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Hi! I would like some advice on something. Basically in these past few months, I've been really struggling with overthinking, to the point that I nearly overthink about anything I do. I do want to speak to people I'm comfortable with but then I feel like I'm a burden which honestly just makes me more worried. Is there any advice that you could give me to help deal with these in a more healthier way? Hey there!
I have GAD and also struggled a lot with overthinking - especially when I was on a medication that made my anxiety worse. One thing I found while trying to deal with it myself was that a lot of CBT exercises have you challenge the content of the thought, it seems to skirt around the source of it. I've found for me that CBT exercises like reframing still help in this more general context. When I catch myself overthinking, I try to figure out 1) some underlying "need" for the anxiety (perfection? fear of x? protection?) and 2) if the anxiety will help me. If not, I tell myself "thank you anxiety for trying to ______, I release you." It is one of those things that may not work at first, but slowly you should find that these thoughts that challenge your anxiety directly become a bit more automatic. Also, I suggest getting professional help. Sometimes, it takes a trained professional to help you reframe your thoughts and sort through your anxiety. I hope everything goes well! Chandler/Ina
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i waited over a year to get help for my mh and i finally got a diagnosis today. i thought id be happy because id be able to see a therapist and start to figure out how to deal with what i was feeling, and i hoped people would take it seriously with a label, but now i just feel sad and confused. tips on getting a mental health diagnosis? how to tell people? Ruth Hey Ruth,
Thanks for contacting us. From personal experience I know getting a diagnosis is a touchy subject to talk about with your friends and family. Seeing a therapist is different for everyone. Understanding your mental health and diagnosis is so important though. The best way you can go about this is through your GP to then discuss how it will effect you daily etc and then tell people you're comfortable with knowing. Please don't feel sad! Confusion is completely natural and its a very different experience when you're finally diagnosed. Your mental health does not define you in any way. Remember we always have a member online on any of our social media platforms if you need further advice or help from us during this process. I hope you start to feel better about this. ~ Abi x |
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