Question 1

how can i stop obsessive thoughts and worrying?

Accepted Answer

OCD etc: Keep yourself busy with regard to your thoughts and mind. Playing games like scrabble etc.. May help, stay with friends or be around people and interact with them. If you really have a problem you may need help.

Question 2

how do i stop obsessive thoughts without pills?

Accepted Answer

See Behaviorist.: You can see a therapist who is a behaviorist . They can help you with techniques to deal with obsessive thoughts. Ot may take a little longer than when pills are given but it can be very effective and safe.

Question 3

what can be done to stop having obsessive thoughts about my death?

Accepted Answer

Great question: You'll need to decide for yourself whether there is empirical support for the hypothesis that we are not just our bodies (i've decided "yes" -- i've seen enough just in medicine). For most people, the fear of death fades as a person learns to love others unselfishly and finds meaning in leading a decent life, however long or short it may be.

Question 4

why do my obsessive compulsions become painful if i try to resist them?

Accepted Answer

Prevent anxiety: By painful do you mean that you become more emotionally distressed? The compulsive behaviors exist typically because they help reduce anxieties (not in a rational way) about something bad happening (often about contamination).  By resisting the compulsions, your anxiety increases, which can be converted into physical symptoms.  Therapy often can effectively treat ocd.

Question 5

what should i do about my obsessive daydreaming?  hard to get work done.

Accepted Answer

Commit: Make a committment to stay on track. Tell yourself to stop when you find yourself lapsing back into day dreams. Allow yourself to daydream for a particular period of time on a particular day and time (but no more than that).

Question 6

how do you stop (without medication) constant anxious/obsessive thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Acceptance: Trying to stop thoughts can actually lead to "thought-rebounding" or even more of the unwanted thoughts. Problem-solving, acceptance, and cognitive restructuring are behaviors that can help reduce anxiety. How about labeling these thoughts as "boring" and following your curiosity? Seeing a therapist is recommended if you want professional help. You might also try a book with good suggestions.

Question 7

would you consider somebody who visits the gym daily to be vain and obsessive?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Maybe the person who works out at the gym daily enjoys exercise and it's health  benefits. If there is alternation in the areas of the body being focused on at the gym - it may not be obsessive. On the other hand, some people do become obsessed with working out and some with becoming thin or having the "perfect body.".

Question 8

what are the signs of obsessive anxiety?

Accepted Answer

When you : Can't stop thinking about the things that worry you, difficulty sleeping, concentrating on anything else, you have obsessive anxiety, usually referred to as obsessive compulsive disorder. (Some people just obsess others also feel compelled to do things repetitively, like wash their hands due to anxiety about germs).

Question 9

what are obsessive complusive order symptoms?

Accepted Answer

OCD: Obsessive compulsive Disorder involves unrealistic thoughts/ fear that the person may or may not realize is unreasonable &amp;/or repetitive behaviors.

Question 10

what are some ways to stop obsessive thinking?

Accepted Answer

See below: Medications in combination with cognitive behavior therapy are often effective for obsessive compulsive disorder, where obsessive thoughts can be a major problem.

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