I try not to entertain those thoughts, and I distract myself with a book, or activity. Sometimes when these negative thoughts come, I "yell" the word STOP in my head.

What you resist persists. I have tried to think positively and to replace my gross and horrible thoughts with happy thoughts but they just come back bigger and grosser. I have a very creative imagination and I'm quite sure u do too- if only I spent the time I thought those negative things imagining and manifesting the fabulous life I want to live. I just let them be and i try to remember not to judge myself for having them. I will have better thoughts when i am better.

Honey take a deep breath and let it out slowly, try to focus on something you enjoy, too much stinkin thinkin going on. Relax

I have discovered meditation and affirmations. I downloaded some apps on to my phone and IPAD and when it is really bad I just keep trying one after the other until I feel better. Smiling Mind and Headspace are really good. They are free (so far..) the affirmations I started out with are from "I Can Do It" by Louise Hay. There is a CD and a book. I used the CD and was told by a friend to listen to part of it every single day for 30 days. It has been amazing and I instinctively know which track to listen to when I am struggling with intrusive thoughts. I hope that helps :)

When I get anxiety I get real nervous. Sometimes I can’t drive. I feel like I’m going out of my mind. I can’t be around people and noise bothers me. I cry sometimes cause I get scared and I have no control. My heart pounds fast and I can’t breath. I do have med for that. It makes me mellow. After this episode I feel drained it takes the life out of me.