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What's the best way to deal with negative feeling and thoughts?

Discussion in 'Self Improvement' started by Deleted Account, Apr 20, 2020.

  1. What's the best way to deal with negative feelings or thoughts. What's your opinion?
    Is it distraction? Some say working out or going outside or listening to music. But porn and mastrubation was a distraction too, so I'm not sure about that.
    Some say just let those feelings out, but how?
    Another option is feeling the feelings but think about them in a neutral way. Unfortunately it doesn't really work for me
    Is it good to stop negative thought with meditation for example?
    What do you think? What worked best for you?
     
  2. Sami77

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    for example: i'm very quiet person, i take a walk in the neighborhood see if anybody around of course if i know him and like him i'll spend sometime with'em do whatever he do until i get bored of him, but due to the crisis these days i never get bored easily.
     
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  3. Thanks for the answer, but with negative thought and feelings i meant more things like sadness, fear, aggression, dissatisfaction, paranoia etc.
    Boredom is not my problem. I would prefer boredom instead of a mental rollercoaster
     
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  4. RaXaZ

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    Cut them out off your life.
     
  5. Sami77

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    Ommm, these feelings did not came for no reason, if u already know why and what caused those feelings u have to face it, if it's from a he or she u have to solve it with him/her
    U get what i'm talking about right?
     
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  6. SirWanksalot

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    Hey man, 5 year veteran here. WHat many guys who've abstained for really long times for good will tell you is.... meditation.
    You already are going in the right direction.
    Expressing feelings and thoughts externally or "letting those feelings out" tries to reach one form of catharsis (working through a thought or an emotion completely so that it is resolved to a new degree). Unfortunately that is less efficient than internal catharsis which you can learn to bring about through meditation.

    And when you say "it doesn't really work for me" that sounds like you think that it's something you do or it doesn't work. Meditation and learning to relate differently to your internal experience is a SKILL. Not a pill ;-)
    Witht the right guidance and teachers you can experience even the most intense urge, sadness, fear, frustration or whatever without getting caught up in it or without exhausting yourself by fighting it endlessly.
    That's the beauty of meditation.

    If you need any more pointers just contact me via pm and I am happy to help you out man.
     
  7. I think i supressed the emotion for very long. I have mental problems for more than 12 years. I can't just solve one thing and everything is gone. Unfortunately.
    But thanks for your help. I really apretiate that
     
  8. Thats a good advice.
    I do meditation for more than a year now. I do it every day for the last 4 months. It helps me a lot with sleeping. But the bad feelings and thoughts are still there. Not always because i have mood swings. If my mood is good there are only good thoughts like that i have archieved so good things with my will power etc. and i'm very confident at that time
    But in my bad mood i get i think everybody want to do bad things to me etc. It feels like bipolar since nofap
    It's not really that i'm unhappy with my life situation. It's more that i'm unhappy with those emotions.
    I'm sure it just disappears when withdrawel is completly over.
    I'm just asking because i'm not sure how to deal with it during the withdrawel
     
  9. It's to smile, it tricks your brain into thinking you are happy immediately .
     
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  10. Maybe i meditate more than just 10-20 minutes each day
     
  11. That's true! Thank's man
     
  12. SirWanksalot

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    Have you ever talked to someone about that? Like some form of a mental health professional? Might be interesting to see what they can tell you what exactly it is you are dealing with.

    What I can wholeheartedly recommend is two audiobooks from Shinzen Young.
    One is called "break through difficult emotions" & even better "The Science of Enlightenment".
    The second one also has a hard copy of the book but I much prefer the audiobook in this case.
    These have helped me so much in my life I can't really describe it in a quick post on a forum. But I hope it will help you too my man. Wishing you the best!
     
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  13. Wilde°

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    You probably know what makes you depressed so try let it go whatever it is and find a way to not think about it too much.. like people above me said meditation might really help but I'd also suggest doing something that will make you feel better like walking outside (If you can) or find a new hobby .. whatever comes to your mind. Stay positive if you're here I believe you want to change and improve things will get better.. i can relate to it since I had mental problems in the past.
    Keep on improving!
     
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  14. I didn't really read the other comments but i advice you to practice meditation on a regular basis. Meditation will allow you to calm your thoughts and be in the present moment. Meditation doesn't give the answer, it destroys the question.
     
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  15. SirWanksalot

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    Yes, meditation coupled with committed action is a match made in heaven ;-)
     
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  16. Dealing with this for a long time, especially now.

    I’ve been in contact with at least one friend a day - text, call, email, or Zoom. And I share as much as I think is appropriate. Getting feedback or just having someone hear without comment is a help.

    I read good material that turns my mind towards gratefulness. Also reading through my latest nautical adventure.

    And regular exercise.

    The biggest of the three is interacting with others.
     
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  17. Wilde°

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    @AKRO_5891 pointed out something really helpful. If you have anyone that is positive like a friend or a person you have been through alot of things with, talk to him about stuff you like and ask each other how you spend your time at such crisis. I remember when I had anxiety disorder my friend came to visit me and we played together it wiped out all the bad thoughts, there isn't a better solution then that. I loved to talk about sports and stuff. You'll find it very helpful!
     

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