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obsessive thoughts, how to stop them

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How do you stop obsessive thoughts? I feel that I obsess over if people like me even when I never gave them a reason not to. I think about it so much that it makes me sick to my stomach and worry all day long. I can't even do anything around my house or live a normal life. What can I do to help?
ECC
ECC
You have to find some way to distract yourself while you're obsessing. It's hard to do but it can be done.
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It is hard to do, but keep trying. Sing out loud, as your brain can't obsess and be verbal at the same time. Read, if you can concentrate.
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i know exactly what your feeling..when i was first diagnosed with panic disorder i just worried about when i was going to get my next pa but then i took paxil for maybe 3-4 weeks and i stopped taking it..and omg random crzy thoughts started and i still have them from time to time and it makes me panic...depends what im thinking about...i stopped it by doing positive thiking and keeping my mind off the things that make me go crzy..and it helps to think positive...it made me sick all day too.. i would stress all day and my heart would beat fast and i would panic and i would make myself panic..the brain is a powerfull thing...just remember its just the anxeity and its not you...you should read books too it helped me a lot.
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Bottom line is its a combination of med therapy and thought control. if we keep our hands away from chocolate we wont eat it. If we keep our minds busy with something else we cannot obsess. Singing is an excellent distraction, and the right radio station can be good for the spirit
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Hi Beetle,
I think the big thing that screams to me is OCD, or obsessive compulsive disorder...but I'm not a doctor. Alot of it may have to do with your self esteem. Why are you worrying so much about what others think? Well, then again, I'll be honest, I worry about what others think too. I just recently started to tell myself that it wasn't worth the stress. But if you arent at that point yet, then tell your doctor your thoughts, because it may not be healthy to not tell your doc. Is there something in your life that's bothering you, and thats causing you to worry about others thoughts? Hows your self concept? What do you think about yourself? If all your answers to these questions come up roses and sunshine, then do see your doctor...but actually, even if the answers are gloomy and cloudy, still see your doctor, there may be other issues that you have, that are disguised as something else. Take care chickee!
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