How to get rid of stressful thoughts and rude behavior?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 28-year-old male, and unmarried. I am always in stress and thinking over some past incidents and future as well as present possibilities. I sleep only for five to six hours at night. I always behave rudely with others. Many times I think that I should run away from this. I try to control myself always, and every minute is bombing inside me, and I have headaches and frustration.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

It appears that you have some traumatic or stressful life events that still bothers you. Your stress has started affecting you physically as well. It is better to have some counseling sessions to do some catharsis and learn relaxation strategies. Also, CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) will help you to challenge your fears and encounter your stress levels.

The following may also help:

1. Deep breathing exercises.

2. Walk for at least 30 minutes per day.

3. Work out, if possible, to release toxins out of your body.

4. Reduce smoking, if you do.

5. Avoid junk, spicy foods, and soft drinks.

6. Increase water intake.

7. Thought diary or journaling will be also helpful for analyzing and restructuring thoughts (underlying cause) of the problem.

Thank you.