{"id":1029,"date":"2023-03-20T13:30:40","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T13:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mindyog.com\/blog\/?p=1029"},"modified":"2023-06-21T06:26:28","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T05:26:28","slug":"10-techniques-to-help-change-negative-thoughts-of-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindyog.com\/blog\/10-techniques-to-help-change-negative-thoughts-of-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"10 techniques to help change negative thoughts of depression"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many of\nus find ourselves stuck in similar thoughts for long periods in real life. Such\nmonotonous thinking is reflected in social media. Here, some may be giving\nstatuses of depression; some may be sharing only sad events and others are\nconstantly criticizing others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping people&#8217;s minds informed is very important now.\nEspecially after the Corona Epidemic, this problem is appearing more and more.\nIn fact, many changes have come in life during this pandemic. The mind\nstruggles to cope with this change. As a result, a dark cloud accumulates in\nmind. If we do not overcome the black cloud at this time, a terrible storm will\narise. And fighting that mental storm will be very difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, it was once thought that stress, anxiety or\ndepression only resided in the minds of adults. But the reality is quite\ndifferent. In fact, the problem can appear even at a very young age. There are\nmany examples of even children suffering from depression. So people of all ages\nshould be careful with this disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to experts, every person must be careful in\nthis situation. In that case, we must know why the problem of anxiety and depression\nis increasing now. Only then will it be easy to identify the problem quickly?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do you know you are suffering from anxiety?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When anxiety always appears, negative thinking consumes\nthe head. Also does not like to work. Also there are various mental and\nphysical changes, such as-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Body aches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Chest pain The heart may seem to be racing too fast<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Tiredness consumes the whole day and does not sleep\nproperly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Headache, blurred vision and tremors may occur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. The pressure may be high<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Muscles become stiff<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Having weak immunity, digestive system issues are seen\nat a major rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dear readers, think and find your thoughts in the\nfollowing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. I always imagine something bad will happen to me or I\nwill lose something precious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. I remember life&#8217;s hardships and traumas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. I am always thinking about the future, trying to\ninfluence the outcome of a certain situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. I need reassurance or acceptance from some people to\nbe happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. When things don&#8217;t go my way, I get angry and blame\nothers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the above negative thoughts become a habit, then these\nthoughts hinder our confidence and efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Ways to deal with negative\nthoughts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Write in the diary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step to not drowning in negative thoughts is to\nbecome aware of the negative thoughts that are running through our brains\nthroughout the day. If we are aware, we can analyze them logically or\nfactually. I will be able to change them. All we need to do is write down those\nthoughts in a diary to increase awareness. Once we put our negative thoughts\ndown in the diary, our next task is to challenge the thoughts and change them\nin a realistic context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Challenge negative thoughts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, by asking these questions, we will find the positive\nside of the mind by challenging the negative thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. What is my advantage in this situation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. What can I do differently for better results in this\nsituation next time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. What can I learn from this?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. How can a good friend of mine help me in this\nsituation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Will this matter in 5 years? Even 5 weeks?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Am I overstating it or taking it personally?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. What do I lose by engaging in negative thinking?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. What benefits can I get from engaging in positive\nthinking?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Focus on the positive aspects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. The most effective way to overcome negativity is to\nreplace it with positive things. We need to remember good deeds, including good\nmemories, successes or achievements, and skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Another way to find positivity is to tell someone I\ntrust about my positives and write them down in a diary so that I can see them\ncheer me up when I&#8217;m feeling down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Avoid comparisons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid comparing yourself with others. We usually don&#8217;t\nfind much good in ourselves when we compare or evaluate ourselves with others.\nTo reduce negative thinking, we need to reduce our attitude of comparison and\ntry to look at all situations objectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. See criticism as someone else&#8217;s perspective or opinion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another reason negative thinking becomes a problem is\nwhen we take the criticism of others personally or overestimate it. We often\ncannot separate our own identities\/abilities from the views or opinions of\nothers. We should avoid being too critical of ourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Practising gratitude and self-love<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We should show gratitude by recognizing the little\ngoodies, the little positives, and the good things going on around us. When we\nwake up, we should open our eyes and thank God for the new day. Write down the\ncontributions of others in daily life, &#8216;I love the people I work with&#8217;. Try to\nappreciate every positive thing in people around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Exercise can reduce anxiety<\/strong>. In that case, at least\n30 minutes of exercise a day is a must. In this case, normal walking can also\nbe done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. Can do Mindfulness<\/strong>&nbsp;(Mindfulness) or\nPranayama (Pranayama).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. Avoid<\/strong>&nbsp;must, should \u2013 these words to get out of thinking\nerrors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10. Be your own friend<\/strong>. If you can&#8217;t say such\nbad things to or about your friend, then become your friend and stop yourself\nfrom such negative thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turani also advises, &#8220;Find out where such\nself-criticism comes from. Also examine past experiences to see if they are\naffecting you now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A normal way is that if any of the\nSymptoms are present such as palpitations, chest pain, etc then very first you\nshould get in touch with a Psychologist or a Psychiatrist. It would help to\nlead a better Well-being of life. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many of us find ourselves stuck in similar thoughts for long periods in real life. Such monotonous thinking is reflected in social media. Here, some may be giving statuses of depression; some may be sharing only sad events and others are constantly criticizing others. Keeping people&#8217;s minds informed is very important now. 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