ruminating

I write down my intrusive thoughts when they get really bad. When I write them down, I affirm myself with positive remarks or evidence against my intrusive thought: "I am having disturbing intrusive thoughts about my boyfriend with another woman. These are just thoughts. I am safe and valued." And then I try to journal and explore why I might be having these intrusive thoughts. I find that they often come about because of a trigger.

I have this same problem, I find the line between "ignoring" and "letting the thought come and go" is very hard for me when I feel like no matter what I do my thoughts are triggered

This is me everyday thoughts just trigger me the moment I open my eyes in the miring

How To Stop Rumination Video: https://youtu.be/CkcspsmLh9k?feature=shared

I’ve found that rationalizing with my thoughts only give temporary relief. Then they come right back. It helps me when I acknowledge the thoughts are there and do not engage. For example, mine right now are of my husband with another woman. When my mind paints that picture and wants me to dive into it I will say “mmm don’t like that, no thanks”. And kinda try to giggle about it. Sometimes I’ll just say “I see you, f*** you, no thanks” Kinda vulgar I guess but the thoughts make me so mad 😂

When you want to ruminate you instead say maybe, maybe not or just agree with the thought or thoughts like totally ,non engagement responses

you need to start looking at youtube more to watch funny videos like Adam Rose he cheers me up.