Negative Thoughts | What causes your negative thinking? | What are the symptoms of negative thoughts?

 Negative Thoughts 

Part - I

Negative thoughts are thoughts that we have about ourselves, others, and our environment. These thoughts are often negative and can lead us down a path of self-doubt, fear, anger, and depression. We may think something like “I’m not good enough”, “No one likes me”, “I’ll never get what I want”, “People don’t care about me”, etc. When we start thinking negatively, we begin to feel bad about ourselves and our situation. We become unhappy and dissatisfied with our lives.

 

The first step to overcoming these negative thoughts is to identify them. Once we know they exist, we can work towards changing them. If we continue to think negatively, then we will continue to feel bad about ourselves, which will only make things worse. So,

How do we change our thoughts?

We need to learn how to recognize negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones. Here are some tips to help you overcome negative thoughts:

What causes your negative thinking?

Identify the thought.

It’s important to understand that negative thoughts aren’t always obvious. Sometimes, we might not even realize that we’re having them. To combat this, try to notice any negative thoughts that pop into your head. Write them down if necessary. You can use a journal, notebook, or text document.

 

Challenge the thought.

Once you’ve identified the negative thought, challenge it. Ask yourself questions like “Is this true?”, “How could I be wrong?”, Do I really believe this?, and “Why am I thinking this way?”. By challenging the thought, you’re taking ownership over it and giving it less power over you.

 

Replace the thought.

After you’ve challenged the negative thought, replace it with a positive one. Try saying something like “This isn’t true”, That makes sense”, I can handle this”, I’m glad I didn’t believe that”, I love myself”, I deserve happiness”, I am worthy of success”, I will succeed”, I have everything I need right now”, I trust my intuition”, I choose to be happy”, I accept who I am”, I forgive myself”, Everything happens for a reason”, I appreciate myself”, My mind is free”, I let go of the past”, I release control”, I give up control”, There is nothing to worry about”, I take responsibility”, I allow myself to be happy”.

 

By replacing the negative thought with a positive one, you’re making a conscious decision to move away from negativity and towards positivity.

 

Repeat the thought.

Repeat the thought until it becomes automatic. After you’ve replaced the negative thought with a new positive one, repeat it again. Say it out loud, write it down, or put it in your journal. Keep repeating it until it feels natural.

 

Change your surroundings.

If you find yourself constantly thinking negatively, it might be time to change your environment. Go outside, sit in nature, or meditate. Doing anything that changes your environment can help you focus on being grateful for what you already have instead of focusing on what you don’t have.

 

What are the symptoms of negative thoughts?

Anxiety

Anxiety is a feeling of worry, fear, nervousness, or unease. When we think negatively about ourselves or our situation, we tend to feel anxious. We may have feelings of dread, panic, or even anger. Negative thinking can lead to anxiety.

 

Depression

Depression is a mood disorder characterized by sadness, loss of interest, fatigue, low self-esteem, poor concentration, and suicidal thoughts. People who suffer from depression often experience physical symptoms, including headaches, stomachaches, backaches, insomnia, and weight gain or loss.

 

Anger

Anger is a strong emotion that causes us to become upset over something that someone else did or said. We get angry when we feel hurt or offended. We might yell at someone or throw things around. Sometimes people get angry without knowing what they're mad about.

 

Fear

Fear is a feeling of apprehension or dread. You might feel afraid when you think about getting sick, losing money, failing a test, or being rejected by someone. If you're afraid of something, you'll probably do everything possible not to let it happen.

 

Sadness

Sadness is a feeling of unhappiness, sorrow, or grief. A person who feels sad is unhappy with his or her current circumstances. Someone who's sad tends to cry easily and avoid social activities.

 

Stress

Stress is any kind of pressure or tension that makes us feel worried, tense, or uncomfortable. Stress happens when we feel overwhelmed by problems at work, school, home, or in relationships.

 

Guilt

Guilt is a feeling of remorse or regret. We feel guilty if we've done something wrong. We might feel guilty if we don't do something right.

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