A final crazy question about how can you change your thought patterns?

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Okay, I have one more question for you guys. I deleted my other questions and I appreciate all the inputs. But my final question is how can one change your thought patterns? I think everyone on this forum knows my crazy thought patterns.

For one, I think my thoughts are "alright." I mean at least I'm not thinking about "bad" things like doing crime, doing drugs, or whatever. So I think I'm having "good thoughts" but they're also paralyzing me to the point where I cannot function. Medication isn't an option for me since I do not believe in it, and I tried it once and it was just horrible. So my question is what can be done to change your thoughts to another thought? I can't just go outside and try something else, because these thoughts are following me into those areas and making me unable to function properly elsewhere. Therapy has been helpful, but ineffective. It has brought a lot of new thoughts but it still hasn't erased the other thoughts yet.
 
It's not as easy as flipping a switch. You're going to have to be very diligent and aware of what you're doing, thinking, etc...and for a very long time. It's going to be difficult-- you're going to have to break your bad habits and form good ones. After all, as Aristotle says, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit."

If your thoughts and actions keep you paralyzed, ineffective, etc, then they are not "good".

Check out 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey.

Personally I have never found so much blatant, obvious truth than in The Dhammapada.

It's not going to be quick, it's not going to be easy, but if you do it right, it will be immensely rewarding. Sort of like fitness amirite
 
I really enjoy Buddhism myself and just being aware of yourself. When my temper flashes I can often just watch my anger, not trying to control it, just watch it. Watch how my temp climbs and I tense. Often my anger disappears quickly because the trigger that set me off has taken the back seat to my awareness of the moment.

When your mind and thinking are out of control perhaps try to be aware of it, watch it what it does. You may be able control it by simply paying attention to it and not trying to control anything..
 
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You know...they say people who obsess and worry about having a heart-attack are 4 times more likely to have one. It's amazing how our thoughts can project into our reality. Changing our thought pattern is a tough thing, and we sway between moods...there are times when I feel like I can conquer the world and there are times when I feel like "what's the point".

But hey...think of this: you beat-out a couple million other sperm to be here today, so make the most of it.
 
Dallen said:
What if you're a test tube baby? ;)

I'm going to try out that 7 step book. Thanks.
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That means you got randomly chosen from millions of other sperm.. Which means you're basically lucky as ****, and that's got to count for something.
 
No kidding Typhon.

Smoke weed, drink whiskey, eat meat, get laid, lift weights, get in a fight, read a book

^ Superior 7 habits of highly effective people.
 
Dallen said:
What if you're a test tube baby? ;)
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You still had to out-swim a few million sperm, you were just conceived in a labratory and then placed into a woman.

Beyond that, you should be safe...unless you oozed out of the backside of a sheep...in which case Tom is your father!
 
Make a conscious effort to change whatever it is that you want to change for a solid 30 days until it becomes a habit.

You sound bipolar sometimes. I don't say that a lot because I think a lot of people use it to cop to stupid behavior. But I think you're a canidate for BPD medication...use it or not to calm you down, your choice.

You either change or you don't.
 
Make a conscious effort to change whatever it is that you want to change for a solid 30 days until it becomes a habit.
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In many books that I've read, some of which are related to self-improvement and others related to psychology, all state this very fact. If you concentrate on something for 30-45 days you will, most likely, turn it into an effortless habit. The trick is doing it for 30-45 days, strictly, without giving up. Then it's easy.

Make a list of bad habits you want to get rid of. Read it every day.
ie. I will not have negative thoughts.

Do the same for good habits.
ie. I will workout every day and eat a clean diet.

Re-program yourself and make it your priority, don't let go of your efforts until you have what you want.

Changing sucks but once it's done, your in heaven. This is a personal challenge I am giving you: Do this for 30 days and then get rid of these lists.

It might look dumb or silly, but it works. Nothing get's things done like hard work and consistency.

But hey...think of this: you beat-out a couple million other sperm to be here today, so make the most of it.
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Best quote of all time.
 
evolution said:
You sound bipolar sometimes.
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WHAT THE HELL DO YOU KNOW? :devil:

Actually, that sounds like good advice...good insight! :sport:

BUT WHO ARE YOU TO TELL PEOPLE WHAT THEY NEED? :devil:

However, your concern and empathy are soothing and considerate :sport:

BUT YOU SAY IT IN SUCH A CONDESCENDING AND ARROGANT WAY!! :devil:

But you mean well and your words are heart-felt and sincere :sport:

I'M GONNA VOTE REPUBLICAN :devil:

But I'm still gonna keep doing volunteer work at the sperm depository :sport::sport:
 
Is it bipolar if you're so fixated on loneliness though? It's a hard thing to break out of. It's the damnest thing I ever encountered before.
 
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