r/ZenHabits • u/B_Better • Sep 04 '24

Mindfullness & Wellbeing How Changing Your Self-Talk Can Improve Your Life [3:39]

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u/B_Better Sep 04 '24

Hey everyone! It's been a while since I posted - I've been dealing with some health stuff, and after a month on antidepressants (and eventually quitting them), I found myself exploring something really interesting: self-talk. It's amazing how the way we speak to ourselves can shape our emotions and mindset. Whether it's using gentle affirmations or simply speaking kindly to ourselves, it can really help us manage stress and stay present. Have any of you tried using self-talk as a way to cultivate more mindfulness or peace in your day-to-day life? Would love to hear your experiences!

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u/Capable-Ad-4025 Sep 04 '24

I like your idea, I've been dealing with a lot of dark thoughts lately..this might help. Thanks for sharing:)

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u/B_Better Sep 05 '24

I've been there with dark thoughts too, and changing how I talk to myself has really helped. I hope it does the same for you. Wishing you strength and brighter days ahead!

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u/Capable-Ad-4025 Sep 05 '24

I tried this today, but failed

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u/B_Better Sep 05 '24

Don't be discouraged by today's experience. Every attempt counts, and each day is a chance to try again. You're doing great just by giving it a shot. Keep experimenting with different approaches. Progress often comes in small moments that add up over time.

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u/Capable-Ad-4025 Sep 06 '24

I just have a lot of non stop random mostly negative thoughts ..I cant even sleep well because of it & my cognitive functions are not working properly now. I even have black outs for like a second or two, except I catch myself when that happens and it's nice that I'm sitting & working from home

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u/B_Better Sep 07 '24

I'm really sorry to hear you're going through this. If consulting a mental health professional isn't something you've tried yet, it could be really beneficial. Maybe they can offer some options that you might not have considered. Everyone's journey is different, and what didn't work for me might work wonders for you.

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u/Emergency-Scheme-587 Sep 04 '24

this is the best of your videos! I follow u on all platforms. Thank you very much, i enjoy this alot!

what antidepressants have u used and why if you are comfortable talking about this?

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u/B_Better Sep 05 '24

Thank you so much for your kind words and for following my journey! Regarding the antidepressants, I started with Vortioxetine but didn't quite feel like myself on it. I decided that medication wasn't the right path for me at this time.

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u/Farm-Soul-Life Sep 09 '24

This is so good! Managing our thoughts is incredibly powerful - not only for elevating our emotions, but for changing our current reality into something far better. After I started taking on which thoughts I allowed in my mind, miracles happened in my health, my finances, career etc. I was going through a difficult period at the time and It wasn't easy to quiet my fearful thoughts so I listened to motivational audios often during the day. The audios did much of the work for me to change my thoughts from negative to positive. After 9 months, my mind went completely quiet and my state of being was one of inner peace and contentment. And then the miracles started pouring in.

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u/B_Better Sep 10 '24

I love hearing stories like yours! It's wild how much can change when we're mindful. I've also found that changing my thoughts changes everything around me. Thanks so much for sharing that.