What does it mean if you have dark thoughts?
These thoughts “pop into” awareness, sometimes out of the blue, but often are triggered by situation you are in or what you are thinking about or doing. They seem to revolve around themes of loss, failure and danger. NATs are common, especially in depressive and anxiety disorders.
What do you do when you have dark thoughts?
Here are some things you can try right now to help you see the brighter side of life:
- Focus on what you are feeling right now. If you’re sad, feel the sadness.
- Share your feelings with someone close to you.
- Do something nice for yourself.
- Take time to count your blessings.
- Eat well.
- Make social connections.
Why do we get bad thoughts?
A common cold, exhaustion, stress, hunger, sleep deprivation, even allergies can make you depressed, which leads to negative thoughts. In many cases, depression can be caused by negative thinking, itself.
Is it normal to have dark thoughts in my head?
It is normal for dark thoughts to enter your mind and to take over everything and it can be difficult, depending on your emotional reaction to these thoughts, to completely avoid them.
What are dark thoughts and why do we have them?
From a spiritual standpoint, dark thoughts are just thoughts that have no real meaning. They are the howlings of the monkey mind and have no more importance than the temporary clouds in the sky. Depending on what lens you choose to look through, unwanted thoughts aren’t ultimately your fault.
Is it normal to have unwanted thoughts?
As we’ve seen, it’s normal to have unwanted thoughts. Furthermore, dark intrusive thoughts are fuelled by fear and fixation, they result in anxiety and depression, and they’re connected to OCD tendencies. Other factors like trauma, low self-esteem, religious conditioning, and social conditioning also contribute to having many unwanted thoughts.
How do I stop thinking about the dark thoughts?
You really have to make the active decision to think happier thoughts, and toss out the bad. Don’t expect things to change over night, but keep working at it. With time, you can learn to stop thinking about all the “dark thoughts,” and find happiness and peace in your life. Did you find this post helpful?