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Bad Thoughts

gooch
gooch
Every day I think of bad thoughts. Some really disturb me. I try to remenber that thoughts and behavior are not the same. What do you think about this problem. (I have anxiety, panic, and depression problems)
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think you need to refocus..the more negativity you let into your life the more it will dominate it, until it controls you. Your stated anxiety, panic and depression only feed negativity.

So this makes it harder but even more necessary to retrain your brain to only think positive thoughts as much as possible.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Well it is a common symptom of both anxiety and depression. I would ask if you are on meds. Because I had the same thing until my Zoloft kicked in. There are a few ideas of how to deal with bad thoughts:
-let them come and go like the ocean lapping on the sand
-keep thinking them until your mind tires of them and you find them funny
-do something to take your mind of it, like a hobby, listen to music and sing along, exercise, read a book
Hope that helps.