Are any of these experiences familiar to you?
- You lie awake worrying at night
- You have difficulty concentrating
- You rapidly become overstimulated and feel restless
- You are experiencing physical symptoms such as headaches, muscle pain or stomach problems
- You have difficulty relaxing
- You feel tense for no clear reason
- You distract yourself with unhealthy habits such as overeating, alcohol consumption or screen time
- You have the feeling you are losing control over your thoughts
My thoughts are driving me crazy
Your thoughts often overwhelm you. Breaking the cycle of compulsive worrying starts with awareness. One way to achieve this is to become more mindful. Mindfulness teaches you to shift your attention from your worries to the moment itself, without judgment. It helps you to observe your thoughts without getting caught up in them. Together we will explore ways of helping you to let go of your thoughts and regain control over your mind, so you can create space for rest and balance in your life.
Possible approaches
- Breathing and relaxation techniques
- Mindfulness
- Self-compassion exercises
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Just as the dog loves to chew bones, the human mind loves its problems – Eckhart Tolle
