Why do I have unwanted thoughts in my mind?

Hello,

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I have read your query and can understand your concern. Here is the first step towards identifying what you are dealing with.

First of all, it is essential to pay attention to the thoughts you refer to as unwanted and negative. I would encourage you to consider the following questions so that your problem can be properly understood and a solution can be discussed.

1. Are these thoughts repetitive?

2. Do these thoughts begin after a particular trigger or event?

3. What is the main content or subject of the unwanted thoughts? Is there a major theme?

4. When you say 'negative' thoughts, are you referring to thoughts about ending life or similar?

5. Do you experience emotional disturbances (such as irritability, anger, sadness, anxiety, etc.) along with having these unwanted and negative thoughts? If so, can you please describe them?

6. Has there been any significant event in your life around the time when the thoughts started?

7. Have these unwanted and negative thoughts caused any disturbance in your day-to-day life?

You may write back to us with more details. If your thoughts are mostly repetitive and not under your control, obsessive-compulsive disorder is probable, which should be checked out. If you have any thoughts of ending life, please contact a doctor as soon as possible, and also talk with a counselor either online or in person.

There is a possibility of experiencing a lot of anxiety about this. Please do not allow anxiety to affect your day-to-day life. There is always help available if things get worse. Knowing that most of the fears never come into reality is helpful. Hence, always trust your ability to overcome any difficulties.

Meanwhile, consider the seven questions I mentioned above and see if you can understand where these thoughts are coming from.

I hope this answers your query.

Let me know if I need to assist you further.

Thank you.