Thought Broadcasting. Any tips to overcome it?

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Hi guys
I joined this forum a little while and I wanted to say it’s been really useful for me to read the threads and posts. I don’t personally know anyone that’s experienced psychosis or who is living with positive symptoms of sz.
It’s really hard to put into words some of the mad/complex stuff that goes on in my mind so seeing things I can relate to and understand makes me feel a little less crazy and not so alone.
Xx I’ve also followed some of the tips and advice you guys have given and it’s helped in small ways so that you for that.

I wanted to to ask if anyone has any tips for overcoming
The massive inconvenience this is the belief of thought broadcasting.
I’m on meds, have been since all this started eight years ago, and have tried out a good few and settled on seroquel xr.
It works well Enough for me in the sense that I’m not too drowsy during the day and I don’t have that never ending hunger
That olanazpine gives you.
Unfortunately the thought broadcasting belief just won’t go away. (None of the meds made a difference to it)
At times I can get through the day ok and just keep telling myself it’s not real Etc.
But its worst in social situations with friends or in a big group of people.
For instance If I’m sitting at a table and someone walks away I’ll think it’s because of something I thought.
My belief (I might as well be honest) is that everyone is able
To know one another’s thoughts but they can control it better than I can, like turn it on and off when they want have a filter on it.

Just to say I’ve done therapy Before and I was told that what i describing is delusional thinking brought on by faulty thinking patterns and other people have reassured me it’s not real.
And about 60% of the time I’m confident/ish that it’s not real either but when I’m in a situation where those thoughts come on
All that rationale goes out the window and I spiral into it.
So I suppose the question I’m trying to ask is if you guys feel yourselves going that way, is there something you do/think to get out of it?

Thanks In advance
TW
Xxxxxxx

M

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I know I’m the same way with my rationale. Usually distractions are my go to for delusions and reality testing like If I’m with a trusted group of friends/family I’ll ask them if they just heard what I was thinking and they’d tell me no. Also just doing things that I enjoy over and over. Sorry if that wasn’t very helpful. I hope you get the help and support that you need.

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Hi and welcome to this little corner of the universe, hope you feel at home here :slight_smile:

Unfortunately I don’t have any tips for you, I’m so sorry you’re still struggling with that. Sucks big time, here’s a virtual hug. Any time you get some kind of thought that’s out of the ordinary just post it here we’ll try our best to help you dissect it.

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What you said is helpful. :slight_smile:️
Thanks for taking the time to write to me.
I also will reality test and ask someone close about it and it does help, I do feel better afterwards.
My family/friends who know about it are great, and will listen to me.
I just try not to put it on them too often
Coz I don’t want to worry them.

I Just kinda wish I had a better technique for coping with it when it comes on in Social situations.

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Thanks for the welcome and the hug! :blush:

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