How to Interrupt Negative Self-Talk: If you struggle with depression or self-loathing, it is important to see a therapist so that you can work together to find a combination of therapy and medication that can assist you. The following things are commonly used to interrupt negative self-talk and thoughts of despair and worthlessness: - Treat yourself the way you treat your friends. You deserve better than hating yourself. - Do something different - stand up, take a walk, sing - to interrupt the negative self-talk. - Take a few moments and breathe deeply, breathing in your surroundings. - Talk back to the negative self-talk. If it’s saying, “I’m worthless,” say “I’m awesome.” - Talk with it; exaggerate whatever the negative self-talk. Either it’ll make you cry or laugh. - Visualize yourself as a worthy person. - Question the validity of the negative self-talk. - Identify the reasons for the negative self-talk, write them down, then come up with reasons that the negative self-talk is wrong.
Posted on: Sat, 08 Nov 2014 20:15:25 +0000
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