Do you find the more you try to stop thinking about something unpleasant, the more those unwanted thoughts keep popping up in your brain? Whether you're trying to quit thinking about an ex after your breakup, or you want to quit rehashing that conversation that didn't go well earlier in the day, it's hard to get your brain to stop thinking about something.
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Jun 29
329 — How to Stop Beating Yourself Up for How You Feel With Psychotherapist Daniel Smith
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "I should be over this by now"? Maybe an old fear or insecurity shows up, and instead of just feeling it, you feel bad about feeling that way. Most of us were taught that hard feelings — shame, envy, anger, boredom — are problems to be solv ... Show More
49m 1s
Apr 2022
Rumination: How to Disrupt Obsessive Thoughts
It’s normal and healthy for us to try to process our experiences emotionally, but sometimes during that process we find ourselves getting stuck on the same painful memory, anxiety, or disturbing thought. This frustrating experience, known as rumination, is a common psychological ... Show More
1h 2m
Oct 2023
How to Stop Overthinking | Dr. John Delony | Love, Happiness, & Success | E372
There are few things worse than wishing you could stop ruminating about the past or worrying about the future, and not knowing how. Rumination happens when our minds aren’t at peace with not having all the answers. You’ll chew on a painful memory, a lost relationship, or an uncer ... Show More
59m 37s
May 2025
When Unwanted Thoughts Hijack Your Peace: Therapy for Overthinking
Feeling like your brain just won’t shut up? You’re not imagining it. In this episode of Take Out Therapy, we’re diving into the relentless stream of automatic thoughts—the mental chatter that keeps empathic high achievers locked in self-judgment, overthinking, and emotional overl ... Show More
15m 25s