Bad thoughts are creeping in again. Vaguely suicidal ones. How do I stop them? :'(

Although the thoughts are serious, the question proper is more rhetorical than anything.

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AliceinWonderland · F

write them down. and then tell yourself the truth. capture each thought, and make sure it is truthful and positive.

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@AliceinWonderland: They're so vague that I can't even tell what exactly they are. Like a smoke monster, really :?

AliceinWonderland · F

@KiwiDan: say to yourself "thoughts only thoughts" you are not your thoughts, if that makes sense.

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@AliceinWonderland: I guess it does.

AliceinWonderland · F

@KiwiDan: it takes practice

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@AliceinWonderland: I know it does. It's something I have to practice more.

AliceinWonderland · F

@KiwiDan: me too! i'm working on this right now: even if something happens for a reason, doesn't mean i need to know the reason. i don't need to worry about it. this is good for me for anxiety, paranoia, mental health issues.

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@AliceinWonderland: That seems like it would be very helpful indeed.