SERVICESNegative Thoughts
“Our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are all linked, so our thoughts impact how we feel and act. So, although we all have unhelpful thoughts from time to time, it’s important to know what to do when they appear so we don’t let them change the course of our day,” explains Rachel Goldman, PhD, a psychologist and clinical assistant professor at the NYU School of Medicine.
Feeling of sadness
Change in appetite- unrelated to dieting, losing weight
Change in sleep pattern: - either trouble sleeping or sleeping too much.
A problem in cognitive processes.
Decreased energy and increased lethargic
Loss of interest in activities that the person once enjoyed.
The feeling of worthlessness and guilt.
Suicidal thoughts or thoughts of death.
SERVICESCause
Therapy can often be helpful for changing negative thoughts, but you can also learn how to change your thought patterns. This article discusses some of the steps you can take to change your negative thoughts. Some of the ways that you can get rid of negative thoughts include:
Genetic factors
Environmental factors
Psychological factors
Social factors
Biological factors
SERVICESTreatment
- Using mindfulness to build self-awareness
- Identifying negative thoughts
- Replacing negative thoughts with more realistic, positive ones
- Practicing acceptance rather than trying to avoid or deny negative thoughts
- Learning to cope with feedback and criticism
- Using a diary to track your thoughts
Support of family is also very important.
Pharmacotherapy
Psychotherapy: it includes various therapies and techniques