Anyone else constantly play the worst case scenario in your head? I swear my brain goes to worst case scenario for everything. My health. My loved ones health. My job. Ppl telling my employers about bad stuff I did and said in the past. It’s brutal to live with. I wanna just shut it off. How do y’all cope for those that have it?
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Meditation, and meds. If you are not on an anti anxiety script, I would talk to your doctor. Shutting down the racing thoughts is tough! Learning to calm your mind and stop playing the what if game it critical to sobriety in my opinion. He serenity prayer holds a lot of lessons. Good luck man!
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I’m in the same boat at times Mike. I try my best to turn it over to my HP on a daily or hourly basis. Truth is I don’t know what the future holds, but I do have proof that if I clean house, trust God, and help others it generally works out ok.
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“I’ve been through thousands of horrible events in my life, a few of which actually happened”
Mark Twain
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This is a fantastic quote
Definitely can relate to this mike, in fact I’ve allowed it to destroy multiple relationships and so on so forth. I think the important thing to do is be mindful of these intrusive thoughts. Recognize when they come and look at them as if they were not your own and ask yourself “is there a deeper meaning behind why I am feeling these insecurities and anxieties?” “Is there any logic or rational thought to these thoughts” recognize them as false and just a source of anxiety. I always thought I could out think any situation possible, that if I could rationalize and think and think and think that I could always figure anything out and it always led to a deep unsettling feeling of anxiety and insecurity. Practice calming your thoughts, focusing on the present moment and also just telling yourself “I am deserving of peace of mind and peace is something that starts with me” Much love friend, wishing only the best for your heart and for your mind. All is well
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Every human I talk to does this in their minds. Our brains are instinctively trying to protect us and if we don’t steer it, it can go a bit off course and stay in this mode of trying to warn us about everything.
I try to argue opposites with myself. I found Bryon Katie’s teachings on self inquiry to be very useful for helping myself shift to reality and stay in the present.
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Thanks. I totally identify with it. I’m my own worst enemy at times. Lol
For me it always comes down to the AA literature and old standbys like the serenity prayer. Said it and tried to really absorb it at least 20 times per day in early sobriety. Not worrying about things we can’t change is front and center. Good luck.
Mercy yes! I have literally had the worst case scenario garbage ruin weeks on end for me. That's when I know that I have to get up, get out and start moving!
You are not your egoic mind. You are the awareness of the egoic mind. Disidentfy from the thoughts and they’ll have no power over you. Developing mindfulness creates a greater ability to disidentfy.
I just had my weekly therapy session today, went to my home group for a deep emotional meeting, and bow going to shower (cry a little/pray) and then meditate as long as my crazy brain allows me. God has helped me become aware of so much in recovery. Awareness hurts but not finding the issue in myself and correcting it is even more hurtful. Ask your God for his grace and direction in what to do next. Also, GO HELP SOMEONE ELSE! 
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Yes, yes help someone. We have to give it away to keep it. So helpful.
There's a Bible study on the YouVersion app called "get out of your own head." It's fantastic. Shoot me a message if you wanna download that app and do the study together!
This is fantastic!