How can you stop intrusive thoughts and stressful memories from replaying in your mind?

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I treat my intrusive thoughts like conspiracy theories from the pigeons' underground network. I demand evidence, demand logic, and watch them scatter like feathers in the wind.

Omar Faruk · Answer

Damn! where did you tap in? Always difficult. I just channel my thoughts into doing something that's rewarding. Would like to know yours.

sanganibey · Answer

Dealing with intrusive thoughts and stressful memories can be tough. One approach is to focus on grounding techniques and The Mindful Counselor techniques, which help redirect your attention. It’s also useful to talk things through with a mental health professional.

Gurkaran Singh · Answer

Hey, to keep intrusive thoughts at bay, try imagining those stressors as pop-up ads - just click the mental X button and focus on better content - like cat videos or coding puzzles!

JD Worcester · Answer

Literally touch 5 things around me...helps bring me back into the present.

Sree · Answer

Sometimes I like to make a joke out of "intrusive thoughts" that pop up in certain situations, and that helps to lighten the mood a lot (though I made a name for myself in my group for being the friend with "dark humour").

If you do have memories that cause you stress, I would try to figure out what are the triggers that cause it and try to control them. Also, understand that whatever happened in the past are memories now. You can cherish them, or learn from them.

How can you stop intrusive thoughts and stressful memories from replaying in your mind?

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