When you get in a loop, figure out something to do to distract yourself. Tell yourself to stop and do that. It takes time and practice and you have to stick with it but it can help.
Years ago when going through some rough stuff family and depression-wise, I started listening to stand up comedy on my drive to work. When my brain would start replaying conversations how they went or how I wish they had gone, I would pop in one of those CDs. When I finally got to a good therapist she said that was a great coping mechanism for me.
You will have to figure out what will draw your attention out of the loop...maybe a favorite song or movie or some sort of household chore...but it can help to break that broken record thing that can go on in your brain.
Tell yourself to STOP and redirect your attention. It takes practice and persistence but I found it helpful.
Years ago when going through some rough stuff family and depression-wise, I started listening to stand up comedy on my drive to work. When my brain would start replaying conversations how they went or how I wish they had gone, I would pop in one of those CDs. When I finally got to a good therapist she said that was a great coping mechanism for me.
You will have to figure out what will draw your attention out of the loop...maybe a favorite song or movie or some sort of household chore...but it can help to break that broken record thing that can go on in your brain.
Tell yourself to STOP and redirect your attention. It takes practice and persistence but I found it helpful.
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