💛💭 How can you manage intrusive thoughts?
Firstly - know they are normal!

Understand that they are your bodies threat response; your brain is doing it's job.

Tell yourself they DON'T mean anything. Thoughts are just thoughts.

Remind yourself they don't signal an intention to act on them

They are, what i like to call, 'junk thoughts'. They don't serve you and they're not true.

Try to simply acknowledge the thought and continuing with what you were doing

Use grounding and mindfulness techniques to bring you back to the present and to your senses

Try a 'sharp sensory grounding' tool (like the ones in my course)

Practice deep belly breathing, with the intention of allowing the thought to be, not with the intention of getting rid of it and the anxiety it creates

Sit with the discomfort, reminding yourself the thought isn't dangerous and it doesn't signify an intention

Chat to a counsellor/therapist if you are concerned, struggling or the thoughts are affecting your ability to enjoy life

Good question! I've been having them All afternoon & evening 😞😓

Thank you Michael, have a good day!!!

Barbara copy it i am glad you find it usefull and willing to share it to help others

Michael great advice!!!! I am going to write that down and share it with my friends who deal with the same thing. Is it alright with you? Have a great day!!!