Forum: Redirect Negative Thinking
Friday June 26, 2009
LITLMOUS1 writes: "Lately I have been wanting to learn better coping skills for my depression. I notice a pattern of negative thinking that causes my depression. I have been having a big improvement with daily affirmations. Does anyone have any tips for redirecting negative thoughts? Besides Yoga,long walks,self help books. Something to stop the thoughts right in their tracks!?!? Thanks for listening."
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I think the best way to actually get thoughts right, is to stop thinking so much. The brain’s natural job is to work out the best way to execute the command of the heart or spirit, not be constantly working. As long as we watch our thoughts classifying something as positive or negative, the chance that we’ll swing the opposite way are very high.
Instead, its best to simply draw our attention to the center of the body and be aware of our being inside our body. Awareness instead of mental activity is very de-stressing and actually cures depression because it brings down the amount of high voltage energy around the head (which causes depression, fatigue, restlessness, confusion and stress).
More info at the links below;
http://www.energy-treatments.com/holistic_healing/holistic_treatment_of_brain_nervous_system/holistic_depression_treatment.html
AND some info that I found life-changing;
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I find that watching funny movies or tv shows that make me laugh helps to redirect negative thoughts. This is somewhat cliched, but volunteering in some cause you find dear, also turns thoughts away from the self and outward.
Intrusive thoughts are really a pain. I wish you luck.
i have a problem with thought disorder and am being treated with ability a cross over drug used for sever depression However, I can relate to redirecting negative thoughts but it gets complicated, do have much trouble doing the right thing. Does anyone understand what i am saying?
All negative thoughts could not be redirected to positive.Psychotherapy is an aid /supplement to treatment of depression it is no sbstitute for antidepressant medication .One has to ensure whether his depression could be treated by only psychotherapy or he needs medicins.
I am writing a book with this subject:
I almost finish it. The title is about improving your mood by improving your little, inner voice, your inner monoloque. Anyone is interested I can send you the website once is ready. I am a depression survivor my self and I think you will gain both insight and practical techniques with regard to this matter.
Could you send me the website about improbing the mood? Tahnks
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With depression we tend to go down the same negative mental paths over and over. When your mind starts going down that same, negative, path, stop it and start thinking of something pleasant or funny. It is not easy at first and takes some practice. But it does work. After a while you now have positive mental paths. Oh and from the person with the website about that little inner voice, I would like that information please.
I have dealt with depression as far as I can remember. (I had therapy and have been on meds for most of my adult life — which was like night and day). I still deal with the black cloud as it’s sometimes referred to. Eight months ago I got a cat. When I have a crappy day at work he’s there to settle down on my arm, purr or amuse me. It really has helped.
Gratitude practice is a great way to improve thinking patterns. Try to list at least five things every day for which you are grateful.
Psychotherapy and medication can both help depression. Let your professional guide you as to whether you need one or both.
Depression, our life long companion, through in a little OCD with our thoughts and we’re on a roll to Hell. I think that the pharmaceutical companies would be ever so happy to have to have the entire population on some sort of antidepressant. A medicated populace is amaleab
I stumbled in to the treatment of a Cognitive Therapist a few years ago. I hadn’t realized there was an alternative to being miserable;0). The change was gradual, yet profound, and seemingly permanent.
One of my problems is “dark thoughts”. When I know a family member or friend is flying, I see the plane crash; auto accidents, etc. I was able to talk myself out of that thinking. It worked for a while until I crashed on an anti-depressant called Pristiq. After two weeks on it I became suicidal and my mind went to dark places that I never imagined. I told my doctor and was taken off of it, but since then I’ve become darker and more paranoid. I’m doing the best I can to control my feelings.
That’s great. I try to keep motivated and active. Right now, I am working on managing stress at work, so I can have more energy in the rest of my time.
I have OCD/Depression/Panic Disorder and when the thoughts have been really bad, I’ve said, “Stop!” aloud and it works. I also have memorized scripture and uplifting/encouraging quotes to re-direct my thinking when it starts heading in a downward spiral.
Depression, though sometimes directly related to a chemical imbalance in the brain, is not specifically attributable to this cause in every case. Often it is the result of a perceived void in one’s life. Stepping “outside” of the scientific community when conventional solutions fail to yield results, I have found relief through spiritual reaffirmation. It requires sincere effort but it has helped me when nothing else would.
Cognitive Behavior therapy workbooks might help they are available at most book stores. Also excersize, Omega 3 pills (aka fish oil) and listening to happy music. Will make a continous boost. Really you have to practice happy thoughts. The negative ones will wan away.
Negative thoughts are a result of bad confidence work on getting your confidence boosted.
Steve: Could you please send me the website in regard to the book you are writing?
I listed to music and try to work out. Even though you don’t fell like working out, afterwards you feel better and feel better about yourself. Swimming also helps me feel better. Also regularly taking antidepressants helps, if I miss a few days I really notice a change. Good luck
TO COMBAT DEPRESSION, I MAKED A LIST OF EVERY
GOOD THING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED IN MY LIFE
AND ALSO EVERY GOOD DEED THAT I HAVE EVER DONE
AND NOTED WHAT GOOD THAT HAD MANIFESTED FROM
MT GOOD DEEDS. THEN WHEN I START TO FEEL
DEPRESSED I REVIEW MY LIST AND IT HELPS
GREATLY; I FIND MYSELF DOING MORE GOOD DEEDS
MY LIST OF REASONS NOT IT BE DEPRESSED IS
GROWING EVERY DAY !!! JANE B.
I don’t believe that we as humans were made to stay inside and deal with loads of mental stress. The first man and woman worked outside in the garden of eden. I have suffered from severe depression my whole life, and am on SS disabilty because of this. The only thing that has ever made a significant dent for me is a fast pace walk or jog OUTSIDE for at least 45 minutes daily. It is just getting and staying there that is so difficult. Any tips for that?
Ronny, I too suffered a crash on prestiq. it is the worst drug ever. i cried uncontrollably for almost everyday of the two months i was on it. i was at the depths of despair while on this medication. i have now been on celexa and xanax and hope it will make the difference.
I’ve struggled with this also: Don’t watch TV news, read instead, it’s gentler and less graphic. TV news tends to be negative. With reading a paper you can consciously select to read more positive stories, the same with news magazines.
Hi Steve I would very much like your website when it is ready.
When I’m down I go running or do some sort of exercise that will lift me up. Going outside and absorbing nature is an excellent way to stay in touch with how you are feeling. Sometimes you don’t know what is getting you down and going for a quick brisk walk puts things into perspective. If you do this on a regular basis, you’ll find that your spirit will pick up. Start also writing down the things in your life that you need to do and on a separate piece of paper the things you want to do. Start working on them and slowly try to accomplish each thing, each week. I always try to remember how wonderful a person I am at the things I’ve already accomplished. When a negative emotion comes it’s best to feel it and know where it’s coming from and than telling it to go.
I think we tend to forget that much of depression lies in the way we see the world. If we have an attitude that looks for all the problems and conflicts, naturally we’ll get depressed. Having a balanced view-point helps in fighting depression.
Check out this article - 5 simple ways to deal with Depression;
http://www.energy-treatments.com/holistic_healing/dotincircle/20090723.shtml#5_simple_ways_to_get_rid_of_depression