Keys to Controlling Negative Thoughts

Since the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic, mental health has become more important than in recent years, especially given the increase in cases of depression caused by the consequences of the pandemic. Also automatic negative thoughts (ANP) appeared more frequently, which affect not only the neuronal area, but also the health of the human body. Therefore, it is important to know some keys to control the negative thoughts.

Negative thoughts are something natural that all people have, although some with greater intensity than others. In many cases, in fact, these thoughts appear spontaneously and are perceived as such short and sudden messages that take over the mind.

THE automatic negative thoughts (PNA) can have serious consequences on the human body and mental health. People with PNA more frequent than normal should contact a specialist to prevent this from triggering other diseases such as depression, which is accompanied by a sense of guilt, shame and disappointment, headaches, tachycardia, tiredness, muscle tension and insomnia, among the others.

“Some studies show that personality traits, such as optimism and pessimism, influence many areas of life health and wellness. The positive thinking that normally appears with optimism is a key part of effective stress control, which, in turn, is linked to many health benefits,” explains the specialized health site “Mayo Clinic”.

One of the best ways to control these thoughts is detect its appearance as quickly as possible, then interrupt its course. Once you have the topic in mind, it is advisable to start experiencing some positive outlooks on life.

Positive thoughts can have an immediate effect mental health AND physicist. Among its main benefits, they guarantee greater longevity and resistance to common colds, lower levels of suffering and depression and a greater ability to deal with difficult situations and moments of stress. Furthermore, it allows you to have better cardiovascular health.

Tips for controlling negative thoughts

The web portal “Hola”, which specializes in beauty, lifestyle and physical and mental well-being, has detailed some tricks to control negative thoughts and not let them take over the body. brain.

“If the tendency to emit ANPs is very deep-rooted, the only way to eliminate them will be through help of a specialist. Advice will not work, specific techniques will need to be trained. However, there are some guidelines that can be useful to us,” they indicate. In detail, each of them:

• Identify and note the thought and its effects on emotions, behavior and vital areas.
• Detect and modify thought patterns (for example, excessive self-demand, intolerance of frustration, distrust of others).
• Replace the NAPs with more realistic and positive ones. Instead of thinking that “I can’t contribute anything to the interview,” I can think that I’m highly qualified and highly motivated and that may give me a chance, but not a guarantee.
• Learn to relativize. Don’t see every unpleasant event as a drama, but rather as something unpleasant.
• Live positive sensations and experiences every day (the pleasure of walking in a park, or enjoying an evening or lying down with a blanket in front of the TV).
• Train your mind to stop thinking and focus on the present.
• Have an organized life with routines such as exercise, sleep, nutrition.