Having A Rough Day... Does Anyone Have Any Advise On How To Deal With Intrusive Thoughts?

[moondust]

Hi All,
I am having a difficult day. No matter what I try I can't seem to stop the intrusive thoughts that have been persistent all day. I tried the usual distraction and progressive muscle relaxation. But the thoughts keep coming and driving me nuts. I have been chasing them around my head all day. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Moondust

 

[Mr. Smith]

Hi Moondust,
I don't know what thoughts are going through your head but for me when things become overwhelming or have those silly thoughts pop into my head I talk to a close friend and it helps me a lot! I don't know what I would do without her.

"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.'" - Mary Anne Radmacher

 

[BloomInWinter]

((((Moondust))))

Keep trying more distractions until you have a good working 'list' that works for you...then practice, practice, and practice them some more.

Do you have any hobbies now? Or old ones you put down? New ones you'd like to try?

If you can't do that yet, write down all the intrusive thoughts. Give them your full gentle attention, and follow where they lead.

It does get better...

Keep reading, posting, and speaking kindly to yourself.

 

[moondust]

Hi Moondust,
I don't know what thoughts are going through your head but for me when things become overwhelming or have those silly thoughts pop into my head I talk to a close friend and it helps me a lot! I don't know what I would do without her.
"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.'" - Mary Anne Radmacher

Mr. Smith,
Thanks, for your kind words. I have a few friends but, calls seem few and far between since the PTSD. I have been isolated.
Moondust

 

[moondust]

Bloom,
Thanks for the suggestions I will give it a try.

 

[Mr. Smith]

Who is doing the isolation? Personality I have a habit of pushing people away, friends and family members alike thinking I am saving them from myself when in fact some do care and are willing to help me and stick with me and I them.

"A bend in the road is not the end of the road... unless you fail to make the turn." ~Author Unknown

Go out and try something new! Dare to be great! There is sooooo much in this world that is hidden, just go out there and say "World here I come, I accept me for who I am! Even though I might not feel like it at times but HERE I COME!"

 

[moondust]

Mr. Smith,
I guess I am guilty of the same. On ocassion I isolate myself from others. I should be adopting a new matra.

 

[BloomInWinter]

Mr. Smith,
I guess I am guilty of the same. On ocassion I isolate myself from others. I should be adopting a new matra.

Naw...don't 'should on yourself'....instead, try asking yourself...'who would I feel safe with and ant to spend time with?' and go from there...

 

[Reclusive]

I get songs stuck in my head when intrusive thoughts become a problem. I have a few go to songs that are nearly impossible for me to get out of my head (none of which I can remember at the moment), but they seem to reroute what's going on in my brain. I don't know if that would work for you or not, or if it's even healthy, but that's how I deal.

 

[moondust]

Thanks Reclusive. I will listen to some music and see if anything sticks with me:)

 

[Reclusive]

I really hope it worked! I find Tool's Aenima gets stuck pretty solid. So does Wheels on the Bus. ;)

 

[moondust]

Wheels on the Bus is good one!