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Controlling your thoughts

Danmeacham
Community Member

Trying to cap my thoughts so they don’t spiral out of control. Why is it I always think of the worst possible outcome of a situation?

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Ehmel
Community Member

Hi there,

 

I'm sorry you are going through this; worry and rumination like you are experiencing can be very hard. Here are a few suggestions that I have that may help:

- Practice mindfulness - the Calm App and Headspace have great meditations and mindful breathing etc - start with just a minute or two and build up. Beyond Blue also has some great guided visualisations that you can access for free.

- As a thought comes into your mind, sit with it. Imagine it is floating by on a cloud and say to yourself, "I am having a thought that xyz" and watch it float away. This creates separation from the thought. (Researching cognitive fusion/defusion may be a help)
- Above all, I highly recommend speaking with your GP and getting a referral to see a therapist. Psychologists have so many great tools to manage anxiety; it really is worth it.

I hope this can be of some help to you. Take care 🙂