For as long as I can remember I’ve struggled with obsessive thoughts, with severe ruminations that can interfere with daily life. My thoughts get stuck on something and like a broken record, repeat a certain fear over and over and over again until I scream out loud, “STOP IT!”
The French call Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder “folie de doute,” the doubting disease. That’s what obsessions are — a doubt caught in an endless loop of thoughts.
But even those not diagnosed with OCD can struggle with obsessions. In fact, I have yet to meet a depressive who doesn’t ruminate, especially in our age of anxiety. Every day gives sensitive types like myself plenty of material to obsess about. So I’m constantly pulling out the tools that I’ve acquired over time to win against my thoughts, to develop confidence — the antidote for doubt — to take charge of my brain, and to stop obsessing. I hope they work for you too.
Before posting, please read our blog moderation guidelines. The comments below begin with the oldest comments first. Click on the last comments page to jump to the most recent comments.
Before posting, please read our blog moderation guidelines.
Post a Comment:
Copyright © 1995-2013 Psych Central. All rights reserved.
Site last updated: 22 May 2013
|
As an obsessive thinker i just wanted to say this really gave me some insight on how to better manage my negative thoughts. Thank you for sharing this. I also enjoyed your self reflections. Good to know I’m not the only one in the world that gets an idea in my head and can’t let it go until the problem is solved.
This has helped me so much today. I am obsessing over the fact that I am being lied to by someone I love very much.
After reading this I can see that there is very little I can do about it at present, so I will let it go for now because I am sure the truth will come out eventually
I just wanted to say this really opened my eyes. I go crazy over the smallest things and it is ruining my life. I have ways to handle it better now. Thank you