't.

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