Why do I have weird thoughts in my head?

The two most common diagnoses associated with intrusive thoughts are anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). They can also be a symptom of depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Bipolar Disorder, or Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

How do you get rid of weird thoughts in your mind?

Next time you’re faced with an intrusive thought, keep these five tips in mind.

1. Don’t suppress the thought.
2. Recognize the difference between thought and reality.
3. Identify the triggers.
4. Implement a positive change into your daily routine.
5. Talk it out and don’t rule out therapy.

How do I get rid of unwanted thoughts in my head?

Another option you can try is writing the thoughts out rather than trying to force them away. Writing out these thoughts tells your brain that it doesn’t need to obsess over them anymore. It tells your mind that you can calm down, because the thought is in a permanent place.

Why do I have strange thoughts in my head at night?

Your brain (especially when you have anxiety) hates the idea of forgetting things. It will focus on thoughts over and over again if it’s trying not to forget them, and it will keep you awake at night if it’s worried that you’ll wake up the next day without remembering what you thought about. The same thing often occurs with strange thoughts.

How can I stop obsessing over something that doesn’t matter?

Often times this is easier said than done. Another option you can try is writing the thoughts out rather than trying to force them away. Writing out these thoughts tells your brain that it doesn’t need to obsess over them anymore. It tells your mind that you can calm down, because the thought is in a permanent place.

Why do I have weird thoughts all the time?

Anxiety also makes regular weird thoughts more common – many people without anxiety have the occasional weird thought, but those with anxiety tend to focus on those thoughts more, worry about them, and then allow those thoughts to come back.