Dealing with Dark Thoughts

me, I walk. then play music. crisis lines are very helpful as well. they have got me out of a state many a time. keep contacts close. if you ever feel unsafe about yourself it is best to call emergency. dark thoughts do go, keeping busy as much as you can lets you focus on them less. many healing thoughts my dear friend.

*hugs* This time will get better. I hope the light comes soon.

My big thing when very dark is to get outside. Preferably alone, but going to a nice park also helps. I walk,or hike,or bike, but mostly I just empty my mind and breathe the cleaner air and enjoy the day,no matter what the day holds. Just being outside allows me to decompress some,and my mind can relax.

I know this sounds goofy,but I go to movie matinee. Watching a movie at home doesn't have the same effect. But going to a theatre and being surrounded by other people's problems is a good get-away from mine. It usually adds some perspective.

Hi there,

There are actually many things you can do. Me, I meditate, listen to music, exercise, watch inspirational movies or videos, paint, play video games, and pray. These are the things that can make my thoughts better.

But honestly before actually distracting myself I always think about why I thought about those negative things. I never ponder on the thoughts exactly, more as to why. Then I forget about it and do those things that I've mentioned. Praying usually works best.

I hope this can help you.

Cass how are you feeling today?

I struggle with dark thoughts more that I would like to admit.
My first go to is ICE, holding it in my hands until it HURTS ALOT, this brings down my emotions to a manageable level to where I can engage in activities or call a friend and just chat.

Calling someone, is great. You do not have to say what is going on, just chatting about live and weather will get you out of your head and feeling better most times.

Here are some likes to help I hope you check them out. You are welcome to email me also, but mouse on my member name and profile will come up.

www.mindful.org/7-ways-meditation-can-save-your-life/

/twloha.com/blog/mindful-path-recovery/

You may not be ready for this link, it is about how after the work and learning coping skills life is seen as beautiful. That is not to say it stays that way. We all have to work at it, dark days still come back. I journal, coloring with water colors the bright days so I can read them and know that the darkness will end again.

/twloha.com/blog/life-beautiful/

I wish you peach and strength.
Trina

I forgot to say prayer. When I was really bad I couldn't even think to pray i just wanted to escape the pain and the thoughts. I make it part of my routine now. Hopefully when the dark thoughts come prayer will too.

Cass, how are you? please post and let us know.

Hi All. Oh my gosh, I can't believe all these responses. I'm so sorry....I have been really, really down and I've been going to bed shortly after I get home at night from work because it has been too much to handle.

I know exactly what set it off. I called my therapist immediately after I received some shocking news and I finally met with her this morning to sort through it all and set up a game plan. In trying to explain this simply, I graduated 5 years ago from a highly accredited online university with a Masters Degree in Education. It was out of Colorado (and I live in Connecticut). Through Facebook, I found out that this for profit university is in the process of closing down. They are shutting their doors. My state is extremely critical of online universities (which I didn't know until I almost finished my classes). They have the right to deny my certification that I will be applying for after I pass all the required state exams. Now with the school closing all credibility will be lost. I have very high student loans and I may not be allowed to become a teacher here. --I just lost it when I heard the news as I have been working very hard the last few months to achieve this goal.

I am frustrated because I have a difficult time when those dark feelings arise. And especially this time, they came quickly. My therapist helped to calm me down today. I promise to read through each and every response to see how I can help myself next time these feelings come back.

Thank you all.

Cass

I do meditation, or I just play a computer game to give my mind a break from thinking negative stuff

Hey there,

I have also had dark thoughts because of my previous illness of UC. These dark thoughts eventually went away because I changed my lifestyle and got rid of my illness (via surgery). If you ever get down, just remember there's a reason that you're alive and on this planet. The best things to do to get rid of depression is to exercise, and listen to music that you like. Getting social with friends and family isn't a bad idea either. Make sure you don't get insomnia and to get your rest and eat so you don't accumulate more problems. Everything will be fine, and just remember there's someone out there with a harder life and more dark thoughts than you.