How To Stop Intrusive And Obsessive Thoughts

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In this video, author and depression counselor Douglas Bloch shares four tips on how you can respond to unwanted thoughts and obsessions.
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@randomacc3406 5 лет назад

I’m sorry to everyone who needs this

@jessieflores9745 4 года назад

Karlie Alex aww ily wanna get married

@jessieflores9745 4 года назад

Random Acc random acc headass

@fibonaccifanzeroviews7839 4 года назад

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR THE KINDNESS, RECOGNITION and not dismissing us sensitive, empathic souls. 🙏😘 I can be very painful and hurtful not to be heard over and over again. Or worse, laughed at when in a state of genuine emotion. I refuse to shove my feelings back down my throat any longer. Lol lost alot of friends after I took personal inventory. Hurt at first but much better in long run. 🌈⭐

@Noticccashonly 4 года назад

Because your sorry is going to cure me👍

@greyson6762 4 года назад

Thank you for being here and your empathy.

@user-cb7ux6ky2d 4 года назад

Hello friend Yes, that’s you You scrolling in the comments Hello Just take a deep breath Everything’s ok Right now In this moment Everything is ok In this moment You are safe Upsetting thoughts don’t define Who you are They don’t make you A bad person You might not be able To entirely stop them But you can tame them You are special You are gifted You’ll get better You are beautiful You are loved I love you Peace my friend

@jackbennett9040 4 года назад

Warrior CatFan Thankyou so much, bless you

@sna3934 4 года назад

@carrieoff 4 года назад

Thank you 🙏🏼

@shenoconnell770 4 года назад

Thank you

@RandyH524 4 года назад

This made me cry. I need help.

@zainabhassan9926 3 года назад

Sometimes my thoughts really hurt me and make me believe that I’m a horrible person not worthy of love ,and some kind of hypocrite

@DouglasBloch 3 года назад

That is just your brain misfiring. You can replace those thoughts with more realistic and kind thoughts. If you can’t do it on your own reach out to a counselor

@sairahabdullah1574 3 года назад

Zainab can I ask how have you been feeling these days? Do you still get these was was?

@zainabhassan9926 3 года назад

@@sairahabdullah1574 Hi thank you for asking I’m in better place now, I think I've learned how to manage those kind of thoughts. ‏ I still struggle sometimes but not as much as the past thank god. It’s really helps when you know ” it’s your brain not you” So please be kind to Yourself💕

@bang.fantastic.7 3 года назад

I also felt this its happens with me daily like whole day really disturbing and shaming i feel

@williambullard430 4 года назад

i used to get a lot of intrusive thoughts. i learned to stop reacting to them emotionally and when i got them i replaced the thought with "I Love You". this helped me a lot. i rarely get the thoughts now.

@SlyngshotSellers 4 года назад

william bullard that’s beautiful.

@drse2546 4 года назад

Thanks for the info. Will use this.

@fibonaccifanzeroviews7839 4 года назад

Wow, thanks so much for the share 💭 💎

@lorenakolziu5728 4 года назад

Me too.

@BeachBushandBeyond 4 года назад

Im going to give this a go. Thank you

@williama7124 5 лет назад

I have OCD, with violent, sexual, blasphemous intrusive thoughts. which led to a period of depersonalisation, in recovery now as result of Exposure Response Prevention therapy (and 20mg of Fluoxetine). Honestly I tried all of those tips but they only thing that worked for me was to embrace the thoughts head on, non resistance by giving them total approval and acceptance which turned off the fight or flight switch in my brain every time a thought popped up, which allowed the thoughts no matter how disturbing to just float in and out with ease and non attachment and allowed me to see the truth that I don't want to hurt anyone, and just because you have dark thoughts doesn't mean you are a dark person.

@DouglasBloch 5 лет назад

Nice job. I hope your recovery continues

@williama7124 5 лет назад

Thank you Douglas. Love your work.

@andygreer8645 5 лет назад

Well put, friend, well put. Just because you have dark thoughts does not mean you are a dark person. Thoughts and actions are two different things. There's not a one of us who hasn't been down that road. So glad to hear your therapy and medication are working for you. Your future belongs to you. No one can take that from you. I encourage you to keep in mind a beautiful promise from God Himself that says: "For I know the plans that I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you; plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11) God bless and take care.

@williama7124 5 лет назад

Thank you Carol. God bless.

@williama7124 5 лет назад

Thank you so much Andy, you are a kind soul. God Bless.

@Nurse_mici83 4 года назад

To everyone here, I love you all..you are not alone..we are in this together..doesn’t matter who u are or where u are from stay on the path to get to where you need to be ♥️

@Nurse_mici83 3 года назад

Christina Lomeli 👋😁

@Nurse_mici83 3 года назад

Lakshman Sivakumar 😀

@lillylay5527 3 года назад

@@Nurse_mici83 it's amazing how a simple comment like this is making someone like me feel so seen and loved and understood even after a year of posting that comment. i love you and i hope you're in a relatively better place right now

@code_stack22 2 года назад

@@lillylay5527 hey there! Fighting the thought is a trap...its like getting into a contest with the devil who has lived thousands of years before you. Ignore the thoughts like you would ignore thoughts about forgetting to close the window after you have left home. Just run to Jesus Christ in your heart and stay there. Thats what God wants..for you to come to Him. Say Lord, i tried and dailed by myself, you take over...im just gonna keep living by your word, and let you cleanse these thoughts

@Skyehye3113 3 года назад

I hate my intrusive thoughts they make me think about stuff that make me feel nauseated and upset on a daily basis and it really bothers me

@kalestea 3 года назад

me too. it will get better,

@starsatnightsparkle1318 2 года назад

Yes, they aren't you the emotional reaction we have makes it worse. The more you hate it the more fuel it has. You are not the thoughts.

@beautifullynaomi 2 года назад

yessss so draining

@codey7701 2 года назад

@Shittypants69 2 года назад

Same, I got rid of my toxic thought pattern in December and they came back out of nowhere, Everything stopped working for me, my memory randomly goes out, when I try to think it’s like all 70,000 thoughts you have a day all come out at once, another problem I have is anything I’m good at my ability to be good at it disappears randomly. I notice these thoughts happening & it makes me mad at myself, only difference here is I’m not toxic to others my self talk is toxic often screaming at myself to stfu & stop thinking. I can’t stop fighting with myself

@jessicalam2277 3 года назад

I’ve been having intrusive thoughts because of quarantine and from watching so much true crime & scary stuff that triggered it. This video was so helpful, I kept thinking I was the only one and felt crazy for having these thoughts but now I know I’m not alone and now an awful person my mind makes me out to be. Thank you!

@DouglasBloch 3 года назад

You are not the only one. Don't believe those thoughts. This video will help you to not pay attention to them. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7_l6xmiiLXk.html

@Sunshine-ku4op 3 года назад

Omg same... 😣

@idkwhattonamethis5791 3 года назад

Yeah true crime makes me sad so I had to stop watching

@StephW__ 3 года назад

Omg I thought I was the only one who developed this the past three days it’s started and I don’t know what to do

@meganneal109 3 года назад

@@StephW__ Ugh I’m in the same boat. I’ve watched way too much true crime it had me thinking I could end up like those people. Just snapping and going crazy. But I know I could never be like that because I am a calm and good person. So weird how this just started randomly 😔 Just know we aren’t alone and this is very common. Much love!

@writingtruthinwisdom1835 5 лет назад

I am a Christian that is dealing w thoughts of hating the God I love and serve daily...it is a nightmare...but thank you for addressing these problems as they effect all of us in some way

@smokeyglisten6973 5 лет назад

I've been having the same problem....

@bikercat4138 4 года назад

Ephesians 6:12

@saisrinivas8909 4 года назад

I am having same problem.. Sometimes I getting thoughts of scolding the God. At that time I scare.

@user-kq5qp6dh8l 4 года назад

Thats more than likely, demonic attack.

@georgebsuh5144 4 года назад

@@saisrinivas8909 that is nothing easy to deal with but what you need to realize is....THOUGHTS are NOT ACTIONS.....you can have a thought but that doesn't means its true. nobody is perfect. its not a sin and God loves you regardless.

@whoami3021 3 года назад

1. Mindfulness Meditation 2. Replace the unwanted thought 3. Ask yourself: Is this true 4. Distract yourself from the unwanted thought

@wyattstevensonn9692 3 года назад

The hard thing about step 3 is sometimes these thoughts feel so real you believe they’re true in the moment.

@imacastaway543 3 года назад

@@wyattstevensonn9692 yea it's so hard to deal with but I'll keep trying

@CandidlySubtle 3 года назад

Also, something about “cancel cancel cancel”. I do that sometimes.

@bang.fantastic.7 3 года назад

@@wyattstevensonn9692 really 😢

@Vinum96 2 года назад

@@wyattstevensonn9692 my god. I am not the only one

@trevforesta 4 года назад

I have dealt with obsessive, intrusive thoughts ever since I was a child. My thoughts would torture me and I would have no recourse, until I eventually discovered the thought substitution method on my own. I was surprised to see in this video that I even used the same word, I would say "Cancel!" and picture a red "X". I am still using it to this day and it is so ingrained a habit in me that for the most part I no longer suffer from the dreadful thoughts, I just have slight impulses of anxiety, which I have been getting better and better at tucking away.

@DouglasBloch 4 года назад

Congratulations for using a technique to reprogram your mind and change your brain.

@marioavila9021 4 года назад

Trev Foresta was it hard at first

@trevforesta 4 года назад

@@marioavila9021 No, it was not too difficult. I mainly did it in response to the discomfort

@marioavila9021 4 года назад

Trev Foresta no medication

@randomnessanimation6831 3 года назад

The best thing to do is to acknowledge those intrusive thoughts and forget about them afterwards, it’s not easy, but it will work!

@bridgetcox3888 3 года назад

I have so many intrusive thoughts when I try to sleep I end up having a panic attack and can't get to sleep

@DouglasBloch 3 года назад

Have you tried going to mental health professional.

@luffytaro188 3 года назад

This happened to me recently. Talking about it really helps from my experience, the panic attack happened because I let it all bottle up.

@juskiddin3334 3 года назад

This is happening to me right now... It's scary.

@luffytaro188 3 года назад

@@juskiddin3334 You can get through this

@isachiappe682 3 года назад

@@juskiddin3334 you will find peace💕

@jaytrivedi7874 4 года назад

The answer- For anyone reading this, I want to tell you I have suffered from every kind of intrusive thought that you can imagine but let me tell you the solution is much easier than what our mind makes it look like. The simple fact of this world is that thoughts cannot be controlled and our over sensitive brains are now NOT OKAY with the idea of “bad” thoughts. But the idea of them being bad and us pushing them away is what is keeping them alive. So now what do we do? Just observe them. Just simply observe them. Read the book the Power Of Now if you want some clarity regarding the idea of it but its that simple. The tags of good and bad have become so strong in your mind that now you cannot handle certain thoughts. Its really simple. Dont worry. Godspeed

@DouglasBloch 4 года назад

The power of now is a great book

@ranera2616 4 года назад

..thank you so much, great book. It help me a lot.

@jaytrivedi7874 4 года назад

@@ranera2616 My pleasure :)

@euloge280 3 года назад

How do you simply observe thoughts when you feel constantly anxious about everything

@sheep5606 3 года назад

@@euloge280 I feel that. What's worse is when the thoughts scare you into shutting everyone out a lot

@upstatenewyork 6 лет назад

I appreciate this as my negative thoughts send me into a deep spiral of wishing i was dead

@DouglasBloch 6 лет назад

Hopefully you can find a way to turn your mind away from them.

@bikercat4138 4 года назад

Ephesians 6:12

@mariaadame8749 4 года назад

You're not the only one...

@FaithfulandTrue949 4 года назад

You are loved. Jesus loves you.

@nilen 3 года назад

I hope you’re feeling better ❤️

@Jboxing1 3 года назад

The best way to help yourself get rid of these thoughts is to do something active like hangout with family or friends or go outside and get some fresh air or play a game or maybe do some meditation. Anyone who reads this you are not a bad person or anything like that, your thoughts don’t affect who you are and I hope for anyone who is going through this, I hope you guys get better and stay safe!

@DouglasBloch 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing your coping strategies

@dumpsterdivediy12 4 года назад

I am an ocd sufferer for most of my life, almost as far back as I can remember, this video was a breath of fresh air! Who cares about the negative intrusive thoughts? They aren't my identity, they're not my desire. I know who I am, I'm a child of God, a good Christian Catholic

@certainuncertainty1923 2 года назад

I might not be a Christian but it's nice to see that we share the same solution 😊😊😊how are you doing today?

@bignoknow 6 лет назад

Struggling daily with this and was happy to watch and learn. 👍🏼

@DouglasBloch 6 лет назад

Thanks, from BigDougDoug

@maggiebuehler8484 5 лет назад

bignoknow it is a struggle for me too but hang in there

@jenme7926 4 года назад

The struggle is real, best wishes to you! ❤️

@johnrojas9535 4 года назад

I sure hope you get better soon good luck

@muhsheckles9218 3 года назад

I watch one of your videos!!!!!!! What are you doing here???????????

@daviddodds6573 4 года назад

The more you resist unwanted thoughts, the more they will persist.

@quasimobius 4 года назад

I never had intrusive thoughts until a malignant narcissist insisted on forcing his presence into our lives. He's stolen so much from us and isolated us from our usual social conacts that I can't think of much else but how to delete him from our lives.

@marioavila9021 4 года назад

David Dodds what helps

@leylaserbest1078 2 года назад

That's actually quite scary.. I don't know how not to resist them.

@PossibleBat 5 лет назад

Because of these thoughts I struggle with feeling like less of a worthy human being...

@aliyahe287 3 года назад

me too.. makes me sad because im only 16 and fear im going to be like this for the rest of my life , i just wanna be normal

@oanhp1300 3 года назад

@@aliyahe287 I am so sorry that you feel that way, my daughter is struggling too and she is 19. She is doing some on line hypnotic and seeing a therapist, have you tried to reach out to someone? We are looking into a support group also. You are worth it. This video is really helpful, I hope you feel better soon.

@fuellessgenerator9426 3 года назад

@@oanhp1300 hii

@booh8553 3 года назад

@@aliyahe287 girl you are normal! We are going thru a frickin pandemic!!!!! It’s normal not feeling good! In fact, we are all stressed! You are not alone. We are ALLLL in the same boat. I’m 18 years old and if i can give you an advice is to be optimistic. Life is beautiful if you allowed it to be, always remember that!

@ghostburgers4284 3 года назад

@@aliyahe287 I remember I dropped out of school because I got bullied all the time. I’ve been living in my room 11 years and I can’t find a reason to leave. I battle with intrusive thoughts every day. If I could give any advice to younger me then I’d tell him to never stop trying to socialize because that can be forgotten and people don’t like talking to someone who doesn’t know how to make a conversation flow properly.

@gninja92 4 года назад

I have had intrusive thoughts on past suffered trauma and extreme violence. I am not ashamed of who I am but I do regret many choices.

@wamfrog5749 3 года назад

Me to!

@learningtolive284 3 года назад

The best way to deal with these intrusive thoughts is just simply ignore them, don't pay attention to them it's difficult but trust me with time they will get vanished like they were never existed

@DouglasBloch 3 года назад

Yes, that is one good technique

@certainuncertainty1923 2 года назад

Any tips on how to ignore them? I subconsciously think about them and if I try to ignore them they get worse

@soundhouse1117 2 года назад

@@certainuncertainty1923 just let them float respond with logic, like a detective just observe. Your thought would finally become boring and disappear

@monsunai 2 года назад

thanks!

@mypoetry7440 2 года назад

But ignoring is also like pushing away

@ojk3863 4 года назад

Not depressed I just have annoying thoughts/ judgements pop into my head about other people and it changes how I look at them as people therefore making me treat them differently.

@louiseanderson3619 4 года назад

That's your ego.

@zhanonaltay5466 4 года назад

@Pulling the Strings you are not alone in this, trust me!!!

@B_R_A_N_D_Y 4 года назад

This is really helpful. I cant believe how many other people have the same problems as me

@B_R_A_N_D_Y 4 года назад

Yeah of course, I actually haven’t had many intrusive problems for a while. So I actually have learned to deal with them and have moved on with the lessons and the things I’ve learned

@markymarkg7826 4 года назад

Legoshi insane neither did i

@marioavila9021 4 года назад

Dan coyote how did u do it

@B_R_A_N_D_Y 4 года назад

Mario Avila, how did I do what?

@marioavila9021 4 года назад

Dan coyote to beat the thoughts

@markanthonybenedito7136 3 года назад

I have Pure OCD. Unwanted, Irrational thoughts always appear inside my head and sometimes I have panic attacks. These videos are really helpful to me in order to understand my condition more. Kudos! Psychiatrists and Psychologist are very underrated heroes. Y'all deserve to live a hundred years. ❤️

@DouglasBloch 3 года назад

Thank you. One of my goals is to be healthy at 100

@markanthonybenedito7136 3 года назад

@@DouglasBloch Just a question sir, how do I get rid of my intrusive thoughts? And panic attacks as well?

@DouglasBloch 3 года назад

I have a few videos on the subject. One is called how to stop obsessive and intrusive thoughts. The other is called how to get free of OCD. You should also reach out to a mental health professional

@meritaisaku4745 3 года назад

Me too

@wyattstevensonn9692 3 года назад

Do these ever get to the point where you feel like they’re real? Mine are so vivid and feel so real some times they drive me CRAZY.

@RonaldWeasleysWife 6 лет назад

Can you please do a video on how to get past obsessive memories, not just negative thoughts but rather actual things that happened, maybe regrets or trauma? Images of the past that keep surfacing that bother you and you thought you dealt with them but they follow you around and ruin the present moment. Things like that 💛

@DouglasBloch 6 лет назад

Perhaps those persistent memories come from a traumatic experience. If so, you may want to find a therapist who works with trauma. Here is a video I did on the subject. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yHolu6rHKCM.html

@luisdiaspires7618 5 лет назад

I am on the same boat as you! I suffered from severe ocd when I was young and even after 7 years sometimes those memories return, its too painful because its like I'm back at being the stupid 12 year old who couldn't stop his obsessive thoughts!

@togepi1992 4 года назад

Try internal family systems

@3313xx 4 года назад

@Dima Wilson I hope that helps! If you experience resistance to working on it, which is normal, tap on the resistance/fear, anything that wants to keep you from freeing yourself from it, itself. Don't let yourself be diverted if this technique seems unusual or odd, it works if you apply it and follow through.

@boopamunasinghe4322 4 года назад

RonaldWeasleysWife try search up havening?

@kurisuchiinu1206 4 года назад

Distraction works as I'm currently using that method to avoid these negative thoughts of mine. Listening to music calms me down but watching a video is another thing.

@lukebell1231 4 года назад

22 years old, and this has been my life since I was 17. I've never heard it discussed by anyone else. This might be hopeful! Finally! Thank you!!

@DouglasBloch 4 года назад

There is help out there

@vinzsamaofficial6461 4 года назад

same bruh im turning 23 and got this problem when i was 19 yrs old

@justwantedtochangemyname 2 года назад

@@vinzsamaofficial6461 are you good now though?

@404exe_jpg9 2 года назад

I started having this problem in 2009. Now close to recovery as of 2022. You'll make it bro and sooner then I, given how ubiquitous proper treatment for OCD has become in the last few years compared to a decade ago.

@jjjxogaming 3 года назад

I'm gonna start coming back to your video to read your comments whenever my thoughts get bad. This is such a lovely community. Also, that was a very good joke and amazing tips.

@DouglasBloch 3 года назад

I'm glad they've been helpful

@abigaillll._ 2 года назад

YESSS SAMEE

@certainuncertainty1923 2 года назад

Hey Jennifer how are you doing today

@asjsk8286 2 года назад

Hi, i hope you are ok, i’m actually going to do the same thing

@waveboyelvis7608 6 лет назад

One of my greatest problems is that, I always tried to fight intrusive thoughts. Depression is the worst thing that has ever happened to me. I've been depressed for more than 10 years. How I wish I could just be happy like those happy guys out there.

@DouglasBloch 6 лет назад

You can feel better. Depression is treatable. What kind of professional help have you sought

@hifi8844 5 лет назад

You need to work at mindfullness to change yourway of how you respond to obsessive thoughts its worth it.

@starboyyy.b6756 3 года назад

Not depressed but I’ve been fighting ocd for four year and didn’t find out until a month ago

@Dn-zp6qe 2 года назад

I hope you have healed and happy

@matthewalderink8180 4 года назад

Also word of advise dont just not react to the thoughts and let the anxiety build but also pretend your happy and act social even when the thoughts are bothering u acting happy can eventually make you start to feel happy for real the reason these thoughts come into your head is because it triggers negative emotions if you can learn to act happy when these thoughts come and cause negative emotions eventually the negitive emotions will go and then the thoughts because the negative emotions are the reason the thoughts are there

@darzimus565 4 года назад

I'm not depressed, but I do get a lot of intrusive thoughts. So thanks for the help.

@BigPimpGrant 2 года назад

I appreciate the fact that even though this video is 3 years old you’re still responding to comments, thank you 🙏

@DouglasBloch 2 года назад

You’re welcome. I hope the video is helpful

@marissajones2945 3 года назад

Channels like this are so important, I never knew how much your thinking patterns can literally destroy you.

@DouglasBloch 3 года назад

Yes, it is true

@graves2927 5 лет назад

Why couldn't the bicycle keep up with the car? It was two tired.

@DouglasBloch 5 лет назад

Nice.

@DragonNestMP 5 лет назад

Lols

@oliviacadena2036 4 года назад

😂😂😂😂😂

@lesjohn534 4 года назад

Lol

@starboyyy.b6756 3 года назад

😂

@isidorarborn9847 3 года назад

Thanks for the video! I’ve been dealing with intrusive thoughts for around 3 months now, it’s horrible, it makes me question if I’m a good person or not :( If you’re reading this just know that you’re not alone, it’ll be okay

@DouglasBloch 3 года назад

Thanks for the encouragement.

@justwantedtochangemyname 2 года назад

Same , we cant recover anymore :(

@luh4682 2 года назад

how are you now ?

@rosavacsasmr1961 2 года назад

I suffer from generalized anxiety disorder and OCD. My thoughts scare me so much it makes me feel like I am crazy ! I always feel like the unwanted intrusive thoughts come from watching crime shows. I try not to watch them anymore because I feel worse after. Reading the comments reassures me that I am not alone. I thought I was crazy 😔 I'm so happy to have found this video!

@DouglasBloch 2 года назад

You are far from being alone. Everyone has intrusive thoughts, including myself. The key is "How do we respond to them?" I hope that you found the coping strategies I shared in this video useful.

@samanthagallardo7492 2 года назад

I read an article that was terrible and sick and that night I was read it I’ve never been the same had my first attack mind racing instantly thought I had to be hospitalized.

@michaelbruce9197 4 года назад

I have bad anxiety ten years ago. It’s back. Had looping thoughts today that were just madding. It’s been 2 months or so with the worrying etc, weird feelings sleepless nights etc. it’s up and down and up then down. I will over come this. I did it once I’ll do it again. Thank you for your video.

@DouglasBloch 4 года назад

You’re welcome. Don’t hesitate to see professional help if you need it

@TG-xp5zw 4 года назад

I suffer with intrusive thoughts due to PTSD. Thanks for posting this.

@meritaisaku4745 3 года назад

Me too. I hate it here.

@purplesamurai7887 3 года назад

I feel empathy for those who disliked. This most likely came from not wanting help, and I wish only the best for those people.

@thirstygav4090 3 года назад

I don’t get much thoughts of these when if first began 9 months ago and I swear for 8 months my head keeps like having pressure whenever I had those thoughts and I pray for those who are still going through this! I believe in you and don’t give up!

@Blehhh98 3 года назад

As someone who've struggled with depression and obsessive thoughts for nearly ten years, this was pretty really good information. The comments section is really heart and I wish I had heard at least a bit of this a couple years ago. Probably would have helped 🤷

@DouglasBloch 3 года назад

I’m glad it’s helping now

@luisachavez8353 5 лет назад

So at the end of everything God is Love,God is pure so do I, I am image of him...Amen!

@chicagolandable 3 года назад

God is not love. He is hatred vengefulness and sadism.

@notclaud5223 3 года назад

@@chicagolandable No, he is love. Satan is responsible for what is going on in this world and his days will end very soon!

@drrobotnik44 3 года назад

amen god is love

@peciousluke1261 2 года назад

@@chicagolandable no he is not... God is love

@asjsk8286 2 года назад

@@chicagolandable no, respect their opinion please, some people are religious some are not, we should respect

@ashutoshjoshi9901 5 лет назад

Even if i dont react mentally or emotionally to my intrusive irrational thoughts. The damage is already done and they never fade away automatically.

@johnstultz263 3 года назад

When I have undesirable thoughts I simply recognize them for what they are and I reject them mentally and say a prayer and thank Jesus. It only takes a moment and they go away without me having to stop what I'm doing.

@veritasvincit2745 6 лет назад

Just what I needed just at the right time. Thank you, Doug.

@fynn9684 5 лет назад

So glad to have just found this channel. 👍

@bertiehughes2460 Год назад

I am fifteen and have been suffering from intrusive thoughts, being worried about being a bad person, and fighting against them. This video has been very helpful to show me that actually to beat them you should simply observe them and accept them and let them go, and try to not worry about them at all. Please tell someone if you are suffering from intrusive thoughts, you are not a bad person. I hope everyone suffering from this, and suffering mentally will be ok. Thank you! ❤️

@DouglasBloch Год назад

I'm glad the information in this video was helpful. I wish you the best in your healing

@NEWSUPERCHARGER 4 года назад

i love you. Your humility makes me feel well and inspired. Thank you Mr. Bloch

@ryk6207 6 лет назад

My life has been run by intrusive thoughts and feelings for a while, and I now suspect it’s perhaps because I was making myself too weak to keep from getting overpowered by them. Even though I knew logically they weren’t true, I failed to keep them from affecting my actions. I find that the healthier I am (good habits), the easier it is for me to dismiss intrusive thoughts.

@JimmyVu415 4 года назад

How do you feel now? This feeling is terrible ugh

@marioavila9021 4 года назад

What good habits did you do

@katekatey279 4 года назад

Same here

@katekatey279 4 года назад

@@JimmyVu415 it's he'll ah I hate it

@zero_meercat8624 3 года назад

@@marioavila9021 exercise man especially running I ran myself out of depression

@danielsumma555 4 года назад

Thank you so much, you are an angel. I hear voices that tell me almost all things awful and have trouble finding hope on continuing sometimes. But after seeing your video I have new tools to combat these thoughts.

@TheMrB 5 лет назад

A number one for me & plenty of others, is not cut back on drinking. STOP DRINKING, it really does mess your mind up due to poor sleep patterns.

@ministerofasia7392 3 года назад

I've had them for 2 years now, and I'm not in a position to get a therapist, so vids like these help a bunch

@hilaryd6341 4 года назад

Thank you so much. I am not my intrusive thoughts. I'll acknowledge them and let them float away

@davidproject8274 4 года назад

Coraline Jones this is actually what most people dealing with this don’t understand, this is pretty much the solution.

@bape7372 2 года назад

I’m so happy I’m finding this and all these people who are going through similar things 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

@dcflow7859 3 года назад

You are an amazing person. Thank you for your help! Please keep being positive!

@OTW18 4 года назад

These do work, I’ve been doing them subconsciously and it has some good effects. Just keep you thoughts positive as much as possible and you’ll notice the difference. It is subtle, but it works.

@marioavila9021 4 года назад

Takes practice and time right

@cheyanne8901 5 лет назад

I love you for these videos. I ruminate to no end. A lot of time it's the same thought over and over but I do have other negative thoughts that won't leave. In the last few days I've been going back to some of your videos for reassurance, comfort and hope when I'm feeling bad. Thank you

@DouglasBloch 5 лет назад

Thanks. Intense aerobic exercise is one way to temporarily get your mind off obsessive thoughts. When I ride my bicycle up Rocky Butte, all I can think about is my next breath.

@ryk6207 6 лет назад

I particularly like the last two replacement affirmations. They seem more believable to me than the others.

@urosario1181 5 лет назад

Douglas is like the Bob Ross of physiology. So calm, paused and relaxing. I remember watching your videos a year ago when I was in the darkest stage ever. I bounced back and now I’m always looking forward to a new day!

@DouglasBloch 5 лет назад

I’m very glad you’ve recovered. Remember what I say, “what goes down must come up.” This is the opposite of Isaac newtons law. Newton discovered gravity which tells us of what goes up must come down.

@joseg.1185 5 лет назад

Thank you Douglas! This helped me feel a lot better about myself.

@carriered4715 4 года назад

Thankyou, I have intrusive thoughts all throughout Every day of my life, because I brought my 4 Children up alone, whilst suffering from MS, I also have Bipolar Disorder, and although I did my absolute Best for them at all times, I Know I made Some mistakes, and I'm haunted with Thoughts of regret. They're All adults Now. Last year I nearly ended it all, it got So bad. But I'm getting better at this now, and this video is just what I needed to see. 👍

@Alexandra-xc5dy 4 года назад

As a “straight ocd” sufferer I can say that it completely ruins my life almost everyday... This illness is not a joke and have serious consequences that can ruin your personality and relationships...

@DouglasBloch 4 года назад

Did I mention a medication called Luvox that is approved by the FDA to treat obsessive thoughts? If not you might want to talk to your doctor about it.

@Alexandra-xc5dy 4 года назад

@@DouglasBloch I cannot see difference between my normal thoughts and intrusive thoughts. It is so annoying..It is like not feeling like myself, wanting something I don't want more than something I actually want...Feeling more attraction to something I don't like and feeling nothing to something I really want..

@RosyRuiz100 4 года назад

I appreciate a lot people who cares about humanity I love them all and thank you Mr. Block for your comments and tips. Love.

@daveyork0 4 года назад

The man really learned something from his life, studies and mistakes and crises

@Chaichailyyynn 3 года назад

I just came here to get help because my intrusive thoughts always give me anxiety attacks. Ended up crying at the end of the video cause I got too emotional. Thank you, sir ❤

@RonaldWeasleysWife 6 лет назад

Your pilgrim joke really made me smile, and this video is exactly what I needed right now thank you, sir ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@RobertEWaters 6 лет назад

Actually, the Puritans get a bad rap. In their own way, they were kind of party animals.

@abeisgr8 4 года назад

Thank you so much for this ! I’ve been dealing with this for a while now but this video was informative and very helpful to me !

@RapFanatic4ever 4 года назад

I do this in a counseling group I’ve been in for a while and Mindfullness is something that we do . So this helps a lot Thank you sir

@anthonys6748 2 года назад

I can see my self now wanting MORE intrusive thoughts because now it’s fun to see how weak they get when you tell them, “ hey how’s it going? You are awesome , and I am In LOVE with you!” Keep ‘‘em coming!

@marianeborges1279 5 лет назад

Great tips!!! Im always showing to my therapist some nice videos and articles. Next session im gonna show her that one. Regards from Brazil!!!

@DouglasBloch 5 лет назад

Thank you. I have one of my books translated into Portuguese. It is called listening to your inner voice

@ianngugi1410 Год назад

It really helps knowing one is not alone fighting this thoughts..it had me to an extent of thinking am not normal ❤️much love to those who find themselves here and stay strong

@heatherc1969 5 лет назад

I am so glad I found this channel my intrusive thoughts come and go. I try to control them and now I have tools that will help thank you.

@DouglasBloch 5 лет назад

You’re welcome. I also have another video called “how to get free of OCD.” It talks about similar tools for responding to obsessive thoughts.

@lincolnparc8897 5 лет назад

I actually look forward to the kickoff joke it helps me to forget about what's eating away at me

@rizanam7307 3 года назад

Im 14 and im struggling with my dark thoughts i get really scared of myself

@DouglasBloch 3 года назад

You might want to talk to the school counselor, if you have one, or your parents.

@starsatnightsparkle1318 2 года назад

Thoughts aren't you, the fact that they scare you is because they aren't you.

@okiedokie2840 2 года назад

@@starsatnightsparkle1318 hello

@goldie269 2 года назад

WOW! Thank you very much for this information. I've also been dealing with intrusive thoughts about learning chinese and how I felt insecure about it, speaking Cantonese with my family, social anxiety, and feeling a loss of identity. Now I feel more comfortable with dealing these thoughts!

@Sam-cz2bz 4 года назад

Dear Douglas, I don’t know why, but I find your videos especially on this subject the most useful.

@jordyncampbell4579 3 года назад

I was just recently diagnosed with BPD and I have always had intrusive thoughts but recently my obsessive thoughts have become so loud and this video made me feel less alone and gave me helpful tips. Keep making videos!

@DouglasBloch 3 года назад

I'm glad the video was helpful. If the symptoms continue you might want to consult with a therapist or counselor who specializes in treating intrusive thoughts.

@jessicaowiredu6548 3 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing your methods. Your methods have totally changed my life and mindset. I am now able to replace my intrusive and negative thoughts with positive thoughts.

@DouglasBloch 3 года назад

I'm glad the information has been helpful

@lincolnparc8897 5 лет назад

Dr. Bloch you have a gentle and soothing voice you have a trusting way about you that I appreciate immensely

@DouglasBloch 5 лет назад

I’m glad the videos are helpful

@bismahraffat6351 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing! Means alot to someone whos had intrusive thoughts since childhood. It can sometimes be a response to trauma. Empathy is needed from those around us.

@_no_one_7209 2 года назад

Thank you so much for making videos like this, I really do appreciate it. I’ve been struggling with intrusive and obsessive thoughts all my life, but they got particularly bad last summer. I’d spend hours in bed battling my own thoughts, not able to do anything but lay there and wrestle with myself. Fortunately Ive found some ways to help myself (like you said, distractions, visualizing, using words like “dissipate”) but it’s still bad sometimes and makes it hard for me to consume content. Its always been hard to explain them, and that wiki definition made me feel understood. I’m still working to get better, and videos like yours help more than I can say it words. So, again, thank you!

@DouglasBloch 2 года назад

You're more than welcome. You might also find it helpful to work with a counselor or therapist who specializes in working with intrusive thoughts. Here she can teach you some additional techniques to cope with them and hopefully release them.

@WishIwasinItaly 6 лет назад

Doug you Rock!

@jenme7926 4 года назад

Awesome, thanks!! Saved this video to my WOW list to refer to again.. 😄💕

@i12roksaggio41 3 года назад

Thank you for the work and support you are providing. Many appreciate it and see the immense value!

@DouglasBloch 3 года назад

Thank you for your kind words

@andrewjosephdotson87 5 лет назад

Thank you sir for helping me with my pure-O OCD!

@kevinmccourt6546 6 лет назад

Another excellent video Douglas! Its great when you draw on your own past experience also

@DouglasBloch 6 лет назад

Thanks. By the way, I wanted to let you know that I had a Patreon crowdfunding page, if you know of anyone who would like to help support this channel.

@dylanmeier2473 4 года назад

Great video brother, thank you for this positivity and for the help, stay safe and God bless.

@aladinfox4098 5 лет назад

Thanks for being here Douglas , your friendly vibe brings hope to an old guy in the UK . 👍

@DouglasBloch 5 лет назад

Thanks. How old are you? I am 70.

@fredmiddleton4814 6 лет назад

I used to find a useful mantra (to cut off thought negative cycles) was 'Prince of Peace'. Oddly this was before I became a Christian.

@lucym1383 3 года назад

I've been getting them since the 2019 and this is the first time I've actually watched a video about it or tried to deal with it, thank you

@DouglasBloch 3 года назад

You’re welcome

@averyrussell4824 3 года назад

You’re about the only person I listen to. Thanks so much. Best/only therapist I could ask for. Some days are worse than others but your advice is always there.

@DouglasBloch 3 года назад

I'm glad you have found the Videos helpful

@_etherealmadness 4 года назад

Thank you, I am going to try the things you said. I think one of the most important things to realize is that this is very common.

@scribadibdib 3 года назад

I imagine myself holding my inner child like a parent would and ask them questions as to why they are upset. Works really well for me

@DouglasBloch 3 года назад

I like that.

@laurynolesinski9674 3 года назад

i feel for anyone going through this right now. i used to have a very debilitating case of intrusive thoughts. please remember that you are not your thoughts and you are not alone.

@suviniskanen3883 4 года назад

Lovely advice, thank you ! Sounds simple enough to try.

@gemmamclaughlan4373 4 года назад

This was extremely helpful, thank you ♥️

@isabellekallstrom4398 4 года назад

I have dark thoughts when I become raged with anger but when I'm not angry I am super nice, and after my anger rage is gone I cry bc of these thoughts, I also wondered why I had a fear of sharp stuff but Ik why now, super glad there's tips on how to deal with this stuff

@paultunstall3509 4 года назад

I think this is good starts well with a joke, and he seems to communicate well.

@jakobenerstvedt8036 3 года назад

"this to shall pass", very impressed by the stoic knowledge, great therapeutic purposes

@saniyakhanum4107 2 года назад

I have ocd and I get a lot of Intrusive,offensive, sexual and blasphemous thoughts which hurt me a lot sometimes.... Even I try to ignore them or say to myself that it is not me ....sometimes I get hurt and cry a lot and it feels like I don't deserve any love at all ..... This video is really helpful...... Thank you so much💜If I find someone else suffering like me I will surely recommend them this video

@DouglasBloch 2 года назад

You are welcome.