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How can I stop overthinking and start feeling confident, strong, and fearless?

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Published At April 14, 2023
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I feel content, motivated, and normal; however, when I reflect on the past, I become very sad and anxious. I begin to think about bad choices that I made, and incidents involving friends that happened when I was 15 or 16 years old, and all of these things make me feel so anxious and depressed. I was considering my studies. It may have bothered me at first, but I tried to ignore it and focus on the future It reminds me again and makes me feel anxious. How to stop all of this ruminating and thinking so that I can focus on my academics and how to start feeling confident, strong, and fearless? What are some techniques for this, as well as diet? Is this bipolar disorder? Since it is a very well-known mental condition today and many notable individuals also suffer from it. Please help me.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for your query,

You may have an obsessive thought disorder, not bipolar. There is non-pharmacological management for your it, you should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it. It will help you.

  1. You should do exercises daily for 30 to 45 minutes like at least going for a walk.
  2. You should do meditation for 20 minutes daily, just sit at one place in a comfortable position and try to concentrate on your normal breathing, do not stop or force yourself to stop your thoughts, just let it be. it will help you to relax and reduces ruminative thoughts.
  3. You should eat healthy home-cooked foods and also,avoid junk foods.
  4. You must drink plenty of water.
  5. You should spend quality time with friends and family daily or do video calls if you are living away from your family.
  6. You should spend time on creative hobbies like reading good books, writing journals, painting, drawing, learning new skills or language or musical instruments.
  7. You should take enough seven to eight hours of sleep daily.
  8. I suggest you to avoid tobacco or alcohol or any substance abuse.

Please follow up for further assistances.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi
Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Psychiatry

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