I need to stop overthinking things because

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It is not healthy. I think this is my problem.

How does one go about not overthinking things

What ways are there to stop this?

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It’s a mania thing. Brain inflammation.

If you can take steps to reduce that, you’ll think less. Won’t make you less intelligent, just more deliberate and controlled with your thinking.

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thanks that makes sense, i think… :slight_smile: …what are the Best ways to reduce brain inflammation in your opinion apart from a healthy diet and PEMF?

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Amyloban 3399 seems effective. If you’re okay with a supplement.

Ellis water is good too but that doesn’t have a lot of data behind it. Me and @Ale benefitted from it but it’s part of a broad spectrum approach. Not a silver bullet.

Daily Essential Nutrients is the best multi I’ve found, also. Chelated versions of the minerals, way more absorbable than the inorganic forms.

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would you say that also not stressing out too much also reduces brain inflammation…somehow???

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Therapy really helped me with my catastrophic thinking.

Try to just live in the present. There’s too many variables in the universe if you go down the path of catastrophic thinking.

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I can’t wrap my head around psychological means of calming down. If my head has pressure, I’m agitated. If there’s no pressure, I’m naturally calm.

Try playing wack-a-mole with your thoughts. Suppressing them when you notice them, so you’re totally present. But you can only comfortably do it when you’re well. An SZ person is already on tilt, this doesn’t really work for him/her.

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Magnification (or Catastrophizing) : Exaggerating negative details of an event and overemphasizing your own imperfections and fears, making things into a much bigger deal than they actually are.

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as the guy from transformers would say Just do it.dont think too much and just do it.

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Decatastrophizing

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In cognitive therapy, decatastrophizing or decatastrophization is a cognitive restructuring technique to treat cognitive distortions, such as magnification and catastrophizing, commonly seen in psychological disorders like anxiety[1] and psychosis.[2]

The technique consists of confronting the worst-case scenario of a feared event or object, using mental imagery to examine whether the effects of the event or object have been overestimated (magnified or exaggerated) and where the patient’s coping skills have been underestimated. The term was coined by Albert Ellis,[3] and various versions of the technique have been developed, most notably by Aaron T. Beck.[4]

Decatastrophizing is also called the “what if” technique,[5][6] because the worst-case scenario is confronted by asking: “What if the feared event or object happened, what would occur then?”

The following is an example:

“I could make an absolute fool of myself if I say the wrong thing.”

“What if you say the wrong thing, what would happen then?”

“He might think I’m weird.” …

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Catastrophizing involves a number of cognitive distortions:

  • Overestimation of the likelihood of an event
  • Overestimation of the ‘awfulness’ of an event
  • Underestimation of our ability to cope with the event should it happen

Decatastrophizing means addressing these distortions. Questions to ask might include: “Realistically, what is the worst that could happen?” and “How would I cope if the worst did happen?” .

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How’s your eating?

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How to Overcome Catastrophizing

1. Mindful awareness

You have to catch yourself having cognitive distortions to be able to do anything about them,

2. Consider Other Possible Outcomes

Consider positive predictions, neutral predictions, and mildly negative predictions, not just very negative predictions.

3. Make a Distinction Between “Significantly Unpleasant” and "Catastrophe"
The key to overcoming catastrophizing is making a distinction between something being significantly unpleasant and it being a catastrophe. Failing an important exam would be extremely distressing but it does not doom the individual to a life of failure.

4. Increase your perception of your ability to cope.

If you believe you can cope with negative events, anxiety will be much less of a problem for you.

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It is going well…getting bit bored of eating the same things so i added in potatoes…what about your eating?

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Postpone your worry

Postpone your biggest worries to a scheduled 20 to 30 minutes every day. This worry session can help break the habit of dwelling, acting as a safety net to contain your worries.

During your worry session, go over your worry list. Work through your concerns and try to find solutions. It’s okay if you can’t find a solution and the thoughts still bother you, just try to contain these worries to the daily session.

Focus on solutions

Part of catastrophising is the belief you are unable to deal with problems and negative situations. With your ‘worry list’ brainstorm other possible outcomes. Make a list of all the solutions you can think of, some may be negative. Focus on what you can change, rather than what is beyond your control.

Now you’ve evaluated your options, make an action plan. This can be an uncomfortable task. But you’ll feel better when you have a plan and you start addressing your concerns.

Challenge anxious thoughts

Instead of viewing your thoughts as facts, treat them as theories you’re testing out. Examine and challenge your worries, you’ll develop a more balanced perspective. Try asking yourself:

  • What’s the evidence that the thought is true? That it’s not true?
  • Is there a more positive, realistic way of looking at the situation?
  • What’s the probability that what I’m scared of will actually happen? If the probability is low, what are some more likely outcomes?
  • Is the thought helpful? How will worrying about it help me and how will it hurt me?
  • What would I say to a friend who had this worry?

Problem Solving

Worrying rarely leads to a solution. Regardless of how long you dwell on worst-case scenarios, you’re no more prepared if they actually happen. Problem solving involves evaluating a worrying situation, identifying steps to deal with it, and then putting the plan into action.

If a worry pops into your head, start by asking yourself whether the problem is something you can actually solve. The following questions can help:

  • Is the problem something you’re currently facing, rather than an imaginary what-if?
  • If the problem is an imaginary what-if, how likely is it to happen? Is your concern realistic?
  • Can you do something about the problem or prepare for it, or is it out of your control?

Accept uncertainty

The inability to tolerate uncertainty is a significant contributor to anxiety. Worrying is seen as a way to predict the future, prevent unpleasant surprises and control outcomes. The problem is, it doesn’t work.

Whilst you may feel safer worrying about all the things that could go wrong, it is an illusion and does not make life more predictable. Focusing on worst-case scenarios won’t stop bad things happening. It will only stop you enjoying good things in the present. So, if you want to stop worrying, start by tackling your need for certainty and immediate answers.

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Well I’m ok though I am eating an egg sandwich right now that I don’t need

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That is not too bad, glad you are doing OK generally…

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Organize your thoughts on paper. Make lists. If you have it down on paper you don’t have to keep going over it and over it again and again.

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thanks Leaf, I am going to do that this week… if this works i will be a happy happy HAPPy BUNNY lol

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