How Do You Deal With Obsessive Thinking?
Obsessive thinking can come in the form of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) or what some are calling Pure-O – obsessive thinking without the compulsions. Whatever the case may be, for some people this kind of obsessive thinking can quickly become a way of life, often to the point that it takes over our life. Thoughts just seem to become stuck in our minds and they replay like a broken record. Learn to identify when this thought process begins so that you can take control of it! Realization is the first step in gaining control over obsessive thinking. One must be able to identify and realize when the thought process is getting out of hand. Once you find yourself obsessing over a given issue, stop yourself immediately and begin to observe your thought process. You may find it necessary to record your thoughts on paper. At this point you could become surprised at how often you are slipping into a bad thought process. Maybe negative thinking has become an obsession for you and maybe you
