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Feb 9, 2018 9:35 PM
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KitforKat
Does thinking about killing myself just cause I could count?
SederHishtalshelus
Ohhh weeeeawy?
Markersman
VodkaReindeer
Where are these people that control how they feel?
gaidinbdj
That would be a symptom and not a sign. They're not interchangeable.
KINGMARKUS22
DoctorBambu
*Citation needed*
dancingbyherself
I KNOW!
RobJenkins
Define control
TheSublimelyMagnificentJechtUsernameMarkIII
What exactly do they mean by control?
GreaterDog
Really bad phrasing tbh. Should say obsessive fixation. This tweet just makes it sound like suppressing negative emotions is "normal".
intothewilde
Control? You peasants. I am actively firing them up, it's the only spice I've got left.
chrispydtankPS4
I disagree, I've been told by the pros that one key thing that is important in battling depression is positivity and control. 1.
storebrandproductmascot
Where's the disagreeing part?
chrispydtankPS4
Let it control you, it will consume you. 2.
tides240
Well that would explain a lot...
dspadaccini350
With anxiety????
kibbypie
It's not about control. It's about recognizing that your thoughts are affecting your behaviour/self worth.
itsjulionotjose
TurkeyFarmsBlelluh
huh
Leftmysoulthere
Rumination being the key word here
Watchadave
Oh crap, another thing to worry about.
TRDirty
I don't think I have never not been depressed and I'm kinda glad it's that way. At least I don't know what I'm missing
Jeanemon
Yeah, I understand. I'm going to a doctor for the first time on monday, and I'm kinda scared. Don't remember what I was like before this.
TRDirty
It's nothing to be scared about. Just be open. It's not easy but if you want to feel better they need to know what's up.
Santorrr
A "Psychology fact" account with a snapcode in the profile pic. Yeah no.
Elonth
tell me something i don't know
Hoparistic
Oh
beanspud28
Is this what they mean when you imagine just driving off a bridge.
CSTAR104
Most days i can control it. Some days when i know it's ok i let it take over. I feel like if i don't let my depression out once in /1
CSTAR104
a while it will consume me. 2/2
CaptainRuse
Well, fuck.
CaptainRuse
Wait, I didn't mean to say that.
EvilKam
If true, that explains a terrifying amount of my history.
dannykings37
It's true
fathersisterberzerker
meditation and yoga help, personally.
miyamotorola
Meditation helped. It didn't solve the depression but it helped me to control my thoughts and anxiety. Also the panic attacks disappeared.
miyamotorola
Made everything way more bearable.
Malteaser19
Does this count having arguments in your head with yourself? Cause if so .. well fuck
TheS4ndm4n
Only if the voices tell you to kill them all
Malteaser19
Well fuck
Ireallycantthinkofanythingbetterrightnow
no, thats just your brain trying to train for possible real arguments. We are made to worry, its basically a survival thing
Malteaser19
This makes me feel less crazy thank you
TristanBomb
Embrace it - if you can hold a calm and rational debate between two positions in your head, you're more likely to reach a logical decision.
Malteaser19
I do try to embrace most of it but every now and again it takes a darker twist and I wonder if it's still me replying
SturmKitteh
It depends. I have arguments for decision making and rationalizing my emotions. May indicate issues, may indicate good thought patterns.
Malteaser19
Mostly it's arguments about when to cross the street, what to buy at the shops, what that person who just walked by meant by that look..
SturmKitteh
I'd probably say if you're legitimately concerned by it, speak to someone. There have been studies done stating that talking to yourself 1/2
SturmKitteh
Can actually be healthy and help thought processes and decision making. If it was more paranoia, could be a general anxiety?
Malteaser19
I do have generalized anxiety as well as health anxiety so just simply going to the doctor isn't a thing I can do easily but I think I will
BrianBoyko
You mean other people can *control* their negative thoughts?
nicoleoftheeast
No
Stuebydoo
Some weirdos can also not worry about stuff too
NerdyFlapjack
This is a main precept of a solid meditation practice - objectively recognizing thoughts for what they are, both good and bad (1/2)
NerdyFlapjack
without personal judgement. Eventually you can 'control' how you think and react. It's not easy but can be v rewarding (2/2)
Tuvano
It's more like catching yourself when you are having them and shifting them to better thoughts. Anyone can learn to do it.
SonOfKazar
Fuck that sounds like a lotta work though
Tuvano
It sounds more daunting than it is. After a while, it's automatic. It was definitely worth my time to learn. Feel pretty damn good 23/7.
LegosBearsAndSex
Cognitive therapy?
Sparkydoodaa
Wow, didn’t know it was possible to control your negative thoughts. #seriously
miyamotorola
Well it is possible to control you thoughts in general. Meditating does help for example. Shuts down the gossipy brain monkey.
Sparkydoodaa
Well I suppose that’s true, cause I can stop my self getting over excited, just unable to control the sad parts
miyamotorola
if you want i can send you some videos which helped me to learn how to overcome it.
Sparkydoodaa
Yes please!!