When ever I get into trouble, "talked to", or some embarrassing happens like a guy turning my down- I replay that bad moment in my head for days. I get really upset when I can't get the memory out of my head and then I feel very vulnerable for the next few days. I don't know why, most of the time the moment wasn't that big of a deal in the first place.
How do I just calm down and move my mind away from replaying bad memories constantly on repeat? :(
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Health & Fitness category? Maybe give some free advice about: Mental health? holahayley56 answered Sunday March 15 2009, 12:41 am: I get like that too.. but not as long. It's like a few minutes now. But, when I was younger, in 7th and 8th grade, it would bother me for days. I was so insecure. (not saying your insecure) I don't know what came over me but one day I just got this I don't care attitude. (in a good kind of way) If i found out a guy I liked had a girlfriend or something.. I'd be really upset about it for literally 5 minutes, and then I just say to myself "why am i acting like this, who care, their loss." Honestly, I think the only way you can improve this problem, is to try to become really confident and comfortable with yourself. Just know who you are, and how great you are. [ holahayley56's advice column | Ask holahayley56 A Question ]
just_ask_me answered Saturday March 14 2009, 1:16 am: I know exactly what you're talking about.
The way I fix it, is I make the bad incident really, really small and stupid. I think to myself "That's so stupid. I'm not going to worry about that." I focus on all the great things in my life, like my family and friends. I ask myself "In a year, will this really bother me or affect me life? Will I even remember it?" The answer is always no! And about guys, guys are so insignificant if you think about it, because there's so many of them out there. One may turn you down, while 50 million can't wait for you to talk to them. Take a deep breath and think about the good things in your life, and tell yourself you are a strong, determined lady who won't let small matters take over your mind or life. :) [ just_ask_me's advice column | Ask just_ask_me A Question ]
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