I’ve found that interrupting awful and anxious thoughts out loud and making positive corrections is extremely helpful.
Legitimately, I’ve called out in my house “Shut the fuck up! That’s so stupid, [that terrible thing] isn’t going to happen. I’ve got people who love and care about me, so shut your damn mouth!”
Treat yourself like a friend and shut down the bullies, especially if those bullies are your own thoughts, because you deserve to be defended from things that aren’t true.
I actually do something similar. I often stop intrusive thoughts by saying “stop” to myself under my breath or if im alone, more out loud. Or i tell my brain to stfu. Happy to hear im not the only one lol.
I’ve found that interrupting awful and anxious thoughts out loud and making positive corrections is extremely helpful.
Legitimately, I’ve called out in my house “Shut the fuck up! That’s so stupid, [that terrible thing] isn’t going to happen. I’ve got people who love and care about me, so shut your damn mouth!”
Treat yourself like a friend and shut down the bullies, especially if those bullies are your own thoughts, because you deserve to be defended from things that aren’t true.
I actually do something similar. I often stop intrusive thoughts by saying “stop” to myself under my breath or if im alone, more out loud. Or i tell my brain to stfu. Happy to hear im not the only one lol.