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chlo-bo-Casual Contributor
My mental health has really been suffering lately and my thinking towards myself has not been great as I haven't been recovering as quickly as I would have liked and I'm still really struggling. How do you guys improve your thoughts and try to eliminate negative, unhelpful thoughts?
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HistoryloverSenior Contributor
The only thing I could suggest, @chlo-bo- is to learn to shut them down and occupy your mind with things that interest and fulfil you. Replace negative thoughts with productive ones. You will have to work at it.
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chlo-bo-Casual Contributor
@Historylover thanks for the advice - I am really working on that and I know that it will improve things hugely!
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HistoryloverSenior Contributor
Just persevere, @chlo-bo-, and take care.
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