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Regarding excessive overthinking
Hello Dr, am basically deep thinker but it has become excessive overthinking from one year back because of trauma (stillborn baby) , am not able to control my thoughts its like am thinking about each and every thing which is going on in my day to day life repeatedly all the time and also while sleeping. Am not able to sleep peacefully feels like my brain is out of my control as a result am not able to focus on my regular activities. Plz help me with this?
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The trauma has affected you deeply. You often have thoughts and flashbacks of the trauma. To feel better consult a psychologist and talk about the trauma. With a psychologist you can talk about your thoughts, feelings, and emotions associated with the trauma. You are feeling upset to an extent that you are not able to sleep well. You will require a therapeutic space to process thoughts and emotions and heal. With time you will heal.
Be kind to yourself and treat yourself.
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Consult a psychologist
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Contact me for counselling session. Along with counselling I can suggest natural foods to calm the mind.
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Hi, I am sorry you are feeling this way. I am sure this is tough for you to handle. This is a very heartbreaking news and it looks like the trauma of that is getting to you. This has triggered your subconscious fears and the fears are demanding a release and the fact that they are not released comes up as anxiety. The overthinking is coming from the worry and the grief of what has happened. We will have to create a safe space for you to process this trauma emotionally to put you back to your wellness and confident self. You’re brave and beautiful. Stay
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I can work on the trauma release and put you in a emotionally healthy space. Love and healing ❤️
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Divert your attention. Occupy your mind with something else. Maybe read a book, watch Youtube videos, or play a mobile game. Do anything to help take your mind off negative thoughts or excessive overthinking.
Practice mindfulness. Focus on the present moment by sensing and feeling your surroundings. Grab the nearest object and fidget with it until your mind drifts off into a blank state.
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consult Psychiatrist/ Psychologist
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Consult a psychologist and get treated for post traumatic stress
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Consult
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Deep breathing exercises
progressive muscles relaxation
meditation etc will help you
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Consult with a professional Counselor soon
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"If you look at what you have in life, you'll always have more. If you look at what you don't have in life, you'll never have enough. -Oprah Winfrey
It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light. -Aristotle
Whoever is happy will make others happy too. -Anne Frank
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
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mindfulness
art therapy activities for adults
distraction skills
grounding skills
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anxiety and stress management
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PTSD treatment
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Dr. Prem Kumar
Counselling Psychologist
5 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi..
1. Just accept the present situation that you are going through.
2. Every 1 hr check your mind and bring it to present moment.
3. Do left nostril breathing
4. Write down your thoughts before going to sleep.
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Do consult any psychologist.
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Ms. Smriti
Counselling Psychologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
There ia lot inside you which need to be resolved.Breathe deeply. ...
Savor a food or drink. ...
Take a short walk. ...
Hold a piece of ice. ...
Savor a scent. ...
Move your body
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counseling
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connect
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Mr. Gunjan Maithil
Psychologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi... Trauma changes the brain in a manner which is hard to undo later. It is always better to seek therapy for such issues early. Try to understand this, your subconscious/unconscious mind is still processing events (physical/mental) based on the scars caused by that trauma. Some people heal with time and some find it difficult to heal those scars on their own. This varies for the same person in different phases/incidences in his life. We tend to derive strength by recovering on our own but it is not always the right approach. Try to find a good therapist around you and be consistent with your therapy. It usually takes 6-8 months to 1 year to completely overcome the set back and trauma caused by such an event.
Next Steps
Consult a Psychologist.
CBT along with Lifestyle Changes and Interpersonal Guidance and Counselling is required.
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Mr. Gunjan Maithil
Senior Psychologist
Cell: nine six seven one three zero three one three four
Website: https://gunjanmaithil.wixsite.com/therapy
App: http://wix.to/fechb08?ref=cl
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Ms. Manasi Tambe
Counselling Psychologist
2 yrs exp
Pune
Hi,
I hear you. There's a lot that is going inside you. You can start with deep breathing for 7-8 minutes and writing down your thoughts. Please book an appointment on practo for further counseling.
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