Do you have intrusive thoughts that don't go away? It comes up in the worst timing at times and many people struggle with this condition. There is no one answer to alleviate this stressful conditions. But what I can say is that if you are patient with yourself, work with your therapist and medication management will go a long way. Here are some steps you can do to reduce the number of intrusive thoughts per day or cope with this more effectively.
Thoughts are thoughts-nothing more and nothing less. Just because you have negative thoughts it does not mean that something is wrong with you. Try to extend compassion toward yourself. Just because you have distressing intrusive thoughts, you are not going to act on it.
Intrusive thoughts would make you want to ask people for external validation. That will make things worse for you in the long term.
Practice mindfulness: Observe, describe and participate
Evaluate your automatic negative thoughts-intrusive thoughts if you are able to.
is this true? do you believe it 80% or 100% If so, what is the proof that supports this thought?
Cognitive reframe: Try to reframe your automatic negative thoughts in a realistic manner. Replace the thought with more neutral, less fearful statements
Distractions
Get professional help
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