Jan
Some things I’ve learned from my therapist so far.
When you are stressing out, overwhelmed with bad thoughts…just think. Ask yourself these questions:
1. Is it true? More times than not, the bad things you’re thinking and worrying about, ARE NOT TRUE. You don’t have special powers that can see what others are thinking or acquire you the ability to see into the future. You DO have a purpose, you are NOT worthless. I don’t care who you are. EVERYONE deserves to live their lives at their full potential and happiness. :)
2. Is it helpful? Is it really helping you right now to be thinking these thoughts? To be obsessing and freaking out about what ever you seem to be thinking? Noooo. I don’t care what it is, whether it be, “Did I take out the trash this morning?” “I wonder what this person is thinking about me?” “Did I do-WHATEVER IT IS.” It’s all pointless to worry about. All it will end up doing is stressing you out even more and make you drive things WAY out of proportion. Maybe even cause you to do something you regret.
3. What would I be doing differently? If I were not worrying about whatever I am worrying about, what would I be doing? If you are in school, you could be paying attention to the teacher and actually learn something while you are in school. Or you could be enjoying yourself, talking to your friends. If you are laying in bed, about to go to sleep, maybe you could actually get some sleep instead of staying up worrying about it. Because, whatever it is, if you can’t fix it RIGHT then, if there truly is nothing you can do about it, DON’T WORRY ABOUT IT! :) It really won’t change a thing about the situation.
:)
