Catastrophic thinking

[MrsBeasley86]

My therapist recently told me that I worry too much and have catastrophic thinking. Which I do. I'm constantly worrying about any and everything. And I always fear the worst! I know I shouldn't but it's hard. Anyone else do this? Or have suggestions for changing ways of thinking??

 

[Saint Nik]

Have you ever tried to meditate? Sometimes that can help me. Not always, but it's a good anchor on how to get into the habit of allowing certain troublesome thoughts pass.

 

[Truthful_Whispers]

I can do that when I am in certain frames of mind. I try to fight it as much as I can.

 

[falling_wave]

Self talk is the biggest one for changing those thoughts. I do that a LOT too but I used to more. If you look into cbt stuff and distortions labeling them can help make it easier not to put s9 much trust in the thoughts. Also keep a journal of when you are thinking that way and later update with what actually happened. That can help train your brain to slow down and consider alternatives when you get in that space. Deep breathing and healthy distraction such as taking a walk or doing something productive can temporarily let them go. When I notice I'm thinking something about why someone is doing something etc I will now ask them straight up because assumption can get the anxiety ball rolling and can be prevented.

 

[Saint Nik]

Oh God. . .I relate with the panic attached file you sent. Actually it's happening as I type right now :confused:

I can do that when I am in certain frames of mind. I try to fight it as much as I can.
[ATTACH...

 

[Truthful_Whispers]

Oh God. . .I relate with the panic attached file you sent. Actually it's happening as I type right now...

I hope not. It isn't a good feeling. Better take some deep breaths.

 

[Saint Nik]

Better take some deep breaths.

I am slowing down my breathing. I never let it get that far with intense fear. Somehow I have got to the stage that I become aware of a symptom and my brain just reacts almost automatically. It's when the exhausting game starts, where I have to tell myself the usual - You have been here before, it's okay, you are safe, this will pass! Usually lasts 10-20mins and it always passes! It's the beginning of my cycle (TMI I know!) and that always kicks off symptoms at a higher level for me for some reason.
I think I am getting better with coping and progressing much better at it :smug:

 

[Truthful_Whispers]

I am slowing down my breathing. I never let it get that far with intense fear. Somehow I have got to t...

That's good to hear. Apologies if my post triggered it. It wasn't intentional.

 

[Saint Nik]

my post triggered it

Oh no! Please don't think that. It didn't.
It's like I said, I was feeling that way anyway to begin with, then I so happened to click on your post and read the panic attachment file and completely related with it and actually in the moment! How the Universe works in it's mysterious ways :)
P.S I am okay now. Managed to calm myself right down. Just symptoms. Being aware and trying to stop myself becoming my own doctor and stopping myself from diagnose each symptom I become aware of or feel! I'm getting better at it :)

 

[ReachingOutJ]

My therapist recently told me that I worry too much and have catastrophic thinking. Which I do. I'm c...

I also have this problem. I'm trying hard to overcome it, but it hasn't been easy. Before my breakdown, I was a much more optimistic and positive minded person.

 

[MrsBeasley86]

Have you ever tried to meditate? Sometimes that can help me. Not always, but it's a good anchor on how...

My therapist told me to try meditation. But I just cant get my mind to slow down. But it's definitely something I would like to do. I've heard it helps so much.

 

[Saint Nik]

I would like to do

Try this site called: Inner.Peace.Now. I have found it helpful for such things :)