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Please help with consumed thoughts šŸ˜ž

User Profile: asro
asro February 15th

Iā€™m desperately seeking help with my consumed thoughts that are taking over my life right now.Ā 


A brief background:


I recently returned to work after a traumatic incident following severe bullying and discrimination. When I returned I was shocked that many colleagues/friends were hostile to me, as they stayedĀ Ā working with my bullies (there was no discipline in the end). While I did have some support, Iā€™ve found it difficult when Iā€™m face to face with these others that have chosen to be hateful without even reaching out to me. Itā€™s a complicated case.Ā 


Well last week I was in the office of a former friend I guess and I was caught off guard with the conversation.Ā Ā Iā€™m not great on the spot as I usually need to digest whatā€™s being said before I can respond properly. Long story short I didnā€™t say what I shouldā€™ve said to defend myself properly. This person represents a big group that has treated me unwell for a long time.


Hereā€™s where I need help. I know itā€™s one thing to just say forget about the event, but I canā€™t. I have been so consumed with these invisible conversations. I shouldā€™ve had nonstop for the last week. I canā€™t eat. I canā€™t sleep. Iā€™ve been pulling my hair out. I do get consumed with thoughts, but for some reason, I canā€™t seem to break out of this. I feel like I missed the biggest opportunity ever to make somebody understand something so big even though I know it doesnā€™t matter.


Iā€™m so close to even texting this person to seek out another conversation even though I know itā€™s a bad idea.


Someone please help me heal. My brain is eating itself up.


Does anyone have tips to break this obsessive cycle?Ā 

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Hey hey @asro šŸ©µ

I don't really have any tips but I just wanted to say that it's clear how much distress this was/is causing you and I hope you're feeling better by now.

I find the Exploration Garden Group Room here is helpful for processing situations similar to this, if you wanna try that. You're always welcome to join us there. šŸ’™

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User Profile: asro
asro OP Thursday

Thank you kindly. How do I join this group?

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User Profile: modestOcean5776
modestOcean5776 3 hours ago

Meditation is difficult at the beginning but very beneficial . When you start and the thought flood in just think ā€œI am grateful for this moment just as it isā€ and try to resume. Keep doing this. It works if you work it. Even if for only a couple of minutes