Tips to Overcome Intrusive Thoughts

Tips to Overcome Intrusive Thoughts

FIRST, WHAT ARE INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS?

Intrusive thoughts are undesirable thoughts, hence the name “intrusive”. They are unwelcome and just appear in your mind out of nowhere, which makes these thoughts appear in our mind against our will.

INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS VS. OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD):

Intrusive thoughts are often associated or confused with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). While they can be related, there are some differences that distinguish the two.

ACCEPT THE THOUGHTS

Remember, it’s totally okay to have random thoughts. Sometimes you need to remind yourself of this.

KEEP YOURSELF BUSY

If you keep yourself busy and distracted, this will help out with fading away intrusive thoughts. When your mind is preoccupied, it doesn’t have time to be wandering off and thinking about intrusive thoughts.

DON’T WORRY ABOUT ACTING UPON YOUR INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS

If you ever feel guilty or distressed about your thoughts, then you don’t have to worry about acting upon your thoughts.

Just the simple fact that the thoughts distress you means that you have a conscious and you’re a good person! So, don’t worry, be happy

FACE YOUR FEARS:

Sometimes when you have intrusive thoughts, you may be tempted to shy away from things that might trigger the thoughts or worsen them, but don’t let your thoughts control your life.

On the contrary, face your fears and prove to yourself that you are in control. 

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