I’ve gotten to a point now where usually I can just tell my brain to shut up as soon as I get an intrusive thought. Although every few weeks I’ll fail at doing that and get stuck in bed for a few hours with either massive anxiety or depression.
I get intrusive songs. They are connected with negative emotions, especially anxiety. I have as yet not discovered a way to get rid of either the song or the emotion.
It ironic, and seemingly counterintuitive, that fighting against negativity actually reinforces the behavior and makes it stronger. Neuroplasticity can be used to stop fighting and start living.
ncrist 10 months ago
what a great idea!
Alyssa the Great 10 months ago
I’ve gotten to a point now where usually I can just tell my brain to shut up as soon as I get an intrusive thought. Although every few weeks I’ll fail at doing that and get stuck in bed for a few hours with either massive anxiety or depression.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member 10 months ago
But think of the orbital pollution!
TwoCrows 10 months ago
My brain never listens to me. sigh….
ikini Premium Member 10 months ago
I get intrusive songs. They are connected with negative emotions, especially anxiety. I have as yet not discovered a way to get rid of either the song or the emotion.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member 10 months ago
Sounds therapeutic
Buoy 10 months ago
It ironic, and seemingly counterintuitive, that fighting against negativity actually reinforces the behavior and makes it stronger. Neuroplasticity can be used to stop fighting and start living.
daisypekin01 10 months ago
thumbs-up, Chuck.