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My intrusive thoughts lowered by recognizing it's my brains disfuction, and paying zero attention to the thoughts, the more u do this the less they will be and the more you'll begin to realise this is actually a disorder and not you. (Not reasurance) just an insight to how the brain is malfunctioning. Plus we have insight.... Hope this helps... 😊
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So the question is how do we stop ruminating?... Hmmmm well personally i try my best to not ruminate on any intrusive thought or feeling of anxiety because that will only lead me into engaing with them and creating cumpulsions. But the way i do it is to catch myself ruminating and tell myself okay im ruminating might seem like "self talk" at times but its ruminating in disguise. Well after becoming aware of ruminating i try to stay engaged in the present moment of whatever it is i am doing in your case pilates. Helps much more if its something physical like that walking, running etc because you can focus on your muscles the sensations of movement, the sweat dripping down, the pressure on your feet/hands, the breeze on your skin. Take a deep breath and try focusing on those things next time your mind drifts off next time you do pilates.
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Tv isn’t suggested. Try to lower it at least. Also this app clubhouse is fun bc u can talk to ppl 24/7 about whatever. It’s invite only but I can send u one. Fresh air is important, maybe leave your window a little open at night to help clear your brain. Or make sure you’re outside more. Make plans where other ppl will be interactive with you. Like take a class or ask a friend if they need help w something. Also yoga is great meditation. You can literally turn off your phone and just start moving how it feels good on your floor.
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Please if you can send me one. Thank you 🙏
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@Leanne What’s your number
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@Leanne It’s not saying it’s a valid number
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@Anonymous Thank you so much 💕
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@Leanne It’s text invite only
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@Anonymous Can you kindly try +447833492527
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@Anonymous But sadly I don’t think it’s going to work. Are you in America?
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@Leanne Yes
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