Get rid of intrusive thoughts

If you want to leave intrusive thoughts behind, it can help to look at how we attach judgments and meaning to the stuff in our heads.

(It's called THE MIND WORKOUT in the UK and Australia/New Zealand, DAS MIND-WORKOUT in Deutsch, ENTRENA TU MENTE en español)

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[kaanyldz]

It's such a joy to see someone emerge victorious from a disorder that is thought of as chronic and even help thousands of us do the same. 🎉

[Christabel]

You’re one of the few people that say it’s possible to leave ocd behind. I appreciate that so much. I’m tired of people saying it’s chronic.

[TheCrayonMan]

I also realized one of my intrusive thoughts was actually a mental compulsion to see how I would react. The more I stopped compulsions, the longer I go without intrusive thoughts. I also notice now the more I don't react, the more the thought turns into short term memory and I forget the thought.

[vh]

Watching this as a person who used to struggle with crazy intrusive thoughts is so cool. Because of Mark’s teaching (yeah, sounds epic) I don’t struggle with them anymore. For guys who have hard time because of their OCD - it is absolutely possible to live full and fulfilling life even with OCD and, of course, later on, when you walk away from it. You can do it. I believe in you❤

[duppyshuman]

Learning to sit with discomfort. I use mindfulness. Acknowledge the emotions the thoughts are bringing up, then let them roll away like waves on the beach and redirect myself back to the good place I was and repeat as many times as necessary.

[killjoyxprt]

You have no idea how much this video has helped me. Literally life saving. I’ve been struggling for months, crying myself to sleep, getting up in the middle of the night freaked out. I’m gonna pay no mind to my intrusive thoughts more often. Thank you so much!

[JorPanzer]

the bit at 5:40 'does that mean i'm attracted to alligators' made me howl. God thats such an accurate stereotypical 'intrusive thought'

[JoaoNeto-wcsy]

I've been struggling with this issue for about 6 months, watching this video and reading some comments here feels like a breath of fresh air, thanks a lot!

[originmaple]

I never thought I would find a video that broke down exactly whats going on in my head. The allegator anology was spot on to what I have been experiencing for years now and hearing you talk about it in this video gave me hope that I too can deal with it.

[Lorenzo_Marchetti]

This 12 minute video is absolute gold. Better info than I’ve heard from 3 psychologists, I need to thank you Mark for this. We appreciate it!!

[mikarose]

I have had this affliction for so long. I had no idea for a long time that there was anyone else in the world who has suffered from it. I find so much comfort in knowing that I am not alone, that there are others who understand. Thanks so much for putting this video out.

[Kaku.]

I was also struggling with intrusive thoughts for almost 3 to 6 months.. but then i understood that it's just the brain which are creating these thoughts.. we should not take our thoughts too seriously.. dn i stopped taking the thoughts seriously and i stop to put meaning on them..after that i overcome very quickly from these thoughts.. sometimes intrusive thoughts pop into my mind but i tell my brain, ohh intrusive thoughts you are here again okay you want to play but i will not gonna judge my thoughts..they are just harmless..do what you want to do my brain ... You enjoy your party .. it really helped when you don't put meaning on them..

[adamabraham]

Thank you Mark, the problem is when we initially judge in our head. If i had applied the stoic philosophy sooner to myself i would've never ended up struggling as much as i did. No more labelling thoughts as intrusive no more attaching emotions to any thought for that matter. This approach may certainly be the best to achieve any sense of actual "stillness'' or "peace" & "clarity" in my head. Time to rewire the mind.

[quicky]

This video should be an advert on every channel. Imagine how many peoples lives it would change for the better... Everyone struggling with their mental health or even not struggling needs this kind of advice. Well done Mark 👏

[ifeanyiokonkwo]

The alligator metaphor was so spot on with how my brain treats intrusive thoughts omg. This was the first video I watched that really broke it down in a personable way ❤

[chasiithery]

one of the best videos on intrusive thoughs in a way that really translates to the people. Listen to Mark. The theme is irrelevant. A thought is just a thought. The content of it doesn't matter. Yes if you take it literally the subject might be weird, but that's not what you did or liked. You simply had a thought. Your thought of x y or z is the same as thinking about 'sponge' treat it the same way. Don't judge it or try to figure it out. Let's all have a better time of being us and give our judment superpowers to things we love. It can feel hard and almost impossible, but we can give our energy to things we value whilst any thought or feeling pops up. Good luck everyone and remember no luck is required we all have it in us to exist peacefully and productively to the things we care about <3

[franciscodnb]

If UFC had GSP as a role model for all fighters, Mental Health Community has Mark Freeman!
Thank you Mark for your everyday work. You a blessing in people’s life.

[thegrowthhackingscientist]

Thank you, you just put a smile on my face today.

[matthewdavy]

So true Mark and also, if a thought evokes a feeling, that’s ok too, have that feeling, let it come and go.

Of course if one gets some thought of a loved one dying, it will probably evoke an emotional response, or maybe not, either way, whatever the experience is, allow it without resistance or judgement and it will pass and be replaced by new experiences.

[Octaviacliosisley]

Amazing. ❤ This applies to almost anything. Saying to yourself, I have no bad parts. Let it be. This resonates so much, thank you.