08/06/2024
🧠 How to Manage Intrusive Thoughts 🧠
Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, involuntary thoughts that can be disturbing or distressing. They can pop up at any time and feel overwhelming, but you can learn to manage them effectively. Follow these six steps to help navigate and reduce their impact:
1️⃣ Recognize the thought as intrusive.
2️⃣ Don't try to push it away. Just sit with it.
3️⃣ Observe it without judgment.
4️⃣ Recognize that you do not have to react to your thoughts.
5️⃣ Expect it to come back in the future.
6️⃣ Continue with whatever you were doing.
Taking these steps can help you regain control and reduce the distress caused by intrusive thoughts.
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