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Identifying and releasing negative feelings

Posted by Sherman @shermananski, Nov 9, 2019

I’m going through new therapy with a psychiatrist resident. He’s working with me to identify and release negative emotions. I’ve always found self awareness (I like that term!) very very difficult. So hard. At this point in my life I’m like this is nonsense. But I’m willing to try! Anything to get off Effexor! Nasty stuff. But it’s the only med that I could tolerate and worked this last relapse. Anyone have experience or thoughts on this?

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Sherman | @shermananski | Nov 11, 2019
In reply to @guener "@shermananski , my, I have some considerable background in ruminating myself. When I am depressed it..." + (show)
@guener

@shermananski , my, I have some considerable background in ruminating myself. When I am depressed it is a go-to habit of mine that ends of with endless self-critique to the point of feeling worthless. When I catch myself doing this I try to realize that I have explored my past and that it's not going to help me in *this* moment to pursue it any further. I set it aside, and if I feel later that it is important will bring it up with my therapist. I release my thoughts that are very negative in the company of somebody I can trust to give me honest and helpful feedback or just to ask them to listen and to acknowledge my feelings as valid.

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Thank you for breaking it down into a process. It helps me.

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jonasd | @jonasd | Jul 31, 2021

Does anyone have experience working to manage Negative irrational thoughts? A tecnic or exercises?
My mind is clear what things are real and what are just imagination. But when the events of frustration and loneliness comes up everything become dark and I lost the path.
Any suggestion is welcome, thanks.

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Amanda Roe | @amandajro | Aug 1, 2021
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@jonasd

Does anyone have experience working to manage Negative irrational thoughts? A tecnic or exercises?
My mind is clear what things are real and what are just imagination. But when the events of frustration and loneliness comes up everything become dark and I lost the path.
Any suggestion is welcome, thanks.

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Hello @jonasd and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It is so great that you have reached out for support to help you through your feelings. I'd like to start by asking for a little more background to start and so I can get you connected with members who may be able to share their experiences with you.

You will notice that I have moved your post into an existing discussion you may find helpful if you choose to scroll back through the previous comments by other members.

Also, the following information may be helpful.

- Stop Negative Thoughts Exercise:
https://anxietycontrolcenter.com/stop-negative-thoughts-exercise/
- 6 Tips to Change Negative Thinking:
https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-3024843
Have you been diagnosed with depressions and/or anxiety? Are you on any related medication? How long have these feelings been affecting you?

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linh | @linh | Aug 2, 2021
In reply to @amandajro "Hello @jonasd and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It is so great that you have reached..." + (show)
@amandajro

Hello @jonasd and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It is so great that you have reached out for support to help you through your feelings. I'd like to start by asking for a little more background to start and so I can get you connected with members who may be able to share their experiences with you.

You will notice that I have moved your post into an existing discussion you may find helpful if you choose to scroll back through the previous comments by other members.

Also, the following information may be helpful.

- Stop Negative Thoughts Exercise:
https://anxietycontrolcenter.com/stop-negative-thoughts-exercise/
- 6 Tips to Change Negative Thinking:
https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-change-negative-thinking-3024843
Have you been diagnosed with depressions and/or anxiety? Are you on any related medication? How long have these feelings been affecting you?

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Wow, thanks, this information is so helpful.

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