intrusive thoughts
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Hello /adv/
I know that intrusive thoughts are kinda common but I am in real crisis. Ive been having intrusive toughts for like 7 months and they are driving me crazy.
Ive been taking sertraline for 2 months, but I am not getting better, although sometimes it's easier to go through some of them I feel worse.
I live in constant anxiety, my intrusive thoughts breed my suicidal tendencies and my mood swings won't let me enjoy anything. I don't know what to do anymore, I don't want to die, there is someone special in my life however lastly she breeds my crippling mind.
Will respond if you want to help and need some information.
If you get an entirely free day (like a weekend), go on a really long walk. Bring some food if you like, but nothing too distracting.
Don't plan a route. Just find a footpath and go. You could use Google maps or something if you get lost and it'll clear your head out.
>>17354151
Well It doesn't work well, I do it kinda often and it doesn't help anyhow. To be honest it makes me depressed because I have to deal with myself for a longer time, I cant even deafen them
>>17354162
Oh, deafen them?
Music is your answer. Something catchy, something new. Maybe something with lyrics.
Possibly watch some videos about something interesting or a TV show.
Just set aside a day to yourself without your brain doing too much work.
>>17354170
Well yes, that sometimes help but only when I am alone and it doesn't work for a long time
>>17354177
How can you know that it only works when you're alone? Why not try these things again?
>>17354185
Well I do a lot of these things with my girlfriend, however maybe you are right and I should do it more often
>>17354193
Extra idea that just popped into my head: volunteer work. Whilst it doesn't pay, it's extremely satisfying to see other people happy from what you've done.
>>17354207
That's true and I am in organization in my town which does cultural volunteer work also I am going to be a volunteer with my girlfriend in a big film festival this year
>>17354246
You're in luck then.
If it doesn't work, you can always return here and ask for a little more advice.
