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My brain continues to be negative

Tired
Tired

I have GAD and OCD.  My brain is flooding with negative thoughts and


anxiety.  Does Anyone else have this?  My meds are working.  So I


am not going completely crazy.  But how do I get my brain more


positive and stop thinking everything that might go wrong.  

Miracle37
Miracle37
You cant. Just let it be. I have the same problem. Just live with it. Anyone saying something else is lying or doesnt know how brains of anxiety sufferers work.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Keep a journal. Write out what you do and celebrate those tasks you've completed every single day.

Practice positive appearance by standing in front of mirror and smiling until you are comfortable. When a thought comes up, replace it with this pull the shoulders back, smile, and positive thought.

Best wishes!
Deckard
Deckard
I have this. It sucks.
GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
I think therapy would help with that. I know what you mean. I have been a worrier since I was a child. It is difficult to always think positive, to not worry, etc. There are exercises where you challenge your negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones. And, to look at past things you were worried about that didn't end up being as bad as you thought. It is a process, and takes practice, but it is possible to "teach" your brain some new tricks. Books on this, or therapy could help you to get started. Or search online. Keep trying!!
arfie
arfie
The closest I've come to an easy fix for my stinking thinking (negative thoughts) is taking them one negative thought at a time. Some of my negative thoughts are calling my attention to problems in need of remedy and let up after I remediate the problem. Others are *just* my anxieties lying to me again and I counter with positive reinforcement. Etcetera, etceteri. . .

Have we invented an effective happy pill yet? I sure wouldn't mind a one-size-fits-all solution for this psycho gnasty. . . Maybe a frontal lobotomy?
peterthegreat
peterthegreat
My psychologist said I have complusive thinking. My thinking is mostly negative. I think is because I am depress. I have depression. I have to find something to do make me feels high. Then it will stop for a while.
Kiwi2633
Kiwi2633
It may help to try Positive self-talk or write positive messages to yourself. These activities will help to increase your mood, self-esteem, and decrease negative thoughts. I understand what you are going through.. Hope this helps...
NotBadButNotGreat
NotBadButNotGreat
This isn't professional advice, but I've had some success with the Says Who? Method. When you have a recurring negative thought, use your conscious brain to understand and challenge why your subconscious brain is giving you the negative thought. Use these questions:

1. Says Who?
2. Have I heard someone say this thought before?
3. Do I like this thought?
4. Does this thought make me feel better?
5. Does this thought work for me?
6. Am I in control of this thought?
7. Do I want to keep this thought or let it go?

If you're interested, here's a article about this method. It's pretty long, but I was nodding my head yes, yes, yes the whole way through. https://www.consciouslifestylemag.com/negative-thoughts-getting-rid-of/
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