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Edited by StudyOfWumbo: 5/16/2017 1:11:09 AM
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Offtopic, how do you deal with moments of anxiety, Intrusive thoughts, or negativity?

I'm finding myself more and more consumed by negative shit throughout the day. It tends to just send me into a shitty mood until I can just get somewhere private and let the thoughts just fade away themselves. I'm not sure what causes it exactly. Sometimes it's just a random thought that spirals out of control, usually with no real "reason" to it. For example I could just start panicking about the reasons I could get fired. Sometimes it's just because I'm jumping to conclusions and inception-ing my way through more layers of anxiety. Take the earlier example and add what if questions to it? What if I'm terrible at everything, what if I get hurt at the job, what if I get yelled at, what if I panic? Most of the time I get sent into these negativity spirals because the thoughts just won't stop. Those of you that know what I mean or experience the same things...what do you do to stop falling into this pattern of negativity?

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  • Edited by CarneAsadaMilk: 5/16/2017 4:54:38 PM
    The first thing you need to do is figure out a way to calm yourself down. Work out. Go for a hike. If you're at work, go on a stroll outside the building for a second. Once you're in control of yourself, you'll need to reach out to someone. It could be a friend, loved one, if you know a therapist, or even just your regular doctor. Let someone else know what you're dealing with and lean on them for support in your tough times. You're not alone and isolating yourself can make things worse. You'll also need to accept the fact that you aren't perfect. You need to be able to deal with your faults without tormenting yourself for anything you are feeling inadequate about. And always keep in mind things will get better with time. We all have good seasons and bad seasons, they are inevitable. There will is a better future for you, all you gotta do is keep pushing. P.S. Also do nice things for people. Do charity, volunteer if you can. Helping other people can benefit your mental health greatly. You don't have to be in the best point in your life to help others.

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