What are some ways of stopping thinking about someone?
Anonymous
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Sep 12, 2017
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Trying to acknowledge that you are thinking about that person. Once you realize, it is easier to move on think about something else. Think of it like a passing wind, acknowledge it, but try your best not to get affected for it. Do a task that'll occupy your mind and motivates you more. For example, when I cook, I had a lot in my thoughts. "Is it done yet? Is it done yet? Ah I need to get my salt soon." Although the thoughts of the person might come sometimes, being careless in cooking can lead in safety danger. Therefore you'd be more focused on your cooking. But first of all, you gotta know that your health and safety is important!
cuddlyDay48
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Nov 13, 2017
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I will load myself with so much work,full schedule,self development and I will also consider other people rather than dwelling on one person
SLOTHPOTATOES
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Dec 4, 2017
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Taking a nice bath, and relaxing.
Distressing is the way to go. Having too much in your mind can be a hand full.
Anonymous
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Dec 5, 2017
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Try to get distracted. Find a hobby or a new one if you don't have one already, and if you don't know what you enjoy you can spend time trying out new things, which can be reading a particular genre, horror, romance, etc. Maybe manga, try taking walks or riding a bike if you have one. Watch shows, try anime. There is a lot of possibilities! And of course, don't keep thinking about how you're going to get rid of the thought, it'll only make you think of it more. Have a great day :)
Azillion17
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Mar 6, 2018
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try keep your mind off of them by doing something to occupie your time ...avoide communication ,talking ,chatting,seeing etc
Anonymous
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Sep 9, 2019
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Find something else to do to distract you from "that person" like: Find a hobby to stick with: start to play a new instrument, buy books and spend time with them, lean how to cook. Another idea is hangout with friends. I bet you even forget about that person quickly.And last idea, it's kinda negative but it works: simply just study or work hard. It really tires you but you will not have a second to think about that person anymore. And good thing is, when you work hard it will get better for your future. You can have a promotion at work or have a high mark at school or university : ))) And at that time you will feel thankful because of that person.
That's my opinion. Hope these idea works for whom read these
PlacidPenguin
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Jul 7, 2020
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Step 1, realize you are doing it.
Step 2, Name the pattern, as in "I am caught in the Jane Doe Trap and need to get out."
Step 3, Tell yourself a realistic optimistic truth. As, "Yes, I miss this person dearly, but it is not the end of the world, and I really will regain my peace in time.
Step 4: Distract yourself by choosing to think of something else (Like having super powers or somthing.
As you practice these steps, you get better at them, so that you realize your caught thinking about the person sooner, your name the pattern so that it is externalized from you and something you can control, then you sooth yourself with a calming truth and move on.
Those thoughts will come back into your head again and again, but the more you practice these steps, the sooner your brain will switch to other thoughts, so they don't stew and make you feel bad all day.
Anonymous
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Aug 2, 2021
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There are many ways to stop thinking of someone. First I would ask myself why do I want to not think about this person? Perhaps they did you wrong. Maybe you’re holding a grudge against them. Isn’t that reason enough to stop thinking about someone? Next I would look for hobbies, interests, things to do with your time instead of spending it thinking about someone you clearly do not wish to think about. Letting go can be very complicated. It’s okay to say enough and make yourself happy. You come first. First thing I would suggest is no contacting the person because you’ll only think about the person more. Lastly, please feel free to start a conversation with me if you’re having trouble with this. I will listen and you’ll likely have other things to think about. Otherwise I wish you the best of luck.
Evangeline55
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Aug 16, 2021
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You can do things that you enjoy! Whether it be listening to music or playing video games. The majority of the time we think about someone a lot, it’s because they give us someone to lean on. It’s important to remember that you can depend on yourself as well! Throughout time we often have a hard time focusing when we miss someone, or think about them a lot, but even small things like taking care of yourself by brushing your teeth, or doing a homework assignment can help you feel better about the situation. None of it is ideal, but it will help you.
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