Battle Your Intrusive Thoughts- Instead Create Positive Reinforcement
Recognizing intrusive Thoughts: Even though they are common, disturbing ideas that suddenly come to mind can be unsettling. It appears out of nowhere – an odd, unsettling idea or unsettling picture that crosses your mind. It could be aggressive or sexual, or it could be a persistent worry that you'll say or do something embarrassing or inappropriate. Whatever the subject matter, it's frequently uncomfortable and can make you feel guilty or anxious. The more you make an effort to ignore the thought, the more persistent it becomes. So how can you determine whether you're having intrusive thoughts? There are certain indicators to be aware of: This is not how you usually think. Generally speaking, an intrusive thought differs greatly from your regular thoughts. It could, for instance, be unusually violent. The idea irritates me. An intrusive thought may be something you want to push out of your mind if it is unsettling. It feels difficult to control the thought. Repetitive intrusive thoughts are common and persistent. How to Conquer and Banish Them? Seek Out Help : If unwanted thoughts are beginning to interfere with your everyday life, especially if they are making it difficult for you to work or enjoy the activities you enjoy, see a mental health professional. You can still get help from someone even if intrusive thoughts aren't having a big impact on your life. One method that is frequently effective in assisting people in managing intrusive thoughts is cognitive behavioral therapy(CBT treatment usually involves efforts to change thinking patterns).Your general thought patterns may change as a result of the progress, making it easier for you to control these thoughts when they do arise and possibly reducing their frequency. Learning to calm one’s mind and relax one’s body : It is important to know what is happening in the individual's life right now, as opposed to what caused their problems in the first place. A certain amount of background knowledge is necessary, but the main goal is to advance in time and create more useful coping mechanisms. “Mental illness is not a fraternity or a social club for like minds. It is its own religion to each person that has it. Their mind is their pastor, their feelings are their scriptures and their delusions are their own bible story. To break them free, is to break their faith in signs. That is why so many feel lost.”― Shannon L. Alder