Overthinking

@J2002 sending love

@J2002 I'm sorry to hear that you are having such bad thoughts❤️ Sending love

@J2002

...I actually want to thank you for sharing this💜

So far, this has been the most relatable post I've seen. It really makes me feel less alone in the world when I find others who go through the same thing although I wish no one had to suffer from socializing fears. Wish you the best👊💜

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@J2002 You recognize these concerns and that's a huge first step, congratulations! Try turning some of these into positive comments about yourself. We always strive to be better, comparing is natural even if we don't want to admit it. Try taking a situation you mention and find the silver lining. For example, you say you're physically and emotionally weak. You're a thoughtful and strong willed individual. How can we increase your physicality - working out? Mentality is also in part how we approach the topic.

Same here..from the moment i get up in the morning similar thoughts will come to mind..i am so disturbed and irritated

@J2002

@J2002

You are not alone. I feel much the same way often. Be kind to yourself.

@J2002 I'm sorry to hear that you're having these negative thoughts! Thinking negatively all the time can really start to affect our overall wellbeing. There are a lot of resources out there for learning how to reframe your thoughts into more positive ones. Have you ever tried journaling? That can be a great way to express some negative thoughts and then start spinning them into something positive. If you'd like some resources, feel free to reach out!

@SimplyMeg wroting in a journal definitely belps, i ised to be a really negative person when I started colleve but since I am able to pronect these emotions onto a page I am definitely happier.

@SimplyMeg

Hey there! Do you have some guidelines for journaling? I did some reframing exercises, regarding negative thoughts, but it's hard for me to actually apply it to my life and perspective. And I don't want to just keep writing down my negative thoughts. So, if you have any advice?

@J2002

Hey J!

I hope your finding support on here! I have a lot in common with many points that you have made especially the point about being too selfless and not treating yourself right. I really find that the teapot with the writing prompt to write to yourself like you would a friend on the growth path really helps me. It helps me so much that I actually starting writing a journal prompt of everything I overthought that week and ways that I hated on myself and then responded as if I were talking to my best friend as if she did the same thing. I find that slowly but surely, I am starting to feel better about myself and treat myself better as well.

@J2002 I feel the same way, and it's not fun. Ever since I had a leak in my roof (which has since been fixed), I think every little noise my house makes is a sign of it falling apart. I WAY overthink this, and I have difficulty controlling. If you figure put a way, please let me know!

@J2002 Thank you so much for sharing this; I actually find most of these points very relatable... I haven't really improved from overthinking, and I still do so every single day, but I'm taking steps towards self-discovery. If you haven't already, what I've done so far is research about these feelings. It makes me feel relieved that I finally know what it is I'm feeling; that someone out there is able to put what I've been feeling into words, when I couldn't do it myself. For instance, I found out about "cognitive distortions" which I realise is the source of my anxiety (you could search it up because it somewhat relates to negative thinking)... There are also tips on how to get better, but I haven't really tried it yet, but at least I feel somewhat relieved because I understand myself a bit better. Sending all my love to you! Best of luck x

@J2002 it takes courage to come out and talk about our negatives. so proud ofyou to have done that. sending so much love and strength your way!

@J2002

I relate. Just know you are not alone.